Something Something Joystick

This week, we discuss great Halloween costumes, Vanilla Ice, and the Phantom of the Opera. Also this episode, we record an on-the-fly cover of Taylor Swift's new single, Track 3.MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanBladerunner: Jeremy NealeLull City: Hockey DadCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

You finally did it, you scumbums. You brought down one of Sydney's top 5 comedy-adjacent podcasts, right in the prime of its life. Hear our solemn death rattle, as recorded live at The Record Crate, Monday the 21st of March 2016, featuring special guests Simon Bosco, Ben Kochan, Reece Piper, Nikko Malyon, Alexei Toliopoulos, Kate Coates, and Fran Middleton, as well as a live performance from *musical guest* Anatole. Also, we cast Bernie Sanders in the movie 'Skeletonhood'!Please note - we are new at recording live podcasts, and this one has a couple of bits of peaky audio, particularly during Anatole's performance. For lack of a more elegant solution, we urge you to track down his immaculately produced (and mixed, and mastered, and written, and performed...) records. Both his debut Westbrook and recent follow-up Surrounds are yours to stream on Bandcamp, and available as very reasonably priced downloads as well. However, the only way to hear this insane, exclusive remix is right here on SSJ.CLICK HERE to download!Thanks to Justin Andersen for the photo.It's not a very good photo, but we appreciate the DIY spirit.

This week, it's our final not-final episode, so naturally we talk about Xavier's friend Tom, melting snowmen, and cleaning products. Plus we invent ice-pants, envision an erotic-thriller Will Smith biopic and an Apprentice/Mentalist mashup, and bid a final goodbye to recording the Something Something Joystick podcast whilst and sitting in office chairs and wearing headphones.MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonanfirst summer in a city: free cake for every creatureTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:We've been saving this week's feature track for a special occasion, and what occasion could be more special than our second-last episode? Not one example springs to mind. This week, we're proud to share the first single from free cake for every creature's latest album 'talking quietly of anything with you'. This lo-fi, cute-as-hell gem is called for you, and if you like it, you can grab vinyl, tapes and shirts through Double Double Whammy, or do what we did and get their full digital back-catalogue (as well as pre-order the new LP) on Bandcamp.CLICK HERE to download!Come to our live show on 21/3/16! Details here!

This week, we're joined by fantastic comedian and musician Chris Endrey, with whom we discuss several contemporary forms of performance, recount a recent trip to Melbourne (the City of Love), and invent a new game called That Sounds Delicious, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanWine Dark Sea: PAINTonPAINTTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:When we booked Chris' appearance on the show we were delighted to find that it would coincide quite nicely with the long-awaited release of his band PAINTonPAINT's debut LP Night Rises. It's a terrific record, packed full of wonderful moments, and we're lucky enough to share one of them on our podcast, namely the anthemic Wine Dark Sea. If you like what you hear don't hesitate to grab the rest of the album on iTunes or Bandcamp!CLICK HERE to download!Grab tickets to see Chris at Giant Dwarf on 24/3, check out PAINTonPAINT's new album Night Rises, and follow Chris on Twitter!

This week, we're joined by very funny comics (and "boys of the broth") Ben Hurley and Gerard Dawney! We learn that it's what's on the outside that counts, dish on Guy's Grocery Games and The Bachelor, and then Xavier reveals his one weakness: he's not sure who Val Kilmer is. Plus, we play an exciting game of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:Spell: Rolemusic (CC BY 4.0)SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanOnly Friend: Cub SportTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:This episode we're showing off another track from Cub Sport's great debut album This Is Our Vice, which was released at long last this week. Xavier had the pleasure of seeing Cub Sport in Sydney during the week, and the propulsive single Stay was one of many highlights. This Is Our Vice is available now online or at your favourite record store.CLICK HERE to download!

This week, we regale a story of pizza delivery, discuss the highs and lows of the Academy Awards, and (most importantly), reveal the plans for our 200th and final episode!MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanParty In The Back: High WaistedTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:We are super stoked to be featuring NYC surf-rock band High Waisted on this week's episode! Specifically, we're highlighting their new single Door, which comes from their debut album On Ludlow, released March 4th. It's a great record full of sunny surf-rock melodies, and it was recorded in the middle of a blizzard!CLICK HERE to download!

This week, Tom's on assignment in Adelaide, SA, but the show must go on! Tom sends remote clips back to Xavier at SSJ HQ, who takes the opportunity to have some alone time (basically just shitting on Tom as usual). This is a bit of a weird one!MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCLICK HERE to download!

This week, we're joined by extremely cool dude Juliet Timmerman, and we discuss America's upcoming Puppelection, the mysterious circumstances surrounding Tom's death, and magic weight-loss secrets. Also, we play a couple of great rounds of That Sounds Good, What's That About? in which we neglect to develop the 'Australian Hamilton' idea that came up earlier in the show but instead work up a double bill that includes 'Fuck Your Way Out Of This One, Houdini'.MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanI Can't Tell: Big WhiteTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:We're stoked to be sharing Dinosaur City, the lead single from Sydney band Big White's new record Teenage Dreams! If you like what you hear, you can grab the album on cassette from Burger Records here, or on iTunes (US only). The album will be released internationally on the 18th of March, and you can preorder it on iTunes or at your local music store!CLICK HERE to download!Follow Juliet on Twitter @jraetimms!

This week, we're joined once again by the very funny Andrew Hastings, as well as SSJ newcomer (but Sydney comedy mainstay) Runi Talwar! We pick out some primo catch-phrases, dish on bears, and address some of the criticism we've faced for the representation of different groups on our program. Plus... we premiere a new segment called Meme Minute... and we also play a round of our classic game That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:Another beek beep beer please: Rolemusic (CC BY 3.0)SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan53: March of the Real FlyTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:This week's feature track comes to you from an exciting new Sydney band called Morning TV. The four-piece are currently recording their much-anticipated debut release, and if you want to keep up-to-date, you can find their Facebook page here. For a high quality, name-your-price download of this week's feature track, the totally gorgeous Morning, head to their Bandcamp page!CLICK HERE to download!Click here to grab tickets out Andrew's Adelaide Fringe show, with previous SSJ guests Dan Muggleton & Sam Kissajukian, and follow Andrew on Twitter @AndrewHastingsClick here for info on Runi's monthly sketch show Sketchy At Best, and follow Runi on Twitter @RuniTalwar!

This week, we're joined once again by the very funny Nikko Malyon and Reece Piper! We premiere  Tom's Rap Sheet (Song of the Summer 2016), and discuss Upton Girl, award-winning canine stunt-doubles, and Adam Sandler's role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Plus, we premiere some exciting new segments of the show, including Cricket Minute, Voldemort Minute, and The One-Minute Minute! Plus we see how low we can go, and play another round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanNever Try: PUPTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:I will determinedly play music by the effortlessly cool Toronto four-piece PUP at any and every opportunity I am given, until the moment life is snatched away from me. Today we are thrilled to share their new single, DVP, which will be featured on their upcoming second album. Check out PUP's self-titled debut on Bandcamp or from a cool record shop near you, and resign yourself to the same eternally blissful fate as me!CLICK HERE to download!Check out Green Lights Comedy and Comedy at Papa Gede's on Facebook for upcoming shows!

This week, it's time once again for our very special Game Of The Year Edition, in which we pick apart the year that was 2015. It's very trendy to have lists of your top favourite things too, so we look back at some of our favourite movies, games, music, podcasts, and more. Plus, we drop a very big announcement! No joke, it's a really big one. It's not that part where we admit to being Men's Frights Activists, it's after that, and it's a real thing that is real and big. Thanks for listening!MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanMagi Fuel: CullFEATURE TRACK:We are lucky enough to be playing tracks from Sydney band Cull's brand-new LP 'Aloft', which is an absolutely gorgeous mix of psych, shoegaze and dream-pop. Our feature track for this week is the super-groovy track The Quality of Being Lifelike. You can get the whole stunning album, plus Cull's impressive back-catalogue, on their Bandcamp page for very reasonable prices!CLICK HERE to download!

This week, we're joined by the hilarious Kate Coates and Fran Middleton, who introduce us to their friends, journalists Leigh Sales and Kerry O'Brien, and then stick around to discuss cats, artificial intelligence, and dental Christmas miracles. Plus, we play an exciting round of That Sounds Good, What's That About? where we explore "Know Where To Bee: A Silent Musical In 3B".MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanNowhere To Be: SPORTSTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:We are stoked to be playing songs by SPORTS this week. The young Ohio pop-punk band's 2014 debut 'Sunchokes' has been on high rotation at SSJ HQ since we first heard it earlier this year, and its newly-released follow-up, 'All Of Something', is every bit as satisfying (if not more!) We're featuring the irresistible Reality TV from the new record, but if you want to hear more, head to SPORTS' Bandcamp page!CLICK HERE to download!Blow up our Twitters: @katewearscoates @Fran_Middleton @XavierRN @tmsndrsn

This week, we're joined by our very good friends Alexei Toliopoulos (Blank Slate Movie Podcast!) and Marcel Blanch-de Wilt (Marcel's Best Friends Club!) for our fourth annual Xmas Xtravaganza! We talk about our ideal gifts (then exchange Shitmas gifts instead), meet holiday characters Traditional Santa, Cool Santa and Geoffrey Claus-Toliopoulos. Plus, we play an exciting game of That Sounds Good, What's That About? in which we explore an Avengers-style shared-universe Christmas movie!MUSIC USED:SSJ Xmas Theme 2.0: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanChris Farren's Disney's Frozen (ft. Sean Bonnette & Anika Pyle): Chris FarrenTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:This week, we're featuring another track by New York band Pupppy, who we previously featured on Episode 160. We loved their album Shit In The Apple Pie so much we named the episode after it, but it only occurred to me recently that the record was hiding a really fantastic, melancholic, anxious Christmas song - one which would fit in really well on our weird podcast. If you like it, you should grab the whole album for pay-what-you-want on Bandcamp!CLICK HERE to download!Follow Marcel on Twitter: @MarceldeWFollow Alexei on Twitter: @ThisIsAlexei

This week, we're joined by the very funny and fabulous Sam Kissajukian and Rosie Rivette! That's right, it's our first episode recorded with a real-life couple. You can feel their romance bloom while we discuss Rocky II, complaint letters, and eating possum poo! Plus, we commit mail fraud, have an impromptu singalong, and play a fantastic game of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanTiny Islands: TangerineTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:We are so stoked to be featuring music by Tangerine for the second time! Tangerine are a wonderful little band from Seattle, whose 2014 EP 'Behemoth!' is still on high rotation here at SSJ HQ (ever since we featured it in Episode 163). The band's new single, Tender, is two minutes in heaven, and will be featured on their new EP 'Sugar Teeth', coming from Swoon Records on February 19th. Keep it locked to the band's website for news, links to their social media, tour dates, & all the ways you can check out their excellent back-catalogue!CLICK HERE to download!Check out Sam's upcoming tour dates!Check out Rosie on Facebook and Instagram!This episode features two of the most gorgeousguests we've ever had on the show, so naturallywe forgot to take a photo. Oops!

This week, we're guestless, restless, and ultimately pointless, but we have a fast-paced discussion about the important things in life, such as For Dummies books, pipe-cleaners, and eating human teeth. Plus we play another exciting round of That Sounds Good, What's That About? in which we're visited by the famous Wolf of Wall Street from that movie (y'know, Wolf Creek).MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanTeenager: Jeff RosenstockTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:This week we're pleased as punch to be playing tunes by the legendary Jeff Rosenstock, who's been a central part of the SSJ narrative since Tom interviewed him about four years ago. This week, we're spotlighting Rosenstock's 2013 EP entitled 'Summer', and in particular, the track Eastern Coast. If you like what you hear, Rosenstock's back-catalogue is absolutely worth your time - you can find it on his Bandcamp page or for pay-what-you-want donation from Quote Unquote Records. Plus, just announced, Jeff Rosenstock will be touring Australia yet again in March - for tickets head to www.jackknife.com.au/CLICK HERE to download!

This week, we're joined by special guest David Noble, with whom we discuss having a lot of CDs, playing the drums, and out-there advertising. Plus, we come up with a vibrant new advertising campaign for the podcast, meet Dave's parents, and play an exciting round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?Disclaimer: We were doing really well at pretending we didn't record this episode well in advance... until we accidentally talked a whole bunch about the new Star Wars movie we hadn't seen yet. Oops.MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanHis Dick Is Bigger Than Mine: All My Alien Sex FriendsTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:Dave was nice enough to share some tracks from his band All My Alien Sex Friends with us this week, and so you better be nice enough to follow through and check out some more! This week we feature the band's newest single, I Luv u (Feat. Jake Dobson), which you can find all sorts of places including Soundcloud & Unearthed, plus you can check out the All My Alien Sex Friends EP while you're there!CLICK HERE to download!we actually only have a cat for the weekswe forget to take a podcast pic.

This week, we celebrate 4 years since our first episode by looking back at the best moments from the past year of Something Something Joystick! That's right, we've put together ten hand-picked Magic Moments to show off the very best that we can be. But is it good enough? You be the judge!FEATURE TRACKS:In the spirit of celebration, we've chosen a couple of extra tracks from artists we've already featured on the podcast this year. We just can't get enough!Natalie Prass - Bird of Prey, from her debut self-titled album, available at natalieprassmusic.com/PUP - Dark Days, from their debut self-titled album, available at puptheband.bandcamp.com/CLICK HERE to download! 

This week, we're joined once again by the very funny Andrew Hastings, and we discuss Hot Topic, STI tests, and film & television actor James Cromwell. Plus, we tear into another round of That Sounds Good, What's That About? and explore a rap documentary about Will Smith.MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanLaugh Till I Cry: The Front BottomsTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:This week, we're thrilled to be playing tracks from the new album by legendary New Jersey punk band The Front Bottoms. The record's called 'Back On Top'; it's available through Fueled By Ramen or on the band's website, and if you like the lead single we're featuring, HELP,  anywhere as much as we do, the rest of the album is a must-hear!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewHastings

This week, Tom defends his reputation as Ultimate Champion, we talk a little about Eddie Vedder's giant brain, and we settle in for a chat with our subconsciouses. Plus, you guessed it - another round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanSmash: PAINT on PAINTTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:This week we're thrilled to be playing some tunes by Canberra's PAINT on PAINT, a new band made up of Hannah Beasley and Chris Endrey. Their newest single is called Two Mirrors, and it's an absolute ripper. For news on their forthcoming debut record and east coast tour, stay tuned to their Facebook page or sign up to their email newsletter.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, it's a very special Hallowe'en Spook-Dracula! To celebrate, we're joined once again by our friends Nikko Malyon and Ben Kochan, and we discuss the Bloods vs. the Crypts, the death of Big Kev, and the Cool Klux Klan. A little later in the pod we're joined by two more very interesting fellows, so don't go anywhere! Plus, we play another exciting round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Hallowe'en Spook-Dracula Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanA Barricade Grows: Max Quinn's OnomatopenisTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:Waterloo is the first single from the new EP by Max Quinn's Onomatopenis, Carpool Tunnel Syndrome. That sentence is a bit of a mouthful, but all you need to know is this is the brand-new release from Max Quinn, a very bloody good songwriter and performer, and this time around he's backed by full-band instrumentation, some of which was provided by our very own XRN. Keep an eye out for the EP next month, but for now, enjoy Waterloo!CLICK HERE to download!Come to Nikko's monthly show, Green Lights Comedy Nights!Check out Ben's podcast, the newly-renamed Is That A Bit?Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we're thrilled to welcome the very funny Simon Bosco to the show! We talk about difficult names, practical effects, and selling it with your eyebrows. Plus, we play an exciting round of That Sounds Good, What's That About? (and we recast The Merchant of Venice with cuts of meat...)MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanEvaporate: Chris FarrenTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:Where U Are is the new single by punk rock celebrity Chris Farren, who you may recognise from his work with Fake Problems and Antarctigo Vespucci (who we featured in Episode 170!) This time around, it's a solo joint, but the great songwriting and energy are still there! To get your copy, head to Chris' Bandcamp page.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Check out Siben & Benimon Present the Boskochcast here or on iTunes!Follow Simon on Twitter @SimonBosco1!

This week, we're joined once again by our old friend James Colley, and we dig deep to learn about the man behind the laughter. Plus, we discuss gift-wrapping, Kelsey Grammer, and tagging the moon, before jumping into another round of That Sounds Good, What's That About? (in which we forget all about #Proud Daddy and also forget about "wheezing the ju-uice", sorry).MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanEvie: Cub SportTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:This week we're privileged to be playing Brisbane-based band Cub Sport's brand-new single Only Friend, the first cut from their forthcoming LP This Is Our Vice, which is available for preorder on a variety of formats here. A preorder of the album will get you a high quality download of Only Friend plus two bonus tracks! That's just good bloody business!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Check out Gruen, Wednesdays at 8:30pm on ABC as well as Ghost Stories, this Tuesday 13/31 at Giant Dwarf!

This week, we welcome the hilarious Fran Middleton to the show, and we discuss swimming around the world, favourite pies, and the universal language of juggling. Plus, we premiere a few new segments including Stinkers & Blinkers and The Blame Game, before launching into another instalment of That Sounds Good, What's That About?[DISCLAIMER: XRN's microphone drops out at the 29 minute mark for about 6 minutes. Apologies - but please bear with it to hear Fran sing Sisqo's 'Thong Song'!] MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan& On & On & On: Born RuffiansTSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFEATURE TRACK:We've played music from Toronto's Born Ruffians on the show countless times since we started, and it's always a joy to share one of our absolute favourite bands on our little podcast. This week, the band released their fourth LP, RUFF, which is nothing but a good time and absolutely worth tracking down. We're featuring the new single Don't Live Up, which is the first track on the album. Grab a copy and check out the back catalogue on the band's website!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we take a dip in the SSJ jacuzzi (then relocate to the sauna), address some common criticism of the podcast, and discuss some of our most important religious beliefs. Plus, we play a couple of rounds of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCan't Stop: BabaganoüjFEATURE TRACK:Brisbane quartet Babaganoüj have graced the SSJ podcast a number of times, as their string of impressive singles and shows have drummed up a lot of excitement over the past few years. It continues with their latest offering, Hit Song, which will appear on the band's new album when it drops in November. In the meantime, check out the band's singles on Bandcamp.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we've got new digs! We sing the Ballad of Turd Ferguson, discuss the #libspill, and head to Bunnings Warehouse for an exclusive remote segment. Plus, we're in the middle of a 30 day happiness challenge, and we talk about how viewer feedback fuels the show. Plus, we play another exciting game of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanHold On Together (feat. Phoebe Imhoff): Jeremy NealeFEATURE TRACK:Jeremy Neale has been a friend of the show for some time now, and we're very excited to share tracks from his brand-new EP 'Let Me Go Out In Style'! In particular, this week we're featuring the new single The Love Calling, which also features Harriette Pilbeam from SSJ faves Babaganouj. If you like what you hear, the new EP is available in a variety of formats from Jeremy's online store!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we welcome the very funny Reece Piper to the show, and we discuss the world's most famous convenience store, getting naked in public, and Oedipus complexes. Plus, we play an exciting round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?DISCLAIMER: Please forgive the audio quality of this episode - one of our mics was playing up, but we managed to right it after the first segment.MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanBass Straight: Corporate VibesFEATURE TRACK:This week, we're featuring Corporate Vibes, a Brisbane group making dreamy, nostalgic synth-pop from a distinctly Australian vantage point. Our feature track is the driving rock'n'roll epic 'Sports Tonight', from the group's new album 'Sydney To Hobart', which you can download or buy on cassette via Bandcamp.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Check out Reece's Sydney Fringe Comedy show, 'Now With Subtitles'!Come to Reece's weekly room, Comedy at Papa Gede's!

This week, it's a very special episode - Tom is away on camp or something, so Shubha returns to the show for a special one-on-one chat. We discuss Tom's absence (at length), iced chocolates, and the Golden Gaytime Icecream Tub Project. Plus, we play a thrilling game of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanKeyboard Skills: JonesezFEATURE TRACK:Jonesez are a super-catchy group from Melbourne who were kind enough to let us play songs from their album Lazyboy on the show! Our feature track for the week is Crack Me Open (a bloody ripper of a song by anyone's standards), which you can find on Bandcamp (or your preferred digital retailer).CLICK HERE to download!Check out all the details & buy tickets for Shubha's Sydney Fringe Comedy show, 'Extra Virgin'!Have a listen to Tom & Xavier on Marcel Blanch-de Wilt's podcast! (Here on Soundcloud, or search for 'Loose Five' on iTunes/Stitcher!)Oh, and Tom has a Fringe show or something, but we don't have to talk about that.

This week, Tom pees into a cup, then we talk about erotic bagpipes, targeted Facebook marketing, and of course, the brand new SSJ premium subscription service. Plus, we play an exciting round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanNBA Jam: Shiny CoinFEATURE TRACK:Melbourne group Shiny Coin are our feature artist this week, with their track My Friends. Their EP 'Tape' came out earlier this year, and has been on high rotation at SSJ HQ thanks to its fuzzy, garagey pop sound. It's not just a name, either - you can grab the cassette for just $5 thanks to Healthy Tapes, or just grab a pay-what-you-want download on Bandcamp!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we welcome the hilarious Nikko Malyon to talk about right-wing sports radio, sins, and working for the FBI. Plus, we play an exciting new game called I Don't Care, I Love It! and of course a thrilling round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanNo Breathing: Little HornSoothsayer: Little HornFEATURE TRACK:Little Horn specialise in fuzzy, guitar-driven slacker pop in the vein of Wavves and Yuck. They've just released a new EP called Stranger Eons, which you can grab on cassette or digital download, and its lead single, Braindead, is our feature track this week.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Check out Green Lights Comedy Nights on Facebook!Catch Nikko and Tom at Return of the Split: Splitting the Bill II!

This week, we're joined by the extremely funny Luke Joseph Ryan as we discuss magical beans, not having cancer, and the poor man's heroin. Plus, we play an exciting game of 12 Angry Men, and an even more exciting game of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanMonster Mash: VelociraptorFEATURE TRACK:I had the immense pleasure of seeing Brisbane band Velociraptor play for what must've been the tenth time this week. Incidentally they've just released a great single called Dollarmite, which you can hear in super low quality right here at the end of the episode! Mwah!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Follow Luke Ryan on Twitter!

This week, we talk about Public Domain (and the Yankovic Defense),  Catwoman, and spooky-scary snakes & spiders. Plus we play a new game called The Fantastic "Fantastic Four" Four, as well as two rounds of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanSore Arms: JODYFEATURE TRACK:Our feature track comes to us this week from our good pals at JODY, a Sydney band who've just released their debut EP, 'Jerk's Backyard'. Their single Codeine is a bloody good time, and it's the first track on the EP which is available on JODY's Bandcamp page.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we talk about loop pedals, the Black Eyed Peas, and the majestic human (and their delicious teeth!). Plus, we play a brand-new game called 30 Under 30, inspired by Forbes' yearly list, and as always, we play an exciting round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanHooray For Me: Antarctigo VespucciFEATURE TRACK:Antarctigo Vespucci are a really killer band comprised of Chris Farren from Fake Problems and Jeff Rosenstock from Bomb The Music Industry! They've just released their first LP Leavin' La Vida Loca, and they're kind enough to let you download it for free. They're even cool enough to use a Creative Commons license, which means we can share it with you on our show. These kinds of things are hard for musicians to do, so if you dig it, let them know, or donate something if you can, or order yourself a physical copy of the album.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we're very pleased to bring you our 169th Episode Spectacular! We welcome Henry Stone and Alexei Toliopoulos from the Blank Slate Movie Podcast onto the show, for a very sexy and particularly disgusting episode wherein we discuss enchiladas, crowbars, and Johnny Boxer from Fat Pizza.MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000 Sexy 169 Megamix: Cherax DestructorCherry Wine: Born RuffiansFEATURE TRACK:Toronto indie-pop group Born Ruffians are my favourite band, and it's always been an amazing privilege to play their music on the show. This week, they announced their fourth album RUFF, and our feature track this week is its first single, We Made It. If you like what you hear, check out their new website for info on pre-orders, tours, and their excellent back catalogue.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Follow Alexei on Twitter: @ThisIsAlexeiFollow Henry on Twitter: @HenryHStoneCheck out Henry & Alexei's podcast: The Blank Slate Movie Podcast

This week, we welcome the very funny Jamie Jowono onto the show, and we talk about butt-huggers, weddings, and a harrowing bathroom tale. Plus, we play some of our favourite games, including 12 Angry Men, That's Not Content! and That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanP-90: JonesezCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, our very funny friend Dave McDermott finally returns to the show, as we discuss convenient truths, dating simulators, and Sciencey Michael. Plus, we play Five-Finger-Filet-o-Fish, 12 Angry Men and of course That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanLike a New Dime: Taking BerlinFEATURE TRACK:News To Me is the first track and first single from Sydney band Taking Berlin's new EP 'Degenerate Rot'. These guys have really hit their stride on this release, and I'm frankly pretty surprised we haven't played any of it on the show yet. You can find it on their Bandcamp as well as Spotify, Soundcloud and Unearthed.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Check out Dave on Twitter: @Mactasia

This week, we have to cancel our guest last-minute and go it alone, so we discuss Ja Rule, marketing, and California skate-punks OPM. Also, we premiere The Song of 12 Angry Men and play a round of That Sounds Good, What's That About!MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanChunk: YEEVSFEATURE TRACK:Our feature track this week is Cycle As The Deal Goes Down, the first single from YEEVS' forthcoming EP 'How To Harken Back'. The EP will be released on 7 July, with a Sydney launch show scheduled for 7 August. Check out their Bandcamp and Facebook pages for more info.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we're joined by the very funny 'Huge Old Boss' Dan Muggleton, as we discuss zoos, Heroes, and Dan's pre-cult origins. Plus, we premiere Twin Speaks, play a very meta round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?, and discover our new alter-egos, Hyphen & the Sandstorm!MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFF 2.0: Shaky HandzFEATURE TRACK:Sydney's SHAKY HANDZ have been described as "super chill dudes", and they specialise in catchy, ultra lo-fi punk tunes. Their just-released debut album 'CELEBRITY MAKE ME A SANDWICH' is packed with memorable moments. You can download it, or get on that sweet cassette business on their Bandcamp. This week's feature track is 'NOT SAFE IN THE CITY'. Yummy!!!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Follow Dan on Twitter! @DanMuggleton

This week, we can't do the podcast, because we're out in space. However, the two of us, plus intrepid explorer Tom Gilmour, have an important broadcast pertaining to the results of our mission, and thankfully, it's not that different to the show. For instance, we still play 12 Angry Men & a Baby, plus That Sounds Good, What's That About? and of course, as usual, we have our minds warped by nerve gas and we turn into aliens. Wait, what?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanMènage á Zilch: Angry Little GodsFEATURE TRACK:Make A Living, a track by Sydney band Angry Little Gods, whose members include Tom Sanderson and Tom Gilmour. Fun fact: these tracks (from 2014's Live Your Lives and Drink Your Beers) also feature ya boi XRN on drums!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we're visited by Wil Anderson, Ringo Starr and the principal cast of NBC's Frasier! Plus, we play another round of 12 Angry Men, and That Sounds Good, What's That About? returns!MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanGoodhearts: Tim FitzFEATURE TRACK:Sour, by Tim Fitz, from his 2014 release 'Goodhearts EP'! Tim Fitz is a heaps cool dude who plays bass for March of the Real Fly (whose music we've played on the show before), but also makes these crazy homemade jams on his own.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we're joined by the very lovely Marcel Blanch-de Wilt, and we discuss homelessness, Rugrats: All Growed Up, and give our tips on a successful transition to adulthood. Plus, we bring back fan-favourite segment 12 Angry Men And A Baby, as well as playing a round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanTidal Wave: TangerineFEATURE TRACK:You'll Always Be Lonely is the first track from Seattle band Tangerine's latest release Behemoth! which you can pick up on their website or on iTunes. It's such a great record that I didn't know which track to highlight, so I just went with the first one because it was the first one I heard.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Check out Marcel on Twitter!

This week, we welcome the very funny Lee Jowono to the show, and we talk about Tim Rogers, 'Clinton Tarantino', and Feet Christian Anderson. Plus, we try on new glasses, and then play 12 Angry Men & A Baby, and That Sounds Good, What's That About?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanThe News: Jeremy NealeFEATURE TRACK:Hold On Together is the new single by Brisbane hitmaker Jeremy Neale, featuring ex-Go Violets and current Stevie frontwoman Phoebe Imhoff. It's a bloody ripper tune with a dueling solo between sax & flamenco guitar, and you can grab it on iTunes or on Jeremy's forthcoming second EP.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we premiere SSJ's third season! With a brand-new theme song, brand-new segments, and (most excitingly) brand-new recording equipment, you'll forget we ever disappeared off the face of the earth for 2 and a half months.MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanBeans: PupppyFEATURE TRACK:Or Maybe We're Not, by New York band Pupppy, from their brand-new debut 'Shit In The Apple Pie'. Digital/cassette available on their Bandcamp page.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, it's another stopgap episode. We do our best to explain our absence and announce we'll be returning soon for Season 3!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we talk about dog presidents, Carly Rae Jepsen's new music video, and earwax. Also, we present our astonishingly boring look at the 87th Academy Awards! OSCAR BUZZ!Plus, we premiere new segments like Bitches Be Trippin': Let Me Tell You 'Bout It, The Lying King, and As Many Questions As It Takes!MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanDark Days: PUPPlastic Cups: Shaky HandzFEATURE TRACK:Friends Who Are Lesbian, by FOLEY! Their album is on Bandcamp but you can download this track free on Unearthed. Also, if you like 'em, let them know we sent ya on their Facebook!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, it's a lil' update episode to keep you in the loop. Regular episodes resume next week!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we talk about our Year 1 teachers, cockroaches, and one of Tom's nipples. Plus, making a return this week are your favourite segments What's Beautiful About The Art of Lovemaking?, Podcasting 101, and Animorphs Minute, You Am I's Tim Rogers stops by the studio, and we premiere new segments Checkin' In With The Wiggles and Let's Let It Happen Naturally!MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanGet Fit For Summer: Teen SensationsWoman: SPOD (Wolfmother cover)FEATURE TRACK:Dirty Hands, by The Grates, from their great new album Dream Team!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Remember to start playing 1999's Barbie: Race & Ride (PS1) in preparation for SSJ's Video Game Book Club, coming up soon!

This week, we discuss the cost of living, Snuffleupagus, and our love of nature. We also hold a Doritos intervention, are visited by a dog, and announce the subject of our next SSJ Video Game Book Club! Plus, your fav segments like Something Something Jepsen, Animorphs Minute and Sunny/Shade return, and we premiere Guess What Game This Is and Podcasting 101!MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan7-Eleven: The GratesMabu: PUPFEATURE TRACK:It Is You, by Natalie Prass, from her just-released debut album.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we make deals with the devil, try and become ghosts, and plan the Something Something Joystick musical. Plus we introduce a brand-new segment called "Which Voice Belongs To Who?", and forget completely about another new segment called "New Words With Tom And Xavier".MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanHappier New Year: Chris Farren ft. Lee Corey OswaldNothin' But Time: BloodsCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we discuss #Tay4Hottest100, Peter Pants, and the lesser-known works of Kelsey Grammer. Plus we revisit fan favourite segments such as Animorphs Minute, George Calling In and Something Something Jepsen! Also, we introduce SSJ's producer, Gavin.MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCall Me: The GratesBack Against The Wall: PUPFEATURE TRACK: Guilt Trip by PUP, from their self-titled debut. Check out the video here. Check out details of their Australian tour with the Smith Street Band here.CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Check out Xavier on the Stop The Posts podcast this week!

This week, we're visited by George Orwell and Sir Little Richard Nixon, we give you our take on the Oscar Nom-Nom-Nominations, and premiere a handful of new segments including What's Beautiful About The Art Of Lovemaking, Animorphs Minute, and Explain That?!MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanFor Your Health: Dr. SpacemanOn Heat: SPOD53: March of the Real FlyCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we discuss vampire love stories, romantic business trips, and pant legs. Tom gets sick partway through but we don't let that slow us down.MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanSomebody Turn Me On: BabaganoüjGIRL: March of the Real FlyCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!