Music Swap - the father & son podcast where we exchange album and song selections and provide our thoughts and feelings on those selections. In each episode, Rich and Jack will provide some background as well as other trivia and interesting facts about the music, band, album art as well as their general thoughts and reactions. Catch up with Rich and Jack and their musical selections, weekly!
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Episode #38 Album|Artist #1: El Camino|Black Keys Album|Artist #2: Death Magic|HEALTH Song|Artist: Raining in Baltimore|Counting Crows For Episode #38 of THE BEST FATHER & SON MUSIC COMMENTARY PODCAST EVER, Rich and Jack discuss the album from the Black Keys, “El Camino”, and the release from HEALTH, “Death Magic” This week's song chat focuses on “Raining in Baltimore” from the Counting Crows. Good times all around! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #37 Album|Artist #1: Wheatus|Wheatus Album|Artist #2: Bestial Burden|Pharmakon Song|Artist: Bloodhail|Have a Nice Life Join Rich & Jack for the first episode of 2023 (episode #37) and the beginning of Music Swap, season 2! This week on Music Swap, Rich selects “Wheatus” by Wheatus, while Jack selects Pharmakon's album, “Bestial Burden” We also cover a song review of “Bloodhail” by the band Have a Nice Life! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Join Jack and Rich as they recap the top 30 albums that each of them reviewed on season 1 of Music Swap! Some of their album rankings may surprise you! As we head into 2023, the release schedule will shift back to Friday releases, so we'll be talking to you again on 1/6/2023. We hope everyone has had a wonderful 2022 and that you have an even great 2023! This episode contains excerpts from the song “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #35 Album|Artist #1: Blind Melon|Blind Melon Album|Artist #2: American Gurl|Kilo Kish Song|Artist: Belgium|Bowling for Soup Take a break from your troubles and stress and sit down with Rich & Jack for Episode #35 of Music Swap! This week, the discussion focuses on “Blind Melon” by Blind Melon and the album “American Gurl” from Kilo Kish! This week's song chat focuses on the track, “Belgium” from Bowling for Soup! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #34 Album|Artist #1: Rage Against The Machine|Rage Against The Machine Album|Artist #2: Music Has the Right to Children|Boards of Canada Song|Artist: Love's Easy Tears EP|Cocteau Twins For Episode #34 of THE BEST FATHER & SON MUSIC COMMENTARY PODCAST EVER, Rich and Jack discuss the debut album from Rage Against The Machine, "Rage Against The Machine", and the debut release from Boards of Canada, "Music Has the Right to Children" This week's song chat focuses on the 4-track EP "Love's Easy Tears" from the Cocteau Twins. Good times all around! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #33 Album|Artist #1: Are You Gonna Go My Way|Lenny Kravitz Album|Artist #2: Mazy Fly|Spellling Song|Artist: Hurricane| Bob Dylan This week, Rich selected the album “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by the Lenny Kravitz and the song “Hurricane” by Bob Dylan. Jack selected “Mazy Fly” by Spellling for Dad's listening. Join us for some episode #33 fun!!! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #32 Album|Artist #1: Sailing The Seas Of Cheese|Primus Album|Artist #2: The Fragile|Nine Inch Nails Song|Artist: Movie Screen|Chelsea Wolf In the 32nd installment of Music Swap, Rich and Jack bring 2 new albums to the table. “Sailing The Seas Of Cheese” by the band Primus and “The Fragile” by one of Jack's favorites, Nine Inch Nails. Which albums will become new entries on the list of winners? Listen and find out! For song chat, Rich explores the song “Movie Screen” by Chelsea Wolf! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #31 Album|Artist #1: Buried in Your Black Heart|Burden Brothers Album|Artist #2: Goo|Sonic Youth Song|Artist: Elevator|Boxcar Racer For Episode #31 of THE BEST FATHER & SON MUSIC COMMENTARY PODCAST EVER, Rich and Jack discuss the album from the band, Burden Brothers, “Buried in Your Black Heart”, and the 1990 release from Sonic Youth, “Goo” This week's song chat focuses on the track “Elevator” from Boxcar Racer. Good times all around! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #30 Album|Artist #1: Siamese Dream|Smashing Pumpkins Album|Artist #2: Codes and Keys|Death Cab for Cutie Song|Artist: Pumpkin Attack on Mommy and Daddy|Xiu Xiu This week, Rich selected the album “Siamese Dream” by Smashing Pumpkins. Jack selected “Codes and Keys” by Death Cab for Cutie for Dad's listening as well as the song “Pumpkin Attack on Mommy and Daddy” by Xiu Xiu. Join us for some Halloween fun on episode #30!!! This episode uses songs under the following licenses: Stock Music provided by stockmusic331, from Pond5 Stock Music provided by CreativeRiot, from Pond5 Stock Music provided by ECP, from Pond5
Episode #29 Album|Artist #1: The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner|Ben Folds Five Album|Artist #2: Kid A|Radiohead Song|Artist: Someday I Suppose|Mighty Mighty Bosstones In the 29th installment of Music Swap, Rich and Jack bring 2 new albums to the table. “The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner” by the band Ben Folds Five and “Kid A” by Radiohead. Which albums will become new entries on the list of winners? Listen and find out! For song chat, Jack explores the song “Someday I Suppose” by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #28 Album|Artist #1: Toxicity|System of a Down Album|Artist #2: Psalm 69|Ministry Song|Artist: My Revenge on the World|Ayria For Episode #28 of THE BEST FATHER & SON MUSIC COMMENTARY PODCAST EVER, Rich and Jack discuss the sophomore album from the band, System of a Down, “Toxicity”, and the 1992 release from Ministry, “Psalm 69” This week's song chat focuses on the track “My Revenge on the World” from the Ayria album, “Flicker.” Good times all around! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #27 Album|Artist #1: Fortress 'Round My Heart|Ida Maria Album|Artist #2: Marry Me|St. Vincent Song|Artist: Indifference|Pearl Jam This week, Rich selected the album “Fortress 'Round My Heart” by Ida Maria and the song “Indifference” by the band Pearl Jam. Jack selected “Marry Me” by St. Vincent for Dad's listening. Join us for some episode #27 fun!!! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #26 Album|Artist #1: Fashion Nugget|Cake Album|Artist #2: Seventeen Seconds|The Cure Song|Artist: Lady Shave|Fad Gadget In the 26th installment of Music Swap, Rich and Jack bring 2 new albums to the table. “Fashion Nugget” by the band Cake and “Seventeen Seconds” by The Cure. Which albums will become new entries on the list of winners? Listen and find out! For song chat, Rich explores the song "Lady Shave" by Fad Gadget! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #25 Album|Artist #1: Hell Below / Stars Above|Toadies Album|Artist #2: Yank Crime|Drive Like Jehu Song|Artist: American Life|Primus For Episode #25 of THE BEST FATHER & SON MUSIC COMMENTARY PODCAST EVER, Rich and Jack discuss the sophomore album from Fort Worth Band, Toadies, “Hell Below/Stars Above”, and the 1994 release from Drive Like Jehu, “Yank Crime” This week's song chat focuses on the track “American Life” from the 1991 Primus album, "Sailing the Seas of Cheese" . Good times all around! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #24 Album|Artist #1: Run the Jewels 4 | Run The Jewels Album|Artist #2: Sinner Get Ready | Lingua Ignota Song|Artist: 01 Ghosts I | Nine Inch Nails This week, Rich selected the album “Run the Jewels 4” by Run The Jewels. Jack selected “Sinner Get Ready” by Lingua Ignota and the instrumental song "01 Ghosts I" by Nine Inch Nails for Dad's listening. Join us for some episode #24 fun!!! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #23 Album/Artist #1: Blowback/Tricky Album/Artist #2: Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides/SOPHIE Song/Artist: Rattled By The Rush/Pavement In the 23rd installment of Music Swap, Rich and Jack bring 2 new albums to the table. “Blowback” by the Tricky and “Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides” by SOPHIE. Which albums will become new entries on the list of winners? Listen and find out! For song chat, Jack explores a Pavement song that he had not previously heard!!! We wrap things up this week with a chat about the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert and Jack finally sees the most recent Minon movie! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #22 Album/Artist #1: Turn on the Bright Lights/Interpol Album/Artist #2: To Bring You My Love/PJ Harvey Song/Artist: M.E./Gary Numan Episode #22 of Music Swap finds Rich and Jack discussing the albums “Turn on the Bright Lights” by Interpol and “To Bring You My Love” by PJ Harvey. Will these albums be winners with the person they were selected for? Listen and find out! For song chat, Rich takes a listen to "M.E." by Gary Numan. This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Hey Everyone! We wanted to provide a quick update that we are moving our release days from early Friday mornings to Wednesday @ noon Central. You can expect episode 22 to drop on Wednesday, August 31 @ noon! As always, you can keep up with us on Instagram @musicswap.pod or by visiting our website http://musicswap.razorsharpstudio.com Thanks for listening! Rich & Jack
Episode #21 Album/Artist #1: Master of Puppets/Metallica Album/Artist #2: Whatever and Ever Amen/Ben Folds Five Song/Artist: Jane Says/Janes Addiction For Episode #21 of Music Swap, Rich and Jack discuss the albums "Master of Puppets" by Metallica and "Whatever and Ever Amen" by Ben Folds Five. Will these albums be winners with the person they were selected for? Listen and find out! For song chat, Jack takes on a song from Janes Addiction, "Jane Says" This episode contains excerpts from the songs "Back Again" by Jaymes and "Call Me" by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #20 Album/Artist #1: ...Rocks Your Lame Ass/Hagfish Album/Artist #2: Actor/St. Vincent Song/Artist: Yokushitsu/Sheena Ringo Rich & Jack are back for episode #20 of Music Swap! This week on Music Swap, Rich selects “...Rocks Your Lame Ass” by Hagfish, while Jack selects the St. Vincent album, “Actor” We also cover a quick song review of “Yokushitsu" by Sheena Ringo and a journey down the path of the latest listens! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #19 Album/Artist #1: Transformer/Lou Reed Rich & Jack are back for episode #19 of Music Swap! This week on Music Swap, Rich talks with Kate Siamro from Spinster Records in Oak Cliff to discuss the Lou Reed album, Transformer. Also, Jack returns and gives up the scoop on what all has been going on in his time away! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #18 Album/Artist #1: Electric Ladyland/Jimi Hendrix Rich is back for episode #18 of Music Swap! This week on Music Swap, Rich is joined by Brandon, aka Antham, to discuss the Jimi Hendrix album, Electric Ladyland. Join us for the final episode prior to Jack's return! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #17 Album/Artist #1: Apple/Mother Love Bone Album/Artist #2: Magma/Gojira Take a break from your troubles and stress and sit down with Rich & guest co-host, Maxim Allen, for Episode #17 of Music Swap! This week, the discussion focuses on “Apple” by Mother Love Bone and the metal album “Magma” from Gojira! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #16 Album/Artist #1: Tragic Kingdon/No Doubt Album/Artist #2: Hot Pink/Doja Cat For Episode #16 of THE BEST FATHER & SON MUSIC COMMENTARY PODCAST EVER, Rich and special guest Kenisha discuss the 3rd album from No Doubt, “Tragic Kingdom”, and the 2019 release from Doja Cat, “Hot Pink” Good times all around! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #15 Album/Artist #1: More Adventurous/Rilo Kiley Album/Artist #2: Clam Day/OTTO Song/Artist: Bull In The Heather/Sonic Youth This week, Rich selected the album “More Adventurous” by the Rilo Kiley and the song “Bull In The Heather” by the band Sonic Youth. Jack selected “Clam Day” by OTTO for Dad's listening. Also, find out which actor/musician wrote the forward for the book, "AMAZING EVERYTHING: THE ART OF SCOTT C." Join us for some episode #15 fun!!! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #14 Album/Artist #1: Plans/Death Cab for Cutie Album/Artist #2: The Turning Wheel/Spellling Song/Artist: Here Come the Warm Jets/Brian Eno In the 14th installment of Music Swap, Rich and Jack bring 2 new albums to the table. “Plans” by the band Death Cab for Cutie and “The Turning Wheel” by Spelling. Which albums will become new entries on the list of winners? Listen and find out! For song chat, Rich explores a Brian Eno song that he had not previously heard!!! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #13 Album/Artist #1: Retreat from the Sun/The Dog Album/Artist #2: Melodrama/Lorde Song/Artist: All Along the Watchtower/Jimi Hendrix Episode #13 of Music Swap finds Rich and Jack discussing the albums “Retreat from the Sun” by The Dog and “Melodrama” by Lorde. Will these albums be winners with the person they were selected for? Listen and find out! For song chat, Jack puts in extra work by listening to 2 different versions of “All Along the Watchtower” This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #12 Album/Artist #1: This Modern Glitch/The Wombats Album/Artist #2: Passive Me, Aggressive You/The Naked and Famous Song/Artist: Assimilate/Skinny Puppy For Episode #12 of Music Swap, Rich and Jack discuss the albums “This Modern Glitch” by The Wombats and “Passive Me, Aggressive You” by The Naked and Famous. Will these albums be winners with the person they were selected for? Listen and find out! For song chat, Rich takes on a song from Skinny Puppy, “Assimilate” This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #11 Album/Artist #1: I Am An Elastic Firecracker/Tripping Daisy Album/Artist #2: Broken/Nine Inch Nails Song/Artist: Youth Without Youth/Metric Rich & Jack are back for episode #11 of Music Swap! This week on Music Swap, Rich selects “I Am An Elastic Firecracker” by Tripping Daisy, while Jack selects the Nine Inch Nails EP, “Broken” We also cover a quick song review of “Youth Without Youth” by Metric and a journey down the path of the latest listens! We also wander off topic a bit to include discussions about Ben Folds Five, the Rolling Stones, Minions, St. Vincent, and more! If you would like to enter for a chance to win the album “Like Vines” on colored vinyl, jump on over to our Instagram page @musicswap.pod to participate in our social media giveaway! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Join Rich & Jack for episode #10 of Music Swap! This week on Music Swap, Rich selects “It's a Shame About Ray” by Lemonheads, while Jack selects Big Theif's debut album, “Masterpiece” We also cover a song review of “O Ruthless Great Divine Director” by the artist Lingua Ignota! If you would like to enter for a chance to win the album “Like Vines” on colored vinyl, jump on over to our Instagram page @musicswap.pod to participate in our social media giveaway! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Take a break from your troubles and stress and sit down with Rich & Jack for Episode #9 of Music Swap! This week, the discussion focuses on "Mint" by Alice Merton and the compilation album "Swtiched On" from podcast-favorite, Stereolab! This week's song chat focuses on a classic late '60's track, “For What Its Worth” from Buffalo Springfield! If you would like to enter for a chance to win the album “Like Vines” on colored vinyl, jump on over to our Instagram page @musicswap.pod to participate in our social media giveaway! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
For Episode #8 of THE BEST FATHER & SON MUSIC COMMENTARY PODCAST EVER, Rich and Jack discuss the sophomore album from The Hush Sound, "Like Vines", and the 2007 release from Animal Collective, "Strawberry Jam" This week's song chat focuses on the track "To Bring You My Love" from the 1995 PJ Harvey album by the same name. Good times all around! If you would like to enter for a chance to win the album "Like Vines" on colored vinyl, jump on over to our Instagram page @musicswap.pod to participate in our social media giveaway! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
This week, we take a break from our usual format to talk with Hop Litzwire, vocalist and keyboard player of the band Bobgoblin. After their discussion of Bobgoblin's "12-point Master Plan" on episode 5, Jack and Rich take the opportunity to ask questions about the band and the album directly from the source. Join us for a fun ride through a small piece of Dallas-area musical history from the late 90's and early 2000's. Rich and Jack will return to their regular format on episode 8, when they discuss "Like Vines" by The Hush Sound, "Strawberry Jam" by Animal Collective, and the song, "To Bring You My Love" by PJ Harvey. This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
This week, Rich selected the album “Icky Thump” by the White Stripes and the song “Take Me Out” by the band Franz Ferdinand. Jack selected “Mercurial World” by Magdalena Bay for Dad's listening. Join us for some episode #6 fun!!! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
In the 5th installment of Music Swap, Rich and Jack bring 2 new albums to the table. “The 12 Point Master Plan” by the Dallas band Bobgoblin and “Alvvays” by Alvvays. Which albums will become new entries on the list of winners? Listen and find out! For song chat, Rich explores a Stereolab song that he had not previously heard!!! This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Episode #4 of Music Swap finds Rich and Jack discussing the albums “Losing Streak” by Less Than Jake and “Romantico” by 800 Cherries. Will these albums be winners with the person they were selected for? Listen and find out! For song chat, Jack braves the emotional waves of “Cats In the Cradle” This episode contains excerpts from the songs “Back Again” by Jaymes and “Call Me” by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
For Episode #3 of Music Swap, Rich and Jack discuss the albums "Jubilee" by Japanese Breakfast and "The Moon and Antarctica" by Modest Mouse. Will these albums be winners with the person they were selected for? Listen and find out! (⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️ for mentions/discussion of suicide from about 28:30 to 34:00) For song chat, Rich takes on a song from Xiu Xiu, "I Luv the Valley OH!" This episode contains excerpts from the songs "Back Again" by Jaymes and "Call Me" by JJ BlueFlame. Both songs are licensed for use through Tripple Scoop Music.
Rich & Jack are back for episode #2 of Music Swap! This week on Music Swap, Rich selects “It Means Everything” by Save Ferris, while Jack selects the Brave Little Abacus album, “Masked Dancers: Concern in So Many Things You Forget Where You Are” We also cover a quick song review of “State of Love and Trust” by Pearl Jam and a journey down the path of the Grammys and latest listens!
Join Rich & Jack for the very first episode of Music Swap! This week on Music Swap, Rich selects “You'd Prefer an Astronaut” by Hum, while Jack selects Kate Bush's, “Hounds of Love” We also cover a quick song review of “Slug” by AJA which takes us down the path of the Matrix, Blade, and […]