The Awkward Pause is a monthly podcast discussing every day events the average person experiences along with great music and self-depricating humor.
Host, Producer
Debra is a rock and roll girl who truly believes music can save your soul. She lives her life in band t-shirts and boots and is always armed with a song to fit the situation. She enjoys horror shows, DIY home projects, watching sports, learning new languages and eating cheese sticks.
Music Essentials: Led Zeppelin, Arctic Monkeys, Garbage, Alice in Chains, Oasis, Neil Diamond, Madonna, The Killers, The Rolling Stones...
Debra Green
Host, Producer
Debra is a rock and roll girl who truly believes music can save your soul. She lives her life in band t-shirts and boots and is always armed with a song to fit the situation. She enjoys horror shows, DIY home projects, watching sports, learning new languages and eating cheese sticks.
Music Essentials: Led Zeppelin, Arctic Monkeys, Garbage, Alice in Chains, Oasis, Neil Diamond, Madonna, The Killers, The Rolling Stones...
The Awkward Pause: april 2022
The Awkward Pause: noticing drummers that normally don’t get notice and where would you haunt if you were a ghost? Music from: The Birds of Satan, Jack’s Mannequin, The Specials & Massive Attacks
The Awkward Pause: may 2022
The Awkward Pause: Which festival do you need to see the most, first songs to be played on the Moon & will bands always have the right venue to play in? Music from: Chic, David Bowie, The Shins & The Bright Light Social Hour
The Awkward Pause: march 2022
The Awkward Pause: the fine line between overlapping music genres and venue names. Music from: The Rakes, The Postal Service, Sa-Roc & Crawlers
The Awkward Pause: February 2022
The Awkward Pause for February 2022: Are we missing out by not catching a band the first go round? Are we being shut out by their initial fans? Have you ever been to the first of a big festival? Music from: Lord Huron, Dr Dre, The Automatic & Skunk Annasie
The Awkward Pause for December 2021: Are we music elitists or does everyone else really have one thought? Avoiding Christmas music and no we didn’t die.
Music from: The Supremes, Foals, Halsey & Bad Suns
The Awkward Pause: December 2021
The Awkward Pause: october 2021
The Awkward Pause: Do teenagers need a babysitter? When coworkers try to test your knowledge and working remotely. Music from: Junior Senior, Van Halen, Tai Verdes & The Lords of the New Church
Andrew Wilson
Co-Host, Imaging Artist
Andrew is a Georgia mountains native. When he isn’t attending concerts you can find him biking around Atlanta, hosting trivia at a local dive, or even running sound for your favorite band. He really enjoys punk rock, but is a lover of all music and will listen and sing along to almost anything. Also, he really loves potatoes.
The Awkward Pause: September 2021
The Awkward Pause: This month we try to figure out where Emo falls in the genre scale and we remember how 20 years ago our lives changed forever.
Music from: The Get Up Kids, Deafheaven, Jimmy Eat World and Chubby & The Man
The Awkward Pause: august 2021
The Awkward Pause for August 2021: cyber hacks, workarounds, friendships & band breakups. Music from: Rock Kills Kid, TLC, Analog Rebellion & Portugal. The Man
The Awkward Pause: June 2021
The Awkward Pause for June 2021: bands with family members and does cancel culture affect you? Music from: Box Car Racer, The Interrupters, Kasabian & David Lee Murphy
The Awkward Pause: May 2021
The Awkward Pause for May 2021: make up fake phrases and words and a world with famous parents. Music from: Reverend & The Makers, My Chemical Romance, Dead Boys & Big Thief
The Awkward Pause: April 2021
The Awkward Pause: the loss of a legendary band, connecting too much to lyrics and misconceptions about what we do at work. Music from: Daft Punk, 3OH!3, Chuck Magione & Human League
The Awkward Pause: March 2021
The Awkward Pause: Super powers that aren’t super, local pizza vs. local pizza and b-sides. Music from: TV Priest, Queen, Descendents & Geggy Tah
The Awkward Pause: february 2021
We are now one year into this lockdown. Andrew is dreaming of being stuck on a deserted island. Music from: Brand New, Waters, Gary Numan & KWS
Starting the year STILL separated. Post pandemic desires, resolutions and life crises. Music from: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Working Men’s Club, The Chameleons & Fat Pat
The Awkward Pause: January 2021
This month it’s holiday cheer – not really. The nothingness of 2020, patio theft, perfect songs and did I just get fired? Music from: Foxy Shazam, Girls At Our Best! – Heaven, Manic Street Preachers & Black Kids
The Awkward Pause: december 2020
Podcasting from two locations. Debra is scared of moving and Andrew is tired of the pressure he’s feeling from family.
Music from: Alice In Chains, The Pale White, Slothrust & Civilian
The Awkward Pause: November 2020
Andrew takes a great American road trip. Debra shares her disgust for the mean spirited world of social media. Music from: Morrissey, Meg Myers, Black Tiger Sex Machine & Pet Shop Boys
The Awkward Pause: october 2020
The Awkward Pause: September 2020
The hosts are still stuck in quarantine. How many languages can you really understand? How many name songs do you know? Music from: Depeche Mode, The Hives, The Nails & Foxy Shazam
The Awkward Pause: August 2020
How much longer can we wait for live music to return? Why isn't anything shocking? And which artists just need to go away? Music from: My Chemical Romance, System of a Down, Justice vs Simian Mobile & Portugal. The Man
The Awkward Pause: July 2020
How much longer can we wait for live music to return? Why isn't anything shocking? And which artists just need to go away? Music from: My Chemical Romance, System of a Down, Justice vs Simian Mobile & Portugal. The Man
The Awkward Pause: June 2020
How hosts are still dealing with mandated quarantine life and how they are rediscovering their music collection. Music from: The Grateful Dead, Daft Punk, Sports Team & Slade.
The Awkward Pause: May 2020
Being trapped at home is starting to affect us. Andrew digs in the trash & Debra is desperate for laughter. Music from: The Smith, Reclaim Vienna, Death Cab for Cutie & Seven Mary Three
The Awkward Pause: February 2020
setting sail on a cruise, the best super groups and embarrassing concerts.
Music from: The Stooges, Oysterhead, Avalanche Party, Space
The Awkward Pause: April 2020
Forced to "Shelter at Home," how is the quarantine playing into our lives? Music from: Dead Kennedys, Siouxsie & the Banshees & Supergrass
The Awkward Pause: February 2020
setting sail on a cruise, the best super groups and embarrassing concerts.
Music from: The Stooges, Oysterhead, Avalanche Party, Space
The Awkward Pause: March 2020
Piecing together perfection, songs that remind you of other songs, when others make you late. Music from: Gossip, Dermot Kennedy, Tightwire & Joy Division
The Awkward Pause: February 2020
setting sail on a cruise, the best super groups and embarrassing concerts.
Music from: The Stooges, Oysterhead, Avalanche Party, Space
The Awkward Pause: February 2020
setting sail on a cruise, the best super groups and embarrassing concerts.
Music from: The Stooges, Oysterhead, Avalanche Party, Space
The Awkward Pause: January 2020
Recapping the holidays, bad gifts, can you go to too many concerts and killer cats. Music from: Hot Hot Heat, Apre, Brother Sundance & The Falcon
The Awkward Pause: December 2019
Seeing bands for the first time, is it possible to get emotional at hard core shows? And how to you get out of a conversation you don’t want to be in. Music from: Juliana Theory, Horse the Band, Blaqk Audio & Garbage
The Awkward Pause: November 2019
Do the host even know how to pronounce the bands names? Can you judge someone's music tastes and tributes on social media. Music from: Peter Tosh, Bon Iver, Polock & X
The Awkward Pause: October 2019
Remember when artists used to support causes? What is your "theme" song? Music from: Mustard Plug, Streetlight Manifesto, Cracker & George Strait.
The Awkward Pause: September 2019
Are you holding out for your favorite genre to make a comeback? What album are you excited to celebrate in full? Music from: AFI, Cause & Effect, Black Sabbath and Death by Stereo
The Awkward Pause: august 2019
The journey of a band catalog, misconception and dealing with curly hair.
Music from: The Offspring, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie & Royal Concept
The Awkward Pause: July 2019
Narrow music tastes, pet peeves and festival season so far.
Music from: Commodores, Stormzy, The National (again!) & The Bravery
The Awkward Pause: June 2019
Big stars in small towns, judging people for musical taste, so many music docs.
Music from: Last November, The National, Coldplay & Oasis
The Awkward Pause: May 2019
The joy of local bands, what’s a perfect song?, the words that make you cry, the over analysis of music and band that are too smart. Music from: Injected, Radiohead, James Supercave and The Letters Organize
The Awkward Pause: April 2019
Andrew & Debra will prep your for festival season. Also why ya gotta be such on downer on my thing? Music from: Here Come the Mummies, Reel Big Fish, Army of Lovers & Spacehog
The Awkward Pause: March 2019
Andrew & Debra discuss giving things up for Lent, office gossip and video game bliss. Music from: XTC, Yonaka, The Damned Things & Arising From
The Awkward Pause: February 2019
Please don't ruin music for other people. Is there ever a time you just want to throw your music collection away? Music from: Joy Division, The Nude Party, Lost Prophets & The Kooks.
The Awkward Pause: January 2019
The political world might be crashing, but we wouldn't know it. Our favorite song lyrics, and the fear of medicine. Music from: Angie Aparo, The Verve, Teenage Bottle Rocket & courtship.
The Awkward Pause: December 2018
When people ruin concerts for you, Andrew’s church outburst and why bother asking for help when you don’t want it. Music from: Modest Mouse, Cobra Skulls, Love & Rockets & Digable Planets
The Awkward Pause: November 2018
Is big brother is coming get you? Music, the best teacher there is. Music from: Arcade Fire, The Clash, Camper Van Beethoven & Dirty Fences
The Awkward Pause: Oct0ber 2018
No coffee here. Missing Tom Petty, starting your own company and vampire vs. werewolf. Music from: Tom Petty, Street Dog, Ministry & New Order
The Awkward Pause: September 2018
Is your passion a waste of time? Maybe just give up. And why are fans not acting like fans? Music from: Alice In Chains, Elbow, Fidlar & Grenadiers
The Awkward Pause: August 2018
Andrew hooked his friend up with a girl, now Andrew is friendless. What's your idea of what hell will be? Music from: Merle Haggard, Interpol, The Rapture & Courteeners
The Awkward Pause: July 2018
The worst night out and how to make them end. Plus when vacation turns out to be more work. Music from: Curtis Blow, NERD, Asegir & AFI
The Awkward Pause: June 2018
Uncalled for parallels and what should take the place of money? Music from: Mayday Parade, Single Mothers, Miles Kane & Madonna.
The Awkward Pause: May 2018
Ideas for kids that would work for adults too. Should Andrew move south? Music from: Queen, Peace, Modest Mouse & Mutoid Man
The Awkward Pause: APril 2018
Is having a roommate worth it? Learning to love and getting bored of music. Music from: Simon & Garfunkel, Deux Furieyses, Nathaniel Ratliffe and Brooks & Dunn.
The Awkward Pause: March 2018
When those trends you hate just won't go away and do you overreact to change? Music from: The Hollies, Editors, Ron Gallo and Joywave.
The Awkward Pause: February 2018
How many times can you listen to the same song? The best way to seek revenge. Music from: The Allman Brothers Band, The White Stripes, Fran Ferdinand & A-Ha.
The Awkward Pause: January 2018
Post holiday snow storm partying, what your parents don’t tell you and building the ultimate band. Music from: Jackie Brenston, The Cure, Probot and Chris TT
The Awkward Pause: Decemer 2017
Santa. The disappointment of my life. Music from: Led Zeppelin, Tom Jones & The Heavy.
The Awkward Pause: Novemer 2017
Andrew recalls the worst night of his life. We talk about the solo road trip and why we love music Music from: Agent Orange, Say Anything, That Dog and Michael Penn.
The Awkward Pause: October 2017
Ever fallen with a song at first listen? We'll chat collections and getting stuck. Music by: Nine Inch Nails, Desperate Journalist, White Lies & Blur.
The Awkward Pause: September 2017
Do we really need a festival for that? Remember when it was super dooper? Now it’s just meh. Music by: The Front Bottoms, The Lawrence Arms, Naughty By Nature & Jet.
The Awkward Pause: August 2017
Music and the memories is leaves on your life. Dating via apps true love or torture? Music from: Lauryn Hill, Sundara Karma, LCD Soundsystem & The Suicide Machines.
The Awkward Pause: July 2017
When your parents drag you to a concert, who has a home phone anymore and when to avoid cult game night. Music from: Ted Nugent, Sum 41, Kasabian and The Rolling Stones.
The Awkward Pause: June 2017
We talk about the stuff nightmares are made of, when we are just too ungrateful and the desire for the raging storm. Music from: Violent Femmes, The Amazons, The Bouncing Souls & Megafauna.
The Awkward Pause: May 2017
This month Andrew & Debra discuss what your concert tee says about you, how phones and tech influence the world and what did you want to be when you grew up. Music from: Blink-182, Murder City Devils, Kenny Rogers & Belly.
The Awkward Pause: April 2017
We share our best and worst experiences at concert festivals. And Andrew is freaked out by people who love their pets maybe too much. Music from: Stone Temple Pilots, Highly Suspect, Phantogram and Gardening Not Architecture.
The Awkward Pause: March 2017
Andrew jams to hip hop as he wonders is this safe to eat? When is it okay to shame someone? Music from: 2Pac, Death Valley Dreams, Gorillaz & Foxy Shazam.
The Awkward Pause: February 2017
How a green Mohawk can scare parents, adulthood vs. childhood and tales from an internship. Music from: The Prodigy, Kassassin Street, The Menzingers and Kate Tempest.
The Awkward Pause: January 2017
Andrew's love for teen dramas. Debra is a pack rat. Music from: Jack’s Mannequin, Queens of the Stone Age, Wolf Alice & Underworld.
The Awkward Pause: December 2016
Andrew's adventures in flight. Debra's dislike for Christmas. Music from: Dessa, Hot Chip & Tom Waits.
The Awkward Pause: November 2016
How does someone know what music to play at your funeral? Music from: Bad Brains, Jamie T, Stars & Joni Mitchell.
The Awkward Pause: October 2016
It’s Andrew’s birthday and the older he gets the more his music taste changes. Debra has some irrational fears. Music from: Buckethead, Steppenwolf & Radiohead.
The Awkward Pause: September 2016
You might be surprised to learn some things about our hosts. Is Debra creeped out too easily? Andrew and his view on sports. Music from: Iggy Pop, The Orwells & 311.
The Awkward Pause: AUGUST 2016
Andrew’s roommate from hell. Debra has experienced some odd compliments. Music from: Frank Turner, Sweet & Iron Maiden.
The Awkward Pause: July 2016
Debra can't get into adult card games. Andrew shows up drunk to work. Music from Liss, She Wants Revenge & Ringo Starr.
The Awkward Pause: June 2016
Andrew is MIA. Debra has lied to someone their entire life. Music from Bad Religion, The Killers & Jane's Addiction.
The Awkward Pause: May 2016
Debra doesn’t think running will save your life. Andrew hates fan boy techies. Music from: Lisbon, Brick + Mortar & Eagle-Eye Cherry.
The Awkward Pause: April 2016
Andrew desires the hair of rock and roll guitarists. Debra can’t understand why people get her name wrong all the time. Music from: My Chemical Romance, Danzig and Hall & Oates.
The Awkward Pause: March 2016
Andrew & Debra pick an official name. Is Debra too judgmental? Andrew hates the department of transportation. Music by Blossoms, The D.O.T. & The Zombies.
The Awkward Pause: February 2016
What should we call ourselves? Andrew hates coffee consumption. Debra wonders why parents name their children after celebrities. Music by Cursive, Arctic Monkeys & Garth Brooks.
The Awkward Pause: January 2016
Andrew & Debra start a podcast. Andrew ponders vegetarianism while Debra wonders why people are so obsessed with food. Music by Bloc Party, The Smiths & Kenny Loggins.