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Epic Footnote Productions

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Epic Footnote Productions presents a series of podcast programs where Matt + Zach get to debate and geek out over their favorite topic: music.

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Pearl Jam, “Dark Matter” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

April 22, 2024 03:30 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

Pearl Jam have cemented their status as rock gods with a catalogue full of riveting and soaring anthems that span more than three decades. But do Eddie Vedder and the Seattle legends live up to their reputation with album no. 12, 'Dark Matter'?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic ...

Coolest Releases from Record Store Day 2024, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

April 12, 2024 03:30 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

It's that time of year, Record Store Day once again releases unique vinyl in celebration of indie record stores globally… So which titles are we most excited for in 2024?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3.   ...

Best Sophomore Albums, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

March 29, 2024 03:30 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

Many musicians will admit that their second album was harder to create than their debut. So which sophomore albums - the records that help legitimize a band or artist, and proved they weren’t merely a flash in the pan - would we name as the best?   Find out which ones we choose in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share the...

Farewell Tours - Am I Missing Something? | Epic Footnote Productions

March 16, 2024 19:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MB

How can a band or artist in good conscience embark on a multi-year “farewell tour” only to reunite shortly after? Is the money they earn from these tours worth the damage they cause to their credibility? And why do fans enable this behavior and pay a hefty price for the chance to say “goodbye” to their favorite artists (only to spend even more on tickets for the eventual reunion tour)?   That’s what Matt and Zach discuss in the latest episode of “Am I Missing Something?,” a podcast where...

Judas Priest, “Invincible Shield” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

March 05, 2024 03:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

Does Judas Priest live up to their legacy as the iconic metal gods that have been influencing bands and leaving fans in awe for over five decades with album number 19, "Invincible Shield"?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic record they’re revisiting. Whoever gives the longest rev...

2024 Nominees Who Should (And Will) Get Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - “If You Have to Pick 3 …” | Epic Footnote Productions

February 16, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MB

The time has come to ask: out of all the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 (which includes everyone from Mariah Carey, Cher, Mary J. Blidge, and Sinead O’Connor, to Ozzy Osbourne, Oasis, Lenny Kravitz, and Dave Matthews Band), which three deserve to be inducted the most? And which three 2024 nominees are most likely to get inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame this year?    Both questions are up for debate in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You H...

Best Albums of 2004, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

February 09, 2024 03:45 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

The number of landmark albums that came out in 2004 is simply astonishing. But which 3 albums celebrating their 20th anniversary this year (NOT named “American Idiot” by Green Day) would we declare as the best?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come...

Best Songs by Billy Joel, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

February 01, 2024 04:20 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

Billy Joel's vast catalog of hits makes determining which of his songs are his best nearly impossible. But if you HAD to name the Piano Man's three best songs, which would you choose?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final...

Green Day, “Saviors” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

January 20, 2024 04:45 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

Green Day releasing a new album in 2024 is gutsy considering they could have costed the year by simply celebrating the 30th anniversary of "Dookie" and 20th anniversary of "American Idiot"... so does their 14th album "Saviors" come even close to replicating the magic captured on those two game changing punk rock records?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both h...

Artists Who Released Two Albums in a Single Year, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

January 08, 2024 03:15 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

Releasing more than one album within a single year can be quite an ambitious task. So which artists beat the odds and released not one, but TWO great albums in the same year?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3. ...

What If Taylor Swift Never Re-Recorded Her Albums? | “What If?” | Epic Footnote Productions

January 03, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

To say Taylor Swift had an incredible 2023 is an enormous understatement - between taking the world by storm with The Eras Tour and breaking records with the “Taylor’s Versions” of her albums “Speak Now” and “1989”, the past year helped cement Taylor’s legacy as an artist unlike any other… but what if she never re-recorded her first six albums in response to Scooter Braun by Big Machine Records (and in turn buying her albums’ masters)? Would we be having the same conversations about Taylor S...

Favorite Albums of 2023 | Epic Footnote Productions

December 04, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Matt and Zach name their 5 favorite albums of 2023, as well as discuss which records came close and which ones disappointed them the most, during this very special year-end roundup episode from Epic Footnote Productions.   Want to buy some exclusive Epic Footnote merch, or listen to our episodes on another streaming platform? Visit https://linktr.ee/epicfootnote    Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co.: head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code ...

Dolly Parton, “Rockstar” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

November 18, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MB

When Dolly Parton got inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, she promised to record a “rock” album to justify her inclusion. Well, not only did she make good on her word by recording a mix of cover songs and originals for an album aptly titled “Rockstar,” but also enlisted a stacked lineup of guests to duet with (including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Steven Tyler, Pink, Rob Halford, Stevie Nicks, and a TON more) … but does the country icon hit the right notes with her att...

Guns N’ Roses’ Sporadic Singles - Am I Missing Something? | Epic Footnote Productions

November 12, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

Hearing new music from Guns N’ Roses “should” be exciting. But does Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan opting to sporadically release singles instead of an actual album of new music dampen the experience? And does the fact that those singles - 2021’s “ABSURD” and “Hard Skool,” along with 2023’s “Perhaps” and “The General” - are merely re-workings of leftovers from “Chinese Democracy” make it even worse?   That’s what Matt and Zach discuss in the latest episode of “Am I Missing Something?,...

The Beatles, “Now And Then” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

November 03, 2023 03:15 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

The Beatles have unleashed the biggest surprise of 2023: a new song. So does "Now And Then" live up to the Fab Four's incredible legacy, or should the surviving members have left this John Lennon demo (which was initially deemed unusable but brought back to life thanks in part to Peter Jackson’s AI technology) in the vault?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album (or in this case, song) review and part competiti...

The Gaslight Anthem, “History Books” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

October 23, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

The Gaslight Anthem delighted fans and critics alike when they announced their return to full-time status after an 8 year hiatus in 2022. But do Brian Fallon and the New Jersey heartland punk rockers return to form with their comeback album “History Books”?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album ...

Blink-182, “One More Time…” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

October 21, 2023 02:45 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

Blink-182 overcame near-death tragedies and internal battles to reunite for one of 2023’s most successful tours and anticipated albums. But do Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, and Travis Barker live up to the hype with their first full-length together in 12 years, “One More Time…”?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a new...

The Rolling Stones, “Hackney Diamonds” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

October 18, 2023 02:35 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

The Rolling Stones releasing their first album of new material in over 18 years is a big enough deal on its own. Throw in the fact that this also marks their first album since Charlie Watts’ passing (as well as his last known recordings with the band), plus the guest appearances from the Beatles’ Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and original bassist Bill Wyman, and you’ve got hands down one of the most anticipated rock albums of 2023. So how do Mick Jagger, Keith Richards...

What If Led Zeppelin Toured Without Robert Plant? | “What If?” | Epic Footnote Productions

October 02, 2023 02:30 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

Led Zeppelin wowed the world in December 2007 with a reunion show at London's O2 Arena. Yet while Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and the late John Bonham’s son Jason wanted to keep the winning streak going, Robert Plant made it immediately clear he had no interest in performing more shows. That led the remaining members to hold secret auditions throughout 2008 for a singer. Not much is actually known about these sessions (Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Alter Bridge’s Myles Kennedy are the only si...

What If Green Day Never Released “American Idiot”? | “What If?” | Epic Footnote Productions

September 18, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

To say “American Idiot” gave Green Day a second wind is a massive understatement - it’s the massively successful comeback album that cemented the punk trio’s legacy as one of rock’s biggest acts. And yet it almost never came to be - just a year prior to “American Idiot” coming out, Green Day decided to start creating a new album from scratch after the masters to a different nearly finished album “Cigarettes And Valentines” were mysteriously stolen… But what if the band decided to re-record “...

Nirvana, “In Utero” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

September 10, 2023 03:15 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

30 years ago, Nirvana released “In Utero” - an album that instantly became a commercial and critical success, despite the band’s efforts to deliver a raw, stark contrast to its game-changing, mega-successful predecessor “Nevermind”. But how well has Kurt Cobain’s final studio album aged?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to...

What If Van Halen Didn't Implode at the 96 VMAs? | “What If?” | Epic Footnote Productions

September 01, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MB

Van Halen sent the world into a frenzy when they appeared onstage with David Lee Roth at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards. But Roth and Eddie Van Halen barely made it off stage before they started butting heads like old times, with all hope of seeing the classic Van Halen lineup reuniting dying quickly. But what if all actually went smoothly between the estranged bandmates at Radio City Music Hall that night - so well that it inspired them to embark on a proper reunion tour right after the in...

Dethklok, “Dethalbum IV” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

August 18, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MB

It's been nearly a decade since Dethklok unleashed new music and Metalocalypse appeared on TV screens. So does Brendon Small's fictional, larger-than-life death metal outfit return to its brutally glorious form with "Dethalbum IV"?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic record they’r...

Most Iconic Album Artwork in Music, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

August 07, 2023 12:40 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

There’s something to be said about an incredible album cover - especially ones that are arguably even more regarded than the album itself. But which three are the most iconic pieces of cover artwork in music?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come t...

Reunion of Creed - Am I Missing Something? | Epic Footnote Productions

July 24, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MB

Creed not only plans to reunite in 2024, but to do so on a nostalgia fueled “Summer of 99 Cruise”... but we can’t help but ask ourselves - why? Is demand for the Scott Stapp fronted group to reunite  “higher” than we think, or will most fans NOT embrace a Creed reunion “with arms wide open”?   That’s what Matt and Zach discuss in the latest episode of “Am I Missing Something?,” a podcast where we analyze popular or unpopular bands, albums, songs or music trends in an attempt to figure ou...

Greta Van Fleet, “Starcatcher” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

July 17, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

Do Greta Van Fleet live up to the massive buzz they’ve accumulated over the years with “Starcatcher,” or does the Michigan rock outfit prove critics and naysayers right with their third full-length?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic record they’re revisiting. Whoever gives the l...

Most Underappreciated Albums of the 90s, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

July 11, 2023 02:35 - 44 minutes - 61 MB

The 90s produced tons of amazing albums that helped propel many bands to new heights of success. But which albums from that decade do you think should've received more acclaim upon its release? Which albums from the 90s do you still feel are underappreciated?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share...

Slayer Fandom - Am I Missing Something? | Epic Footnote Productions

June 19, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MB

Slayer may have one of the most die-hard, loyal and dare we say obsessed fan bases in not just metal or rock, but all music. Just wear a t-shirt of theirs at a random concert, and see how many attendees scream their name at full volume at the mere sight of their logo (even though the band isn’t playing that show). So how did a band as brutal and diabolic sounding, with psychologically-horrific and downright blasphemous lyrics that would make even Black Sabbath blush, garner a cult-like fando...

Queens Of The Stone Age, “In Times New Roman…” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

June 12, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MB

Queens Of The Stone Age has been one of the most consistent and reliable rock acts of the past 25 years. But do Josh Homme and co. continue its winning streak with “In Times New Roman…”, or stumble with their eighth studio album?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic record they’re ...

Foo Fighters, “But Here We Are” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

June 03, 2023 20:25 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MB

A new Foo Fighters album is already a big deal. But with the tragic passing of long-time drummer Taylor Hawkins, “But Here We Are” is easily one of the most anticipated releases of 2023. So how do Dave Grohl and co. make out with their 11th studio album?    Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or...

Avenged Sevenfold, “Life Is But A Dream…” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

May 31, 2023 03:15 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

Avenged Sevenfold is easily one of the most polarizing bands in metal. But does the band's musical progression on "Life Is But A Dream…" win over their harshest critics while also keeping their diehard fan base pleased, or does their 8th studio album end up alienating both?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newl...

Rival Sons, “Darkfighter” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

May 30, 2023 02:00 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MB

Rival Sons have gained quite a following with their 70s influenced, blues-infused rock sound. But does the critically acclaimed rock outfit continue their winning streak with “Darkfighter”?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic record they’re revisiting. Whoever gives the longest re...

Best Replacements in Music, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

May 22, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

Replacing a key member is a tough task for any band. So which replacements in music not only won over fans, but also helped elevate their bands to new heights of success?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3.   ...

Sleep Token, “Take Me Back To Eden” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

May 17, 2023 02:35 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

Sleep Token have become quite a cult sensation - causing a stir with their mix of tech metal and alternative R&B while remaining entirely anonymous. But does the masked and cloak-wearing outfit led by the mysterious "Vessel" live up to all the hype with their third album "Take Me Back To Eden"?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes ...

Bamboozle’s Failed Return - Am I Missing Something? | Epic Footnote Productions

April 29, 2023 05:07 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

Bamboozle Fest ended up getting canceled one week before it was set to take place in Atlantic City. And believe it or not, even more controversy surrounding the New Jersey festival’s return arose since we premiered our initial episode (stream here: https://youtu.be/TMl3iFfEb6s) - from Bamboozle running promotions that on the surface seemed to undercut fans who purchased pre-sale tickets at extraordinary costs, to festival organizer John D’Esposito going after critics via his own podcast, and...

Mötley Crüe's Legal Battle with Mick Mars - Am I Missing Something? | Epic Footnote Productions

April 21, 2023 10:30 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

To say that the legal battle between Mötley Crüe and former guitarist Mick Mars escalated extremely fast is an understatement - with both sides making harsh claims about each other in the public eye. So how did we end up here? Is either side truly in "the right"? Should we even be surprised that Mötley Crüe is responsible for what promises to become one of the ugliest legal battles in rock?   That’s what Matt and Zach discuss in the latest episode of “Am I Missing Something?,” a podcast ...

Metallica, “72 Seasons” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

April 15, 2023 04:35 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MB

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: a new Metallica album! Does “72 Seasons” show that the metal legends still have plenty of gas left in the tank, or that they’re well past their creative peak? Where does their latest studio album rank within its storied catalog? And can you believe that albums like “Kill ‘Em All,” “... And Justice For All,” “St. Anger” and “Death Magnetic” are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2023?!   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Pro...

Coolest Releases from Record Store Day 2023, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

April 07, 2023 02:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

It's that time of year whe. Record Store Day once again releases unique vinyl in celebration of indie record stores globally… So which titles are we most excited for in 2023?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3. ...

Fall Out Boy, “So Much (for) Stardust’” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

March 27, 2023 11:45 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

"So Much (for) Stardust" not only marks Fall Out Boy's first album in 5 years, but also their return to Fueled By Ramen - released their debut album "Take This To Your Grave" 20(!) years ago. So does the Chicago outfit reclaim the pop punk / emo rock throne with album no. 8, or does it leave fans yearning for more?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts a...

Ticketmaster Fees, Presales & Dynamic Pricing - Am I Missing Something? | Epic Footnote Productions

March 22, 2023 00:30 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MB

Ticketmaster is no stranger to strong criticism. But the fiascos surrounding rollouts of recent tours by artists like Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen has brought tensions at an all time high - with the Department of Justice launching antitrust investigations into Live Nation, the Senate holding hearings about Ticketmaster's presale operations and resale markets, and even artists like The Cure's Robert Smith publicly demanding a revaluation of "unduly high" ticket prices and fees (mere day...

Best Diss Songs, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

March 13, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

Sometimes the best way to throw shade at someone is through music. So which three diss songs do we feel contain the most cutting and vicious verbal attacks recorded to tape?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3. ...

Bamboozle’s Grand (?) Return - Am I Missing Something? | Epic Footnote Productions

March 06, 2023 12:30 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MB

Bamboozle was easily one of the most eclectic music festivals of the 00s - one that evolved from pop punk roots to a gathering of all types of genres. But the New Jersey festival’s return after an 11 year absence has so far been… lackluster at best, with the rollout of its lineup and pricing causing lots of confusion (and frankly frustration) among concert goers who feel misled by festival organizers... So, what gives?   That’s what Matt and Zach discuss in the latest episode of “Am I Mi...

Paramore, “This Is Why’” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

February 11, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

Paramore's return after a nearly 5 year hiatus was met with much excitement from fans and critics alike. But does Hayley Williams and co.'s comeback album, “This Is Why,” live up to the high expectations?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic record they’re revisiting. Whoever g...

2023 Nominees Who Should (And Will) Get Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - “If You Have to Pick 3 …” | Epic Footnote Productions

February 02, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

The time has come to ask: out of all the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023 (which includes everyone from Missy Elliott, Rage Against the Machine, and Kate Bush, to Willie Nelson, George Michael, and the White Stripes), which three deserve to be inducted the most? And which three 2023 nominees are most likely to get inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame this year?    Both questions are up for debate in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to P...

Songs We Hope Rihanna Sings at the Super Bowl, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

January 27, 2023 04:03 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

Rihanna playing the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show this year is a dream come true for millions of fans. So which 3 songs do we hope the Barbadian megastar sings during the biggest sporting event in the world?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come t...

Best Pink Floyd Songs, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

January 13, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 42.1 MB

Pink Floyd are without question one of the most iconic and innovative bands in music. But if you had to pick the British rock pioneers’ best songs, which three would you pick?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3. ...

Def Leppard’s “Pyromania” and Motley Crue’s “Shout At The Devil” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

January 06, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

In 1983, both Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe released albums that would not only skyrocket them into rockstar royalty but also (for better or worse) shape the landscape of glam rock and hair metal in the 80s. But do “Pyromania” and “Shout At The Devil” still hold up after nearly 40 years?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In this special episode, both hosts get two minutes each to...

Favorite Albums of 2022 | Epic Footnote Productions

December 05, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MB

Matt and Zach name their 5 favorite albums of 2022, as well as discuss which records came close and which ones disappointed them the most, during this very special year-end roundup episode from Epic Footnote Productions.   Available to stream on any platform found here: https://linktr.ee/epicfootnote!    Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co.: head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code that will give you 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-orde...

Where Is The Next Metallica? - Am I Missing Something? | Epic Footnote Productions

November 29, 2022 11:30 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB

As we prepare for Metallica’s new album “72 Seasons” and massive stadium tour around the world, we find ourselves wondering: why is it taking so long to crown the “Next Metallica”? Will a rising band in metal (or rock, for that matter) ever reach the globally massive success of a band like Metallica? Or will Metallica be the last heavy band to ever headline stadium tours and sell millions of records?    That’s what Matt and Zach discuss in the latest episode of “Am I Missing Something?,”...

Nickelback, “Get Rollin’” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

November 20, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MB

We’ve talked about how Nickelback is easily one of music’s most polarizing bands (listen here:  https://youtu.be/l6W11KCNLe4). But does the Canadian rock outfit prove naysayers wrong with “Get Rollin’” (their 10th album and first in more than five years)?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or...