Static Podcasts – Static and distortion

Join Chris, John, and Robert as they discuss American folk pioneer Woody Guthrie.  Robert defends the merit of The Wiggles, then disappears, allowing John and Chris to discuss the socialist leanings of Wimpy from the Popeye cartoons and the upbringing of the Hamburgler.  Enjoy! “What’s that thing called again? You wear it on your face?” … Continue reading Season 3, Episode 5: Woody Guthrie →

This week has Chris, John, and Robert discussing Portland’s Punk/Riot Grrl (Grrrl?  Grill?) standout Sleater-Kinney.  Hosting abilities are compared, chocolate milk is consumed, and arch nemesis Carol returns.  Fun times are had.  Enjoy! “Hey Chris, you like Five Guys?” “No, I’m more of a Bi-Lesbian.” https://ia601501.us.archive.org/15/items/SaDSleaterKinney/SaD%20SleaterKinney.mp3

For this episode we stumble our way through discussing the legendary “Motown Sound”, while covering barbecue sauce, prior rap Grammy winners, and Robert defends himself from unsavory allegations.  We swear we’re trying to make this a decent show for our listeners. Quote from the show: “How can we trust you with this podcast when we can’t … Continue reading Static Season 3, Episode 2: Motown Sound →

We’re back!  Season 3 has officially kicked off.  We’re now on iTunes, we have more social media presence, we have a guideline for how this will be approached, and we still have no idea what we’re doing.  We kick of season three with a bang.  The ever looming, foreboding, gigantic Wilco episode.  Listen in as … Continue reading Static Season 3, Episode 1: Wilco →

John and Robert take you on a Static journey through 2014 and bring you our favorite songs and albums from the year.  Chris mean while sits in the corner drinking and browsing Tinder (in actuality he’s just not available).  Come join us on our trip and hopefully you’ll find out some more albums you should … Continue reading Season 2, Episode 8: Best of 2014 →

The worst podcast in the world brings you the worst Christmas music in the world!  Join hosts Chris and Robert as the aurally assault your ears with music that the Grinch would love. “It’s not unfair to say that it is a national shame akin to what happened to the Native Americans” https://ia902709.us.archive.org/33/items/SaDChristmasWorst/SaD%20Christmas%20worst.mp3

Join Chris, the Grinch, and Robert as they discuss their favorite Christmas music songs. Robert goes in to detail about his Christmas plans while sitting in his office, John contemplates his musical choices, and Chris has to bear with the other two. Pour some egg nog, get the fire roaring, and enjoy the show. “Burl … Continue reading Season 2, Episode 7 part 1: Best of Christmas →

Chris is ill. Robert is drunk. John is Shawn. Special guest Jenn is silent.  It’s a weird one folks. “I’m just Shawn from the Cul De Sac.” https://ia902706.us.archive.org/34/items/SaDWJenn/SaD%20w%20Jenn.mp3

In this episode we decide to have a go at the popular drinking game “King-of” and, in the process, name off over 70 artists that you should never, ever, listen to. “Sousaphone. The fucking marching tuba. That’s some pretty good shit.” https://ia601409.us.archive.org/22/items/SaDKingOfEdited/SaD%20king%20of%20edited.mp3

Described in this episode as a gateway drug to Folk rock, we discuss Steve Earle and his cohorts in music.  Then John and Chris decide to get married to the new Decemberists song while Robert has no idea what’s going on due to never hearing and and the medication he’s taken.  All in all it … Continue reading Season 2, Episode 4: Steve Earle →