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by Gib Christensen

I’m Gib Christensen and I love the band Sparks. And I’m Jamie Ogihara, and I don’t know one single thing about the band Sparks! And together, we’re dissecting this seminal brotherly band’s complete body of work, one album at a time. Hop on the slow boat of Sparks today!
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Whomp That Sucker! - It's Whompin' Time!!

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    Whomp That Sucker! - It's Whompin' Time!!

    S01 E11
    54:46
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    Gib and Jamie are back from a much needed vacation in space to discuss Sparks' Devo-tastic album, Whomp That Sucker! How many will times will Gib manage to yell whomp in this episode? That's up to you to find out!

  • Terminal Jive: Gib and Jamie Become Snarky Pitchfork Reviewers

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    Terminal Jive: Gib and Jamie Become Snarky Pitchfork Reviewers

    S01 E10
    39:50
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    Can you dig the Terminal Jive? Find out if Gib and Jamie can when they discuss Sparks' first 80's album! The synths are there, but is the magic? I dunno! Listen, ya doofus!

  • The Best of the '70s! Gib and Jamie Recap Sparks' First Decade of Music

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    The Best of the '70s! Gib and Jamie Recap Sparks' First Decade of Music

    S01 E09
    57:41
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    Before Gib and Jamie enter the electronic disco-heavy world of the '80s, our beautiful hosts recap Sparks' first decade of albums and rank their favorites. It's fun for the whole family if you're all a bunch of niche music nerds! Enjoy!

  • No. 1 in Heaven: Gib & Jamie enter Beep Boop Land!

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    No. 1 in Heaven: Gib & Jamie enter Beep Boop Land!

    S01 E08
    43:44
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    In the final episode before our brave hosts' full 70's retrospective, join Gib & Jamie in checking out Spark's 1979 synth-pop precursor, No. 1 in Heaven! This episode has it all: beeps, boops, and maybe even a sproing!

  • Introducing: Mael Living Space's Episode About Introducing

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    Introducing: Mael Living Space's Episode About Introducing

    S01 E07
    59:56
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    With the added brain power of a very special guest, Gib and Jamie tackle Sparks' return to form, Introducing! Hear them decide on if this record truly is a great gateway to the wild weird world of Sparks! We also introduce a lovely new segment that will definitely be in every episode from now on. Enjoy!