# discussion including (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover discussion including. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 410: Episode 410 - Thomas Csorba discusses Don Williams' "Country Boy"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-08-13T14_17_10-07_00) _2026-08-13 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Don Williams was one of the biggest country stars of the 80s. Yet, we don't talk enough about Don. Glad that Thomas Csorba picked the 1977 record "Country Boy" from Don though, if you ask Wayne, Thomas should have picked "I Believe In You" from 1980. Plenty of other discussion including the Opry, Mickey Gilley, Eddie Rabbitt, "to G or not to add a G," the legacy of Don with Louisiana Football (on… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-13T14_17_10-07_00.mp3?_=1786655840.17844656) ## [Episode 409: Episode 409 - Amelia Day discusses Madison Cunningham's "Revealer"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-08-06T13_29_42-07_00) _2026-08-06 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Amelia Day joins us to discuss her excellent EP "EGO TRIP" then we dive into "Revealer" from Madison Cunningham. Plenty of other discussion including Sumner WA, Madison winning a Grammy over seasoned vets, controlled chaos in 7/8, writing out song titles in ALL CAPS, the stages of grief, crying in a rental car somewhere in Arkansas, Across the Universe, Tori Amos, and more. Check out Amelia Day… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-06T13_29_42-07_00.mp3?_=1786048190.17839205) ## [Episode 408: Episode 408 - Don Barnes of 38 Special talks about "Milestone" and "Wild Eyed Southern Boys"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-07-29T13_29_49-07_00) _2026-07-29 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ I had a chance to interview Don Barnes, the longtime singer and guitarist for 38 Special. Besides chatting about several topics, we focused a lot of the episode on the making and inspirations behind the album "Wild Eyed Southern Boys." Plenty of other discussion about how the band decided who sang on which songs, why Donnie is retired from touring, working with Jim Peterik of Survivor, the… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-07-29T13_29_49-07_00.mp3?_=1785356998.17825892) ## [Episode 407: Episode 407: Ira Elliot of Nada Surf discusses The Knack’s “Get the Knack”](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-07-18T09_15_40-07_00) _2026-07-18 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Ira Elliot of Nada Surf returns! Ira rejoins us to talk about “Get the Knack” from The Knack. Plenty of other discussion including wearing shirts of your own band, post Beatles albums, Ringo, Bambi Kino, the other music of 1979, the Chipmunks, David Naughton, and why Bruce Gary should be talked about WAY more. What a drummer! Check out Ira and Nada Surf at: http://www.nadasurf.com/ Check out other… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-07-18T09_15_40-07_00.mp3?_=1784391366.17825910) ## [Episode 406: Episode 406 - Blondie's "Parallel Lines" with Scotty Kummer of IGTOV](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-07-05T17_15_54-07_00) _2026-07-06 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Patreon Revisitor Scotty Kummer of the I’ve Got That On Vinyl Podcast & The Ten Junk Miles Podcast joins us to discuss "Parallel Lines" from Blondie. We have a longstanding argument about "Parallel Lines." I've said it's a good album...but not essential. I might have changed my stance had Wayne not been such a poo poo head about it. And, I really wanted to double down. Just don't tell Wayne that I… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-07-05T17_15_54-07_00.mp3?_=1783296973.17805130) ## [Episode 405: Episode 405 - Death Cab for Cutie's "Transatlanticism" with Gretchen Lemon of Jaws of Brooklyn and Dave Montgomery](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-07-02T11_46_08-07_00) _2026-07-02 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Gretchen Lemon of Seattle based band Jaws of Brooklyn joins us to discuss "Transatlanticism" from Death Cab for Cutie. And, because we're talking about Death Cab, I had to invite little brother Dave Montgomery to join us since he was a big reason why I became a Death Cab for Cutie fan. Plenty of other discussion including Jaws of Brooklyn's new album "Unstoppable," traveling from Eastern… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-07-02T11_46_08-07_00.mp3?_=1783017977.17814914) ## [Episode 404: Episode 404 - Bjorn Yttling discusses "Money Jungle" from Duke Ellington](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-06-09T14_00_00-07_00) _2026-06-09 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Bjorn Ytlling...yeah he's the "Bjorn" of the group Peter, Bjorn and John...visits with us to discuss " Illegal Hit (Out of Bounds)," his first jazz album in like two decades under the moniker of "Yttling Jazz." Since Bjorn is in full jazz mode, he wanted to discuss "Money Jungle" that is credited to Duke Ellington but also includes jazz legends Max Roach and Charlie Mingus. Plenty of other… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-09T14_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1781038896.17788618) ## [Episode 403: Episode 403 - Tiff Randol (IAMEVE) discusses "Little Earthquakes" from Tori Amos](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-06-03T13_00_00-07_00) _2026-06-03 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Tiff Randol (aka IAMEVE) discusses her new album "Legacy" then we discuss "Little Earthquakes" from Tori Amos. Find out why "Boys for Pele" didn't make the cut. Other discussion includes following the little voices, The Cure, Mamas in Music, trauma, crying on a California highway, relationships, Ben's overall favorite Tori song, Kate Bush, and "that was a single?" Check out more from Tiff at… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-03T13_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1780516854.17787102) ## [Episode 402: Episode 402 - Rush's "2112" with Michael Citro of Michael's Record Collection](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-05-24T13_11_20-07_00) _2026-05-24 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Our buddy Michael Citro, host of the "Michael's Record Collection" podcast, returns to talk about Rush again. Remember him from our "Signals" episode? Plenty of other discussion including the perils of recording (and editing), listening to all the Rush albums in order, do we celebrate deaths, Passage to Pueblo, cameltoe, "maybe you should let me write the songs from now on," Rush did a ballad (and… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-24T13_11_20-07_00.mp3?_=1779653488.17771501) ## [Episode 401: Episode 401 - John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting) discusses Stevie Wonder's "Innervisions"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-05-16T10_22_56-07_00) _2026-05-16 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ "100 Years" from Five for Fighting is one of those songs that I listen to when I need a kick in the ass. What a treat is was to have John Ondrasik on the show. Plenty of other discussion including Ukraine, getting ready to tour with Edwin McCain, hockey, life expectancy, "Superman" taking on different meanings as we get older, Stevie's amazing 4 album run, and "wait...that wasn't a single?" Check… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-16T10_22_56-07_00.mp3?_=1778952184.17771502) ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0PsLZFubQIx1) _2026-05-16 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Episode 400: Episode 400: Uncle Tupelo’s “Anodyne” with Matt Woods, Seth Gill & Jason Earle](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-05-08T15_56_03-07_00) _2026-05-08 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ No Wayne on this one. Too many alphas in the room, perhaps? We discuss Uncle Tupelo's Alt Country classic "Anodyne" with Patreon Revisitor Seth Gill, Repeat Revisitor Jason Earle (of the Marinade Podcast) and musician Matt Woods. You know…the same guys from the Lucero episode from a while back. Lines have been drawn…Ben is definitely Pro Jeff Tweedy and Seth is definitely pro Jay Farrar. The other… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-08T15_56_03-07_00.mp3?_=1778282000.17766680) ## [Episode 399: Episode 399: Oasis’ “Be Here Now” with Donovan Woods & Tom Hershey](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-04-30T02_48_05-07_00) _2026-04-30 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Donovan Woods rejoins us to dissect “Be Here Now” from Oasis (1997) and discuss his new EP “Squander Your Gifts.” Patreon Revisitor Tom Hershey also joins. Plenty of other discussion including writing songs about grief, Anais Mitchell, The Paper Kites, long songs (and not editing for radio either), The Beatles, cocaine (and other recreational drugs), reprises and maybe we should have had Mrs.… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-04-30T02_48_05-07_00.mp3?_=1777542494.17756500) ## [Episode 397: Episode 397: Speech of Arrested Development discusses Drake's "Nothing Was the Same"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-04-06T14_00_00-07_00) _2026-04-06 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Speech, yeah that Speech from Arrested Development, joined us to discuss 2013's "Nothing Was The Same" from superstar Drake. Plenty of other discussion including Arrested Development's recent album "Adult Contemporary Hip Hop," opening for Prince, opening for Hootie, road trip music, protest songs and activism in songs, Public Enemy, Unplugged, Drake and Drive, "nothing was recorded before 11pm,"… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-04-06T14_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1775509256.17727836) ## [Episode 398: Episode 398: Anthony Simpkins of Gems On VHS discusses Adam Carroll's](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-03-29T13_27_57-07_00) _2026-03-29 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Anthony Simpkins of "Gems on VHS" joined us to talk about an artist that I knew in name only. Anyone here know Adam Carroll? It was a nice discovery. Plenty of other discussion including Ol' Milwaukee's Best, the gulf coast, Blondie and Dagwood, sno-cones, discovering music that doesn't hit the mainstream, and more. Check out Anthony and Gems On VHS at: https://gemsonvhs.com/ Check out Adam… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-03-29T13_27_57-07_00.mp3?_=1774816086.17727834) ## [Episode 396: Episode 396 - Graham Parker discusses "Howlin' Wind"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-03-07T11_11_38-08_00) _2026-03-07 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ "Howlin' Wind" from Graham Parker and the Rumour celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. And so does "Heat Treatment!" What better way to celebrate the anniversaries than to have Graham himself to discuss the album. Plenty of other discussion including the Winter Olympics, prog rock, not knowing how to market Graham (especially in America), blues bands, Bruce & Bob comparisons, and Graham's 5… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-03-07T11_11_38-08_00.mp3?_=1772910706.17708140) ## [Episode 395: Episode 395: Cat Ridgeway discusses System of a Down's "Toxicity"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-03-03T16_57_07-08_00) _2026-03-04 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Central Florida legend (and now Colorado legend) Cat Ridgeway joined us to talk about the 2001 classic (yes, it is a classic) "Toxicity" from System of a Down. Plenty of other discussion including mental health and the check engine light, banjos, watching MTV at breakfast time, The Grammys, horses can't fly jet planes, prison systems, and more. Check out Cat at: https://www.catridgeway.com/ Check… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-03-03T16_57_07-08_00.mp3?_=1772585835.17704915) ## [Episode 394: Episode 394 - Jobi Riccio discusses "Stereo" from Paul Westerberg](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-02-18T07_00_00-08_00) _2026-02-18 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ If you listened to our "Most Listened to Songs of 2025" episode, you know that Jobi made both my list and Wayne's list for her song "Wildfire Season." So, of course we had to invite her on the show! This was so much fun. We talk about her touring with Iron & Wine, her new album (out in May 2026), and plenty of other discussion about The Cure, The Smiths, making music in your basement, Grandpaboy,… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-02-18T07_00_00-08_00.mp3?_=1771426862.17691152) ## [Episode 393: Episode 393: Brian Dunne discusses Billy Joel’s “Storm Front”](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-02-06T10_44_38-08_00) _2026-02-06 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ The guys are joined once again by Brian Dunne, this time to talk about “Storm Front” from Billy Joel. Plenty of other discussion including the cold war, Fantastic Cat, ordering fancy food (like “Clams Casino”), the first album owned on CD, the other song besides “Piano Man” that Billy will be remembered for, and more. Check out Brian at: briandunnemusic.net/ Fair warning: Brian was in a pub when… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-02-06T10_44_38-08_00.mp3?_=1770403485.17680730) ## [Episode 392: Episode 392: David Bowie’s “Station to Station” with Jon Lamoreaux of the Hustle Podcast & Eric Wester](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-01-23T13_21_52-08_00) _2026-01-23 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Jon Lamoreaux of the Hustle Podcast rejoins us to dissect “Station to Station” from Mr. David Bowie. Patreon Revisitor Eric Wester also joins. Happy 50th Album Release Anniversary to “Station to Station!” Plenty of other discussion including Wilco, Counting Crows “Long December,” Home Depot, the TV will eat your girlfriend, cocaine induced recording, Frank Sinatra and Nina Simone, and…wait…Ben and… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-01-23T13_21_52-08_00.mp3?_=1769203327.17667639) ## [Episode 391: Episode 391 - Paula Kelley and Aaron Tap discuss "Dusty in Memphis" from Dusty Springfield](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-01-22T17_08_37-08_00) _2026-01-23 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Aaron Tap and Paula Kelley joined Wayne and Ben for another episode....only to have to rejoin Ben to record the episode again. Find out why Wayne IS NOT on this episode. Paula's discusses her new album "Blinking as the Starlight Burns Out" and then we dive into "Dusty in Memphis" from the legendary Dusty Springfield. Plenty of other discussion including Goffin & King, Randy Newman, second guessing… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-01-22T17_08_37-08_00.mp3?_=1769130524.17666926) ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JKonyFrgejVn) _2026-01-23 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Episode 390: Episode 390 - Kashena Sampson discusses Beck's "Mutations"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2026-01-07T05_00_00-08_00) _2026-01-07 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ We were joined by Kashena Sampson to discuss her newest album "Ghost of Me" and then we dive into "Mutations" from Beck (released in 1998). Plenty of other discussion like "this was his 6th album?," God stuff, breakups, alternative music in 1998 (we think the Grammy voters got it right), T.S. Eliot, The Beatles, viagra, rotten eggs and saloon piano. Check out Kashena Sampson at:… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-01-07T05_00_00-08_00.mp3?_=1767790817.17647470) ## [Episode 389: Episode 389: U2's "The Unforgettable Fire" with Matt Nathanson](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-12-24T04_06_25-08_00) _2025-12-24 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Matt Nathanson returns! Matt returns and we talk about U2 AGAIN!?! Heck Yeah! And, yes, we've already done an episode about "The Unforgettable Fire" but when Matt Nathanson says he wants to do an episode about the album, you let him. Plenty of other discussion including the Tampa Pig Jig and Megan Moroney, Live Aid, GNR, R.E.M.'s "Green," The Black Crowes, listening to the same song over and over,… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-12-24T04_06_25-08_00.mp3?_=1766577995.17639296) ## [Episode 388: Episode 388 - Missing Persons "Spring Session M" with Jon Lamoreaux](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-12-15T17_00_00-08_00) _2025-12-16 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Jon Lamoreaux (yeah, that guy from The Hustle Podcast) joins us again to discuss the Missing Persons classic "Spring Session M." Plenty of other discussion including Grace Jones and other Jones, Fast and the Furious, the other members of Missing Persons not named Bozzio that you know but didn't know you knew, Prince, only a nobody walks in L.A., repeated lyrics, Rush, B-52's, and "you added this… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-12-15T17_00_00-08_00.mp3?_=1765846829.17625174) ## [Episode 387: Episode 387 - Most Listened to Songs 2025](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-12-09T03_00_00-08_00) _2025-12-09 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Longest episode ever at 3 hours, 9 minutes? I think it is. Some Isbell talk, some Childers talk, Brandi and Mandy, fantasy football, "The Odd Couple," acapella songs, Jason Molina, being "Domesticated AF" and taking breaks and recharging. Some discussion about the future of the podcast. You OK if we keep doing this for a little longer? Check out Jason and the Marinade at: The Marinade with Jason… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-12-09T03_00_00-08_00.mp3?_=1765278056.17624112) ## [Episode 386: Episode 386 - Ozzy Osbourne's "Bark at the Moon" with Derrek Carriveau](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-11-20T13_44_52-08_00) _2025-11-20 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Patreon Revisitor (and repeat guest) Derrek Carriveau joins us to discuss "Bark at the Moon" from the Prince of Darkness. When I told Wayne that Derrek picked this Ozzy record, Wayne's reaction was "Are you sure? That's his favorite Ozzy album?" Plenty of other discussion including "Taxi" and fictious countries, screwing up your finale, Poland, festivals as 50 year olds, Randy and Jake E. Lee,… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-11-20T13_44_52-08_00.mp3?_=1763675104.17605821) ## [Episode 385: Episode 385: Sons of Sevilla discuss J.J. Cale’s “Naturally”](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-10-18T08_38_37-07_00) _2025-10-18 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Sometimes recording is fun and sometimes it’s…well, a challenge. The guys from Sons of Sevilla recorded this with us while on the road in their RV and halfway through the recording, their wifi connection farted out. We finished the episode without them. But that wasn’t before we were able to talk about chill rock, who’s the little fighter, Terry Reid, Paul McCartney, the not so famous (but you… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-10-18T08_38_37-07_00.mp3?_=1760801926.17568002) ## [Episode 384: Episode 384 - Troy Millette discusses Matt Nathanson's "Some Mad Hope"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-10-01T16_02_36-07_00) _2025-10-01 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ You knew it was only a matter of time before we actually did an episode ABOUT a Matt Nathanson album, right? Repeat Revisitor Troy Millette joins us to discuss "Some Mad Hope" from Matt. Plenty of other discussion including Troy's podcast (Load-In Through the Back), does Jason Bateman really need to have a podcast, Guster, borrowing the referral questions, Steve Poltz, Speech, peak avocado season,… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-10-01T16_02_36-07_00.mp3?_=1759359770.17548488) ## [Episode 383: Episode 383 - Pete Droge discusses "Necktie Second"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-09-17T16_27_34-07_00) _2025-09-17 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Pete Droge returns to discuss his excellent new record "Fade Away Blue" and then we discuss "Necktime Second" in depth. Plenty of other discussion including KINK and The Mountain, adoption, 90's CD Bloat (72 minutes!), Brendan O'Brien, Dylan's "Oh Mercy," Rockpile, the Seattle scene in the 90s and not necessarily fitting into the scene, changing the lyrics to your most known song, Rick Rubin,… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-09-17T16_27_34-07_00.mp3?_=1758151668.17535253) ## [Episode 382: Episode 382 - James Campion discusses Prince's "Dirty Mind"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-09-11T02_54_47-07_00) _2025-09-11 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ We were joined by author and podcaster James Campion to discuss his new book about Prince called "REVOLUTION: Prince, the Band, the Era" and of course we had to discuss a Prince record because of it! Plenty of other discussion including Warren Zevon (James wrote a book about him as well) and how Jorge Calderon is a saint, the "Underwater Sunshine" podcast, "New Girl," Warner Bros. giving Prince… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-09-11T02_54_47-07_00.mp3?_=1757584495.17528832) ## [Episode 381: Episode 381: Concerts with Michael Citro & Dave Montgomery & Jeff Frame](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-08-12T18_00_00-07_00) _2025-08-13 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Gaps in our schedule means...we do what we want. Instead of our usual format, I just wanted to hang out with some of my besties talking about some of our recent concerts. We were joined by Michael Citro (Michael's Record Collection), Jeff Frame (Jeff Makes Jokes) and Dave Montgomery (little brother). We talk about Wayne's First Wilco, trying to sell people on seeing bands live with us (and the… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-08-12T18_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1755046826.17460114) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZWX9bUe0wQNE) _2025-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [Episode 380: Episode 380: Guy Clark’s “Dublin Blues” with Drew Kennedy](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-08-05T17_21_13-07_00) _2025-08-06 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Drew Kennedy (remember him from our Ben Folds episode a few years ago?) returns to talk about his latest record and Guy Clark's "Dublin Blues." Plenty of other discussion including Harley t-shirts, self-titled albums (even when it's your ninth album), Marathon songwriting, decor based on Hobby Lobby, panic attacks, Baby Ruth candy bars, 30 year or 40 years - who's counting, black diamond strings,… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-08-05T17_21_13-07_00.mp3?_=1754439681.17491863) ## [Episode 379: Episode 379: Harley Flanagan discusses Black Sabbath's "Master of Reality"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-07-04T03_00_00-07_00) _2025-07-04 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Harley Flanagan has been kicking out punk music since he was in grade school. Literally. Cro-Mags, Harley's band, has been a big part of the NYC punk scene since the 80s and Harley has been making the rounds lately promoting his documentary called "Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos." Probably should have known by the documentary title that this episode would be anything but our typical format.… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-07-04T03_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1751623223.17458252) ## [Episode 378: Episode 378: Sterling Drake discusses “Wanted! The Outlaws”](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-06-25T09_44_32-07_00) _2025-06-25 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ The "Wanted! The Outlaws" compilation from 1976 was a huge launching pad (or relaunching pad) for Waylon and Willie. And, it did for country what The Sex Pistols or Ramones did for punk music. Sterling Drake joins us to talk about this game changing compilation and his new album “The Shape I’m In.” Plenty of other discussion including short sleeved pearl snaps, Bro Country vs. Real Country (and… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-06-25T09_44_32-07_00.mp3?_=1750869886.17448345) ## [Episode 377: Episode 377: Jesse & Jon from Carbon Leaf discuss Rage Against the Machine (self-titled debut)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-06-18T06_00_00-07_00) _2025-06-18 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ There's only one band I've seen more live in concert than Carbon Leaf. It's a FUN time (one y'all should experience). Jesse Humphrey and Jon Markel from the band join us to discuss the self-titled debut from Rage Against the Machine (and, no, Carbon Leaf does NOT sound like Rage). Plenty of other discussion including counterfeit Carbon Leaf t-shirts, Freebird, Fenway, "you have to play the new… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-06-18T06_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1750251625.17440840) ## [Episode 376: Episode 376 - Braden Lam discusses The Lumineers "Cleopatra"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-06-05T04_37_49-07_00) _2025-06-05 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Canadian musician Braden Lam joins us to discuss his new album "The Cloudmaker's Cry" and the 2016 smash album "Cleopatra" from The Lumineers. Plenty of other discussion including family reunion shirts, Ben trying to learn French, the weird and wacky music charts in April 2016, handclaps, Daddy's sock drawer, and a nearly perfect Side A. Check out Braden at: https://bradenlam.com/ Check out The… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-06-05T04_37_49-07_00.mp3?_=1749123480.17431192) ## [Episode 375: Episode 375: Rambler Kane & Mark Cooper discuss John Craigie's "Capricorn in Retrograde...Just Kidding...Live in Portland"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-05-20T05_00_00-07_00) _2025-05-20 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Rambler Kane (and my friend Mark Cooper) discuss John Craigie's live album "Capricorn in Retrograde...Just Kidding...Live in Portland" from 2016. Plenty of other discussion including Rambler's own live album (which y'all need to check out...it's fantastic), being vulnerable, Craigie or a Braves game, Florida, Portlandia, Dire Straits, Wayne's podcaster phase (also known as get drunk on Wednesday… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-05-20T05_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1747742434.17412240) ## [Episode 374: Episode 374: Rick Springfield's “Working Class Dog” with Michael Citro](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-05-07T07_00_00-07_00) _2025-05-07 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Wayne, Michael Citro and I are starting our pregaming early for a concert in May. Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung, and John Cafferty are all on one bill. Is there another album from any of those artists that we should do another pregaming episode about? We're not so sure after listening to this album again. At least Side A is awesome. Check out Rick Springfield at:… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-05-07T07_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1746626455.17396064) ## [Episode 373: Episode 373: Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-05-01T18_25_45-07_00) _2025-05-02 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Repeat Revisitors (and Patreon Revisitors) Dan Beck and Dave Greenberg are joined by our buddy Jon Lamoreaux to discuss the all time punk classic from the Sex Pistols. Plenty of other discussion including "f all y'all," Johnny's other band Public Image Ltd., the Rolling Stone "bible" issue, Taylor Swift needs to write some protest songs, caring less, and who the hell is Frank Carter? Anyone going… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-05-01T18_25_45-07_00.mp3?_=1746149151.17396063) ## [Episode 372: Episode 372: The Mayflies USA Interview](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-04-24T13_43_32-07_00) _2025-04-24 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Anyone remember the Mayflies USA? I got a promo copy of "Summertown" in 1998 and I fell in love with the album. They went on a massive hiatus but got together to record their latest album "Kickless Kids" set for release in May 2025. When I got a press release about this, I immediately asked if they could come on the show to talk about their career, the new album, and albums (and some songs)… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-04-24T13_43_32-07_00.mp3?_=1745527420.17382438) ## [Episode 371: Episode 371: Drive-By Truckers "The Dirty South" with Kevin Peters & Jason Earle & Stephen Deusner](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-04-11T04_06_07-07_00) _2025-04-11 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Man, this was fun. I've been on a Drive-By Truckers kick since the holidays since I decided to do a full discography listen as a way of pregaming for seeing the band for the first time in early February. That show was pure awesomeness. This was one of our Patreon Revisitor shows with Kevin Peters picking the album. We asked Stephen Deusner, author of Where the Devil Don't Stay: Traveling the South… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-04-11T04_06_07-07_00.mp3?_=1744369580.17374639) ## [Episode 370: Episode 370: Caleb Caudle discusses The Weakerthans’ “Reconstruction Site”](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-03-28T04_21_33-07_00) _2025-03-28 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Do you know The Weakerthans? We barely did. But we absolutely loved this record. Big kudos to our guest Caleb Caudle for picking this one. We also discuss his new record "Sweet Critters" and his collaborations with John Paul White and Alison Russell, sad people, The Opry, playing for small rooms, skipping the choruses, cats who try to motivate, the Elks Lodge, hockey pucks, The Paramount, and beep… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-03-28T04_21_33-07_00.mp3?_=1743160904.17361217) ## [Episode 369: Episode 369: cka FLAX discusses Chris Whitley’s “Dirt Floor”](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-03-12T05_00_00-07_00) _2025-03-12 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ The guys are joined by cka FLAX (Sean Flax) to discuss Chris Whitley and his 1998 album “Dirt Floor.” Plenty of other discussion including FLAX’s new album “the birth of fantasy,” memes, documentaries, the act of killing, ball peen hammers and a lack of a claw, loco girls, dying way young and Wayne getting called out by the guest might be my favorite moment on an episode in a while. Check out cka… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-03-12T05_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1741780856.17334762) ## [Episode 368: Episode 368: Van Halen’s “Women and Children First” with Scotty Kummer](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-03-05T05_00_00-08_00) _2025-03-05 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ When you only have two to three days to prepare for an episode due to a guest reschedule, who do you turn to? Of course our Patreon Revisitors bail us out once again – this time it’s repeat revisitor Scotty Kummer from Ten Junk Miles and I’ve Got That On Vinyl to talk about “Women and Children First” from the legendary Van Halen. Plenty of other discussion on this one including the Minnesota… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-03-05T05_00_00-08_00.mp3?_=1741179645.17327726) ## [Episode 367: Episode 367: The Police’s “Ghost in the Machine” with Daryl Hance](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-03-01T04_46_27-08_00) _2025-03-01 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Musician Daryl Hance joins us to discuss the fourth album from the Police “Ghost in the Machine.” Plenty of discussion about MTV, speaking French, Sandra Bullock and “Demolition Man,” alpha males & omega males, and more. Dissecting any Police record is a lot of fun and doing it with Daryl was a blast. Y'all go check out his last album "Devil's Milhopper." It's one part 70s rock (ala Black Sabbath… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-03-01T04_46_27-08_00.mp3?_=1740833201.17326380) ## [Episode 366: Episode 366: Lucero’s “1372 Overton Drive” with Matt Woods, Seth Gill & Jason Earle](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-02-20T19_09_22-08_00) _2025-02-21 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ While Wayne is away, I get to discuss some Lucero with Patreon Revisitor Seth Gill, Repeat Revisitor Jason Earle (of the Marinade Podcast) and first timer musician Matt Woods. Man...we have a blast on this episode. Jason's theory of breaking down Ben Nichols tunes into different categories turns into a super fun exercise. I'm not gonna spoil the fun of what the categories are called. Check out… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-02-20T19_09_22-08_00.mp3?_=1740107371.17326382) ## [Episode 365: Episode 365 - Interview with Jerry Hey](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-01-31T03_39_23-08_00) _2025-01-31 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Maybe the name Jerry Hey doesn't ring any bells for you. But, you've been listening to songs that Jerry has played his trumpet on or has arranged for probably your entire life. He became one of Quincy Jones' main studio guys. He arranged strings on "Billie Jean," played on Brothers Johnson and Earth Wind & Fire and George Benson albums, that's him on Dolly's "9 to 5," and he's been on a ton of TV… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-01-31T03_39_23-08_00.mp3?_=1738323569.17305794) ## [Episode 364: Episode 364: The English Beat’s “Special Beat Service” with Marc Wasserman](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-01-23T16_32_46-08_00) _2025-01-24 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ The guys are joined by Marc Wasserman who wrote the book “Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter to The English Beat” to discuss (of course) “Special Beat Service” from The English Beat. Plenty of other discussion including Two Tone, FYC and General Public, John Hughes, American TV’s influence for one song, accordion, and what in the world is “Ackee 1 2 3?” Check out Marc at:… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-01-23T16_32_46-08_00.mp3?_=1737678775.17293840) ## [Episode 363: Episode 363: Duran Duran’s “Rio” with Jon Lamoreaux of the Hustle Podcast](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-01-17T05_14_04-08_00) _2025-01-17 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Jon Lamoreaux of the Hustle Podcast joins us to dissect “Rio” from Duran Duran. It’s a travesty that it took us this long to discuss this classic album from the early days of MTV! Maybe we should just add Jon as a permanent co-host? Recorded while I was on the road for work in Newport News, VA. Anyone been there? Oh yeah…and LISTENER SCORES! Check out Duran Duran at: https://duranduran.com/ Check… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-01-17T05_14_04-08_00.mp3?_=1737119653.17258868) ## [Episode 362: Episode 362: Cat Stevens “Tea for the Tillerman” with Roger Street Friedman](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2025-01-06T03_00_00-08_00) _2025-01-06 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ Roger Street Friedman joins us to discuss his new record “Long Shadows” and the classic “Tea for the Tillerman” from Cat Stevens. Plenty of other discussion including the New York Mets, Larry Campbell, Sugarland Texas and the sad history of sugar labor, story songwriting, Ted Lasso, advice from our dads (and vice versa) and is “Sad Lisa” the basis of Lisa Simpson? Check out Roger Street Friedman… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-01-06T03_00_00-08_00.mp3?_=1736161243.17275797) ## [Episode 361: Episode 361: Most Listened to Songs of 2024 with Jason Earle of The Marinade Podcast](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/recordsrevisited/episodes/2024-12-30T03_00_00-08_00) _2024-12-30 · Ben Montgomery · Records Revisited_ It’s time for our annual “Most Listened to Songs” episode and, once again, Jason Earle of the Marinade Podcast joins us with his 12 favorite songs. 36 total most listened songs. No song repeats but we have a few artist repeats. Plenty of other discussion including Wayne discovers Spotify Auto Play, we need support groups for Jason (for pop music disdain) and Wayne (for instrumentals disdain), love… [Listen](https://recordsrevisited.podomatic.com/enclosure/2024-12-30T03_00_00-08_00.mp3?_=1735556434.17273436)