Digest

This podcast episode of "Next We Have" features an interview with Steph Tollev about her Netflix special, "Filth Queen," followed by a segment sharing alleged stories about Arnold Schwarzenegger. A significant portion focuses on the creation of the podcast's theme song with musician Tom Party. The hosts discuss the podcast's unconventional format, emphasizing its short, diverse segments like one-star sex toy reviews and scathing Yelp reviews. They detail the collaborative process of creating the theme song, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of working remotely. Tom Party describes his creative process, comparing it to jingle writing. The episode concludes with a review of the finished theme song.

Outlines

00:00:34

Introduction, Steph Tollev Interview & Allegedly Arnold Stories

Garrett Reynolds introduces the podcast and interviews Steph Tollev about her Netflix special. This is followed by a segment sharing and discussing alleged stories about Arnold Schwarzenegger.

00:41:53

Theme Song Creation with Tom Party

Garrett discusses the creation of the podcast's theme song with Tom Party, covering the process, collaborative approach, and desired tone.

00:47:44

Theme Song Brainstorm & Podcast Concept

The hosts brainstorm the theme song's style and discuss the podcast's unconventional format: short, diverse segments including one-star sex toy reviews and Yelp reviews.

00:53:53

Podcast Structure, Segments & Music Collaboration

The hosts and Tom discuss the podcast's structure, envisioning diverse segments and the collaborative music creation process, including challenges and triumphs of remote work.

00:58:23

Tom's Creative Process & Theme Song Review

Tom describes his creative process and the hosts review the finished theme song, expressing satisfaction with the result.

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Q&A

• What is the main focus of the "Guess That Sound" segment?

  Participants guess the source of a played sound, testing auditory skills.

• How did Garrett Reynolds obtain the services of Tom Party?

  They had a pre-existing relationship; Garrett sought Tom for his musical talent.

• What is the purpose of the "Allegedly Arnold" segment?

  To share and discuss alleged stories about Arnold Schwarzenegger.

• What is the overall tone and style of the podcast?

  Lighthearted, joyful, and silly, designed for short attention spans.

• What platform is Steph Tollev's special available on?

  Netflix.

• What makes this podcast unique?

  Its short, diverse segments, creating an unpredictable listening experience.

• How did the collaboration between the hosts and Tom Party work?

  Through back-and-forth exchange of ideas and feedback across distances.

• What is the overall tone and style of the theme song?

  Upbeat and engaging, reflecting the podcast's energetic and diverse content.

• What are some examples of the diverse segments?

  One-star sex toy reviews, scathing Yelp reviews, and "grandma's favorite shows."

• What is the significance of the "guerrilla" element?

  It reflects the podcast's unconventional and unexpected nature.

Show Notes