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With Stan out this week, we've got regular guest host and true tactics-head Jason back on to discuss Star Wars: Zero Company. But before that, we go over the now-viral LitRPG sensation Dungeon Crawler Carl. There is probably some real crossover potential here, right? Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN Timestamps: 0:01 - We wake up in the morning 5:28 - This week's show 8:11 - Dungeon Crawler Carl 24:45 - DCC as LitRPG 28:40 - Is DCC funny? 37:10 - Some final thoughts 38:47 - Star Wars: Zero Company 49:48 - How we are liking Zero Company 55:35 - How to think about tactics games 1:06:08 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: Dungeon Crawler Carl: https://mattdinniman.com/books/dungeon-crawler-carl/ Star Wars: Zero Company: https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/zero-company Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

For the first time since JULY, Dave, Shane, and Stan are reunited. We talk about Shane's trip to Norway, the Retroid Pocket Nova, Guitar Hero, and piano stewardship. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - We're all back! 7:31 - This week's episode 11:52 - Stan wants his piano back 20:25 - Shane went to Norway 38:08 - Retroid Pocket Nova 50:55 - Clone Hero Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

Jon Bernhardt's show on WMBR, 88.1 FM. A brain-melting exploration of crumbled pop and grated rock, amping up every Friday morning from 8-10am in full artistic flavor.

Playlist: Bamily - Good NightCayucas - Topo Ride the WaveThe Lagoons - CaliforniaYukon Blonde - For LAANOTR, featuring 54 Ultra - Talk To YouPaul Oakenfold, featuring Shifty Shell Shock - Starry Eyed SupriseTareya Green - Mixtape

This week Shane and Dave welcome Christopher Harris of Harris Football to talk about his new best-selling novel Pound Foolish. Part locker room chronicle, part neo-noir, Pound Foolish is the story of a series of murders occurring around an NFL team and the investigations that unspool around them. We talk about the contradictions of loving something that is actually kind of terrible, the process of completing creative endeavors like these, and, yes, about Chris's day job — fantasy football. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN Timestamps: 0:01 - This week's episode 4:53 - It's Chris! 6:40 - Pound Foolish and being an NFL fan 24:48 - Exploring the NFL in Pound Foolish 29:55 - Chris's creative process 42:25 - Unifying themes and pushing yourself 47:24 - Influences and recommendations 52:06 - Fantasy football! 1:01:44 - Thanks, Chris! Links from this week's episode: Harris Football Pound Foolish available now at bookshop.org Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

Jon Bernhardt's show on WMBR, 88.1 FM. A brain-melting exploration of crumbled pop and grated rock, amping up every Friday morning from 8-10am in full artistic flavor.

Playlist: The Meters - Hand Clapping SongRamblin Jack Elliot - Railroad BillJunior Kimbrough - Feels so BadCanned Heat - Time WasWilbert Harrison - Let's Work TogetherThem - Mystic EyesThe Band - Atlantic CityJ.J. Cale - Don't Go to StrangersStompin Tom Connors - Bud the SpudBill Wilson - Pay Day Give awayRoy Orbison - Mean Woman BluesHallelujah Chicken Run Band - Kare NanhasiCharlie Feathers - He'll have to goJim Croce - Bad, Bad Leroy BrownThe Castaways - Liar LiarKing Khan and BBQ - Luckiest Man

While Summer 2026 is quickly coming to a close, Brad, Mark and Carla recapped their favorite shows from mid-summer. We collectively agree The Hives are a party, Alison Moyet's voice still sounds incredible (Carla may not agree here) and The Hold Steady are the rock 'n roll bar band we all absolutely need. Welcome to the latest episode of The Mixtape Diaries. Enjoy!----Find the Playlist on Spotify + Apple Music.  If you like what you hear, please share, rate and review us!For mini playlists and additional content, follow us on The Mixtape Diaries Substack.Give us a follow on Twitter and Insta or send us an email at themixtapediariespodcast@gmail.com. For more music content:Check out Carla's Substack, Wax Puddle. Check out Brad's Substack, Take Take the Noise in My Head.Credits: Intro/Outro — the Februarys, "Does Your Father Know" / "...in a Letter"

On this week's show, Dave's friend and comedian Adam Burke returns to talk about humor, laughter, and joy. We chat about today's comedy scene and culture, in Chicago and beyond. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Teeth and lips 4:16 - Welcome back, Adam 9:31 - Old guest, new job 11:35 - Adam's comedy origins 19:55 - Adam's new book 33:19 - Doing comedy 47:26 - Getting cancelled 49:58 - Comedians Adam likes 54:50 - Has comedy changed, or us? 1:02:03 - Where to find Adam 1:03:46 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

Today our hosts are joined once again by Shelby Pollard of Black Bobbin. He and Dan had some good conversations at Fretboard Summit in Chicago this past weekend, which meant it was high time for round two of Object Worship! They talk about the history of guitar manufacturing in Chicago, revisit the conversation of what makes a tele, discuss the symbiotic relationship between player and engineer, and Shelby encourages any and all of us to use these tools to make art in whatever form that takes. It's another good one full of facts Andy and Dan had never heard - hop on in! Check out the Black Bobbin Flat Iron: https://blackbobbin.com/collections/black-bobbin-flat-iron Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @blackbobbinchicago, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

In this episode of Tall Boy Radio, host Beans sits down for an in-depth conversation with Mark Roberge, the driving force and drummer behind the powerhouse Boston alternative metal band, Prospect Hill.From childhood dreams to the stark realities of the modern music business, Mark shares the lessons learned over a twenty-year career, offering a masterclass in resilience, authentic fan connection, and what it truly takes to survive as an independent creator.The episode kicks off with a trip down memory lane, charting Prospect Hill's evolution from a group of school friends jamming in Massachusetts back in 1998 to a worldwide touring act. Mark gives listeners an inside look at the bond required to keep a band together through label deals, lineup shifts, and the grueling life of the road.Fans of the band will appreciate the deep dive into their discography, touching on how early fan-demanded hits like "Come Alive" broke into the Billboard Top 40 charts. The guys also discuss the powerful reimagining of their staple track "Victim," which featured Taproot's Stephen Richards.The conversation naturally flows into their hard-hitting, defiant single, "Blood in the Water." Mark breaks down the raw emotion behind the track—capturing that exact moment when the pressure builds and doubt creeps in, but you choose to fight harder instead of folding.Transitioning from the stage to the studio boardroom, Mark opens up about his role as an author. He breaks down the core philosophies found in his book, The Indie Artist's Compass.Designed specifically as a tactical roadmap for startup bands, the book shifts musicians away from chasing empty "vanity metrics" on social media and teaches them how to run their band like a lean entrepreneur. Beans and Mark discuss why modern bands need clear systems, a solid business strategy, and how the "FAME" framework can save independent artists years of costly, frustrating mistakes.To wrap up the episode, Mark explains how his real-world frustrations with broken industry systems led him to launch fanflowy.com.In an era where algorithms gatekeep content from an artist's own followers, Mark emphasizes the absolute necessity of direct-to-fan relationships. Listeners get a breakdown of how FanFlowy uses automation and multi-channel strategies to help creators capture, own, and nurture their audience—proving that a dedicated "backyard" fan base is the ultimate currency for long-term artistic survival.Whether you are a lifelong Prospect Hill fan, a musician looking to get your band off the ground, or a creator trying to decode audience growth, this episode of Tall Boy Radio delivers heavy-hitting inspiration and actionable advice.Find Prospect Hill on SpotifyProspect Hill | SpotifyFind Marks' business onlineHome - Make Our MusicProspect Hill Official WebsiteFind Mark on Instagram(4) Instagramtallboyradio.com

Bonfire buddy Josh Adam Meyers is a talented comedian and musician but he's a lot to deal with. He is a problem when ordering food because he's starving and indecisive. Josh has a knack for making catchy songs on Instagram about the habits of different races. He claims to have perfect pitch and Bobby challenges him on it. He creates an original song about The Bonfire and Jay busts his chops about the lengthy introduction, but the finish product is a hit! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jon Bernhardt's show on WMBR, 88.1 FM. A brain-melting exploration of crumbled pop and grated rock, amping up every Friday morning from 8-10am in full artistic flavor.

#188. Guitarist Page Hamilton of influential rock band Helmet writes letters among the rats, gives Trent Reznor a jazz record shopping list, struggles with a Hungarian major scale.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at distrokid.com/vip/independentmindedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Last Days of Summer, come celebrate it with us. This a theme show all about titles containing sun, summer, outside, playground and more! Have fun with our one last time summer shack before we close up the shack for the winter. Labor Day Club Shack party coming Sept 4th-7th! Halphabet Shack 2 letter A coming Aug 31st weekLabor Day Rocks 2 for Sept 7th week! See you soon! Find everything at Halshack.com

0:13 CAPTAIN MANTELL - Making Night Day  [Human Or Not LP]2:24 Opus Kink - Will It Come For You?  [The Sweet Goodbye LP] 6:41 SENNEN - Here It Comes  [New Quiet LP]11:21 alphabet - Sense  [Single]14:21 Artificial Go - Triple Ones  [Triple Ones EP]17:17 Basht. - Keira Knightley  [single]20:40 GHO$$ - Her  [The Whitest Blackout LP]23:58 Josh Da Costa - Cordelia  [New Wave Graveyard LP]28:27 Local Teen - Divine Umami Ecstasy  [Take Care of Yourself and Each Other LP]30:38 Michael Stipe - Hum Desiderata (feat. Elizabeth Hatmaker)  [Single]33:20 New Age Healers - Lost it All  [Blowing Smoke Through The Choir LP]36:02 Pol - Sex Machines  [EP]39:55 Quitters - Feel Alright  [Quitters EP]42:44 Sex Mask - Raid  [single]45:25 Shredded Sun - Skyscraper  [Never Odd or Even LP]48:26 Cindy - Sunsets Don't Excite Me  [The Way I Do LP]50:38 SILK - Auralux  [Auralux LP]56:26 Homework - ASAP  [Bang Here If Stuck LP]59:21 Ultra Lights - Good Enough  [Pleasure's All Yours LP]1:01:42 Sulfate - Aqui  [And It Wants LP]1:08:40 Nina Winder-Lind - Headfirst  [Wild Love LP]1:11:16 Holy Fuck - Seven  [Event Beat LP]1:14:33 Exploding Flowers - Spinning Carousel  [Alphabet Window LP]1:17:39 Really Good Time - Do It  [Affirmations LP]1:20:18 S:Bahn - Entropy  [Entropy // Bite Marks single]1:24:52 Slow Fiction - ninetynine  [dollhouse LP]1:27:35 Team Work - piper has a flash light  [Somebody's Gotta Do It LP]1:31:06 abracadabra - see-saw  [peel away LP]1:34:39 Gentles - My Fugue, My Greek, My Brahms  [This Far Nation LP]1:39:07 Freak Slug - If I Could  [Amulet LP]1:42:58 Hannah Cole - Mechanical Bull  [Switchbacks LP]1:46:37 Gurriers - Nobody's Coming To Save You  [Nobody's Coming To Save You LP]1:50:19 Amiture Music - Love Song  [Amiture Music LP]1:53:33 Mouth Ulcers - Prevail  [Silent Pictures LP]1:56:45 Perennial - Ready! Steady! Go!  [Modernism LP]1:58:43 LOWMOON - A Long Decline  [Decade Fever LP]2:01:25 Sweeping Promises - Rapture, Or...   [You Say I Romanticize LP]

Mild technical difficulties can't get a good AM down. This week's episode starts with soul-nourishing sounds from Beverly Glenn-Copeland, wraps with the Durutti Column's most recent magic, and finds room in between for tropical getaways, art-rock detours, and kosmische expanses. Hope you enjoy it.Playlist: Beverly Glenn-Copeland - Light of the HeavensFling II - iliaElskavon - MannequinPostmodern Machine - Pomme PommeHollie Kenniff, Kazuma Okabayashi - Whispering WindsAllison de Groot, Rich Ruth - NervionSamuel Organ, Nailah Hunter, Joel Shearer - AlbionM. Sage - Thunder Covered BrushColliding Crayons - The Remover of ObstaclesBoycalledcrow - zephyrJon McKiel - OrderGhostkeeper - Balloon MoonPaint, featuring Discovery Zone - The Way You LookOctoduck - Crying ShameHorse Lords - Playing and RealityRyan Hemsworth - A Display of EmotionBobbyy, featuring Salami Rose Joe Louis - Lands Far AwayLael Neale - Slip AwaySinger - Dial "M" for MotherSinger - Sister's ManeDummy - Full Spectrum DominanceThe Oscillation - Bring It OnTess Parks - Happy Birthday ForeverGnoomes - Shakshuka and PieGiraffe - Hey! Cool It, EverybodyMisha Panfilov - When I See You (It Feels Wonderful)Sophie Birch - JaududdanyaÌxtahuele - Dance of the TemptressAllah-Las - Vini da GamaApostle of Hustle - Kings & QueensSandro Perri - Love is Real (2020)Women - Everyone Is So In Love With YouYoo Doo Right - Doldrums, Doldrums, Eviler Than the DevilThe Durutti Column - Time Present and Time Past

Playlist: Liam Gallagher - Everything is ElectricJAWNY, featuring Beck - Take It BackKasabian - UnderdogCas Jade - Freak of NautreCas Jade - Dust in the Wind (Cover)Eve Odds, featuring Cas Jade - BoogeymanCas Jade - AnimalCold Little Crow - 6 Below

Shane's on vacation this week so Dave and Stan bring back friend of the show Jason (aka KilgoreTrout) to talk Control, Vampire Crawlers, Spider-Man, and dad stuff. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - On Following Shane's Rules 13:45 - Control 29:21 - Vampire Crawlers 38:22 - Spider Mans 51:10 - #dadlife Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

Chapter 746 - "Could It Mean Multiple Things" ...as read by Jon Cattivera of Time Spent Driving Today we welcome to the show Jon Cattivera, frontman for emo band Time Spent Driving! Time Spent Driving Will release their new album Lost Leaves, this Friday, August 21st, on Thirty Something Records! Jon talks about what drew him to guitar and the leaning to play the instrument, why the initial run of Time Spent Driving was so short, comparing his lyrical output on the band's debut album with the new record, wanting to finally play shows, and a lot more.https://timespentdriving.bandcamp.comhttps://thirtysomethingrecords.com/collections/time-spent-drivingDiscordPatreonSubstack Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com Chapter 746 Music: Time Spent Driving - "What It Should Be Like" Time Spent Driving - "Angel And I" Time Spent Driving - "Weak Arm"  

Playlist: Chaim and Mads Paige - Phoenix RisingBarry Can't Swim - Dance, Dance, DanceBob Moses - Days Gone ByJoe Silva - MarmaladeDaphni - Have U A SecTuxedo - Do ItKAYTRANADA, featuring Syd - You're The OneDe La Soul, featuring Nas - Run It BackDragon Fli-Empire - Banff Avenue

On this week's episode, Dave and Shane first discuss their experiences with the critically acclaimed co-op game Big Walk, then massage their sore calves as they talk about seeing some music shows. Have Zoomers figured out how concerts should work? Finally, Shane shares his thoughts after a few days with the Retroid Pocket Nova, the latest in a series of "endgame" retro handhelds. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN Timestamps: 0:01 - Wisconsin 2: The Squeakquel 8:31 - This week's episode 9:10 - Big Walk with us 28:11 - Dave saw The Smashing Pumpkins 39:16 - Shane saw American Football 52:15 - The Retroid Pocket Nova 1:06:03 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

Today our hosts are joined by Isaac Nelson to talk about the development of Beam Splitter. Isaac is the other half of OBNE's R&D department, and an actor of some renown, recognizable for characters such as Old Ike and whatever we call the corporate guy who drinks the Sunlight tincture. Isaac gives nod to his object (a blue strat) and describes himself as not a particularly curious gear guy, while also giving insight into the inspiration behind his triple tracking multi-distortion mono stereo trereo embiggening behemoth, Beam Splitter. Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Ahead of the release of their fifth, self-titled album, Sam and Max catch up with Matt Mason from DMA's. The cover how getting some extra time to build the record helped it feel more relaxed and intentional, they settle the debate on the best inner-west pubs, and which unexpected tracks get the audiences moshing.Connect with DMA's on Instagram and TikTok, and listen to their self-titled fifth record on Spotify and Apple Music. Get tickets to their upcoming tour dates at their website.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

I'm psyched to welcome Easy Honey to Roadcase for Part 3 of my interviews from Lollapalooza which took place in the heart of Chicago a few weekends ago. I sat down with the full band and it was really great to get to know this close-knit group of friends (and brothers)! Easy Honey is Selby Austin, Webster Austin, Darby McGlone and Charlie Holt, and these guys have been absolutely crushing it recently with their Surf Tour on the back of their latest EP, Plaid.Easy Honey's vibe is reflective of their easy-breezy rock vibe and they're as chill as you would expect. Originally from Eastern Tennessee with Selby and Darby forming an instant connection in college, they added the two remaining members and relocated to Charleston, SC — and hence their surf-rock and connection to community were officially solidified. Prolific writers, Easy Honey has a deep and unmistakable love for the music, and that authenticity translates to an inclusive and fun-loving onstage vibe which has drawn in fans as they continue to gain popularity.I'm excited to share this special episode with you!!  Don't forget to follow Roadcase and you can visit Roadcase on Instagram, @roadcasepod!! =======================================Chapters:00:00 - Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg03:31 - Introductions at Lolla and first-time festival memories04:36 - Crowd energy, opening the day, and the band's chill reputation05:43 - Day-one fans and the emotional rush of seeing the gates open07:17 - The Oahu skate park show and how it came together09:04 - Surfing, Charleston roots, and playing in Hawaii and California09:35 - Supporting the Runarounds and the band-meta connection11:14 - Meeting Jackson Browne and why he lived up to the hype13:16 - How Easy Honey started in college in Sewanee, Tennessee14:52 - The “stole Charlie” story and the real version of how the lineup formed15:37 - Why Sewanee's isolation pushed people toward music, drinking, and hanging out19:08 - Moving to Charleston and why the city fit the band's vibe21:41 - The Jimmy Buffett toilet story and a funny family connection23:43 - How the “Traffic Jam” performance idea was born from beach traffic25:52 - Why the band keeps ideas simple, repeatable, and authentic instead of forcing history to repeat26:58 - What Charlie listened to growing up and the metal influence at home27:53 - Carter Vail, tour friendships, and the social side of being on the road29:31 - Why the band released a 5-song EP instead of a full album30:38 - Recording in remote Marble, Colorado and building songs as a package31:41 - How the band's sound has evolved from total spontaneity to more intention and structure33:03 - Who writes lyrics, why writing can get harder, and staying honest in the room34:04 - Surf tour plans, more music, and a return to Chicago later this year34:56 - Episode Wrap-up with Host Josh Rosenberg=======================================For more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

#187. Black Marble rails against negativity, OK Cowgirl cultivates cruising, The Lazy Eyes envision a big organ sound, Mason Jennings accepts a unique invitation. Ron pays tribute to Tommy Lombardozzi and Glen Hansard.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at distrokid.com/vip/independentmindedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laid-back jazz in the first hour, witch-y psychedelia in the second, and an anything-goes third hour featuring Frank Zappa, Fiver, Art Feynman, half of Eric's Trip, and some trippy, drone-inspired Gaelic sounds. Hope you enjoy them, stay out of the smoke, and I'll see you in two weeks.Playlist: Koen Holtkamp - Slow Fox RunPeals - Become YoungerCédric Dind-Lavoie - LignesOHMA - With Loving KindnessKiasmos - Burst (Rachika Nayar & Nina Keith Rework)DJ Shadow, featuring Nils Frahm - ScarsKlein Volk - WeidegangAudio Obscura - I Once Dreamed of Building Castles in SpaceAVI - Black CloudDoomsquad - Disremember/DismembermentGhost Cartridge - reading next to a lampRichard Reed Parry, Dallas Good - Are You Gone (When You're Gone)Avi Engel - Underground MusicLaura Misch - KairosThe Operator Sound Inc - Esoteric Space Age WitchcraftEiyn Sof - Mary On His MindWendy & Bonnie - Five O'Clock in the MorningWendy & Bonnie - Endless PathwayMaya Ongaku - Astral EchosVanishing Twin - Sugar StoneThe Sandals - Theme from "The Endless Summer"Dungen - Det Du Tänker Idag Är Du ImorgonEasy Idiot - Exploring with ZootFrank Zappa - Peaches En RegaliaTrá Pháidín - An Béal BochtFiver - That's A JokeArt Feynman - Always in Need of SomethingDada Plan - Vaguely MysticalRick White, Julie Doiron - The QuestionYoo Doo Right - The Failure of Stiff, Tired FriendsFlywheel - Stop Looking At HerFern Murphy - Sun Between ThemSummer Bruises - Eat Our DustZoon - How Many More Times

On this week's show, Jason returns to talk about The Odyssey, the latest international blockbuster from the visionary mind of Christopher Nolan. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Kilgore is back 6:28 - This week's episode 7:58 - Jason played... Magic? (and Stan did, too) 17:23 - Our Odyssey begins 22:10 - Our history with Nolan 30:24 - How we saw it 42:50 - IMAX and locking in 50:45 - The actual film 1:07:50 - The performances 1:18:40 - Our favorite scenes - SPOILERS HERE 1:20:54 - SPOILERS OVER - where does Nolan go from here? 1:24:28 - Our Nolan tier lists 1:29:51 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

Jon Bernhardt's show on WMBR, 88.1 FM. A brain-melting exploration of crumbled pop and grated rock, amping up every Friday morning from 8-10am in full artistic flavor.

Today our hosts discuss two solo sets. Andy recently returned from Post Fest, where he played his first solo set in several years. He talks about how it went, the one technical difficulty he ran into, and the overall setup to create a visually and aurally compelling experience. Then Dan talks about prepping for his first solo set in a couple years, and the line between exploratory instrumental improvisation and simply singing the songs he's written. Then, some voice mails allow them to both give and take advice. If you don't feel like listening, just remember this: it's ok. The show will go on. You're doing great! Listen to the episode of Stompboxing referenced by Dan: https://youtu.be/-aWzA0b_hdM?si=I9aAg8Ej69IWdWYM Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

In this electrifying episode of Vigilantes Radio Live, Toronto-based indie alternative rock artist Jake Beck joins us to discuss his rise as a modern independent musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and digital creator.From collaborating with acclaimed producer Gavin Brown to selling out the legendary El Mocambo, charting on iTunes, and building a loyal audience of more than 230,000 followers, Jake shares his philosophy on music, branding, social media, and taking ownership of your career.We dive into the business side of being an artist, the realities of record labels, the power of content creation, working with brands like Fender, and why creating value for your audience is the key to longevity in today's music industry. https://canvasrebel.com/meet-jake-beck/instagram.com/jakebeckmusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vigilantes-radio-live--2166168/support.Vigilantes Radio Live! by The Only One Media Group ℗©2025Episode Credits:Produced, edited, mixed, and written by Demetrius "Whodini Blak" Reynolds, Sr.Artwork designed by Demetrius "Whodini Blak" Reynolds, Sr.Show Introduction by KateSegment jingles composed & produced by Demetrius "Whodini Blak" Reynolds, Sr.Additional music licensed through 7th Sign RecordingsLinks:onlyonemediagroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/vigilantesradio/https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-vigilantes-radio-live-29999229/https://www.instagram.com/whodiniblakin3d/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26009230/To support our show, please leave reviews, ratings, or you can help fuel the passion over at buymeacoffee.com/vigilantesradioEmail us at onlyonemgt@gmail.com or vradio@onlyonemediagroup.com

Southern California alternative rock band Strange Case joins Caught on the Mike for an in-depth conversation about their journey from the local DIY scene to becoming one of the fastest-rising bands in modern alternative rock.Mikey and Zayno discuss the band's evolution over the past decade, being the very first artist signed to Jakob Nowell's SVN/BVRNT label, touring alongside Jakobs Castle, Strawberry Fuzz, and Spray Allen, and performing with Sublime at major festivals and headline shows. They also reflect on the success of their million-stream single "27 Club," hearing their music featured in Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer, and what they've learned from building a career rooted in hard work, authenticity, and Southern California's rich musical legacy.The conversation also dives into the creative process behind their brand-new album, Gone For A While, the stories behind the songs, life on the road, and where Strange Case is headed next.Whether you're a longtime fan of alternative rock, punk, surf rock, or discovering Strange Case for the first time, this episode offers an honest look at a band carving out its own place in today's music scene.www.caughtonthemike.comcaughtonthemike@gmail.com 

Fred Oakman of the bands One If By Land, Signal Home, The Twirpentines and Fred Oakman and the Flood joins the show this week to talk all of his musical projects, Fred's musical history, the local music scene in Northwest Pennsylvania, playing with Hot Water Music in November and more FRED OAKMAN www.fredoakman.com www.oneifbylandmusic.com www.instagram.com/fredoakman www.instagram.com/oneifbylandpa PCH Instagram - www.instagram.com/powerchordhour Facebook - www.facebook.com/powerchordhour Youtube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jTfzjB3-mzmWM-51c8Lgg powerchordhour@gmail.com Donate to help show costs - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pchanthony https://cash.app/$anthmerch Check out the Power Chord Hour radio show every Friday night at 8 pm est/Tuesday at Midnight est on 107.9 WRFA in Jamestown, NY. Stream the station online at wrfalp.com/streaming/ or listen on the WRFA app/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

On this week's show, Dave and Shane talk about their sordid adventures in Cyberpunk, while Stan tries to save what's left of the western United States in Horizon Forbidden West. Also Stan discovers and beats an apparently important indie game called Bastion. And Shane relives his high school years in Rock Star's Bully. We wrap with some public comments about fatherhood (and unclehood). Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Shane got caught having fun while old 6:18 - Dave's AI band name quiz 17:18 - The cold open is too warm 18:20 - Old Business: Shane dodged AI convo 20:21 - We decided to check out Cyberpunk 2077 38:14 - New Business: Stan is playing a lot of Horizon Forbidden West 47:07 - Stan beat Bastion 50:28 - Shane is playing Bully 55:20 - Public Comments: Dad memories 1:05:36 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

Today our hosts chat with Zak Sherman of The Audio Cultivation Project. They talk about his entrance into pedal building coming at an early stage in his musical development, and how that leads to designs that come from an unexpected place. They also talk about the upcoming Midwest Pedal Fest, and why he and Alec Breslow chose to host it in Detroit. And of course, they talk about his chosen object: a particularly modded Telecaster that speaks to who he is as a player and pedal designer. They try to tackle the important questions, like what is a Telecaster, what is the midwest, and who in this room is a poser? Check out The Audio Cultivation Project: https://audiocultivationproject.bigcartel.com/ Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise, @audiocultivationproject Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

We have a very special episode of The Mixtape Diaries today. It's our first video episode! If you didn't start out on YouTube, head over there and watch Mark and Carla as they have the pleasure of speaking with musician and singer/songwriter Brian Tighe of The Hang Ups, The Starfolk and the Owls. Brian talks about how he got started in music, the Minneapolis music scene in the late 1980's and he shares three songs with us that we discuss and add to our playlist.We hope you enjoy it and we hope to bring you more video soon. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/9I2T2w3reio?si=ksUqsnfEOlFukm7a----Find the Playlist on Spotify + Apple Music.  If you like what you hear, please share, rate and review us!For mini playlists and additional content, follow us on The Mixtape Diaries Substack.Give us a follow on Twitter and Insta or send us an email at themixtapediariespodcast@gmail.com. For more music content:Check out Carla's Substack, Wax Puddle. Check out Brad's Substack, Take Take the Noise in My Head.Credits: Intro/Outro — the Februarys, "Does Your Father Know" / "...in a Letter"

The BEST Independent Music Artists & Singers from around the world: EDM, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Hip Hop, R & B, Rap, reggae, Jazz, Country, Folk, & more...Hosted by DTongAdvertising & Sponsorship: http://goo.gl/ioP6HwGuaranteed Song Play & Promotion: http://goo.gl/4aD98wBROUGHT TO YOU BY:The Sixth Sun: Aztec Mythology Reborn for the Modern Dayhttps://bit.ly/4wsE9V1Ella Podcasts w/ Ella Shermanhttps://bit.ly/4cCVe61Watching the End of the World from Bourbon Streethttps://bit.ly/4yMKjkchttps://mydrinx.shopEleven Elements by Robby Joshihttps://bit.ly/438A4Z7Essante Organics by Sharron Kwww.essanteorganics.com/sharronkThe World of Ardamak Continenthttps://bit.ly/4urdsPnhttps://jadedmayhem.comAlso New Music from:Jenson 'The 1's and 2's'JKray 'midnight coffee'KliphtOn 'Confidant Beholden'Mac Thornhill 'MacDaddy'415Fortune 'Good Morning'Instrastasis 'Cover Me'GogoNutt 'In The Middle Of The Maze'Ryot 'Away'Trip the Monkey w/ a Back2backJoshua Mika 'rest of our lives'Vallahigh 'Trinity'BrightNEarly 'Sleeper Agent'Joseph Rutakangwa 'This Song Is for Us'The Black Rose 'Lightning in the dark'Defenz 'Dreamscape'IMURME 'Locked In'Saint Kon 'No Name'J Wood Capone 'Elevation'Ab5olootfaxtz 'We About 2 Blow'Kormanec Sinkin' Hear Your Name'BeatForged 'hook in my veins'Kash Staxkz 'Weekend'Catch the show on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Soundcloud, & www.DTongRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dtong-radio-indie-music-showcase--954466/support.

How did Blister in the Sun go from an underground college radio favorite to one of the most recognizable songs in America?In this episode of Booked On Rock, author Nic Brown (33 1/3: Violent Femmes) explores the remarkable story behind the Violent Femmes' groundbreaking 1983 debut album. Discover how three Milwaukee outsiders created a sound unlike anything before it, why Blister in the Sun was never intended for the band, how The Pretenders helped launch their career, and why the album became one of alternative rock's greatest slow-burn success stories.We also discuss Gordon Gano's songwriting, the band's unconventional instrumentation, the mystery behind the lyrics, the recording sessions that captured lightning in a bottle, and how Blister in the Sun became a fixture at sporting events, in movies, and throughout popular culture. Purchase a copy of Violent Femmes' Violent Femmes (33 1/3)Vist Nic Brown's website----------

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"Emo is not alive because the old bands are playing their old songs at When We Were Young Festival. That's a cool thing, but it's not dead because there have been two more generations, or more; keeping it alive." We dive deep into why "emo" was once treated as a dirty word, how underground bands rebuilt the scene from basement shows to 5,000-capacity venues, and the crucial responsibility established bands have to pay it forward to the next generation. Plus, we debate what separates the 4th and 5th waves, the role of nostalgia in modern festivals, and our ultimate dream lineup. Pre-Order Emo Revival: https://lnk.bio/emorevivalbook     JOIN THE CLUB! Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtube Instagram: https://emosocial.club/instagram TikTok: https://emosocial.club/tiktok Twitch: https://emosocialclub.tv Discord: https://emosocial.club/discord Facebook: https://emosocial.club/facebook Twitter: https://emosocial.club/twitter Support the Show:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts/SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itSupport us and watch exclusive episodes: https://emosocialclub.tvIt was never just a phase. We connect the Myspace era to today's waves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vor 25 Jahren releasten sie ihr Debütalbum und wurden damit zum Inbegriff des Indie-Rock der 00er-Jahre. Am Freitag erschien das siebte Album der New Yorker Band The Strokes. Wer über den extensiven Autotune-Gebrauch hinwegsehen kann, wird sich über «Reality Awaits» sehr freuen können. Die Debatte um den Autotune-Effekt auf Julian Casablancas' Gesang dominiert die Kommentarspalten seit der ersten Single von «Reality Awaits». Dabei gehören Verzerrungen und Effekte auf der Stimme seit jeher zum Erfolgsrezept der New Yorker Band. Casablancas' Soundspielereien seien ihm also gegönnt - zumal die Band instrumental zur Topform aufläuft. Ausserdem passt der Autotune-Effekt, popularisiert von Hip-Hop-Acts mitte 2000er, auch insofern zu diesem neuen Strokes-Album, als dass darauf gleich mehrere Figuren aus Musik und Popkultur ihr Fett wegbekommen - fast so, als würden The Strokes einen Rap-Beef austragen. «Reality Awaits» von The Strokes ist Sounds!-Album der Woche. Wir verlosen täglich Vinyl – nur live im Radio.

The sound of ocean waves, nighttime bugs in harmony, ice clinking in a glass of your favorite beverage, mosquitos buzzing and biting, the thick humid Southern air, the blistering sun beating down on you. Is summer overrated and/or the worst season? Maybe! But summer is possibly the best season for (good) MUSIC. Today after over a year of planning, we complete the 4th installment of our SEASONAL ALBUM series. 2 albums that exude summer, and happen to be the most celebrated albums in each artists' careers.We start with Animal Collective's 2009 album Merriweather Post Pavilion. The sound of which is a very "live" sounding album even though it was recorded in a studio. Best listened while outside with the sunset in view, imagining you're at an outdoor music venue (such as the titular Pavilion) - buying rounds of beers that don't cost $20!Then we turn to Lucinda Williams' 1998 breakthrough, "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road." A masterclass in songwriting, with production that sounds great on ANY speaker. Car radio, phone, Turtlebox Ranger™, the speakers at your local record store. These songs allow you to get lost in their rich detail and intense personal and/or semi-biographical storytelling - all while grooving along with a particular flavor of rock and roll that encompasses the blues, zydeco, folk, and punk.LINKSAnimal Collective - Monkey Riches / Brother Sport - Pitchfork Music Festival 2011Lucinda Williams Austin City Limits 2007Send us a text message!You can follow us here:InstagramTwitterTiktokCheck out our preview episodes to stay caught up with what we're listening to!Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailSubscribe, you have no choice! Leave us a rating and review (optional)!Thanks for listening!

On this week's show, we share a couple of our deepest spiritual awakenings, then rant for a while about our weird feelings on AI and LLMs. Then we manage to keep the mood lively with public comments about MTG's Universes Beyond. We're not glazing AI. Don't be mad at us. Timestamps: 0:23 — Dudes Rock 4:40 — Space Rocks 7:48 — Intro: We Had a Terrible Idea to Talk About AI 13:40 — A Little Background on Us 20:05 — Stuff We Hear About Every Day 24:17 — The Misgivings Begin 31:42 — New Kinds of Learning 34:42 — The Misgivings Continue 35:02 — Is AI the Source of Existential Enshittification? 42:33 — The Dunning Kruger Machine 48:52 — Thoughts on Future Work 50:05 — Could Some Good Outcomes Make It Worth It? 52:14 — Some Things We Actually Do 59:24 — Dreams of the Apocalypse 1:06:23 — Public Comment from The Stalk Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

Jon Bernhardt's show on WMBR, 88.1 FM. A brain-melting exploration of crumbled pop and grated rock, amping up every Friday morning from 8-10am in full artistic flavor.

Garrett Klahn of Texas is the Reason joins us this episode to talk 30 years of Do You Know Who You Are?, the TX30 reissues that Revelation Records are releasing this year, how the band reunited, plans for the rest of 2026 and much more GARRET KLAHN www.texasisthereason.com www.instagram.com/texasisthereasonofficial www.instagram.com/staplesinger PCH Instagram - www.instagram.com/powerchordhour Facebook - www.facebook.com/powerchordhour Youtube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jTfzjB3-mzmWM-51c8Lgg powerchordhour@gmail.com Donate to help show costs - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pchanthony https://cash.app/$anthmerch Check out the Power Chord Hour radio show every Friday night at 8 pm est/Tuesday at Midnight est on 107.9 WRFA in Jamestown, NY. Stream the station online at wrfalp.com/streaming/ or listen on the WRFA app/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

On this week's show, Stan wears a sports vest to religitate some of his favorite 2026 movies, Shane arrives with notes, Dave discovers chiral matter, and the boys watch Widow's Bay. Timestamps: 0:01 - The devil on Shane's shoulder 6:36 - This week's episode, sort of 9:43 - Old business: Shane watched Send Help 18:46 - Shane also watched The Furious 22:50 - Shane ALSO finished Resident Evil 4 Remake 28:46 - Dave plays PS5 33:29 - New business: Widow's Bay 55:54 - Public comment: Our guilty pleasures 1:06:20 - Wrapping up Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

Chapter 737 - "The Full Idea Of Success" ...as read by Joseph Grillo of Her Head's On Fire Today we welcome back to the podcast Joseph Grillo, frontman for Her Head's On Fire. Her Head's On Fire will release Am I Not Your Girl this Friday on Iodine Recordings. Joseph talks bout the unlikelihood of new music from Garrison, the writing machine that is Her Head's On Fire, wanting music to be someone's soundtrack, the title and art inspiration, and more.https://herheadsonfire.bandcamp.comhttps://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/her-heads-on-fire-am-i-not-your-girlhttps://asthestorygrows.com/episodes/joseph-grillo-from-her-heads-on-fireDiscordPatreonSubstack Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com Chapter 737 Music: Her Head's On Fire - "She Beats William Tell" Her Head's On Fire - "Nothing" Her Head's On Fire - "We Both Stop The Nightmares"

On this week's show, we're covering another cinema blind spot. Dave has never seen John Wick, so Shane came all the way from Ohio to make him watch it. Stan watched too. Then we tell Dave what to play on his new PS5. Turns out he's really into some lewd stuff! Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Shane's crabby, and there's a bird 8:11 - This week's show - John Wick 10:38 - Our history with the Wick 16:08 - Dave's first watch 26:10 - Getting into Wick 36:40 - Why did this movie hit? 42:35 - Tying a bow on Wick 46:28 - Dave got a PS5 Pro 1:06:35 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

Well you did it. You've made it through another half a year. But... we have some things we need to talk about. Like all this amazing media we've enjoyed in 2026! Tune in for our favorites of our favorites from movies, games, music, TV and a few other things. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Shane gets fired 2:27 - We're Mad Men 7:30 - This weeks episode: a first half review 9:35 - Oldish business: Takes on the Steam Machine 20:54 - New business: The best movies of the first half of the year 36:50 - The best music 54:05 - The best games 1:05:03 - The best TV 1:13:42 - Public comment: Games that surprised us 1:19:00 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com