Sound Judgment

Chris and Jeff check out the new Scar Symmetry album (Full name: The Singularity: Phase II – Xenotaph) because they just can't get enough of concept albums and aliens and shit

Chris and Jeff discuss the recent controversial ukulele apology from Colleen Ballinger (aka Miranda Sings.)

Jeff and Chris take a dive into the newest masked band to take off in the metal community.

Jeff and Chris take a look at some unique and different instruments and accessories.

Chris and Jeff discuss the divisive new album from Avenged Sevenfold, "Life is But A Dream."

A conversation about one of Jeff's favorite supergroups, which starts a discussion about what even qualifies as a supergroup.

Chris and Jeff take a look at some online metal quizzes and personality tests in a more relaxed episode. And by relaxed, I mean unscripted, because there is still plenty of yelling.

It's a full episode length review for the new Smashing Pumpkins album. We're discussing the new album ATUM, and also looking at the career of the man who wrote it.

Is the internet killing the live album? Did Ghost use a stock sound effect from a video game on their live album? We're asking big questions in this short episode.

Chris and Jeff discuss the ways and to what extent artists from Slayer and Ozzy to Peter Frampton and Billy Joel have "enhanced" their live albums before release.

This week, Chris has decided to discuss the latest solo album by Shana Cleveland.

This time we are taking a look at one of Jeff's picks, the latest album by Babymetal, "The Other One."

I sat down with Jeff to discuss the recent anime "Bocchi The Rock" from a musical perspective. Unfortunately, I forgot that Jeff is very bad at sitting down and watching shows.

Chris tries to sell Jeff on watching the hot new trendy music anime or whatever, Bocchi The Rock!, as well as the Dave Grohl produced horror film Studio 666. Then, Jeff and Chris discuss what they've been listening to lately. ... [This episode has been modified to remove audio bits, and can be listened to in it it's original form on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WDOnxsQmfnQ ] [Original YouTube Upload...

Did Robert Johnson sell his soul to the devil? Does Gene Simmons have a cow tongue? Chris and Jeff get together to discuss the myths surrounding musical legends. [This episode has been modified to remove audio bits, and can be listened to in it it's original form on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tchuzUsOTto ] [Original YouTube Upload Date: 10-31-22]

Chris and Jeff get in the Halloween spirit by discussing the allure of bands who use costumes and stage personas and which ones are their favorites [This episode has been modified to remove audio bits, and can be listened to in it it's original form on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IsapPe37_4g ] [Original YouTube Upload Date: 10-29-22]

[The New Music Challenge 2020 Podcast was our original podcast experiment, a challenge to listen to and discuss new music that we wouldn't normally listen to, which later evolved into the current "Sound Judgment" format.] Chris and Jeff gather near the virtual fire for the final Christmas episode to discuss more recent Christmas music. [Original YouTube Upload Date: Dec 25, 2020]

[The New Music Challenge 2020 Podcast was our original podcast experiment, a challenge to listen to and discuss new music that we wouldn't normally listen to, which later evolved into the current "Sound Judgment" format.] It's spooky season, which means it's time to decide what's on the Halloween Party playlist. [Original Youtube Upload Date: Oct 30, 2020]

[The New Music Challenge 2020 Podcast was our original podcast experiment, a challenge to listen to and discuss new music that we wouldn't normally listen to, which later evolved into the current "Sound Judgment" format.] Chris and Jeff virtually gather by the digital fire to discuss some favorite Christmas albums and performances [Original YouTube Upload Date: Dec 22, 2020]

[The New Music Challenge 2020 Podcast was our original podcast experiment, a challenge to listen to and discuss new music that we wouldn't normally listen to, which later evolved into the current "Sound Judgment" format.] Jeff and Chris discuss what makes an enjoyable live setlist [Original Youtube Upload Date: Aug 31, 2020]

[The New Music Challenge 2020 Podcast was our original podcast experiment, a challenge to listen to and discuss new music that we wouldn't normally listen to, which later evolved into the current "Sound Judgment" format.] A short discussion on FF7 Remake and hourly Animal Crossing music [Original Youtube Upload Date: Apr 16, 2020]