Pod Like A Hole

The End. A review and a look back. It's been over seven years since Marc and Steve brought on an intern  (Eric) to create a music review podcast.  Since then they covered every single NIN and Bowie song, and 42 separate albums by other artists ( plus related discographies).  The Trio has reached the end of the road, and they find themselves back at the starting line.  Pod Like Hole's pilot experiment, the first episode, was Nine Inch Nails' “Pretty Hate Machine”, but the Hole Boys didn't really know what they were doing yet.  Blushing amateurs, they bungled a classic record.  In the spirit of setting things right in this jacked up universe, they will finish what they started.  But this time....they'll get it right. (what year is this?) Enjoy a track by track review of “Pretty Hate Machine” , and betwixt the analysis the guys will reflect on this project, their friendship, and the incredible listeners we've gotten to know over the better part of a decade. It's a loose, long goodbye. As the bionic guitars of Ringfinger echo into the stratosphere, so do your hosts. While our friendship is eternal, this project has been canceled.   This is our goodbye.  But …..to quote Joe Strummer, (co-creator of our only perfectly scored record), “ The Future is Unwritten”…. Links: Artwork by the great Greg Wolgast.  Check out his you tube channel where he destroys every drum cover he does..in a good way :  https://www.youtube.com/@someroomtodrum   Read the new book by frequent guest Guy Mankowski's, “You Complete the Masterpiece” Buy on Amazon or even better your local bookstore And be on the look out for “Lived Through This”  based on the journals of late Hole-bassist Kristen Pfaff.    Listen to the incredible sophomore album by regular listener Michael Komonos , “My Mother and Child”. https://michaelkonomos.bandcamp.com/   Our listeners have been the extra fuel to get this baby to 88 MPH, thanks for seven years of friendship.   

This episode concludes our discussion of The Cure and this Pod Like a Hole season by analyzing the album Disintegration. Do we end the season on a sour note, or do we find ourselves whisked away to a world of wind chimes and thunderclouds rumbling in the distance?  Just like one of the themes of the record, everything must come to an end. We thank you, faithful listeners, for following us as we talked for countless hours about our favorite music, artists, and bands in what felt, at times, a neverending project. We ain't quite dead yet though. Stay tuned. All good things…   Pod Like a Hole Links: Direct Download Facebook Instagram   Twitter  Patreon Artwork by Greg Wolgast   Video Links: “Pictures of You” “Lovesong” “Lullaby” “Fascination Street”

This episode discusses our individual rankings for the Cure's studio album discography. This conversation is a prelude to our next episode where we review track by track the album Disintegration. Let us know how we did on everything by finding us below. Find Pod Like a Hole: Direct Download Facebook Instagram   Twitter/X  Patreon Artwork by Greg Wolgast

This is the second of the two part Songs in the Key of Life episodes on the Pod Like a Hole Podcast. Picking up with Isn't she lovely, the hosts go deep into their notes and feelings about the second half of Stevie Wonder's opus Editors note: This is the last time I drew the straw on editing an episode. We only have a handful left before wrapping the show up. YEARS of staying up late and cutting the conversations together of Eric, Marc, and I always re-reminded me why I've been pals with these guys for years. It was a joy and I'll miss doing it. 

Pod Like A Hole discusses Stevie Wonders' Songs In The Key of Life. The hosts touch on his other amazing 70s albums, the Wonder of Stevie Wonder, the TV Show the Curse, Weird Al, Wild Wild West,  and review Sides A and B of the album - track by track.  Join us next time for side B and C. Followed by our final Podcasts that will cover Robert Smith's the Cure. 

On the 4th of July 2024, Pod Like A Hole is celebrating by uploading our discussion of Willie Nelson's The Red Headed Stranger.  This concept album is a Sunday morning favorite in one of the hosts homes, and the boys seem to all agree that it's status as an All American Classic is no fluke. Willie bet on himself (and the talents of his sister Bobbi Nelson) and hit big.  This is the 2nd and final episode in our Willie Nelson series. Remaining artists in this final season of Pod Like A Hole are Stevie Wonder and the Cure. In that order.   

Willie Nelson is many things: a lover, a traveler, a Texan, a guitar player, smoker, outlaw, hero, poet, fashion icon, actor, activist, philanthropist, gunslinger, wiseacre, animal lover, brother, father, husband (four times over), Hellraiser, braids and beard enthusiast, but most of all Willie is a friend to all.  In this episode of Pod Like A Hole the hosts discuss the life and times of WIllie Nelson. His brushes with the leaf and the law, his multiple wives, his work as a public servant to the people and animals of America, his collaborations that cross genres and his work with the other Outlaw Country Heroes, and how he manages to be a man that for 91 years and counting is still making music and along the way has become a friend to almost everyone in every walk of life.  We find time to touch on 10 or so of his standout albums (couldn't get to all 100+ of his records), and in the next episode we will dedicate the recording to his masterpiece: The Red Headed Stranger.   

WE'VE GOT BATS IN OUR BELFRY!!!!! Grey would be the colour if we only had a way to colour-coat episodes.  It's Goth Month here on Pod Like a Hole, so get out your choker, get your eyeliner, and pick a safeword , we are covering Siouxsie and the Banshees and it is getting DARK.   It is Intern Eric's final pick of the season, and does he go out with a bang or a whimper?  You be the judge.  It's the 1980 record that brought Siouxsie to a new level of rock.  Listen as your boys pick apart the  ground breaking licks from John McGeouch, basslines from Steve Severin, and poundings from Budgie.  And vamping up front, is the true queen of the dungeon, Siouxsie Sioux.  Your hosts go into the history of the band, discuss at what point post-punk became goth, and how inspirational this band ended up being.  Then its a track by track review of Juju.   It's a whole episode of pain and pleasure.  The bitter and the sweet.  Enjoy.   Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole Direct download : https://podlikeahole.podbean.com/ Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) Pod Like a Hole: Run the Gamut Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) instagram.com/ pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast instagram.com/g.wolgast/    

Pod Like A Hole: Mastodon Part 3 - Emperor of Sand Track by Track The hosts riff and theorize about the journey of the Wanderer as he goes toe to toe with the Sultan on Mastodon's 2017 release: Emperor of Sand.   This is the 3rd and final Mastodon episode in this Pod Like A Hole mini season. The first episode covered their history, the second was a discography overview, and the third is EOS.   Episode starts with news and recs, Mastodon talk starts about 25 minutes in.   While the discussion of Mastodon ends here and moves to either Stevie, WIllie, Sousixe, or Robert in the final Pod Like a Hole Podcasts - they will forever be in the lifetime rock rotation.    

In what is one of my favorite talks this podcast has had, the hosts walk through the entire Mastodon discography - short of the track by track talk of Emperor of Sand and a Cold Dark Place that will be the bulk of the next episode. Starts with Call of the Mastodon, ends with Hushed and Grim.   How many different ways can three 40ish Dads say "wow this album is great, oh and this album is also great" ? You will find out in this episode. Please do not turn this episode into a drinking game where you take a shot every time a comment is made on a great riff, or that you can't believe the drummer can sing that well, or that Brent Hinds is a special dude. You will go blind.    *Editors note: Out of the four members we do not talk enough about what Bill Kelliher does to put this band over the top. That's what he gets for being the only one who doesn't hog the microphone but make no mistake, he's an all star riffer.    This is episode 2 of a 3 part Mastodon Pod Like A Hole Mini Season. 

Washing upon the beach of your shipwrecked life is another episode of Pod Like a Hole. The first of 3 episodes dedicated to the mighty Mastodon of the south. Episode 1 (this episode) we cover the band's formation, the 4 members of this band, and the bulk of the discussion is the influences and peers that helped shape their sound. If you are a fan of ZZ Top, Thin Lizzy, Neurosis, Melvins, High on Fire, and even the Seattle scene of the 90s there is something here for you. Episode 2 will be a gushing discussion of their discography at a macro level, and Episode 3 will be a track by tack review of Emperor of Sand at a micro level.    

Well the dust is still settling from the betrayal that was our System of a Down episode, and it is positively palpable in the air.  However, this ravaged warground is the perfect location for the power of Fugazi's "The Argument".  Steve, Marc, and Eric spin this 2001 album, discuss DC Hardcore, the Dischord Records scene, the Post-Hardcore genre having a current moment,  and the history of Fugazi.  Then your hosts dive in to the track-by-track review of this genre-transcending record.  And after that experience your hosts are changed.  What were once blood stained helmets are now small beanies on their heads.  Hate in their hearts?  Now compassion.  There is only one reasonable next step here and elsewhere---ceasefire.  Table of Contents: 1.  Introductions- 0:00 2.  NEWS-6:16 3. Plug Like a Hole- 22:32 4. History of DC Punk/ Dischord Records/ Fugazi- 31:00 5. Post-Post Hardcore- 1:06:46 6.  The Argument Track-By-Track- 1:08:31 7.  Album Ranking/ Discog ranking- 2:22:00 8. Roll next Record- 2:30:43  Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole Direct download : https://podlikeahole.podbean.com/ Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) Pod Like a Hole: Run the Gamut Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) instagram.com/ pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast instagram.com/g.wolgast/    

We had to do a Nu Metal episode. One hosts lived and breathed it during his teens, a real Jinco Wallet Chain nerd. Another host dabbled in the scene, sometimes to just check on his friend and make sure he wasn't too far gone. A third host was drafted into the No Limit army at the time and was too busy fighting on battles on the Sun Coasts and missed the entire movement back home. In addition to discussing Toxcity track by track you'll find discussions on Miami Vice, Fargo, Iron Maiden, The Curse, Hed PE, Slipknot, Korn, RIck Rubin, and pizza. Spoilers: this episode has one host give his lowest ranking ever. Recs, Current Events, general music chat, and SOAD history in the first hour. Track by Track starts at the 1 hour mark. PLAH Links Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole Direct download : https://podlikeahole.podbean.com/ Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) facebook.com/podlikeahole/  Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/  Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast instagram.com/g.wolgast/

Join the Pod Like A Hole hosts back at the Xmas Cabin for our kind of annual Holiday Special. Marc has a love and knowledge of Disney that only is rivaled by his love of U2 and Steve knew it would be catnip to trick him into doing another holiday special. Eric keeps the fire stoked and earns his pay.  Enjoy the hosts of a certain age counting down their top 5 Animated Disney movies while you pack those last minute presents and to grandmother's house you go. We picked up the pace and knocked out 5 episodes for you in the last two months so that means we are going to take a few weeks off and be back with a one two punch of System of A Down followed by Fugazi. Happy Holidays from PLAH.

The discussion on Faith No More's album Angel Dust concludes with talking about the second half of the record. Greg Wolgast joins on this episode that we mercifully split into two episodes.  Join us next time for a little Yuletide magic before we step into our next topic, System of a Down's album Toxicity.     Video Links: Faith No More - A Small Victory Faith No More - Easy Some Room to Drum with Greg Wolgast - Everything's Ruined   Pod Like a Hole: Facebook Instagram   Twitter/X  Patreon Threads Artwork by Greg Wolgast

In this episode,  we are joined by longtime artwork contributor, Greg Wolgast, to discuss Faith No More and their 1992 album Angel Dust. We discuss the first half of the album in this episode and will continue the conversation in an upcoming episode.    Video Links:   Some Room to Drum with Greg Wolgast - Everything's Ruined Faith No More - Making of Angel Dust Faith No More - Caffeine (Live) Faith No More - Midlife Crisis Faith No More - Everything's Ruined     Podcast Links: https://podlikeahole.podbean.com/ Direct Download Facebook Instagram   Twitter/X  Patreon Threads Artwork by Greg Wolgast

Faith No More Part 2. Mike Patton Continued. New Pod Like a Hole Episode. Part 2 of a 4 episode Mike Patton/Faith No more mini season. We examine Mike Patton's prolific and varied output. Tomahawk, Fantomas, Lovage, Mr. Bungle, Dillinger Escape Plan, Dead Cross, Mondo Cane, Peeping Tom, and much more but not John Zorn.  Also talk about the Lakers and Sacramento Kings 2002 western conference finals. If you think Mr. Bungle's California deserved it's own episode, then this is the episode for you. Next episode we will start in on a hardcore history of Faith No More's Angel Dust. #faithnomore #angeldust #mikepatton #fantomas #mrbungle #musicofthenight #scary   PLAH Links Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole Direct download : https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-jxntx-13d7bd5 Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) facebook.com/podlikeahole/  Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/  Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast instagram.com/g.wolgast/

Faith No More Part 1. New Pod Like a Hole Episode. Part 1 of a 4 episode Mike Patton/Faith No more mini season. The first of which is a discography discussion of Faith No More - with the exception of Angel Dust which will have it's own track by track deep dive and was the catalyst for all this Patton talk. This episode covers the Chuck Mosley years, 1989's platinum Real Thing, King For a Day, Album of the Year, Sol Invictus, Jim Martin's fashion choices and Billy Gould's catty swipes. FNM is a cornerstone band for many a record store expat, so you should know what you're getting into here. Next episode will dive into the rest of Mike Patton's prolific and varied output. Tomahawk, Fantomas, Lovage, Mr. Bungle - and much more. PLAH Links Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole Direct download : https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-jxntx-13d7bd5 Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) facebook.com/podlikeahole/  Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/  Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast instagram.com/g.wolgast/  

Your three hosts have reached the home stretch. The last handful of our favorite albums to review for our "Run the Gamut" season.  Steve, Marc and Eric have all had excellent picks, weird ones, and every now and then, one of us shows up with a card up our sleeve.  In this case, Eric is the Card Cheat, so to speak.   In this jam packed, bonus sized episode, we change our name to " Pod Em' Enough Rope " and give you the full run down of the Clash discography and its place in punk history,  touch on the solo and side work of Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, and then give you the coveted track-by-track analysis of "London Calling".   Does this record deserve it's spot on all the Top 100 lists?  Is it truly a "must have" for music fans?  Or is it a Cadillac oil stain on a supermarket parking lot?  We will decide...but you can decide too (though we know our rights as hosts to be correct).  Do you agree?  Disagree?  Who's your favorite Clash member?  Do you Stan-dinista?  Reach out and let us know.     Ok it's time to cut the crap, and enjoy this episode!      PLAH Links Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole Direct download : https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-jxntx-13d7bd5 Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) facebook.com/podlikeahole/  Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/    Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast instagram.com/g.wolgast/  

the Pod Like a Hole Hosts celebrate Florence and the Machines' 2011 release: Ceremonials. If you are one of our listeners who says “Pod Like a Hole, we appreciate the wide variety of artists you've discussed, but often I find it's either too much obscurity, too many riffs, or too much testosterone. Can you please give me a mainstream act that isn't a balding man?”  Well, here you go. Steve pushed on the team a track-by-track discussion of Florence Welch and her Machine's album that can also be used as a audition tape for Barstool sports. We are reaching across the aisle here.   Eric cries twice to one of these songs.   Pod Like a Hole Links Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pod-like-a-hole/id1291787697 Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole Direct download : https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-jxntx-13d7bd5 Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram or Threads (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter aka X twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast instagram.com/g.wolgast/

In between episodes, Pod Like a Hole presents an extra special B-Side:  An interview with author Adam Steiner.  Previous guest, and friend of the show, Adam Steiner is back with a new book, "Silhouettes and Shadows: The Secret History of David Bowie's Scary Monters".    Eric, Steve and Adam chat about the revelations abound in the pages of Adam's book, revist our thoughts on the album, and get Adam's thoughts on Bowie's journey as an artist.  Enjoy the chat, get the book. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5776272736 Buy the book! https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/silhouettes-and-shadows-the-secret-history-of-david-bowie-s-scary-monsters-and-super-creeps-adam-steiner/7118471?aid=1029&ean=9781493065646   Pod Like a Hole Links Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pod-like-a-hole/id1291787697 Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole Direct download : https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-jxntx-13d7bd5 Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram or Threads (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter (self-promo or oh no) twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast instagram.com/g.wolgast/    

This episode finds Eric, Marc, and Steven don our Sunday best to go door to door to spread the good news about Arcade Fire's Neon Bible. But, it isn't all good news when we discuss the bad news that Win Butler got himself into recently.  Video Links: "Black Mirror"  "Neon Bible" "My Body is a Cage" - Unofficial mashup with Once Upon a Time in the West   Pod Like a Hole Links: https://podlikeahole.podbean.com/ Facebook Instagram   Twitter  Patreon Artwork by Greg Wolgast

You and your buddies flip your collars, as the rain pours down.  You huddle under an awning as you finish your smokes.Life is good.  You are young, independent, and ready for trouble.    Then you head in to the bar.  the joint.  The dive.  It's your home away from home. Speaking of home, the bartender tells you that the police department called, and your house is on fire.  Then it occurs to you.  You aren't young.  You are 42.  And then occurs to you that you've left your children home along to go drink...  That scene and so many more await you on the Pod Like A Hole track-by-track review of Tom Waits' 1985 classic.  With still one foot in the boxcars, Tom Waits explores European avant-garde influences and the results...well you'll have to listen to Eric , Marc and Steve figure it all out.  How will they rate this album?  Is Rain Dogs an old dog, or a dead dog?  How would you rate this one, gentle listeners.     Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole Direct download : https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-jxntx-13d7bd5 Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) facebook.com/podlikeahole/  Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/  Twitter (self-promo or oh no) twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast instagram.com/g.wolgast/    

You find your self in an old boxcar bouncing over the railroad track with an old hobo howling in your ear.  Tales of love and loss, old dogs and prostitutes.  It's a cornucopia of creamed corn , but somewhere in that whiskey soaked word salad is the story of a man.  A man who harnessed the sound of a junkyard, cobbled it into a beautiful sound and aimed it our hearts.   This is the story of Tom Waits, as only your boys at Pod Like a Hole can tell it.  In anticipation of our track-by-track review of his classic album "Rain Dogs", Eric, Steve and Marc hop in that boxcar and take that California trip.   PLAH Links Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) facebook.com/podlikeahole/  Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/  Twitter (self-promo or oh no) twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast instagram.com/g.wolgast/  

We massively a-talk the band Massive Attack and their 1998 album, Mezzanine.    Episode Links: Risingson Teardrop Angel Pod Like a Hole: Direct Download Facebook Instagram Twitter  Patreon Ko-Fi Artwork by Greg Wolgast

It is the second and final episode of our Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band mini season: track by track discussion of Darkness on the Edge of Town. In the first installment we had an overview discussion of our history with E Street and their discog. In this episode we take a deeper dive into Bruce's 10 song long 1978 heart of darkness that contains many moments of joy as well. How many sax solo samples can we get away with posting? How many of Bruce's album covers aren't terrible? What exactly is Bruce proving all night? Tune in and find out. RIP Big Man. PLAH Links Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/   Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/   Twitter (self-promo or oh no) https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast/

Steve has hi-jacked the show for two episodes of in depth Boss Talk. Thankfully the other hosts are game and a Bruce time is had by all. Bruce is for everyone, and if you don't already believe that - you will. Part 1 is all Bruce all the time with Plugs and News that are all E Street. Followed by the hosts personal history with the boss, Pop Culture E Street band musings, Clarence Clemons, and the bulk of the episode which is an end to end capsule review tour through Bruce  and the E Street bands albums. Join us next time for the main event in Part 2 as we cover Darkness on the Edge of Town with a track by track discussion of Badlands and Promised Lands. RIP Big Man. PLAH Links Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/   Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/   Twitter (self-promo or oh no) https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast/

In 1986, an ex-prog rocker introduced himself to the pop landscape and blew the doors right off.  Peter Gabriel, the suave art-rocker who was equal parts world music advocate, equal parts horndog-with-a-heart-of-gold, made an album so catchy, so honest, so unique that it captured the imaginations of music snobs and normies alike.  That album was "So", and your Pod Like a Steam hosts are here to evaluate it, Sledgehammer-by-sledgehammer, hit by hit.   Play along at home, give this seminal record a spin, and join Marc, Eric and Steve as they spend a little time celebrating Peter's discography, time with the band Genesis, and score work before diving in to "So".  It'll be a good time.  You might get a little hot and bothered, but who could blame ya.     Also- Pod Like a Hole studios apparently is still infested by frogs ever since the Tool episode.  Our apologies we are working on that.   TIMESTAMPS: Into/News Bulletins/Plug Like a Hole: 0:00- 24:26 Peter Gabriel History- Genesis/Solo Work: 24:26 - 1:38:50 SO (History/Track by Track analysis) :  1:38:50 - 2:49:04 Rankings/ Roll the Dice/ Outro :  2:49:04 - 3:02:00 Video Links  Sledgehammer (official video) https://youtu.be/OJWJE0x7T4Q Don't Give Up (official video) https://youtu.be/VjEq-r2agqc Big Time (official video) https://youtu.be/PBAl9cchQac Steam (official video) https://youtu.be/Qt87bLX7m_o Sledgehammer (Live 1987). https://youtu.be/W9oYSawDEkA PLAH Links Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks?  www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole  Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/   Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/    Twitter (self-promo or oh no) https://twitter.com/podlikeahole  Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole  Artwork by Greg Wolgast https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast/        

In this episode, Marc selects Radiohead's album from 2000, Kid A to discuss with Eric and to mildly annoy Steve. We take a brief look at the band pre- and post-Kid A to determine when they decided to have Q*Bert, the lovable orange video game thing, join the band. Then, as always, we go track by track to determine just how icy and cold the band sounds on the record as it shows on the album cover. Radiohead Official Videos (HD)   Find Pod Like a Hole at these places: Facebook Instagram   Twitter  Patreon Artwork by Greg Wolgast

3 middle aged men are going to talk about 1 of 3 things when they get together. Nine Inch Nails, Beer, or Ninja Turtles. This is the episode where we reflect on being kids of a certain age and the holidays being associated with Turtle Power. Next episode we will talk about Radiohead. Until then cozy up with this episode while you drive to Grandma's. Happy Holidays from Pod Like A Hole. https://ko-fi.com/podlikeahole https://www.patreon.com/podlikeahole

Crashing waves. The warbling of a saw in the distance.  A suspicious waiter, and a dead lover.  It's 2002 and your hosts, Eric, Steve and Marc, don their magnifying glasses, Panama hats, and Tommy Bahama shirts.  It's a tropical musical mystery and your Pod Like a Hole hosts are asking the hard questions.  Who were “The Black Heart Procession”?  What was their hit album “Amore De Tropico” really about?  Who is that strange man bellowing about frozen peas?!  Your boys are on the case.  Listen to the episode as we dissect each track of this haunting album, dusting for prints and removing the clues.  We're sipping mai-tais, and breaking this case wide open.          Links:   Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks?  www.ko-fi.com/podlikeahole  Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/   Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/    Twitter (self-promo or oh no) https://twitter.com/podlikeahole  Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole  Artwork by Greg Wolgast https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast/

It's a cold November morning.  A dead leaf does a dance in front of your feet as you walk through the breeze.  You walk by a storefront, the newspaper headline is "Invasion of Afghanistan" another bitter reminder that the world is harsh.   The only evidence you are still alive is the steam in air as you breath.  But that steam is snuffed by the cold air.  Cold like the ice in your heart.  It's 2002 and you've just discovered Black Heart Procession, and all that pain gets a little better knowing this strange band, with it's saws and broken pianos, well they understand you.      In the next main episode of  Pod Like a Hole, your boys will time travel to when they first came together in their early 20s, and dissect Black Heart Procession's, "Amore De Tropico" .  But not yet, no if being a broken hearted sadsack has taught you one thing, it's patience.  No this week, we will dive into the history of Black Heart Procession, Pall Jenkins, Tobias Nathanial, Three Mile Pilot, early 00's indie rock, and the dying art of a good small club merch table.  We hope you enjoy the journey.                         Links:   Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/   Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/   Twitter (self-promo or oh no) https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast/

In this episode, we peel back the layers of the 2001 Tool album, Lateralus. We attempt to separate our minds from our bodies as we overthink and overanalyze every track on the record. Does Marc and Steve's feelings of nostalgia outweigh Eric's skepticism? Or will there be a developing schism on the pod? Pod Like a Hole Links: Facebook Instagram   Twitter  Patreon Artwork by Greg Wolgast Video Links: “Schism” “Parabola”      

In this episode, the hosts of Pod Like a Hole drive to the nearest Home Depot to go through every Tool aisle in the store to bring you this episode that needs no Home Improvement, if you ask me.    We discuss all things Tool (the band, not saws and hammers) and everything that orbits the band. Next episode we squee-gee our third eye open to analyze the 2001 album, Lateralus.    Until then, we hope this heaping helping of Tool talk tides you over.    Pod Like a Hole: https://podlikeahole.podbean.com/ Facebook Instagram  Twitter  Patreon Artwork by Greg Wolgast   Videos: “Hush” “Sober” “Prison Sex” “Stinkfist” “AEnema” “Schism”  “Parabola” “Vicarious” “Opiate 2” (Clip)

Ride Into The Fun!  That's right it's a new episode , and your Hole Boys (Eric, Steve, Marc) are dimming the lights, chomping on cigarette holders,  turning on the lava lamps, painting some soup cans, rolling up their sleeves and numbing themselves with the proto-punk drone jams of the house band.  None other than Velvet Underground.  We cover their early Warhol-history, avant garde nightmares and softer 70s moods.  Then it's on to the Track by Track of their final 1970 album "Loaded".  Will they love it or will it be old hat?  Only a listen will tell you for sure.   PLAH links: Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter (Not run by a foreign nation bot)https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast/        

In this episode we continue around the table with 80's and 90's Black Sabbath Albums, the solo career of Ozzy (quite a bit of No More Tears love), as well as the solo efforts of Ronnie James Dio. This is Part 3 of our Black Sabbath mini season. In the first episode we reviewed the Dio era album Heaven and Hell track by track. In the second we covered the classic run of Sabbath Albums from the 70's and Dio's pre-Sabbath work. Come back next month for the Velvet Underground. #blacksabbath #dio #nomoretears #pantera #podlikeahole #podcast #doom #metal #cocaine #barkatthemoon #ozzfest #ozzy

In this episode we continue around the table with 80's and 90's Black Sabbath Albums, the solo career of Ozzy (quite a bit of No More Tears love), as well as the solo efforts of Ronnie James Dio.   This is Part 3 of our Black Sabbath mini season. In the first episode we reviewed the Dio era album Heaven and Hell track by track. In the second we covered the classic run of Sabbath Albums from the 70's and Dio's pre-Sabbath work.   Come back next month for the Velvet Underground.   #blacksabbath #dio #nomoretears #pantera #podlikeahole #podcast #doom #metal #cocaine #barkatthemoon #ozzfest #ozzy  

In this episode we round table all the 70's Ozzy albums of Black Sabbath, Dio's pre-Sabbath years with Elf and Rainbow, as well as the Sabbath Heaven and Hell follow up with Dio: Mob Rules.    We take some time to discuss the cast of characters that spun out of Sabbath's orbit in the 70s, but by the time we start talking about White Snake it becomes clear that's a whole podcast season unto itself.    This is Part 2 of our Black Sabbath mini season. In the previous episode we reviewed the Dio era album Heaven and Hell track by track.  Part 3 will round out our sabbath sessions with a look at Ozzy and Dio's solo careers, as well as those weird Sabbath albums with other singers.    #blacksabbath #sabbathbloodysabbath #volume4 #sabotage #mobrules #masterofreality #podlikeahole #podcast #doom #metal #cocaine  

"You've got to bleed for the dancer!"   New Episode of Pod Like A Hole: Black Sabbath's Heaven and Hell - Featuring Ronnie James Dio on vocals.    The meat of this episode is over an hour of discussing Heaven and Hell track by track. As well as our personal Sabbath journeys, Hellfest, Ozzy's new song, and of course the contrast of Ozzy's Zombie vocals against Dio's Operatic flourish.  Eric Marc and Steve are joined by a special guest host - Rob from Portland, a man who has Black Sabbath credentials that will light your hair on fire.  This is part one of a two part Sabbath series, next episode we will have a wild and woolly chat about Sabbath's discography and the other bands in their and Dio's orbit.    "Anyone can write a song about saving the earth, but to do it on the epic scale of a Zelda game, you might meet reach more people"   #blacksabbath #dio #sabbath #ozzy #hellfest #eugene

The year is 1982 and Frank Tovey (aka Fad Gadget) releases the album "Under the Flag", a thematic record tackling the stress of raising a child in a world of increasing threats of fascism.  We discuss the history of Fad Gadget and Frank Tovey and give this record the Track-by-Track treatment.  It's an important record to electronic, industrial, and synth pop genres, and a milestone for co-host Eric.  Will the others like it?  Hate it?  Dance?  Cover themselves in shaving cream and feathers.....and more importantly, dear listener, WILL YOU?  Listen and find out.   Video Links: Mute Records Documentary:  "Fad Gadget by Frank Tovey" https://youtu.be/ElIPt9KNkBs Life on the Line https://youtu.be/TA_8nNNZqD4     PLAH links: Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter (Not run by a foreign nation bot)https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast/    

We conclude our trilogy of talking Depeche Mode by reviewing and analyzing 1997's Ultra. Does it hold up to our feelings of nostalgia? Does it sag under all of its emotional baggage? Or is it somewhere in-between being both? Video Links: Barrel of A Gun It's No Good Home Useless Pod Like A Hole Links: Direct Download Facebook Instagram   Twitter  Patreon Artwork by Greg Wolgast

In Part 2 of our trilogy of Depeche Mode episodes, your favorite fancy lads discuss the rest of the discography. So, let's have a black celebration of Depeche Mode's music for the masses! There is no need to feel violated because these are all songs of faith and devotion. While you may get excited, please remember that we're just playing the angels the sweet sounds of the universe. Indeed, we have filtered out all the gamma radiation for your safety using our delta machine to give you nothing but a spirited conversation.  Tune in next time for an Ultra experience. Video Links: Stripped But Not Tonight A Question of Lust A Question of Time Strangelove Never Let Me Down Again Behind the Wheel Pimpf Little 15 Personal Jesus Enjoy the Silence Policy of Truth World in My Eyes Halo Clean I Feel You Walking in My Shoes Condemnation One Caress Only When I Lose Myself Dream On I Feel Loved Freelove Goodnight Lovers Precious A Pain That I'm Used To Suffer Well John the Revelator Martyr Wrong Peace Hole to Feed Fragile Tension Heaven Soothe My Soul Should Be Higher Where's the Revolution Going Backwards Heroes Cover Me   Pod Like a Hole Links:   Pod Like a Hole Links: https://podlikeahole.podbean.com/ Direct Download Facebook Instagram   Twitter  Patreon Artwork by Greg Wolgast    

In part 1 of our trilogy of Depeche Mode episodes, we discuss the first phase of Depeche Mode's career. We get our synths out, bounce around the room, and speak and spell out the early days of Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher, Alan Wilder, Vince Clarke, and Dave Gahan.  So, don't fret about any broken frames because it's construction time again with more than just some great reward at the end. I'll see myself out.   Video Links: Just Can't Get Enough See You The Meaning of Love Leave in Silence Get the Balance Right Everything Counts Love, In Itself People Are People Master and Servant Blasphemous Rumours Somebody Shake the Disease It's Called a Heart   Find us at: https://podlikeahole.podbean.com/ Direct Download Facebook Instagram   Twitter  Patreon Artwork by Greg Wolgast    

Here you go !  Have a hump-day Bonus B-Side Quickie with Rammstein!  It seemed only right to follow up our Rammstein Spring with a quick look at their brand new record "Zeit".  Come for a fast frolic with Eric and Steve through this hard, loud and introspective rock record.      

We conclude our Beastie Boy's conversation this week with a track by track review of Beastie Boy's 1989 album "Paul's Boutique".  A highbrow analysis that even Prof. Booty would appreciate.  It's a high flying adventure of egg throwing, wooing disco princesses and rump shaking.  We dissect the many samples folded into the tapestry of Dust Brothers' beats.  We pick our favorite boy.  And there's even a taut medical drama halfway through.  It's really all you could ask for in a podcast episode, more than any sane person would would ask for, to be honest.   Enjoy!  What would YOU rank "Paul's Boutique?"   PLAH links: Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter (Not run by a foreign nation bot)https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast/ Video Links: Shake Your Rump https://youtu.be/BptQHAW2T5M Hey Ladies  https://youtu.be/Naf5uJYGoiU Shadrach https://youtu.be/MEVfHmjKOrM Lookin' Down a Barrel of a Gun https://youtu.be/yr1Qe2m8oOA    

Hello B-boys, B-Grrrls and B-everyones.   Taking a trip to the lighter side, Eric has picked “Paul's Boutique” by the Beastie Boys as our new album.  Before we can delight you with a track-by-track review , it's worth taking a quick and ridiculous trip through their history.  So this is a little story about 3 bad boys you know so well.  Eric, Steve and Marc take you through punk rock starting, Def Jam shenanigans, 70's Cop mustaches and intergalactic robots.     Please enjoy, and let us know what you think.     PLAH links: Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter (Not run by a foreign nation bot)https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast/

In the latest episode of Pod Like A Hole we arrive at the fireworks factory, join us for a track by track discussion of the 2019 Rammstein self titled album. In the previous 3 episodes of our #Rammstein mini season we have discussed the bands history and each record in a capsule format, for the finale we are doing a deep dive into their 2019 album that even an aspiring Olympic swimmer could appreciate. The self titled album is given the track by track treatment that you've come to expect from Pod Like A Hole. After some news and recs the album talk starts around minute 35. We really enjoyed putting these episodes together, Danke fürs Zuhören.   Pod Like a Hole Links: https://podlikeahole.podbean.com/ Direct Download Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts)  Twitter (Not run by a foreign nation bot) Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site)  Artwork by Greg Wolgast        

This is the third installment of the Pod Like A Hole mini season for the German band: Rammstein. In this episode the hosts walk through the years of 2004 through 2018, discussing the albums Reise Reise, Roesnrot, and Liebe ist Fur Alle Da.  With a brief detour into their B Sides and side projects. Other topics of note are Mindless Self Indulgence, John Norris' Hair Ringlets, and Peter Stromare. The next episode will conclude the Rammstein mini season with a track by track discussion of 2019's self titled record.

This is the second installment of the Pod Like A Hole mini season for the German band: Rammstein. In this episode the hosts walk through the years of 1995 through 2001, discussing the albums Herzeleid, Sehnsucht, and Mutter. With a brief detour into the Depeche Mode tribute album For The Masses. Other topics of note are oiled men, fizzle sticks, and St Paul's Bay. Future episodes will run through the next three records in their discography, culminating in a track by track discussion of 2019's self titled record.  

Pod Like A Hole's Rammstein Month is upon us. In the first of this mini season of episodes, the hosts discuss their personal history with Rammstein, an overview of the 6 handsome band members, and the original Family Values tour.  What keeps a band like this ticking for 25 years? Listen to find out (spoilers: it's love)      

  The hosts finish their Primus pick by discussing the 1995 album Tales from the Punchbowl. We go track by track in this mixed bag and decide whether it was properly spiked with county prune or if someone left something floating in it, and we're not talking fancy little ice cubes.    Video Links: Wynona's Big Brown Beaver   Southbound Pachyderm       Pod Like a Hole Links:   Pod Like a Hole Links: https://podlikeahole.podbean.com/ Direct Download Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts)  Twitter (Not run by a foreign nation bot) Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site)  Artwork by Greg Wolgast