Audio Arcana Podcast

"And ohhh, my soul, they got a hold on me, the evil powers of rock 'n' roll!" -The Evil Powers of Rock 'n' Roll by The SupersuckersChris almost put the lyrics from Metallica's Sad but True as the introduction to this episode, but then he remembered how many times he referenced "the evil powers of Rock 'n' Roll" during the recording. If Chris is going to rip off people cooler than him, he's going whole hog in ripping off people cooler than him, and the Supersuckers are much cooler than Chris. The Supersuckers are much cooler than most people.From Link Wray's Rumble to Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven to Iron Maiden's The Number of the Beast to NWA's Straight Outta Compton, there has been a long history of society being terrified of certain forms of music, and during the 1980s, things got really weird. This had a very distinct effect on Chris and Matt during their formative years.40 years later (Christ, we're old...), they're going to address this age-old question, "Does aggressive music create aggressive people?" Come listen to Chris and Matt discuss examples of 1980s media and their sensationalized reporting, the PMRC (Really, PMRC? Sheena Easton was that terrifying to you?), and at no additional charge to you, the listener, they'll reference multiple scientific studies that have directly addressed this issue over the years. Just like they always do, they'll wrap everything up with their half-baked opinions on the topic. Thank you so much for listening, and Chris and Matt hope you enjoy this episode!

"Shakin', sweatin', feelin' bad (Anxiety), I feel like I'm going mad (Anxiety)" Breakdown by The RecoilsThese lyrics? They just work out perfectly for this episode. Read on and find out why...First, Chris made an anxiety inducing choice for this episode's first topic. It's bad, so bad. Chris decided that himself and Matt would check in on what's new, exciting, and popular in the Metal Community. And what's the worst way they could go about checking in with what's new, exciting, and popular in the Metal Community? They went to Spotify's Top Metal category and listened to the Top 5 metal songs. Now, it's not all bad, but when it's bad, it's so bad. Come listen to Chris' and Matt's very vocal opinions about the Top 5 metal songs. (Side note: Meryl Streep is the actress Chris couldn't remember. Meryl Streep is amazing.) Second, just when you think Chris couldn't possibly be any dumber, he goes and purchases the new Recoils single, and TOTALLY REDEEMS HIMSELF! This single, Breakdown b/w Grifter just destroys, and Chris and Matt are going to talk at length what their honest thoughts were upon hearing it. You people were warned...Thank you so much for listening, and Chris apologizes in advance if you click on certain links below.  (LISTEN TO THE RECOILS). We hope you enjoy the episode, and we'll have something else to rant on about in another two weeks. The Recoils Bandcamp:  https://therecoilsfuck.bandcamp.com/album/breakdownThe Recoils Breakdown: https://youtu.be/FvAKfhTdvxcIn Flames State of Slow Decay: https://youtu.be/goddrM-QozIParkway Drive Glitch: https://youtu.be/bG9Cnh_OrkcLamb of God Nevermore: https://youtu.be/SnEXcv0YJQAThe Devil Wears Prada Salt: https://youtu.be/9ldQAuWzIxYStratovarius Survive: https://youtu.be/deL5dM9csNc

"Under the world I wait for my fate. My soul is wasting beneath my blissful haze. My time of aging, wonder when I'll die. But when my time will come, I will know the reason why." Bury Me In Smoke by DownI think Phil Anselmo might need to put down the bong, get out of the house, and go pet a kitten or something, but hey, at least he gives us some great damn songs.Ever the giving souls that they are, your ne'er do well Audio Arcana hosts cram two episodes worth of podcasting into a single episode, just for you. In this episode you'll not only get to hear all about their adventures going to see Down play live at the Buckhead Theater on 05-20-22, they will flawlessly segue into how you should behave at concerts and why. Well, Matt manages to pull off a flawless segue. Chris, who ruins everything, had to do his separately at the end of the episode because he didn't plan ahead, and then he proceeds to go on a rant. Thank you so much for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode.Stevie Tombstone BandCamp Page: https://stevietombstone.bandcamp.com/The Recoils BandCamp Page: The Recoils (bandcamp.com)Ghost and Mastodon Tour 2022: https://ghost-official.com/#tour

"Blow your trumpets, Gabriel! As I beheld the bewilderment ov Eden. Break the bread...and crumb by crumb into the Leviathan's den...Nations fall prey. Hail my return." Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel by BehemothWell, Chris and Matt didn't hear any trumpets. They didn't see Eden. There might have been bread, but they weren't particularly looking for it. It would've been nice to see Leviathan, but they didn't see anything of the sort. How-frickin-ever, they DID see the return of Behemoth to Atlanta!Come join your ne'er do well Audio Arcana hosts as they recount their evening witnessing the North American Siege tour of 2022 in Atlanta, GA. You'll hear all about traffic on I-20, immovable objects, which patches are most evil, back problems, drunks, elevators, and poor choices that wind up at Waffle House. Oh, they will also talk at length about the concert itself. So, if you didn't have the good fortune to see the North American Siege Tour in a city near you, this is almost as good as being there. Kind of. Not really, but Chris and Matt certainly try.Thank you so much for your patience in waiting for this episode. I promise we're still here. Thank you so much for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!Behemoth Ov My Herculean Exile (Live At The Eastern, Atlanta GA 04-22-22): https://youtu.be/51oXRDdEcto

"Your Mommy's all right. Your Daddy's all right. They just seem a little weird. Surrender, surrender, but don't give yourself away." Surrender by Cheap TrickDude. Cheap Trick is amazing, and this lyric is perfect for episode 41. Chris' and Matt's parents were/are wonderful people, but man...they certainly had some missteps in raising your ne'er do well hosts of the Audio Arcana podcast. Chris and Matt have some serious questions about their childhoods:Why did our parents love the Oldsmobile Cutlass?  Which one was Dawn? Why were there so many songs about love? How did they fit 48 songs on a single LP? Or two 8 track cassettes? Why did bands have 4 lead singers?  Why did so many musical artists have television variety shows? What is the power of Saratoga? What was he the captain of? Why did our parents love to wake us up on Saturday morning at 0700 to do clean the pool and do yard work? Most importantly, why did so much of their music suck?!?Thank you so much for listening. Chris and Matt hope you enjoy this episode, and they'll be back in two weeks with something else dumb to talk about. 

"Eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh, eh, sexy lady! Op, op, op, op, Oppa Gangnam Style!" Gangam Style by PsyYou. Are. Welcome.Come join Chris and Matt this episode as they delve into what to actually call the 2000s, AC/DC if they had a female lead singer, road rage, a D chord, the 1982 World's Fair, roller skating, high school classmates, King Diamond, possums and their kingdoms, la-la-la-la-la-la bamba, attics in the County Wicklow, and how all of these things lead to Chris' and Matt's favorite One-Hit Wonders through the decades.Just a heads-up, Chris alienates everyone, especially Matt, and then proceeds to get up on his soap box at the end. Chris does these things on occasion.Thank you so much for listening. Chris and Matt hope you enjoy the episode, and they'll be back in two weeks with something else dumb to talk about.White Zombie La Sexercisto: Devil Music Vol. 1 30th Anniversary Roundtable: https://youtu.be/0NSlMG6B0pIRecord Store Day 2022 List: https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases

"Well, if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand. I've seen your face before, but I don't know if you know who I am. Well, I was there, and I saw what you did. I saw it with my own two eyes, so you can wipe off that grin. I know where you've been. It's all been a pack of lies." In The Air Tonight by Phil CollinsYou be the judge.Chris and Matt put their non-existent investigative skills to the test on this episode, so come join your two ne'er do well Audio Arcana hosts as they discuss Japanese firearm legislation, honey, chemical reactions, obsolete media storage, the Reimann Hypothesis, North Texas bodies of water, hitchhikers, seven-year intervals, a Kodak Signet 35mm, and how these individual mysteries come together for Chris and Matt's favorite music related urban legends. Thank you so much for listening, and Chris and Matt greatly appreciate your time! We'll see you in two weeks.Behemoth 2022 Tour: https://www.behemoth.pl/ Demonstone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demonstone_official/Demonstone FaceBook: Demonstöne (@demonstone_official) • Instagram photos and videosGhost Impera: https://ghost.bandcamp.com/album/imperaFlashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention: http://flashbackweekend.com/

"The back seat at the drive-in is so lonely without you...I know when you're home." Saturday Night by The MisfitsUpon reflection, most episodes of the Audio Arcana podcast should be named Chris and Matt Ruin Everything. This episode is absolutely no exception. I think Chris and Matt were attempting to ruin St. Valentine's Day. As is par for the course, they're really late in doing so. It was a good try.Anyhow, come join Chris and Matt in this episode where they discuss old books, sleep paralysis, chihuahuas, coffee shop singers, Dr. CHUD's backing vocals, Merlin and Stella, car thieves, Apartment 213, and how all these things correlate to their favorite creepy, obsessive, and psychotic love songs. (Matt almost makes Chris cry this episode. They also get into a weird discussion about serial killers. Go figure. They discuss if Disney World is actually the happiest place on earth and why driving at night is the best time to drive. Finally, they manage to offend almost every nationality with their horrible accent impersonations. It's another really odd episode. This is the companion piece to the previous episode 37, It's Not Us, It's Definitely Them.) Demonstöne Official Instagram: Demonstöne (@demonstone_official) • Instagram photos and videosDemonstöne Official FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/demonstonedrove  The Rock 'n' Roll Manifesto: http://rnrmanifesto.com/ (Seriously, this is an amazing music live show and podcast you should be listening to)Bear With Bear (Or Any Other Beverage) Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/beerwithbearpod Creepy Girl by Daddy Issues: https://youtu.be/xkiNqHfpzy8King Leer (Live TV) by Morrissey: https://youtu.be/6Y9N2lDaS2QMe And The Dog Die Together by (16): https://youtu.be/QnZ9Pn-cf6Q

"You were my sun, you were my earth, but you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no. So you took a chance, made other plans, but I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down." Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake You know what else Justin Timberlake never thought would happen? That two dinguses who don't listen to his music would quote his song lyrics to introduce the episode description of their podcast. Whether he meant to or not, Justin Timberlake nailed the sentiment of this episode. Chris and Matt secretly believe Timberlake is relatively proud of that.This episode? This is a bitter-sweet stroll down Chris' and Matt's very passionate infatuations with artists and their music and what ultimately ended those passionate infatuations. Matt's choices are respectful, sweet, and thoughtful. Chris' choices are just bitter. (1987 was apparently not a good year for Chris musically speaking.) You know what they say, "All good things must pass."Thank you so much for listening to the episode, and we hope you enjoy it. Because Chris forgot to tell Saint Derek there was a new episode coming out, we don't have a playlist for you. Chris is an idiot. Then again, maybe, just maybe, some of these memories are just too painful to revisit. Yeah...that sounds much better than Chris being a forgetful idiot. Let's go with that whole "painful to remember" angle.

"I have plans for the future, guess they're futuristic plans." Escape From The Prison Planet by ClutchWe used the same quote last year. We know. It still stands true and applicable. We'll probably use it again next year.2021 is done. 2022 is underway. You know what that means? It means it's time for Chris and Matt to talk a lot of nonsense about their first full year of podcasting. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? What else did they get wrong? What did they think they got right, but they actually kind of got wrong? Who was listening? Why were they listening? Who really knows? Chris and Matt certainly have no idea.That being said, Chris and Matt truly enjoyed spending 2021 with all of you, and they greatly appreciate everyone who downloaded and listened.  They're looking forward to spending 2022 with all of you every other week, and they miss Cameroon.Uncle Derek's 2021 Playlist of stuff you should've been listening to: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SeuDsCPZ0UkupWXRLUxwM?si=Jm2lgEtxSniFl3xFHrNKswChris' 2021 Album of the Year, Iron Maiden Senjutsu: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bBIsMKf6EmHRlhBwtC33N?si=ToKE5D7URIK_VaSV5MgcaAMatt's Album of the Year, Mastodon Hushed and Grim: https://open.spotify.com/album/5xnZl7sdxxIb4rkDcbD4IC?si=3uvtcw38Rc-iRa9lzpm1fw

Cliff: "And you, you were on a horsey. Yeah...you are are?" Tex: "I'm the devil, and I'm here to do the devil's business."Cliff: "...nah, it was something dumber than that. Something like Rex?"-Once Upon A Time...In HollywoodMan, fuck Tex Watson and the Manson Family, fucking hippies.Christmas 2021 is currently about a week away, and you know what that means? Well, it means a lot of things, but it specifically means Christmas movies too, tons of Christmas movies, tons of vapid and uninspired lowest common denominator Christmas movies.You know who doesn't make Christmas movies? Quentin Tarantino. Chris and Matt really appreciate that about Quentin Tarantino.You know what type of movies Quentin Tarantino makes? F'n great ones, that's what he makes. Tarantino makes movies so damn good that Chris and Matt spend an entire episode of a music podcast discussing his latest film, Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood. Come join your ne'er do well hosts as they get into the minute trivia about the making of Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood, the story and controversy about the production of Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood, and finally answer some self-inflicted difficult questions concerning their opinions on Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood. It's a Christmas Miracle.Finally, thank you all so much for your downloads, your word-of-mouth support, and for just generally being awesome throughout 2021. Chris and Matt greatly appreciate each and every one of you. Happy Holidays to all of you, and we greatly look forward to spending 2022 with you!

"Sing...blue silver" The Chauffeur by Duran DuranHonestly? We have no idea what it means either, but we'll give Simon Le Bon credit, it sounds cool.Come join your ne'er do well Audio Arcana podcast hosts this episode where they'll celebrate the season of giving and merriment by talking about the music videos that have creeped them out over the years. Chris and Matt are ALL over the board this episode. Seriously, this episode ranges from dogs urinating on CRT televisions, Sony Walkmans, 1960's film stock, parking garages, beloved British children's shows, pantyhose, renting a cabin, and one-piece jumpers for men. We couldn't make this stuff up if we tried.Oh, Chris and Matt go completely off the rails towards the end of the episode and start discussing their favorite horror movies they watched recently. They are simple creatures.Thank you so much for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode.No music playlist for this episode, BUT man, do we have some videos for you to check out:Aphex Twin Come To Daddy: https://youtu.be/TZ827lkktYsBrandon Flowers Lonely Town: https://youtu.be/jcZ-0o53md8Uncle Acid and the deadbeats Ritual Kinfe: https://youtu.be/gXp38pyx7dgDuran Duran The Chauffeur: https://youtu.be/1B__8N5d_LA (NSFW Age Restricted)Radiohead Burn The Witch: https://youtu.be/yI2oS2hoL0kDEVO Jocko Homo: https://youtu.be/Zk1DNzg0LWsWolf Alice You're A Germ: https://youtu.be/ZpomZoueWa0Nine Inch Nails Broken: You're on your own here. Seriously, not even going to look for it. (The Beautiful Fraulein did find and watch the full video. She said it isn't that bad, and Chris is a big ole wuss.)

"Bang your head against the stage like you never did before. Make it ring. Make it bleed. Make it really sore. In a frenzied madness with your leather and your spikes. Heads are bobbing all around, it's hot as hell tonight. Adrenaline starts to flow, You're thrashing all around, acting like a maniac...WHIPLASH!" Whiplash by MetallicaChris and Matt have not been in the same room with each other in two years, so what better way to finally rectify this by going to see Metallica in Atlanta. They saw none of the aforementioned promises delivered by Metallica. In all fairness, they couldn't really see the stage from where they were sitting, so maybe some of these things happened? They can't really say with 100 percent certainty.However, they most certainly saw and experienced some...things, and in this episode, Chris and Matt are going to tell you soooo much about their evening spent going to see Metallica. Things went about as smoothly for Chris and Matt as you would likely expect from these two by now. Thank you so much for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!Metallica Playlist from Atlanta: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7srLpIdiQZmiia8iD84wsj?si=5e217491147c47cfThe Spectremen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wKh0DAfllziif0TgXhRno?si=lEkPRrNbSr2yElEffn-jfAThe Gutter Demons Ritual: https://open.spotify.com/album/0FS1yr9NXXFq47on3zwnso?si=4FKi3O4VTPOBF27LK7V-9w

Duke: The lights are growing dim Otto. I know a life of crime has led me to this sorry fate, and yet, I blame society. Society made me what I am.Otto: That's bullshit. You're a white suburban punk just like me.Duke: Yeah, but it still hurts.-Repo ManPlate o' shrimp. Welcome to Episode 32 of the Audio Arcana Podcast, where Chris and Matt discuss the 80s, 5/4 time stingers and cattle prods, New Wave Romeo and Juliet, crawling meat, Linnea Quigley dancing on a crypt, Texas Vampire Blues, PJ Soles singing during gym class, accidentally shooting Marvin in the face,  pine tree car air fresheners, AND gun fights and how these all line-up together as their favorite film scores and soundtracks. Emilio Estevez f'n rules, man.Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!Uncle Derek's Ultimate Movie Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vBrjDDAoNhmFE9Hwo6QWQ?si=cfd95ff2fbae4fde

"I just can't believe all the things people say (Controversy)" Controversy by PrinceCertainly not everyone, but a lot of people have very strong opinions about the music they either love or hate. Some dinguses have such strong opinions about music that they release a podcast discussing their musical opinions... Anyhow, Reddit is no exception, and let us tell you, Reddit has some goofy opinions about music and controversy.As Chris and Matt are not necessarily controversial but are certainly goofs, they decided to choose ten of Reddit's controversial musical opinions, decide on whether they're actually controversial, and give their fact based opinions on Reddit's statements. Chris and Matt spend a surprising amount of time discussing Taylor Swift. Kooky.Finally, since Chris and Matt have been casting stones, they finish the episode by presenting their individual controversial music opinions, debate on whether they're controversial, and debate the merits of their own opinions. They agree with each other. Yeah, like you didn't see that one coming.Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy episode 31 of the Audio Arcana Podcast!(Chris forget to let Derek know we needed a playlist, so there's that. Sorry. -Chris)

"Skies blackened with crows, shadows on winter's snows, within a temple of ice, priestesses perform the rites, witness the setting of suns, the darkest days have begun, let the seers come forth, at morning's light we ride north." Ebethron by The SwordTrue story: the above lyrics are exactly what Chris and Matt endured to bring you this latest episode of the Audio Arcana Podcast. Well, most of the lyrics are what happened. Chris and Matt have failed to ride north, but it's coming. Just you wait, North, Chris and Matt are coming...Now, seeing as how none of the above gives you any idea what Chris and Matt are talking about this episode, let me summarize. Chris and Matt have seen the future, and loyal friends, the future is expensive. That's right, Chris and Matt discuss the upcoming music release for the 2021 Holiday Season to include Record Store Day Black Friday and the LPs they are eagerly anticipating. They also discuss whether or not Herb Albert is alive or dead, their favorite heavy metal band names they've never heard of and how to correctly pronounce them, why Herman Munster is the greatest TV Dad, and ponder the mysteries of the proliferation of double LPs. Thank you for listening, and Chris and Matt hope you enjoy the episode!Uncle Derek's Blessed Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fZxHQnfEoaiQ6Z2h8slgZ?si=AvBgPns9T7KXwnP1AyD_4A&dl_branch=1

"Oh well, wherever, wherever you are. Iron Maiden's gonna get you, no matter how far." Iron Maiden by Iron MaidenRegardless of whatever Chris might try and convince you of, the answer is always "D", Iron Maiden wants you for dead.On September 03, 2021, Iron Maiden released their 17th studio album, Senjutsu. To celebrate, Chris and Matt recorded on the release date and spent the entire episode talking about nothing but Iron Maiden. Come join your ne'er do well hosts as they go into the history of Maiden through Powerslave, why you should just trust in Steve Harris, how English accents, fish pumps, decapitated soldiers, and punk rockers brought us to Eddie, and finally, Chris and Matt have to answer some important questions about Maiden. UP THE IRONS!Iron Maiden The Soundhouse Tapes: https://youtu.be/u9JndrzUbq0Iron Maiden I've Got The Fire: https://youtu.be/qhgUr-u36aEIron Maiden Total Eclipse (Live): https://youtu.be/xquObDhyXyIUncle Derek's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Ik4WsSLmv2rooMTsX8r6I?si=0445841bc4004980

"I know I'm better than before. I will not be reconstructed, just wanna stay right here on the sunny side of the street." The Sunny Side Of The Street by The PoguesChris and Matt had big plans for their one year anniversary. Yessir, big plans. Then in typical Audio Arcana fashion, they delivered on these big plans about a month late. They're pretty cool that way.From the earliest planning stages of this podcast, Chris and Matt have leaned on Derek for advice, support, and ideas, and Derek has always been there for us, so much so that they've nicknamed him the Patron Saint of the Audio Arcana Podcast (Now with a High Holy Feast Day thanks to Matt!).Chris and Matt waited an entire year (and one month) to have Derek on to celebrate. Saint Derek is here to give his great insight and take on topics Chris and Matt have discussed over the previous year, some absolutely amazing stories, and the only damn playlist you'll need for the remainder of the year. Fun fact: If you take a shot for every time Chris says "100%" you will wind up in a ditch wearing clown make-up while questioning every life choice you ever made as you pass into the next world. (Seriously, I am really sorry and embarrassed. I'll work on it. -Chris)The Othermen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2BgYicpALoh9uEq6Bzfigc?si=DlJKBmNdQRyUtrJN6Fp-ig&dl_branch=1Uncle Derek's Playlist To End All Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6WExGqL21PPSqGHQqrMceJ?si=8d9dc0a9be9549f9

"Horror Business...ONE TWO!" -Jerry OnlyChris and Matt have joked about this live introduction to Horror Business by Jerry Only for years, and they quote it at every inappropriate moment conceivable. It's what they do. Let's face it, you can't always make it to see a band play live for any number of reasons. Sometimes the band doesn't tour anywhere near you. Sometimes the band broke up years ago. Sometimes you have to work that night. Or? Sometimes your ride wants to go home to watch Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve...While it isn't the same as being there (and that's not always a bad thing...do you really want to be a convicted felon to see Johnny Cash play live?), that's where live albums scratch that itch. Come join Chris and Matt as they give you the stories and details behind their favorite live albums.Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy this episode!

"Anticipation, anticipation...is makin' me late, is keepin' me waitin'." Anticipation by Carly Simon01. While Carly Simon will forever be linked with ketchup to Chris and Matt, this song also works for the topic at hand.02. I swear there was a second point to be made here, but Chris can't actually remember what it was. Allrighty then...Come join your Audio Arcana hosts as they tell you the tales of spiders setting off car alarms, joggers flinging poop, camping chairs, John Wayne, Lady Gaga in an Aliens sequel, piranhas, Normal Illinois, monkey blood, and how all of it combined for another memorable Record Store Day on June 12, 2021. At no additional cost, Chris will give an honest review of Lady Gaga's Chromatica album, and that's the kind of quality entertainment you've come to expect from Chris and Matt. Note: Chris does not have the 'rona in this episode. He was vaccinated as soon as it was available, and he did get tested after he started to feel puny just to make sure. He's just got a nasty chest cold.Man, we haven't done one of these in a long time, Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kwOJXUbZBan3XyHzBU1ca?si=9903f98f3b57484f