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Columbia House Party

348 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings

Come one, come all, to this tragic affair, and subscribe here for the best music show in your podcast library. Hosted by Blake Murphy and Jake Goldsbie, Columbia House Party is your home for Riots and Black Parades, Cork Trees and Significant Others. At times it will showcase the very finest the music industry had to offer, often around the pop-punk and emo boom of the early-to-mid 2000s. At its worst, it will indulge in those forgotten records we all have lurking in our collection. All the while, it promises to provide the information, entertainment and self-deprecation you’ve come to expect from two of Toronto’s favourites. Welcome to our living mixtape.

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Episodes

B-Sides: Teletoon The Detour

June 21, 2021 10:05 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

In this episode Blake Murphy and Jake Goldsbie explore the reported return of three different shows that are tied to the emo and pop-punk booms of the early 2000s, Clone High, Undergrads, and Mission Hill. As always, we love to hear your feedback, comments, criticism and ideas for upcoming episodes. Enjoy the episode! Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While...

B-Sides: Tony Hawk Pro Skater Soundtrack Draft

June 14, 2021 10:05 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MB

This episode has been a long time coming! The Tony Hawk Pro Skater Soundtrack played an integral part in introducing a new audience to pop-punk in the early 2000s and our hosts wanted to explore the collection of songs a bit further. Listen as Jake & Blake go head-to-head and draft 8-song soundtracks made up of songs from different iterations of the Tony Hawk franchise. Obviously we want to know which host drafted the best soundtrack, so let us know who won the Tony Hawk Draft. Come join t...

B-Sides: Our Favourite Soundtracks

June 07, 2021 10:05 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB

Have you been sitting at home watching your favourite movies like we have? Well, I think we have the perfect companion piece for your Netflix account, Blake & Jake’s top movie soundtracks! Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @BlakeMurphyODC and @JGoldsbie. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/c...

B-Sides: The Lonely Island - Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

May 31, 2021 10:05 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MB

Hey gang, we've got a special episode for you today, Blake & Jake breakdown Connor4Real's album Connquest! Based out of California, The Lonely Island (Andy, Jorma & Akiva) have been kicking out musical hits since 2001, with classics like Just 2 Guys, Lazy Sunday and Dick in a Box, but the work surrounding the movie Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping might go down as their greatest work. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www...

B-Sides: May Mailbag

May 24, 2021 10:05 - 51 minutes - 71.6 MB

In the May edition of the mailbag Blake & Jake discuss pro wrestling, a Columbia House Party movie, which band's most popular song is their best song and much much more! Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @BlakeMurphyODC and @JGoldsbie. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/chpmerch Or reach o...

B-Sides: Rock Against Bush

May 17, 2021 10:05 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

In this episode Blake Murphy and Jake Goldsbie discuss Volumes 1 & 2 of the Rock Against Bush compilations, Fat Mike's selective criticism and who would feature on a Rock Against Trump compilation. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @BlakeMurphyODC and @JGoldsbie. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http:/...

B-Sides: Favourite Album Title Belt

May 10, 2021 10:05 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MB

In this episode Blake Murphy and Jake Goldsbie go through the lineage of their favourite albums and see who currently holds the belt for each of their respective lists. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @BlakeMurphyODC and @JGoldsbie. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/chpmerch Or reach ou...

B-Sides: Blake & Jake's Origin Story

May 03, 2021 10:05 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

This month's bonus episode is a walk down memory lane to a time where Blake Murphy & Jake Goldsbie were both working at theScore but were not friends yet. It's the Blake & Jake Origin Story and how they are intrinsically linked with music. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @BlakeMurphyODC and @JGoldsbie. If merch is your th...

Farewell Tour: Emptying the Run Sheet

April 26, 2021 10:05 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MB

In the final episode of the farewell tour, Jake & Blake empty the clip as they offer a peek behind the curtain and into the world of Blake's spreadsheets. The pair discuss all the albums they expected to get to, the guests they had pegged for certain albums and the many fan favourites that were constantly requested. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twitter! While yo...

75. Farewell Tour Mailbag

April 19, 2021 10:05 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MB

In the third week of the farewell tour arc it's time to empty out the mailbag as Jake and Blake answer all sorts of questions about the show and music, like; their favourite CHP episodes, what record was affected most by the "night before", dream guests for the podcast and what song is playing as the credits roll on the podcast. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twit...

Farewell Tour: Mailbag

April 19, 2021 10:05 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MB

In the third week of the farewell tour arc it's time to empty out the mailbag as Jake and Blake answer all sorts of questions about the show and music, like; their favourite CHP episodes, what record was affected most by the "night before", dream guests for the podcast and what song is playing as the credits roll on the podcast. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty Follow @ColumbiaHP on Twit...

Motion City Soundtrack - Even If It Kills Me (2007)

April 12, 2021 10:05 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy anoint Motion City Soundtrack as the show's second two-time episode band, joining blink-182. The episode is primarily about Even If It Kills Me, but there is plenty of My Dinosaur Life talk, as well. Find out more about what changed for Motion City Soundtrack coming off the success of Commit This To Memory, where Mark Hoppus factors in again, which host has a tattoo referencing this album, and more on this wee...

74. Motion City Soundtrack - Even If It Kills Me (2007)

April 12, 2021 10:05 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy anoint Motion City Soundtrack as the show's second two-time episode band, joining blink-182. The episode is primarily about Even If It Kills Me, but there is plenty of My Dinosaur Life talk, as well. Find out more about what changed for Motion City Soundtrack coming off the success of Commit This To Memory, where Mark Hoppus factors in again, which host has a tattoo referencing this album, and more on this wee...

73. Hawthorne Heights - The Silence in Black and White (2004)

April 05, 2021 10:05 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy discuss Hawthorne Heights' 2004 album The Silence in Black and White. We almost said their debut album, which would only be kind-of true, as A Day In The Life changed their name and jumped to Victory Records for this successful next step. Find out more about why Ohio is for lovers, how Hawthorne Heights stand out as a dividing line between pop-punk eras, play a YouTube algorithm game with the guys, and more on...

Hawthorne Heights - The Silence in Black and White (2004)

April 05, 2021 10:05 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy discuss Hawthorne Heights' 2004 album The Silence in Black and White. We almost said their debut album, which would only be kind-of true, as A Day In The Life changed their name and jumped to Victory Records for this successful next step. Find out more about why Ohio is for lovers, how Hawthorne Heights stand out as a dividing line between pop-punk eras, play a YouTube algorithm game with the guys, and more on...

Kacey Musgraves - Pageant Material (2015)

March 29, 2021 10:05 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

After garnering attention from her debut 'Same Trailer Different Park', the small-town-Texan continued her observationalist approach to song writing with Pageant Material. It was certainly a new challenge for both Blake and Jake, as the album leans country and it isn't exactly the 2000s emo we're all used to, but there are a lot of familiar connections to be found when digging around Kacey's upbringing, her mid-teen fashion choices and even her musical inspirations. It's one of our favourite ...

72. Kacey Musgraves - Pageant Material (2015)

March 29, 2021 10:05 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

After garnering attention from her debut 'Same Trailer Different Park', the small-town-Texan continued her observationalist approach to song writing with Pageant Material. It was certainly a new challenge for both Blake and Jake, as the album leans country and it isn't exactly the 2000s emo we're all used to, but there are a lot of familiar connections to be found when digging around Kacey's upbringing, her mid-teen fashion choices and even her musical inspirations. It's one of our favourite ...

The Dismemberment Plan - Emergency & I (1999)

March 22, 2021 10:05 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy discuss Emergency & I, the 1999 album from The Dismemberment Plan. More than two decades later, it remains held in the highest of indie esteem. Find out more about the best rhythm section in indie rock, what Jake feels is maybe THE best song (period!), which band member moved on to work for NASA, and more on this week's podcast. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even mo...

71. The Dismemberment Plan - Emergency & I (1999)

March 22, 2021 10:05 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy discuss Emergency & I, the 1999 album from The Dismemberment Plan. More than two decades later, it remains held in the highest of indie esteem. Find out more about the best rhythm section in indie rock, what Jake feels is maybe THE best song (period!), which band member moved on to work for NASA, and more on this week's podcast. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even mo...

70. Tegan and Sara - The Con (2007)

March 15, 2021 10:05 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Lauren Denitzio of Worriers (@worriesmusic) to discuss Tegan and Sara's 2007 album The Con. Yes, we're finally getting back to the one remaining winner from the Patreon CanCon arc voting. Find out more about how The Con came to hold such a special place in Canadian indie-emo, what the album meant to Lauren and our hosts, how Tegan and Sara dealt with The Con's reception very differently, and more...

Tegan and Sara - The Con (2007)

March 15, 2021 10:05 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Lauren Denitzio of Worriers (@worriesmusic) to discuss Tegan and Sara's 2007 album The Con. Yes, we're finally getting back to the one remaining winner from the Patreon CanCon arc voting. Find out more about how The Con came to hold such a special place in Canadian indie-emo, what the album meant to Lauren and our hosts, how Tegan and Sara dealt with The Con's reception very differently, and more...

69. The Thermals - The Body, the Blood, the Machine (2006)

March 08, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Eric Koreen (@ekoreen) to discuss The Thermals' album The Body, the Blood, the Machine. Does a fight break out between Blake's two co-hosts for co-host supremacy? Tune in to hear. Find out more about the concept behind The Body, the Blood, the Machine, why it unfortunately still resonates strongly today, what makes The Thermals a band's band, and more on this week's podcast. Come join the Patreo...

The Thermals - The Body, the Blood, the Machine (2006)

March 08, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Eric Koreen (@ekoreen) to discuss The Thermals' album The Body, the Blood, the Machine. Does a fight break out between Blake's two co-hosts for co-host supremacy? Tune in to hear. Find out more about the concept behind The Body, the Blood, the Machine, why it unfortunately still resonates strongly today, what makes The Thermals a band's band, and more on this week's podcast. Come join the Patreo...

Paramore - Riot! (2007)

March 01, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Christina Squiers (@flooezyesq, @puckbunnies_pod) to discuss Paramore's sophomore album Riot! The album had a major influence not only on one host and our guest but on the makeup and accessibility of the post-blink pop-punk scene as a whole. Find out more about Hayley Williams bucking label pressure to be a top-40 singer as a teen, the role Warped Tour played in Paramore's explosion, how we handl...

68. Paramore - Riot! (2007)

March 01, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Christina Squiers (@flooezyesq, @puckbunnies_pod) to discuss Paramore's sophomore album Riot! The album had a major influence not only on one host and our guest but on the makeup and accessibility of the post-blink pop-punk scene as a whole. Find out more about Hayley Williams bucking label pressure to be a top-40 singer as a teen, the role Warped Tour played in Paramore's explosion, how we handl...

Box Car Racer (2002)

February 22, 2021 11:05 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy discuss the self-titled 2002 album from Box Car Racer. Apologies for being a bit out of order, as Box Car Racer is a major bridge to blink-182's untitled album, but what can you do? Find out more about what led Tom DeLonge to embark on a solo project after Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, how Travis Barker got involved but Mark Hoppus was excluded, and how Box Car Racer paved the way for the best of blink-182 o...

67. Box Car Racer (2002)

February 22, 2021 11:05 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy discuss the self-titled 2002 album from Box Car Racer. Apologies for being a bit out of order, as Box Car Racer is a major bridge to blink-182's untitled album, but what can you do? Find out more about what led Tom DeLonge to embark on a solo project after Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, how Travis Barker got involved but Mark Hoppus was excluded, and how Box Car Racer paved the way for the best of blink-182 o...

Blink-182 (2003)

February 15, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy give blink-182 the honor of being the first band covered twice on the show, as they dive in on the band's untitled 2003 album. It also happens to be both hosts' favorite blink-182 offering. Find out more about what led to the dramatic shift in sound, how the rift between Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge continued and led to their eventual separation, and what made this era of blink the best live-show era of blink o...

66. Blink-182 (2003)

February 15, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy give blink-182 the honor of being the first band covered twice on the show, as they dive in on the band's untitled 2003 album. It also happens to be both hosts' favorite blink-182 offering. Find out more about what led to the dramatic shift in sound, how the rift between Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge continued and led to their eventual separation, and what made this era of blink the best live-show era of blink o...

Los Campesinos! - Romance Is Boring (2010)

February 08, 2021 11:05 - 59 minutes - 81 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy discuss Romance Is Boring, the 2010 album from Los Campesinos! Yes, it's a run of a lot of sports references sprinkled into your emo/indie-pop. You knew what you signed up for. Find out more about why Romance Is Boring is such an important transition album for the band, which track stands out as an influential piece of the 2010s emo revival, and how Los Campesinos! became the rare band listed among both hosts'...

65. Los Campesinos! - Romance Is Boring (2010)

February 08, 2021 11:05 - 59 minutes - 81 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy discuss Romance Is Boring, the 2010 album from Los Campesinos! Yes, it's a run of a lot of sports references sprinkled into your emo/indie-pop. You knew what you signed up for. Find out more about why Romance Is Boring is such an important transition album for the band, which track stands out as an influential piece of the 2010s emo revival, and how Los Campesinos! became the rare band listed among both hosts'...

Modern Baseball - Sports (2012)

February 01, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

Play ball! In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are jointed by Jonah Birenbaum (@birenball) to discuss Modern Baseball's debut album, Sports. A little too on the nose to have a sad baseball writer discuss an emo band called Modern Baseball? We don't think so. Find out more about why neither the hosts nor guest can remember much from their formative MoBo concert experiences, why the band's lyrics resonated so well with the guys in their early-20s,...

64. Modern Baseball - Sports (2012)

February 01, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

Play ball! In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are jointed by Jonah Birenbaum (@birenball) to discuss Modern Baseball's debut album, Sports. A little too on the nose to have a sad baseball writer discuss an emo band called Modern Baseball? We don't think so. Find out more about why neither the hosts nor guest can remember much from their formative MoBo concert experiences, why the band's lyrics resonated so well with the guys in their early-20s,...

Foxing - Nearer My God (2018)

January 25, 2021 11:05 - 58 minutes - 80 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy get a little more modern with Foxing’s 2018 album Nearer My God. The second most-recent album the guys have explored, Nearer My God ranked atop Jake’s 2018 album rankings and near the top of his all-decade list. Find out more about Foxing’s growth across three albums, where there was drama around some bagpipes, and how the band so capably creates a space to sink into anxiety on this week’s podcast. Come join ...

63. Foxing - Nearer My God (2018)

January 25, 2021 11:05 - 58 minutes - 80 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy get a little more modern with Foxing’s 2018 album Nearer My God. The second most-recent album the guys have explored, Nearer My God ranked atop Jake’s 2018 album rankings and near the top of his all-decade list. Find out more about Foxing’s growth across three albums, where there was drama around some bagpipes, and how the band so capably creates a space to sink into anxiety on this week’s podcast. Come join ...

Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory (2000)

January 18, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined Elamin Abdelmahmoud (@elamin88), host of Pop Chat (@popchatcbc) to discuss Linkin Park’s 2000 debut Hybrid Theory. A re-exploration of this album for its 20thanniversary in 2020, and after the death of Chester Bennington in 2017, reveal a long-lasting impact for fans of the band and their relationship with vulnerability and emotional space. Find out more about Linkin Park’s influence, Bennington’s r...

62. Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory (2000)

January 18, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined Elamin Abdelmahmoud (@elamin88), host of Pop Chat (@popchatcbc) to discuss Linkin Park’s 2000 debut Hybrid Theory. A re-exploration of this album for its 20thanniversary in 2020, and after the death of Chester Bennington in 2017, reveal a long-lasting impact for fans of the band and their relationship with vulnerability and emotional space. Find out more about Linkin Park’s influence, Bennington’s r...

Harvey Danger - Where Have All The Merrymakers Gone? (1997)

January 11, 2021 11:05 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy finally get around to an album Jake has been wanting to discuss since the podcast's inception, Harvey Danger's Where Have All The Merrymakers Gone? It is, the hosts hope, worth the wait, as both find Harvey Danger to be criminally under appreciated and miscast as a one-hit wonder. Find out more about the curse of Flagpole Sitta's success as a lead single, the band's openness about their process and reception, ...

61. Harvey Danger - Where Have All The Merrymakers Gone? (1997)

January 11, 2021 11:05 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy finally get around to an album Jake has been wanting to discuss since the podcast's inception, Harvey Danger's Where Have All The Merrymakers Gone? It is, the hosts hope, worth the wait, as both find Harvey Danger to be criminally under appreciated and miscast as a one-hit wonder. Find out more about the curse of Flagpole Sitta's success as a lead single, the band's openness about their process and reception, ...

Britney Spears - ...Baby One More Time (1999)

January 04, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by their first four-time guest, Sarah MacDonald (@sarahsmacdonald, sarahsmacdonald.com), to discuss Britney Spears' debut album ...Baby One More Time. That's probably enough appearances to just call Sarah a co-host, right? Cassie Leigh Clancy (@cassleigh, co-host of the @restingonpod podcast) also joins for a segment to talk jean suits and other fashion. Find out more about why Sarah's Britney inter...

60. Britney Spears - ...Baby One More Time (1999)

January 04, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by their first four-time guest, Sarah MacDonald (@sarahsmacdonald, sarahsmacdonald.com), to discuss Britney Spears' debut album ...Baby One More Time. That's probably enough appearances to just call Sarah a co-host, right? Cassie Leigh Clancy (@cassleigh, co-host of the @restingonpod podcast) also joins for a segment to talk jean suits and other fashion. Find out more about why Sarah's Britney inter...

B-Sides: Top Albums of the Decade

December 28, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB

In this bonus pod Blake and Jake break down their favourite albums of the last decade. And if you're afraid of this being a uni-genre grouping, fear not. They've got tunes to tickle every fancy. This episode hits the best-of-the-best from 2010 to 2019, but if you want even more content head over to The Stringer for Blake's Top 100 & Jake's Top 50 lists. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty F...

BONUS: Top Albums of the Decade

December 28, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB

In this bonus pod Blake and Jake break down their favourite albums of the last decade. And if you're afraid of this being a uni-genre grouping, fear not. They've got tunes to tickle every fancy. This episode hits the best-of-the-best from 2010 to 2019, but if you want even more content head over to The Stringer for Blake's Top 100 & Jake's Top 50 lists. Come join the Patreon family for bonus episodes, mailbags, show notes and even more goodness: https://www.patreon.com/columbiahouseparty F...

BONUS: Non-Traditional Christmas Songs

December 21, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

It's coming on Christmas, they're cutting down trees, putting up reindeer and singing songs of joy and peace... Oh I wish I had a bonus Christmas episode of Columbia House Party! Howdy friends, happy holidays! For the very first Patreon exclusive Blake and Jake thought they'd channel the festive spirit and bring you a collection of their favourite non-traditional Christmas songs. There might not be any punk covers of Jingle Bells or Silent Night, but we think they dug up some other pretty sl...

B-Sides: Non-Traditional Christmas Songs

December 21, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

It's coming on Christmas, they're cutting down trees, putting up reindeer and singing songs of joy and peace... Oh I wish I had a bonus Christmas episode of Columbia House Party! Howdy friends, happy holidays! For the very first Patreon exclusive Blake and Jake thought they'd channel the festive spirit and bring you a collection of their favourite non-traditional Christmas songs. There might not be any punk covers of Jingle Bells or Silent Night, but we think they dug up some other pretty sl...

59. The Clash - London Calling (1979)

December 14, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 108 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Steve Sladkowski (@sladkow) of PUP (@puptheband) to discuss one of the most important albums of all time, The Clash's London Calling. It wasn't technically Steve's first album purchase, but it's close enough for the purposes of this month's arc. Find out more about The Clash's slower path to a monstrous third-album success, how London Calling pulled from dozens of sounds to influence dozens more,...

The Clash - London Calling (1979)

December 14, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 108 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Steve Sladkowski (@sladkow) of PUP (@puptheband) to discuss one of the most important albums of all time, The Clash's London Calling. It wasn't technically Steve's first album purchase, but it's close enough for the purposes of this month's arc. Find out more about The Clash's slower path to a monstrous third-album success, how London Calling pulled from dozens of sounds to influence dozens more,...

58. Silverchair - Frogstomp (1995)

December 07, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Nick Dika (@NickDika) of Arkells (@arkellsmusic) to discuss Silverchair's debut album Frogstomp. It was Blake's first album purchased with his own money, at $1 from Columbia House. How fitting. Find out more about Silverchair's unlikely and meteoric rise as 15-year-olds, where they fit in the grunge scene with the benefit of hindsight, and why Nick has a deep appreciation for the artistic ambitio...

Silverchair - Frogstomp (1995)

December 07, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by Nick Dika (@NickDika) of Arkells (@arkellsmusic) to discuss Silverchair's debut album Frogstomp. It was Blake's first album purchased with his own money, at $1 from Columbia House. How fitting. Find out more about Silverchair's unlikely and meteoric rise as 15-year-olds, where they fit in the grunge scene with the benefit of hindsight, and why Nick has a deep appreciation for the artistic ambitio...

Limp Bizkit - Significant Other (1999)

November 30, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 111 MB

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined by the self-proclaimed world's foremost analyst of nu metal, John Cullen (@cullenthecomic), to discuss the first album Jake ever purchased with his own money: Limp Bizkit's Significant Other. Consider this a Limp Bizkit podcast in general, though, as you know Blake wasn't going to try to discuss the connection of Fred Durst, My Way, and Rollin' to professional wrestling. Find out more about Durst's ...