261 // Are You Threatin Me?

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In this episode we talk a whole lot about "metal" band Threatin and how he scammed his way onto a fake European tour "Break The World," after building a fake fanbase of likes and comments on Facebook, to bolster his non-existent reputation. We talked in depth about how all of this played out and how his band discovered mid-tour it was a scam and they were played, his music videos and fake concert footage, and go in depth on his website of hilarity. We also briefly discussed the new show on Shudder we are super excited about called DeadWax, as well as the current SyFy series called...

260 // Sometimes They Come Back...

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It's been a bit of a hiatus for us, and it was a much-needed break, but we are BACK! In this episode, we introduce a new segment titled "That's What She Said" with a new female voice added to the sausage-party mix of commentary. We discuss a whole lot about horror films and music including A Nightmare on Elm Street, Creep, Jeepers Creepers, The Witch, It Follows, Susperia, Sleepaway Camp, The Thing, and OF COURSE we discuss the new Halloween film. We also discuss film music from the likes of Goblin, John Carpenter, Thom Yorke, Disasterpeace, and more!

259 // What’s in a genre, anyway?

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In this episode we start off by talking about our latest documentary from SNWF Films called "Connected: Echosynthetic Fest 2017" (interrupted by updates from the Super Bowl) and the artists included such as FacexHugger, Shredder 1984, 10th Letter, Gregorio Franco, Glitch Black, Majeure, and Vampire Step-Dad. We then dive into the concept and idea of musical genres and what we think they mean... or maybe DON'T mean? In the news we discuss the disgusting co-owner of Coachella who continually gives money to anti-LGBTQ causes, we talk about even more speculation on the up-coming (hopefully) Tool...

258 // So, this is the New Year...

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We're back! The first show of 2018, we discuss our favorite records of 2017 including Galaxy 80, Brass Hearse, Coutoux, 10th Letter, Maine, Elder, Dread Sovereign, Timber Timbre, Sinkane, Grand Lord High Master, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Bully, The Flaming Lips, The Obsessives, Cloud Nothings, Julien Baker, Cuddle Magic, Boris, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, and Rozwell Kid. We also talk about our experience filming a documentary for the Echosynthetic Synthwave Fest in Atlanta, Ga. The guy from Craigslist looking for 2 ladies to accompany him to Coachella, the Radiohead and Lana Del Rey...

257 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Six: The Assassination of John Lennon

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In this episode we dig deep into the conspiracy theories behind the murder of John Lennon of The Beatles. It has long been common knowledge that the killer, Mark David Chapman was a fan of Lennon, but on deeper look into his life, in his past there are many connections that lead to CIA, MK Ultra, and brainwashing that could have lead to the assassination. Was there another person in on it? Was it a plot from the government to silence the anti-war John Lennon and his politically charged music and fanbase?

256 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Five: The Occult (Sad Satan)

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In this episode we dig deep into the Occult's dark ties within music. From the stories of selling their souls to Satan in the fashion of blues legend Robert Johnson to Aleister Crowley's influence from his religion and philosophy of Thelema into the music of such bands as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. We go in depth about Crowley's "magick" and those obsessed with the idea. We discuss Jimmy Page and his obsession with the dark side and how it influenced the music and stigma behind Led Zeppelin, the stories behind how Geezer Butler and Ozzy Osborne wrote the first 3 Black Sabbath albums,...

255 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Four: Illuminati and Secret Societies

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In this episode we dive deep into the topic of the Illuminati, the New World Order, and Secret Societies. We start by discussing the origins of the Illuminati going back to the 17th century and it's partnership with the Freemasons. We discuss the imagery associated with the Illuminati and all of the hidden and not so hidden symbols in our every day life. We talk about how it is said that there are hidden messages not only in imagery but in the music we listen to every day with artists such as Rihanna, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and so many more.

254 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Three: Mysterious Deaths

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In this continuation of the Conspiracy Theories in Music series we discuss "Mysterious Deaths" in music. We begin by talking a bit more about the "Paul is Dead" conspiracy as Derek has travelled even deeper down the rabbit hole. We then move on to an honorable mention, Elliot Smith's mysterious suicide in which he stabbed himself in the heart not once, but twice. We begin with all of the rumors and oddities surrounding the death of Kurt Cobain, including theories that Courtney Love either did it or hired someone to do it for her. We then move on to the one and only King of Rock and Roll, Elvis...

253 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Two: Paul Is Dead

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In this episode we are joined by our friends Sommer and Adam Morgan to dive deep into the many elements of the "Paul is Dead" conspiracy theory. We discuss the car crash that some claim took Paul's life, the replacement William Shephard (aka Billy Shears,) the many books written on the subject, as well as audio clips of back masking and reverse speak, and all of the hidden messages that seem to be littered throughout Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Magical Mystery Tour, The White album, Let It Be, and more. Was it the Illuminati or New World Order behind this, or is it all just a...

252 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part One: Proven and Debunked

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In this episode we begin our series on Conspiracy Theories in Music. We begin light as some future episodes will dig a little deeper into the darker side of Hollywood, the occult, and the Illuminati and their connections with the music industry and musicians. We start with things that have been long rumored and have either been proven true, or debunked. Such as Ozzy Osborne biting the head off of a bat at a Black Sabbath show, Marilyn Manson was rumored to be Paul from the Wonder Years and also said to have had a rib removed to perform sexual acts on himself, and Michael Jackson secretly wrote...