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Music can make everything better, but streaming services just don't give you that personal curated touch. That is where The Half Step Down Podcast can help you out. Each week Rene Grano and Jose Martinez create the perfect playlist for any situation. Listen today!

Rene Grano & Jose Martinez


    • Sep 7, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 5m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Tales from old shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 51:50


    This week the boys talk about some of their favorite shows (concerts).  Listen now! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=33a301e36454487a

    Take it or leave it

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 57:04


    This week the boys talk about the movies/tv shows they have on while they should be working.  Check it out! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=82764b18e03548e7

    Albums that made us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 46:04


    This week the boys talk about a few albums that really did change their lives.  Good times all around.  Listen today! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=30734af69a9a40ab

    METAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 57:54


    This week the boys talk METAL.  Get your devil horns up people, its gonna get loud....maybe.   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=a77f3a3d4b594419

    Ramble 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 49:53


    This week the boys ramble for the 4th (right?) time!  Hope you enjoy!   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=ed90a9cd6f89499a

    Wrestling 401B

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 66:30


    This week Rene goes into way to much detail about wrestling and Jose does his best to keep it together.  Enjoy and don't forget to check out the list of matches you should watch here   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=a9dc4424b09b4d86

    Disability Pride Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 42:36


    This week Rene talks about what its like to be Differently abled.  We also have an article on our website where he talks about his life and Magic the Gathering.  Enjoy  https://tinyurl.com/az2amyzu https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=d2c8604b78cc468a

    Good things come to bands who wait

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 56:32


    This week the boys talk about the bands that didn't get the recognition they deserved until later in their career.      linktr.ee/halfstepdownpod   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=d2c8604b78cc468a

    Alex Kessler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 87:54


    Today the boys sit down and talk to Alex Kessler!  Magic, Star Wars, Anime are all on the agenda.  Listen today and make sure you follow Alex on all his socials.   https://beacons.ai/kesswylie   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=74cbbe1a7770491f

    Its all in the name

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 69:48


    This week the boys talk about band names.  Do they matter?  DO THEY!?! Listen and find out.   https://linktr.ee/halfstepdownpod https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=eee851083eaf4d57

    Weebs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 63:27


    This week the boys talk about Anime.....its gonna get weird. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=96c702bdc2bd492d  

    Remakes, reboots and rejects

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 80:46


    Check out our talk all about Hollywood Remakes and Reboots!  Good times!    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=ffacf7f9503d4668

    That did not age well...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 63:59


    This week the boys talk movies that did not age well!  Listen now!   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=03b1c1375dc64f82

    Dinner Party

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 56:20


    This week the boys talk about who they would have over for a dinner party.  It gets.....weird.  Listen now!   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=b6d5bc375229423d

    MAY THE FORTH BE WITH YOU!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 57:46


    This weeks its all about Star Wars!  Listen now!   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=02cee4a58fee449e

    Time to Cram

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 77:27


    This week the boys talk about something all students dread...Finals.  Listen now!   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=fc0fe8e721eb4504

    Team....BLAAAAZZZEEEE IIIITTTT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 76:00


    This week the boys talk about stoner movies and the weird "holiday" that is 420.   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=5ae5b42886df41e9  

    America's pastime

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 72:04


    This week the boys talk baseball, sports movies and a bunch of other stuff.  Take a listen!     https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=11d8f8d7962a44cf

    Warped Tour!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 65:21


    This week the boys talk about an old summer tradition, Warped Tour!  Get ready for a trip down memory lane.     https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=mMHJ5mz_ReqQq4PfJrdhuQ

    The Funko Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 64:46


    This week the boys talk Funko Pop's!  Listen in today!    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=LwsLNf65TAe5_yhQ9ZUVZg

    Ramble 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 64:53


    This week the boys ramble about retro games, Avatar and Tom Delonge selling old gear!  Listen now!   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=QexNGTzJQdqV7WJ0e9c4qg

    Magic.....THE GATHERING!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 72:09


    This week the Boys welcome special guest @eidolonofblossoms.mtg Listen as she tells us what its like to be an MTG personality, what the game means to her and how to get started if you wanna play!     Follow her on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok!   Check out our Playlist below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=mfkNAOybQaqYmM0BA0-h-w

    Nickelodeon, the weird network

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 78:21


    This week the boys take you on a nostalgia trip of epic proportions as we talk about Nickelodeon in the 90's.  Listen in as we talk about the impact of the network, the shows and our favorite memories.   Check out our Nick Playlist below https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=ebzNEdOjSYi1jhFWI7KOaw  

    HSD Ramble 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 70:53


    This week we talk Daft Punk, Metallica, Blink 182, Superman Reboot and much much more!   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=MEB38xxrQBaaZmmOfeplfA

    Cape and Cowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 75:43


    This week the boys talk about the wave of Super Hero movies that have taken over the cinemas in the last 10 years.  Listen now to find out how we feel about it!   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=h3OCqruKTmOxDxWIKGHMtQ

    Half Step Down Strikes Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 41:18


    We're back people!  Listen to find out how we have been doing and what were are going to be doing on the podcast!    

    Sick...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 2:59


    No new episode but for good reason.  Listen and find out why.   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=oLJT7MU-SQ6bmEF37Jw6og

    No New Episode 2 - The Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 60:00


    Well, we have no new episode this week but please listen to one of our classic episodes.  We will be back next week! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=oLJT7MU-SQ6bmEF37Jw6og

    HSD - Hot Topic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 76:14


    This week the boys do a deep dive on the store that every newbie punk/metal/weirdo kid loves, Hot Topic.  We dive into history, its phases and where it is today!   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=oLJT7MU-SQ6bmEF37Jw6og

    Hello 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 71:36


    This week the boys talk about the future of the show, all that happened in 2020 and say hello to 2021! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=xNzuVs4gRrGW-eJEbXSqCg

    HSD Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 60:13


    This week we go back in time to a classic HSD episode.  We will be back full force next week, but until then enjoy this blast from the past.     https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=JvIWk913Sri8FL7mbL6tqg

    Holiday Special 2020!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 101:52


    This week the boys talk Cyberpunk, Star Wars and Celebrate the Holidays the only way they know how.     https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=iEgoom1dRcueNdECyFjbNw

    You Start at 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 86:04


    This week the boys talk about everything from Streamed Shows, Ninja Turtles to the galaxy of new Star Wars stuff coming down the way.  Check out our Weekly playlist here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=v30G3IHXRrugCsn0hR32Tg and check out the Ninja Turtles made for TV movie below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zdVqjrdNuY

    Grammys, Guitar Center and becoming one with the force.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 84:49


    This week the boys talk about everything from the Grammys to the passing of David Prowse.  Its a new day and a new show....sorta Playlist below  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0melPOmoasvaELwHcHyh56?si=KK9mjq6GRPudzgAZxf3p1g

    Time to Cram

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 76:09


    This week the boys talk about what you should listen to while studying.  Test?  Essay?  Group Project?  We got you covered!     https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qqic4AZpIJ1YNpO0k72Pu?si=0by2W88sSuahhfBuwI0_AA

    Giving Thanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 63:21


    This week the boys talk about what they would play when celebrating Thanksgiving.  WARNING, you will probably end up hungry.   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zvS2jQx7nbsOI50wwEF7V?si=1UGmSCLBQ_eCtxyaCwDGyQ 

    Walk out Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 85:21


    This week the boys talk about the tracks they would use to make a grand entrance!  Check out the list below for some inspiring songs to get your pumped!    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ubWzIwb2Zt8zyGuPaCDBQ?si=iteYC7P6SlWwiAU3nSprHg

    Baby Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 96:58


    This week the boys take a trip down memory lane and talk about the first songs they learn to play.  Check out our Playlist to hear the songs of our youth!     https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7bUSzhnmmO4j4p4Yk3BCrK?si=O_aHSA78RmKxdUc1ioICTQ

    Kessel Run Tunes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 60:42


    This week the boys get nerdy when they talk about the songs they would play on the Millennium Falcon.  Listen as Rene and Jose reach deep down into the nerdiest parts of their brains and as always enjoy the playlist.   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UlHRksxh5bygdx4qMVIHt?si=H3d1_odrQ-2hOW-qhq7jUg

    Halloween 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 78:17


    Its the spookiest time of the year boys and ghouls!  This week the boys look over one of Spotify's most popular playlists and add a few choice cuts of their own.  Listen if you dare and of course check out all the playlists, artists and other random fun in the links below.   Halloween Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6VdvufagCnB6BS52MxwPRw?si=XNkdZSSSTwOAqk-8c6CWMw Shakira Danzig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0d553Ms228 The Weekend Before Halloween https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txbPZJYnoKo Our Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Cv72dNVQIB2a7O0nStQyx?si=P1pQtXqvTMGIPoaLb7QeUA Coheed and Cambria https://open.spotify.com/artist/3utxjLheHaVEd9bPjQRsy8?si=ETMXe58CQa68M3fW9oZODQ Ghost https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Qp56T7n950O3EGMsSl81D?si=DOWYII5CQR6MXg94643t4A

    Death, Taxes and Heartbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 61:09


    On this Episode, the boys open some old wounds by talking about songs their ex-girlfriends used to love.  This ones gonna get weird.   Check out our Spotify Playlist Below  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3o84V0sQolYYoEQ5pJ76j9?si=379O6dIFSNy117408V42xQ

    HSD WE GOT MOVIE SONGS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 69:23


    Sometimes a Song gets used in a movie and from that moment on...the two are inseparable.  These are those songs. Listen as we talk Comedy's, Action, Sci Fi and even some Rom Coms?  Its all on todays Episode!! Also, don't forget to check out our playlist so you can hear every song we talked about.     https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05nOmx8C2eqJt5rEWvw37h?si=ae8h2j9_Qt-UGKLAmjUyEQ

    When you need a cover

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 70:33


    This week the boys talk about some interesting cover songs!  From Surf Rock Metal Covers, to EMOTIONAL Ballads the boys suggest so cool songs for when you want to hear something old in a new way.   Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/70c6iNgg7wkC7gfKtMobe0?si=S2-Di01nRqSFHzdRTKLAHA Plastic Love Cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vunm-W-ovLc&list=RDvunm-W-ovLc&start_radio=1 Folsom Prison Cover  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyYde1YlJLo I want you Back Cover  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8eqhgMjsus&list=PLyi0WWUEro1APav1HetTC18pMNjpdy4mh Jose's Recommendations  https://open.spotify.com/album/5b7HQ04lPT7eGJQ7fmVsjC?si=OUhhJWnLQZKfYpc60MdXrw https://open.spotify.com/album/743y70pTrfEfHZHtIyyQ6c?si=YNc1pSVPT226wP-ancecrw Rene's Recommendations  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyi0WWUEro1APav1HetTC18pMNjpdy4mh https://open.spotify.com/album/0ykjKZT8kv9zJiACMXHgMj?si=B8Y5dwYiQECSMvahQOlxvA https://open.spotify.com/album/7ECsdDS1qBfaENSAaD8qsS?si=ZbG-ZF7GQ-KrvQBi2dBDuw https://open.spotify.com/album/5kXa75AebVa3cTR07N4fxv?si=XUfOlbUAQ-meoi3Shz0q4g    

    Mood Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 60:04


    WERE BACK!  New Format, Same Loveable Hosts!  This week the boys talk about songs that are sure to send that potential mate running for the door.  Everything from Dance Punk classics to Lilith Fair standards as we explore songs that totally Kill the Mood.  Check out the Spotify Playlist and Youtube Links below AT YOUR OWN RISK!  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BOajTnz7Mgd63deBAjcd1?si=xNILAzuYRIuNNNYVUGkyoA   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tdyU_gW6WE&t=6s  

    Everything Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 12:30


    Short Episode today!  Big announcements, Small Break but were coming back stronger than ever!  

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