Static Podcasts – Static and distortion

Hey guys, remember Jenn? She’s back and this week, its her podcast! This week, John, Jason and Jenn, otherwise known as “The Three J’s” team up to dissect the career arc of Dave Matthews Band. If you have listened to any previous episode, you know we constantly ridicule Dave Matthews Band on the podcast. The only … Continue reading Season 3, Episode 15: Dave Matthews Band →

This week, Robert, John and Jason talk about Taydolf Switler (again. Seriously, guys. She’s not that into you) Chief Keef, and other assorted tomfoolery in music news. In stark contrast to last week’s Grateful Dead cast, we switch gears and talk about once of John’s favorite artists, Derek Webb. Derek is a creative force in … Continue reading Season 3, Episode 14: Derek Webb →

John and Robert are joined by blog contributor and podcast new comer Jason.  We discuss the monster that is Jagged Little Pill, the legacy and impact of The Grateful Dead, and conclude with what we’ve been listening to.  We also come to the realization that, in the end, everything comes full circle.  We hope you … Continue reading Season 3, Episode 13: The Grateful Dead →

Hey everyone! John and Robert come through with a show discussing their adventures at Lollapalooza. They also talk about Dr. Dre’s new album, theft in the UK, and Ryan Adam’s new Taylor Swift cover album. We hope you enjoy! https://ia601500.us.archive.org/29/items/SaDLollapalooza/SaD%20Lollapalooza.mp3

This week, Robert disappears for a while and Chris and John talk about Sleeping at Last. Music news covers lies and half truths about plane crashes, and Chris is born again, but totally unlike Jesus. Confused? So am I. Check out the podcast. “There’s a fine line between being an advocate for the artist and being … Continue reading Season 3, Episode 11: Sleeping At Last →

Chris wasn’t available this week so we grabbed Val and did a quickie episode.  Really it’s just a lot of Ums, huhs, and whats while we discuss TIDAL (yet again), Saudi Arabian Black Metal, and Karaoke.  Hope you enjoy! https://ia801503.us.archive.org/25/items/SaDQuickie/SaD%20quickie.mp3

This week it’s Shen who abandons rank in the second part of our King Of game.  But the great news is we get Val back to fill in, while Chris has the hardest time thinking of crappy bands, and Robert is on a hot streak.  We also discuss upcoming shows to the Chicago area, why … Continue reading Season 3, Episode 9: King of pt. 2 →

Robert is off at a Chicago White Sox game this week, so Chris and John get new Static and Distortion contributor and all around awesome person Val to fill in.  And then pick an artist.  and make a playlist. And introduce and run the show.  Chris and John are lazy.  They discuss  Kevin Devine this … Continue reading Season 3, Episode 8: Kevin Devine →

This week the guys discuss the finer points of licorice, 2015 album releases, and the stupidity of streaming services records.  We also take a look in to Elliott Smith’s body of work and the episode gets away from John, as usual. “You’re more like a substitute teacher, John.” https://ia801504.us.archive.org/11/items/SaDElliotSmith/SaD%20Elliot%20Smith.mp3

We return from a small hiatus to take a look at Frank Zappa. We also take another look at The Wiggles recording history and Chris finds a new toy to play with. “Worst. Ugh. Yeah.” https://ia902600.us.archive.org/30/items/SaDFrankZappaFull/SaD%20Frank%20Zappa%20full.mp3