Episodes
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The Universe is a Yes Man
Get ready for a wild ride on Pleasure Before Bidness! This episode is a delightful mix of music, laughter, and deep dives. We'll pay tribute to the legendary Steve Albini by spinning tracks from two of his iconic bands: Big Black and Shellac. But that's not all! We'll also delve into the concept…
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May the 4th Be With You
Ever dreamed of unlocking the secrets of the Force? This episode is your starship! Blast off with us as we enter the enigmatic PB4 temple, fueled by the cosmic grooves of Dexter Romweber, Khruangbin, and a deep dive into the teachings of the mysterious George Gurdjieff. Prepare to confront the...
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Record Store Tripping
On this episode Ricky G and Scottay Tecate take a trip to the "wrecka stow” sharing their amazing vinyl finds. From Miles Davis to Kikagaku Moyo, Yo La Tengo to Dr. John, from Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass Band to Cat Steves this episode is a Kaleidoscope for your mind. Peace, Love and PB4.
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In the Sleeve
On this episode listen to Scottay Tecate and Ricky G as they discuss some of their favorite goodies that come "In the Sleeve" of records- posters, artwork, "zines" and some super cool interactive pieces that reshape the album covers. PB4 - rolling up their sleeves to provide fans the freshest...
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PB4 Top Albums of 2023
In this year in review episode Ricky G and Scottay Tecate break down 2023's album releases which includes their personal top 10 favorites. PB4 providing you the freshest new music in all of the land!
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Hanging with Sonny and The Sunsets
Come listen to NorCal's own Sonny Smith from Sonny and The Sunsets as we discuss his brand new album "Self Awareness Through Macrame." Lots of great Sonny music along with cuts from artists on Sonny's label Rocks in Your Head Records. Grab yourself a favorite flava, sit back and enjoy the PB4…
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Hanging with Ratboys
On season 3, episode 2 AKA 43 the PB4 crew hangs with Julia Steiner of Ratboys to discuss their new album "The Window." Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest Indie bands you need to know about, Ratboys are hitting the 2023 scene on fire! Come listen to select cuts from the album while...
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Mastered By 2
After a winter slumber that extended into spring and parts of summer, Ricky G and Scottay Tecate are back with a scorcher of an episode. Their game is so tizoit, It's like they never left. Come checkout the freshest music in all of the land including: featured artist The Mattson 2 along with...
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Past, Present, Future- Season Finale
Is it the end of the old season or beginning of the new? No one really knows so it's up to you to decide. In this powerfully introspective episode Ricky G and Scotty Tecate reflect on the amazingly successful year they had at PB4, while also discussing the here and now during PB4 Temple while...
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Japanese Television
It's a Prequel? A foreshadow? A teleportation back in time? Actually it is all of these and more. Introducing episode 40 aka 39 aka 18. This is the prequel to episode 39. Confused? Don't be...this is truly an amazingly magical episode featuring new music, laugher, friendship & love. On this…
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Cutting to The Chase
Hello PB4 Family! On this episode we cut right to the chase with our New Music Review. Featured artists include: Wine Lips, Pale Blue Eyes, Japanese Television, Floating Action and PB4 favorite The Blank Tapes. We all need new music in our lives, PB4 delivers the freshest like UPS delivering a...
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Let Your Pleasure Glow
In this episode Scottay Tecate and Ricky G take a tour of world music making stops in Japan, South Korea, Australia, Ecuador and the US. Bands featured: Kikagaku Moyo (Japan), Asian Glow, Parannoul, Para Glow, (South Korea), Delivery (Australia), Hermanos Gutierrez (Ecuador) and Sam Prekop (US)…
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PB4: Best of the Commercials
You didn't ask for them but we're going to give them to you anyway: PB4, Best of the Commercials. We are proud to be sponsored by: Errl King- The King Delivers Dr. Squatch- Be a Sasquatch, Smell Like a Gentlemen 4 Roses Bourbon - Find Mellow Spots Near You Tushy - You're Crack will Thank You Cafe...
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A Tribute to the People of Japan
Ricky G and Scottay Tecate have created magic on this episode inspired by Japanese culture and music. This masterpiece features the incredible Japanese Psych band Kikagaku Moyo as well as their record label of bands, Guruguru Brain. The duo explore the depths of the Shinto religion as well as...
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Perfect Sound Forever
In this episode the PB4 gang is joined by Steve Alexander aka Dr. A to talk about their all time favorite band Pavement. Come listen to some lives cuts from the show they attended at The Chicago Theater the night before while they provide you their unique breakdown of the band they love. Also…
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Hanging with Pale Blue Eyes
We've got a real treat for you on this episode! Ricky G and Scottay Tecate hang with Lucy and Matt Board of the amazing new band Pale Blue Eyes where they discuss their debut album Souvenirs. Hailing from Devon England, PBE is one of the freshest bands out today bringing their unique "Cream-Pop"...
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Floating Action
Another episode in the bank! This episode features Floating Action a band from North Carolina USA that you need to get to know. We dive deep into them along with The Blank Tapes, Tony Molina, Eli Winter, Launder, and a debut song from the world's greatest band Dream Cream. You want to hear the...
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Spiral Stairs to Nowhere
Yes yes Ya'll. We've got a lot in store for you on this episode. Do you like the band Pavement? Maybe Sasquatch is more your style? Do you want to hear the freshest jams in all of the land? Look no further you've found THE source for all this and more. This episode's feature is none other than...
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Tony Molina Goes to India
Where do I even begin on this one. Truly a masterpiece. The two Podcast maestros take this episode 31 to epic levels. Their special sauce? Dream Cream. With cuts from featured artist, king of the 40 second songs, ladies and gentlemen, Tony Molina. If that weren't enough listen to cuts from PB4...
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Paint the Band Rojo
After a little R&R PB4 is back at it again and this one packs a serious punch y'all! A little time off has allowed the Soul Brothers to recharge their batteries and come in with yet another classic- Harder, Funnier, Rockn'er this episode is not to be skipped. Come listen to fresh hits from the…
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Meat and Potatoes w/ Andre Moya
Another episode chocked full of the freshest music the world has to offer. The PB4 team of mad chefs worked tirelessly to put together a meal fit for a king. Fresh center cuts from Sonic Youth, Andres Moya, Sorry, Findlay, Paint, Tim Hill and so much more. Mix in fresh herbs and spices in the…
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Wet Leg & Wet Tuna
Oh yeah PB4 is getting you wet on this episode ya'll. Come check out some of the freshest (and wettest) music out now - Wet Leg and Wet Tuna. The weather man is calling for some serious precipitation so leave your raincoat at home cause you're gonna get WET. Cheers!
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Hanging with Matt Adams of The Blank Tapes
Matt Adams of The Blank Tapes stopped by PB4 studios to talk about his new album "Pop Rocks." Come hear Matt play live cuts from the new album along with a couple of PB4 exclusive songs, including his version of Favorite Flava. This is an epic episode you won't want to miss.
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Bringing Happy End to All Corners of the Universe
PB4 is back and fresh as ever. We start things out with an intergalactic planetary solute by taking you on a thrill ride to outer space. Once we've reached our cruising altitudes our flight plans take us to rarefied air en route to Japan to meet critically acclaimed, but not often known, Happy…
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A Tribute to Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters
On March 26, 2022 we lost an amazing person, friend and drummer, Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters. Although I personally never have met him, Taylor helped keep the beat steady in my life. In this episode, I pay tribute to the legacy that is Taylor Hawkins. He will be missed but never forgotten....
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Peace Vibrations to the People of Ukraine
Pleasure B4 Bidness is for the people and our mission is to spread peace and love to all of the world. In this episode we send out peace vibrations to the people of Ukraine through mediation and Ukrainian, electronic music during PB4 Temple. As usual, the PB4 gang brings you the freshest of music...
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Going Deep with Barry White & Ernie Balls
Fam, Fam, Fam- we have got a treat for you. Ricky G and Scottay Tecate have once again risen the bar to heights unfathomable by humankind. That's 23 straight times! Starting it off with a PB4 exclusive debut by Dz Nuts, this episode builds and builds to a crescendo of pure, unadulterated…
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It's a New Season
It's been a while fam! We took a little break but the PB4 gang is back in action and betta than eva! With songs from Grandaddy, Courtney Barnett, Open Head, Catherine and many many more PB4 always brings you the freshest of music new and old. We have the finger squarely on the pulse ya'll. Enjoy...
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Best of the Worst- Season 1, Volume 4
We done, done it again! The Best of the Worst Volume 4 contains some of the PB4 gang's favorite Favorite Flavas. Come listen to their favorite songs and beers in this tasty little ditty Cheers My Brothas and Sistas!
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Best of the Worst- Season 1, Volume 3
From Episode 8 "Sonny & The Sunsets" come listen to Ricky G and Scottay Tecate bust a new segment- What's on your Mind. Peace, Love & PB4
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Best of the Worst- Season 1, Volume 2
Relive the Halloween Episode by taking a trip through the Spooky Forest for Spooky PB4 temple. In this segment Scottay Tecate and Ricky G read poems from Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe. Then it starts getting really wild! Peace Love and PB4!
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Best of the Worst- Season 1, Volume 1
Welcome to Best of the Worst Season, 1 Volume 1. In this bit from episode 16 "Cornucopia of Pleasures", let Scottay break down Hare Krishna and put you in a trance. Then listen to Ricky G break down the Moon-phases. Also hear about Von Zipper's Mission and how incredibly similar it is to ours…
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Cut that Part Out
Oh we've got a real treat for you on this episode. The PB4 gang is joined by Steve Denenberg, aka Stevie D, CEO of Waypoint Processing makers of Errl King.. Like Errl King this episode delivers! Come check out a first during Favorite Flava where Stevie D does an unboxing of the PLEASURE BOX. Then...
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Cornucopia of Pleasures
The PB4 Gang has done, done it again! This IS the best episode ever! Come listen to Ricky G and Scottay Tecate break down their Favorite Flavas, get centered in an AMAZING PB4 Temple, Read Scripture from "The Doggfather" and play tunes you need to know about in New Music Review. Come to PB4.…
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Halloween Special
It's Halloween Ya'll and the PB4 gang brings it to you with their Spooky Style. Come listen to Ricky G and Scottay Tecate as they break down songs from the compilation album Creepy Covers from I'm into Life Records. Beware this episode will SCARE your socks off!
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The Velveteers
The PB4 gang done, done it again. The finger is squarely on the pulse and they want to introduce you to a fresh new band -The Velveteers. Releasing their debut album Nightmare Day Dream, The Velveteers burst on the scene with a face melter that will definitely rock your socks off. Come listen to...
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Bear Hands
Flava Dave, Ricky G and Scottay Tecate are back for the second half of Episode 13. In this episode the PB4 crew introduce you all to some fresh new bands- Egg Drop Soup, Petey, and Oyster and Pearls. Let the Pleasure calibrate your life!
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Bear Hands
Awe Yeah...PB4 is at it again! On Episode 13 we've invited back PB4 family member Flava Dave where he brings the crew his unique style. Thank you DB for taking PB4 up yet another level. In this episode PB4 features the amazing music of Bear Hands. Of course the crew get's its Zen on in the PB4...
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Green Finger
THIS IS THE BEST EPISODE EVER! Ricky G and Scottay Tecate put it all on the line and, as always, come correct! No half steppn' with this crew. Come listen to some of their fresh new bits- Guilty Pleasure and Green Finger. Tons of new Dream Cream jams and some saucy sing alongs. It's time you...
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Built To Spill - Part 3
This is the third installment of the Built To Spill Mega Episode. It doesn't get any more saucy then this one my friends. Sit back, relax and take in the PB4 vibe. This IS the BEST episode EVAAAA!
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Built to Spill - Part 2
Awe Yeah...it's a first timer for ya'll: A THREE PART MEGA EPISODE. Ricky G and Scottay Tecate ain't half steppn' on Built to Spill!
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Built To Spill - Part 1
PB4 Episode 11 aka Episode 9 features the incredible artist - Built To Spill! Listen in as Ricky G and Scottay Tecate break down their Favorite Flavas, PB4 Temple from South America, dial you into the Olympic action from Tokyo and rap it up with a trip to outta space.....while never leaving their...
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The Biz, The Ladies and The Hanging Chads (VanGaalen) - Part 2
Come join us for the second half of Episode 10. It's Fresh! Thus endth the lesson, Breaking News it's all there for ya.
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The Biz, The Ladies and The Hanging Chads (VanGaalen) - Part 1
Oh boy do we have a treat for you this Episode. The PB4 gang is back at it again and breaking it down like they only know how. Episode 10 pays tribute to Biz Markie with some powerful hip hop influence, spotlights some women rockers and a focus on the songs of Chad VanGaalen. Mix in favorite…
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Viva Mexico! - Part 2
In the second of half of Viva Mexico Ricky G and Scottay Tecate break down more Los Straight Jackets, Introduce a new Segment called "One Question" and debut a new song by Dream Cream introducing New Music News. You won't want to miss it!
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Viva Mexico! - Part 1
In a special two part episode broadcasted from Chitown the PB4 brothas are podn' together as one. Episode 9 honors Mexico through music, humor and of course pleasure. This episode features music from Los Straight Jackets. Along with the usual bits such as Sabor Favorito (Favorite Flava) and PB4...
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Mostly Sonny with a Chance of Sunsets - Part 2
In the continuation of Episode 8 Tecate and Ricky G continue their review of Sonny and the Sunsets as well as introduce a fresh new segment inspired by Snoop Doggy Dog aka Tha Dogfather called "Thus endth the lesson." Enjoy Pleasure B4 Bidness!
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Mostly Sonny with a Chance of Sunsets- Part 1
Once again the PB4 gang is putting out a two parter! In this episode Ricky G and Scottay Tecate bust out some fresh new content. Hear what's on their minds, take in the gospel of Snoop in "thus endth the lesson" and of course grab your pen and paper for Favorite Flava! This episode's band focus…
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Bringing you the Flava -Part 2
In the second half of Episode 7 aka Episode 7b aka Episode 5G we get into the review of Man Man a very cool Philly born LA band that brings the east coast- west coast thunda! Come back to hear the conclusion of our chat with PB4 family member Flava Dave Barr!
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Bringing you The Flava- Part 1
In a two parter the PB4 crew welcomes special guest: The Commissioner, the artists, the drummer and all around good guy Dave Barr. Come listen to us indoctrinate Dave into the PB4 family while we break all sorts of topics down- from Dave's old band the Mosh Potatoes to his incredible art, our...
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We live life focused on one thing and one thing only- Pleasure B4 Bidness. Come hear two soul brothas lay down some tasty riffs on music, art, pop culture, and everything else in between.
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Ricky G & Scottay Tecate
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