Send us a textHey Xer’s!!!It’s mid-summer and you’re toolin through tourist towns, swimming in pools and tubing down rivers. You know, enjoying summer.What are Matt and Jayce up to? Well Matt is crafting ideas and taking his family on vacation to the Yoop. Jayce is busy waging wars against the English Ivy that constantly tries to take over his yard. He has vowed to fight by land, sea and air! Jayce also went to Ludington, MI for a week.While they’re enjoying their summer they put together this fun episode of Jayce guessing if Matt’s bands are real or fake. There is some comedic bits in there. Jayce tells a story about old slang for, well…. I guess you’ll have to listen to see. Also there is more Grindcore than you might think.Tune in and share with your friends or even your enemies. Whatever you choose we hope you enjoy this episode of XRadioX!

Episode 46: The One With Fake F%&#ing Band Names!

Send us a textHave you ever wondered exactly how many d*ck jokes you should tell in front of your parents and children?Do you know exactly how long a track meet is?Have you ever wondered what music pairs well with certain amorous events in your life?How do you make your 3's, or 4's or 7's?Is it okay to punch your cat if it jumps on your head in the middle of the night?Have you heard that Jayce's dog knows how to work a mechanical bed?Kid Rock sucks but I Am The Bullgod ROCKS!  I wonder if you agree?If any of this keeps you up at night then tune in.  If none of these are questions that keep you up at night I bet you'll think about them now.So friends and future friends sit down and tune in to this episode of XRadioX where we generally talk about music, radio and music on the radio but not today!You've entered, THE RANDOM ZONE!!!Check us out on X, Instagram, Threads (YUP Threads), or Goodpods and tell us how happy you are thatWE.  ARE.  BACK. BABY!!!

Episode 45: The... ???

Send us a textHey Xer's, it's Episode 44!  It's titled Mattshimi Battles The Pink Robots in an homage to a classic alternative album you may or' may not have heard of.  This episode...  Where to start?  It started out as one thing, turned into kinda what we though it would be, off-roaded into something else and almost ended on a discussion of would you like to eat the same Oreo at 4:55 everyday on your drive home from work?'  But then it ACTUALLY ended with Jayce telling Program Directors that he doesn't believe a word the consultants are saying when they tell them that radio is attractive to the younger generation.  But Jayce knows how to make it attractive but nobody will listen to him, what does he know.  (Jayce crosses arms and sulks away)Somehow we also had time to compare playlists from two Michigan Active Rock Juggurnauts against one Chatty playlist to see if Matt could sus out the robot.  Did he?  Guess you'll have to listen.  There was also A LOT of Linkin Park talk.  Matt started it, don't come at me.  Remember!  My dog is named Chester.  :)Check us out on...Instagram and Threads @XRadioX_PodcastXitter @XRadioX1 (I think?)Text us above the word Diaphram to win tickets to the latest ShineTallicDethPunch Concert sponsored by LoveNotion Events**This is not a real contest, that is not a real band and they are not a real events company.See you next time XRadioX!

Episode 44: Mattshimi Battles The Pink Robots

Send us a textHey Xer's it's the latest and dare I say, most robotic, episode of XRadioX we've ever produced!  Maybe the episode with the fake, robotic baby is a bit more robotic than this one.  Maybe not?Anyway...It's episode 43 and Matt and I tackle the question of Robots and Radio.  Ever since you could automate a cart deck to go to the next cart deck with a tone, radio station owners have been trying to strike that balance of automation, scheduling efficiencies and the eternal question of...  Do I really need these pesky "personalities" to make this station LIVE and LOCAL.   Spoiler Alert...  You do, no matter what your reps tell you.Matt and I do a little talking about AI (Chatty) and how well the algorithm is not only programming your video feeds on YouTube but it's also influencing your music choices.  Think about it...  If you were into alternative college rock in the 90's, how different is your music feed now versus then?  You know it all sounds like late 90's Foo Fighters with a mix of Seven Mary Three, for you know...  Variety.  You can thank your previous music tastes and Spotty for making every song you like to listen to a variation of Monkey Wrench, Hey Man, Nice Shot and Cumbersome...  You know, for variety.Basically whether you like it our not the robots are taking over.We also play a game where I totally kick Chatty's robot ass.  Go on and listen.  You won't be upset.Check us out on the socials....Instagram - Threads - Xitter

Episode 43: The One Where The Robots Take Over

Send us a textHey XRadioXer's!  We're back, FINALLY...  It's Episode 42: The One Where Jayce Plays Again!In this episode...Jayce plays geetar.  Matt says witty things.  Magic was created.  Now we currently wait by our mailbox for our Marconi Award.  You're welcome listeners.Hit us up on all our social meeds...Instagram & Thread: @xradiox_podcasteX: @xradiox1

Episode 42: The One Where Jayce PLAYS AGAIN!

Send us a textHey XRadioXers its another month and time for another episode of your favorite podcast and this time we're taking on the evening radio juggernaut...  (cue the bumper)DELILAH!!!(tires screeching to a stop)  You do know who Delilah is right?  You know Delilah...  The evening radio host who is basically the sonic version of Chicken Soup For the Soul.  She is the the warm blanket that can comfort you on a chilly, rainy night.  She's the voice that has stitched together a million broken hearts on your local Adult Contemporary station.  Specifically Cars 108 if you live in Flint, MI. ;)Delilah is kinda like if Oprah and Dear Abby lab built a radio host for middle aged love sick suburban folks who just needed a little musical nudge to say... thank youI'm sorryI love youdinner is ruinedI failed the testI passed the testJK...  I failed itWe lost the houseThe car broke downDawn hates meReally...  She doesYou don't know DawnBut there's a good reason why she doesI digressAnd Delilah could give you the advice you need and play you a song to fix the situation.  Even if she couldn't fix it she would at least make you feel better about the whole thing.So, if you didn't know that is what the Delilah radio show is all about.  It's the safe space on your radio dial to request relationship advice, get a supportive "atta boy" or just air to the world that you are really sorry about that thing you did to Dawn that one time.  I swear Dawn, IT WAS ONLY ONE TIME!!!So tune in and enjoy XRadioX as we give Delilah a little advice on how she could jazz the show up.  A few new songs to play.  Maybe throw the word Rizz or Skibidi in there to help some of those confused Millenial parents communicate just a little better with their chat.  (Yeah I don't understand what I wrote there either...)Hit us up on XInstragram & Threads (@xradiox_podcast) Email We are XRadioX!

Episode 41: The One Where We "Fix" Delilah!

Send us a textXRadioX Fans!We rejoin our heroes as they are faced with deciding if Sonny will come home?Will The Police answer the musical 911 call from within the house?Is "Bette Davis Eyes" a super fun pop song?  SHOULD it be on Jeff's playlist?  Is it... Unforgettable?Or is it forgettable.Can these friends Change The World with a little help from Dionne and her friends?Is Jeff broadcasting from a coffee can?  A box?  A closet?  Your mom's basement?Is Jayce being abducted by aliens mid podcast?Eric... Willy... Dionne... Kim... More Eric...  Shawn... Sting...  Wilson...  Phillips... The World... Chicago...  They're all here!  Battling.  Singing.  And all being done with NO AUTO TUNE!!!Tune in for this final part of our first ever XRadioX March Music Madness Bracket that was unfortunately delayed to April for your listening pleasure.You won't be sorry.  (No actual guarantees that you actually won't be sorry, but I thought the drama of the statement would be pertinent considering the implied drama of all the other statements made.)Enjoy!Send feedback to xradiox.feedback@google.comp.s.  Happy Birthday to My Brother.  This episode is posting on your b-day.  This episode isn't directly for you but lets pretend it is because I forgot to get you anything.  ;)

Episode 40: March Madness Part 2

Send us a textHey Xer's!  It's the end of April and what type of episode is everyone clamoring for?  That's right a March Maddness episode.  We know you didn't get enough of Maddness and Brackets in the ACTUAL month of March so we figured we'd give you one in the month of April!  We think you missed March, Maddness and Brackets enough for not one BUT TWO episodes.  You're welcome.This episode features Matt, Jayce and their special guest Jeff debating and picking winners when if comes to Grammy winning songs of the 80's versus the 90's.  We'll be debating such heavy hitting matchups like Sailing versus From A Distance and Always on My Mind versus Tears in Heaven.  Talk. About. A. Slugfest!!!Matt has a hot take about Beyonce and her new record and Jayce spins a yarn about hands in his pants and they weren't his!  Maybe the poop story made the cut...  Maybe it didn't.  I guess you'll have to listen.Please enjoy this episode and within a day of publishing this we'll put up part two.Enjoy and feel free to send feedback to xradiox.feedback@google.com

Episode 40: The One With MARCH MADNESS, Part 1

Send us a textHey XRadioXers its another month and time for another episode of your favorite podcast and this one is about a game.  Not just any game it's...THE GAME!  THE BIG GAME!  The Superbowl, right?  NO!  It's the Mondegreen Game.  Its the game where Matt reads lyrics that people think are correct, but aren't, and then Jayce and the special guest try to see who gets the most correct.  This episode's special guest is Sluys.  He's like  the Edge, Cher or Jayce because he only needs one name.  Sluys went to NMU with Matt and Jayce, he worked with the both of them at WUPX and he got a much better career after graduation than Matt and Jayce.  Did you know that during college Sluys and Matt shared an apartment?  And in that apartment there was a legendary piece of furniture called The Worm.  Nobody knows who manufactured The Worm' and nobody has ever seen The Worm again after graduation.  It is legend.  Another fun fact:  Matt, Jayce and Sluys have all slept in The Worm, individually and not together.  Get your mind out of the gutter people...  Matts hair wasn't THAT nice.  ;)Tune in and listen to these three play THE GAME!If you're interested you can revisit the first time Sluys joined us on Episode 6.Thanks for listening and we'll chat again next month here on XRadioX!

Episode 37 - The One Where Sluys Plays THE GAME!

Send us a textIt’s that time of the year again XRadioX fans.  It’s the time of the year you feel bad because you forgot to get your cousin Tom, twice removed a cheese log.  It’s that time of year where your kids tell you about the palomino that the mysteriously rich family down the road bought for their daughter that looks nothing like her father and mysteriously like her uncle.  Jeez… Compensate much?  It’s the time of year you make excuses to eat cookies instead of broccoli because, you know, tradition.  IT’S. THAT. TIME. OF. YEAR.  IT’S F@#K!NG CHRISTMAS FRIENDS!This year Matt & Jayce started out trying to crap all over Christmas music like they usually do, but mysteriously ended up talking about Christmas music they actually like.  Is there a Santa, Mary?  There just might be.  We talk traditional songs from Bing Crosby, The Andrew Sisters, Frank Sinatra and Burl Ives to more contemporary songs from The Dropkick Murphy’s, Ru Paul and various renditions of Last Christmas.  Is Mariah the Queen of Christmas?  SPOILER ALERT!!! The Patent and Trademark Office says NO!  See Mary, there is a Santa!Tune in and enjoy us talking Christmas music and enjoy the playlist attached here.  Be warned, this is generally music for people of a certain age.  (That means some is not for kids!)We appreciate you listening and would love to hear from you Xwitter, in a review on Goodpods or Apple or just send us an old school e-mail (xradiox.feedback@google.com).We appreciate you all and wish you a very, VERY, Merry Christmas.

Episode 38: The One We Do Annually

Send us a textHAPPY NEW YEAR XRADIOX FANS!!!Let’s get this year started with a question.  Have you ever wondered if two people who have really never listened to Country music BUT have both actually worked at a Country station could program a Classic Country station?  You haven’t?  That’s understandable.  You probably have your priorities straight and are a very successful person in real life.  You probably also are fit, enjoy the company of others, have a prosperous 401k, have a favorite wine and are just a well rounded person.You have!?!  Then this episode is for you!!!  Matt and Jayce think about this stuff all the time and are convinced they could musically fix ANY and ALL music stations out there in radio land and this month we fix your Classic Country station.Here’s how this goes, Matt went out and got the playlists from some of the top Classic Country station PD’s like Westwood One and Elmer Aho.  Jayce said I can do you one better and created his own.There’s music talk, a few jokes and two friends who are CONVINCED they can fix your station if you’d only just ask.  Sit down, tune in and enjoy our latest episode of XRadioX.  Catch us online on Instagram, X (fka Twitter), HERE or email us at xradiox.feedback@gmail.com.Check out the playlists for the show here - Westwood One - Elmer Aho - Jayce’s Classic Country RadioP.S. Jayce does have a 401k and he is working on it but he does not have a favorite wine and refuses to work on that. ;)

Episode 39:  The One Where We Fiddle With Classic Country

Send us a textHey Xers!!!  It's that time of the year here in the good ol' US of A!  It's Homecoming season!Did you go?  Did you have a date?  Did you fly solo because you had a girlfriend/boyfriend you met at summer camp who resided in Canada?  Right...  Canada.  Are you from Germany and have NO IDEA what we're talking about?Here is your primer.It's a time of parades, football games, Homecoming Courts, getting dressed up, getting pictures taken, fancy dinners, Kings, Queens and of course... Slow Dancing. Matt and Jayce are now both fathers and Jayce even has kids going to the BIG DANCE!  They just have a good time discussing things they did and a little bit of what kids are doing now.  They talk some music and somehow (as it usually does) devolves into sophmoric humor about erectile dysfunction medication.And just so you know.  Yes I went.  Yes, my date was on the Homecoming court.  AND YES...  She sleeps next to me every night these days.  I'm a stud, I know.So tune in and take a little trip down memory lane.  Hell!  Send us your Homecoming story at  xradiox.feedback@gmail.com.And as usual...  Thanks again XRadioXer's!

Episode 36: The One Where We Dance With Yo Dates

Send us a textJames Kochalka SUPERSTAR logged in and recorded a fun interview with us that ranged from Jayce's sons laughing in the car at his song Pony The Penis... to the always fresh Monkey vs. Robot...  to Matt asking about his process... to discussing his different albums...  to Jayce getting cities in Vermont mixed up...  All the way to the end where we hear the story of him and his band accidentally being sent to Marquette University instead of Marquette, MI to play an epic show in spite of an epic snow storm.  Who is James Kochalka you may ask?   He is...A wildly prolific artist, James Kochalka (kah-chall-ka) has been creating iconic indie comics and bizzarely catchy punk rock since the early 80s. He is a two-time winner of the prestigious eisner award and in 2011 was  named the first cartoonist laureate of his home state of vermont. his song “britney’s silver can” was on rolling stone’s Best Songs of 2006, and his song “Hockey Monkey” was the theme to fox sitcom “the loop.”I lifted that from this website here.  Coincidentally this episode is releasing the same day as his new album Pop Popular.You can head over to his Bandcamp Page and pick it up along with his entire discography.  We did not plan this but we figured since we're going to get that sweet James Kochalka SUPERSTAR bump we should give his new record that equally sweet XRadioX bump.  (Seriously folks...  Don't make Matt & Jayce look like punks.)You can find James on Top Shelf Comix, YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.  Go check out his stuff!Thanks for listening and check out the XRadioX primer on James Kochalka here!We're out of characters for typing now.  Thanks.Bye!

Episode 35: The One With James Kochalka SUPERSTAR!

Send us a textHEY Xer's WE'RE BACK!!! (Finally)It's Episode 34 where Matt and Jayce take on the duties of re-programming an hour of radio  for any station that calls themselves or classifies their station as, Classic Alternative.  What is a Classic Alternative radio format?  According to Wikipedia Classic Alternative is a radio format focusing on alternative music from the late 1970s to early 1990s, with particular focus on the early days of MTV.  Now that you know what to expect take a listen and let us know if Matt's playlist beats out the two "Classic Alternative" stations we put him up against.  He's up against playlists from 106.3 The Core in Saginaw, MI and Indy 103.3 in Indianapolis, IN.   For transparency Jayce pulled the radio stations playlists from their websites for the 12AM hour of August 8th, 2023. Check out and listen to each Spotify playlist then let us know what you think at XRadioX.Feedback@gmail.comMatt's PlaylistThe Core's PlaylistIndy 103.3's PlaylistYou can also give these stations websites a visit and let them know what you think of what they're doing.Thanks for tuning in and thanks for your patience while we got our sh!t together over the past few months.  We look forward to hearing from you at XRadioX.Feedback@gmail.com, XRadioX1 on Twitter(X) and our XRadioX Facebook.See ya next episode on XRadioX!

Episode 34: The One Where We Change The Station - Classic Alternative Edition

Send us a textIn Episode 33:  The One Where We DID Our Homework, Matt and Jayce understood the assignment and delivered an episode that is anything but mid!  Bet you didn't have that on your 2023 bingo card, did you?Tune in and hear what Matt and Jayce have to say about Shoogaze and EDM music.  Do you agree with us?  Do you disagree?  Do you know better?  Leave a review on your favorite podcatcher and give us your thoughts.  If you're at a loss for words read this sampling of reviews below."That Jayce, he sure does like to hear himself speak!" - Janice, New York USA"I can actually hear how nice Matt's hair is!" - Bobby, Wyoming USA"Matt and Jayce's latest episode covers many things about EDM and Shoogaze but the most important take away is knowing they are not qualified to cover anything to do with EDM and Shoogaze!" - Rachel, Florida USANow that we've patted ourselves on our backs, check out the show and leave your own review.  Also, check out our playlists on Spotify that go along with this episode.  Jayce's EDM PlaylistMatt's Shoogaze PlaylistHave fun, be cool and we'll see you next time on XRadioX!!!(These reviews are complete B.S. but you laughed didn't you.  You know you did!)

Ep 33: The One Where We DID Our Homework

Send us a textWE'RE BACK!!!  XRadioX has awoke from their fall slumber.  We came back with more lyrics to dissect and talk about.  Personally I'm happy I got to make Matt think about Cake's the distance as if it was about sex.  I also enjoyed being reminded that a certain sect of music fans have no idea how magnets work.  I know how they work but the Mystery is better than the truth.  ;)So tune in and enjoy Matt and Jayce getting back at it.It feels so good to be back!

Episode 32: The One Where Lyrics Continue To Be Nuts

Send us a textIn this episode, Matt and Jayce wax nostalgic about the Summertime/back to school hits that dominated radio when they were in high school. It was a while ago. Longer for Jayce.   Do you remember Dino? Roxette? Nelson?  We give you a brand new trapper/keeper full of mid 1990s pop culture, all in a neat podcast candy coated shell!

Episode 31: The One Where We Go Back To High School

Send us a textIt's Episode 30!  It's the 4th of July!  It's Independence Day!  It's a Monday!  It's XRadioX!In this (not) special episode we take a few shots at some institutional "Freedom" songs.  Some of ya'll might get upset and some of ya'll might agree but that's FREEDOM BABY!!!  Deep down you know you don't care for that Lee Greenwood shlock fest either.  JUST.  ADMIT.  IT! Matt and Jayce also talk some songs that they think you should add to your 4th playlist.  Picks include Neil Diamond, James Brown, CCR, The Menzingers, Public Enemy, John Cougar Mellencamp, Brad Paisley, Lee Greenwood, Toby Keith and Gil Scott-Heron even got a mention.  One that didn't make the list (Jayce got sidetracked) was Ragged Old Flag by Johnny Cash.  That should be on every playlist in my opinion.So...  Sit back, chill and listen to this installment of XRadioX.  Catch us on Twitter at @XRadioX1 or @JayceTheAce4.Have a wonderful 4th of July friends.  Be safe, shoot off fireworks, eat hotdogs, enjoy non-mayo based salads and thanks for listening.

Episode 30: The One Where We Are Patriotic

Send us a textIt's Episode 29 and we're at it again with the lyrics.  What is it with us and lyrics?  Are we dense, maybe?  Are we next level when it comes to analyzing lyrical content and intent, probably not.  Are we two guys who listen to way too much music and take the lyrics WAY to seriously, BINGO!So sit back and enjoy our deep dive breakdowns of these great songs: Maria Maria, Don't Bring Me Down, Kokomo, Watermelon Sugar, Africa, Astronaut In The Ocean, Pour Some Sugar On Me and Don't Touch Me there.  We even chaptered it out so you can jump to the song you'd like to hear us discuss.  Click on the time to jump to the discussion or click on the song title to hear the song.  I can't believe I have to say that in 2022 but here we are...Check out our past shows here - https://xradiox.buzzsprout.comCommunicate with us on our Twitter - @XRadioX1

Episode 29: The One That Looks Good... Like A Snake In The Grass

Send us a textWe're BACK! Hopefully you missed us terribly. Due to family schedules, bouts of COVID, and life just getting in the day, this is the first episode we have released in exactly 2 months! After all that time away, you would think this episode would be FULL TO BURSTING with heavily prepped material. Well you would be wrong.We hit you hard with tiny random thoughts about music, our lives, pretty sure we cure COVID, and more favorites like #bedtalk, Tony Award winning David Bryan, and Sluys throws us a musical bone to chew on, metaphorically.The important things is, we remembered how to make a podcast. So much more to come, so subscribe, like, review, be our friends!

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