200 - LIVE! (and then DEAD!)

You finally did it, you scumbums. You brought down one of Sydney's top 5 comedy-adjacent podcasts, right in the prime of its life. Hear our solemn death rattle, as recorded live at The Record Crate, Monday the 21st of March 2016, featuring special guests Simon Bosco, Ben Kochan, Reece Piper, Nikko Malyon, Alexei Toliopoulos, Kate Coates, and Fran Middleton, as well as a live performance from *musical guest* Anatole. Also, we cast Bernie Sanders in the movie 'Skeletonhood'!

Please note - we are new at recording live podcasts, and this one has a couple of bits of peaky audio, particularly during Anatole's performance. For lack of a more elegant solution, we urge you to track down his immaculately produced (and mixed, and mastered, and written, and performed...) records. Both his debut Westbrook and recent follow-up Surrounds are yours to stream on Bandcamp, and available as very reasonably priced downloads as well. However, the only way to hear this insane, exclusive remix is right here on SSJ.

CLICK HERE to download!

Thanks to Justin Andersen for the photo.
It's not a very good photo, but we appreciate the DIY spirit.

199 - Mr. & Mrs. Jiff

This week, it's our final not-final episode, so naturally we talk about Xavier's friend Tom, melting snowmen, and cleaning products. Plus we invent ice-pants, envision an erotic-thriller Will Smith biopic and an Apprentice/Mentalist mashup, and bid a final goodbye to recording the Something Something Joystick podcast whilst and sitting in office chairs and wearing headphones.

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
first summer in a city: free cake for every creature
TSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
FEATURE TRACK:
We've been saving this week's feature track for a special occasion, and what occasion could be more special than our second-last episode? Not one example springs to mind. This week, we're proud to share the first single from free cake for every creature's latest album 'talking quietly of anything with you'. This lo-fi, cute-as-hell gem is called for you, and if you like it, you can grab vinyl, tapes and shirts through Double Double Whammy, or do what we did and get their full digital back-catalogue (as well as pre-order the new LP) on Bandcamp.

CLICK HERE to download!
Come to our live show on 21/3/16! Details here!

198 - Hand Jobs: Although... (feat. Chris Endrey!)

This week, we're joined by fantastic comedian and musician Chris Endrey, with whom we discuss several contemporary forms of performance, recount a recent trip to Melbourne (the City of Love), and invent a new game called That Sounds Delicious, What's That About?

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Wine Dark Sea: PAINTonPAINT
TSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

FEATURE TRACK:
When we booked Chris' appearance on the show we were delighted to find that it would coincide quite nicely with the long-awaited release of his band PAINTonPAINT's debut LP Night Rises. It's a terrific record, packed full of wonderful moments, and we're lucky enough to share one of them on our podcast, namely the anthemic Wine Dark Sea. If you like what you hear don't hesitate to grab the rest of the album on iTunes or Bandcamp!

CLICK HERE to download!
Grab tickets to see Chris at Giant Dwarf on 24/3, check out PAINTonPAINT's new album Night Rises, and follow Chris on Twitter!

195 - Making A Magician (feat. Juliet Timmerman!)

This week, we're joined by extremely cool dude Juliet Timmerman, and we discuss America's upcoming Puppelection, the mysterious circumstances surrounding Tom's death, and magic weight-loss secrets. Also, we play a couple of great rounds of That Sounds Good, What's That About? in which we neglect to develop the 'Australian Hamilton' idea that came up earlier in the show but instead work up a double bill that includes 'Fuck Your Way Out Of This One, Houdini'.

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
I Can't Tell: Big White
TSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
FEATURE TRACK:
We're stoked to be sharing Dinosaur City, the lead single from Sydney band Big White's new record Teenage Dreams! If you like what you hear, you can grab the album on cassette from Burger Records here, or on iTunes (US only). The album will be released internationally on the 18th of March, and you can preorder it on iTunes or at your local music store!

CLICK HERE to download!
Follow Juliet on Twitter @jraetimms!

193 - Hitlery Clinton (feat. Andrew Hastings & Runi Talwar!)

This week, we're joined once again by the very funny Andrew Hastings, as well as SSJ newcomer (but Sydney comedy mainstay) Runi Talwar! We pick out some primo catch-phrases, dish on bears, and address some of the criticism we've faced for the representation of different groups on our program. Plus... we premiere a new segment called Meme Minute... and we also play a round of our classic game That Sounds Good, What's That About?

MUSIC USED:

Another beek beep beer please: Rolemusic (CC BY 3.0)

SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

53: March of the Real Fly

TSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

FEATURE TRACK:

This week's feature track comes to you from an exciting new Sydney band called Morning TV. The four-piece are currently recording their much-anticipated debut release, and if you want to keep up-to-date, you can find their Facebook page here. For a high quality, name-your-price download of this week's feature track, the totally gorgeous Morning, head to their Bandcamp page!

CLICK HERE to download!

Click here to grab tickets out Andrew's Adelaide Fringe show, with previous SSJ guests Dan Muggleton & Sam Kissajukian, and follow Andrew on Twitter @AndrewHastings

Click here for info on Runi's monthly sketch show Sketchy At Best, and follow Runi on Twitter @RuniTalwar!

191 - Face Facts

This week, we're guestless, restless, and ultimately pointless, but we have a fast-paced discussion about the important things in life, such as For Dummies books, pipe-cleaners, and eating human teeth. Plus we play another exciting round of That Sounds Good, What's That About? in which we're visited by the famous Wolf of Wall Street from that movie (y'know, Wolf Creek).

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Teenager: Jeff Rosenstock
TSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
FEATURE TRACK:
This week we're pleased as punch to be playing tunes by the legendary Jeff Rosenstock, who's been a central part of the SSJ narrative since Tom interviewed him about four years ago. This week, we're spotlighting Rosenstock's 2013 EP entitled 'Summer', and in particular, the track Eastern Coast. If you like what you hear, Rosenstock's back-catalogue is absolutely worth your time - you can find it on his Bandcamp page or for pay-what-you-want donation from Quote Unquote Records. Plus, just announced, Jeff Rosenstock will be touring Australia yet again in March - for tickets head to www.jackknife.com.au/

CLICK HERE to download!

190 - King of the Moles (feat. Sam Kissajukian & Rosie Rivette!)

This week, we're joined by the very funny and fabulous Sam Kissajukian and Rosie Rivette! That's right, it's our first episode recorded with a real-life couple. You can feel their romance bloom while we discuss Rocky II, complaint letters, and eating possum poo! Plus, we commit mail fraud, have an impromptu singalong, and play a fantastic game of That Sounds Good, What's That About?

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Tiny Islands: Tangerine
TSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
FEATURE TRACK:
We are so stoked to be featuring music by Tangerine for the second time! Tangerine are a wonderful little band from Seattle, whose 2014 EP 'Behemoth!' is still on high rotation here at SSJ HQ (ever since we featured it in Episode 163). The band's new single, Tender, is two minutes in heaven, and will be featured on their new EP 'Sugar Teeth', coming from Swoon Records on February 19th. Keep it locked to the band's website for news, links to their social media, tour dates, & all the ways you can check out their excellent back-catalogue!

CLICK HERE to download!
Check out Sam's upcoming tour dates!
Check out Rosie on Facebook and Instagram!

This episode features two of the most gorgeous
guests we've ever had on the show, so naturally
we forgot to take a photo. Oops!

189 - GOTYE #5 / Bombshell

This week, it's time once again for our very special Game Of The Year Edition, in which we pick apart the year that was 2015. It's very trendy to have lists of your top favourite things too, so we look back at some of our favourite movies, games, music, podcasts, and more. Plus, we drop a very big announcement! No joke, it's a really big one. It's not that part where we admit to being Men's Frights Activists, it's after that, and it's a real thing that is real and big. Thanks for listening!

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Magi Fuel: Cull
FEATURE TRACK:
We are lucky enough to be playing tracks from Sydney band Cull's brand-new LP 'Aloft', which is an absolutely gorgeous mix of psych, shoegaze and dream-pop. Our feature track for this week is the super-groovy track The Quality of Being Lifelike. You can get the whole stunning album, plus Cull's impressive back-catalogue, on their Bandcamp page for very reasonable prices!

CLICK HERE to download!

188 - Shared Xmas Universe (feat. Alexei Toliopoulos & Marcel Blanch-de Wilt!)

This week, we're joined by our very good friends Alexei Toliopoulos (Blank Slate Movie Podcast!) and Marcel Blanch-de Wilt (Marcel's Best Friends Club!) for our fourth annual Xmas Xtravaganza! We talk about our ideal gifts (then exchange Shitmas gifts instead), meet holiday characters Traditional Santa, Cool Santa and Geoffrey Claus-Toliopoulos. Plus, we play an exciting game of That Sounds Good, What's That About? in which we explore an Avengers-style shared-universe Christmas movie!

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Xmas Theme 2.0: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Chris Farren's Disney's Frozen (ft. Sean Bonnette & Anika Pyle): Chris Farren
TSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
FEATURE TRACK:
This week, we're featuring another track by New York band Pupppy, who we previously featured on Episode 160. We loved their album Shit In The Apple Pie so much we named the episode after it, but it only occurred to me recently that the record was hiding a really fantastic, melancholic, anxious Christmas song - one which would fit in really well on our weird podcast. If you like it, you should grab the whole album for pay-what-you-want on Bandcamp!

CLICK HERE to download!
Follow Marcel on Twitter: @MarceldeW
Follow Alexei on Twitter: @ThisIsAlexei

186 - Know Where To Bee (feat. Kate Coates & Fran Middleton!)

This week, we're joined by the hilarious Kate Coates and Fran Middleton, who introduce us to their friends, journalists Leigh Sales and Kerry O'Brien, and then stick around to discuss cats, artificial intelligence, and dental Christmas miracles. Plus, we play an exciting round of That Sounds Good, What's That About? where we explore "Know Where To Bee: A Silent Musical In 3B".

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Nowhere To Be: SPORTS
TSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
FEATURE TRACK:
We are stoked to be playing songs by SPORTS this week. The young Ohio pop-punk band's 2014 debut 'Sunchokes' has been on high rotation at SSJ HQ since we first heard it earlier this year, and its newly-released follow-up, 'All Of Something', is every bit as satisfying (if not more!) We're featuring the irresistible Reality TV from the new record, but if you want to hear more, head to SPORTS' Bandcamp page!

CLICK HERE to download!
Blow up our Twitters: @katewearscoates @Fran_Middleton @XavierRN @tmsndrsn

182 - Slow Hockey (feat. Nikko Malyon & Ben Kochan!)

This week, it's a very special Hallowe'en Spook-Dracula! To celebrate, we're joined once again by our friends Nikko Malyon and Ben Kochan, and we discuss the Bloods vs. the Crypts, the death of Big Kev, and the Cool Klux Klan. A little later in the pod we're joined by two more very interesting fellows, so don't go anywhere! Plus, we play another exciting round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Hallowe'en Spook-Dracula Theme: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
A Barricade Grows: Max Quinn's Onomatopenis
TSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
FEATURE TRACK:
Waterloo is the first single from the new EP by Max Quinn's Onomatopenis, Carpool Tunnel Syndrome. That sentence is a bit of a mouthful, but all you need to know is this is the brand-new release from Max Quinn, a very bloody good songwriter and performer, and this time around he's backed by full-band instrumentation, some of which was provided by our very own XRN. Keep an eye out for the EP next month, but for now, enjoy Waterloo!

CLICK HERE to download!
Come to Nikko's monthly show, Green Lights Comedy Nights!
Check out Ben's podcast, the newly-renamed Is That A Bit?
Email Tom or Xavier or both!

180 - The Revolution Will Not Be Tinderised (feat. James Colley!)

This week, we're joined once again by our old friend James Colley, and we dig deep to learn about the man behind the laughter. Plus, we discuss gift-wrapping, Kelsey Grammer, and tagging the moon, before jumping into another round of That Sounds Good, What's That About? (in which we forget all about #Proud Daddy and also forget about "wheezing the ju-uice", sorry).

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Evie: Cub Sport
TSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
FEATURE TRACK:
This week we're privileged to be playing Brisbane-based band Cub Sport's brand-new single Only Friend, the first cut from their forthcoming LP This Is Our Vice, which is available for preorder on a variety of formats here. A preorder of the album will get you a high quality download of Only Friend plus two bonus tracks! That's just good bloody business!

CLICK HERE to download!
Email Tom or Xavier or both!
Check out Gruen, Wednesdays at 8:30pm on ABC as well as Ghost Stories, this Tuesday 13/31 at Giant Dwarf!

179 - The Huge Mer-Bitch (feat. Fran Middleton!)

This week, we welcome the hilarious Fran Middleton to the show, and we discuss swimming around the world, favourite pies, and the universal language of juggling. Plus, we premiere a few new segments including Stinkers & Blinkers and The Blame Game, before launching into another instalment of That Sounds Good, What's That About?
[DISCLAIMER: XRN's microphone drops out at the 29 minute mark for about 6 minutes. Apologies - but please bear with it to hear Fran sing Sisqo's 'Thong Song'!]

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
& On & On & On: Born Ruffians
TSGWTA Theme: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
FEATURE TRACK:
We've played music from Toronto's Born Ruffians on the show countless times since we started, and it's always a joy to share one of our absolute favourite bands on our little podcast. This week, the band released their fourth LP, RUFF, which is nothing but a good time and absolutely worth tracking down. We're featuring the new single Don't Live Up, which is the first track on the album. Grab a copy and check out the back catalogue on the band's website!

CLICK HERE to download!
Email Tom or Xavier or both!

178 - Star Wars Reboot

This week, we take a dip in the SSJ jacuzzi (then relocate to the sauna), address some common criticism of the podcast, and discuss some of our most important religious beliefs. Plus, we play a couple of rounds of That Sounds Good, What's That About?

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Can't Stop: Babaganoüj
FEATURE TRACK:
Brisbane quartet Babaganoüj have graced the SSJ podcast a number of times, as their string of impressive singles and shows have drummed up a lot of excitement over the past few years. It continues with their latest offering, Hit Song, which will appear on the band's new album when it drops in November. In the meantime, check out the band's singles on Bandcamp.

CLICK HERE to download!
Email Tom or Xavier or both!

176 - Any Old Mum'll Do (feat. Reece Piper!)

This week, we welcome the very funny Reece Piper to the show, and we discuss the world's most famous convenience store, getting naked in public, and Oedipus complexes. Plus, we play an exciting round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?
DISCLAIMER: Please forgive the audio quality of this episode - one of our mics was playing up, but we managed to right it after the first segment.

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Bass Straight: Corporate Vibes
FEATURE TRACK:
This week, we're featuring Corporate Vibes, a Brisbane group making dreamy, nostalgic synth-pop from a distinctly Australian vantage point. Our feature track is the driving rock'n'roll epic 'Sports Tonight', from the group's new album 'Sydney To Hobart', which you can download or buy on cassette via Bandcamp.

CLICK HERE to download!
Email Tom or Xavier or both!
Check out Reece's Sydney Fringe Comedy show, 'Now With Subtitles'!
Come to Reece's weekly room, Comedy at Papa Gede's!

175 - The Hippocampus (with guest host Shubha!)

This week, it's a very special episode - Tom is away on camp or something, so Shubha returns to the show for a special one-on-one chat. We discuss Tom's absence (at length), iced chocolates, and the Golden Gaytime Icecream Tub Project. Plus, we play a thrilling game of That Sounds Good, What's That About?

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Keyboard Skills: Jonesez
FEATURE TRACK:
Jonesez are a super-catchy group from Melbourne who were kind enough to let us play songs from their album Lazyboy on the show! Our feature track for the week is Crack Me Open (a bloody ripper of a song by anyone's standards), which you can find on Bandcamp (or your preferred digital retailer).

CLICK HERE to download!
Check out all the details & buy tickets for Shubha's Sydney Fringe Comedy show, 'Extra Virgin'!
Have a listen to Tom & Xavier on Marcel Blanch-de Wilt's podcast! (Here on Soundcloud, or search for 'Loose Five' on iTunes/Stitcher!)
Oh, and Tom has a Fringe show or something, but we don't have to talk about that.

173 - A Jon Lovitz Vehicle (feat. Nikko Malyon!)

This week, we welcome the hilarious Nikko Malyon to talk about right-wing sports radio, sins, and working for the FBI. Plus, we play an exciting new game called I Don't Care, I Love It! and of course a thrilling round of That Sounds Good, What's That About?

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
No Breathing: Little Horn
Soothsayer: Little Horn
FEATURE TRACK:
Little Horn specialise in fuzzy, guitar-driven slacker pop in the vein of Wavves and Yuck. They've just released a new EP called Stranger Eons, which you can grab on cassette or digital download, and its lead single, Braindead, is our feature track this week.

CLICK HERE to download!
Email Tom or Xavier or both!
Check out Green Lights Comedy Nights on Facebook!
Catch Nikko and Tom at Return of the Split: Splitting the Bill II!

172 - The Fantastic Mr. Kotter

This week, we talk about Public Domain (and the Yankovic Defense),  Catwoman, and spooky-scary snakes & spiders. Plus we play a new game called The Fantastic "Fantastic Four" Four, as well as two rounds of That Sounds Good, What's That About?

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Sore Arms: JODY
FEATURE TRACK:
Our feature track comes to us this week from our good pals at JODY, a Sydney band who've just released their debut EP, 'Jerk's Backyard'. Their single Codeine is a bloody good time, and it's the first track on the EP which is available on JODY's Bandcamp page.

CLICK HERE to download!
Email Tom or Xavier or both!

171 - Narwee High (feat. Luke Joseph Ryan!)

This week, we're joined by the extremely funny Luke Joseph Ryan as we discuss magical beans, not having cancer, and the poor man's heroin. Plus, we play an exciting game of 12 Angry Men, and an even more exciting game of That Sounds Good, What's That About?

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Monster Mash: Velociraptor
FEATURE TRACK:
I had the immense pleasure of seeing Brisbane band Velociraptor play for what must've been the tenth time this week. Incidentally they've just released a great single called Dollarmite, which you can hear in super low quality right here at the end of the episode! Mwah!

CLICK HERE to download!
Email Tom or Xavier or both!
Follow Luke Ryan on Twitter!

168 - Birds Eye: The Musical (feat. Jamie Jowono!)

This week, we welcome the very funny Jamie Jowono onto the show, and we talk about butt-huggers, weddings, and a harrowing bathroom tale. Plus, we play some of our favourite games, including 12 Angry Men, That's Not Content! and That Sounds Good, What's That About?

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 3000: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
P-90: Jonesez

CLICK HERE to download!
Email Tom or Xavier or both!