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Half Step Down

56 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

Aging Punkers Rene Grano and Jose Martinez talk music and pop culture.

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Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen

July 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

This week the boys get dark when they talk about Nebraska by Bruce "the boss" Springsteen.  Listen as Jose try's to explain how smoking looks cool, Rene explains how he hates when he can hear your trunk rattle and the two pine over Henry Rollins $200k speaker system.  

Electric Warrior by T.Rex

July 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

Today the boys welcome a special guest onto the podcast.  Listen as they talk about being in bands, loving Star Wars and the importance of Showmanship as we discuss Electric Warrior by T.Rex

Trampoline by Steel Train

July 03, 2020 07:40 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

This week the boys talk about Trampoline by Steel Train a Folk Rock gem from 2007.  Listen as Rene explains that an In and Out 4x4 is NOT what you wanna eat before a show, Jose talks about the time he saw Jada Pinkett Smith sing Metal and the two explain uncomfortable instances at live shows.  

Fugazi 13 Songs

June 26, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

On this Episode the boys talk about one of the most influential records to ever come out of punk rock, Fugazi's 13 Songs.  Listen as Rene recalls being tempted on the track by Panda Express, Jose brags about his hair and the 2 talk about being influenced at a young age by one George Costanza.

The Greatest Generation by the Wonder Years

June 19, 2020 22:57 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

This week the boys talk about one of Pop Punk's Heavy Hitters, The Greatest Generation by The Wonder Years.  Listen as Rene explains the difference between Pop Punk and Punk, Jose explores his personal biases and the two talk about which time machine they like best.  

Commit This To Memory

June 12, 2020 22:51 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Taking an in-depth look into one of the most important albums in the early 2000's emo scene: Motion City Soundtrack: Commit This To Memory.