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Sharing Needles with Friends
by Gene Priest and Derek Jones
SNWF is a podcast about: music, film, the arts, culture, life, mysticism, metaphysics, life, death, and unfolding.
Episodes
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271 // The Most Perfect Track 1's of All Time
What makes the perfect Track 1? In this episode, we dive into the boldest, most unforgettable album openers of all time. From mission statements that slap you in the face, to the tone-setting intros that make you want to hear the whole record immediately, this one's for the tracklist nerds and...
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270 // The Evolution of Music Consumption: From Vinyl to Streaming
From flipping vinyl records to skipping ads on Spotify—how did we get here? In this episode of Sharing Needles with Friends, Gene and Derek dive deep into the evolution of music formats and how each leap forward—vinyl, cassette, CD, MP3, iTunes, and streaming—has reshaped not just how we listen,...
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269 // IDLES - Crawler
After a long break, Gene and Derek are back behind the mics—and we're diving headfirst into IDLES' Crawler, an album that pulls no punches and hits even harder after time away. But before the deep dive begins, we unpack the strangeness of returning to the show, what it means to want something…
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261 // bradward pitt
Man, this episode really did get away from us pretty quickly! From the start we touch on topics ranging from Nihilism, its deeper meaning in the film, Fight Club, as well as Gene's "expert" film critic review, when photographers use to take photos with cameras the size of a house or at least a…
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258 // the second coming (we're back!)
In this episode, we just wanted to take the time to re-introduce ourselves back into the podcasting ecosphere after a few years away. In this short episode back, we have a new vision and so many ideas to make this a more inclusive community / listener-led conversation from week to week on all...
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257 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Six: The Assassination of John Lennon
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,...
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256 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Five: The Occult (Sad Satan)
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...
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255 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Four: Illuminati and Secret Societies
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...
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254 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Three: Mysterious Deaths
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...
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253 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Two: Paul Is Dead
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…
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252 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part One: Proven and Debunked
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...
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251 // The Foo Fighters - The Colour And The Shape
In this episode we take a trip back to the "Classic Album" episodes we use to do so often and we discuss The foo Fighters amazing sophomore album "The Color and The Shape."
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250 // Bieber made Manson "Relevant" again.
In this episode we discuss human garbage can Martin Shkreli listen this one of a kind Wu-Tang album on eBay as well as going STRAIGHT to jail for inciting his Facebook followers to cut off and retrieve a piece of Hillary Clinton's hair, we discuss our thoughts on the new album from The National...
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249 // Game of Thrones spoilers right out of the gates!
In this episode we start with a little chat about the recent episode of Game of Thrones (spoiler alert, we don't know what we're talking about,) we talk about some new releases we are loving such as the new Turnover album, we talk up our amazing friends over at Kill All Music and their fantastic...
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248 // Wolves and Wolves and Wolves and Wolves
In this episode our friends Wolves and Wolves and Wolves and Wolves stop by the studio to chat about their newest record The Cross and The Switchblade, Touring, Wrestling, Music, and so much more!
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247 // Nazi Ghost
In this episode we begin with a little bit of politics because Donald Trump, Kid Rock furthers his senate run, Tool is releasing their back catalog on vinyl with remasters, SoundCloud is still struggling but got millions more in investments, BandCamp is awesome, we had a slight run-in with a tiny...
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246 // Cereal Killer
In this episode we start talk a little talk about doom metal, stoner metal, and black metal... never a bad way to begin. We get right into talking about how bad artwork and band names can turn people away (or at least us,) Danny Trujillo's son plays bass with Korn in a new documentary, Jane's...
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245 // Un-Holy Rolling
It was a slow news week, but we discuss Justin Bieber finding Jesus again, going to church, and running over a paparazzi when leaving, and Radiohead's newly reformed Radiohead.tv showcasing recent live shows in full.
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244 // Time Traveling Ghost
In this episode we start down a rabbit hole talking about creating custom songs in the style of various artists, we play a mini-game and Derek is tested, then we go down a 90's music rabbit hole as well, Stone Temple Pilots new "Core" reissue with 3 additional discs, new Converge music, Tyler…
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243 // This is how you remind me... that we hate Nickelback
In this episode we discuss Radiohead and their recent concert in Israel and the conflict surrounding it, Roger Waters comments toward Thom Yorke, RZA and his Chipotle inspired musical endeavors, the R. Kelly sex cult, the passing of George Romero, Donald Trump and Sean Spicer's love for Daft…
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242 // White and it shows
In this episode we open with our new (and one time only) rap intro and we talk about Noel Gallagher joining U2 in Manchester... Liam had quite the response, the meaning to the song Closing Time by Semisonic, Morrissey is a fan of Smashmouth, says Smashmouth. Migos' gets kicked off of a flight…
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241 // Remember the time... Michael Jackson owned the Beatles catalogue?
In this episode, we begin the show by talking about our newly updated website, Jay-Z's new album "4:44" streaming only on Tidal... if you pre-ordered it, Kanye and Jay's ongoing feud, the Fyre Festival organizer is going to jail, Paul McCartney might be getting the rights back to the Beatles...
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240 // Adventures in Pizza Delivery
In this episode we jumped straight into conversation about man-spreading, Keanu Reeves, John Wick Chapter 2, the similarities and differences of Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver, the Foo Fighter's very conservative tour rider, Johnny Depp's comments on Donald Trump at Glastonbury Festival, Linkin Park...
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239 // Blink-182 is "Coal," and Radiohead is "Renewable Energy."
In this episode we talk about Father's Day, the decline of Fidget Spinners with the new addition of band branded spinners, Blink182's "Dude Ranch" and Radiohead's "Ok Computer" came out the same year... weird, Gene Simmons is attempting to trademark the devil horns hand gesture and Ronnie James...
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238 // Doing God's Work
In this episode we talk about the new Frank Turner documentary "Get Better," the new Grateful Dead documentary on Amazon Prime "Long Strange Trip," All 4 One, a new study that shows what drugs are most popular at each music festival, a man gets arrested for selling fake drugs at Bonnaroo claiming...
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237 // Danzig, Trump, and Baby Parts
In this episode we discuss the new Grateful Dead documents-series on Amazon Prime titled "Long Strange Trip," Childish Gambino to call it quits after his next album, the Foo Fighters new track and music video, the new Dan Auerbach record "Waiting on a Song," the new Beach Fossil's record...
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236 // I literally "NOTHING" her music...
We are back after a week off, and we've got a good one! In this episode we talk about Aerosmith (for some reason), LCD Soundsystem and Lana Del Rey's new LPs, Radiohead's new "OK Computer" box set, the new Danzig album "Black Laden Crown," the passing of Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Katy Perry…
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235 // The Worst Thing Next To Hell
In this episode we discuss the new Harry Styles record (seriously, we know that sounds weird,) the Memphis musician that set himself on fire on Facebook Live, PWR BTTM and their recent collapse under allegations of sexual abuse, no new Tool or Perfect Circle records in 2017, the new Master of…
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234 // Jordan Hudkins
In this episode we are joined by our friend Jordan Hudkins of Rozwell Kid to talk about their upcoming record "Precious Art," on SideOne Dummy Records.
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233 // Alex MacWilliam of Overwatcher and The Local Wave
In this episode we are joined in the studio by Alex MacWilliam of the Nashville band Overwatcher and The Local Wave, a Nashville focused local music and scene podcast. We had a nice lengthy discussion about boxed wine, podcasting, rare records, Hip-Hop and obviously Kanye West, Alex's band...
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232 // Adam Morgan of Hopesfall RETURNS!!
In this episode we are joined once again by our friend Adam Morgan, drummer of Hopesfall, to talk about the recording of the new record, the recent repress of the back catalogue, sour beers, managing band life and family life, bowling, our biggest vinyl collecting pet peeves, touring, sigur ros,...
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231 // "God Don't Like Ugly"
In this episode we discuss Jay Z removing his catalog from Spotify and Apple Music, Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament wears a t-shirt at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame of bands that have yet to be inducted to the Hall of Fame, the new DREAMCAR music, Britney Spears shuts down Isreal, Shia LaBouf's new movie...
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230 // Radiohead is Touring Again...
In this episode we talk about last night's Radiohead show in Atlanta (4.1.17,) ICP being accused of plagiarizing "Chicken Soup for the Soul," Limp Bizkit made Kerry King want to quit music, the economics of music streaming, Papa Roach eats bugs on the internet, and Danny Brown's newest music…
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229 // The Internet is a Vicious Place...
In this episode we discuss Tool's discography coming to streaming services, Josh Homme being sued for "berating" an autograph seeker, Trump seeking legal action on a 17-year old girl for staring #TrumpCat, and we talked a bit about the RSD list for 2017. We also answered listener questions…
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228 // How Many Pots Have You Smokened?
In this episode we discuss One Direction at one point in time being kicked out of a Trump hotel after refusing to WAKE UP and meet one of his daughters, that one time Keith Richards pulled a knife on Trump, Lil Bow Wow defending Snoop Dogg's music video and making off-color comments about putting...
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227 // E-mails from Strangers
In this episode we talk a bit about a fan(?) email encounter to our old band's Facebook page asking us to write a song for her ex boyfriend, Gene's aspirations to being a hip-hop artist, the Italian band "Soviet Soviet" being banned and sent home when attempting to enter the U.S. for SXSW and a…
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226 // Rod Stewart and GoT Cosplay
In this episode we discuss Rod Stewart reenacting a beheading video in the desert, claims he was playing Game of Thrones, Tom Hanks and his rapper son Chet Haze, the Florida man that tried to steal microphones using the identity of Nickleback's drummer, Spotify's new Hi-Fi service maybe coming...
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225 // The Gloom Index
This week we talk about Lady Gaga causing the Atlanta Falcons to lose the Super Bowl, Lana Del Rey calling all witches to cast a spell on Donald Trump, a Radiohead algorithm that was invented by a superfan to determine the most depressing Radiohead song through his "Gloom Index," David Bowie's...
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224 // Nathan Gray and Daniel Smith of Nathan Gray Collective
In this episode we are joined by Nathan Gray (boysetsfire, I Am Heresy) and Daniel Smith of Nathan Gray Collective. We discuss their new album and Nathan's new autobiography titled "Until the Darkness Takes Us."
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223 // Ryan Shelkett (Liars Academy / Cross My Heart)
In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Shelkett of Liars Academy, Cross My Heart, and Dead Red Sea. We talk about his time in all of his bands, his early demo tapes with his first band Blank, the Baltimore, Maryland music scene, working with labels such as Deep Elm, Equal…
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222 // Pizza, Kitty Cats, and Babies
In this episode we discuss Lady Gaga's performance at Super Bowl 51, Black Sabbath's final show, Frank Ocean is being sued by his own father over a Tumblr post, Waaves frontman Nathan Williams and his Nazi-Punching game featuring Richard Spencer, Michelle Branch's new music produced by Patrick...
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221 // I'm a pretty little snowflake
In this episode we discuss Sprint buying a stake in Tidal, Seattle's pirate radio station playing "Fuck Donald Trump" on repeat, the passing of Butch Trucks from the Allman Brothers Band, an update on Car Seat Headrest and his cover album of Smash Mouth hits such as "All-Star," Tom Araya of…
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220 // We have the Alternative Facts and we're voting yes!
In this episode we discuss Madonna's comments at the Women's March on Washington, the possibility of Trump defunding the NEA and NEH and the horrors of Net Neutrality, the crowd (or lack there of) at the Bret Michaels show for the Inaugural Heroes Ball, why Kanye West wasn't invited to play the...
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219 // The Stuff and Things Talk
In this episode we discuss the bands and artists playing the Donald Trump Inauguration, Billy Corgan's thoughts on fake news, how social media is destroying us all, Trent Reznor's thoughts that social media is negatively affecting music, the new Weird Al career spanning boxset that come inside an...
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218 // Rule 21 - It puts the lotion on it's skin...
In this weeks episode we discuss the new David Bowie EP that was released today on his birthday, being annoyed with cell phone usage in shows and movie theaters, vinyl sales in 2016 going up 26%, the top 25 vinyl albums sold last year, the new Oasis documentary Supersonic, Julien Baker signing to...
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217 // Sorry, cool Chads
Our first episode in 2017! We discuss recent news stories involving Mariah Carey and her New Years Eve performance, Smash Mouth using recent celebrity deaths of George Michael and Carrie Fisher to push their brand, The Rockettes to play the Donald Trump inauguration wether they want to or not…
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216 // Funnier or More Funny
In this episode we live streamed the news section on our FB group to discuss the CeeLo Green hoax video with his exploding phone, Nine Inch Nails releasing new music, Fantasy Football sports collusion, Scott Baio being assaulted by the wife of a Red Hot Chili Pepper because of his Donald Trump...
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215 // Knee Deep In Dentures and Leather
In this episode we discuss the new J. Cole album as well as his beef with Kanye West and Hampton Inn, the short list of artists to possibly perform at the Donald Trump inauguration (Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, and Garth Brooks), the new proposed legislation to get rid of ticket bots, Mick Jagger…
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214 A beer a day keeps the Illuminati away
In this episode we discuss Thanksgiving dinner staples, Tom Morello having kind words for Fidel Castro, accidental release of the new Burial 12", Joe Corre (son of Sex Pistols manager) burning 7 million dollars worth of historic merch, the Frank Ocean Blonde black friday release, Failure ripping...
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213 // Devil's Advocate
DISCLAIMER: We get a little political at times on this episode. Sometimes the music world and political world combine. While we try to be as tasteful as possible we give our honest opinions on things. We promise this wont happen a lot, but if you are sensitive to political talk this may be one…
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SNWF is a podcast about: music, film, the arts, culture, life, mysticism, metaphysics, life, death, and unfolding.
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Gene Priest and Derek Jones
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