Kris Randazzo

Turning Tracks

Music EN ↓ 39 episodes

Matt and Kris love music, but their tastes are wildly different. Their ability to appreciate music outside their wheelhouse though? Well, that’s what they're here to test. On each episode of Turning Tracks, Matt or Kris gets to pick a band they love and select 10 tracks from their career to try and convey why they love them. What new kinds of music will they both discover and/or learn to appreciate? Let’s find out!

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Kris Randazzo

Episodes

Turning Tracks 39: Spacehog 08.07.2026 1:34:10

Show Notes For Kris’s pick, he dove into the delightfully bizarre intergalactic library of the one and only Spacehog. Useful Links Spacehog Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 38: Ministry 08.04.2026 1:57:34

Show Notes For Matt’s pick, he introduces Kris to the influential band Ministry. Useful Links Ministry Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 37: Holiday Mixtape Vol. 2 23.12.2025 1:21:47

Show Notes It’s time for the second Holiday Mixtape from your friends at Turning Tracks! What weird and wonderful Christmas music did Kris pick this year? Let’s find out! Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 36: The Police 24.11.2025 1:43:47

Show Notes For our annual guest show, Matt and Kris were joined by Greg, who chose the Police. Useful Links The Police Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 35: Halloween Mixtape Vol. 3 31.10.2025 1:35:03

Show Notes Matt’s annual Halloween Mixtape has arrived to tingle your spines and all that Halloween nonsense. Useful Links This is where useful links would go, if I had any. Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 34: R.E.M. 24.09.2025 1:50:18

Show Notes Kris’s pick this month was R.E.M. He does his best to do right by one of the most influential alt rock bands of all time. Useful Links R.E.M. Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 33: Gojira 30.08.2025 1:52:52

Show Notes Matt brings the metal this month with Gojira. Useful Links Gojira Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 32: Guster 16.07.2025 2:01:11

Show Notes Kris brings Guster to the table in hopes of showing Matt why they’re one of his all-time favorite bands. Useful Links Guster Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 31: Voltaire 21.05.2025 1:38:01

Show Notes For Matt’s pick, he went with the violin-packed sounds of Voltaire Useful Links Voltaire Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 30: Ben Folds Five 12.05.2025 1:38:14

Show Notes For Kris’s pick, he went with the piano rock stylings of Ben Folds Five! Useful Links Ben Folds Five Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 29: X-Cops 02.04.2025 1:41:41

Show Notes For Matt’s pick, he went with the GWAR spinoff band X-Cops. Big ol’ advisory warning on this one! Useful Links X-Cops Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 28: Argyle johansen 12.02.2025 1:25:43

Show Notes Kris turns the spotlight on an old friend who just so happens to be a very talented musician. Useful Links Argyle Johansen Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 27: Hank Williams Sr. 15.01.2025 1:19:55

Show Notes Matt celebrates 100 Years of Grand Ole Opry by shining a spotlight on someone who was banned from it, Hank Williams Sr! Useful Links Hank Williams Sr. Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 26: Holiday Mixtape Vol. 1 25.12.2024 1:28:22

Show Notes Kris puts together a collection of tunes that brings him joy during the holidays Useful Links Weird Al Yankovic The Push Stars Snow Patrol Guster Sax Gordon Schocholautte Sharon Jones &amp; The Dap-Kings Denis Leary Fountains of Wayne Melancholiaah The OneUps Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 25: Toad the Wet Sprocket 27.11.2024 2:20:40

Show Notes Paul from A Theater Near You joins Matt and Kris to discuss Toad the Wet Sprocket. Useful Links Toad the Wet Sprocket Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 24: Halloween Mixtape Vol. 2 16.10.2024 1:44:53

Show Notes Matt is back with an all-new Halloween Mixtape to get you into the spirit of the season! Useful Information INTRO - The Specials - “Ghost Town” (1981) Screamin’ Jay Hawkins - “Frenzy” - (Cow Fingers and Mosquito Pies - 1957) Rockwell - “Somebody’s Watching Me” - (Somebody’s Watching Me - 1984) Necromantix - “Where Do Monsters Go” - (Dead Girls Don’t Cry - 2004) She Wants Revenge - “Te...

Turning Tracks 23: Jack Drag 18.09.2024 1:30:34

Show Notes For Kris’s pick this month, he chose Jack Drag. How did Matt enjoy these low-fi sounds? Let’s find out! Useful Links Jack Drag Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 22: VAST 14.08.2024 1:42:24

For Matt’s pick this month, he chose VAST. What did Kris make of this band he’s neer heard of? Let’s find out! Useful Links VAST Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Turning Tracks 21: Collective Soul 17.07.2024 2:03:48

For Kris’s pick this month, he chose Collective Soul. How did he come up with a tracklist of just 10 songs representing over 30 years of music? Let’s find out! Useful Links Collective Soul Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Ep.20 – Alice in Chains 12.06.2024 1:57:39

Show Notes For Matt’s pick this month, he chose Alice in Chains. What did Kris think of this 90s rock band made? Let’s find out! Useful Links Alice in Chains Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Ep.19 – The Pillows 15.05.2024 1:23:36

Show Notes For Kris’s pick this month, he chose The Pillows. What did Matt think of this Japanese rock band made popular by the anime series FLCL? Let’s find out! Useful Links The Pillows Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Ep.18 – Mudvayne 14.02.2024 1:47:02

Show Notes For Matt’s pick this month, he chose Mudvayne. How did Kris react to their loud, math-rock stylings? Just what the heck is math rock anyway? Let’s find out! Useful Links Mudvayne Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Ep.17 – Hockey 17.01.2024 1:18:38

Show Notes For Kris’s pick, he went with the band Hockey. This now defunct Portland band had a killer debut album, but what happened after that? Let’s find out together! Useful Links Hockey Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Ep.16 – Nirvana 13.12.2023 1:55:08

Show Notes For Matt’s pick, he tries to educate Kris on just why Nirvana is a well loved as they are, and he does so without playing the hits. Useful Links Nirvana Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

Ep.15 – The Naked and Famous 15.11.2023 1:50:49

Show Notes For Kris’s next pick, he went with The Naked and Famous, a band that’s a bit outside his normal tastes, but still a whole lot of fun to listen to. Useful Links The Naked and Famous Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us