Idiotalk: A Fiona Apple Podcast

In-depth discussion between two brothers about their favorite musical artists (and sometimes, favorite movies) full of meticulous research, wild speculation, and a lifetime of inside jokes begging to be let out.

Recent Episodes
  • The Smile: Wall of Eyes
    Mar 8, 2024 – 02:59:04
  • Fionale
    Dec 28, 2023 – 02:12:28
  • Fetch the Bolt Cutters: Part II
    Dec 22, 2023 – 03:07:44
  • Fetch the Bolt Cutters: Part I
    Dec 15, 2023 – 01:50:03
  • Bottle Rocket (1996)
    Dec 1, 2023 – 02:37:09
  • The Idler Wheel...: Part II
    Nov 24, 2023 – 01:57:41
  • The Idler Wheel...: Part I
    Nov 17, 2023 – 01:35:30
  • Extraordinary Machine: Part III - Jon Brion Version
    Oct 20, 2023 – 01:54:26
  • Extraordinary Machine: Part II
    Oct 13, 2023 – 01:41:28
  • Extraordinary Machine: Part I
    Oct 6, 2023 – 01:20:41
  • Clifford (1994)
    Sep 29, 2023 – 01:36:57
  • Fiona Apple's Cover Songs
    Sep 22, 2023 – 01:38:27
  • When the Pawn...
    Sep 15, 2023 – 02:42:09
  • The King of Comedy (1983)
    Sep 8, 2023 – 02:55:01
  • Tidal: Part II
    Aug 31, 2023 – 02:30:34
  • Tidal: Part I
    Aug 25, 2023 – 01:50:40
  • An Introduction to Fiona Apple
    Aug 18, 2023 – 02:17:06
  • Rankiohead
    May 5, 2023 – 02:11:20
  • The Smile: LIVE!
    Apr 28, 2023 – 02:26:56
  • The Smile: A Light For Attracting Attention
    Apr 21, 2023 – 03:13:24
  • Batman & Robin
    Apr 14, 2023 – 02:35:59
  • Thom Yorke: ANIMA
    Apr 7, 2023 – 02:22:36
  • A Moon Shaped Pool: Part II
    Mar 31, 2023 – 02:36:49
  • A Moon Shaped Pool: Part I
    Mar 24, 2023 – 02:18:00
  • Thom Yorke: Tomorrow's Modern Boxes
    Mar 17, 2023 – 01:41:20
  • Atoms for Peace: Amok
    Mar 10, 2023 – 02:26:14
  • Radiohead Grab Bag
    Mar 3, 2023 – 02:16:30
  • The King of Limbs: Part II
    Feb 24, 2023 – 02:26:03
  • The King of Limbs: Part I
    Feb 17, 2023 – 01:04:53
  • Radiohead at the Movies
    Feb 10, 2023 – 02:17:42
  • Batman Forever w/ Nicole Love
    Feb 3, 2023 – 03:02:24
  • In Rainbows: Part III
    Jan 27, 2023 – 02:08:55
  • In Rainbows: Part II
    Jan 20, 2023 – 02:11:00
  • In Rainbows: Part I
    Jan 13, 2023 – 01:39:19
  • BONUS EPISODE: Zach Glenn on "OK Podcast"
    Jan 6, 2023 – 34:42
  • Not Anyone Can Play Clarinet w/ Sean Perrin
    Dec 16, 2022 – 02:06:11
  • The Art of Radiohead w/ Kilani Glenn
    Dec 9, 2022 – 01:47:14
  • Thom Yorke: The Eraser
    Dec 2, 2022 – 01:54:37
  • There, There w/ Jesse Rimler
    Nov 25, 2022 – 02:06:23
  • Hail to the Thief
    Nov 18, 2022 – 02:28:30
  • Batman Returns
    Nov 11, 2022 – 02:38:32
  • Analyzing Radiohead w/ Brad Osborn
    Nov 4, 2022 – 01:34:29
  • Amnesiac: Part II
    Oct 28, 2022 – 02:03:54
  • Amnesiac: Part I
    Oct 21, 2022 – 59:21
  • KID A: Part II
    Oct 14, 2022 – 01:42:17
  • KID A: Part I
    Oct 7, 2022 – 55:57
  • Batman (1989)
    Sep 30, 2022 – 02:08:19
  • Writing Hella Songs w/ Aaron Ross
    Sep 23, 2022 – 01:53:18
  • Here We Go Again, Computer!
    Sep 16, 2022 – 01:48:47
  • Take It Easy, Computer
    Sep 9, 2022 – 02:24:03
Recent Reviews
  • Clairedabear85
    Love from a “casual fan”
    I wouldn’t call myself a diehard Radiohead fan but this podcast kept me listening. Love the chemistry and love that it is approachable for non-musicians. Keep the good stuff coming Glenn brothers.
  • kty you
    norcal baybeeee
    heard them mention dimple records and i feel so seen
  • Nekrobomb
    Hello
    Since you only have a handful of reviews I figure you might notice this. I am finishing up a book on Radiohead’s Amnesiac and octopus sex. I used pieces of your podcast but I noticed something you didn’t speak about. Could be a coincidence not worth mentioning. Might be a bombshell blowing up an orphanage and inspiring “I Will”. Contact me on gmail at 0limepulp0 my name is Syrupe Pensington the second. The show is good/traditional when you actually get to the subject. One with knowledge, one nodding and taking it in. If you like Radiohead you’ll probably tolerate this back and forth. I may have learned something, I can’t recall.
  • Dave_Richey
    Actually Not A Waste Of Time
    If you have to listen to any podcast, then listen to They Might Be Bronies. If you are hungry for more and your AirPod happens to be in your ear already, try Idiotalk. Let Walker and Zach take you on a journey into the depths of Radiohead like you have never experienced. Allow their hypnotic voices to lure you in. Hear hours of them picking apart Radiohead songs like a squirrel picking seeds out of a pine cone. And like the squirrel you will be satisfied in the end. If you are a fan of Radiohead, these two men will take you to obsessive levels you never thought were in you. And just when you are basking in the sounds of Ok Computer and eagerly awaiting an episode on Kid A, Batman appears. Life is sweet.
  • james on bass
    New Favorite Music Pod
    This is a great find! The Glenn brothers break things down intellectually and joke around like an elevated conversation about music with your friends. I like the mix of humor, analysis, and messing around. I’m more of a Radiohead guy but I even like their Batman spin off eps. Cool stuff keep it up.
  • radioheady42
    Hail to the Thief is their best ep yet
    Been loving listening to this podcast on my morning commute. These guys are funny, smart and casually charming. Looking forward to future episodes.
  • EthanRiddle89
    I Might Be Wrong
    As a longtime Radiohead fan, your podcast is the perfect platform for hearing discussions about the band’s discography and their progression as talented musicians throughout the years. Your two Amnesiac episodes are currently my favorite because you both bring new insights into the album and provide a great level of detail for each song within it. The provided context for the songs and the album itself were very informative, but it did not feel like a lecture since you guys are both very entertaining as well. My favorite part in the first episode for Amnesiac was your quick comparison between Limp Bizkit and Radiohead, in which I had never expected these two bands to ever be mentioned in the same sentence, and the thought of them being the polar opposites of each other struck me as being extremely funny. In the second episode for Amnesiac, I really appreciated the amount of research that you both brought into the discussions for each song on the album, and the amount of care you seem to have for a majority of Radiohead’s projects. Amnesiac is my favorite Radiohead album because of how dark, strange, mysterious, and unique it sounds compared to other projects at the time, often being enjoyed most when I’m driving or inside during a rainy day. I was a little upset to hear that you did not like the later half of the album, because I personally think that “Knives Out” and “Dollar and Cents” are great stand-alone tracks due to their dark lyrical themes and their sound of desperation / urgency. However, it is great that you are not afraid to share your opinions and thoughts on particular songs within the album. I look forward to hearing more of the podcast episodes and the KID AMNESIA review if you decide to tackle that in the future. Additionally, check out the Amnesiac b-sides since there are some great songs such as “Fog,” “WorryWort,” and “Trans-Atlantic Drawl,” if you ever plan on reviewing single releases from certain eras within the band’s history.
  • Nepalisnateds
    Hail to the Glenns
    If you suffer from a Radiohead obsession and need a place to vicariously indulge in a conversation about it, this is the podcast for you. Take a journey into each album, peripheral releases from the band members and some exits off the highway to visit Batman for some reason. Be prepared for gentle criticisms of Ed O’brien, cheeky English accents and that you may have qualms with the Hail the Thief episode :)
  • Alex D-Coke
    Bruce Wayne…the handsome bat?
    This is truly the only podcast I excitedly wait for each week to listen to. All my friends and family don’t really understand my obsession with this band and it’s really great hearing people talk about this amazing band that I love. These two guys are so hysterical that I’m literally dying laughing on my drive to and from work. The back and forth, joking relationship the two hosts have is exactly like me and my brother. Thanks for all the amazing episodes and all the laughs. Please never stop and keep the episodes coming. There’s truly so much material and information to explore/discuss with this band. I also really love the side project podcasts: IdioBat and IdioThom!!! The running joke of guessing what Ed, “The Handsome Man”, is doing on a track and your British impressions of Thom and the band are by far the funniest things I’ve ever heard. Love this podcast and love Radiohead!
  • LikeSpinningPats
    Abundant hot takes
    I’ve described myself in the past as “a huge Radiohead fan but not one of the crazy ones” This podcast has shown me that I am in fact one of the crazy ones. My real life friends won’t let me talk about Radiohead so this is nice to feel like I’m in the room with 2 people discussing my favorite subject. Its probably a good thing that they can’t hear my screaming defense of anything that they don’t 100% love about the band. Except for Pablo Honey, we’re on the same page there.
  • NL-in-Oakland
    All you need
    The guys have a brilliant rapport. They combine genuine Radiohead analysis and appreciation with fun banter and their own family lore. If you are RH super fan, you’ll get LOTS of new info and insights. If you are RH novice, it will encourage you to dive deeper into the catalog. And if you’re simply looking for some comforting conversation, Idiotalk is the perfect podcast for that too.
  • DandyDuke25
    So Much Fun
    This is one of those podcasts that makes your heart jump with joy when you see a new episode has come out. These dudes are way smarter than I am, but not in a pretentious way. Like, I feel smarter listening to them. Also, they are absolutely hilarious. This podcast is such a gem. I’d recommend it to anyone, even if they don’t listen to Radiohead. I’m a moderate fan, but this podcast makes me even more interested in the band. Thank you for giving me something wonderful to look forward to.
  • NorCalKills
    a great mix of info + humor
    I expected this podcast to be for music nerds only, but found myself pleasantly surprised by the amount of relatable humor. I’m only a moderate Radiohead fan, but the first two episodes made me think harder about the music than I had before and challenged me to give Radiohead’s catalogue a deeper listen. The hosts have great chemistry (probably because they are brothers) and seem well researched. Overall a very fun new podcast to listen to.
  • Kid A mazeing
    Haven’t listened yet buuuut….
    PLEASE for the sweet love of all that is holy, PLEASE do all the research you can and find out everything you can about the conception, production, recording and complete evaluation of the song “KID A”. It’s my absolute favorite track by them. It’s eerie it’s uplifting, it’s melancholy it’s victorious it’s everything. The Only “behind the scenes” thing I know is a few years ago li think it was Ed O’Brien said on the radiohead blog around 2001 that they finished the song and felt great about it. But I want more. It’s the only song I want to know what exactly they mean by every lyric. Shoot they even named the whole album after it and they never do that! Also, I’d go so far as to say it’s the song of the millennium and now EVERYBODY does auto tune. Please and thank you. Peace
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