Sauropod: Podcasting the 21st Century

Aaron and Justin's rockin' adventure continues as they dive deep into the past to hear a young Edward Van Halen lay waste to all who came before. The historical context is set and the subject of virtuosity is primed for takeoff as the fellas take in some blistering hot licks from the classic debut album, Van Halen. Featuring Aaron Bales and Justin Zeppa.  We appreciate your support, so please subs...

It's pretty simple: Justin Zeppa is trying to convince his old bandmate, Aaron Bales, that Edward Van Halen is the greatest rock and roll guitar player of all time. Why? Shhh, it doesn't matter. They start by laying some groundwork of the hows and whys, discuss their takes on what makes certain music "good," establish the idea of a revised narrative, then briefly swing by Canada to get a glimpse o...

Spoiler alert, J1M1 and JZ 6-5000 are talking about all the crazy Last Jedi things. And, mmm - salt! Featuring James Ohngren and Justin Zeppa.  We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too.  Instagram: @thesauropod  Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod  Email: info@thesauropod.com  www.thesauropod.com  Buy our luxuri...

James Ohngren (J1M1), and Justin Zeppa (JZ 6-5000), are just two scout troopers trying to make their way through the galaxy, one Star Wars movie at a time. They send their annual transmission from the cold reaches of space in anticipation of The Last Jedi, opening December 15th. How many people is Chewbacca killing this time around, who are Rey's parents, and how is C-3PO the physical manifestatio...

Finn Wrisley has curated only the finest of bootlegs from Napster, Morpheus, and BearShare. It's season's beatings for an armful of Christmas classics, as Finn and the lads let it all hang out about holidays filled with saxophone solos and those bodies buried in Phil Spector's backyard. Featuring Tom McCartan, James Ohngren, Finn Wrisley, and Justin Zeppa.  We appreciate your support, so please su...

Tom McCartan is here to help you mind your manners and artfully dodge society's faux pas. This episode, Tom gives some much-needed answers to questions sent in by our alert listeners. Awkward sleeping arrangements, wedding gifts, and plenty of toilet talk - all here and all laboring to keep you regular. Check your deportment gauges as we dive into the vortex of what makes civilization so damned ci...

Further proof that it's never too late to reluctantly try something that people say is good for you, your favorite hidalgos are getting into the 11th chapter of Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote (aka The Ingenious Nobleman Sir Quixote of La Mancha). How many landlines should you have in your basement, why must every life change involve a body test, and what kind of rider did Nuno Bettencourt have f...

Beware all ye who dare enter. We're talking three different rounds of three different topics, issued from three different angles. Never undertake a deadly triangulation of crossfired ideas alone - join the squad as they level-up (or down) to that most mystical of planes: the Power Triangle. Featuring Tom McCartan, Finn Wrisley, and Justin Zeppa.  We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, ra...

Finn Wrisley has curated only the finest of bootlegs from Napster, Morpheus, and BearShare. Join him and his crack squad of musical snobs as they run Steely Dan, The Sundays, Elton John, and Imagine Dragons through the Rock Block meat-grinder. Featuring Tom McCartan, James Ohngren, Finn Wrisley, and Justin Zeppa.  We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show....

Tom McCartan is here to help you mind your manners and artfully dodge society's faux pas. This episode finds Tom tackling a weekend of dubious political pussyfooting, and unveils a workplace bathroom situation that is agreed to be untenable. Check your deportment gauges as we dive into the vortex of what makes civilization so damned civilized. Featuring Tom Green, Tom McCartan, James Ohngren, Finn...

It's time to take ownership of our literary idiocy, as we finally attempt the 11th chapter of Bram Stoker's Dracula. What is Van Helsing's deal, why are we stopping by the zoo via newspaper, and how does Meat Loaf play into all of this? Turn the page to find out more... Featuring Tom McCartan, James Ohngren, Finn Wrisley, and Justin Zeppa.  We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, re...

Welcome to the premiere episode of the Sauropod. The gang kicks things off with a Halloween party, discussing all things ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and Goulds. Scary stories and questions about being haunted abound, but that's not unusual - it's just the Sauropod, baby. Featuring Jazmin Gutierrez, Tom McCartan, Finn Wrisley, and Justin Zeppa.  We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, r...