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Record Night

82 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

This is a show where Chris and Ryan pull a record off their record shelf based on theme, play it for each other and give our thoughts after their initial listen.

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Episodes

Episode 62 - Out of Our Element

March 09, 2024 01:26 - 2 hours - 84.3 MB

In this long awaited epsiode, Ryan and Chris each bring a record that they would never seek out otherwise for the theme -"Out of Our Element". First, they check out Taylor Swift's Evermore. Then, after a spirited dicussion, they review Lil Peep's Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 1. Do they come out of this as newly converted Swifties? Do they wanna dye their hair different color and get face tattoos? Listen and check it out.

Episode 61 - Let's Have A Rap Session

December 07, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 99.6 MB

Been a long time coming but, in this episode Chris and Ryan rap about hip hop. First up, Chris goes super recent recent with Billy Woods & Kenny Segal's highly new record Maps. Then, we go back all the year 2000 for Ryan's pick Deltron 3030's self-titled. 

Episode 60 - Sh!t our Brothers Like

October 09, 2023 18:59 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

Hey all, we're back with another episode! The guys got their brothers to pick choose their pick! First, Ryan's bro picked Bearies Alive by Berried Alive and they talk about that. Chris's bro picked Panopticon By Isis. If you guys like music, get to.

Episode 59 - Free Play 3

August 23, 2023 02:18 - 1 hour - 48 MB

A new episode where the theme is Free Play so, Chris and Ryan bring whatever the h-e-double hockey sticks they feel like.  First, Chris' pick is DC's Dischord alumni Black Eyes with debuted S/T.  Because he was punk kid and now a punk man.  Then, they talk Ryan's pick- Maudlin of the Well's Bath. 

Episode 58 - Fuzzy Feelings

June 20, 2023 01:16 - 1 hour - 45 MB

In this long delayed(sorry) episode, the guys talk what records give them Fuzzy Feelings. First off, Ryan show's off Marnie Stern's S/T! Then, after that, Chris let's his affinity for twee indie be known when he shows up with Kimya Dawson's Remember That I Love You.

Episode 57 - Side Projects

April 04, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Sorry for the long wait(we already got a few more in the can) but here, the guys talk about side projects. First, Ryan pisses the whole of the UK by saying Gorillaz are better than Blur and brings in Gorillaz s/t. Then, after that, Chris gets cute when he brings in The Postal Service's Give Up. Does it count?  Check it out and judge for yerself, punk.

Episode 56 - Recent Obsessions

February 14, 2023 22:37 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

In this episode Chris and Ryan talk two records they keep coming back to as of late. First, Chris talks about his love for folk-punk classic, AJJ(formerly known as Andrew Jackson Jihad)'s People Who Can Eat People Are the Luckiest People Alive. Then, Ryan brings the record Burning Off Impurities by instrumental post psychedlic rock group, Grails.

Episode 55 - Divided Audiences

December 21, 2022 21:34 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

Chris and Ryan sit down and talk two divisive records.  First, Ryan pulls out the jazz classic Mile Davis' Bitches Brew. After a lengthy discussion about that, Chris comes in with Weezer's Pinkerton.

Episode 54 - Awesome Album Artwork

November 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Our theme this episode is AWESOME ALBUM ARTWORK! First up, Chris taps into his love of indie rock and they talk Father John Misty's first album(well, under the name Father John Misty) Fear Fun.  Then, after that, Ryan's pick is Tame Impala's Currents. Both have killer artwork. Take a listen.

New Release Minisode- The Mountain Goats: Bleed Out

November 21, 2022 23:37 - 13 minutes - 6.83 MB

In this episode, the guys gives their thoughts on the new Mountain Goats jam, Bleed Out.   Is it good? Is it bad? Take a listen.

New Release Minisode- Russian Circles: Gnosis

November 02, 2022 21:32 - 9 minutes - 5.13 MB

Did the guys like the newest Russian Circles record?  Listen and find out.

Episode 53 - Life Changers

September 22, 2022 09:00 - 2 hours - 103 MB

In this episode, Ryan and Chris wax poetic about records that CHANGED THEIR LIVES.  Ryan swims out into familiar territory(for listeners that know) and talks Primus' Sailing the Seas of Cheese.  Then, Chris let his punk roots grow up as they talk NOFX's classic, Punk in Drublic.  What records changed your lives? Let us know. [email protected] Twitter: @record_night IG: @recordnightpod fb: www.facebook.com/recordnight Reddit : www.reddit.com/r/recordnight 

New Release Minisode: Osees- A Foul Form

September 12, 2022 18:54 - 15 minutes - 7.92 MB

In this New Release minisode Ryan and Chris discuss Osee's newest record- A Foul Form.  Described as an homage to hardcore punk of yore, how did they like it? Listen and find out.

Episode 52- Post Break Up

September 01, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 75 MB

What are our favorite records where either a band broke up or a member was kicked out and a member went out and did their own thing?  First up, Chris gets all nerdy with Sean Nelson's Make Good Choices.  Then, after that, Ryan gets all metalhead with Megadeth's Rust in Peace!   This week's featured artist is M'Z- https://matzizrecords.bandcamp.com/album/la-civilisation-de-la-graine Also found on spotify. apple music, etc.

New Release Minisode - Ufomammut: Fenice

August 18, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 5.37 MB

Italian instrumental stoner rockers Ufomammut are back with another slice of stankified goodness called Fenice.  Did Ryan like it? Did Chris like it? Listen and find out.

New Release Minisode - Arcade Fire: WE

August 11, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 10.4 MB

Hey, Chris is a giant fan of Arcade Fire but did they like this one?  In this they give quick thoughts on Arcade Fire's newest effort WE. 

Episode 51 - Not In The Mood

July 14, 2022 17:05 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Are you in the mood? We are! The guys pick records that they just have in the mood for. First, Ryan picks math rock stalwarts Hella's The No 666 in Outer Space. Then, Chris touts his indie rock love for Sufjan Steven's out there record from 2010- The Age of Adz Twitter: @record_night IG:@recordnightpod FB: facebook.com/recordnight [email protected]

New Release Minisode - Primus: Conspiranoid

June 30, 2022 21:25 - 26 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this minisode, Ryan and Chris talk Primus' newest EP Conspiranoid.  How did they like it?  I mean, you could listen and find out, ya dweeb.

New Release Minisode- King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard: Omnium Gatherum

June 16, 2022 04:20 - 19 minutes - 10.2 MB

Another new release minisode, the guys talks the new one by one of Ryan's favorite Aussie psych rockers King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard's new offering Omnium Gatherum. Do they like it? Do they hate it? Listen and find out.

Episode 50 - Newest Record By Artist We Grew Out Of

May 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Back to a full length episode! This time theme is Newest Record By Artist We Grew Out Of.  First, they talk Chris' pick- mall screamo legends Thursday and their final record, No Devolución. Then, Ryan's pick is Linkin Park's maligned final record - One More Light. They tear into it.

New Release Minisode - Father John Misty: Chloe and the Next 20th Century

May 12, 2022 16:00 - 11 minutes - 9.8 MB

Oh yeah, another new release episode.  In this one, Chris and Ryan discuss Father John's newest Hollywood themed record Chloe and the Next 20th Century.

New Release Minisode - PUP: THE UNRAVLEING OF PUPTHEBAND

May 03, 2022 02:12 - 13 minutes - 10.9 MB

In this new(ish) release minisode, the guys give their thoughts Canadian punk band PUP's newest anxiety ridden record, THE UNRAVELING OF THE PUPTHEBAND

New release minisode: Blood Incantation- Timewave Zero

April 07, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MB

Hey a new(ish) release episode!  The guys turn to death metal stalwart Blood Incantation's newest record Timewave Zero.  It's an ambient one. Does it suck? Listen and find out.

Episode 49 - Dude, I'm Like So High Right now

April 04, 2022 03:32 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

In this themed episode, Chris and Ryan pick their favorite records that remind them of the smell like their metal head older brother's bedroom in "Dude, I'm like, so high right now".  First, Chris' pick is the classic stoner metal record Electric Wizard's Dopethrone.  Then, after they burn through that, they (metaphorically) load up a bowl of more classic stoner metal and talk Ryan's pick Sleep's landmark record Dopesmoker.

New Release Minsode: Los Bitchos- Let The Festivities Begin!

March 27, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Hey, a new release minisode where Ryan and Chris talk the good(mostly), the bad(not much) and the ugly(debatable) on the Los Bitchos debut album- Let The Festivities Begin!

Episode 48 - God Awful Band Names w/ Scott Koppel

March 23, 2022 23:36 - 2 hours - 73.9 MB

Hey, another guest episode! On this one we welcome friend of the show, Scott Koppel and the theme is guest chosen with God Awful band names.  First, they go with Chris' pick with Perfect Pussy's Say Yes To Love. Then, we talk Scott's pick with Psychedelic Porn Crumpet's High Visceral Part 1. And finally, finish off with Ryan's pick Goblin Cock's Necronomidonkeykongimicon . It is a long one and a good one.

Episode 47 - Generally Hated Albums

March 03, 2022 18:36 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

In this episode, Chris and Ryan discuss some real stinkers.  First, they rip into Chris's pick- Lil Wayne's misguided foray into rock music with his universally maligned record, Rebirth.  Then, after that, Ryan's pick is the confounding and ultimately unlistenable John Lennon & Yoko Ono's Unfinished Music No.1- Two Virgins

Episode 46 - Candy

February 17, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

In this episode, Ryan and Chris show off their sweet tooth with theme of Candy!  Ryan went pretty straight and brough the Cars' 1970 record Candy-O!  After they discuss that, they get a little off-brand for the show and get pretty contemporary as they talk Chris' pick- Olivia Rodrigo's SOUR! 

New Release Minisode - Earthless: Night Parade of One Hundred Demons

February 08, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 35.5 MB

In this brand spanking minisode, the guys talk Earthless' brand new record Night Parade of One Hundred Demons! What did they think?  There are several ways to find out but listening to the podcast(and the record) is the most fun way!

Episode 45 - I Got It on Sale/For Cheap

February 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

A kooky theme for a kooky episode with two kooky hosts! What did Chris & Ryan get for cheap?  They get right into it!  Chris's pick is Arlo Guthrie'(son of Woody)s Alice's Restaurant, an anti-Vietnam war classic. Then, after talking about that, Ryan brings The Jimi Hendrix Experience's Are You Experienced?, Jimi Hendrix's earth-shaking legendary debut.   Good schtuff.

Episode 44 - Just Dance

January 23, 2022 22:46 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

The theme for this episode is Just Dance! In typical Record Night fashion, they didn't bring typical dance records.  First. they talk Chris' pick dance-punk DC stalwarts Q and Not U's Different Damage.  Then, after that, Ryan's weirdo pick is an offshoot of Mr. Bungle- Secret Chiefs 3's Book M.  You'll listen, you'll laugh.  You most likely won't cry.

Episode 43 - Road Trip Albums with Sisterbot

January 06, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 84.8 MB

In this episode we have the amazing Sisterbot(Adee Dancy) as a guest to give their album in this episode's theme- Road Trip Records!  First, talk Ryan's pick- Tera Melos X'ed Out. Then, we go to Adee's pick with Indigo Girls' Swamp Ophelia and finally, we talk Chris' pick Less Than Jake's Border and Boundaries! We had such a blast talking with them! Check out Sisterbot and their newest record Truth House here- https://sisterbotmusic.com/ https://sisterbot.bandcamp.com/album/truth-house  

New Year's Resolutions for 2022

January 01, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.92 MB

This short episode is just a little preview on things to come in terms of the show for 2022.  Thanks for listening! Reach out to us at [email protected], facebook.com/recordnight, twitter at record_night or IG at Recordnightpod. 

Top 5 Albums of the Year 2021

December 28, 2021 02:22 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

It is finally here! Chris and Ryan reveal their top 5 albums of 2021 in this bite sized episode of Record Night.  Part of the fun is the anticipation so they won't be revealed in the description, you'll have hear for yourself.  Settle in and listen up.

Episode 43 - Sophomore Slump?

December 19, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

Is this episode, the theme is "Sophomore Slump?". Ryan went one way with Pink Floyd's A Saucerful of Secrets.  Then, Chris went the other when he shouts his love for Father John Misty's I Love You, Honeybear. They laugh, they don't cry but they do have good times and you might whenever you listen to.

Episode 42 - Sophomore Slump?

December 19, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

Is this episode, the theme is "Sophomore Slump?". Ryan went one way with Pink Floyd's A Saucerful of Secrets.  Then, Chris went the other when he shouts his love for Father John Misty's I Love You, Honeybear. They laugh, they don't cry but they do have good times and you might whenever you listen to.

Episode 41 - Free Play #2

December 04, 2021 05:48 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

Hey, our first repeater theme!  FREE PLAY #2, the guys brings whatever Chris gushes about his pick- Jeff Rosenstock's NO DREAM.  They chat chat chat about that. Then, the peel of the layer of Ryan's weirdo loving taste with his pick- The Residents' Commercial Album!  Featured artist for this episode is STL pop punk phenom Number One Sons. Check them out on Spotify or here - https://www.facebook.com/numberonesons   

Episode 40 - Gateway Albums

November 05, 2021 03:32 - 2 hours - 80.6 MB

The theme this episode is Gateway Albums. First, Ryan shows off Rush's iconic Moving Pictures. Then, after a lengthy discussion, they rip into Chris's pic The Ataris' Blue Skies, Broken Hearts.....Next 12 Exits. The episode's featured artist is Sunless Altar.https://sunlessaltar.bandcamp.com/releases

Episod 39 - Jock Jams

October 25, 2021 16:57 - 2 hours - 86.3 MB

In this episode, Ryan and Chris put on their gym shorts, sweatband and get physical.  First, Chris shows off The Mountain Goats- Beat the Champ.  Big sweaty dudes getting all fighty with songs about it.  Next, Ryan shows his pick, Thee Oh See's Face Stabber and he gets to explain how that fits the theme.   This week's featured artist is Sound and Scenarios! Check them out here-https://soundsandscenariosma.bandcamp.com/  

Episode 38 - Apocalyptic

October 13, 2021 18:31 - 1 hour - 74 MB

The apocalypse is upon us and Chris & Ryan talk about records they think fits that theme.  First up, we talk about Ryan's pick the behemoth known as Neurosis' Through Silver In Blood. Then, after a lengthy discussion on that, they talk Chris's pick, Godspeed You! Black Emperor's Luciferian Towers.  The featured this week is Bellhead- check out the Bellhead's music on all streaming platforms or https://bellhead.bandcamp.com/ 

Episode 37 - Guilty Pleasures

September 26, 2021 23:03 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

Ryan and Chris join forces for a brand new old school episode where they talk Guilty Pleasures. Chris slaps on some guyliner and pulls out his skinny jeans and they talk about his unironic love for My Chemical Romance's Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge and what Ryan thought. Then, Ryan throws on his oversized coat and turn his fitted cap backwards as he talks about his pick Limp Bizkit's Significant Other.   Our featured artist this week is Peter McDermott!  Check his new record out here- ht...

Episode 36 - Desert Island Records with Jeffrey Lewis!

September 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

In Episode 36 their theme is Desert Island Records but they have an incredibly special guest -legendary NYC singer/songwriter and comic book artist Jeffrey Lewis! One of Chris' favorite artists of all time!  First, they talk Ryan's pick Battles' Gloss Drop.  Then, Jeff's pick is Virgin Insanity's Illusions of a Maintenance Man and they end on Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde. Visit Jeff's website at thejeffreylewissite.com and check out his new double album with Peter Stampfel!

Episode 35 - Satanic Panic

September 08, 2021 03:08 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

In this new full length episode, the boys don their black cloaks and corpse paint and talk their favorite satanic albums.  First, Chris brings in Darkthrone's A Blaze in the Northern Sky.  Then after that, Ryan's shows his pick which is Slayer's Seasons in the Abyss. The featured artist this week is the punk rock band The Camel City Blackouts. Find them on all steaming platforms.

New Release Minisode- Lingua Ignota: SINNER GET READY

August 27, 2021 01:56 - 58 minutes - 38.9 MB

It is time for another new release minisode!  Chris and Ryan talk Lingua Ignota's newest jam- SINNER GET READY!  Hotly anticipated by Chris and pretty much new ears for Ryan, they go deep.

Episode 34 - P!$$ and Vinegar

August 12, 2021 03:39 - 1 hour - 72 MB

Back and ready snot it up. First, after introducing their featured artist of the week, Vazum (@vazumrocks), they get into Ryan's pick- Big Black's Songs About F**king.  I would spell it out but itunes wouldn't like it.  Then, after a lengthy discussion about that they talk Chris' pick Nation of Ulysses's Plays Pretty for Baby. Both legendary, both great, both ooze P!ss and Vinegar.

Episode 33 - Wasted Potential

July 14, 2021 21:17 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Ryan is fully moved to sunny California but that hasn't stopped them talking records! This episode's theme is Wasted Potential. First up, after introducing this week's artist featured artist Gonemage(gonemage.bandcamp.com), the launch into Chris' pick Q and Not U's Power. Then,  after that, we discuss Ryan's pick Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains' The Big Eyeball in the Sky. 

Episode 32 - Storytelling

June 14, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

The dudes sit down at their mics and talk albums about storytelling.  Ryan's pick is Mastodon's Crack the Skye. One of his favorites. Then, after a lengthy discussion about that Chris' pick is Pedro the Lion's Control.  All good times.  Our featured artist this week is Vmthanaachth.  But don't try to say it out loud!   https://vmthanaachth.bandcamp.com/

Episode 31 - Desert

May 07, 2021 02:36 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

The guys are back and it feels so so so good.  Ryan announces some big news and after that they launch into this episode's theme- Desert.  First off, Chris does his best to justify why he chose Nick Drake's Pink Moon.  After they do their review of that, Ryan shows off Earth's classic album, The Bees Made Honey in the Lion's Skull.  Chris waxes poetic, Ryan does a little waxing too.  Good times.

Episode 30 - EP-isode

April 03, 2021 04:58 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

Chris and Ryan are back and they talk EPs!  After discussing EPs and their merit Ryan brings indie darlings The Decemberists- The Tain.  Then, Chris brings in punk legend NOFX - The Decline EP. Good times.

Episode 29 - I Am 14 and This Is Very Deep

February 27, 2021 21:41 - 2 hours - 81.3 MB

The guys are back!  Enjoy this new episode.  The theme this time is "I Am 14 and This Is Very Deep". Chris and Ryan look back at records that they loved back in our youth and picked ones that maybe didn't age all that well.  First up, Chris brings in the pop punk classic, MXPx's Life in General.  Then, after a lengthy discussion, Ryan brings in Blink-182's Untitled. They laugh, they tell stories, Chris rambles.  Good times to be had.

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