Synopsis
Mike O’Regan and Mike Barney take a biweekly look at the music that has drawn them together. Both are big fans of pop punk, emo and alternative rock music and sit down to discuss the musical style and influence of current emo and indie rock bands as well as the staples of the genre such as Blink-182, Green Day, and New Found Glory. Beyond discussing music, the duo also cover pop culture including TV and Movies and detail the things that are keeping them engaged in everyday life including contemporary politics, dating as a millennial or the trends and news items occupying the world around them. Their discussions routinely feature contrasting viewpoints on popular topics as they share their opinions, thoughts, and insight on new and old albums, artists, songs, and genres in addition to the things going on in their lives.
Episodes
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From The Depths of Dreams
21/10/2019 Duration: 57minIn this episode, Mike and Mike spend a lot of time talking about two recent concerts and unpacking some stream of consciousness that came with it. First, Mike O and Mike B discuss their opinions on the currently unfolding NBA / China situation with both offering up their perspective on what has quickly become a stick situation. Then, Mike O. details two recent shows that he has attended and discusses the acts with Mike B. First, it is Senses Fail and their 2002 EP From The Depths of Dreams, and their opener Hot Mulligan alongside it, with a surprise appearance from Michelle Branch.Then, it was a show featuring Grayscale, Belmont, and Bearings that takes up several minutes and involves sampling works from the acts that performed. Finally, the end of the episode unveils a new bit: MIKE IS MAD, and ends as always with a pair of song recommendations until the next time. Support the show
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IFT1: Enema of The State
22/09/2019 Duration: 01h31minIn the first edition of I'm Feeling This, Mike O'Regan and Mike Barney spend some time introducing themselves via a quick round of 20 questions. The duo recaps their previous weekend's escapades and then delves into some of their favorite and least favorite aspects of music, TV, and pop culture. Following a goofy exchange regarding their interests, the two sink their teeth into Blink-182's 1999 album Enema of The State. As immense fans of pop punk music and the Southern California trio, the pair of Mikes walk song by song through the rock album that defined the end of the 90s. Recapping all twelve tracks and fielding some distractions along the way, the episode ends with a quick reflection, and recommendations for a couple albums and a song to finish off the first episode.Support the show