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Come listen as two print journalists, Dalton Spangler and Desiree Carver, try to be radio hosts in the time of podcasts. We interview musical acts, local and touring, in the city of Valdosta, Georgia. Off The Record is a podcast brought to you by the Valdosta Daily Times.

Dalton Spangler


    • Mar 26, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Episode 12: Taking Meds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 42:53


    With the onset of COVID-19, Valdosta's music scene is temporarily set on pause but we sat down with Taking Meds, March 14 right after the last show of their now canceled SXSW tour. We talk a little about the virus, Florida's many anti-abortion billboards, Talking Heads and new stuff the band is working on.

    Episode 11: Cowards and Thieves

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 63:16


    Rock and roll band from south Florida stop in to chat about the importance of band etiquette, how Florida changes a person and a 72-hour drone music festival.

    Episode 10: Chill Parade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 59:03


    On a special episode of Off the Record, we say goodbye to one of our own. Sarah Warrender AKA Chill Parade has vacated her position in the VDT newsroom to go work for the New York Times. But before she peaces out forever, Sarah joins us to discuss her music, the Newsboys, baby photos, and Slash's hat.

    Episode 9: Box Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 50:30


    Local Valdosta band, Box Prince tells us the story behind the first single, "CAT!," how the band came to be, their connection with the cartoon Adventure Time and the potential of asking the question, "Have you ever heard of Thin Lizzy?"

    Episode 8: Riley Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 70:51


    Riley Moore WALKED the eastern seaboard of the United States as part of a tour from Maine to Georgia. He explains the logistics of that and some of the highlight experiences from the trek like crashing on former UGA running back Todd Gurley's couch.

    Episode 7: Gillian Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 62:17


    Orlando screamo band Gillian Carter, share stories about how they learned to tour, performing on Audiotree, working with Santa Claus, as well as the band's stance on the 'Gif/Jif' debate.

    Episode 6: Mama Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 0:30


    On a special episode of Off the Record, D&D interview the podcast's first local band, Mama Stone. The indie-rock trio tells us about the recent surge in new music coming out of Valdosta, a semi-voluntary blood pact between them, their spirit animals and Christian rock music.

    Episode 5: Rohna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 50:02


    D&D (Desiree and Dalton) meet Rohna, a Tampa rock quartet with roots in classic rock and hardcore. The band talks being a touring band under 21, their dream bands to open for and the meaning of their new album "The Beautiful Ordinary."

    Episode 4: Hurricane Party / Ceschi / Andy the Doorbum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 65:13


    Our first attempt at interviewing multiple projects at the same time results in deep discussion on topics such as the unique universal smell of Kmart, the six degrees of Astronautalis, and touring stories from Czechia.

    Episode 3: Las Nubes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 53:53


    Miami garage rockers Las Nubes stop in Valdosta and talk bilingual songwriting, band name woes, being better than dudes, and staring in an Iggy Pop music video. Brought to you by the Valdosta Daily Times.

    Episode 2: Andy Burns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 67:53


    Dalton and Desiree meet Andy Burns, an Australian indie-pop musician from Tokyo. Andy Burns toured through Valdosta Tuesday night to play at the Valdosta DIY House. The gang discusses accents, Pokémon, sugar daddies, and much more.

    Episode 1: The Brown Goose

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 43:50


    In the first episode of 'Off the Record,' Desiree Carver and Dalton Spangler sit down with The Brown Goose out of Tallahassee, Florida. They discuss the band's upcoming album release, recording in Valdosta and a haunted house?

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