Earl Lee Baines (born c. 1989, date unconfirmed), known professionally as Apollo during his earliest releases, is a Canadian horrorcore artist, writer, and multimedia creator. He is best known as the founder and sole operator of the website 32nd Street Meats, which served as the primary distribution platform for his extensive body of work from 2009 until its deletion in 2019. Baines is considered a significant figure in the underground horrorcore scene of the late 2000s and 2010s, though the vast majority of his catalog is currently classified as lost media.

Early Life and Background

Earl Baines was born in Ontario, Canada, approximately between 1988 and 1990, with archival researchers leaning toward 1989 as his most probable birth year. This estimate is based on his appearance in videos from 2007-2009 and references made in his work, though no official documentation has been recovered to confirm his exact birth date. Based on limited available evidence and fan recollections, he is believed to have grown up in the Greater Toronto Area, though this is also unconfirmed speculation.

Details of his early life remain extremely sparse due to the complete loss of his personal writings, radio programs, and video content that may have contained autobiographical information. Fragments of his life story were reportedly shared through his various creative projects, particularly his Radio Earl series, but without those recordings, researchers are left with only secondhand accounts and unverified recollections.

Personal Tragedy (Unverified Fan Recollection)

The following information comes from the memory of Koala8, an original fan who followed Baines' work during the active years of 32nd Street Meats. This account has not been independently verified and should be treated as anecdotal pending future discovery of relevant recordings. Koala8's recollection represents one of the few surviving accounts of what Baines may have shared about his personal life, but it must be emphasized that this is memory-based and potentially unreliable.

According to Koala8, Baines discussed a personal tragedy during an episode of his Radio Earl program. The account suggests:

• Baines' parents died in a car accident around 2004 or 2005, when he was approximately 16 years old
• Following their deaths, his younger brother was placed into the foster care system and eventually adopted
• Baines was left to navigate life on his own from that point forward
• Upon turning 18, he inherited whatever remained of his parents' estate and was able to secure his own apartment

Koala8 recalls that the Radio Earl episode in which these details were shared contained additional information about the intervening years (2005–2008), but those specifics have faded from memory over time. The episode itself remains undiscovered and is currently classified as lost media, making verification of these claims impossible with current holdings.

Creative Beginnings

Baines began cultivating his online presence as early as 2006, participating in various forums where he presented himself as a creative writer specializing in horror-themed material. This period represents the earliest documented activity associated with his creative persona, though the extent of his participation and the content he shared remains largely unknown due to forum deletions and the 2023 scrubbing.

Early Writings and Forum Activity

During this formative period (approximately 2006-2008), Baines established himself within online communities as a horror writer, sharing short stories and developing the thematic preoccupations that would later define his musical output. Some forum posts from this era were reportedly archived by fans, but the systematic scrubbing of 2023 appears to have removed most, if not all, of these traces. These early writings have not been preserved in any verifiable form and are considered completely lost.

First Musical Efforts

Evidence suggests Baines was creating music as early as 2005, based on references in later interviews and forum posts, but his work remained private until approximately 2006–2007, when he began sharing select tracks through various channels. The exact timeline is unclear, and no confirmed recordings from this pre-2009 period have been recovered. It is believed that some of these early recordings may have evolved into tracks that appeared on his debut album In the Meantime, but this is speculation based on the album's reported three-year recording period (2005-2008).

Musical Career (2009–2019)

Baines' official debut came in June 2009 with the release of his first full-length album, In the Meantime, released under the stage name Apollo through his newly launched personal website, 32ndstreetmeats.com. The album featured beats sourced from Shadowville Productions, with contributions from producers Slantize, 2Deep, and hala-X. The exact recording timeline for this album is uncertain; while it is believed to have been written and recorded between 2005 and 2008, no documentation exists to confirm this, and the dates are based on the recollections of Koala8 and other OG fans who followed his career from the beginning.

Discography Overview

Over the course of a decade, Baines released a substantial body of work through his website. The following represents our current understanding of his recorded output, based on fan recollections and scattered references:

• 7 full-length studio albums (2 fully recovered, 5 completely lost)
• 1 EP (Who is Earl? - 2010, unverified, 6 tracks per submission)
• Numerous singles (2 confirmed by name: "Better" 2009, "Method to the Madness" 2012, all lost)
• Hundreds of additional songs and recordings (referenced but not recovered)

The exact track counts for albums beyond In the Meantime and Et Cetera are unknown. While In the Meantime had 19 tracks and Et Cetera is confirmed to have 17 tracks based on complete recovery, the remaining five albums may have had varying track counts. Without any recovered material or documentation, these remain gaps in the record.

Multimedia Projects

Beyond music, Baines created an extensive catalog of video content and audio programs, including:

• The Earl Baines Show – A comedic video series (3 seasons, all lost, estimated 30+ episodes)
• Radio Earl – A radio-style audio program (112 episodes over 9 years, all lost, believed to be his most popular series)
• Public Service Announcement – A dark, recruitment-focused video series (all lost, numerous episodes)
• Dozens of music videos (all lost, believed to exist for multiple albums)

Based on fan accounts, Radio Earl was likely the most popular and longest-running series Baines produced. Running monthly from September 2009 to December 2018, it provided fans with regular content and was described as the most authentic window into his personality. The complete loss of all 112 episodes represents one of the most significant gaps in the archive.

Later Years and Disappearance

32nd Street Meats remained active until 2019, when Baines personally deleted the website and all associated content. While the domain remained registered, the site itself was offline. No explanation for the deletion was ever provided.

Last Known Activity

Baines' last confirmed online activity appears to have occurred in 2023. During this year:

• A systematic scrubbing of his online presence took place, removing forum discussions, archival captures, and third-party references
• The domain 32ndstreetmeats.com was renewed for what would be its final two-year term (August 2023 - August 2025)

It remains unclear whether Baines himself was responsible for this scrubbing or if another party was involved. The domain renewal suggests some continued engagement, but no direct evidence links him to the removal of archival material. The domain expired and was later acquired by the Apollo 11 Archive in late 2025.

Current Status

As of 2026, Baines' current whereabouts and activities are unknown. He has not been publicly active since approximately 2023, and no verified sightings, posts, or communications have emerged since that time. Researchers believe he may have intentionally withdrawn from public life and moved on from his creative persona. If the estimated birth year of 1989 is accurate, Baines would now be approximately 37 years old.

The archive team has received several unverified claims about Baines' current status, but none have met the verification standards required for publication. His current status remains unknown.

Legacy

Despite the loss of nearly all his creative output, Baines has developed a cult following among horrorcore enthusiasts and lost media researchers. The Apollo 11 Archive, formed in 2021, continues efforts to locate and preserve his work, relying heavily on the memories and personal collections of original fans. His debut album, In the Meantime, stands as the only complete work currently recovered, serving as the primary artifact of his artistic vision.

32nd Street Meats was a personal website operated by Canadian horrorcore artist Earl Baines (known professionally as Apollo) from 2009 to 2019. The site served as the primary hub for Baines' creative output, including music releases, videos, written works, and multimedia projects. Following its deletion by the artist in 2019, the vast majority of its contents have been classified as lost media. The domain was acquired in late 2025 by the Apollo 11 Archive as part of an ongoing preservation effort.

History

Launch and Early Years (2009–2012)

32ndstreetmeats.com was launched in 2009 by Earl Baines as a platform to distribute his music and connect with fans. The exact launch month is believed to be June 2009, coinciding with the release of his first two albums, though no archival evidence confirms this precise date. The site's name, while seemingly unrelated to meat or butchering, became synonymous with Baines' horrorcore aesthetic and the fictional "32nd Street" universe he created within his music.

The first major release on the site was Baines' debut album In the Meantime in June 2009, followed immediately by Et Cetera in the same month. Throughout its early years, the website functioned as a direct-to-fan distribution channel, offering free downloads of music, videos, and other content without any apparent commercial model. The site's design and features during this period are unknown, as no screenshots or descriptions have been preserved.

Peak Activity (2013–2018)

During its most active period, 32nd Street Meats hosted an extensive multimedia catalog. Based on fan recollections and recovered references, the site during this era included:

• 7 full-length studio albums by Apollo/Earl Baines (2009-2019)
• 1 EP (unverified) - Who is Earl? (2010)
• Numerous singles (2 confirmed, all lost)
• The Earl Baines Show – a video series (3 seasons, 2012-2017)
• Radio Earl – a radio-style audio program (112 episodes, 2009-2018)
• Public Service Announcement – a dark video series (multiple years)
• Hundreds of music videos and experimental video projects
• Written works and forum interactions

The site became a hub for horrorcore enthusiasts, with Baines cultivating a dedicated fanbase who followed his work and engaged with him through the site's features. The community aspects of the site, including forums or comment sections, are believed to have existed but no records have been preserved.

The Paywall Era (2012-2019)

After 2012, the site shifted to a paywall-style access system. Visitors were prompted to pay a minimum of $1 to request access, and accounts were manually approved. This system was reportedly implemented to prevent content leaking and to maintain a controlled community. According to JKING's account, approval could take weeks or months, and not everyone who paid was accepted. This era significantly complicates preservation efforts, as the gated content was never indexed by search engines or archival tools.

Shutdown (2019)

In mid-2019, Baines made the decision to delete the website entirely. The site was taken offline, and all hosted content became inaccessible. The domain remained registered but inactive, with no explanation provided for the deletion. His seventh and final album was reportedly released shortly before the shutdown.

Post-Closure Scrubbing (2023)

A significant event occurred in August 2023, when evidence suggests either Baines or a third party engaged in systematic removal of his online presence. During this period:

• Forum discussions mentioning Baines and 32nd Street Meats were deleted
• Internet Archive and Wayback Machine captures were removed or made inaccessible
• References across various platforms were scrubbed

The domain was renewed for what would be its final two-year term in August 2023, marking the last known activity associated with Baines himself. The timing of the scrubbing and domain renewal suggests possible continued involvement, but this remains speculation.

Content Overview

Music

The website served as the exclusive distribution platform for Apollo's complete discography, which archival research has confirmed includes at least seven albums and one EP. Of these, two—In the Meantime (2009) and Et Cetera (2009)—have been fully recovered as of 2026. The remaining five albums (2012-2019) are completely lost with no tracks recovered. The EP Who is Earl? (2010) remains unverified.

Video Series

Baines created three known recurring series, all of which are completely lost with no surviving footage:

• The Earl Baines Show – A comedic video program (3 seasons, 2012-2017)
• Public Service Announcement – A dark, recruitment-focused video series (multiple years)
• Music Videos – Dozens of videos for songs across multiple albums

Fan recollections suggest music videos existed for several tracks, but the exact songs and albums represented are unknown. Some fans remember videos for "My Name is Earl," "Slaughter," and other tracks, but these memories are unverified and may be unreliable.

Audio Programs

Radio Earl was a recurring audio program that blended music, commentary, and autobiographical content. Running monthly from September 2009 to December 2018, it produced approximately 112 episodes. According to fan recollections, this series contained personal details about Baines' life, including discussions of family tragedy, his creative process, and humorous anecdotes. It is believed to have been his most popular series due to its regular schedule and authentic portrayal of his personality. All episodes are completely lost.

Acquisition by Apollo 11 Archive

Formation of Archive (2021)

The Apollo 11 Archive formed around 2021, consisting of original fans from the website's active years ("OG fans") alongside dedicated internet archivists. Their mission became the location, preservation, and cataloging of Earl Baines' complete body of work. The archive operates as a volunteer collective with no commercial interests.

Domain Acquisition (2025)

In late 2025, following the domain's expiration in August 2025, the Apollo 11 Archive successfully acquired the 32ndstreetmeats.com domain through GoDaddy and a domain broker. The domain is now owned and operated by the archive as part of ongoing preservation efforts. This acquisition allows the archive to operate from the original URL, providing a centralized location for recovered materials.

Public Launch

The Apollo 11 Archive launched publicly on April 5, 2026. The website features all currently recovered material, comprehensive documentation of known lost works, information about ongoing search efforts, and a submission form for fans to contribute materials.

Lost Media Status

The vast majority of content from 32nd Street Meats is currently classified as Lost. The following represents our current understanding of what has been preserved versus what remains missing:

Recovered Content

• In the Meantime (2009) – Debut album, complete and accessible (19 tracks)
• Et Cetera (2009) – Second album, complete and accessible (17 tracks)
• Various screenshots and forum references (7 forum images recovered)
• Domain name (acquired 2025)
• 4+ images (earlimage.png, Earlart.png, ITM.png, etcetera.png)

Known Lost Content

• Who is Earl? (2010) – Unverified EP, 6 tracks per submission
• Help Wanted (2012) – 3rd album, completely lost, track count unknown
• Greatest Hits (2014) – 4th album, completely lost, track count unknown
• 3 additional studio albums (2016, 2018, 2019) – completely lost, titles unknown
• Confirmed singles: "Better" (2009), "Method to the Madness" (2012) – both lost
• The Earl Baines Show – all 3 seasons, 30+ episodes, completely lost
• Radio Earl – all 112 episodes, completely lost
• Public Service Announcement – all episodes, completely lost
• Hundreds of music videos and songs
• Written works and forum posts
• Personal writings and autobiographical content
• Website design and features (no screenshots preserved)

The 2023 Scrubbing

The systematic removal of online references in 2023 has significantly complicated preservation efforts, eliminating many third-party sources that might have aided in reconstruction. Before 2023, some Internet Archive captures existed, but these were removed during the scrubbing. This suggests either Baines' continued involvement or a determined effort by someone to erase his online footprint.

How to Help

The Apollo 11 Archive encourages anyone possessing materials related to 32nd Street Meats or Earl Baines to preserve their copies. The team specifically seeks:

• Music files and complete albums
• EPs and singles (especially "Better", "Method to the Madness", and "Who is Earl?")
• Video content (The Earl Baines Show, music videos, PSA episodes)
• Audio programs (Radio Earl episodes)
• Screenshots of the original website (any era)
• Forum posts, discussions, or references from 2006–2019
• Personal correspondence or interactions
• Memories and detailed recollections (even if unverified)

Contributors are encouraged to use the Submission form on this site.

The Apollo 11 Archive is a preservation collective formed in 2021, dedicated to locating, archiving, and cataloging the complete body of work created by Canadian horrorcore artist Earl Baines (aka Apollo) and originally hosted on his personal website, 32nd Street Meats. The group consists of 16 members, including original fans from the website's active years and experienced internet archivists.

History

Formation (2021)

The Apollo 11 Archive was established around 2021 by a small group of "OG fans"—individuals who had followed Earl Baines' work during the active years of 32nd Street Meats (2009–2019). Recognizing that the majority of Baines' creative output had become inaccessible following the website's deletion in 2019, these fans united with the goal of preserving what remained. The group was founded by JKING, who had been a fan since 2016 and recognized the urgency of preservation as references to Baines began disappearing.

The group expanded to include dedicated internet archivists and researchers with experience in lost media recovery. As of 2026, the team comprises 16 members working collaboratively on preservation efforts across multiple areas of expertise.

Early Efforts (2021–2024)

In its early years, the archive focused on:

• Documenting references to Baines' work through fan memory and scattered online mentions
• Compiling a comprehensive list of known albums, EPs, singles, videos, and series
• Attempting to locate surviving copies of material through outreach to the original fan community
• Building relationships with the original fan community and verifying their recollections
• Monitoring domain registration status for potential acquisition

The 2023 Scrubbing

The team's efforts were complicated in August 2023 when a systematic removal of Baines' online presence occurred. During this period, forum discussions, Internet Archive captures, and third-party references were deleted or made inaccessible. The scrubbing, which remains unexplained, eliminated many potential leads and sources. The domain was renewed at the same time, suggesting possible involvement by Baines or someone acting on his behalf.

First Major Recovery (2024–2025)

The archive achieved its first significant breakthrough when a community member (Koala8) came forward with a complete copy of Apollo's debut album, In the Meantime (2009). Initially met with skepticism due to the prevalence of fakes in lost media communities, the source was able to provide the full album with consistent metadata, verifying its authenticity through multiple checks.

The album was briefly uploaded to YouTube in 2023 but was taken down within 48 hours, for reasons that remain unclear. A second, successful upload followed on May 6, 2025, which remains active as of 2026. The same source later provided all 17 tracks from Et Cetera, completing the full album.

Recent Submissions (2026)

In February 2026, the archive received an unverified submission for an EP titled Who is Earl? reportedly released in 2010. The submission included a track listing of 6 songs but no audio files or screenshots. The archive is currently seeking verification of this release. Additionally, 7 forum screenshots (login.png, user.png, links.png, audio.png, contact.png, home.png, earl.png) were recovered from OG fans, along with an original drawing of Earl as a skull (Earlart.png) circa 2009-2010.

Domain Acquisition (2025)

In late 2025, the Apollo 11 Archive achieved a major milestone by successfully acquiring the 32ndstreetmeats.com domain through GoDaddy and a domain broker. The domain, which had been registered by Baines from 2009 to 2023 and renewed for a final two-year term in 2023, had expired in August 2025. The acquisition process took several months and required working with a broker to secure the domain after its expiration.

The acquisition allows the archive to:

• Operate the original domain as a preservation hub
• Create an official presence associated with the website's history
• Provide a centralized location for recovered materials
• Prevent the domain from being used for unrelated purposes

Membership and Structure

The Apollo 11 Archive consists of 16 members with diverse backgrounds and skills:

• OG Fans (4 members): Original followers of 32nd Street Meats who contribute firsthand knowledge, memories, and any surviving personal copies of content. This group includes Koala8, who provided the recovered music files.
• Internet Archivists (6 members): Specialists in web preservation, data recovery, and digital archiving techniques who work to locate and preserve digital materials.
• Researchers (4 members): Individuals focused on documentation, cross-referencing fan accounts, identifying leads, and maintaining the archive's database of lost and recovered content.
• Technical Team (3 members): Members handling website development, domain management, and digital infrastructure.

The group operates as a collaborative collective without formal hierarchy, though JKING serves as the primary coordinator and public face of the archive.

Accomplishments

Recovered Content

• In the Meantime (2009) – Apollo's debut album, complete and accessible (19 tracks)
• 32ndstreetmeats.com domain – Acquired in late 2025
• Et Cetera (2009) – Second album, complete and accessible (17 tracks)
• Documents: 7 forum screenshots, Earlart.png, earlimage.png, ITM.png, etcetera.png

Documentation

Through interviews with OG fans and extensive research, the archive has established:

• 7 confirmed studio albums created by Earl Baines (2009-2019)
• 1 unverified EP - Who is Earl? (2010, 6 tracks per submission)
• 2 confirmed singles - "Better" (2009) and "Method to the Madness" (2012), both lost
• Documentation of The Earl Baines Show video series (3 seasons, 2012-2017, all lost)
• Documentation of Radio Earl audio program (112 episodes, 2009-2018, all lost)
• Documentation of Public Service Announcement video series (multiple years, all lost)
• Documentation of 100+ videos uploaded 2009-2019 (all lost)
• References to hundreds of individual songs and recordings
• Timeline of Baines' online activity (2006–2023)

Future Plans

Website Launch

The Apollo 11 Archive launched publicly on April 5, 2026. The website, hosted at the original 32ndstreetmeats.com domain, features:

• All currently recovered material, including In the Meantime for streaming/download
• Comprehensive documentation of known lost works (albums, EP, singles, series)
• Detailed information about ongoing search efforts
• A dedicated submission form for fans to contribute materials

Long-term Goals

• Locate and recover the remaining 5 studio albums (2012-2019)
• Verify and potentially recover the Who is Earl? EP (2010)
• Find "Better", "Method to the Madness", and other lost singles
• Find episodes of The Earl Baines Show and Radio Earl
• Preserve any music videos, EPs, and singles
• Document Baines' early forum activity and writings from 2006-2008
• Create a comprehensive archive accessible to researchers and fans
• Verify or debunk fan recollections through recovered materials

How to Contribute

The Apollo 11 Archive actively seeks materials related to Earl Baines and 32nd Street Meats, including:

• Music files and complete albums (any format)
• EPs and singles (especially "Who is Earl?", "Better", "Method to the Madness")
• Video content (The Earl Baines Show, music videos, PSA episodes)
• Audio programs (Radio Earl episodes)
• Screenshots of the original website (any era, 2009-2019)
• Forum posts and discussions from 2006–2019
• Personal correspondence or interactions
• Memories and detailed recollections (even if fragmentary)

Potential contributors are encouraged to preserve any materials they have and use the Submission form on this site.

In the Meantime is the debut studio album by horrorcore artist Earl Baines, performed under his stage name Apollo. Released on June 19, 2009 exclusively through his personal website 32ndstreetmeats.com, the album represents the earliest known full-length project in Baines' discography. Following the deletion of the website in 2019, the album was considered lost until its recovery in the mid-2020s. It currently stands as the only fully recovered album from his catalog.

Background and Recording (Unconfirmed Timeline)

The album's writing and recording process is believed to have spanned approximately three years, from 2005 to 2008, though this timeline is based on fan recollection rather than verified documentation. No recording dates, studio information, or contemporaneous records have been recovered to confirm when individual tracks were created. The estimate comes from Koala8's memory that Baines mentioned working on the album during this period in early Radio Earl episodes, but without those episodes, the dates remain speculative and should be treated as approximate.

By late 2008, the project was reportedly considered complete, with Baines finalizing the tracklist and mastering. The album was then held for several months before its official release on 32ndstreetmeats.com in June 2009. The reason for this delay between completion and release is unknown—it may have been strategic, related to the website launch, or simply a matter of personal timing. Without corroborating evidence, the exact recording timeline remains one of many unresolved questions about Baines' early career.

Recording took place during a formative period in Baines' artistic development, predating his more elaborate multimedia projects such as The Earl Baines Show and Radio Earl. The recording conditions, equipment used, and location are completely unknown. While evidence suggests Baines created music prior to this album (based on forum references from 2006-2007), no pre-2009 recordings have been recovered, making In the Meantime the earliest surviving artifact of his musical career.

Musical Style and Themes

In the Meantime is rooted in the horrorcore genre, characterized by graphic, violent imagery set to hip-hop instrumentation. The album functions as a concept piece in which Baines adopts a fictionalized persona—a serial killer residing on 32nd Street who murders for pleasure rather than any particular motive. This narrative device establishes the foundation for what fans would later call the "32nd Street universe."

The narrative follows this character through a series of fictional, graphically described murders across 19 tracks, interspersed with skits that advance the storyline. Notably, Baines employs his own real name for this fictional killer, deliberately blurring the line between artist and character. This artistic choice has led to considerable speculation among fans and researchers about the relationship between Baines' real identity and his creative persona. The album presents these narratives as pure horror fiction, similar to a horror film or novel, with no indication that they reflect reality.

The album balances horror themes with moments of introspection, particularly in later tracks like "Sunrise," "Confessions," and "In the End," which explore the psychological state of the killer character. This blend of graphic violence and psychological depth became a hallmark of Baines' songwriting style.

Album Cover

The cover art currently used for In the Meantime (ITM.png) was created by the Apollo 11 Archive team as a placeholder. While the team does possess a copy of the original cover art that Earl Baines used for the album's release in 2009, the quality is unfortunately too poor to be usable on the site or for archival purposes.

The placeholder version created by the team features a different background and font compared to the original, and the text is not in the same position as we went in a different art direction. However, it still does feature a utility pole, which was a common visual element in Earl's earlier designs.

The original cover is currently only known to exist in a single screenshot, which shows it displayed alongside the cover art for Et Cetera. This screenshot provides the only visual documentation of how the original cover appeared, including its original background and font choices. A high-quality version has not been located.

As such, the original In the Meantime cover art is currently classified as lost media, with only this low-quality screenshot and the degraded copy serving as evidence of its existence. The Apollo 11 Archive continues to search for a clean, high-quality version of the original cover.

Release and Distribution

The album was self-released in June 2009 exclusively through 32ndstreetmeats.com, coinciding with the website's launch. The exact release date within June is unknown, as no archival records preserve the announcement. As with all content on the site during its early years, it was available for direct download or streaming, functioning as both a promotional tool and a direct-to-fan distribution method. No physical copies are known to exist, and there is no evidence that CDs or merchandise were produced for this album.

The album was offered for free download, consistent with the site's early model of free content. This changed after 2012 when the site implemented its paywall system, but In the Meantime remained available to approved members throughout the site's existence.

Lost Media Status and Recovery

Initial Loss

Following the deletion of 32ndstreetmeats.com by Baines in 2019, In the Meantime—along with the vast majority of his catalog—was rendered inaccessible. For several years, the album existed only in the memories of fans who had downloaded it during the site's active years. Systematic scrubbing of online references throughout 2023 further complicated preservation efforts, as forum discussions, archival captures, and third-party mentions were removed from the internet, eliminating potential leads.

Recovery

The album's status shifted from lost to recovered in 2023 when Koala8, an OG fan and later archive team member, came forward to the Apollo 11 Archive claiming to possess a complete copy. Initially met with skepticism by the preservation community due to the prevalence of hoaxes in lost media recovery, the source ultimately provided the full album with consistent metadata that verified its authenticity. The files showed creation dates consistent with the 2009 era and contained the complete 19-track sequence with proper skits and transitions.

The recovery was particularly significant because Koala8 had saved the files in 2009 when he first accessed the site, making this a genuine fan preservation rather than a recent fabrication. His status as an OG fan who had been active during the site's early years lent credibility to the find.

YouTube History

The recovered album was first uploaded to YouTube in 2023. This upload remained active for less than 48 hours before being taken down, for reasons that remain unclear. No copyright claim or explanation was provided—the video simply became unavailable. This takedown coincided with the broader 2023 scrubbing of Baines' online presence, suggesting possible monitoring by whoever was responsible for that effort.

A second upload followed on May 6, 2025, which remains active as of 2026. The archive team chose to wait approximately two years before re-uploading, hoping that the 2023 scrubbing activity had ceased. This strategy proved successful, as the album has remained available without issue since then.

Current Status

In the Meantime is currently one of the only fully recovered material from Earl Baines' body of work (other than Et Cetera.) The album exists in its complete form and is accessible through the Apollo 11 Archive's preservation efforts, available for streaming on YouTube and for download through the archive. All other material associated with Baines and 32ndstreetmeats.com falls into one of three categories:

• Completely lost – No copies known to exist (Help Wanted, Greatest Hits, 3 later albums, all video series, confirmed singles)
• Unverified – Mentioned in submissions but not confirmed (Who is Earl? EP)
• Referenced only – Mentioned by fans or in archives, but no media located (Radio Earl episodes, music videos)

Significance

In the Meantime serves as the primary artifact for understanding Baines' artistic vision. It provides the clearest window into his horrorcore aesthetic, lyrical preoccupations, and the foundational mythology of the "32nd Street" universe that would inform his subsequent projects. For researchers and fans, it represents the baseline against which all other potential recoveries will be compared.

The album's recovery also demonstrates that fan preservation can succeed where institutional archiving fails. Without Koala8's personal copy saved in 2009, this album would likely remain lost forever, highlighting the importance of individual preservation efforts.

Production

The beats for In the Meantime were sourced from Shadowville Productions, a platform that provided instrumentals to underground hip-hop artists. Baines selected pre-made tracks and recorded his vocals over them, a common practice for emerging artists without access to original production. This explains the variety of producers across the album and suggests that Baines' role was primarily as a lyricist and vocalist during this period.

Through ongoing research, the Apollo 11 Archive has identified three Shadowville producers whose work appears on the album:

• Slantize – Contributed multiple tracks, production style characterized by dark, atmospheric beats
• 2Deep – Provided several instrumentals, more traditional hip-hop foundation
• hala-X – Featured on multiple tracks, known for experimental beat structures

The specific tracks produced by each individual have not yet been identified, as the album's liner notes (if any existed) have not been preserved. This remains an area for future research if documentation or recollections emerge.

Track Listing

No.	Title	Artist
1	Call Me (Intro)	Apollo
2	My Name is Earl	Apollo
3	Go Crazy	Apollo
4	Stranger Danger (Skit)	Apollo
5	Numb	Apollo
6	Where You Are	Apollo
7	Aisle Nine (Skit)	Apollo
8	Get It	Apollo
9	A Night of Murder	Apollo
10	Drop It! (Skit)	Apollo
11	At Large	Apollo
12	Slaughter	Apollo
13	Hail Mary (Skit)	Apollo
14	Sunrise	Apollo
15	Confessions	Apollo
16	Inspection (Skit)	Apollo
17	In the End	Apollo
18	Sorry	Apollo
19	End of Message (Outro)	Apollo

Et Cetera is the second full-length studio album by horrorcore artist Earl Baines, released under his stage name Apollo on June 19, 2009. It was uploaded to 32nd Street Meats simultaneously with his debut album In the Meantime, marking an unusually prolific start to his recording career. This album represents a significant transition point in Baines' discography, as it would be the final release credited to the Apollo moniker—all subsequent albums were credited simply to Earl Baines or Earl Lee Baines.

"Et Cetera" is the second studio album by Earl Baines, known professionally as Apollo. It was released on June 19, 2009 by Earl on his now defunct original website, 32ndstreetmeats.com (website now owned by Apollo 11 Records/Archive Team.) It was re-released by Apollo 11 Records on April 10, 2026.

Et Cetera is believed to have been written in the months following the completion of In the Meantime, with writing beginning in late 2007 and recording taking place throughout late-2008 and early-2009. The album was released on June 19, 2009 via 32ndstreetmeats.com, uploaded alongside In the Meantime, which is generally considered Earl Lee Baines’ debut album. These recordings predate any known organized recruitment activity and are regarded as foundational to the ideology that followed.

As of 2026, all 17 tracks of the album have been recovered by the Apollo 11 Archive, making it a fully found media release.

Background and Recording (Unconfirmed Timeline)

Writing for Et Cetera is believed to have taken place in 2008, during the same creative period that produced Baines' debut album. This timeline is based on the recollections of OG fans who followed his work from the beginning, but no documentary evidence confirms when individual tracks were written. The close thematic and stylistic connections between the two albums suggest they were conceived as companion pieces or recorded during overlapping sessions, but this remains speculation.

Recording sessions are thought to have occurred in late 2008 and continued into early 2009, with the album being completed in time for its June 2009 release alongside In the Meantime. The simultaneous release of two full-length albums suggests a highly productive creative period for Baines, who was approximately 20 years old at the time (based on estimated birth year). Without verified dates, this timeline should be considered approximate.

Nothing is known about the recording conditions, equipment, or location for this album. Given the quick turnaround between albums, it's likely that the same basic setup used for In the Meantime was employed for Et Cetera, but this is conjecture.

Production

Like In the Meantime, the beats for Et Cetera were sourced from Shadowville Productions, a platform that provided instrumentals to underground hip-hop artists. This consistent partnership suggests Baines had an established relationship with the platform or its producers. Three producers contributed to the album:

• hala-X – Held the majority of production credits on the album, based on recovered track information. His production style is characterized by darker, more atmospheric beats compared to the other producers.
• Slantize – Contributed multiple tracks, continuing his work from In the Meantime. His beats tend toward more traditional hip-hop structures with horror elements.

The specific tracks produced by each individual have not been fully identified, though ongoing analysis of the recovered tracks continues. This information, if it ever existed in liner notes or accompanying documentation, has not been preserved.

Musical Style and Themes

Et Cetera continues the horrorcore narrative established in In the Meantime, following the fictional serial killer character that Baines created as the "Apollo" persona. The album serves as a direct continuation of the story begun on the debut, expanding the mythology of the "32nd Street" universe. Based on the recovered tracks, the album explores the killer's interactions with victims, his psychological state, and the aftermath of the events depicted in the first album.

The recovered tracks show a progression in lyrical complexity and thematic depth compared to the debut. Baines appears to be exploring more nuanced psychological territory while maintaining the graphic horror elements that defined his style. Skits continue to advance the narrative between songs, suggesting the album was conceived as a cohesive listening experience rather than a collection of unrelated tracks.

The Apollo Moniker

This album marks the end of an era in Baines' career, as it was the last release credited to Apollo. After Et Cetera, all future albums would be credited simply to Earl Baines or Earl Lee Baines, representing a shift in how Baines wanted to present himself to his audience. The reasons for this change remain unclear—it may reflect a desire to separate his real identity from the fictional Apollo persona, a natural evolution as an artist, or simply a personal preference that developed over time. Without recovered interviews or statements from Baines himself, the motivation remains speculative.

Album Cover

The album artwork for Et Cetera represents a noticeable step up in quality compared to the debut album In the Meantime. The recovered image (etcetera.png) shows more professional design sensibilities, with better composition and graphic design. The artist responsible for the cover remains unknown, as no credits were provided on the original release or on the website. The more polished presentation suggests either Baines' growth as an artist, access to better resources, or collaboration with an unidentified visual artist.

The cover features dark, abstract imagery consistent with the album's horrorcore themes, though specific symbolism or meaning cannot be determined without input from the creator.

Recovery Status

The album consists of 17 total tracks. As of 2026, the Apollo 11 Archive has recovered all 17 tracks, making it a fully found media release. The recovered tracks came from the same source (Koala8) who provided In the Meantime. The album was re-released on April 10, 2026 by Apollo 11 Records.

Significance

As the final album released under the Apollo name, Et Cetera represents an important transitional work in Baines' career. Its full recovery provides valuable insight into his artistic development during this formative period. The album's existence demonstrates that Baines was capable of producing substantial amounts of material simultaneously, a work ethic that would continue throughout his career.

The album also provides context for understanding why Baines might have chosen to abandon the Apollo moniker—perhaps feeling that he had completed the story arc begun with that persona and was ready to move on to new creative territory. Without the complete album or Baines' own commentary, this remains speculation.

Track Listing

No.	Title
1	Alarm Clock (Intro)
2	Wake Up
3	Et Cetera
4	Eyes Wide Shut
5	Marlow Creek (Skit)
6	The Hour of Our Death
7	Bang Bang
8	Closer to Gone
9	Maple (Skit)
10	Melissa Walker
11	The Midnight Hour
12	On the Edge
13	Linda (Skit)
14	It Will Be Easy
15	With Love, Earl
16	In My Head
17	Framed (Outro)

Who is Earl? is a purported EP by Earl Baines, reportedly released in 2010 through his personal website 32ndstreetmeats.com. If authentic, this would be his first release credited to his birth name rather than the Apollo moniker.

Current Status

As of February 2026, the Apollo 11 Archive has not verified the existence of Who is Earl?. No physical or digital copies have been located, and no references to this release have been found prior to the February 2026 submission. The archive has not been able to corroborate the information with any other sources.

The submission was sent to the archive in February 2026, but the source has not provided any additional evidence such as screenshots, audio files, or documentation. Until such evidence emerges, the EP's existence remains unverified and speculative.

Track Listing

According to the unverified submission, the EP consists of six tracks:

1. "Who is Earl?"
2. "My Name is Earl"
3. "Still Warm"
4. "Follow My Lead"
5. "Smile"
6. "What's Next"

The track "My Name is Earl" shares its title with a track from Baines' debut album In the Meantime (2009). It is currently unknown whether this is the same recording, a re-recorded version, or an entirely different track with the same name. No additional information about track lengths, production credits, or lyrical content has been provided.

Singles are standalone tracks released by Earl Baines through 32ndstreetmeats.com that were not part of any full-length album or EP. Throughout the website's decade-long run, Baines uploaded countless individual tracks outside of his structured releases. Some were promotional, some were experiments, and some were simply songs that didn't fit anywhere else.

Unlike his albums and EPs, which followed themes or narratives, the singles collection is scattered and inconsistent. They were uploaded at random, sometimes with little to no announcement, and often disappeared just as quickly. For OG fans, finding a new single on the site was its own kind of event; a surprise drop with no buildup.

Confirmed Singles

The following singles have been confirmed through fan memory, forum archives, or direct recovery. As of now, only two tracks have been verified.

Better

"Better" is one of the few confirmed standalone tracks by Earl Baines. According to fan recollections, it was uploaded to 32ndstreetmeats.com sometime in 2009. The track is described as darker than his usual output, with lyrics focusing on self-destruction and the illusion of improvement. Koala8 remembers it as a track that stuck with him because it didn't sound like anything else on the site at the time.

No known copies of "Better" currently exist. It is considered lost media.

Method to the Madness

"Method to the Madness" was reportedly uploaded in 2012, around the same period as Help Wanted. Members of our team recall the track as being more introspective than Baines' typical horrorcore material, almost like a glimpse behind the curtain of the character. The title suggests an explanation or justification for the violence, though the track itself never made it onto any album.

Like "Better," no copies of "Method to the Madness" have been recovered. It is currently classified as lost.

Characteristics of the Singles

Based on what little is known, the singles shared certain traits:

• Standalone nature – None of the confirmed singles appeared on any album or EP.
• Spontaneous release – They were uploaded without warning, often between larger projects.
• Shorter runtime – Most singles were reportedly shorter than album tracks, some under two minutes.
• Experimental – Fans recall some singles sounding different from his usual work, as if he was testing ideas.
• Short lifespan – Many singles were only available for a limited time before being removed or replaced.

The Single Uploads

According to those who were active on the site during its run, singles were posted directly to the main page, often with nothing more than a title and a download link. There was sometimes no album art, no description, no fanfare. Sometimes they stayed up for weeks. Sometimes they were gone the next day. This unpredictability made them memorable to the fans who caught them in time.

Koala8 describes it as "like finding something you weren't supposed to see. It would just appear, and if you didn't grab it, it was gone."

Current Status

Of the countless singles believed to have been uploaded over the decade, only two have been confirmed by name, and none have been recovered. The Apollo 11 Archive continues to search for any surviving files, forum mentions, or personal copies that might still exist in the hands of OG fans.

If you have any recollection of a single not listed here, or possess a copy of any standalone track, the archive urges you to hold onto it and reach out when the submission system is live.

Help Wanted is the third full-length studio album by Earl Baines, released in 2012 exclusively through his personal website 32nd Street Meats. This album represents a significant transition in Baines' discography, as it was the first release credited to his birth name rather than the Apollo moniker used on his first two albums. The album is currently classified as completely lost, with no tracks, cover art, or detailed information known to survive.

Background and Significance

Released in 2012, Help Wanted arrived three years after Baines' prolific debut year, during which he released both In the Meantime and Et Cetera simultaneously in June 2009, and following the unverified Who is Earl? EP reportedly from 2010. The three-year gap between his second and third albums represents the longest hiatus in his recording career. The reasons for this gap are unknown—it may reflect the natural pace of creation, personal circumstances, or the transition to the site's paywall model that began around this time.

The album is notable as the first release where Baines abandoned the Apollo stage name in favor of his real name. All subsequent albums would continue this pattern, being credited to Earl Baines or Earl Lee Baines rather than the horrorcore persona that defined his early work. This shift may indicate a desire to be recognized under his own identity or a creative decision to separate himself from the fictional Apollo character.

Themes and Content

Very little is known about the album's content, themes, or musical direction. The title Help Wanted suggests possible themes of desperation, need, or searching for assistance, but it remains unclear whether this reflected Baines' personal life, his fictional horrorcore persona, or something else entirely. Without any surviving tracks, liner notes, or detailed fan recollections, the album's true nature remains a complete mystery.

Researchers can only speculate whether it continued the horrorcore style of his first two albums or represented a new direction. Given that it was the first album credited to his real name, it's possible that the content may have been more personal or autobiographical, but this is purely conjecture.

Track Listing and Details

As of 2026, no information exists about:

• Total number of tracks
• Individual song titles
• Track lengths
• Album length
• Production credits
• Cover art
• Liner notes or additional content
• Recording dates or locations

The album is considered completely lost, with no fragments or partial tracks recovered. Unlike Et Cetera, which had partial recovery, no material from this album has surfaced in any form.

Production

Like Baines' previous albums, Help Wanted was self-released exclusively through 32nd Street Meats. It is presumed that beats may have been sourced from Shadowville Productions, as with his earlier work, but this has not been confirmed. No producer credits are known, and the recording process remains completely undocumented.

Place in Discography

Help Wanted was the third of seven known studio albums by Baines:

1. In the Meantime (2009) – Credited to Apollo, fully recovered (19 tracks)
2. Et Cetera (2009) – Credited to Apollo, fully recovered (17 tracks)
3. Who is Earl? (2010) – Unverified EP, credited to Earl Baines (if authentic)
4. Help Wanted (2012) – Credited to Earl Baines, completely lost
5. Greatest Hits (2014) – Credited to Earl Baines, completely lost
6. Album five (2016) – Credited to Earl Baines, completely lost, title unknown
7. Album six (2018) – Credited to Earl Baines, completely lost, title unknown
8. Album seven (2019) – Credited to Earl Baines, completely lost, title unknown

Lost Media Status

Help Wanted is classified as completely lost. Unlike Et Cetera, which has seen partial recovery, no material from this album has been located. Factors contributing to its lost status include:

• The deletion of 32nd Street Meats in 2019, removing all hosted content
• The systematic scrubbing of Baines' online presence in 2023, eliminating references
• No known fan copies or backups among the archive's contacts
• The absence of any fragments or partial tracks in circulation
• The paywall era (post-2012) may have limited the number of fans who had access

Search Efforts

The Apollo 11 Archive continues to seek any surviving material from Help Wanted, including:

• Complete or partial tracks (any format, any quality)
• Track listings or titles from memory or documentation
• Cover art or screenshots of the album on the website
• Liner notes or album information from downloads
• Fan memories or descriptions of the album's content
• Purchase records, emails, or downloads from the original site

Greatest Hits is the fourth full-length studio album by Earl Baines, released in 2014 exclusively through his personal website 32nd Street Meats. Following the pattern established with Help Wanted, the album was credited to his birth name rather than the Apollo moniker. The album is currently classified as completely lost, with no tracks, cover art, or detailed information known to survive.

Background and Release

Released in 2014, Greatest Hits arrived two years after Baines' third album Help Wanted. The title has been a subject of considerable speculation among fans and researchers, as Baines had no commercial hits or mainstream success that would warrant a traditional greatest hits compilation. This has led to the theory that the title was intended ironically.

The Title and Its Meaning

The album's title presents an intriguing mystery. Based on fan memory and the context of Baines' work, researchers believe the title was likely used ironically, continuing the dark themes of his horrorcore persona. This interpretation is supported by the nature of his work and the patterns established in his earlier albums.

While a typical "greatest hits" album compiles an artist's most successful commercial songs, in the context of Baines' fictional serial killer character, the "hits" likely refer to murders or kills rather than musical successes. This interpretation aligns with the horrorcore themes established in his Apollo-era music and carried forward into his later work—the "hits" would be the fictional kills of the character, collected and presented as a retrospective.

If this interpretation is correct, Greatest Hits would represent a continuation of the fictional narrative Baines had been building since his 2009 debut, with the album potentially documenting the kills of his horrorcore persona from a retrospective angle. This would be consistent with his tendency to blur the line between artist and character.

Musical Content

Nothing is currently known about the album's:

• Musical style or direction (presumed horrorcore, but unconfirmed)
• Total number of tracks
• Individual song titles
• Track lengths
• Album length
• Production credits
• Cover art
• Liner notes or additional content

It is presumed, based on the ironic interpretation of the title, that the album continued in the horrorcore genre, but this has not been confirmed through any surviving material or detailed fan recollections.

Place in Discography

Greatest Hits was the fourth of seven known studio albums by Baines:

1. In the Meantime (2009) – Credited to Apollo, fully recovered (19 tracks)
2. Et Cetera (2009) – Credited to Apollo, fully recovered (17 tracks)
3. Who is Earl? (2010) – Unverified EP, credited to Earl Baines (if authentic)
4. Help Wanted (2012) – Credited to Earl Baines, completely lost
5. Greatest Hits (2014) – Credited to Earl Baines, completely lost
6. Album five (2016) – Credited to Earl Baines, completely lost, title unknown
7. Album six (2018) – Credited to Earl Baines, completely lost, title unknown
8. Album seven (2019) – Credited to Earl Baines, completely lost, title unknown

Subsequent Albums

Following Greatest Hits, Baines released three additional full-length albums before the deletion of 32nd Street Meats in 2019. The titles and contents of these final three albums remain completely unknown, representing the most significant gaps in his discography. The archive has no information about these releases beyond their existence, which is confirmed only through fan memory.

Lost Media Status

Greatest Hits is classified as completely lost. No material from this album has been located. Factors contributing to its lost status include:

• The deletion of 32nd Street Meats in 2019, removing all hosted content
• The systematic scrubbing of Baines' online presence in 2023, eliminating references
• No known fan copies or backups among the archive's contacts
• The absence of any fragments or partial tracks in circulation
• Limited detailed memories from fans about its content
• The paywall era meant fewer fans had access to download and preserve content

Search Efforts

The Apollo 11 Archive continues to seek any surviving material from Greatest Hits, including:

• Complete or partial tracks (any format, any quality)
• Track listings or titles from memory or documentation
• Cover art or screenshots of the album on the website
• Liner notes or album information from downloads
• Fan memories or descriptions of the album's content
• Purchase records, emails, or downloads from the original site

Fan Theories

The ironic interpretation of the album's title comes from fan memory and speculation. Original fans who remember the album's release recall discussing the title at the time and believing it was a dark joke playing on the dual meaning of "hits." Koala8 and other OG fans have independently mentioned this interpretation, lending it some credibility. However, without any recovered material or contemporary documentation, this remains a theory rather than confirmed fact.

The Earl Baines Show was a video series created by Earl Baines and distributed exclusively through his personal website, 32nd Street Meats. Running for three seasons between 2012 and 2017, the show served as the video counterpart to his long-running audio program Radio Earl, featuring short comedic videos that showcased Baines' humor in a visual format.

All episodes of The Earl Baines Show are currently classified as lost media, with no known surviving copies.

Format and Content

While Radio Earl delivered Baines' comedy through audio-only episodes, The Earl Baines Show brought that same humor to video. Fans remember the show as consisting of short, comedic videos that highlighted Baines' personality and sense of humor in a visual medium. The sketches reportedly ranged from absurdist comedy to character-based humor, often featuring Baines himself in various roles.

The show served as a natural extension of the comedy found in Radio Earl, giving viewers a chance to see rather than just hear Baines' comedic style. Episodes were generally short in length (estimated 5-15 minutes), designed for quick, entertaining viewing. According to fan recollections, the production quality was basic but effective—typical of early 2010s independent web content, likely shot on consumer-grade cameras in and around Baines' residence.

Relationship to Radio Earl

Fans who remember both programs describe them as complementary:

• Radio Earl – Audio format, longer episodes (30-60 minutes), monthly releases
• The Earl Baines Show – Video format, shorter episodes (5-15 minutes), seasonal releases

Together, the two shows gave fans both audio and video access to Baines' comedic side, which stood in contrast to the darker themes of his horrorcore music. Some fans recall that certain sketches from the video show were based on bits first performed on Radio Earl, suggesting a creative cross-pollination between the two series.

Seasons and Broadcast History

The show aired in three distinct seasons over a five-year period, with gaps between seasons that may reflect Baines' focus on other projects or natural creative cycles:

Season 1 (2012)

The inaugural season of The Earl Baines Show premiered in 2012, coinciding with the release of his third album Help Wanted. This timing suggests a coordinated multimedia push, with new music and video content released in tandem. Details about the number of episodes, specific sketches, and reception remain unknown due to the complete loss of all footage. OG fans recall that the first season established the show's format and introduced recurring characters or bits.

Season 2 (2013–2014)

The second season aired across 2013 and 2014, continuing the comedic video format. This season may have overlapped with the release of Greatest Hits in 2014, though no direct connection has been confirmed. No episodes have survived, and fan memories of this season are particularly sparse.

Season 3 (2016–2017)

The final season ran from 2016 to 2017, after which the show was apparently discontinued. This season is believed to have been the most produced, with better production values and more elaborate sketches, though no footage exists to verify this. Baines continued to release music and other content until the deletion of 32nd Street Meats in 2019, but the video show did not return for a fourth season.

Production

The show was produced independently by Baines and hosted exclusively on 32nd Street Meats. Episodes were available for direct viewing or download, though the paywall system implemented in 2012 would have restricted access to approved members. No information exists about production budgets, equipment used, or filming locations, though it is presumed to have been shot in or around Baines' residence in Ontario, Canada. Based on the era and the independent nature of production, episodes were likely shot on consumer or prosumer camcorders and edited with basic software.

Lost Media Status

All episodes of The Earl Baines Show are considered completely lost. Unlike Baines' music, which saw at least one album recovered, no video footage from any of the three seasons has yet surfaced. The complete absence of any clips, screenshots, or descriptions beyond vague fan memories makes this one of the most challenging recovery targets for the archive.

Factors contributing to the show's lost status include:

• The deletion of 32nd Street Meats in 2019, removing all hosted content
• The systematic scrubbing of Baines' online presence in 2023, eliminating any remaining references
• The absence of any known fan recordings or backups among the archive's contacts
• The show's niche appeal and limited original audience (further restricted by the paywall)
• Video files being larger and less likely to be casually saved compared to audio files
• No promotional materials, trailers, or clips ever being released elsewhere

Search Efforts

The Apollo 11 Archive continues to seek any surviving episodes or clips of The Earl Baines Show. Team members have interviewed original fans to document memories and descriptions of the content, building a database of what little is known about each season. However, no physical or digital copies have been located as of 2026, and the archive considers this series a high-priority but low-probability recovery target.

Fan Memories

Original fans who watched the show during its run remember it fondly as a funny, entertaining video series that complemented Radio Earl. The short format made it easy to watch, and fans appreciated seeing Baines' comedic personality in video form. Some specific memories recalled by multiple fans include:

• Sketches involving Baines interacting with everyday situations in absurd ways
• Recurring characters that appeared across multiple episodes (details forgotten)
• Occasional music-related content, such as acoustic performances or behind-the-scenes studio footage
• Holiday-themed episodes around Halloween and Christmas

These memories, while valuable, are subjective and lack verification through actual footage. The archive treats them as leads for what to look for, but cannot confirm accuracy.

Connection to Other Works

The show exists within Baines' broader multimedia ecosystem, which included:

• 7 studio albums of horrorcore music (2009-2019)
• 1 unverified EP (Who is Earl? 2010)
• 2 confirmed singles (Better 2009, Method to the Madness 2012)
• Radio Earl – A comedic radio-style program (112 episodes, 2009-2018)
• Public Service Announcement – A dark video series (multiple years)
• Music videos and experimental video projects
• Written works and forum activity

The relationship between these projects is poorly understood due to the loss of so much material. It's possible that The Earl Baines Show contained references or crossovers with his music and other series that would be meaningful to researchers, but without any surviving episodes, these connections remain speculative.

Radio Earl was an audio program created by Earl Baines and released exclusively through his personal website, 32nd Street Meats. Running monthly from September 2009 to December 2018, it was the longest-running series on the site, spanning over nine years and approximately 112 episodes. Based on fan accounts and the recollections of OG fans, Radio Earl is believed to have been the most popular series produced by Baines, with a dedicated listenership that looked forward to each monthly installment.

All episodes are currently classified as completely lost, with no known surviving copies. The loss of this series represents one of the most significant gaps in the archive, as it likely contained autobiographical information, personal stories, and insights into Baines' life and creative process that were not documented elsewhere.

History

Radio Earl premiered in September 2009, just three months after the release of Baines' debut album In the Meantime. The show would continue with monthly releases for over nine years, making it the most consistent and long-lived content on the website. This remarkable run demonstrates Baines' commitment to engaging with his audience and his ability to produce regular content while also creating music and video projects.

The final episode was released in December 2018. Less than a year later, in mid-2019, Baines deleted the entire 32nd Street Meats website, taking all 112 episodes with it. The timing suggests that the show's conclusion may have been intentional—ending with the calendar year and giving Baines a clean break before the site's deletion.

Format and Content

Unlike the more serious and recruitment-focused The Earl Baines Show, Radio Earl was described by original fans as a lighthearted, comedic program where Baines seemed most like his genuine self. Each episode reportedly featured a mix of content including:

• Stories about his personal life and experiences – Including the unverified account of his parents' death and other autobiographical details
• Music breaks – Featuring his own songs or other artists he was listening to at the time
• News and commentary – On various topics, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious
• Prank calls – A recurring feature that fans particularly remembered
• Humorous anecdotes and observations – Everyday life filtered through his comedic perspective
• Interactions with fans – Reading and responding to messages, emails, or forum posts
• Behind-the-scenes content – Discussions of his creative process, upcoming projects, and reflections on past work

Episodes were typically 30-60 minutes long, released monthly with remarkable consistency. The format evolved over the nine-year run, with later episodes reportedly featuring more polished production and occasional guests (though this is unconfirmed).

Authenticity and Popularity

Fans who remember the series consistently describe Radio Earl as the only series where Baines was "really himself." Unlike his horrorcore music (which featured a fictional serial killer persona) and the more produced The Earl Baines Show, Radio Earl was seen as a genuine window into his personality—funny, entertaining, and relatable. This authenticity is believed to be the primary reason for the show's popularity; listeners felt they were getting to know the real person behind the Apollo persona.

The show's monthly schedule also contributed to its popularity, giving fans regular, predictable content to look forward to. For nine years, listeners could count on a new episode every month, building a sustained audience that few independent creators achieve.

Prank Calls

Prank calls were a recurring feature that fans particularly remembered, though no specific examples or recordings have survived. According to fan accounts, Baines would call various businesses and individuals, recording the conversations and playing them on the show. The pranks were described as humorous rather than malicious, fitting with the show's comedic tone. Some fans recall that certain prank calls became recurring bits, with Baines calling the same targets multiple times over the years.

Episode Count and Schedule

With monthly releases from September 2009 to December 2018, Radio Earl would have produced approximately:

• 2009: 4 episodes (September–December)
• 2010–2017: 96 episodes (12 per year for 8 years)
• 2018: 12 episodes (January–December)

Total estimated episodes: 112

This count assumes consistent monthly releases with no missed months, which is supported by fan recollections. If Baines took occasional breaks or released bonus episodes, the actual count could vary slightly, but 112 is the best estimate based on available information.

All 112 episodes are considered completely lost, with no fragments, clips, or recordings known to exist.

Lost Media Status

As of 2026, no episodes of Radio Earl have been discovered. The series is classified as completely lost. Factors contributing to its lost status include:

• The deletion of 32nd Street Meats in 2019, removing all hosted episodes
• The systematic scrubbing of Baines' online presence in 2023, eliminating any remaining references
• The audio-only format (possibly less likely to be saved than video content)
• No known fan recordings or backups among the archive's contacts
• The paywall era (post-2012) may have limited the number of fans who had access to download episodes
• Episode files being hosted on the site rather than distributed via RSS or podcast platforms, making them harder to automatically archive

Search Efforts

The Apollo 11 Archive continues to seek any surviving episodes or clips of Radio Earl. Team members have interviewed original fans to document memories and descriptions of episodes, building a database of what little is known about specific episodes. The archive has reached out to former fans through various channels, hoping that someone, somewhere, preserved episodes.

Given the show's nine-year run and its popularity, the archive remains hopeful that recordings may exist on old hard drives, backup media, or in the collections of dedicated fans who haven't yet come forward. Any recovery, even a single episode, would provide invaluable insight into Baines' personality and life.

Fan Memories

Original fans who listened to Radio Earl during its run remember it as the highlight of Baines' output. Common memories include:

• Baines' natural humor and entertaining personality shining through each episode
• Prank calls that were particularly memorable and often referenced in the fan community
• Personal stories that gave insight into his life, including the unverified account of his parents' death
• The show feeling more authentic than his other work, creating a stronger connection with listeners
• Looking forward to each monthly release and discussing episodes in forums or with other fans
• The sense of community that built up around the show over its nine-year run

One fan from the Apollo 11 Archive team described it as "the real Earl" compared to his other personas. Another recalled, "You never knew what you were going to get—sometimes it was hilarious, sometimes it was really personal and emotional. It felt like he was just talking to you."

These memories, while valuable, are subjective and lack verification through actual recordings. The archive treats them as leads for what to look for, but cannot confirm accuracy without recovered episodes.

Significance

Radio Earl represents the longest-running project in Baines' career and, based on fan accounts, the most authentic expression of his personality. Its complete loss is considered particularly significant for several reasons:

• Autobiographical content: The show may have contained personal information about Baines' life, family, and experiences that would help researchers understand the person behind the art.
• Creative process insights: Discussions of his music, videos, and other projects could provide context for understanding his body of work.
• Historical record: The nine-year run documents Baines' evolution as a person and artist from 2009 to 2018, a period that saw significant changes in his output and the site's operation.
• Fan community: The show was central to the fan experience of 32nd Street Meats, and its loss removes a key element of what made the site special to its audience.
• Cultural artifact: As a long-running independent audio program from the late 2000s and 2010s, Radio Earl represents a piece of internet culture that has been largely lost.

Public Service Announcement (often abbreviated as PSA) was a video series created by Earl Baines and distributed exclusively through his personal website, 32nd Street Meats. Unlike the comedic tone of Radio Earl and The Earl Baines Show, this series represented a much darker and more serious side of Baines' content, serving as a kind of extension of his horrorcore music persona into video form.

All episodes of Public Service Announcement are currently classified as lost media, with no known surviving copies. The series is perhaps the least documented of Baines' output, with only vague fan memories to guide understanding of its content and purpose.

Format and Content

The Public Service Announcement series marked a significant departure from Baines' comedic work. While Radio Earl and The Earl Baines Show showcased his humor and personality, this series was described by original fans as dark, serious, and unsettling in tone—a deliberate contrast to his other video content.

Each episode was typically very short, running approximately 1–2 minutes in length. The videos functioned as literal public service announcements, but with a twisted, horror-tinged message that aligned with the fictional serial killer persona Baines had established in his Apollo music. They were presented as if the character was speaking directly to the viewer, delivering warnings, instructions, or philosophical statements about power, control, and society.

Themes

According to fan recollections, the content focused on several recurring themes:

• Recruitment – Encouraging viewers to take up causes or actions, presented as if the character was building a following
• Control – Discussions about power and manipulation, often framed as lessons or warnings
• Authority – Commentary on who holds power and why, questioning societal structures
• Persuasion – Attempts to influence viewer behavior and mindset, presented as if the character was indoctrinating the audience
• Moral ambiguity – Exploring the gray areas between right and wrong, often from the killer's perspective
• Social commentary – Critiques of society, media, and culture filtered through the horrorcore lens

The short format allowed for quick, punchy delivery of these themes, making each episode feel like a concentrated dose of the character's worldview.

Connection to Horrorcore Persona

Fans who remember the series describe it as a natural continuation of the horrorcore character Baines portrayed in his Apollo music. However, rather than depicting fictional murders through lyrics, the PSA series shifted to something arguably more unsettling: the character attempting to persuade viewers to act on his behalf. This represented an evolution of the persona—from a killer who commits acts himself, to a figure trying to recruit others to continue what he started.

Koala8 described it as "the horrorcore character trying to build an army instead of just killing people himself." This recruitment angle gave the series a darker, more immersive quality that some fans found particularly memorable (and for some, uncomfortable).

The series effectively brought the Apollo persona from the audio-only realm of music into a more immediate visual format, making the fictional character feel more present and threatening. This blurring of fiction and reality was likely intentional, creating a more immersive horror experience.

Release Schedule

Unlike Baines' other series which followed regular schedules (Radio Earl released monthly, The Earl Baines Show released in defined seasons), Public Service Announcement episodes appeared to be released irregularly, whenever Baines felt inclined to create and upload one. This sporadic release pattern has made it difficult for fans and the Apollo 11 Archive to estimate the total number of episodes produced.

From memory, there were quite a few episodes created over what is believed to be multiple years (possibly 2012-2019), but no one has been able to recall an exact count. Estimates range from a dozen to several dozen episodes, with some fans suggesting the series continued throughout the site's existence.

Tonal Contrast with Other Series

The three main video/audio series on 32nd Street Meats represented distinct sides of Baines' creative output:

Series	Tone	Format	Schedule
Radio Earl	Lighthearted, comedic, authentic	Audio (long-form, 30-60 min)	Monthly (2009-2018)
The Earl Baines Show	Comedic, entertaining	Video (short sketches, 5-15 min)	Seasonal (3 seasons, 2012-2017)
Public Service Announcement	Dark, serious, recruitment-focused	Video (very short, 1-2 min)	Irregular (multiple years)

Fans remember the PSA series as the most unsettling of Baines' work—a deliberate departure from the comedy that made up the majority of his non-music content. The contrast between the funny, relatable person from Radio Earl and the dark, manipulative character from the PSA series was reportedly striking and effective.

Episode Length

A defining characteristic of the series was its brevity. Episodes typically ran only 1–2 minutes each, making them quick, punchy messages that delivered their content efficiently. This short format distinguished them from Baines' other video work, which tended toward longer sketches and episodes. The brevity also made them more shareable (if the site had allowed sharing) and perhaps more memorable—short, concentrated doses of horror.

Lost Media Status

All episodes of Public Service Announcement are considered completely lost. Like Baines' other video content, no footage from the series has yet surfaced. Factors contributing to the show's lost status include:

• The deletion of 32nd Street Meats in 2019, removing all hosted content
• The systematic scrubbing of Baines' online presence in 2023, eliminating any remaining references
• The very short episode length (possibly less likely to be saved by fans compared to full albums or longer content)
• The absence of any known fan recordings or backups among the archive's contacts
• The series' niche appeal and limited original audience (further restricted by the paywall)
• No promotional materials, trailers, or clips ever being released elsewhere
• The darker tone may have made the series less popular than the comedic content, reducing the likelihood of fan preservation

Search Efforts

The Apollo 11 Archive continues to seek any surviving episodes or clips of Public Service Announcement. Team members have interviewed original fans to document memories and descriptions of the content, building a database of what little is known about the series. However, no physical or digital copies have been located as of 2026.

The archive considers this series a high-priority recovery target due to its unique place in Baines' body of work—it represents the visual extension of his horrorcore persona in a way that his other series did not. Any recovery would provide crucial insight into how Baines conceptualized and presented his fictional character.

Fan Memories

Original fans who remember the series provide the only existing documentation of its existence and content:

• Episodes were dark and serious, contrasting sharply with Baines' comedic work
• The recruitment angle felt like a natural extension of the horrorcore persona
• Videos were very short, just quick, punchy messages that delivered their point efficiently
• Release schedule was unpredictable, with episodes appearing sporadically, sometimes with months between them
• There were quite a few episodes made over time, though exact numbers are forgotten
• Some fans found the series unsettling, while others appreciated it as an extension of the Apollo character
• The visual presentation was described as simple but effective—Baines speaking directly to camera, often in shadow or with minimal sets

Koala8's description of the series as "the horrorcore character trying to build an army instead of just killing people himself" is the most detailed surviving account of the series' concept. Other fans have corroborated this general description, though specifics vary.

Connection to Apollo Music

The Public Service Announcement series is best understood as the visual counterpart to Baines' horrorcore music. While his albums told stories of fictional murders through lyrics, the PSA series expanded that universe by showing the character attempting to recruit others. In this way, the series added a new dimension to the mythology Baines was building—the killer was not just acting alone but trying to build a following.

This expansion of the fictional universe suggests that Baines thought carefully about his creative world-building and was interested in exploring his character from multiple angles. The contrast between the solitary killer of the albums and the recruiting figure of the PSAs would have created a more complex and interesting character, if any episodes had survived to allow analysis.

Overview

Earl Baines was an extremely prolific video creator throughout the entire run of 32nd Street Meats. From the site's launch in 2009 until its deletion in 2019, Baines uploaded hundreds of videos across multiple series and formats. Unfortunately, due to the site's deletion in 2019 and the subsequent online scrubbing in 2023, every single one of these videos is currently classified as completely lost media.

Video Categories

The Earl Baines Show

A comedic video series that ran for three seasons between 2012 and 2017. The show served as the video counterpart to Radio Earl, featuring short comedic sketches that showcased Baines' humor and personality. All episodes are completely lost.

• Season 1: 2012 - Unknown number of episodes
• Season 2: 2013-2014 - Unknown number of episodes
• Season 3: 2016-2017 - Unknown number of episodes
• Total: Dozens of episodes, all lost

Public Service Announcement (PSA) Series

A dark, recruitment-focused video series that served as an extension of Baines' horrorcore music persona. Unlike his comedic work, these videos were serious, unsettling, and featured the fictional serial killer character attempting to persuade viewers to act on his behalf. Episodes were typically 1-2 minutes long and released irregularly over multiple years. All episodes are completely lost.

Music Videos

Throughout his career, Baines produced dozens of music videos for his songs. According to fan recollections, music videos were created for tracks across multiple albums, though the exact count and which songs received videos remains unclear. This section summarizes what little is known about these lost music videos:

In the Meantime Era (2009)

Fans recall that several tracks from the debut album received video treatments, though details are extremely sparse. Some fans remember a video for "My Name is Earl" that featured Baines walking through what appeared to be urban settings, interspersed with narrative elements related to the song's lyrics. Another frequently mentioned video is for "Slaughter", which reportedly had a more horror-oriented visual style with darker lighting and imagery. A video for "A Night of Murder" is also recalled by multiple fans, described as more narrative-driven with scenes depicting the fictional killer's activities. Additionally, "Sunrise" may have had a more introspective, performance-based video. It's important to emphasize that these are vague fan memories, not verified facts—no footage, screenshots, or detailed descriptions exist to confirm which songs actually had videos or what they contained.

Et Cetera Era (2009)

Given that Et Cetera was released simultaneously with the debut album, it's possible that videos were also produced for tracks from this album, but fan memories are even less clear. Some fans recall a video for a track that might have been from this album, but specifics are too vague to document reliably. The archive has no confirmed information about music videos from this era.

Who is Earl? Era (2010)

If the EP is authentic, it's unknown whether any music videos were produced for its tracks. No fan memories exist regarding videos from this potential release.

Help Wanted Era (2012)

With the transition to Earl Baines' real name and the implementation of the paywall system, music videos from this period are even less documented. Some fans believe videos were produced for tracks from Help Wanted, but no one can recall specific titles or content. The paywall may have limited the audience for these videos, making them even less likely to have been preserved.

Greatest Hits Era (2014)

If the ironic interpretation of the album's title is correct, music videos from this album might have continued the fictional narrative in visual form. However, no specific memories of such videos exist among the OG fans contacted by the archive.

Later Albums (2016-2019)

The three final albums are the least documented of Baines' output, and no information about potential music videos from this period has survived. It's possible that videos were created, but without any recovered material or detailed fan memories, this remains speculation.

Experimental Video Projects

Baines also uploaded various experimental video projects that didn't fit into his main series. These included:

• Short films and sketches
• Behind-the-scenes content from recording sessions
• Personal vlogs (likely part of Radio Earl's video components)
• Uncategorized experimental content

All of these are completely lost.

Timeline of Video Uploads

• 2009-2011: Early videos, music videos, initial experimental content
• 2012: The Earl Baines Show Season 1 begins / Paywall implemented
• 2012-2017: Regular video uploads across multiple series
• 2016-2017: The Earl Baines Show Season 3 (final season)
• 2018-2019: Final videos uploaded before site deletion
• 2019: All videos deleted when site was taken down
• 2023: Any remaining traces scrubbed from internet archives

Why All Videos Are Lost

Several factors contributed to the complete loss of Baines' video catalog:

1. Site Deletion (2019): Baines personally deleted the entire 32nd Street Meats website, removing all hosted videos.
2. No Fan Backups: Unlike the music (where at least one fan saved In the Meantime), no known fans preserved video content.
3. 2023 Scrubbing: Any remaining references, forum discussions, or third-party mentions were systematically removed from the internet.
4. Niche Audience: The site's limited audience and paywall era (post-2012) meant fewer people had access to save content.
5. Format Vulnerability: Video files are large and less likely to be casually saved compared to audio files.
6. No External Hosting: Videos were hosted exclusively on the site, not on platforms like YouTube where they might have been archived by third parties.

Search Efforts

The Apollo 11 Archive continues to actively search for any surviving video material. Team members have interviewed OG fans to document memories and descriptions, building a database of what little is known about specific videos. The archive has reached out through forums, social media, and direct contacts, hoping that someone, somewhere, preserved footage.

For music videos specifically, the archive is particularly interested in any footage, even low-quality recordings or clips. Given that music videos are the most likely to have been shared or downloaded (compared to series episodes), the archive remains hopeful that some may surface. Any recovered videos would represent a major breakthrough in preserving Baines' complete artistic vision.

What We're Looking For

• The Earl Baines Show episodes (any season)
• Public Service Announcement (PSA) episodes
• Music videos from any album or era (In the Meantime, Et Cetera, Who is Earl?, Help Wanted, Greatest Hits, later albums)
• Experimental video projects
• Screenshots or descriptions of videos
• Any references to video titles, content, or release dates
• Forum discussions about videos that might provide clues

Coming soon to the archive. This page will contain a personal letter from JKING about the formation and mission of the Apollo 11 Archive, his personal connection to Earl's work, and the importance of preservation.