After a long break, Gene and Derek are back behind the mics—and we’re diving headfirst into IDLES’ Crawler, an album that pulls no punches and hits even harder after time away. But before the deep dive begins, we unpack the strangeness of returning to the show, what it means to want something when life doesn’t care, and the quiet strength in simply showing up again.

Also on the table: the absurd debate over the plural of “lamb,” and the true meaning of a “rack of lamb,” a fake but oddly compelling story about Gene’s cousin Wes, and most importantly, Derek's hesitant but triumphant rediscovery of the podcasting groove.

Whether you’re here for the music talk or just missed hearing the two of us ramble with (little) purpose—you’re home.

In this episode, we just wanted to take the time to re-introduce ourselves back into the podcasting ecosphere after a few years away. In this short episode back, we have a new vision and so many ideas to make this a more inclusive community / listener-led conversation from week to week on all things from music, life, philosophy, and everything in between.

To join in and add to the conversation, you can find us at www.sharingneedleswithfriends.com as well as on Instagram @sharingneedleswithfriends.

We are SO EXCITED to be back!

In this episode we dig deep into the conspiracy theories behind the murder of John Lennon of The Beatles. It has long been common knowledge that the killer, Mark David Chapman was a fan of Lennon, but on deeper look into his life, in his past there are many connections that lead to CIA, MK Ultra, and brainwashing that could have lead to the assassination. Was there another person in on it? Was it a plot from the government to silence the anti-war John Lennon and his politically charged music and fanbase?