Brooks Martin

@ThatEricAlper Prince & The Revolution

Who was your favorite band or artist when you were 15 years old?

@ATRightMovies Into The Night

What is the first film you think of when you see MICHELLE PFEIFFER?

@harvilla CYBERWEEZERZ

several cybertrucks in the parking garage at the weezer show

@ThatEricAlper youtu.be/TmMQ7S4a6-0?si…

What’s the saddest song you have ever heard?

@punt_rd youtu.be/_G-wlobZ_Hc?si…

Share a brilliant song about drinking!?🍻

Who did this?

@Marcissist @editaurus I’ve got Jandek vinyl in my collection.

Jandek's music is neither on $p0t1fy nor on Bandcamp. How Jandek can you get?

Met Tim Walz on my first day in Congress, sat next to him on Veterans Affairs committee for the following six years. No one fought harder for veterans. And he did it by bringing Democrats and Republicans together to get the job done. As Governor of Minnesota he codified abortion rights, implemented background checks, legalized marijuana, passed paid family leave, restored voting rights and invested more than $1 billion in affordable housing. Not bad. And before any of this, he was a high school teacher, football coach and a 24-year veteran of the army national guard. He also happens to be a terrific dad and husband — there isn’t a conversation I’ve had with him where he doesn’t bring up his kids, always with the biggest smile on his face. We became friends in Congress, going on early morning runs (in the dead of DC winter, I’m bundled in layers and he’s wearing a t-shirt and shorts), talking Minnesota music, the Replacements (Tim!), Prince, Dylan, Husker Du, and sharing stories about our families and hometowns. In a business that prioritizes transactional relationships, he’s always been good to me, reaching out when I’m up, reaching out when I’m down, just being a good friend. And in a profession that encourages poll-testing and focus groups and political corporate speak, he’s always himself, the real deal. Common sense, kindness and empathy. I couldn’t be more excited that he’s on the ticket, couldn’t be more energized to do everything I can to help Vice President Harris and Governor Walz win the most important election of our lives. Let’s go!

Teaching Hope about old school stereo set ups. We’re sharing the joy of classic vinyl and Bob Seger. Quality speaker wire matters people!!!

@ThatEricAlper Wildflower by The Cult

You’re 18-years-old on a hot summer night. You’re driving with the windows down. What are you listening to?

@ThatEricAlper Sledgehammer

What's TV show ended their series just perfectly?

Oh, this 💯🤣

@ThatEricAlper Cool Schmool by Bratmobile

What's a song that mentions another band or artist in the lyrics?

@ThatEricAlper This is Spinal Tap

What is the best music documentary you've ever seen?

@ThatEricAlper youtu.be/C-NaWkszOLE?si…

What song do you consider to be a perfect pop song?

@johnmoe Yeah, it’s pretty much Green for me. I dabble in the newer ones, but the early ones are definitely my comfort listens.

Do all R.E.M. listeners have a sort of R.E.M. Barrier? An album after which you don't listen as much or at all? I have a theory they all do. I know for some, it's Document. Others may go up to Monster and then cut off. For me? Out of Time. What's yours?

OPN - Sleep Dealer

Sick of all the shit.

@willapaskin Yeah! I imagine. I was born in 1970 so that show was not on my radar. I feel like we are all in the same boat of trying to balance cynicism with doing whatever little we can these days compared to back then. So, I think the show did its job.

@mayoknave It was kind of a hard a needle to thread tbh

@willapaskin Hey! I really liked the way you wrapped up that Captain Planet episode. Really well written and compelling. Thanks for that.