Show Notes
Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss another "brilliant concept album" by The Beach Boys: 1989's Still Cruisin.' Other topics include reverse raptures, the Dred Scott Case, and forklift certification.
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The penultimate installment of Talkin' Down the Highway is a brilliant concept episode: one that finds the gang discussing the 2021 documentary Long Promised Road. Other topics include Del Taco, Mike Love's appearance on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and the aesthetic nightmare that is the Cybertruck.
The guys discuss the 2014 Brian Wilson biopic Love & Mercy. Also, Glenn gets banned from wearing his Lebowski sweater for a year; however -- thanks to a loyal listener of the podcast -- he gets a suitable idea for a replacement.
Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss The Beach Boys' 2012 reunion album That's Why God Made the Radio, as well as the controversy-filled tour that accompanied its release. Other topics include the travails of the "Talkin'" crew performing their Royalty Free (To Them) music, shout outs to some heroes within the gang's own circle, and Duff Gardens.
The guys surpass the hour mark to discuss Brian Wilson's triumphant 2004 resurrection of the fabled SMiLE project, and the 2011 release of the original 1966-67 sessions. Other topics include Diet Dr. Pepper, veepstakes, and bear cubs.