Multi Platinum Podcast
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsTwo of San Diego's most narcissistic and prolific music producers and performers on the planet, Morgan McRae and Ariel Levine discuss and share their informed opinions on the state of the music industry, trends across all genres of music, and their own personal experiences navigating the treacherous waters of entertainment. Each week includes an album review and the latest news from the music industry.
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Episodes
Episode 45: Better Late Than Never
April 05, 2020 00:09 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBThis podcast is late, and for that we are very sorry. But don't worry, keep your chin up and press forward, one foot in front of the other on your journey through this little thing called life. We can't begin to express how much your mother and I love you. I remember when you were just a twinkle in our eyes, a hint of sound flowing in the wind, then into the ovaries, and finally right out of the womb. You are our special little gift, and I yearn to kiss the ground after you have walked upon ...
Episode 44: Quarantine? More Like Bore-antine!!!
March 29, 2020 02:22 - 59 minutes - 67.5 MBEpisode 44 marks the second week of the quarantine, and Ariel and Morgan find themselves in the highest of spirits, their hair perfectly cleaned and sculpted, their belly's full of the richest red meats, and their eyes bright and ready for the forthcoming days, each of which is a gift. Ariel has lots of tips on your live streaming performance on the internet, as well as some helpful resources for musicians out of work, and the gig economy in general. Ariel also just dropped his music video f...
Episode 43: Life During Quarantine
March 19, 2020 21:23 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBAriel and Morgan discuss what life is like under quarantine in Ocean Beach, California, as well as things that all musicians can do during these trying times. The coronavirus is dictating what everybody is and should be doing, but rest assured, Ariel thinks everything will be okay in the end. They also discuss the #WeApplaud movement, Amazon is not currently producing vinyl or CD discs, David Crosby will rate your joint, and Bandcamp is waiving all fees tomorrow (Friday) for music sales on t...
Episode 42: With Guest Lauren Leigh Martin
March 11, 2020 21:25 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBFor the second time in world history, Lauren Leigh Martin joins us in studio just after releasing her new single and music video entitled, "Burned By Bridges," from an upcoming album release titled "Flare." You can catch Lauren Leigh Martin all around San Diego, nay the world, as she sings for the masses. Check out her show dates at LaurenLeighMusic.com We also discuss Dolly Parton posing in Playboy Magazine, and Elon Musk's reaction to Coachella being postponed. What a week to be alive. ...
Episode 41: With Guest Philip Cullin
March 04, 2020 20:01 - 1 hour - 118 MBHe has piercing, deep blue eyes, an unmatched wit, a lust for life, and a tenacity that is unrivaled in the music community. And on top of all this, Philip Cullin can play the drums like the beat of the Earth itself, as it spins in perpetuity throughout the universe. Phil graces the podcast studio and chats with us about gigging in San Diego, touring the country, and how he was born a fully grown intellectual, wowing the doctors that delivered him with his knowledge and eloquence. We do a de...
Episode 40: English Explosion
February 26, 2020 19:45 - 1 hour - 88 MBMorgan is losing his mind, and has carved a new pathway through his brain, solidifying the synapses into an unchangeable and unrelenting replaying of Meg Myer's song "Running Up That Hill." Ariel eats too much hyrdoginated oil, and can't seem to figure out why he feels low energy, even though he is constantly eating McDonald's hamburgers. James Blake is going on an orchestral tour, musicians from outside of the UK are now going to have to pay to play inside of Britain because of Brexit, and ...
Episode 39: With Guest Jackie Bryant
February 19, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBThis week, Jackie Bryant joins the guys to talk about her prolific career as a lifestyle, and music journalist. Little known fact, Jackie Bryant is a huge tool fan, and knows every tiny detail about the band. She even was able to interview Maynard James Keenan about his secondary career as a wine producer. This is a fun episode, packed with information, and Ariel eats a banana. Also discussed, Rage Against the Machine's scheme to combat scalpers at their concerts, indie artists releasing sin...
Episode 38: In Which Ariel May Have A Hernia
February 12, 2020 20:55 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBAriel's hot doctor has confirmed that he may or may not have a hernia, and that he needs to speak in hushed tones, so as not inflame his already unstable groin. The guys also discuss the case of the missing merch, and of course music news and their most recent album review. This week's album review: "Lewis Taylor" by Lewis Taylor Next week's album review: "In Name And Blood" by Murder City Devils
Episode 37: With Guest Jonny Tarr
February 05, 2020 19:49 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBJonny Tarr is a Welsh musician and songwriter, performing all the time in San Diego, and about the country as the front man of the Jonny Tarr Quartet and Jonny Tarr Quintet. Jonny Tarr. Jonny Tarr is currently nominated for a San Diego Music Award in the category of Best Pop. Vote for Jonny Tarr by going to https://www.sandiegomusicawards.com/ Jonny joins Ariel and Morgan in the studio to talk about his music career, Billie Eilish winning so many Grammy's even though the album was produced i...
Episode 36: Next Time, We'll Have A Guest!
January 22, 2020 19:46 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBThe guys discuss their future travel plans, Ariel does Foley on the spot, and it is glorious. Ozzy Osbourne has had a terrible 2019, YouTube Music is a force to be reckoned with in the streaming age, Rammstein has dates in North America this year, Radiohead has just released their Public Library, and just some general bullshit happens. This week's album review: "Fine Line" by Harry Styles Next week's album review: "Music To Be Murdered By" by Eminem
Episode 35: Big Ass Motivation
January 16, 2020 07:02 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBAriel has an eye exam! So he's got to go. This week, Morgan and Ariel sing you some great motivation so that you can go out there and be somebody! We go deep into depths about why Devo's album and sound is so so great. The legendary Neil Peart has died, Phish made $50 million on their New Year's show, Billie Eilish is singing the theme song for the new 007 movie and Ariana Grande's hair is looking great. Also, Nine Inch Nails is inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. What a week! Th...
Episode 34: 2020 Multi Plenty
January 10, 2020 00:53 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB2020 and we're back y'all. You don't want to miss this one. Ariel had a show the night before for Bowie's birthday, and Morgan cores, spiralizes and skins an apple!
Episode 33: A Demure And Opulent Year In Review
December 18, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB2019 has been a real treat, and has also been demure and opulent. Wow. I mean, this year has seen the rise of The Multi Platinum podcast from a seed, a sapling, an idea in the minds of two of the most prolific musicians San Diego has ever seen, to a worldwide phenomenon with one million listeners. The guys will be back in 2020, to keep this train a-rollin' and to get that Squatty Potty money bitch. This week, they discuss how Ariel's sickness has now infected Morgan's entire household, David...
Episode 32: Extra Legroom
December 11, 2019 19:35 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBAriel and Morgan return from their Thanksgiving travels, where they flew to all of the farthest corners of these great United States. They relay their trials and tribulations navigating the airspace, and even dive into some discussion of which guitars to buy as a first time purchaser. Then, Ariel relates his story of his brief stint in Scientology. Ed O'Brien from Radiohead has solo music coming, and a tour currently booking, R. Kelly is definitely a total asshole, Netflix has a new series a...
Episode 31: Butterball Hotline
November 26, 2019 18:43 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBIn this episode, fun Thanksgiving facts abound. Everything you need to know about the favorite American holiday is revealed, not to mention our album review of Nick Cave's latest album. Guess what? King Princess was on SNL, and shit was lit. Leonard Cohen's new posthumous release has just hit the streaming services, Gnawi, a Moroccan rapper has just been sentenced to a year in jail for his recent hiphop track criticizing the police. Mariah Carey just broke three Guiness World Records, with "...
Episode 30: In Which Ariel Eats Cheezits
November 20, 2019 18:53 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBAriel eats Cheezits, so many Cheezits. So many opinions. Each day is a gift. Mary Steenburgen's burgeoning songwriting career is an amazing story. The guys also discuss Ariel's excavation to LA where he's recently created a new music video and taken on a new job and had a wonderful time with his father. The guys also talk about Wu Tang Clan's new theme park in South Korea, and David Byrne's appearance on the Tonight Show. Grammy nominations are out, and we're so proud of everyone. Make it a ...
Episode 29: Banana Spaghetti
November 06, 2019 19:35 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThis week, the guys discuss Morgan's recent trip the desert, Ariel is an actor now, and each day is a gift that cannot be given back to the ever expanding universe. It looks like Rage Against the Machine is reuniting for a string of shows, including a headlining slot at Coachella. Alanis Morissette has a brand new Broadway show coming, called "Jagged Little Pill." Have you heard of Splice? It's a new platform that streamlines music production, Neil Young was on the Conan O' Brien podcast, G...
Episode 28: Halloween Allegedly
October 30, 2019 17:57 - 1 hour - 72 MBWhat a spooktacular doozie do we have for you this Christmas! This proves to be one of the most important and groundbreaking episodes yet of The Multiplatinum Podcast. Please share this episode with your friends in the music industry, because a rising tide lifts all boats and a high boat is better than one forging through the muddy murky bottom of the uncaring sea. This week, the guys discuss facts about Halloween, Pink Froyd, a tribute to Pink Floyd. Apple releases their new noise cancel...
Episode 27: How To Make A German Laugh
October 23, 2019 22:23 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBThis week, Ariel drops his new single, "If This Isn't Me," now streaming on all platforms. Be sure to check out the music video on YouTube by searching Ariel Levine, "If This Isn't Me." This week we talk about Ariel's new single, how to make a German laugh, and a silent disco event that Morgan recently attended. We also discuss Fiona Apple's new song she wrote for Bob's Burgers, Perfume Genius' new dance album, David Byrne is extended his stay on Broadway in New York, The Flaming Lips are ...
Episode 26: Oh, I Wanna Dance With Somebodayyyy!
October 16, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThis week, Morgan finds himself recovering from last night's show a The Viper Room with HEADPHONE, while Ariel is alive, alert, awake, enthusiastic and rife with energy and positive enthusiasm. We review Billie Eilish's Album, "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" We also discuss Sesame Street's roster of musicians in their 50th season, who got nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and who got snubbed. Prince's song "Purple Rain" was recently used at a Trump rally, and the estate...
Episode 25: In Which We Argue About Tool
October 09, 2019 18:37 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBTool is awesome, but Ariel doesn't think so. He just doesn't get it, and hasn't the time. This week, they discuss the merits of the movie Roadhouse, Olivia Neutron John, Lil Peep's Overdose and his mother's subsequent lawsuit against Lil Peep's management, Paul McCartney is releasing two new singles for Record Store Day Black Friday. There is new music out for both Death Cab For Cutie and Broken Bells!!! Peter Frampton has played his final shows due to a debilitating muscular disease, Nickel...
Episode 24: Season Two Cold Open
October 02, 2019 19:02 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOh my God! Ariel and Morgan are back for the first episode of Season Two, and they have missed the millions of you who tune in each week. Please make sure to share the podcast with your friends! It's been a long sad void between last season and this, but the guys are back with very opinionated viewpoints on the goings on in the music industry. In this episode, there is laughter, intense crying, introspection, and judgement. This week, the guys address Judy Garland, Avril Lavigne, cokehead...
Episode 23: Season Finally
August 07, 2019 18:55 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis is the last episode for several weeks of our Multi Platinum Podcast, as Morgan hits the road for several weeks to tour America with HEADPHONE. But not to worry, Ariel and Morgan will be back before you know it to talk about dicks, motorscooters and the current state of the music industry. This week, the guys discuss proper couple motor scooter riding etiquette, baguettes, the mating habits of nematodes, and Ocean Beach's newest music video, the reopened The Holding Company. Devo is p...
Episode 22: Depression TV
July 31, 2019 17:50 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBWhether it's depression naps, depression TV or depression eating, this week's episode the Multi Platinum Podcast has got you covered. This week the guys talk about Chili's and their wonderful babyback rips with that finger licking barbecue sauce, falling into a deep dark abyss, talking a man off a bridge with Linkn Park lyrics, A$AP Rocky and his brush with the Swedish law, MAC or the Music Artists Coalition lobbying in Washington for the benefit of all musicians, Katy Perry's copyright infr...
Episode 21: Obvi Maria
July 25, 2019 19:09 - 1 hour - 105 MBToday, Morgan returns from his jaunt in the scraggly woods to inform everyone how to fend off mountain lions and bears, and introduces a character he has been developing for decades, the one and only Obvi Maria. Phantom airhorns beckon us from distant lands. We discuss the Strokes resurgence, Mixhalo's new HiFi live music experience, people listening to the resonances of ancient Israeli pots, Claypool Lennon Delirium, Bruce Springsteen's new album length visual, 2019's Mercury Prize nominees...
Episode 20 with Lauren Leigh Martin!
July 12, 2019 01:14 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBLauren Leigh Martin, Lauren Leigh Martin, Lauren Leigh Martin joins us this episode. You can hear her sing in The Pink Floyd Experience, Lauren Leigh and the Low Keys, Wild Heart, and the Under Cover Series. Chances are, if you've gone to see live music around San Diego, you have heard the beautiful voice of Lauren Leigh Martin. Lauren Leigh Martin, Ariel and Morgan talk about touring internationally, going to the woods for a reset, writing on bathroom walls, the new Lion King 2 soundtrack, ...
Episode 19
July 02, 2019 18:35 - 1 hour - 84 MBA little early this week, as Ariel takes off for a gigging vacation up the coast for the Fourth of July. Happy Birthday America! In this week's episode, the guys discuss the lyric writing process, quick ways to do complex multiplication in your head, and the song "What's New Pussycat," by Tom Jones. We also talk about Dave Grohl singing "My Hero" to the medic who patched him up to finish the show, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Spotify has ended their test program that allows artists to upl...
Episode 18
June 27, 2019 05:11 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBVery important episode. You will not want to miss Ariel Levine and Morgan McRae drinking PBR and discussing the most important events in music this week. We discuss the new Stranger Things soundtrack for season 3, a 100 million dollar lawsuit for incinerated masters at Universal Music Group, playlists for the 20 new democratic candidates, a man that was arrested for streaking at the Fireflly Music Festival in Delaware, Thom Yorke's brand new album premiering tonight called "ANIMA," Amazon's ...
Episode 17
June 19, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBGood news! Ariel and Morgan are going to let you in on some of the industry's most guarded and treasured secrets. Yes, that's right. The art and world of Foley sound effects. We also discuss Nas' new children's book, the Walter Anderson Nursery, Slipknot's new whiskey, Cage the Elephant canceling shows because of their guitarist's recent injury. Sleater-Kinney just produced an album with St. Vincent. OMG. Vampire Weekend and Phish had some hockey related antics in St. Louis, Missouri. Bruce ...
Episode 16
June 12, 2019 17:50 - 1 hour - 89 MBThis week, we kindly ask you to subscribe to The Multi Platinum Podcast, so that you automatically get new episodes!!! We discuss the recent HEADPHONE show in Anaheim, Disneyland, sauna etiquette, Rufus Wainwright's recent show at Belly Up. In the news, Radiohead has just released 18 hours of audio from their OK Computer sessions, Wonderfront Festival is coming to San Diego, DistroKid is now allowing you to protect your unreleased material in the internet age, CyHi may have a new album along...
Episode 15
June 05, 2019 18:55 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBAriel Levine and Morgan McRae discuss some of their favorite musicians around San Diego, including Lauren Leigh Martin, The Award Winning Kris Wott, and Jonny Tarr. Also on the docket were people's least favorite barnyard animals. We discuss the big news of the day, Apple's doing away with iTunes, and what that means going forward. DMZ Peace Train music festival at the demilitarized zone in South Korea, Bon Iver's two new singles, The Verve receiving back royalties for Bittersweet Symphony f...
Episode 14
May 23, 2019 17:43 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBThis week on the podcast, the guys talk about all the most important things. We discuss the fact that Tool's new album will in fact be released on August 30th, The National's new album and parallel film, David Gilmour's release of Live at Pompeii available for free on YouTube for you and yours. We talk about a recent story about a synth repairman who was dosed with LSD fixing an instrument, Leonard Cohen's new muse documentary, David Byrne's new Broadway run, Hollywood remakes of artists' li...
Episode 13
May 15, 2019 18:36 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBAriel and Morgan give you their latest opinion on what music is the best to expose young folks to artistic music, and people who go about their days in complete silence. They discuss the recent Indie In OB night at Winston's, the movie Hearts Beat Loud and other important things. We discuss Tom Morello, Scott Ian and Brad Paisley's new guitar rendition of the Game of Thrones theme song, a new season of Netflix's Black Mirror, Howard Sterns new book, Soundcloud's brand new DJ software integra...
Episode 12
May 08, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBThese two fellas talk about Morgan's weekend at Just Like Heaven Festival in Long Beach, California, and the spirit and goings on in Long Beach in general. They cover chain restaurants including The Outback Steakhouse, and Chili's among others. In the news, The Cure's Robert Smith is curating an upcoming music festival, Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" is seeing a resurgence in streams after its placement in Sonic The Hedgehog, Tinder has a music festival app, Neal Young is writing a book about...
Episode 11
May 01, 2019 18:14 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThe guys talk about Kenan and Kel, or really just Kel's affinity for orange soda, Ariel's new boots, Disneyland and self improvement. They discussed the potential cancellation of Woodstock's 50th anniversary, Tool teasing a new album ahead of their upcoming tour, the National's new album and full length film, an upcoming documentary about Bob Moog, and of course the recent alleged herpes outbreak surrounding the Coachella Arts and Music Festival. This week's album review: "Painted Ruins" b...
Episode 10
April 24, 2019 18:49 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBThis week, the guys discuss their affinity for dachshund hounds, and the problems with current trends in the pure breed landscape, the importance of punctuality, and Puddles Pity Party. There is discussion of band name password protection, Eminem's beard, and the term "Stan" being inducted into the Merriam Webster Dictionary, Record Store Day statistics, the Aftershock Music Festival Lineup, Notre Dame Cathedral's organ fire, among other important industry news. This week's album review: "...
Episode 9
April 17, 2019 19:36 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBTwo of San Diego's most narcissistic and prolific music producers and performers on the planet, Morgan McRae and Ariel Levine discuss and share their informed opinions on the state of the music industry, trends across all genres of music, and their own personal experiences navigating the treacherous waters of entertainment. Each week includes an album review and the latest news from the music industry.
Episode 8
April 17, 2019 19:33 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBTwo of San Diego's most narcissistic and prolific music producers and performers on the planet, Morgan McRae and Ariel Levine discuss and share their informed opinions on the state of the music industry, trends across all genres of music, and their own personal experiences navigating the treacherous waters of entertainment. Each week includes an album review and the latest news from the music industry.
Episode 7
April 17, 2019 19:32 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBTwo of San Diego's most narcissistic and prolific music producers and performers on the planet, Morgan McRae and Ariel Levine discuss and share their informed opinions on the state of the music industry, trends across all genres of music, and their own personal experiences navigating the treacherous waters of entertainment. Each week includes an album review and the latest news from the music industry.
Episode 6
April 17, 2019 19:30 - 1 hour - 30 MBTwo of San Diego's most narcissistic and prolific music producers and performers on the planet, Morgan McRae and Ariel Levine discuss and share their informed opinions on the state of the music industry, trends across all genres of music, and their own personal experiences navigating the treacherous waters of entertainment. Each week includes an album review and the latest news from the music industry.
Episode 5
April 17, 2019 19:29 - 59 minutes - 27 MBTwo of San Diego's most narcissistic and prolific music producers and performers on the planet, Morgan McRae and Ariel Levine discuss and share their informed opinions on the state of the music industry, trends across all genres of music, and their own personal experiences navigating the treacherous waters of entertainment. Each week includes an album review and the latest news from the music industry.
Episode 4
April 17, 2019 19:27 - 1 hour - 27.1 MBTwo of San Diego's most narcissistic and prolific music producers and performers on the planet, Morgan McRae and Ariel Levine discuss and share their informed opinions on the state of the music industry, trends across all genres of music, and their own personal experiences navigating the treacherous waters of entertainment. Each week includes an album review and the latest news from the music industry.
Episode 3
April 17, 2019 19:26 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBTwo of San Diego's most narcissistic and prolific music producers and performers on the planet, Morgan McRae and Ariel Levine discuss and share their informed opinions on the state of the music industry, trends across all genres of music, and their own personal experiences navigating the treacherous waters of entertainment. Each week includes an album review and the latest news from the music industry.
Episode 2
April 17, 2019 19:24 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBTwo of San Diego's most narcissistic and prolific music producers and performers on the planet, Morgan McRae and Ariel Levine discuss and share their informed opinions on the state of the music industry, trends across all genres of music, and their own personal experiences navigating the treacherous waters of entertainment. Each week includes an album review and the latest news from the music industry.
Episode 1
April 17, 2019 19:20 - 1 hour - 30 MBTwo of San Diego's most narcissistic and prolific music producers and performers on the planet, Morgan McRae and Ariel Levine discuss and share their informed opinions on the state of the music industry, trends across all genres of music, and their own personal experiences navigating the treacherous waters of entertainment. Each week includes an album review and the latest news from the music industry.