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The Goons are happy to welcome on fellow Improvisors and couple Julia Metelsky and Chris Laychak. They are on the show to talk about the album Insomniac by Green Day. We talk about how this album isn't talked about as much as the bands other stuff and the dark stuff Billie Joe was writing about on this album. This talk even has us open up about how we relate to some of these lyrics. This was such a fun talk about a cool album. Enjoy! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goon s are happy to welcome Renee Rabenold to the show! She talks to us about the album Random Access Memories by Daft Punk. We talk about how this album was very different for the group but still had elements of their old style. We also dive into a lot of the great collaborations that our on this album. Matt even gives us his take on what this album is about. This was such a fun episode. Enjoy! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons are excited to bring on fellow improvisor Annabelle Goll to the show. Annabelle talks to us about the album Hail To The Theif by Radiohead. We discuss where Radiohead are at in their career when this comes out and how it's a mixture of old sound and the new electronic sound they were starting to do. Annabelle also opens up about how this album really got her through some tough times in her life, especially high school. This was a very fun and deep talk and we hope you enjoy it. Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons are so happy to welcome back their third goon Vanessa St. Clair. We, the Goons, talk about the new Tool album Fear Inoculum. This is Tool’s first album in 13 years and man did we dive into it. We talk about the short but deeply metaphorical lyrics in this album, the great instrumentation, and a little of the band’s history as well. This album’s themes have us open up about similar situations in our lives. This was a great episode and we're so excited for y'all to hear it. Enjoy Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

Amy Ream, who used to be on an Improv team with Matt is joining the Goons today to talk about the album So Jealous by Tegan and Sara. We talk about how a lot of the lyrics can relate to our relationships from the past. Amy tells us where she was when she first heard this album and why it means so much to her. Also, we talk about Joseph Gordon Levitt. A very fun episode Indeed. Enjoy! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

Before Francisco Rojo moved to New York City he sat down with the Goons to talk about one of his favorite albums BBNG by Instrumental hip hop group Bad Bad Not Good. He tells us about getting introduced to it and how it expanded his taste in music. We even discuss some of the big names and trends in hip hop from when we were younger. It was great having Francisco on before he moved and we hope he's doing great in NYC. Enjoy! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons are a trio in this episode because the lovely Vanessa St. Clair is an official goon! Today we welcome Sketch writer, Photographer, camera guy, and chill dude Alex Murphy on to talk about Bruce Springsteen new album Western Stars. We discuss the album and how this is familiar territory, but from a grown perspective for the Boss. We also go into our lovely tangents. Enjoy part one! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

All three Goons are on and we're talking about our top 3 favorite one hit wonders. Yes, the songs that most groups or artists are known for. We go over our lists and discuss why they make great one hit wonders. There's even some drama from one of Vanessas picks. Check it out and see how it all turns out. Enjoy! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons are happy to have on local Improvisor, House manager, business owner, and Mustache aficionado/owner Matthew Stayduhar. Matthew comes on to tell us about a very important album to him, Dub 56 by The Toasters. We talk about how fun this album is, especially with it's instrumentation. But there are deep messages in some of the songs. This discussion has go on tangents about the Beatles, being under the influence at concerts, and so much more. It was so great have Matthew on to talk about Ska with us, we'll definitely have him back. Enjoy! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons are happy to have on local actor and nice guy Steve Gottschalk. Steve comes on to talk to us about the album All That You Can't Leave Behind by U2. Let's just say that Matt has been waiting for this episode for awhile since U2 is his favorite band. We talk about about the album and it's great lyrics, the themes, and religious undertones that are represented on the album. It's also getting us talking about our lives because of the subject matter of most of these songs. It shows that sometimes albums can be more then just music and it can be a part of who you are. This is a very special episode for us and we loved having Steve on. Enjoy! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons bring Vanessa back with a very special guest, Vanessa’s Dad Don Minehart. Let’s see if Musical taste transfers with the DNA. Enjoy. Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons are happy to have their coach the great Beth Appanaitis on todays episode! Beth talks to us about one of her favorite albums from her youth Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? by The Cranberries. Beth was 16 when this album came out and she tells us verbatim the moment she bought it, listened to it, and fell in love with it. She tells us about how this album really connected with her in the time it came out. We talk about the album and how some of the songs on here are still very huge in popular culture. This also gets us talking about all of us growing up and the stuff we're working on and how we're trying to better ourselves. It was such a lovely chat and I hope you enjoy it Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons are very excited to have on their first band on the podcast The Shadows! The Shadows have been around for generations and have been entertaining for generations. The Shadows talk to us about a lot of their famous tour, like their famous live album from Moscow. They also tell us about the work they did with Tony Robbins and the beef they had with The Red Hot Chili Peppers. They're so awesome that they even played us some of their songs, one of which is a goons personal favorite. It was awesome having the legendary Shadows on the show, every other band has a lot to live up to. Enjoy! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons welcome their guest Ryan Canty to the show! Ryan talks to us about one of his favorite albums, Bitter by Me'Shell Ndegeocello. We were excited to talk about this one, because neither of us heard about the album or artist. Ryan talks to us about how she was a session musician for awhile, is a composer now, and had a strong friendship with Prince. We talk about how great this album is at showcasing a relationship falling apart. We even learn about the roots and how expensive it is to live in NYC. Such a great conversation, check out the album. Enjoy! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons welcome on Steve Holz who was recently on Alex’s podcast The Alex Kraemer Program. Steve talks to us about his favorite album from his favorite artist, Red by Taylor Swift. This is only the second Taylor Swift album Alex has ever listened to, but Steve and Matt are humongous fans. Going through the album, we discuss how this album is a pinnacle moment in Taylors career and set her up for her future sound. Alex get's a lot of his Taylor Swift quandaries answered and we all have a great time discussing the album. We also grow to appreciate her even more. Enjoy! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The goons invite on fellow Improvisor and swell guy Mike Madsen to the podcast. Mike talks to us about the album Obscured by Clouds by Pink Floyd, an album neither Matt or Alex have ever listened to. Alex is getting slowly into Pink Floyd, but Matt and Mike have been fans for a while. Going through the album they talk about how it influenced their sound and other bands sound in general. Also, we give lots of well deserved praise to David Gilmour. Mike talks to us about what drew him to Pink Floyd and how it really helped him in his life when he got into them and why they're still one of his favorite bands. We also go on tangents about current pop music, shitty current folk music, and many more. This was such a fun episode to record. Enjoy Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons welcome Improvisor and fellow music fanatic John Watt to the show. John talks to us about the album The Monitor by Titus Andronicus. We dive into the work of this album and what was going through the head of the main song writers Patrick Stickles life when he created this. Matt struggles with his feelings on it and Alex is very chill with it. John also talks about his history with music and how he expanded his taste and knowledge. Fun conversation! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons are happy to have back their third unofficial goon Vanessa St.Clair back on the show to do a new segment. We're reviewing the album Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande. We go through the album track by track and talk about how this is a big step for Ariana in her career right now. This album is so personal it makes us open up a bit on this episode, it's beautiful. Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

The Goons are happy to welcome the beloved Pittsburgher Sean Collier to the show this week. Sean talks to us about one of his favorite albums, Rain Dogs by Tom Waits. We do our usual track by track assessment, but this album was a hard one to grasp. Being tthe Tom Waits aficionado that he is Sean helps guide us through the mystery that is Rain Dogs and we learn a lot in the process. Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS

It's just the two goons again this week and we have a lot to talk about Matt and Alex go down their top 5 played songs of 2018. Alex opens up about two artists that he got into and never thought it could happen. We talk about John Mayer and try to figure out why he's so lovable. Alex and Matt also get into a debate about Radiohead that we might need to dedicate a whole episode to. Enjoy you goons! Talking Tunes With These Two Goons RSS