Nerdthusiast Music

On today's episode, Frank sits down with Ed Dzienkiewicz, a musician from New Jersey, to discuss his journey into music and his latest release. His recording project, For The Meantime, was originally established in 2003 and his new EP "Phases" was released in August of this year. You can listen to For The Meantime on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal and YouTube Music. Ed's other recording projects, Pause Break, Crusader and Johnnie and the Keys can also be found on all streaming platforms. You can follow Ed on Instagram @forthemeantime and TikTok @edwardjosephmusic Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4TCWYxeu (If link expires please reach us on social media for a new one) Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Twitch - twitch.tv/nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Frank - @FLD15 on Twitter https://twitter.com/FLD15

We welcome back our music content with our newest host Frank who covers various blogs including poker and music! Joining him for this episode is Wes from the Nerdthusiast Gaming Podcast as they discuss the history of Funk!

Join Matt, John, Frank and Wes as we discuss Prince on this episode of the Nerdthusiast music podcast. Plus, Wes discusses the times he met Prince and the time Prince sent him a very Special package! For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: Twitter - @FromNJ2CA John: Instagram - @sloopjohn232 , Twitter - @sloopj232 Wes: Instagram - @grendel5xbx Frank: Twitter - @FLD15 , Instagram - @15FLD15 Intro/ Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo Del Castillo Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Songs: Let's Go Crazy (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) [Tribute to Prince] When Doves Cry (8 Bit DJ Stutter Trap Remix) [Tribute to Prince] Discover more of their music at: youtube.com/8bituniverse

We welcome Grammy award winning Saxophone player Lil' Maceo to the show to discuss his career and backstory with us. He provides us some insight into what inspired his own unique hybrid of Funk and Jazz which will bleed into him knowing and spending time with Prince! This conversation will segue into our next music podcast which will be all about Prince. For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: Twitter - @FromNJ2CA Wes: Instagram - @grendel5xbx Frank: Twitter - @FLD15 Instagram - @15FLD15 Guest Social Media Contacts: Lil' Maceo YouTube: https://youtube.com/lilmaceo Twitter: @lilmaceo Instagram: @lilmaceofunk Facebook: @lilmaceofunk Intro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo Del Castillo

Frank joins John and Matt to discuss Led Zeppelin;'s first record! We give our thoughts and opinions on each song as well as discuss more wonderful films that Matt has not seen before

Matt and John are back to discuss Number of the Beast for its 40th anniversary as well as Iron Maiden's latest release Senjutsu. Many fans are not satisfied with Maiden's latest release. Find out if we agree with them or if we think they are crazy! #ironmaiden #uptheirons For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com Intro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo DelCast Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Intro Song: Run to the Hills (8 Bit Version) Outro Song: Hallowed be thy Name (8 Bit Version) Discover more of their music at: youtube.com/8bituniverse Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media Website- nerdthuiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: Twitter - @FromNJ2CA John: Instagram - @sloopjohn232 Twitter - @sloopj232

In this audio only episode of the Nerdthusiast Music Podcast John and Matt discuss 5 bands that influenced Nirvana's music. All of the bands' music that we mention were released before Nirvana's Nevermind. A companion piece to this is our Spotify playlist found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/685lulCDnVlLjMLpGVA4v9?si=3690ece98e9f45f3 Time Stamps: 00:00 - 13:59 Intro/Opening Game 14:00 - 30:06 The Replacements 30:07 - 49:44 Hüsker Dü 49:45 - 1:10:26 Sonic Youth 1:10:27 - 1:28:18 Dinosaur Jr. 1:28:19 - 1:37:11 The Pixies 1:37:12 - 1:40:03 Outro Intro/Outro & Graphics by: Bernardo DelCast Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Contaminated Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

John and Matt discuss the break out record Milo Goes to College by the Descendents as well as the documentary about the Descendents/All; Filmage. Intro/Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo DelCast Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Contaminated Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

Matt and John discuss some must have songs in your Halloween playlist! Intro/Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo DelCast Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Contaminated Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

Matt and John discuss what is widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time; Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys! Intro/Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo DelCast Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Contaminated Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

The 1980's may have kicked off music videos, but the 1990's perfected them! John and Matt discuss some of our favorite, some of the most epic and some of the all time greatest videos that emerged from the 90's. We discuss everything from Rap to Alternative to Pop music. We definitely did not have time to give them all a shout out, so if we missed any, hit up @nerdthusiast on Twitter or Facebook and let us know what you would have included. Time Stamps 00:00 - 3:20 Opening/Intro Hip Hop / Rap 3:21 - 5:23 Salt N Peppa: What a Man 5:24 - 7:08 Coolio: Gangsta's Paradise 7:09 - 9:04 Missy Elliot: The Rain 9:05 - 20:50 - 2 Pac: California Love / East Coast vs West Coast Rap 20:51 - 39:10 MTV Alternative 39:11 - 44:36 Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit 44:37 - 47:34 Pearl Jam - Jeremy 47:35 - 51:31 Soundgarden: Black Hole Sun 51:32 - 54:43 R.E.M.: Losing My Religion 54:44 - 58:51Weezer: Buddy Holly 58:52 - 1:01:52 No Doubt: Don't Speak 1:01:53 - 1:05:34 NIN: Closer 1:05:35 - 1:07:17 Faith No More: Epic 1:07:18 - 1:10:55 Bad Religion 21st: Century Digital Boy 1:10:56 - 1:21:57 Other Notable Alternative Videos Foo Fighters: Everlong Greenday: Basket Case Blind Melon: No Rain The Verve: Bittersweet Symphony The Breeders: Cannonball Jin Blossoms: Hey Jealousy Prodigy: Smack my Bitch Up, Fire Starter Pixes: Here Comes Your Man Soul Asylum: Runaway Train Beastie Boys: Sabotage Pop 1:21:58 - 1:25:26 Madonna: Vogue 1:25:27 - 1:28:22 Jamiroquai: Virtual Insanity 1:28:23 - 1:31:01 TLC: Waterfalls 1:31:02 - 1:34:55 Alanis Morissette: Ironic 1:34:56 - 1:38:44 Waynes World/Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody 1:38:45 -1:44:08 Christina Aguilera & Brittney Spears Epic 90's Music Videos 1:44:09 - 1:48:42 What we see as epic/Phil Spector is a wild and crazy guy 1:49:43 - 1:59:34 Metallica: Enter Sandman 1:59:35 - 2:08:25 Guns N' Roses: November Rain 2:08:26 - 2:12:11 Smashing Pumpkins: Tonight Tonight 2:12:12 - 2:15:14 Van Halen: Right Now 2:15:15 - 2:21:27 A meaty mention/Closing Art and graphics by: Bernardo DelCast Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Contaminated Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

Matt and John discuss their backgrounds in music so that you may get to know their musical sides. We will talk about things like the first show we ever attended, the first record we purchased, to bands or artists that we did not like at first that eventually grew on us. Thank you for listening to this show and getting to know us a bit more. Please feel free to write in with questions to nerdthusiastmusic@gmail.com For more of our content visit: nerdthusiast.com or YouTube.com/c/nerdthusiast Art/Graphics by Bernardo Del Cast Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Panama (2020 8 bit version) Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse