...And Out Come the Opinions

In a very welcoming episode, the boys bring in a 4th (and not in some polycule way). Our friend from WIDB Chris becomes our first (and hopefully not our last) guest on the Pod. His origin story is one of brotherhood and gaining musical and critical wisdom from his older sibling. He talks about his philosophy on music listening, some of his favorite record stores, gets ran through a gauntlet of har...

After surviving the last episode (it wasn't that bad, was it?), our characters of culpability show their vulnerable sides by discussing their musical regrets. They lay out all the cards on the table and put their reputations on the line and come out....possibly unscathed? Whether it's fandoms, purchases, or trends, it's all out and exposed. Also, Brad produces a list which causes anger then Al tru...

After 10 episodes of AOCTO, the boys decide to go completely off format and choose violence (potentially). Part psychological experiment, part study in sabotage, Al, Brad, and John listen to each others suggested music from the past 9 shows. Will this be the end of this pod? Can you assault someone over a webcam? Will there be uncontrolled sobbing? (Not on camera because we ain't no punks). Also,...

In this episode of AOCTO, we discuss 1/5 of Maslow's basic needs (and no, it's not bourbon). It's the place where the musicians perform: The Venue. Al, Brad and John speak about the importance of this sonic shelter and compile a list of some of their favorites, hate on their quirks, and rave about the weirdest places they're seen bands (here's a hint: it's a place where veterans can consume cheap...

What can only be described as the Fine Art of Pigeonholing, the lads from AOCTO delve feet first in the deep end of record labels and attempt to correlate buying and listening trends to various record labels. They go even deeper into the abyss known as music genres and wonder why there's a genre called s*&tgaze. The show wraps up with the universally pandered segment of WAYLT as always. Come for t...

Part 2 of the Influential albums completes the discussion of each member's 5 important albums (why didn't they just choose 3?) but then something HUGE happens....they decide to include honorable mentions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_the_Surface https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korn_(album) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streetcleaner https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_Threat_(album) https://...

In a story as old as time itself, our idiot influencers reveal important albums core to their formation as music obsessives. It's an episode so grand, they go completely off format and even possibly have to split the episodes into parts (Spoiler Alert: They do). The show answers all the pressing questions such as: Why is Brad Drinking Water? Why is a wooden spoon used as a sight gag? Why are they...

In this infantile, yet maturing episode of AOCTO, the b'ys actually listen to what the kids have to say. The discussion focuses on what their spawn listen to and wonder if their music tastes influence what the kids seek out on streaming. There also is an attempt to discuss various genres but John steamrolls through with an angry rant about a former MTV VJ. All this AND a jam packed What Are You Li...

In this verbose yet spirited episode of the podcast starting with an ellipsis, our lyrical miracles discuss the age old topic of words vs sounds when it comes to music. They try to sway each other into what's more important to a music listener and why the correct answer is the music (wait, someone biased is writing this synopsis). They also whine about a new album from a future Arena Rock band fro...

In this nostalgic episode of AOCTO, our microphone fiends talk about the medium that took their music obsession to new heights: College Radio. The boys discuss not only college radio's impact on their lives but also on society and discuss whether or not it's a dying medium. They also discuss a top 50 list on Brit Pop (lots of Suede talk in this one), what they are listening to for the week (spoile...

In a very social episode of AOCTO, the fellas discuss how a music obsessive relates to the general public and what it means to find our "tribe". As always, we talk about what we are listening to for the week, we make ill advised jokes about the ever growing list of Mike Patton albums, Brad drinks bourbon (Knob Creek Barrel Strength), and somehow Knocked Loose gets mentioned again. Plus, WE HAVE A...

In this episode, the boys discuss the many ways they consume all things music. We discuss the written word, all the music we hear throughout our days, and the massive amount of music which pummels us everyday. We also talk about Geese on SNL, what we listen to for the week, and so much more. Questions will be answered like What's in Brad's Glass (Penelope Project X Double Finish), will Band Maid b...

In the inaugural episode of …And Out Come The Opinions, the denizens of discovery talk about the many ways they discover new music. From social media to old school tape trading, they wax nostalgic about what it's like to find that new song and how there's an insatiable thirst for new music, even at their advanced ages (so says the young folks). There's laughter, there's sadness, there's new music...

In this episode, the fellas talk about the long mysterious journey which brought them together (College), how the formation of this forum came about (random group chat), and how they each procured their set of skills necessary for enriching the audience (they have no life). It's an origin story with intrigue, suspense, passion, and discussions about Morrissey. This is the formation of many, many p...