Have you been looking for a podcast where 3 friends from college talk about all aspects of music and don't care about ruffling feathers? Then look no further! …And Out Come The Opinions is a music and talk podcast where a trio of music obsessed dudes discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to the audio medium.
Join Al, John, and Brad as they profess on such topics as: What do our kids listen to? Is College Radio a dying medium? How does Gen X find new music? What the hell is Brad drinking every show?
So if you're interested in learning about new tunes, exploring some out of the ordinary bands, or want to hear 50-somethings gripe about why we don't want to stand through 5 openers at a concert, give …And Out Come The Opinions a listen. Come for the conversation, stay for the opinions.
In an effort to really lean into the opinions portion of our title, our purveyors of "punk" decide it's a good idea to look at the top 100 punk albums of all time from Rolling Stone (le sigh) with an extremely bitter eye. The conversation then breaks down into what truly is considered punk (it ain't Paramore, that's for sure) and how the term has morphed and evolved (or devolved like a Neandrethal) into what it is in 2026. The rant should be sponsored by Malort (only by one person) and possibly Tums (after the Malort). Oh, there's a WAYLT segment too. Come for the bitter faces Brad makes, stay for the opinions.
https://jpegmafia.bandcamp.com/album/experimental-rap
https://cabaretvoltaire.bandcamp.com/album/2x45
https://baroness.bandcamp.com/album/blue-record-deluxe-version
https://unwedsailor.bandcamp.com/album/high-remembrance
https://thetubs.bandcamp.com/album/cotton-crown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FAbDf3Ft8I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj5u8OagODo&list=RDPj5u8OagODo&start_radio=1
https://maidoface.bandcamp.com/album/live-fast-or-die
https://markmallman.bandcamp.com/album/magic-time
https://thetubs.bandcamp.com/album/fade-to-black (https://thetubs.bandcamp.com/album/fade-to-black)
7 Jul 2026
Episode 12: Be Our (Opinionated) Guest!
In a very welcoming episode, the boys bring in a 4th (and not in some polycule way). Our friend from WIDB Chris becomes our first (and hopefully not our last) guest on the Pod. His origin story is one of brotherhood and gaining musical and critical wisdom from his older sibling. He talks about his philosophy on music listening, some of his favorite record stores, gets ran through a gauntlet of hard questions, and seems to enjoy himself (although I think he was putting on airs just to make us feel good). He also participates in the WAYLT segment and we all go home happy. Come for the musical lovefest, stay for the opinions.
https://www.reckless.com
https://www.bucketoblood.com
https://dustygroove.com
https://zzzrecords.com/
https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/george-harrisons-long-lasting-impact-on-southern-illinois/amp/
https://plazarecords.thecodetechnologies.com/
https://www.hhbtm.com/product/black-swan-network-early-music-vol-1/
https://planetscorerecordsdotcom.wordpress.com/
https://www.vinaledge.com/
https://www.mosourcelink.com/2024/05/29/how-2-music-lovers-opened-cape-girardeaus-first-record-store-lounge/
https://tawlpaul.bandcamp.com/album/thats-just-how-i-am
https://youtu.be/3urXygZXb74?si=JA3IEQhULMjALXNA
https://skindred.net/ (https://skindred.net/)
https://skorts.bandcamp.com/album/incompletement
https://sharppins.bandcamp.com/album/balloon-balloon-balloon-2
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JZvBvNZ4wHY
https://www.brigittecallsmebaby.com/
30 Jun 2026
Episode 11: Forgive me Father For I Have Sonically Sinned
After surviving the last episode (it wasn't that bad, was it?), our characters of culpability show their vulnerable sides by discussing their musical regrets. They lay out all the cards on the table and put their reputations on the line and come out....possibly unscathed? Whether it's fandoms, purchases, or trends, it's all out and exposed. Also, Brad produces a list which causes anger then Al trumps him with another list and these lists combined produce CAPTAIN OPINIONS. (Spoiler Alert: The statements are not very flattering.) The WAYLT segment is jam packed with non-regrettable selections and the show ends with a benediction (not really). Come for the Usher-less confessions, stay for the opinions.
Editor's Note: John makes a reference to Ace of Base. He meant 3rd Bass. Yes, he is an idiot. This will be mentioned in a future episode.
https://officialflea.bandcamp.com/album/honora
https://nineinchnails.lnk.to/NineInchNoize
https://equalvision.bandcamp.com/album/bring-on-the-psychics
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/291130/rip-it-up-and-start-again-by-simon-reynolds/
https://open.spotify.com/album/417zi1WN5yAK4u3VOjZh13
https://thedandywarholsofficial.bandcamp.com/album/pin-ups
https://open.spotify.com/album/3iSvZtc24vByAVJb1i2IaX
https://thevelveteers.bandcamp.com/album/a-million-knives
26 Jun 2026
Episode 10: The Cultural Exchange Vol. 1
After 10 episodes of AOCTO, the boys decide to go completely off format and choose violence (potentially). Part psychological experiment, part study in sabotage, Al, Brad, and John listen to each others suggested music from the past 9 shows. Will this be the end of this pod? Can you assault someone over a webcam? Will there be uncontrolled sobbing? (Not on camera because we ain't no punks). Also, Brad attempts to dunk on the concept of the greatest hits concept with mixed results. Come for the false sense of diplomacy, stay for the opinions.
23 Jun 2026
Episode 9: Opinions Are Being Expressed At My House
In this episode of AOCTO, we discuss 1/5 of Maslow's basic needs (and no, it's not bourbon). It's the place where the musicians perform: The Venue. Al, Brad and John speak about the importance of this sonic shelter and compile a list of some of their favorites, hate on their quirks, and rave about the weirdest places they're seen bands (here's a hint: it's a place where veterans can consume cheap beer.) Also, the boys attempt to tie a relationship between metal and country, present a very noisy segment of What Are You Listening To, and all of the frivolity you would expect. Come for the merch table, stay for the opinions.
https://jgthirlwell.bandcamp.com/album/halt
https://sunn.bandcamp.com/album/sunn-o-2
https://anginedepoitrine.bandcamp.com/album/vol-ii
https://brotality.bandcamp.com/track/wormsign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xxK5yyecRo
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/kali-malone-mn0003735027#:~:text=Malone%20recorded%20Does%20Spring%20Hide,s%20Ideologic%20Organ%20in%202023
21 May 2026
Episode 8: Trying To Get This Damn Label Off
What can only be described as the Fine Art of Pigeonholing, the lads from AOCTO delve feet first in the deep end of record labels and attempt to correlate buying and listening trends to various record labels. They go even deeper into the abyss known as music genres and wonder why there's a genre called s*&tgaze. The show wraps up with the universally pandered segment of WAYLT as always. Come for the preconceived notions, stay for the opinions.
https://kimgordon.bandcamp.com/album/play-me
https://neurosis.bandcamp.com/album/an-undying-love-for-a-burning-world
https://exodus.bandcamp.com/album/goliath
https://open.spotify.com/album/6ouAFvDtaYWB7PdGaRtJGq?si=XMMKCPVXR2uXLS61Mx_64A
https://open.spotify.com/album/5wOurr7hheXIWgQ5hiNOyZ?si=n9XRHFV_TJGV2OMYDZj1vw
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C86
https://heavenly.bandcamp.com/album/highway-to-heavenly
https://billpritchard.bandcamp.com/album/haunted
https://voxtrot.bandcamp.com/album/dreamers-in-exile
https://kevinsalem.bandcamp.com/album/glimmer (https://kevinsalem.bandcamp.com/album/glimmer)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethereal_wave
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowercase_(music) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowercase_(music))
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_sound#Countrypolitan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shitgaze
https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/black-noise/
8 May 2026
Episode 7b: Under the Influence 2: The Wrath of Al
Part 2 of the Influential albums completes the discussion of each member's 5 important albums (why didn't they just choose 3?) but then something HUGE happens....they decide to include honorable mentions
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_the_Surface
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korn_(album)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streetcleaner
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_Threat_(album)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry%27s_Dream
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Feel_Alright
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Specials_(album)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_Fact
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamboat_Annie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kill_'Em_All
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satisfaction_Is_the_Death_of_Desire
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_the_Sun_Went_Out
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shape_of_Punk_to_Come
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulgar_Display_of_Power
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downset._(album)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_X_(album)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Record_(Fear_album)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reise,_Reise
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orgasmatron_(album)
29 Apr 2026
Episode 7a: Under the Influence: The Influencening
In a story as old as time itself, our idiot influencers reveal important albums core to their formation as music obsessives. It's an episode so grand, they go completely off format and even possibly have to split the episodes into parts (Spoiler Alert: They do). The show answers all the pressing questions such as: Why is Brad Drinking Water? Why is a wooden spoon used as a sight gag? Why are they doing sight gags on an audio podcast? Come for the persuasion, stay for the opinions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Nation_of_Millions_to_Hold_Us_Back
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aja_(album) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aja_(album))
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OK_Computer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/'74_Jailbreak#:~:text='74%20Jailbreak%20is%20the%20only,been%20released%20only%20in%20Australia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramones_(album) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramones_(album))
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mind_Is_a_Terrible_Thing_to_Taste
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Joshua_Tree
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_Me,_Kiss_Me,_Kiss_Me
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_of_Brutality
15 Apr 2026
Episode 6: GET OFF MY DAMN PLAYLIST
In this infantile, yet maturing episode of AOCTO, the b'ys actually listen to what the kids have to say. The discussion focuses on what their spawn listen to and wonder if their music tastes influence what the kids seek out on streaming. There also is an attempt to discuss various genres but John steamrolls through with an angry rant about a former MTV VJ. All this AND a jam packed What Are You Listening To (now known as WAYLT). Come for the childlike whimsy, stay for the opinions.
https://gogolbordello.bandcamp.com/music
https://fugazi.bandcamp.com/album/albini-sessions-benefit-for-letters-charity
https://nothing.bandcamp.com/album/a-short-history-of-decay
https://anginedepoitrine.bandcamp.com/album/vol-ii
https://sumerianrecords.bandcamp.com/album/seven-hours-after-violet
https://thewarningband.com/
10 Apr 2026
Episode 5: Words are Very Unnecessary If It's an Instrumental
In this verbose yet spirited episode of the podcast starting with an ellipsis, our lyrical miracles discuss the age old topic of words vs sounds when it comes to music. They try to sway each other into what's more important to a music listener and why the correct answer is the music (wait, someone biased is writing this synopsis). They also whine about a new album from a future Arena Rock band fronted by a former member of Nirvana (here's a hint: it's not Chad Channing), discuss all sorts of music they are listening to at the time (very heavy on old punks this episode), Brad Drinks Bourbon (he also realizes you can't actually see him drink but wants you to know it was a very nice Angel's Envy Rye finished in a Caribbean Rum Cask), and so much more. Come for the lyrics, stay for the opinions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_Joong-hyun
https://buzzcocks.bandcamp.com/album/attitude-adjustment
https://thesaintsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/long-march-through-the-jazz-age
https://thesaints73-78.bandcamp.com/album/live-nights-in-venice-vol-1
https://www.officialdamned.com
https://themessthetics.bandcamp.com/album/deface-the-currency
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzeGCmiMLYQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kCv95gBJOk&list=RD5kCv95gBJOk&start_radio=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ziTSYyook
7 Apr 2026
Episode 4: Radio Free Golconda
In this nostalgic episode of AOCTO, our microphone fiends talk about the medium that took their music obsession to new heights: College Radio. The boys discuss not only college radio's impact on their lives but also on society and discuss whether or not it's a dying medium. They also discuss a top 50 list on Brit Pop (lots of Suede talk in this one), what they are listening to for the week (spoiler alert, it's a LOT), Brad drinks again (Penelope Valencia), and the opinions are plentiful (I mean, it's in the damn title).
https://johnnybooth.bandcamp.com/album/moments-elsewhere
https://waronbetty.bandcamp.com/
https://rhettmiller.bandcamp.com/album/a-lifetime-of-riding-by-night
https://murryhammond.bandcamp.com/album/trail-songs-of-the-deep-2
https://old97s.bandcamp.com/
https://injuryreserve.bandcamp.com/album/my-ghosts-go-ghost
https://convergecult.bandcamp.com/album/love-is-not-enough
https://widbnetwork.org/?page_id=4197
3 Apr 2026
Episode 3: F$@k Work, Let's Opinionate!
In a very social episode of AOCTO, the fellas discuss how a music obsessive relates to the general public and what it means to find our "tribe". As always, we talk about what we are listening to for the week, we make ill advised jokes about the ever growing list of Mike Patton albums, Brad drinks bourbon (Knob Creek Barrel Strength), and somehow Knocked Loose gets mentioned again. Plus, WE HAVE A CATCH PHRASE! It's all very exciting, you need to listen.
https://mandyindiana.bandcamp.com/
https://ihiphopdistribution.bandcamp.com/album/the-cold-vein-deluxe-edition
https://knockedloose.bandcamp.com/track/hive-mind-ft-denzel-curry
https://www.snowthaproduct.com/
https://digg.com/music/bLc12PD/flobots-ice-out-official-video
https://www.maximumthehormone.jp/news.html
https://sheermag.bandcamp.com/album/playing-favorites
https://davidbyrne.bandcamp.com/album/who-is-the-sky
https://sprintsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/letter-to-self
https://ipecacrecordings.bandcamp.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Zorn
https://sheermag.bandcamp.com/album/compilation-i-ii-iii
31 Mar 2026
Episode 2: Consumption Junction, What's Your Dysfunction?!?
In this episode, the boys discuss the many ways they consume all things music. We discuss the written word, all the music we hear throughout our days, and the massive amount of music which pummels us everyday. We also talk about Geese on SNL, what we listen to for the week, and so much more. Questions will be answered like What's in Brad's Glass (Penelope Project X Double Finish), will Band Maid be mentioned (YUP!), and will someone have an opinion (look at the damn title!!). Enjoy the episode, it's later than you think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVGklLKJv2c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw7MC6_0a2Y&list=RDTw7MC6_0a2Y&start_radio=1
https://florry.bandcamp.com/album/sounds-like
https://daribay.bandcamp.com/album/longest-day-of-the-year
https://www.vice.com/en/article/liz-phair-describes-disastrous-holiday-performance-from-the-early-2000s-i-didnt-belong-here/
https://aya-yco.bandcamp.com/album/hexed
https://joycemanor.bandcamp.com/album/i-used-to-go-to-this-bar
https://open.spotify.com/track/6AXf9n3qazR1bE1dngnqxi?si=41dc4ec5d0614805
https://dinosaurpile-up.bandcamp.com/album/ive-felt-better
https://jessewelles.bandcamp.com/
25 Mar 2026
Episode 1: Search and Destroy
In the inaugural episode of …And Out Come The Opinions, the denizens of discovery talk about the many ways they discover new music. From social media to old school tape trading, they wax nostalgic about what it's like to find that new song and how there's an insatiable thirst for new music, even at their advanced ages (so says the young folks). There's laughter, there's sadness, there's new music to discover!
https://pelican.bandcamp.com/
https://theyareguttingabodyofwater.bandcamp.com/album/lotto
https://wargasm.bandcamp.com/music
https://curtisharding.bandcamp.com/music
https://open.spotify.com/album/3jxXPpujSrwdJV7dZ2sV5c?si=pYAost68Q66WCrztNtPuOw
17 Mar 2026
Session 0: The Grand Introduction
In this episode, the fellas talk about the long mysterious journey which brought them together (College), how the formation of this forum came about (random group chat), and how they each procured their set of skills necessary for enriching the audience (they have no life). It's an origin story with intrigue, suspense, passion, and discussions about Morrissey. This is the formation of many, many podcasts to come (unless Brad says something really stupid, then maybe at most 10 episodes).
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