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This podcast is late, and for that we are very sorry. But don't worry, keep your chin up and press forward, one foot in front of the other on your journey through this little thing called life. We can't begin to express how much your mother and I love you. I remember when you were just a twinkle in our eyes, a hint of sound flowing in the wind, then into the ovaries, and finally right out of the womb. You are our special little gift, and I yearn to kiss the ground after you have walked upon it. Hold still while I adjust the buttons on your winter parka. No one wants you to perish in this hostile terrain. This week's album review: "Policy" by Will Butler Next week's album review: "The Dreaming" by Kate Bush

Episode 44 marks the second week of the quarantine, and Ariel and Morgan find themselves in the highest of spirits, their hair perfectly cleaned and sculpted, their belly's full of the richest red meats, and their eyes bright and ready for the forthcoming days, each of which is a gift. Ariel has lots of tips on your live streaming performance on the internet, as well as some helpful resources for musicians out of work, and the gig economy in general. Ariel also just dropped his music video for the single, "In This War Or The Next," which can be streamed anywhere you watch music videos! Check it out!!!!!! This week's album review: "We Are Your Friends" by Simian Next week's album review: "Policy" by Will Butler

Ariel and Morgan discuss what life is like under quarantine in Ocean Beach, California, as well as things that all musicians can do during these trying times. The coronavirus is dictating what everybody is and should be doing, but rest assured, Ariel thinks everything will be okay in the end. They also discuss the #WeApplaud movement, Amazon is not currently producing vinyl or CD discs, David Crosby will rate your joint, and Bandcamp is waiving all fees tomorrow (Friday) for music sales on their website. Stay well, and try to have some fun.  This week's album review: "Court and Spark" by Joni Mitchell Next week's album review: "We Are Your Friends" by Simian  

For the second time in world history, Lauren Leigh Martin joins us in studio just after releasing her new single and music video entitled, "Burned By Bridges," from an upcoming album release titled "Flare." You can catch Lauren Leigh Martin all around San Diego, nay the world, as she sings for the masses. Check out her show dates at LaurenLeighMusic.com We also discuss Dolly Parton posing in Playboy Magazine, and Elon Musk's reaction to Coachella being postponed. What a week to be alive.  This week's album review: "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo Next week's album review: "Court and Spark" by Joni Mitchell

He has piercing, deep blue eyes, an unmatched wit, a lust for life, and a tenacity that is unrivaled in the music community. And on top of all this, Philip Cullin can play the drums like the beat of the Earth itself, as it spins in perpetuity throughout the universe. Phil graces the podcast studio and chats with us about gigging in San Diego, touring the country, and how he was born a fully grown intellectual, wowing the doctors that delivered him with his knowledge and eloquence. We do a deep dive into Black Sabbath and the music news stories of today.  This week's album review: "Master of Reality" by Black Sabbath Next week's album review: "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo

Morgan is losing his mind, and has carved a new pathway through his brain, solidifying the synapses into an unchangeable and unrelenting replaying of Meg Myer's song "Running Up That Hill." Ariel eats too much hyrdoginated oil, and can't seem to figure out why he feels low energy, even though he is constantly eating McDonald's hamburgers. James Blake is going on an orchestral tour, musicians from outside of the UK are now going to have to pay to play inside of Britain because of Brexit, and 2019 music revenue increased by 13%. This and more news, on today's episode!!!! This week's album review: "Beastland" by Author & Punisher Next week's album review: "Master of Reality" by Black Sabbath

This week, Jackie Bryant joins the guys to talk about her prolific career as a lifestyle, and music journalist. Little known fact, Jackie Bryant is a huge tool fan, and knows every tiny detail about the band. She even was able to interview Maynard James Keenan about his secondary career as a wine producer. This is a fun episode, packed with information, and Ariel eats a banana. Also discussed, Rage Against the Machine's scheme to combat scalpers at their concerts, indie artists releasing singles instead of albums, African Music making its way to the forefront of worldwide popularity, and Sharon Osbourne's new hairdo. Wow! This week's album review: "In Name And Blood" by Murder City Devils Next week's album review: "Beastland" by Author & Punisher

Ariel's hot doctor has confirmed that he may or may not have a hernia, and that he needs to speak in hushed tones, so as not inflame his already unstable groin. The guys also discuss the case of the missing merch, and of course music news and their most recent album review. This week's album review: "Lewis Taylor" by Lewis Taylor Next week's album review: "In Name And Blood" by Murder City Devils

Jonny Tarr is a Welsh musician and songwriter, performing all the time in San Diego, and about the country as the front man of the Jonny Tarr Quartet and Jonny Tarr Quintet. Jonny Tarr. Jonny Tarr is currently nominated for a San Diego Music Award in the category of Best Pop. Vote for Jonny Tarr by going to https://www.sandiegomusicawards.com/ Jonny joins Ariel and Morgan in the studio to talk about his music career, Billie Eilish winning so many Grammy's even though the album was produced in a bedroom, and all of the latest news in the music industry.  This week's album review: "Music To Be Murdered By" by Eminem Next week's album review: "Lewis Taylor" by Lewis Taylor

The guys discuss their future travel plans, Ariel does Foley on the spot, and it is glorious. Ozzy Osbourne has had a terrible 2019, YouTube Music is a force to be reckoned with in the streaming age, Rammstein has dates in North America this year, Radiohead has just released their Public Library, and just some general bullshit happens.  This week's album review: "Fine Line" by Harry Styles Next week's album review: "Music To Be Murdered By" by Eminem

Ariel has an eye exam! So he's got to go. This week, Morgan and Ariel sing you some great motivation so that you can go out there and be somebody! We go deep into depths about why Devo's album and sound is so so great. The legendary Neil Peart has died, Phish made $50 million on their New Year's show, Billie Eilish is singing the theme song for the new 007 movie and Ariana Grande's hair is looking great. Also, Nine Inch Nails is inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. What a week! This week's album review: "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!" by Devo Next week's album review: "Fine Line" by Harry Styles

2020 and we're back y'all. You don't want to miss this one. Ariel had a show the night before for Bowie's birthday, and Morgan cores, spiralizes and skins an apple!

2019 has been a real treat, and has also been demure and opulent. Wow. I mean, this year has seen the rise of The Multi Platinum podcast from a seed, a sapling, an idea in the minds of two of the most prolific musicians San Diego has ever seen, to a worldwide phenomenon with one million listeners. The guys will be back in 2020, to keep this train a-rollin' and to get that Squatty Potty money bitch. This week, they discuss how Ariel's sickness has now infected Morgan's entire household, David Lee Roth joining KISS on the road, Taylor Swift's fashionable decisions at the CATS premier, Choir! Choir! Choir! performing at the Mexican border and how System of A Down needs to check their g'damn egos.  This week's album review: "Pony" by Orville Peck Next week's album review: "Being No One, Going Nowhere" by STRFKR

Ariel and Morgan return from their Thanksgiving travels, where they flew to all of the farthest corners of these great United States. They relay their trials and tribulations navigating the airspace, and even dive into some discussion of which guitars to buy as a first time purchaser. Then, Ariel relates his story of his brief stint in Scientology. Ed O'Brien from Radiohead has solo music coming, and a tour currently booking, R. Kelly is definitely a total asshole, Netflix has a new series about the rise of Spotify, Dave Grohl shotguns a beer with fans during a recent concert, ASCAP has a new program for musicians' mental health, and other stuff as well.  This week's album review: "Hyperspace" by Beck Next week's album review: "Pony" by Orville Peck

In this episode, fun Thanksgiving facts abound. Everything you need to know about the favorite American holiday is revealed, not to mention our album review of Nick Cave's latest album. Guess what? King Princess was on SNL, and shit was lit. Leonard Cohen's new posthumous release has just hit the streaming services, Gnawi, a Moroccan rapper has just been sentenced to a year in jail for his recent hiphop track criticizing the police. Mariah Carey just broke three Guiness World Records, with "All I Want For Christmas Is You." And other such things. This week's album review: "Ghosteen" by Nick Cave Next week's album review: "Hyperspace" by Beck

Ariel eats Cheezits, so many Cheezits. So many opinions. Each day is a gift. Mary Steenburgen's burgeoning songwriting career is an amazing story. The guys also discuss Ariel's excavation to LA where he's recently created a new music video and taken on a new job and had a wonderful time with his father. The guys also talk about Wu Tang Clan's new theme park in South Korea, and David Byrne's appearance on the Tonight Show. Grammy nominations are out, and we're so proud of everyone. Make it a double! This week's album review: "Being So Normal" by Peach Pit Next week's album review: "Ghosteen" by Nick Cave

This week, the guys discuss Morgan's recent trip the desert, Ariel is an actor now, and each day is a gift that cannot be given back to the ever expanding universe. It looks like Rage Against the Machine is reuniting for a string of shows, including a headlining slot at Coachella. Alanis Morissette has a brand new Broadway show coming, called "Jagged Little Pill." Have you heard of Splice? It's a new platform  that streamlines music production, Neil Young was on the Conan O' Brien podcast, George Michael has a posthumous release entitled "This is How (We Want You To Get High)," Metallica is donating to California Wildfire relief, Michael Jackson's estate has acquired the rights to Sly and the Family Stone's catalog, Chino says New Deftones is on the way, and Katy Perry makes shoes now.  This week's album review:"Cheap Queen" by King Princess Next week's album review: "Being So Normal" by Peach Pit

What a spooktacular doozie do we have for you this Christmas! This proves to be one of the most important and groundbreaking episodes yet of The Multiplatinum Podcast. Please share this episode with your friends in the music industry, because a rising tide lifts all boats and a high boat is better than one forging through the muddy murky bottom of the uncaring sea.  This week, the guys discuss facts about Halloween, Pink Froyd, a tribute to Pink Floyd. Apple releases their new noise cancelling ear pods. What a treat! Trent Reznor is whistling a different tune about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after inducting The Cure last year. Kanye West released a gospel album! Mariah Carey is back baby, with her hit Christmas classic, "All I Want for Christmas Is You," Jack White supports Bernie Sanders and he wants everyone to know. Morrissey is now making money by signing other artists' albums, and King Princess has the voice of an angel.  This week's album review: "What Went Down" by The Foals Next week's album review: "Cheap Queen" by King Princes

This week, Ariel drops his new single, "If This Isn't Me," now streaming on all platforms. Be sure to check out the music video on YouTube by searching Ariel Levine, "If This Isn't Me." This week we talk about Ariel's new single, how to make a German laugh, and a silent disco event that Morgan recently attended. We also discuss Fiona Apple's new song she wrote for Bob's Burgers, Perfume Genius' new dance album, David Byrne is extended his stay on Broadway in New York, The Flaming Lips are releasing a live version of their 1999 album, "The Soft Bulletin." Eddie Van Halen was recently asked to take a selfie of a fan at a Tool concert, and Ariel has to go buy stamps. Enjoy!! This week's album review:"Autobahn" by Kraftwerk Next week's album review: "What Went Down" by The Foals

This week, Morgan finds himself recovering from last night's show a The Viper Room with HEADPHONE, while Ariel is alive, alert, awake, enthusiastic and rife with energy and positive enthusiasm. We review Billie Eilish's Album, "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" We also discuss Sesame Street's roster of musicians in their 50th season, who got nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and who got snubbed. Prince's song "Purple Rain" was recently used at a Trump rally, and the estate doesn't like it. Youtube is adding a Merch feature to its platform, Rolling Loud Music Festival is cancelled in Hong Kong, and Elton John is not the biggest fan of the new Lion King remake, because the music is wrong, he says. This week's album review:"When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" by Billie Eilish Next week's album review: "Autobahn" by Kraftwerk