Sound to Savor
Pour yourself your favorite drink, and join me in my sonic lounge. I'm here to talk about new music and artists, live events, and music related history. I've spent a lifetime around music, and now I want to share that world with you on my podcast.
Episodes
118 episodes
Rock and (Rubber) Soul Music
Join me for an Enegren Oktoberfest beer, as I get into the super deluxe release of the Beatles' 1965 classic "Rubber Soul." I go through each track, talk about its influence, and why Bob Dylan disliked one song in particular. Also, I talk about...
Why Does Everyone Hate U2?
Pour yourself a berry lemonade vodka and join me, as I answer the pressing question of 2026: Why does everyone hate U2? I talk about the band (mainly Bono), as well as their music, how people in Ireland view them, and that infamous iTunes album...
Nepo Babies and Industry Plants, The Sequel
Join me for a blood orange soda and vodka, as I follow up my 2024 episode on nepo babies and industry plants. I talk about Stella Lefty, new nepo babies, and what this could mean for the industry. Also, I talk about Camp Flog Gnaw, Ed Sheeran, ...
A Proper Tasting Room: Can You Get To That?
Join me for a Cline Old Vine Zinfandel, as I talk about new music from Pretty Sick, Bonobo, This is Lorelei, and Jhené Aiko. Also, I talk about Funkadelic, and their reissue of the classic album "Maggot Brain." There's also live music info from...
Songs in The Key of Stevie
Join me for a a white blend wine, as I talk about the legendary Stevie Wonder album "Songs In The Key of Life" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I talk Radiohead, Coachella, Jason Isbell, Stella Lefty, and Miley Cyrus in the Tasting Room. Cheers!
Dolly, We'll Always Love You
Join me with a Stella beer, as I discuss some fun and interesting facts about the legendary Dolly Parton. Also, I talk about Alicia Blue's album release, the Daisy Chain Fields festival, and a Beatles deluxe edition on the way. And finally I ta...
Just Like Heaven, or Hell?
Join me for a Virgil's root beer, to help cool off and talk about the Just Like Heaven music festival in Pasadena last week. I talk about the artists, the heat, and why the festival needs to go back to being in May. Also, I talk briefly about D...
The Legacy of Madonna's 'Ray of Light'
Join me as I have an OLIPOP Watermelon lime soda, and talk about Madonna and her 1998 landmark "Ray of Light." Also, I talk about Phoebe Bridgers, the Just Like Heaven festival this weekend, William Orbit and Frank Beard passing, and other smal...
That's A Wrap, Outside Lands
Join me for a pour of rye whiskey, as I recount my weekend in the Bay at Outside Lands. I talk about the artists I saw, the VIP experience, and my (mis)adventure with my beloved camera. Cheers!
The 2026 Outside Lands Pregame Episode!
I've grabbed a gin and tonic, and put together an episode to help you prep for Outside Lands. I highlight the stages, some of the experiences, and go through most of the artists and the time conflicts. This is a must-listen if you are attending...
My Dad's Taste in Music, Part 2
Welcome back for Part 2, as I tell some anecdotes about my dad and his music taste, and give you the list of songs he had me burn for him in the 2010's, right into 2023. Cheers!
My Dad's Taste in Music, Part 1
Join me for a blood orange soda, as I finally start paying tribute to my dad and his music taste. I talk about some vinyl he had, music he gave me at a young age, and some of the artists that inspired him. Cheers!
Rolling Stones: How Come You Taste So Good?
I've got a Voodoo Ranger Juice Force hazy IPA (9.5%), and I'm here to talk about the Rolling Stones' new album, their classic album "Sticky Fingers," and some cuts to check out if you're new to their music. Also, new music from Kelela, Jack Whi...
We're Halfway Through The Year!
Join me for a Justin wine rosé, as I review the 23 episodes this year, and talk about the second half of the year. Cheers!
Here, There, And Everywhere: The Beatles' "Revolver"
Pull up a drink (mine is a vodka strawberry lemonade), and let's talk about the Beatles' legendary album, "Revolver." The album turns 60 next month, so I wanted to go through, track by track, and talk about the landmark recording. Do not miss t...
Who's Zoomin' Who?: The Life of Clive Davis
Join me for a Corvelia Zinfandel, as I talk about the life of famed music executive Clive Davis. I talk about his careers with Columbia Records and Arista, and his work with artists as diverse as Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Aerosmith, Chica...
Of Criminals and Shadowboxers
Pull up a beer (mine's a Modelo), as I revisit Fiona Apple's 1996 debut album, "Tidal." Also, I talk about the record store show from Whitney Tai and Mike Green in Napa. And, music from Vince Staples, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Marten, along wi...
Where Were You in 96? The Reunion Episode, Part 2
Join me for Part 2 of my conversation about music for my high school reunion. While the last episode focused on popular singles, this episode focuses on popular albums and movie soundtracks, along with some landmark events between 1992-1996. I ...
Where Were You in 96? The Reunion Episode, Part 1
I needed a big pot of coffee for this one, on the eve of my 30th year high school reunion. In this first part, I go over the Billboard charts of our high school years (1992-1996), focusing on the biggest pop singles during the era. From Whitney...
The Bottlerock Review!
Join me as I go over the three days that made up the Bottlerock music festival in Napa. I'll walk you through my schedule, the highlights, and a few other observations. Cheers!
A Few More Bottlerock Tidbits...and Music Festivals
Join me for an OliPop drink (Peaches & Cream), as I go over the lineups for ACL, Ohana, and All Things Go Festivals. Plus...I talk about the Bottlerock Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, as well as wine, beer, and food offerings. Cheers! ...
I Want It That Way: The 2026 Bottlerock Episode
Join me for a white wine sangria, as I talk all things Bottlerock in Napa Valley. I talk about the general vibe, what to bring, the layout of the festival, and the lineup (headlined by Lorde, Foo Fighters, and Backstreet Boys). Cheers!
Motownphilly and Me: A Memory on My Birthday
I poured myself a vodka blood orange soda, and cruise down memory lane for my birthday. Along the way, I talk about the importance of Boyz II Men on my 13-year old self. I focus on their debut album "Cooleyhighharmony," and the big hits that fo...
Revisiting The xx
In this episode, I sip some bourbon neat, while talking about the xx on the heels of their Coachella set. I focus on their debut album, along with Jamie xx's "In Colour" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I talk more Nine Inch Noize, Coachella Weekend ...
My Review of Coachella 2026
I'm on fumes, but I'm here to give you a play by play of my three days at the festival. Pour an 805 beer (my drink of choice), while I go through the music highlights of each day, my thoughts on Bieber (and why I didn't see him), and my thought...
