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169 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago -The Rigs of Dad Prodcast is the original Rigs of Dad podcast, where tone makers from all walks of life ham it up and get hit with the hard questions. Interviews, movies, and more.
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Bands on the Ruin - Our Wurst Episode w/ Jon Wurster
June 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 38 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. For this episode Ian, Nat, ...
Best Films of 2024 (so far) w/ Mitch Wells of Thou!!!
June 11, 2024 10:36 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBWe are about at the halfway mark for the year, so we might as well get the most qualified people in the world (bass players) to talk about the only thing worth talking about in the world (films) in a very special episode of Film Basics with Bassists that Love Film. Thou's new and incredible album "Umbilical" is out now via Sacred Bones and you can get it here!!! Ian's got some jams with his new band B. Hamilton, and you can hjear all that good stuff here! If you want early access to th...
Shelby Cinca and Nate Burke (Frodus, Wolves Again, The Out_Circuit, and more)
May 14, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 81 MBTogether. Again. For the first time (on this pod)!!! Ross is joined by Frodus alumni Shelby and Nate to discuss their writing then, and how that has evolved into their writing now: WITH their new project: Wolves Again We talk in depth about touring with Refused on their last iconic run, the power and pitfalls of a.i., obscure movies that inspire the music of Frodus, The Out_Circuit, and beyond, and so much more. If you are a musician looking for a new project, a band looking to kickst...
Spencer Hazard (Full of Hell, Sore Dream, and more)
April 26, 2024 17:02 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBSpencer of Full of Hell dives into detail on their collaborative process, gear, and all things "Coagulated Bliss". If you are a casual gear dork, a full on metal-head, a Jazzmaster snob, or just a fan of the creative process, then this conversation is for you. Full of Hell's newest album "Coagulated Bliss" is out now and available wherever you listen to music. They are currently on the road with Dying Fetus, besure to keep up with all things shows, and music at their website: fullofhell...
Steve Moore (ZOMBI)
March 22, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBRoss goes borderline punisher on Steve Moore about all things John Carpenter, Tangerine Dream, Goblin, and of-course the newest album from ZOMBI: "Direct Inject". Keyboardist and bassplayer Steve Moore came through to talk all things film scores, got nerdy on synths, and how touring has evolved over the decades for bands like Goblin and his band ZOMBI. ZOMBI's latest album is available now on all platforms via Relapse Records, scope their bandcamp page for everything you need. If you w...
The 2024 Oscars Draft w/ Mitch Wells (Thou & Big Garden)
March 09, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBReturning life-champion/bassist Mitch Wells returns for our second annual Oscars Draft. Barbie, Poor Things, Oppenheimer, and beyond... What did the academy miss? Find out on this very special episode of Film Basics with Bassists that Love Film. Head over to the Rigs of Dad Patreon Page if you need more: You wanna hear our Oscar Winner Wishlists? Predictions? Recency Reviews? All of that is on Patroen in our Director's Cut episode. Check out Mitch's band Big Garden and I'm sure eve...
Ben Chisholm (Chelsea Wolfe, Blood Moon, and more)
February 29, 2024 11:45 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBMusic's secret weapon, Ben Chisholm, joins Ross to talk in depth about the new Chelsea Wolfe album, "She Reaches Out to She", his work on the synth throne, behind the board, with other bands like The Armed, Jaye Jayle, and his collabs with bands like Cave-In and Converge. You can hear all of Ben's beauty and noise now, whereve you listen to music, and LIVE on any of the tour stops near you. simply head over to chelseawolfe.com If you are just a casual listener, an intermediate engineer...
John Snyder - Electronic Audio Experiments
February 17, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBGEAR DORKS!!! Have we got an episode for you. Whether you are a novice guitarist trying to figure out what stuff you NEED, or the seasoned tonal tap-dancer looking to hone your tone, you will LOVE this hilarious and informative chat with Ross, Ian, and John. John Snyder is the founder, engineer in chief, and 2am weird idea generator for one of the most essential pedal companies out there today: Electronic Audio Experiments. Since 2015, the Boston based EAE has focused primarily on stom...
Brian Lowit (Lovitt Records, Dischord Records, and more)
February 08, 2024 11:45 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBBrian Lowit is a busy man. He has likely been involved with some of your favorite albums, assuming you like good music. We talk about his career as labelhead of Lovitt Records from the dorm room all the way to the Dischord Records office. Continuing the DC Hardcore and Ice Cream love and legacy with Mount Desert Island Ice Cream, what to do and not do in Iceland, and so much more. BAY AREA HOMIES! Ian and Nat's band Strangelight is playing with Dischord's own Hammered Hulls TONIGHT at T...
Bands on the Ruin - THE FINALE
January 26, 2024 11:45 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. For this episode Ian, Nat, ...
And, of the Year 2023 w/ Mitch Wells (Thou, Big Garden, and more)
January 10, 2024 11:45 - 1 hour - 122 MBWe are back and starting off the year strong with a look back at the end of last year! Ian and Ross are joined by returning guest and champion Mitch Wells to talk about the films they most identified with and loved in 2023. As bass players, they are the only people qualified to talk about the complexities of things like Barbie, Poor Things, John Wick 4, Oppenheimer, and more. So join us non this very special episode of Film Basics with Bassists that Love Film. Head over to the Rigs o...
"Army of Darkness" - w/ Chris Slorach (METZ) and Urian Hackney (Rough Francis, The Armed, Iggy Pop, and more)
December 09, 2023 11:45 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBThousands of horror movies. Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent: "The Evil Dead". (ALMOST) Every week (or maybe months at this point), the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special musician guests. This week Ross, (Ur)Ian, and Nat are joined by Chris Slorach of METZ and more to discuss one of the most quoatable and fun installments yet: "Army of Darkness" Alright you primitive screwheads, listen up! In this episode, we stay...
"Evil Dead Rise" - w/ Eric Stafford of Shutups
December 05, 2023 11:45 - 1 hour - 107 MBThousands of horror movies. Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent: "The Evil Dead". (ALMOST) Every week, the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special musician guests. This week Ross, Ian, and Nat are joined by Eric Stafford to discuss one of the most divisive entries yet, Auckland California's "Evil Dead Rise" We talk about gore, horror studios, reboots, drums, and so much more. Head over to the Rigs of Dad Patreon Page wh...
Bands on the Ruin - Tampa pt 2 w/ Rayshele of Harlow!!!
November 17, 2023 11:45 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. For this episode Ian, Nat, ...
"Evil Dead" (2013) - w/ Nick Yacyshyn (Sumac, Baptists, and more)
November 10, 2023 11:45 - 1 hour - 101 MBThousands of horror movies. Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent: "The Evil Dead". (ALMOST) Every week in October (and now into November), the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special musician guests. This week Ross, Ian, and Nat are joined by Nick Yacyshyn to discuss the entry that maybe rebooted, reenvisioned, or ruined(?) the franchise: 2013's "Evil Dead" We talk about gore, horror studios, reboots, drums, and so much mor...
"Evil Dead 2" - w/ Neil Fallon of Clutch
October 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThousands of horror movies. Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent: "The Evil Dead". Every week in October, the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special musician guests. This week Ross, Ian, and Nat are joined by Neil Fallon to discuss the entry that changed it all: "The Evil Dead 2". The film that made Bruce Campbell and Raimi household names. We talk about VHS nostalgia, the video store trips, the sacred tapes, and so fort...
J. Robbins and Joe Hall (on Hammer No More the Fingers, Jawbox, Burning Airlines, and more)
October 18, 2023 10:40 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBJ. Robbins is likely a household name for any true music fan. Joe Hall should be right up there with him. Since 2006 his band Hammer No More the Fingers has been putting out rock with more hooks than a bait and tackle shop. They are celebrating the release of their third LP, "Silver Zebra", THIS friday via Defend Vinyl Records, and will be throwing some release parties early november WITH J. Robbins and his incredible band. It is in your best interests to listen to ALL of Hammer No Mo...
"The Evil Dead" - Guide Dead By Voices pt. 1 featuring Josh Staples (The Velvet Teen, Forever Midnight Podcast, and more)
October 13, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBThousands of horror movies. Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent: "The Evil Dead". Every week in October, the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special musician guests. This week Ross, Ian, and Nat are joined by Josh Staples to discuss the film that started it all: 1981's "The Evil Dead". The film that put Bruce Campbell and Raimi on everyone's radar. The early embers of a cult classic horror phenom that spread like wildfire ...
Jordan Buckley and Will Putney of Better Lovers
October 04, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBJordan Buckley returns, and this time he is with his bandmate/producer Will Putney (End, Fit for an Autopsy, and more). They swing through to talk all things Better Lovers, building a band from the remains of others, wirting, producing, playing live, and beyond. Fascinating conversation with two incredibly fascinating and funny dudes. If you are a fan of Every Time I Die, End, Dillinger Escape Plan, Fit for and Autopsy, and beyond then this episode is for you! There is a full, extra 9...
Bands on the Ruin - Tampa pt 1 w/ Rayshele from Harlow!!
September 29, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. For this episode Ian, Nat, ...
"Total Recall" w/ Tony and Urian of THE ARMED (The CritUrian Collection pt. 1)
September 22, 2023 10:10 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBAfter THE ARMED completed their tour with Queens of the Stone Age and celebrated the release of their incredible album "Perfect Saviors", Tony and Urian got back to some really really really important work: talking about the Academy Award Winning, Sci-Fi-Action, Paul Verhoeven and Arnold Schwarzenegger clasic, "Total Recall", with Ian and Ross. This is not just any episode of "Film Basics w/ Bassists that Love Film", this is part one of the CritUrian Collection expansion pack. We talk ...
Gina Gleason (Baroness and more)
September 15, 2023 20:14 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBGina Gleason is here to talk riffs, gear, and all things that went into the new Baroness album: "STONE". Stone is out everytwhere today, and I highly recommend giving it a listen! Fun chat far the metalheads, the shredders, and geardorks. They are hitting the road with a ton of rad bands. You would be foolish to miss these dates when they come through! Rad things: If you are in a band and are looking to cut shortcuts in developing a website, no company can help you more than SUPERTAP...
Chris Slorach (METZ and more) RETURNS!
September 05, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBChris Slorach of METZ is BACK and he is here to talk about playing a house show with The Armed, the magic of the late Rick Froberg, Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu, the magic of Dunable Guitars, new Metz music, more horror movie yapping, and beyond!!! Rad things: If you are in a band and are looking to cut shortcuts in developing a website, no company can help you more than SUPERTAPE.com. It is the easiest way to streamline your entire online presence from merch sales to video, press, and...
William Friedkin Films, Monkey Paws, McGuffins, and More - Film Basics w/ Bassists that Love Film
August 22, 2023 11:48 - 1 hour - 68 MBFacts: Bassists are the most qualified people in the world to talk about film, which is why Ross and Ian are talking about one of the only things worth talking about: William Friedkin movies... From "Sorcerer" to "Killer Joe". PLUS we do a mixtape of movies featuring Monkey Paws, McGuffins, Wishes Gone Wrong, and more. When it comes to cinema, we are probably the only people you should listen to, and we are stoked to share this info with you Rad things: If you are in a band and are ...
Urian Hackney (Death, Rough Francis, The Armed, and more)
July 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBUrian Hackney is an incredible drummer, and incredible recording engineer, a skater, a dad, a son, a guitarist, a bassists, and goofy ass dude. Ian and Ross take a deep dive on all things DEATH, their legacy, The Armed, Converge, and much more. Super super fun chat with a truly fun dude. The Armed is on tour with Queens of the Stone Age SOON. Keep up with all of that and the soon to be released album "Perfect Saviors" here!!! Rad things: Ross put out an album under the name CO...
Bands on the Ruin - Atlanta pt 2
July 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. For this episode Ian, Nat, ...
Best Films of 2023 (So Far) with Mitch Wells of Thou, Big Garden, and more
June 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBFacts: Bassists are the most rqualified people in the world to talk about film, which is why Ross and Ian are once again joined by fellow bassist Mitch Wells to talk about film in another episode of Film Basics with Bassists that love film.. When it comes to cinema, they are probably the only people you should listen to, and they are going to give you a rundown of the best films of the year (so far). Rad things: Mitch's band BIG GARDEN just put out a monster of an album, and you need...
Bands on the Ruin: Atlanta (w/ Ben Chisholm [Chelsea Wolf and more])
June 09, 2023 16:53 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. For this episode Ian, Nat, ...
Evan Patterson (Jaye Jayle, Young Widows, Breather Resist, and more)
May 26, 2023 14:22 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBRoss and Ian are joined by Louisville Legend Evan Patterson to talk all things rock. Over the years, Evan has haunted listeners with his sound and swagger with bands like Breather Resist, Young Widows, and Jaye Jayle. We talk film scores, gear, getting burnt out on the road, and much much more. Jaye Jayle's newest album "Don't Let Your Love Life Get You Down" is out July 14th wherever you listen to music, and they'll be hitting the road this summer with Ian's band Kowloon Walled City...
Bands on the Ruin: New Orleans
May 09, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. For this episode head to th...
Mario Quintero (Spotlights)
April 28, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBRoss chats with guitarist, vocalist, engineer, and all around rad dude Mario of the band Spotlights. A power trio that offers some the most developed blankets of sounds, heaviest of tones, and unbelievably tight orchestrastion out there. They talk gear, recording, touring with Failure, filling in with Shiner, working with Mike Patton, playing with The Melvins, and so much more. Spotlight's newest album Alchemy for the Dead is available wherever you listen to music, and they are currently...
Yvette Young (Covet)
April 11, 2023 13:33 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIan and Ross talk to the incredibly talented and incredibly funny Yvette Young in an incredibly funny and enlightening chat about all things music, art, internet personalities, and much much more. Super rad chat with a super rad musician. Covet's new album "Catharsis" is out now and available everywhere! It was also produced by the incredible Scott Evans (Kowloon Walled City) at Sharkbite Studios and Antisleep Audio. Be sure to catch Yvette and the Covet Crew on the road as they are ...
Bands on the Ruin - Memphis w/ Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs)
March 28, 2023 17:54 - 2 hours - 116 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. We head to Memphis with Ron...
The Big Lebowski - w/ Jeremy Bolm (Touché Amoré & The First Ever Podcast)
March 17, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this very very special episode of Film Basics with Bassists That Love Film, Ross and Ian break some rules and allow a vocalist on to talk about not just movies, but what many consider to be THE movie. We are of course talking about The Coen Brothers' "The Big Lebowski" in a very special episode called "The Rigs Lebowski"... I really need to stop the whole pun thing. JOINING US is none other than Jeremy Bolm of Touché Amoré and The First Ever Podcast Yes, The Big Lebowski turns 25 t...
The Most Romantic Podcast Ever
February 23, 2023 01:19 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBFacts: Bassists are the most romantic people in the world. When it comes to cinema, they are the most qualified people in the world to talk about the art of film. In this episode of Film Basics with Bassists That Love Film, Ross (Rigs of Dad, Burial Waves, Cogents, Before Sunset, True Romance, Meet the Parents) is is joined by his co-host/Cyrano DeBasserac Ian Miller (Kowloon Walled City, Strangelight, Notting Hill, Pretty Woman, and Love Actually) to talk about love stories and roman...
Bands on the Ruin - Nashville
February 15, 2023 15:46 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. We head to Nashville to tak...
Jeff Everett - Rockets Are Red
January 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBNo project is complete without a visual component. Album covers, show posters, marketing materials... All of that is a crucial element to every release and campaign. Jeff Everett (Rockets Are Red, El Jefe Design) is a dude that has been intimately involved in the visual side of music for decades and somehow ONLY gets better with time as he branches out into film and wrestling as well. Jeff came by to talk about the business side of the music business, the visual side of the art form, ...
Chris Slorach (Metz) and The Horror Film Oscars
January 20, 2023 19:07 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBEpisode 50(!!!!) of "Film Basics with Bassists that Love Film" is a milestone worth celebrating with one of the baddest names in the biz. We are of course referring to THE Chris Slorach of THE band METZ. Not only does this dude have an insanely insightful approach to his bass tone and gear, but he also has an encyclopedic knowledge of horror films, so we are thrilled to draft some of our faves with him. The Shining, The Thing, and all the obvious ones make an appearance, but there are so...
The 2022 Oscars Draft w/ Mitch Wells of THOU
December 27, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBAs we find ourselves knee deep in oscar bait and award-season fodder, we asked returning guest, film champion, fellow Dunable-slinging bassist, and low end legend of the band Thou (Mitch Wells) to come talk gear, tour, movies, and the Oscars if we got to pick em. From the funny, to the sad, to the horror, to the blockbuster bangers, we cover it all in what is surely the most difficult draft we have done so far. If you want to hear the full version of this episode where we talk about the ...
Rayshele Teige of Harlow and Bands on the Run
December 15, 2022 11:45 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. Rayshele Teige of Harlow joins Ross and Nat to talk about her experiences on the show, reality television in general, her music career on and off the stage, her work with Prophecy Productions, and so much more. Rayshele is an insane storyteller that shines a light on all the shadowy areas we have yet to see in our exploration of all things Ba...
Bands on the Ruin - The Battle of Columbus, Ohio
December 09, 2022 11:59 - 2 hours - 118 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. Joining us this episode is ...
Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Something in the Dirt, Moon Knight, Loki, The Endless, and more)
November 30, 2022 17:30 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBFilmmakers Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are the co-directing team behind so many films we discuss regularly on this show.... They are the team behind "The Endless", the horror-romance "Spring", "Synchronic", and their incredible feature debut: "Resolution". With a do-it-yourself approach to filmmaking, they often wear as many hats as possible on their films. The independent spirit they put in their films parallels the spirit of almost every musical adventure Ian and Ross find themselve...
The Comedy Oscars
November 17, 2022 11:45 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBAs we approach award season we are celebrating all things Oscars here in Pudgement. Brent Eyestone joins us to cover The Comedy Oscars! Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Director, Best Score, and Best Cinematographer BUT ONLY for comedy films. Which are the ones that should've won? Caddyshack? Office Space? Big Lebowski,...
Bands on the Ruin - Pittsburgh w/ Matt Armstrong (Frank Iero and the Future Violents, Murder By Death, and more)
November 09, 2022 21:13 - 2 hours - 119 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. Joining us this episode is ...
Justin Pearson (Dead Cross, The Locust, Retox, and more)
October 28, 2022 17:37 - 2 hours - 116 MBJustin Pearson is a boundary pusher if there ever was one. Musically, his output is simply jawdropping. A genre-defying player that continues to put out some of the most unique and deliberate music I have ever heard. His band Dead Cross (feat members of Faith No More and Slayer) released their second LP today, and it absolutely rips. We discuss the development of this, his approach to writing with some of music's most talented folks, and we are even joined by mutual friend/regular gue...
Best Horror Films of the past 20 years
October 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBThe past twenty years of horror have been impressive. In the shadows of war, the mind can go to some dark places and so much of that was captured on film. In this epsiode of Film Basics with Bassists That Love Film, Ross and Ian breakdown the best horror films of the past 20 years. From "The Descent", to "28 Days Later", to "Drag Me To Hell" and beyond... Plus a LONG list of honorable mentions. If you want to hear the full version of this episode where we talk about "Speak No Evil", ...
Best of 2022 (so far) - w/ Mitch Wells (Thou)
September 23, 2022 13:29 - 2 hours - 120 MBAs we approach award-season, there isn't a whole lot of exciting stuff (aside from Barbarian) happening in theaters... So we asked legendary Dunable-slinging bassist of the band Thou (Mitch Wells) to come talk gear, writing, and the best films of 2022 so far. From the funny, to the sad, to the horror, to the blockbuster bangers, we cover it all. If you want to hear the full version of this episode where we talk about "Speak No Evil", "Pearl", "Emily The Criminal", "Barbarian", "Atlanta"...
Bands on the Ruin - "This Is Cleveland's Fault"
September 15, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBIn 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. Joining us this episode is...
Evan Phelps (Holy Fawn)
September 08, 2022 16:22 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBHoly Fawn expands on their brooding yet lush soundscapes with their new album "Dimensional Bleed". They have been a constant listen for me for quite some time. "Death Spells" delivered earth shaking tones with a blend of post-rock, shoegaze, and black metal sounds. They have only expanded that unique sound with this epic new album available everywhere on Friday. Evan (guitar) swung through Pudgemont on his way to band practice to talk about the evolution of their sound, the electronic...
The Best of "Back to School"
September 06, 2022 14:02 - 2 hours - 114 MBAfter some traveling, vacationing, and summering, Ian and Ross are back to discuss all things school with zero class. What are the best films about school, in school, around school? Superbad? Dazed and Confused? 3 O'Clock High? The Breakfast Club? What makes these two guys the most qualified people to talk about these things?? Well, they are bassists. This is another episode of Film Basics with Bassists That Love Film. If you want to hear the full version of this episode where we t...