
R.E.M. 1997 - 2011
The Big Mates take a brief pause to discuss ratings, rankings, audience demands, and the career of R.E.M. from 1997 - 2011. Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about their feelings so far on the band, having...
24 Maalis 20252h 34min

The End of R.E.M.
The Big Mates discuss addictive games, compilations, goodbyes, and the last few months of R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by looking a...
17 Maalis 20251h 31min

Playing in R.E.M. with Scott McCaughey
Adam and Steve chat with Scott McCaughey to discuss the 17 years he spent playing in R.E.M. as an additional musican. They talk to Scott about his long and productive relationship with Peter Buck, ho...
10 Maalis 20251h 11min

Collapse Into Now (Pt. 2)
The Big Mates discuss reality television, etymology, Austin Powers, and Collapse Into Now by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by conclu...
3 Maalis 20251h 27min

Collapse Into Now (Pt. 1)
The Big Mates discuss endings, the 20th century, Moose Juice, and Collapse Into Now by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting the...
24 Helmi 20251h 29min

R.E.M. 2008 Tour Commentary
The Big Mates provide nice and good audio commentary for some footage from the 2008 R.E.M. World Tour. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss a couple of videos from the final R.E.M. tour, and also talk abou...
17 Helmi 20251h 4min

BONUS: Manic Street Preachers - Critical Thinking Initial Thoughts
BONG. In this bonus episode The Big Mates discuss the newly released album Critical Thinking by Manic Street Preachers - out today! They give their first impressions on the album and the individual tr...
14 Helmi 202547min

Accelerate (Pt. 2)
The Big Mates discuss commercial pressure, word sandwiches, revenge fantasies, and Accelerate by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by co...
10 Helmi 20251h 36min




















