Completely Conspicuous 581: Talk Is Cheap
Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about our favorite music of 1988.
Show notes:
- Recorded while driving to Trillium Brewing in Canton, Mass.
- In 1988, Jay turned 21 and Phil turned 1…
Completely Conspicuous 580: The Dream of the '90s is Alive
Part 2 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling as we discuss our top albums of 2021.
Show notes:
- Recorded at Clicky Clicky World HQ
- On to the top 10
- Breitling's #10: The Reds, Pinks and Pur…
Completely Conspicuous 579: On the Bubble
Part 1 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling as we discuss our favorite music of 2021.
Show notes:
- Recorded at Clicky Clicky World HQ
- Fully boostered podcast
- We've been to concerts
- Some…
Completely Conspicuous 578: Playing Out the String
Part 2 of my conversation with guest Brian Salvatore as we discuss rock stars and retirement.
Show notes:
- Recorded recently via Skype
- Will we see KISS JR.?
- Will bands bring in replacements afte…
Completely Conspicuous 577: Hang 'Em High
Part 1 of my conversation with guest Brian Salvatore as we discuss rock stars and retirement.
Show notes:
- Recorded recently via Skype
- David Lee Roth recently announced his retirement
- Should mor…
Completely Conspicuous 576: One Tree Hill
Part 2 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about our favorite music of 1987.
Show notes:
- Recorded in the backyard of CompCon HQ
- Jay's non-top 5 albums: Terence Trent D'Arby, Pixies, The Cur…
Completely Conspicuous 575: Everybody Wang Chung Tonight
Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about our favorite music of 1987.
Show notes:
- Recorded in the backyard of CompCon HQ
- In '87, Phil was 17 going on 18, Jay was 19 going on 20
- The…
Completely Conspicuous 574: Bigmouth Strikes Again
Part 2 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about our favorite music of 1986.
Show notes:
- Recorded in the backyard of CompCon HQ
- Phil's #5: Solid effort from the Pretenders, which was basica…
Completely Conspicuous 573: It's Tricky
Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about the music of 1986.
Show notes:
- Recorded in the backyard of CompCon HQ
- Jay was 18 going on 19 in '86, Phil was 16 going on 17
- Nine of the t…
Completely Conspicuous 572: History Lesson, Part 15
Celebrating the show's 15th birthday with a look back at some key moments over the years.
Show notes:
- Going the clip show route
- Episode 2: The early days
- Episode 72: The first guest, featuring…
Completely Conspicuous #571: Come On, Sporto
Part 2 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about growing up as sports fans.
Show notes:
- Recorded on the way home from Tree House Brewing
- We still don't get esports
- Bands who sing songs a…
Completely Conspicuous 570: Rooting Interests
Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about growing up as sports fans.
Show notes:
- Recorded on the way to Tree House Brewing
- Phil: Grew up watching sports with his dad, playing sports …
Completely Conspicuous 569: Smash Your Head on the Post-Punk
Part 3 of my in-person conversation with guest Jay Breitling as we discuss our favorite music of 2021 so far.
Show notes:
- Recorded at CompCon World HQ
- Still with the fan noise
- Kumar's #7: Sleaf…
Completely Conspicuous 568: Go For Soda
It's part 2 of my in-person conversation with guest Jay Breitling as we discuss our favorite music of 2021 so far.
Show notes:
- Recorded at CompCon World HQ
- Still with the fan noise
- Kumar's bubb…
Completely Conspicuous 567: Unmasked
It's part 1 of my in-person conversation with guest Jay Breitling as we discuss our favorite music of 2021 so far.
Show notes:
- Recorded at CompCon World HQ
- Apologies for the loudness of the fan! …
Completely Conspicuous 566: Bastards of Young
Part 2 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey as we count down our favorite albums of 1985.
Show notes:
- Recorded IN PERSON at CompCon world HQ for the first time since February 2020
- Phil and J…
Completely Conspicuous 565: We Are the World
Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey as we discuss the music of 1985.
Show notes:
- Recorded IN PERSON at CompCon world HQ for the first time since February 2020
- We were scheduled to re…
Completely Conspicuous 564: Purple Rain
Part 2 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey as we discuss the music of 1984.
Show notes:
- Recorded via Zoom
- Phil's #5: A strong return for the Pretenders
- Half the band died after the previo…
Completely Conspicuous 563: Round and Round
Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey as we discuss the music of 1984.
Show notes:
- Recorded via Zoom
- Phil was 14 going on 15, Jay was 16 going on 17 in '84
- Phil: Watched a lot of MTV
…
Completely Conspicuous 562: Perfect Circle
Part 2 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey as we discuss the music of 1983.
Show notes:
- Recorded via Zoom
- Phil's #5: U2's second release of '83
- Captured the band's fiery live show
- Jay's…