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Out of Bounds: After last week's Thor review, we have to jump into the MCU news out of Comic Con. We react to and give our first impressions of the Black Panther trailer as well as discuss what we're looking forward to most in the coming phases. Side A (30:40): Have you been sticking it out with us on this ride waiting for us to mention something baseball related? It's your lucky day. Tyler watche...

Side A: Not much on the sports front this week, but we do discuss the impact of Ayton staying with the Suns and the possibility of Mitchell going to the Knicks. Out of Bounds (26:55): We're covering some other topics while sports are slow. Tyler talks about what movies he's watched lately including Thor Love and Thunder, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Men along with a new must-see TV show,...

Side A: Peak sports are winding down, but there's a little time to spend discussing the Baker Mayfield trade, James Wiseman's return, and the looming fantasy football season. Side B (30:45): Finally we bring to you in all its glory, The Art of Playlists! We've been discussing this as a main episode topic for months. It's time to discuss all things playlists: how to build them, vibe or purpose, shu...

Side A: For those of you that enjoy the music talk more, you'll be happy to know we're headed into a drought so music will be amplified in the coming weeks (no pun). We recap the NBA draft and talk about some players that could be on the move as free agency approaches.  Side B (49:22): Soccer Mommy, Alexisonfire, and Coheed & Cambria all released new albums this week. We give you our firs...

Side A: Jumping into music to start this week. Why do people hate the new Drake album? What do the guys think of it? Last week, Ward & Tyler discussed diving into Friend Club Records bands. This week they sharing their findings and what bands on the label caught their ear. Tyler gives some thoughts on the new Foals album. Side B (1:30:00): Time to put a bow on the NBA season. Tyler and Ward ta...

Side A: What a game! Steph Curry put on a show in game 4. Ward and Tyler discuss how the W's pulled it off and preview game 5. Side B (41:00): On side B, they guys talk about shady business that some brick and mortar stores are pulling with the new Halsey album. When is it okay, if ever, for a record store to flip? Ward recaps his Jason Isbell/Sheryl Crow/Waxahatchee concert experience. The duuo s...

Side A: Tyler and Ward go live after the NBA Finals for instant reactions to game 2 and recap the changes from game 1.  Side B (1:00:27): Ward loved seeing Phoebe in concert and wants to discuss it in greater depth. The Ward Birthday Tour continues with a Jason Isbell concert looming on the horizon. Valleyheart lived up to Ward's expectations, but did Poliça live up to Tyler's?

We HAD to get an episode recorded before the Finals start. What kind of sports podcast would we be without one? We decided to hit you with an EP length episode before Ward's trip and on his birthday no less. Ward and Tyler offer brief thoughts on the Miami/Boston series before diving into their Finals takes and how they think it'll play out. A few music thoughts are weaved into the end.

Side A: Sorry folks, we never had a chance to jump on for a mini episode and discuss Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness more. We start out wrapping up our thoughts of it and the current state of Marvel Phase 4. Tyler is finally ready to talk Kendrick. Where does Mr. Morale stack up against his other albums (27:16)? Ward is stuck in a 90s time warp with Tonic & RHCP while Tyler anticipat...

Side A: The game 7s were a letdown to say the least. Brief thoughts on them before previewing the conference finals. Tyler and Ward's friendship will be put to the test during the W's/Mavs series.  Side B (40:50): Tyler doesn't feel prepared for Kendrick analysis, but Ward give his initial reactions. What else have the guys been digging this week?  Out of Bounds (1:46:28): Dr. Strange an...

Side A: Ward and Tyler return after Tyler's bout with Covid kept them off for a week. They catch up on what's been happening in the NBA playoffs and how the series look to go as they head into the conference finals. Side B (1:01:00): Tyler went to see Aly & AJ VIP style and has all the details. 

Side A: Before they dive into the pickups from RSD, Ward and Tyler discuss the NBA playoff action. Ward says goodbye to Kyrie until next season. Side B (58:25): The guys talk about their Record Store Day adventures.

Side A: Ward and Tyler talk about the start of the NBA playoffs and their initial reaction to the series. Side B (40:33): Record Store Day is upon us (Saturday, April 23rd)! The guys discuss what's on their list, how they plan to attack it, and share some memories from past RSD.

Side A: NBA play-in preview & the passing of Dwayne Haskins Side B (33:03): Sooo much music released this week. Let's catch you up on what we're spinning. Thoughts on Father John Misty, Jack White, Banks, Wet Leg, and Vince Staples. We go out of bounds and talk TV with Severance and Atlanta. Gather your lists; Record Store Day is next week!

Side A: Tyler will be front row at The National! Furnace Fest reveals their lineup. mewithoutYou announces their farewell tour. New music thoughts on Soccer Mommy, Maggie Rogers, beabadoobee, and Watashi Wa. Ward gets denied the Euphoria soundtrack. Side B (1:28:20): March Madness continues, the NBA season is coming to a close, and something smells funky about this Bruce Arian's situation...

Side A: Get ready for a Tyler rant. He starts off the episode with a situation that occurred earlier in the day. What's the proper etiquette to use when selling records? Ward and Tyler discuss what makes a good pop record fresh from listening to the new Charli XCX album. Maylene is BACK! Side B (1:06:35): What a wild weekend in sports! Deshaun Watson & Davante Adams were traded, Tyler's favori...

Side A: Ward and Tyler go live after the bracket reveal and break down the brackets for all of your gambling needs. Also, Tom Brady is back. What do the guys think? Side B (1:13:39): Tyler gives some brief thoughts at the top of the episode regarding the new Kanye doc on Netflix. Blindside at Furnace Fest?!? Ward shares what has his ear this week.

No sports talk; this one is all about music and The Batman. Tyler brings up a situation that needs to be addressed with online sellers and asks if it's ever happened to Ward. Ward fills us in on some new music that caught his ear recently then the two talk about the new Batman film. What did they like, what didn't they like, where does it rank with the other Batman movies? All that and more as the...

What a busy week of NFL news! Tyler and Ward discuss the Russell Wilson trade and the impact on each team, Aaron Rodgers staying in Green Bay, and Calvin Ridley's suspension. They wrap up the episode talking about the falling Warriors and the Joker's case for MVP.

Side A: Love them or hate them, cassettes have been positioning themselves for a return. Why? Are they more of a novelty or worth buying for listening purposes? We share our thoughts as well as catch you up on some of the week's releases and record drops. Side B (1:06:47): What are the early results of the Harden trade? We're watching Ja Morant become a superstar and MVP candidate in front of our...

Side A: Late at night and fresh from watching the all-star festivities, Ward & Tyler break down the night's events and get ready for the second half of the season. Side B (1:08:23): There is no major side B news, and we're ending on a short episode until Ward asks Tyler to explain bootlegs and their impact on artists. The the ball and conversation get rolling. 

Side A: This week we go live after the big game and give our thoughts on it, commercials, next season, and more. Side B (1:02:20): How did the halftime show measure up to our expectations?

Side A: We recorded this before the NBA trade deadline. What did we get right? Hint: Harden for Simmons. We run through a few more possibilities that may or may not have happened. Oh, the life of a Jags fan. Ward rants about the latest happenings. The Winter Olympics have started, and we're in! Side B (1:12:00): It's finally release day for Mitski's Laurel Hell! We give our first thoughts. We take...

Side A: Live championship weekend reactions, Super Bowl predictions/halftime show, NBA recap, and Tom Brady retires Side B (1:15:23): New Kanye already?!, a Gap YZY hoodie review, batch 1 of bands for Furnace Fest thoughts, and some vinyl talk about recent adds to our collections

What a wild weekend of football! Instant reactions recorded right after the KC/Buffalo game as well as a discussion of the rest of the weekend's games for our side A topic this week. We blew it last week and forgot to discuss the Every Time I Die breakup. Hey, it was late. We dive in head first this week. Also, is this When We Were Young festival lineup real? Let's talk logistics (1:01:40)!