Talkin' Down the Highway: A Beach Boys Podcast

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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

  1. Episode 48 Trailer

    Episode 48 Promo

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

    1 min

  2. 09/06/2024

    Episode 47: Long Promised Road

    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.

    1h 18m

  3. 08/30/2024

    Episode 46: Love & Mercy

    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.

    1h 21m

  4. 08/23/2024

    Episode 45: That's Why God Made the Radio

    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.

    1h 11m

  5. 08/09/2024

    Episode 44: Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE / The SMiLE Sessions

    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.

    1h 5m

  6. 08/02/2024

    Episode 43: Stars and Stripes, Vol. 1

    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.

    1 hr

  7. 07/26/2024

    Episode 42: Summer in Paradise

    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.

    1 hr

  8. 07/19/2024

    Episode 41: Full House

    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.

    1h 9m
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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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