Best Rob Kristoffersen Podcasts (2025)

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8: The Watchwomen of Sunderland 1:39:44

1y ago1:39:44

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Welcome to Sunderland, where everything is weird, but nobody seems to notice. Following their dramatic encounter at the abandoned nursing home with the guardhyi (MIB), Serena, Birdie and Remy did what all friends would do: they made friendship bracelets and vision boards! Get ready for a lore heavy episode chock full of butter, aliens, breaking and…

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7: They'll Leave the Tractor Beam on For Ya! 1:32:57

1+ y ago1:32:57

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Welcome to Sunderland, where everything is weird, but nobody seems to notice. Our players enter combat for the first time, going up against two mysterious figures that have stepped out of the shadows. Forrest goes missing, Serena steals a portable mic, and gains more insight on the book she found at Keel’s Wheels, and Birdie has a dream that might …

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6: You Can’t Ignore Three Weirdos on Your Doorstep 53:15

1+ y ago53:15

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Welcome to Sunderland, where everything is weird, but nobody seems to notice. The players find a mysterious letter inside Chris Sloan’s notebook with references to six fingered hands, and a mysterious institute. There are missing pages in almost every book in the library, and the party tries to figure out why. Remy and Birdie have awkward interacti…

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5: Mutual Creep 59:37

1+ y ago59:37

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Welcome to Sunderland, where everything is weird, but nobody seems to notice. After learning of the disappearance of Chris Sloan, Remy interviews his boyfriend Kale Wong, and found a notebook and gun in Chris’ apartment. Serena and Birdie learn how to fly a drone, and Serena shows Forrest her scar. (If you squint really hard you can totally see it)…

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4: Green Scheme! Green Scheme! Green Scheme! 59:27

1+ y ago59:27

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Welcome to Sunderland, where everything is weird, but nobody seems to notice. A protest draws Serena to Green Clean HQ, Birdie and Serena buy a drone at a great discount. While rifling through her dad’s papers, Birdie finds mention of an underground facility. There are missing pages in various books in the library, and Birdie and Remy have strange …

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3: From Skeptics to Believers… Well Mostly 1:08:03

1+ y ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Welcome to Sunderland, where everything is weird, but nobody seems to notice. Two of our players go from being skeptics to believers overnight. Remy finds that she has an inherent power to make the UFO in front of The Saucer Swirl glow. Serena Jade’s dreams are no more a safe space, invaded by Mary Keel using special abilities. And Remy Dean, well,…

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2: ... You Can't Find It Here 37:09

1+ y ago37:09

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Welcome to Sunderland, where everything is weird, but nobody seems to notice. The players all seem to be convinced that nothing strange happens in the town of Sunderland, but perhaps at the end of this episode, they’ll be convinced otherwise. Serena Jade receives an eerie visitor in her dreams, while Remy Dean makes a career change. Birdie takes a …

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1: If You Want the Truth... 1:07:29

1+ y ago1:07:29

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Welcome to Sunderland, where everything is weird, but nobody seems to notice. In the pilot episode, we introduce our three characters, citizen detective Remy Dean, drug slinger/cleaning company entrepreneur Serena Jade, and waitress/tarot reader Birdie. It’s a day in the life of each of our players as plots and subplots emerge, culminating with a c…

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Trailer 1:20

1+ y ago1:20

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Welcome to Sunderland...By Rob Kristoffersen

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Episode 20: Obligatory Year End Episode, Vol. 2 (2020 Edition) 48:17

4+ y ago48:17

48:17

On this episode, Brian and Rob present their top three albums of 2020, as well as their favorite underrated release, and an album that surprised them. The two discuss the lastest Trapt developments, and trash on Rolling Stone's top 50 albums of the year. Rob also swears alot this episode. He does not apologize for it. Rolling Stone's Top 50 albums …

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Episode 19: 1-800-TEARS-4-FEARS 50:09

4+ y ago50:09

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This episode: Rob and Brian go deep on the landmark 1985 album The Big Chair by the band Tears For Fears, ponder what the 2020 version of 'We Are The World' would look like and celebrate the unlikely friendship between a Canadian crooner and certain Sacto nu-metal legends. Scenes From The Big Chair Tears For Fears Spotify Landmark performance (2014…

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Episode 18: The Coda Drop: "Been Meaning To" Music Club 56:13

4+ y ago56:13

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Every music lover has glaring holes in their personal discographies, and this week Brian and Rob make each other listen to two albums that they've "been meaning to" listen to for some time. Brian hates his choices, and having to revisit them, while Rob has a better time wallowing in Brian's suffering and the suffering of all of us. Check out Brian …

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Episode 17: A Long And Arduous Journey: Looking At Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums List 1:03:09

4+ y ago1:03:09

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To quote the immortal rock band Saliva, "I love you/I hate you/I can't get around you" - Brian and Rob discuss Rolling Stone's update to their 500 Greatest Albums list. The good, the bad (mostly the bad), and then a list of five albums from each host that you should be checking out. Brian's anger about the Black Eyed Peas goes back at least a decad…

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Episode 16: You've Got a Friend in These... Albums 52:37

4+ y ago52:37

52:37

On the second episode back from their summer break, Brian and Rob discuss the albums that they consider their friends. Brian gives us a chronology through his albums, while Rob waxes nostalgic about his choices. Rob revises the latest Coda challenge, Brian discusses his swoopy hair, and so much more. Don't forget to check out our newest project, Th…

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Episode 15: Dispatches From Summer Camp: Summer 2020 Tunes 1:20:00

4+ y ago1:20:00

1:20:00

Rob and Brian are back! BEHOLD. They cover a wide range of musical projects that have come out recently, including the good, the bad and the ugly. They also create a new Coda Challenge, explore TikTok hitz (with a Z), look at some modern country hits and more. Theme song: Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by …

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Episode 14: The Coda Book Nook: Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes by Steve Gorman with Steven Hyden 43:58

5y ago43:58

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This week, Brian and Rob unveil their new two man book club, The Coda Book Nook, and on the innagural edition, they discuss Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes by Steve Gorman, the former Crowes drummer, with music journalist Steven Hyden. They both discuss The Black Crowes' legacy in the streaming age, our overall thoughts about…

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Episode 13: ...And The Crowd Goes Wild: Wrestling Themes, Explored 52:28

5y ago52:28

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Join Rob and Brian as they take turns unveiling their fav (and not so fav) wrestling themes and explore what makes a theme great. nostalgia guaranteed! Theme song: Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licens…

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Episode 12: Nerds Being Nerds: The D&D Playlist Episode 46:25

5y ago46:25

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On this week's episode, Brian and Rob create a banging playlist for your next D&D sesh. From music that sets the scene for your campaign, or for a random encounter, the two hosts delve into their memories of playing and DMing the game, and the music they used to set the scene. Don't kick the kobold, but do tune into the latest episode of The Coda! …

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Episode 11: Hitting The Nostalgia Button: The Mid '00s Emo/Punk Showdown 59:08

5y ago59:08

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Brian and Rob get into the thick of things when they debate the best emo/punk band of the mid '00s, bracket-style. Hear: THE OFFSPRING VS. GREEN DAY. AFI VS. GOOD CHARLOTTE. TAKING BACK SUNDAY VS. THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS. FALL OUT BOY VS. THE ATARIS. Your date with destiny is here. The playlist for this episode can be found here. Theme song: Bitte…

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Episode 10: A 'Gigaton' of New Music 45:40

5y ago45:40

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Brian and Rob discard the format again to talk about the best and worst in new music. The playlist for this episode can be found here. Theme song: Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/…

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Episode 9: The Sounds That Bring Us Joy 48:41

5y ago48:41

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Rob and Brian throw away their carefully-planned episode rundown to discuss the sounds that bring them joy! The playlist for this album can be found here. Theme song: Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/lic…

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Episode 8: Humming for the FBI: A Celebration of Banned Songs 1:21:27

5y ago1:21:27

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This episode: Two musician-programmers algorithmically generate every possible melody ever through MIDI files, and put them in the public doman in order to circumvent the growing number of copyright lawsuits. Brian and Rob reflect on The Grey Album 15 years later, and wonder whether an album like that could ever be made again. For the main feature,…

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Episode 7: Hang In There, Hastie: Wintertime Songs For The Soul 1:10:27

5y ago1:10:27

1:10:27

By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Episode 6: Oscar Mix Tapes for Anger Management 1:16:41

5y ago1:16:41

1:16:41

By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Episode 5: Somewhere Near Perfect w/Lydia Liza and Big Cats 1:49:37

5y ago1:49:37

1:49:37

By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Episode 4: Side Projects and Side Hustle Hugs 57:11

5+ y ago57:11

57:11

By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Episode 3: This One's Gonna Get Weird: Experimental Chart Toppers 1:25:10

5+ y ago1:25:10

1:25:10

By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Episode 2: The Obligatory Year End Episode 1:15:48

5+ y ago1:15:48

1:15:48

By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Episode 1: The Best Opening Tracks Ever 1:16:00

5+ y ago1:16:00

1:16:00

By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Trailer 0:37

5+ y ago0:37

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Join Brian Hastie and Rob Kristoffersen every second Friday as they unpack music news and go in deep on analysis and discussion.By Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Rob Kristoffersen Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Coda: A Music Podcast

Brian Hastie, Rob Kristoffersen

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Welcome to Sunderland

Rob Kristoffersen

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8: The Watchwomen of Sunderland 1:39:44

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7: They'll Leave the Tractor Beam on For Ya! 1:32:57

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6: You Can’t Ignore Three Weirdos on Your Doorstep 53:15

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5: Mutual Creep 59:37

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4: Green Scheme! Green Scheme! Green Scheme! 59:27

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3: From Skeptics to Believers… Well Mostly 1:08:03

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2: ... You Can't Find It Here 37:09

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1: If You Want the Truth... 1:07:29

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Trailer 1:20

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Episode 20: Obligatory Year End Episode, Vol. 2 (2020 Edition) 48:17

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Episode 19: 1-800-TEARS-4-FEARS 50:09

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Episode 18: The Coda Drop: "Been Meaning To" Music Club 56:13

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Episode 17: A Long And Arduous Journey: Looking At Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums List 1:03:09

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Episode 16: You've Got a Friend in These... Albums 52:37

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Episode 15: Dispatches From Summer Camp: Summer 2020 Tunes 1:20:00

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Episode 14: The Coda Book Nook: Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes by Steve Gorman with Steven Hyden 43:58

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Episode 13: ...And The Crowd Goes Wild: Wrestling Themes, Explored 52:28

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Episode 12: Nerds Being Nerds: The D&D Playlist Episode 46:25

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Episode 11: Hitting The Nostalgia Button: The Mid '00s Emo/Punk Showdown 59:08

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Episode 10: A 'Gigaton' of New Music 45:40

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Episode 9: The Sounds That Bring Us Joy 48:41

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Episode 8: Humming for the FBI: A Celebration of Banned Songs 1:21:27

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Episode 7: Hang In There, Hastie: Wintertime Songs For The Soul 1:10:27

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Episode 6: Oscar Mix Tapes for Anger Management 1:16:41

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Episode 5: Somewhere Near Perfect w/Lydia Liza and Big Cats 1:49:37

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Episode 4: Side Projects and Side Hustle Hugs 57:11

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Episode 3: This One's Gonna Get Weird: Experimental Chart Toppers 1:25:10

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Episode 2: The Obligatory Year End Episode 1:15:48

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Episode 1: The Best Opening Tracks Ever 1:16:00

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Trailer 0:37