Beste Occasional podcasts (2024)

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Occasional Randomness #30 - Bribing and Vibing (Farscape S4E09, Agatha All Along S1E1-3) 58:36

20h ago58:36

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This time around Eric and Jason discuss Farscape season 4, episode 9 - A Prefect Murder. We both didn't think the different points of view story method worked on this one. We thought it would have been better off directed like a normal episode. But we did agree on the strongest plotline and the great John and Aeryn scenes. Then we discuss the first…

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Capital Audiofest 2024 - HiFi Highlights and Best Of Show 49:48

2d ago49:48

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Coverage and impressions from Captial Audiofest 2024. Marc, Brian, Grover, Graig and Marc S. broadcast live from the DC event for audiophiles. Full impressions, observations on trends and best of show awards. What rooms sounded like perfection? What new products really impressed? All the new details all a ton of new products get realeased at this E…

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Jason Stoddard Of Schiit Audio Dives Even Deeper Into 2-Channel - Updates, BTS and New Products 1:13:56

10d ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Interview With Schiit Audio Founder Jason Stoddard. Jason joins the show this week to talk about all the new changes with this budget HiFi brand fenom Schiitt Audio. Starting as a headphone amplifier and DAC company, Jason is futher exanding his wallet friendly offerings into the two channel speaker market with the introduction of three new product…

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Fright Fest 666: Late Night w/ The Devil Review 2:16:20

14d ago2:16:20

2:16:20

Our final Satanic Panic episode is here! Despite some unusual technical difficulties, we were able to dissect the wonderful, frightening, freaky and all-around fun Late Night With The Devil! What happens when Jack Delroy, a desperate TV host, sells his soul for ratings? A lot of things and none of which are particularly good for him, but great for …

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Fright Fest 666: Fallen Angel Double Feature 1:15:01

20d ago1:15:01

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We are back with our penultimate episode for this year's Fright Fest. That's right! We are almost to the end of our personal Satanic Panic, but before we check out, we have to take a look at two very different movies with two very different Devils at the center of them. We're reviewing Angel Heart (1987), a noir detective horror story in which a pr…

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Occasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #21-Relax, It's All Part of the Plan (Farscape S2E19-20) 54:46

22d ago54:46

54:46

Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here. Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy! Eric and Jason review the first two parts of Farscape’s second ever three part storyline, "Liars…

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Fright Fest 666: Supersexy Satanic Sounds 2:32:04

27d ago2:32:04

2:32:04

We are back and putting together an absolutely dastardly, devilishly good playlist for you. Chemma makes his triumphant return to help us discuss the Satanic Panic of the 1980s and some of the repercussions of this movement as it swallowed up reputations and spit them out on live tv for parents everywhere to become afraid of a completely fabricated…

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Best Buys For Vintage Amplifiers - If You See These Amps At A Garage Sale, Buy Them! 1:08:50

1M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

The first installment in our series of vintage gear. Justin Weber of ampsandsound joins the show to give his list of favorite vintage amplifiers. Where does one start with vintage HiFi? Which McIntosh amp model fetches the highest price? He also helps identify which amps are worth buying, easiest to repair, and which ones you might want to avoid al…

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Fright Fest 666: The Origins of Evil Part Two 1:16:26

1M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

The second part of our Origins of Evil intro episode covers ancient, not-so ancient, and recent depictions of the Dark Lord in various forms of pop culture. What attributes carried over? What didn't? What was the keystone literature I the Satan mythos that still informs the idea of this evil entity to this day? Find out now! And Hail Satan!…

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Fright Fest 666: The Origins of Evil Part One 53:56

1M ago53:56

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For the first official episode of this year's Fright Fest 666, we are diving deep into Satan's ancient beginnings and how, over the centuries, various religions and misinterpretations have transformed him from one of God's henchmen to his most fierce rival. The Satanic Panic has officially started!Door The Occasionalists

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Occasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #20 - I'm Nobody's Puppet! (Farscape S2E17-18) 1:01:34

1M ago1:01:34

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Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here. Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy! Eric and Jason have been gone for a little while due to real life, but we’re back with two above…

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Fright Fest 666: Satanic Panic Intro 18:45

1M ago18:45

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! October is here and with it comes Halloween and a staple series here at The Occasionalists, Fright Fest! It's our sixth edition and because of that, we were left with no choice but to take a trip to hell and focus this Fright Fest on the Prince of Darkness himself, Satan! The first full episode of Fright Fe…

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Over The Line: Smoke & The Big Freeze Return! 2:37:40

2M ago2:37:40

2:37:40

What's that sound? That's just Smoke and The Big Freeze crashing your soundwaves with another hard-hitting edition of the number one rated sports podcast in all of the former Soviet Satellite Nations, Over The Line!Door The Occasionalists

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Occasional Randomness #29 - It's a Small World After All (Farscape S4E08) 54:22

2M ago54:22

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We're more than a third of the way through Farscape season 4. In this one, season 4, episode 8 - I Shrink, Therefore I Am, most of the crew have been captured by bounty hunters in really cool armor. And it's up to Crichton, with some assistance by our newly helpful crewmate Scorpius, to rescue them. To make things worse, the hunters shrink all the …

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Blind Sports Trivia w/ Rob Nugent 1:28:10

2M ago1:28:10

1:28:10

We are back with our third episode of Sports September, this time with none other than hockey correspondant Rob Nugent! We combine two concepts for this episode: our blind sports episode where we don't know what subjects the other is going to bring up. Then we mix it with a little trivia challenge at the end. Put your thinking rally caps on and joi…

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Sports Docs & Movies 1:37:45

2M ago1:37:45

1:37:45

Sports September rolls on as we review some short-form sports documentaries and give a few movie pitches for people and situations that would make excellent sports movies. Is there a brief discussion about 10 Cent Beer Night? Yes! What about oiled up Greek men? Also yes!Door The Occasionalists

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Best HiFi Products Of The Year (So Far) Plus! Pacific Audiofest 2024 Highlights And Best Of Show 44:46

2M ago44:46

44:46

The best audio products of the year so far, and all the HiFi Highlights and Best Of Show from Pacific Audiofest in Seattle, WA. PT.Audio Editor-In-Chief Marc Phillips rejoins the show straight off the plane from PAF 2024. He gives us the big download on all the best products we have for 2024 so far, and all of his nominations for best of show from …

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Why I Love Sports 1:09:16

2M ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Sports September kicks off this week with a dive into some of the many reasons why sports are beloved by so many people, but especially the one person doing this podcast. Lightning Round Question: Who was your first favorite athlete?Door The Occasionalists

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Occasional Randomness #28 - Stark Trek (Farscape S4E07) 49:03

2M ago49:03

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This time around, we review Farscape season 4, episode 7 - John Quixote. Not that you would think of Don Quixote from practically anything in this episode... Anyway... Chiana pulls Crichton into a VR game that quickly goes off the rails. Apparently Stark has it out for Crichton because of Zhaan's death last season and has made up a VR game to trap …

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Back To School Movie Review: PCU 1:09:56

3M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Our final stop of Back To School month takes us to our college years and the cult classic PCU from 1994. However, you would be forgiven if you thought this was a modern-day critique of the current culture wars. The more things change, the more they stay the same.Door The Occasionalists

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Back To School Movie Review: The Substitute 1:20:22

3M ago1:20:22

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We have graduated from elementary school and are heading on to high school, with the review of The Substitute (1996). It is a deeply flawed but fun action movie that will remind you of simpler times in the world of action movies when squibs, practical effects, and physical stunts were still in demand. One tip for enjoying this movie: don't let the …

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Back To School Movie Review: Major Payne 1:13:26

3M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

We are back with our first of three big movie reviews for Back To School month. Obviously, we have have to start at the elementary school with an entry that deals with younger kids. What better way to start off than with Damon Wayans barking insults at teenagers as Major Payne. Nearly 30 years later, does this movie still hold up? (Yes.) Is some of…

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Occasional Randomness #27 - Feed Me Seymour! (Farscape S4E06) 45:10

3M ago45:10

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Only the one episode of Farscape this time around as we're waiting for the next Marvel or Star Wars shows to premiere. This time, Farscape season 4, episode 6 - Natural Election. Aeryn and Crichton are about to have "the talk" about Aeryn's baby but just as they start Moya is rocked by a collision and explosions. Seems she's covered in some kind of…

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Don’t Make These Mistakes With Your Turntable! Analog Life Lessions With Dr. Vinyl 54:26

3M ago54:26

54:26

Tips and tricks to getting the most out of your vinyl and turntable playback. Dr. Vinyl himself joins the show with updates and suggestions for keeping your alanog playback working its best. Alighment, tubes, warmup and a top list of all the things to look out as you begin your audiophile journey with records and beyond. Dr. Vinyl Website: https://…

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Back To School Essential Movies 52:36

3M ago52:36

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Our second minisode (and one of these times it will actually be short, pinky promise) for our Back To School month has us discussing some essential school-related movies, but maybe not the ones you're thinking about. From scandal at the ballot box to kidnapping, impersonation, frightening powers, and serial murder, these movies have it all. Are you…

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Back To School Mixtape 57:12

3M ago57:12

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WE. ARE. BACK. That's right. Vacation is over, and it's time to get back to the podcasting grind. A newish season starts this month with a brand new theme: Back to School! August is the final countdown for students and teachers alike, as they watch their last few days of sun, fun, and freedom slip by. What better way to celebrate such a glorious ti…

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Vacation Rewind: Drinking w/ Buds 1:31:44

4M ago1:31:44

1:31:44

Looks like we can get one more episode in before summer vacation officially wraps up around here. Why not revisit one of the best episodes of this past year: The Four Way Fatal Drinking Deathmatch! Yes, we got the whole crew together to crack a few drinks, reminisce, and generally have a great time on the pod. Enjoy!…

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Dispelling The Biggest Audio Myths, The New SVS Flagship and CAS 2024 Best Of Show! 1:09:38

4M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

The top 3 audio myths are addressed in this episode. What are some of the most common misconceptions that audiophiles encounter when dealing with the hobby at large? Are there any pieces of "advice" that keep newcomers out of HiFi when first starting out? We tackle the issues with the help of our friends at SVS this week. Special bonus, full (and I…

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Vacation Rewind: B Movie May Part 2 1:53:47

4M ago1:53:47

1:53:47

Part two of our B Movie May vacation episode. Enjoy it!Door The Occasionalists

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Vacation Rewind: B Movie May Part 1 1:33:55

4M ago1:33:55

1:33:55

We are back with our last two-part vacation episodes, but not our last vacation episode. Stay tuned for that. Today, we are dialing it back to May of 2022 when the stars aligned for an unforgettable Movie May: B Movie May! Low budgets, high talent, and a veritable who's who of the Golden Age of Hollywood before they were stars. Check it out!…

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Occasional Randomness #26 - Promises Made / Promises Broken (Farscape S4E05 - The Acolyte S1E5-8) 1:16:59

4M ago1:16:59

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We continue our trip through the final season of Farscape with season 4, episode 5 - Promises. The crew finally are reunited (and it feels so good) with Moya, Pilot and Aeryn. And a not-so-welcome new addition to our crew. But Aeryn's not feeling all that well and the person who made her that way drops by for some revenge. Then we finish our review…

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Vacation Rewind: The Remix Part 2 1:41:56

4M ago1:41:56

1:41:56

Two episode drops in a single day?! You betcha! The second half of The Remix is now live as well!Door The Occasionalists

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Vacation Rewind: The Remix Part 1 2:02:06

4M ago2:02:06

2:02:06

While not intentional, we're sticking with this month's secondary theme by dusting off extra-large episodes. Double shots for all! This week, we are hitting both parts of The Remix, in which we change all sorts of pop culture for the better and possibly for the worse. Mostly the latter. Enjoy!Door The Occasionalists

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Vacation Rewind: Time Travel Part 2 1:54:18

4M ago1:54:18

1:54:18

Part 2 of our Time Travel discussion from 2020 finds us getting into the more esoteric and weird stuff regarding physics and philosophy. It's a lot of fun, enjoy it!Door The Occasionalists

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Vacation Rewind: Time Travel Part 1 1:26:47

4M ago1:26:47

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Our first classic episode is the beginning of a two-fer! It's one of our favorites from when we were podcasting A LOT, all the way back on April 1st, 2020. I wonder if anything was going on when we made this two-part episode...*insert thinking emoji here* Anyway, if you're hearing this for the first time, enjoy the first part of our deep dive into …

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Occasional Randomness #25 - Will the Real Tarkans Please Stand Up? (Farscape S4E04- The Acolyte S1E1-4) 1:17:11

4M ago1:17:11

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Episode #25! Not that we planned anything for this milestone, but we do have a larger than normal sized episode this time around. First up, Farscape season 4, episode 4 - Lava's a Many Splendored Thing. Still no sign of Aeryn (maybe next time). The crew lands on a barren planet covered in, you guessed it, lava, in search of food. Unfortunately thin…

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Why dogs are f*cked - MIW Unfiltered 1:08:20

5M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Steph and Sienna are burned out and want you to know about it. This is the second episode in a series we're calling MIW Unfiltered, where we will be talking about the elements that make this industry challenging. The topics in this series need to be prominent conversations in the dog world, far more than they currently are. We actually just stay on…

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Dark Matter Redux 46:20

5M ago46:20

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We are wrapping up our month of podcasting introspection with the grand finale: a deep dive into the script that's been moved from hard drive to hard drive for over 15 years: Dark Matter. Is it good? No! And we meant for it to suck! Want to know why it was written? Then listen to this episode! Any interest in hearing some terrible acting? No? I don…

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Compassion Fatigue - MIW Unfiltered 1:11:06

5M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Steph and Sienna are burned out and want you to know about it. This is the first episode in a series we're calling MIW Unfiltered, where we will be talking about the elements that make this industry challenging. The topics in this series need to be prominent conversations in the dog world, far more than they currently are. Intro and a deep dive on …

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Game of Thrones Redux 1:26:27

5M ago1:26:27

1:26:27

For the first time in 5 years(!) we return to the realm of Westeros to talk about a longstanding favorite, Game of Thrones. A one-of-a-kind show that as time has moved on from the bad controversial finale, is proving that it was likely the very last of its kind. Get comfortable as we get back on the King's Road for one more trip to the Seven Kingdo…

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Third Spin Redux: The Music of John Carpenter 28:40

5M ago28:40

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We are back with our second episode for The Occasionalists Redux, a full album review in the spirit of a monthly minisode, The Third Spin. We're bringing it back to take another look at the music of the great director and composer John Carpenter. We'll be listening to "Lost Themes IV: Noir," the latest album from Carpenter (and son Cody and godson …

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Occasional Randomness #24 - Is That How Magnetics Really Works? (Farscape S4E03 - Tales of the Empire) 48:32

5M ago48:32

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We wrap up the first multipart story of season 4 of Farscape - episode 3, What Was Lost (Part 2): Resurrection. We were not entirely impressed with part one, so see if we think they bring it home in part two and come to a satisfying conclusion. We do get to continue learning more about our new villain, Commandant Grayza. And they do give us some cl…

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The Occasionalists Redux: Video Games 1:13:05

5M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

We are kicking off a brand new month by imitating those brilliant, creative, unparalleled podcasters from...The Occasionalists! That's right, we're turning the microscope on ourselves as we expand on some of our past episodes. First up: Video Games!Door The Occasionalists

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Michael Lavorgna Of Twittering Machines 1:00:49

5M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

An interview with Michael Lavorgna of TwitteringMachines.com. Michael has a long history as a HiFi writer. His credentials include Stereophile magazine and Audiostream.com - the latter of which he ran for several years before Stereophile shuttered the site along with the personal audio site InnerFidelity. Michael is one of the predominant voices in…

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