Stronger Than Reason

Episode 103: KMFDM - Xtort 24.05.2026 39:36 ↓

I discuss KMFDM's 1996 album, Xtort.

Episode 102: Nitzer Ebb - Ebbhead 22.04.2026 51:08 ↓

I discuss Nitzer Ebb's 1991 album, Ebbhead.

Episode 101: New Order - Republic 01.04.2026 48:51 ↓

I discuss New Order's terrible 1993 album, Republic.

Episode 100: Milestones, and the Beta Band Live 13.11.2025 22:56 ↓

It's our 100th episode! I discuss the past and future of STR and catching the Beta Band on their reunion tour.

Episode 99: Joy Division - Closer 24.10.2025 43:37 ↓

I discuss Joy Division's second and final studio album, Closer.

Episode 98: Nine Inch Nails - Ghosts I-IV and the Slip 05.10.2025 39:50 ↓

I discuss Nine Inch Nails' 2008 albums, Ghosts I-IV and the Slip.

Episode 97: Ghost - Skeletá 30.08.2025 36:04 ↓

I discuss Ghost's most recent album, Skeletá, and seeing them live on the Skeletour.

Episode 96: Jello Biafra with DOA - Last Scream of the Missing Neighbors 26.07.2025 43:37 ↓

I discuss Jello Biafra's 1989 collaboration with DOA, Last Scream of the Missing Neighbors, and its relevance in today's political situation.

Episode 95: The Beta Band - The Beta Band 03.07.2025 45:20 ↓

I discuss the (newly reformed!) Beta Band's 1999 self-titled debut album.

Episode 94: Three Quick Things 19.06.2025 18:23 ↓

I discuss the passing of Nitzer Ebb's Douglas McCarthy, the unexpected reformation of the Beta Band, and Jake Slichter's memoir of being the drummer in Semisonic.

Episode 93: Diary of Indignities and Black Stabbath 06.06.2025 33:39 ↓

I discuss Patrick Hughes' hilarious memoir, Diary of Indignities, and his noise project, Black Stabbath (with an extra 't').

Episode 92: KMFDM - Symbols 16.05.2025 36:00 ↓

I discuss KMFDM's 1997 album with the funny title that's commonly known as Symbols.

Episode 91: Viagra Boys - Viagr Aboys 09.05.2025 30:30 ↓

I discuss the shrimptastic rock band Viagra Boys and their strangely-named new album, Viagr Aboys.

Episode 90: Mix Tape! 25.04.2025 47:58 ↓

I discuss a variety of songs and bands in our second "mix tape" episode!

Episode 89: Recoil - Bloodline 18.04.2025 39:12 ↓

I discuss Alan Wilder's Depeche Mode side project Recoil and its 1992 album Bloodline.

Episode 88: The King of Kong 11.04.2025 27:54 ↓

I discuss the 2007 film The King of Kong and the ongoing competition around the classic arcade game Donkey Kong.

Episode 87: New Order Side Projects 04.04.2025 38:48 ↓

I discuss the various New Order side projects, like Electronic, Revenge, Monaco, and the Other Two.

Episode 86: A Bit of the Old Avant-Garde 01.04.2025 10:11 ↓

I discuss a hard-to-find gem I picked up at my local library!

Episode 85: Henry Rollins 22.03.2025 51:54 ↓

I discuss Mr. Henry Rollings, who is best known for getting punched out by Al Pacino in the film HEAT.

Episode 84: Primus 28.02.2025 41:52 ↓

I discuss the unique and amazing Primus!

Episode 83: Happy Mondays - Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches 18.02.2025 42:17 ↓

I discuss the Happy Mondays' 1990 Madchester classic, Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches.

Episode 82: The Warriors 07.02.2025 37:33 ↓

I discuss Sol Yurick's 1965 novel The Warriors and its beloved 1979 film adaptation.

Episode 81: Chris Connelly - Whiplash Boychild 29.01.2025 39:03 ↓

I discuss Chris Connelly's solo debut, 1991's Whiplash Boychild.

Episode 80: Mix Tape! 18.01.2025 43:55 ↓

I discuss a variety of songs and bands on our first "mix tape" episode!

Episode 79: Skinny Puppy - Cleanse Fold and Manipulate 13.12.2024 38:57 ↓

I discuss Skinny Puppy's third album, 1987's Cleanse Fold and Manipulate.