
Sharing Needles with Friends is a long-running podcast about music, passion, and the endless rabbit holes that connect the two. Since 2014, hosts Gene and Derek have explored the records that move us, the artists who inspire us, and the stories behind the sounds—mixing heartfelt analysis with sharp humor and off-the-cuff tangents. From deep dives into seminal albums to raw conversations about the ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 262 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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What makes the perfect Track 1? In this episode, we dive into the boldest, most unforgettable album openers of all time. From mission statements that slap you in the face, to the tone-setting intros that make you want to hear the whole record immedia... more
From flipping vinyl records to skipping ads on Spotify—how did we get here? In this episode of Sharing Needles with Friends, Gene and Derek dive deep into the evolution of music formats and how each leap forward—vinyl, cassette, CD, MP3, iTunes, and ... more
After a long break, Gene and Derek are back behind the mics—and we're diving headfirst into IDLES' Crawler, an album that pulls no punches and hits even harder after time away. But before the deep dive begins, we unpack the strangeness of returning t... more
Man, this episode really did get away from us pretty quickly! From the start we touch on topics ranging from Nihilism, its deeper meaning in the film, Fight Club, as well as Gene's "expert" film critic review, when photographers use to take photos wi... more
In this episode, we just wanted to take the time to re-introduce ourselves back into the podcasting ecosphere after a few years away. In this short episode back, we have a new vision and so many ideas to make this a more inclusive community / listene... more
In this episode we dig deep into the conspiracy theories behind the murder of John Lennon of The Beatles. It has long been common knowledge that the killer, Mark David Chapman was a fan of Lennon, but on deeper look into his life, in his past there a... more
In this episode we dig deep into the Occult's dark ties within music. From the stories of selling their souls to Satan in the fashion of blues legend Robert Johnson to Aleister Crowley's influence from his religion and philosophy of Thelema into the ... more
In this episode we dive deep into the topic of the Illuminati, the New World Order, and Secret Societies. We start by discussing the origins of the Illuminati going back to the 17th century and it's partnership with the Freemasons. We discuss the ima... more
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Apple Podcasts | #139 |








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