Welcome to the Big Enchilada with your host, Steve Terrell. You'll hear garage, psychedelic, surf, rockabilly, crazy R&B, blues and lots more. Dig in! The Big Enchilada is part of the Radio Mutation garage punk rock 'n' roll podcast network.
Howdy friends and neighbors, welcome to the new hillbilly episode of The Big Enchilada. We’re going to down a drink or six at the Kooky Kantina, where the liquor is cheap and Wicked Felina says things like, “Vamoose! José’s on his way!” DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | MIXCLOUD | FACEBOOK | iTUNES! | Mixcloud is now the official home of Radio Mutation Here’s…
It’s been almost a year since we were warned about the evil murder hornets about to invade, stinging us, murdering us and stealing our daughters. It never happened. … just as the evil hornet masters wanted. And now that nobody seems worried about the impending buzzing onslaught, we’ve grown complacent, JUST AS THE KILLER INSECT…
Yes, my children, this episode is a musical manifesto of the ONE TRUE FAITH, the Big Enchilada path of LOVE and crazy rock ‘n’ roll. There may be some who disagree, but they are infidels who must be shunned and crushed like the unholy insects they are! Join the Big Enchilada Cult now and get…
Call me Scrooge. Call me Grinch. Call me Irresponsible. But once again I just couldn’t bring myself to produce another idiotic, holly jolly Christmas show. A few holiday seasons ago, I just burned out on Christmas songs. So instead I’m giving you an hour of crazed rock ‘n’ roll — with just a sprinkling…
Download: Hare Krishna, we’re honky tonkin’ now! Welcome to the latest hillbilly episode of The Big Enchilada, Hillbilly Happy Hour, an hour of hillbilly music, old and new, bound to make you happy. You’ll hear bluegrass, rockabilly, hard-core honky tonk and more. This show includes a tribute to three giants who died last month,…
Boo! Twelve years ago this month, I unleashed my very first podcast full of tacky Halloween humor, dumb audio clips and crazed ghoul-adjacent rock ‘n’ roll. The podcast quickly evolved into The Big Big Enchilada, and the Spooktacular became an annual monstrous tradition of terror. Remember, The Big Enchilada still is officially listed in the…
Who needs fancy book-learnin’? Listen to this latest breathtaking episode of The Big Enchilada and you’ll get a huge blast of Depth Psychology Training. Through the magic of subliminal brain manipulation, with huge amounts of data hidden in the pounding of drums and blasts of guitars of filling your brain, you’ll be an expert…
On this latest breathtaking episode of The Big Enchilada, I take a mask from the ancient gallery and I WALK ON DOWN THE HALL … Remember, The Big Enchilada still is officially listed in the iTunes store. So go subscribe, if you haven’t already (and please, gentle listeners, give me a five-star rating and…
Summer time and the livin’ is lazy, and, especially this year, crazy! To help ease the insanity here’s a massive dose of insanity with some brand new ought-to-be classics from Frontier Dan & The Hickoids, REQ’D, Sleeve Cannon, Alien Space Kitchen and more plus some timeless tunes from some other really snazzy combos.Included here is…
Out here in the West, it’s not hard to see the faces of cowboy phantoms in the shadows. They’re everywhere! Here’s a rip-roaring musical salute to the spirit of those shadows, featuring some top-notch country, folk, bluegrass, western-swing and rockabilly sounds. This episode is dedicated to the memory of two musical giants who have ascended…
Do you believe in magic? If not, you will will by the end of this magical episode of The Big Enchilada. This month I’m featuring enchanting songs from Lenny Kaye, The Fleshtones, Mark Sultan, Magic Sam and more unexplainable treats. Remember, The Big Enchilada still is officially listed in the iTunes store. So go subscribe, if…
It seems like we’ve all spent an eternity bunkered down in our own homes, playing solitaire alone, smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo — and growing tired of eating our own cooking. So in hopes of alleviating your tedium, here’s a brand new Big Enchilada podcast that answers, in our own music cryptic way, age-old…
We’re all going a little stir crazy during this period of pestilence. So, I’m just going to stir the crazy and hope it helps with your sanity. Covid-19 can’t stop The Big Enchilada podcast! Please, hunker down, bunker down and stop the spread of the virus — but help make your favorite podcast go viral!…
Welcome to another hillbilly episode of The Big Enchilada podcast. We’re going out west to enjoy a heaping platter of chicken-fried roadrunner smothered in coyote gravy at the mythical Roadrunner Roadhouse, where cowboys, cowgirls and other cow beings dance to the sweet hillbilly sounds that pour out of a jukebox that never stops. As the…
It’s the first Big Enchilada of the new year and the new decade. Everyone get ready to rock. And someone, change that diaper! And remember, The Big Enchilada is officially listed in the iTunes store. So go subscribe, if you haven’t already (and gimme a good rating and review if you’re so inclined.) Thanks. DOWNLOAD…
OK, once again this is not really a Christmas podcast. I included just enough Christmas songs to make you smash your head against the bathroom mirror, not enough to chop off your own head. Besides, fans of this kind of music got some bad news right before I started working on this: Roy Loney, a…
Over the river and through the woods to The Big Enchilada we go! Here’s a Thanksgiving feast of crazy rock ‘n’ roll that can help you overcome your tryptophan daze. I hope you count The Big Enchilada and Radio Mutation among your many blessings. (This is the first Thanksgiving podcast I’ve done since 2011. Enjoy…
Once again it’s Halloween and once again The Big Enchilada takes you on a journey into the heart of supernatural terror where monsters lurk and creatures slither. You’ll hear songs full of ghosts, zombies, vampires and all sorts of creepy stuff. Hang on! And remember, The Big Enchilada is officially listed in the iTunes store.…
In these troubled times, true leadership is needed, even in the world of rock ‘n’ roll podcasts. Submit to my iron-fisted rule and follow me through an hour’s worth of premium rock ‘n’ roll. I am your voice! Respect my authority! And remember, The Big Enchilada is officially listed in the iTunes store. So go…
Howdy, friends and neighbors, I come to bring peace to the barnyard with another fine Big Enchilada hillbilly episode including some fire-blazin’. footstompin’, goodtime country, bluegrass, western swing, rockabilly and cowpunk sounds. We’ve fixed the barn up all fancy because the cows are coming home and the chickens are coming to roost. And remember, The…
Greetings citizens of the galaxy and welcome to this month’s spacey, racy episode of the Big Enchilada This month we’re slipping the surly bonds of Earth and taking a joyride to the stars. That’s one small step for podcast, one giant leap for podcastkind. Shout out to my grandson Gideon Brake who provided the artwork…
Order in the court! The jury is in and The Big Enchilada has been judged the greatest rock ‘n’ roll podcast in the Universe — at least by the jury in my mind. This episode — which includes a wild tribute to the late Roky Erickson — will show you why. And remember, The Big…
I kid you not, this is seriously the finest rock ‘n’ roll on the face of the planet. (Earth.) You’ll hear lots of new garage-punk, mutant blues and other madness here — including Imperial Wax, The Jackets, The Mystery Lights, Nots, Daddy Long Legs, Left Lane Cruiser — and immortal sounds of yesteryear like The…
Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, you had to walk into The Big Enchilada Podcast. You’ll be shocked—shocked—to find that crazy rocking is going on in here! We’ll always have The Big Enchilada. Here’s looking at you, kid! And remember, The Big Enchilada is officially listed in the…
Back to the hills and hollers for another Big Enchilada hillbilly episode. Real country music old as well as new, pure as well as mutated. For those who miss The Santa Fe Opry, hold this one close to your heart. And remember, The Big Enchilada is officially listed in the iTunes store. So go subscribe,…
Robots walk among us! They’re here to take our jobs, steal our women, enslave us in robot camps and call us unpleasant names. This episode is a call to action to DESTROY ALL ROBOTS! Except the friendly ones, of course. And remember, The Big Enchilada is officially listed in the iTunes store. So go subscribe,…
I may be going out on a limb here, but I do believe this spruced-up weirdness could turn out to be one of my most poplar Big Enchilada episodes ever. We’ll get down to the roots of rock ‘n’ roll with a little rockabilly from Andy Anderson (a former New Mexico resident!) and branch out…
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but this episode of The Big Enchilada is delightful. Warm up to some rocking tunes as Jack Frost nips at your toes … the evil old pervert! And remember, The Big Enchilada is officially listed in the iTunes store. So go subscribe, if you haven’t already (and gimme a…
It’s time for another rootin’ tootin’ Big Enchilada hillbilly episode. And this one is a salute to the American Cowboy And remember, The Big Enchilada is officially listed in the iTunes store. So go subscribe, if you haven’t already (and gimme a good rating and review if you’re so inclined.) Thanks. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE |…
Welcome to the 10th anniversary of The Big Enchilada!!!!! And just like my very first podcast back in October 2008, it’s another Halloween show. So brace yourself, Bridget, it’s a twitchy, witchy, blood-suckin’, flesh-eatin’ nightmare of an episode and there’s not a ghost of a chance that you won’t love it. Remind your loved ones…
I’s chile today, hot tamale! And these are the most red hot sounds on the Internet — Joe “King” Carrasco, Billy Childish, Mark Sultan, Charlie Pickett, The Morlocks and much much more. So grab a bowl of chili beans at Jack’s or John’s or Jim’s or Jean’s and let this month’s Big Enchilada warm…
Welcome to another thrilling episode of The Big Enchilada. This one’s called Puppets in Trouble, because we all know that trouble is brewing in Puppetland and nobody causes trouble like those lovable puppets do. Remind your loved ones that The Big Enchilada is officially listed in the iTunes store. So go subscribe, if you haven’t…
A phony demon is better than no demon at all. And now it’s time for good old fashioned demonic rock ‘n’ roll with bitchen sounds that even the angels can cherish. There’s even an entire set of songs that musicians have submitted to Radio Mutation. Remind your loved ones that The Big Enchilada is officially…
It’s time for another rollicking Big Enchilada hillbilly episode. So prepare yourself for a virtual buffet of honky-tonk, rockabilly, cow-punk, folk, bluegrass and other down-home sounds designed to tickle your innards. This episode featuring the likes of Holly Golightly & The Broke-offs, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Ray Condo, Butch Hancock and more. And remember,…
I’m back! I was laid up in the hospital for nearly a month — and I missed the April episode — but I’m healing up at home now and chomping at the bit to bring you some crazy rock ‘n’ roll. So in the tradition of Big Enchilada 47, which I recorded while recovering from…
Strike up the band — strike up lots of bands! — it’s another pulverizing episode of The Big Enchilada Podcast on Radio Mutation. This month you’ll hear new songs by the likes of Reverend Beat-Man, Archie & The Bunkers, The Hollywood Sinners; some the acts I saw recently at South by Southwest, including The Hickoids,…
Welcome to the freakishly delightful new episode of The Big Enchilada. It’s a mutant sock hop for the Frog Girl and her swinging cohorts, rockin’ and rollin’ to a spectacular line-up. Party til you croak! DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | MIXCLOUD SUBSCRIBE TO ALL RADIO MUTATION PODCASTS | Here’s the playlist:(Background Music: Leap Frog…
Welcome to the first Big Enchilada of 2018, a brand new hillbilly episode that travels to the heart of the mythological Old West for another rollicking hillbilly episode. I know it’s January but this show is hotter than a pistol at the O.K. Corral. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | MIXCLOUD SUBSCRIBE TO ALL RADIO…
Call me Scrooge. Call me Grinch. Call me Ishmael. But once again I just couldn’t bring myself to produce another damned Christmas show. Sometime in the past couple of holiday seasons, I just burned out on Christmas songs. So, just like last year, once again I’m giving you an hour of crazed rock ‘n’ roll…
Welcome good people to another breathtaking episode of The Big Enchilada. No need to worry about nuclear war because many cities across this land of the free still have fallout shelters left over from from the Cold War. And if you’re well-stocked with Big Enchilada episodes in your portable music player of choice, you’ll…
Boo! Welcome, my fiends, to the 10th annual BIG ENCHILADA SPOOKTACULAR!!!! We’re gathering bones from all over the rock ‘n’ roll graveyard to create a monster of a show. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | MIXCLOUD SUBSCRIBE TO ALL RADIO MUTATION PODCASTS | Here’s the playlist: (Background Music: Fear by The Ventures) Halloween by Ron Haydock & The Boppers Ghost Rider by…
This show will knock you off your feet. Especially if you’re of the bovine persuasion. Sit back and enjoy another fine hillbilly episode of The Big Enchilada! DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | MIXCLOUD SUBSCRIBE TO ALL RADIO MUTATION PODCASTS | Here’s the playlist:(Background Music: Bluegrass Breakdown by Jim & Jesse & The Virginia Boys) Dangerous Times by The Imperial Rooster War…
The world is a carousel of color, wonderful, wonderful color … and it’s a rainbow of sound right here on The Big Enchilada. Sit back and absorb them all. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | MIXCLOUD SUBSCRIBE TO ALL RADIO MUTATION PODCASTS | Here’s the playlist: (Background Music: Colors by Pharoah Sanders) Ceased Colors by Yuppies Indeed The Cat’s Meow by The…
Leapin’ lizards, it’s a new Big Enchilada episode! Featuring some of the world’s greatest lizard bands including The Jesus Lizard, The Flying Lizards, The Lot Lizards! The Iron Lizards, The Thunder Lizards … and more! DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | MIXCLOUD SUBSCRIBE TO ALL RADIO MUTATION PODCASTS | Here’s the playlist: (Background Music: Hammer Blow by Skip Martin) The More I…
Boy, is it hot out there. How hot is it? So hot you’ll need asbestos earphones just to handle all the sizzling sounds on this pulse-pounding Big Enchilada episode. Let it burn! DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | MIXCLOUD SUBSCRIBE TO ALL RADIO MUTATION PODCASTS | Here’s the playlist:(Background Music: Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight by The Dukes of Dixieland)…
For this episode we’re going out to the country — way out to the country where the cowboys are horny and so are the rabbits, the land of the mystic horned hare known as the jackalope. Postcards sold in the western states say the jackalope “sings with a voice that sounds almost human.” So do…
This is the classiest podcast episode you’ll ever hear. I handpicked only the most elegant music from the most sophisticated musicians to use on this show. Then I washed my hands. You’re probably not classy enough to appreciate these fine sounds. But try. With a little practice, you too can be elegant. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | MIXCLOUD SUBSCRIBE TO…
It’s springtime at the Big Enchilada. Birds are singing, bells are ringing and bitchen tunes are sprouting up like poisonous mushrooms awaiting their victims! Plus an inspired tribute to the recently ascended master Chuck Berry. So don’t fall back, spring forward to the glorious sounds. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | MIXCLOUD SUBSCRIBE TO ALL…
This month The Big Enchilada gets inside your head and refuses to leave. Featuring deep rocking tunes by The Angry Samoans, King Salami, Mark Sultan, Bloodshot Bill, The Count Five, Black Joe Lewis and more! Let the music shut your mouth and open your mind. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | MIXCLOUD SUBSCRIBE TO ALL…
It’s the new year already and The Big Enchilada has headed out to the country to bring you some down home sounds — rockabilly, bluegrass, hardcore honky tonk, western swing, country-rock, cowpunk and more. Kick up your boots, but watch where you step in the barnyard! DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | MIXCLOUD SUBSCRIBE TO…