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Developer" Formed in the mid-80s in Missoula, Montana by high school pals Tim Midyett, Joel R. Phelps and Andy Cohen and rounded out by Seattle-born drummer Michael Dahlquist, Silkworm remain one of the most singular indie rock bands of all time. They relocated from Montana to Seattle in 1990 and then the real fun began. Their 1994 album In The West was produced by Steve Albini, who actually went to the same high school in Montana, and this is the album where Silkworm really hit their stride. From Garden City Blues to Raised By Tigers, In The West was filled with dark, churning rhythms, brooding percussion and inventive lyrics. Phelps left the band after In The West, but Silkworm kept moving from strength to strength, putting out classic albums like Developer, Italian Platinum and It'll Be Cool. Their close to 15 album discography is near-perfect and repeated listens always yield new sonic surprises. The band ended in 2005 after the death of Dahlquist in a car accident, which also claimed the lives of several of his friends. However, after the death of Albini back in 2024, the high school unit of Phelps, Midyett and Cohen along with drummer Jeff Panall played a tribute show in his honor. One thing led to another and now we have the first Silkworm live dates in over 20 years which will start in September. Look, Silkworm are a fascinating band--check out the documentary Couldn't You Wait? The Story Of Silkworm to get the holes filled in and pick up the re-mastered and expanded version of Developer that Comedy Minus One just put out, but let me just say this: it's hard to think of a more idiosyncratic, and downright appealing band than Silkworm. The innovative word-play, the guitars that rise and fall in big crunchy bursts, the prowling bass-lines and the bursts of stirring percussion make them one of the most enigmatic, unique and altogether appealing bands in recent memory. www.skwm.bandcamp.com www.bombshellradio.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com (http://www.stereoembersmagazine.com) www.alexgreenbooks.com (http://www.alexgreenbooks.com) IG & BLUESKY: @emberspodcast
On today's episode, I talk to musician Tim Midyett. Originally from Havre, Montana, Tim started the band Ein Heit in 1985 with his friends, and two years later, they changed their name to Silkworm. In the 20 years the band was together, they released over two dozen albums, EPs and singles on a variety of labels including C/Z, Matador and Touch and Go. In 2005, Silkworm stopped performing after their drummer Michael Dahlquist was killed in a car accident. Tim and Silkworm's guitarist Andy Cohen would go on to form Bottomless Pit, who released four albums and EPs on the wonderful record label Comedy Minus One, and most recently, Tim has been writing and performing with his latest group Mint Mile! (FYI this was taped back in late December; I meant to put it out earlier and then the city caught on fire for a couple weeks - anyway, I only note this because we're a lil' flippant about the current political atmosphere in a way that I don't think we'd be if this was taped today!) This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear selections from their production staff.Come to our live event in Chicago with Fruit Bats!Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:La Luz, "Strange World," News of the Universe, Sub Pop, 2024The Peawees, "Banana Tree," One Ride, Wild Honey, 2024Penza Penza, "Much Sharper, More Focused," Alto E Primitivo, Funk Night, 2024Half Waif, "Figurine," See You at the Maypole, ANTI, 2024Tigran Hamasyan, "The Kingdom," The Bird Of A Thousand Voices, Yergatun, 2024Chimers, "Glossary," Glossary (Single), 12XU, 2024Angry Blackmen, "The Legend of ABM," The Legend of ABM, Deathbomb Arc, 2024Semifamous, "Pedestal in Hell," Destroy Ourselves, Rare Bird/Duck, 2024Deep Tunnel Project, "Gold Standard," Deep Tunnel Project, Comedy Minus One, 2024Capital Soiree, "Reruns," Reruns - EP, Capital Soiree, 2023Anna Butterss, "Pokemans," Mighty Vertebrate, International Anthem, 2024Noga Erez, "GODMOTHER," The Vandalist, Neon Gold, 2024Sima Cunningham, "Nothing," High Roller, Ruination, 2024Bathe, "Avalon," Inside Voice(s): Side A, MNRK Music Group, 2024Shabazz Palaces, "…Down 155th in the MCM Snorkel (OCnotes 40 Acres and All The Grease Flip)," OCnotes Remixes, Sub Pop, 2024Bob Dylan, "Only a Pawn In Their Game," The Times They Are a-Changin', Columbia, 1964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
John Mohr and Mike Greenlees have been playing music together for a long time. They first got together in Dekalb, Illinois at Northern Illinois University in 1983 with the band Blatant Dissent. In 1988, they transitioned to the post-hardcore band Tar, based in Chicago. And now, in 2024, they've released a fantastic new album with their latest quartet, Deep Tunnel Project, with Jeff Dean and Tim Midyett. We talked with John and Mike about how this all happened - and shared our mutual love of Chicago!Time stamps:3: How did you meet?8: how would you describe the career of Blatant Dissent? 9:10: was there a conversation where you decided to keep making music full time?12: how did you end up on Touch & Go?17:30 how did the decision to end Tar come about?18:30: how did you start working with Steve Albini?25:22: how did it go from Tar to Deep Tunnel Project?31: at what point do you bring in other people to play with you?33: why was it important to you to have Chicago musicians?42: was it the intention to always put out an album?44: is there a song on the album that you feel is the most representative of the band?47:45: favorite song to play from the album?50: how did you end up on Comedy Minus One?51:30: what's the response been like to the record?55: what are the next steps for Deep Tunnel Project?62:40: deep dish or thin crust pizza?64: favorite venue to play at?67:40 what makes Chicago such a unique music scene?72:38: go to cheap drink?74:40: anything to plug on the way out?
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that's flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They'll also pay tribute to Steve Albini.Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/Soundops. It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: gum.fm/charityVolunteer with Al Otro Lado Here: alotrolado.org/volunteerJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsFeatured Songs:The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, "Emergence," The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, Impulse!, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Big Black, "Kerosene," Atomizer, Homestead, 1986Big Black, "Cables," Pigpile, Touch and Go, 1992Nirvana, "Serve the Servants," In Utero, DGC, 1993Shellac, "The End of Radio," The End of Radio, Touch and Go, 2019Shirlette Ammons, "Short," Spectacles, Self-Released, 2024Mikey Moo, "Uncomfortable Silence," Uncomfortable Silence (Single), Killroom, 2024C Turtle, "Shake it Down," Expensive Thrills, Blitzcat, 2024Oh Hiroshima, "Secret Youth," All Things Shining, Pelagic, 2024Phoebe Go, "7 Up," Marmalade, AWAL, 2024Gloom Girl MFG, "Crimes," Polycrisis, Sign From The Universe, 2024Mint Mile, "Sunbreaking," Rough Rider, Comedy Minus One, 2024Pillow Queens, "Suffer," Name Your Sorrow, Royal Mountain, 2024The Dream Syndicate, "Tell Me When It's Over," The Days of Wine and Roses, Ruby Records/Slash, 1982See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Eleventh Dream Day founders Rick Rizzo and Janet Bean about the indie rock band's 40 year long career. They also review new albums by Wednesday and Lankum. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Eleventh Dream Day, "Among the Pines," Prairie School Freakout, Amoeba, 1988The Beatles, "With A Little Help (From My Friends)," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1966Wednesday, "Turkey Vultures," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Wednesday, "Bull Believer," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Wednesday, "Bath County," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Lankum, "The New York Trader," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023Lankum, "Go Dig My Grave," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023Lankum, "The Turn," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023Lankum, "Netta Perseus," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023Eleventh Dream Day, "Southern Pacific," Wayne EP, Amoeba, 1989Freakwater, "Wild and Blue," Dancing Under Water, Amoeba, 1991Eleventh Dream Day, "Between Here and There," Beet, Atlantic, 1989Eleventh Dream Day, "Orange Moon," Ursa Major, Atavistic, 1994Eleventh Dream Day, "Since Grazed," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021Eleventh Dream Day, "A Case to Carry On," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by their production staff to highlight new music that listeners may have missed: musical buried treasures. They also pay tribute to Television's iconic guitarist, Tom Verlaine. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Avalon Emerson, "Sandrail Silhouette," Sandrail Silhouette (Single), Another Dove, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Television, "Marquee Moon," Marquee Moon, Elektra, 1977Television, "Venus," Marquee Moon, Elektra, 1977Television, "Glory," Adventure, Elektra, 1978Wesley Joseph, "MONSOON," MONSOON (Single), Secretly Canadian, 2022The Get Right Band, "Hell Yes Refresh," Hell Yes Refresh (Single), Head Heart and Hips, 2022Hurry Up, "American Weirdos," Dismal Nitch, Comedy Minus One, 2022mazie, "it's not me (it's u)," it's not me (it's u), Good Boy, 2023Måneskin, "GOSSIP (feat. Tom Morello)," RUSH!, Epic, 2023Little Dragon, "Water (FKJ Remix)," New Me, Same Us Remix - EP, Ninja Tune, 2021Ducks Ltd., "18 Cigarettes," Modern Fiction, Carpark, 2021The Arcs, "Only One For Me," Electrophonic Chronic, Easy Eye Sound, 2023Manasseh, "I'll Be - Live Pt. 1," Variations V1: I'll Be, Self-Released, 2023Automatic, "New Beginning," Excess, Stones Throw, 2022Daydream Review, "Have You Found What You're Looking For?," Leisure, Side Hustle, 2023Sinéad O'Connor, "Black Boys on Mopeds," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990
Radio DJ and Comedy Minus One label head Jon Solomon is our guest as we feature our first ever compilation on the podcast. We play selections from the Mekons, Gang of Four, the Flowers, and 2.3 as we learn about the influence of the Fast Product label on DIY punk culture. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!
Finishing up our Cage Match, we have a special guest! We are joined by Jon Solomon, DJ at WPRB and head of Comedy Minus One records, to discuss the LA-centric romantic comedy starring Nicolas Cage and Deborah Foreman. We talk about music, teen comedies, The Best Show, and what happens when a Punk Rock guy falls in love with a New Wave girl.
Meet Albert Brooks, one of the titans of the alternative comedy movement of the 1970s (and beyond). Whether you choose one of his Grammy winning comedy albums (Comedy Minus One, A Star is Bought), one of his classic motion pictures (Defending Your Life, Lost In America), or one of his voice acting gigs (Finding Nemo, The Simpsons), you will soon find that Brooks has a rare gift for making comedy that is smart, carefully crafted, and very funny. As always, look for extended cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows.
It's our second-favorite show of the year: the best albums of the year so far. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot count down their favorite albums released so far in 2021. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Tony Allen, "Coonta Kinte (feat. Zelooperz)," There Is No End, Blue Note, 2021Dawn Richard, "Jacuzzi," Second Line, Merge, 2021Tony Allen, "Cosmosis (feat. Ben Okri & Skepta)," There Is No End, Blue Note, 2021Armand Hammer/The Alchemist, "Falling out the Sky (feat. Earl Sweatshirt)," Haram, Backwoodz Studioz, 2021Shame, "Nigel Hitter," Drunk Tank Pink, Dead Oceans, 2021Eleventh Dream Day, "Tyrian Purple," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021Robert Finley, "Souled Out On You," Sharecropper's Son, Easy Eye Sound, 2021Tamar Aphek, "Russian Winter," All Bets Are Off, Kill Rock Stars, 2021Mdou Moctar, "Afrique Victime," Afrique Victime, Matador, 2021Dry Cleaning, "Unsmart Lady," New Long Leg, 4AD, 2021Art d'Ecco, "In Standard Definition," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021Tune-Yards, "hold yourself.," sketchy., 4AD, 2021Viagra Boys, "Into the Sun," Welfare Jazz, YEAR0001, 2021Goat Girls, "Sad Cowboy," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021La Femme, "Le jardin," Paradigmes, Disque Pointu, 2021Booker T. & The M.G.s, "Green Onions," Green Onions, Stax, 1962
In this episode, I interview talk with Jon Solomon from Comedy Minus One as we talk about his label and a lot about college radio! ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs defined by their backing vocals, much like Merry Clayton left her mark on The Rolling Stones' song "Gimme Shelter." Plus they review the new album from Eleventh Dream Day and learn what they're missing in Brockhampton.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:The Rolling Stones, "Gimme Shelter," Let It Bleed, Decca, 1969BROCKHAMPTON, "BUZZCUT (feat. Danny Brown)," Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, RCA, 2021BROCKHAMPTON, "THE LIGHT," Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, RCA, 2021BROCKHAMPTON, "THE LIGHT PT. II," Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, RCA, 2021BROCKHAMPTON, "DEAR LORD," Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, RCA, 2021Eleventh Dream Day, "Since Grazed," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021Eleventh Dream Day, "Tyrian Purple," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021Eleventh Dream Day, "A Case to Carry On," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021R.E.M., "Superman," Lifes Rich Pageant, I.R.S., 1986Stereolab, "French Disko," (Single), Duophonic, 1994The Beach Boys, "Sloop John B," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966Sam Cooke, "Bring It On Home to Me," (Single), RCA, 1962Billy Joel, "The Longest Time," An Innocent Man, Columbia, 1983The Turtles, "Elenore," The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands, White Whale, 1968Laura Nyro and Labelle, "I Met Him on a Sunday," Gonna Take a Miracle, Columbia, 1971Ray Charles, "(Night Time Is) The Right Time," The Genius Sings the Blues, Atlantic, 1961David Bowie, "Young Americans," Young Americans, RCA, 1975Eric B. & Rakim, "Paid in Full," Paid in Full, Island, 1987
Jon Solomon from WPRB connects the Butthole Surfers with Jack Torrance, ponders the punk-rockness of this movie, and throws in a Spinal Tap reference for good measure. Download the file here: Shining Episode 21 From Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, all monitors in this clip were screens with moving images projected onto […]
Andrew Cohen discusses Jason Molina of Magnolia Electric Co., Michael Dahlquist of Silkworm, and his new Comedy Minus One release with Light Coma, Unreality. Sponsored by Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, Grandad's Donuts, Freshbooks, and Hello Fresh Canada.
Chip and Jeff enjoyed yet another blazing hot night of running while talking! They are joined by legendary WPRB deejay and Comedy Minus One record label head honcho, Jon Solomon, who guides them through the serene and bucolic Delaware Canal Towpath in New Jersey. Chat topics include: bagels, coffee, half marathon training, running hats, Star Wars, tall grass & brambles, deer sightings, music documentary recommendations, running clothes, Mummenschanz, NJ pizza, Albert Brooks and Seltzer! Music played: “Reaction” by SAVAK and “Settle Down” by Rutabaga Comedy Minus One Records http://www.comedyminusone.com Jon Solomon on WPRB http://keepingscoreathome.com Rutabaga https://theseknottylines.bandcamp.com SAVAK https://savak.bandcamp.com Good Evening with Chip Chantry https://philadelphia-heliumcomedy-com.seatengine.com/shows/39962 Junk Miles Twitter: https://twitter.com/junkmilesshow Chip Chantry https://twitter.com/chipchantry Jeff Lyons https://twitter.com/usedwigs Fun Photo http://www.junkmilesshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ep5.jpg
Janet Varney stops by her own home to delve into Albert Brooks' classic “Comedy Minus One” for our second go-round with this album. This time, we get a picture of an entirely new experience – namely, someone who grew up … Continue reading →
Cole Stratton weirds it up this week with one of my new favorite comedy albums. Albert Brooks again bends the concept of the comedy record back when it was a medium you could still do that with and confuse people … Continue reading →
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Part 3 of my conversation with guests Jay Breitling and Mike Piantigini as we review our favorite music of 2012. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Divine Fits, Golden Gurls, Karl Hendricks Trio, Mark Lanegan Band and Paul Westerberg. Show notes: - Recorded at Clicky Clicky world HQ - Breitling's #3 album of 2012 - Piantigini and Kumar agree on #3 - Stripped down songs - JB's #2 - Golden Gurls: No relation to Bea Arthur - MP's #2 - Plenty of Teenage Fanclub activity - Imagining Breitling as a goth kid - JK's #2 - The problem with doing covers - JB's #1 - Piantigini's band Lump once opened for Karl Hendricks Trio - Metallica owns their own masters - Bands are now re-recording their classic tracks - MP's #1 (sort of) - New Big Dipper album out - JK's #1 - JB's favorite song of the year - MP's favorite song - Westerberg releases material as he records it - Jason Everman got around - JK's favorite song - Breitling's N SYNC sighting - Trumped by Rock's Destiny's Child sighting - Bonehead of the Week Music:Divine Fits - Civilian Stripes Golden Gurls - I Can See the City Karl Hendricks Trio - The Men's Room at the Airport Mark Lanegan Band - The Gravedigger's Song Paul Westerberg - My Road Now Completely Conspicuous is available through the iTunes podcast directory. Subscribe and write a review! The Divine Fits song is on the album A Thing Called Divine Fits on Merge Records. Download it for free at Epitonic. The Golden Gurls song is on the self-released album Typo Magic. Download the entire album for free at Bandcamp. The Karl Hendricks Trio song is on the album The Adult Section on Comedy Minus One Records. Download the song for free from Comedy Minus One. The Mark Lanegan Band song is on the album Blues Funeral on 4AD. Download the song for free at Epitonic. The Paul Westerberg song was self-released and is available for free download from Stereogum. The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Find out more about Senor Breitling at his fine music blog Clicky Clicky. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian
Part 1 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling as we discuss our favorite music of the first half of 2012. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Golden Gurls, Cloud Nothings, Autochrome, Torche, Karl Hendricks Trio and Guided By Voices. Show notes: - Recorded at Clicky Clicky World HQ - Kumar: New Smashing Pumpkins ain't bad - Breitling: Golden Gurls do not feature Bea Arthur but do rock - Kumar: High on Fire brings metallic fury - Kumar: Check out Henry Rollins' great radio show - Breitling: Former Books leader Zammuto released terrific album - Kumar: Cloud Nothings are young and really good - Breitling: Boston act Autochrome brings the post-punk - WFNX's demise will result in two streaming stations - Kumar: Torche is heavy and poppy - Breitling: Check out Big Science - Dumb band name: The Internet - Kumar: Japandroids unleash unbridled fury - Breitling: Karl Hendricks Trio back with another great record - Kumar: GBV returns with the classic lineup - Breitling: Infinity Girl debut features quality shoegaze - Bonehead of the WeekMusic:Golden Gurls - Excited Cloud Nothings - No Future/No Past Autochrome - We Are the System Torche - Kicking Karl Hendricks Trio - The Men's Room at the Airport Guided By Voices - The Unsinkable Fats Domino Completely Conspicuous is available through the iTunes podcast directory. Subscribe and write a review! The Golden Gurls song is from the album Typo Magic. Download the song and the album for free at GoldenGurls.Bandcamp.com. The Cloud Nothings song is on the album Attack on Memory on Carpark Records. Download the song for free at Epitonic. The Autochrome song is on the album Separation Realms. Download the song for free (in exchange for your email address) at Bandcamp. The Torche song is from the album Harmonicraft on Volcom Entertainment. Download the song for free (in exchange for your email address) at TorcheMusic. The Karl Hendricks Trio song is on the album The Adult Section on Comedy Minus One Records. Download the song for free from Comedy Minus One. The Guided By Voices song is on the album Let's Go Eat the Factory on Guided By Voices Records. Download the song for free at GBVDigital.com. The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Find out more about Senor Breitling at his fine music blog Clicky Clicky. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian; check out his site PodGeek.