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Episode 32: Camera Obscura – My Maudlin Career

This week we're diving into the album that birthed THE hit single "French Navy"!!! My Maudlin Career by the band Camera Obscura! Other topics include Becca dropping her la croix the second we started recording, whether this album is considered "vaudeville" or not, and also the hyphenated title of Scottish-indie. 

Episode 31: Cymbals Eat Guitars – Why There Are Mountains (w/ Ian Cohen)

This week we're joined by THEE friend of the pod... Ian Cohen! And we're discussing the debut album from Cymbals Eat Guitars, Why There Are Mountains. Other topics include Ian's humble beginnings working behind the scenes in the comedy world (???), when a band enters the scene fully formed, and of course IMAGERY!!!!

Episode 30: Shout Out Louds – Howl Howl Gaff Gaff

This week we're diving into the debut album from Swedish indie rockstars THE Shout Out Louds, Howl Howl Gaff Gaff! Other topics include... giving a new apartment a "trial run", sparkles and flies, and honestly? Becca really proves that nobody is paying as close attention to "the mix" as she is!!!!!

Episode 29: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – It's Blitz! (w/ James Cassar)

This week we're we're joined by none other than James Cassar, and we're discussing the third LP from New York City's very own THE Yeah Yeah Yeahs, It's Blitz! Other topics include hacking iPods, paralyzer by finger eleven, and an era when cover art was MOST important! 

Episode 28: M.I.A.– Kala

This week things go a little off the rails, BUT we mostly talk about M.I.A.'s sophomore album Kala. Other topics include the hottest new piece of playground equipment, swine flu, instant messenger, and Legendary on HBO Max. The vibe is off, but nevertheless she podcasted.

Episode 27: Desaparecidos – Read Music/Speak Spanish (w/ Tim Crisp of Better Yet)

This week we're diving into the debut LP from indie rock super group Desaparecidos, Read Music/Speak Spanish with iconic guest Tim Crisp! Tim hosts a number of podcasts including one of my absolute faves, Better Yet! Other topics include capitalism obviously, soda, and Mariah Carey? A wild time.

Episode 26: Rilo Kiley – The Execution of All Things

This week we're revisiting a modern classic! The Execution of All Things by Rilo Kiley! Other topics include kermit the frog, depression, and actually the national anthem? Unbelievable, I know. Does it hold up? Listen and find out!

Episode 25: Best Coast – Crazy For You (w/ Jeanette Wall)

This week we're joined by none other than Jeanette Wall to discuss the debut album from Best Coast... Crazy for You! Other topics include Urban Outfitters, Arrah and The Ferns, and of course a little bit of Drag Race talk. The opinions are strong here so of course.... it's a must listen!

Episode 24: Peter Bjorn and John – Writer's Block

This week we're diving into Peter Bjorn and John's 2006 album Writer's Block! This record is....... well, you simply MUST listen to the ep! Other topics include loud birds, pools, and uncrustables. 

Episode 23: MGMT – Oracular Spectacular (w/ Sommer Rodriguez)

WE'RE BACK! This week we're joined by Sommer Rodriguez and we're tackling the 2007 debut album from MGMT, Oracular Spectacular. Other topics include La Croix, PLUR, and what time the sun sets in Idaho?... truly an ep not to be missed!