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Album ReBrews

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The Stickiest Music Podcast - Album ReBrews is a conversational music commentary podcast hosted by Sarah and Zac, two Chicago-based music lovers. Each episode we grab a guest co-host and pair one of their favorite albums with a (usually alcoholic) beverage, talk, drink, and enjoy the album together. 

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Ep 85: Figure 8 - Elliott Smith (ft. Red Scarves)

March 25, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

Today is Sarah's birthday, so you're contractually obligated to listen to this episode. Additional selling points: Robby and Braden from Red Scarves are here to vibe through Figure 8 by Elliott Smith. We give song recommendations to Reddit users. We invite a few members of The Beatles to make a guest appearance. We deep-dive into the Figure 8 Extended Cinematic Universe. Are you buying what we're selling here? It's a great deal. Listen to Figure 8 by Elliott Smith here. Check out Red Scarv...

Ep 84: Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water - Limp Bizkit (ft. Screeners)

March 11, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 75 MB

Contrary to popular belief, the pairing for this episode is NOT hot dog flavored water! We had a much classier experience talking about Limp Bizkit with Screeneers because we drank Lime-A-Rita tall boys on a Monday evening. This one is zesty and chaotically charming, plus we'll do some profanity-related math. Fun! Listen to Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water by Limp Bizkit here. Check out Screeners on Instagram, and listen to them here! Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing...

Ep 84: Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water (ft. Screeners)

March 11, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 75 MB

Contrary to popular belief, the pairing for this episode is NOT hot dog flavored water! We had a much classier experience talking about Limp Bizkit with Screeneers because we drank Lime-A-Rita tall boys on a Monday evening. This one is zesty and chaotically charming, plus we'll do some profanity-related math. Fun! Listen to Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water by Limp Bizkit here. Check out Screeners on Instagram, and listen to them here! Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing...

Ep 83: Transgender Dysphoria Blues - Against Me! (ft. Robot Civil War)

February 26, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

This week, we're jamming through some Gender Jams with Mech and Dan from Chicago punk band Robot Civil War. We'll talk about the emotional highs and lows of Transgender Dysphoria Blues by Against Me!, gush about how cool Laura Jane Grace is, and play a musical guessing game that's quite... punctual. Listen to Transgender Dysphoria Blues by Against Me! here. Check out Robot Civil War on Instagram, and listen to them here! Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme...

Ep 82: A Song for You - Carpenters (ft. Xander King)

February 12, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

We've already done a Valentine's episode for Haters, so this week, we're feeling the love! Join us as Sarah's new brother-in-law Xander talks us through all the mushy gushy goodness of A Song for You by the Carpenters while sipping Sarah's mom's Old Fashioned recipe. (We promise you haven't had an Old Fashioned like this before unless you're from Wisconsin) We'll also put our love radars to the test and decipher the differences between contemporary Christian music and love songs. It's like a...

Ep 81: Jagged Little Pill - Alanis Morissette (ft. V.V. Lightbody)

January 29, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

We're simply head over feet with Jagged Little Pill, and you oughta know about our awesome guest cohost this episode, V.V. Lightbody! Join us as we gush over allllll the 1995 goodness that Alanis Morissette blessed us with, and find out why it's the perfect CD to have in your car at all times. Listen to Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette here. Listen to V.V. Lightbody here and check her out on Instagram! Help V.V. make LP3 here! Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writ...

Ep 80: Gist Is - Adult Jazz (ft. Daylongsigh)

January 15, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

It's 2024 and we're BACK baby! What better way to kick off the new year than diving into the mathy, unconventionally jazzy album Gist Is by Adult Jazz with Daylong (aka Daylongsigh). We'll talk about kooky musical choices, the strain of organized religion, and give some songs on Spotify their first ever play in our recurring segment - Descriptify! Listen to Gist Is by Adult Jazz here. Listen to Daylongsigh here and check them out on Instagram! Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our sho...

Ep 79: Halloween on Christmas with Musicians Movie Club

December 11, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Dan Stewart and Tommy Kessler could probably have written "I Miss You," but Blink-182 could never participate in the podcast crossover of the year. It's Halloween in December, baby, and we've partnered with Musicians Movie Club to bring a little spook to your holiday season. The scariest part of all? Corrupted audio files. Enjoy! Listen to Musicians Movie Club wherever you get your podcasts. Check out Tommy and Dan on Instagram! Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing ou...

Ep 78: Mt. Joy - Mt. Joy (ft. Getting Started)

November 27, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 85.7 MB

We're thankful for a lot over here at Album ReBrews LLC, Inc., Ltd., but we're especially thankful for bands like Getting Started who drink a whole bunch of Montucky Cold Snacks with us and absolutely gush about music bringing people together. Ain't that just the vibe? We'll also discuss creepy cryptids, what Jesus would put on if given the AUX, and the fact that sometimes, all you need to do to "make it" is get started.   Listen to Mt. Joy by Mt. Joy here. Listen to Getting Started here and...

Ep 78 - Mt. Joy - Mt. Joy (ft. Getting Started)

November 27, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 85.7 MB

We're thankful for a lot over here at Album ReBrews LLC, Inc., Ltd., but we're especially thankful for bands like Getting Started who drink a whole bunch of Montucky Cold Snacks with us and absolutely gush about music bringing people together. Ain't that just the vibe? We'll also discuss creepy cryptids, what Jesus would put on if given the AUX, and the fact that sometimes, all you need to do to "make it" is get started.   Listen to Mt. Joy by Mt. Joy here. Listen to Getting Started here and...

Ep 77: Parachutes - Coldplay (ft. Big Weather)

November 13, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Hey friends, we did a podcast episode. We did a pod for you, and all the things you do, and it was all audio. It was also all really super fun. Big thanks to Big Weather for coming on the show and picking our most beer-intensive pairing to date.  We'll talk about songs nobody has ever heard before, and a few songs a billion people have heard before. Listen to Big Weather Here! Follow Big Weather on Instagram! Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme song! You c...

Hallow(Earth Theory)Ween Spooktacular 2023 FT. Cameron Bopp

October 30, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

GAMES GAMES GAMES! This Halloween we'll talk spooky movies, the very accredited hollow earth theory, and Sarah's most favorited Rocky Horror call outs.   Keep an ear out for The Popp EP from Cameron Bopp! Follow @cambopp on Twitter for updates!  Please also for vote for "Kiss in the Piss Tunnel" or "Piss in the Kiss Tunnel" on the Spotify question .  Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme song! You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here. (@a...

Ep 76: Hallow(Earth Theory)Ween Spooktacular 2023 (ft. Cameron Bopp)

October 30, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

GAMES GAMES GAMES! This Halloween we'll talk spooky movies, the very accredited hollow earth theory, and Sarah's most favorited Rocky Horror call outs.   Keep an ear out for The Popp EP from Cameron Bopp! Follow @cambopp on Twitter for updates!  Please also for vote for "Kiss in the Piss Tunnel" or "Piss in the Kiss Tunnel" on the Spotify question .  Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme song! You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here. (@a...

Ep 76: Hallow(Earth Theory)Ween Spooktacular 2023 FT. Cameron Bopp

October 30, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

GAMES GAMES GAMES! This Halloween we'll talk spooky movies, the very accredited hollow earth theory, and Sarah's most favorited Rocky Horror call outs.   Keep an ear out for The Popp EP from Cameron Bopp! Follow @cambopp on Twitter for updates!  Please also for vote for "Kiss in the Piss Tunnel" or "Piss in the Kiss Tunnel" on the Spotify question .  Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme song! You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here. (@a...

Ep 75: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel (ft. The Trenchies)

October 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

Dearest Album ReBrews listener, it has been two weeks since we last wrote. We have been well here in Chicago. We have made new friends, Logan and Andrew from The Trenchies, who have come on our podcast to talk about Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel. Our recording session was full of spirited conversation and sparkling gin and soda. Beloved listener, you would have loved the iconic musical bridges we listened to in the game we played, you simply must join us for the next one....

Ep 75: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel (ft The Trenchies)

October 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

Dearest Album ReBrews listener, it has been two weeks since we last wrote. We have been well here in Chicago. We have made new friends, Logan and Andrew from The Trenchies, who have come on our podcast to talk about Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel. Our recording session was full of spirited conversation and sparkling gin and soda. Beloved listener, you would have loved the iconic musical bridges we listened to in the game we played, you simply must join us for the next one....

Ep 74: Flood - They Might Be Giants (ft. Truth or Consequences New Mexico)

October 02, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 87.1 MB

If you've got a date in Constantinople, they'll be waiting in Istanbul. If you want a podcast episode that loves on Flood by They Might Be Giants, it's right here. This week, Ben and Cora from Chicago band Truth or Consequences New Mexico are our guests, and we'll talk big music, big feelings, and things that are... BIG. Listen to TCNM, the debut LP from Truth or Consequences New Mexico here! Listen to Flood by They Might Be Giants here. Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and ...

Ep 74: Flood - They Might Be Giants (ft Truth or Consequences New Mexico)

October 02, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 87.1 MB

If you've got a date in Constantinople, they'll be waiting in Istanbul. If you want a podcast episode that loves on Flood by They Might Be Giants, it's right here. This week, Ben and Cora from Chicago band Truth or Consequences New Mexico are our guests, and we'll talk big music, big feelings, and things that are... BIG. Listen to TCNM, the debut LP from Truth or Consequences New Mexico here! Listen to Flood by They Might Be Giants here. Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and ...

Ep 73: Boat Songs - MJ Lenderman (ft Light Blue Lines)

September 18, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Put on your captain's hat, get ready to catch some perch. This week, Hammad Imam from Chicago indie folk band Light Blue Lines sails with us through Boat Songs by MJ Lenderman. Listen to hear us sip on some tasty fruited sours, come up with some interesting automobile innovations, and discover some... unexpected AI song covers.  Listen to Sunspot, the debut LP from Light Blue Lines here! Listen to Boat Songs by MJ Lenderman here. Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing o...

Ep 73: Boat Songs - MJ Lenderman (ft. Light Blue Lines)

September 18, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Put on your captain's hat, get ready to catch some perch. This week, Hammad Imam from Chicago indie folk band Light Blue Lines sails with us through Boat Songs by MJ Lenderman. Listen to hear us sip on some tasty fruited sours, come up with some interesting automobile innovations, and discover some... unexpected AI song covers. Listen to Sunspot, the debut LP from Light Blue Lines here! Listen to Boat Songs by MJ Lenderman here. Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing o...

Ep 72: Silent Alarm - Bloc Party (ft. Freddie Sunshine)

September 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Behold! The first episode of Album ReBrews where we break our guest's heart within the first 10 minutes! On the chopping block today is our new friend Freddie Sunshine, Chicago indie artist and all-around sweetie, chatting about the 2005 album Silent Alarm by British indie band Bloc Party. We'll also unearth the dark secret of grenadine, talk about cryptids as basslines, and gush only a little bit about DJ Khalid.  Listen to Freddie Sunshine here and be on the lookout for new music October...

Ep 72: Silent Alarm - Bloc Party (feat. Freddie Sunshine)

September 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Behold! The first episode of Album ReBrews where we break our guest's heart within the first 10 minutes! On the chopping block today is our new friend Freddie Sunshine, Chicago indie artist and all-around sweetie, chatting about the 2005 album Silent Alarm by British indie band Bloc Party. We'll also unearth the dark secret of grenadine, talk about cryptids as basslines, and gush only a little bit about DJ Khalid.  Listen to Freddie Sunshine here and be on the lookout for new music October...

Ep 71: Fever To Tell - Yeah Yeah Yeahs (ft. Yada Yada)

August 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Do we have another episode out? Yeah yeah yeah we do! This week Meag and Wes from Yada Yada take us through the 2003 debut album Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and just like a fever, things get sweaty.  We'll sip on Brass Monkeys, chat about the New York indie scene in the early 2000s, and sing lots and lots of "yeahs." Make sure to go listen to "Emoticon" right now! You'll be so happy you did. And keep an ear out for a new EP release/release show in early November from Yada Yada! Tha...

Ep 70: Walk The Moon - Walk The Moon (ft. Josh Kayne)

August 07, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

It's Season 4, and we've got an out-of-this-world premiere! This week, Josh Kayne from Pretty Pleased joins us to talk about Walk the Moon's self-titled first album (a personal favorite of ours), paired with, of course, a couple of Blue Moon Belgian Whites. We'll also talk about Josh's gorgeous photo with Scarlett Johansson, learn about lunar and planetary science, and really, really crave a Taco Bell quesadilla.   Go stream the heck out of Pretty Pleased's new album Classic Rock here. Liste...

Another Season Bites The Dust (Season 3 Compilation 2)

July 24, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

We are Album ReBrews and we'll continue to be Album ReBrews! Don't fret, we'll be back August 7th with a fresh new episode to kick off Season 4.  In the meantime, here are some of our favorite moments from Season 3! Thanks so much to the folks who made this season what it was, we had a blast. Ep 57: Tommy Kessler - Insta / Bandcamp Ep 58: Nora Marks - Insta / Bandcamp Ep 59: Courtney Smith - Insta / Songs My Ex Ruined Ep 60: Disaster Kid - Insta / Bandcamp Ep 61: Brenan Chacon - Insta / Gu...

Ep 69: Strange Mercy - St. Vincent (ft. Girl K)

July 10, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Folks... we've done it. This episode is a big deal not only because of the episode number, but also because Kathy aka Girl K joins us to talk about Strange Mercy by St Vincent. We'll sip on "Death In The Afternoon" cocktails, bond over being former choir kids, and delve into the weirdly specific world of patron saints.   Check out Girl K on Instagram and listen to ALL their tunes here. Listen to Strange Mercy by St Vincent here. Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing ou...

Ep 68: Blonder and Blonder - The Muffs (ft. Caitlin Edwards)

June 26, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

This week's episode is a 90's DELIGHT! Caitlin Edwards, Chicago "pop rock/punk/whatever" artist takes us on a feminine-rage-fueled ride through Blonder and Blonder by trailblazing pop punk band The Muffs. We'll sip on Cosmopolitans while dissecting this album and take a detour to help lost souls on Reddit find the perfect songs in our newly-recurring segment, "Recommend Me A Song." There are so many ways to listen to and support Caitlin Edwards, you can do those things here! Check out Caitl...

Ep 67: Thank You Happy Birthday - Cage The Elephant (ft. Scarlet Demore)

June 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

No, thank YOU! This week, vibes include: Cat and Joel from Chicago's own Scarlet Demore (tits-out-crycore), peach soju, TLC reality shows, indie kids (or indy kidz). Doesn't it sound simply delish? Perhaps like a delicious spread of treats at a birthday party?  Listen to Scarlet Demore here! Check out Apartment by Ranier, Joel's song here! Listen to Thank You Happy Birthday by Cage The Elephant here. Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme song! You can find A...

Ep 66: Band on the Run - Paul McCartney and Wings (ft. Shannon Baker)

May 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

What do Paul McCartney, drag queens, and ASMR have in common? They're all prominent plot points in this episode! This week, Shannon Baker jams with us through "Band on the Run", an album by post-Beatles Paul McCartney project Wings, paired with Little Wing Pilsner from Chicago's Horse Thief Hollow brewery. We've got growlers and plenty of giggles on deck, enjoy! Listen to Shannon Baker and the Burners  here! Listen to Band on the Run by Wings here. Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our...

Ep 65: Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Various Artists (ft Allison Wiederin)

May 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

You're not alone if the Twilight soundtrack permanently altered your brain chemistry at a young age. Some of us were just destined to jam to Paramore, Muse, and Linkin Park while going on Webkinz ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ This week, a dear friend of the pod, Allison Wiederin, breaks DOWN the iconic soundtrack from Twilight while sipping on a sparkling negroni sbagliato. This one has big "delirious at a sleepover" energy. Put on some sparkly body paint, pour a blood-red beverage, and vibe with us. Thank you...

Ep 65: Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Various Artists (ft. Allison Wiederin)

May 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

You're not alone if the Twilight soundtrack permanently altered your brain chemistry at a young age. Some of us were just destined to jam to Paramore, Muse, and Linkin Park while going on Webkinz ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ This week, a dear friend of the pod, Allison Wiederin, breaks DOWN the iconic soundtrack from Twilight while sipping on a sparkling negroni sbagliato. This one has big "delirious at a sleepover" energy. Put on some sparkly body paint, pour a blood-red beverage, and vibe with us. Thank you...

Ep 64: Let Go - Avril Lavigne (ft. HI HO)

May 01, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

Life's like this... that's the way it is. We're in for a real treat this week, Gillian McGee, the songwriter behind HiHo joins us to sip cappuccinos and dive into Let Go by Avril Lavigne. We'll talk about finding yourself during vulnerable times, early 2000's pop girlies, and Zac brings a game that is TRULY diabolical, yet still smashing. Listen to HiHo here, including their newest single Horizon! Listen to Let Go by Avril Lavigne here. Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and w...

Ep 63: Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix - Phoenix (ft. Capital Soirée)

April 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

The ReBrewski for this album is horrible... horribly powerful... Join us as we jam our way through a certified indie classic - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix with Chicago hitmakers James and Max from Capital Soirée. We'll talk about French cheese, pairing works of art together, and lifelong friendships while sipping on Tito's and Red Bull. Listen to Capital Soirée here! Listen to Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix here. Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our ...

Ep 62: Young & Dangerous - The Struts (ft. Isabella Snow and Noah Nichols)

March 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

If you listen to this episode for absolutely nothing else, listen for the wildest first date story we've ever heard. If you listen to this episode because you want to hear about the album Young and Dangerous by The Struts while hanging out with Isabella Snow and Noah Nichols, you're in the right place. We'll sip whiskey lemonade and talk about all things astrology, love, and poop. We also roll up our sleeves and help out some listeners and folks on the r/musicrecommendations subreddit. Fun!!...

Ep 62: Young and Dangerous - The Struts (ft. Isabella Snow and Noah Nichols)

March 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

If you listen to this episode for absolutely nothing else, listen for the wildest first date story we've ever heard. If you listen to this episode because you want to hear about the album Young and Dangerous by The Struts while hanging out with Isabella Snow and Noah Nichols, you're in the right place. We'll sip whiskey lemonade and talk about all things astrology, love, and poop. We also roll up our sleeves and help out some listeners and folks on the r/musicrecommendations subreddit. Fun!!...

Ep 61: Royalty - Childish Gambino (ft. Brenan Chacon)

March 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

With all the Soundcloud ads that popped up while recording this episode, you'd think we'd be getting paid for this one. Nope! This week, Guard the Bard's dungeon master extraordinaire Brenan Chacon joins us to deep dive into Childish Gambino's BEEFY and REGAL 2011 mixtape Royalty, paired with Kraken and Cherry Vanilla Coke. We'll try to differentiate iconic different Donald Glover-isms, gush about the mile-long list of amazing features on this tracklist, and an old friend from Microsoft Word...

Ep 60: At the Moonbase - Slaughter Beach, Dog (ft. Disaster Kid)

February 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

We've got that Slaughter Beach, Dog in us. (Please clap) This week, Seamus from Disaster Kid joins us to chat about all things At The Moonbase by Slaughter Beach, Dog while sipping on Cabernet Sauvignon. We'll also talk about growing with an artist, the anxieties of being a performer, and Seamus and Zac will compete to be Best In Show.   Check out Disaster Kid's roster of bangers HERE! Stream At The Moonbase by Slaughter Beach, Dog here. Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and wr...

Ep 59: Transatlanticism - Death Cab for Cutie (ft. Courtney from Songs My Ex Ruined)

February 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Valentine's Day is sooo overrated, let's talk about tumultuous long-distance relationships, breakups, and general melancholy instead. Join us with music writer, editor, producer, and fellow podcaster Courtney Smith, as we deep-dive (like, REALLY deep-dive) into Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie. We'll sip a beverage that reminds Courtney of her days working at MTV in 2003 supporting the release of this album.  Plus... Courtney might get surprised by a certain... game show taxi driver.....

Ep 58: Cheer - Drug Church (ft. Nora Marks)

January 30, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

Who's ready for some White Trash Poetry? Join us as brothers and bandmates Matt and Michael Garrity take us through Drug Church's third album, Cheer. We'll drink along like working men with a "Drug Church handshake," aka Miller High Life and a shot of Jack Daniels. We might also roast a few post-hardcore bands... Album ReBrews is nominated for Best Music Podcast for the Chicago Reader's  Best of 2022 survey! Vote for us here!! Please and thank you!! Nora Marks has lots and lots of great s...

Ep 57: Elephant - The White Stripes (ft. Tommy Kessler)

January 16, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

First and foremost, this podcast is pro-Meg White! Let's kick off 2023 with a bang as  Chicago-based guitarist, songwriter, producer, and vocalist Tommy Kessler jams with us through Elephant by The White Stripes, paired with "The Hardest Button," a Tommy Kessler original cocktail. Did we mention his list of accolades is a mile long? We'll also explore the dank nature of Jack White's music (wink), the power of aesthetics in creative projects, and allllll sorts of guitar pedal goodness. Album...

Dong Exploder Episode 1: Cameron Bopp

December 26, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Welcome to Dong Exploder, a parody podcast by Album ReBrews where artists take apart their songs piece by piece and share the story of how they were made. Cameron Bopp is an artist and producer in Chicago, Illinois. When tasked with the creation of the Album ReBrews theme song, Cameron dove deep into his bag of tricks to create the catchy tune that would eventually become legendary. Join us for this episode where Cameron takes us through the creation of his magnum opus, the Album ReBrews t...

Season! 3! Compilation! For! Gamers! Only!

December 19, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

Congratulations, you've unlocked the end-of-the-year Album ReBrews bonus DLC! Grab a Monster Energy and hang out as we reminisce on some highlights from the first half of Season 3. Huge thank you to this season's Tier 1 Subscribers (aka guests): Cameron Bopp - Insta / Episode Camille and Nic from Calico Plaid - Insta / Episode / Bandcamp Seth Kaplan - Insta / Episode / Bandcamp Cat Blackard - Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program / Episode Dave Igliozzi - Insta / Episode / Bandcamp Ryan Kiolbass...

Fantasy ReBrews - The Complete First Anthology

December 12, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MB

Fantasy ReBrews: it's a real knockout! Thanks to the Season 2 & 3 guests who made Fantasy ReBrews, our mini-scripted-audio-drama-comedy, come to life. CAST Disembodied, Omnipresent Narrator - Cameron Bopp, editor of Album ReBrews, songwriter and audio engineer extraordinaire. Simon - Zac Emry Erica - Sarah Beidatsch Dennis the Raging Orc - Tim Krause, writer and director for Omen - a fantasy audio drama City Guard - Nate Davis, guard on real-play Dungeons & Dragons podcast Guard the Bar...

Ep 56: Born In The U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen (ft. Elizabeth Moen)

December 05, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

WE LOVE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN! We also love this week's guest, Chicago guitarist and singer-songwriter extraordinaire Elizabeth Moen. Come hang out with us as we absolutely gush over Born In The U.S.A. while sipping on Bloody Marys (you'll have to listen to understand the pairing.) We'll also test our knowledge of 80's lyrics... with a twist, gush about Bruce Springsteen's butt, and make an unfortunate detour into the world of Minions. Stream Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen here. Strea...

Ep 55: Goldrushed - The Royal Concept (ft. August Hotel)

November 21, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

This week, get ready to have your 2013 indie Spidey Senses tingle as we jam through “Goldrushed” by the Royal Concept while sipping on a custom cocktail made by our guest hosts, Ryan and Cale from August Hotel. We’ll also talk about the world ending in 2012, taste test Swedish wormwood liqueurs, and lament over what could’ve been from the indie one-hit wonder darlings of the early 20-teens. Check out August Hotel's music, here - right now!! Stream Goldrushed by The Royal Concept here. Str...

Ep 54: The Monitor - Titus Andronicus (ft. Damager)

November 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

Yeah, Titus Andronicus is a cool band, but what about the Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtrack? We'll give both artistic works their roses in this episode with Garrison and Dan from Chicago Lake Punk band Damager. We'll dive deep into The Monitor by Titus Andronicus while sipping on a classic Guinness together. Check out Damager's new release, King of Scots right now!! Stream The Monitor by Titus Andronicus here. Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme song! You ca...

Album ReBrews x Discussting Horror Podcast - 2022 Halloween Spooktacular

October 31, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

On this episode, Sarah and Zac get "discussing." (With the help of Mal and Preston from the Discussting Horror Podcast!) Sit back and relax as we give last-minute Halloween costume ideas, guess which musical artists who appeared in horror movies, and test how much the Discussting Horror folks really know about spooky flicks. (Seriously though, these two are so well-versed in all things horror) We'll also sip on Southern Tier Brewing Co.'s Pumpking Nitro Imperial Ale. All we need is a Bath an...

Ep 53: Purgatory - Tyler Childers (ft. Background Character)

October 24, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

What's better than two former country folks who live in the third largest city in the U.S. talking about neo-traditional country music? How about THREE former country folks who live in the third largest city in the U.S.  talking about neo-traditional country music? Tune in this week as Ryan Kiolbassa of the Chicago band Background Character takes us on a wacky ride to explore some of the more loveable aspects of country/folk/bluegrass through Tyler Childers's album Purgatory while sipping on...

Ep 53: Purgatory - Tyler Childers (ft. Ryan Kiolbassa of Background Character)

October 24, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

What's better than two former country folks who live in the third largest city in the U.S. talking about neo-traditional country music? How about THREE former country folks who live in the third largest city in the U.S.  talking about neo-traditional country music? Tune in this week as Ryan Kiolbassa of the Chicago band Background Character takes us on a wacky ride to explore some of the more loveable aspects of country/folk/bluegrass through Tyler Childers's album Purgatory while sipping on...

Ep 53: Purgatory - Tyler Childers (feat. Ryan Kiolbassa of Background Character)

October 24, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

What's better than two former country folks who live in the third largest city in the U.S. talking about neo-traditional country music? How about THREE former country folks who live in the third largest city in the U.S.  talking about neo-traditional country music? Tune in this week as Ryan Kiolbassa of the Chicago band Background Character takes us on a wacky ride to explore some of the more loveable aspects of country/folk/bluegrass through Tyler Childers's album Purgatory while sipping on...

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