Whack or Slaps
Caleb Ontiveros, Noah Ontiveros, and Adrian OchoaWelcome to Whack or Slaps, where we look back into the annals of 2000s indie music to determine if an album, or band, or even entire musical movement was actually good or just a product of the hype machine of its time. Like all great podcasts this is a direct spinoff of an unhinged and sketchy group text, that simply refuses to die.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 57 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Latest Episodes
That's right, the Boys are back in podcast town with a brand new episode. This time the dynamic duo break down freak-folker Devendra Banhart's earthy third studio album Rejoicing in the Hands.
Just in time for Flashback Friday, the Boys make their triumphant return to review Krautrock legend Manuel Göttsching's fluid, flowing solo studio experiment E2-E4.
After an extended break the Boys are back with a new episode exploring the experimental, vocal-based depths of Björk's fifth studio album Medúlla.
The Two Amigos kick off the new year with a bang as they break down hip hop icon Missy Elliott's massive third record Miss E... So Addictive.
They're back! After a brief hiatus, the Gruesome Twosome have returned to discuss Japanese metal stalwarts Boris and their breakthrough tenth record Pink. This ep also features a dispatch from our temporarily departed leader Caleb in Babeland.
Guten tag! On this installment the Boys are back in the Eurozone discussing German indietronica act The Notwist's influential fifth album Neon Golden.
Here it is folks, our 50th episode extravaganza! To celebrate the occasion the Boys pay their respects to jazz great Alice Coltrane's monumental fifth album, Universal Consciousness.
It's that time again - that's right, the boys area headed back across the Atlantic this week as they traverse the grimy soundscapes of London MC Dizzee Racal's acclaimed debut album, Boy in da Corner. NOTE: There is some discussion about suicidal fee... more
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- Handsome Fur?
Earnest pod with entertaining hosts, who are somewhat over confident in their knowledge.
Apple Podcasts3I know whats good
United States4 years ago - SM Bois! Hi there Noah!
Gotta do a rejuva-review of Fiery Furnaces’ Blueberry Boat! Criminally under-remembered album!
Apple Podcasts5Kanedaddy9United States4 years ago - It slaps
Best podcast out there. Get your mind right and take a trip back to the early 00’s for conversation amongst friends about the Pitchfork era and if the bands that they championed are actually any good. Hilarious and insightful.
Apple Podcasts5slicepaperdavidUnited States4 years ago - 10/10 would slap again
The aughts were aight
Apple Podcasts5Indie Rocker FoolUnited States5 years ago - Smooth
I’d rather listen to this podcast than the entire Supernatural album even if I haven’t listened to some of the albums the boyz break down.
Apple Podcasts5Kings805United States5 years ago - More Nat
Can we have more Nat please?
Apple Podcasts5TeambelafonteUnited States5 years ago - I feel like I’m back in high school
A hilarious and detailed look back at indie music from the aughts!
Apple Podcasts5GillyPetuniaUnited States5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Ireland/Music/Music Commentary |
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