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Are we sure The Wall is a masterpiece? Can Dylan legit sing well? Is McCartney actually a lazy songwriter? And what exactly is “Nixon-rock”…? These are just some of the hard-hitting questions two indie musician pals, Thin Lear (Matt) and Niagara Moon (Thomas), come in with every week, surprising each other with strange fixations, controversial opinions, and of course - songs to listen to together. Join them as they eloquently bicker over the last 90 years of recorded music history, finding the overrated, underrated, and everything weird in-between.

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#166 - It's Spooky Season, with Adam Kastin

2026/09/16

It's been a month, but the show is back! Longtime friend of the pod Adam Kastin (Weegee) joins back up with Thomas and Matt for a wild ride. Thomas opens with an ode to songs based on a I V IV chord structure, aka "Do So Fa". You know it when you hear it. Adam then spoils the poppy mood with a look at songs from literal death cults... https://weegeenyc.bandcamp.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#165 - The art of commercial jingles, with Rich Wilhelm

2026/08/12

Music journalist Rich Wilhelm is back! Thomas begins with some the most memorable commercial songs from his childhood. Rich examines the Billboard Top 100 Chart from January 11th, 1964 - a very strange, pivotal time in pop music history... The boys also share an announcement - LMO episode release frequency is switching to once a month, at least for the foreseeable futch. https://www.popmatters.com/author/richwilhelm https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#164 - Who's the coolest grandpa? with Chris Ingalls

2026/07/29

Music journalist Chris Ingalls (PopMatters) is back again! Thomas apparently repeats himself with a celebration of artists' unexpected triumphs from their golden years. Chris has the boys bask in the glory of UK songwriter Paul Heaton. Chris's Paul Heaton playlist https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#163 - New music should be harder to find, with Kyle Rosse of Smiling Strange

2026/07/15

Lofi rocker renaissance man Kyle Rosse joins the show today! Thomas celebrates the one classic rock band that's "hardest to hate". Kyle shares recent musical finds that were difficult to discover - making them all the more meaningful and special... https://www.instagram.com/smiling_strange/ https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#162 - The original band Nirvana (from the 60s!), with Ry Jennings

2026/07/01

Nashville country rocker Ry Jennings joins the show today! Thomas celebrates the wonder of Bob Marley and the Wailers - noting just many "alternate versions" of classic songs their catalog offers. Ry exposes the group to Nirvana for the first time. Not the grunge act, but a 60s band that is as psychedelic as it gets! https://www.instagram.com/whisperin_ry/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#161 - The insanity of disco lyrics, with Benjamin Shepherd

2026/06/17

Richmond tunesmith Benjamin Shepherd joins the show today! Thomas opens with an ode to the Best Rock Drummer of the 20th Century. Ben follows with an outrageous selection of classic disco tracks with the weirdest lyrics you've ever heard... https://www.benjaminshepherdmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#160 - Is this song played to death?

2026/06/03

Matt's back from tour, and trades off with Thomas with their choices of Most Overplayed Songs. They might have been fun once, but they've since been overexposed... https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#159 - Daddy's Touring: Thin Lear on the road

2026/05/20

Thomas catches Matt during a brief reprieve from his May tour - they recount fun times from shows they've played thus far, while Matt buckles up for the remaining trip ahead. Thomas then asks if "On The Road Again" is truly the definitive touring song. https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#158 - A closer look at Mike Love, with Charlie Kaplan

2026/05/06

New York songwriter Charlie Kaplan joins today! Thomas leads with an argument over the creative merits of Mike Love - a somewhat less beloved member of The Beach Boys... Charlie rips into a reverent ode to the 1972 Live album of legendary soul artist Donny Hathaway, and what it says about the power of music. https://charliekaplan.bandcamp.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#157 - Matt Farley is creatively exhausted.

2026/04/22

He's back! Writer of over 25,000 songs Matt Farley joins the boys today to talk their upcoming New Hampshire gig on Mother's Day, and ponder over larger questions regarding the music biz. Thomas warms up the discussion with an ode to Prefab Sprout. https://moternmedia.com Thin Lear's new album "Many Disappeared" releases this week! And the LMO boys are back on tour! Dates at https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#156 - Rolling Stones Deep Cuts!

2026/04/08

Matt and Thomas collaborate on this episode, finally reflecting on THE ultimate rock n roll band. Matt shares some choice cuts he bets regular Stones fans don't even know about, while Thomas trades off with some underappreciated classic album tracks. LMO boys are back on tour! Dates at https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#155 - Miserable music for March, with Ian McCuen

2026/03/25

Buffalo NY folk artist Ian McCuen joins the show today! Matt opens with an ode to the 2009 indie benefit compilation Dark Was The Night. Thomas follows with a perfectly dreary playlist to accompany the month of March. https://ianmccuen.bandcamp.com/ LMO boys are back on tour! Dates at https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#154 - Music "ahead of its time", with Erynn McLeod

2026/03/11

Charlottesville singer-songwriter Erynn McLeod joins the show today! Matt opens with yet another valiant attempt to develop an appreciate for Frank Zappa. Thomas struggles through a cold as he follows up with a look at music through the ages that seemed to come from the future. https://erynnmcleod.com/ LMO boys are back on tour! Dates at https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#153 - Abba's secret masterpiece album, with Stephen Bluhm

2026/02/25

NY most ornate singer-songwriter Stephen Bluhm joins the show today! Thomas discusses the subtle (or not subtle) art of using sampling in music. Stephen wows the group with a convincing case for ABBA's 1980 album "The Visitors" being a divine hidden gem. https://www.stephenbluhm.fun/ LMO boys are back on tour! Dates at https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok

#152 - A selection of Beatles covers, with Fathom

2026/02/11

New Zealand songwriter and Youtube reviewer Nancy Howie - aka Fathom - joins the show today! Thomas leads with a look at different ways artist have tackled the hallowed Beatles cover. Nancy then exposes the group to fresh new artists who deserve a closer look, and thoughts on the current state of music distribution in general. Fathom on Youtube https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Bluesky IG Tiktok