Episodes
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Ripchord's CODScast fan contest winner, DJ Glowing Ice from the show Industrial Industries World Radio, interviews Ripchord and AudioFlesh and captures a rare glimpse of the real people underneath the makeup. Have you ever wondered if CODS believes in ghosts or aliens? Tune in to find out!
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Ripchord is joined by CODS live keyboardist, sad clown, and asshole in the crowd, Sam Capozziello (aka AudioFlesh). Discussions include touring with Ventana, hazing a new band member, strange fans, and a Bill Murray debate about Garfield.
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Interview with Matt Nodland, long time bassist of CODS. On this episode you’ll learn about the Operation Satan Mexican restaurant tour, the cult of Drunvalo, and the importance of finding a good drummer (repeatedly).
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Ripchord returns for another monstrous album commentary episode. This time the cult classic album, "The Pop Culture Massacre and the End of the World Sing-A-Long Songbook!" is fully analyzed and discussed. Bonus music content includes a live recording of Losing Touch and an unreleased song from the album.
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As we find ourselves still dealing with this terrible pandemic, Ripchord takes a break from the history of CODS to receive a briefing from his conspiracy expert and to do a welfare check on two bandmates. Valuable tips for survival included!
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Interview with Craig Douglas (Omega Man), live drummer and keyboardist of CODS. Prepare yourself for one of the most brutally honest members of CODS who doesn't pull any punches when addressing his time in the band and his former bandmates. The discussion includes Craig's first impressions, a creepy porno job that paid the bills, the infamous Florida trip, the unused burlap sack masks, and the mystery of Hell's Kitchen's "I shit my trousers, what did you expect?" is explained.
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Ripchord revisits CODS' debut album, Indoor Recess, and provides memories of recording the album and commentary for all ten tracks. Also, listen for bonus background music and an unreleased alternate mix of Prizefighter.
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A brief pause from Circus of Dead Squirrels to confront the current global crisis. Guests join Ripchord to share their thoughts and experience dealing with COVID-19 in America.
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Ripchord and John Beeler join forces once again to revisit the industrial evolution of Toilet Duck. The songs are definitely beginning to take shape at this point and are starting to define the CODS trademark sound. The two gentlemen do tend to get sidetracked along the way, and other topics of discussion include casting for a fictional CODS movie, getting way too drunk ("there's nothing like fucking a hen!"), and the adventures of a dysfunctional high school art class. Enjoy the show!
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Interview with John Beeler (Von Boc), one of the founding members and main writers of Indoor Recess and The Pop Culture Massacre. Ripchord and John share memories of both albums, and cover a wide range of topics including the early days leading up to CODS, experiences playing live, a possessed practice space, dealing with our manager, a failed record contract, and John literally almost shitting his pants.
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Part 2 of the interview with Jeremy Redfern of Toilet Duck. Three more songs are analyzed and emotions run deep. This marks the end of our time as a ska band, paving the way for our transformation into industrial music. Stick around long enough and you'll even hear an impression of Fred Schneider of the B-52's and a teenage Trent Reznor.
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Interview with Toilet Duck saxophonist, Jeremy Redfern. Ripchord and Jeremy reminisce about their glory days dressing up like ducks, appearing on public access television, recording in the studio, and even fantasize about an Off Broadway production of the Power Rangers. The pair also listen to one song, "I Hate You," which would later be used on the debut CODS album, Indoor Recess. More songs coming in the next episode!
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The interview continues with CODS and KOWZ guitarist, Derek Sendrak. But this time, Ripchord and Derek will be listening to and commenting on KOWZ music! WARNING! The songs contain extremely vulgar and immature content. This episode may lower your IQ and we cannot be held legally responsible. Enjoy!
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Interview with Circus of Dead Squirrels live guitarist, Derek Sendrak. Following the end of the first Toilet Duck, Ripchord and Derek formed the high school metal band, KOWZ. This band and other musical and immature encounters are discussed. The two also share memories of their time together in CODS. Hear some clips of KOWZ on the next episode!
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In this debut episode, Ripchord introduces himself and describes what the rest of the episodes will consist of. The discussion includes childhood musical interests, bands that inspired the creation of Circus of Dead Squirrels, and the very first band that Ripchord formed called Toilet Duck.
