Idiotalk Podcast

Idiotalk Podcast

In-depth discussion between two brothers about their favorite musical artists (and sometimes, favorite movies) full of meticulous research, wild speculation, and a lifetime of inside jokes begging to be let out.

Episodes

March 8, 2024 179 mins

Walker and Zach return to the bunker for an EMERGENCY EPISODE to discuss "Wall of Eyes", the new LP by The Smile. After listening to the album for weeks and marinating in their HTATS, the brothers finally sit down to give you the correct opinions about this record. They also catch up on the latest Beatles News!

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Walker and Zach draw Season II to a close by giving their rankings of Fiona's albums, listing their top ten Fiona songs, and discuss what they've learned. But first- more Beatles news!

Stick around until the end of the show to hear an announcement about an upcoming special episode of Idiotalk, to be released in 2024!

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December 22, 2023 187 mins

Walker and Zach welcome friend and fellow Fi-BRO-na Mikey Walz to listen to and discuss Fiona Apple's 5th album Fetch the Bolt Cutters. Mikey throws his H.A.T. (Hot Apple Takes) into the ring with the brothers, and is confronted on air by Walker about what happened at his BBQ all those one year and two months ago.

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December 15, 2023 110 mins

Walker and Zach discuss the background and making of Fiona Apple's 5th studio(?) album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters- but not before catching up about the passing of Henry Kissinger, movie trailers, and the Beatles. 

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December 1, 2023 157 mins

Walker and Zach discuss the ultimate "brothers movie"- Wes Anderson's directorial debut Bottle Rocket (1996).
But fans of our Radiohead season rejoice! Before discussing the movie, Walker catches up with Zach about a horrifying incident of ageism he recently experienced while trying to connect with a young fan of the band.

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November 24, 2023 117 mins

Walker and Zach listen to and discuss all the songs on Fiona Apple's fourth album the Idler Wheel... They also have a lengthy talk about the show Six Feet Under and wonder why none of the characters ever mention Fiona Apple. 

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November 17, 2023 95 mins

Walker and Zach mirror the arc of Fiona by returning from hiatus with a completely new sound, and discuss her fourth studio album The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do. 

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Walker and Zach listen to the infamous, unreleased "Jon Brion Version" of Extraordinary Machine, to determine if the bootleg takes are better, worse, or just different. They also celebrate spooky season discussing The Exorcist, and why the devil is so sassy. All will be revealed... in time. 
IDIOTALK will return with new episodes On A Friday, November 17, 2023!
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October 13, 2023 101 mins

Walker and Zach go through all the tracks on Fiona Apple's third studio album Extraordinary Machine.
A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more.

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October 6, 2023 80 mins

Walker and Zach determine if this season of the podcast is mirroring the arc of Fiona Apple, and discuss the false starts, multiple versions, and alternate histories of her third studio album Extraordinary Machine.
A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more.

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September 29, 2023 96 mins

Walker and Zach watch one of their favorite movies from childhood - the 1994 cult comedy Clifford - to assess if it holds up or was rightly maligned at the time of its release. The brothers also welcome an expert guest to evaluate Martin Short's adult portrayal of a ten-year-old boy. 

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September 22, 2023 98 mins

Walker and Zach address the first long hiatus of Fiona Apple's career, listen to some of her covers/collaborations, and wonder if she would like them. 

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September 15, 2023 162 mins

Walker and Zach set down some coasters and break into Fiona Apple's sophomore album When the Pawn... and speculate on how many of the songs are about a magician. Shut up and pass me that Wild Turkey™.
A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more.

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September 8, 2023 175 mins

Walker and Zach take a break from their Fiona coverage for an episode on Martin Scorsese’s most underrated film - the 1983, Robert De Niro-starring, cringe-inducing masterpiece The King of Comedy. 

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August 31, 2023 150 mins

Walker and Zach jealously go through each track of Fiona Apple's 1996 debut Tidal.
A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more.

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August 25, 2023 110 mins

Walker and Zach discuss the writing and making of Fiona Apple's debut album Tidal. Walker also presents Zach with a thought experiment so challenging that it will be studied and puzzled over for generations - which you can weigh in on here.
A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more. 

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August 18, 2023 137 mins

Walker and Zach kick off Season II of Idiotalk - all about the life, career, music, and complete discography of Fiona Apple. In this inaugural episode of the new season, the brothers catch up on their Summer activities, discuss Fiona Apple's early years, and how they both fell in love with her music. Find out why the Glenn Boys consider this singularly talented songwriter to be the only good Apple product. 
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May 5, 2023 131 mins

Walker and Zach close out the first season of Idiotalk by ranking Radiohead's albums and doing some Top Ten lists. They also preview what is in store for Season 2 and discuss everything they've learned about Radiohead and each other.
Playlist Links (Walker):
Top 10 Radiohead songs Apple Music  or Spotify
Top 10 B-Sides, Solo work, other collaborations Apple Music or Spotify 
Playlist Links (Zach):
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April 28, 2023 146 mins

Walker and Zach recount their experience of seeing The Smile live at the Bill Graham Civic Center in San Francisco, CA, with the help of some in-the-field recordings taken the night of the show. They also listen to the Smile's currently unreleased songs, discuss Jonny Greenwood's olive oil, and wish a very happy birthday to a very Handsome Man.   

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Walker and Zach finally reckon with The Smile- the new band of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom With No H- and their debut record A Light For Attracting Attention. 

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