Podagon Infinity

An album that stewed (Stu-ed?) in the proverbial crockpot for five years deserves a thorough analysis, and Joe and Spenser give it its due! There's mellotron. There's Wurlitzer electric piano. There's saxophone. And it's all so groovy! You may hate dancin', but you'll LOVE this episode.

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

Let's get microtonal! Your intrepid hosts examine King Gizz's first foray into microtonality, a musical style rarely heard in Western rock music. Also, there's lots of talk about fires, kookaburras, and zurnas.

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

A true King Gizz classic celebrates its ten-year anniversary! Joe and Spenser fawn over the legendary four-song Mind Fuzz suite, the origins of Gizz-flute, and the many strange little surprises found throughout the album.

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

Ever heard of electronic music that's both club-worthy AND teaches you about Chinese, Greek, and Mesopotamian mythology?? King Gizz has you covered, as the guys dissect one of the band's most polarizing albums.

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

In the interest of establishing a better life balance, we're switching to a bi-weekly release schedule moving forward. But don't worry! Podagon Infinity will remain otherwise unchanged. Thank you for your continued listenership and support of the show!

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

Does a metal album having an insanely long title make it a *better* metal album? You can decide for yourself, while Joe and Spenser dodge tornadoes and gargantuan evil reptiles to break down the raucous riffs and Shakespearean lyrics that *actually* make this record great. 

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

It's finally time! The guys discuss the podcast's namesake, a stone-cold classic in Nonagon Infinity. Joe examines unique time signatures throughout the album, and Spenser vents about his hatred for wasps.

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

This one is NUTS. Which King Gizz album cover art stands above the rest? Joe and Spenser journey through a bracket-style tournament filled with spirited debates and some genuinely shocking verdicts in search of a champion.

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

Gambling? Check. Cooling off in a dirty river? Check. Ascending the hierarchy of life and becoming god? Uh... check. Gumboot Soup takes us on a WILD ride across different themes, and we had a surprising amount of thoughts to share on this odds-and-ends record!

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

The time has come to transform! We wanted to take our time giving each carefully crafted loop and lyric its due, and this album is full of 'em! Also, Spenser makes a stupid mistake concerning the Order of the British Empire.

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

The PI boys are fully flute-pilled with this one! Joe discovers the SHOCKING true meaning behind the song “Dirt” and Cookie joins us on the show… if only for a brief fleeting moment. Enjoy all of the above and more as we delve into the beauty and surprising darkness of Paper Mache Dream Balloon!

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

A reflection on our experiences at the Detroit and Philadelphia shows, Joe's chats with Gizzheads on the street, and other favorite tour moments!

Also, we're a couple of silly billies for neglecting to mention Geese, who played killer opening sets for both dates. Get out! Get undah!

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

There may not be a Planet B, but there IS one Planet P! Like, P for Podagon? *sigh* Please enjoy the Rats' Nest discussion. Fair warning, the guys spend a lot of time talking about Hell... the song.

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

EEEYUP! We didn't want to waste any time in sharing our initial thoughts on Flight b741! Sorry we rambled longer than intended on this ep, but we were excited to take some time responding to those who sent us messages. We appreciate you!

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

It's our very first album discussion! The guys gush about the record's blues-rock stylings and the environmentally-conscious messaging within the lyrics. The album even inspired Joe to buy a new instrument!

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Podagon Infinity is a podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

An overview of the band, their discography, and their genre-hopping insanity. KGLW are the world's hardest-working rock band, and they boast something for everyone's musical tastes. Oh, and Spenser takes the pronunciation of "Melbourne" very personally (he's not Australian).

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Podagon Infinity is the podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!

A brief intro to your intrepid hosts, Joe and Spenser, and a look at the show format. 

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Podagon Infinity is a podcast that opens the door to all things King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard!