Once Every Two Weeks

Here’s a tightened, smoother version: Once Every Two Weeks heads back to Tampa for part two of its deep dive into Mighty Joe Plum and their cult‑classic album, The Happiest Dogs —this time without guests, but with even more stories, memories, and unapologetic track‑by‑track nerding out. Mark and Thom start with life updates and live‑show war stories: canceled Bush plans, road trips to Oklahoma, an...

Mark and Thom unpack the Mighty Joe Plum story, revealing how a band few remember left a huge imprint on ’90s alt-rock. With insider guests and backstage tales, they chart the rise from scrappy Tampa gigs to radio rotation and major-label deals, exploring how the bonds of friendship—and a few terrible haircuts—helped shape the music’s lasting legacy. ---------------------- Welcome back to Once Eve...

Welcome back to Once, Every Two Weeks, the podcast where long-time friends Mark and Thom subject themselves (and anyone still listening) to even more 90s nostalgia, deep cuts, and questionable life choices. This time, they dust off Placebo’s “Without You I’m Nothing”—the album that taught awkward teens it’s okay to be a little messy and a lot loud. Join us as we unpack Placebo’s sound, their accid...

Join Thom and Mark for a fresh episode of Once Every Two Weeks, where they revisit the pivotal 90s rock album,  So Much For The Afterglow  by Everclear. The hosts kick things off with their trademark banter—from birthday parties and new album recommendations to the joys of peculiar nicknames—before diving into a nostalgic exploration of Everclear’s musical legacy. This episode unpac...

In this season finale, Mark and Thom regroup after a whirlwind of job chaos, cross-country travels (16 states in two weeks?!), and questionable life choices to dive into Stabbing Westward’s blistering 1996 industrial-rock opus,  Wither Blister Burn + Peel . But first, they swap sories of Mark’s newfound “adulting” and Thom’s quest to stay afloat. Plus: updates from Burro Borracho Records, a n...

Mark and Thom go for a bit of a deeper 90's cut for this episode of Once, Every Two Weeks as they revisit Nada Surf's 1996 release, High/Low. Welcome back to Once Every Two Weeks, a podcast where long-time friends, Mark and Thom, take a nostalgic trip back to their high school years to discuss the albums that impacted them and, for better or worse (though mostly for the worse), shaped who they are...

Welcome back to another episode of Once Every Two Weeks, your favorite bi-weekly podcast where Thom and Mark go back to relive their high school years through music, discussing the albums that have shaped their lives. Today, Mark and Thom are looking into one of the most iconic pop-punk bands ever - "Dude Ranch" by Blink-182. Join your co-hosts as thye delve into the band's journey, from their for...

Mark and Thom are back for another episode of Once, Every Two Weeks covering Pearl Jam's 1998 classic Yield. They go back to their days at Cy-Fair High School again to discuss Pearl Jam's Yield, which was released while they were fine, upstanding Sophomores. They kick things off with a nod to International Clash Day, discussing their songs from the punk legends, and sharing a laugh over internet n...

Welcome back to "Once Every Two Weeks"! We're excited to kick off Season 2! In this episode, Mark finally tricks Thom into listening to Buffalo Tom after 25+ years of trying. The two dive into Buffalo Tom, their origins, early years, and how they found success. From dissecting the lyrics to analyzing the band's musical evolution, Thom talks through his long-overdue intro to Buffalo Tom, Mark talks...

Tune in as Mark and Thom take you on a sonic journey back to the angst and electricity of their high school days, as they unpack Rage Against the Machine's powerful second album, 'Evil Empire.' This trip down memory lane isn't just about the music; it's about the experiences and stories surrounding Rage Against the Machine that helped to shape these two into the fine gentlemen they are today. Mark...

Today, we're tuning in to the "Tails Full Episode," of an album that became the soundtrack of the 90s for many of us. Dive into the world of Lisa Loeb, a musician whose rangy talent and thoughtful lyrics have turned her into an enduring cultural icon. From her early days playing at bars and her ascent to a chart-topping independent artist, we explore the album she made with Nine Stories, Tails. Jo...

In this episode of "Once Every Two Weeks," hosts Mark and Thom chat about Halloween and Day of the Dead, explore Neil Gaiman's 'Neverwhere', Mark's personal story with Josh Gad (spoiler alert - Mark is awful), and talk about how much better The Simpsons is again. The highlight of the episode is a deep dive into Third Eye Blind's self-titled album, where they critically examine not just the music,...

Join Thom and Mark on the latest episode of the Once Every Two Weeks podcast as they delve deep into AFI's iconic album,  Black Sails in the Sunset . They kick off with a catch-up and talk about the Blink182 revival before sharing their personal histories and connection with the album. This episode takes listeners through a comprehensive exploration of AFI's history, the creation and receptio...

Welcome back for a shiny new episode of  Once Every Two Weeks . This week, Mark & Thom start off with a catchup, Mark talking about his nephew named after Billy Corgan, seeing MC Hammer live, and Mark's brother John rubbing in that he saw the Counting Crows  with  Dashboard Confessional and how great DC was, before diving into the enigmatic and often misunderstood sixth studio S...

Hey Music Lovers! Welcome back to Once Every Two Weeks. Today Mark and Thom dive into Weezer's 1996 album Pinkerton . This one holds a special place for a lot of 90s alt-rock fans, even though it wasn't a huge hit when it first came out. We'll talk about how Rivers Cuomo struggled with the pressures of fame after the Blue Album, his connection to Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly, and how he poured th...

Welcome back to Once Every Two Weeks, the podcast where we delve into the world of music and explore the stories behind our favorite albums. In today’s episode, Mark and Thom will be diving into a captivating and introspective album by the iconic rock band, The Cure. Join them as we unravel the history, themes, and impact of  Bloodflowers . From its origins as a song written by a young Robert...

Mark and Thom take a musical detour, diving into the fascinating world of one(ish) hit wonders. They explore bands that struck gold perhaps more by luck than design, the intriguing sway of celebrity lineage, the irony of singer-songwriters scaling charts with others' compositions, fleeting moments of stardom, and a chance encounter in a grocery store, fueled by a shared love of hockey, that birthe...

It's time for another episode of Once, Every Two Weeks. Join Mark and Thom as they dive into Bush's sophomore album, Razorblade Suitcase. Thom and Mark dive into their histories with Bush, reminisce about Bush concerts, trash talk the music industry, give thoughts on how things can wrong with a producer, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, This time around, join us, Mark and Tom, as we go down memory lane and relive our love for the iconic Counting Crows. We reminisce about our introduction to the band, our shared experiences growing up with their music, and why we chose to cover the live album Across a Wire from their concert in New York City. Listen in as we reveal our personal encounters with the band's music, how i...

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Take a trip down memory lane with Mark and Thom as they explore the iconic 1997 alternative rock album Clumsy by Our Lady Peace. They chat about the memorable tracks, the band's journey to create this album, and the evolution of their sound in the late 90s music scene. They'll dive into the album's recording process, which took place in a remote Ontario cottage during the winter of 1996, the inspi...

Join Mark and Thom as they dive into Sunny Day Real Estate's influential album, The Rising Tide , released in 2000. Prepare to embark on a nostalgic journey through the realm of '90s and early 2000s emo as they explore the band's history, reminisce about high school adventures at the zoo, delve into the world of indie and emo labels, and, of course, dissect the music of The Rising Tide. Mark and T...

Up in this episode, Mark and Thom dive into Live's album Secret Samadi. Discussing the formation of Live, the constraints the band recorded within, while going off on tangents covering topics like Launch, a short-lived but innovative interactive music magazine, 00:04:03 - General catch up 00:22:50 - Album Title Explanation / Exploration 00:29:41 - Rattlesnake 00:35:00 - Lakini’s Juice 00:41:00 - G...

This week, Mark and Thom dive into Garbage's debut album, from Butch Vig's vision for the band, the origin of their name, to the production of their songs, we uncover the unique blend of rock and techno that set them apart in the music industry and helped shape a corner of popular music. They explore the band's experimental creative process, how they worked together to find their sound, and how Sh...

In this episode, Mark and Thom take a deep dive into Social Distortion's fifth studio release, White Light, White Heat, White Trash. They discuss the band's history, personnel changes, influences, and the impact this album had on the punk and alternative music scenes. 00:01:03 - Intro and catch up 00:02:11 - Mark and Thom talk histories with Social Distortion and punk 00:04:32 - Mike Ness and his...