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The Pavement Conundrum

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Three friends spend an exceptionally long time deciding what their favourite song is. Series 1: Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks. Series 2: Pavement. Hosted lovingly and aggressively by @thepaulcarlin, @thegallatron and @themarkedwards. Follow our nonsense on Twitter: @conundrumpod.

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77:28

S01 E27: Chartjunk in the Soup Aisle

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2021/03/21

It's the start of the quarter finals of The Malkmus Conundrum and, for this episode, it's just Paul, Mark and Chris. Aside from delving in to SIX tricky matchups, your hosts debate crisps, how to decolonise the painting ladder industry, shower beers and form the Jake Morris Appreciation Society. It's another episode of Malkmus-centric genius. Please shout at us on Twitter: @malkmusconun @thepaulcarlin @themarkedwards @thegallatron

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83:29

S01 E26: The Pavement Episode

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2021/03/03

Paul, Mark and Chris take a short break from Malkmus/Jicks bracketing to catch their breath and have a chat about a handful of Pavement deep cuts that they enjoy. These aren't all DEEP cuts but deep enough... so if you're in the mood for lots of instances of Paul trying to sing the guitar line atrociously, Chris being uncharacteristically hilarious and Mark just being Mark the Breakout Star of The Malkmus Conundrum, please listen immediately. Thanks for your continued support and please feel free to

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75:46

S01 E25: Wounded Kite at 13:34

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2021/02/20

Your heroes have reached the end of the second qualifying round and, let's be honest; none of you thought we could do it. You said we wouldn't amount to anything... well look at us now! In this wonderful episode, Paul, Mark and Chris are joined by another friend; another Chris - it's Chris Sermanni who comes with excellent musical credentials but is new to Malkmus World so get ready for some fresh, fresh takes. This episode's matchups are: Kite vs Shaggy // Tigers vs Signal Western // Middle America

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76:16

S01 E24: Will We Ever Stop Talking About Druids?

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2021/02/03

It's episode 24 of your favourite podcast and this time round, Paul, Chris and Mark have a bonafide Glasgow indie rock icon on board to discuss eight more fantastic Jicks tunes. Craig Angus of Savage Mansion joins the team ON HIS BIRTHDAY and his sheer enthusiasm for Malkmus is palpable. Makes drinking in the morning sound like it should happen every day. This episode's matchups are:Planetary Motion vs Ramp of Death // Trojan Curfew vs Out of Reaches // It Kills vs Future Suite // Refute vs Senator

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92:04

S01 E23: Trumpets and the Downfall of Bands

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2021/01/17

It's episode 23 of The Malkmus Conundrum and Mark has a hangover. Does it affect his performance? Yes. Yes, it does. However Chris and Paul are on hand to nurse him through this fantastic episode in which our heroes are joined by friend Eddy Walsh to discuss four more Malkmus matchups. There's a lot covered in this episode including the number of seasons that exist, the best way to cook an egg and, of course, yet more unique podcast journalism. This week's matchups are: Hopscotch Willie vs Bike Lane

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83:50

S01 E22: Jag Out At Wig Bags

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2021/01/10

Hope you like arguments because this episode has several! Once again, Paul, Chris and Mark are joined by friend Mike Goldsmith who manages to make some excellent points while all around him are falling to bits. Yes, it's another classic episode of The Malkmus Conundrum. This time round, Mark shares even more about some dinner parties he has recently attended, Chris is rabab daft and Paul is, as usual, completely professional throughout and at not one point does he forget the name of a song he talked

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81:12

S01 E21: The Greatest Own In Podcast History

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2021/01/02

Paul, Mark and Chris are back to discuss all things Malkmus as round 2 of the Conundrum continues. This week, they're joined by friend Mike Goldsmith to run the rule over four more matchups. Most importantly, Mark gives an update on a very special dinner party he attended which had waiters at it PLUS we learn about The Hierarchy of Respect, a code of conduct every listener of this podcast must adhere to. This episode's matchups are: Brainwashed vs Jo Jo's Jacket // (Do Not Feed The) Oyster vs

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74:44

S01 E20: Murder, She Contrived

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/12/27

We're now well into the second round and things are just getting sillier and sillier. From Handsome Sailing to Chris' needless long pauses between words, just listening to five minutes of this episode should win you some sort of medal. Either way, there's business to get down to and Emre Ramadan joins the gang once again to make some tough decisions in 4 more matchups. Let's just hope Janet Lansbury is around to help find the killer (of Paul's dreams.) This episode's matchups are: Jenny and the

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63:03

S01 E19: Post-Pavement Boy

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/12/12

This is an episode of conversation cul-de-sacs... and you'll like it. Once again, Paul, Chris and Mark are joined by friend Emre Ramadan for four more matchups as they continue through the second qualifying round of the Conundrum. Hope you like references to Gone in 60 Seconds and the best grammar you've ever heard cos this episode contains both. This episode's matchups are: Dynamic Calories vs Post-Paint Boy // Troubbble vs No More Shoes // Grown Nothing vs Solid Silk // Cinnamon and Lesbians vs

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73:03

S01 E18: Trapped Inside a Kaoss Pad

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/12/05

In this episode, Paul, Mark and Chris kick off the Second Qualifying Round in style, joined by their friend Emre Ramadan to run the rule over eight SM+Jicks tracks. As usual, there's plenty of respectful chat and probably too much dinner party chat but show Mark and his life some damn respect. Opinions are changed and realisations are realised as the gang chats about these songs for the second time... and Emre puts everyone to shame by actually having good opinions and doing research so THANKS A

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53:27

S01 E17: Water and a Crisp

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/11/21

It's time for the BIG BRACKET DRAFT. In this episode, Paul, Chris and Mark have to whittle down 28 previously overlooked songs to 7 which will progress to the second round of the podcast. It's a quick fire, lightning round, fastest finger first-style podcast with decisions getting made on the spot. Ultimately, however, the three hosts learn a lot about respect. This is now a podcast all about respect. Respect above all. Respect our respect. Made with pure respect for SM + Jicks. Follow us on

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44:40

S01 E16: Groove Approved

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/11/14

It's the end of round one and your heroes bring you FIVE matchups ahead of the big draft pick playoff episode next week. What starts out as maybe not the most exciting batch of songs provides plenty of talking points and a few surprises along the way... plus the usual conversation errors and spurious accusations. Who knew one of these dorks had a degree in linguistic carpentry? This week's matchups are: Brainwashed vs Belziger Faceplant // Ocean of Revenge vs Carl the Clod // Pink India vs Viktor

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50:49

S01 E15: Hudson Hales

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/11/07

We're coming to the end of round 1 of The Malkmus Conundrum and things are getting so hectic, Mark is now making up the names of Jicks songs from scratch. In a rare moment of sincerity, the three presenters actually manage to be nice to each other for most of this episode as they discuss eight more lovely tunes. It's a Real Emotional Trash-heavy episode with some genuinely thoughtful critiques. It won't last. This episode's matchups are: Real Emotional Trash vs Craw Song // Dragonfly Pie vs Shake It

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73:33

S01 E14: 24-Hour Dinner Party People

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/10/31

After a short (long) summer break, The Malkmus Conundrum returns with Paul, Mark and Chris ready to continue doing the Lord's work (discussing Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks' amazing back catalogue). It's business as usual for your favourite podcast hosts as they take on four more matchups in their quest to work out what the best Malkmus + Jicks song actually is... Get ready for more lies and betrayals, plenty of revenge chat and a shocking revelation about what Mark has been up to for the past few

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53:10

S01 E13: This One's For You, Grandad

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/08/08

Before your favourite podcast takes a short summer break, there's just enough time for Paul, Chris and Mark to have a handful of arguments about Stephen Malkmus songs! There are some extremely tricky duels in this episode and you'll be pleased to hear that the overall sense of dread that has rumbled on throughout this odyssey is alive and well. We'll be back in a few weeks with more but, until then, please enjoy this excellent episode; it kills! This episode's matchups are: It Kills vs Bossviscerate

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54:44

S01 E12: Monumental Slime

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/08/01

We're a dozen episodes deep into The Malkmus Conundrum and things are getting tasty. Today's major argument is about house music and Mark's inability to understand simple lyrics... or was he right all along? Even if he is, Chris and Paul will never admit it so it's all moot really. Yes, it's one of THOSE episodes. Plus, an important update on the whole poisoned apple thing. Thank goodness the world's only podcast journalist is part of the presentation team. This week's matchups are:Independence

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59:48

S01 E11: Stephen Malkmus and the Fruit Bowl

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/07/25

It's a return to regular programming in this episode as Paul, Chris and Mark get back to discussing eight more Jicks tunes in a bid to work out which one is the best... This episode has everything: a birthday, some classic deep cuts and possibly the hardest-hitting piece of podcast journalism ever heard on a bracket-style podcast about Stephen Malkmus. This week's matchups are: Long Hard Book vs Share the Red // Elmo Delmo vs Cinnamon and Lesbians // What Kind of Person vs Cash Out //

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99:04

S01 E10: Timeline Malkmus (Part 2)

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/07/18

It's the second of our Malkmus Origin Story pods this time focusing on the period of time between the release of Stephen Malkmus (2001) and Traditional Techniques (2020). Of course, there are more factual inaccuracies and an unnecessary amount of hostility between the three hosts but it's truly the only way they can get through the week. If you have any issues with this episode, please get in touch with Janine at The Morris Agency. Follow us on Twitter: @thepaulcarlin @thegallatron @themarkedwards

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63:11

S01 E09: Timeline Malkmus (Part 1)

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/07/11

In a break from the usual format, Paul, Chris and Mark decide to embark on a short detour covering the Stephen Malkmus timeline.Part 1 focuses on the period of his birth to the initial dissolution of Pavement.If you're into possible (definite) factual inaccuracies, heavy trolling of each other and a great deal of love for Pavement, you'll dig this episode.Follow us on your socials: @thepaulcarlin @thegallatron @themarkedwards

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59:35

S01 E08: Jicks Soup

The Pavement Conundrum ·

2020/07/04

From the rich antioxidant goodness of broccoli to the heartiness and warmth of a minestrone, there's a soup for every occasion... much like there's a Jicks song for every occasion and in this fine episode, Paul, Mark and Chris run the rule over eight more tracks, all the while maintaining a strong and robust disdain for each other. These three sure are Cold Sons. This episode's matchups are: Wow Ass Jeans vs Vanessa From Queens // All Over Gently vs Shiggy // Jenny and the Ess Dog vs Cold Son //

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