Like, we didn’t really want to, but Val made like, a PowerPoint, and like, a Google… page, so, we had to stick to the plan this time. I mean, she went through all that effort, and all.

It’s a lot of fun, though, as we found there’s a lot more to movie soundtracks than just what you remember from the trailer (unlike movies.) However, we’d recommend you treat this episode like you’d treat viewing a film and take an intermission about half-way through. Grab some popcorn, use the restroom, whatever. Unless you’re driving. Then you’ll just have to keep on listening until you can stop at a popcorn stand.

The podcast is back – this week discussing Ed Sheeran’s propensity to plagiarize and what happens after a band peaks creatively? Are they still good?

Find out in this week’s episode!

Hi Guys,

We are back with a reboot of the Static Podcast on Static and Distortion. Our last podcast was April 6, 2016, so its been almost 2 years since we went out on hiatus – with a whimper.

Chris rejoins the podcast and Valerie gets promoted to co-host. Of course, John and Robert are back too, with John manning the production side.

This week we discuss the song Proud Mary. Who wore it better, CCR or Tina?

This episode starts off the rails and doesn’t ever really recover. John, Chris and Jason discuss Fugees “The Score” 20 years after its release and ponder the legacy of Everlast. Things get weird, words get slurred. It’s another quality podcast from the Static Team.

Good luck.

Also, we talk about the history and music of political activist Fela Kuti.

I swore I’d never do this podcast, but at the end of the day, I found some new respect for Death Grips. But unlike Robert’s heart, my warm, jovial heart now has a cold place reserved for Death Grips.

This week, we talk the Grammy Awards, Kanye West’s plan for life, and how Stockholm Syndrome may have affected Jason’s ability to love Death Grips.

Leave a comment below or head over to our Facebook page to leave a comment on how you feel about DEAAAATHHH GRRIIIIPPPPPPSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welp, here we are. Starting Season 4 of the Static Podcast. No artist this week, no music news. Just a lot of Doctor Who and Matchbox 20 talk.

A lot of people died to make this episode possible. One of them was not Rob Thomas.

Have we finally done it? Is it the best podcast we’ve ever recorded?

Thankfully for you, listeners, someone finally had the guts to uncover the most popular yet unheard band ever: Mary Stuart Mastodons. We delve into their eclectic style of music, drama within the band, and even with all the fanfare, Robert is still not a fan.

In music news this week, we talk about POTUS and FLOTUS’s favorite songs of 2015, Noel Gallagher hates Adele, apparently, and The Unattainable Wu-Tang album.

Quotes from the show:

“If you’d like to email me and tell me I’m wrong, the email address is staticanddistortion@gmail.com, just put John in the subject line and I’ll read it in 6 months.”

“I would say, as a lover of chimichungas, for one, yes, I would steal Pat Smear’s chimichungas, personally, if I had the chance, but if someone stole MY chimichungas, I’d probably kick them off the tour.”

“You sound about 35% sexier this week, Jason.”

Enjoy! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Podcast Republic on your Android phone.

“How ’bout I shit on whatever indie band you love that nobodies ever heard of!?!”

PS: This Episode is dedicated solely to Koop.  I hope you finally enjoy that McDonald’s.

“Joe Camel is a fucking camel!  I’m talking about horses!”

Billy Corgan’s head reminds me of when I shave my balls.

1995 Spotify playlist (Created by Robert which is why Deftones is on there):

https://open.spotify.com/user/126113911/playlist/39hEY8rMOxArJ634QBpknP

Sufjan Stevens Spotify playlist:

This week in the news, we discuss Damon Albarn, Adele, Dead and Company on tour. Jason also provided the content for our new “This Week in Taylor Swift” segment.

Since this was Jenn’s week to pick the artist, her Spotify playlist is below. Enjoy!

Correction: Where are you Going was the song in Mr. Deeds. We stated that it might be Space Between. Easy mistake since they’re basically the same.

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 Christian music, known for his brutally honest lyrics, varied musical style, inventive marketing schemes and business savvy.

“Do you think this has anything to do with Dave Coulier?”

“There’s a fine line between being an advocate for the artist and being Metallica. So, don’t be Metallica, Taylor Swift!”

“Oh, I kinda like Kings of Leon in a weird way.”

“It’s the best way to listen to The Dave Matthews Band.”

“You’re more like a substitute teacher, John.”

“Worst. Ugh. Yeah.”

“What’s that thing called again? You wear it on your face?” “A mask….?”

“Hey Chris, you like Five Guys?” “No, I’m more of a Bi-Lesbian.”

Quote from the show: “How can we trust you with this podcast when we can’t trust you with barbecue sauce?”

Quote from the show: (sung in off key chorus) “It’s too late to apologize!”

“It’s not unfair to say that it is a national shame akin to what happened to the Native Americans”

“Burl Ives is a monster.”

“I’m just Shawn from the Cul De Sac.”

“Sousaphone. The fucking marching tuba. That’s some pretty good shit.”

Anyway, Check out the newest episode where we show Ryan Adams some love (some of us more than others).