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The Needle Drop with Anthony Fantano

The Needle Dropwww.theneedledrop.com
Anthony Fantano, the Internet's busiest music nerd, rounds up his weekly rants and reviews, occasionally chatting with artists and other content creators.
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Episodes

Ep. 38: White Publications & Black Music ft. Mark Grondin (Spectrum Pulse)

On this episode of the podcast, a conversation with Mark Grondin of Spectrum Pulse. In light of Kanye West's recent Twitter outbursts, we talk about white publications speaking on black music, and the idea of covering music along racial lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 201651 min

Ep. 37: Spencer Hazard (Full of Hell)

On this episode of the podcast, a conversation with Full of Hell's Spencer Hazard. We talk working with Merzbow, the Body, and some of the philosophy behind the band's extreme, abrasive sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 201631 min

Ep. 36: Apathy

In this episode of the podcast, a conversation with Connecticut rapper Apathy. We talk hip hop, upcoming releases, keeping it independent, old school vs. new school, and fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 05, 20161 hr 11 min

Ep. 35: Dr. Michael Greger (NutritionFacts.org)

This week on the podcast, our guest is Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org fame. His daily video series on health and the latest nutritional studies can be found on this 130,000-subscriber YouTube channel. He's also got a new book out titled How Not To Die, which goes into the how and why of preventing our leading causes of death via diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 201631 min

Ep. 34: The Politics of Contemporary Reviews and Thinkpieces ft. Pat Beane & SCVSCV

In this episode of the podcast, I'm talking with Tiny Mix Tapes writers Pat Beane and SCVSCV about their collaborative piece, "2015: Identity Crisis." We'll be discussing the politics and quality of modern music reviews and thinkpieces. A few albums will be coming up in the discussion as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 201656 min

Ep. 32: Super Smash Bros. Convo w/ Hungrybox

In this episode of the podcast, a conversation with one of SSB Melee’s top-ranking players, Hungrybox. We’re talking with him about tournament play, the SSB franchise, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 09, 20161 hr 2 min

Ep. 31: The 10 Worst Rappers in the Game ft. D. Respect

Going over a list of the 10 "worst" rappers in the game right now with D. Respect of the DBL D's Podcast, considering why they get such widespread hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 20151 hr 30 min

Ep. 30: Busdriver

A discussion with rapper extraordinaire Busdriver about politics, jazz, America, his musical past, and a bit about his latest musical project Thumbs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 201555 min

Ep. 29: Iglooghost

A talk with up-and-coming electronic music producer and recent Brainfeeder Records signee Iglooghost. His newly released EP Chinese Nü Yr is easily one of our favorites this year, and we're talking about the music on it, his influences, and old Internet memes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 04, 201552 min

Ep. 28: Infidel Amsterdam

A convo with the most metal YouTuber I know: Infidel Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 20151 hr 7 min

Ep. 27: Poptimism ft. Zach Hart

A debate about "poptimism" with We Listen for You founder Zach Hart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 20151 hr 9 min

Ep. 25: Matt Wendus (RipFork)

A conversation with RipFork's Matt Wendus. On and off for the past several years, Matt has made it his mission to critique written music reviews. He and Anthony discuss reviews, grammar, and the state of music journalism (also accounting). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 07, 20151 hr 3 min

Ep. 24: Chris Ott

A discussion with ex-music writer Chris Ott about his history with Pitchfork Media, and Condé Nast's recent acquisition of the notorious music website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 20151 hr 19 min

Ep. 23: TheReportOfTheWeek

A conversation with YouTube-based food critic, podcaster, shortwave radio enthusiast, and sharp dresser TheReportOfTheWeek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 20151 hr 1 min

Ep. 22: Dominick Rabrun

A discussion with illustrator, animator, writer, podcaster, YouTuber, and creator of the Hip Hop RPG Dominick Rabrun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 20151 hr 25 min

Ep. 21: Anthony Q&A

Anthony responds to fan-submitted e-mails about musical life after forty, untimely deaths, and lyrics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 201543 min

Ep. 20: Zev Deans

Anthony speaks with Zev Deans, director at Panorama Programming who has made videos for such artists as Behemoth, Chelsea Wolfe, and Liturgy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 201547 min

Ep. 19: Clarence Clarity

A talk semi-anonymous producer and songwriter Clarence Clarity about his musical influences, the overwhelming Internet age, and the music on his latest album No Now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 201553 min

Ep. 18: Rob Scallon

Anthony chats with guitarist, songwriter, and fellow YouTuber Rob Scallon about his musical influences and the mindset of a YouTube musician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 20151 hr 23 min

Ep. 17: George Miller (Filthy Frank)

Anthony talks with vlogger, comedian, and Internet blood-boiler, George Miller. The character he regularly plays on his YouTube Channel has grown to be one of the most controversial entities on the platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 06, 20151 hr 34 min

Ep. 16: Milo

Anthony speaks with Wisconsin rapper and producer Milo about his next album So the Flies Don't Come, his growth as an artist, becoming self-sufficient, and learning all the tricks of the musical trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 20151 hr 2 min

Ep. 15: Kamasi Washington

Anthony speaks with saxophonist and bandleader Kamasi Washington about the recording of his latest record, The Epic, and the tour he's in the midst of with his incredibly talented band, the Next Step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 201528 min

Ep. 14: Injury Reserve

A conversation with Arizona hip hop trio Injury Reserve. Topics include their phenomenal debut mixtape Live from the Dentist Office and the AZ rap scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 20151 hr 6 min

Ep. 13: Chelsea Wolfe

A talk with Cali singer-songwriter Chelsea Wolfe about her fantastic album Abyss, her writing process, dreams, the concept of an abyss, and sleep paralysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 201542 min

Ep. 12: H3h3productions & FrankJavCee

Anthony speaks with Ethan and Hila of H3h3productions and FrankJavCee about YouTube's strike system, copyright in the Internet age, and predatory MCNs signing unaware content creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 17, 20151 hr

Ep. 11: Jason Williamson (Sleaford Mods)

A talk with Sleaford Mods vocalist/lyricist Jason Williamson about Mod culture, Russell Brand, passing gas, and UK politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 09, 201550 min

Ep. 10: BIGQUINT INDEED & Here Lies Music

A discussion with fellow YouTube music reviewers Big Quint and Here Lies Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 06, 201556 min

Ep. 9: Chris Stuckmann

A conversation with YouTube-based movie reviewer, Chris Stuckmann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 02, 20151 hr 33 min

Ep. 8: Dope Body

A conversation with the boys in Baltimore noise rock outfit Dope Body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 201559 min

Ep. 7: Ash Koosha

A chat with London-based electronic music producer Ash Koosha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 20151 hr 3 min
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