Scattersplained podcast: Recent Episodes
Joseph Demario
In each episode we tackle a new subject pulled from the chaotic depths of our collective mind. Nothing is off limits, nothing is sacred.
In this episode, we completely ransack the Ari Aster film Beau is Afraid. We take a deeper look at the symbolism and possible meaning of the film in detail. We talk a little bit about the film's maker and other general movie content.
WARNING: Spoilers contained within
In this episode we take a broad view of the the international art movement known as Dada. The first ultra proto-punk rockers, this antiart art-movement that was in part a reaction to the horrors of the first world war set the standard for the all black clad, cigarette smoking cliche' that now passes as a graduate from a private art school today. Irony, chaos, chance and nonsense are the smirking symbolic paintbrushes unleashed upon a world audience in the very begining of the 20th century that would ultimately become the foundation for many anti authority movements to follow. Embrace the absurd, everything is meaningful AND meaningless.
In this episode we discuss the Japaneese role playing game franchise "Final Fantasy", from it's meagre beginnings to it's most recent mega hit release. So grab your chocobo, kiss your moogle and join us on this mad romp through the annals of video game history.
In this light hearted episode, we take a look at the cultural significance and history of Candy. Fun facts and personal stories about sugary snacks and sweet fluffy nothings.
B&B gone wild... I need to stop vaping on mic. Mostly just two grown men talking about celebrity gossip and what actors are the most handsome.
In this episode we tackle the phenomenon of sports fandom gone wild. Where did it start, what does it mean, who are it's major contributors? Colonialism and nationalism with colorful sports outfits and beer!
In our new experimental unscripted show, we do our best to skirt the line between the sublime and the profane (mostly we are just profane). Two great friends having drinks and intimately sharing our inner most thoughts and unfounded opinions.
In this episode we wrap up our series on the history of Ska by sitting down and listening to our most personally relevant Ska bands from the the 90's and 2000's and riff on what modern Ska means to us and where it might be going.
Scattersplained Productions is launching a supplementary podcast to support our somewhat erratic content creation schedule. We envision an unscripted bull shit session about whatever is happening to and or around us. We hope you enjoy this new addition to our programming schedule.
As we continue our journey into the origins, evolution and lingering question of demise in relation to Ska, in this episode we put Two Tone Records and 2nd wave Ska under the microscope. Spearheaded by bands such as The Specials, The Beat, The Selecter and Madness, the fusion of Punk and Ska first takes hold.
Note from the Producer
I kind of murdered the the musical tracks that we played in this episode. So currently, if the question is "Who Murdered Ska?" it would seem that killer is among us. Kinda sorry.
In this series we dive into the musical and cultural significance of Ska, It's roots and various evolutions. Why does Ska so often get such a polarizing response when it is mentioned? In part one we explore the early origins of Jamaican Ska or what is sometimes referred to as first wave Ska.
In this episode we wrap up our series on the IRA. 1975-today, some of the most obsence level of violence and the Irish band The Cranberries. More Irish handbooks on guerilla warfare and northern despair. This episode is a real "blast" , an explosive finale if you would
In this episode we wrap up our series on the IRA. 1975-today, some of the most obsence level of violence and the Irish band The Cranberries. More Irish handbookks on guerilla warfare and northern despair. This episode is a real "blast" , an explosive finale if you would.
In this episode we wrap up our series on the IRA. 1975-today, some of the most obsence level of violence and the Irish band The Cranberries. More Irish handbookks on guerilla warfare and northern despair. This episode is a real "blast" , an explosive finale if you would.
In this episode we discuss the time of troubles, the peak level of violence surrounding the Irish Republican Army. What does it mean to be a reactionary paramilitary voice in light of such obvious violent oppression?
In this first episode of our series on the history of the Irish Republican Army we take a look at the 700 years of British oppresion that led to the formation of the IRA.
In this episode we take a look at the the romantization of war through the "run away and join the circus" lens, that is so thoroughly embodied in the French Foreign Legion and it's surrounding popular myths.
In our final episode on thee history of stand-up comedy we discuss the greatest comedian of all time, Richard Pryor.
In this episode we explore the amazing and wonderful comedy pillar that is George "D.P." Carlin. The episode ends abruptly due to a technical fluke. Sorry Charlie
In this episode we conclude our discussion on Lenny Bruce. Sex, drugs and blue comedy. This one gets a little spicy.
In this episode we continue our exploration of the roots of modern American Comedy. Jack Benny, Sid Caesar, Mort Sahl, Buddy Hackett just to name a few
In this episode we take a look at the roots of modern American comedic stylings. Vaudeville, Ziegfeld Follies, WC Fields, Groucho Marx (and others).
One of our hosts got lost in the woods up in Humboldt County. Pyromania, warm beer, butt hygiene, nervous ticks and bigfoot calls.
In this episode we take a look at Viktor Frankl, concentration camp survivor and father of logotherapy.
In this episode, we take a look at some of our personal ideas and experiences related to the paranormal.
In this episode, we wrap up our series on the Bakersfield Sound. We do a deep dive into the origin of Merle Haggard and look at how The Bakersfield Sound influenced others.
In this episode we get into the "meat and taters" of the heyday of the burgeoning Bakersfield Sound (1951-1967).
In this episode we continue to look at the Bakersfield Sound and the phenomena that made it possible, namely the Dust Bowl era of migration that brought the "Oakies, Arkies and Texans" amongst others to central California.
We are back with a new series on "The Bakersfield Sound" and California. In this first episode we take a look at the Gold rush, and the beginnings of water as power in California in order to set a stage for "The Bakersfield Sound" that is soon to arrive.
In this episode, we take a look at the most widely spoken constructed language in the world. From it's creator LL Zamenhof to its modern viability.
In this episode we wrap up our super groovy series on good times. We discuss "The Good Friday Experiment", the search for the Vedic Soma and drinking Shaman piss.
In the second part of our series looking into the anthropology of sex drugs and booze we take a look at SEX. Ishtar the goddess of prostitution, the origins of kink and ancient murderous Chinese dildos.
In this episode we take a look at various human vices and the part they played in making the world of today.
In the final episode of this series we discuss the dissolution of Crass the band and take a closer look at some of the other bands who released material on Crass records and how they influenced later music to come.
In this episode, we discuss the formation of the band and the label while diving into their major releases.
In this episode we will be talking about Crass records, Dial house and all things gutter punk.