Talkin' Down the Highway: A Beach Boys Podcast

Sep 13 2024 51 ep. 60 mins
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Join Matt, Glenn, and Tim from Strange Currencies Music as they explore the profound weirdness that is "America's Band." Each episode will focus on an album, event, or story surrounding this oddly-fascinating group, and their seismic impact on the pop culture landscape. Find more info at strangecurrenciesmusic.com, and follow our Instagram accounts: @talkinbeachboys and @strangecurrenciesmusic

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Episode 48 Promo

Sep 13 2024 1 mins  
Episode 48 of 'Talkin' Down the Highway: A Beach Boys Podcast' is only available on YouTube. Find it on the STRANGE CURRENCIES MUSIC channel.

Episode 47: Long Promised Road

Sep 06 2024 77 mins  
The penultimate installment of Talkin' Down the Highway is a brilliant concept episode: one that finds the gang discussing the 2021 documentary Long Promised Road. Other topics include Del Taco, Mike Love's appearance on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and the aesthetic nightmare that is the Cybertruck.

Episode 46: Love & Mercy

Aug 30 2024 81 mins  
The guys discuss the 2014 Brian Wilson biopic Love & Mercy. Also, Glenn gets banned from wearing his Lebowski sweater for a year; however -- thanks to a loyal listener of the podcast -- he gets a suitable idea for a replacement.

Episode 45: That's Why God Made the Radio

Aug 23 2024 70 mins  
Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss The Beach Boys' 2012 reunion album That's Why God Made the Radio, as well as the controversy-filled tour that accompanied its release. Other topics include the travails of the "Talkin'" crew performing their Royalty Free (To Them) music, shout outs to some heroes within the gang's own circle, and Duff Gardens.

Episode 44: Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE / The SMiLE Sessions

Aug 09 2024 64 mins  
The guys surpass the hour mark to discuss Brian Wilson's triumphant 2004 resurrection of the fabled SMiLE project, and the 2011 release of the original 1966-67 sessions. Other topics include Diet Dr. Pepper, veepstakes, and bear cubs.

Episode 43: Stars and Stripes, Vol. 1

Aug 02 2024 59 mins  
The crew returns to discuss the 1996 album Stars and Stripes, Vol. 1. Other topics include couches, Kid Cuisine, Home Improvement, NASCAR, and when the long-awaited "Vol. 2" will finally arrive.

Episode 42: Summer in Paradise

Jul 26 2024 59 mins  
The guys discuss the Mike Love-led 1992 album Summer in Paradise. Other topics include ringing in the new year with Captain Beefheart, buying vinyl records overseas, Tim's love of Baywatch, and the official (and highly-coveted) Talkin' Down the Highway presidential endorsement.

Episode 41: Full House

Jul 19 2024 68 mins  
The guys discuss The Beach Boys' three (!?!) separate appearances on the American family sitcom, Full House. Other topics include Francoise Hardy, the appropriateness of "Glennergy" in Europe, and whether or not Joey Gladstone actually pays rent.

Episode 40: Still Cruisin'

Jul 12 2024 59 mins  
Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss another "brilliant concept album" by The Beach Boys: 1989's Still Cruisin.' Other topics include reverse raptures, the Dred Scott Case, and forklift certification.

Episode 39: Brian Wilson

Jul 05 2024 59 mins  
Matt, Glenn, and Tim talk Brian Wilson’s 1988 debut solo album. Other topics include lazy titles, Tim’s visit to something called “Dinosaur Zoo,” and the beloved garage rock band The Rising Storm.