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What exactly is this? Is it an episode of TRAPPO ? Is it some kind of madcap experiment? Perhaps a commentary on the inherent banality of evil? Grace Jones is cool. Hulk Hogan is a terrible human being. Are we capable of caring for more than one person? What does Arnold Schwarzenegger's beard smell like? Have we summoned the ghost of Pauline Kael? I think we need to call everybody's favori...

We're trying something different this week on TRAPPO , dear listener. The idea was for each of your intrepid hosts to choose a random album that featured the word "devil", either in the album's name or in the name of the band itself, and then we'd discuss the two albums at length. The final result... well, it's not great. And that's being charitable. Basically don&#39...

TRAPPO's Old Music Showcase has returned at long last with a brand-new deep dive on some vintage music goodness! This time around, we're taking a closer look at the psychedelic rock movement from the 1960s by discussing a pair of also-rans that never quite found mainstream success in their time: 1967's self-titled debut album from Nirvana (the original UK Nirvana) and 1968's "...

We're back with another dose of fresh new music for your big, dumb ears! This time around, we're presenting you with Great Haunting , the sophomore album from Kiwi Goth rockers Earth Tongue ! Is it worth your precious and valuable time? Tune in to find out, dear listener! But the answer is "yes". Join the conversation! Tell us what you think of Earth Tongue 's cool music! May...

Thus the long-prophesied Danzig Chronicles begin. That's right, kids. We're talking about DANZIG , 1988's debut album from Glenn Danzig's band Danzig. Is it any good? Has it stood the test of time? You'll need to listen to our scintillating analysis of the album to find out! So do that! Join the conversation! Tell us what you think about Glenn Danzig and his music. Or anything...

TRAPPO's Mail Bag is back! It's the show that talks about you on purpose, and this is the fabulous thirty-second instalment! This time, we're assaulted with a series of bizarre anonymous comments that may or may not have been written by a brain-damaged wizard, there's a little " Deadly Dan " fallout, some eclectic music recommendations are made, TRAPPO sucks, we don't...

In an effort to raise the level of discourse among our dwindling listener base, TRAPPO recently subscribed to The Criterion Channel and are now periodically reviewing some of the amazing films showcased on said channel. We've begun this harrowing journey by discussing 1962's gonzo political drama(?) The World's Greatest Sinner , the brainchild of legendary unhinged character actor Timo...

66.6 KTRP & The Gruesome Twosome are broadcasting live from Night 2 of the 22nd Annual Phantom Valley Music Festival , the metro area's largest outdoor event of the year! You're not going to want to miss the headlining performance from indie rockers Sharks and Minnows , so tune in, dear listeners, and enjoy the show! If you'd like to share your feedback, feel free to visit our offi...

This week on TRAPPO , we're discussing director Joe Lynch's horny homage to the films of late horror legend Stuart Gordon, 2023's Suitable Flesh , starring Heather Graham and Barbara Crampton. You can currently stream Suitable Flesh on Shudder and AMC+ , if you're interested. Join the conversation! Tell us what you think about Suitable Flesh and the movies of Stuart Gordon, or what...

The show that talks about you on purpose is back! This time around, we're discussing the security of Geek Squad protection, the music of Lonnie Holley is debated, the ghost of Babe Ruth haunts the podcast, grandpa Jeter is out of touch with the mainstream, the dream of making "a good episode" of TRAPPO , goofy foreign horror movies, the fires of HELL are close at hand, the boys are f...

On this week's New Music Showcase , we're taking a closer look at Into The Realm , the debut album from Brooklyn, New York's dynamic fantasy doom outfit Castle Rat ! Is this music worth your valuable time? You'll have to listen to find out! But yes, Into The Realm is very much worth your time. Join the conversation! Visit the official TRAPPO blog ( CLICK HERE ) to leave a comment a...

At long last, the show that talks about stuff on purpose is discussing the life and work of the man, the myth, and the legend that is our dear uncle Glenn Danzig . It's been a long time coming, and now that time has finally arrived! So for all of you dear listeners who have been asking us to "talk about Danzig" since we started this podcast, you're welcome. Join the conversation!...

TRAPPO has returned with another New Music Showcase this month, because we have listened to the people and know exactly what you want. This week, we're talking about Quilt Floor , the debut album from a band that doesn't exist called Mama Zu. This album's journey to completion is a long and bittersweet one, so let's just jump right in, shall we? We strongly encourage you to read Ma...

The show that talks about stuff on purpose is back! This week, we're discussing 2022's ambitious found footage marvel The Outwaters , the brainchild of writer/director/actor/producer/cinematographer/sound designer/editor/special effects guru Robbie Banfitch! If you'd like to watch this enigmatic gem for yourself, it's currently streaming on Screambox and Tubi , which is free, so yo...

TRAPPO is back with another one of those New Music Showcase things you all seem to enjoy so much! This time around, we're taking a closer look at Belgian/Swiss new folk trio Meril Wubslin's imaginative new album Faire Ça ! If you'd like to check out their album for yourself, just CLICK HERE to visit their Bandcamp and satisfy your curiousity, which we highly recommend. This being a New...

The show that talks about you on purpose is back with it's 30th installment, dear listener! And what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than with a special behind the scenes look at the monumental achievement that was the 2023 TRAPPO Music Awards ! We're addressing your questions and comments regarding the show that was, as well as pulling back the curtain and revealing the nu...

This week on the show that talks about stuff on purpose, we're beginning a new and wonderful journey that we're all very excited about! Welcome to the inaugural Old Music Showcase ! That's right, we're dusting off some older gems in our shared musical past, shining them up and presenting them once again for your listening pleasure. This time around, we're talking all about rock...

Happy Spring-O-Ween ! To celebrate this festive occasion, the show that talks about stuff on purpose is getting festive discussing 2023's Dark Harvest , director David Slade's much-delayed adaptation of the 2006 Halloween-themed novella from writer Norman Partridge! Both the film adaptation and source material are spoiled in their entirety, so fair warning! Dark Harvest is available to wat...

Once upon a time, a kindly stranger sent us a lovely, well thought out email that recommended a big pile of music they wanted us to check out. Then we promptly ignored that email for months and months, not out of malice, but sheer laziness. In an effort to make amends, we made the decision to check out all of the music our dear friend Merrill wanted us to listen to, and now there's an entire e...

On this very special episode of the show that talks about stuff on purpose, your hosts Dustin & Ky are discussing the latest epic release from the Queen herself, Cowboy Carter from Beyoncé! The way we figure, everybody else is already talking about it, so we might as well follow the trends for once and share our opinions on this monumental musical work of art, now that you've already heard...

Welcome to the 29th installment of the show that talks about you on purpose! This time around, things get a little weird as we discuss your feedback on a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to, Dorthia Cottrell's Death Folk Country , poseurs, contrarians, the horrors of seasonal depression, our dream of an official TRAPPO cook book, the importance of voting , recurring equipment...

TRAPPO has heard you loud and clear, dear listener! You wanted another quiz, and now you've got it! Welcome to the inaugural episode of " The Quiz That Never Ends "! It's a quiz, but it does have an ending, so don't freak out or anything. It's only called " The Quiz That Never Ends " because it feels like it will go on forever. Join your host Dustin as he leads...

Hello, Horror Heads! This week on TRAPPO , we're trying something a little different. Ky decided out of the blue that he wanted to test Dustin's horror movie knowledge with a physical quiz he acquired somehow, so now it's an official episode of the show that talks about stuff on purpose, and that's all there is to it. So how well does Dustin do? And how much tangential rambling in...

TRAPPO is back with another New Music Showcase! This time, we're discussing I Am The Dog , the debut album of Vermont indie rockers Sir Chloe! If you'd like to check out the music, which we strongly suggest you do, just CLICK HERE to check out Sir Chloe's Bandcamp ! Since this is a New Music Showcase, that means it's time for you to vote! Just CLICK HERE to visit our blog and decid...

We're back with a brand-new episode of the show that talks about you on purpose! On this very special edition of TRAPPO's Mail Bag , we're discussing the fallout from our fabulous BLACK SUMMER month back in August of last year. We got a fair amount of opinions on our Black Metal coverage, and we manage to discuss most of them on this episode. We also throw down a little trivia regardin...