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Runout Grooves

Runout Grooves

By Wolf Rambatz

Runout Grooves is a sports podcast about music and a music podcast about sports. Hosted by Wolf Rambatz and Dave Fonseca.
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Bonus: Runout Grooves Mixtape & Mixtape Commandments

Runout GroovesSep 20, 2022

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Buzz Ballads Draft Part 1

Buzz Ballads Draft Part 1

In this episode of Runout Grooves, Dave Fonseca and Wolf Rambatz draft songs from Buzz Ballads, a 2005 compilation of grunge and post-grunge slow-ish songs released by Razor & Tie that was marketed frequently on late night TV.

Music:

You can find a Spotify playlist of Buzz Ballads here.

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can find all of Wolf's garbage at https://linktr.ee/wrambatz.

Aug 04, 202301:40:51
Interview w/ Greg Pincus ('Little Big League,' 'The Homework Strike,' and More)

Interview w/ Greg Pincus ('Little Big League,' 'The Homework Strike,' and More)

In this episode of Runout Grooves, Dave Fonseca and Wolf Rambatz interview writer and poet Greg Pincus, author of works such as the novel The Homework Strike and the 1994 film Little Big League. Pincus discusses his background, the genesis of Little Big League, the possibility of a sequel, and more.

Our theme song is "Welcome" by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you'd like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Greg Pincus's work at http://www.gregpincus.com/.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can find all of Wolf's garbage at https://linktr.ee/wrambatz.

Jul 21, 202301:12:22
'Monster' Theory, State of Baseball, Grading New Indie Songs

'Monster' Theory, State of Baseball, Grading New Indie Songs

In this episode of Runout Grooves, Dave Fonseca and Wolf Rambatz chat about Dave's theory about R.E.M.'s 1994 album Monster and the state of MLB heading into the all-star break. They then hand out grades to six new songs from the SiriusXMU Download 15 charts.

Music:

Liz Phair – "Free Ride" (Nick Drake Cover)

Anohni and the Johnsons - "Sliver of Ice"

Bethany Cosentino - "For a Moment"

Local Natives - "Empty Mansions"

Little Dragon - "Disco Dangerous"

PJ Harvey - "Seem an I"

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can find all of Wolf's garbage at https://linktr.ee/wrambatz.

Jul 12, 202301:08:37
Used Bin Challenge #1: Rhino Records

Used Bin Challenge #1: Rhino Records

In this bonus episode, Wolf debuts the Used Bin Challenge. Wolf travels to record stores and flips through their used bins for steals. The only rules are: (1) each release must be priced under $5, and (2) the total can't exceed $20 after taxes.

In today's episode, Wolf takes a road trip to Rhino Records.

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Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

The Used Bin Challenge theme song is by jakeproduces. You can find them on Fiverr.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod.

You can subscribe to Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can find all of Wolf's garbage at https://linktr.ee/wrambatz.

Apr 14, 202339:29
Introducing 'Hot Licks And Rhetoric'

Introducing 'Hot Licks And Rhetoric'

For the second season of Runout Grooves, we're introducing a new series, Hot Licks And Rhetoric. Over the next 10 episodes, Dave and Wolf will go super deep into an album from rock's bygone age. If you recognized the podcast's title, you already know the first album we'll cover: Steely Dan's 1975 release, Katy Lied. See you soon!

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can find all of Wolf's garbage at https://linktr.ee/wrambatz.

Mar 16, 202309:40
"Weird Al" Yankovic Song Draft with Dennis "Kosh" Jacobs

"Weird Al" Yankovic Song Draft with Dennis "Kosh" Jacobs

In this episode of Runout Grooves, Dave Fonseca and Wolf Rambatz are joined by special guest Dennis "Kosh" Jacobs (https://twitter.com/kosherd) for the "Weird Al" Yankovic song draft. Seven rounds, 21 songs. Things get "weird."

Recommendations:

Wolf: ...Golf Solitaire?

Dennis: The Casey and Michelle Show, That's What They Said, and TV BFFs.

Dave: Stephen Jay's Vita Beata.

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can find all of Wolf's garbage at https://linktr.ee/wrambatz.

You can find Dennis on Twitter @kosherd and Instagram @kosher_d. You can watch Dennis special, Tiny Hat Big Jokes, on YouTube right now.

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We'll see you soon in 2023! Welcome to the dad's club, Dave! Love you, man!

Dec 29, 202201:37:38
More Podcasts Than Cats | 10 More Random Qs on Bad NBA Takes, Comfort Albums, and More
Nov 20, 202256:52
Fashionably Late NBA Preview!

Fashionably Late NBA Preview!

In this feature-length episode of Runout Grooves, Dave Fonseca and Wolf Rambatz are talking basketball. They give you at least one reason to watch every team in the NBA.

Additional music: Chiptune Planet - "Suspicious Minds ♬Chiptune Cover♬"

Asuka Ohta - "Rainbow Road (Wii song)"

"Late Night Radio", "Local Forecast", "Neon Laser Horizon"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

References:

"Kyrie Irving suspended for at least 5 games by Brooklyn Nets | (debatable)" by Pablo Torre and David Dennis Jr.

"Lawsuit: Ex-Spurs Employee Says Josh Primo Repeatedly Exposed His Genitals To Her" by Diana Moskovitz on Defector

"Miles Bridges Arrested For Domestic Violence, Mother Of Children Mychelle Johnson Posts Photos Of Injuries" by Tom Ley on Defector

Recommendations:

Wolf: The Aaron Effect

Dave: Mother of Graves - Where the Shadows Adorn and Rapture - Songs for the Withering

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can find all of Wolf's garbage at https://linktr.ee/wrambatz.

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Nov 10, 202201:25:44
Your Love's a Sword | 10 Random Questions on Beatles, NBA Players Rapping, and More
Nov 04, 202250:15
Like 'Thelma & Louise' But We're Punching Each Other | 2002 Billboard Hot 100 Draft Part 2

Like 'Thelma & Louise' But We're Punching Each Other | 2002 Billboard Hot 100 Draft Part 2

In this second part of a two-part series, Wolf Rambatz and Dave Fonseca draft songs from the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2002. Listen to part 1 here.

References: Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2002

Additional music: "Late Night Radio"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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Recommendations:

Wolf: Folding Ideas's "Contrepreneurs: The Mikkelsen Twins"

Dave: Ailsa Tully

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can find all of Wolf's garbage at https://linktr.ee/wrambatz.

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Oct 18, 202246:05
Bonus: Plague Rages Podcast Feed Drop | Ancient Enemy Breakdown w/ Dave

Bonus: Plague Rages Podcast Feed Drop | Ancient Enemy Breakdown w/ Dave

In this bonus episode of Runout Grooves, Dave Fonseca joins the Plague Rages Podcast team to discuss the Ancient Enemy EP, The Plague Ship.

This episode originally aired on the Plague Rages Podcast.

Additional music: "Late Night Radio"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can find all of Wolf's garbage at https://linktr.ee/wrambatz.

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Oct 16, 202201:00:38
Emergency Pod! | Is the NFL OK? Plus 2022 MLB Post-Mortem and Playoff Preview

Emergency Pod! | Is the NFL OK? Plus 2022 MLB Post-Mortem and Playoff Preview

It's an emergency pod! Part 2 of the Billboard draft will be posted next week!

In this episode of Runout Grooves, Wolf Rambatz and Dave Fonseca try to answer WTF after that TNF game. Then, they talk about what they'll remember from the 2022 MLB season. They close the show with a playoff preview.

Additional music: Dry Kill Logic - "Riot at the Bat Rack"

Johannes Brahms - Tragic Overture, Op. 81

Daniel Caine Orchestra - "(Theme From) The Man From U.N.C.L.E."

Recommendations:

Wolf: salute - Ultra Pool

Dave: Ray Cathode - "Time Beat"

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can find all of Wolf's garbage at https://linktr.ee/wrambatz.

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Oct 12, 202257:41
Googling "Hot Boys" in 2022 | 2002 Billboard Hot 100 Draft Part 1

Googling "Hot Boys" in 2022 | 2002 Billboard Hot 100 Draft Part 1

In this episode of Runout Grooves, Wolf Rambatz and Dave Fonseca draft songs from the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2002.

References: Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2002

Cam'ron tweet by @listenupnerds

Additional music: BLOCK MUZIK BEATZ - "[FREE] KILLA CAM X DIPSET TYPE BEAT (PAID IN FULL)"

"Late Night Radio"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Recommendations:

Wolf: PopArena's Nick Knacks

Dave: Brain Famine - Die in the Vortex

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can find all of Wolf's garbage at https://linktr.ee/wrambatz.

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Oct 04, 202258:46
Bonus: Runout Grooves Mixtape & Mixtape Commandments

Bonus: Runout Grooves Mixtape & Mixtape Commandments

In this bonus episode of Runout Grooves, Wolf Rambatz breaks down the first Runout Grooves mixtape, which you can find here: https://bndcmpr.co/ea36b388. Wolf then goes over six mixtape commandments so you can make better mixtapes.

Bands/Artists:

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can all of Wolf's garbage at https://linktr.ee/wrambatz.

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Sep 20, 202238:20
Bonus: Wolf Talks New Releases and Answers Your Questions

Bonus: Wolf Talks New Releases and Answers Your Questions

In this bonus episode of Runout Grooves, Wolf Rambatz rounds up five interesting new releases and then answers questions from Twitter.

The albums:

Dale Kerrigan - the water

OK O'Clock - Fading Rather Not

Vinyl Williams - Cosmopolis

Jasmine Infiniti - Bxtch Släp

Tantric Bile - Baka

Questions credits:

Ron: Machine Music, Milim Kashot Vol. 4

Curtis: C-Squared Podcast

Bariann: Fiadh Productions

Joshua: The Fox in the Forest, Five Random Songs

Garry: Cara Neir, Gonemage, Homeskin, Sallow Moth

Jon: Invisible Oranges

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to the Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can read Wolf's work at https://plaguerages.substack.com/ and find them on Twitter at wrambatz.

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Sep 14, 202230:54
Papi Is Going In On His Eggs | Finding Quarterback Music Analogues

Papi Is Going In On His Eggs | Finding Quarterback Music Analogues

In this episode of Runout Grooves, Wolf Rambatz and Dave Fonseca try to match NFL quarterbacks to their music world analogues.

Additional music: Jim Long & Ken Nelson - "Powersurge"

References: Dave Richard's quarterback tiers on CBS Fantasy

Recommendations:

Wolf: Rhythm Method - "So Many Shadows" (YLFL)

Dave: Jan Johansson - Folkvisor - Jazz På Svenska (Jazz på svenska)

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to the Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can read Wolf's work at https://plaguerages.substack.com/ and find them on Twitter at wrambatz.

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Sep 07, 202249:45
The Guy Who Ran the First Marathon Would Get Smoked | Past vs. Present in Sports and Music

The Guy Who Ran the First Marathon Would Get Smoked | Past vs. Present in Sports and Music

In this episode of Runout Grooves, Wolf Rambatz and Dave Fonseca take a heady dive into the motivations driving past vs. present debates in sports and music.

Recommendations:

Wolf: Austin Wintory - Traveler - A Journey Symphony

Dave: John Anderson - Seminole Wind

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to the Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can read Wolf's work at https://plaguerages.substack.com/ and find them on Twitter at wrambatz.

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Aug 30, 202243:17
Here Comes the Pizza | What Makes a Good Sportscaster & Pitching Predator Sequels

Here Comes the Pizza | What Makes a Good Sportscaster & Pitching Predator Sequels

In this episode of Runout Grooves, Wolf Rambatz and Dave Fonseca eulogize legendary baseball sportscaster Vin Scully and then talk about what makes a good sportscaster.

Recommendations:

Wolf: Ralph Tresvant - "Money Can't Buy You Love"

Dave: Prey (2022)

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Graig Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to the Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can read Wolf's work at https://plaguerages.substack.com/ and find them on Twitter at wrambatz.

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Aug 23, 202252:55
Beatboxing "Mysterious Ways" | Is Metallica a Good Gateway Band?

Beatboxing "Mysterious Ways" | Is Metallica a Good Gateway Band?

In the debut of Runout Grooves, Wolf Rambatz and Dave Fonseca debate whether Metallica is a good gateway band. The discussion digs into the July edition of Wolf's "Black Market column published on Stereogum. The two then discuss their humble music listener beginnings and much, much more.

Recommendations:

Wolf: Stéphane San Juan & Sambacool - Volume II

Dave: Kelly Dwyer's The Second Arrangement

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater. You can find the incredible music of Greg Markel at https://www.graigmarkelmusic.com/.

You can subscribe to the Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can read Wolf's work at https://plaguerages.substack.com/ and find them on Twitter at wrambatz.

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Aug 16, 202249:46
Welcome to Runout Grooves

Welcome to Runout Grooves

Runout Grooves is a sports podcast about music and a music podcast about sports. Hosted by Wolf Rambatz and Dave Fonseca.

You can find us on Anchor at https://anchor.fm/runoutgrooves. Leave us a voice message!

Our theme song is “Welcome” by New Sweet Breath. You can find that banger on its 1996 full-length, Demolition Theater.

You can subscribe to the Runout Grooves on your podcatcher of choice. Leave us a rating and review, please! If you like us, share us around. If you’d like to drop us a line, you can email us at runoutgroovespod@gmail.com.

You can find Dave's band, Ancient Enemy, at https://linktr.ee/ancientenemy.

You can read Wolf's work at https://plaguerages.substack.com/ and find them on Twitter at wrambatz.

Aug 12, 202200:40