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The Audio Philes Podcast

by The Audio Philes

Just two dudes talking about music.

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Episodes

  1. Instagram battles and Super producers...

    Jarron replies to his Instagram followers comments in regards to who else they would like to see in an Instagram battle. Also, Jarron and Josh discuss the concept of "super producers" in popular music and a few producers they see as the cream of the crop

  2. Viewer Mail

    This week, Josh and Jarron respond to your opinions. Josh earlier posed to his Instagram followers the question: "who is the most overrated artist?" The results were controversial to say the least. Our hosts break down your responses and more.

  3. The Quarantine of Creativity...

    After being forced to take some time of because of the effects of the Coronavirus, Jarron and Josh return to discuss how they've been keeping busy during this time and also how they believe this will affect the music business, as well as society in general, moving forward.

  4. Playlist 2: Sticky Tunes

    Revisiting the ideas of last weeks episode, Jarron and Josh curate a playlist of some of their favorite "sticky" tracks to get stuck in your head. Unlike the catchy pop songs that you hate to know every lyric to, you'll be happy to have these tunes stuck in your head.

  5. Sticky Like Glue

    Josh and Jarron dive into the science about why certain songs get stuck in your head, and why that's not always a bad thing. Also, they discuss the concept of catchy songs vs sticky songs.

  6. Casey Cope the Mack...

    Jarron and Josh give their real, unfiltered thoughts on fellow artist and friend, Casey Cope. Don't let the shy persona fool you... the man is something like a Pimp.

  7. Episode 25: An Interview With Criibaby

    With a brand new single just released, local artist Criibaby joins the show to talk about her new song as well as some of her most prominent influences.

  8. TAPP Playlist 1: Our top 5 rappers.

    In the first of a series of shorts, Jarron and Josh collaborate on a playlist inspired by last week’s episode. For this playlist, the co hosts took each of their five rappers of all time list and included one of their favorite song(s) from each artist. Some of the artists on this week’s playlist...

  9. The GOAT Rapper

    Jarron and Josh are joined by friend of the show, Casey Cope, and the trio discuss each of their own top five rappers of all time list. Listen in and find out who makes the cut and who doesn't.

  10. Episode 23: Crystal Ball

    Looking back at the 2010s, a few artists stand over the rest, whether talking about commercial success or influence on the sound of the decade or the music business in general. Thinking about the last decade, names like Drake and The Weeknd jump out as two of the names that will probably most...

  11. Jarron Sits Down with Big Soda

    Missing his partner in crime, Jarron handles this weeks hosting duties by himself. Fortunately, he was lucky enough to have upcoming superstar and amazing musician, Big Soda sit down with him just hours after the release of his third album. The pair speak about the making of the album as well as...

  12. Does the best music come from intense struggle and trauma?

    This week, Josh and Jarron talk about whether or not great music can only come from suffering. They consider some of the great musicians whose trials were made well known through their art. Also, they reflect on the relationship between drug use and music.

  13. Episode 20: What makes music "bad", and which of us has the better taste in music?

    This week, the guys discuss what exactly makes certain music bad? Also, they argue about which of actually has better taste in music.

  14. EPISODE 19: Dissecting the 2020 Grammy nominations

    With the full list of Grammy nominees recently being announced, Jarron and Josh dive right in and give their take on this year’s field of nominees. They talk about who they believe will walk away as big winners, who they feel like got snubbed and also what they feel like the nominees say about…

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  15. Episode 18: Ramble on

    This week, the guys talking about a bevy of topics. From why Josh hates Bono to Jarron’s favorite rap beefs and the guys’ favorite music videos of all time, the guys have an open discussion about all things musical.

  16. Episode 17: The End of Drake's Reign?

    Following a rough set at Camp Flog Gnaw, where he was booed off of TV stage, Jarron and Josh ponder if this is the beginning to the end of drake's reign as the music industry's top dog. Also, are Summer Walker's recent antics totally screwing up her career before it really gets going?

  17. Episode 16: The Episode About Nothing

    In a Seinfeld like episode, Josh and Jarron spend this week talking about nothing in particular and everything all at once. Every week the guys tell you they don't know what they're talking about, but this week, they prove it.

  18. Episode 15: Appropriation or Appreciation?

    For the 15th episode, Jarron and Josh move in a bit more controversial direction. The guys discuss and educate each other on their own views of cultural appropriation in music. They ponder exactly what constitutes cultural appropriation, and also what distinguishes it from appreciation. Some of…

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  19. Episode 14: The Worst Hit Songs of the 2010s

    Jarron and Josh take a trip down memory lane and talk about some of the worst songs that were hits over the last decade.

  20. Episode 13: Jae Riley Takes the Guys to School

    The guys are joined by upcoming singer- songwriter, Jae Riley. This week, they discuss some of their personal favorite vocalists across all genres. As a talented and multifaceted vocalist herself, Jae schools the guys a bit about what makes a good vocalist.

  21. Episode 12: The Best Rapper of the Year, Every Year

    This week, Jarron and Josh dive into complex.com's list that names the best rapper of the year, every year since 1979. What did they get right? Who made the list that shouldn't have? Who should have made the list that didn't... The guys cover it all and have much to say on this divisive episode.

  22. Episode 11: Streaming - The Slow Killer of Quality Music

    Josh and Jarron discuss a few of the many ways the recent emergence of streaming has changed the quality - as well as volume - of overall music output. As music lovers, they detail the complex relationship they each have with streaming.

  23. Episode 10: Rock is Dead

    We've all heard the saying before... But is Rock actually dead? If so, when did it die? Who killed it? Did some other genre take its place? Jarron and Josh ponder these questions and more.

  24. Episode 9: An Interview with Casey Cope

    Jarron and Josh sit down with an upcoming musical genius: San Leandro-based rapper Casey Cope.

  25. Episode 8: The Shxt Show that Was the 2019 VMAs

    Jarron and Josh take a special time out to give a "blind" recap and review of the 2019 VMAS, and it ain't pretty. So much shit in one show, that we had to spend a whole episode on it.

  26. Episode 7: Album Review Week 1

    Josh and Jarron discuss some of the recent albums that have been released, including the debut albums of YBN Cordae and Chance the Rapper. Josh gives his in depth reviews of these albums and more!

  27. Episode 6: Concert Week 1

    Jarron recaps his amazing week in concerts and grades each performer. Josh talks about a pleasant surprise he encountered at his most recent concert outing.

  28. Episode 5: Underground and Underrated

    Jarron and Josh compare and contrast the concepts of underrated and underground artists. They give examples of artists that they feel fit into each of those ideas.

  29. Episode 4: Our Favorite Concerts

    Josh and Jarron spend this episode talking about what makes a good concert and what are some of the best ones they've been to so far.

  30. Episode 3: The Albums of Kendrick Lamar

    Josh and Jarron spend this episode reflecting on possibly the most complete hip hop artist of our generation, Kendrick Lamar. The pair debate about which of his 3 classic albums is actually the best.

  31. Episode 2: Is it Actually Good?

    Jarron and Josh and ponder whether certain music is actually good just because they enjoy it. In the second segment, they talk and disagree about artists that they feel may be overrated.

  32. Episode 1: Introducing the Audio Philes

    Our two co- hosts take us on an introductory trip through their ears and help us understand what it is they consider good music to be.

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Just two dudes talking about music.

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