Melomaniacs Podcast

Episode 13: Classic Rock

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:22:03 +0000

Mike and Shawn sit down in the Sound Cave to discuss their personal introductions to Classic Rock, seminal albums, and favorite classic rock bands. Recorded March 27, 2022

Episode 12: Back in the Sound Cave

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:30:12 +0000

Brian returns to the Sound Cave with Shawn and Mike. The trio catch up after the long hiatus and discuss current discoveries like Amyl and the Sniffers, Young Jesus, Pale Horse (Thunder Pony), and more along with some old favorites including Mad Season, Alice in Chains, and Dire Straits - all through a set of massive vintage Magnat Transpuls 1500 speakers (new to the sound cave).

Episode 11: R.E.M. Bizkit

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:26:06 +0000

Shawn and Mike meet up for an impromptu episode. They catch up and discuss the works of R.E.M., cringe-worthy 90's bands, and end with a chat about the new Woodstock '99 documentary and the rise and fall of Limp Bizkit.

[Recorded Aug. 7, 2021]

Episode 10: Early 2000s Indie Rock w/ Brian Chase (Part 2/2)

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:29:02 +0000

On this special extended Shepisode, Mike and Shawn reunite with an old friend from their sandwich-making Wawa past - appreciator, musician, and audio engineer Brian Chase - to discuss the early 2000s alternative and indie rock that brought them together.

Part 2 of 2 (Recorded 6/4/21)

Episode 9: Early 2000s Indie Rock w/ Brian Chase (Part 1/2)

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:25:34 +0000

Part 1 of 2 (Recorded 6/4/21)

Episode 8: 90's Rock Albums, Volume II

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:26:00 +0000

Mike and Shawn return to the Sound Cave to discuss MORE pivotal 90s albums from their youth. Helmet, Kyuss, Fugazi, Tool, Rage Against the Machine, and more. [Recorded April 18, 2021]

Episode 7: 90s Rock Albums, Volume I

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 01:46:24 +0000

Mike and Shawn return to the Sound Cave to discuss pivotal 90s albums from their youth. [Recorded March 21, 2021]

Bonus Episode 5: Girlz Music

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:36:46 +0000

Another solo Shawn-cast from the Melomaniacs archive! Enjoy!

[Recorded 4/18/20]

Episode 6: The 80s: New Wave and Pop

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:25:00 +0000

Mike and Shawn sit down after a 2-month hiatus and talk about the glory of 80s music from New Wave to Pop. The Smiths, Edie Brickell, Genesis, one-hit wonders and more. Some gear talk regarding the newest speakers in the Sound Cave, 80s movie soundtracks, and a little dip into parenting and child safety.

Recorded 1/10/21

Episode 5: Hip Hop in the 90s

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:22:56 +0000

Shawn and Mike return to the Sound Cave to discuss their favorite Hip Hop albums and artists. A discussion that begins (and ends) in the 90s. (Recorded 10.26.20)

#melomaniacs #melomaniacspod #melomaniacspodcast

Episode 4: Break-Up Albums [Vol. 1]

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 21:08:31 +0000

Mike and Shawn discuss some classic albums about break-ups and relationships and share some personal favorite break-up albums and stories. [Recorded 10/4/20]

Episode 3: Female Singer/Songwriters

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:55:39 +0000

Shawn and Mike discuss female singer-songwriters from yesterday and today as well as new indie rock discoveries and the glory of Dinosaur Jr. [Recorded 9/18/20]

Episode 2: Live Concert Experiences

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:20:10 +0000

Shawn and Mike sit down with fellow music lover, Frank, for the second Melomaniacs Podcast where they discuss great live concerts, opening bands and more. Opening and closing music clip by Black Pumas "Black Moon Rising"

#melomaniacs #melomaniacspodcast #melomaniacspod

Episode 1: Welcome to the Soundcave

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 20:16:33 +0000

Shawn and Mike sit down for the first Melomaniacs Podcast where they discuss great music and audio gear in The Sound Cave.

#melomaniacs #melomaniacspodcast #melomaniacspod

Bonus Episode 4: Starter Desktop Audio Setup

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 20:52:49 +0000

#MelomaniacsPod Bonus Episode! Shawn gives some recommendations for a beginner desktop setup and a review of his personal stack.

List of gear mentioned:

ifi Zen DAC

ifi Power

Loxjie P20 - These have shot up in price over 100%! My apologies. My advice is to buy it used on ebay

Upgraded tubes for Loxjie P20

Upgraded power supply for Loxjie

Schiit Modius

SMSL DA-8s

Geshelli Labs Erish

Klipsch R51M

Rolls Bellari EQ570

Speaker Wire

Power Strip/ Surge Protector Tower

Grado headphones

Sennheiser HD650 (the massdrop ones are HD6xx but you gotta find them on ebay used)

[Recorded 8/10/20]

Bonus Episode 3: Entry Level Tube Setup

Fri, 15 May 2020 20:50:13 +0000

#MelomaniacsPod Bonus Episode! Shawn breaks down an affordable tube setup to get into this crazy hobby.

All gear mentioned below:

Nobsound NS-03D:

FX Audio Tube Preamp:

Fosi Audio Tube Phono Preamp:

Fosi Audio Phono Preamp for Turntable Preamplifier MM Phonograph Preamplifier with Gain Gear Mini Stereo Audio Hi-Fi Pre-Amplifier for Record Player with DC 12V Power Supply Box X2

Riverstone Audio - Tested/Matched Pair (2 Tubes) 7-Pin GE JAN 5654W Fully-Tested Vacuum Tubes - Upgrade for 6AK5 / 6J1 / 6J1P / EF95 - GE 5654W Platinum Grade Pair

Klipsch RP-160M: these are discontinued and tough to find. They are now sold as the RP-600M speakers.

FiiO M6 DAP

Upgraded power supply: Belker 36W Universal 3V 4.5V 5V 6V 7.5V 9V 12V AC DC Adapter Power Supply for LCD LED Light Strip Router HUB Speaker Smart Phone Tablet Kindle and Echo Dot TV Box 1A 1.5A 2A 2.5A 3A 3000mA Amp Max

[Recorded 8/12/20]

Bonus Episode 2: Starter Vinyl Setup

Fri, 01 May 2020 20:46:50 +0000

#MelomaniacsPod Bonus Episode! Shawn breaks down the perfect budget starter setup for streaming and vinyl. List of all the gear below:

Fluance Turntables

Orbit Turntable

Audio Technica LPW40WN

AudioTechnica LP120

SMSL SA300

MediaBridge Banana Plugs

Bluedento HD

Art DJ II Pre

Fosi Audio Phono Tube Preamp

Emotiva XPS-1 phono pre

Klipsch R51M

Jamo S803

Polk 8" subwoofer

[Recorded 8/10/20]

Bonus Episode 1: Shawn's Test Run

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:25:24 +0000

#MelomaniacsPod Bonus Episode!!!! Shawn's first test run for the Melomaniacs podcast. [Recorded 4/15/20]