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A Momentary Lapse of Reason

by Austin Rich

Music, talk, guests and shenanigans, as the Austin Rich from Earth II tried to come to terms with the 10 years of his life he lost.

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Episodes

  1. On Vacation (Retrocast)

    On Vacation (Retrocast) WFMU Playlist & Interactive Live Chat. (The Digital Salon) We find ourselves unexpectedly On Vacation this week, as we attempt to have some form of Summer Break before it’s too late. With that in mind, we dug out this show from 2020, where we revisit some Tiki Records, and...

  2. Waves-A-Poppin’: An Audio Adventure For National Waterpark Day! (w/ Special Co-Host, Miss Rikki)

    Waves-A-Poppin’: An Audio Adventure For National Waterpark Day! (w/ Special Co-Host, Miss Rikki) WFMU Playlist & Interactive Live Chat. (The Digital Salon) Several years ago, Waves-A-Poppin’, a local waterpark here in the Mid-Valley, was installed, to fanfare and excitement that was, frankly,...

  3. In Search Of The Ghost Hunters of The Mid-Valley (A Hellraiser Installment)

    In Search Of The Ghost Hunters of The Mid-Valley (A Hellraiser Installment) WFMU Playlist & Interactive Live Chat It’s the holiday season, and as usual, we find that the once-a-year tradition of seeing the Ghost Hunters emerge and get sighted by any number of local oddball, here in the…

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  4. … IN HELL

    … IN HELL. WFMU Playlist & Interactive Live Chat In a rare radio event that was far too long in the making, Miss Rikki of Closet Radio notoriety joins me for a pseudo A Momentary Lapse of Reason reunion, as we join forces as Jungle Room correspondents, who have gone on-location, to a town at the...

  5. UB Radio 920 – Party Zombies “A squircUBe Chronicles Installment”… 31 Aug 2025 on DFM.nu

    UB Radio 920 – Party Zombies “A squircUBe Chronicles Installment”… 31 Aug 2025 on DFM.nu Enjoy! https://dn721503.ca.archive.org/0/items/ubradio_salon920/ubradio_salon920.mp3

  6. The Language & Music of The Wolves: A Momentary Lapse of Reason Retrospective

    The Language & Music of The Wolves: A Momentary Lapse of Reason Retrospective (#239) (848) Miss Rikki joins me for a trip through nostalgia and great mixes, as we replay some choice selections from a few of our finest radio moments together. We also catch up with Miss Rikki, to talk about all the...

  7. A Momentary Lapse of Reason (Part II) (#85)

    A Momentary Lapse of Reason (Part II) (#85) The writing was on the wall from the beginning, and A Momentary Lapse of Reason was doomed (if by name alone) to be short lived. Getting off the ground initially was extremely time consuming. Half way through, KPSU experienced all new management, and…

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  8. A Momentary Lapse of Reason (Part I) (#84)

    A Momentary Lapse of Reason (Part I) (#84) Some moments in our lives are just wistful memories of which we have little record. But sometimes, you get a glorious snapshot of something from the past, and when you revisit it, you realize there is wisdom and glory is looking back on what had been…

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  9. On The Flip Side

    On The Flip Side (Longer description of the episode, with weird esoteric links and notes about the show. Originally broadcast on 9 July 2014 on KPSU.) Playlist & Footnotes: http://anywhereanywhen.com/2015/06/23/on-the-flip-side Miss Rikki & I continue our Ontological Assault on the world at large...

  10. Closet Radio Episode 151: Skipping Past Conclusions

    Closet Radio Episode 151: Skipping Past Conclusions (9-27-14) Joined by Austin Rich, DJ Victrola, The Professor, with a live audio card from Ricardo Wang, Lennon, and Ryan Ray, Closet Radio airs it’s last broadcast from the KPSU Studios for a final hurrah before moving to the…

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  11. The Secret True History of Rock ‘n’ Roll Part II: Defending Elvis

    The Secret True History of Rock ‘n’ Roll Part II: Defending Elvis (Miss Rikki & I discuss music old and new as we cover a Ramones Tribute, discuss how unfairly Elvis is sometimes treated, and introduce to you two things that are from the last 10 years that are good. Promise. ) In another...

  12. The Most Brilliant Piece of Gobbelty-Gook Ever (A Lester Bangs Tribute Show)

    The Most Brilliant Piece of Gobbelty-Gook Ever (A Lester Bangs Tribute Show) There used to be a world where people were really fucking passionate about everything. You can hear this world seep through the cracks and pop of old LPs, in the pages of yellowing magazines hoarded by a Learned Council…

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  13. On The Flip Side

    On The Flip Side (Longer description of the episode, with weird esoteric links and notes about the show.) Miss Rikki & I continue our Ontological Assault on the world at large with this radio deconstruction of recordings that are on the edge of awareness of their state as recordings. Leaving no...

  14. The Stuff That Myths Are Built On

    The Stuff That Myths Are Built On (For this show, we throw our listeners to the wolves.) The subject of loneliness and being alone came up when I was selecting records for this show, and a jazzy, moody theme quickly began to develop, which Miss Rikki ran with. We also interview Kevin McCallister,...

  15. The People Who Died: June 2014 Edition

    The People Who Died: June 2014 Edition (Miss Rikki & I sit down to do a tribute show to some of the incredible artists we have lost this year, only to find ourselves visited by three callers.) Miss Rikki & I pay tribute to some of the incredible artists that have passed. There were a … Continue...

  16. The Secret True History of Rock ‘n’ Roll Part I: Introduction

    The Secret True History of Rock ‘n’ Roll Part I: Introduction (Miss Rikki & I discuss music old and new as we introduce a new format for our show when we’re suddenly not able to get into KPSU. ) Miss Rikki & I have been batting around the idea of doing this series for a … Continue reading The...

  17. Funes el Radiorioso

    Funes el Radiorioso (Miss Rikki & I are joined by The Professor’s Wife as we explore our own swiss-cheese brains, through a few random records, audio clips, and other paths through the musical universe.) I really feel like the show is starting to hit its stride, and this is an excellent example…

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  18. In Sincerest Apologies (A Vinyl Solution)

    In Sincerest Apologies (A Vinyl Solution) (Miss Rikki & I are joined by The Professor, receive a phone call from Tunacan Jones, and lay down the fattest beats of all time with an new incarnation of an old favorite.) Miss Rikki & I begin to dial in the exact format of the show, and present …...

  19. A Momentary Lapse of Reason w/ Tunacan Jones

    A Momentary Lapse of Reason w/ Tunacan Jones (This is probably the greatest show of A Momentary Lapse of Reason that has ever aired. It is all due to the labored genius of Tunacan Jones. What an example of radio prowess!) It is unbelievable that radio could reach such heights with a host like …...

  20. Take A Memo… Please.

    Take A Memo… Please. (A misguided effort to recognize International Memo Day becomes a shaggy dog story about everything and nothing.) In honor of International Memo Day – which may or may not be a real thing – we went down an office related rabbit hole this week, only to come out the other side…

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  21. ABC’s, 123’s, MeYouWe’s

    ABC’s, 123’s, MeYouWe’s (My recent efforts to alphabetize my record collection led us on a discussion of collections, and the behaviors related to them.) Putting my new house in order – with a specific eye toward my recently assembled record collection – lead the cast of A Momentary Lapse of…

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  22. Dancing Into The Future (‘The Prom Show’)

    Dancing Into The Future (‘The Prom Show’) (Inspired by Waiter AZ David’s recent prom photos, Tunacan Jones & Miss Rikki join me in conversations about proms.) After being viciously turned down by Tunacan Jones, we bask in the glow of an authentic DJ set of Prom type standards (and a few oddities...

  23. Mutual Radio Theater (Retrocast #2)

    Mutual Radio Theater (Retrocast #2) As I took the week off again to enjoy some birthday relaxation, I spent some time thinking about a few moments that were real highlights from some of the work I’ve done this year, and these edits came to mind. As I was dialing in the whole “Radio Almanac”…

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  24. The Ship is Docking (‘Dispatches From The Southernmost Outpost’)

    The Ship is Docking (‘Dispatches From The Southernmost Outpost’) (On the subject of packing, moving, ‘mancaves’ – how awful they are, and Miss Rikki’s lateness.) The Lava Lamp Lounge is in the middle of relocation, and as I contemplate what it means to move everything I own to a new location, I...

  25. Four Dimensional Nightmare, LIVE! (Pledge Drive 2014)

    Four Dimensional Nightmare, LIVE! (Pledge Drive 2014) (With our first ever live in-studio performance on AMLOR, we bring in our good buddy Four Dimensional Nightmare for a mind-melting performance.) For our third and final Pledge Drive episode for 2014, we bring in our good friend Tom. In his…

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  26. Hang The DJ, Hang The DJ, Hang The DJ. (Pledge Drive 2014)

    Hang The DJ, Hang The DJ, Hang The DJ. (Pledge Drive 2014) (On the subject of DJs, Radio itself, and the 2014 Pledge Drive.) As Miss Rikki & I continue our exploration of the Amp KPSU Pledge Drive, we decide to lay out our own interests and preferences in the world of radio. We discuss … Continue...

  27. Number 9. Number 9. Number 9. (Pledge Drive 2014)

    Number 9. Number 9. Number 9. (Pledge Drive 2014) (Miss Rikki & I go into great detail about the Pledge Drive, what we are offering, and how you can make a big difference for KPSU.org.) Giving it our all, Miss Rikki and I lay out on the line the exact reason you should help keep … Continue…

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  28. Forgetting To Remember

    Forgetting To Remember (Miss Rikki & Tunacan Jones from Closet Radio drop by the studio for shenanigans and goings on.) Feeling comical (and, secretly, not having prepared a topic), we explore the importance of forgetting things, something near and dear to all of our hearts. We bring you another...

  29. Second Hand News

    Second Hand News (Joined by the insatiable Miss Rikki, we tell you everything we’ve ever overheard, offering another dose of reason to finally make your Wednesday complete.) We explore the world of stories we’ve heard second hand about celebrities. We live in a world saturated by celebrities in a...

  30. Retrocast DJ Set #1

    Retrocast DJ Set #1 I am out sick this week, and Miss Rikki is going to take the week off, so we are presenting some of the best DJ moments from the first six episodes of our program. These were lovingly edited together under this condition. Enjoy.

  31. Borrowed Time, Borrowed Eyes (w/ Pup, LIVE!)

    Borrowed Time, Borrowed Eyes (w/ Pup, LIVE!) (Miss Rikki and I – both spent from an exhausting and stupid day – return to a few old segments, digress ever-so-slightly, and premiere our theme music by Paco Jones himself! <Shhhhh! There’s also a live performance by Toronto’s Pup during our...

  32. Booberamapalloozafest Preview w/ Johnathon Boober

    Booberamapalloozafest Preview w/ Johnathon Boober (Johnathon Boober – local scenester and all around very cool gent – drops by our humble program to talk about the incredible event happening next week, and play some music by the bands that will be there.) I met Johnathon Boober one night at a...

  33. The Devo Tribute Show

    The Devo Tribute Show (We pay tribute to Bob Casale – Bob 2 – who passed away this week, by playing a bunch of Devo songs, and taking calls from Devo fans. Lot’s of gushing ensues.) A Momentary Lapse of Reason goes into full tribute mode for the first time as we pay tribute to … Continue reading...

  34. Bad Day

    Bad Day (I broadcast under the foulest of moods, and Miss Rikki is there to bear the brunt.) Miss Rikki & I discuss Snow Days, Bad Clients, and introduce a new Segment! Plus: Good music, and a secret bonus DJ set! (Shhhhhh. Don’t tell anyone.) Enjoy! Bad Day Part I: “World’s Smallest Horse” 01.)…

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  35. Shoegaze Showdown w/ Balms

    Shoegaze Showdown w/ Balms (The gents from Balms drop by for a quick chat as we deliver a slightly more “shoegazey” show that normal. Everyone wins.) It’s Balms! This San Francisco group is on tour, and I was lucky enough to get them to come into the studio to plug their shows, while checking out…

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  36. Let’s Get Started… Now!

    Let’s Get Started… Now! (Miss Rikki & Tunacan Jones join me to kick of something old, something new, something borrowed, and something tunes.) Join myself, Miss Rikki, and Tunacan Jones (both of Closet Radio happiness) for a new program on KPSU, that is part of the Blasphuphmus Radio family. This...

About this show

Music, talk, guests and shenanigans, as the Austin Rich from Earth II tried to come to terms with the 10 years of his life he lost.

Hosted by

Austin Rich

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does A Momentary Lapse of Reason have?

A Momentary Lapse of Reason has 36 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on August 12, 2026.

What is A Momentary Lapse of Reason about?

Music, talk, guests and shenanigans, as the Austin Rich from Earth II tried to come to terms with the 10 years of his life he lost.

How often does A Momentary Lapse of Reason release new episodes?

A Momentary Lapse of Reason publishes irregularly, based on its 36 episodes since January 2014.

Who hosts A Momentary Lapse of Reason?

A Momentary Lapse of Reason is created and hosted by Austin Rich.
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