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Turning Tracks

Matt and Kris love music, but their tastes are wildly different. Their ability to appreciate music outside their wheelhouse though? Well, that’s what they're here to test. On each episode of Turning Tracks, Matt or Kris gets to pick a band they love and select 10 tracks from their career to try and convey why they love them. What new kinds of music will they both discover and/or learn to appreciate? Let’s find out!

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    Turning Tracks 38: Ministry

    Show Notes For Matt’s pick, he introduces Kris to the influential band Ministry.  Useful Links Ministry Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 37: Holiday Mixtape Vol. 2

    Show Notes It’s time for the second Holiday Mixtape from your friends at Turning Tracks! What weird and wonderful Christmas music did Kris pick this year? Let’s find out!    Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 36: The Police

    Show Notes For our annual guest show, Matt and Kris were joined by Greg, who chose the Police.   Useful Links The Police Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 35: Halloween Mixtape Vol. 3

    Show Notes Matt’s annual Halloween Mixtape has arrived to tingle your spines and all that Halloween nonsense.  Useful Links This is where useful links would go, if I had any.  Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 34: R.E.M.

    Show Notes Kris’s pick this month was R.E.M. He does his best to do right by one of the most influential alt rock bands of all time. Useful Links R.E.M. Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 33: Gojira

    Show Notes Matt brings the metal this month with Gojira.  Useful Links Gojira Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 32: Guster

    Show Notes Kris brings Guster to the table in hopes of showing Matt why they’re one of his all-time favorite bands.  Useful Links Guster Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 31: Voltaire

    Show Notes For Matt’s pick, he went with the violin-packed sounds of Voltaire Useful Links Voltaire Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 30: Ben Folds Five

    Show Notes For Kris’s pick, he went with the piano rock stylings of Ben Folds Five! Useful Links Ben Folds Five Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 29: X-Cops

    Show Notes For Matt’s pick, he went with the GWAR spinoff band X-Cops. Big ol’ advisory warning on this one!      Useful Links X-Cops Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 28: Argyle johansen

    Show Notes Kris turns the spotlight on an old friend who just so happens to be a very talented musician.     Useful Links Argyle Johansen Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 27: Hank Williams Sr.

    Show Notes Matt celebrates 100 Years of Grand Ole Opry by shining a spotlight on someone who was banned from it, Hank Williams Sr!     Useful Links Hank Williams Sr.  Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 26: Holiday Mixtape Vol. 1

    Show Notes Kris puts together a collection of tunes that brings him joy during the holidays    Useful Links Weird Al Yankovic The Push Stars Snow Patrol Guster Sax Gordon Schocholautte Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Denis Leary Fountains of Wayne Melancholiaah The OneUps Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 25: Toad the Wet Sprocket

    Show Notes Paul from A Theater Near You joins Matt and Kris to discuss Toad the Wet Sprocket.    Useful Links Toad the Wet Sprocket Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 24: Halloween Mixtape Vol. 2

    Show Notes Matt is back with an all-new Halloween Mixtape to get you into the spirit of the season!   Useful Information INTRO - The Specials - “Ghost Town” (1981) Screamin’ Jay Hawkins - “Frenzy” - (Cow Fingers and Mosquito Pies - 1957) Rockwell - “Somebody’s Watching Me” - (Somebody’s Watching Me - 1984) Necromantix - “Where Do Monsters Go” - (Dead Girls Don’t Cry - 2004) She Wants Revenge - “Tear You Apart” - (She Wants Revenge - 2004) Rattlin’ Bone - “Going Home” (The Life and Death of - 2011) The Bomboras - “Playa De Los Muertos” - (Head Shrinkin’ Fun - 1998) Poe - “Haunted” - (Haunted - 2004) Wolfsheim - “Once in a Lifetime” - (Spectators - 1999) Gary Numan - “Love Hurt Bleed” - Splinter (Songs From a Broken Mind - 2013) MDFMK - “Witch Hunt” - (MDFMK - 1999) OUTRO - 2wo/Rob Halford - “Leave Me Alone” - (Voyeurs - 1997) Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 23: Jack Drag

    Show Notes For Kris’s pick this month, he chose Jack Drag. How did Matt enjoy these low-fi sounds? Let’s find out!  Useful Links Jack Drag Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 22: VAST

    For Matt’s pick this month, he chose VAST. What did Kris make of this band he’s neer heard of? Let’s find out!  Useful Links VAST Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Turning Tracks 21: Collective Soul

    For Kris’s pick this month, he chose Collective Soul. How did he come up with a tracklist of just 10 songs representing over 30 years of music? Let’s find out!  Useful Links Collective Soul Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.20 – Alice in Chains

    Show Notes For Matt’s pick this month, he chose Alice in Chains. What did Kris think of this 90s rock band made? Let’s find out!  Useful Links Alice in Chains Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.19 – The Pillows

    Show Notes For Kris’s pick this month, he chose The Pillows. What did Matt think of this Japanese rock band made popular by the anime series FLCL? Let’s find out!  Useful Links The Pillows Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.18 – Mudvayne

    Show Notes For Matt’s pick this month, he chose Mudvayne. How did Kris react to their loud, math-rock stylings? Just what the heck is math rock anyway? Let’s find out!  Useful Links Mudvayne Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.17 – Hockey

    Show Notes For Kris’s pick, he went with the band Hockey. This now defunct Portland band had a killer debut album, but what happened after that? Let’s find out together!  Useful Links Hockey Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.16 – Nirvana

    Show Notes For Matt’s pick, he tries to educate Kris on just why Nirvana is a well loved as they are, and he does so without playing the hits.  Useful Links Nirvana Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.15 – The Naked and Famous

    Show Notes For Kris’s next pick, he went with The Naked and Famous, a band that’s a bit outside his normal tastes, but still a whole lot of fun to listen to.  Useful Links The Naked and Famous Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.14 – Halloween Mixtape Vol. 1

    Show Notes Happy Halloween! To celebrate the scariest day of the year, Matt has assembled a special mixtape of ten horrifying songs to get you into the spirit of the season.  Useful Information INTRO: The Monster Mash - Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers Bela Lugosi’s Dead - Bahaus (Press Eject and Give Me the Tape) 1982 Halloween - Misfits (Legacy of Brutality) 1985 Burn - The Cure (The Crow: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 1994 Another World - Beborn Benton (Truth) 1997 Red Right Hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (Let Love In) 1994 Hand of Death - Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper (Songs in the Key of X: Music From and Inspired by the X-Files) 1996 Diabolo’s Theme -  The Ghastly Ones (A-Haunting We Will Go-Go) 1997 Black No. 1 - Type O Negative (Bloody Kisses) 1993 I Put A Spell On You - Screamin’ Jay Hawkins (At Home with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins) 1956 In League - Bile (Sex Reflex) 2000 OUTRO: Ministry - (Everyday is) Halloween Acoustic  Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.13 – Schocholautte

    Show Notes For the show’s one year anniversary, Kris shares the music of Schocholautte, a band that he was the drummer for.   Useful Links Schocholautte (This is actually a link to my personal YouTube channel where I’ve uploaded all the videos I could find of the band).  Official site (This is from after Kris’s time with the band) Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.12 – HORSE the Band

    Episode 12 Show Notes For Matt’s pick this month, the guys listen to the unique stylings of HORSE the Band.  Useful Links Horse the Band Official site Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.11 – Jonathan Coulton

    Show Notes For Kris’s pick this month, the guys listen to the brilliantly bizarre stylings of Jonathan Coulton.  Useful Links Jonathan Coulton Official site Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.10 – The Claypool Lennon Delirium

    Show Notes For Matt’s pick this month, things take a turn for the weird with a trip through The Claypool Lennon Delirium.  Useful Links The Claypool Lennon Delirium Official site Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.9 – The Refreshments

    Show Notes For Kris’s pick this month, he dives into the immeasurably wonderful tunes of The Refreshments.  Useful Links The Refreshments Official site Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.8 – Clutch

    Show Notes For Matt’s pick this month, he introduces Kris to Clutch, a band with a musical evolution that’s nothing short of impressive.  Useful Links Clutch Official site Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.7 – The Push Stars

    Show Notes For Kris’s pick this month, he introduces Matt to one of his favorite underrated rock groups, The Push Stars.       Useful Links The Push Stars Official site Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.6 – Johnny Cash

    Show Notes For Matt’s pick this month, he gave Kris a proper education on the music of the legendary Johnny Cash.       Useful Links Johnny Cash Official site Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.5 – The Monkees

    Show Notes It was Kris’s turn again, and his pick was a blast from his past, The Monkees! Fabricated for the sake of a sitcom, this now legendary band has had one heck of a career. Tune in to hear what Kris chose as the 10 tracks that define his experience with the band best.          Useful Links The Monkees Official site Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.4 – Depeche Mode

    Show Notes It was Matt’s turn to pick this month, and he went with Depeche Mode. Having been regularly creating music for over 40 years, this legendary band has quite a legacy, and an earned one at that. Tune in to hear what Matt chose as the 10 tracks that define his experience with the band best.          Useful Links Depeche Mode Official site Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.3 – Dispatch

    Show Notes It’s Kris’s pick this month, and he decided to introduce Matt to one of his biggest musical influences, Dispatch. This trio formerly known as One Fell Swoop has had quite a career, and their music is sure to bring some joy into your day. Enjoy!          Useful Links Dispatch Official site Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.2 – White Zombie

    Show Notes For Matt’s first episode hosting, he chose White Zombie, just in time for Halloween! That was totally on purpose too, and not just a convenient coincidence. They’ve been featured on a number of soundtracks over the years, but they’re more than just their greatest hits. Enjoy!          Useful Links White Zombie Official site Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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    Ep.1 – Fountains of Wayne

    Show Notes Matt and Kris kick off their new show with the music of Fountains of Wayne, a 90s rock band with a remarkable amount of talent for writing catchy tunes. Enjoy!          Useful Links Fountains of Wayne Fountains of Wayne VEVO Radiation Vibe Saving for a Custom Van Social Stuff Support us on Patreon Geekade Discord Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website Contact Us

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Matt and Kris love music, but their tastes are wildly different. Their ability to appreciate music outside their wheelhouse though? Well, that’s what they're here to test. On each episode of Turning Tracks, Matt or Kris gets to pick a band they love and select 10 tracks from their career to try and convey why they love them. What new kinds of music will they both discover and/or learn to appreciate? Let’s find out!

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Matt and Kris love music, but their tastes are wildly different. Their ability to appreciate music outside their wheelhouse though? Well, that’s what they're here to test. On each episode of Turning Tracks, Matt or Kris gets to pick a band they love and select 10 tracks from their career to try and...

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