Episodes

  • Allowing the Thing to Be the Thing ft. Alex Lahey
    Jul 23 2026

    Ahead of her B-Grade University Tour, Sam dials in with the singer-songwriter Alex Lahey. They cover how friends, new and old, have been brought into the reissues of the tracks, which of her first releases were the biggest impact on her career, and why music and sport need to start celebrating each other.

    Connect with Alex Lahey on Instagram and TikTok, and listen to the Reunion Edition of "B-Grade University" on Spotify and Apple Music. Get tickets to the B-Grade University tour on her website.

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    46 mins
  • Sam's Pants
    Jul 21 2026

    The recording gets off to a bold start as Sam debut's a fresh fashion statement, but then he and Max go all-in for some delicious new hits. Then, with some of the big Summer festivals are dropping teasers, they cover who might be playing before tucking into a chat about Australia's other national pastime. Finally, it's time to celebrate our own little Sam as he gets a little less little.

    Follow along with with the songs we discuss in this week's Spotify Playlist.

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    54 mins
  • Vinyl Club: Wolfmother's Self-Titled
    Jul 19 2026

    Off the back of another early-00s banger, Sam is reviewing Wolfmother's debut self-titled record. With songs that made the big time, and some that... didn't, it's a mixed bag, but what will Sam make of it?

    Relisten to Wolfmother's self-titled debut on Spotify and Apple Music.

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    17 mins
  • Did We Just Become Best Friends? ft. South Summit
    Jul 16 2026

    Backstage at the Brisbane leg of their tour, Sam catches up with Zaya and Fynn from South Summit. They cover how the band ensure that everyone's personal taste gets a run in their recording process, why some of these songs are sneaking in from old sessions, and why they're big in Germany.

    Connect with South Summit on Instagram and TikTok, and listen to their latest album, "Run It Back" on Spotify and Apple Music.

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    17 mins
  • Ethically Sourced A.I.
    Jul 14 2026

    After some fresh tunes, Sam and Max run through a stack of new tours, including one that Sam is labelling "2027's sexiest tour". Then they're taking on a quick and easy solution to the ethics of A.I. in music, before opening up the DMs to hear the tracks that listeners have asked them to review.

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    50 mins
  • Vinyl Club: Black Eyed Peas "Monkey Business"
    Jul 12 2026

    Sam's slung Max a disc that's sending him back to his iPod Classic days, but will Black Eyed Peas' chart-smashing hit hold up? Time to pump it (louder).

    Relisten to the 20th Anniversary of Monkey Business on Spotify and Apple Music.

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    14 mins
  • Loud Interviews ft. Vacations
    Jul 9 2026

    Ahead of the Australian tour and upcoming album, Sam and Max dial in with Campbell from Vacations. They cover how a 60s icon inspired their new material, why Newcastle feels a little unfamiliar these days, and why American beers need a bit of work.

    Connect with Vacations on Instagram and TikTok, and listen to their latest single "I See Myself in You" on Spotify and Apple Music. Purchase tickets to their Australian tour at their website.

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    30 mins
  • Devil My Advocate
    Jul 7 2026

    Max is on an all-BIGSOUND new music mix, up against plenty of heft from Sam, followed by news about Sam's big upcoming footy game, and festivals starting while others are fallowing. Then it's a long discussion on the end of physical media in gaming while vinyl cracks the billion-dollar mark for the first time in over forty years. Finally, shouting out some bands that people are sleeping on way too hard.

    Follow along with the songs we discuss (and score some bonus tracks) with this week's Spotify Playlist.

    Get tickets to see the Reclink Community Cup in Brisbane.

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    48 mins