Mike and Shawn sit down in the Sound Cave to discuss their personal introductions to Classic Rock, seminal albums, and favorite classic rock bands. Recorded March 27, 2022
21 Jan 2022
Episode 12: Back in the Sound Cave
Brian returns to the Sound Cave with Shawn and Mike. The trio catch up after the long hiatus and discuss current discoveries like Amyl and the Sniffers, Young Jesus, Pale Horse (Thunder Pony), and more along with some old favorites including Mad Season, Alice in Chains, and Dire Straits - all through a set of massive vintage Magnat Transpuls 1500 speakers (new to the sound cave).
30 Aug 2021
Episode 11: R.E.M. Bizkit
Shawn and Mike meet up for an impromptu episode. They catch up and discuss the works of R.E.M., cringe-worthy 90's bands, and end with a chat about the new Woodstock '99 documentary and the rise and fall of Limp Bizkit.
[Recorded Aug. 7, 2021]
25 Jun 2021
Episode 10: Early 2000s Indie Rock w/ Brian Chase (Part 2/2)
On this special extended Shepisode, Mike and Shawn reunite with an old friend from their sandwich-making Wawa past - appreciator, musician, and audio engineer Brian Chase - to discuss the early 2000s alternative and indie rock that brought them together.
Part 2 of 2 (Recorded 6/4/21)
25 Jun 2021
Episode 9: Early 2000s Indie Rock w/ Brian Chase (Part 1/2)
On this special extended Shepisode, Mike and Shawn reunite with an old friend from their sandwich-making Wawa past - appreciator, musician, and audio engineer Brian Chase - to discuss the early 2000s alternative and indie rock that brought them together.
Part 1 of 2 (Recorded 6/4/21)
23 Apr 2021
Episode 8: 90's Rock Albums, Volume II
Mike and Shawn return to the Sound Cave to discuss MORE pivotal 90s albums from their youth. Helmet, Kyuss, Fugazi, Tool, Rage Against the Machine, and more. [Recorded April 18, 2021]
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27 Mar 2021
Episode 7: 90s Rock Albums, Volume I
Mike and Shawn return to the Sound Cave to discuss pivotal 90s albums from their youth. [Recorded March 21, 2021]
27 Jan 2021
Bonus Episode 5: Girlz Music
Another solo Shawn-cast from the Melomaniacs archive! Enjoy!
[Recorded 4/18/20]
10 Jan 2021
Episode 6: The 80s: New Wave and Pop
Mike and Shawn sit down after a 2-month hiatus and talk about the glory of 80s music from New Wave to Pop. The Smiths, Edie Brickell, Genesis, one-hit wonders and more. Some gear talk regarding the newest speakers in the Sound Cave, 80s movie soundtracks, and a little dip into parenting and child safety.
Recorded 1/10/21
26 Oct 2020
Episode 5: Hip Hop in the 90s
Shawn and Mike return to the Sound Cave to discuss their favorite Hip Hop albums and artists. A discussion that begins (and ends) in the 90s. (Recorded 10.26.20)
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4 Oct 2020
Episode 4: Break-Up Albums [Vol. 1]
Mike and Shawn discuss some classic albums about break-ups and relationships and share some personal favorite break-up albums and stories. [Recorded 10/4/20]
18 Sept 2020
Episode 3: Female Singer/Songwriters
Shawn and Mike discuss female singer-songwriters from yesterday and today as well as new indie rock discoveries and the glory of Dinosaur Jr. [Recorded 9/18/20]
30 Aug 2020
Episode 2: Live Concert Experiences
Shawn and Mike sit down with fellow music lover, Frank, for the second Melomaniacs Podcast where they discuss great live concerts, opening bands and more. Opening and closing music clip by Black Pumas "Black Moon Rising"
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1 Aug 2020
Episode 1: Welcome to the Soundcave
Shawn and Mike sit down for the first Melomaniacs Podcast where they discuss great music and audio gear in The Sound Cave.
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1 Jun 2020
Bonus Episode 4: Starter Desktop Audio Setup
#MelomaniacsPod (https://soundcloud.com/tags/MelomaniacsPod) Bonus Episode! Shawn gives some recommendations for a beginner desktop setup and a review of his personal stack.
List of gear mentioned:
ifi Zen DAC
ifi Power
Loxjie P20 - These have shot up in price over 100%! My apologies. My advice is to buy it used on ebay
Upgraded tubes for Loxjie P20
Upgraded power supply for Loxjie
Schiit Modius
SMSL DA-8s
Geshelli Labs Erish
Klipsch R51M
Rolls Bellari EQ570
Speaker Wire
Power Strip/ Surge Protector Tower
Grado headphones
Sennheiser HD650 (the massdrop ones are HD6xx but you gotta find them on ebay used)
[Recorded 8/10/20]
15 May 2020
Bonus Episode 3: Entry Level Tube Setup
#MelomaniacsPod (https://soundcloud.com/tags/MelomaniacsPod) Bonus Episode! Shawn breaks down an affordable tube setup to get into this crazy hobby.
All gear mentioned below:
Nobsound NS-03D:
FX Audio Tube Preamp:
Fosi Audio Tube Phono Preamp:
Fosi Audio Phono Preamp for Turntable Preamplifier MM Phonograph Preamplifier with Gain Gear Mini Stereo Audio Hi-Fi Pre-Amplifier for Record Player with DC 12V Power Supply Box X2
Riverstone Audio - Tested/Matched Pair (2 Tubes) 7-Pin GE JAN 5654W Fully-Tested Vacuum Tubes - Upgrade for 6AK5 / 6J1 / 6J1P / EF95 - GE 5654W Platinum Grade Pair
Klipsch RP-160M: these are discontinued and tough to find. They are now sold as the RP-600M speakers.
FiiO M6 DAP
Upgraded power supply: Belker 36W Universal 3V 4.5V 5V 6V 7.5V 9V 12V AC DC Adapter Power Supply for LCD LED Light Strip Router HUB Speaker Smart Phone Tablet Kindle and Echo Dot TV Box 1A 1.5A 2A 2.5A 3A 3000mA Amp Max
[Recorded 8/12/20]
1 May 2020
Bonus Episode 2: Starter Vinyl Setup
#MelomaniacsPod (https://soundcloud.com/tags/MelomaniacsPod) Bonus Episode! Shawn breaks down the perfect budget starter setup for streaming and vinyl. List of all the gear below:
Fluance Turntables
Orbit Turntable
Audio Technica LPW40WN
AudioTechnica LP120
SMSL SA300
MediaBridge Banana Plugs
Bluedento HD
Art DJ II Pre
Fosi Audio Phono Tube Preamp
Emotiva XPS-1 phono pre
Klipsch R51M
Jamo S803
Polk 8" subwoofer
[Recorded 8/10/20]
15 Apr 2020
Bonus Episode 1: Shawn's Test Run
#MelomaniacsPod (https://soundcloud.com/tags/MelomaniacsPod) Bonus Episode!!!! Shawn's first test run for the Melomaniacs podcast. [Recorded 4/15/20]
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