Sound to Savor

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Castle Rock rosé, as I talk about four albums to listen to on Halloween, plus the soundtrack for the movie "Backrooms." Also, some news on Talking Heads, Fleetwood Mac, and another festival lineup. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me with a Coronado pumpkin spice hard cider, as I talk about new music, new tours, and festival lineups. I focus on Fontaines DC, KROQ Almost Acoustic Xmas, Chloé Caroline, Niko Rubio, and Tom Petty's birthday. Enjoy this massive tasting room!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for an Enegren Oktoberfest beer, as I get into the super deluxe release of the Beatles' 1965 classic "Rubber Soul." I go through each track, talk about its influence, and why Bob Dylan disliked one song in particular. Also, I talk about Tom Morello's 'Power to the People' event, and Primavera Sound's lineup release. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Pour yourself a berry lemonade vodka and join me, as I answer the pressing question of 2026: Why does everyone hate U2? I talk about the band (mainly Bono), as well as their music, how people in Ireland view them, and that infamous iTunes album they dropped on us. Do not miss this!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a blood orange soda and vodka, as I follow up my 2024 episode on nepo babies and industry plants. I talk about Stella Lefty, new nepo babies, and what this could mean for the industry. Also, I talk about Camp Flog Gnaw, Ed Sheeran, and Cannonball Adderley. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Cline Old Vine Zinfandel, as I talk about new music from Pretty Sick, Bonobo, This is Lorelei, and Jhené Aiko. Also, I talk about Funkadelic, and their reissue of the classic album "Maggot Brain." There's also live music info from Stagecoach, Oasis, and a number of other acts you may want to catch in the near future. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a a white blend wine, as I talk about the legendary Stevie Wonder album "Songs In The Key of Life" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I talk Radiohead, Coachella, Jason Isbell, Stella Lefty, and Miley Cyrus in the Tasting Room. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me with a Stella beer, as I discuss some fun and interesting facts about the legendary Dolly Parton. Also, I talk about Alicia Blue's album release, the Daisy Chain Fields festival, and a Beatles deluxe edition on the way. And finally I talk about two great albums from Sault, that captured the summer of 2020 better than no other. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Virgil's root beer, to help cool off and talk about the Just Like Heaven music festival in Pasadena last week. I talk about the artists, the heat, and why the festival needs to go back to being in May. Also, I talk briefly about Dolly Parton recently passing, and preview some of the venues for Echo Park Rising this weekend. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I have an OLIPOP Watermelon lime soda, and talk about Madonna and her 1998 landmark "Ray of Light." Also, I talk about Phoebe Bridgers, the Just Like Heaven festival this weekend, William Orbit and Frank Beard passing, and other smaller music events coming up. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a pour of rye whiskey, as I recount my weekend in the Bay at Outside Lands. I talk about the artists I saw, the VIP experience, and my (mis)adventure with my beloved camera. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail I've grabbed a gin and tonic, and put together an episode to help you prep for Outside Lands. I highlight the stages, some of the experiences, and go through most of the artists and the time conflicts. This is a must-listen if you are attending. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back for Part 2, as I tell some anecdotes about my dad and his music taste, and give you the list of songs he had me burn for him in the 2010's, right into 2023. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a blood orange soda, as I finally start paying tribute to my dad and his music taste. I talk about some vinyl he had, music he gave me at a young age, and some of the artists that inspired him. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail I've got a Voodoo Ranger Juice Force hazy IPA (9.5%), and I'm here to talk about the Rolling Stones' new album, their classic album "Sticky Fingers," and some cuts to check out if you're new to their music. Also, new music from Kelela, Jack White, and Dua Lipa. And some tracks to check out from Bonnie Tyler. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Justin wine rosé, as I review the 23 episodes this year, and talk about the second half of the year. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Pull up a drink (mine is a vodka strawberry lemonade), and let's talk about the Beatles' legendary album, "Revolver." The album turns 60 next month, so I wanted to go through, track by track, and talk about the landmark recording. Do not miss this!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Corvelia Zinfandel, as I talk about the life of famed music executive Clive Davis. I talk about his careers with Columbia Records and Arista, and his work with artists as diverse as Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Aerosmith, Chicago, Patti Smith, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Kenny G, and Alicia Keys. Also, I talk about some of the controversies over his long storied care...

Send us Fan Mail Pull up a beer (mine's a Modelo), as I revisit Fiona Apple's 1996 debut album, "Tidal." Also, I talk about the record store show from Whitney Tai and Mike Green in Napa. And, music from Vince Staples, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Marten, along with Day of Music this coming Sunday. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for Part 2 of my conversation about music for my high school reunion. While the last episode focused on popular singles, this episode focuses on popular albums and movie soundtracks, along with some landmark events between 1992-1996. I talk Nirvana, Tupac, and Selena, so pour yourself a drink and enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail I needed a big pot of coffee for this one, on the eve of my 30th year high school reunion. In this first part, I go over the Billboard charts of our high school years (1992-1996), focusing on the biggest pop singles during the era. From Whitney Houston to Boyz II Men to Mariah Carey, the tops singles charts looked a lot different than you may remember. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I go over the three days that made up the Bottlerock music festival in Napa. I'll walk you through my schedule, the highlights, and a few other observations. Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail Join me for an OliPop drink (Peaches & Cream), as I go over the lineups for ACL, Ohana, and All Things Go Festivals. Plus...I talk about the Bottlerock Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, as well as wine, beer, and food offerings. Cheers! 

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a white wine sangria, as I talk all things Bottlerock in Napa Valley. I talk about the general vibe, what to bring, the layout of the festival, and the lineup (headlined by Lorde, Foo Fighters, and Backstreet Boys). Cheers!

Send us Fan Mail I poured myself a vodka blood orange soda, and cruise down memory lane for my birthday. Along the way, I talk about the importance of Boyz II Men on my 13-year old self. I focus on their debut album "Cooleyhighharmony," and the big hits that followed. Also, I go over a few things I've learned in my 30 years of life on this earth. Cheers!