
Join hosts Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn in a bi-weekly conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of left-field rock and metal music.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 168 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Liverpool, England’s Anathema are one of the bedrocks of the Radical Research musical adventure. It’s why we’ve chosen to commemorate our 150th episode with a two-part dive into their entire catalog, from the harrowing wretchedness of their early dem... more
It's back to Norway for Radical Research, although this time, it's not about weirdness, unless you consider us covering an album like this a little weird. But we adore this band, especially this 30-minute masterpiece. And for years, we’d talked of sp... more
What exactly constitutes "Radical Research material?" We're gonna test that question with this and the next episode. With episode 148, we answer with more questions: "Is it weird?" "Is it heavy?" "Is it something we enjoy?" "Would most of the music-l... more
The scope of Kevin Moore’s genius begins with Dream Theater’s “Space-Dye Vest” and concludes with OSI’s Fire Make Thunder. We try to use the g-word sparingly around here, but truly, Moore’s singular artistic vision is something we attempt to hail and... more
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…or at least I don’t think I do when I start the episode—but I always enjoy the trip even if I still don’t care for the band by episode’s end. That’s a pretty good podcast. .
Like reliving my teenage nerd metal formative years but as a middle aged man.
If you’re open to discovering new extreme music, beard metal, alternative, Gothic, whatever, this is the place to go. Humorous, nerdy, mind blowing, unique. Look further, this is the best discovery channel for extreme music. Thanks a ton, Jeff and Hunter for your time and effort!!
Loving this podcast! Learning about new music always rules, but I come away from each episode with new ways to think about bands and records I’ve loved, hated, or was lukewarm on for decades (which for me has been just as interesting). Keep up the great work, gentlemen! Would love a deep dive into Cynic & Portal and anything else you feel fits the discussion :)
These two know the music they cover - and are not just metal fans. Both are knowledgeable about prog, classic rock, hard rock and more. They are also both musicians and have a deep understanding of the wheres and whys of the music they cover. And if you think these guys don’t know their metal, you really aren’t paying attention.
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This show offers long-form, nerdy explorations of offbeat rock and metal, mixing deep-dive album analyses with broad conversations about scenes, lineage, and production. The hosts bring scholarly insight, musician-friendly perspective, and a contagious enthusiasm for obscure and boundary-pushing sounds, often pairing a classic discography with personal anecdotes and cross-genre comparisons. Listeners can expect thoughtful breakdowns of guitar tones, arrangements, and cultural context, with episodes that swing from single-artist deep dives to collaborative explorations across related acts and scenes. A notable strength is the duo's ability to make rigorous music analysis feel accessible and enthusiastically opinionated, while maintaining res... more
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