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Tune Junkies Podcast

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#137 Adam Araque

July 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

Is horny an emotion? We have no idea. Now watch this drive. This week we're joined by our good friend Adam Araque! Having recently released "Lakebed" we discuss some of the driving forces that brought the EP together, the meaning behind the name of his first EP "Sawyer", and Nick tries to brainwash himself into hating milk. You're going to want to hear this one. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!  Stay tuned after for Adam's track "Bloodlines"

#136 Lysergik

June 26, 2021 13:33 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Drop the bag and pay attention! This week we're joined by our new friends Bad Luck and CaveMan of Lysergik! Listen in as we discuss the inspirations behind their passion, the popularity of the Hip Hop genre, and who we think the Greatest Rapper Alive is currently. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned after for their new song "Bounce"

#135 The Atreyu Discussion

June 19, 2021 14:32 - 1 hour - 125 MB

This week Chris is joined by Alex Parker, formerly of Skies Beneath Us, and Kyle Adams of The Contender, to discuss a band whom many of us have followed since the beginning, Atreyu. Listen in as we exchange viewpoints on ideas such as "When do people make and write the best music?", Progression over Stagnation, and "If a band changes their sound, should they also change their name?". All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast.  Stay tuned after the show for "Breathe" b...

#134 Hacked by Jenaro and Nick

June 12, 2021 13:48 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

Jenaro and Nick hack into Chris's laptop and recorded their debauchery! John Lennon, Indian Movies, College Stories, and of course a sneak peek at some upcoming music from I.Feel.Less! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!  After the show, stay tuned for "Guilty" by I.Feel.Less

#133 "Imagine fighting a stranger because you were pretending to have the same son"

May 29, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

It's Memorial Day weekend and we hope you're staying hydrated. Listen in as Chris and Nick discuss the important topics. BIG MILK, UFO disclosures, Music News, travel league baseball, and the only CD you need in order to fall asleep.  All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!  Stay tuned after for "Xibalba" by Nautilus

#132 Deathtax

May 22, 2021 13:40 - 2 hours - 174 MB

On this week's episode, we got Joey and Nicolas from Deathtax to come in and educate you Junkies. Listen in as we discuss the progression of the band, some of the themes behind the music, the double edged sword that is the concept of Genres, and we divide the room with the question does hot sauce go in the fridge? All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned after for their song "Pitiful, Really"

#131 The Spider Man Episode

May 15, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 210 MB

It finally happened. Lex and Nick sit down this week and watch, you guessed it, Spider Man. 3 to be specific. Listen in as they share fun facts, invent a new TJP condom, and discuss the Aunt May situation. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#130 Autumn Academy Returns!

April 24, 2021 13:59 - 2 hours - 174 MB

"Talking to the Moooooooon"... Psyche. We're actually talkin to a returning guest(s), Autumn Academy! It's been awhile since we've had the boys on and boy did we catch up! Listen in as we discuss conducive quarantine time, horror movies, an evolving music industry, and the secret behind Third Eye Blind! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#129 Podception

April 17, 2021 14:11 - 2 hours - 195 MB

It's not just a joke this time. We may or may not have actually made a podcast within a podcast. This week, Lex and Chris (and Kitty) sit down in his apartment and flex their ADHD. Listen in as they discuss anime, Chris upsetting people, TikTok games, and the most uninformative questionnaire you will ever hear. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!   

#128 Publicity Stunt Returns!

April 11, 2021 15:42 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Better late than never! This week Mike and Adam of Publicity Stunt drop in to talk about their new album! Listen in as we discuss The Super Satan Show, Blink 182...again, Wrestlemania, and Chris tried to convince the band to cover "I Wonder What's Inside Your Butthole". All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast. Stay tuned after the show for their song "Too Good To Be True"

#127 Short Zoom Shenanigans

April 03, 2021 18:15 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

This week Junkies, a little dab will have to do ya. Listen in as a homebound Chris talks Marvel movies with Nick, our resident expert. Chris scares a delivery guy and did Nick try to make an April Fool out of Chris? All this and a little more on this week's fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#126 Why Not Both

March 20, 2021 13:35 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Hola Junkies! Pay no mind to the mangled Spanish you're gonna hear at the top of the show and instead please welcome our new friends Kelsie and John of Why Not Both! Listen in as we discuss their inspirations, our love for The Well, and Blink 182 vs Alkaline Trio! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#125 Clint Pagel of Planet Vertigo

March 13, 2021 14:37 - 2 hours - 216 MB

Queue the conspiracy music Junkies! We stumbled upon possibly the most badass genre we've never heard of with this week's guest, Clint Pagel of Planet Vertigo! Listen in as we discuss instrumental music, horror movies, and the legend of Alice Cooper! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! 

#124 Chillin' with Parker

March 06, 2021 21:20 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Things have been a little hectic behind the scenes lately so here's a little something to hold you over until we return to your normal programming. This week, Chris and Fan Favorite Alex Parker returns to the show to just riff on this and that. Texas, cooked meats, Ford Broncos, it's all over the place. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned after the episode for "Sick of It All" by Magnolia Park

#123 Dump Me at Long John Silver's

February 27, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 108 MB

We're back! Today it's just Chris and Nick for a possible first time? Listen in as we dive into some music adjacent topics such as the dogwalker of Lady Gaga was shot, Metallica's Twitch incident, Billie Eilish teams up with Spotify for some HiFi audio and welcome back Bobby Schmurda! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!  Stay Tuned after for "Renaissance Man" by Jon Snodgrass. Featured in the episode "Shut Up About the Sun" by Sammy SlamDance

#122 Two Year Anniversary

February 13, 2021 16:36 - 1 hour - 122 MB

We did it again Junkies. Another rotation around the sun. Listen in as Chris and Lex jump from topic to topic. Miley Cyrus, turning your dead body into an instrument, cannibalism, we're all over the place. Which, to be fair, is pretty standard for us. Anyways, all this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#121 Ezra Clancy

February 06, 2021 17:31 - 1 hour - 161 MB

Ope, cot dinnah! This week our new friend Ezra Clancy stops by to talk with us about good ol' marching band, early inspirations, and of course, the almighty Green Day. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned after the show for his song "Neon"

#120 Withered Veins

January 30, 2021 16:29 - 1 hour - 148 MB

IT'S A HOCKEY NIGHT IN SOUTH BEND! Just kidding. We're in Goshen, and it's not hockey night. Please welcome our new friends Matt and David from Withered Veins! Listen in as we discuss the alleged fake reality we may or may not live in, their new album and microbiomes! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned after for their song "Subhuman"

#119 Aforethought

January 23, 2021 20:04 - 2 hours - 205 MB

Have you ever wondered what a vocalist with a fear of microphones sounds like? Well look no further than our guests this week, please welcome Aforethought! Listen in as we discuss the difficulties of parenting, mental health struggles, and how Batman could make his job easier. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!  Stay tuned after for their song "Umbra Mea"

#118 Lalo Cura

January 16, 2021 14:09 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Have you seen Pixar's "Soul" yet? Well, spoilers, we have and we get in to it with this weeks guest, please welcome Sam, Rafael, and Khalin from Lalo Cura! Listen in as we discuss the  The Universal Language, "Forming Exodia', and the importance of your passions. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!  Stay tuned after the show for their song "Franjas & Estrellas"

#117 HateZero

January 09, 2021 14:47 - 1 hour - 96.7 MB

Well then, it's been an eventful week hasn't it? What better way to top off said week then with our new friends in HateZero! Listen in as we discuss our love for costumed bands, the power of a three piece lineup, and the musical inspirations that helped form HateZero! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!  Stay tuned after the episode for their song "Binge"

#116 Overcoast

January 02, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

  Well Junkies, it's a New Year! To ring it in with us please welcome this weeks guest Overcoast! Listen in as we learn how Covid stunted the arrival of this new band but didn't stop them from putting out an EP! Anime, accidentally writing pre-existing songs, and we make up the back story for their Bass Player! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned afterwards for their song "Overdue

#115 Holiday Special 2020

December 26, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 191 MB

It's that time of year again! This year for our Holiday Special we selected a couple listeners to come in and ask the Hosts some questions! Granted, it's only Chris this time, but nevertheless! Listen in as we reminisce about the learning curb, favorite memories of the 574, and find out just how mean Chris is to Jenaro off air! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned afterwards for a very festive song by Publicity Stunt!  

#114 Red Flag Romance

December 19, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 173 MB

**Warning** Induced laughter may cause choking hazard. Proceed with caution On today's episode we are happy to introduce to you Red Flag Romance with special guest Devin Carter of Planetary Recording! Listen in as we discuss a bit of the recording process, how the band was formed, and we may or may not have wound up on Toast's hit list! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stick around afterwards for their song "Parasite"

#113 Chris and Adam of Overdrive Orchestra

December 12, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Get the TJP drinking game ready. This one's a doozey. Please welcome our guests Chris and Adam of Overdrive Orchestra. Listen in as we discuss the roots, what music means to the individual, and how to never second guess yourself! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned after the show for their song "(R)evolution" 

#112 Jazz and Isaiah of Indomitable

December 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

This weeks guests are so knowledgeable, you'd think they lived in some kind of... book... building? Please welcome Jazz and Isaiah of Indomitable. Listen in as we discuss their inspirations, crazy gig stories, and we find out Chris is not a fan of Harry Potter, which doesn't go over well. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned after the show for their song "Panic Vision"

#111Devin Vargo of City Sun

November 28, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 157 MB

It's time to burn off all those Thanksgiving calories with another laugh filled episode! Please welcome this weeks guest, Devin Vargo of City Sun! Listen in as we discuss the musical roots, the effects of homeschooling, and how intimidating can Ben Affleck's Daredevil really be? I mean, seriously? All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stick around after the show for "Perfect" by City Sun!

#110 Deaf Ear Pt.1

November 21, 2020 14:00 - 59 minutes - 81 MB

"Wus Hatn" Junkies? It's been a long time coming, but we finally got 'em. Please welcome to the show Deaf Ear! Listen in as we delve into the history of the boys, telephone voices and... well... would you eat a penguin? Yeah we know, it got a little weird, it's fine. It's to be expected on this show. Anyways, all that and so much more on PART 1 of your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! 

#109 Ben Rosett of Strawberry Girls

November 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 152 MB

Junkies, listen. This week's guest comes to us all the way from Oregon. Please welcome Ben Rosett of Strawberry Girls! Listen in as Chris dissects the humble hardcore beginnings of Ben's scene days, the history of Strawberry Girls, the short lived gift that was Eternity Forever, Ben's blossoming solo career and his label Spirit Vision Records! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned after the show for his song "Espeon"

#108 Nat FitzGerald of SPACESHIPS

November 07, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 148 MB

Need a break from the election? Yeah, we do too. Our guest this week did just that! Please welcome the Renaissance Man, Nat Fitzgerald of SPACESHIPS! Listen in as we discuss the most interesting band formation we've ever encountered, our love for the genre of Shoegaze, and how the albums came to be. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#107 Junkieween Special

October 30, 2020 13:20 - 2 hours - 178 MB

Happy Halloween! The spookiest day of the year is upon us! So why not celebrate with spoopy tales? Listen in as Nick and Chris read some stories the listeners sent in! Don't worry, we have a few pallet cleansers. Featuring songs "Pine Run" by Adam Araque, "Self Love" by Jennifer Stanley and "Thirteen" by Sam Thompson. 

#106 Trav Law of Carrion Vael

October 24, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 161 MB

We finally got Carrion Vael on the show! Well, we got a piece of them at least, Please welcome the vocalist Trav to the show! Listen in as we discuss the writing of their newest album "God Killer", some tidbits on the upcoming album, and of course, no episode is complete without a good ol' Family Matters reference. You'll probably love it... maybe. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! 

#105 A Burden To Bear

October 17, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 220 MB

This weeks guest... well, they had A LOT to say! Please welcome our new friends in A Burden To Bear! Listen in as we discuss the origins, the roots (not the band), Scooby-Doo, Charlie Murphy and last but not least, Chris's favorite topic, poop. I bet you thought we were going to say John Mayer.  We'll get to it one day. All this and so much more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#104 Pickwick Commons

October 10, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Life got ya down? Maybe your fingers are too big. Maybe there's no warter in your toilet. Or maybe you just can't pass that pesky online gym class. Well, our guests this week know EXACTLY how to help! Please welcome Pickwick Commons! Listen in as we discuss the importance of trying new things, their musical influences and upbringing, and why more people should be fans of Ska. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#103 MAN VERSUS

October 03, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

Chris tries to play hackerman on this episode so he doesn't have a mic, but that's ok because this weeks guest are the boys from Man Versus! Listen in as we discuss the members humble beginnings, how COVID stunted their summer tour plans, and our histories in marching band/ orchestra. All his and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#102 Joker On Jack

September 26, 2020 13:41 - 1 hour - 129 MB

Our guests this week know how to have a good time, that's for sure! Please welcome out friends from Joker On Jack! Listen in as we learn how the group came together, what music inspires them, and then we talk about wrestling. Shocking, no? All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned after the episode for a very special message from Chris & Nick!

#101 Zen As Lizards

September 19, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB

Well, well, well, look who's back? Today's guests are Joey of Louisiana Lot Lizards and Matt of ZAF! Listen in as we get updates on their respective bands and what new material they have on the horizon! We also talk the joy of panic attacks, memorable injuries, Michael Keaton! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! 

#100 Hourglass

September 12, 2020 13:23 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Well Junkies, we did it. We made it to 100 EPISODES! Our guests today are the new kids on the block, please welcome Hourglass! Listen in as we discuss their inspirations, Covid making their debut year a real bummer, and we talk HELLA Spider-Man. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned after for their song "Rhythm of a Gun" This Episode was brought to you by Controvert ASMR

#99 Live At CultFest 2020

September 09, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Junkies, this one starts off with a little chaos. Mic issues, wind and well... you'll hear what happens with our first guest. BUT, after that it's a smooth sailing! Please enjoy our CultFest Interviews with Curmudgeon, Those Dirty Thieves, Suaka, The Party Scene, The Obnoxious Boot, The Tentakills, and Controvert!  Featured songs: "So What" by Those Dirty Thieves / "Destroyer" by Suaka / "A Light In The Dark" by Robert Parker ft DoubleBoy / "Silent Minority" by The Obnoxious Boot" / "Fanat...

#98 Badnew

September 05, 2020 04:46 - 1 hour - 132 MB

It's just Chris and Lex on today's episode, Nick was out in the field studying the air speed velocity of the Unladen Swallow. On this episode  we welcome the geriatric magnets themselves, say hello to Badnew! Listen in as we talk about the history, the direction, Warped Tour, Alice Cooper, and how the vocalist for Andor might be holding some top secret information! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#97 Bhopal Assault

August 29, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Well this interview had an interesting lead up, find out what happened to Chris and our guest at Taco Bell! This week's guest is our buddies from Bhopal Assault! Listen in as we discuss the history of the band, our love for KSE and Howard Jones, and the utilization of a little "Hair of the Dog"! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!  Stay tuned afterwards for their song "Chisel"

#96 David Cygan + CultFest 2020

August 26, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

This weeks guest can beat anyone, either male, female, animal, vegetable, or mineral. That's right, It's the TJP Intercontinental Champion David Cygan! Going on it's alleged third year, we find out the history of Cult Fest and what to expect from this years lineup. Listen in as we talk about the miracle that is Jerk Chicken, how none of us trust a public toilet, and yup, you guessed it, Bees. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!  Featured Songs: "No Sleep" by T...

#95 Live Stream AMA

August 22, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

This weeks episode is a Live Stream AMA with Chris. Listen in as he answers listener questions and talks about Ghost of Tsushima, Tusk, Alice In Chains vs Soundgarden and a special reading of "Shattered Life" written by Matt Dymerski. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#94 Skies Beneath Us Returns!

August 15, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 184 MB

Nick forgot his sunglasses in Sierra Leone and went back to get them. So he's not on this episode.  So once again prepare for the all over dialogue that comes from Chris and Lex. Please welcome our friends Mitch, Jon, and Parker from Skies Beneath Us! Listen in as we talk about the upcoming Reunion show, who makes the best pizza, and the CORRECT way to replace toilet paper. For bonus points, try and figure out what secret game Chris, Jon, and Parker play during the episode! All this and more...

#93 Farewell Jenaro

August 12, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

Today we say goodbye to our dear friend Jenaro of I.Feel.Less and So Be It. With one last episode for him we made it a doozey. Listen in as we discuss Scooby Doo, his bands upcoming albums, and his future in the Texas Music Scene. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Featured songs: "Space Force Theme Song" by Stop.Drop.Rewind - "Space Debris" by Roman Pilot - "Wayfinder" by The Thoughtlife - "Apocalypse, Wow" by Reggie and the Full Effect - "You Don't Get Me" b...

#92 Brett Hall

August 08, 2020 17:47 - 2 hours - 179 MB

Nicholas is still in Sierra Leone spreading the gospel of Yung Gravy so it's just Chris and Lex for this episode. Today's guest experienced first hand what happens when we don't take our meds! Please welcome Brett Hall! Hold on to your butts, this episode is all over the place! Listen in as we discuss our love of food, the upcoming Godzilla movie, inspirations, and how we really feel about chatty gas station attendants. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#91 The Penman Returns

August 01, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 149 MB

Returning back to the show for today's episode is our good friend John Penman! After a neat little detour, he arrived safely to the studio where we talked about his upcoming album, family guy, and when Nick left it basically became a Joe Rogan episode. All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Stay tuned afterwards for John's newest track "Virus"

#90 Fleshbore

July 25, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

The artwork for this episode probably raises a few questions but, have no fear. There is an explanation, albeit a strange one. Kerchow! This week please welcome our new friends in Fleshbore! Listen in as we discuss the upcoming album, label shopping, ACDC, and the frustrations of a few Cuphead fans! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#89 Live At Fried Fest 2020

July 22, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

We survived our first Fried Fest recording Junkies! Listen in and enjoy the ride! Featured songs: "Elephant Trainer" by Redtail / "Umbra Mea" by Aforethought / "Uprising" by Eiros / "Mosh Potatoes" & "Old and Starving" by The Obnoxious Boot / "Curbed Enthusiasm" by D¡pt / "The Bad Place" by The Green Leaves / " A Man Made From Shit" by Controvert / "Product of The World" by Peacemaker / "Limbo (A Stagnant Bloom)" by Remain and Sustain / "I Don't Wanna Feel At All" by Mouth For War / "No Mer...

#88 Hypnagogia

July 18, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

"Get Fucked, Gimme Mustard". No, we're not gonna explain it. From Goshen, Indiana please welcome our new friends from Hypnagogia! Listen in as we discuss possibly the greatest first show ever, the importance of connection between band mates, and why can't we Shazam the song that's playing in the background of porn? All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!