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An album by album deep dive from two brothers with a shared passion for Radiohead and a lifetime of inside jokes that need to be let out.

Idiotalk


    • Mar 8, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Smile: Wall of Eyes

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 179:04


    Walker and Zach return to the bunker for an EMERGENCY EPISODE to discuss "Wall of Eyes", the new LP by The Smile. After listening to the album for weeks and marinating in their HTATS, the brothers finally sit down to give you the correct opinions about this record. They also catch up on the latest Beatles News! Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!


    Walker and Zach draw Season II to a close by giving their rankings of Fiona's albums, listing their top ten Fiona songs, and discuss what they've learned. But first- more Beatles news!Stick around until the end of the show to hear an announcement about an upcoming special episode of Idiotalk, to be released in 2024! Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Fetch the Bolt Cutters: Part II w/ Mikey Walz

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 187:44


    Walker and Zach welcome friend and fellow Fi-BRO-na Mikey Walz to listen to and discuss Fiona Apple's 5th album Fetch the Bolt Cutters. Mikey throws his H.A.T. (Hot Apple Takes) into the ring with the brothers, and is confronted on air by Walker about what happened at his BBQ all those one year and two months ago. Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Fetch the Bolt Cutters: Part I

    Play Episode Play 52 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 110:03


    Walker and Zach discuss the background and making of Fiona Apple's 5th studio(?) album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters- but not before catching up about the passing of Henry Kissinger, movie trailers, and the Beatles.  Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    NO EPISODE THIS WEEK

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 0:32


    A quick word from Walker about the lack of episode this week.Idiotalk will return next Friday, 12/15/2023, with Fetch the Bolt Cutters: Part I! Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    VIDEOTALK: Bottle Rocket (1996)

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 157:09


    Walker and Zach discuss the ultimate "brothers movie"- Wes Anderson's directorial debut Bottle Rocket (1996).But fans of our Radiohead season rejoice! Before discussing the movie, Walker catches up with Zach about a horrifying incident of ageism he recently experienced while trying to connect with a young fan of the band.  Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    The Idler Wheel...: Part II

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 117:41


    Walker and Zach listen to and discuss all the songs on Fiona Apple's fourth album the Idler Wheel... They also have a lengthy talk about the show Six Feet Under and wonder why none of the characters ever mention Fiona Apple.  Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    The Idler Wheel...: Part I

    Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 95:30


    Walker and Zach mirror the arc of Fiona by returning from hiatus with a completely new sound, and discuss her fourth studio album The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do.  Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Extraordinary Machine: Part III - Jon Brion Version

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 114:26


    Walker and Zach listen to the infamous, unreleased "Jon Brion Version" of Extraordinary Machine, to determine if the bootleg takes are better, worse, or just different. They also celebrate spooky season discussing The Exorcist, and why the devil is so sassy. All will be revealed... in time. IDIOTALK will return with new episodes On A Friday, November 17, 2023!A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more. Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Extraordinary Machine: Part II

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 101:28


    Walker and Zach go through all the tracks on Fiona Apple's third studio album Extraordinary Machine.A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more. Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Extraordinary Machine: Part I

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 80:41


    Walker and Zach determine if this season of the podcast is mirroring the arc of Fiona Apple, and discuss the false starts, multiple versions, and alternate histories of her third studio album Extraordinary Machine.A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more. Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    VIDEOTALK: Clifford (w/ Oliver Glenn)

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 96:57


    Walker and Zach watch one of their favorite movies from childhood - the 1994 cult comedy Clifford - to assess if it holds up or was rightly maligned at the time of its release. The brothers also welcome an expert guest to evaluate Martin Short's adult portrayal of a ten-year-old boy.  Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Fiona Apple's Cover Songs

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 98:27


    Walker and Zach address the first long hiatus of Fiona Apple's career, listen to some of her covers/collaborations, and wonder if she would like them.  Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    When the Pawn...

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 162:09


    Walker and Zach set down some coasters and break into Fiona Apple's sophomore album When the Pawn... and speculate on how many of the songs are about a magician. Shut up and pass me that Wild Turkey™.  Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    VIDEOTALK: The King of Comedy (1983)

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 175:01


    Walker and Zach take a break from their Fiona coverage for an episode on Martin Scorsese's most underrated film - the 1983, Robert De Niro-starring, cringe-inducing masterpiece The King of Comedy.  Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Tidal: Part II

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 150:34


    Walker and Zach jealously go through each track of Fiona Apple's 1996 debut Tidal. Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Tidal: Part I

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 110:40


    Walker and Zach discuss the writing and making of Fiona Apple's debut album Tidal. Walker also presents Zach with a thought experiment so challenging that it will be studied and puzzled over for generations - which you can weigh in on here. Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    An Introduction to Fiona Apple

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 137:06


    Walker and Zach kick off Season II of Idiotalk - all about the life, career, music, and complete discography of Fiona Apple. In this inaugural episode of the new season, the brothers catch up on their Summer activities, discuss Fiona Apple's early years, and how they both fell in love with her music. Find out why the Glenn Boys consider this singularly talented songwriter to be the only good Apple product. We're back, we're back.Make sure to check out Zach's recent appearance on Deep in the Bag w/ Caleb Hodgson and some of Walker's recent writing at the Hard Times. Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!


    Walker and Zach close out the first season of Idiotalk by ranking Radiohead's albums and doing some Top Ten lists. They also preview what is in store for Season 2 and discuss everything they've learned about Radiohead and each other. Playlist Links (Walker):Top 10 Radiohead songs Apple Music  or SpotifyTop 10 B-Sides, Solo work, other collaborations Apple Music or Spotify  Playlist Links (Zach):Top 10 Radiohead songs Apple Music or SpotifyTop 10 B-Sides, Solo work, other collaborations Apple Music or Spotify Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    The Smile: LIVE!

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 146:56


    Walker and Zach recount their experience of seeing the Smile live at the Bill Graham Civic Center in San Francisco, CA, with the help of some in-the-field recordings taken the night of the show. They also listen to the Smile's currently unreleased songs, discuss Jonny Greenwood's olive oil, and wish a very happy birthday to a very Handsome Man.    Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    The Smile: A Light For Attracting Attention

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 193:24


    Walker and Zach finally reckon with The Smile- the new band of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom With No H- and their debut record A Light For Attracting Attention.  Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Batman & Robin

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 155:59


    Walker and Zach complete mirroring the arc of Radiohead by focusing an episode on 1997's Batman & Robin film directed by Joel Schumacher. Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Thom Yorke: ANIMA

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 142:36


    Walker and Zach wade through the dystopian techno-hell of ANIMA, Thom Yorke's 2019 solo album/short film collaboration with PT Anderson. Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    A Moon Shaped Pool: Part II w/ Noel Brown

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 156:49


    Walker and Zach are joined by Noel Brown- host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History- to break down all the songs on Radiohead's 9th and final(?) album A Moon Shaped Pool. Check out Noel's music with the Shaun Piazza Band and the Cubists. Stay tuned after the episode for the original song "What the Papers Are Saying," written by Noel Brown and Brandon Skelton. Lead vocals by Brandon Skelton, produced by Noel Brown. Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    A Moon Shaped Pool: Part I

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 138:00


    Walker and Zach immerse themselves in the period of loss and reflection that led to Radiohead's possible swan song- the somber, beautiful A Moon Shaped Pool. They also listen to the band's rejected James Bond theme, and help each other through the DABDA process. Tune in next week for a track-by-track breakdown of AMSP w/ a special guest!Episode Citation/References:Everything in its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead by Brad Osborn Ph.D.David Bennett Piano - Radiohead AnalysisRadiohead: Life in a Glasshouse by John AizlewoodHow Concert Ticket Monopolies Ruined Everything Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Tomorrow's Modern Boxes

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 101:20


    Walker and Zach mirror Thom's second solo album by doing an extremely half-assed episode that is still met with universal acclaim.  Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!


    Walker and Zach examine the Thom Yorke/Flea side-project Atoms For Peace and their first and last album- 2013's Amok. Zach also unearths the only Yelp review he's ever written. Walker presents a manically charged email from the past.  Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Radiohead Grab Bag

    Play Episode Play 49 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 136:30


    Walker and Zach reach into the Radiohead Grab Bag and pull out some fun odds and ends. The boys rank Thom's hairstyles, give their live reactions to the solo work of the Handsome Man and the Bald King, listen to some Mario 64 remixes, and engage in an earnest discussion about separating the art from the artist.  Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    The King of Limbs: Part 2

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 146:03


    Walker and Zach become the Kings of Listening to Radiohead as they go through the tracks of their 8th studio album, its b-sides, and live takes. They also finally reveal their deeply held opinions about the record and lay all their TKOLHTs on the table. Episode Citation/References:Influences on The King Of Limbs from Sick MouthyRadiohead's The King of Limbs: What Happens When ‘Serious Listening' Is Your Brand by Nitsuh AbebeIt's time to appreciate Radiohead's ‘The King of Limbs' by Andrew Sacher Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    The King of Limbs: Part 1

    Play Episode Play 52 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 64:53


    Walker and Zach discuss the making of Radiohead's "invisible album" the King of Limbs, and its curious connection to Batman Forever. They also check in on the reactions to their inflammatory Reddit post and how it's affected their standing in the community. Episode Citation/References:Influences on The King Of Limbs from Sick Mouthy Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Radiohead at the Movies w/ Casey Pegram

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 137:42


    Walker and Zach sit down with Casey Pegram and tap his extensive film background for an in-depth discussion of Radiohead needle drops, the band's collaboration with Paul Thomas Anderson, and the motion picture scores of Jonny Greenwood.Casey is a Supervising Producer for Podcasts at iHeartMedia and the producer of shows “Stuff You Missed In History Class”, “Dressed: The History of Fashion”, and the brand new “Svetlana! Svetlana!” (a docu podcast about Joseph Stalin's daughter).Check out Casey's work as cinematographer on “Anney in the City” available to rent here or on TubiCheck out Casey's wonderful appearances on the Podcast “Movie Crush” discussing the films of Stanley Kubrick:Kubrick Special Part I: The ShiningCasey on Kubrick Part II: Barry LyndonCasey on Kubrick Part III: Eyes Wide Shut Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    Batman Forever w/ Nicole Love

    Play Episode Play 54 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 182:24


    Walker and Zach exit the bunker and enter the Bat Cave for another episode of Idiobat. This time they're joined by a guest- friend of the show and Batman Forever enthusiast Nicole Love- to discuss the tonal shift in the caped crusader franchise. We made your favorite.   Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    In Rainbows: Part 3

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 128:55


    Walker and Zach dive into the In Rainbows b-sides collection Disk 2, and try to figure out if the songs left off the album are just as great as the ones that made it on. They also gamble with their lofty status in the Radiohead fan community with an incredibly annoying Reddit post. Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    In Rainbows: Part 2

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 131:00


    Walker and Zach end up where they have started: discussing Radiohead. This week, the boys continue their coverage of In Rainbows with an in-depth, track by track review of the album. Fuhgetaboutit.   Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    In Rainbows: Part 1

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 99:19


    Walker and Zach return triumphant from their holiday break, rested and ready to tell you everything you need to know about Radiohead's 7th studio album In Rainbows. They also chase down a new lead in the case of a surfboard maiming that has haunted them both since childhood. Follow us on Instagram to get the inside scoop, weekly show updates, upcoming special guests, and original artwork for each episode @idiotalk.podcast Idiotalk theme song by Walker Glenn Enjoying the show? Please Rate (and) Review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

    BONUS EPISODE: Zach Glenn on "OK Podcast"

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 34:42


    Zach's interview w/ Sean Perrin on OK Podcast: Originally released on 8/18/2022IDIOTALK returns next Friday (1/13/23) with a new episode! Stay tuned....Follow us on Instagram @idiotalk.podcast

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    Not Anyone Can Play Clarinet w/ Sean Perrin

    Play Episode Play 52 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 126:11


    Walker and Zach talk with fellow podcaster Sean Perrin of The Clarineat Podcast and OK Podcast to discuss the band, the clarinet, and whether or not two Radiohead podcasts can co-exist.BUT FIRST: Walker and Zach discuss their upcoming holiday break, and process the stunning revelation that the show has recently lost a fan. Check out Sean's album DreamsongsFollow us on Instagram @idiotalk.podcast

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    The Art of Radiohead w/ Kilani Glenn

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 107:14


    Walker and Zach welcome Kilani Glenn - a guest with deep insight into the visual art of Radiohead's albums, and even deeper insight into one of your hosts- to the bunker for a discussion of Stanley Donwood's work with the band.Follow Kilani's work: Flux + Flow GlassFollow us on Instagram @idiotalk.podcast

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    Walker and Zach discuss Thom Yorke's first solo album The Eraser and pitch a new band called Adams For Peace.Follow us on Instagram @idiotalk.podcast 

    There, There w/ Jesse Rimler

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 126:23


    Walker and Zach sit down with Jesse Rimler to discuss his shortened, re-sequenced, and re-titled version of Hail to the Thief: There, There. Check out Jesse's artwork.Follow us on Instagram @idiotalk.podcast

    Hail to the Thief

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 148:30


    Walker and Zach take on Radiohead's most divisive album: the 2003 behemoth "Hail to the Thief". HTTTHTs abound. Follow us on Instagram @idiotalk.podcast

    Batman Returns

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 158:32


    Walker and Zach return with another episode of Idiobat to discuss the 1992 sequel Batman Returns. Both of them really like Catwoman. 

    Analyzing Radiohead w/ Brad Osborn

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 94:29


    Walker and Zach speak with Brad Osborn- Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Kansas and author of Everything In Its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead- for an in-depth discussion of the band's composition, song-forms, rhythms, and just what Ed does.  BUT FIRST- Walker and Zach sit down, catch up, and discuss a recent incident of anti-Radiohead bullying perpetrated against Walker at a friend's BBQ. Purchase Brad's book here,  and follow more of his work at Music Theory Online.Follow Brad on Instagram @brad.ioheadFollow us on Instagram @idiotalk.podcast

    Amnesiac: Part 2

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 123:54


    Walker and Zach cover some of Radiohead's densest material yet in a song-by-song breakdown of Amnesiac.Follow us on Instagram @idiotalk.podcastEpisode Citation/References: Everything in its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead by Brad Osborn Ph.D.Link to purchase book hereI Might Be Wrong: Live (w/ Jools Holland 2001)

    Amnesiac: Part 1

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 59:21


    Walker and Zach get into the history, reception, and legacy of Radiohead's 5th studio album: Amnesiac. They also address a dubious warning from their grandfather and whether or not an orange makes a good gift. Follow us on Instagram @idiotalk.podcast

    KID A Part 2: Wake Me Up Inside

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 102:17


    Walker and Zach go through KID A song by song.Follow us on Instagram: @idiotalk.podcastEpisode References: This Isn't Happening: Radiohead's "KID A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century by Steven HydenLink to purchase book hereAnalyzing Radiohead's harmonies (Everything in its Right Place song study) Video by ixi music

    Kid A Part 1: The Seminal Handsome Slender Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 55:57


    Walker and Zach discuss a cryptic announcement from Ed O'Brien, which Radiohead song they'd like to die to, and the writing/recording of Kid A.Follow us on Instagram @idiotalk.podcastEpisode References: This Isn't Happening: Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century By Steven HydenLink to purchase book here

    Batman (1989)

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 128:19


    Walker and Zach deviate from the usual format to discuss the 1989 film BATMAN- a movie Zach has seen an even 100 times.Follow us on Instagram @idiotalk.podcast

    Writing Hella Songs W/ Aaron Ross

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 113:18


    Walker and Zach sit down with their first ever guest- singer/songwriter Aaron Ross- to discuss their shared love of Radiohead, song craft, and what the future may hold for the band. Check out Aaron's music here, or on all major streamers.Follow us on Instagram @idiotalk.podcastEpisode References: Streaming is Killing Music with Alan Cross TEDx Talks

    Here We Go Again, Computer!

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 108:47


    Walker and Zach dig even further into Radiohead's OK Computer era, examining the tour documentary "Meeting People Is Easy," and the album's B-Sides. Time travel and 9/11 are also discussed.Episode References: I Might Be Wrong Live in Montreal 2012Meeting People is Easy" (1998): Stream for free hereThis Isn't Happening: Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century By Steven HydenPurchase book hereFollow us on instagram @idiotalk.podcast

    Take It Easy, Computer

    Play Episode Play 53 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 144:03


    Walker and Zach prove once and for all that they like Radiohead in their discussion of the band's 1997 masterpiece OK Computer.Follow us on Instagram: @idiotalk.podcast

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