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Remembering Ryan | Late For Band Practice Ep. 15

In this heartfelt episode, Shane and Kyle reflect on their deep friendship, shared memories, and the profound impact of their friend Ryan. They explore themes of authenticity, social media's…

The iPhone saved us, then RUINED us | Late For Band Practice Ep. 14

In this episode, Shane and Kyle discuss various topics ranging from personal life updates, experiences in downtown LA, to the impact of technology, particularly the iPhone. They reflect on nostalgia…

Can we just go back to 2016? | Late For Band Practice Ep. 13

Shane and Kyle discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal updates and weather woes to deeper reflections on nostalgia, conspiracy theories, and cultural identity. They explore the impact of…

Just A Pale Blue Dot | Late For Band Practice Ep. 12

In this conversation, Shane and Kyle explore various themes surrounding Christmas, the significance of the 'Pale Blue Dot' photo, societal pressures regarding beauty and aging, and nostalgic memories…

Vacations and the "Only Child" complex | Late For Band Practice Ep.11

Summary This episode, Shane and Kyle catch up after their vacations, discussing the dramatic changes in Nashville, the unique experiences of being an only child, and the complexities surrounding…

Do you believe in Ghosts? | Late For Band Practice Episode 9

Shane and Kyle explore a variety of topics ranging from Halloween celebrations and ghost stories to civic responsibilities like voting and jury duty. They delve into the psychological aspects of…

The Ultimate Card Game! | Late For Band Practice Ep. 8

This episode Shane and Kyle explore the creative journey of Mikey Maneeraj, a key figure in our friend circle and the mastermind behind the card game Ultimate Palace. Check out the kickstarter! Lets…

What a crazy week. | Late For Band Practice Ep. 7

Kyle and shane explore a variety of topics ranging from food preferences, art appreciation, and the impact of AI on creativity and music, to societal issues and the nature of political discourse.…

Re-imagining our old music using SUNO | Late For Band Practice Ep. 6

(First and foremost, I have to apologise for the bad quality of the music in this episode. We're still working out the kinks with the Riverside Application and unfortunatley, I have not figured out…

Late For Band Practice Ep.5 | First Concerts & K9 Units

In this Episode, Shane and Kyle navigate through a variety of topics, from their humorous technical difficulties at the start to deep discussions about mortality, AI's impact on information…

Late For Band Practice Ep.4 | RIP Ozzy and Hogan

Shane and Kyle explore various themes including the legacy of music legends like Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, the complexities of celebrity culture, and the challenges of navigating cancel…

Late For Band Practice Ep.2 | Interview w/ Check Online

In this episode of the Late for Band Practice podcast, hosts Kyle and Shane attempt their first interview, introducing the band Check Online. The conversation flows from nostalgic memories of Shane…

Late For Band Practice Ep. 1 | Welcome to our F'd up WORLD

Welcome to the first episode of "We're Late For Band Practice"! In this first episode, Shane and Kyle explore their long-standing friendship, musical collaborations, and the evolution of music,…

A conversation with Kara Comparetto! XPlicit Materia Ep. 59

I've been wanting to have this podcast with @KaraComparetto since I saw her rendition of Final Fantasy VI's Decisive Battle! It was a wonderful convo about her musical upbringing, how she got into…

A conversation with CR Guitar! - XPlicit Materia Episode 58

I found CR Guitar on TikTok and I fell in love with his acoustic stylings of my favorite video game tunes! We talk about how he got started doing his VG Covers, his musical and video game journey and…

Ep.57 A conversation with Fernando Ufret!

A conversation with Brian Blackmore! XPlicit Materia Podcast Ep.56

I had the honor of having a wonderful conversation with producer/DJ/Musician/Gamer Brian Blackmore! We talked about his social media success, his musical past and future, The Insane Clown Posse, the…

Kara Lancaster from The Fauxs! XPlicit Materia Podcast Episode #55

Kara Lancaster, filmmaker, documentarian, gamer and one of my bestest friends is back on the podcast to talk about her band The Fauxs, producing their new record, becoming a drummer, Video Game Music…

Episode 54 - A Conversation with Chris Lombardi Acapella

After a year or so of stolen cars, lost jobs I'm finally back podcasting again. And the first episode back did not dissapoint with guest @ChrisLombardiAcapella . We talk about his success as a…

Episode 53 - A convo with MyLifeIsAnRPG

MyLifeIsAnRPG is a Science/Game Journalist who has become quite popular on TikTok for his quick yet, precise, commentary on Science related questions. I think I can safely say he is the smartest…