QUIET ON SET! This week, our music-loving, smooth-brained friend David takes us through the wild ride that is Remi Wolf's debut album "Juno" while sip, sip, sippin' spicy mango pineapple margaritas. (Zac's ends up a little too spicy...) We'll talk about the astrological birth chart of our podcast, chain restaurant ghost kitchens, and all the funky production Easter eggs Remi tucks into the layers of her music. Stream Juno by Remi Wolf here . Thank you David for co-hosting! Check their Instagram ...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical Brewery! Register for your seat for FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/album-rebrews-live-show-fathers-day-edition-tickets-353880424877 Three babies with microphones walk into a hard kombucha pop-up space... Somehow, they come out with a live podcast show... Listen as Sarah, Zac, and Dillon each choose a cover song from the Metallica Blacklist album and try their hardest to convince the audience why their song is the best. W...
Nov 01, 2021•56 min
DON'T FORGET, WE HAVE A LIVE SHOW IN CHICAGO AND IT'S THIS FRIDAY! RSVP HERE ! This week, Cameron enters the two-timers club and is our ghost host as we talk about "TURN OFF THE LIGHT" by Kim Petras. We'll talk about Germany (a lot), death by sex, our favorite Halloween movies, and how much Cameron loved dubstep as a teen. Stream TURN OFF THE LIGHT by Kim Petras here . Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical Brewery! Register for your seat for FREE here: https://www.ev...
Oct 18, 2021•59 min
This is the first episode where we DON'T AWARD A REBREWSKI... This week, Peter Balser from the Guard The Bard podcast takes us through "Antisocialites" by Alvvays. We'll talk about the Blood Type Personality Theory, how the Lumineers ruined music, and resurrect Peter's spelling bee trauma. Zac's dog Roscoe is also in the room the entire time and is very good. Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical Brewery! Register for your seat for FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.c...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Don't worry, this isn't another bird-themed episode. (We've already done two, go check them out) This week, Max Williams (host of the S'All Good Podcast and Head of Video at Sofar Sounds) takes us through Hawk Talk by Zach Heckendorf, a personal fave of his. We'll dunk on ourselves for going to art school (again), talk about more Pop Science (more like Poop Science), and talk about everyone's favorite, product placement! Listen to the S'all Good Podcast here . Check out Max's video work here . S...
Sep 20, 2021•57 min
This one is for the GIRLIES. The Rina Sawayama, iced oat milk latte, thrifted tennis skirt, 10mg Lexapro girlies. Today, Sarah's freshly-21 sister Lindsey takes us through the future-pop album Pang by Caroline Polachek, accompanied by a cursed (yet silly) Tang screwdriver. We'll talk about Pitchfork music festival, songs that make us say "ouchie," and Lindsey surprises us with snacks! This is a fun one. Stream Pang by Caroline Polalchek here . You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twi...
Sep 06, 2021•58 min
Grab the Windex! This week, our biggest fan/supporter/investor/bathtub enthusiast Dillon takes us through 5EPS, a project by Dirty Projectors released over the course of 2020. We'll play a game called "Dirty Projector or Famous Collector?", talk earnestly about how freaking good Dirty Projectors is, and put our lab coats on for some Pop Science (more like poop science...) Enjoy! Season 2 of Album ReBrews will feature a rotating guest host every episode, if you or someone you know wants to bring ...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Folks... welcome to Season 2 of Album ReBrews! This week, our dear friend of the pod (and Sarah's boyfriend) Cameron takes Sarah and Zac through the 2001 pop-punk hit Bleed American by Jimmy Eat World. It's a headbanging good time! We'll also talk about Lori Lightfoot's watchful eye over Lollapalooza, Bleed American's tumultuous name history, and we'll play a game called "Malcolm or 'The Middle.'" Season 2 of Album ReBrews will feature a rotating guest host every episode, if you or someone you k...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Happy one year to us, happy one year to us, happy onnnneee yearrrr toooooo Album Rebrewwwwwssss. Enjoy this fun little (not so little) compilation episode of some of our favorite moments of of the show through this first half of 2021. Keep an eye and an ear out for our Season 2 trailer coming atcha soooooooon! You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here . (@albumrebrews) Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical Brewery! Register for your seat for FREE ...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr
On this very special bonus episode, we're talking to the man who wrote 2,000+ songs about poop. You may remember Zac's "Songs about Illinois Cities and Towns" bit from a previous episode... which turned into us listening to poop songs written with our names... which turned into an incredible conversation behind those songs and so much more. Matt Farley of Motern Media sat down with us to talk about making silly art, TikTok fame, and, of course, poop songs. He's been making media over the past 20...
May 31, 2021•48 min
Spooks! Frights! This week, Logan takes us through "Spirit Phone" by internet extraordinaire Neil Cicirega aka Lemon Demon. We'll talk about IKEA furniture that sounds like the names of Swedish bands, Harry Potter Puppet Pals, and spooky cryptids that outshine Punxsutawney Phil. We also want to hear your album suggestions! Send us a message on social media and let us know what you're itching to hear. Stream Spirit Phone by Lemon Demon here . You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitt...
May 24, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Welcome to Earnest Music Criticism ReBrews... Sort of. This week, Sarah takes us through an unexpected pick - "They Mean Us" by math-rock power-duo The Ladies. We'll talk a weird amount about Maroon 5, headlining a roast at Lollapalooza, and what makes a good critic. This album is a LOT, but give it a shot! Stream They Mean Us by The Ladies here . You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here . (@albumrebrews) Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical Bre...
May 10, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 23
TW: JAZZ AND POP PUNK POSERS. Zac wanted to have a chill, classy episode today where we sipped martinis and talked about the jazz album "Mammal Hands" by Anamalia, but in true ReBrews fashion, we got silly with it. We'll discuss the pop-punk industry plant Tramp Stamps, decide what is and isn't jazz, and talk about the wild west that the internet used to be. Stream "Mammal Hands" by Anamalia here . You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here . (@albumrebrews) Unless you're morb...
Apr 26, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 22
WARNING: LOVE ISLAND SPOILERS AHEAD. This episode went so wrong, but also so right. This week, Logan mostly wanted to talk about anime, so we're discussing "Hell Like Heaven," an anime-intro-track-laced album by Japanese rock band The Peggies. We'll also talk about songs about poop, feeling burnt out, and have a surprising amount of fun together, all while sipping on sugar-free spiked iced tea. Stream "Hell Like Heaven" by The Peggies here . You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitt...
Apr 12, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Episode 20 comes with HIGH STAKES - we're cooking spaghetti squash and need to finish recording by the time it's done. Today, Sarah's speed-running us through "No Dogs Allowed" by Sidney Gish. We'll talk about easy-to-identify Phish tropes, tracking your friend's poops, and songs that would decimate a small Victorian child. Check out Sidney Gish on Bandcamp here . You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here . (@albumrebrews) Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th w...
Mar 29, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Are ya winning son? This week, Zac takes us through the eponymous debut album, "Acid Dad." We'll talk about the Kinsey Scale, another conspiracy theory from Zac, and... unfortunately... minions. Apologies in advance. Stick around to hear us rush into a ReBrewski with very full bladders. Stream "Acid Dad" by Acid Dad here . You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here . (@albumrebrews) Check out our website! http://www.albumrebrews.com Chicago, we're doing another live show on Ju...
Mar 15, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Okay so... Zac bought a keg. This is a good one. During this episode, Logan takes us through the soundtrack for "Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse" paired with quite a few tasty Chicago beers. We'll talk about movie theater romance, Nicki Minaj, and we'll end the episode drunk and full of pee. We also have a mid-episode crisis, but will PROBABLY come out okay on the other side. Stream the soundtrack for "Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse" here . You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twi...
Mar 01, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Welcome to another VERY normal episode of Album ReBrews! It's Valentine's Day, and we'll explore the Tennis album "Yours, Conditionally." We'll also make some awful tennis-related jokes, get a little wet, and sip some delicious cucumber gimlets. Nothing weird happens in this episode, and no technical difficulties happen AT ALL. What...? Why are you giving me that look? Nothing weird happens! Stream "Yours, Conditionally" here ! Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical B...
Feb 15, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
What was Weird Al's music like before " Amish Paradise," "White & Nerdy," and "Party In the CIA?" Today, Zac takes us through "Weird Al" Yankovic's self-titled first album. This album comes with a pairing you'll have to hear to believe. We'll also talk about the Green Bay Packers, Fergie as a classical guitarist, and Spotify's mood-tracking algorithm. Also, in lieu of an ad read, we'll shout out a suggested album and drink pairing from one of our Instagram followers! Stream "Weird Al" Yankov...
Feb 01, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Did you think we were only going to have one bird-related episode in our first year of podcasting? Think again! Today, Logan takes us on a journey with Return to Bird World by Leon Chang, paired with Hopewell Brewing's Lil' Buddy. It's so cute. We'll also talk about video game nostalgia, Headspace sleep noises, and Sarah's partner makes a cameo... with an unexpected friend! PLUS stick around after the end of the episode for a special surprise from Zac. Stream Return to Bird World here ! You can ...
Jan 18, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Oof. 2021 is a new, fresh canvas, but we've already soiled it. For our first, fishiest episode of the new year, Sarah leads us through "Guppy," the 2017 album by Charly Bliss. We'll talk about Zac's dead fish, the Big Mouth Billy Bass, and being jealous of your partner's pet. Zac also introduces us to another Chaotic Playlist: GWAR-illaz. This is.... our most technically plagued episode, we had to restart the recording a bunch, props to Logan for making it sound coherent-ish. Charly Bliss's offi...
Jan 04, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Happy Holidays y'all! Here's a mish-mash of some of our favorite bits and games from past episodes. Take a trip down memory lane and have some nostalgic giggles with us. Thanks for a great 2020 (relatively speaking), we'll see you with more ReBrews in early 2021! You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here . (@albumrebrews) Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical Brewery! Register for your seat for FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/album-rebrews...
Dec 28, 2020•25 min
Welcome to the Album ReBrews Holiday Christmas Party! In this episode, Sarah, Logan, and Zac each bring one of our favorite Christmas albums to the proverbial ring and fight to see who comes out on top, and the winning album is crowned "Christmas Champion 2020." Three albums will enter, only one will win. We also play a Chicago-themed "Ale or Ale-bum" at halftime, win the war on Christmas, and hypothesize moshing at your family's holiday party. Albums Mentioned: This Is Christmas by Luther Vandr...
Dec 21, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We did it. We've achieved enlightenment. Buckle in for our boundary-breaking conversation with Cockaholics, the group behind Penis Music Volume 1 and Penis Music Volume 2. We talk about the origin and growth of Cockaholics, musicians who've blown up because of quarantine, and penis-related lyricism. We also play a game called "Death Grips or Meme Sound," it's exactly what you'd imagine. If you haven't already gathered from the title, this episode's EXPLICIT but also so funny. Stream Cockaholics'...
Dec 14, 2020•41 min
Did y'all know that animals could be in bands? Did you... did you know that? This week, Logan shares his cursed knowledge about this split EP by Hatebeak and Caninus. Their lead singers are a parrot and two pit bulls, respectively. Goodness, gracious. We'll talk about other bands that would be improved with animal members, explore celebrity pets, and check out some trivia! We also have a brief guest appearance by Logan's dad and it's so wholesome. Thank you to Ok Drugs for sponsoring this episod...
Dec 07, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Folks, this is an EPISODE. Sarah guides us through the longing, pain, and h*rniness of Puberty 2 by Mitski, paired with a tall glass of "shower wine." We'll give you shower wine instructions because Zac grossly misunderstood the beverage's title. This episode feels like a lil sleepover where we all get wine drunk in our pajamas and talk about lOoOoOove. We also talk about having sex on antidepressants, hand fetishes, and, of course, puberty. This is our first remotely-recorded episode, but the e...
Nov 23, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 11
WELCOME to Album ReBrews episode 10! We did it! This week, we treat ourselves to a little field day full of fun, games, and trivia. FIRST, however, we talk about Crumb's Locket EP, an anonymously viral 4-track collection of chill tunes. Then... silliness ensues. We'll play "Crumbdog Millionaire," "The Tracklist Game," and review an audition by a potential "cuss double" to swear for us so our moms don't get mad. Check out Crumb's website here . You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twi...
Nov 09, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Are you ready to get SPOOKED? Welcome to a special Halloween edition of Album ReBOOs! This week, we haunt our way through "Nightmare Revisited," the mid-2000's cover album of The Nightmare Before Christmas, while sipping on a seasonally-appropriate beer. We talk about songs Tr*mp can't play at rallies, stressful talent show auditions, and Sarah truly experiences a Mandela Effect for the first time. (No, but for real. Check out this Reddit thread , she's not the only one.) You can find Album ReBr...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This is a VERY special Album ReBrews first, because this week we have our first artist-requested drink pairing! Sarah leads us through "Below the Salt" by Haley Blais while drinking a margarita, "mostly salt." We'll talk about parasocial relationships, Avril Lavigne, and continue to ruin the reputability of Wikipedia. We also play a guessing game at halftime called "Pop Punk or P-Funk," which features the first in a series of Zac-constructed chaotic playlists. This is a good episode, snuggle up ...
Oct 12, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Do you remember.... the 28th morning of September? It's the day this episode was released! Jk, we're not talking about Earth, Wind, & Fire. This week, "Little Zaccy Half-Sharp" is taking us on a microtonal magic carpet ride through Flying Microtonal Banana by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. Don't know what microtones are? Don't know much about music technicalities? Neither did Sarah! Fret (modified fret, that is) not, we'll guide you through it. We also play a game called Two Concept A...
Sep 28, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7
