Podcasts by The Wet Bandits Podcast

S&M 2 - Metallica from 2020-09-18T11:02:28

In our first episode in a WHILE, Weezee and Slammy deviate from the Nirvana talk and go straight into a post-first-listen of Metallica's second S&M release.  

Nevermind: The Butch Vig Effect - Nirvana from 2020-06-16T06:00

In this (very late) episode, Weezee and Slammy podcast from newly founded Wet Bandits Studios to discuss Butch Vig's influence on Nirvana's sophomore effort, Nevermind.  The boys covered this on...

Bleach - Nirvana from 2020-05-26T06:00

In this episode in which Slammy lets Weezee--and you, the listener--down by not waking up in time to record, the podcasters kick off their Nirvana discography with Bleach. Harder and darker than...

Weezer Wrap-Up Episode! from 2020-05-19T06:00

Would you like to hear what it sounds like for a podcast to lose all sense of direction and meaning!? Have you ever thought to yourself, "I bet there's, objectively, a 'worst podcast episode eve...

Black Album - Weezer w/Seth Westfall from 2020-05-12T06:00

This episode features two Beer Mile greats (Slammy and special guest, Seth Westfall) and one Beer Mile "ain't" (Weezee, obviously)talking Weezer's most recent full-length release: their "Black A...

Weezer (Teal Album) - Weezer from 2020-05-05T06:00

In this episode, our heroes cover Weezer's Teal Album--an all-covers offering that gives a lot of new fans something to get excited about, but might leave some Weezer fans looking for, well, jus...

Pacific Daydream - Weezer from 2020-04-28T06:00

This episode has everything--Weezee talkin' smack about his neighbors, Slammy havin' dreams about playing in KISS, MORE time travel, and (best of all?)a nice, tight sub-50 minute run time!

White Album - Weezer w/Corrinne Ward from 2020-04-21T06:00

It's what you've been waiting for, #fandits!  Weezee's wife is back to co-host with your two heroes and this week they're talking about Weezer's self-titled "White Album".  

Poppy, catchy...

Everything Will Be Alright In The End - Weezer from 2020-04-14T06:00

In this episode (that BEGINS with time travel!), Weezee and Slammy get into ANOTHER Weezer comeback album.  This time, it's a return to their "roots"--in a manner of speaking--with their 9th (or...

Hurley/Death To False Metal - Weezer from 2020-04-07T06:00

In this two-for-one episode, Weezee and Slammy try their first episode via ZOOM meeting, as the Coronavirus becomes more and more present in everyone's lives (recorded 3/29/20).  In this ep, the...

Raditude - Weezer from 2020-03-31T06:00

In this week's uncharacteristically straightforward episode, Weezee and Slammy B discuss Raditude--another criminally underrated Weezer offering.  Make sure to listen through (or skip to) the en...

Red Album - Weezer from 2020-03-24T06:00

In this episode--releasing on Weezee's birthday--the boys talk about what might be Weezer's most experimental album: their "Red Album".  

This has to be Weezer's most eclectic mix of tune...

Make Believe - Weezer from 2020-03-17T06:00

In today's episode, our heroes are talking Weezer's "Make Believe"--the highest-charting album of their career--reaching #2 on the Billboard charts on the strength of "Beverly Hills".  

I...

Maladroit - Weezer w/Maggie Dragony from 2020-03-10T06:00

In this episode, Weezee's sister joins the conversation to discuss the final Weezer album she ever purchased: Maladroit. The discussion over what Weezee calls "the forgotten Weezer album" is a l...

Green Album - Weezer from 2020-03-03T06:00

In this week's episode, Weezee and Slammy discuss Weezer's Green Album--which Weezee claimed as his favorite Weezer album for YEARS.  Does he still feel the same way?  Do you think he's crazy?  ...

Blue Album/Pinkerton - Weezer w/David Turner Smith from 2020-02-25T06:00

Weezee and Slam-Jam kick off a new discography today with The Fair Weathered's David Turner Smith as co-host.  They're talking Weezer's classic self-titled debut.  The boys touch on Pinkerton br...

Concrete and Gold - Foo Fighters from 2020-02-18T06:00

Slammy and Weezee wrap up their Foo Fighters discography with the band's most recent release (at the time of recording): Concrete and Gold.  Also, the two are visited by time travelers from Eart...

Sonic Highways - Foo Fighters from 2020-02-11T06:00

In an episode recorded on National Irish Coffee day, Weezee and Slammy take down...SEVERAL...Irish coffees whilst discussing Foo Fighters' eighth release: Sonic Highways.  The two generally find...

Wasting Light - Foo Fighters w/Ashley "Thrashly" Marshall from 2020-02-04T06:00

In the first episode a long while with a special guest, Weezee, Slammy, and Ashley "Thrashly" Marshall are here to talk the Foo's 2011 release: Wasting Light.

Prepare yourself for a new s...

Echoes, Silence, Patience&Grace - Foo Fighters from 2020-01-28T06:00

 In this episode the boys cover Foo Fighters' Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (no Oxford comma!).  Slammy defends Dave Grohl's exploitation of the Beaconsfield Miners' tragedy to write a middl...

In Your Honor, Disc 2 - Foo Fighters from 2020-01-21T06:00

As our heroes wrap up disc 2 of In Your Honor, Weezee lauds the Foo's newfound use of the instrumental break, has to change his underwear because of the guitar tones on "Over and Out", and decla...

In Your Honor, Disc 1 - Foo Fighters from 2020-01-14T06:00

This episode is chock-full of Easter eggs--from the very start where Slammy talks all over the intro song, to the final minutes where Weezee abandons Slammy in the studio and Slam is left his ow...

One By One - Foo Fighters from 2020-01-07T06:00

In this episode--Weezee claims this is his favorite Foo album thus far while simultaneously crapping on just about every song on the album.  Stay tuned for our cut-scene extras at the end of the...

There Is Nothing Left To Lose - Foo Fighters from 2019-12-31T06:00

In the final episode of 2019, our heroes cover the Foo's final album of the 90's: There Is Nothing Left To Lose.  Weezee and Slammy ring in the New Year in style with a raucous countdown to the ...

Home Alone Soundtrack - Various from 2019-12-24T06:00

In what is almost certainly their worst episode ever (what an honor!), our boys take a look at an album to which they owe a lot.  Or, at least their band's name.  It's John Williams' (and a coup...

Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters w/Kevin Brennan from 2019-12-17T06:00

To kick off our new discography on Foo Fighters--our heroes welcome back Kevin Brennan from The Fair Weathered to offer all the hard-hitting insight on Dave Grohl's first(?) project before embar...

The Big Lebowski Soundtrack from 2019-12-10T06:00

In our soundtrack "palate cleanser" episode before moving on from their Red Hot Chili Peppers discography.  Mostly, this episode is notable because the two don't drink a single White Russian the...

The Getaway - Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2019-12-03T11:10:37

In this episode, Weezee and Sammy conclude their dive into the Red Hot Chili Peppers discography, name their band MVP, announce the next band they’ll analyze, and rank each Chilis album, 1 throu...

I'm With You - Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2019-11-26T06:00

In the first episode of the SECOND post-Frusciante Chili Peppers era, Weezee and Slammy get into I'm With You--another somewhat experimental album, if not a little less adventurous than efforts ...

Stadium Arcadium, Mars - Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2019-11-19T06:00

Now that they have their discs straight, Slammy and Weezee get to work on the second half of Stadium Arcadium--a collection that might not have all the bangers of Disc One (Jupiter), but might b...

Stadium Arcadium, Jupiter - Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2019-11-12T06:00

In this ep, Weezee and Slammy B. cover the first half of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' masterpiece: Stadium Arcadium.  Mike gushes over the guitar solos and backup vocals.  Slammy brings up a great...

By The Way - Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2019-11-05T06:00

In the last of three episodes recorded at Nostalgia Brewing in Gahanna, our heroes delve into what might be the Chilis' most experimental post-Hillel Slovak album: By The Way.  Weezee and Slammy...

Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2019-10-29T07:00

Weezee and Slammy welcome back John Frusciante back to RHCP in this weeks' episode.  Also, make sure to listen in if you like to hear on-mic vomiting, Mike's brain exploding when he hears the me...

One Hot Minute - Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2019-10-22T07:00

In the SIXTH episode of this discography, Slammy and Weezee get to Weezee's introduction to the Red Hot Chili Peppers: 1995's One Hot Minute.  Recorded at Nostalgia Brewing in Gahanna, this is t...

Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2019-10-15T07:00

In this episode of The Wet Bandits Podcast/Rob Fitzpatrick Trash-cast, Weezee and Slammy have their first "major" disagreement as they discuss what might be considered the Chilis' first masterpi...

Mother's Milk - Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2019-10-08T07:00

The boys have moved on to the Chilis' first post-Slovak/Irons album, but their second with Michael "Finkle and" Beinhorn in the production chair.  Mike claims that Higher Ground is the best cove...

Uplift Mofo Party Plan - Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2019-10-01T07:00

In another episode where Weezee and Slammy DESTROY terrible author Rob Fitzpatrick, the two discuss the Chilis' third studio album--and the first to feature the "original" band lineup.

Freaky Styley - Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2019-09-24T07:00

Weezee and Slammy B get into the Chilis' second album with renewed purpose after they both really enjoyed the debut album.  The two talk Mike's poor hosting abilities and the infamous "Night Guy...

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2019-09-17T07:00

Mike and Sam kick off their Red Hot Chili Peppers mini-series with the Chilis' eponymous first album.  And Mike takes issue with music biographer Rob Fitzpatrick.

Coneheads Soundtrack from 2019-09-10T07:00

In this Continuous-Radio-Substitute-Series-Unit, Weezee and Slammy cover the Coneheads Soundtrack--a barely memorable soundtrack from a barely memorable movie whose saving grace is the Red Hot C...

Fear Inoculum - Tool from 2019-09-03T07:00

In the final ep of the mini-series, Weezee and Slammy try (and mostly fail) to cover all the nuggets of Tool's latest (only three days old at the time of recording) opus, Fear Inoculum.

Emergency Release Date Ep! - Tool, Fear Inoculum from 2019-08-30T22:29:54

It's Tool's first release in 13 years--and Mike and Sam are here to give you a quick preview for those of you too silly to pick it up as soon as you could travel to a record store...or a Target....

10,000 Days - Tool from 2019-08-27T07:00

As we make our way toward the release of Fear Inoculum, Mike and Sam gush over 10,000 Days--Tool's most recent release, which is over 13 years old.

Aenima/Lateralus - Tool from 2019-08-20T07:00

Mike and Sam record this episode pre-gig at The Barn in Dublin, where they overcome louder-than-normal bar music to record an episode on what are, arguably, Tool's two most transformative albums...

Opiate/Undertow - Tool from 2019-08-13T07:00

In this episode, Mike and Sam preview their upcoming Beer Mile, and then they discuss the merits and misfires in Tool's first two major releases: Opiate and Undertow.

Escape From L.A. Soundtrack from 2019-08-06T07:00

In this episode you are treated to Mike and Sam's sexy morning voices as they rock for a full six hours of gigs, take a three-hour nap, and then wake up to record this palette-cleanser podcast o...

Post-Apocalypto - Tenacious D from 2019-07-30T07:00

In the conclusion to Mike and Sam's first complete discography, our heroes cover Tenacious D's most recent full-length release: Post-Apocalypto.  This ep has it all: A/V mistakes, ballads, rocke...

Rize of the Fenix - Tenacious D from 2019-07-23T07:00

In this week's episode, Mike and Sam reach Tenacious D's "comeback" album after a stumble with The Pick of Destiny.  Rize of the Fenix, the D's 2012 release is the topic of the day.  But the mos...

The Pick of Destiny - Tenacious D from 2019-07-16T07:00

In this episode, Mike and Sam cover Tenacious D's second full-length album, which also served as the soundtrack to their first feature film: The Pick of Destiny. While the film was a major box o...

Tenacious D from 2019-07-09T07:00

Welcome to Season 3 of The Wet Bandits Podcast where Mike and Sam embark on some new adventures! Complete discographies? Check. Still forgetting to press record? Check. (Hopefully) Videos upload...

Season 2 Finale - The Season 2 Bandies! from 2019-07-02T22:51

Sure, it's only two weeks after the Season 1 Bandies--but this episode wraps up Season 2, and there's no better way to finish the season than to hand out awards to the albums we covered over the...

Sophomore Albums - Nirvana, Nevermind - Best Sophomore Album of the 90's from 2019-06-25T07:00

We've finally made it through our countdown, and the final album we're covering for our best/worst sophomore albums needs no introduction.  Unless, maybe, you didn't realize it was a sophomore a...

The First Ever Bandies! from 2019-06-18T07:00

We've been spending every episode working our way to the best sophomore album of the 90's--but we're going to make you wait one more week!  This week, Mike and Sam (somewhat drunkenly) host the ...

Sophomore Albums - Razorblade Suitcase, Bush - Worst Sophomore Album of the 90s's from 2019-06-11T12:10:16

We've finally done it: we've reached the worst sophomore album of the 90's.  Razorblade Suitcase is boring, poorly written unmelodic and, well, just listen to the episode.  Maybe you like it bet...

Sophomore Albums - Throwing Copper, Live - Second Best Sophomore Album of the 90's from 2019-06-04T07:00

Mike and Sam finish their discussion on the Christianity(?) of Creed, and follow that by covering Live's landmark second album, "Throwing Copper".  Mike geeks out over pretty much the entire thi...

Mike and Sam Take a Trip! Season 2, Episode 8 from 2019-05-28T07:00

The title says it all.  In this ep, Mike and Sam take a drive to Louisville to see Tool.  EVERYTHING is against them.  Mike's adult ADD, traffic patterns in big cities, the Lord himself--and onl...

Sophomore Albums - Human Clay, Creed - Second Worst Sophomore Album of the 90's from 2019-05-21T07:00

In this episode, Mike essentially declares war on Scott Stapp, but Sam sorta loves him.  The two discuss the few merits and the MANY downfalls of Creed's second studio album, Human Clay.

Sophomore Albums - Alice in Chains, Dirt from 2019-05-14T07:00

In this episode, Mike describes his first field sobriety test and his effuses his new love for live Weezer. Oh, yeah, and Sam and Mike cover "Dirt", the second full-length album from Mike's favo...

Sophomore Albums - Pinkerton, Weezer - Third Best Sophomore Album of the 90's from 2019-05-07T07:00

This time around, Mike and Sam start the episode by tacking on what was so heinously left off of the Freak Show (Silverchair) episode.  Then they get into Weezer's Pinkerton--and lots of gushing...

Sophomore Albums - Ride The Lightning from 2019-04-30T07:00

For the first time, The Wet Bandits Podcast ventures outside of the 90's to look at one of the 90's most successful bands BEFORE they were the most legendary band in metal. This week Mike and Sa...

Third Worst Sophomore Album of the 90's -- Silverchair, Freak Show from 2019-04-23T07:00

In this episode Mike forgets to hit record for, like, the tenth time--prompting Mike and Sam to wish for a producer.  They name the third worst sophomore album of the 90's--Silverchair's "Freak ...

Fourth Best/Worst Sophomore Albums of the 90's from 2019-04-16T07:00

In this episode, Mike and Sam check out the fourth best and fourth worst sophomore albums of the 90's. The disappointment of Candlebox's Lucy.  The triumph of Rage Against the Machine's Evil Emp...

Fifth Best/Worst Sophomore Albums of the 90's! from 2019-02-09T06:00

In the opener to the second season of the glorious Wet Bandits Podcast, Mike and Sam discuss their new toys and the new ways to watch/listen to the podcast, which musician they would steal power...

Kevin Brennan/"Be Here Now" from 2018-07-31T10:00

In the final episode of the season, Kevin (The Fair Weathered), Mike, and Sam wrap up their Oasis discussion with "Be Here Now", Mike mispronounces the word "reprise" with shocking disregard, an...

Kevin Brennan/"(What's The Story) Morning Glory? from 2018-07-24T10:00

This week, Mike, Sam, and Kevin (from The Fair Weathered) continue their discussion of 90's releases from Oasis.  This week is the band's sophomore and, likely, most famous release: (What's The ...

Kevin Brennan/"Definitely Maybe" from 2018-07-17T10:00

In this week's episode, Sam and Mike sit down with Kevin Brennan from The Fair Weathered.  In the first of what will be three episodes focusing on Oasis, the three cover Oasis' first release: De...

Sam Baird/"Aenima" from 2018-07-10T10:00

In this week's episode, Sam and Mike discuss Sam's experience (or lack thereof) at this year's Rock on the Range, the merits (or lack thereof) of the idea that all good music was made while the ...

Corrinne Ward/"Tragic Kingdom" from 2018-07-03T10:00

In this week's episode, Mike sits down with his wife, Corrinne, to talk about her favorite 90's album: No Doubt's "Tragic Kingdom".  Again, lots of music clips in this one as both parties are su...

Jamie Stephens and EmmaLee Ponzio/"Jagged Little Pill" from 2018-06-26T10:00

A new, ambitious podcast episode this week! Sam and Mike are on with Jamie Stephens and EmmaLee Ponzio, recording at Lineage Brewing, talking Alanis Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill". A TON of m...

Brad Niekamp/"Sixteen Stone" from 2018-06-19T10:00

In this episode, Mike is joined by his child, Maren, and Brad Niekamp--former President of the Coldwater Community Picnic.  Mike and Brad discuss his role with the event, how The Wet Bandits end...

Derek DuPont/Same Song OR Not Same Song? from 2018-06-12T10:00

In this last-minute episode, Mike talks with Derek DuPont, Music Director for Columbus' Independents' Day Festival, co-founder of The Wild Path and the Columbus Songwriters Association.  They ta...

Sam Baird/"The Colour and the Shape" from 2018-06-05T10:00

In this episode, Mike and has a discussion with Sam Baird--The Wet Bandits' drummer--about his recent Nashville exploits, what it was like to be a 19-year-old in a band full of 30-somethings, an...

Kyle Lewis/"A Boy Named Goo" from 2018-05-29T01:00

In our very first episode (!!!), Wet Bandits guitarist, Mike, talks with Kyle Lewis--friend of The Wet Bandits and King of the Lancaster solo acoustic circuit.  They discuss being a rockstar wit...