While the world is locked down, we decided to play some songs that somehow or another fit with the current would pandemic. Sit back and take a listen, what else do you have to do?

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Episode 30 - Outer Transmissions: Mu-Mu-Mu-My Corona Playlist

Remember 2019? Yeah that was a GREAT year. So how about a lost episode recorded in the spring of 2019 to take our minds off spring 2020? Join us as we delve into the lost Frank Black and the Catholics album "Sunday Sunny Mill Valley Groove Day," recorded in 2000 but never officially released. Then stay tuned as we listen and talk about tracks from Miracle Legion, Telyscopes, and The Love Language.

Episode 29 - A Lost Episode About A Lost Album - Sunday Sunny Mill Valley Groove Day

Dig your grave! Cast your spells! Conjure some spirits and finally craft that long put-off voodoo doll, it's our second annual Halloween episode! Gather round our creative tombstone as we talk about the same things we did last year, along with a few new things, and an entirely all new Halloween themed playlist! Click play or download, if you dare!

Episode 28 - Outer Transmissions: Halloween - The Returnening

Over the summer of 2019 fans were treated to It's a Pixies Podcast, an official weekly podcast from the band documenting the recording of their newest album "Beneath The Eyrie." And then it ended. But have no fear, because there's still another Pixies podcast out there, and on this episode we're talking all about It's A Pixies Podcast, as well as our initial thoughts and impressions of the brand new album "Beneath the Eyrie"

Episode 27 - A Pixies Podcast About A Pixies Podcast About A New Pixies Album

After a looooong summer break, we're back with an all new episode, all about one of our favorite albums, Dog In The Sand! Frank Black and the Catholics deliver one of the finest albums of Frank's long career, and we go into depth covering the recording session as well as discussing each track on this monumental album. If your heart is sad, give your dog a bone, pull up a spot next to us in the sand and revisit this classic album.

Episode 26 - Dog In The Sand Days of Summer

It's 2019, Pixies are on the road again, and they're playing new music! Haven't had the luxury of hearing these tasty new nuggets yourself? Thanks to the wonders of Youtube and social media, we've got some lo-fi bootleg versions for you! Join us as we're introduced to Death Horizon, Graveyard Hill, and Saint Nazaire, 3 brand new songs that will be part of the new Pixies album coming later this fall! And as if that wasn't enough awesomeness for one episode, we also sit down and talk with one our favorite fellow fans of the band, Rachel White. Sit back and enjoy this exciting episode with us!

Episode 25 - A New Year, A New Tour, and NEW PIXIES SONGS!!!

Ah February. The time of year that we turn our thoughts to those people we love. Or at least the time of year that marketers and businesses tell us to spend money on the people we love. In any case, there's no better time to listen to songs all about love, baby! So cuddle up and listen to us ramble on about love, and take a listen to our picks for some of our favorite love songs of all time.

Episode 24 - Outer Transmissions: POS La La Loves You

Listen to the ball drop with the POS boys as they embark on a road trip to ring in the new year. We recall favorite moments on the podcast, Concerts & Live shows and all things "Pop Culture". So raise a glass and grab a cigar (Kimball's first)........ or some Del Taco (Kimball's last) and get ready to ring in the new year the only way POS can!

Episode 23 - Outer Transmissions: Happy New Year POS!

Merry Christmas you filthy animals! Join us as we celebrate this special time of year by sharing some of our favorite songs of the season. Pour that glass of bourbon, sit back, roast some nuts on the fire, and come together through the special sounds and emotions of the Holiday season. Or bah humbug it up and be your own personal Scrooge. Either way, you're in for a jolly old time!

Episode 22 - Outer Transmissions: A Very POS Christmas

I'm ruler of this moon boy, so if you move I shoots. How hard can it be? If you're asking how hard it is to make a great follow up to an amazing debut album from Frank Black and the Catholics, Pistolero makes it sound pretty effortless! Join us as we discuss the second full length album from Frank and the Catholics, which features new lead guitarist Rich Gilbert, and over a dozen solid live-to-2 track recorded rock and roll gems. Also included is our interview with Ethan and Sue-Ni DiStefano, owners of Broad Street Books in New Jersey, and lovers of all things literature, art, and rock and roll related, especially a band called Pixies.

Episode 21 - Yo Soy Un Pistolero!

Is your music library lacking in quality covers? Well have no fear, because we've got you covered! Ok, sorry about that. But you can trust us that none of the covers we've chosen for this special episode are as bad as that pun was. So join us as we present both the original version as well as the cover that we think either improves upon the original, or presents the song in a different but also worthwhile way. Get ready to duck and cover!!! (ok I'm really sorry about that...)

Episode 20 - Outer Transmissions: Covering Covers

Frank has a new band! Baptize yourself into the world of Frank Black and the Catholics, and bask in the warm fuzzy radiance of their live to two-track glory. This episode covers everything concerning the eponymous debut 1998 album, from it's live to two-track demo recording session at the historic Sound City Studios, through disputes with their label American Recordings, and ending with the band finding a new sound, a new label, and a new rock and roll mantra. Also included in this episode is an an interview with some of our favorite fellow Frank fans, all the way from Texas, Mike Flynn Jr. and his son Greg Flynn...although you'd swear they were brothers. Join the congregation!

Episode 19 - How I Left The Cult Of Frank And Became A Catholic

It's that special time of year, where friends and family gather together to stuff themselves silly, and then think back on all the things in life to be grateful for. Join us as we sit around and talk about things we're thankful for, as well as play music that in some way or another feels appropriate for this season. You have to provide your own food though.

Episode 18 - Outer Transmissions: Thanks For the Giving, Here's Some Music, Jive Turkey!

LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUUMMMMMBBBBBLLLLLEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the very first ShuffleMania!!! Witness the epic battle of personal music preference, as Hector, Dusty, and Kimball enter the ShuffleDome, armed only with their iPods, Playlists, sketchy Spotify accounts, and a bit of luck from the random shuffle Gods... Cheer them on as songs from their own personal collections are picked at random, and then hold on tight as that song is judged by all participating. Each song either getting a thumbs up, which is worth 1 point, a so-so vote worth 0 points , or a thumbs down worth -1 point. Whoever ends up with the most points at the end of the Shuffledown will be crowned Shuffle Champion of Outstanding Music Taste. Just hope and pray that those embarrassing, guilty pleasure songs you thought were safely hidden in your media storage devices aren't selected, forever threatening your music credibility! SHUFFLEMANIA BEGINS NOW!!!!!

Episode 17 - Outer Transmissions: ShuffleMania I

On this episode we dive into "Oddballs" from Frank Black, a collection of b-sides, rarities, and non-album tracks that were recorded between 1994 and 1997. Continuing on with the b-side and rarities theme, we discuss what may be one of the most popular b-sides ever from The Beach Boys, as well as more non-album and special Peel Session tracks from Frank Black not featured on Oddballs. Also included is discussion of a track from a band you may not know yet, Tram Cops.

Episode 16 - To The Powers That Be..... A Podcast All About Oddballs

Discussion centered around the music of Pixies and Frank Black Francis, as well as many other related artists. Entertaining commentary and banter from hardcore music fans, for fans and newcomers alike.

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