Episodes
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Sam and Max dial in with Liam Fray, frontman of Manchester's iconic Courteeners to speak about the release of their seventh studio album, "Pink Cactus Cafe". In Liam's first ever Australian Interview, the cover off the different kind of magics in a 50,000-person gig and a 300-capacity nightclub romp, collaborating with their musical mates (including some Aussie favourites), and how they manage to pick and choose a tour setlist from their massive back catalog.
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Sam and Max are out of alignment as they kick off this week, but they bring it around as they chat through new music, try to understand if lyrics matter at all, and get shitty at some Seasonal favourites before kicking off a game of Whamageddon.
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With an album that listeners across the world have made love to, will Max feel his sexiest unlocking a review from the depths of his loins? Along the way they cover a Coldplay fight, and then set Sam some red-hat rappin' and rockin' for homework.
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Max dials in with Illy around the release of his seventh album, "Good Life" to find out what inspired the genre-hopping record. Along the way they cover how a few of the bangers have been on the hard drive for nearly five years, what fans can expect on their return to Illy's triumphant return to the live stage, and whether a certain Manchurian band might have a spot for him at their shows.
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The boys are back from their little pre-recorded holiday, as Sam and Max find out if Australia is gate-keeping itself on our own Pop music, adjudicate on the correct date and time to play your first Christmas song, and definitively rank some big breakdowns.
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Sam's put on his deepest V-neck t-shirt and shutter shades to go back to 2009 and review Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "It's Blitz" album.
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Starting with some medium roast for a missing Max, Sam dials in with Aston and Dan of Adelaide band TOWNS ahead of the release of their debut album "sentimental slowdown". They dive deep on the behind-the-scenes processes that go into recording and releasing a whole album, coming to grips with Hockey, and how to elevate a cheese toastie. Maybe even stay late for some hidden easter eggs.
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It's all over the shop as Sam and Max pre-record this week. They cover a deeply scientific theory that Max is working on, find a stack of new genres, and go to the most morbid place this podcast has ever been.
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Sam hands out a light roasting on Max's music taste, then Max has some mixed feelings about a 2010's hip hop classic.
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Sam and Max dial in with Aussie DJ Cyril as he releases his latest single, "Still Into You". They cover his non-stop travel itinerary, what Aussie punters could learn from European rave veterans, why Cyril's about to be bringing the heat on some country tracks, and how listeners can help get their favourite remixes released by sharing on TikTok.
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No time to waste as Sam and Max dive straight in to chat about their favourite new songs, reflect on a huge milestone for one of Brisbane's best music venues, and revel in the awe of a top-tier festival line up. Along the way, they cover some live music memories, welcome the drought-breakers, and flash back to the deepest recesses of their brains for some forgotten hits.
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It's time for bit of smooth crooning to hit the pod, as Sam swings his way through the greatest hits from Dean Martin. Alongside that, we share a couple more tales from the Big Pineapple Festival, and Sam sets Max some hip hop to listen through this week.
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Sam and Max dial in with Australia's smoothest singer-songwriter, Pete Murray off the back of his latest single "Wouldn't It Be Good", and ahead of his Summer tour. They chat about Pete's gym routine and footy career, before diving right into the music, how his latest album came about, Pete's journey to fight for the track's inclusion, and which Brisbane venues helped kickstart his career.
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After kicking off with some very philosophical chat, Sam and Max look back at their experience at the Big Pineapple Festival, look over the ABC's Live Nation reporting, debate the merits of secret acts on lineups, and dress down Travis Scott's fans.
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Max really pours over the 2013 record from Australian metal band Northlane. Not a melodic hook in sight, but plenty to deconstruct. Then, bust out the horns section for next week's homework.
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Off the back of her debut EP, "A Better Feeling", Max chats with Lotte Gallagher, covering how the release came together. They cover having an Aussie music icon staying over, which mates are getting secret writing credits, and how to sneak an extra song out for the fans!
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Brat Summer is arriving Down Under as the Laneway line up goes live, then Sam and Max try and predict that hot mask summer for the Knotfest line up. Alongside that, Sam looks to air a few musical grievances.
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After a bit of correspondence from our faithful listeners, Sam becomes a Femininomenon reviewing Chappell Roan's "Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess". Then he sets some metal homework for Max to dive into. They also reminisce on some moments on the town in the glorious Fortitude Valley.
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Sam dials in with Adelaide darlings The Tullamarines to chat about their most recent single, "Loser". They cover the most diplomatic way to decide on upcoming tracks, who has beef with Google, and which band is the sexiest in the City of Churches.
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Max and Sam tuck into our vegetables with some new music, then run through a rash of music news. Along the way, Sam has to tuck in his flap, Max flashes back to high school nerd-hood, and they both rejoice for the return of a fan favourite.
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