Object Worship
Dan Pechacek, Andy Othling
OBNE Presents: Object Worship. A podcast about creative tools and the people who use them. In each episode, hosts Dan Pechacek and Andy Othling sit down with a creator, from musicians to engineers to visual artists, and ask them about a tangible object that’s been important in their journey. They’ll talk about the creative process, early inspirations, and the magic of tactility, all the while getting to know each other. As friends in the effects pedal corner of the music industry, Pechacek and Othling aim to capture the feeling of post-show chats, where technical deep dives and tangential absurdity are equally welcome.
Episodes
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Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 19min
Alec Breslow and the Devi Ever Bit: Legend of Fuzz
Join pedal builder and fuzz aficionado Alec Breslow as he discusses the magic of the Devi Ever Bit: Legend of Fuzz, his creative process, and the joy of not quite understanding how things work. The episode is filled with insights into pedal building, collaborations, and the unique journey of coping with grief through crafting pedals.
Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 19min
Dan and Andy and The Whole Year
In this year-end episode, Dan and Andy reflect on their podcast's journey, gear releases, and creative projects. They discuss music recording evolution, friendship in the music industry, and personal victories like buying a house. They explore fan dynamics, upcoming album releases, and highlight new products like Dark Light and BL petals.
Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 19min
Kai West and the Pladask Matrise
Join ambient musician and musicology PhD candidate Kai West as they discuss the Pladask Matrise, the unique culture of guitar pedals, and the relationship between musicians and their equipment. Explore the creative possibilities of the Matrise mixer and parallel routing, emphasizing the collaborative nature of pedals in music creation.
Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 24min
Jeremy SH Griffith and the TEAC A-2340
Producer Jeremy SH Griffith discusses the magic of tape machines and familial gear, exploring the beauty of limitations and rituals in music creation. He reflects on the spiritual connection of passed-down gear and the ways objects hold sentimental value over time. The conversation dives into the significance of tangible music creation and the joy of working with physical recording equipment.
Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 39min
Dave Jordan and the Tall Font Green Russian BMP
Dave Jordan, founder of Non-Human Audio, discusses the history and nuances of the Green Russian Tall Font Big Muff pedal, explores vintage and modern pedal variances, and introduces the innovative sound effects of the Slow Loris pedal prototype.
Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 13min
Emily Harris and the Jazzmaster
Guitar player Emily Harris discusses the appeal of Jazzmaster guitars, Elvis Costello's influence, and upcoming releases. The podcast also covers mistakes in filming, fan interactions, integrating intuition and theory in music-making, negotiating costs, and playful banter about technology and automation.
Aug 10, 2023 • 32min
Dan 'N' Andy Catch Up
Dan and Andy reflect on their time at a podcast anniversary event, discuss the future of Object Worship, share stories of meeting fans, explore the influence of Joel Cordy, reflect on musical journeys, joke about band names, speculate about an evil pedal company, and talk about new float filter colorways.
Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 12min
Clint McDuffie and the MWFX Judder
Clint McDuffie is responsible for the ever-inspring Deep Space Devices. In this episode Clint tells the story of his journey with building circuits anchored around the PT-2399 microchip and the ways that has informed his approach and execution.Object Worship is a production of OBNE* (505) 633-4647 call for a weird time and leave a voice memo for a chance to make it into a future episode of Object Worship.Follow Clint here: https://www.deepspacedevices.com/
Jul 7, 2023 • 1h 3min
Joan Of Heart and the Pedalboard Itself
Joan of Heart discusses how her pedalboard and fx pedals have influenced her music creation. The hosts explore the M-TET device's potential for creativity and community. They delve into dream birthday party performers, emotional connections to pedals, MIDI technology in music, and the art of sound manipulation.
Jun 22, 2023 • 1h 12min
Alex Goldman and the Boss RV-3
Guest Alex Goldman from Reply All podcast shares insights on the Boss RV-3 pedal, discussing magical tone loss, Prophet 6 and Meris Ottobit combos, and the mysterious Boss BF-2. They explore new discoveries and rumors in pedal technology, leading to a fun and intriguing conversation.
