(TW: this album and therefore this episode includes reference to themes such as trauma, drug use, abuse, prostitution, sexual violence, and violence against women)

"It's just not my year"

This week, Alex shows Evan Ethel Cain's debut southern gothic studio album Preacher's Daughter. Join us as we discuss the album's haunting, macabre sound, intense lyricism and disturbing narrative as well as the moments of triumph, despair and absolution.

Post-Gap: Pop Femmes (Love & Hate)

"I need a saga. What's the saga? It's Songs for the Deaf! You can't even hear it!"

Alex and Evan go track-by-track over Queens of the Stone Age's iconic seminal album, their stoner rock roots/early sound, and the varied talented collaborators who brought this explosive album to life. (Word of the day: eerie)

Post-Gap: The Grammies Rant.

"What is this?" "Who are you?" These burning questions are answered in this special Pre-Gap episode as Alex and Evan break down their history, their music tastes and the inspiration behind the podcast.

Also discussed: which albums are being covered this season, the patreon bonus content and other behind the scenes minutia.