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78 Amped

300 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 16 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Each week, the team from 78 Amped bring you closer to your favourite artists with news, reviews and interviews piped straight to your ears!

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Wanting to Hear the Songs that Make You Feel 15 w/ Boys Like Girls

April 18, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Sam and Max come back to the hot debate about encores and setlist design and then test their knowledge with some one-second songs. Then, they head to the Fortitude Music Hall to chat with Boys Like Girls on the Brisbane leg of their tour with Simple Plan. They cover the key differences between NFL, AFL and Rugby, how the band came back together to record their latest album, and why they just want to hear Third Eye Blind's old stuff. Connect with Boys Like Girls on Instagram and Facebook, an...

Live from the Newark Bathroom w/ Between You and Me

April 11, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Sam and Max dig into the greatest cinematic masterpiece of all time, the Digimon Movie, and then get stuck into some musical evolutions to help you build out your musical knowledge. Then, Sam has some technical difficulties, but manages to connect with Jake from Melbourne Pop-Punk outfit Between You and Me to discuss their current U.S. tour and their latest EP, "Shit Yeah!" Along the way, they cover the gruelling schedule of touring, the non-approach to the EP, and their blossoming bromance ...

The Extended Bad Sounds Universe w/ Bad Sounds

March 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

Max and Sam talk through the impact on UMG's withdrawal from TikTok now that some of the dust has started to settle and two songs fill the vacuum, and they rule on some good and bad band names. Then, Max dials in with the UK's Bad Sounds, speaking with brothers Callum and Ewan about their huge four-volume EP release, and what might be coming next for the band. Connect with Bad Sounds on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest EP "Escaping from a Violent Time, Vol. 4" on Spotify a...

Falling Like a Cartoon for 20 Minutes

March 21, 2024 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Chaos ensues as Sam and Max podcast raw without a guest. They cover their favourite gigs, a little bit of Splendour wash-up, and provide the motivation you need for your biggest dreams. Then, on the vinyl club, Sam provides his Green Day review, and sets Max some homework from some of the longest Friends of the Show. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Not Connecting with Artists, Connecting with TikTok w/ ShockOne

March 09, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Max and Sam dive into Australian music's biggest issue: gig etiquette in 2024. After that, Max has a two-week long chat with Australian Drum 'n' Bass royalty ShockOne before and after he drops his latest album, Organism Algorithm. They get stuck into the  other biggest questions in the industry, including A.I. producing music, liveability as an artist in 2024, and of course, how fans can expect to cut shapes at his album launch parties. Connect with ShockOne on Instagram and Facebook, and l...

Feeling More Like Myself Again Onstage w/ 360

February 22, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

Sam and Max look at the big issues with the Australian music industry's funding model that may have impacted Groovin' The Moo's cancellation in 2024, and unpack the mystery of Pitbull's new album before Max dials in with 360 ahead of his Back to Life regional tour. They chat about 360's return to the industry after struggling with both addiction and mental health, what it was like hitting the stage for the first time on his return, and get his read on the state of Hip Hop in Australia as he ...

You Can Keep the Spearmint Milk w/ Any Girl

February 15, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Love is in the air as Max and Sam go through their favourite (and least favourite) love songs for Valentine's Day, recap the Super Bowl halftime show, and talk about a few favourite video game sound tracks, before Max dials in with Any Girl to talk about her latest single, "Talk About You". On the chat they dive deep into the benefits of songwriting camps, what isolation in WA produces in the scene, and why hyperpop is having its moment. Connect with Any Girl on Instagram and Facebook, and ...

It's a Bit Messy, a Bit Chaotic w/ Slim Jimz

February 08, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Sam and Max recap the Grammys, ponder what songs they'd delete and do a little more Red Flag, Green Flag with some artists, before jumping on the line to chat with Sydney psych rockers Slim Jimz about their latest track, "Now You're Gone". They cover how a few break ups inspired the part-punk, part-funk sound on the track, where the East Coast's best-looking crowds are, and whether Sydney or Perth is producing the best bands. Connect with Slim Jimz on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to t...

Hottest 100 Wash Up and Grammys Predictions

February 01, 2024 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

No guest this week as Sam and Max take on the wash up of the most controversial Hottest 100 (til next year's). Along the way they cover some sad songs, tell people to grow up, and look ahead to see which artists the Grammys will let down this year. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Very into Power-Violence w/ The Midnight

January 27, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Dropping their Hottest 100 predictions before the big dance kicks off, Sam and Max debut the sound of their first in-studio pod. Then they're joined all the away from LA by Tim McEwan, one-half of Synthwave band The Midnight, ahead of their tour down under. They chat about how to create an idealised version of the 80s, what the Danish underground scene is (or isn't like), and what listeners might expect on the next full-length Midnight release. Connect with The Midnight on Instagram and Fac...

And We're Back!

January 21, 2024 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

They've long polished off the last of the Chrissy ham from the fridge, and as they get settled into 2024, Sam and Max bust out the mics to kick start the podcast for the year, covering their essential summer listening, some belting 80s sound tracks, and set the benchmark for the year seeing if they can figure out the ARIA top 10. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Spin-Kicks from a Meatstack w/ While She Sleeps

December 01, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Recording immediately prior to the release of Spotify Wrapped, Sam and Max have a punt on what might be in their top 10s. Then the boys sit down with Loz and Aaran from British metallers, While She Sleeps ahead of their show at the Good Things Festival. They cover the importance of the Barn in the formation of the band, how they treat the band like a business as self-managers, and what their fan's varied reactions to their latest single, "Self Hell" meant to them. Connect with While She Sle...

BONUS: Injuries from the Rockstar Lifestyle w/ Stand Atlantic

November 29, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

The Good Things, they're a-coming, so we're loading up with a bonus ep in the feed, as Sam and Max chat with Bonnie from Stand Atlantic ahead of the Good Things Festival. They cover how to completely sideline yourself when on tour, exploring new sounds as a band, and how to get around the ambush shoey. Connect with Stand Atlantic on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest single, "Sex on the Beach" on Spotify and Apple Music.  Discover more new music and hear your favourite arti...

Techno-Mathcore w/ Silent Planet

November 19, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

With news of the latest instalment of the GTA franchise on the horizon, Sam and Max create their own radio stations in-game, then Sam catches up with Garret from Silent Planet to chat about their latest album, Superbloom. They cover everything from the crazy collisions of genre in the heavy world, bringing in new vocalists for the album, and get get technical in the world of songwriting. Connect with Silent Planet on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest album, "Superbloom" on ...

A Lot Happens at Check-In w/ Sophisticated Dingo

October 30, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Max and Sam run through some of the bands that do it better live than on record, before Sam jumps in to chat with Lew from Melbourne band Sophisticated Dingo. They cover the odd plane-fellows you'll get between Sydney and Brisbane, what comes out of singing around the house, and which 1998 Hottest 100 entries are more deserving than others. Connect with Sophisticated Dingo on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest single, "Been Thinking" on Spotify and Apple Music.  Discover mo...

Vaso and a Mint Cake w/ Enter Shikari

October 19, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Off the back of a long time apart, Sam and Max finally get to catch up on what they've been listening to with each other, before dialling in with Rou from UK metallers Enter Shikari, ahead of their live shows with Good Things Festival. They chat about the essentials in a hiking bag, Lord of the Fries, and why recreating the breadth of life's experiences requires a whole heap of genres to dabble in. Connect with Enter Shikari on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their latest album "A Kiss f...

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Soundtrack w/ Short Stack

October 12, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Sam and Max, reunited back on the mics again, chat about their list of "red flag" artists, before diving into a chat with Shaun from Aussie Pop-punk legends Short Stack ahead of their regional tour and the Good Things Festival. In the chat they cover what it's like touring with the kids in tow, what it's like going feral in the regional shows, and whether the sweepy fringe will come back. Connect with Short Stack on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their latest single "Shotgun Wedding" on...

A Musical Job Interview w/ BOY SODA

October 08, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Sam and Max dial in with one of Australia's smoothest producers and artists, Boy Soda, to chat about his latest single, "SIP". They chat about his love of 80's sci-fi soundtracks (Hollywood, stay tuned), the wild start for the track from unloved stems, and how best to get nerdy and open-minded about the songwriting process. Connect with BOY SODA on Instagram and Facebook, and listen his latest single "Sip" on Spotify and Apple Music! Catch his live show at SXSW Sydney on the 18th and 19th O...

The Other AFL Grand Final Half-Time Show w/ Luca Brasi

September 28, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Ahead of the Grand Final, Max and Sam dialled in with Pat from Luca Brasi to chat AFL, and a broke in to bit of a discussion of their latest album The World Don't Owe You Anything. They cover whether it's best to start writing on acoustic or electric guitar, the surprising alternative mixes of the tracks, and what it's like playing at the MCG on the big day. Connect with Luca Brasi on Instagram and Facebook,  listen their latest album The World Don't Owe You Anything on Spotify and Apple Mu...

Don't Play in That Band Anymore w/ The Belair Lip Bombs

September 24, 2023 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

In the midst of a hectic week, Sam and Max sit down to chat with Maisie from Melbourne rockers, The Belair Lip Bombs. They cover the many and varied influences the band has had, why it was high-time they dropped their debut album, Lush Life, and which other band Maisie doesn't play in. Connect with The Belair Lip Bombs on Instagram and Facebook and listen their debut album, Lush Life on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instag...

BONUS: Bigsound Preview Double Up w/ Foley & Matilda Pearl

September 04, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

As all of Brisbane sets out their schedules ahead of Bigsound this week, we bring you quick chats with two artists we're keen to catch live in the three nights of showcase sets. Foley, flying into Brisbane from New Zealand to grace us with their smooth, funky pop dial in to chat about the energy they're bring to turn their debut album into a live show. Then Matilda Pearl dials in from Melbourne to go over her genre-hopping pop sounds before she jets up to South By South-East Queensland. Con...

Back from Europe w/ Boy & Bear

September 03, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

After a much-needed European holiday (for one of us), Sam and Max gather back around the mics and chat with Boy & Bear about the 10th anniversary of their huge second album, Harlequin Dream. They dive into why some of their newly released tracks didn't make the cut on the original pressing, where Australia's best caramel slice is, and how we can all get justice for Mexico. Connect with Boy & Bear on Instagram and Facebook,  listen their latest single, "Abraham" on Spotify and Apple Music a...

Under-Rated Bangers, Pt. 2

August 04, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Max is out and about on holidays, gallivanting around Europe, but we don't want you to fret, we pre-recorded a cheeky ep to get you across the line. Revisiting the end of their lists from episode 104, Sam and Max get into the other under-rated bangers by big artists that you should know. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Starting in the HOG Shed w/ King Stingray

July 20, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Sam and Max embrace for one last time before they separate for a few weeks with Max jetsetting to Europe, and they dial in with King Stingray's Cam Messer to chat the band's latest single, "Lookin' Out". Along the way they cover those first shows at the HOG Shed in Arnhem Land, what it's like going back-to-back on huge tours, and whether Christ Martin's coming knocking yet. Connect with King Stingray on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their latest single, "Lookin' Out" on Spotify and App...

The Post-Pre-Countdown Analysis of the Hottest 100

July 17, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

The crowd has been clamouring for it, so here it is: 78 Amped's pre-countdown analysis of the Like a Version Hottest 100 released after the countdown has aired. Sam and Max get into the nitty gritty on the then-mystery of the countdown, only to be foiled by technical issues that stopped us uploading it on time. Don't worry, we also get into some new music to make it worth your while. 0:00: Intro 4:59: New music 7:40: LAV H100 14:20: Under-rated Bangers Discover more new music and hear your...

It's More than A Game: Under-Rated Bangers

July 06, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Another month, another little break for the boys! Sam and Max return to the mics to catch-up, and delve into some of their favourite bangers from big bands. 0:00: Intro 4:09: Left- or Right-Handed? 6:08: Splendour Updates 14:20: Under-rated Bangers Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram, on Facebook. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Giving the Fans Their Favourite Band Back w/ You Me At Six & ARIAs Pt. 2

June 15, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Max and Sam don the gloves to go in for a second round finding out just how far Australians have fallen on the ARIA charts. Then, they dial in with Josh Franceschi from British rockers You Me At Six to chat ahead of their Australian tour. They chat about the resurgence of punk in the mainstream, how they've gone about reclaiming their sense of belonging on their latest album, and if the band are on track to relearn the old hits for the live shows. Connect with You Me At Six on Instagram and...

The Whole EP's on the Playlist w/ LOSER & ARIA Chart Abandonment?

June 09, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Sam and Max are back to full(ish?) heath this week as they investigate the lack of Aussie artists on the ARIA Charts. Then, Max dials in for a chat with Tim from Melbourne 2/3/4/5-piece LOSER off the back of their latest EP, "Stadium Dreams on a Bedroom Budget". They cover the EP's out-of-the-box release schedule, what it's like bringing the songs to life in a live setting, and why XXXX is the perfect beer. Connect with LOSER on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their latest single, "Stadi...

Hot Singles in Your Local Area w/ Great Gable

June 01, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

While both Sam and Max take a little health break from the intro this week, Sam did manage to catch-up with Chris from Great Gable as they swung by Brisbane on their tour with Matt Corby. They get stuck into a stack of new W.A.-based artists that you should add to your playlist right now! Connect with Great Gable on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest EP, Read the Room  on Spotify and Apple Music. New Music: Nootmare (K-I-L-L-I-n-G) Meow! - Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Ctrl Al...

How Much Yoga Will be Done? w/ San Cisco & Brisbane's Walk of Fame

May 25, 2023 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Sam and Max debate the importance of Rock 'n' Roll in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame before Max catches up with Jordi from San Cisco to chat about the upcoming Dream Machine Festival. They get stuck into the troubles of getting back on the road after lockdowns, what to expect from upcoming albums, and how good their yoga might be in Bali. Connect with San Cisco on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their latest single, "Horoscope" on Spotify and Apple Music.  0:00: Intro 5:20: Vinyl Chat 1...

Learning the Skills from Jason w/ Saint Lane & Eurovision 2023

May 18, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

Max and Sam run through the big tour and festival news of the week and break down Eurovision so you don't have to before dialling in with Gold Coast rapper Saint Lane to chat about his second album, Crying in the Porsche. They cover Lane's award-winning high school music, his quest to learn to fight, and why this album is feeling so raw. Connect with Saint Lane on Instagram and Facebook, and listen his latest album, "Crying in the Porsche " on Spotify and Apple Music.  00:00: Intro  01:44:...

Hot Singles in Your Local Area w/ The Vanns

May 14, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Max and Sam catch up with Cam from The Vanns to chat about six new rock tracks that you need to have in your playlists. Along the way, we try to give Vanns fans a group moniker, we discover some great South Coast artists, and we get an explainer on ⅞ time signatures. Connect with The Vanns on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to Ever, the latest single from their upcoming album "Last of Your Kind" on Spotify and Apple Music. New Music: Kill - Trophy Eyes Take Aim - Frankie’s Way Strawber...

Punk Goes Dunder Mifflin w/ Northlane & The Best and Worst Days in Music

May 11, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Sam and Max talk through one of the biggest, best and worst days in music history (and future), and then dial in with Marcus from Northlane ahead of their Monsters of Oz tour in North America. They cover the 10th anniversary of Singularity, if Lonely Island would get a run these days, and playing live in the home of Jim, Pam and Dwight. Connect with Northlane on Instagram and Facebook, and listen the deluxe edition of their latest album, "Obsidian" on Spotify and Apple Music.  00:00: Intro...

Groovin' The Moo Review & 100 Episodes w/ Virtues

May 05, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Sam recaps his experience at Groovin' the Moo's Sunshine Coast leg, before former co-host and current Virtues' guitarist Dan joins to talk about their latest single "The House that Evil Built" in Amped's 100th artist interview (give or take). The trio chat about the haunted home at the centre of the track, Thy Art is Murder's impact on the song, and the surprising influence of Enya on the track and Virtues' entire artistry. Connect with Virtues on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their la...

Musical Icks & Never Assume the Lyrical Meaning w/ Hatchie

April 27, 2023 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Sam and Max delve into the important topic of detailing their musical icks before Max chats with Hatchie about the release of the deluxe edition of her latest album, Giving the World Away. They delve into why her husband and her don't read into the lyrics, how she's choosing a live set list, and why reviewers who jump to conclusions about lyrics often get it wrong. Connect with Hatchie on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to the deluxe version of Giving the World Away on Spotify and Apple ...

Coachella & An All-Aussie Adventure w/ Set Mo

April 20, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Sam and Max dive into their thoughts on the first week of Coachella, and discuss new music chaotically. Then, Max chats with Sydney producer duo Set Mo about their second album, Flux. They cover the universal language (bangers at a house party), Fat Boy Slim taking his crowds to God, and how to turn a piano ballad into a house anthem. Connect with Set Mo on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their sophomore album, Flux on Spotify and Apple Music.  00:00 - Intro and Coachella Chat 9:20 -...

SITG 2023 & Open Up Some Space to Twerk w/ Stevan

April 13, 2023 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Sam and Max dive into the full Splendour in the Grass line-up to analyse who's going to be the sets of the festival. Then we chat with Wollongong's multi-instrumentalist master Stevan about his latest track Reptilian. They get into how Stevan's famous labelmates have been helping his work, where his disco vibe has come from, and which Grammy winners' house parties he's going to next. 2:01 - Woolworths Shout Outs 5:09 - Splendour in the Grass Line-Up 19:00 - Stevan Interview Connect with St...

The First Taste of SITG 2023

March 18, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Sam and Max dust of their journalism degrees, take a deep dive into the first glimpse of the Splendour 2023 line up, and share some new music reccos. 0:00 Intro and Journalism Chat 8:05 Splendour in the Grass' First Glimpse 19:35 New Music New Bottega (ft. Azaelia Banks) - Torren Foot Rumble - Skrillex, Fred Again... & Flowdan I Want You - The Buoys Gold - JAWS Rooftops - Hatchie Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Is the Album Review Dead & The Perfect AFL Game Soundtrack

March 09, 2023 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Inspired by an investigation by The Music, Sam and Max dive into the age-old question "is the album dead?" They also perform some community services, giving a big name video game developer the soundtrack they need for an upcoming smash hit. 2:25 New Music 9:21 Albums, and Album Reviews are dead? 20:21 Book Club 24:37 Video Game Soundtracks New Tracks: Lain (Phone Clone) - Miss Grit Big Lizard Energy - Ellie Dixon More Than I Can Afford - Bad Sounds Where Do We GO - Weston Estate Boy's a Li...

Hot Singles in Your Local Area & Hated Tracks that Slap

February 23, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Another week, another lack of a guest as Max forgot to man the inbox, but he and Sam bring you an update of what they've been listening to, as well as debunking some myths about great songs that people hate. Listen to the Hot Singles 2023 Playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Songs from this week: On Fire - Set Mo Violet - Lexie Carroll My Jeans - Kai Bosch Left Behind - The Plot in You If You Could Read My Mind - Keiran Stevenson I Miss You So - Minova Discover more new music and hear your...

Bufo, Straight Up w/ FIDLAR

February 17, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

After a deep dive into the history of Australian Idol, Sam and Max chat with Zac, the front man of California punk outfit FIDLAR. They chat about what's reset their sound, who they're keeping an eye out for when they're coming down under, and what Tony Hawk's pizza order is. Connect with FIDLAR on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest EP "Centipede" on Spotify and Apple Music.  Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Never, Ever Start A Pity Pit w/ Knocked Loose

February 09, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Off the back of a chat about Red Hot Chilli Peppers' tour, Sam and Max open up a circle chat with Isaac from Kentucky metalcore legends, Knocked Loose. With their slots at Coachella, Bonnaroo, and of course Knotfest coming up, Isaac talks about how they're expecting to be received by pop fans when they're barking, who they would collab with, and why you should never start a pit just because you feel sorry for the band. Connect with Knocked Loose on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to thei...

Hot Singles In Your Local Area - Sam and Max

February 04, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

With no guests for this week's show, Sam and Max dive into a little of what they've been listening to lately, running the range from chill-core all the way to wild country-flavoured bangers! Listen to the Hot Singles 2023 Playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. C'est La Vie - Peach Tree Rascals What Keeps You Here - Pale Lungs Better than Gold (ft. Andrew Hellier) - Justin Hawkes Granite - Sleep Token I Will Let You Down - RAAVE TAPES Do You Like Me? - Daniel Caesar Discover more new music an...

Doing Cool Sh*t 101 w/ Plini

January 26, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Sam and Max take a deep-dive into the world of triple-decker samples before kicking off a chat with Australian guitar maestro Plini ahead of his nation-wide summer tour! They get into how best to learn hard songs, what you can teach when students are better than you, and how Plini can recognise when his audience are in the vibe. Connect with Plini on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to his latest album "Impulse Voices" on Spotify and Apple Music. Get tickets to his Australian Summer Tour ...

Hottest 100 Special 2023

January 19, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Sam and Max kick off the year by deciding on a shared 10 votes in the Triple J Hottest 100 countdown. Will they finally break up over the final picks? Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Christmas Bonus - 2022 Outtakes

December 25, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MB

While we're enjoying getting a little festive, we've prepared a short selection of our favourite outtakes, stuff-ups and cut questions from the interviews we've had this year. We hope you enjoy, and we're amped to bring you a whole stack of great interviews in 2023. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Presenting What You've Made w/ Touch Sensitive

December 15, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Don't fret it's not a 17-year-old fronting the podcast, just Max's ruined voice as he and Sam dial in with producer and style icon Touch Sensitive to chat about his latest EP, "Cold Cuts". They talk about Italian wedding dance floors, jamming with yourself, and a (unlikely) Future Classic supergroup. Connect with Touch Sensitive on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to his latest EP "Cold Cuts" on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Ampe...

Shout-Out to Brisbane City Council w/ Regurgitator

December 14, 2022 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MB

To close out their time live at the Brisbane leg of Good Things, Max and Sam chat with Brisbane legends Regurgitator. They dive deep into everyone's hometown, Brisbane, talking about seeing Powderfinger at the Paddo, how you could rent a spot in the Valley, and their attempt at an Olympic anthem. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Analysing the World Cup w/ Millencolin

December 13, 2022 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MB

From backstage at Good Things Festival in Brisbane, Sam and Max chat with Nik from pop-punk legends Millencolin. They take a deep dive into the FIFA World Cup (fresh off Australia's loss to Argentina), discover what it takes to keep a band going after 30 years, and find out about punk's longevity. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

The Awkward Second Time w/ Kisschasy

December 12, 2022 20:00 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MB

Reporting live from the Brisbane leg of the Good Things Festival, Max and Sam chat with Joel and Sean of Kisschasy. They find out how the reunion shows went, whether we can look forward to new shows, and which other band on the line-up has a secret crush on them. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.