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Okay Time

By Carl Gratiot & Steve Ellis

Steve Ellis and Carl Gratiot discover new music by sharing a record with one another each week. Then they talk about their reactions. Maybe at some point they'll talk about other forms of art, too. But not yet.
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Episode 30: Season One Finale

Okay TimeMar 11, 2019

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Episode 30: Season One Finale

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

Mar 11, 201926:51
Episode 29: Abducted In Plain Sight & Made Out Of Babies

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

Feb 26, 201935:42
Episode 28: Octavia Butler & Pinc Louds

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

Feb 17, 201935:02
Episode 27: Big Bear (Boston, MA) & Pedro The Lion

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

Feb 12, 201929:58
Episode 26: Forth Wanderers & Alexander 'Skip' Spence

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

Feb 06, 201941:32
Episode 25: Melvin Davis & Captain Beefheart

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

Jan 28, 201936:42
Episode 24: Dark Thoughts & Windhand

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

Jan 22, 201940:37
Episode 23: The Black Angels & Lala Lala

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

Jan 14, 201941:12
Episode 22: Shirkers & Eighth Grade

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

Jan 07, 201941:46
Episode 21: Sensory Deprivation Tank

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!

Dec 31, 201845:11
Episode 20: Snail Mail & Pig Destroyer

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

Dec 24, 201838:38
Episode 19: Krisha & Red Fang

Episode 19: Krisha & Red Fang

Can you tell that Steve turned off the heater in his apartment? We think you probably can. We're always trying to improve the production of this podcast, and we welcome any feedback you may have. So by all means, if you have it, go ahead and let us know. You can tweet us or message us on Instagram using the hashtag #SadBoiVapeOkayTimeFeedback or feel free to just @ us. Any way, in this episode, I chat with Steve about the 2016 film, Krisha, and Steve tells me about his experience with Red Fang's Self-titled. We hope you enjoy. P.S., thanks for the recent review Meghan! - Carl
Dec 17, 201839:49
Episode 18: The Desert Sessions & Miranda Winters

Episode 18: The Desert Sessions & Miranda Winters

Apologies for not getting this one out on Monday everyone. It's been kinda sorta stressful trying to get into this new housing situation, and it threw off my editing flow. Appreciate you sticking around with us. This time around, Steve and I travel to the magical land of Xobeci, and ask Miranda Winters, "what grows here?" JK, but we talk about her album though. Also, Steve discusses volumes 9 & 10 of the Desert Sessions. It's neat. Join us. Thanks for listening! - Carl
Dec 11, 201840:01
Episode 17: U.S. Maple & Adele

Episode 17: U.S. Maple & Adele

This week was a week of firsts. Steve had has first encounter with Adele. More on that after the 22 minute mark, and I had my first 144p (video quality) viewing experience on YouTube. I am chatting about U.S. Maple's "Acre Thrills," and Steve shares his experience with Adele's "21." It goes about as well as you'd expect. Thanks for listening. - Carl
Dec 03, 201837:46
Episode 16: Warpaint & Mitski

Episode 16: Warpaint & Mitski

Happy gizzard pullin' everyone. We hope you had a terrific Thanksgiving and got to watch the Lions lose like I did. We appreciate you sticking around with us all the way to ep #16. That's pretty neat. In this one we're chatting about Warpaint's self-titled album, and Mitski's "Be the Cowboy." Spoiler alert: we both had an okay time listening to them. It's more fun now to rate the assignments within the confines of Sarah's new rating system. Also, just wait until you hear what I asked Steve to listen to next week. Thanks for listening! - Carl
Nov 26, 201834:01
Episode 15: Rocket From The Crypt w/ Sonny Vincent & Hereditary

Episode 15: Rocket From The Crypt w/ Sonny Vincent & Hereditary

Finally! Sarah is back with her guidelines on how we should be abiding by our "bugs in there" rating system going forward. They're very specific and detailed. Looks like me giving out fives like they're 'lil swag bags might be a thing of the past. Hope no one is offended by any subsequent fours or threes. Anyhow, in this episode I chat about Rocket From The Crypt's collaboration with Sonny Vincent, called "Vintage Piss." Then Steve talks about how scared he got while watching "Hereditary." Thanks for listening. - Carl
Nov 18, 201841:05
Episode 14: Ty Segall & White Lung

Episode 14: Ty Segall & White Lung

Hello there. Do you ever feel like a complete asshole? I do sometimes when I feel like I am being judgey. I try to remind myself that the whole point of Okay Time is to share music and other art with my friend, and talk about OUR specific reactions to it. Not to give my intense critical feedback. That helps if my reaction isn't 5 bugs in there, but it is still hard for me to give feedback of any kind, and hopefully it'll be one of those things that gets easier as we keep doing this. That being said, I hope you'll give this ep a listen. Thank you. - Carl
Nov 10, 201840:53
Episode 13: Cheer-Accident & The Growlers

Episode 13: Cheer-Accident & The Growlers

I never thought the day would come when I'd get to review an album that had intro and outro songs that both topped 22 minutes long. Well my friends, that day has arrived. I talked about Cheer-Accident's "Introducing, Lemon" and Steve goes on about "The Growlers's "Hot Tropics." We also got a nice visit from Sarah where she tells us to get more MEAN. Cause apparently we're too NICE. xoxo - Carl.
Nov 04, 201840:48
Episode 12: Night Beats & The Coathangers

Episode 12: Night Beats & The Coathangers

Buzz Buzz Buzz up in the air, the flies are bothering me again. I can't figure out why they've invaded my living space. One thing that gave me some release was talking to Steve this week about The Coathangers's record, "Suck My Shirt." It's great. I asked Steve to listen to Night Beats' Self-titled, "Night Beats." Did you know that's what self-titled means? Things in life aren't always that obvious, so don't be rude about it. Thanks for listening! - Carl
Oct 26, 201835:31
Episode 11: High on Fire and The Schizophonics

Episode 11: High on Fire and The Schizophonics

What's the most brutal thing you can imagine on the menu at a bar 'n' grill? Is it Ogre Blood-infused Jalapeño Poppers? Whatever you choose, it's safe to assume that High on Fire's new album, "Electric Messiah," might be playing while you order. I reviewed that one this week, while Steve talked about The Schizophonics's recent full-length, "Land of the Living." Also, we just became aware of the Sad Boy Vape Lounge, and feel forever changed. Enjoy. - Carl
Oct 20, 201839:25
Episode 10: Kendrick Lamar & Gouge Away

Episode 10: Kendrick Lamar & Gouge Away

Wow, did we have fun at the Yowler record release show on Wednesday night! If you haven't ever heard them, go right now to your favorite avenue for that sorta thing and check 'em out. Any how, this week Steve and I took a right turn off of our regular scheduled path, and landed in the land of Kendrick Lamar. Steve listened to his masterful album, "DAMN," and I took another right turn on down to Florida, where I sampled Gouge Away's brand new album, "Burnt Sugar." We also reveal where we stand in this whole Lacroix debacle. Enjoy!

- Carl
Oct 13, 201844:43
Episode 9: Gritty, Harvey Milk, & The Sword

Episode 9: Gritty, Harvey Milk, & The Sword

Oh man, assigning Gritty to Sarah was a sure-fire way to get her back on the podcast. Gritty is here and she has been affected by it. Then I talk about Harvey Milk's "Life...The Best Game in Town," and Steve talks about The Sword's "Age of Winters." Pretty enjoyable conversation if you ask me. But who reads these descriptions number one? If you are, that's neat, and I guess you're proving me wrong. So thanks! - Carl
Oct 06, 201844:23
Episode 8: Won't You Be My Neighbor & Super Unison

Episode 8: Won't You Be My Neighbor & Super Unison

One of the nice things about Carl living in Delaware (besides all of the milk) is being able to drive up to Philly for an in-person podcast recording at Steve's joint. That's what happened this week. Listen as Steve and Carl chat about The Mr. Rogers doc, "Won't You Be My Neighbor," and Super Unison's "Auto." Also, what the hell is Gritty and where did it come from?
Sep 28, 201837:10
Episode 7: Be Here to Love Me & Terrible Twos

Episode 7: Be Here to Love Me & Terrible Twos

#SadBoi is a pretty decent way to some up how Carl felt after watching Margaret Brown's "Be Here to Love Me," which is a doc about Townes van Zandt's life/career. But, it's worth a watch for sure. Beautiful look inside the life and times of Townes. Steve on the other hand, dove face first into the Motor City's own, Terrible Twos, and their hit record "Horror Vacui." Won't you give it a listen? For real.
Sep 23, 201839:02
Episode 6: Danava & Jay Reatard

Episode 6: Danava & Jay Reatard

Get ready everyone 'cause Steve and Carl have their Dr. Merkinstocks on and are ready to discuss Danava's "Hemisphere of Shadows" and Jay Reatard's "Blood Visions." Steve is also headed to a conference so they chatted about that. Oh, and about tortured artists and what not. Giver a listen please, thanks!
Sep 16, 201843:25
Episode 5: Marnie Stern & Protomartyr

Episode 5: Marnie Stern & Protomartyr

Oh dip, Steve and Carl are back for episode 5. Hell yeah. This week, Carl listened to Marnie Stern's "This Is It and I Am It and You Are It and So Is That and He Is It and She Is It and It Is It and That Is That," and Steve listened to Protomartyr's "The Agent Intellect." They had a lot to talk about. They also talked about the mysterious cult leader known simply as, "Tiguan." Please listen. Thanks!
Sep 07, 201836:25
Episode 4: Atom And His Package, All Dogs, & Meditation Week

Episode 4: Atom And His Package, All Dogs, & Meditation Week

This week Steve is fresh off of a week at a Meditation Retreat. Meanwhile, Sarah and Kevin were tasked with talking about the unique musical arrangements of Atom and His Package, and the album he did called "Attention! blah blah blah." They also talk about All Dogs' "All Dogs." Please listen. Thanks!
Aug 31, 201834:52
Episode 3: The Great British Baking Show & Spray Paint

Episode 3: The Great British Baking Show & Spray Paint

This week Steve and Carl are chatting about the wonderful culinary spectacle known as the Great British Baking Show, and the toxic-infused, sponge rock of Austin-based band, Spray Paint, and their album "Feel the Clamps." Also, Producer Sarah joins us for Songs of the week. Have a good one.
Aug 18, 201836:45
Episode 2: Team Dresch & B.R.M.C.

Episode 2: Team Dresch & B.R.M.C.

This week Steve and Carl are back on opposite ends of a blue yeti microphone and are talking about Team Dresch's "Captain My Captain," and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's "Take them on, on your own."
We also finally created the Spotify playlist for our Songs of the Week segment. Thanks for listening.
Aug 12, 201832:54
Episode 1: Kepone & T. Hardy Morris

Episode 1: Kepone & T. Hardy Morris

This week Steve and Carl meet IRL to discuss Kepone's "Self Titled" album, and T. Hardy Morris's "Dude, The Obscure." Not really sure if there's supposed to be an "apostrophe s" there or not but it seems correct. Our new selected tracks Spotify playlist is now live as well!
Aug 03, 201830:54
Episode 0.5: Talk About our Podcast Name

Episode 0.5: Talk About our Podcast Name

Listen, choosing a name for this podcast has been harder than we thought. So, we decided to devote this week's episode to trying to figure out (and hopefully) finally settle on the permanent name. We're joined by our Producer, Sarah, who offers up some names of her own. Hope you'll stick with us and have an "okay time."
Jul 28, 201832:00
Episode 0: Intro, Thee Oh Sees, & War on Women

Episode 0: Intro, Thee Oh Sees, & War on Women

Hello, this may not be the best podcast you've ever heard, but we're fairly certain if you listen, it might be an Okay Time. We're two friends (Carl Gratiot & Steve Ellis) who ask each other to listen to new music each week. This week we're chatting about Thee Oh See's "Mutilator Defeated at Last," and War on Women's "Capture the Flag."
Jul 20, 201845:24