The Needle Drop with Anthony Fantano

On this episode of the podcast, a conversation with Mark Grondin of Spectrum Pulse. In light of Kanye West's recent Twitter outbursts, we talk about white publications speaking on black music, and the idea of covering music along racial lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the podcast, a conversation with Full of Hell's Spencer Hazard. We talk working with Merzbow, the Body, and some of the philosophy behind the band's extreme, abrasive sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, a conversation with Connecticut rapper Apathy. We talk hip hop, upcoming releases, keeping it independent, old school vs. new school, and fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the podcast, our guest is Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org fame. His daily video series on health and the latest nutritional studies can be found on this 130,000-subscriber YouTube channel. He's also got a new book out titled How Not To Die, which goes into the how and why of preventing our leading causes of death via diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, I'm talking with Tiny Mix Tapes writers Pat Beane and SCVSCV about their collaborative piece, "2015: Identity Crisis." We'll be discussing the politics and quality of modern music reviews and thinkpieces. A few albums will be coming up in the discussion as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, a conversation with one of SSB Melee’s top-ranking players, Hungrybox. We’re talking with him about tournament play, the SSB franchise, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Going over a list of the 10 "worst" rappers in the game right now with D. Respect of the DBL D's Podcast, considering why they get such widespread hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A discussion with rapper extraordinaire Busdriver about politics, jazz, America, his musical past, and a bit about his latest musical project Thumbs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A talk with up-and-coming electronic music producer and recent Brainfeeder Records signee Iglooghost. His newly released EP Chinese Nü Yr is easily one of our favorites this year, and we're talking about the music on it, his influences, and old Internet memes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A convo with the most metal YouTuber I know: Infidel Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A debate about "poptimism" with We Listen for You founder Zach Hart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A conversation with RipFork's Matt Wendus. On and off for the past several years, Matt has made it his mission to critique written music reviews. He and Anthony discuss reviews, grammar, and the state of music journalism (also accounting). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A discussion with ex-music writer Chris Ott about his history with Pitchfork Media, and Condé Nast's recent acquisition of the notorious music website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A conversation with YouTube-based food critic, podcaster, shortwave radio enthusiast, and sharp dresser TheReportOfTheWeek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A discussion with illustrator, animator, writer, podcaster, YouTuber, and creator of the Hip Hop RPG Dominick Rabrun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices