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Fools Anthem
by M Ramirez, J Swick, R Ramirez
A fresh and fun podcast that captures the musings of two fools who live for music. Plug in, turn it up, and enjoy a backstage pass to the stories and sounds that deserve the spotlight.
Episodes
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Episode 20: The White Album
In the 20th episode of Fool’s Anthem, Rich takes John back to The White Album, The Beatles’ legendary and genre-defying masterpiece. Rich highlights a few standout tracks as the Fools dive into the album's wide-ranging influences, from transcendental musings and playful melodies to protest…
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Episode 19: Surprise Your Dead
John and Rich delve into the music of Faith No More, focusing on the song 'Surprise You're Dead' from the album 'The Real Thing.' They explore the band's captivating approach to music which featured experimental sounds, varied rhythms and time signatures that blended genres of metal and funk. The...
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Episode 18: The heavy, heavy genius of Soundgarden
In episode 18 of Fools Anthem, Rich and John weigh in on the raw, thunderous sound of Soundgarden, one of the original architects of the Seattle grunge movement. The Fools share their favorite tracks spanning the band’s indie beginnings to their mainstream breakthrough. They recount unforgettable...
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The Cars
In this episode, John and Rich discuss The Cars' debut album. The Fools reflect on The Cars musical style and production techniques. The conversation delves into the band's influence in merging rock and pop, their role in the 80s genre, and Ric Ocasek's production talents and influence on later...
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Episode 16: Blondie
In this episode of Fool's Anthem, Rich and John delve into the legendary band, Blondie, exploring the life of front person Debbie Harry and the band's punk, disco and 60s roots. Debbie and Chris Stein formed Blondie and discovered Clem Burke when he responded to an audition. The band emerged from...
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Episode 15: Fu Manchu
In this episode, John and Rich crank it up with the fuzz sound of Fu Manchu, focusing on the song 'Eatin' Dust'. They discuss the band's history, lineup changes, and the unique production qualities of their music. The conversation highlights the band's stoner rock sound and heavy riffs. They...
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Episode 14: Forty Six & 2
Rich and John delve into the music of Tool, focusing on the song '46 and 2' from the album 'Ænima'. They discuss the first time they heard Tool, the band's iconic techniques and sounds, which applied seven eighth time and the Phrygian scale chord progressions. The conversation explores the deeper...
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Episode 13: Palm Grease
Fools Anthem celebrates Herbie Hancock and his musical talent and creativity through the decades. Hancock's influence brought a fusion of funk, jazz and electronics into popular music and culture. A look at Herbie Hancock's discography shows his constant innovation and experimentation with music....
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Episode 12: Father John Misty
Rich introduces John to the discography of Father John Misty, the stage name of the musician Joshua Tillman. They discuss Father John Misty's creative spectrum of work, the deep lyrics in the music consisting of social commentary and personal themes that juxtaposes serious subjects with upbeat...
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Episode 11: Thursday
In this episode of Fool's Anthem, John and Rich discuss the unique sound of the band, Morphine. They share an admiration for the band's authentic style and instrumentation which primarily featured a two-string slide bass, saxophones, and drums. The Fools dig into the lyrics of the song Thursday...
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Episode #10: DJ Duos
Episode 10 goes into Rich's appreciation for the song La Femme d'argent and the iconic album, Moon Safari, by the French electronic music duo, Air. The conversation shifts to the memories Rich and John had when listening to Moon Safari and how music can bring a person back to a particular...
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Episode #9: Funky Drummer
John's topic is sure to delight anyone who has a passion for drums as he explores the James Brown song, the 'Funky Drummer' and the innovative contribution of Clyde Stubblefield. Clyde's back beats and ghost notes techniques were a signature sound and rhythm of the song, which became a staple...
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Episode #8: Praying for Time
Rich challenges John and the audience to go deep and analyze the words of a song from the 90s era. The artist and song selected is George Michael and Praying for Time from his second solo album, Listen Without Prejudice. The fools delve into his life and career, exploring his song writing…
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Episode #7: Repo Man
John presents a topic comprising of both a music AND movie discussion based on the 1984 cult classic movie and song: Repo Man. The fools discuss the work of Alex Cox, his unconventional approach with the film, and the punk rock themes that were brought to life by Iggy Pop, The Plugz, and other...
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Episode #6: Paranoid
Rich leads this episode and puts the spotlight on Black Sabbath, the influential guitar licks of the song 'Paranoid', and the band's backstory and formation. The fools discuss Tony Iommi's tragic accident which resulted in his determination and eventual rise to become one of the greatest…
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Episode #5: On A Rope
Summary: John opens the show offering a hint about the band being from the San Diego punk scene, which is instantly identified by Rich. The fools discuss the song "On a Rope" from the 1995 album title, Scream Dracula Scream, and call out a mutual admiration for Wesley Willis. Thoughts are shared...
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Episode #4 - All Hail The King
In Episode 4 Rich picks his topic and pays tribute to the King of rock and roll, Elvis Presley. The first song unwrapped is the hit 1960s single, It's Now or Never. The fools discuss Elvis as a conduit to introducing what was likely "cutting edge" following the swing and big band music of that…
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Episode 3: Sinking into the sonic variants of Quicksand
Summary: In episode three of Fools Anthem, John and Rich go deep and analyze the breakdowns and bridges of the song 'Head to Wall' from the post-hardcore, New York band, Quicksand. They discuss their love of Quicksand's dissonant guitar patterns and face-melting performances, and acknowledge the...
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Episode 2: Scratching beneath the surface - the story behind an iconic Bay Area band
In this second episode of Fools Anthem, Rich chooses the theme and gives John some interesting hints that triggers an infectiously funny moment. The two fools engage in a lively conversation and go metal, discussing an iconic song and album by the well-known Bay Area band, Metallica. They…
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Episode 1: The Fools Anthem journey begins
It's the inaugural episode of Fools Anthem, where two fools muse about their love of music - discovering, listening, watching, creating, performing, and perhaps most of all just talking about it. Our hosts playfully deliberate and critique the music that helped shape them as burgeoning musicians,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A fresh and fun podcast that captures the musings of two fools who live for music. Plug in, turn it up, and enjoy a backstage pass to the stories and sounds that deserve the spotlight.
HOSTED BY
M Ramirez, J Swick, R Ramirez
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How many episodes does Fools Anthem have?
Fools Anthem currently has 20 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Fools Anthem about?
A fresh and fun podcast that captures the musings of two fools who live for music. Plug in, turn it up, and enjoy a backstage pass to the stories and sounds that deserve the spotlight.
How often does Fools Anthem release new episodes?
Fools Anthem has 20 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Fools Anthem?
Fools Anthem is created and hosted by M Ramirez, J Swick, R Ramirez.
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