Fortune Kit

Pianist Robin Hatch (@robinhatch) joins Dan, Charles, and Alex to delve into the darkness of the Canadian music industry, recall a party hosted by the Canadian Epstein, and listen to The Piano Guys.

Host of NPR's World Cafe Raina Douris (@RahRahRaina) joins Dan, Alex, and Charles to talk about NPR voice, the monster mash, and bleak Canadian drives. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41248843

And Introducing host and Chapo Trap House producer Chris Wade (@saywhatagain) joins Alex, Dan, and Charles for another journey into CanCon comedy folk, subjecting everybody to gems from Moxy Fruvous and the Arrogant Worms.

Nate Ruess (@nateruessmusic) joins Alex, Charles, and Dan to clarify that interviews suck, share his experience working with Brian Wilson, and scheme up a way to profit from his son's nephew/uncle duo with Mark Ronson.

Britt Daniel (@brittdaniel from @spoontheband) joins Dan, Charles, and Alex to talk about pizza jingles and critique songs by some of Fortune Kit's favorite YouTube artists.

Alex and Charles wonder if Sonic Youth is a jam band, read up on the plot of 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, and take Metalhead Zone's '80s metal quizzes. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40099955

Charles, Alex, and Dan dive once more into pro-Trump boomer DIY music, pondering some very unique audio-production choices along the way.

Alex, Dan, and Charles discuss QAnon's revolt against aging rockstars and explore a twice-failed rock’n’roll theme park in Myrtle Beach.

Charles, Alex, and Dan revisit Woodstock ’99 through the lens of its still-online message board. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/39174956

Joe Plummer (@joeplumdog), drummer for Cold War Kids, Modest Mouse, The Shins, and a bunch of others, joins Charles, Dan, and Alex to discuss being a drumset guy and browse headlines on Metalhead Zone.

Stereogum senior editor Tom Breihan (@tombreihan) joins Alex, Dan, and Charles to discuss Billboard #1 hits, music industry shifts, and whether Pitchfork has changed over the years.

Joel (@thevillainjoel) joins Alex and Charles to break down the history of butt rock, from proto-cockrock to third-wave butt. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/38274889

Ramsin Canon (@ramsincanon) joins Alex, Dan, and Charles to explore Blue Lives Matter Spotify playlists and discuss why cops don’t need unions. Here’s Ramsin’s article that’s mentioned in the episode: http://midwestsocialist.com/2020/06/03/police-do-not-need-unions/

Ryan Kattner (@manmanbandband) joins Dan, Alex, and Charles to compare Woodstock festivals and explain why he wanted to play last year’s cancelled Woodstock.

Keith Buckley (@deathoftheparty) joins Charles, Alex, and Dan to talk about the future of touring, a movie starring the Microsoft paperclip, and drive-in Every Time I Die shows where the mosh pit is a demolition derby. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/...

Charles, Dan, and Alex talk about fake gear, real gear, insane amps, and how Godspeed You! Black Emperor shows should include wet t-shirt contests. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id14685164...

Alex and Charles imagine lore in the Puddle of Mudd extended universe, examine Billy Joel’s history of not getting DUIs, and wonder whether Joe Biden enjoys music. Charles shares the instrumental “Wellspring.” Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/36711740 Listen to Charles & Dan’s instrumental album: https://fortunekit.bandcamp.com/album/glassed-planet

Wolf Parade's Arlen Thompson (@le_petit_trek) joins Dan, Alex, and Charles for a journey through questionable Canadian rap and '90s rock. YouTube links from the episode: Mr. Esquimalt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNJKGTQW1t8 Mr. Esquimalt Covid Exclusive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAtRVqUnQB8 Arnold Viersen conservative rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdXYzvxIy6Y “Gender Bender” rap...

Andrew (@intellegint) from Episode One joins Dan and Charles to talk about his experience as a nurse during the pandemic and the virtues of Laurel Halo’s “Quarantine.” Charles shares the ambient song “Superposition.” Andrew’s ambient songs are found here: https://soundcloud.com/epogen ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/arti...

Palma and Dan introduce Charles and Alex to the world of Yugoslavian punk, post-punk, and new wave. Palma made his signature terroristic threats (which were edited out) and accidentally put a bunch of reverb on his track (which could not be edited). Check out Dan’s playlist of the artists discussed in the episode (and more): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0XlOva5FMPzz0dKe6ilFE3?si=xeoDN2jWQ967k...

Dan, Alex, and Charles enjoy some music-themed marketing #content: Business Insider's sponsored writeup for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Denny’s Rockstar Menu, Dr. Pepper’s GnR giveaway, Boneless Thugs-n-Harmony, and the official lubricant of LiveNation. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotif...

Keith Buckley (@deathoftheparty) joins Alex (@Lowenaffchen), Charles (@charlesraustin), and Dan (@DanBoeckner) listen to shredders like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Yngwie Malmsteen then get tested for the shredding virus. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/s...

Kurt (@theicechoir) joins Dan (@DanBoeckner), Alex (@Lowenaffchen), and Charles (@charlesraustin) to talk about coronavirus, touring, and playing terrible shows at SXSW. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com...

Derek (@eedrk) joins Dan (@DanBoeckner), Alex (@Lowenaffchen), and Charles (@charlesraustin) to discuss Toronto’s gaudy El Mocambo renovation and share his song “New Victims.” Download "New Victims" on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/34652254 ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (P...

Tom (@tom_on_here) joins Alex (@Lowenaffchen) and Charles (@charlesraustin) to sing some carpool karaoke and have a good night. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415