Strange Currencies

In this special episode of the podcast, Matt and Glenn (minus Tim) discuss their recent record store crawl through St. Louis. Other topics include BBQ, Dante's Inferno, and the untimely demise of Tim.

In this episode, Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss their recent trip to Seattle for a nine-stop record store crawl. Other topics include tote bags, antique campaign buttons, and a special request for Bob Nastanovich. 

In the latest episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss three nineties-era "one-hit wonders" who actually had surprising depth beyond their big hit. Other topics include baseball, Twitter feuds, and how one person (Glenn) can possibly be so wrong about so many different things.

Three iconic sixties artists adapt to a changing musical landscape by releasing divisive albums which left fans scratching their heads. Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss each of them in this episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast. Other topics include an inventive compilation from the Numero Group, #RIPChocoTaco, and our continuing campaign to free The Surfrajettes.

Don’t get us wrong: Led Zeppelin’s fourth album is a beast. However, whether you wanted to or not, you’ve probably already heard it plenty of times. In this episode of the podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim recommend three albums that might scratch the same itch. Other topics include sham sponsorships, Abba-Zaba candy bars, and rooster sampling.

In the latest episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim take another trip back to the nineties, revisiting the first five albums from one of the decade's biggest bands: Pearl Jam. Additional topics include Tim's recent near-death experience, the complicated politics of wearing shorts at work, and turn-of-the-century psychology. 

Matt, Glenn, and Tim mark the 25th anniversary of Matt's graduation from high school by discussing the music of the year 1997. Additional topics include fedoras, the general malaise of late-spring, and the difference between The Verve and The Verve Pipe.

In this "Deep Dive," Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss the new Pavement reissue release, Terror Twilight: Farewell Horizontal. Additional topics include Fruit Gushers, California Gold Rush-themed strip clubs, and the first episode of a new set-piece, "Taft Talk."

In the second "Runt of the Litter" installment, Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss the divisive Pixies reunion albums: Indie Cindy, Head Carrier, and Beneath the Eyrie. Additional topics include opening day baseball, "Transylvania Twist," and lying to Robert Pollard.

In this episode of the podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim ask the essential question: Do we really need Eric Clapton? SPOILER ALERT: The answer is "no," and the three hosts discuss other artists who could take Clapton's place in the pantheon of great rock guitarists. 

Matt, Glenn, and Tim inaugurate a new series in this episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast. "Runt of the Litter" focuses on neglected albums from respected artists in an attempt to rescue the reputations of some potential lost gems. This installment finds the hosts tackling a particularly fascinating phenomena: mid-career albums that beg the question, "what the fuck?"

In this episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss the merits of this year's nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, whittling the list down to the five artists they would induct into the Class of 2022. 

Last year, the Strange Currencies Podcast devoted an entire episode to their favorite music of 2020. However, 2021 left Matt, Glenn, and Tim feeling rather underwhelmed by new releases. In this episode, they discuss albums that caught their ear in 2021, the current state of the music industry, and a recent article in The Atlantic that ponders the question: "Is 'old' music killing 'new' music?"

In this episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss The Beach Boys' 1988 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In what is, unquestionably, the most "interstescene" episode of the podcast to date, the Strange Currencies hosts break down the very different speeches delivered by the band's co-founders: Brian Wilson and "Brian Wilson's cousin."

The Strange Currencies Podcast finally returns! In the super-sized Season 2 premiere, Matt, Glenn, and Tim are joined by a special guest as they discuss Peter Jackson's expansive new Beatles documentary, Get Back.

In the Season 1 finale of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss the Eagles' 1976 millions-selling album Hotel California. SPOILER ALERT: They're not fans. They'll discuss albums that might scratch the same itch, but are, well... better. Other topics of conversation include beer (one of which Glenn spills), their ongoing campaign to free The Surfragettes, and Glenn's highly-divisive "Hey-Oh!" sign-off.

In the latest episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt and Glenn examine Radiohead's new archival release, KID A MNESIA. They discuss the two classic albums that it collects, and the third "bonus disc" of previously unreleased material. Other topics include beer, sponsorship, and music criticism.

In the latest episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt and Glenn are joined by a special guest, as they discuss some of the more bizarre aspects of the extremely ill-advised "Beach Boys" (quotation marks intentional) "Good Vibrations Cruise" - setting sail (in the middle of a global pandemic) next spring.

New to Jazz? We've got you covered. Explore the "Jazz 101" curriculum with Matt and Glenn in the latest episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast.

In this episode of the podcast, Matt, Glenn, and a special guest discuss Queen's 1975 opus, A Night at the Opera. In addition to considering its place in the rock canon, they consider other albums that may be equally (or more) worthy of your attention.

The Strange Currencies Podcast finally returns! In this episode - recorded before our summer recess - Matt and Glenn are joined again by frequent contributor, Bert. On the agenda this time are conversations about record collecting, organization, and a lengthy debate about the ethics/value of music streaming services.

In this episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt and Glenn discuss the concept of musical "kitsch." Join them as they talk about exotica, space-age pop, lounge, and western music, and share some favorite songs/artists from each genre.

In this episode of the podcast, Matt, Glenn, and a special guest discuss four records that could serve as a suitable "replacement" for The Doors' self-titled 1967 debut. Join them as they discuss their thoughts on Jim Morrison, rock poetry, and albums that may scratch the same itch as The Doors.

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Glenn are celebrating Strange Currencies' "Beatles Month" with a special guest. Join them as they shuffle through the Fab Four's catalog; discussing the various phases of The Beatles' career, reflecting on Strange Currencies' "Top 100 Beatles Songs" list, and sharing stories about the greatest pop group that has ever existed.

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Glenn are joined by a special guest, as they reflect on their recent "Record Store Crawl." Join them as they discuss what makes a great record store, and rank the best shops in Portland.

It's no secret that Matt and Glenn do not love Fleetwood Mac's 1977 behemoth, Rumors. In this episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast, they are joined by a special guest to recommend "alternate" album picks for those who can't get enough of Rumors. 

In this installment of the Strange Currencies Podcast, a special guest joins Matt and Glenn as they conclude their discussion of the British Invasion. Join them as they share their verdict on who they think is the scene's second-best act.

In this episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt and Glenn celebrate their favorite music from 2020 and hand out some hardware. Reference the table below for a preview of the honors that they are awarding in the first ever Strange Currencies year-end extravaganza:

Best Album from a Genre That I Don't Typically Enjoy (8:10)

Best Album Recommended to Me by My Kids (14:45)

Sentimental Favorite (26:28)

Song of the Year (36:15)

Eventual Grower (40:20)

Best Reissue/Archival Release (52:18)

"Sound and Vision" Awards (55:33)

Captured the Spirit of 2020 (1:00:30)

"Heroes and Villains" Awards (1:07:38)

Album of the Year (1:12:44)

In this installment of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt and Glenn are discussing the British Invasion; more specifically, who is the runner-up to "you know who." They'll debate the cases of five different nominees on this episode, and share both their verdicts - and the voices of Strange Currencies listeners - in an upcoming follow-up episode.

Matt and Glenn have a spirited discussion about the top five albums from Rolling Stone's recently revised list of the top 500 records of all-time.

Matt and Glenn dive into the top ten albums from Rolling Stone's recently revised list of the top 500 records of all-time.