The Listening Party Podcast

The Listening Party Podcast


Latest Episodes

263 – Waste by Zeal & Ardor
July 17, 2018

This week on the LPP, we explore the songs and influences of Zeal & Ardor as they blend Norwegian black metal with American slave spirituals.  Whether you‘re like Moksha and that makes you instantly excited or like Rod and need some convincing to find ...

262 – Self Care by Brown Calculus
July 03, 2018

This week on the LPP, the long awaited Portland episode featuring Freeform Portland DJ Joshua Justice. We dissect the Portland music scene, discuss the importance of Self-Care, and do some serious research on the Scooby-Doo Movie soundtrack.

261 – Dads
June 19, 2018

This week on the LPP, Rod and Moksha feature music that covers all things Dad. From happy to sad. From fatherly advice to fears of what sort of world we are bringing our children into. From sweet to…that one hilarious song about the guy that slaughters...

X28 – Prestidigitation
June 12, 2018

Mike Fallek joins us for a bonus episode of the LPP to share the track “Hi” by Hannah Diamond. We talk about the importance of being a showman, J-Pop/K-Pop, gaming, music video treatments, social media, and learn all about prestidigitation.

260 – Night Shift by Lucy Dacus
June 05, 2018

This week on the LPP, Moksha’s former podcasting partner, Jesse finally gets his way and makes us dive into the vulnerable and emotionally honest music of Richmond-based singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus. Also on the episode,

259 – Alcohol by FIDLAR
May 23, 2018

This week on the LPP, we venture into the music scene of Rod’s home town of L.A. to explore the web of musical context surrounding the second generation punk royalty, FIDLAR. Rod tells us why the Planet Earth II series is worth your time even if you do...

258 – Handshake by Suzanne Santo
May 15, 2018

On this week’s episode of the LPP, former-podcast-member Denise returns to share a fiery track by Americana roots singer Suzanne Santo. Rod wants to spread knowledge through a magazine subscription and Denise urges you to support local artists. Also,

257 – Andy Warhol’s Dream by Trevor Sensor
May 08, 2018

Warning: This  episode of the LPP contains high concentrations of philosophical discourse, existential angst, and absurdity. If you choose to disregard this warning you will be subjected to Midwestern philosopher-poet Trevor Sensor, L.A.

256 – Crime Scene Part One by The Afghan Whigs
May 01, 2018

This week on the LPP, friend of the show Reece shares his love of all things Afghan Whigs and Mitsuru Adachi. Rod continues to alienate people with more HBO programming. And Moksha introduces us to some old-school plantation death metal courtesy of Zea...

255 – Domino (Time Will Tell) by Hiss Golden Messenger
April 24, 2018

This week on the LPP, we delve into the heavyhearted happiness of Hiss Golden Messenger. Also, Rod puts a hex on his beloved Kings, just to get better ticket prices. Moksha tries his best to explain how gay space rocks are helping his daughter bond wit...