Returning guest Pat King (Labrador, Metro NY) joins us to discuss the complicated legacy of Morrissey and The Smiths. When does moping become farcical? Is it possible to like a song if you dislike the vocals? Will John remember the name of his

Marilyn Manson (w. Ian Elkind)

Oct 30th, 2019 1h 5m

We’re all stars now... in the GOAT show! Today we're joined by Ian Elkind (producer at King Killer Studios) to discuss Marilyn Manson; the artist Ian and John will be covering (as part of The Spooky Kids) at The Gutter's Halloween extravaganza

Prog vs. Punk (w. Evan Burke)

Oct 21st, 2019 1h 4m

Will you take a journey to a far away land, with your guide Evan Burke (Contesting Wrestling podcast), or will you meet Jamie and John down on the street? Today we examine Progressive rock, and the genre that began in opposition to its excess:

Billy Joel (w. Luke Uttaro & Lucien DeLaBruere)

Oct 3rd, 2019 1h 1m

Today we’re joined by Billy Joel superfans Luke Uttaro (ESPN, MILB network) and Lucien DeLaBruere (HGTV, Returning the Favor, Parts Unknown) to discuss the pianoman. Where does rock end and pop begin? Does coolness count? Who are Brenda and Edd

Tool (w. Pat King)

Sep 19th, 2019 56m 2s

Today we're joined by Pat King ("Metro NY", Labrador) to discuss the band occupying the #1 spot on the billboard charts: Tool. We considered making this episode 90 minutes long, to match the run-time of "Fear Inoculum", but unlike Maynard James

This. Is. Radio. GOAT.

Sep 5th, 2019 56m 17s

This.Is.Radio.GOAT.Do you remember Rock N Roll Radio? We do! Welcome to WGOAT FM, where Jamie and John listen to, and discuss the current state (and legacy) of classic rock radio. Will they hear any women? They won’t. Will they hear any people

The Doors (w. Ilya Zinger)

Aug 22nd, 2019 50m 8s

Today marks our first return guest! Ilya Zinger (AWAL, fmr. Secretly Group.) What’s the difference between a mediocre bar band and a great one? When does crooning go too far? What is ‘mimbo’? What is GOAT?Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and FB

Frank Zappa (w. Evan O’Donnell)

Aug 8th, 2019 55m 14s

Today we’re joined by one guitar wiz to discuss another! Evan O’Donnell (Sekar DMN, fmr. Brooklyn What) takes us to school on Frank Zappa. What was Zappa’s impact on the music of the 60s/70s, and on culture at large? Can you reach people by tal

Drake (w/ Ilya Zinger)

Jul 25th, 2019 50m 30s

A Jewish elder, Jamie Frey, emerges from the confounding musical landscape of Lyft-hits, to confer with his grandchild Ilya Zinger [AWAL, former Secretly Group] on the record-breaking success of their Canadian relative, Aubrey Plaza Graham. But

Red Hot Chili Peppers (w/ Jesse Katz)

Jul 18th, 2019 40m 20s

L’iknow l’iknow fo sho, our pod is beautiful around the world! Today we’re joined by Jesse Katz [NO ICE, Steal Cheat & Gamble] to discuss Rock n Roll Hall of Famers and sock aficionados Red Hot Chili Peppers. Is there merit to adolescent sex rh

Queen (w/ Gwynn Galitzer)

Jul 11th, 2019 40m 25s

Is this the real pod? Is this just fantasy? Today we welcome our first guest, Gwynn Galitzer (NO ICE, Big Cheese, Suffragette City zine.) Does the greatest band require one perfect album? Are they still the same band if they replace their lead

Radiohead's "OK Computer"

Jul 4th, 2019 35m 33s

or “How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the MTV Beach House.” Its July 4th and we’re taking on a thoroughly un-American record. Is “OK Computer” protest music? What constituted marketing before social media? Is listening to Radiohead the sa