American Trash - an Amphetazine podcast
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWide ranging discussions about music, pop culture, fringe culture, and sometimes accidental insight.
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American Trash #25 - special guest host, Patrick Merten
February 26, 2019 16:51 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBBen goes to Albuquerque to hang out with Shock Goggle #1, Patrick Merten (AKA Three Goals) to talk punk rock, hip hop, and growing up all over the world, far away from touring bands.
American Trash #24 - MIX & MATCH Smashmouth's "Fush Yu Mang" | Awesome vs. Tanaka
January 04, 2019 15:13 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBWe’re back with Season 2: Episode Three as we examine the 1997 debut album from the ever controversial Smashmouth, "Fush Yu Mang" AND we revel in the carnage that is Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka from ECW's One Night Stand 2005. These things were selected by The Fargo Strutter, Magnum TH. Band: Smashmouth Album: Fush Yu Mang Label: Interscope Listen on Youtube. Match: Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka Promotion: ECW (WWE version) Pay Per View: One Night Stand 2005 Watch it h...
American Trash #23 - Breakfast in America
December 18, 2018 16:12 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBWe’re back with Season 2: Episode Deuce as we discuss the sordid life of G.G. Allin, sordid stories from Manhattan, and the gorgeous and dulcet tones of Supertramp's classic 1979 album -- Breakfast in America. This album was selected by Ben. Band: Supertramp Album: Breakfast in America Label: A&M Records
American Trash #22 - Friendship Music
December 04, 2018 14:19 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWe’re doing things a little differently as we launch season two of the podcast. In addition to our inane chattering about whatever is going on in the world, in an attempt to stay focused, each episode one of your stalwart on-air personalities will select an album for the whole group to listen to and discuss. The very first entry was selected by Chill Gordon Solie. Band: Surfbort Album: Friendship Music Label: Cult Records
American Trash #21 - Special Guest, Scott O'Connor
July 24, 2018 13:24 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBBen is joined by author (and former Home Depot commercial star!) Scott O'Connor to discuss his books, the publishing process, acting, Project MKULTRA, the Kennedy assassinations, and of course, professional wrestling. Books by Scott O'Connor: Among Wolves Untouchable Half-World A Perfect Universe Online at www.scott-oconnor.com
American Trash #20 - Brief Filler
July 16, 2018 13:31 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWe're here! But it's not with much. Chill Gordon Solie recaps the World Cup, we talk about what we're listening to and watching, and then there's a Gwen Stefani story as part of our new Celebrity Bump feature (that, let's be real, may only be a one time thing).
American Trash #19 - Freebird Rules
June 28, 2018 12:46 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBMagnum TH and Ben gather together to discuss rec league sports etiquette, our fascination with professional wrestling, and then go deep into the world of navigating the dumpster fire of the world in the 21st Century. Links to things mentioned in the podcast: Magnum's piece from his old website Hangtime Anika Pyle - "The Void"
American Trash #18 - PJ Sykes
May 30, 2018 22:13 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBChill Gordon and Ben talk to photographer and musician PJ Sykes of the band Hoax Hunters.
American Trash #17 - Cash Grab!
May 23, 2018 12:51 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBWelcome to the first episode of season two...this is American Trash. It's been a busy hiatus, and there's a lot to get to. Chill Gordon Solie talks about his experience at last weekend's Misfits show in New Jersey (1:25), Magnum TH gives his take on the billion dollar deal between the WWE and Fox (28:50), the two hockey fans talk Stanley Cup predictions (58:00) and we've got recommendations for your entertainment including the podcast In the Dark (1:01:45). Intro and outro music: "Open Ne...
American Trash #16 - the old men go see Jawbreaker in Brooklyn
March 02, 2018 07:27 - 32 minutes - 45 MBChill Gordon Solie and Ben talk about seeing Jawbreaker at Brooklyn Steel. Other people getting discussed include: Smashmouth, Metallica, the Misfits, Robert Johnson, Nirvana, In Flames, and others! Also, Ben totally conflates the title of the Jawbreaker documentary ("Don't Break Down") with the name of the new Willy Vlautin book ("Don't Skip Out on Me"). No need to tell him he's a moron, he already knows. Let's relive our youth and relitigate the scene! Live from Manhattan, it's America...
American Trash #15 - Benoit Lelievre
February 13, 2018 16:14 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBBook reviewer and all around good dude Benoit Lelievre joins Ben to discuss his favorite books of 2017 and what's got him excited for 2018. Authors we talk about (in alphabetical order): J. Reuben Appelman | The Kill Jar Laird Barron | Blood Standard William Boyle | The Lonely Witness Blake Butler | Three Hundred Million Joe Clifford | Lamentation, December Boys, Give Up the Dead Jordan Harper | She Rides Shotgun Jennifer Hillier | Jar of Hearts Jeremy Robert Johnson | ...
American Trash #14 - Special guest, Liberty Hardy of Book Riot
January 20, 2018 15:39 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBPerhaps the world's best advocate for books and the power of reading, Liberty Hardy joins us on the podcast to talk about books she loved in 2017 and books she's looking forward to in 2018. Books mentioned include: Some of 2017's Best! The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne White Tears by Hari Kunzru See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt Looking forward to in 2018! The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore by Kim Fu Not my White Savior by Julayne Lee I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'F...
American Trash #13 - Fermi's Paradox, God, and Space
December 21, 2017 07:28 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBRadical departure from the normal topics as we discuss an article Magnum shared earlier in the week on Facebook. The Fermi Paradox If the Universe is so big that it contains numbers of stars that we can only slightly comprehend, there has to be more intelligent life somewhere. Right? Well if there is, how come we haven't met them? We tackle the subject, discuss God, and try to wrap our minds around the vastness of space. We're way out of our scientific league, but we're definitely enth...
American Trash #12 - Special Guest, Todd Taylor of Razorcake
December 19, 2017 04:23 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBBen and Chill Gordon Solie talk with Todd Taylor of Razorcake. We discuss growing up punk, old punks, new music, and what it means to fight for what you believe in, and Todd's Best of 2017 list. *note* Audio is a little jacked up in this episode, but Todd's insights are so awesome you'll get over it. We'll have him on as a guest again next year. Right, Todd? From Razorcake's website: Razorcake provides consistent coverage of do-it-yourself punk culture that you won’t find anywhere else...
American Trash #11 - Special Guest, Lola Parks
December 10, 2017 03:17 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBSandy Powlik joins Ben to talk about her music, where ideas come from, the extraordinary story of Lola Parks, and explains what Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip mean to Canadians. Lola Parks on: Spotify Bandcamp Facebook Twitter Intro music: Lola Parks | Trouble with Me
American Trash #10 - Best of 2017
December 04, 2017 05:33 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBWe discuss our favorite music, book, and television shows of 2017. Not necessarily things that were released in 2017, but things that came to our attention this year. Chill Gordon Solie's list: Music - Priests | Nothing Feels Natural Music - Downtown Boys | Cost of Living Music - The National | Sleep Well Beast Books - Erin Osmon | Jason Molina: Riding with the Ghost TV - Magnum TH's list: Music - Propagandhi | Victory Lap Music - PEARS & Direct Hit | Human Movement (sp...
American Trash #9 - Live from Ampheta'Fest!
November 18, 2017 18:58 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWe journeyed to Las Vegas so we could see Propagandhi, RVIVR, and Bad Cop/Bad Cop tear up the Hard Rock Hotel. And then we explored other corners of the city including Top Golf, Vesta Coffee, and everywhere else.
American Trash #8 - New Music and Bad Sports
September 12, 2017 04:59 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWe're back to talk about new music, the addictively corrosive nature of professional sports in America (and elsewhere), how punk rock figures into it all, and some of the early details about the American Trash plan to invade Las Vegas for the big Propagandhi/Bad Cop Bad Cop/RVIVR show in November and how you, Shock Goggle!, might could win the fourth ticket to join us.
American Trash #7 - Dumpster Dive
August 01, 2017 20:39 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBChill Gordon Solie and LeRoy Rochester invoke the Freebird Rule to do some dumpster diving in search of American Trash. On today's episode we talk about the Rockefellers. The name is synonymous with wealth and it's quite possible to measure John D. Rockefeller's influence all the way through Keeping up with the Kardashians. But what are the origins of John D. Rockefeller's story and how did we find it in the dumpster? Listen to find out!
American Trash #6 - The Concert Experience
July 07, 2017 00:58 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBWe're back! And we're here to talk about what favorite concerts, best live acts, what ruins a show, why are things so expensive, and were things really much better in the olden times. Also, whatever happened to Haley's Comet and is elementary school librarian, Mrs. Stoll, on it? Bands discussed include: Iron Maiden Metallica Municipal Waste Bad Cop/Bad Cop Fugazi Joanna Newsom Pink Floyd Ratt Def Leppard
American Trash #5 - Jennie Cotterill of Bad Cop/Bad Cop
June 20, 2017 18:59 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBRegular listeners to American Trash know that we're huge fans of Bad Cop/Bad Cop. On today's special episode of the podcast, Ben is joined by band member Jennie Cotterill to discuss life, music, art, getting signed to Fat Wreck Chords, professional wrestling, and the band's new album Warriors. Bad Cop/Bad Cop is currently on the 2017 Vans Warped Tour. During this recording the band was on their way from Salem, OR to Albuquerque, NM. Jennie joined the podcast in Idaho and then into Utah. ...
American Trash #2 - First Music
May 21, 2017 02:02 - 28 minutes - 66.2 MBWe’re back with a brand new podcast discussing the first piece of music we bought, how it holds up, and how we got into heavier music. Definitely some surprises on this list. This Podcast is unofficially brought to you by Ecamm because their software works. Having problems with Pamela’s podcasting software? Yeah, we did, too. It’s garbage. Taylor’s first purchase was Smash Mouth’s Fush Yu Mang Bill’s first purchase was Queen’s “We Are the Champions” 45. Ben’s first purchase was Christop...
American Trash #1 - The Coma Episode
May 21, 2017 02:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBWe’re back with a brand new podcast (please forget the other ones over the last few years or remember them sweetly, either way) called American Trash where we set out to examine the Situational Relevance of Music. We’ve all played the “what album would you want with you on a deserted island?” but most people won’t end up on a deserted island with a record player, so we’re going to lay out a blueprint for what album we’d want under different circumstances. For this inaugural broadcast, he...
American Trash #4 - The Chris Cornell episode
May 19, 2017 02:54 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBTonight's show is a little heavy as we talk about the death of Chris Cornell, the power of depression, and the saving grace of music. Some historical discussion about the rise of grunge in the early 90s.
American Trash #3 - New Music and Old Wrestling
May 09, 2017 03:33 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBThe Three Hearsemen of the internet discussing music, professional wrestling, and other aspects of American Trash culture. In this episode we talk about the music we're presently fond of as we head into summer and the curiosities of old school professional wrestling and how it kept a grip on the audience. Also, Magnum TH's band, TRIPLE DEKE, has big news. Bands that get mentioned include: Bad Cop/Bad Cop Saul Williams Lowercase Noises Inter Arma Propagandhi Iron Reagan Cou...