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In this episode, Andrew and John ruin it. Shadow Producer Jason returns to discuss his favorite Tooth & Nail Records release, "North To The Future" by Georgia indie rockers Joe Christmas. Jason details all the ways this record has impacted his life, from influencing design choices to the very personal moments he listens to certain tracks.

In this episode, Andrew and John go to a skating party. Joining the pod this week is Andrew Gill. He is a senior producer of the beloved music podcast Sound Opinions, former host of the WBEZ beer podcast Strange Brews, and co-creator of an upcoming PRX narrative podcast examining how the Christian music industry has impacted American culture. We talk about how important indie music was to him growing up in Florida, the Athens, Georgia music scene, and how he made Joe Christmas his identity. Then we go track by track of the Joe Christmas album "Upstairs Overlooking." Band and album discussion begins at 46:28.

In this episode, Andrew and John ride neon dolphins. After a little break, we're back to discuss the debut album by Fantasy League, a project by Scott Kerr (Five Iron Frenzy, Yellow Second) and Matt Langston (Eleventyseven).

In this episode, Andrew and John are simply having a wonderful Christmas time. It's that time of year! In this final episode of the year, Andrew and John list their top 10 albums of 2022 (plus honorable mentions). Then, a track by track discussion of the 1999 BEC Recordings compilation "Happy Christmas Vol. 2." If you want to listen to the top album discussion, jump to 27:50. To listen to the "Happy Christmas Vol. 2" discussion, jump to 1:35:57.

In this episode, Andrew and John enjoy their Christmas whisky. But first, some holiday candies and beverages. And a voicemail about our episode with Jenny Booth Potter. Then the return of the Winners Circle and the Losers Lounge. Andrew shares his feelings about a new book on deconstruction. Plus a game about Christmas songs! Finally, a track by track discussion of the David Bazan Christmas album "Dark Sacred Night." Album discussion begins at 1:24:48.

In this episode, Andrew and John are cuter than shit. But first, joining the pod this week for a discussion of her new book: Jenny Booth Potter, author of "Doing Nothing Is No Longer an Option: One Woman's Journey into Everyday Antiracism." Jenny shares stories about her journey into social justice and antiracism work, how everyone makes "racialized choices" every day, why being "colorblind" is problematic, and the role Five Iron Frenzy played in recognizing America's violent past. Then, Andrew and John do a track by track discussion of the brand new Craig's Brother album "Easily Won, Rarely Deserved." Album discussion begins at 57:22.

In this episode, Andrew and John can't keep silent on their own pod. At long last, Craig's Brother vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Ted Bond joins the pod! We talk youth group culture, songs about lust and abortion, being accepted in the punk scene, writing the new Craig's Brother album, and...the Craig's Brother biopic? Conversation with Ted starts at 3:16.

In this episode, Andrew and John open a box of Oops! All Voicemails. After a month of spooky music and too much sugar, we're back to a regular episode...sort of. We tackle a backlog of voicemails, talk about Andrew's recent trip to Chicago to hang with John, enjoy a couple sweet and not-so-sweet taste tests, and once again visit the Winner's Circle.

In this episode, Andrew and John show mercy. Magnifright Pod is coming to a close for 2022, so the dudes enjoy their last spooky candies and beverages for October. Then some more ghost story voicemails. Andrew shares his experience hunting for the Hat Man with his brother. Also, for this week's game, Andrew and John "feud." John shares an update about seeing Grave Robber and Leper live. Finally, a track by track discussion of the Spy Glass Blue EP, The Blue EP. Album discussion begins at 1:10:11.

In this episode, Andrew and John enjoy milk and cookies. We're opening up the Mag Pod archive for an episode recorded back in October 2021. We talked with Shadow Producer Jason (Unoriginal Vinyl) about the Colorado industrial band Rackets & Drapes as well as gothic metal band Saviour Machine. Jason gets personal and shares his story and how these bands fit into it. Conversation starts at 3:08. A few show notes: Jason is doing a visual bit at the beginning of our conversation so you won't hear him talk for about the first 40 seconds. At 1:12:12 you will hear an audio transition because our Zoom crashed, so we just jump back into the conversation. This conversation is also largely unedited. Enjoy.

In this episode, Andrew and John crush skulls. But first, the latest in spooky candy wins and losses for the boys. And some non-spooky discussion of Blink-182. Then more haunted voicemails. This week John puts the Quizmaster Pants back on and asks Andrew about horror movie facts! Finally, a track by track discussion of the S.S. Bountyhunter album "Serpents For Eggs." Album discussion begins at 1:12:59.

In this episode, Andrew and John put the "fun" back in funeral. But first, another round of spooky beverages and candy! Then some voicemails about ghost stories and Neon Horse. Also, find out what John knows about haunted theaters and old-timey radio ghost stories in this week's quiz! Finally, a track by track discussion of the 2005 Mercury Radio Theater album "Blue Eyed Model." Album discussion begins at 1:03:41.

In this episode, Andrew and John sin for the first time in years. Magnifright Pod is back! For the month of October, we will get extra spooky with coverage of bands that put us in the Halloween spirit. But first, some seasonal beverages and candy! Then, does Andrew have a ghost in his house? And which road will he take in the dark forest? Also, John retells his famous Hat Man story. If you haven't heard this true story before, listen to it with the lights off. Finally, track by track of the Neon Horse album "Haunted Horse: Songs Of Love, Defiance & Delusion." Album discussion begins at 56:50.

In this episode, Andrew and John pop some wheelies. But first, Andrew recaps the Jimmy Eat World/Charly Bliss show. Also, listeners share about their experiences at the Five Iron show in Denver. And will John recap the Hat Man story for the impending spooky season? Then Jason from Unoriginal Vinyl joins us to talk Furnace Fest, the Dead Alive photo coffee table book, and the latest vinyl releases coming your way. Finally, a track by track discussion of the Morella's Forest album "Ultraphonic Hiss." Album discussion begins at 1:01:32. 

In this episode, Andrew and John go the distance. This week on the pod, Jason Ragan (Craig's Brother, Too Bad Eugene) joins us to talk about the Santa Cruz punk scene, the early Tooth & Nail days, playing in Craig's Brother, and joining Too Bad Eugene on the road. Too Bad Eugene's "Distance" out September 14 and Craig's Brother's "Easily Won, Rarely Deserved" out November 11. Check out People of Punk Rock Records for pre-orders and other great bands!

In this episode, Andrew and John pray for rain. But first some voicemails about Aaron Lewis and Rage Against the Machine, the benefits of our rambling, and how Driver Eight and Morella's Forest are perfect and also not perfect. Then some listener music! Also, Andrew recaps the Minnesota State Fair and shares audio of a fair weird beer taste test. Finally, an interview with Joel Heng Hartse, author, academic, and lover all thing's 90's Christian rock. Check out his new book Dancing About Architecture Is a Reasonable Thing to Do: Writing about Music, Meaning, and the Ineffable. Interview begins at 43:45.

In this episode, Andrew and John are superstars. But first, we talk about THC-infused seltzers and watching dolphins after taking an edible. Then, a discussion about who podcasts are for: the audience or the hosts. And should there be a Mag Pod format change? Also, Aaron Lewis (from Staind) has an awful country song that we have thoughts about. Finally, a track by track discussion of the Morella's Forest Tooth & Nail Records debut "Super Deluxe." Album discussion begins at 29:03.

In this episode, Andrew and John spend some time getting this thing to go. After about an hour of pre-show audio issues, the dudes finally get recording. Apologies for the less-than-stellar audio this week. But first some voicemails about Driver Eight, silk shirts, and our coverage of more obscure bands this season. Then a track by track discussion of Watermelon, the only Driver Eight record. Album discussion begins at 22:56.

In this episode, Andrew and John unearth troves of antediluvian kind. But first, the dudes recount their most recent hang in Minneapolis at the Graveyard Club album release show. Then, an MxPx and Taylor Swift conTRAversy? Also Beyonce and Chris Carrabba take the podium for the Winners Circle. Finally, a track by track discussion of the new Ronnie Martin solo record From The Womb Of The Morning, The Dew Of Your Youth Will Be Yours. Album discussion begins at 52:20.

In this episode, Andrew and John return. After an unexpectedly long break, your boys are back to fill you in on all the happenings in their lives. And some of them are real bummers. We have some solid additions to the Winner's Circle and the Loser's Lounge this episode. Then, a track by track discussion of the Jason and Ronnie Martin collaboration, the Brothers Martin. Album discussion begins at 58:15.