Splitting Hairs with Max & Nicky: Recent Episodes
Max & Nicky Weinbach
SPLITTING HAIRS with Max & Nicky, a podcast in which the Weinbach twins pick apart, deconstruct, and overthink topics that interest them.
100TH EPISODE of SPLITTING HAIRS! We celebrate a momentous occasion by talking, yet again, about Taylor Swift (hopefully for the last time). We discuss Swift being named "Time: Person of the Year" and try to understand why she's been such a phenomenon this past year. We also talk about holiday music, again, and name our favorite songs of the festive winter season. Plus, a reminder that Max and Nicky's band, Silhouette City, released a brand new EP, in August, called 'Who Do You Want to Be?' available anywhere you listen to music.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Taylor Swift: we don't care for it. On this week's episode of Splitting Hairs, we discuss the homework we had since our last episode: listen to a Taylor Swift album all the way through. Tune in to find out our conclusions on this week's edition of Splitting Hairs. Plus, a reminder that Max and Nicky's band, Silhouette City, released a brand new EP, two months ago, called 'Who Do You Want to Be?' available anywhere you listen to music (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Bandcamp, etc.).Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Taylor Swift: we just don't get it. On this week's episode of Splitting Hairs, we discuss and debate and try to understand why Taylor Swift is such a global phenomenon. We really don't get it. So, we decided to debate it. Plus, Max and Nicky's band, Silhouette City released a brand new EP, last month, called 'Who Do You Want to Be?' available anywhere you listen to music (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Bandcamp, etc.).Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
On this episode of Splitting Hairs, we revisit one of our greatest passions - musical theatre. But now, we have Nickon in the mix! Plus, Max and Nicky's band, Silhouette City has released a brand new EP called Who Do You Want to Be? available anywhere you listen to music (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Bandcamp, etc.).Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
You ever hear someone talking about the dream they just had, and you think to yourself, "Man, when is this guy gonna finish talking?" We get it. Sometimes, dreams can be boring to hear about. So, does that mean that all dreams are not really even worth talking about? The boys discuss.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
If you had the opportunity, would you go to space? Max, Nicky, and Nickon debate the question that may be posed to more and more regular people (non-astronauts) in the very near future. Plus, more grammar corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Max and Nicky have band and they're releasing a new EP in the next month and half. They have decided that they'd like to change their band name for this new release. Nickon and a few of our listeners help the twins decide on a new band name. Lots of debate, lots of fun, and, of course, more grammar corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Max and Nicky went to public school growing up and feel that it profoundly contributed to the people they are today, in a good way! Nickon also went to public school, but he has a less positive outlook on it than the twins. Would private school have been a better option for him? In general, what's better for kids? Can we even generalize something so complex and multi-faceted as education? Let's see if we can on this week's episode of Splitting Hairs!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Video games offer us a whole world of music that we don't normally find through the traditional outlets for music. The modern world of streaming and more democratization of arts distribution has of course allowed for easier paths to discover all of these wonderful musical delights... But that's a whole other discussion to be had. Today, we're talking about something else: What is better video game music, classic 8-bit and 16-bit era video game music or modern video game music? Join us as we attempt to debate something pretty darned subjective and see if we can extract any truths from this very opinion based discussion.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Simple question: is appropriation good or bad? Maybe not so easy to answer. Or is it? Max, Nicky, and Nickon discuss on this week's edition of Splitting Hairs! And, as usual, more grammar corner.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Holiday Cards: Who needs 'em?! Maybe we do. Max, Nicky, and Nickon debate whether holiday cards are simply empty, annual, routine wastes of space or heartwarming tokens of cheer, love, and kindness from friends and family that actually hold significant meaning. And, as usual, Grammar Corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
What was the best decade for film? Is there a best decade for film? Max, Nicky, and Nickon discuss. And, as usual, Grammar Corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Anachronisms: they don't make sense by definition. Why would a writer or director include something anachronistic in their art? On this week's episode, we discuss whether or not anachronisms bother us. Big debate on this one. And, as usual, Grammar Corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Recently, Max & Nicky found out that another comedian had a very similar joke in his act to one of their own jokes. Should Max & Nicky stop doing the bit? Should the other comedian give it up? Who has the right to keep performing the joke? Is it okay for both acts to keep doing it? The situation is the basis for the topic of debate this week: art as intellectual property. Plus, another edition of Grammar Corner! Featuring special guest co-host Peter Banks-Kenny.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Do you have a preferred approach to acting? Do you have a problem with very "serious" actors? Is Lee Strasberg Method acting truly acting? Isn't it kind of annoying? These are questions Max, Nicky, and Nickon attempt answer and debate on this week's episode of Splitting Hairs. Plus, we have a funny and inspiring discussion about commercial jingles. And...another edition of the Grammar Corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Sports are fun to play. They provide exercise, a sense of community, and even a possible stimulating serving of competition. And for many people, they're also fun to watch! But.... are those people just wasting their time? What do sports really provide us as mere spectators? These issues are at the forefront of our discussion on this week's episode of Splitting Hairs. Plus, Oscars talk and of course, Grammar Corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Are you someone who always sees the positive in every situation? Or perhaps you can't escape the feeling that everything is crap or will turn to crap? The boys examine and debate the positives and negatives of being positive and negative and whether someone can truly and wholly be either one on this week's episode of Splitting Hairs. Plus, another healthy dose of Grammar Corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Let's face it, both e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes are horrible. But which is worse? Which is just more annoying as a bystander? The boys have it out on this hotly debated topic. Can they come to a mutual understanding? Find out on this week's episode of Splitting Hairs.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
In both romance and platonic relationships, some people find it necessary to share common interests with their partners. But, is that really the most important part of having a healthy relationship? Is it essential at all? Can you have a long-lasting partnership or friendship without sharing any common interests? On this week's episode of Splitting Hairs, we debate our answers to these questions.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
What's more important, IQ or EQ? Max, Nicky, and Nickon intelligently and emotionally (not really) tackle this pressing concern on this week's episode. Plus, a fun, thorough pre-debate edition of grammar corner!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Was TV better before the current age of streaming? Remember reruns of old shows like 'I Love Lucy' and 'Happy Days?' What about Saturday morning cartoons? Are kids, today, missing out on an educational and historical experience through the television medium by having the luxury of watching what they want, whenever they want? On this week's episode, Max, Nicky, and Nickon discuss the positives and negatives of broadcast television and its inevitable demise. Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Max, Nicky & Nickon all recently celebrated their birthdays. And you know what that means? It means that our topic for this week is aging. Is this unavoidable inevitability a good thing? Is it depressing? Is it something to desire? All of these questions are discussed on this latest episode of Splitting Hairs.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
The sellout. We once looked down on such an individual. But, in today's world, is it such a bad thing to "sell out?" Does selling out really even exist anymore? This is the topic for this week's episode of Splitting Hairs. Plus, some grammar pet peeves! Enjoy!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
George Costanza once said, “Do you realize that toilet paper has not changed in my lifetime? It's just paper on a cardboard roll, that's it. And in ten thousand years, it will still be exactly the same because really, what else can they do?” Well, George was completely wrong. Toilet paper has definitely changed over the years, and there's a wide variety available for purchase. What's the best toilet paper, though? This is our topic for this week's episode of Splitting Hairs: toilet paper preference.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Is cursing necessary? Is it worth it? Does it make you sound stupid? Does it make you sound funny? Does it just feel good to utter a well placed swear word once in a while? All these questions are discussed on this week's episode of Splitting Hairs. While Nickon feels he could cut back on his curse word employment, Max and Nicky rethink their near full time abstention from partaking in the dark arts of profanity usage.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
The boys debate, discuss, and, of course, split hairs over Sight and Sound's recently published list of the "100 Greatest Films of All Time." Is this list "ridiculous" as Nicky asserts? Or, are lists like this good fodder for cinephiles to talk more about film as Nickon suggests? Tune in to find out what conclusion they come to. Max plays moderator on this latest edition of Splitting Hairs.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
On this episode of Splitting Hairs, Max, Nicky, and Nickon engage in the pointless yet often discussed debate - The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones. Is this an argument worth having? Is one band actually better than the other? Does anyone really care?! Tune in to find out. Oh, and we also chew the fat about the recent Get Back documentary, so this one's definitely gonna be loads of fun!Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
After an extended hiatus, 'Splitting Hairs' is back and better than ever with a new co-host, Nickon Hemati, joining the Weinbach twins. On this first episode of the Splitting Hairs reboot, we talk about hipsters and hipsterism. In the current age of social media and trends updating minute-to-minute, Nicky poses the question, "Do hipsters still exist?" Can anything, today, remain obscure long enough for hipsters to claim it as their own? Find out what we have to say in this enlightening conversation on what it means to be hip and cool.Intro and Outro MusicWritten, mixed, and produced by Nicky Weinbach
Did you partake in online dating during the pandemic? On this week's episode, we're joined by friend of the podcast Guydonna Nicius to discuss online dating sites and how our opinions have changed since the last time we talked about the topic. Very revealing episode. Enjoy!
What's your favorite vegetable? A couple of weeks ago, Max & Nicky tackled the subject of their favorite fruits, so this week, they thought it'd be fun to discuss vegetables with the same passion and delight.
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Do you want to have kids when you grow up? This week, Max & Nicky are joined by friend of the podcast, Kevin Crooks, to talk about their experiences with kids, to dissect the recent events of each becoming an uncle, and to ultimately answer the question, "Do you want to have kids in this lifetime?"
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Max & Nicky recount some of their most exciting stories from traveling the world and decide whether or not they actually like traveling. Does traveling, in fact, suck? Tune in, and find out!
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Note: Nicky accidentally calls Kieran Culkin "Kiernan" Culkin. He apologizes for incorrectly correcting Max when Max was, in fact, not wrong at all in calling Kieran Culkin by his correct name.
Max & Nicky talk about their favorite fruits of all time. Plus, a heated debate on the word "several" and other grammar-related tangents.
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Note: Max accidentally refers to Modest Mussorgsky as "Modesto Mussorgsky." He also mistakenly pronounces the 'i' in Borodin as a French person would with a sort of soft 'a' sound, when it should be pronounced with an 'ee' sound.
Max & Nicky over-analyze the subject of roommates and talk about their own personal experiences from good to absolutely nightmarish roommates.
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Max & Nicky continue to analyze all aspects of high school from getting your drivers license to taking the SATs to getting acne to going to prom to finally graduating and more in this second half of an in depth two-part discussion on those formative teenage years.
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Max & Nicky analyze all aspects of high school from homework to sleep deprivation to crushes and dances and more in this first half of an in depth two-part discussion on those formative teenage years.
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Max & Nicky discuss their favorite Beatles albums, Shakespeare, musicals, and more! As usual, tangents are formed. Enjoy!
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Max & Nicky are joined by comedian Myq Kaplan and returning guest Kevin Crooks to talk about and analyze the word “literally”.
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Max & Nicky are joined by Kevin Crooks for an in depth discussion on the documentary, Los Angeles Plays Itself. Plus, some Phantom of the Opera talk.
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Max & Nicky discuss some of their favorite and not-so-favorite sodas and the major problems with diet sodas and aspartame.
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Max & Nicky discuss game shows and their influence on modern culture. Also, some talk on Mr. Rogers and the new documentary about him.
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Max & Nicky discuss the impact YouTube has on the current media landscape. Plus, some talk about the Broadway shows they've seen in the past couple weeks.
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Max & Nicky discuss all things 'Cobra Kai', the new 'Karate Kid' sequel YouTube series.
Note: Max & Nicky make a mistake in referring to a character in 'The Karate Kid III' as Terry Price. The character's name is actually Terry Silver.
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Max & Nicky talk about chips from potato to tortilla to the TV series (kidding about the last one).
Note: The brand of corn chips that Nicky couldn't remember during the recording of this episode is Have'a Corn Chips.
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Max & Nicky compare and contrast several grocery stores with special emphasis on Trader Joe's.
Max & Nicky finally get around to discussing the extremely important topic of shoes.
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Max & Nicky discuss why they enjoy watching 'At the Movies with Siskel & Ebert' despite their frequent disagreement with Siskel and Ebert’s film reviews.
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Max & Nicky discuss the all-American tradition of going to summer camp. Plus, some post-Oscars talk.
Max & Nicky discuss their feelings on life changes.
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Max & Nicky delve even deeper into the very contentious and very current topic of gun control.
Splitting Hairs is one year old! And to herald this momentous event, Max & Nicky discuss the timeless topic of "age".
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Max & Nicky discuss contemporary jazz and its relationship to jazz from the past.
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Max & Nicky discuss the overall benefit of world music appropriation in Western pop music. Plus, Oscar nominations talk!
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Max & Nicky discuss their favorite TV show of all time, 'Seinfeld'.
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Max & Nicky discuss birthdays, holidays, and more!
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Max & Nicky welcome back Dominic Mercurio to discuss their holiday music preferences. And, one final time this year, Curb Your Enthusiasm talk!
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Max & Nicky discuss the long-running TV series The Simpsons and how it evolved from one of the best television comedies of all time to something only mildly entertaining, at best. Plus, more Curb Your Enthusiasm talk!
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Max & Nicky discuss one of their favorite times of the year, the holidays. Pros, cons, and all that shnip. Plus, more 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' talk!
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Max & Nicky are joined by music aficionado and close friend Jeff Zamaria to discuss the merits of purchasing and owning physical media and digital media (e.g. vinyl vs. mp3 download). Plus, more 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' talk!
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Max & Nicky are joined by special guest Steve Sanders...no, not the guy from Beverly Hills: 90210... We're talking Stephen Sanders, close friend and comic book hero aficionado, to discuss the current climate of superhero movies and aggregate sites like Rotten Tomatoes. Plus, more Curb Your Enthusiasm talk!
NOTE: We had some sound difficulties on Steve's end for this episode; he was recording from Washington, D.C., so we apologize for any weird delay, doubling, volume, or hiss effects you may hear.
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Max & Nicky are joined by accessory designer, Guydonna Nicius to talk about the latest trends in fashion. Plus, more Curb Your Enthusiasm talk.
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This episode is not for the faint of heart…Max and Nicky are joined by their sister, Laura Weinbach, to discuss their opinions on the worse of two evils: diarrhea or constipation? Plus, more Curb Your Enthusiasm talk!
PS Max isn't necessarily in complete agreement with all that was said in reference to Curb Your Enthusiasm as he feels one of the big humorous conceits of the show is the characters' utter selfishness. They say and do things that are reprehensible that wouldn't be tolerated in reality (i.e. Leon Black is a character and a caricature who says things that J.B. Smoove wouldn't normally say in real life).
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Max and Nicky contrast and compare performing comedy to performing music. Which is easier? Which is funner? Which is of Eastwick? And, once again, more Curb Your Enthusiasm talk!
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Max & Nicky welcome back Dominic Mercurio (via Skype) to discuss whether or not one should, or even could, separate the art from the artist. PLUS, more 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' talk!
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Max & Nicky discuss all things Halloween… and then some. Plus, long-awaited Curb Your Enthusiasm talk!
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Max & Nicky discuss all things related to public restrooms, including ideal architecture and amenities, pet peeves, gender-specific and gender-neutral bathrooms, and more!
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Max & Nicky are joined by special guest and comedy booker Jeff Zamaria to discuss what they look for in the world of stand-up comedy.
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Max & Nicky are joined by special guest Nickon Hemati to discuss their mobile phone preferences.
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To honor the recent series end of Twin Peaks: The Return, Max & Nicky devote a whole episode to exploring and dissecting the strange, surreal dream world of Twin Peaks and the rather curious conceit of its co-creator, David Lynch. SPOILERS INCLUDED
P.S. After re-watching the ending to '8 1/2,' Max concedes that Nicky was correct in saying that it is dreamlike. It had been a long time since he had seen the movie, and he had remembered the ending differently.
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Max & Nicky are joined by special guest Dominic Mercurio (Foxtails Brigade and 'Totally Tell Me' podcast) to discuss their issues with PDA, public displays of affection. Informative listen, especially for those who commit the crime too often. AND, as usual, more 'Game of Thrones' and 'Twin Peaks' talk.
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Max & Nicky discuss toilet paper preferences, from texture to color to amount of ply. AND, as usual, more Game of Thrones and Twin Peaks talk.
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Max & Nicky tackle the age-old question: boxers or briefs...or boxer briefs? AND, as usual, more Game of Thrones and Twin Peaks talk.
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Max & Nicky bicker about their differing views on dating sites and apps. PLUS, even more Game of Thrones and Twin Peaks talk.
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Max & Nicky discuss how much they dislike the smell of cologne and most perfumes and examine alternative and natural odors they do enjoy. PLUS, more Game of Thrones talk.
Max & Nicky invite special guest and music marketing pro Mike Mehalick to discuss the ins and outs of the music business.
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Max & Nicky discuss the (very few) pros and (many) cons of awards shows in the arts.
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Max & Nicky offer a mostly subjective outlook on what they think is bad and good singing and why they think it.
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Max & Nicky welcome special guests Laura Weinbach and Anton Patzner (from Oakland-based band Foxtails Brigade) to help them dissect some hard-hitting issues, including gun control, Game of Thrones, candy, and steak.
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This past week marks a year since Max and Nicky moved to New York City, so the twins decided to celebrate by discussing how they feel about the Big Apple in contrast to their hometown of Los Angeles. They include San Francisco in the mix as well.
NOTE: In this episode, Max mistakenly claims that George Lucas and Carrie Fisher were once an item. Nicky corrects the mistake.
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Which is worse: farting or burping? Max & Nicky contemplate the burning question on everyone’s mind.
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Max & Nicky analyze and discuss their opinions on marriage.
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Max & Nicky discuss what they think are they coolest and most appropriate approaches to dancing at parties.
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Max & Nicky discuss their concerns with accepting athletes into reputable higher learning institutions, based almost solely on their athletic abilities.
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Max & Nicky discuss the pros and cons of laugh track usage in TV shows.
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Max & Nicky and special guest Jon Lavranos dissect positive and negative aspects of social media.
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DISCLAIMER: This episode occasionally contains some explicit language and may be perceived as controversial. We sincerely hope no one is offended.
Max & Nicky and special guest Richard Toomer discuss why they think advancements in computer technology have ultimately led to the degradation of 2-D animation.
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Max & Nicky discuss their distaste for overuse of music in film, TV, and other entertainment media and their preferences for how the music should be utilized.
NOTE: At one point in the episode, Max mispronounces the word “haphazard” as “halfazard”. Apologies for the incorrect pronunciation. Also, at another point, he says "invoke" when he should have said "evoke". So sorry for that, as well
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Max & Nicky and special guest Jon Lavranos attempt to offer a bilateral analysis of alcohol and alcoholism in and outside of the media.
Note: During the recording of this episode, Max made a mistake in listing the third grape varietal of Champagne. He pronounced it incorrectly and meant to say "Pinot Meunier".
Max & Nicky discuss the evolution of video game music and why they prefer 8-bit and 16-bit video game music to most modern day vgm scores. With Special Guest Brent Weinbach.
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Note: While recording this episode, we didn't quite have certain facts correct. At one point, Nicky mentions "8 bytes", but he meant to say "8 bits". (There are actually 8 bits in a byte.) At another point, Max mentions the score to the film 'Re-Animator' but misspeaks in saying that its music is synthesized. In fact, the score is a mishmosh of real symphonic and electronic synthesized sounds. Finally, Nicky mistakenly says that Stephen Foster composed "Home On the Range". The actual composer was Daniel E. Kelley with lyrics by Brewster M. Higley.
Max & Nicky discuss the differences between episodic and serialized television and why, in general, they prefer episodic.
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Max & Nicky discuss their biggest problems with working in the food and beverage industry.
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Max & Nicky discuss the pros and cons of art criticism.
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Max & Nicky discuss their biggest syntax and grammar pet peeves.
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Max & Nicky analyze why they prefer the word “poo” to the word “poop”.
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Max & Nicky talk about the evolution of TV show theme songs and attempt to understand why classic show songs are no longer produced.
Note: While recording the episode, we couldn't think of the correct title for the 'Taxi' theme song; it's called "Angela" and written and performed by Bob James.
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Max & Nicky talk about their passion for musicals and attempt to dissect the reason why certain people say they don’t like musicals.
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Max and Nicky discuss their personal preferences and dislikes for tie width and length.
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Max and Nicky bicker about their personal approaches to “correctly” tying and wearing a scarf.
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