Episode two of On The Record begins exactly where great podcasts are born: with the crushing realisation that nothing has been recorded. After a brief collective sigh (and a generous decision to “power through”), Michael Mackenzie, Brian Wise and guest Nick Corr regroup and press on—braver, wiser, and still dangerously unsupervised.What follows is a gloriously eclectic ramble through:A shamelessly persuasive plug for Rhythms Magazine, which somehow doubles as relationship adviceA sold-out theatre talk about fungi, proving that mushrooms now draw bigger crowds than indie bandsA deep dive into Pluribus, the Apple TV series that turns hive minds into a philosophical Rorschach test (Michael finds it calming; Brian finds it terrifying)The long-awaited final album from Chris Bailey of The Saints, hailed as a dignified, and moving farewellLucinda Williams, political defiance, and why some albums are necessary whether America’s ready or notA prolonged, reverent detour into Tom Waits, including birthdays, movies, glitter-filled pockets, and the universal agreement that everyone would still fly overseas to see himTalking Heads nostalgia, Bluesfest ticket shock, and the unsettling concept of “cover bands with original members”The episode wraps with movies (Dead of Winter, Train Dreams), tears shed in unexpected places, and the firm belief that art about love, loss, and grief is best discussed at length—preferably after checking the record button.On The Record is a podcast where culture is taken seriously, and tangents are treated as the main event.Useful LinksRhythms Subscription For Your Loved One At Christmas Order Your Rhythms T Shirt For Christmas  Merlin Sheldrake Interview The Saints Long March Through The Jazz Age Lucinda Williams new album World's Gone Wrong Lucinda's Honky Tonk in NYC Documentary: Finding Lucinda  Jay Buchanan - Caroline (Official Music Video)Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | Official Trailer | Netflix Tom Waits - "Come On Up To The House" Tom Waits Glitter and Doom Live Tom Waits - The Acting Years Snocaps band site The Lemonheads New AlbumRemain In Light feat. Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew | Full Set | Hollywood Arts Park | 3-2-2024 Caught Stealing Trailer Dead of Winter Trailer Train Dreams Trailer