Best Matt Maier Podcasts (2025)

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Finian Makepeace: The Power of Each Additional Person in the Regenerative Agriculture Movement 1:09:54

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Join Matt Maier, host of Regenerative Renegades, in a conversation with Finian Makepeace — co-founder of Kiss the Ground, producer of the acclaimed films Kiss the Ground and Common Ground, and partner at The Ryzosphere. They explore Finian’s journey from touring musician and activist to one of the most compelling voices in the regenerative agricult…

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Thomas Schroeder: How Connection Creates Conservation 30:19

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In Part 2, Thomas Schroeder, Senior Partnerships Manager for Audubon Conservation Ranching, returns to discuss how Audubon’s work with ranchers and producers is helping biodiversity take flight. This episode explores the power of connection, curiosity, and conservation in the regenerative movement.By Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed

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Thomas Schroeder: Bringing Birds Back to the Land 36:16

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In this two-part series, Thomas Schroeder, Senior Partnerships Manager for Audubon Conservation Ranching, joins host Matt Maier to discuss how ranchers and conservationists are teaming up to restore grassland ecosystems and protect declining bird populations. From his background as a chef to his work in regenerative agriculture, Thomas highlights t…

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The Death of David Lewis 37:17

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In 1993, a mother and daughter returned home to find their husband and father, David Lewis, missing. Hours later, a deceased hit-and-run victim was found 1,600 miles away. It would take 11 years before the victim would be identified as David Lewis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kevin Ouzts: The Necessity of Honest Food 1:02:46

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Join Matt Maier, host of Regenerative Renegades, in a conversation with Kevin Ouzts, chef-turned-founder of The Spotted Trotter. They discuss the evolution of food and farming, Kevin’s journey from fine dining to charcuterie making, and the importance of local sourcing, community, and celebrating regional flavor. Together, they explore how culture,…

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Jonathan Lundgren: Can Regeneration Feed the World? 1:02:17

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Join Matt Maier for a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Lundgren — agroecologist, former USDA scientist, and founder of Blue Dasher Farm and the Ecdysis Foundation. Jonathan shares why he walked away from conventional research to pursue regeneration, what he’s learned from the Thousand Farms Initiative, and how farming with nature can restore soil, co…

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Carrie Balkcom: Beyond the Label— What Grass-Fed Really Means 43:00

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Join Matt Maier, host of Regenerative Renegades for a sit-down interview with Carrie Balkcom, Executive Director of American Grassfed Association. Carrie shares her journey into agriculture and the pivotal role she's played in establishing trusted grass-fed standards. Together, they dive into the fight for honest food labeling, the importance of co…

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Stephan Van Vliet: Our Hidden Hunger 47:48

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This week on Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier continues his conversation with Dr. Stephan Van Vliet, a leading nutrition scientist at Utah State University with deep expertise in metabolomics. In Part 2, they dig into an omnivorous diet, why cravings don’t meet our true needs, the nutrient decline in modern agriculture, and how whole foods a…

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Stephan Van Vliet: You are What Your Food Eats 42:18

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This week on Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier kicks off a two-part conversation with Dr. Stephan Van Vliet, a leading nutrition scientist at Utah State University with deep expertise in metabolomics. Together, they explore how regenerative agriculture impacts the nutrient density of meat, why “you are what your food eats” is more than a catc…

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Elizabeth Ries: Beautifully Simple Food 49:43

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In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, we're shaking things up! Host Matt Maier steps aside to introduce a special guest host- his daughter and the show's producer, Melissa Maier. Melissa takes the reins to interview Minnesota's media powerhouse, Elizabeth Ries. Elizabeth has been co-hosting Twin Cities Live for 16 years and is a weekly contrib…

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Anthony Hauck: Audubon Conservation Ranching “Birds and Herds” 1:06:57

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In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier welcomes Anthony Hauck of the National Audubon Society to discuss the symbiotic relationship between grazing cattle and grassland birds. Mr. Hauck serves as Communications Manager of the Audubon Conservation Program, the organization's flagship grassland habitat effort to stabilize declinin…

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The Book of Murder - Interview w/ Matt Murphy 50:20

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Matt Murphy is a former Homicide prosecutor and current legal analyst for ABC News. He spent more than two decades assigned to the Sexual Assault and Homicide Units of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, where he tried some of the most compelling murder cases in America. During his long tenure in Homicide, he prosecuted cold cases, famous…

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The Crack City Strangler - Interview w/ Author B.R. Bates 55:46

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'THE CRACK CITY STRANGLER: The Homicides Of Benjamin Atkins' offers a chilling, in-depth account of the horrifying crimes committed by one of America's most notorious serial killers. In this interview, award-winning journalist B.R. Bates delves into the twisted life of Benjamin "Tony" Atkins, whose reign of terror in Detroit spanned less than a yea…

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#S2 E6 - The REAL STOL FEST live in Breighton with William Newton & @Indopilot Matt Dearden 1:35:24

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In this live “under the wing” episode of TSC at The REAL STOL FEST from the Real Aeroplane Club in Breighton Airfield - Yorkshire UK which took place on 17-18th May 2025, we talk first with William Newton, the master mind of RSF and then with @Indopilot Matt Dearden. In his early 20’s and an air ambulance navigator, William is already an experience…

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The Oswald Puzzle - Interview w/ Larry Hancock 37:24

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Larry Hancock earned his BA with honors, majoring in history, cultural anthropology and education. He's been researching Lee Harvey Oswald in depth for 35 years. We engaged in a discussion about the JFK assassination, with a particular focus on Lee Harvey Oswald. We explored Oswald's personality, intelligence, and interactions, as well as his exper…

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John 'White Devil' Willis 36:40

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John Willis claims to have been the only white person within Chinese organized crime - and it's backed by FBI agent Scott O'Donnell, who stated he has "never seen" a case like that of Willis. John Willis would become a crime boss for a sect of the Chinese Mafia. That group was a larger Chinese gang called Ping On. They were the ones who accepted hi…

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The Simulated Multiverse - Interview w/ Rizwan Virk 56:22

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Rizwan Virk is a graduate of MIT and Stanford, and is a successful entrepreneur, video game pioneer, film producer, computer scientist and bestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis and The Simulated Multiverse. He is the founder of Play Labs at MIT, a video game accelerator at MIT, and is also an advisor to the Galileo Project at Harvard. You…

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Patrice Bailey: Stretching Diversity of Mindsets; Global, State and Local Agricultural Perspectives 1:03:42

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Patrice Bailey, Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture for Minnesota Department of Agriculture Patrice Bailey speaks with host, Matt Maier, about a range of topics His path from Harlem to agriculture Global and societal perspectives of agriculture and where the U.S. prioritizes agriculture Tariffs, Price Gouging and the Value of Food Farmers as Inno…

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Ben Leber: Living Intentionally and Making Healthy Choices 55:20

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In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, former NFL linebacker and Minnesota Viking Ben Leber shares a great message of being intentional about our lives through daily practices – everything from scheduling our daily lives, family life, nutrition and environment. Ben took a holistic dive into his health and wellness as a professional athlete and …

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Alan Lewis: The Good Food Fight 32:21

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In this final segment of Regenerative Renegades, we sit down with Alan Lewis, Vice President of Government Affairs and Organic Compliance at Natural Grocers, to discuss the progress of regenerative agriculture and the hope it brings for the future of our food system.By Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed

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Alan Lewis: Getting Back to the Way Food Was 26:52

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In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, we sit down with Alan Lewis, Vice President of Government Affairs and Organic Compliance at Natural Grocers, for a wide-ranging conversation that peels back the curtain on the politics of food. From corporate influence and misleading food labels to the power of regenerative agriculture to shift not just ec…

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Alan Lewis: How We Lost Our Agrarian Way of Life 36:15

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Alan Lewis personifies what Regenerative Renegades are all about: the restoration of soil, nature, and the renewal of rural economies. This discussion with Alan is a fascinating story of “The Way Food Was” and how we lost our agrarian way of life and the associated costs of that forfeiture.By Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed

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Coming soon! Regenerative Renegades: A regenerative revolution in land management and healthy eating. 1:13

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The Regenerative Renegade Podcast tells stories of people focused on regenerative agriculture and food system rejuvenation. Podcast guests are passionate, resilient people as they share their trials, hope, and triumph. Renewal is possible through Regenerative Agriculture and the restoration of soil and nature. And the revitalization of rural econom…

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#S2 E5 - Mountain flying in the European Alps with Dimitri Bella (AFPM - vice president) and Stefan Rabensteiner (ÖGPV - president) 1:55:35

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Charter of the (European) Mountain Pilot: As mountain pilot, I shall: LOVE AVIATION FREEDOM and respect the freedom of others. PREPARE MYSELF CONSCIOUSLY FOR MOUNTAIN LANDINGS by going on recce hikes. AVOID NOISE DURING MY MOUNTAIN FLIGHTS so that others can also enjoy the mountains. CAREFULLY BACK OFF when others want to enjoy the solitary silence…

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Mafia Spies - Interview w/ Thomas Maier 45:54

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'Mafia Spies' by Thomas Maier, is a true story of espionage and mobsters, based on the never-before-released JFK Files. Revolving around the outlaw friendship of Johnny Roselli and Sam Giancana, two mob buddies, and their fascinating world. A spy exposé, murder mystery, and shocking true story that recounts America’s first foray into the assassinat…

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#S2 E4 - Filming National STOL Series and paramotoring with Maurice “Reese” d’Aquin 1:41:33

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From Louisiana - USA and based in Florida for several years, Maurice “Reese” d’Aquin is the One who loves to tell the story of other pilots; from FPV drones to paramotor to STOL aircrafts. A studied graphic designer, photographer, filmmaker , and editor; he is a digital multimedia storyteller best known for his unscripted “in the moment” documentar…

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249: Memphis (Part 2) 1:08:45

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Matt continues his journey through Memphis with more tales from the St Jude tournament, Beale Street, BBQ and Sun Studio...and of course more legendary Memphis artists! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Marc Cohn - Walking in Memphis) 00:54 - Carl Perkins - Blue Suede Shoes 18:32 - Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On 34:10 - Million Dollar Quar…

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248: Memphis (Part 1) 1:09:17

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Matt recently took a birthday trip to Memphis where he experienced a lot of musical history at Sun Studio and on Beale Street. Have a listen to stories from the trip and an allstar list of Memphis musical artists. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Booker T & the M.G.'s - Green Onions) 09:30 - Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats (Ike Turner & the Kings of R…

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247: R.I.P. Steve Albini 1:33:39

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Matt and Chris take a look at the life of musician, studio engineer, and writer Steve Albini, who passed away on May 7th 2024. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Page & Plant - Most High) 11:07 - The Sex Pistols - Sub-Mission 24:33 - The Pixies - Bone Machine 35:59 - The Breeders - Doe 45:57 - Nirvana - Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle 1:05:…

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Alcatraz Ghost Story : Interview w/ Author Brian Stannard 1:11:20

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In this episode I get to talk to Brian Stannard, author of the book 'Alcatraz Ghost Story', based on the life of Roy Gardner. Roy was an American criminal active during the 1920s. He stole a total of more than $350,000 in cash and securities and several times escaped from custody. He is said to have been the most hunted man in Pacific Coast history…

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Alexander 'Superkiller' Solonik 1:36:30

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Alexander Solonik was a Russian gangster, known for his reputation as a notorious hitman in the Russian criminal underworld. Also known as Sasha-Macedonian and Superkiller, Solonik admitted to committing 43 contract murders and was involved in Russian Mob activity for much of the 1990s until disappearing after his third escape from prison. Solonik …

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The Death of Charles Walton 1:26:27

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Charles Walton was found murdered on February 14th, 1945 in Warwickshire, England. The foremost police detective of the era, Chief Inspector Robert Fabian, led the investigation into Walton's death. The chief suspect for the murder was Alfred John Potter. However, there was insufficient evidence to convict Potter and the case is currently the oldes…

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War Against the Mafia - Interview w/ Dan Dorsky and Mike Campi 1:35:43

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War Against the Mafia: How a Prosecutor and an FBI Agent Devastated the New York Mob. The true story of two law enforcement figures—one an FBI agent, the other a federal prosecutor—who led some of the most relentless and successful attacks on organized crime in American history. A unique and unexpected set of circumstances caused former federal pro…

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Interview w/ Dr. Gary Simonds - Neurosurgeon and Author 1:11:50

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Dr. Gary Simonds is a highly experienced neurosurgeon, former head of an academic neurosurgery program at Virginia Tech/Carilion Clinic. He is a Professor, and teaches regularly at, the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.He was a biochemistry major at Dartmouth College. He went on to medical schoo…

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The 1929 Detroit Occult Murders 38:41

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On July 3, 1929, police officers walked into the house located at 3587 Saint Aubin Street in Detroit. Inside, they found a man named Benny Evangelista dead, seated behind his desk. His hands were neatly folded in his lap as though in prayer. Upstairs they found Mrs. Santina Evangelista and their four children dead as well. Benny was known as a myst…

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1996 Varginha UFO Incident - Interview w/ Bryan Bowden 1:10:09

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The Varginha UFO Incident involves a series of events in 1996 when residents of Varginha, Brazil claimed seeing one or more strange creatures and at least one unidentified flying object (UFO). Other associated claims include the capture of one or more extraterrestrial beings by the Brazilian authorities, animal fatalities at a zoo, and a woman impr…

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Haunted : The Heidi Wyrick Story 36:58

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The young Wyrick family had moved to the small town of Ellerslie, Georgia after buying their first house in 1989. Heidi's parents, Andrew and Lisa, wanted to move to the town to have a fresh start and to be in a safe place to raise a family. Shortly after moving in, Heidi had a new imaginary friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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246: Before They Were Famous Part 2 1:06:18

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We continue our look back at how some of today's biggest actors and comedians got their start playing music! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Dogstar - Denial) 00:57 - Martini Ranch - How Can the Labouring Man Find Time For Self-Culture? 10:47 - Queen Latifah (ft. Monie Love) - Ladies First 21:14 - Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch - Good Vibrations 36:12 -…

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245: Before They Were Famous Part 1 1:15:08

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Many famous actors and comedians started out trying to make it as musicians. This week we bring some you might not have know about! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Roman Antix - What's the Difference?) 10:20 - Hollywood Vampires - People Who Died 25:30 - Seona Dancing - Bitter Heart 36:28 - Those Bastard Souls - The Train from Terminal Boredom 49:56 - W…

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244: Let the Kids Drive Part 2 1:09:51

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Another week and more dad talk as we break down five more songs brought to us by our teenagers! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Joey Valence & Brae - Punk Tactics) 01:10 - She Wants Revenge - Tear You Apart 15:50 - Kendrick Lamar (ft Dr. Dre) - Compton 26:25 - Jawny - Anything You Want 41:13 - Earl Sweatshirt - Chum 51:40 - Beach Bunny - Sports 66:55 - …

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243: Let the Kids Drive Part 1 1:19:39

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This week, we bring tunes provided by our teenage kids and try to not let the show devolve into old man, dad rants! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Kanye West - Touch the Sky) 09:22 - J. Cole - Let Nas Down 21:30 - Billie Eilish - My Strange Addiction 37:14 - Joey Bada$$ - Righteous Minds 51:08 - AJR - Inertia 61:17 - Odd Future - Oldie 77:45 - Outro (M…

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242: 2023 Year In Review Part 2 1:09:07

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Matt and Chris conclude their look at the year that was! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Sinead O'Connor - Emperor's New Clothes) 3:53 - Killing Joke - Love Like Blood 18:33 - The Beaches - Cigarette 31:31 - De La Soul - Ego Trippin' Part 2 46:53 - Albert Hammond Jr - Memo of Hate 57:40 - Flechettes - Along For the Ride 1:07:10 - Outro (Dierks Bentley -…

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241: 2023 Year in Review Part 1 1:21:08

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Matt and Chris take a look back at the year that was! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (The Vaccines - Love to Walk Away) 9:55 - Blur - Barbaric 26:10 - English Teacher - The World's Biggest Paving Slab 37:18 - Paramore - The News 49:50 - Flight of the Conchords - Robots 1:08:00 - Jeff Beck (feat Joss Stone) - I've Put a Speel on You 1:18:00 - Outro (Mile…

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#S2 E3 - Marie-Sophie, Ingo ... and (little) Anton Maier 1:42:04

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"And then came Anton... three days before his birth we flew to Locarno (Italy) to eat some pizza and ten days afterwards we went again!" - Ingo and Marie-Sophie MaierMarie-Sophie and Ingo are becoming, if not already, a legendary flying German couple. Both south-west Germany natives from the beautiful Black Forest region, Marie-Sophie first discove…

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240: Star Wars Part 2 57:28

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More Star Wars fun this week as we are joined by Matt's 'From A Certain Point Askew' podcast co-host, Jay! We get into more topics including recasting vs CGI, future projects we're excited for and of course, the highs and lows of the Star Wars fandom. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Jamiroquai - Use the Force) 00:50 - Mos Def - Know That 06:06 - Recast …

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239: Star Wars Part 1 1:13:28

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This week, we do a crossover with Jay from Matt's other podcast - From A Certain Point Askew. We bring Star Wars-related tunes and cover a lot of topics such as our fandom origins, why Jay and Matt started a Star Wars podcast, favorite films and series and more! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Weird Al Yankovic - Yoda) 04:10 - Eminem - Rhyme or Reason 1…

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238: England Regional - The South West Part 2 1:04:45

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Matt and Chris conclude their look at the music artists of Dorset, Devon, Gloucestershire, and Cornwall. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (The Cortinas - Fascist Dictator) 02:30 - Massive Attack - Karmacoma 12:30 - The Heavy - How You Like Me Now 21:35 - Moriaty - Dahmer Blues 37:20 - The Sundays - Here's Where the Story Ends 50:50 - Portishead - All Mine…

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237: England Regional - The South West 1:16:49

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This week, Matt and Chris return to their England regional series by heading to the South West! Areas include: Bristol, Bath, Plymouth, Exeter, Bournemouth, and Devon. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Chay Snowdon - Tough Guys Die First) 06:38 - Naked Eyes - Promises Promises 18:22 - XTC - Dear God 35:30 - The Bolshoi - Sunday Morning 49:10 - Muse - Hyst…

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236: Reasons Are Several Redux Part 2 1:23:28

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We wrap up our chat with Neil from Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks. More random topics are covered (as a throwback to our old Reasons Are Several show) including male contraception, untrustworthy doctors, sex in space and a long chat about AI's effects on the music industry and our personal lives. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Cha Nwbarra - A Little Bit…

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235: Reasons Are Several Redux Part 1 1:11:31

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This week we are joined by Neil from Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks on his visit to Eugene, Oregon with Matt. Matt and Neil used to have a show called Reasons Are Several so the three lads do a bit of a redux of the show, kicking it off with a lot of sports-related topics and songs. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Pete Rock & CL Smooth - In the House) 00…