Chris and Erik start the show with a look back at some of the weird stuff they acquired during their divorces, including a bizarre musket lamp and ridiculous framed art. This leads them into an extended riff on collectible items, telemarketing scams like the Highlander coin collection, and ‘of the month’ clubs for everything from plates to film. The guys then transition to discussing old TV shows like Columbo and Twilight Zone, reflecting on how much the world has changed, especially regarding how crimes are solved and the general ‘70s aesthetic. Finally, they dive deep into the messy truth about the music business, discussing Steven Pearcy‘s generosity on tour, why paying to open for bands like Texas Hippie Coalition and Tesla is often a losing game, and the new, internet-focused approach to building a music career.
02:16 - The Crazy 70s Lamp and Ex-Wife’s Stuff
03:26 - Buying Used Stuff After Divorce: The Goodwill Microwave Story
04:53 - The Ugly Musket Lamp and Embarrassing Bathroom Art
07:11 - Susan’s Bad Online Purchases and the Mini Cat Litter Pan
08:21 - Ex-Wife Took All the Photos
08:52 - Highlander Commemorative Coins & VHS Tapes Scam
11:47 - The Gone with the Wind Plates of the Month Club
15:36 - The Film of the Month Club
17:12 - Highlander Coin Collection Resale Value and Scam Shipping Fees
20:26 - Columbo and Things That Have Gone by the Wayside
21:50 - Columbo: One Part MacGyver, One Part Law and Order
23:58 - Columbo’s Cigar and How He Got the Killer to Snap
25:35 - Columbo’s Heap of Shit Car and the Pantyhose Robbers
27:52 - The End of the Good Old Days for Bad Guys: DNA and the O.J. Trial
31:25 - Twilight Zone and the Changing World Aesthetic
32:15 - Hating the 70s Aesthetic and Goodwill Prices
35:43 - The Problem with Standing Desks
37:34 - Chris Akin Presents Viewership Bump with Stevie Rachelle
39:11 - The Steven Pearcy Filter: When to Say Sludgy Things
42:17 - Erik’s Longevity and Plans for AMA Videos on Touring
45:09 - The Old School Idea of Buying onto Tours is Over
47:26 - The Texas Hippie Coalition Tour Buy-On Cost Breakdown
50:47 - Bands Paying to Tour: Wayne Static and the Losing Game
52:48 - Bands Paying to Tour: Plush and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
53:43 - Marketing a Band in the New Era: Vlogs and Regional Shows
57:23 - The Band That Paid $50,000 to Tour with Tesla and Broke Up
58:27 - Selling Merch at Bars vs. Big Shows
59:44 - Advice: Give Away Music, Don’t Try to Sell It at Big Shows
01:01:20 - Headliners Demanding Merch Price Minimums
01:01:40 - Steven Pearcy’s Generosity with Merch Booth Space
01:04:10 - Steven Pearcy Solo Shows and Erik’s New Record Demos
01:07:01 - Does Paying to Tour Actually Steal Fans?
01:09:55 - Vision and Creative Photos: Don’t Cut Off the Palm Trees
01:13:43 - The Vertical Phone Video Problem
01:14:30 - Canva’s Magic Fill and AI Image Expansion
01:17:16 - Mark Ruffalo as Columbo AI Image is Perfect
01:21:49 - Is Another Columbo Reboot Possible?
01:22:37 - Modern Reboots Steal Names But Change Characters (Sherlock, Matlock)
01:25:32 - Netflix’s Annoying Race and Sex Changes in Reboots
01:27:07 - The ‘Just One of the Guys’ Boob Reveal
01:29:15 - The Casting Couch and Hollywood Payola
01:31:50 - Harvey Weinstein’s Horrifying Genitalia Deformity Revealed
01:37:43 - Why Are Courtroom Artists So Bad?
01:40:07 - Erik’s YouTube Monetization Update
01:42:32 - Fright Bite Halloween Movie Announcement Tease
01:44:23 - Chris’s Tech Struggles and 13-Year-Old Experts
01:46:17 - YouTube Strategy: Talking about Hot Button Issues (Lost Prophets)
01:48:33 - Watching TV in the 70s: The Same Old Canned Laughter on MAS*H
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