Completely Conspicuous

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Dave Brigham about our society's neglect for history. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Interpol, Parquet Courts, The Bohannons and Titus Andronicus. Show notes: - Recorded at the BrigHAAAAM Estates - Dave's doing a reading of one of his short stories on Dec. 11 in Arlington, MA - Brigham: Working as a volunteer archivist uncovers interestin...

Part 3 of my conversation with guest Ric Dube as we dissect a legendary 19 70s boogie rock classic. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Titus Andronicus, The Henry Clay People and Action Jets. Show notes: - Recorded late at night at More Lost Time world HQ - "Smokin' in the Boys Room" came out in 1973, was revived in the Ramones movie Rock 'n Roll High School - Ric questions the...

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Ric Dube as we dissect a cheesy '80s classic. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Kevin Bowe, Johnny Foreigner and Chris Stamey. Show notes: - Recorded at More Lost Time world HQ - A little background on David Geddes - Early Geddes song sounds like "Rhinestone Cowboy," which came out later - The same backing bands played on all the bubblegum p...

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Ric Dube as we dissect another lost '70s pop hit. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Telekinesis, Endless Jags and Guided By Voices. Show notes: - Recorded at More Lost Time world HQ - Latest More Lost Time episode features The Good Rats - "Run Joey Run" was revived by the TV show Glee - Geddes has a Neil Diamond-esque delivery - Another stor...

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling as we discuss movie soundtracks. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Parquet Courts, Two Gallants, Lefty's Deceiver and Sonic Youth. Show notes: - Recorded at Chez Breitling - John Hughes championed synth-pop in his movies - Cameron Crowe's Singles was timed perfectly with the emergence of Seattle scene - The Repo Man soundtrack...

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling as we discuss movie soundtracks. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Ty Segall, Spider Bags, METZ and Mission of Burma. Show notes: - Recorded at Chez Breitling - Breitling: The Rocky soundtrack was big in his childhood in Philly - Soundtracks went from simple scores to multiple artists - Hulk Hogan's sex tape nearly ruined the I...

Part 2 of my conversation with guest James Gralian as we discuss the latest NHL lockout. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from The Hush Now, Wintersleep, Benjamin Gibbard and METZ. Show notes: - Recorded via Skype - Check out James' blog Jerseys and Hockey Love - The Bruins may lose much of the goodwill they gained from their Cup win - The Panthers fired their mascot, the NHL's cut...

Part 1 of my conversation with guest James Gralian as we discuss the latest NHL lockout and why we still give a damn about hockey. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Ceremony, The Mountain Goats, Allo Darlin' and Yo La Tengo. Show notes: - Recorded via Skype - Check out James' blog Jerseys and Hockey Love - Seems like we just had a lockout...wiping out 2004-05 season - NHL cance...

It's a new installment of Driving with Kumar as I celebrate another birthday and reflect on my 45 years of existence. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Jason Collett, Rye Coalition and Girls Against Boys. Show notes: - Driving to NH to run a half marathon - Another birthday has come and gone - Facebook changes the meaning of "friend" - Turning 21 is a big deal - 30 was a milest...

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Matt Phillion as we discuss the sad state of political discourse. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Paul Westerberg, Robert Pollard, A.C. Newman and Hot Snakes. Show notes: - Matt doesn't like awkward stuff, avoids those types of campaign clips - They built their campaign around it - Tim Thomas vs. the White House - Facebook is full of Const...

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Matt Phillion as we discuss the sad state of political discourse. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Paul Banks, Cat Power, Aimee Mann and the Electric Six. Show notes: - Election year's in high gear - Local elections provide personal access - My kids are scaring Phillion away from fatherhood - Blown off by the lieutenant governor - Mass. sen...

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Ric Dube as we travel back in time and analyze two big hits from the 1970s. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Divine Fits and The Raveonettes. Show notes: - Recorded at More Lost Time world headquarters - The return of song analysis - Learning more about Rupert Holmes - "Escape" tells a depressing tale in a lighthearted way - Seeking a new s...

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Ric Dube as we travel back in time and analyze a big hit from the 1970s. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from A.C. Newman and Yuck. Show notes: - Recorded at More Lost Time world headquarters - The return of song analysis - What's the deal with Bette Midler? - Woody Allen's curious role in Scenes From a Mall - Check out Ric's podcast More Lost...

Part 3 of my conversation with guest Brian Salvatore as we discuss our favorite solo artists. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Robert Plant, Frank Black and the Catholics and Sloan. Show notes: - Re-recorded via Skype - Jay: Robert Plant's music has evolved since Zeppelin's breakup - Brian: John,  Paul and George in a three-way tie - Harrison's All Things Must Pass is a stando...

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Brian Salvatore as we discuss our favorite solo artists. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Peter Gabriel and David Byrne. Show notes: - Re-recorded via Skype - Brian: Ray Davies has made two great solo albums - NBC cut Davies from Olympics closing ceremony broadcast - Jay: Ted Leo has been consistently great for...

I celebrate six big years of podcasting with part 1 of my conversation with guest Brian Salvatore as we discuss our favorite solo artists. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Bob Mould, Ryan Adams, Mike Watt and Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks. Show notes: - Recorded via Skype - Brian contends that Bob Mould's work in Sugar is better than Husker Du; Jay vehemently disagrees - Jay:...

Another installment of Driving With Kumar as I discuss the generation gap that exists in pop culture. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Chelsea Light Moving, The XX, Blur and Mean Creek. Show notes: - Recorded on the way to WFNX Boston Accents farewell show in Allston - WFNX has been replaced by The Harbor, a "Variety Hits" station - FNX lasted 29 years - Driving through anothe...

Part 2 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 Future Carnivores, Mark Lanegan Band, Soccer Mom and Dinosaur Jr. Show notes: - Recorded at Clicky Clicky World HQ - Kumar: New Van Halen album much better than expected - Breitling: Future Carnivores brings a new wave sound - Breitlin...

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 b...

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Christian Douglass as we talk about the state of the book industry. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from The Henry Clay People, Japandroids, The Hives and Wye Oak. Show notes: - Recorded in Beverly, Mass. - Christian: So many good books go undiscovered - Kindles and other e-readers have people reading - Attitudes towards owning music and books...

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Christian Douglass as we talk about the state of the book industry. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from The Corin Tucker Band, The Raveonettes, Stars and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Show notes: - Recorded in Beverly, Mass. - In this age of distraction, it's amazing that people read books at all - Christian: Education system may be to blam...

Guest Ric Dube and I dig deep and analyze two '70s rock classics. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Redd Kross, Chelsea Light Moving and Cat Power. Show notes: - Recorded in Shrewsbury, Mass. - Check out Ric's podcast More Lost Time - Digging into Meat Loaf's "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights" - Irony-free, over-the-top theatrics - Song is in three parts - Jay: Remember as a ki...

Part 2 of my conversation with filmmaker Eric Green as we discuss his documentary about V66, the short-lived Boston music video channel. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Mission of Burma, David Byrne and St. Vincent, Metric and Ceremony. Show notes: - Recorded in Cambridge, Mass. - Eric's documentary is called Life on the V - V66 was on the air from 2/85 to 9/86 - Response to...

Part 1 of my conversation with filmmaker Eric Green as we discuss his documentary about V66, the short-lived Boston music video channel. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from The Walkmen, Beachwood Sparks, King Tuff and Superchunk. Show notes: - Recorded in Cambridge, Mass. - Eric's documentary is called Life on the V - V66 was on the air from 2/85 to 9/86 - UHF station that reache...

Part 2 of my conversation with special guests Nick Lorenzen and Mike Piantigini as we discuss the death of rock radio. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from The Henry Clay People, Archers of Loaf, Codeine and Los Campesinos. Show notes: - Radio now competes with iPods, digital radio, Spotify - The anticipation factor with new music is gone - Cell phone video has changed the live ex...