Anson and Branan come to you straight from Anson's Connecticut property where they are literally quarantined from one another. Join us for a deep dive into the history of pandemics and the mystery of viruses.

Branan opens class in the School of Hardcore with the help of author Michael Azerrad, and Anson shares his adventures in Vietnam. You can find Michael Azerrad's book "Our Band Could Be Your Life" here. You can find Emily St.

Anson shares stories from his trip to Portugal. Branan and Anson share what's making them excited in the worlds of film, TV, books and podcasts. Anson pours some port and Branan tells the amazing story of "The Port Loophole".

What happens when reality doesn't meet your expectations? Hilarity ensues. Always.

Michael and Anson go back a while, but it's also been a minute since they've seen each other. Two friends analyze the odd truths that come with age; then Michael discusses his relationship to fear, and how meeting that fear head-on through music has le...

Branan shares his adventures in Greece, he and Anson share what they're reading and listening to this autumn season, and they catch up with Leon "The Martini Samurai" Ingulsrud. If you'd like to learn more about the Greek island of Delos,

We did it! We have a title for our weird little, between-season installments. Thanks to Mee Chang and to Bogdan Orlic for helping us find it! Mentioned in this episode: Sebadoh's official site can be found here.

Anson and Branan bring Season 2 to a close and tell you about everything that's making the excited in the worlds of music, movies, anime and more. AND... they need your help with naming the episode. Listen to find out how you can become a creative me...

Anson asks Branan to delve into his father's mysterious past, a request which leads our hosts into a discussion about aging, the vagaries of the unconscious, and the incredible power of responsibility. Now call your dad. Episode links:

Many years ago, Anson saw a photograph on Jake's wall. It was a young Mick Jagger sitting next to an eight year old boy. When Anson asked if the boy was Jake's younger self, he only got a one word answer: "Yeah." Fifteen years later,