Too Many Records

Matt's old boss, mentor, and aggressively conversational friend Matt Peek comes on the show. They talk about celebrity musician encounters in Los Angeles, the education system in America, the Seattle grunge scene, and stories from their past at the legendary Not A Burger Stand restaurant while it still existed, and Peek's college days. Matt Peek witnessed the birth of Damnit Sandy and shares some thoughts on the start of an era in this hilarious and absurd episode of the TMR Podcast. If you like Matt Peek, you can follow him @TheMattPeek and if you like board games, pick up a copy of the party game he created, YAKS: https://www.amazon.com/Co11-Games-YAKS-Acronym-Game/dp/B07DQB3Y79 Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Find more at www.DragonWagonRadio.com 

After months of planning, Too Many Records Fest finally happened and it was an absolute success. Matt sold over 450 records, met a ton of awesome fans and vinylheads, Tiny Stills, Fort Vine and The Album Leaf played, and there was a live podcast. This is the live podcast. It was a bit truncated due to some time restraints, but Matt, Eric (Vinyl Rewind), Amanda (CoO of Sumerian Records) and Jimmy (The Album Leaf) sat down and talked about their relationship with vinyl and the state of the industry in 2019. Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Show your support at www.DragonWagonRadio.com/support and get DWR merch at www.DragonWagonRadio.com/shop 

Sandy aka Idalia Valles comes on the show today, and her and Matt take a trip down memory lane, discussing the early days of Damnit Sandy and the musical highlights they've shared since they first met. Sandy also shares a bit about her experience acting on 3 seasons of Queen of the South, and talks about IDALIA, her new musical project -- and we debut a new track from the project at the end of the episode! Join in on their laughter and silliness. Listen to IDALIA where all music is streaming and follow Sandy on Instagram: idaliavalles_ Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Show your support at www.DragonWagonRadio.com/support and get merch at www.DragonWagonRadio.com/shop 

Today's guest is comedy enthusiast and host of the Comedy on Vinyl podcast, Jason Klamm! Despite not being a huge music fan, Jason owns hundreds of (some would say, TOO MANY) records - comedy records, that is! Matt and Jason discuss listening to comedy on vinyl, some of their favorite stand-up specials, Jason's experience interviewing some amazing names in comedy, and some rare comedy records. Make sure you check out Jason's podcast at http://stolendress.com/comedyonvinyl/ Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Show your support at www.DragonWagonRadio.com/support and get merch at www.DragonWagonRadio.com/shop 

This episode is not sponsored by McDonalds but it damn well should be. Matt and Mikey are emo boyz who, after getting through an initial and mandatory discussion about all things Dragonball Z, talk about the history of Emo Nite and their shared love for all things emo and pop punk. Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Show your support at www.DragonWagonRadio.com/support and get merch at www.DragonWagonRadio.com/shop 

Matt has been to a lot of concerts in his day, and Alex has only recently appreciated the art form that is live music -- but the two of them ended up at Arroyo Seco festival and had one of the best weekends ever! Hear a full recap of that magical musical weekend complete with a glorious ongoing pun-off. Plus, hear Alex's experience diving headfirst into the cult that is live Phish. Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network! Show your support at www.dragonwagonradio.com/support and buy some swag at www.dragonwagonradio.com/shop 

Jamie Parslow -- filmmaker, music fan and friend of Matt's comes on the show to discuss their mutual love of Modest Mouse, the dangers of algorithm based music discovery, and Jamie explains his theory about great albums that follow "The Hero's Journey" structure. Follow Jamie on Twitter at @JamieFilms and Instagram at @Japars   Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent Podcast Network. Please show your support at www.dragonwagonradio.com/support 

The Vinyl Geek aka Vinyl Rewind aka Eric has come on the show to talk shop. After getting through the obligatory podcast hazing ritual of discussing Star Wars and Kanye, the Geek and Matt hunker down and talk about what it was like to collect vinyl during the "dead period" in the late 90s, and how to navigate YouTube's ever-changing algorithm and social trends. Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more visit www.dragonwagonradio.com 

Kailynn West AKA the frontwoman and primary songwriter of Tiny Stills came on the podcast to discuss the creation of her new album, Laughing Into The Void. Listeners of Dragon Wagon Radio may recognize her from her 2 appearances on The House Show Show podcast or the YouTube episode of Too Many Records where her and husband Tony Thaxton (Motion City Soundtrack) talked about their record collection. After some small talk about TV shows they've been fans of lately, they dive into the album creation process and Matt and Kailynn gush about how awesome it is to have a record actually be mastered for vinyl. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear the WORLD PREMIERE of "Small Talk" from the album! Be sure to check out her album, out June 1st, and follow her @TinyStills on all social media for upcoming news, tour dates, music, and more! Too Many Record is part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Show your support at www.dragonwagonradio.com/support 

Ameri came on the show to share her choices for Hip-Hop Mount Rushmore, and then her and Matt talked about the current Kan-troversy. Kanye West has been blowing up the twittersphere as of late and you better believe we're talking about it. His bizarre bars and political diatribes have been on everyone's tongues recently, but historically, that's Kanye's strategy before he drops a legendary album. If you want to follow Ameri check her out on instagram @americwheeler ( www.instagram.com/ameriwheeler ) and stay tuned for her upcoming music podcast "The Question!" Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Please consider showing your support at www.dragonwagonradio.com/support

Gil is Matt's hip-hop partner in crime. The two of them reminisce about concerts they've seen together, including seeing one of their favorite rappers Lil' Ugly Mane and sneaking into the green room. They also go back to the infamous "Mount Rushmore" question and discuss who would be on the Hip-Hop Mount Rushmore. Leave a rating of the podcast and post what your picks would be! Too Many Records is part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Show your support by visiting www.dragonwagonradio.com/donate

Chris Kramer is one of Matt's closest friends, and the two of them bond over food, Star Wars, and of course, music. Hear about Chris's dream job working on a traveling Food show, a debate about if Luke is a Jedi Knight or Master at the start of Return of the Jedi, a trip down memory lane recalling the incredible musical adventure that was the Desert Trip festival, and Matt touches on the Jesse Lacey/Brand New situation for the first time, publicly, in this awesome episode of the TMR podcast. Make sure you follow Chris @producedreality and at @theactionstars for his hilarious Star Wars visual series. Too Many Records is part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Please show your support by visiting www.dragonwagonradio.com/donate

For those who have watched Matt's YouTube channel for years, you may remember Tyler Taormina AKA Cloud come on the show to talk about his last LP, Zen Summer. He's back now on the heels of an excellent new album, Plays With Fire, and he talks to Matt about his music career up until now, his excellent film-making (highly recommend Suburban Legends for fans of Pete and Pete: https://youtu.be/5pVeEGLAkvg), and of course about the psychedelic indie pop powerhouse Plays With Fire, out on Audio Antihero on March 9th (Pre-order that Vinyl now!): http://www.audioantihero.com -- Stick around til the end of the episode to hear the first single from the album, Wildfire! Too Many Records is part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. To show your support please visit www.DragonWagonRadio.com/donate

The COO and Operations Manager of metal/rock label Sumerian Records, Amanda Fiore and Ralphie Jollette pop by the show to talk about vinyl, early concert stories, and to laugh at the concept of the genre "Powerviolence!" Too Many Records is part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Independent Podcast Network. Show your support at www.dragonwagonradio.com/donate  

You may have seen him in a few episodes of Too Many Records talking vinyl with Matt, however, Chris Diaz is actually the man behind the scenes, responsible for filming most episodes and doing graphics/editing many of them as well. As Matt's partner for the show, he's been through it all with him, and the two of them talk details behind the scenes of TMR, future plans, and all sorts of neat nuggets of information for TMR fans to grab ahold of. Make sure you follow Chris's channel AskVFX if you have any interest in the VFX industry! Too Many Records is part of the Dragon Wagon Radio podcast network. Show your support at www.dragonwagonradio.com/donate

Video Game music is great, and Matt and guest Tom McLaughlin share some of their favorite Video Game soundtracks seeing as they are both gamers. Going one step further, the two of them discuss the history of rhythm games, starting with an obscure Aerosmith game from the 90s, going into Matt's deep dark Dance Dance Revolution phase, and leading into the powerhouse that is the Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises. Tom also has a podcast with his wife, Andrea, called The Other Castle, where they talk about weird video game storylines -- one of which being the Def Jam Vendetta series where real-life rappers beat the crap out of each other. Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. www.dragonwagonradio.com 

One of Matt's oldest friends of 13 years, Mike Tumbles comes on the show to talk about their shared musical history: through car rides and concerts, they've heard a lot together. Mike also was living with Matt when he first got into records, so he tells us about how that saga unfolded. From Mikey's delicious mistake at a Journey concert to seeing Ke$ha guest appear at a Guster show (of all places) -- they tell it all. Check out Mike's acting career at www.miketumbles.com Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network www.dragonwagonradio.com Show your support at www.dragonwagonradio.com/donate 

Matt has been traveling around the holidays, but didn't want to leave you dark for too long. Visiting his father for Thanksgiving, he sat down with him to discuss music. They talked about their mutual love for Doo-Wop, his dad going to Woodstock and seeing Jimi Hendrix, the otherworldly nature of Bob Dylan's songwriting, and debated who would be on the "Mount Rushmore of Music". Too Many Records is part of the Dragon Wagon Radio podcast network www.DragonWagonRadio.com on social media @ItsDragonWagon

Nikhil and Matt talk fondly about vinyl records and discuss whether or not the vinyl bubble is going to pop anytime soon. Additionally, learn about how Nikhil snuck into a Metallica show and had a very strange experience involving their wives and exercise bikes. Learn about Brendon Small (of Metalocalypse fame)'s upcoming Galaktikon 2 and Hope for the Day, an amazing charity that raises awareness about mental health in a unique and powerful way. Check out the charity here: http://www.hftd.org/ Find Nikhil on social media @professionalchild Too Many Records is part of the Dragon Wagon Radio podcast network www.dragonwagonradio.com @itsDragonWagon

Richard Houghten doesn't just make incredible music under his name and the monikers "Bloomypetal" and "A Cosmic Gift", he also owns a lathe cut machine and painstakingly (and masterfully) cuts his own releases to vinyl. Going beyond that, he incorporates forward-thinking techniques like etchings, holograms, and liquid-fills to turn his releases into bonafide multi-dimensional art. In this Podcast, Matt and him discuss those techniques, the ethics of bootleg records, and Richard gives an EXCLUSIVE look at three tracks off the upcoming A Cosmic Gift release, "A Journey to the Purple Planet." For more background on Richard, make sure you check out the mini documentary on the Too Many Records YouTube channel entitled "Talking Sound + Cutting Records", and to hear more of Richard's amazing music, you can find him at https://acosmicgift.bandcamp.com and https://bloomypetal.bandcamp.com Too Many Records is part of the Dragon Wagon Radio podcast network. www.dragonwagonradio.com @ItsDragonWagon

Frequent Too Many Records YouTube guest Allison Sharpe comes on the podcast to do a deep dive into her musical past. Starting with Abba and the Monkees as a child, graduating to musicals, and then diving head first into My Chemical Romance era pop punk/alt rock, Allison has traversed many genres throughout her life. In this podcast hear some gripping stories including, but not limited to, Allison almost dying at a Skrillex concert and Matt's chance encounter with Tom DeLonge -- so make sure you tune in. Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network. www.DragonWagonRadio.com @itsDragonWagon

Carly and Basti fuse their infectious love and talent to create tunes under the name KiSMiT. With groovy, funky guitar stylings and powerful vocals, the band is a catchy hit powerhouse that are destined for greatness. Join them as they talk to Matt about their history, inspirations, and relationship with vinyl. They also share their new single, Cosmic Love, and at the end of episode give us first listen to the next single they'll be releasing. Visit http://www.kismitmusic.com Follow Kismit on social media @KismitMusic Too Many Records is part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network http://www.dragonwagonradio.com & on social media @ItsDragonWagon

Shaun and Matt have a very similar taste in music, and they both love to wax poetic about the bands they love. Join them as they talk about seeing concerts in other countries, Shaun leaving Coachella as Radiohead began their set, an embarassing moment at a Belle and Sebastian concert, and many more passionate and hilarious anecdotes. Shaun is also on the cusp of releasing his first album as "Friend Request" and at the end of this episode, Too Many Records gets an exclusive first look at his emotional track, Jenny. Be sure to find Shaun's music at www.friendrequest.com

From interviewing Green Day just after Dookie dropped and touring with 50 Cent as his publicist, Erik Reynolds has a storied history with music and musicians. In this episode Erik regales Matt with stories from his youth living the Almost Famous-esque life of a young music journalist that led into his long and impressive career of doing PR for the video game industry.

Moollz is an incredibly talented musician who is a veteran guest of Matt's YouTube channel -- so it was only natural that she'd be on the podcast. Riding the wave of her exceptional debut EP, Moon Fruit, she returned to LA after her Freshman year at NYU to talk with Matt about her next album, almost dying on the Subway, and wanting to physically transform into Thom Yorke. Inspired by Radiohead, Bjork, St. Vincent and the Talking Heads; Moollz is an artist you need on your radar and this is a great look into who she is behind the music. At the end of the episode we play her terrific track Astro, Naught. Check out more of her tunes on Spotify by following this link: https://play.spotify.com/album/2Qbyp55vLgEUcZYQCoRoXg Be sure to like, share, review and subscribe! Follow Too Many Records @TooManyRecords Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network www.dragonwagonradio.com @ItsDragonWagon

The final part of the Pearl Jam discography trilogy has Matt and Jake discussing the Self-Titled album, or Avocado as Matt calls it (and Jake hates), Backspacer, and Lightning Bolt including a tragic story regarding Matt's vinyl history with the album. They wrap up by discussing the state (of love and trust) of Pearl Jam in 2017 and speculate on where the newly inducted to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame band is going. Follow Too Many Records @TooManyRecords Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network www.dragonwagonradio.com @ItsDragonWagon

Jake, who runs Dragon Wagon Radio, has a neighbor who loves music and vinyl. Matt had him come on the show, without knowing him at all, and as it turns out, they have the same taste in music in an almost eerie way. Watch the two hit it off as they discuss their real life run-ins with Kanye West, their favorite Beck album (not what you'd expect), 5 records they'd save in a fire, and their similar vinyl philosophies. Follow Too Many Records @TooManyRecords Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network www.dragonwagonradio.com @ItsDragonWagon

Matt was lucky enough to have the accomplished voice actor, fellow nerd, and all-around excellent human Kyle Hebert on the show! Learn about how they got in touch, and dive deep into Kyle's relationship with music, vinyl, and many facets of geekdom including Star Wars, Pokemon, and of course, Dragonball Z. Follow Too Many Records @TooManyRecords Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network www.dragonwagonradio.com @ItsDragonWagon

Pearl Jam has so many incredible albums, and Matt and Jake were barely able to scratch the surface in the first part of this podcast discussion. The two of them dive into the middle albums of Pearl Jam's catalogue, at the peak of their world fame, and Matt, of course, talks about the vinyl that comes with that. Follow Too Many Records @TooManyRecords Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network www.dragonwagonradio.com @ItsDragonWagon

Fellow Dragon Wagon Radio podcast host and the artist behind August Brings, Zen Zenith joins Matt on this episode of Too Many Records. Zen is an awesome songwriter who has a lot of power pop and pop punk influences, two genres of music that Matt really loves. The two of them unpack excellent bands such as Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Motion City Soundtrack, the Eels, and more! Follow Too Many Records @TooManyRecords Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network www.dragonwagonradio.com @ItsDragonWagon

LIVE MUSIC RULES! The Troubadour! The El Rey! The Roxy! The Echo! The Fonda! The Wiltern! Los Angeles is home to dozens of incredible venues, small and large, and you could see a different show every night of the week if you wanted to. Matt goes to a lot of concerts, and so does his friend Jessica. The two of them talk about their favorite venues in LA and share some of their favorite memories and shows from their top picks. Follow Too Many Records @TooManyRecords Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network www.dragonwagonradio.com @ItsDragonWagon

Matt enjoys some metal, but on a very surface level. Metal fans are intense and passionate about the genre and he wanted to learn more about the history of, and why people love it so much. In this episode, Chris takes Matt through the history of all the metal sub genres and tells some legendary lore from the black metal history books. Follow Too Many Records @TooManyRecords Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network www.dragonwagonradio.com @ItsDragonWagon

Michael and Matt met because of a Radiohead concert that turned out to be one of, if not the best shows they had ever seen. Learn the story of that fateful night in this episode, and then join them as they discuss the legendary band's Discography front to back. Matt dives into the vinyl releases, as well, talking about what pressings to avoid and which are must haves. Follow Too Many Records @TooManyRecords Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network www.dragonwagonradio.com @ItsDragonWagon

Matt and an anonymous guess calling himself "Alex" sit down to discuss the history of online ticketing, specificially via Ticketmaster. "Alex" worked there for five years, so he certainly has a lot to say. In this episode, we take a behind the scenes look at Ticketmaster, learning the truth about where your money really goes for "convenience fees", how the secondary ticket market came to be, and so much more. Follow Too Many Records @TooManyRecords Too Many Records is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio Podcast Network www.dragonwagonradio.com @ItsDragonWagon

In the inagural episode of Too Many Records, Matt (a new, but devoted adoptee to the Jamily) and Jake (a long time superfan) dissect Pearl Jam's discography and share their thoughts on albums, songs, and the era they came out in. Matt also shares his knowledge about the vinyl releases for each album. Stupidly thinking they could get through the full discography in one podcast, they only were able to conquer the first few LPs, so look forward to part 2!

Hi I'm Matt and I have Too Many Records... In fact I have an entire YouTube channel dedicated to having Too Many Records. And now I have a podcast! This is just a brief introduction to what the show will be. Starting Tuesday March 21st!