Mom Fears My Podcast

Mike and Shawn sit down after a 2-month hiatus and talk about the glory of 80s music from New Wave to Pop. The Smiths, Edie Brickell, Genesis, one-hit wonders and more. Some gear talk regarding the newest speakers in the Sound Cave, 80s movie soundtracks, and a little dip into parenting and child safety. Recorded 1/10/21

Shawn and Mike return to the Sound Cave to discuss their favorite Hip Hop albums and artists; a discussion that begins (and ends) in the 90s. (Recorded 10.26.20) #melomaniacs #melomaniacspodcast #melomaniacspod

Shawn and Mike return to the Sound Cave to discuss their favorite Hip Hop albums and artists. A discussion that begins (and ends) in the 90s. (Recorded 10.26.20) #melomaniacs #melomaniacspod #melomaniacspodcast

#MelomaniacsPod Bonus Episode! Shawn gives some recommendations for a beginner desktop setup and a review of his personal stack. List of gear mentioned: ifi Zen DAC ifi Power Loxjie P20 - These have shot up in price over 100%! My apologies. My advice is to buy it used on ebay Upgraded tubes for Loxjie P20 Upgraded power supply for Loxjie Schiit Modius SMSL DA-8s Geshelli Labs Erish Klipsch R51M Rolls Bellari EQ570 Speaker Wire Power Strip/ Surge Protector Tower Grado headphones Sennheiser HD650 (the massdrop ones are HD6xx but you gotta find them on ebay used) [Recorded 8/10/20]

#MelomaniacsPod Bonus Episode! Shawn breaks down an affordable tube setup to get into this crazy hobby. All gear mentioned below: Nobsound NS-03D: FX Audio Tube Preamp: Fosi Audio Tube Phono Preamp: Fosi Audio Phono Preamp for Turntable Preamplifier MM Phonograph Preamplifier with Gain Gear Mini Stereo Audio Hi-Fi Pre-Amplifier for Record Player with DC 12V Power Supply Box X2 Riverstone Audio - Tested/Matched Pair (2 Tubes) 7-Pin GE JAN 5654W Fully-Tested Vacuum Tubes - Upgrade for 6AK5 / 6J1 / 6J1P / EF95 - GE 5654W Platinum Grade Pair Klipsch RP-160M: these are discontinued and tough to find. They are now sold as the RP-600M speakers. FiiO M6 DAP Upgraded power supply: Belker 36W Universal 3V 4.5V 5V 6V 7.5V 9V 12V AC DC Adapter Power Supply for LCD LED Light Strip Router HUB Speaker Smart Phone Tablet Kindle and Echo Dot TV Box 1A 1.5A 2A 2.5A 3A 3000mA Amp Max [Recorded 8/12/20]

#MelomaniacsPod Bonus Episode! Shawn breaks down the perfect budget starter setup for streaming and vinyl. List of all the gear below: Fluance Turntables Orbit Turntable Audio Technica LPW40WN AudioTechnica LP120 SMSL SA300 MediaBridge Banana Plugs Bluedento HD Art DJ II Pre Fosi Audio Phono Tube Preamp Emotiva XPS-1 phono pre Klipsch R51M Jamo S803 Polk 8" subwoofer [Recorded 8/10/20]

Mike and Shawn discuss some classic albums about break-ups and relationships and share some personal favorite break-up albums and stories. [Recorded 10/4/20]

#MelomaniacsPod Bonus Episode!!!! Shawn's first test run for the Melomaniacs podcast. The official Episode 0. [Recorded 4/15/20]

Shawn and Mike discuss female singer-songwriters from yesterday and today as well as new indie rock discoveries and the glory of Dinosaur Jr. [Recorded 9/18/20]

Shawn and Mike sit down with fellow music lover, Frank, for the second Melomaniacs Podcast where they discuss great live concerts, opening bands and more. Opening and closing music clip by Black Pumas "Black Moon Rising" #melomaniacs #melomaniacspodcast #melomaniacspod

Shawn and Mike sit down for the first Melomaniacs Podcast where they discuss great music and audio gear in The Sound Cave. #melomaniacs #melomaniacspodcast #melomaniacspod

Mike's mom Barb guest stars; Alan takes a back seat while the two talkers take over. The trio discuss new theater in Philadelphia, old school Stranger Danger, and the drum stylings of Sandy Nelson. Barb and Alan try their hands at a random set of questions for Dad Fears My Trivia! Recorded 2/8/20

Mike's sister Alaina joins Mike and Alan on this special episode. The trio discuss Thanksgiving, being a new grandmother, childhood adventures, Dirty Dancing, Santa ashes, and more! A very special 2-part Dad Fears My Trivia. Recorded 11/8/19.

Mike and Alan talk about Mike's new house, blending families after divorce, unfriendly neighbors, and the newest little family member. That's right; Alan is a great grandfather! Dad Fears My Trivia continues strong! Recorded 10/30/19

Mike and Alan say goodbye to Summer and talk about movies and more. A lengthy edition of Dad Fears MY Trivia.

In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives. In this episode, Mike and Alan discuss Song-A-Day May 2019, Mike's failing MacBook, and the series finale of Game of Thrones. A special Game of Thrones Dad Fears My Trivia! Recorded 5/23/19

Mike and Alan discuss raising Mike's two boys, Iron Butterfly, and the new Song-A-Day May project on Kickstarter. Alan reclaims his crown as the king of Dad Fears My Trivia. Recorded 4/4/19. In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan discuss the major hiatus in the podcast and more with their first studio audience. Mike presents a dreadfully difficult Dad Fears My Trivia. Recorded 3/7/19. In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan talk about Mom Fears My Music, the Hahn family, and Pearl Jam. Recorded 1/21/2015 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan talk about the Hahn Game Farm, where Alan grew up. Mike tries to stump Alan with another Dad Fears My Trivia. Recorded 2/25/2015 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Michael and his father Alan talk about cars and breakdowns. Alan takes a moment to reflect on an important person in his life. Mike dishes out more "Dad Fears My Trivia." Recorded 3/18/15 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan discuss dieting, high school bands, and the music interests that they share. Mike presents a particularly challenging Dad Fears My Trivia. Recorded 4/15/15. In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan talk about quitting jobs, the internet, politics, and krumping. More Dad Fears My Trivia. Recorded 5/23/15. In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan talk about their experiences in Little League Baseball, Father's Day, and parental expectations. Alan takes on more Dad Fears My Trivia. Recorded 6/22/15. In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike's mother, Barb, finally makes a guest appearance. Alan and Barb discuss their first dates and marriage. Barb dishes out her own brand of trivia. Recorded 7/7/15 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike asks about Grammy Hahn, his paternal grandmother. Alan recalls the time he and Barb saved his father's life. A brutal return to Dad Fears My Trivia. Recorded 8/11/15. In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike regales his latest adventures in sound designing for theatre. Then he talks about the junkies in his neighborhood. Alan mostly stares. Recorded 9/23/15. In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Tenth monthiversary episode! Mike can't stop talking about the new Star Wars movie. Alan recalls his homes and heroes. A special edition of Dad Fears My Trivia. Recorded 10/21/15 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan return to podcasting with the first episode of 2016. They discuss allergies, illness, and rabies. Recorded 1/20/16. In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan reconnect after a 3-month hiatus. Rabies recap. Star Wars. Batman v Superman. Hillary Clinton. Recorded 3/30/16. In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan talk about Prince, wrist watches, screen-free week, customer service and Song-a-Day May. A very difficult Dad Fears My Trivia. Recorded 5/2/16. In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mom Fears My Podcast is back! Mike, Alan and Barb catch up. Dad Fears My Trivia and more. Recorded in the all new Mom Fears My Studio on 9/24/16. In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan are back with a New Year's resolution to podcast regularly. A free-form Dad Fears My Trivia breaks up the holiday tales and Star Wars babble. Recorded 1/16/17. In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Barb returns to the podcast. The trio discusses Star Wars toys, The Dark Tower, rewards for children, and race relations. Recorded 2/14/17 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike, Barb and Alan drop the March podcast a little late --April Fools. The group talks about April Fool's Day, parenting, guns, and more. Recorded 4/1/17 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan are back after another long hiatus. They catch up, talk about Mike's new job, and Alan takes on a few extra questions in Dad Fears My Trivia. Recorded 9/23/17 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan talk about alcohol and marijuana in this mostly safe for work episode. Recorded 10/16/17 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives. Mike and Alan return to podcasting with a chat about TV, Winter, and more. Dad Fears My Trivia! Recorded 1/18/18

Mike and Alan discuss the details surrounding Alan's temporary unemployment and how he's dealing with all the time off. As always, Dad Fears My Trivia! Recorded 2/25/18 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan talk a little trash on this "steam-powered" podcast. That's what moms do. Jethro Tull and Teddy Bear. We are not cat people. Dad Fears My Trivia! Recorded 3/20/18 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan return after a 5-month hiatus and discuss life, concerts, Jethro Tull and more. Recorded 8/31/18 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.

Mike and Alan get the October podcast in just under the wire. They recap the Jethro Tull concert than discuss Halloweens past. Dad Fears My Trivia! Recorded 10/29/18 In Mom Fears My Podcast, Mike introduces his father, Alan, to the world of podcasting. The pair discuss music, parenting and life and retell old family stories with new perspectives.