The Audio Philes Podcast

Jarron replies to his Instagram followers comments in regards to who else they would like to see in an Instagram battle. Also, Jarron and Josh discuss the concept of "super producers" in popular music and a few producers they see as the cream of the crop

This week, Josh and Jarron respond to your opinions. Josh earlier posed to his Instagram followers the question: "who is the most overrated artist?" The results were controversial to say the least. Our hosts break down your responses and more.

After being forced to take some time of because of the effects of the Coronavirus, Jarron and Josh return to discuss how they've been keeping busy during this time and also how they believe this will affect the music business, as well as society in general, moving forward.

Revisiting the ideas of last weeks episode, Jarron and Josh curate a playlist of some of their favorite "sticky" tracks to get stuck in your head. Unlike the catchy pop songs that you hate to know every lyric to, you'll be happy to have these tunes stuck in your head.

Josh and Jarron dive into the science about why certain songs get stuck in your head, and why that's not always a bad thing. Also, they discuss the concept of catchy songs vs sticky songs.

Jarron and Josh give their real, unfiltered thoughts on fellow artist and friend, Casey Cope. Don't let the shy persona fool you... the man is something like a Pimp.

With a brand new single just released, local artist Criibaby joins the show to talk about her new song as well as some of her most prominent influences.

In the first of a series of shorts, Jarron and Josh collaborate on a playlist inspired by last week’s episode. For this playlist, the co hosts took each of their five rappers of all time list and included one of their favorite song(s) from each artist. Some of the artists on this week’s playlist are Kendrick Lamar, Nas, and Ice Cube.

Jarron and Josh are joined by friend of the show, Casey Cope, and the trio discuss each of their own top five rappers of all time list. Listen in and find out who makes the cut and who doesn't.

Looking back at the 2010s, a few artists stand over the rest, whether talking about commercial success or influence on the sound of the decade or the music business in general. Thinking about the last decade, names like Drake and The Weeknd jump out as two of the names that will probably most associated with the 2010s, musically speaking. Looking forward to the new decade, Jarron and Josh give some predictions on who they think might have an impact on the 20s similar to the impact Drake or The Weeknd had on the 10s. They also talk about ways they could see the industry changing in this new decade.

Missing his partner in crime, Jarron handles this weeks hosting duties by himself. Fortunately, he was lucky enough to have upcoming superstar and amazing musician, Big Soda sit down with him just hours after the release of his third album. The pair speak about the making of the album as well as the creative growth of the 23 year old artist.

This week, Josh and Jarron talk about whether or not great music can only come from suffering. They consider some of the great musicians whose trials were made well known through their art. Also, they reflect on the relationship between drug use and music.

This week, the guys discuss what exactly makes certain music bad? Also, they argue about which of actually has better taste in music.

With the full list of Grammy nominees recently being announced, Jarron and Josh dive right in and give their take on this year’s field of nominees. They talk about who they believe will walk away as big winners, who they feel like got snubbed and also what they feel like the nominees say about the current state of music. With nominees this laughable, the new decade in music is sure to get off to a rough start.

This week, the guys talking about a bevy of topics. From why Josh hates Bono to Jarron’s favorite rap beefs and the guys’ favorite music videos of all time, the guys have an open discussion about all things musical.

Following a rough set at Camp Flog Gnaw, where he was booed off of TV stage, Jarron and Josh ponder if this is the beginning to the end of drake's reign as the music industry's top dog. Also, are Summer Walker's recent antics totally screwing up her career before it really gets going?

In a Seinfeld like episode, Josh and Jarron spend this week talking about nothing in particular and everything all at once. Every week the guys tell you they don't know what they're talking about, but this week, they prove it.

For the 15th episode, Jarron and Josh move in a bit more controversial direction. The guys discuss and educate each other on their own views of cultural appropriation in music. They ponder exactly what constitutes cultural appropriation, and also what distinguishes it from appreciation. Some of the artists discussed in this episode are post Malone, Eminem, Bruno Mars and Miley Cyrus.

Jarron and Josh take a trip down memory lane and talk about some of the worst songs that were hits over the last decade.

The guys are joined by upcoming singer- songwriter, Jae Riley. This week, they discuss some of their personal favorite vocalists across all genres. As a talented and multifaceted vocalist herself, Jae schools the guys a bit about what makes a good vocalist.

This week, Jarron and Josh dive into complex.com's list that names the best rapper of the year, every year since 1979. What did they get right? Who made the list that shouldn't have? Who should have made the list that didn't... The guys cover it all and have much to say on this divisive episode.

Josh and Jarron discuss a few of the many ways the recent emergence of streaming has changed the quality - as well as volume - of overall music output. As music lovers, they detail the complex relationship they each have with streaming.

We've all heard the saying before... But is Rock actually dead? If so, when did it die? Who killed it? Did some other genre take its place? Jarron and Josh ponder these questions and more.

Jarron and Josh sit down with an upcoming musical genius: San Leandro-based rapper Casey Cope.

Jarron and Josh take a special time out to give a "blind" recap and review of the 2019 VMAS, and it ain't pretty. So much shit in one show, that we had to spend a whole episode on it.

Josh and Jarron discuss some of the recent albums that have been released, including the debut albums of YBN Cordae and Chance the Rapper. Josh gives his in depth reviews of these albums and more!

Jarron recaps his amazing week in concerts and grades each performer. Josh talks about a pleasant surprise he encountered at his most recent concert outing.

Jarron and Josh compare and contrast the concepts of underrated and underground artists. They give examples of artists that they feel fit into each of those ideas.

Josh and Jarron spend this episode talking about what makes a good concert and what are some of the best ones they've been to so far.

Josh and Jarron spend this episode reflecting on possibly the most complete hip hop artist of our generation, Kendrick Lamar. The pair debate about which of his 3 classic albums is actually the best.