The Frank Black.Net Podcast was created to provide dedicated fans and new listeners alike with some of the best works of Frank Black, whether that comes from his time with the Pixies, with the Catholics, Grand Duchy, or solo. Live, b-sides, album tracks, unreleased gems, and even exclusive goodies c…
We wrap up our 3rd season with the laziest of all shows - a clip show! Season 4 starts in October.
This month, while not mocking beautiful speeches, we play the best independent releases from the Frank Black catalogue.
A look at the music of Doug Sahm, whose song "Sunday Sunny Mill Valley Groove Day" (SSMVGD) has been covered by Frank Black numerous times and an interesting chat with his son, Shawn.
We empty out the junk drawer and pull out all sorts of rarities and goodies.
A tribute to the great Duane Jarvis, a year after his passing.
Brian, sans Dean, navigates the new NonStopErotik and catches up with Black Francis and Eric Drew Feldman.
Revisit the Catholics-era and see how FB and the C's interpreted Pixies classics.
A 45 minute workout mix to the music of Frank Black Francis and the Pixies.
We look back at 20 years of Doolittle and share some of our favorite alternate versions as the Doolittle tour arrives in North America.
Celebrate the release of the Ciao My Shining Star Tribute Album with all sorts of Mark Mulcahy-related material.
From the silver screen to Brian and Dean, we take a listen to some of Frank Black's works that have accompanied various films.
A celebration of the royal family's first tour.
Celebrating the creation of a new Grand Duchy.
An Album Investigation of Bossanova, a Frank Black-to-Back of Selkie Bride, and a bit of post-Halloween frivolity.
A Tribute to Larry Norman.
For the first time, in a long time, on time, some new features and a LOT of material.
Our first video podcast, two tracks from Der Golem, and all the fun you can shake a stick at.
This podcast was originally not posted in order that podcast 30 be available on April Fools Day, but it was too good to let collect dust on our hard drives, so now it's here in all its downloadable glory.
Our first enhanced podcast, and our semi-return to podcasting as we attempt to bridge the gap between America and Asia and the last year with all sorts of great tracks.
Our first non-themed podcast in months, along with a spooky introduction.
A podcast heavy on radio performances, with a new song from Christmass.
Examining Frank Black's most frequently mentioned fellow-songwriter, Johnny Horton.
A look at some Frank Black songs that exhibit sadness, frustration and longing.
A belated one-year anniversary and Valentine's Day episode.
Puzzling, intricate, and otherwise fun word games from Frank Black to you.
All the longest songs from Frank Black and the Pixies.
Julian Clark, boy wonder and son of Violet and Frank Black, co-hosts our first mini-podcast.
Spend a night in Saskatoon for a live Frank Black concert with some great exclusives.
A chat with Rich Gilbert, and a surprisingly high quotient of rare material.
Frank Black covers abound including a special treat from John Flansburgh on this Halloween podcast.
Black to Back is Back as well as the FB.Net Salon, plus part two of our chat with Eric Drew Feldman and a track from Knife and Fork's Miserycord.
A collection of Frank Black's shortest songs, a chance to meet the man, and a great interview on lyrics and Teenager of the Year.
Featuring some of Frank Black's best collaborations and an interview with Eric Drew Feldman.
A summary of Frank Black's summer acoustic tour.
Ben Sisario chats about Doolittle on our luckiest podcast to date.
An entirely live episode to celebrate the beginning of Frank Black's solo tour across North America.
Reid Paley makes an appearance on the podcast and we play our first song from Snake Oil among other goodies.
A podcast you don't dare to miss; rarities and an astonishing new feature.
A Frank Black Best-of for newbies and old fiends alike, with a commercial for Fastman Raiderman and the acoustic demo of Coastline.
If the devil is 6, then God is 7, and this is episode 8. A very varied lineup featuring the evolution of Jane the Queen of Love from demo to finished song, some great live tracks, and, by popular demand, two b-sides deserving of a full release.
Perched on one leg and on our feet, we bring you the seventh podcast in our ever running series. This time, a mix from all over FB's career, and finally we play a track from FrankBlackFrancis. Plus a rare version of Tossed with vocals. Enjoy.
A short and sweet episode with acoustic Pixies tracks, some favourite and underrated album picks and a never before heard demo.
Another longish program with a new Frank Black to Back section and contest.
Our fourth podcast (ooh!), with a rather long all-Pixies program you won't want to miss.
Our third podcast, with another exclusive track from Fastman Raiderman, a chance to win an Oddballs CD, some live tracks from the I Don't Want To Hurt You EP, a selection from the FrankBlack.Net Salon, a rare acoustic version of Velouria, and back-to-back comparisons of two versions of Humboldt County Massacre.
The first of our two podcast/month set, with some really interesting versions of Fiddle Riddle and Oddball recorded live, some tracks from the recently released One More Road for the Hit, a rare recording of Horrible Day, and our first ever selection from the FB.Net salon, Nadine by Octobre.
Our debut podcast, featuring music spanning Frank Black's career. This episode, The Black Sessions, Some underappreciated classics from Cult of Ray, Devil's Workshop, and Show Me Your Tears, a rare b-side, and a tasty sample of an upcoming album. Enjoy!
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