Musically Meditated Podcast

2019 is still young and this week Joe has on return guest Gabe Mauch to talk about his favorite shows and albums of 2018. Get ready for a gaming rematch that includes two clever sound effects and a lot of judgement on Sreten about his questions. In the end we might find out who is the bigger Morrissey fan. Gabe and Joe talk about some of the following bands and you definitely should check them out too: Gouge Away, War on Women, Night Birds, C.H.E.W., and Four Fists What shows did you go to in 2018 that blew your mind? What albums did you wear out, listening on repeat (digitally)? Let us know. Call and leave a message: 1-812-963-4727 Thanks for all the support

This week Joe is joined by Scott Haller from Hobart Lumber Company and Aaron Schavey from Boneflower Meadery. This episode has it all. Gear talk. Metal talk. Mead talk. What is mead? How do you drink mead? Where do you get mead? Is mead the oldest alcoholic beverage? (psssst, it is) How did Boneflower start? We answer most of these questions. Joe and Scott and Aaron are all self professed "Metal Heads" and they get into it this week. They swap "drinking with Mastadon stories," the impact Deftones – "Diamond Eyes" had on everyone, how awesome Alice in Chains was at their height. Joe and the guys talk about their most anticipated albums of 2019. Hopefully Tool, the Deftones, Cloakroom, Russian circles, Gojira, Lamb of God, Slipknot, Torch, Baronesse, Pelican, The Roots, Danny Brown, Freddy Gibbs, Clipping, Injury Reserve, and Cattle Decapition all drop albums this year and make 2019 a monster of a year for music. Thank you to Scott and everyone at Hobart Lumber Company for supporting the show. Check out BoneFlo

Episode 65 of Musically Meditated is upon you! This week's episode is sponsored by Hobart Lumber Company. Call 1-219-945-3031 for any questions. Thank you for your support. This week Joe is joined by local musician Matt Hebert. This is a great episode. Listen as both Joe and Matt get deep in the weeds with their love of music. These guys have a ton to talk about. Matt will be back again. Winter is in full swing and Episode 65 is your medicine. Call the Voicemail Line and let us know what you think? 1-812-963-4727 If you would like a guitar lesson from Matt, call the Merrillville, Indiana Guitar Center at 1-219-794-1330 Thanks for everyone's support. Remember to tell your family, friends, and enemies about Musically Meditated.

This week Joe is joined by very special guest, local Raconteur and a man that goes by one name, Julian.  Joe and Julian discuss local music and punk rock.   The end of Episode 64 has a special treat.  7 Minutes of "Dagger." Come see "Dagger" on February 11th in Hammond at the "Paul Henry" Art Gallery.  It's going to be a great show. Remember to spread the word about Musically Meditated. Have a great week.  

This week, the show is sponsored by Hobart Lumber Company. Go to http://www.hobartlumber.com This week Joe has specials guests Devin and Patrick Parker from "Parker" on the show. The guys talk about their musical influence and songwriting and creating process. Listen to end to hear two of "Parker's" singles: "Never Grow Old" and "Forever You and Me." Check them out on BandCamp: https://parkerchicago.bandcamp.com/album/never-growing-old Share your musical stories and opinions with us. Voicemail Number is: 1-812-963-4727

This week is a really fun one. Joe talks heavy metal with friend of the Riley family, Jay. Great stories. Great conversation. Tell us what you think. Call the voicemail Line: 1-812-963-4727

This week Joe is joined by very special guest, author, Allan McDougall. Joe and Allan have a conversation that is very dear to him. Allan’s book “Breaking Through, Discovering the Riches Within,” can be found at Green Door Books or online on all big bookstore sites. If you’d like to know more about Allan and what he does you can also go to http://www.ampublicspeaking.com/  Call the voicemail line and leave a message. We would love to hear your thoughts. 1-812-963-4727 Remember to Subscribe and Share.

This week we remember "Dimebag" Darrell of Pantera. Joe and Sreten talk about when they discovered Pantera. Do you have a Pantera fandom story. Call the voicemail line and leave a message. We would love to hear your thoughts. 1-812-963-4727 Remember to Subscribe and Share.

This week Joe and Sreten talk about the new album by Earl Sweatshirt, "Some Rap Songs." Listen and hear what we think. Remember to Share and Subscribe. We would also love to hear what you think. Email the show at MusicallyMeditated@gmail.com or call the Voice Mail line and leave a message at: 1-812-963-4727

This week Joe and Sreten discuss twenty of Joe's favorite albums this year.   The albums run through every genre as the guys talk about all the great music that came out this year. This is just a list of some of the good stuff that came out this year. What is on your list? What artist should be added to this list? Email us at MusicallyMeditated@gmail.com or call the voicemail line at: 1-812-963-4727 and remember to Share and Subscribe.

This week Joe Interviews Leo and Shaun from Street Sects. They were coming through Chicago on their current tour and had a good conversation with Joe after their show. Joe, Leo, and Shaun talk about the lyrics,song writing processes, and pre-show rituals. Check out https://streetsects.bandcamp.com/ for band information and merchandise. Also listen to the end of the episode to listen to two tracks from their new album "The Kicking Mule." Songs played: "In For a World of Hurt" and "Everyone Home Eventually." Remember to share and tell your family, friends, and enemies about the podcast and tell EVERYONE to Subscribe. One last thing. Call that voicemail line and leave your thoughts and music recommendations. 1-812-963-4727

This week Joe talks about his favorite Hip Hop of 2018. Special guests that both only go by one single names join Joe, fellow "hip hop heads" Bojan (friend of the show and return guest) and Rodney (new friend of the show) have a great conversation about hip hop in 2018 and some of the great music that came out. Enjoy. Subscribe. Share.  Tell everyone you know. Call the voice mail line so we can hear your thoughts about the album. 1-812-963-4727

This week is Joe talks "ShoeGaze 101" with John Metcalf of the "GG Stalin and Absurdity Junkies" Podcast. Joe and John talk about the history of ShoeGaze, where it came from, the bands that shaped the genre, the specific sound of the genre, and where the state of ShoeGaze is today. Enjoy. Subscribe. Share.  Tell everyone you know. Call the voice mail line so we can hear your thoughts about the album. 1-812-963-4727

This week is part one of a two part discussion of the "White Pony" album by the Deftones.  Part 1 is just Joe and Sreten.  Part 2 will be Joe and a yet to be named surprise Super Fan of the Deftones. This album has been mentioned before, but the anniversary of its release just passed and Joe has been dying to talk about its influence on his musical journey. Enjoy. Subscribe. Share.  Tell everyone you know. Call the voice mail line so we can hear your thoughts about the album. 1-812-963-4727

This week Joe has on Cory Caesar, host of the "Chromatic Distortion" podcast. Joe and Cory talk hip hop freestyle masters. The discussion is great. Make sure you share and subscribe to Musically Meditated. If you have a message you want to send to us you can reach us at musicallymeditated@gmail.com Also, go ahead and call that Musically Meditated voice mail line: 1-812-963-4727

This week is a BONUS episode. We have a very special guest, candidate for State Representative District 19, Lisa Beck. We get to know Lisa while Joe and Lisa talk about many of the issues around Northwest Indiana. Everyone Remember to vote Tuesday November 6th, It is very important and every vote counts, especially locally. Thank you SUBSCRIBE and Share and Vote. Remember to call the Voicemail line and leave a message: 1-812-963-4727

This week is a very special episode.  Joe interviewed "Birds in Row" in the green room of Beat Kitchen in Chicago.  They were awesome enough to give an interview just a few minutes after they played their set.  Birds in Row are from Laval, France, and that is almost the only way they identify themselves.  The don't give out their names and the way they light their stage when they play highlights the instruments and not the players.  They explain why in this interview.  Thank guys, thanks Beat Kitchen, and thanks to all of you. Remember to call the Voicemail line and leave a message: 1-812-963-4727

Episode 50 is a very special one. When Joe and I (Sreten) first started the podcast, we recorded test episode with Joe's very good friend Ricky Pontney. Joe and Ricky and I just sat down together and recorded a podcast with no particular topic in mind. We had a great conversation about music, meditation, and comedy. Unfortunately Ricky passed away last January. We thought it would be special to dedicate episode 50 to Ricky by using the audio from that very first time we recorded the together. We knew Joe loved talking music, but we didn't know what the podcast would be called or what the future topics would be. Joe and had just I met and decided to do a test recording and Joe brought his friend Ricky. Ricky was a well of information on all kinds of topics, and I really enjoyed having this time with him, limited as it was. On behalf of everyone involved with the show, we want to give our continued condolences to the Pontney family. Rest In Peace Ricky, thanks for coming in and helping us start Musically Medita

This week Joe has returning guest Keith Gough back to talk Metal, Metal, Metal.  The go back and forth about their top metal releases of 2018.  They are not in order of rank, Joe and Keith just list four each.  Here they are. Keith's: Yashira - "Shrine," Panopticon - "The Scar of Man on the Once Nameless Wilderness," Khemmis - "Desolation," and Amorphis - "Queen of Time." Joe's: Pig Destoyer - "Head Cage," Gruesome - "Twisted Prayers," Tomb Mold - "Manner of Infinite Forms," and Birds in Row - "We Already Lost the World." Honorable Mentions: Celeste - Live set on AudioTree and YouTube Jesus Piece - "Only Self" Alters of Grief - "Iris" Visigoth Baptist - "Beacon of Faith" Harm's Way (Chicago Band) Thanks as always for everyone's support.