The Upgrade Podcast
Upgrade your mind - Hosts Len Carmichael & Gary Muttley talk about music, politics, MMA, pro wrestling and all kinds of pop culture. We will also connect with guests from around world to talk, share experiences and probably make fun of people. ---------------- http://www.theupgradepodcast.net ---------------- http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast ---------------- http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast
Episodes
105 episodes
Episode 105 - All The Worst Timelines All At Once
Episode 105 - Tying together the CEO shooting and the subway choking incident, and discussing the different apocalypse scenarios that we are dangerously close to.Gizmodo Article:
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Episode 105
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1:06:22
Episode 104 - Why We're F**ked: The Right, The Center, and The Rest of The DC Circus
Episode 104 - Talking about perception vs reality of the far left, the center, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, and why we are seriously f**cked no matter who wins in November.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net#theupgrade #th...
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Episode 104
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1:14:45
Episode 103 - 1994 in Music Part 2: Burn My Eyes with Natural Ingredients, Dummy - with Kyle Williams (Fail You)
Episode 103 - Part 2 talking about album releases and other music news from the year 1994 (the ancient times). Special guest: Kyle Williams from Fail You.Fail You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/failyou_nj/Fail You on Bandca...
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Episode 103
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3:45:20
Episode 102 - 1994 in Music Part 1: The Downward Spiral of Superunknown Purple Dookie - with Kyle Williams (Fail You)
Episode 102 - Part 1 talking about album releases and other music news from the year 1994 (that’s 30 years ago, if you remember it you’re old like we are). Special guest: Kyle Williams from Fail You.Fail You on Instagram: https://www....
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Episode 102
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2:28:40
Episode 101 - Vince, Donald & Young Boy Dana White
Episode 101 - We’re baaaack!Paying tribute to Andy Lavine (7/8/76 - 8/25/2023) The Vince McMahon Scandal Vince & Donald Trump: Pervert PalsDana White carrying bags for Vince & Don...
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Episode 101
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1:19:19
The Upgrade Podcast - 100 - Scene Report - Two Hardcore Road Trips, Two Very Different Pizzas
Episode 100 - ONE HUNDRED EPISODES! Gary & Len talk about their separate weekend road trips to hardcore shows. First up is Gary’s trip to the Death Threat 25th anniversary shows in New Haven, CT, including the New Haven pizza wars. Next up ...
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Episode 100
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2:15:59
The Upgrade Podcast - 099 - Apocalypse Balloons - UFOs, Crashing Trains, and Invisible Politicians
Episode 099 - Len & Gary discuss the recent spy balloon controversy and other non-alien UFOs, the recent train derailments, domestic terrorism, crime, and the political implications of all this crap.http://www.theupgradepodcast.net<...
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Episode 99
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1:39:24
The Upgrade Podcast - 098 - Two Times Two Times - Discussing Some of the Greatest Second Records - Part 2
Episode 098 - Part 2 of The Upgrade’s discussion of some of the best second records in music. No spoilers but there’s a variety of genres represented, including pop, alternative rock, thrash metal, hip hop, grunge, classic rock & more!<...
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Episode 98
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2:07:13
The Upgrade Podcast - 097 - Second Time's The Charm - Discussing Some of the Greatest Second Records - Part 1
Episode 097 - The Upgrade discusses some of the best second records in music. Len & Gary start with some discussion about recent road trips to see music (specifically the Holiday Jam in Reading PA and the Prayer For Cleansing show in ...
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Episode 97
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1:48:27
The Upgrade Podcast - 096 - The Sharkmaid's Tale - How Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Jumped The Shark and Other TV/Movie Discussion
Episode 096 - Len & Gary start with some random driving/tour stories and then get into an extremely angry discussion about the new season of The Handmaid’s Tale and how it completely jumped the shark. The conversation jumps to tv &...
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Episode 96
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1:46:30
The Upgrade Podcast - 095 - Trump Gets Trumped - A Post-Election Wrap Up
Episode 095 - The Upgrade Post-Election Day Wrap Up…. Len & Gary discuss Herschel Walker vs Raphael Warnock, Jon Fetterman, other races from the day, the giant shadow of Donald Trump, the upcoming Republican Civil War, Democrats getting luc...
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Episode 95
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1:02:48
The Upgrade Podcast - 094 - Red Scare 2022 - An Election Day Ragefest
Episode 094 - An Upgrade Election Day Special (with extra profanity & rage)! Len & Gary prepare for the election with a lot of political discussion… The Supreme Court serving the Orange King (or are they?), the Pelosi attack, cuckoo con...
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Episode 94
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1:24:33
The Upgrade Podcast - 093 - State of The World Address - Talking music: Biohazard, Life of Agony, Turnstile, arena hardcore, Ticketmaster scams and more
Episode 093 - The Upgrade is back from a short unplanned hiatus! This week Len & Gary talk about their unexpected break, Len’s major upgrades to Landmine Studios, Gary’s train track headaches, perspectives on the upcoming Biohazard reunion ...
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Episode 93
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1:38:36
The Upgrade Podcast - 092 - Wrestling with Retirement: The Legacy and Lunacy of Vince McMahon (with Marty Shea)
Episode 092 - This week The Upgrade talks pro wrestling again…. Focusing on the retirement of WWE founder Vince McMahon. Len, Gary and guest host Marty Shea discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of Vince’s almost 50 year career at the top of t...
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Episode 92
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2:58:40
The Upgrade Podcast - 091 - This Is Hardcore 2022 Recap with Marty Shea
Episode 091 - Marty Shea returns to The Upgrade to recap THIS IS HARDCORE 2022. Marty, Len & Gary discuss the many good (and a handful of not so good) points of the long hardcore weekend… bands that caught them off guard, food & seating...
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Episode 91
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42:15
The Upgrade Podcast - 090 - it’s Tiiime: USA Edition -Is It Bedtime For Democracy?
Episode 090 - So the break didn’t last long…. With the Supreme Court’s insanity this week The Upgrade had no choice but to continue the discussion on the continued regression of the United States. Len, Gary & John Wren talk about the Court,...
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Episode 90
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1:49:14
The Upgrade Podcast - 089 - The Simulation Is Broken - Last Call on Current Events Talk (for a while...)
Episode 089 - The last time The Upgrade discusses current events… at least for a little while… Len & Gary discuss being overwhelmed by today’s world, taking a mental health break from discussing current events for a bit and posing the quest...
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Episode 89
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1:42:41
The Upgrade Podcast - 088 - Shaking Hands with Ghosts: Current Events, TV, Movies & More - with Chris Frascella
Episode 088 - Chris Frascella returns to the show. Len, Gary & Chris get into some serious discussion about Roe vs Wade, women’s rights, religion, Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, the morality wars and the consistent hypocrisy of the extreme...
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Episode 88
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2:16:09
The Upgrade Podcast - 087 - Secret Stash: Special Brew - More underrated records talk with Dean Miller (No Redeeming Social Value)
Episode 087 - More underrated records talk, this time with a special guest! Dean Miller of No Redeeming Social Value joins The Upgrade to share some of his favorites! Again no spoilers, but if you know NRSV you can probably figure out a few of ...
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Episode 87
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2:25:28
The Upgrade Podcast - 086 - Soul Stealer - Talking about THAT slap + the Will & Jada Madness (plus some more Ukraine talk)
Episode 086 - After some random studio & local event talk, Len & Gary discuss the infamous Will Smith/Chris rock Oscars slap, Jada Pinkett Smith being a toxic individual, theories about whether the incident was staged or not, and specul...
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Episode 86
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1:39:32
The Upgrade Podcast - 085 - Fury, Freakouts & Flips - Talking music, tv & pro wrestling with Ryan Citron
Episode 085 - Len & Gary are joined by their friend Ryan Citron for a conversation about all of The Upgrade’s favorite subjects…. Movies & tv, Star Wars, hardcore music, pro wrestling & more! Violent hardcore shows, Lamours, the Bon...
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Episode 85
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3:12:17
The Upgrade Podcast - 084 - Saying Goodbye To The Bad Guy - Discussing the life and legacy of Scott Hall
Episode 084 - Len & Gary discuss the life and career of legendary pro wrestler Scott Hall, including his early days, entering the WWF with the Razor Ramon gimmick, The Kliq, The Outsiders, the formation of the NWO, and his lasting effects o...
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Episode 84
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1:35:00
The Upgrade Podcast - 083 - Why We Don't Own Rocket Launchers - Discussing the Russia/Ukraine Conflict
Episode 083 - (Recorded Monday night March 7th) In a serious episode of The Upgrade, Len & Gary get into an in-depth discussion about the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. The boys discuss Len’s recent trip to California to record Glassjaw a...
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Episode 83
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1:57:08
The Upgrade Podcast - 082 - Secret Stash - Talking about some underrated records
Episode 082 - The Upgrade digs into the secret stash! Len & Gary discuss some of their favorite underrated records. No spoilers here, you’ll have to listen! But here’s a hint: the picks cover a range of genres, from hard rock to hip hop, th...
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Episode 82
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2:25:13
The Upgrade Podcast - 081 - Nostalgia Trip - Discussing Vinyl Records & The Karate Kid / Cobra Kai
Episode 081 - The Upgrade gets a little lighter this week with discussions about a few favorite subjects: music, movies & tv! Len & Gary start off talking about recording studio equipment and then get into a long discussion about physic...
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Episode 81
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1:58:13
