Last Updated on January 16, 2026
Ever looked at your old gig T-shirts and thought, “What was I on?” Well, we have, and in this episode, Andrew and his co-host, Dr. Sam, take a long, hard look at the bands and genres they once adored but now make them cringe (or at least yawn).
We start strong with Andrew explaining how Jackie Chan’s autobiography is more important than socialism, followed by a deep philosophical debate about whether public transport seats and kids’ clothes share the same stain-hiding technology.
Then, it’s time for Riff of the Week, featuring Vulture Feather, leading to complaints about modern albums being allergic to variety. From there, it’s straight into the theme—genres and bands we’ve grown out of—which turns into an old-man rant-fest about ska-punk, pop-punk, groove metal, and the perils of a one-trick-pony approach to music.
Expect:
- A loving takedown of Reel Big Fish, Pantera, and Choking Victim
- A moment of nostalgia that almost redeems the ska-punk era
- Why Andrew’s bookshelf once betrayed him on a Zoom call
- A touching farewell to Kyuss, who were just a gateway drug to Black Sabbath
- The reason Phil Anselmo’s questionable politics make Pantera even harder to revisit
- Weekend at Bernie’s: The Pantera Tour Edition
As always, we go wildly off-topic, including a passionate discussion about AI eating your data, how ska bassists should be paid double, and why people walking around with their hands in their trousers need to get a grip (literally).
Then Andrew slams the door on the episode mid-sentence, leaving Dr. Sam confused but not surprised.
Give it a listen. If you disagree, go start your own damn podcast.
### Riffs of the week
#### Dr Sam’s Riff
– Vulture Feather – Blood Knot (0.46)
#### Andrew’s Riff
– Shels – Journey to the plains (5:35)
### Dr Sam’s track choices
1. Reel Big Fish – She’s Famous Now (opening)
2. Chocking Victim – 500 Channels (1.45)
3. Pantera – 13 Steps to Nowhere (0.30)
4. Whores – Participation Trophy (0.50)
### Andrew’s track choices
1. The Inspiral Carpets – Gimmie Shelter – Peel Session version (2:49)
2. No Use For a Name – Inside (1:29)
3. Kyuss – Un Sandpiper (0:18)
4. Saosin – I can tell there was an accident here earlier (1:26)
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