Okay Time
By Carl Gratiot & Steve Ellis
Okay TimeMar 11, 2019
Episode 30: Season One Finale
This episode is all about gratitude. Also BDE. Sarah joins us to discuss a recent BDE moment she had at work. Then we all share our albums of the year with the group. Some of them were from 2018, others, COUGH, Sarah's, were from like 1971.
Next, we workshop our ideas for what Okay Time should look like in Season Two. Lots of ideas are brewing.
Note: We'll be taking something like 6 or 7 or 8 weeks off as we try to figure that all out.
We are immensely grateful to all of you who have listened thus far, and/or shared your feedback with us. We hope this is still fun for you, and we'll see you soon! - Carl
P.S. In case you're interested, both of our Spotify playlists are linked below.
Main mix of songs selected from assignments: https://open.spotify.com/user/22ilar6x5gstisezkjb5nqabq/playlist/3Ree8iGNXNEFY6CjxkeRrH?si=a5wWKe8cQsGUKiolNJnShQ
Songs of the week mix: https://open.spotify.com/user/markclemonsellis/playlist/4SsYQ2ijd6kpD0Sq4jjkZx?si=hq2eIR2VTaCatfYYHUnQGw
Episode 29: Abducted In Plain Sight & Made Out Of Babies
We're so near the end, aren't we? Ahem, of Season One of this podcast I mean. This week Steve talks about the very troubling documentary, Abducted in Plain Sight. I then chat about Made Out Of Babies's 2008 album, "The Ruiner." We also briefly touch on ghouls and what we should do in Season Two. Thanks for listening! - Carl
Episode 28: Octavia Butler & Pinc Louds
How lit is your Linkedin profile? This week Carl and I brainstorm ways to make ourselves more marketable on the internet via everyone's favorite networking site. Once that's out of the way we discuss the assignments Sarah gave us, Octavia Butler's "Bloodchild" and Pinc Louds 2017 EP. If you ask me, it's a freaking Okay Time. -Steve
Episode 27: Big Bear (Boston, MA) & Pedro The Lion
Hello all. Steve took a little holiday in the Bay Area so Sarah and I had a little chat in our kitchen/basement about the following. Big Bear’s (the band from Boston, not the California lake mountain community) unnamed first LP, and Pedro the Lion’s recent “Phoenix.” Also, Sarah tells us all about her obsession with all (most) things Sweden. Won’t you listen? Thank you! - Carl
Episode 26: Forth Wanderers & Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Sorry this wasn't live on Monday everyone. I was laid the fuck off from my job and had to take a few days to ponder my next move. I found out that I have some "relevant skills" so I am confident I will find another job soon. Anyhow, Stevie and I chatted about Forth Wanderers' "self-titled," and Alexander "they call him Skip" Spence's "Oar." Hope you enjoy, and please follow the podcast on Instagram! Thanks! - Carl
Episode 25: Melvin Davis & Captain Beefheart
Greetings from West Philadelphia. This week Carl and I talk about Melvin Davis' Detroit Soul Ambassador and Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band's Lick My Decals Off, Baby. Other topics include: Magic the Gathering, the Crossfire commercials from the 90s and non sequitur wisdom from Twitter. It's official, we had an Okay Time and so can you.
-Steve
Episode 24: Dark Thoughts & Windhand
You ever have one of those experiences where you are just totally having a terrific time? That's how I felt this week talking with Steve. We totally are now finishing each other's sentences and all that. This week, we're chatting about the Green Line's favorite touring band, Dark Thoughts, and the "dume" rock of Windhand. Enjoy! - Carl
Episode 23: The Black Angels & Lala Lala
This week I got to sit in my apartment while I talked to Carl from his Pontiac Vibe. Luckily, he remembered that a running car inside a closed garage is a no no. We had a conversation about the Black Angels "Passover" and Lala Lala's "Sleepyhead". Other topics include: What class Carl should take to get out of the house and meet new friends, Great Lakes and a new chicken app idea. I just learned to edit the podcast this week to give Carl a break. If it sounds like shit, blame it on me. May you have an Okay Time. -Steve
Episode 22: Shirkers & Eighth Grade
This might be our best episode of the year. LOL. Do you ever get sick of those "of the year" jokes that people do every January? I know I don't. Kind of. Anyway, on this episode of Okay Time, we talk about the pains associated with having one of your creations taken away from you, and we revisit the hardships of middle school. That's right, we're talking about the recent Netflix documentary, Shirkers, and Eighth Grade. Hope you enjoy. Gucci! - Carl
Episode 21: Sensory Deprivation Tank
Last week, Steve assigned all of us (including Sarah) a very specific mission. To experience 60 minutes inside of a sensory deprivation tank. Well, we all did it, and each had unique experiences. To find out what happens, when we started to get real in there, listen to this episode. Happy New Year!
Episode 20: Snail Mail & Pig Destroyer
Forgive us on this Christmas Eve for the cave-like quality of Sarah and I's vocals. We finally moved into our own place, and the lack of furniture made us sound a little Batman-esque. Regardless, I feel strongly that this is still a great conversation between us three. Steve has a pretty neat challenge for us to undertake next week. He also had a wonderful time with Snail Mail's full length "Lush." I checked the metal boxes off while listening to Pig Destroyer's "Head Cage." Join us, and thanks for listening if you've been along for this 20-week ride so far. Happy Holidays to you and yours. xoxo. - Carl
Episode 19: Krisha & Red Fang
Episode 18: The Desert Sessions & Miranda Winters
Episode 17: U.S. Maple & Adele
Episode 16: Warpaint & Mitski
Episode 15: Rocket From The Crypt w/ Sonny Vincent & Hereditary
Episode 14: Ty Segall & White Lung
Episode 13: Cheer-Accident & The Growlers
Episode 12: Night Beats & The Coathangers
Episode 11: High on Fire and The Schizophonics
Episode 10: Kendrick Lamar & Gouge Away
- Carl
Episode 9: Gritty, Harvey Milk, & The Sword
Episode 8: Won't You Be My Neighbor & Super Unison
Episode 7: Be Here to Love Me & Terrible Twos
Episode 6: Danava & Jay Reatard
Episode 5: Marnie Stern & Protomartyr
Episode 4: Atom And His Package, All Dogs, & Meditation Week
Episode 3: The Great British Baking Show & Spray Paint
Episode 2: Team Dresch & B.R.M.C.
We also finally created the Spotify playlist for our Songs of the Week segment. Thanks for listening.