Crossing the Streams with Brent and Aaron
Each week, Aaron and Brent will exchange 3 unfamiliar songs to one another based on a given theme. For each episode they’ll discuss the artists and songs they picked along with what they liked and didn’t like. It's a podcast to help expand Brent's and Aaron’s appreciation for different types of music. We hope you’ll discover new artists and songs as well. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
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March 1, 2021 • 82 min
Aaron and Brent analyze the lost art of listening to albums as a collective experience by highlighting two of their favorite albums.
Aaron looks back at the pioneering alternative Christian band Poor Old Lu and their 14 song, 1994 album SIN.
Brent spotlights the post-Pixies 1993 sophomore album LAST SPLASH from the Kim Deal fronted group The Breeders.
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February 22, 2021 • 70 min
Aaron and Brent look at the music of a seven piece band that got their start at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and a trio that holds the distinction of selling out Shea Stadium faster than The Beatles.
Part jam band, part funk, part jazz and part soul, Aaron highlights three songs from the band Ripe.
Hailing from his hometown of Flint, Michigan, Brent spotlights music from Mark, Don and Mel: Grand Funk Railroad.
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February 15, 2021 • 66 min
In his 5th appearance on the podcast, Ryan King joins Aaron and Brent in picking out some of their favorite "Guilty Pleasure" songs.
Artists discussed include Snow, Olive, Enigma, Q Lazzarus, Michael Jackson and MC Miker & DJ Sven.
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February 8, 2021 • 67 min
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Aaron and Brent highlight songs that look at both sides of February 14th.
Brent spotlights three songs of love including music from Semisonic, John Fogerty, and Pearl Jam.
Meanwhile, Aaron looks at three songs of heartbreak with music from Wild Rivers, Judah & The Lion, and Ryan McMullan.
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February 1, 2021 • 74 min
This week Aaron and Brent look at the music of a hard rock band from south central Kentucky and a rock band from Georgia led by frontman Jesse James Dupree.
Having just released their 7th studio album, The Human Condition, in October, Aaron highlights the Edmonton, Kentucky band Black Stone Cherry.
From chainsaws and Harleys to bourbon and rock, Brent spotlights the band from Kennesaw, Georgia, Jackyl.
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January 25, 2021 • 83 min
This week, Aaron and Brent look at the music of a Juno Award-winning Candian singer/songwriter and a Hall of Fame folk rock supergroup.Born and raised in Sarnia, Ontario, just across the U.S. border, Aaron highlights the music of Donovan Woods.Forming their own group after individual stints with The Byrds, The Hollies and Buffalo Springfield, Brent spotlights Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
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January 18, 2021 • 72 min
This week, Aaron and Brent look at the music of a British rock band, originally formed in Scotland in 2001 and an Australian band who have sold over 70 million albums worldwide since forming in 1977.
Formed after guitarist Murray MacLeod and bassist Jordan Smith met in the headmaster’s office at Robert Gordon's College in Aberdeen when they were 13 years old, Aaron spotlights the band The XCERTS.
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January 11, 2021 • 81 min
Aaron and Brent look at the music of an outspoken Nashville outsider and a singer who, despite nine number one albums over his 50 year career, was just inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2020.
Not being one to conform to the stereotypical sound of country music, Aaron highlights three songs from Kentucky born singer/songwriter Sturgill Simpson.
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December 28, 2020 • 66 min
The guys look back at their first year in podcasting and give a behind the scenes look at what is involved in starting and keeping a podcast going. They also discuss their favorite episodes and count down top ten "new to them" songs from the show.
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December 21, 2020 • 89 min
Aaron and Brent celebrate their 40th episode by welcoming in two special guests for their "Jug-Band Christmas" special. Ryan King and Aaron Scott join Aaron and Brent for Episode 40 where they each highlight two non-traditional Christmas songs.
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December 14, 2020 • 68 min
Aaron and Brent look at the music of a Virgina rock band known for their high energy live shows and a San Francisco group that helped provide the soundtrack to the 80s. Led by a Tennessee-born, piano-playing frontman, Aaron spotlights three songs from the group J. Roddy Walston and the Business. With a career that features over 30 million albums sold and 19 top ten singles, Brent highlights three from Huey Lewis and the News.
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December 7, 2020 • 76 min
Aaron and Brent highlight an Australian acoustic/folk band and a quintessential singer/songwriter known for both his solo work and contributions to bands like CSNY and Buffalo Springfield. Featuring brothers Zechariah and Ezekiel Walters, Aaron spotlights three songs from the Melbourne-based group Woodlock. With a career that includes 21 albums and a two-time induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Brent focuses on "The ...
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November 30, 2020 • 77 min
Today be sure to get a head start on Monday's episode by checking out this week's bands on the Show Companion Playlists. Aaron and Brent look at a Seattle pop-rock band led by multi-instrumentalist Jessica Dobson and the iconic "Queen of Pop". Fronted by Jessica Dobson, who has performed as a solo artist and as a part of bands like The Shins and Spoon, Aaron highlights three songs from Deep Sea Diver. Coming to prom...
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November 23, 2020 • 68 min
Aaron and Brent look at a Welsh multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter and a duo who were at the forefront of the folk-rock movement of the 1960s. Performing under a stage name that means “New Love” in Portuguese, Aaron highlights the music of Novo Amor. Meanwhile, Brent focuses on the successful, yet troubled, relationship of one of the most influential duos of all time: Simon & Garfunkel.
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November 16, 2020 • 70 min
Aaron and Brent look at a Los Angeles duo who are prepping their sophomore release in February and a band just inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame. Starting as a trio on Epitaph Records, Aaron highlights three songs from the now two-man band Teenage Wrist led by Marshall Gallagher. After just being inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, Brent focuses on three songs that span the career of Depeche Mode.
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November 9, 2020 • 75 min
Aaron and Brent look at two bands that are kindred spirits musically even though they formed nearly 50 years apart. With a sound that is a callback to the soul-infused music of the 60s, Aaron highlights the Seattle-based band The Dip. Brent looks at Booker T & The MGs, the influential group that started as the house band for Stax Records in Memphis.
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November 2, 2020 • 82 min
With a brand new episode available one day before Election Day, Aaron and Brent take a different approach to Episode 33. This Monday, Aaron and Brent each highlight three "Songs Of Civility". They'll examine how music serves as both a catalyst for change and a facilitator for healing and unity. It's an episode with honest and constructive dialog that puts the focus on empathy and sympathy.
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October 26, 2020 • 81 min
In this episode, Aaron and Brent welcome back Ryan King for a Halloween themed episode. Aaron challenged the guys to find songs related to classic horror films. Artists discussed include DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, The Fat Boys, Opeth, Gerard McMann, ICE NINE KILLS, and Slipknot.
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October 19, 2020 • 76 min
Aaron and Brent highlight the music of two talented singer-songwriters. Brent looks at the career of Alanis Morisette, putting the focus on her post "Jagged Little Pill" releases. Aaron spotlights Julien Baker, the Tennessee singer, songwriter and guitarist, known for her honest and intimate lyrics. Aaron and Brent discuss three songs from each artist, break down their reactions to each one and talk about key aspects from b...
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October 12, 2020 • 104 min
In this tent-pole episode, Aaron and Brent are excited to welcome Kevin Smokler and Christopher Boone, directors of the new documentary Vinyl Nation. The topic for Episode 30 is “Vinyl: The Songs The Made Me”. Artists discussed are Bad Company, Minnnie Riperton, U2, James Taylor, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Raphael Saadiq, Yola, and Mumford and Sons.
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