Epic Footnote Productions
220 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsEpic 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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Weezer, “The Teal Album” - 2 Minutes to Review
February 18, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBWeezer scored their biggest hit in more than a decade with their cover of Toto’s “Africa.” Yet everyone was still taken aback when the band out of nowhere (and a few weeks prior to releasing a previously announced album of new songs) released a collection of covers in the form of their fifth self-titled record, aka the “Teal Album.” So what do Matt and Zach think of Weezer’s surprise covers album? Hear what we think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s ...
Greatest Cover Songs - “If You Have to Pick 3 …”
February 11, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBA great cover of a song can expose a band to a new, larger audience. And sometimes that cover can even make you forget about the original version … so what are the three greatest, most unique covers of all time? That’s what’s being determined in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw have to pick their top three choices on any given topic (bands, albums, songs, genres, whatever!). After they each share their personal ...
Incubus, “A Crow Left the Murder…” - 2 Minutes to Review
February 01, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBIt’s been 15 years since Incubus released “A Crow Left the Murder …” Led by singles like “Megalomaniac” and “Talk Shows on Mute,” the album saw Incubus distance themselves further away from their nu metal roots and embrace alternative rock influences even more … so how has the album held up 15 years later? Hear 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 minut...
Music Pop Vinyl Figures We Wish Funko Made - “If You Have to Pick 3 …”
January 25, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBFunko has produced A LOT of really cool music related Pop Vinyl Figures. Everyone from Jimi Hendrix to even Lady Justice from Metallica’s “...And Justice For All” cover has one. But there are still plenty of musicians and band mascots left for Funko to turn into vinyl figures … so which three would Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw love to see made into a Pop Figure? That’s what’s being determined in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where Matt Gamba a...
Radiohead - Am I Missing Something?
January 18, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBSince breaking out in the 90s, Radiohead has become one of the most beloved and critically acclaimed bands of all time. At points it’s as though anything they do (from the albums they produce to the way they release music) leaves fans and critics alike clamoring for more. But what is it about Radiohead that has caused such extreme fanaticism? What is it that truly makes them more “special” than other bands? Those are the questions being posed in the latest episode of “Am I Missing Someth...
If You Have to Pick 3 … Best Music Videos of the 90s
January 09, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBThe 90s were a golden era for music videos - with artists and bands of all differents types of genres trying to outdo one another for coveted airtime on MTV. But what are the three videos that truly define the music scene of the 90s? That’s what’s being determined in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw have to pick their top three choices on any given topic (bands, albums, songs, genres, whatever!). After they ...
What Are We Looking Forward To the Most in 2019
December 28, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this special episode, we take a look toward 2019. What new music are we most looking forward to hearing in the New Year? What festivals coming up are we most excited for? Will Tool FINALLY release a new album? Listen to find out what Matt and Zach think.
2 Minutes to Review - Smashing Pumpkins, “Shiny and Oh So Bright Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun”
December 14, 2018 10:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBIt’s been more than 18 years since the Smashing Pumpkins recorded an album with original members Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha. So what do Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw think of Billy Corgan and co.’s new album?
Top Albums of 2018
December 10, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBIn a special episode, Matt and Zach share their top 5 albums of 2018. They also share a few honorable mentions, and reveal which albums disappointed them most.
2 Minutes to Review - Muse, “Simulation Theory”
December 04, 2018 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBMuse once again inject loads of electronica and synth pop influences into an their signature operatic alt rock sound with “Simulation Theory” … so what does Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw think of the English powerhouse trio’s eight studio album?
If You Have to Pick 3 … Coolest Rock Memorabilia
November 30, 2018 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBEvery fan has a few prized possessions in their collection of rock memorabilia. We all have one-of-a-kind gems that we not only think are the COOLEST, but also have some sort of personal attachment to … so what are the coolest items of rock memorabilia that Matt and Zach own? That’s what they reveal in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw have to pick their top three choices on any given topic (bands, albums, songs,...
2 Minutes to Review - Guns N’ Roses, “Chinese Democracy”
November 23, 2018 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBIt’s been ten years since Guns N’ Roses released the infamous “Chinese Democracy” … so how does it hold up? Is the album really as marred by an inconsistent lineup of musicians and Axl Rose’s ambitious experimentation as some would like you to think? Or is it hidden with gems that were simply overshadowed by the massive hype surrounding its recording and delay? Hear what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part com...
Am I Missing Something? - Nickelback
November 14, 2018 12:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBNickelback have sold millions of records and tickets worldwide … but the only thing more baffling than their popularity is the amount of hatred directed at the Canadian rock group (inspiring everything from hundreds of cruel memes to online petitions begging for them to be kicked off televised performances). So how can a single band be so beloved and despised at the same time? That’s the question being posed in the latest episode of “Am I Missing Something?,” a podcast where Matt Gamba and...
2 Minutes to Review - Disturbed, “Evolution”
November 09, 2018 12:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBDisturbed’s seventh studio album “Evolution” finds the band incorporate more acoustic elements to their hard rock sound… so what does Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw think of the band’s latest effort? Find out in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, Matt and Zach are given two minutes each to review a newly released album, a recent reissue, or a record they’re revisiting after years of going unlistened. Who...
If You Have to Pick 3 - Best Queen Songs That Aren't Bohemian Rhapsody
November 05, 2018 12:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBIn honor of the Queen biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody," Matt and Zach use this episode to determine Queen's three best songs... That are NOT named "Bohemian Rhapsody." Because let's be honest, there is no song on Earth that can top that one!
2 Minutes to Review - Twenty One Pilots, “Trench”
October 30, 2018 11:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBEpic Footnote Productions presents “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw are given two minutes each to review a newly released album, a recent reissue, or a record they’re revisiting after years of going unlistened. Whoever gives the longest review in under two minutes wins. In this episode, Matt and Zach review Twenty One Pilots’ latest, “Trench.” The Columbus, OH duo’s fifth album marks their second to crack the Top 5 in...
“If You Have to Pick 3” - Overplayed Songs on the Radio
October 24, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBEpic Footnote Productions presents “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw have to pick their top three choices on any given topic (bands, albums, songs, genres, whatever!). After they each share their nominations, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3. In episode 2, Matt and Zach determine what are the three most overplayed songs on the radio … warning, the debate gets pretty heated …
Am I Missing Something? - Greta Van Fleet
October 15, 2018 09:00 - 22 minutes - 33.5 MBEpic Footnote Productions presents “Am I Missing Something?,” a podcast where Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw analyze popular or unpopular bands, albums or songs in an attempt to figure out what they seem to be “missing.” The goal isn’t to ridicule an artist or their work, but rather to gain a better understanding of what a majority of fans see or don’t see in something that Matt and Zach simply can’t wrap their heads around. In this episode, Matt and Zach try to dissect the massive buzz generate...
2 Minutes to Review - Alice in Chains - Rainier Fog
October 10, 2018 11:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBEpic Footnote Productions presents “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw are given two minutes each to review a newly released album, a recent reissue, or a record they’re revisiting after years of going unlistened. Whoever gives the longest review in under two minutes wins. In this episode, Matt and Zach review Alice In Chains’ latest album Rainier Fog, their first in five years. How does the record hold up against the ban...
Albums to Remaster - If You Have to Pick 3
October 04, 2018 23:00 - 35 minutes - 49.7 MBEpic Footnote Productions presents “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw have to pick their top three choices on any given topic (bands, albums, songs, genres, whatever!). After they each share their nominations, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3. In the inaugural episode, Matt and Zach determine which three albums they’d love to hear remastered. The final three may shock you …