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EarWax is Amoeba Music's first podcast! Hosts Hilary and Cody chat about new releases and in-store events, so you are always up to date on the goings on of the world's largest independent record store. Each week, we tell the story of one particular album. How was it made? Where does it exist in our history? What effect did it have then, and how does it affect us today? EarWax is two longtime record store clerks doing what we do best - learning about and sharing the stories behind the albums ...
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Jam Mechanics

Jam Mechanics

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Two bands who span the Atlantic, having a chat across the planet. Drafting jams from random challenges, fantastic banter while we're at it. So just relax and watch our antics; it's the pan-Atlantic Jam Mechanics Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt Johnston from The Narcissist Cookbook and Bug from Bug Hunter. Each week we'll take on songwriting challenges and present our finished "demo" after a few hour break.
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Remember Me

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Remember Me is a podcast created by two moms who became fast friends on Instagram. It features stories of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) with a focus on remembering individuals for who they were before the disease. The stories shared are raw, real, and so full of love. We hope it inspires you to "accept the good." Follow us on Instagram @remembermepodcast. Visit our website www.remembermeftd.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rememberme/support
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Emanuel Skinner's Podcast

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ABOUT: With over 13 years in Bangkok Thailand, Emanuel Skinner has become a household name and a house music icon locally and abroad. Originally from San Francisco and now a Phuket local sharing his vision and sound all across South East Asia . With over 20 years experience filling the best and biggest venues from Jakarta, Singapore, China, India, to South Korea, Bangladesh to Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and all over Thailand (Chang Mai, Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Phuket, Pat ...
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We stopped at the ICONIC Amoeba Music... and we had the most tender conversation on music and grief with Co-Owner Karen Pearson. We loved hearing about her beloved Ilene. We could have talked for hours. We hope this episode finds the people who need to hear it so please share! And don't forget to follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠@remembermepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@weareh…
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On Episode Nine, Matt continues being Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and targets the most famous New York M&M vendor. ⁠⁠Heather Edgley⁠⁠ joins us to get us thinking objectively! Our Music:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Narcissist Cookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bug Hunter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and our brand-new discord is here⁠⁠⁠…
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What's reggae without a little (a lot) of soul? We wouldn't know, because this week's episode has soul to spare! Toots and the Maytals were the people's champs of Jamaica; a sound whose roots represent the common man. Toots won a national song contest three separate times! Funky Kingston is a strange mish-mash of two previous albums, with a single …
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Pressure can make diamonds, but too much pressure and you get an explosion. And this week, we have both! Massive Attack's "Mezzanine" is a standard-setter in electronic music. While the band was consistently at odds during its making, the resulting record crackles with energy. Cody and Hilary talk about near death, a major embarrassment involving a…
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On Episode Eight, our heroes get mentally prepared for the long road ahead. Robert Evans from Behind The Bastards gives us a prompt that make us one with the road, and Matt moves to Times Square. Our Music:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Narcissist Cookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bug Hunter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and our brand-new discord is here⁠⁠⁠⁠ -…
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Make sure you do your neck stretches, because you will be nodding along with us this week. The EarWax squad took a trip to the Hollywood Bowl to see this week's episode performed live by the OGs who played on it. By 1973, Herbie Hancock had hits, chops, and a resume that elevated him into rarified air. Searching for that next thing, he took inspira…
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As we cruise through the tail end of #bratsummer, EarWax takes a look at one of the records that helped Charli XCX dominate the conversation this year. "Charli" comes on the heels of her rise to fame, at a time when she was about to break even bigger than she already was. Dealing with pop stardom, ravenous fans, and a devastating hack that leaked h…
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A very special sit-down interview with Lauren Miller Rogen, actress, screenwriter, director AND co-founder of ⁠⁠HFC⁠⁠ alongside her husband Seth. This is a raw + honest conversation between 3 daughters of dementia about the decision to donate their parents brain's to research. We hope this episode finds the people who need to hear it so please shar…
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Surprise! Here to share all about being on the road with ⁠HFC⁠ AKA Hilarity for Charity. Have no idea what we're talking about? Take a seat. From touching brains at UCI Mind to jamming out at Ameoba music to chatting up strangers on Hollywood Boulevard with Bruno the BRAIN PUPPET... we had ourselves an adventure. Buckle up for some fun + stay tuned…
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There's no other way to say this. Episode Seven is a special dark episode of Jam Mechanics. If you want to blame someone, blame Sam Damask of Grand Commander for his prompt! But we still have fun, and you will, too! Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo …
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We're getting cultured af this week. EarWax goes French! Françoise Hardy's "La question" is a gorgeous statement made by an artist intentionally transitioning into a new phase in her career. In partnership with guitarist and songwriter Luca, Hardy made a record drenched in yearning, love, and poetry. "La question" took Françoise Hardy away from pop…
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Pack your bags and get ready to take a trip to a world of wonderful weirdness! Hilary and Cody immerse themselves into the universe of the Pharcyde. Filled with in-jokes, yo mama jokes, and jokes just because, this record occupies a very specific, very important part of West Coast hip-hop. Rarely does an album feel so lived-in, so loved, and so una…
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On Episode 6 we get tripped up on cantrips before Joshua David MG gives us a songwriting prompt that'll make you ask: Did they just write the songs of the summer???If you'd like downloadable files for this episode (and the demos we showed off), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you can go to our Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pay-what-you-want to support us! ⁠…
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Bolt down anything that might shift due to the crushing weight of the heaviness, EarWax is going sludge! Hilary and Cody discuss Melvins' legacy through the lens of arguably their most famous record. The story behind Houdini is a little sad, but ultimately this record serves as a fantastic gateway into a band that casts an extremely large shadow. A…
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Let's get funky, smooth, and our heads in the game. Curtis Mayfield is coming in hot! Cody and Hilary discuss the scope of Curtis Mayfield's work, and how much his thumbprint is all over the Civil Rights movement. Mayfield's growing voice and subject matter was personal enough for him to step away from the Impressions, setting the stage for a solo …
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On Episode 5, we record an episode in the same room for the FIRST TIME EVER. Come listen to us reminisce about the tour with PapaBug and rank all our favorite moments (Bug even reveals his favorite fan!!). Oh, and we write some songs, too! Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challeng…
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EarWax ushers in the 50th episode by pulling down a true heavy hitter off the shelf - David Bowie's "Station to Station." This record's story is full of unbelievable stories and adversity, both of which were largely self-imposed. Bowie's drive for reinvention is present throughout his discography, and Station to Station is arguably his most pivotal…
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Change out your granny glasses and paisley shirts for cowboy hats and bolo ties! Hilary and Cody talk bout The Byrds' 1968 "Sweetheart of the Rodeo." A different direction for a very different-looking Byrds, this record took the group to Nashville, where they received a...less than warm reception from the local media. Gram Parsons' influence on thi…
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On Episode 4, we get some Bug lore and catchup with our friend Spence Hood. This award-revoking episode covers the full spectrum -- from cowboy to vampire Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode.If you'd like downloadable files f…
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Classic film? Yup. Soundtrack with a weird backstory? Yup yup. Siiiiiick guest spot? Three times the yup! West Coast Editor for Letterboxd Mia Lee Vicino drops by the show to tackle the leviathan that is Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." A score that is also a soundtrack, this film uses original music by electronic music pioneers Wendy Carlos and Ra…
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An R&B record whose scope is bigger than most prog rock epics, this week's episode covers Janelle Monáe's debut studio album "The ArchAndroid." Cody and Hilary talk about the influence of sci-fi in music before diving into this epic - in a very literal sense - of an album. The love and collaboration that went into this album is apparent not only fr…
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Y’all thought we’d stay away this long??? We’re baaaccckkk! And this is #2 of the TWO bonus episodes we produced for Season 8! In this episode we tackle the different types of research with Dr. Irwin and Dr. Massimo, the Co-Directors of the Penn FTD Center. Some of the questions we ask: -What are the different types of research? Pharmacological vs.…
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Y’all thought we’d stay away this long??? We’re baaaccckkk! And this is one of TWO bonus episodes we produced for Season 8! In this episode we tackle Clinical Trials with our friend Dahlia Kamel, MS - Clinical Trials Lead at the Penn FTD Center. Some of the questions we ask: -What is a clinical trial? -What do the different phases mean? -What are t…
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It's Episode Three! We chat food (and pizza knives) with Jesse Gallaway and write two not-in-a-lifetime song demos! Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode.If you'd like downloadable files for this episode (and the demos we showe…
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Nothing like a healthy dose of synth pop and British government, and that's just what we have this week! Pet Shop Boys' "Actually" is 80s perfection, tackling big issues using outrageously smart songwriting and catchy hooks. The content of "Actually" is still extremely relevant, and this record has aged as well as the Boys themselves. Clever, earne…
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We've got the silky smooth Swingin' Sixties coming your way this week! Dusty Springfield was a staple of the era, with hits in both the US and the UK. A fixture on the charts and on TV, Dusty's pop vocal stylings ran perpendicular with the rock zeitgeist. But she had a finger on the pulse, and could sense the tide turning in the late 60s. "Dusty in…
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On Episode Two, we catch up with Bug Hunter's drummer Kyle Hodgkinson to talk about college hijinks -- and get a couple of song prompts!Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode.If you'd like downloadable files for this episode (an…
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Make sure your mouthguard is in, because we're trying to kick some teeth in this week! PJ Harvey had risen to fame rapidly, and that had taken its toll. Having taken some time away to get right, she charged back onto the scene with her second record. With Steve Albini behind the boards, Rid of Me packs all of the punch of peak 90s rock, with the ad…
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Get prepped to jump, jive, and wail from start to finish, the EarWax crew is covering The Wildest, Louis Prima! With Keely Smith, Sam Butera, and the Witnesses alongside him, Louis Prima set Las Vegas on fire, five sets a night between 12 AM - 6 AM. The template that Vegas lounge acts would follow, Prima and his crew were going to give you a pro's …
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And. We. Are. Back! Jam Mechanics returns for season 2 with our first guest prompter (Our longtime collaborator and artist, DeepBlueInk!). In our first episode back we reveal the fate of Jam Mechanics Mansion (Castle?) and reflect on the ocean that separates our two co-hosts Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bu…
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How many power chords do you have? Because this week we've got plenty to spare! Thin Lizzy had been more or less given one final shot to break big. Despite big creative differences, perhaps a little too much "hydration," and maybe not enough discipline early on, the crew behind Jailbreak all recognized the stakes. Packed with rock radio staples and…
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Hunker down, because we've got a record full of absolute bangers this week. Part electronic, part disco, part hard rock and all teeth, this duo found their footing with a series of remixes, before heading into the basement of an old club and chapel to record what would be their first studio album. Justice's debut album † (Cross) brings the heat. Wi…
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The Bug Hunter & The Narcissist Cookbook US tour kicks off in June 2024! You can find all the ticket dates and links right here: ⁠https://bughunterbug.com/collections/bug-hunter-and-the-narcissist-cookbook-2024-tour ⁠ We'll be back for SEASON 2 shortly -- Put May 20, 2024 on your calendar! The Jam Mechanics are coming back! If you missed our theme …
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Come on now, you know we got geared up for this one. One of the heaviest hitters in the world music conversation, Buena Vista Social Club's self-titled debut is this week's focus on EarWax! Let's head to Cuba (by way of Mexico, if you're Ry Cooder), find some legendary Cuban musicians, get them in the studio and see what magic unfolds. After their …
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We love our shiny, glossy pop albums here on EarWax, and this week we've got one that is among the shiniest and poppiest - Carly Rae Jepsen's "E•MO•TION." After rocketing to the top of the charts with the monster single "Call Me Maybe," Carly Rae Jepsen needed to take some time to figure out where she fit in the pop landscape, and more importantly,…
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We are heading into familiar territory this week as EarWax revisits the Newport Jazz Festival! Cody and Hilary pick up four years after we last left Newport to tell the tale behind Muddy Waters' incredible live album "At Newport 1960." This record is an absolutely scorching set of blues set against a weekend that was marred by capacity limits, Berm…
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In conclusion...it's our season finale... and we're wrapping up this series with our own little bow. Make sure to listen til the very end. And stay in touch, follow us on IG, and keep up to date on all things RM. You never know when you may get an encore *cough* bonus *cough* episode or two... Thank you all for your support and love. Sincerely, R+M…
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Looking for a breezy jam to cruise into the summer season? Nah, we're hitting you with beats, bars, and Vince Staples' debut album. Cody and Hilary talk about our responsibilities as fans, how to respectfully engage with weighty material, and how in the pocket Vince Staples is throughout this whole record. Weaving together a tapestry of matter-of-f…
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This week we talk all about Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Long Term Care... and other "scary" and confusing terms that can come up when planning care for your loved one. All with the help of Kate, a social worker at the Penn FTD Center. But before that, we dive into our friend Keri's personal experience getting Guardianship for her father, Mark.…
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Are you having a wonderful day? Full of joy perhaps? Just really, fully, live/laugh/loving life? Welp, good luck! Hilary and Cody careen through Nine Inch Nails' magnum opus, "The Downward Spiral." Trent Reznor was fully in his bag on this one, and it pushed him into places that would take a good long while to rebound from. What does it say about u…
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Worlds and genres collide as the EarWax crew welcome our first guest onto the show! Post-hardcore meets indie rock as Jeremy Bolm (Touché Amoré, The First Ever Podcast) joins Cody and Hilary to dive into Rilo Kiley's indie masterpiece "The Exection of All Things." This album is where LA meets Omaha, where success meets sustainability, and where Ril…
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Are there stages of FTD? What can you "expect"? This week we walk through disease trajectory with Dr. Lauren Massimo (also featured on Episode 2 - Understanding Apathy). Dr. Massimo breaks down what we know, and how she likes to guide families through these discussions. And this week's personal stories come from our friends Lauren and Michelle from…
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Tease your beehive hairdo waaaaaaay up, and put on your most gorgeous flowing dress, the GOAT girl group makes their EarWax debut! Our first 60s record is Motown perfection, although the Supremes' rise to the top was anything but perfect. Ultimately, they became standard bearers for both the label and the genre, and the hits from this record are ab…
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This episode revolves around the symptoms of hyperorality -- with a focus on the very common symptom of alcohol use (and abuse). Have a listen as the story meets the science with the lovely Dr. Sara Manning. We want to send big love to the entire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Penn FTD Center Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for jumping in feet first, to our sponsors for their support and t…
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Let's dismantle systemic oppression with post-riot grrrl! Hilary and Cody dance and groove to the infectious, crackling first album by Le Tigre. Fronted by the legendary Kathleen Hanna, Le Tigre is a response to the implosion of a movement she championed. Le Tigre talks about all of the stuff you're gonna hear in the riot grrrl scene, but it candy-…
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This week we dive into loss of empathy with Dr. Emma Rhodes. We discuss how this behavior so often reveals itself with birth and death announcements and the episode is filled with personal stories from Rachael, Maria and their friends Lauren and Michelle from the Sister Project (Season 1 - June Pt. 1 & Pt. 2). We want to send big love to the entire…
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SEASON ONE IS DONE! Let's Celebrate by discussing YOUR favorites (and least favorites), taking audience questions, and showing off some old demos to put Jam Mechanics demos into perspective! Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we challenge each other to write a song demo from scratch every …
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Okay...so you need a 32nd episode. Well, let us impress upon you how much we loved covering Shania Twain's ridiculously influential album "Come On Over." Cody and Hilary weave through the career path of the Queen of Country Pop, and all of the struggles and successes that culminated in the making of this album. You want catchy? Got it. Songs built …
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WE'RE BACK! With a very important interview with the brilliant Corey McMillan, Co-Director of the Penn FTD Center. This week we tackle ALS and FTD - the science behind the connection of the diseases, and the work that is being done to understand more. We want to send big love to the entire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Penn FTD Center Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for jumping in feet first,…
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What better way to usher in the Leap Year than to cover an artist who is arguably even more unique? Alice Coltrane is one of the most dynamic names in jazz history. Cody and Hilary explore her journey to this record, and Ptah's journey from ancient Egypt to 1970. This lineup is absolutely stacked with jazz legends, and they are all locked in and ta…
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