Idiotalk Podcast
In-depth discussion between two brothers about their favorite musical artists (and sometimes, favorite movies) full of meticulous research, wild speculation, and a lifetime of inside jokes begging to be let out.
Episodes
53 episodes
The Smile: Wall of Eyes
Walker and Zach return to the bunker for an EMERGENCY EPISODE to discuss "Wall of Eyes", the new LP by The Smile. After listening to the album for weeks and marinating in their HTATS, the brothers finally sit down to give you the correct opinio...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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2:59:04
Fionale
Walker and Zach draw Season II to a close by giving their rankings of Fiona's albums, listing their top ten Fiona songs, and discuss what they've learned. But first- more Beatles news!Stick around until the end of the show to hear an an...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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2:12:28
Fetch the Bolt Cutters: Part II
Walker and Zach welcome friend and fellow Fi-BRO-na Mikey Walz to listen to and discuss Fiona Apple's 5th album Fetch the Bolt Cutters. Mikey throws his H.A.T. (Hot Apple Takes) into the ring w...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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3:07:44
Fetch the Bolt Cutters: Part I
Walker and Zach discuss the background and making of Fiona Apple's 5th studio(?) album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters- but not before catching up about the passing of Henry Kissinger, movie trailers, and the Beatles.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:50:03
Bottle Rocket (1996)
Walker and Zach discuss the ultimate "brothers movie"- Wes Anderson's directorial debut Bottle Rocket (1996).But fans of our Radiohead season rejoice! Before discussing the movie, Walker catches up with Zach about a horrifying incident of a...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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2:37:09
The Idler Wheel...: Part II
Walker and Zach listen to and discuss all the songs on Fiona Apple's fourth album the Idler Wheel... They also have a lengthy talk about the show Six Feet Under and wonder why none of the characters ever mention Fiona Apple.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:57:41
The Idler Wheel...: Part I
Walker and Zach mirror the arc of Fiona by returning from hiatus with a completely new sound, and discuss her fourth studio album The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:35:30
Extraordinary Machine: Part III - Jon Brion Version
Walker and Zach listen to the infamous, unreleased "Jon Brion Version" of Extraordinary Machine, to determine if the bootleg takes are better, worse, or just different. They also celebrate spooky season discussing The Exorcist, and why the devi...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:54:26
Extraordinary Machine: Part II
Walker and Zach go through all the tracks on Fiona Apple's third studio album Extraordinary Machine.A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:41:28
Extraordinary Machine: Part I
Walker and Zach determine if this season of the podcast is mirroring the arc of Fiona Apple, and discuss the false starts, multiple versions, and alternate histories of her third studio album Extraordinary Machine.A very big thank you indee...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:20:41
Clifford (1994)
Walker and Zach watch one of their favorite movies from childhood - the 1994 cult comedy Clifford - to assess if it holds up or was rightly maligned at the time of its release. The brothers also welcome an expert guest to evaluate Martin Short'...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:36:57
Fiona Apple's Cover Songs
Walker and Zach address the first long hiatus of Fiona Apple's career, listen to some of her covers/collaborations, and wonder if she would like them.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:38:27
When the Pawn...
Walker and Zach set down some coasters and break into Fiona Apple's sophomore album When the Pawn... and speculate on how many of the songs are about a magician. Shut up and pass me that Wild Turkey™.A very big thank you indeed to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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2:42:09
The King of Comedy (1983)
Walker and Zach take a break from their Fiona coverage for an episode on Martin Scorsese’s most underrated film - the 1983, Robert De Niro-starring, cringe-inducing masterpiece The King of Comedy.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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2:55:01
Tidal: Part II
Walker and Zach jealously go through each track of Fiona Apple's 1996 debut Tidal.A very big thank you indeed to "Sam on Reddit" for their contribution to the research materials, interviews and much much more.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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2:30:34
Tidal: Part I
Walker and Zach discuss the writing and making of Fiona Apple's debut album Tidal. Walker also presents Zach with a thought experiment so challenging that it will be studied and puzzled over for generations - which you can weigh in on ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:50:40
An Introduction to Fiona Apple
Walker and Zach kick off Season II of Idiotalk - all about the life, career, music, and complete discography of Fiona Apple. In this inaugural episode of the new season, the brothers catch up on their Summer activities, discuss Fiona Apple's ea...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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2:17:06
Rankiohead
Walker and Zach close out the first season of Idiotalk by ranking Radiohead's albums and doing some Top Ten lists. They also preview what is in store for Season 2 and discuss everything they've learned about Radiohead and each other. Pla...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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2:11:20
The Smile: LIVE!
Walker and Zach recount their experience of seeing The Smile live at the Bill Graham Civic Center in San Francisco, CA, with the help of some in-the-field recordings taken the night of the show. They also listen to the Smile's currently unrelea...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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2:26:56
The Smile: A Light For Attracting Attention
Walker and Zach finally reckon with The Smile- the new band of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom With No H- and their debut record A Light For Attracting Attention.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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3:13:24
Batman & Robin
Walker and Zach complete mirroring the arc of Radiohead by focusing an episode on 1997's Batman & Robin film directed by Joel Schumacher.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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2:35:59
Thom Yorke: ANIMA
Walker and Zach wade through the dystopian techno-hell of ANIMA, Thom Yorke's 2019 solo album/short film collaboration with PT Anderson.
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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2:22:36
A Moon Shaped Pool: Part II
Walker and Zach are joined by Noel Brown- host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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2:36:49