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This week, Robert disappears for a while and Chris and John talk about Sleeping at Last. Music news covers lies and half truths about plane crashes, and Chris is born again, but totally unlike Jesus. Confused? So am I. Check out the podcast. “There’s a fine line between being an advocate for the artist and being … Continue reading Season 3, Episode 11: Sleeping At Last →

Chris wasn’t available this week so we grabbed Val and did a quickie episode.  Really it’s just a lot of Ums, huhs, and whats while we discuss TIDAL (yet again), Saudi Arabian Black Metal, and Karaoke.  Hope you enjoy! https://ia801503.us.archive.org/25/items/SaDQuickie/SaD%20quickie.mp3

This week it’s Shen who abandons rank in the second part of our King Of game.  But the great news is we get Val back to fill in, while Chris has the hardest time thinking of crappy bands, and Robert is on a hot streak.  We also discuss upcoming shows to the Chicago area, why … Continue reading Season 3, Episode 9: King of pt. 2 →

Robert is off at a Chicago White Sox game this week, so Chris and John get new Static and Distortion contributor and all around awesome person Val to fill in.  And then pick an artist.  and make a playlist. And introduce and run the show.  Chris and John are lazy.  They discuss  Kevin Devine this … Continue reading Season 3, Episode 8: Kevin Devine →

This week the guys discuss the finer points of licorice, 2015 album releases, and the stupidity of streaming services records.  We also take a look in to Elliott Smith’s body of work and the episode gets away from John, as usual. “You’re more like a substitute teacher, John.” https://ia801504.us.archive.org/11/items/SaDElliotSmith/SaD%20Elliot%20Smith.mp3

We return from a small hiatus to take a look at Frank Zappa. We also take another look at The Wiggles recording history and Chris finds a new toy to play with. “Worst. Ugh. Yeah.” https://ia902600.us.archive.org/30/items/SaDFrankZappaFull/SaD%20Frank%20Zappa%20full.mp3

Join Chris, John, and Robert as they discuss American folk pioneer Woody Guthrie.  Robert defends the merit of The Wiggles, then disappears, allowing John and Chris to discuss the socialist leanings of Wimpy from the Popeye cartoons and the upbringing of the Hamburgler.  Enjoy! “What’s that thing called again? You wear it on your face?” … Continue reading Season 3, Episode 5: Woody Guthrie →

This week has Chris, John, and Robert discussing Portland’s Punk/Riot Grrl (Grrrl?  Grill?) standout Sleater-Kinney.  Hosting abilities are compared, chocolate milk is consumed, and arch nemesis Carol returns.  Fun times are had.  Enjoy! “Hey Chris, you like Five Guys?” “No, I’m more of a Bi-Lesbian.” https://ia601501.us.archive.org/15/items/SaDSleaterKinney/SaD%20SleaterKinney.mp3

For this episode we stumble our way through discussing the legendary “Motown Sound”, while covering barbecue sauce, prior rap Grammy winners, and Robert defends himself from unsavory allegations.  We swear we’re trying to make this a decent show for our listeners. Quote from the show: “How can we trust you with this podcast when we can’t … Continue reading Static Season 3, Episode 2: Motown Sound →

We’re back!  Season 3 has officially kicked off.  We’re now on iTunes, we have more social media presence, we have a guideline for how this will be approached, and we still have no idea what we’re doing.  We kick of season three with a bang.  The ever looming, foreboding, gigantic Wilco episode.  Listen in as … Continue reading Static Season 3, Episode 1: Wilco →

John and Robert take you on a Static journey through 2014 and bring you our favorite songs and albums from the year.  Chris mean while sits in the corner drinking and browsing Tinder (in actuality he’s just not available).  Come join us on our trip and hopefully you’ll find out some more albums you should … Continue reading Season 2, Episode 8: Best of 2014 →

The worst podcast in the world brings you the worst Christmas music in the world!  Join hosts Chris and Robert as the aurally assault your ears with music that the Grinch would love. “It’s not unfair to say that it is a national shame akin to what happened to the Native Americans” https://ia902709.us.archive.org/33/items/SaDChristmasWorst/SaD%20Christmas%20worst.mp3

Join Chris, the Grinch, and Robert as they discuss their favorite Christmas music songs. Robert goes in to detail about his Christmas plans while sitting in his office, John contemplates his musical choices, and Chris has to bear with the other two. Pour some egg nog, get the fire roaring, and enjoy the show. “Burl … Continue reading Season 2, Episode 7 part 1: Best of Christmas →

Chris is ill. Robert is drunk. John is Shawn. Special guest Jenn is silent.  It’s a weird one folks. “I’m just Shawn from the Cul De Sac.” https://ia902706.us.archive.org/34/items/SaDWJenn/SaD%20w%20Jenn.mp3

In this episode we decide to have a go at the popular drinking game “King-of” and, in the process, name off over 70 artists that you should never, ever, listen to. “Sousaphone. The fucking marching tuba. That’s some pretty good shit.” https://ia601409.us.archive.org/22/items/SaDKingOfEdited/SaD%20king%20of%20edited.mp3

Described in this episode as a gateway drug to Folk rock, we discuss Steve Earle and his cohorts in music.  Then John and Chris decide to get married to the new Decemberists song while Robert has no idea what’s going on due to never hearing and and the medication he’s taken.  All in all it … Continue reading Season 2, Episode 4: Steve Earle →

Chris and Robert get together and discuss Horror film scores and the large impact a score can have on creating atmosphere and tension in a movie. John tries to get us to talk about stupid Halloween costumes then picks a fight with his daughter.  Or maybe she started it. We also discuss songs that frighten … Continue reading Season 2, Episode 3: Halloween →

Journey back to middle school with us as we listen to the Deftones, talk about Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Green Day, and like any normal middle school one kid gets picked on and ridiculed.  Also, Robert’s mic volume is low in this one, so there was some post production to try adjust the levels.  Hopefully … Continue reading Season 2, Episode 2: Deftones →

We’re back and as lousy as ever!  This week we tackled  Dinosaur Jr, the band behind our rating system.  We also discuss changes to our podcast empire (is it an empire if you only have three shows and no one listens?) and we introduce come production value to the show, which Robert screws up. Computers are … Continue reading Season 2, Episode 1: Dinosaur Jr →

Guess what?! We have production now in the podcast! Guess what else?!? The audio still sounds terrible! I blame Chris this time. Really, it’s like we should offer a transcript just so you can follow along. Anyway, Check out the newest episode where we show Ryan Adams some love (some of us more than others). … Continue reading Season 1, Episode 13: Ryan Adams →