Music at a Rational Volume
A music podcast for music lovers with strong, but flexible opinions. Two middle-aged music fans discussing the music they love and the interesting topics surrounding their fandom. We do album reviews both new and old, music commentary, themed playlist episodes, and above all just enjoy talking about some of our favorite tunes.
Episodes
125 episodes
As Good As They Say? The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
In this episode, admittedly a long time in coming, Nate and Kyle are back after an unexpected hiatus and come in swinging with a breakdown of a "great" record. The next in the As Good As They Say series, The MARV hosts take a closer look at the...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 2
•
40:21
The Warm Blanket Playlist Episode
In this comeback episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle say hello again with a playlist of the songs that never let them down, that can always be counted on to deliver good vibes and happy memories. So listen along as the hosts ex...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 1
•
27:13
New Album Reviews: Wolves of Glendale (self-titled)
In this episode of Nate and Kyle disagree about what good music is... I'm sorry, Music at a Rational Volume, is what I meant to write... where was I... Oh right, the episode description! In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the new, and also t...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 21
•
22:02
Best of States: Michigan
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the highs and lows and cool finds they discovered in a hunt for Michigan's best music. As is tradition with our Best of States episodes and playlists, we focus on songs and ar...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 20
•
36:50
New Album Reviews: Old 97s - American Primitive
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by the Old 97s called American Primitive. So listen along as the hosts go through the tracks and talk about what they liked and what they didn't about the latest...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 19
•
26:52
The Playlist To Get You Psyched
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take their shot at creating a "get psyched" mix in the mold of the classic How I Met Your Mother episode. You know, the New Years Eve episode in which Barney Stinson shows...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 18
•
15:34
A Random Playlist Episode: How Did We Miss It?
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss some of the new music they've been listening to this year. Sure there's some new stuff on this playlist, but like most of this podcast's playlists, there's a lot of things tha...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 17
•
26:09
New Album Reviews: Kaiser Chiefs - Easy Eighth Album
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by the Kaiser Chiefs, their Easy Eighth Album. Listen along as the hosts dissect the highs and the lows of this long awaited new effort from one of our favorite ...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 16
•
7:58
Drinkin' and Fightin' Playlist
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle talk about the upcoming St. Patrick's Day and reveal their playlist full of drinking and fighting songs. Enjoy this playlist as you celebrate Leprechaun season with your favorite Emera...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 15
•
8:21
New Album Reviews: The Vaccines - Pickup-Up Full Of Pink Carnations
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss the new record from West London's indie rockers, the Vaccines. Called Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations, the album is The Vaccines 6th studio record and the hosts of this particu...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 14
•
37:33
Mojo Nixon Remembered
In this episode of the Music at a Rational Volume Podcast, Nate and Kyle (mostly Kyle) take you on a brief reminiscence into the life and career of one Neill Kirby McMillan Jr. (August 2, 1957 – February 7, 2024), who was professionally known a...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 13
•
12:25
As Good As They Say? Paul Simon - Graceland
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle disagree about one of the most recognizable, well regarded, and simultaneously controversial albums of the 80s, Paul Simon's Graceland. In the latest installment of the As Good As The...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 12
•
28:38
Valentines Playlist Special: Physician Love Thyself
In one of the more juvenile episodes/playlists we have made here at Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle have curated a very special set of songs just in time for Valentines Day. A playlist full of songs about self care, getting a grip on ...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 11
•
3:01
New Album Reviews: Gaslight Anthem - History Books
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the newest October release that was Gaslight Anthem's History Books. As one of the host's favorite bands, Gaslight Anthem has a long track record of making great music. So lis...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 10
•
24:33
Best Albums Ever: Material Issue - Destination Universe
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss another one of the greatest albums ever made by humans on planet Earth, Material Issue's underrated classic Destination Universe. Listen as the hosts give some background, cont...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 9
•
33:41
The Coldest Night Of The Year Playlist
In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the songs made because Winter is a thing for most of us, and Mother Nature can be quite frosty. So the Hosts have created a playlist just for you and your slog through the shivering and freezing months. Lis...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 8
•
16:02
2023 Review: Best Albums
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss their favorite, and therefore best, albums of the previous year 2023. Listen along as the hosts give their justifications for what they like and try to explain why all they ch...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 7
•
47:02
2023 Discoveries - Best Stuff We Heard Last Year
In this episode Nate and Kyle reminisce about the year that was 2023 and highlight the tunes they discovered. This is not a playlist of songs released during the year, but the tunes that have crossed any space or time to impact the hosts this y...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 6
•
34:29
Christmas Classics Done Well
In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the best, or at least their favorite traditional/classic Christmas tunes. The hosts attempt to explain their choices as they pick their favorites from 26 of the most done to death and over recorded Christma...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 5
•
51:58
As Good As They Say? Replacements - Let It Be
In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the 80s "Classic" album The Replacements Let It Be. Released in 1984 this record has been widely hailed as one of the most influential albums ever released and has also received critical praise for its bril...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 4
•
20:49
Breakup Song Playlist: Part II
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle break out the next round of epic breakup songs. No matter who you are you will have your heart torn into pieces at least once and if you're really honest with yourself, you're better ...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 3
•
24:54
2023 Album Review Roundup
In this episode Nate and Kyle do some housekeeping and clear out the glut of albums released in 2023 that they haven't had time to do full reviews on. Enjoy bite sized commentary on a random assortment of albums released this year from Ruston K...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 2
•
23:16
New Album Reviews: Barenaked Ladies - In Flight
In this first episode back after a short break... We begin Series 6 of Music at a Rational Volume with a review episode. Nate and Kyle take on the (relatively) new album by the Canadian rockers, the Barenaked Ladies, called In Flight. In wha...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 1
•
31:26
Best Albums Ever: Two Hours Traffic - Foolish Blood
In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss one of the greatest albums ever made by humans on the planet Earth. The album is by Canadian pop-rockers Two Hours Traffic, called Foolish Blood. Listen in as the hosts discus...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 20
•
36:42
Best of States: Oregon
In this Episode Nate and Kyle discuss the best music that the state of Oregon has to offer. So listen along as the hosts discuss all of the artists that have come out of this Pacific Northwest music scene. Portland is a music rich town and beca...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 19
•
38:26
