Turning Tracks https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co Pinecast (https://pinecast.com) en-USKris Randazzo Kris Randazzo mail@geekade.com yes Turning Tracks https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/covers/a18a9b2f-8e3e-49e0-815b-02286a16241d/turning_tracks_icon_1_.jpg episodic Copyright 2026 A podcast about trading and discovering music Turning Tracks 37: Holiday Mixtape Vol. 2 https://pinecast.com/guid/0210d38d-f548-40b3-b4e9-66137b7a8223 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000 01:21:47 More music to get you into the holiday spirit https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/0210d38d/turning-tracks-37-holiday-mixtape-vol-2 Show Notes

It’s time for the second Holiday Mixtape from your friends at Turning Tracks! What weird and wonderful Christmas music did Kris pick this year? Let’s find out!   

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 36: The Police https://pinecast.com/guid/7f9b1361-f70c-455d-8c96-67303c2300d9 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:54 -0000 01:43:47 Sending out an SOS https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/7f9b1361/turning-tracks-36-the-police Show Notes

For our annual guest show, Matt and Kris were joined by Greg, who chose the Police.  

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 35: Halloween Mixtape Vol. 3 https://pinecast.com/guid/0cd4f008-1784-4590-9c73-98540e90b090 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:54 -0000 01:35:03 Matt brings the thrills once again https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/0cd4f008/turning-tracks-35-halloween-mixtape-vol-3 Show Notes Matt’s annual Halloween Mixtape has arrived to tingle your spines and all that Halloween nonsense. 

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 34: R.E.M. https://pinecast.com/guid/0734a34c-8d27-481d-b63a-db973421e499 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:54 -0000 01:50:18 Kris does his best to do right by one of the most influential alt rock bands of all time. https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/0734a34c/turning-tracks-34-r-e-m- Show Notes

Kris’s pick this month was R.E.M. He does his best to do right by one of the most influential alt rock bands of all time.

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 33: Gojira https://pinecast.com/guid/56800873-0d27-4db7-bc78-f79add84a094 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:11:54 -0000 01:52:52 The band, not the giant lizard monster https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/56800873/turning-tracks-33-gojira Show Notes Matt brings the metal this month with Gojira. 

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 32: Guster https://pinecast.com/guid/6f1c57ea-8f02-4723-a3b8-cc687a11991b Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:00:33 -0000 02:01:11 All Hail the Thundergod https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/6f1c57ea/turning-tracks-32-guster Show Notes Kris brings Guster to the table in hopes of showing Matt why they’re one of his all-time favorite bands. 

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 31: Voltaire https://pinecast.com/guid/bb2798dd-98f9-4ed2-9988-0322efaea05a Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:33 -0000 01:38:01 Matt brings Kris another artist he's never heard of https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/bb2798dd/turning-tracks-31-voltaire Show Notes

For Matt’s pick, he went with the violin-packed sounds of Voltaire

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 30: Ben Folds Five https://pinecast.com/guid/1800453a-ba88-42da-9933-1c461da4f1aa Mon, 12 May 2025 20:41:33 -0000 01:38:14 Fight in the Battle of Who Could Care Less https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/1800453a/turning-tracks-30-ben-folds-five Show Notes

For Kris’s pick, he went with the piano rock stylings of Ben Folds Five!

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 29: X-Cops https://pinecast.com/guid/2f3f535f-3ced-4514-849e-d380a3a82c5f Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:57 -0000 01:41:41 It's like GWAR, but cops! https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/2f3f535f/turning-tracks-29-x-cops Show Notes

For Matt’s pick, he went with the GWAR spinoff band X-Cops. Big ol’ advisory warning on this one!     

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 28: Argyle johansen https://pinecast.com/guid/1b7be0af-0e67-4220-9f1b-c17920196b98 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:57 -0000 01:25:43 It Was a Sunny Day in Hell https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/1b7be0af/turning-tracks-28-argyle-johansen Show Notes

Kris turns the spotlight on an old friend who just so happens to be a very talented musician.     Useful Links

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 27: Hank Williams Sr. https://pinecast.com/guid/af19e544-c150-4c64-a55c-6e22ec88d4ad Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:42 -0000 01:19:55 Celebrating 100 Years of Grand Ole Opry with someone who was banned from it https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/af19e544/turning-tracks-27-hank-williams-sr- Show Notes Matt celebrates 100 Years of Grand Ole Opry by shining a spotlight on someone who was banned from it, Hank Williams Sr!    

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 26: Holiday Mixtape Vol. 1 https://pinecast.com/guid/c6fe6efe-0942-4037-9255-a8cf7b1c7850 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:00:42 -0000 01:28:22 Ho Ho Ho! https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/c6fe6efe/turning-tracks-26-holiday-mixtape-vol-1 Show Notes Kris puts together a collection of tunes that brings him joy during the holidays   

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 25: Toad the Wet Sprocket https://pinecast.com/guid/2f38871d-6c81-41cb-809e-3d87590a105f Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:42 -0000 02:20:40 Paul from ATNY talks about Toad https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/2f38871d/turning-tracks-25-toad-the-wet-sprocket Show Notes Paul from A Theater Near You joins Matt and Kris to discuss Toad the Wet Sprocket.   

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 24: Halloween Mixtape Vol. 2 https://pinecast.com/guid/52593f72-1ca2-4183-a1cc-4c0a5c9f2ed0 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:58 -0000 01:44:53 Matt brings the scares with an all-new Halloween Mixtape! https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/52593f72/turning-tracks-24-halloween-mixtape-vol-2 Show Notes Matt is back with an all-new Halloween Mixtape to get you into the spirit of the season!  

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  1. Screamin’ Jay Hawkins - “Frenzy” - (Cow Fingers and Mosquito Pies - 1957)
  2. Rockwell - “Somebody’s Watching Me” - (Somebody’s Watching Me - 1984)
  3. Necromantix - “Where Do Monsters Go” - (Dead Girls Don’t Cry - 2004)
  4. She Wants Revenge - “Tear You Apart” - (She Wants Revenge - 2004)
  5. Rattlin’ Bone - “Going Home” (The Life and Death of - 2011)
  6. The Bomboras - “Playa De Los Muertos” - (Head Shrinkin’ Fun - 1998)
  7. Poe - “Haunted” - (Haunted - 2004)
  8. Wolfsheim - “Once in a Lifetime” - (Spectators - 1999)
  9. Gary Numan - “Love Hurt Bleed” - Splinter (Songs From a Broken Mind - 2013)
  10. MDFMK - “Witch Hunt” - (MDFMK - 1999)

OUTRO - 2wo/Rob Halford - “Leave Me Alone” - (Voyeurs - 1997)

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 23: Jack Drag https://pinecast.com/guid/64f0de6d-e111-48aa-961c-ce60d0572ab4 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:58 -0000 01:30:34 Low-fi Indie tunes and more https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/64f0de6d/turning-tracks-23-jack-drag Show Notes

For Kris’s pick this month, he chose Jack Drag. How did Matt enjoy these low-fi sounds? Let’s find out! 

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 22: VAST https://pinecast.com/guid/50dd4a37-110f-4f29-997b-c4281b9d36b6 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:58 -0000 01:42:24 A VASTly good time https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/50dd4a37/turning-tracks-22-vast For Matt’s pick this month, he chose VAST. What did Kris make of this band he’s neer heard of? Let’s find out! 

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]]> yes Turning Tracks 21: Collective Soul https://pinecast.com/guid/2e203bf0-7b12-4282-9b90-3b41baabe9c0 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:01 -0000 02:03:48 Coming together? Gel? Sure! Why not? https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/2e203bf0/turning-tracks-21-collective-soul For Kris’s pick this month, he chose Collective Soul. How did he come up with a tracklist of just 10 songs representing over 30 years of music? Let’s find out! 

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]]> yes Ep.20 – Alice in Chains https://pinecast.com/guid/a0d6fa8c-2bd0-42a2-9c20-750a436d1c18 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:01 -0000 01:57:39 Matt dives deep into this all time great band's catalog https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/a0d6fa8c/alice-in-chains Show Notes

For Matt’s pick this month, he chose Alice in Chains. What did Kris think of this 90s rock band made? Let’s find out! 

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]]> Alice in Chains yes 20 Ep.19 – The Pillows https://pinecast.com/guid/59b44636-5b41-41cf-9e05-1897a8ad2e12 Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:01 -0000 01:23:36 FLCL was just the beginning https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/59b44636/the-pillows Show Notes

For Kris’s pick this month, he chose The Pillows. What did Matt think of this Japanese rock band made popular by the anime series FLCL? Let’s find out! 

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]]> The Pillows yes 19 Ep.18 – Mudvayne https://pinecast.com/guid/2a5c1d3e-0c17-4f9e-a9c2-245e1c5fa53d Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:50 -0000 01:47:02 Delve into the world of Math Rock https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/2a5c1d3e/mudvayne Show Notes

For Matt’s pick this month, he chose Mudvayne. How did Kris react to their loud, math-rock stylings? Just what the heck is math rock anyway? Let’s find out! 

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]]> Mudvayne yes 18 Ep.17 – Hockey https://pinecast.com/guid/56d27b9d-994b-4f69-9e81-7f94569d89de Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:50 -0000 01:18:38 High energy, just like the band! https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/56d27b9d/hockey Show Notes

For Kris’s pick, he went with the band Hockey. This now defunct Portland band had a killer debut album, but what happened after that? Let’s find out together! 

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]]> Hockey yes 17 Ep.16 – Nirvana https://pinecast.com/guid/9c5986fd-4202-44f4-97bf-55a4f6b733ab Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:50 -0000 01:55:08 Why is this band so beloved? This is why. https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/9c5986fd/nirvana Show Notes

For Matt’s pick, he tries to educate Kris on just why Nirvana is a well loved as they are, and he does so without playing the hits. 

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]]> Nirvana yes 16 Ep.15 – The Naked and Famous https://pinecast.com/guid/68b735fd-f51f-40f5-8db7-b9e8c4325d06 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:50 -0000 01:50:49 Like Punching in a Dream https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/68b735fd/the-naked-and-famous Show Notes

For Kris’s next pick, he went with The Naked and Famous, a band that’s a bit outside his normal tastes, but still a whole lot of fun to listen to. 

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]]> The Naked and Famous yes 15 Ep.14 – Halloween Mixtape Vol. 1 https://pinecast.com/guid/0863f89b-7abf-422c-a758-c390459d209c Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:17 -0000 02:18:04 Who's in the mood for some scary music? https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/0863f89b/halloween-mixtape-vol-1 Show Notes

Happy Halloween! To celebrate the scariest day of the year, Matt has assembled a special mixtape of ten horrifying songs to get you into the spirit of the season. 

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INTRO: The Monster Mash - Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers

  • Bela Lugosi’s Dead - Bahaus (Press Eject and Give Me the Tape) 1982
  • Halloween - Misfits (Legacy of Brutality) 1985
  • Burn - The Cure (The Crow: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 1994
  • Another World - Beborn Benton (Truth) 1997
  • Red Right Hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (Let Love In) 1994
  • Hand of Death - Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper (Songs in the Key of X: Music From and Inspired by the X-Files) 1996
  • Diabolo’s Theme -  The Ghastly Ones (A-Haunting We Will Go-Go) 1997
  • Black No. 1 - Type O Negative (Bloody Kisses) 1993
  • I Put A Spell On You - Screamin’ Jay Hawkins (At Home with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins) 1956
  • In League - Bile (Sex Reflex) 2000

OUTRO: Ministry - (Everyday is) Halloween Acoustic 

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]]> Halloween Mixtape Vol. 1 yes 14 Ep.13 – Schocholautte https://pinecast.com/guid/16e78e06-1938-4fe6-a1b3-ecb97efd2c13 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:07 -0000 01:44:30 It's like if you electrified chocolate and spelled it phonetically https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/16e78e06/schocholautte Show Notes For the show’s one year anniversary, Kris shares the music of Schocholautte, a band that he was the drummer for.  

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]]> Schocholautte yes 13 Ep.12 – HORSE the Band https://pinecast.com/guid/72d8cdf4-b4be-4e20-947e-c558684d4f34 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:00:07 -0000 01:39:12 HORSE the Band the Episode! https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/72d8cdf4/horse-the-band Episode 12

Show Notes For Matt’s pick this month, the guys listen to the unique stylings of HORSE the Band. 

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]]> HORSE the Band yes 12 Ep.11 – Jonathan Coulton https://pinecast.com/guid/471c4fa3-389f-4c3c-8667-f4a0b4ae8b63 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:00:07 -0000 01:15:26 It's gonna be the future soon! https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/471c4fa3/jonathan-coulton Show Notes

For Kris’s pick this month, the guys listen to the brilliantly bizarre stylings of Jonathan Coulton. 

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]]> Jonathan Coulton yes 11 Ep.10 – The Claypool Lennon Delirium https://pinecast.com/guid/ffe7816c-9213-484a-91b4-39ffb439e65f Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:00:07 -0000 01:35:56 Buckle up, it's gonna be a weird one https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/ffe7816c/the-claypool-lennon-delirium Show Notes

For Matt’s pick this month, things take a turn for the weird with a trip through The Claypool Lennon Delirium. 

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]]> The Claypool Lennon Delirium yes 10 Ep.9 – The Refreshments https://pinecast.com/guid/573e4d7f-c145-4242-ab35-2af2e0e1826d Wed, 17 May 2023 04:00:54 -0000 01:37:04 Rock and Roll with a Touch of Southern Charm https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/573e4d7f/the-refreshments Show Notes For Kris’s pick this month, he dives into the immeasurably wonderful tunes of The Refreshments. 

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]]> The Refreshments yes 9 Ep.8 – Clutch https://pinecast.com/guid/903e9b09-af8d-4171-8b7e-6df89bb6d80a Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:48 -0000 02:17:46 Metal, blues, and everything in between https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/903e9b09/clutch Show Notes

For Matt’s pick this month, he introduces Kris to Clutch, a band with a musical evolution that’s nothing short of impressive. 

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]]> Clutch yes 8 Ep.7 – The Push Stars https://pinecast.com/guid/065c03c9-547b-4a8d-bd64-4bfbf9ffd2e1 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:00:06 -0000 01:44:23 An underrated Boston trio https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/065c03c9/the-push-stars Show Notes

For Kris’s pick this month, he introduces Matt to one of his favorite underrated rock groups, The Push Stars.      

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]]> The Push Stars yes 7 Ep.6 – Johnny Cash https://pinecast.com/guid/a0652172-35f6-43f3-b415-bc92082f73b2 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:04 -0000 02:22:54 All About the Man in Black https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/a0652172/johnny-cash Show Notes

For Matt’s pick this month, he gave Kris a proper education on the music of the legendary Johnny Cash.      

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]]> Johnny Cash yes 6 Ep.5 – The Monkees https://pinecast.com/guid/5489f91d-c81f-4d5c-9806-d493ace6d59f Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:11 -0000 02:00:35 You know, people say they monkey around... https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/5489f91d/the-monkees Show Notes

It was Kris’s turn again, and his pick was a blast from his past, The Monkees! Fabricated for the sake of a sitcom, this now legendary band has had one heck of a career. Tune in to hear what Kris chose as the 10 tracks that define his experience with the band best.         

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]]> The Monkees yes 5 Ep.4 – Depeche Mode https://pinecast.com/guid/ec51e1b0-ba3c-4a6c-9411-243c5a6c0741 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:45:09 -0000 02:22:47 The mode around here is all manner of Depeche https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/ec51e1b0/depeche-mode Show Notes

It was Matt’s turn to pick this month, and he went with Depeche Mode. Having been regularly creating music for over 40 years, this legendary band has quite a legacy, and an earned one at that. Tune in to hear what Matt chose as the 10 tracks that define his experience with the band best.         

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]]> Depeche Mode yes 4 Ep.3 – Dispatch https://pinecast.com/guid/55287f4c-6e96-4a61-a6db-01a8d3cff339 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:06 -0000 02:04:43 Rock, roots, and three-part harmonies https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/55287f4c/dispatch Show Notes

It’s Kris’s pick this month, and he decided to introduce Matt to one of his biggest musical influences, Dispatch. This trio formerly known as One Fell Swoop has had quite a career, and their music is sure to bring some joy into your day. Enjoy!         

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]]> Dispatch yes 3 Ep.2 – White Zombie https://pinecast.com/guid/a242b79d-9dae-4653-9966-3925362b696b Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:52 -0000 Talent, groove, movie samples, and a whole lot of "YEAH" https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/a242b79d/white-zombie Show Notes

For Matt’s first episode hosting, he chose White Zombie, just in time for Halloween! That was totally on purpose too, and not just a convenient coincidence. They’ve been featured on a number of soundtracks over the years, but they’re more than just their greatest hits. Enjoy!         

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]]> White Zombie yes 2 Ep.1 – Fountains of Wayne https://pinecast.com/guid/8f81f494-5877-4568-832f-94519036186f Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:00:07 -0000 01:45:00 So much more than Stacy's Mom https://turning-tracks.pinecast.co/episode/8f81f494/fountains-of-wayne Show Notes

Matt and Kris kick off their new show with the music of Fountains of Wayne, a 90s rock band with a remarkable amount of talent for writing catchy tunes. Enjoy!         

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