Season 1

Ludichrist - Immaculate Deception
Dec. 29, 2020

Ludichrist - Immaculate Deception

On 2020's last episode of The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard, Ben and John talk to guest lecturer Cary Gordon, aka Cary the Metal Geek, of MSRCast, Metal Geeks, and the Houston Indie Podcast Society, about Ludichrist's pio...

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Suplecs - Powtin' on the Outside Pawty on the Inside - Part 2 (Interview)
Dec. 22, 2020

Suplecs - Powtin' on the Outside Pawty on the Inside - Part 2 (Interv…

John and Ben continue their discussion of Suplecs' 2005 opus, Powtin' on the Outside Pawty on the Inside; this time bringing in bassist/vocalist/founding member Danny Nick for an in-depth interview about the recording of the ...

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Suplecs - Powtin' on the Outside Pawty on the Inside (Part 1)
Dec. 15, 2020

Suplecs - Powtin' on the Outside Pawty on the Inside (Part 1)

Ben and John discuss Suplecs' 2005 barnburner of an album, Powtin' on the Outside Party on the Inside. Produced by COC's Pepper Keenan and full of all the punk, sludge, and stoner riff wizardry that one could ask for, Powtin...

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Eternal Elysium - Searching Low and High - Part 2 (Interview)
Dec. 8, 2020

Eternal Elysium - Searching Low and High - Part 2 (Interview)

Ben and John return to the show's 22nd album, 2005's Searching Low and High from Japan's Eternal Elysium. On this segment they talk with with guitarist/vocalist/founder Yukito Okazaki and bassist/vocalist Tana Haugo about th...

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Songs: Ohia - Ghost Tropic - Part Two (Interview)
Dec. 1, 2020

Songs: Ohia - Ghost Tropic - Part Two (Interview)

Our 50th episode! Ben and John conclude their discussion of Song's Ohia's 2000 album, Ghost Tropic, by speaking with guitarist Alasdair Roberts and percussionist Shane Aspegren. In an interview that spans 3 continents, 14 h...

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Songs: Ohia - Ghost Tropic - Part 1
Nov. 24, 2020

Songs: Ohia - Ghost Tropic - Part 1

Ben and John discuss the show's 25th album, Songs: Ohia's Ghost Tropic. A dark and often haunting record, Ghost Tropic is an outlier amongst songwriter Jason Molina's storied and extensive work. The episode reviews the reco...

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Demon Fuzz - Afreaka! - Part 2 (Interview)
Nov. 17, 2020

Demon Fuzz - Afreaka! - Part 2 (Interview)

For this episode, Ben and John return to fifteenth album discussed by the show, Demon Fuzz's epic and influential Afro Rock (as coined by Eddie Grant) masterpiece, Afreaka! This time, the pair interview Demon Fuzz's Paddy C...

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Oversoul - Seven Days in November - Part 2 - (Interview)
Nov. 10, 2020

Oversoul - Seven Days in November - Part 2 - (Interview)

In Part 2 of their discussion of Oversoul's lone album, the mournful and melodic Seven Days in November, Ben and John interview Oversoul guitarist/vocalist Dennis Cornelius. Having also played in Revelation, Place of Skulls,...

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Oversoul - Seven Days in November - Part One
Nov. 3, 2020

Oversoul - Seven Days in November - Part One

John and Ben dive deep into Oversoul's first and only album, the heavy and cathartic Seven Days in November. Doom metal through and through, the album combines Maryland-influenced melodic doom riffing with emotive and person...

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Gore - Mean Man's Dream - Part 2 (Interview)
Oct. 27, 2020

Gore - Mean Man's Dream - Part 2 (Interview)

Ben and John continue their discussion of Gore's 1987 sophomore album, Mean Man's Dream, with the band's longtime bassist, Rob Frey. Frey discusses the recording of the album, being a touring, heavy musician in the 80s, the ...

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Gore - Mean Man's Dream
Oct. 20, 2020

Gore - Mean Man's Dream

On this episode, Ben and John dive into Gore's influential 1987 album, Mean Man's Dream. Instrumental, monolithic, and loud as hell, the album would prove to be a launch pad for many of heavy music's genres and subgeneres th...

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Eternal Elysium - Searching Low and High - Part One
Oct. 13, 2020

Eternal Elysium - Searching Low and High - Part One

On this episode, Ben and John discuss Eternal Elysium's 2005 album, Searching Low and High. The Japanese band's third album, Searching is a masterpiece of heavy, layered guitar, varied song structure, and sonic destruction. ...

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Baron - Torpor - Part 2
Oct. 6, 2020

Baron - Torpor - Part 2

Join Ben and John as they take a digital trip across the pond and lose themselves in the British countryside whilst talking to their faithful guides, Alex Crispin and Luke Foster from Baron. They'll let you in on the secrets …

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Baron - Torpor - Part One
Sept. 29, 2020

Baron - Torpor - Part One

On Part One of their episode on Baron's 2015 psych/prog/folk/indie/art rock album, Torpor, Ben and John discuss the record's wide-ranging influences and the recording process, which took place in a medieval hall.

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Peach - Siesta - Part Two: Interview
Sept. 22, 2020

Peach - Siesta - Part Two: Interview

Ben and John continue their discussion of Peach's 1994 debut album, Siesta. This time out, they interview the band's guitarist/vocalist, Arthur Roberts.

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Peach - Siesta - Part One
Sept. 15, 2020

Peach - Siesta - Part One

In Part One of their episode on Peach's 1994 art rock debut, Siesta, the show's 20th album, Ben and John discuss the album's sublime song craft, wide-ranging influences, and the joy of unearthing a truly rare record.

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Ogre - Seven Hells - Part 2: Interview
Sept. 8, 2020

Ogre - Seven Hells - Part 2: Interview

Ben and John wrap up their discussion of Ogre's 2006 sophomore album, Seven Hells, by interviewing the band's guitarist, Ross Markonish, and drummer, Will Broadbent. The four discuss the band's history from inception, throug...

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Ogre - Seven Hells - Part One
Sept. 1, 2020

Ogre - Seven Hells - Part One

In part one of their discussion of Ogre's 2006 proto-metal juggernaut, Seven Hells, Ben and John dive deep into the albums themes, motifs, and comic book awesomeness. To say nothing of the deep neck dive of a particular icon...

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Hangnail - Clouds in the Head - Interview
Aug. 25, 2020

Hangnail - Clouds in the Head - Interview

On Part 2 of TGTYNH's episode about Hangnail's heavy rock masterpiece, Clouds in the Head, Ben and John interview all four members of the band (Harry Armstrong, James Ogawa, Mark Cronin, and Paul Elphick) about the recording ...

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Hangnail - Clouds in the Head
Aug. 18, 2020

Hangnail - Clouds in the Head

Ben introduces new co-host John and the pair discuss Hangnail's 2001 sophomore album and swan song, Clouds in the Head.

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The Lyman Woodard Organization - Saturday Night Special
Aug. 11, 2020

The Lyman Woodard Organization - Saturday Night Special

A transitional episode for The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard as founding co-host Mat has left the show. This episode also serves as the first episode in the podcast's Guest Lecturer series which sees music experts in a w...

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Lid - In the Mushroom - Part 2 w. Eric Wagner
Aug. 4, 2020

Lid - In the Mushroom - Part 2 w. Eric Wagner

On Part 2 of of their episode on Lid's 1997 album, In the Mushroom, Mat and Ben interview vocalist Eric Wagner. In a wide ranging discussion, the trio dissect the musical and lyrical inspiration for the record and touch on …

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Lid - In the Mushroom
July 28, 2020

Lid - In the Mushroom

Ben and Mat discuss supergroup Lid's lone album, 1997's In the Mushroom. Featuring members of Trouble/The Skull and Anathema, In the Mushroom is a surprisingly 90s friendly and Beatles-influenced affair with focus on strong ...

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Next Time On TGTYNH - Lid - In the Mushroom
July 24, 2020

Next Time On TGTYNH - Lid - In the Mushroom

On this Next Time On segment, Mat and Ben discuss their upcoming episiode on Lid's lone album, 1997's In the Mushroom. They also discuss the albums they've been listening to this week (jazz with an indie rock pedigree for Ma...

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Demon Fuzz - Afreaka!
July 22, 2020

Demon Fuzz - Afreaka!

Mat and Ben discuss Demon Fuzz's 1970 album, Afreaka! The widely influential record is a melting pot of soul, jazz, prog, blues, rock, African, and Middle Eastern music with a cinematic scope.

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Next Time On TGTYNH - Demon Fuzz - Afreaka!
July 17, 2020

Next Time On TGTYNH - Demon Fuzz - Afreaka!

On this Next Time On bonus segment, Ben and Mat preview their upcoming episode on Demon Fuzz seminal 1970 album, Afreaka, discuss the albums to which they've been listening, and touch on the passing of Ennio Morricone.

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Lazer/Wulf - The Beast of Left and Right - Part Two
July 14, 2020

Lazer/Wulf - The Beast of Left and Right - Part Two

Ben and Mat discuss Lazer/Wulf's complex concept album, The Beast of Left and Right with the band's guitarist/vocalist Bryan Aiken. The wide ranging interview, which ranks as the show's most in depth to date, covers the hist...

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Next Time On - Lazer/Wulf - The Beast of Left and Right - P2
July 10, 2020

Next Time On - Lazer/Wulf - The Beast of Left and Right - P2

Mat and Ben discuss their upcoming interview with Lazer/Wulf guitarist/vocalist Bryan Aiken and the albums to which they've been listening.

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Lazer/Wulf - The Beast of Left and Right - Part One
July 7, 2020

Lazer/Wulf - The Beast of Left and Right - Part One

On this episode of The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard, Mat and Ben discuss Lazer/Wulf's debut album, The Beast of Left and Right. Originally released in 2014 on Retro Futurist Records, Beast is a progressive metal powerho...

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Next Time On - Lazer/Wulf - The Beast of Left and Right - P1
July 3, 2020

Next Time On - Lazer/Wulf - The Beast of Left and Right - P1

On this Next Time On segment, Ben and Mat preview Part One of their upcoming episode on Lazer/Wulf's 2014 concept album, The Beast of Left and Right, and discuss the albums they've had in heavy rotation over the last week.

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Propagandhi - Failed States
June 30, 2020

Propagandhi - Failed States

Ben and Mat discuss one of Mat's favorite records, the 2012 punk/metal crossover opus from Canada's Propagandhi, Failed States.

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Next Time On TGTYNH - Propagandhi - Failed States
June 26, 2020

Next Time On TGTYNH - Propagandhi - Failed States

On this extended Next Time On segment, Mat and Ben preview their upcoming episode on Propagandhi's punk/metal crossover, Failed States, and discuss the albums they've had in heavy rotation.

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Rigor Mortis - Slaves to the Grave
June 23, 2020

Rigor Mortis - Slaves to the Grave

On this episode of The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard, Mat and Ben discuss Rigor Mortis' comeback album/swan song, 2014's Slaves to the Grave. Also on the table is the band's place in a 1980s DFW thrash scene that has …

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Next Time On TGTYNH - Rigor Mortis - Slaves to the Grave
June 21, 2020

Next Time On TGTYNH - Rigor Mortis - Slaves to the Grave

Ben and Mat preview their upcoming full episode discussing Rigor Mortis' reunion/swan song Slaves to the Grave and discuss the albums that have caught their respective ears.

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Sulfur Giant - Beyond the Hollow Mountain - Part Two
June 16, 2020

Sulfur Giant - Beyond the Hollow Mountain - Part Two

Ben and Mat interview Sulfur Giant's Marco Lima and Marco Mourao about their debut heavy psych masterpiece, Beyond the Hollow Mountain, as well as the band's history and the forthcoming follow up record.

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Next Time On TGTYNH - Sulfur Giant - Interview
June 12, 2020

Next Time On TGTYNH - Sulfur Giant - Interview

Mat and Ben preview their upcoming interview with Sulfur Giant's Marco Lima and Marco Mourao and discuss the albums to which they've been listening.

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Sulfur Giant - Beyond the Hollow Mountain - Part One
June 9, 2020

Sulfur Giant - Beyond the Hollow Mountain - Part One

Mat and Ben discuss the stoner/psych debut from Portugal's Sulfur Giant on this episode of The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard. The pair discuss the cinematic scenes invoked by Beyond the Hollow Mountain and Europe's burge...

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Next Time On TGTYNH - Sulfur Giant - Beyond the Hollow Mountain - Part One
June 5, 2020

Next Time On TGTYNH - Sulfur Giant - Beyond the Hollow Mountain - Par…

Ben and Mat preview the upcoming episode on the debut album from Portugal heavy psych rockers Sulfur Giant and discuss the albums they've been listening to lately.

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Ancient Vvisdom - A Godlike Inferno - Part One
June 2, 2020

Ancient Vvisdom - A Godlike Inferno - Part One

Mat and Ben discuss Ancient Vvisdom's 2011 debut album, A Godlike Inferno, and the role of occult themes in music.

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Next Time On TGTYNH - Ancient Vvisdom - A Godlike Inferno - Part One
May 29, 2020

Next Time On TGTYNH - Ancient Vvisdom - A Godlike Inferno - Part One

On this short Next Time On segment, Mat and Ben discuss the albums they're listening to and introduce the subject of the next episode - Ancient Vvisdom's debut album, A Godlike Inferno.

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The Dismemberment Plan - Emergency and I
May 26, 2020

The Dismemberment Plan - Emergency and I

On this episode of The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard, Mat and Ben discuss their love of The Dismemberment Plan's 1999 classic, Emergency and I. This is the first episode where both Mat and Ben were familiar with the albu...

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Next Time On TGTYNH - The Dismemberment Plan - Emergency and I
May 23, 2020

Next Time On TGTYNH - The Dismemberment Plan - Emergency and I

In this first standalone Next Time On segment, Mat and Ben discuss the albums they're currently listening to and introduce the subject of the next full episode - The Dismemberment Plan's Emergency and I.

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Grave - Soulless
May 19, 2020

Grave - Soulless

Mat and Ben disagree vigorously about Grave's 1994 opus, Soulless. In its most contentious episode yet, The Greatest Thing you've Never Heard dives headlong into death metal and the themes associated therewith.

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Pale Divine - Cemetery Earth - Part Two
May 12, 2020

Pale Divine - Cemetery Earth - Part Two

Mat and Ben interview Pale Divine's Darin McCloskey and Greg Diener about the making of their 2007 album, Cemetery Earth, and touch on the band's upcoming album, Consequence of Time, on Cruz Del Our records.

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Pale Divine - Cemetery Earth - Part One
May 5, 2020

Pale Divine - Cemetery Earth - Part One

Mat and Ben discuss Pale Divine's 2007 doom metal masterpiece, Cemetery Earth, and the band's place in the doom scene as they prepare to release their upcoming album, Consequence of Time, on Cruz Del Sur Records.

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Metz - Metz
April 28, 2020

Metz - Metz

Mat and Ben discuss the 2012 noise rock debut of Canada's Metz and the band's place at the intersection of noise, punk and grunge. The album is Mat's first pick for the show.

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Blues Creation - Demon and Eleven Children
April 14, 2020

Blues Creation - Demon and Eleven Children

Mat and Ben discuss the 1971 classic album Demon and Eleven Children, by Japan's Blues Creation, and its place in the history of blues, rock, and metal.

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Messenger - Illusory Blues - Part Two
April 5, 2020

Messenger - Illusory Blues - Part Two

On part two of the fourth episode of The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard, Ben and Mat interview Messenger's Khaled Lowe and Barnaby Maddick about the band and the making of their debut album, Illusory Blues.

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Messenger - Illusory Blues - Part One
April 4, 2020

Messenger - Illusory Blues - Part One

In part one of the fourth episode of The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard, Mat and Ben do a deep dive on the lush psych/folk/prog masterpiece that is Messenger's debut album, Illusory Blues.

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Iron Man - Black Night - Part Two
March 28, 2020

Iron Man - Black Night - Part Two

Mat and Ben interview Iron Man's drummer, Ronnie Kalimon, and vocalist, Rob Levey. The band members discuss their time in Iron Man and the events surrounding the recording of Black Night.

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