SAZETU (Spencer and Zach Explore the Universe)
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsAs children Spencer and Zach built a robot made of junk. A magic bolt of lightning brought it to life.
In 2020, the robot was attacked and destroyed. Before all was lost, they uploaded its consciousness to the nearest thing they could find; their variety entertainment podcast program. The podcast is alive. The podcast is SAZETU. What does this really mean? Two nerds who are old friends and also musicians and record producers have a variety show wherein they to about what ever they fee like, create stupid scenarios in which to discuss said subject matter and occasionally have interesting guests. Good and stupid.
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Episodes
Shutdowns, George Harrison and The Beach Boys
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBThis week, the fellas gripe more about the rising Covid cases that threaten their professional and personal well being, but then ease in to a nice talk about All Things Must Pass at 50 as well as two ne Beach Boys 50th anniversary reissues. Enjoy!
Ghostbusters Trailer, Bob Odenkirk, Anti Vaxxers, MCU/DCU And Air Pod Max Review
July 30, 2021 19:31 - 1 hour - 158 MBThis week, the fellas switch up the format a little to try it out by presenting each other with topics of conversation. Felt good. Will be back/
Zach, Why The Hell Haven't You Watched Parks And Rec? Also, Loki.
July 22, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBSpencer here. You know when you know something is awesome, and you tell your friend who you know will love it that it's awesome and then years later, they still haven't seen or heard it? Yeah, that. Plus we talk a little bit about Loki.
Summer Of Soul Review
July 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBThis week, the fellas talk about the new Questlove-directed movie Summer Of Soul, which documents a summer-long festival that took place in Harlem in 1969 and featured an incredible lineup. The footage was recently unearthed in a basement and restored. They are joined by Zach's father Archie Jones, who has seen just about every act on this lineup (and many, many more) in the same era that this festival took place. Thanks for joining us.
Jay Leno SUX + Blow Up The Show Part 3
July 09, 2021 22:10 - 1 hour - 175 MBThe fellas further discuss the transitions in to the show's next season and then get in to how thoroughly Jay Leno sucks. Jay Leno? Oh yeah, he sucks. Jay Leno sucks.
Conan Exits Late Night + Blow Up The Show Part 2
June 28, 2021 16:32 - 1 hour - 139 MBThis week, the fellas take a detour to discuss the significance of Conan O'Brien leaving the late night scene, then jump right back in to blowing up the show.
Let's Blow Up The Show Part 1
June 23, 2021 20:56 - 47 minutes - 109 MBSpencer and Zach are gonna blow up the show. They'll probably put it back together, but they're definitely blowing it up first. Join the fellas as they kick around ideas for new concepts.
Raiders Of The Lost Ark Turns 40
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 198 MBThis week, the fellas celebrate and discuss one of the finest motion pictures of all time, Raiders of the Lost Ark. At the end of the show, we spin a read-along story book record that they recently unearthed. Enjoy!
On The Road Again...Babyyyyyy...
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBLive music is back....BABYYYYY. (listen and it'll make sense) Spencer played his first live show post pandemic this weekend and Zach tagged along for the ride. This week the fellas discuss the ups and downs of the return of live music and then walk down memory lane and discuss crasy gigs from the past . Bone ape tit!
Best Of The Best: Albums from 1971
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBApple TV+ just launched a new documentary series outlining certain years starting with 1971. Though the pilot was weirdly John Lennon heavy and kind of meh, it did get the fellas to thinking about the sheer volume of significant albums that came out that year. In this week's episode, Spencer and Zach put the music of 1971 to the bracket test to see who among giants will reign supreme.
Quick Pitch 2
May 27, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 40.9 MBPart two in the Quick Pitch series, wherein Spencer and Zach give each other movie titles that they made up and the other reverse engineers the movie's plot, stars and director allbased on those titles. Enjoy!
SAZETU: Bracing for Re-Entry
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBThis week, the fellas discuss their experience crawling out of quarantine and isolation, and getting back to normal after getting their vaccines.
Quick Pitch 1: Welcome To The Quick Pitch
May 20, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 53.4 MBBased upon the wildly popular episode "The Pitch" S03E16, Spencer and Zach decided to keep the party going with "Quick Pitch", a weekly short in which the fellas provide each other with an original movie title, and the other makes a "quick pitch", providing key plot points, actors and director. Let's give this a green light!
Paul McCartney: RAM at 50!
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 115 MBThe fellas discuss one of the greatest albums of all time, Paul McCartney's RAM. Though hugely successful commercially, RAM was not received well by critics upon its initial release. Through the years, the album has found a loyal and loving listener base and is now widely regarded as one of the first "indie pop" records. Enjoy.
The Pitch! - Brainstorming Movies From Title Backward
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBSA+ZJ came up with a bunch of movie titles (to non-existing movies) and presented them to each other. From there, the fellas come up with the plot, key stars and attach a director. We actually want to see these movies. Enjoy the show!
What The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Got Right...and Wrong.
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 186 MBThis week, the fellas pull apart the recent 6 episode Marvel series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, with an eye towards the deep seated, and meaningful racial implications of the plot developments.
A Pandemic Of Pets: Pet Advice From The Experts
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBA LOT of people got pets during the pandemic. This week, the fellas are joined by Ginger Browne Johnson and Robin Elliot of the Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center of Cape Elizabeth to discuss how to properly care for our furry friends in a lasting and meaningful way.
The Case For Paul Simon (with guest Peter Donovan)
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBThis week, the fellas discuss a recent article on Paul Simon having sold his publishing rights that reduced him to a "footnote" to Bob Dylan. With the help of their friend and fellow musician Peter Donovan, Spencer and Zach create and discuss a lengthy playlist that proves that he is far from a footnote.
SAZETU- S03E12 - Guest: Our 6th Grade Teacher, Diane Murphy.
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBThis week, the fellas welcome their 6th grade teacher, Diane Murphy to the show. They cover a lot of conversational ground, but especially the current state of the education system and how much has changed and even regressed since their time together in the 1980 and 1990s.
SAZETU - S03E11 - Sleeper Movies
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBThis week, Spencer and Zach discuss a list of movies that aren't necessarily cult hits, that the fellas don't think quite got their due praise. They also share some titels with each other that the other has not seen yet. It was a nice talk, and it made them want to watch more movies. We hope you enjoy the conversation.
SAZETU - S03E10 - Patton Oswald - What Went Wrong With Star Trek?
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBThe fellas rope in their first big time guest in the hilarious Patton Oswald, who, like your hosts, is a huge nerd. This week they all discuss the ins and outs of their beloved Star Trek franchise.
SAZETU - S03E09 - Cool Movies That Didn't Get Made
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 206 MBThis week, Spence and Zach combed the intranette in search of movies that got green lit, many of which nearly went in to production, but ultimately never got made. They cast a wide net, then ultimately hone in a discuss a handful of properties that have meaning to them. Thanks for joining us!
SAZETU - S03E08 - Best Of The Best: Quentin Tarantino
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBThis week, the fellas put the films of Quentin Tarantino to the test on the patented BOTB Bracket System (TM). Which on of his masterpieces will take the cake? Tune in to find out!
SAZETU - S03E07 - Describe A Movie Plot Poorly
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBThe first entry in our new MEME-inspired series called "What's The MEMEing Of This!?!", wherin your hosts base whole shows off of MEMEs they saw on line. This week, Spencer and Zach welcome their beloved guest Briana Holt to describe the plots of movies badly. For example, off mic, Spencer described Raiders of the Lost Ark as follows: "An art thief attempts to steal valuable artifact from special interest group during wartime." That pretty much sums up the show. We hope you enjoy li...
SAZETU - S03E06- Unsung Heroes - Woman's History Month Edish
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBThis week, Spencer and Zach celebrate some of the unsung female heroes of the entertainment industry, specifically Delia Derbyshire, the godmother of electronic music, and Marcia Lucas, editor of Star Wars.
SAZETU S03E05 - ZachJones- Be Nice! - song by song discussion
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBThis week we celebrate the release of Zach's 'Be Nice!" album; a compilation of new material and previously released singles and B-sides.
SAZETU - S03E04 - Black History Month: When and how we were introduced Black History
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBThis week, Zach and Spencer, from the same hometown and black and white respectively, have a conversation about their experiences in learning about black culture. How they learned, when they learned and from whom.
SAZETU - S03E03 - Greatest Love Songs Playlist/BHM music conversation.
February 16, 2021 04:11 - 1 hour - 176 MBThis week, the fellas assemble a playlist of the greatest love songs of all time, and with it being Black History Month, they put the focus on Black artists. After they make the playlist, they have a discussion about the overreaching influence of black artists across nearly all popular American and British music. Enjoy!
SAZETU S03E02 - Annoying Words and Phrases
January 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBIt's all in the title. This week, the fellas go through a list of annoying words and phrases, assisted by their trusty listeners.
SAZETU - S03E01 - The Art Of The Back Handed Compliment
January 18, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 98.4 MBIn the season three premier, we learn that J.E.F.F.REE 2//D (the robot made of junk) has been attacked and destroyed, forcing Spencer and Zach to upload his consciousness to the podcast. The show is now alive and it is called SAZETU. To celebrate, Spencer and Zach spend the better part of an hour insulting each other, or rather, passive-aggressively complimenting each other.
SAZETU S02E32 - Covid Cuties and KaKas: The Year in Review Season Finale
December 31, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 152 MBCovid is no joke, but sometimes you have to look on the lighter side of shitty things to get through it. In this episode, the season two finale, Spencer and Zach look back on the year in news, health, life and entertainment and place the subjects in to one of two categories: Covid Cuties and Covid KaKas. Please enjoy and Happy New Year.
SAZETU S02E31: 'Twas The Night Before Bull$#@t - A Critical (Not For Kids) Reading Of The Christmas Classic
December 25, 2020 16:21 - 48 minutes - 110 MBWe celebrators of Christmas have read "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" to our young ones before bed, and have woken up and exchanged gifts. Spencer and Zach thought a critical reading of the Christmas classic for the adults was in order. All in good fun. More foul language than usual.
SAZETU S02E30 - McCartney II Review With Rolling Stone Senior Editor Patrick Doyle
December 18, 2020 14:02 - 1 hour - 187 MBThis week, Spencer and Zach sit down with Patrick Doyle, their old friend who just so happens to be a senior editor at Rolling Stone, and just so happens to have written the current RS cover story on McCartney and Taylor Swift. All three are McCartney nerds, insightful critiques ensues.
SAZETU S02E29 - Monday Think Piece - Movie Theaters Going Downstream
December 14, 2020 21:29 - 59 minutes - 136 MBThis week, Spencer and Zach discuss Disney's big announcement, Christopher Nolan's reaction to that and ponder potential outcomes if movie theaters go by the way of the Dodo.
SAZETU S02E28 - The Popsicko Vol.2
December 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 204 MBThis was Zach's idea, we swear. This week, Zach interviews Spencer and they discuss Spencer's latest record, The Popsicko Vol.2, which is out now. It's a pretty deep dive, we hope you enjoy it.
SAZETU S02E27 - Best of the Best SNL Cast Members Part 3- FINALS
December 01, 2020 22:20 - 1 hour - 177 MBSpencer and Zach have worked their way through 64 cast members over 45 years of SNL and it's come down to two. This week, the fellas pull apart the talents and careers of both of these comedy legends. At the end of this epic showdown, there will be no losers, only winners. Ok...maybe two losers...the hosts.
SAZETU S02E26 - Best of the Best SNL Part 2 - 1990-Present
November 28, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 234 MBThis week, the fellas continue their discussion and put the SNL cast 1990-present to the bracket test. Only one cast member shall reign supreme and go up against last episodes' winner in part three.
SAZETU - S02E25 - Part 1 of 3 - BOTB - SNL Cast Members
November 26, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 209 MBThis week for the holiday, Zach and Spencer take the BOTB bracket system and apply it to the cast members of SNL. This episode is 1975-1989, the next (which will post soon) is 1990-present and the third is deciding the final winner. We hope you enjoy the journey.
SAZETU - S02E24 - Pizza...It's All Good!
November 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBIn this episode, Spencer and Zach talk about pizza, and how even the worst slice of pizza is still pretty good (as long as it's cooked). They the get in to more nuanced details in regards to style and toppings. Probably the most important episode yet.
SAZETU S02E23 - Marty Rifkin - Multi-instrumentalist
November 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBBruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Glen Campbell, Elton John, Weird Al, Dwight Yoakam and Hans Zimmer. What do they all have in common? This week's guest. This week Spencer and Zach welcome the delightful Marty Rifkin and talk to him about his experiences creating music with some of the biggest legends in music history.
SAZETU S02E22 - Best Of The Best: Iconic Screen Vehicles
November 09, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBThis week, the fellas set up an epic 32 slot bracket and tackle which of movie and TV's iconic vehicles are THE BEST. A-Team van? KIT? Ectomobile? We would say "you decide", but Spencer and Zach are gonna do that.
SAZETU S02E21 - The Daylight Savings SPECTACULAR
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 133 MBHalloween? Whatever. Elections day? Psssh. We've got bigger fish to fry here (#noshade vegetarians). The real issue at hand in this climate is...what do we do with Daylight Savings Time? This week SpenZach pull apart the western world's relationship with Daylight Saving Time, and determine, definitively whether not not it stays.
SAZETU S02E20 - Halloween Special - Rebroadcast
October 31, 2020 14:37 - 1 hour - 194 MBA rebroadcast of last year's Halloween Special, wherein Spencer's friend and registered Maine Guide Tom Belluscio recounts his experience of being stalked while on a solo canoe trip...or was he? Either way, it's a scary story with intense sound design that'll give you goosebumps. Happy Halloween. Enjoy!
SAZETU S02E19 - Best Of The Best - Cereal Edition
October 26, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MBSpecial K, Life, Cheerios, Froot Loops, Shredded Wheat…So many classic cereals, barely any of them good for you, nearly all of them delicious. This week, Spencer and Zach give cereals the bracket test. Only one cereal can be a killer! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
SAZETU - S02E18 - Tom Petty 'Wildflowers And All The Rest' reissue
October 19, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBThis week, Spencer and Zach pull apart one of their favorite records, Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers’, which was just reissued with 10 additional tracks that were originally intended to be a double album upon its initial release. The fellas share stories, discuss album personnel and reflect upon one of Tom Petty’s crowning achievements. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
SAZETU S02E17 - John Lennon - GIMME SOME TRUTH - Ultimate Mix Review
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week, Spencer and Zach welcome longtime friend, collaborator, Grammy nominated recording engineer and fellow Beatles fan Steve Drown to discuss John Lennon's newly released “GIMME SOME TRUTH”, a collection of newly remixed Lennon singles and deep cuts. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
SAZETU - S02E16 - Best of the Best - Epic Jams Edition
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBKeeping the V popular BOTB format going, Spencer and Zach set up an epic 32 slot bracket to house 32 of the most epic jams of all time. Deliberation ensues, one song reigns victorious. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
SAZETU - S02E15 - Best of the Best: Sandwich Edition
September 28, 2020 11:04 - 1 hour - 173 MBsandwich • noun • sand·wich •ˈsan(d)-ˌwich: two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between. This week, the fellas put their trusty Best of the Best Play-at-Home Brackets (tm) to the test. This week’s subject? Sandwiches. In a conversation they thought would take 5 minutes, Spencer and Zach truly end up discussing the virtues of each type of sandwich before making their choices. Only one shall reign supreme. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
SAZETU S02E14 - Best of the Best - Steve Spielberg Edition
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBThis week, we take movie master Steve Spielberg’s best films to the brackets and see which one of his excellent films reigns supreme. HINT: It’s not Ready Player One ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
SAZETU - S02E13 - That said...
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBThis week, the fellas improvise all of the music in the show (basically sick jazz) and offer up a bunch of “open faced compliment sandwiches.” There’s a lot of vitriol out there these days, and sure, who doesn’t like to pile it on with everyone else. That said… Spencer and Zach thought it best to offer some compliments before airing their grievances. This show comes in hot, with on point critiques of…microwaves. Enjoy! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★