The Life In General Podcast

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we discuss how states are beginning to prepare for voting in November, and whether or not the current pandemic will cost either party in November. We also talk about the lengths that Cedar Point is taking to keep visitors safe and healthy in their amusement park, laughing about people wearing masks and gloves while driving, arguing with people o...

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we discuss the music of one of the most influential pop-punk bands of the last thirty years, blink-182. We talk about not only their albums but also the formation of the band, the firing of Scott Raynor, the band’s relationship with Jerry Finn, their breakup in 2005 and reformation in 2009, the dismissal of founding member Tom Delonge in 2015, a...

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we discuss the “John Titor” time travel conspiracy. We also talk about why aliens only ever abducted male hillbillies that lived out in the country, alien anal probing, time travel in the movie Back to the Future, the Baron Trump time travel conspiracy, time travel paradoxes, and other celebrities who some believe to be time travelers. Music by...

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we take a deeper look at the upcoming Record Store Day releases for August, September, and October. Typically, RSD is the third Saturday in April, but 2020 hasn't been a typical year. This years is was initially delayed until June, then split over three months because of the worldwide pandemic. We go over some of the titles we are looking forwar...

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we discuss how Joe Biden could structure his platform for the general election. Now that Biden is officially the Democrat's nominee for November, we try to figure our how many (if any) progressive ideas will be included in the Democrat's platform that they will run on in the general election this fall. Music provided by DJ F.A.M.E. and bensound....

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we discuss the conspiracy theory that the Nazi’s built UFOs before and during World War II. These “foo fighters” were reported numerous times by allied pilots during the war. The topic of UFOs and aliens was inspired by the appearance of an unknown object floating above the highway recently on Nick’s drive home from work. Music provided by DJ F....

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we discuss whether or not we think President Donald Trump would run again for president if he loses the 2020 election to Joe Biden. We also talk about the historical significance of Juneteenth, the worst racial massacre that took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1921, and the political rally that was to be held there this month. Music provided by DJ...

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we discuss some of our favorite albums that have widely gone unnoticed and have never charted in the U.S. We also talk about t.v. shows that we’ve been binging, our new YouTube channel (The Vinyl Den, you should go check it out), shopping at the old Tower Records in Ann Arbor, and the three states of the Beatles “butcher” cover. Music provided b...

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we take a look at the top candidates to be the running mate for Joe Biden in the general election this fall. We also dive into the protests going on across the country in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis this past week. These protests turned violent in several cities over what has been a disturbing trend o...

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we piggyback an episode from a couple weeks ago (COVID-19’s impact on the record industry) by looking at COVID-19’s impact on Hollywood. Over the last couple months, the TV and film industry has been completely shut down, so we look at what has happened, and where they will go from here. We also get sidetracked by what might happen with baseball...

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we discuss something we have talked about several times before, conspiracy theories. We’ve talked in previous episodes about a number of different conspiracies from flat-Earth and hollow-Earth theories, to 9/11 and presidential theories. This time we tackle some newer conspiracy theories surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. We also take a look at...

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we are joined by Mandy to discuss some of our favorite concerts we have gone to, ones we would like to go see, and some that we wish we could have gone to. Music provided by DJ F.A.M.E. and bensound.com.  

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the vinyl record industry, musicians, Record Store Day, and the music industry as a whole. We also talk about the second round on protests in Lansing, Michigan; Ian’s discovery on TikTok; and Nick’s multi-hour argument on Facebook with some very passionate blink-182 fans. Music provided by DJ F.A...

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we take a look back at the music of one of the progressive rock pioneers, Jethro Tull. Outside of some of their better-known albums (Aqualung, Thick as a Brick, Songs from the Wood), Jethro Tull has amassed a great collection of gold records. Tull is one of those bands that year after year gets snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but are...

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In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we discuss the musical career of the band Pink Floyd. Spanning six decades, Pink Floyd recorded some of the best selling albums in music history. We look back at not only the albums, but also the personalities that created these classic songs. We also dive into the life of Syd Barrett and the mental illness that drove him away from the band he h...

In the newest episode of the Life In General Podcast we quickly discuss the new Green Day album “Father of All Motherf*****s” before diving into whether or not we think the “Medicare for all” program, that has been proposed by several of the Democratic nominee frontrunners, can be a workable program for America. Music provided by DJ F.A.M.E. and bensound.com.