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Episode 4: Pocket Drummers

In this episode, the hosts discuss there favourite drummers of the decade for the '60s, 70's, 80's, 90's and today, which is 2000s to present. They also discuss the week's music news and current events portion of the show, or What's Happening?!? Darsh tells us what grinds his gears about music in advertising.

Episode 7: New York State Of Mind 2000s Edition

This week the guys talk about the New York Scene of the late 1990s through the 2000s with bands like The Strokes, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Moldy Peaches, LCD Soundsystem, and many more.  In this week's music news segment "What's Happening?!?!?" the hosts discuss: David Crosby Dead at 81 Founding member of The Byrds and Crosby Stills Nash and Young has passed away at age 81. His wife released a statement that the folk-rock singer/songwriter died peacefully surrounded by his family after a...

Episode 6: What's With Your Name?

Cage the Elephant’s Singer Arrested in NYC Matt Shultz, the lead singer of the American alternative rock band Cage the Elephant was arrested this week in NYC on gun charges. Apparently, someone narced on him while he was staying in a hotel in the city. Police arrested the singer after finding 2 loaded and unlicensed firearms in his hotel room and he was booked for felony criminal possession of a gun. I remember when their first hit “Aint No Rest For The Wicked” came out in 2008 and I tho...

S3E6 What's With Your Name?

Cage the Elephant’s Singer Arrested in NYC Matt Shultz, the lead singer of the American alternative rock band Cage the Elephant was arrested this week in NYC on gun charges. Apparently, someone narced on him while he was staying in a hotel in the city. Police arrested the singer after finding 2 loaded and unlicensed firearms in his hotel room and he was booked for felony criminal possession of a gun. I remember when their first hit “Aint No Rest For The Wicked” came out in 2008 and I tho...

Episode 5: That 60's Show

What are the nerds listening to this week? Darsh has been listening to video game music, specifically old Super Nintendo game music. What a nerd. The Scared Fox has been listening to the new Sounds Of Animals Fighting EP and says it is great! The band is currently on tour this winter, good luck finding tickets! Badger recommends the song Fire by the band Waxahatchee and also gives a sneak peek at one of his favorite albums of 2022, Big Thief's Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You. T...

S3E5 That 60's Show

What are the nerds listening to this week? Darsh has been listening to video game music, specifically old Super Nintendo game music. What a nerd. The Scared Fox has been listening to the new Sounds Of Animals Fighting EP and says it is great! The band is currently on tour this winter, good luck finding tickets! Badger recommends the song Fire by the band Waxahatchee and also gives a sneak peek at one of his favorite albums of 2022, Big Thief's Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You. T...

Episode 4: A Very Grohl Holiday

In this episode of 12 Bar News, the hosts Badger and Scared Fox discuss "What's Happening" in the news as well as some entertainment suggestions to get through this holiday season.   Here are some of the headlines from this episode: Punk Rock Museum The Punk Rock Museum located in Las Vegas, Nevada has announced that they are pushing back their opening date to March 10, 2023. In this announcement, the Fat Mike-created museum also revealed that they will be hosting guided tours with Punk ...

Episode 3: Great Debate! Vinyl vs Streaming

In this episode, Badger hosts an in-studio discussion with regular contributors Scared Fox and Darsh about Vinyl vs Streaming. Badger and the crew discuss the various aspects of each listening platform, the pros and cons, and their opinions on which is a better option.   

Episode 2: Four Winds: A Companion

This episode is an encore presentation of Season 1's second episode: Four Winds. In this episode, the hosts discuss their favorite Conor releases from Bright Eyes, Mystic Valley Band, Solo releases, and Monsters of Folk. 

Episode 1: What's Happening?

This is the first episode of Season 3 and we are happy to be back! We have a brand new format designed to keep you updated with what’s happening in the music world as well as to bring you in-depth discussions about various music nerd things. This season, yours truly, The bravest of badgers, will be hosting a short format news segment called ***What’s Happening*** where I will be discussing the week's music news, often joined by a fellow music nerd. Monthly we will “get the band back toget...

Episode 8: Enter The Darkness- Part 2

In the second part of their history of Metal segment, Badger and Bullwinkle discuss notable Nu-Metal Bands and Darsh and Scared Fox talk about Metalcore. Keep up to date on all of today's music news with What's Happening?!?!? Our weekly News Segment

Episode 7: Enter The Darkness- Part 1

In this episode, the hosts discuss the history of early metal up to thrash metal, from Sabbath to Slayer, Motorhead to Metallica. As always the hosts discuss What's Happening?!?!? in their weekly news segment. Darsh tells us his thoughts on the new Kanye album Jesus Freak.... or something like that.

Episode 6: Flobots Appreciation Day

In this week's episode, the hosts celebrate Flobots Appreciation Day with a look back on the experimental rap-rock band's career and albums. As always Brave Badger keeps you up to date on today's music news and the hosts discuss the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame nominations.

Episode 5: Punk Rock Changed My Life

Listen in as the hosts discuss what punk music means to them as well as the who's who of their favorite punk bands! As always, catch up on the week's music news and hear what's bugging Darsh this week on Grind's My Gears!

Episode 4: So Jack Are You Going To Tell Me About Your Tesla Coil?

In this episode, catch up on recent music news in our weekly What's Happening segment and then listen in as your hosts continue their Significant Artists of the 2000s series with an artist highlight on guitar virtuoso Jack White. Brave Badger and Dodgy Darsh discuss The White Stripes, while the Scared Fox and Belligerent Bullwinkle highlight The Raconteurs and Deadweather respectively. Bullwinkle also tells us what grinds his gears!

Episode 3: The Quizzo Strikes Backs

Play along with your hosts as they compete in a fierce round of music trivia. Will the rest of the host beat Badger's long-time record? As always catch up on all of today's music news on the weekly segment What's Happening?!?!?!?

Episode 2: I'm A Creep

Season 2 Premier: Summer Has Come To Pass... Part 2

In the second part of the premier, Bullwinkle leaves the crazies to talk about some other notable albums of summer 2019. New releases by Slipknot, The Raconteurs, Brock Hampton and more are discussed as well as other new releases.

Season 2 Premier: Summer Has Come To Pass... Part 1

In the first episode of season two, the hosts come together to talk about what we all missed this last summer. Listen in as they share their thoughts on notable releases and as always today's music news on "What's Happening?".

Episode 10: Finale Spectacular Extravaganza Vol 1

In the final episode of season 1, Scared Fox, Brave Badger and Dodgy Darsh talk about Blink 182, favourite and least favourite albums, recent announcements, and their favourite side projects. They also discuss new album releases and all of What's Happening in music news.

Episode 9: No Babysitter

Bullwinkle and the Fox couldn't make this week's podcast, so Darsh and Badger are left to their own devices. As a result, as you can probably guess, this is the least ADHD episode yet, completely focused with no tangents. They talk about the week's music news and Darsh gives an album review for the new Vampire Weekend double album. Badger talks about a couple of music documentaries that were recently released on Netflix.

Episode 8: Moby's Dick

In this episode, the hosts compete in a game of music trivia. Will you outsmart the Badger or be more of a Darsh? We also talk, as always, about this week's music news and Badger talks about the new albums by The Mountain Goats and The Tallest Man on Earth.

Episode 7: Acid Rapper

This episode is the first of a series of artist spotlights from notable musicians and bands from this decade (2010-2019). The first spotlight is focused on Chance the Rapper, the young Chicago rapper, singer, and activist. The hosts also discuss what's happening in music this week and Darsh tells us why Trap Music Grind's His Gears.

Episode 6: Series of Unfortunate Segments Vol 1

In this episode, the hosts discuss new discoveries, whether it be a new artist or an older album recently stumbled upon and impressed by. Also discussed are unfortunate new discoveries, Record Store Day, and all things going on in music news.

Episode 5: Fleas At The Market

Badger and Darsh visit the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market to talk to vendors, drink beer, and listen to some great tunes. The Scared Fox, Bullwinkle and Badger also talk about all the current music news in the weekly "What's Happening?!?!?" segment.

Episode 3: Tell All Your Friends

In this previously recorded episode, the hosts discuss their favourite Emo and Screamo bands of the 2000s. This was the first podcast ever recorded by the group but was saved for a rainy day, and you know April showers! Will your favourite bands make the list or will you be reaching for the tissues?

Episode 2: Four Winds

In this episode the hosts discuss their 5 favourite albums by Conor Oberst, From Bright Eyes To Better Oblivion Community Center, Monsters of Folk to Desaparecidos, will your top records make the list? Badger reviews the new Danger Mouse and Karen O album Lux Prima and of course all the rest of What's Happening!?!?

Episode 1: Be More Kind

First Episode of the 12 Bar News podcast! The podcast for music nerds, by music nerds, about music nerd things. In this episode, the hosts Scared Fox, Badger, Bullwinkle, and Darsh discuss their favourite albums released in 2018. Will your favourite album make the cut?