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Sam and Max wrap up on the greatest moment of Australian athleticism that has ever happened, then re-examine the Good Things line up now that we know when it's dropping, and look at Green Day's upcoming sequel. Then, buoyed by a growth in international listeners, they establish some of the most iconic Australian musical quirks so that everyone's on the same page. Follow along with t...

Stepping onto the stage for the first time as its own format, Vinyl Club finally has a chance to shine. We chat through the controversy of Sam's rock band rankings, then Max reviews "Discovery" by Daft Punk. 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...

Ahead of their hectic week of back-to-back shows, Max sits down with Brisbane Pop duo Juno. They chat about how to get so much smouldering confidence into their sound, how they plan to analyse their run of shows over a huge week ahead, and how up-and-coming artists can know their worth in the face of sketchy industry types. Connect with Juno on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest si...

It's a format change for the show as we realise that it's so much nicer if we don't overstay our welcome. From now on, Wednesday drops will be just Sam and Max talking shit about the news and reviews that are big in the music world! This week, we continue with our Olympic inspired musical content, look at some shred that Disney is bringing to the table, GUESS if Frank Ocean is makin...

It's another day of sad news and Sam and Max have to report that yet ANOTHER Australian music festival is shutting the gates, but then they bring the vibes back by discussing which musicians could bring the heat at some Olympic events as competitors. Then, in vinyl club, it might have been Sam's birthday, but he's delivering Max a disco gift, followed by a recap of some of the sexie...

Sam and Max cover the gamut from operatic metal to the best of modern country in the first ten minutes, then follow it up with a sad moment of silence for a fallen soldier: Splendour in the Grass (and Max's dignity). After they perk back up, they want to cement some modern day classics. Then, in Vinyl Club, the boys reminisce about the very first concerts as wee little rosy cheeked music fans...

Max challenges Sam to tell us which hits he would slap on if he was handed the aux cord at your next party, then they dive into some bands that are completely underrated. Over in Vinyl Club, Sam makes a massive reveal about his relationship with Radiohead, they check out the latest from some friends of the show, then Sam reviews M83.'s most iconic album, before setting Max some misprinted hom...

Sam and Max find what will really get our Olympians hyped to bring home the gold over our official track. Then, Sam tries to discover if he can be swayed by the Beatles, and chats with Max about the best of Nickelback. Then, they dial in with Joe Hansen from Australian Rock Royalty Grinspoon to chat about their latest single and mammoth touring schedule. They cover what it was like hitting the roa...

Sam and Max unpack why the Aussie music scene is off Triple J currently, and unpack how and why the Australian media landscape broadly is letting down Aussie music. Then, they look back at a stellar Glastonbury that was, and then explore a real potpourri of strange thoughts from Sam's suitcase. Benny from Newcastle lax rockers Rum Jungle dials in from the back of a car hurtling down the Pacif...

Sam and Max get right into the big issues, figuring out why people don't like Coldplay, and run through a list of Sam's very first big tracks of 2024 (in June). Then, they look into the Bigsound line up that dropped this week ahead of Brisbane's most exciting week in September. For the interview, they head to the Triffid to chat backstage with NZ indie rockers Park Rd as they travel...

Recovering from a silly start (and a wheezy lung), Max and Sam tuck into some emo rock cringe, two interesting music-adjacent developments, and then unload on their musical pet peeves. Max and Sam dial in with Kai, lead singer of Brisbane band Girl and Girl to talk through their debut album, "Call a Doctor". They cover how the monologues went down with teeny-bopper crowds, what it's...

Sam and Max have a stab at the upcoming Good Things festival line up, and then try to solve the issue of cancelling festivals once and for all. Sam brings a few big hitting breakdowns to soil Max's ears with. Then, they dial in with Newcastle's dancefloor punks, Raave Tapes, following the release of their self-titled debut album. They cover how hard it is to impress school children, the...

Max and Sam have a punt at predicting the Listen Out line-up (in the past), seeing fans in the street, and analyse the tuckshop line economics. Sam brings Max a stack of new stuff to explore, and commissions a video from one of the big wigs on the 'Gram.  Then, they catch up with Dave from WA band Old Mervs ahead of their appearance at Spin Off Festival in Adelaide in July. They chat about co...

Sam succumbs to a character moment as a Southern gentleman, before they cover some really family-friendly tunes from Cannibal Corpse. They take a very non-legalistic look at the Live Nation Anti-Trust lawsuit, and how it might impact the Aussie industry. Then Max dials in with Nick Allbrook from WA legend POND off the back of their latest single "So Lo". They talk about how the band are...

Sam and Max take it easy this week after two very rant-fuelled episodes in a row and chat about the Jungle gig in Brisbane, and Billie Eilish's latest, before playing some games. They start with Red Dead Redemption 2, then the Covers Game, and finally some Breakdowns of the week. Then in Vinyl Club, Max drops a fun fact, Sam reviews Justice, and then they set next week's HEAVY homework....

This week, we dropped our chat with Brenton from the Breaking Through Podcast in our feed, but the banter was so good we just couldn't keep it all from you. In this extended chat, we dive deep in to how we all ended up in the music podcasting game, and look back at some of our best festival experiences. Connect with The Breaking Through Podcast on Instagram and TikTok, and subscribe on Spotif...

Sam and Max talk all things Eurovision, and analyse why big artists are skipping the home of the 2032 Olympics before sitting down with Brenton, host of The Breaking Through Podcast for a QLD lovefest. In a crossover event for the centuries, they cover everything they think needs work in the Aussie music scene, from rooms and radio to touring and ticketing. In Vinyl Club, Sam and Max get into a da...

Sam and Max are in mourning as they talk about the closure of one of the country's best music venues, the Zoo in Brisbane. They also cover some new finds and a quick spot of this or that. Then, Sam jumps on a call with British singer/songwriter Frank Turner, chatting about Frank's memories of the Zoo at his first Aussie show, what it's like making albums for himself, and how he came...

Max and Sam have both been busy at gigs this week, and we look back at their experiences at 6lack and Niall Horan. Then they get serious for a sec, and talk about what the sound of the 2020s is (or isn't), before Max dives into a chat with another Sam, from brand-new Sydney metal band Dark Hours. In the interview, they cover how a collection of the scene's biggest punk bands have built i...

A few weeks back, we published our episode with British pop band Bad Sounds about their latest EP, "Escaping from a  Violent Time Vol. 4". This week, we're sneaking back into your feed to give you the full-length cut of the chat including a few extra minutes talking about their upcoming second album, also entitled "Escaping from a Violent Time", due out May 10th. Connect w...

Call Jason Derulo, because Sam and Max are Ridin' Solo this week. They dive into their review of Taylor Swift's latest, The Tortured Poets Department, chat about Sam's experience at SZA's live show, and then list out more of the greatest film soundtracks  for alt kids. Then, in Vinyl Club, Max reviews "Medusa Weeps" by Paraphernalia, Sam reviews CHVRCHES, and then Max...

Sam and Max come back to the hot debate about encores and setlist design and then test their knowledge with some one-second songs. Then, they head to the Fortitude Music Hall to chat with Boys Like Girls on the Brisbane leg of their tour with Simple Plan. They cover the key differences between NFL, AFL and Rugby, how the band came back together to record their latest album, and why they just want...

Sam and Max dig into the greatest cinematic masterpiece of all time, the Digimon Movie, and then get stuck into some musical evolutions to help you build out your musical knowledge. Then, Sam has some technical difficulties, but manages to connect with Jake from Melbourne Pop-Punk outfit Between You and Me to discuss their current U.S. tour and their latest EP, "Shit Yeah!" Along the way...

Max and Sam talk through the impact on UMG's withdrawal from TikTok now that some of the dust has started to settle and two songs fill the vacuum, and they rule on some good and bad band names. Then, Max dials in with the UK's Bad Sounds, speaking with brothers Callum and Ewan about their huge four-volume EP release, and what might be coming next for the band. Connect with Bad Sounds on...

Chaos ensues as Sam and Max podcast raw without a guest. They cover their favourite gigs, a little bit of Splendour wash-up, and provide the motivation you need for your biggest dreams. Then, on the vinyl club, Sam provides his Green Day review, and sets Max some homework from some of the longest Friends of the Show. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagra...