Author Archives: Michael Eades

6: Tennessee and Truman

In Episode Six, Vidalotry explores Gore Vidal’s relationship with two gay authors; one friendly, the other contentious. Host Ryan Breegle looks at Gore’s adventures with Tennessee Williams and their involvement in a film featuring lobotomies and cannibalism. And he examines Gore’s detest for Truman Capote, culminating in lies and lawsuits.

S1E1: Hamlet / Avatar

Andrew and Zach welcome you to the world of fan/fiction; a massive subculture of creativity fueled by copyrighted, intellectual properties. In this inaugural episode, our hosts ponder the motivation behind this craft and explore a handful of original stories and crossovers. Zach gives Andrew a hard time about Avatar.

Ponychase – Parade of Youth

Originally released in 2014, the debut (and only) Ponychase record Parade of Youth is getting the vinyl re-issue treatment courtesy of Girl Friday Records. If you’re not familiar, the ten song collection is a melancholy synth pop excursion that utilizes 80’s style programmed drums, reverb-y vocals and an appropriately dramatic flair. The album is set […]

9: 98% on Jamie Tomatoes

Hosts Ashley and Jamie answer a slew of mysterious questions throughout the episode; including Who’s the hottest Skarsgard? What era of Robert Downey, Jr is best? and Who is Matthew MacFadyen? The Bag of Hotties gives generously and mysteriously with insights on Richard Ayoade, Billy Crystal, Lou Bega, John Boyega, Toby Stephens and a surprisingly hott Andy Serkis.

Joshua Morse – Super Sonic Fusion

Morse has posted plenty of other chiptune music that we’ve reviewed here on the site and this particular EP takes a decidedly infectious upbeat turn. The original source material was already classic but this Muzak style Jazzing up makes it enjoyable in a whole new way.

Howling Giant – “Matilda Mother”

The light pop flair of the original is traded for giant riffs and, you guessed it, sprawling epic metal goodness. It’s a nice representation of Nashville musical diversity and a helluva cover in itself.