Welcome to Dong Exploder, a parody podcast by Album ReBrews where artists take apart their songs piece by piece and share the story of how they were made. Cameron Bopp is an artist and producer in Chicago, Illinois. When tasked with the creation of the Album ReBrews theme song, Cameron dove deep into his bag of tricks to create the catchy tune that would eventually become legendary. Join us for this episode where Cameron takes us through the creation of his magnum opus, the Album ReBrews theme s...
Dec 26, 2022•15 min
Congratulations, you've unlocked the end-of-the-year Album ReBrews bonus DLC! Grab a Monster Energy and hang out as we reminisce on some highlights from the first half of Season 3. Huge thank you to this season's Tier 1 Subscribers (aka guests): Cameron Bopp - Insta / Episode Camille and Nic from Calico Plaid - Insta / Episode / Bandcamp Seth Kaplan - Insta / Episode / Bandcamp Cat Blackard - Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program / Episode Dave Igliozzi - Insta / Episode / Bandcamp Ryan Kiolbassa - In...
Dec 19, 2022•38 min
Fantasy ReBrews: it's a real knockout! Thanks to the Season 2 & 3 guests who made Fantasy ReBrews, our mini-scripted-audio-drama-comedy, come to life. CAST Disembodied, Omnipresent Narrator - Cameron Bopp , editor of Album ReBrews, songwriter and audio engineer extraordinaire. Simon - Zac Emry Erica - Sarah Beidatsch Dennis the Raging Orc - Tim Krause, writer and director for Omen - a fantasy audio drama City Guard - Nate Davis, guard on real-play Dungeons & Dragons podcast Guard the Bar...
Dec 12, 2022•12 min
WE LOVE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN! We also love this week's guest, Chicago guitarist and singer-songwriter extraordinaire Elizabeth Moen. Come hang out with us as we absolutely gush over Born In The U.S.A. while sipping on Bloody Marys (you'll have to listen to understand the pairing.) We'll also test our knowledge of 80's lyrics... with a twist, gush about Bruce Springsteen's butt, and make an unfortunate detour into the world of Minions. Stream Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen here . Stream Eli...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 39 min
This week, get ready to have your 2013 indie Spidey Senses tingle as we jam through “Goldrushed” by the Royal Concept while sipping on a custom cocktail made by our guest hosts, Ryan and Cale from August Hotel. We’ll also talk about the world ending in 2012, taste test Swedish wormwood liqueurs, and lament over what could’ve been from the indie one-hit wonder darlings of the early 20-teens. Check out August Hotel's music, here - right now!! Stream Goldrushed by The Royal Concept here . Stream De...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Yeah, Titus Andronicus is a cool band, but what about the Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtrack? We'll give both artistic works their roses in this episode with Garrison and Dan from Chicago Lake Punk band Damager. We'll dive deep into The Monitor by Titus Andronicus while sipping on a classic Guinness together. Check out Damager's new release, King of Scots right now!! Stream The Monitor by Titus Andronicus here . Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme song! You can find...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 40 min
On this episode, Sarah and Zac get "discussing." (With the help of Mal and Preston from the Discussting Horror Podcast!) Sit back and relax as we give last-minute Halloween costume ideas, guess which musical artists who appeared in horror movies, and test how much the Discussting Horror folks really know about spooky flicks. (Seriously though, these two are so well-versed in all things horror) We'll also sip on Southern Tier Brewing Co.'s Pumpking Nitro Imperial Ale. All we need is a Bath and Bo...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 10 min
What's better than two former country folks who live in the third largest city in the U.S. talking about neo-traditional country music? How about THREE former country folks who live in the third largest city in the U.S. talking about neo-traditional country music? Tune in this week as Ryan Kiolbassa of the Chicago band Background Character takes us on a wacky ride to explore some of the more loveable aspects of country/folk/bluegrass through Tyler Childers's album Purgatory while sipping on good...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Willkommen bei Album ReBrews, der klebrigste Musik-Podcast! This week, our dear pal Dave Igliozzi (aka Small Smile) claws his way onto his own episode of Album ReBrews. We'll sip the East coast equivalent of Old Style - Naragannsetts - while jammin' through Vundabar's 2017 breakout album Gawk. We also may or may not have a celebrity cameo later in the episode... Stream Gawk by Vundabar here . Check out Dave's sweet tunes - Small Smile here ! Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and wri...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Like many of us, if you jumped on the Kate Bush train in 2022 post- Stranger Things , just know that "Running Up That Hill" is only the tip of the iceberg. This week, multidisciplinary artist - and Mother Brain behind the audio horror comedy The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program - Cat Blackard joins us to journey through the art-pop masterpiece "Hounds of Love" by Kate Bush. We'll talk about breaking eggs to make a worthwhile omelet, hear a healthy helping of gated reverb, and take a dip into the ...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Welcome back to our podcast, ants! This week, our dear friend Seth Kaplan takes us on a flight through the "world’s second-best Slint tribute act's" second album - "Ants From Up There" while sipping on a Concorde cocktail. We'll talk about Fall Out Boy Fall, sprechgesang , and lots of carbohydrates - including a Surprise Snack courtesy of Cameron! Stream Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road here . Seth makes music! Check out his band Maybe Hazel and his solo project Tokyo Sayonara . Tha...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min
C-A-L-I-C-O impressed us!! This week, Nic and Camille, the cutie couple behind Chicago soft punk band Calico Plaid, ran with us through the 7-layer genre dip that is Grimes' 2015 album "Art Angels." We'll also talk about weirdly specific state laws, Grimes being a gamer, and whether it's pronounced "sherbert" or "sherbet." Check out Calico Plaid here ! Stream "Art Angels" by Grimes here ! Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme song! You can find Album ReBrews on Ins...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Three cheers for the third season of Album ReBrews! This week, to shake off our little summer break, we pop some bubbly and get silly with our old pal Cameron Bopp. The three musketeers. The three amigos. A third idiom that uses three. This one's easy, breezy, and beautiful. Absolutely zero earnest music criticism here... we think... Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme song! You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here . (@albumrebrews) TW/CW: Ex...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Giant thank you to our season 2 guests! find their episodes listed below. We had such a blast this last half of the season 2. Thanks for listening! If you like the show and want to support us further, consider sharing this episode with your friends! It's great place to start if you'r new to this silly little podcast. 1:37 - Tim Krause from Episode 36 7:42 - Chris Skinner from Episode 37 10:28 - Nate Davis from Episode 40 13:20 - DJ Crenson from Episode 42 15:26 - Mike Stephen from Episode 43 25:...
Jul 18, 2022•39 min
We actually have a new cohost now, he is a cat, his name is Raymond, and he lives at Empirical Brewery. We took our dad's favorite albums, paired them each with a delicious beer from Empirical, and duked it out to determine who is the Dadliest. Get ready for The Cars, The Who, and Steely Dan to make PLENTY of appearances, along with our dads. Thank you to everyone who came out, and thank you to Empirical for making this show possible! Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing ou...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Killjoys, make some noise! This week, Dani Robles from CalicoLoco (the cutest band in Chicago) brings a HEAVY HITTER: The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance. Get emo with us as we sip on Cherry Got Ya Covered by Pipeworks Brewing. We'll also talk about our love of guitar solos, wacky Spotify playlist names, and the downfall of Abercrombie. Check out CalicoLoco here . Stream The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance here . Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme song! ...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Jeff Tweedy... if you listen to this episode... we are sooooooo sorry... This week, John Kehl of the Song Surfing podcast takes us through A Ghost Is Born by Wilco, with our first-ever non-beverage pairing! Chicago listeners, this one's for you! Come for the Wilco, stay to hear John go down in Album ReBrews bit history. Bitstory? Check out the Song Surfing podcast here . Stream A Ghost Is Born by Wilco here . Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical Brewery! Register fo...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 23 min
So you're saying there's a Chance? This week, we're joined by Jacoby Cochran of City Cast Chicago - voted the #1 podcast in Chicago! We'll sip on Funkytown Brewery's Hip Hops & R&Brew while coasting through Saba's "Few Good Things." (Spoiler alert: there are more than a FEW good things on this album) We'll also talk about Chicken Limbo, growing up on the West Side of Chicago, and play yet another game brought to you by freesounds.org. Check out City Cast Chicago here . Stream Few Good Th...
May 23, 2022•2 hr 11 min
You see that guy at the end of the bar drinkin' a shot of whiskey? This week, WGN's Mike Stephen (who's been showing Chicago how to podcast since 2006), host of Outside The Loop Radio hoots n' hollers while sipping Manhattans with us through the alt-country jammer No Depression by Uncle Tupelo. (Basically Wilco Pre-Wilco). We'll talk about rural nouns, simple adjectives, and the rich history of No Depression. Plus, stick around to hear a secret bonus pairing! Check out the Outside The Loop Radio...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 29 min
This episode has everything: pterodactyls, regional theater productions, prank calls to Southern bars, and DJ from the band Stop.Drop.Rewind! We'll fly through the rock-opera epic that is Ludo's 2005 EP Broken Bride while sipping 3 Floyd's Zombie Dust IPA. We'll also find out what kind of theater kid the band Ludo would be, debate how eggs are removed from chickens, and release another chapter of Fantasy ReBrews. PLEASE watch the production of Broken Bride by Dominican University here . Check ou...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 16 min
It's the new wave of the future! This week, Ethan Urborg (from Splits) takes us through fishmonger by hyper-popstar underscores and holy sh*t it is so cool. Add this to your rotation now. We'll also get pumped up on vodka Red Bulls, the only appropriate bev for this album. Listen to Splits here ! Stream Fishmonger by underscores here . 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-...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Sometimes, all you need is a little whiskey and a thesaurus. This week, our pal Nate Davis from the Guard the Bard podcast joins us through the twisted ride that is Wake by Hail the Sun. TW's below, this one is intense in some places, but still silly as ever. We'll quiz ourselves on our knowledge of Dark Souls in celebration of Elden Ring, wish we could fight geese, and imagine Sarah as the victim of True Crime. (Can ghosts still host podcasts? A ghost host perhaps?) We'll also unveil the next c...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 51 min
Happy Pi Day! This episode has nothing to do with that because we record ahead of time lol. This week, we're joined by Bridget and Haley, the two musically-inclined rats that make up noodly Chicago indie band OK Cool. Some of us will sip on raspberry mojitos while we absolutely gush over Bambi by Hippo Campus. We'll also talk about Zac quitting his job at Jimmy John's, the next big cryptocurrency, and drop a good bit of Fall Out Boy slander. Check out OK Cool here ! Stream Bambi by Hippo Campus ...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 28 min
What % Emo Are We? This week, our pal Mitchell Jay from Chicago band The Weekend Run Club leads us through The Same View With A New Light, an album by one of their favorite artists - WATERMEDOWN. We'll talk a LOT about therapy, take a jaunt down Sesame Street, and get GAINZ bro!!! Check out The Weekend Run Club here ! Stream The Same View With A New Light by WATERMEDOWN here ! Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical Brewery! Register for your seat for FREE here: https:...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 46 min
God, it's brutal out here! This Valentine's Day, we'll explore Olivia Rodrigo's SOUR with our friend Chris Skinner while sipping amaretto sours. We'll also talk about crimes of passion, horrible bathroom inventions, and dream (and nightmare) blunt rotations. If you're bitter this Valentine's Day, come be bitter with us. Chris makes music! Check it out here ! Stream SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo here . Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical Brewery! Register for your seat for...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 30 min
WE'RE GOING THE DISTANCE! This week, we're joined by Tim Krause, creator of the Omen podcast - a fantasy audio drama that knocked our freakin' socks off. We're talking about Cake's Fashion Nugget, paired with some decadent salted caramel/oatmeal/coffee/chocolate stout. We'll also act in a self-produced fantasy audio dramedy, talk at length about Christian ska, and finish the episode off with a super round of Album ReBarbs. Holy cow y'all, this is a good one. Check out Season 1 of Omen here . Str...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Let this be the episode that validates your 2013 Tumblr phase. This week, Sarah's long-time pal Kassie takes us track-by-track through AM by the Arctic Monkeys, paired with a reblog-worthy cocktail made with Boxed Water. We'll also reminisce about custom-coding our blogs, send Alex Turner to horny jail, and talk about an insane 2015 concert experience. Kassie is a talented photographer! Check out her work here . Stream AM by Arctic Monkeys here . (Put on a flannel, choker, and Converse for good ...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Who would have thought that having a guest co-host every episode would lead to so much tomfoolery? We've compiled our favorite segments from each episode this season, as well as a couple of bits from our first-ever live show. Thank you to everyone who made the first half of Season 2 such a blast! Know someone who would be a good guest host? Send 'em our way via email! Click our email address to reach out: [email protected] Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 2Ep. 11
When two Zac(k)s get together to cohost a podcast, which one will emerge with bigger Zac(k) energy? This week, our pal Zack Wheeler, guitarist for The Mild West brings one of the most chill albums we've talked about all year: Cannot Be, Whatsoever by Welsh artist Novo Amor. We'll sip on a fancy whiskey/champagne cocktail called The Prince of Wales and get COZY! We'll also revive "Who Strum It?", talk about how Roscoe approved this album pick, and reminisce about stargazing in Joshua Tree. Listen...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 40 min
Yep, you read that right. Did you know Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson had a brief stint as a pop artist back in 2005? We're diving in with friend of the pod Jacob Pierce, who is also The Bard from real-play DnD podcast Guard The Bard . We'll talk about how much gym class sucks, fawn over Wayne Brady, and dive into the highly-popular Barbie animated film series. This one is a HOOT and gets especially silly near the end as we have a couple of Seagram's Escapes wine coolers. Listen to Guard The ...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 31 min
