What Is GOAT?

The Smiths/Morrissey (w. Pat King)

Returning guest Pat King (Labrador, Metro NY) joins us to discuss the complicated legacy of Morrissey and The Smiths. When does moping become farcical? Is it possible to like a song if you dislike the vocals? Will John remember the name of his own podcast? What is cancel culture? What is GOAT? Check out all the music discussed in the episode with our podcast playlist guide! [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/53EUxOnhgYw6B6oShRc3eb] https://open.spotify.com/playlist/53EUxOnhgYw6B6oShRc3eb Check out Pat’s music at https://labradorbk.bandcamp.com/releases [https://labradorbk.bandcamp.com/releases]

Marilyn Manson (w. Ian Elkind)

We’re all stars now... in the GOAT show! Today we're joined by Ian Elkind (producer at King Killer Studios) to discuss Marilyn Manson; the artist Ian and John will be covering (as part of The Spooky Kids) at The Gutter's Halloween extravaganza Nov 2! If a musician operates as performance artist, do their songs really matter? Where does Brian Warner end, and Marilyn Manson begin? What is hypocrisy? What is GOAT? Check out all the music discussed in our Podcast Playlist Guide on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3f65c3GAv0HS1mqWwCxxT8?si=RRVN6W0NRUGKxfBe1Y3N3Q] Info on Gutterween 2019 (featuring The Spooky Kids and 30+ other cover bands, for free, over 3 nights) here: https://www.thegutterbrooklyn.com/new-events/2019/10/31/gutterween-1031-112 [https://www.thegutterbrooklyn.com/new-events/2019/10/31/gutterween-1031-112] Check out King Killer Studios at http://www.kks.nyc [http://www.kks.nyc/]

Prog vs. Punk (w. Evan Burke)

Will you take a journey to a far away land, with your guide Evan Burke (Contesting Wrestling podcast), or will you meet Jamie and John down on the street? Today we examine Progressive rock, and the genre that began in opposition to its excess: Punk rock. Can technical expertise be a form of emotional expression? When a musician is better, are they actually less good? What is virtuosity? What is GOAT?! Check out our playlist (with all the music discussed in the episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3A2usKK6ZboIdH9YCixHlW [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3A2usKK6ZboIdH9YCixHlW] Check out Evan’s podcast at https://www.contestingwrestling.com [https://www.contestingwrestling.com/], and Evan’s writing at https://www.evanburke.biz/ [https://www.evanburke.biz/] Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and FB @WhatIsGOATpod. Check out our website at www.WhatIsGOATpod.com [http://www.WhatIsGOATpod.com]

Billy Joel (w. Luke Uttaro & Lucien DeLaBruere)

Today we’re joined by Billy Joel superfans Luke Uttaro (ESPN, MILB network) and Lucien DeLaBruere (HGTV, Returning the Favor, Parts Unknown) to discuss the pianoman. Where does rock end and pop begin? Does coolness count? Who are Brenda and Eddie? What are CDs? What is GOAT?! Check out our playlist (with all the songs discussed in the episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5h3sqIrazfQdPuoPGnjVaS [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5h3sqIrazfQdPuoPGnjVaS]

Tool (w. Pat King)

Today we're joined by Pat King ("Metro NY", Labrador) to discuss the band occupying the #1 spot on the billboard charts: Tool. We considered making this episode 90 minutes long, to match the run-time of "Fear Inoculum", but unlike Maynard James Keenan we actually care about the enjoyment of our listeners. What do Tool and Spencer's Gifts have in common? Where does weight-lifting end and crying begin? What is experimental? What is GOAT?! Check out Pat’s music at https://labradorbk.bandcamp.com/releases [https://labradorbk.bandcamp.com/releases] Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and FB @WhatIsGOATpod. Check out our website at www.WhatIsGOATpod.com [http://www.WhatIsGOATpod.com]