DEREK WATERS (Drunk History, Mythic Quest) Brought his first pressing of the Fat Boys first album to the studio for the less fat boys B-$ and The O’Connman to listen to. Derek tells us the story of how Mark Bouchardt gave him his Blockbuster card, and then he wins our “who’s the most famous person’s house you’ve been in” segment with a story about having dinner with Albert Brooks and Ryan Gosling. B-$ talks about the porno Scotty’s Sexellent Adventure that The O’Connman mentioned in the last episode, and of course we talk about the history of The Fat Boys. Get ready to jam out to this funky fresh episode! This episode is brought to you by Distrokid (https://distrokid.com/product/distrokid/plans-and-pricing-2?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=DA_DK_Google_US_Search_Brand_DistroKid_ENG_Allplatform_Purchase_EXT-Broad&utm_adgroup=190438099632&utm_term=distrokid&utm_content=787391753235&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23337442686&gbraid=0AAAAACcI0SPn-RzfgiDfyAvlY2_vrOcxe&gclid=CjwKCAiAmp3LBhAkEiwAJM2JUN6tRF3KMK5dHhaBqW832htgQ9igM0pzPTZH91q2p91d--EjJIgAehoChmsQAvD_BwE) . Distrokid now offers Bandzoogle where you can build your bands website and store in minutes. OTR listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories (https://distrokid.com/?c=tourstories) . GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH Distrokid (https://distrokid.com/product/distrokid/plans-and-pricing-2?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=DA_DK_Google_US_Search_Brand_DistroKid_ENG_Allplatform_Purchase_EXT-Broad&utm_adgroup=190438099632&utm_term=distrokid&utm_content=787391753235&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23337442686&gbraid=0AAAAACcI0SPn-RzfgiDfyAvlY2_vrOcxe&gclid=CjwKCAiAmp3LBhAkEiwAJM2JUN6tRF3KMK5dHhaBqW832htgQ9igM0pzPTZH91q2p91d--EjJIgAehoChmsQAvD_BwE) Join our Patreon to listen to UNEDITED episodes, full albums, and unreleased episodes of Off The Records: https://www.patreon.com/worldrecordpodcast Check out Derek here: https://www.instagram.com/dw34

Randy and Aaron discus last week's interview with Nick Thorburn. Randy also breaks down his trip to NYC to play in the Glenn Branca 100 guitars ensemble. and they check in with their third film of the Summer of '76 series Network (1976). Mentioned in this episode: Izotope May 26 Izotope May 26 Hyphenate https://www.izotope.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopXEWcyN8kaibGlJVOBdS0gJanIlXeDoM13n6yXukB9zjPbc3WY

Bob Bert is a New Jersey based drummer, writer, and punk rock veteran whose resume includes Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Knoxville Girls and Lydia Lunch. His debut solo record Beach Bongo Bloodbath is due out June 12th via Bar None Records. Bob shares the process and inspiration behind the new record, which is largely made up of an eclectic collection of covers. We learn how a specific percussion setup shaped the record, how he chose the songs to record and why Beach Bongo Bloodbath is a guitar-free recording.The two discuss Bob’s recording process, Bob shares the details for the jam-packed record release event and we hear some new tunes. Bob Bert (https://therealbobbert.bandcamp.com/album/beach-bongo-bloodbath) Bar None Records (https://www.bar-none.com/) Tour Stories would like to welcome our newest sponsor Kuma Coffee. Kuma Coffee is a 100% Independently owned roasting company right here in Seattle since 2008. Kuma is a 5-person team, roasting over 100,000lbs of exclusively high scoring coffee each year. They source their coffees direct from origin and pay well over fair trade pricing to farmers. This guarantees the highest quality, while supporting rural farming communities throughout the Global South They also just launched an instant coffee… (Joe’s favorite instant) Find everything Kuma at Kumacoffee.com (https://www.kumacoffee.com/) Episode supported by our friends Izotope (https://www.izotope.com/) This episode is produced with Ozone 12, the newest from Izotope. Head over to izotope.com now for savings on all their production software. Go check out Ozone 12 and RX 12 and master with the best and solve the unsolvable 20 plug-ins for mastering mastery. Use code FRET10 at checkout. Ep supported by @distrokid. Distrokid now offers Bandzoogle where you can build your bands website and store in minutes. @thetourstories listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories (https://distrokid.com/?c=tourstories) . GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH @distrokid Ep supported by Heil Sound. For 60 years, Heil Sound has provided innovative, professional quality sound for stage, studio, broadcast, and podcast. Grammy-winning artists and sound engineers worldwide trust Heil microphones for their legendary sound. To find out more about the full line of Heil microphones and products, visit heilsound.com (http://heilsound.com/) . Mentioned in this episode: Distrokid Kuma Coffee Heil sound "For 60 years, Heil Sound has provided innovative, professional quality sound for stage, studio, broadcast, and podcast. Grammy-winning artists and sound engineers worldwide trust Heil microphones for their legendary sound. To find out more about the full line of Heil microphones and products, visit heilsound.com. Izotope

Bob Bert is a New Jersey based drummer, writer, and punk rock veteran whose resume includes Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Knoxville Girls and Lydia Lunch. His debut solo record Beach Bongo Bloodbath is due out June 12th via Bar None Records. Bob shares the process and inspiration behind the new record, which is largely made up of an eclectic collection of covers. We learn how a specific percussion setup shaped the record, how he chose the songs to record and why Beach Bongo Bloodbath is a guitar-free recording.The two discuss Bob’s recording process, Bob shares the details for the jam-packed record release event and we hear some new tunes. Bob Bert (https://therealbobbert.bandcamp.com/album/beach-bongo-bloodbath) Bar None Records (https://www.bar-none.com/) Tour Stories would like to welcome our newest sponsor Kuma Coffee. Kuma Coffee is a 100% Independently owned roasting company right here in Seattle since 2008. Kuma is a 5-person team, roasting over 100,000lbs of exclusively high scoring coffee each year. They source their coffees direct from origin and pay well over fair trade pricing to farmers. This guarantees the highest quality, while supporting rural farming communities throughout the Global South They also just launched an instant coffee… (Joe’s favorite instant) Find everything Kuma at Kumacoffee.com (https://www.kumacoffee.com/) Episode supported by our friends Izotope (https://www.izotope.com/) This episode is produced with Ozone 12, the newest from Izotope. Head over to izotope.com now for savings on all their production software. Go check out Ozone 12 and RX 12 and master with the best and solve the unsolvable 20 plug-ins for mastering mastery. Use code FRET10 at checkout. Ep supported by @distrokid. Distrokid now offers Bandzoogle where you can build your bands website and store in minutes. @thetourstories listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories (https://distrokid.com/?c=tourstories) . GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH @distrokid Ep supported by Heil Sound. For 60 years, Heil Sound has provided innovative, professional quality sound for stage, studio, broadcast, and podcast. Grammy-winning artists and sound engineers worldwide trust Heil microphones for their legendary sound. To find out more about the full line of Heil microphones and products, visit heilsound.com (http://heilsound.com/) . Mentioned in this episode: Distrokid Kuma Coffee Heil sound "For 60 years, Heil Sound has provided innovative, professional quality sound for stage, studio, broadcast, and podcast. Grammy-winning artists and sound engineers worldwide trust Heil microphones for their legendary sound. To find out more about the full line of Heil microphones and products, visit heilsound.com. Izotope

In the episode Donivan and Rancid's Matt Freeman delve into Matt's personal collection, the significance of signature basses, and the affordability of instruments for aspiring musicians. The discussion turns to why only badasses were born on April 23rd, they share humorous anecdotes about meeting musical icons and discuss the impact of Kathy Valentine and John Entwistle. Matt talks about the Bass Bunker, Rancid, playing a Rickenbacker in Charger and why you must watch what you say when meeting celebrities. Matt Freeman's Bass Bunker (https://www.youtube.com/@MattFreemansBassBunker) Rancid (https://rancidrancid.com/) Our partners help make this show happen! Please give them a visit. Unleash the full force of your guitar and bass set up with our friends at Jim Dunlop. Jim Dunlop offers the absolute BEST in pedals, effects, picks, and strings and more. Go to Jim Dunlop (https://www.jimdunlop.com/) For 50 years, Schecter Guitars has pushed the limits of craftsmanship, innovation, and tone—building instruments trusted by players who demand more from their sound. This milestone celebrates a legacy forged on stages and in studios worldwide, while looking boldly ahead to the next era of performance-driven design. Have your mind blown here. Schecter Guitars (https://www.schecterguitars.com/) Kingston Union (https://kingstonunionmfg.com/) - Your source for the original Wino Mentioned in this episode: Jim Dunlop Why Bass? is brought to you by Jim Dunlop/MXR. Head to https://www.jimdunlop.com/ Schecter Guitars Why Bass? is sponsored by Schecter Guitars. Head over to Schecter for all your guitar needs. https://www.schecterguitars.com/

Randy chats with Author/Musician Nick Thorburn about his new music project, The Creem, and their new album A Taste of Cherry. He also has a new graphic novel Pear Shape out now on Fantagraphics. Go buy the new record and the new book! https://thecreem.bandcamp.com/merch https://www.instagram.com/nickfromislands/?hl=en https://www.fantagraphics.com/collections/nick-thorburn?srsltid=AfmBOop4sbGAIOwNuD2k7r0I-PuOwK774_ItPiy9fmq315d9ukucR-lO Mentioned in this episode: Izotope May 26 Izotope May 26 Hyphenate https://www.izotope.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopXEWcyN8kaibGlJVOBdS0gJanIlXeDoM13n6yXukB9zjPbc3WY

Randy and Aaron battle technical issues to bring you an other amazing podcast. They discuss last week's interview with Brian Girgus of Lowercase. They also talk about Rocky (1976) as part of their summer of '76. Mentioned in this episode: Izotope May 26 Izotope May 26 Hyphenate https://www.izotope.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopXEWcyN8kaibGlJVOBdS0gJanIlXeDoM13n6yXukB9zjPbc3WY

Randy chats with Brian Girgus from the band Lowercase about their upcoming tour and record release. Go see them live this weekend and buy the records! https://lowercasetheband.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lowercase_band/?hl=en https://lowercasetheband.bandcamp.com/merch Mentioned in this episode: Izotope May 26 Izotope May 26 Hyphenate https://www.izotope.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopXEWcyN8kaibGlJVOBdS0gJanIlXeDoM13n6yXukB9zjPbc3WY