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100 Episodes, who knew?! Not me, but it's been a fun and deeply rewarding journey thus far. Can't wit to see where we are by episode 200. On today's show we talk to Tim Green about 1991  : the year Ulysses went broke. Jeff and I wrestle with this odd duck of a release and come out the other side mostly unscathed. Tim is the perfect guest for our 100th, as he's been on the show...

This episode we talk about a new band for the show, Desiderata, who put out this one record, was on a couple comps and released a demo. We celebrate the spirit and energy of this young band, and later in the show we had the pleasure of talking to vocalist Amanda MacKaye. We discuss this record, this band and then go down the rabbit hole on many subjects close to her large heart and fierce mind. Th...

This episode we talk about the 7' that ushered in what a lot of folks would call Jawbox's golden period. As usual, we find a way to talk about two tracks for two and a half hours. Vocalist/guitarist J Robbins joins us for the second half of the show to talk about these recordings and his thoughts on everything from songwriting inspirations to leather vests and Soundgarden. Buckle up, it&...

It's always fun to get to a new band in the Dischord roster. Today we talk about Autoclave's first record, a split with K. Unfortunately no guests this episode, but me and Jeff find plenty to say (surprise, surprise) about the second all woman band to release a record on Dischord. 

it's always a treat when we reach the Fugazi episodes. On today's show, we explore their second full length, Steady Diet Of Nothing. This is sometimes regarded as something of a dark horse in their catalog. We hope to have a hand in rectifying it's place in the canon. As you can see by the episode's length, we have a lot to say about this one. Friend of the show, Dr Drew Lichte...

Once again we are joined by the illustrious Dr Drew Lichtenberg, as the co-host to the cohost, to discuss the still fresh Holy Rollers CD (that compiles their first two albums). Find out the question on everyone's lips, "which lp does Brian prefer? Jeff? Drew? And as per our contracts, we also diverge into many side topics about punk at large, other releases, scene politics etc.

From the ashes, Gray Matter rose again, at the dawn of the 90s and just in time to release one of their most raw, rocking releases yet. This double 7" was an explosion of energy as well as a  declaration of life and intent. Jeff and I take our usual meandering tour through our psyches and record collections on the way to digging into and throughly digging these discs. Then we're joined b...

With an iconic, unforgettable cover and huge production, the Holy Rollers second album really cemented their place in the Dischord family. Three members, three singers and multiple layers of music here. Find out what Jeff and I think of this one and hear guitarist/singer Marc Lambiotte go into the band's mindset and approach, as well as give some context for the times and some of the songs. E...

As we get deeper into the 90s era on the show, we meet another new band, Severin. New music, but not necessarily new faces. We talk to singer/guitarist, Alec Bourgeois and guitarist Mark Haggerty about the origins of the band and their first release. Spoiler alert, Jeff and I dig it. Listen in for our take on how this band brings more elements into the Dischord formula and expands the label's...

The revolution will not be broadcast. Turn off your radios. The teens have taken over! This episode we dismantle the dismantlers audio tract, 13 Point Program To Destroy America by Nation of Ulysses. There was a lot to discuss this week as we let the sugar and caffeine do their thing. Joining us after the revolutionary exogesis, is NOU guitarist Tim Green. Join the political party and dance the st...

Looking for the most hardcore release on Dischord? Look no farther. The High Back Chairs were so hardcore, they didn't need to scream or pretend not to care about hooks. This record is a lost power pop gem. Truly. Listen to us discuss the merits and mysteries of the record. Our resident academic, Drew Lichtenberg, drops in to give his breakdown of the band and we talk to everyone in said band...

I've got to say, it's great to have a chance and excuse to  explore the liminal worlds of Shudder To Think even further. They're always one of my favorite groups to interview so it was great to catch up with Craig, Stu, Chris and Mike again. And don't worry, it's not me and Jeff rehashing the same things we said last episode about the release. We got our friends Drew Licht...

One of my favorite Dischord releases of this era, Shudder To Think's "funeral At The Movies" is the subject of today's show. No guests this week, so Jeff and I get caffeinated and go deep and wide with this one. Next episode's guests more than make up for this week's dearth. 

Holy Baker, our second longest episode ever! Two albums, one CD. Two guests, one vision. Two cohosts, one long spew of commentary. Well, if any band or release deserves an extra long deep dive, it's this one. Mike Gitter always brings great historic insight and was something of a hardcore Zelig. Peter Cortner needs no introduction. One of the most recognizable voices and singer on one of the...

We begin 1991 on the show with our Jawbox "Grippe" episode. Because of some last minute hold ups we don't have any interviews this time, just Jeff and I blabbing and pontificating form a couple hours and some change. The recent recut of the album is a great upgrade in sonics. Hear if we agree on our takes (hint - we don't) on this important release, Apologies for Jeff sounding...

Wrapping up the early Soulside catalog with this comp CD, we take an overview of the band's trajectory and anticipate the upcoming lp. These guys were an important link in DC punk for me, both musically and spiritually. Hopefully this episode does them justice. Thankfully, Bobby Sullivan swings by the EOE offices to share his perspective and stories on the early days of Soulside. I've go...

Everyone's favorite Dischord band's second release is celebrated on this episode! The Snakes final record "Happy". In all seriousness, this is a bit of a hidden gem of the catalog. Catchy power-pop careens against moody new wave and ornate 60s pop has babies with 80s dance music. Such is the world of Michael Hampton and Simon Jacobson's bedroom project gone awry. It was an...

The time has come...when worlds (or Brian's podcasts) collide. This episode Brian and Jeff talk about the debut from the almighty Lungfish. Strap in with your space goggles and bible. Dischord goes prophetic. Later in the show Mitchell Feldstein and Lawrence Bertoldi chime in on this record and time/space via clips from Brian's podcast The Unanimous Hour!

If you've already posted your Dischord 200 pics to social media and listened to the bonus disc included, you may be searching for somehow more archival Ian-related music from before the storm of Revolution Summer hit. Look no farther! The Skewbald/Grand Union 7" is your ticket to four minutes of "what if?" bliss. That's the subject of today's show and you may be surpr...

We've already done shows on both of the releases compiled on this CD, but somehow we found more to say (believe it or not,..). No guests this go round, just Brian and Jeff battling it out about Gray Matter. Listen in on the perpetual argument!

This week we take the time machine back to 1985 for Gray Matter's debut lp, Food For Thought. Echoes of 60s garage, early 70s rock and late 70s English punk infuse the sound of these old soul high school kids  on this album. In addition to digging in track by track with Jeff, we talk to producer, R and B label owner and bassist extraordinaire Bert Queiroz.

It's always been a mystery to me, why Fidelity Jones never fully got their due. This band was driven, righteous, fierce musicians and a band that always brought it live. Maybe it was that the first record didn't fully capture the magic they were capable of. Thank God they put this single out, to set things right. This is damn near perfect piece of plastic. Hopefully this show can help br...

And so it begins,...the next chapter of punk to come. Nation Of Ulysses were many contradictory impulses at once. A raw howl of primal punk noise, a highly literate and clever underground resistance philosophy disguised as a hardcore group of teens, a highly self conscious group of outsiders dressing as the hipster elite, a movement, a band, an art movement. Were they successful? Did they live up...

Spoiler Alert : We love Shudder To Think! Thusly, it was an honor and blast to dive into the liminal state of this record's environs, as well as speak with the entire band. Episodes like this one are the reason I do this podcast. Enjoy! 

As we move into the 90s Dschord catalog and start a brand new year, what better way than with a band that pretty much epitomized the 90s post hc sound. that's right, we've finally arrived at the beginning of the Jawbox dynasty. Along for the ride this week is drummer Adam Wade, who drummed in not one, but two of the best bands of that era (Jawbox and Shudder To Think, respectively). Come...