Fortune Kit

Recording engineer and producer Howard Bilerman joins Dan, Charles, and Alex to discuss aging gracefully, his feud with Craisins, and, well, the Nazis. Fortune Kit on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fortunekit

Matt Christman (@cushbomb) joins Charles and Dan to enjoy some politically charged country tunes delivered candidly from the back of a pickup truck. Fortune Kit on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fortunekit/

Walt Tremblay (@necrobranson) joins Charles, Alex, and Dan to rate Meghan Trainor's Christmas album and advise kids against using condoms. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/69-make-room-ft-47073302

Patrick Stickles (@TitusAndronicus) joins Dan, Charles, and Alex to imagine a world where Titus Andronicus signed to Waffle House's record label and discuss how Donald Trump needs to start a chain of megachurches. Fortune Kit on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fortunekit

Nate Ruess (@nateruessmusic) and Charles consult the all-knowing A.I. to find out whether Nate's version of "We Are Young" is better than the Kidz Bop version. Nate recalls an encounter with Kanye West. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46368884

The Tommy Lee Book Club finally reaches its conclusion with stories about Tommy's solo albums, his tattoo that says "tattoo," and Tommyland itself. (With guests Derek (@derek8185338005) and CJ (@TOS_violator)). Fortune Kit on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fortunekit

Tommy Lee devotes an entire chapter to his Jagermeister machine, causing Dan to reflect on times when his bands crossed paths with brands like Camel and CNN. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/45857749

Derek (@derek8185338005) and CJ (@TOS_Violator) join Alex, Charles, and Dan to continue their discussion of Tommy Lee's autobiography Tommyland. Fortune Kit on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit

Derek (@derek8185338005) and CJ (@TOS_Violator) join Alex, Charles, and Dan for the first part of a discussion of Tommy Lee's autobiography Tommyland. Fortune Kit on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fortunekit

Michael S. Judge (@corpseinorbit) joins Dan, Alex, and Charles to discuss the CIA's relationship with music. Fortune Kit on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fortunekit

Blowback's Noah Kulwin (@nkulw) and Brendan James (@deep_beige) join Charles, Alex, and Dan to discuss the music of the Iraq war.

Alex and Charles debate the merits of a Barney classic until the AI gives it a disappointingly low score. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44668270

Charles, Dan, and Alex explore Halloween themed songs including a McDonald's spooky sounds cassette tape and Bobby Pickett's non-Monster Mash works. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44588680

Derek (@derek8185338005) joins Charles, Alex, and Dan to discuss the life of "Monster Mash" writer Bobby Pickett, hear about the time Dan auditioned for the Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There, and take a preliminary peek at Tommy Lee's book Tommyland. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Charles, Alex, and Dan examine the consumer choices that define modern country, learn about lesser known McDonalds mascots, and check out a new Halloween song from an old favorite.

Charles, Alex, and Dan reckon with their musical idol's horniness and delve into Trapt's social media world. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43504113

Hot Dad (@hotterdad) talks with Charles, Dan, and Alex about his brief career writing erotica and how nobody really knows how to succeed in digital media. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43332477

Charles, Alex, and Dan come up with schemes to boost album sales, discuss country songs with lyrics about Bud Light, and check in with boomer musicians on social media.

Hot Dad (@hotterdad) joins Charles, Alex, and Dan to discuss songwriting and synths and watch performances from his prized Beachfest DVD. Watch the Beachfest DVD here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ3aNiADBpM

Alex and Charles watch 9 minutes of Bob Dylan rehearsing vocals for We Are the World, revisit Akon City, and imagine an Iraqi city populated by expat Trump supporters who stocked up on dinar. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/42294969

Music writer and podcaster Josiah Hughes (@josiahhughes) joins Dan, Alex, and Charles to talk about pop-punk, tuning guitars to Beck's Sea Change, and telling other local bands they had a great set.

Will Menaker (@willmenaker) joins Charles, Alex, and Dan to watch gospel performances on Jim Bakker's 1970s TV show and explore the music these artists inspired.

Pianist Robin Hatch (@robinhatch) joins Dan, Charles, and Alex to delve into the darkness of the Canadian music industry, recall a party hosted by the Canadian Epstein, and listen to The Piano Guys.

Host of NPR's World Cafe Raina Douris (@RahRahRaina) joins Dan, Alex, and Charles to talk about NPR voice, the monster mash, and bleak Canadian drives. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41248843

And Introducing host and Chapo Trap House producer Chris Wade (@saywhatagain) joins Alex, Dan, and Charles for another journey into CanCon comedy folk, subjecting everybody to gems from Moxy Fruvous and the Arrogant Worms.

Nate Ruess (@nateruessmusic) joins Alex, Charles, and Dan to clarify that interviews suck, share his experience working with Brian Wilson, and scheme up a way to profit from his son's nephew/uncle duo with Mark Ronson.

Britt Daniel (@brittdaniel from @spoontheband) joins Dan, Charles, and Alex to talk about pizza jingles and critique songs by some of Fortune Kit's favorite YouTube artists.

Alex and Charles wonder if Sonic Youth is a jam band, read up on the plot of 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, and take Metalhead Zone's '80s metal quizzes. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40099955

Charles, Alex, and Dan dive once more into pro-Trump boomer DIY music, pondering some very unique audio-production choices along the way.

Alex, Dan, and Charles discuss QAnon's revolt against aging rockstars and explore a twice-failed rock’n’roll theme park in Myrtle Beach.

Charles, Alex, and Dan revisit Woodstock ’99 through the lens of its still-online message board. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/39174956

Joe Plummer (@joeplumdog), drummer for Cold War Kids, Modest Mouse, The Shins, and a bunch of others, joins Charles, Dan, and Alex to discuss being a drumset guy and browse headlines on Metalhead Zone.

Stereogum senior editor Tom Breihan (@tombreihan) joins Alex, Dan, and Charles to discuss Billboard #1 hits, music industry shifts, and whether Pitchfork has changed over the years.

Joel (@thevillainjoel) joins Alex and Charles to break down the history of butt rock, from proto-cockrock to third-wave butt. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/38274889

Ramsin Canon (@ramsincanon) joins Alex, Dan, and Charles to explore Blue Lives Matter Spotify playlists and discuss why cops don’t need unions. Here’s Ramsin’s article that’s mentioned in the episode: http://midwestsocialist.com/2020/06/03/police-do-not-need-unions/

Ryan Kattner (@manmanbandband) joins Dan, Alex, and Charles to compare Woodstock festivals and explain why he wanted to play last year’s cancelled Woodstock.

Keith Buckley (@deathoftheparty) joins Charles, Alex, and Dan to talk about the future of touring, a movie starring the Microsoft paperclip, and drive-in Every Time I Die shows where the mosh pit is a demolition derby. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Charles, Dan, and Alex talk about fake gear, real gear, insane amps, and how Godspeed You! Black Emperor shows should include wet t-shirt contests. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Alex and Charles imagine lore in the Puddle of Mudd extended universe, examine Billy Joel’s history of not getting DUIs, and wonder whether Joe Biden enjoys music. Charles shares the instrumental “Wellspring.” Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/36711740 Listen to Charles & Dan’s instrumental album: https://fortunekit.bandcamp.com/album/glassed-planet

Wolf Parade's Arlen Thompson (@le_petit_trek) joins Dan, Alex, and Charles for a journey through questionable Canadian rap and '90s rock. YouTube links from the episode: Mr. Esquimalt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNJKGTQW1t8 Mr. Esquimalt Covid Exclusive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAtRVqUnQB8 Arnold Viersen conservative rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdXYzvxIy6Y “Gender Bender” rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw20YuZ6dzo Eric Greitens ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-VfFi6Z14Q Moxy Fruvous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpGV1jOqk4I Moist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gEeMfYwtXk Theory of a Deadman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfnAOcBirAs Default: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAocvKHUidg ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Andrew (@intellegint) from Episode One joins Dan and Charles to talk about his experience as a nurse during the pandemic and the virtues of Laurel Halo’s “Quarantine.” Charles shares the ambient song “Superposition.” Andrew’s ambient songs are found here: https://soundcloud.com/epogen ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Palma and Dan introduce Charles and Alex to the world of Yugoslavian punk, post-punk, and new wave. Palma made his signature terroristic threats (which were edited out) and accidentally put a bunch of reverb on his track (which could not be edited). Check out Dan’s playlist of the artists discussed in the episode (and more): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0XlOva5FMPzz0dKe6ilFE3?si=xeoDN2jWQ967k5WUuAtu6g ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Dan, Alex, and Charles enjoy some music-themed marketing #content: Business Insider's sponsored writeup for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Denny’s Rockstar Menu, Dr. Pepper’s GnR giveaway, Boneless Thugs-n-Harmony, and the official lubricant of LiveNation. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Keith Buckley (@deathoftheparty) joins Alex (@Lowenaffchen), Charles (@charlesraustin), and Dan (@DanBoeckner) listen to shredders like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Yngwie Malmsteen then get tested for the shredding virus. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Kurt (@theicechoir) joins Dan (@DanBoeckner), Alex (@Lowenaffchen), and Charles (@charlesraustin) to talk about coronavirus, touring, and playing terrible shows at SXSW. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Derek (@eedrk) joins Dan (@DanBoeckner), Alex (@Lowenaffchen), and Charles (@charlesraustin) to discuss Toronto’s gaudy El Mocambo renovation and share his song “New Victims.” Download "New Victims" on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/34652254 ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Tom (@tom_on_here) joins Alex (@Lowenaffchen) and Charles (@charlesraustin) to sing some carpool karaoke and have a good night. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Alex (@Lowenaffchen) and Charles (@charlesraustin) get the objectively correct score for every Beatles album from the most perfect AI algorithm. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Alex (@Lowenaffchen) and Charles (@charlesraustin) enjoy rant-filled live videos from David Lee Roth, Puddle of Mudd, and Buckcherry. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415

Charles and Alex talk to Dan, Spencer, and Arlen of Wolf Parade about their new album Thin Mind, rearranging old songs to play live as a three-piece, and designing set lists around drinking beers. ----- Twitter: twitter.com/fortunekit00 Patreon: www.patreon.com/fortunekit Spotify (Music): open.spotify.com/artist/63uMzLaI4yxWEA8BzJWw4c Spotify (Podcast): open.spotify.com/show/5CPv5LSRG0VUC5tEHJJXlB iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1468516415