The Antidote - Show 56 - Photoside Cafe

The Antidote is joined by Naph Marshall and Matt Gadeken of Photoside Cafe. We talk about their string driven alternative rock, their upcoming album, and the relevancy of contemporary Christian music.


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The  December 12th broadcast of The Antidote will take on a whole new flair. My normally silent co-host, Abram, will joining me in conversation as we discuss  the approaching apocalypse. Trent Radio is celebrating the end of the world (according to interpretations of the ancient Mayan calendar) and The Antidote will be joining in. Check out the show as we present both Christian and secular perspectives on the final days.

The Antidote - Show 38 - Extreme Road Trip

Summer road trips is the topic once again on The Antidote. Listen in to Extreme Road Trip music on this week's show. If you like it loud, you're going to love this show.


Listen to or download this week's show Extreme Road Trip


Next week I'll be at the Cornerstone festival in southern Illinois. I realize that not everyone can get away to these events, so, next week, you can do the armchair athlete version and hear a multitude of bands on The Antidote that will be performing at this years event. Listen in, it should be an eye opener as to the diversity of the bands that will be at the very last Cornerstone. 


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The Antidote - Show 37 - Mellow Road Trip

Summer is officially here and the heat and humidity were in the studio this past Wednesday. No air conditioning (because of the noise) makes Trent Radio a sweltering spot.  Summer road trips was the topic for the evening. Listen in to Mellow Road Trip music on this week's show.


Listen to or download this week's show Mellow Road Trip


Next week I'll  again be discussing what makes a road trip great and what is the greatest music to play when you're travelling.  This week included mellow tracks, next week turn the volume up so that your speakers explode with some edgy and LOUD songs.


Live stream The Antidote Wednesday's from 9 - 10  EST here.

The Antidote - Show 36 - Eclectic Mix Part 2

Show 36 of The Antidote featured another eclectic mix of music, hence the title of this show, Eclectic Mix Part 2.  Of special interest is a cover of the August Burns Red song "Redemption" by the indie folk band Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk. Lauren was able to spend a moment talking with me about her reasoning for covering "Redemtption"  Listen in to hear her version, it's awesome!


Listen to or download this weeks show Eclectic Mix Part 2


Next week I'm hoping to have my co-host Josiah join me at the station to present our Road Trip Playlist.  We'll be discussing what makes a road trip great and what is the greatest music to play when you're travelling.  Tune in, it'll be fun.


Live stream The Antidote Wednesday's from 9 - 10  EST here.

The Antidote - Show 17, Jan 25/12 HM Magazine Top Metal Albums

This show is a treat.  If you are retro metal fan you will want to hear this episode of The Antidote.  We look at the top Christian metal albums of all time as listed by HM Magazine.  The show starts off with an excellent, current, metalcore band, For Today, and an interview I had with lead vocalist Mattie Montgomery.


Listen to the HM Top 100 Christian Metal Albums of All Time here.

Listen to The Antidote live on Trent Radio 92.7 FM, Wednesdays from 9 - 10 EST. You can also access a live stream here.

The February 1st version of The Antidote show is all about Peter Furler.  A recent interview I had with Peter will also be included.

The Antidote - Show 16, Jan 18/12 with Josiah

My eldest son, Josiah, was home this week. He laid out the playlist and did the announcing on this weeks show.  I had an easy night at Trent Radio, all I had to do was slide a few controls and queue up the tracks.  It was great having Josiah on air with me.  The dominant style for the show was Indie bands of the '90s.  Check it out here.

Listen to The Antidote live on Trent Radio 92.7 FM, Wednesdays from 9 - 10 EST. You can also access a live stream here.

I changed the plans for this weeks show.  Next week, Metal Mayhem will happen.  I promise!  We will be looking at the top Christian metal albums of all time as listed by HM Magazine.

The Antidote - Show 15, Jan 11/12 new show recording

The Christmas holidays are over and The Antidote returned to the Trent Radio studio.  My first show back was Jan 11th (yes, I've been a slacker about posting this show).   Over Christmas  my son, Abram, helped me lay out a show that featured some of his favourite Christian tracks.  You'll have to excuse some of the glitches in this recording.   I had some problems in the studio that night when the computer program driving the show froze.

Listen to The Antidote live on Trent Radio 92.7 FM, Wednesdays from 9 - 10 EST. You can also access a live stream here.


Check out the recording of show 15 of The Antidote here.


Next week?  Metal Mayhem.  We look at the top Christian metal albums of all time as listed by HM Magazine.

The Antidote - Show 14, Dec 21, Christmas!

Christmas is here!!  Merry Christmas to you all.   I pray that you and your family will have Christ at the heart of your Christmas. 


Wednesday was Christmas music from start to finish.  A wide mix of traditional hymns and many new or just fun tunes.  Listen to the recording of the Dec 21st broadcast of The Antidote.

Listen to The Antidote live on Trent Radio 92.7 FM, Wednesdays from 9 - 10 EST. You can also access a live stream here.


The Antidote will be on hiatus until Jan 11/12 when it returns to the air.  

The Antidote - Show 13, Dec 14, Flatfoot 56

Doesn't everyone enjoy bagpipes, mandolins, guitars and drums driven at a punk beat?    If you do, this show is for you.  Episode 13 features the Celtic punk of Chicago's Flatfoot 56.  This band could be considered the biggest band in Christian music.  Listen to the interview during the broadcast to find out why.

Listen to The Antidote live on Trent Radio 92.7 FM, Wednesdays from 9 - 10 EST. You can also access a live stream here.


Tune in live next week for some great Christmas music!


Listen to a recording of the The Antidote, Flatfoot 56 broadcast here.

Black and White Metal - Round 2

I was asked back for round two of a special Black and White metal show.  I was the guest DJ for Andrew Culkeen's show "The Iron Curtain" heard on Trent Radio.  This is a recording of the show we did  Wed Dec 7th, Trent Radio, 92.7 FM Peterborough.

For those unfamiliar with the terms "Black metal" and White 'metal" the distinction is simple and meaningful.  According to Wikipedia:
"The most common and founding lyrical theme is opposition to Christianity and other organized religions. As part of this, many artists write lyrics that could be seen to promote atheism, antitheism, paganism or Satanism".

Conversely white metal is described as:
"Christian metal, also known as white metal, is a form of heavy metal music usually defined by its message in a song's lyrics as well as the band's dedication to Christianity. Christian metal is typically performed by professed Christians".

Andrew offered the listeners his playlist of black metal songs, while the songs I featured represented the "white metal", or Christian point of view.  It was fun night and this format will be repeated on "The Iron Curtain" Wed. Dec 7 from 10:30 - 11:30 on Trent Radio, 92.7 FM Peterborough.

Click here for Black and White Metal - Round 2

The Antidote - Show 12, Dec 7, Steve Taylor

Episode 12 of The Antidote.

This episode is a special one, featuring the talent of '80's music legend Steve Taylor.  With a career spanning decades, Taylor has spanned the years being a solo new wave artist in the '80's, frontman for art-rock band Chagall Guevera in the '90's, CEO of squint Entertainment, and now as a movie director.  Hear the interview with Steve Taylor at the midpoint of the broadcast.

Listen to The Antidote live on Trent Radio 92.7 FM, Wednesdays from 9 - 10 EST. You can also access a live stream here.


Listen to the recording of the Dec 7 show here.

The Antidote - Show 11, Nov 30, Nuclear Worship

Episode 11 of The Antidote.

Worship music has been defined as singing of God's glory to Him and acknowledging His works and His greatness to Him. How worship music is performed can sometimes be a source of contention in churches. Should music be sung only? Singing with musical accompaniment? Can electric guitars and, horror of horrors, drums be added to the musical mix? This has sometimes developed into what has been called "Worship Wars" in some congregations. We are going to take worship wars to a whole new level. Listen up because this is Nuclear Worship.

Listen to The Antidote live on Trent Radio 92.7 FM, Wednesdays from 9 - 10 EST. You can also access a live stream here.

Listen to this weeks show, Nuclear Worship.

The Antidote - Show 10 - Hello Kelly

Episode 10 of The Antidote. This is a special listening treat. We had the opportunity to spend some time with the members of Hello Kelly.  Hello Kelly shared some of the fun aspects of touring along with the trials of being a recording artist. Check out some of their tracks from their new CD easyforyoutosay and a very frank interview beginning at the 6:12 mark of the podcast.

Listen to The Antidote live on Trent Radio 92.7 FM, Wednesdays from 9 - 10 EST. You can also access a live stream here.

Listen to episode 10 of The Antidote here

Black Metal vs. White Metal

For those unfamiliar with the terms "Black metal" and White 'metal" the distinction is simple and meaningful.  According to Wikipedia:

"The most common and founding lyrical theme is opposition to Christianity and other organized religions. As part of this, many artists write lyrics that could be seen to promote atheism, antitheism, paganism or Satanism".

Conversely white metal is described as:

 Christian metal, also known as white metal, is a form of heavy metal music usually defined by its message in a song's lyrics as well as the band's dedication to Christianity. Christian metal is typically performed by professed Christians.

Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be a guest on Andrew Culkeen's show "The Iron Curtain" on Trent Radio.  Andrew offered the listeners his playlist of black metal songs, while the songs I featured represented the "white metal", or Christian point of view.  It was fun night and this format will be repeated on "The Iron Curtain" Wed. Dec 7 from 10:30 - 11:30 on Trent Radio, 92.7 FM Peterborough.

Click here to listen to the first "Black Metal vs. White Metal" show.  Be forewarned language and content may be offensive to some.

The Antidote - Show 9, Nov 16 available

Episode 9 of The Antidote. No special format this week, just great music!

Listen to The Antidote live on Trent Radio 92.7 FM, Wednesdays from 9 - 10 EST.  You can also access a live stream here.

Listen to episode 9 of The Antidote here