Fables of the Reconstruction (Pt. 1)
The Big Mates discuss Blink-182, Nick Drake, One Direction, and Fables of the Reconstruction by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by sta...
5 Feb 20242h
Producing R.E.M. with Don Dixon
Adam sits down with music producer, songwriter, and artist Don Dixon to discuss his work as part of the producing team for Murmur and Reckoning by R.E.M.. They talk about how Don became a music produ...
29 Jan 20241h 48min
BREAKING NEWS: The Smile - Wall of Eyes
BONG. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY NEWS BROADCAST. The Big Mates discuss the newly released album Wall of Eyes by Radiohead spin-off band, The Smile. They give their first impressions and pick some standout ...
26 Jan 202428min
R.E.M. Live at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, June 1984 Commentary
The Big Mates provide insightful and inspiring audio commentary for R.E.M. Live at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, in June 1984. Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live performance (and a whole host of...
22 Jan 20241h 18min
Reckoning (Pt. 2)
The Big Mates discuss time travel, big diving, line dancing, and Reckoning by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by continuing and conclu...
15 Jan 20241h 34min
Reckoning (Pt. 1)
The Big Mates discuss foot injuries, binaural recording, the joy of knowing Jesus, and Reckoning by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by...
8 Jan 20241h 51min
Another Christmas Episode
The Big Mates get festive. Join us for another Christmas of mostly the same stuff as the previous ones. Are you ready for Christmas? What's your favourite Christmas? What are your favourite Christmas...
18 Des 20231h 55min
Murmur (Pt. 3)
The Big Mates discuss head shapes, nostalgia, the sequel to Gladiator, and Murmur by R.E.M. Adam, Steve, and Lucas conclude their track-by-track analysis on R.E.M.'s debut album, released in 1983. Th...
11 Des 20231h 27min
