Non-Interview Episodes
Oct. 27, 2018
The Devil Went Down to Georgia (Charlie Daniels) - Episode 224
It's the week of Halloween, and in tribute we're talking about our favorite song about the devil! Rob and JP talk Satan, fiddles, and a weird amount of baseball for a song about...well, Satan. As always, leave us a review to…
Oct. 19, 2018
Tiny Dancer (Elton John) - Episode 223
Hug a buddy and sway along! We've got Sir Elton's classic crowd-pleaser in an episode chock full of goodness as we ramp toward the end of season 2. Also in this episode: splitting sandwiches, the shirt your wife hates, and o…
Oct. 5, 2018
Free Fallin' (Tom Petty) - Episode 221
A year after his passing, the lads honor Tom Petty by covering his signature song. Also, our top fictional bands, and how this song can be described perfectly in a six-second Vine. (RIP Vine and Tom.)
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Sept. 28, 2018
Life's Been Good (Joe Walsh) - Episode 220
One of the most unique guys in rock brings us a delightfully cheeky song about stardom. In this episode: Intentional sloppiness Tambourines in church Sean Connery The harmonic series Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for we…
Sept. 21, 2018
September (Earth, Wind & Fire) - Episode 219 ft. Janson Furrow
Janson Furrow joins the boys for the danciest dance floor jam maybe ever! Dare you to get up and groove with GSP and EWF. Also: Al McKay’s Star licks, afros of choice, and creating a musical Captain Planet.
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Sept. 14, 2018
Reelin' in the Years (Steely Dan) - Episode 218
We're Two Against Nature! Well... we've been called unnatural, anyway. Everyone's favorite jazz-rock outfit is this week's topic, and the song is the happiest sounding breakup song you've ever heard! Also: the most appropri…
Sept. 7, 2018
The Power of Love (Huey Lewis and The News) - Episode 217
Feel the power! Lyric debates, Back to the Future, Musical Pseudonyms and way more in a big ol' fun episode about a classic 80s jam. Synth on, party people!
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Aug. 31, 2018
Killing Me Softly (Roberta Flack/Fugees) - Episode 216
ONE TIIIME! Oh yeah, it's time to bust out the 90's hip hop classic that first was a 70's R&B classic that was first a...well, it was an OK folk tune. Also, the boys discuss who should be cast in a musical version of Clue, a…
Aug. 24, 2018
25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago) - Episode 215
Windows down, radio up! Chicago and company are providing the perfect road trip song about--wait, what's this song about? Also, bad horsies, Billy Joel breaks our hearts, and guitar innovations that are totally impractical.
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Aug. 17, 2018
500 Miles (The Proclaimers) - Episode 214
DAAH-DADAT-DA!! Get yer Scottish accent ready for this week's singalong classic. Also in this episode:90's CCM artists and their web of lead singers, and how to pronounce "Auchtermuchty!"
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July 20, 2018
Dance With Me (Orleans) - Episode 210
WARNING: This song WILL be stuck in your head FOREVER. You may not think you know it, but you definitely do. And it will never leave you alone (and that's a good thing). Plus the sweetest story from JP's cross-section of mus…
July 6, 2018
Summer in the City (The Lovin' Spoonful) - Episode 208
The ultimate Summer song? Hard not to make the argument when you're still in rotation 50 years after release, and oh yeah you came out ON the Fourth of July. Also we talk about the end of Rob's spelling bee career and Andre…
June 29, 2018
Summertime (DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince) - Episode 207
Our Tribute to Summer begins with this smooth hip-hop classic from the one and only Will Smith and his right hand man, DJ Jazzy Jeff. We talk Fresh Prince, Ninja Turtles, mixtapes and everything in-between, including the wor…
June 22, 2018
Barracuda (Heart) - Episode 206
Ooooooooooh, Barracuda! Rob and JP lead into a lovefest about Heart's greatness as a rock band with - what else - a side conversation about MC Hammer and Deion Sanders. Also, Rob outs one of his friends in a super-embarrasin…
June 15, 2018
Ten Summoner's Tales (Sting) - Ep 205 COMMENTARY ONLY
**THIS EPISODE INCLUDES COMMENTARY ONLY**
The boys expand into a new format with this episode: real-time full album commentary on one of the greatest albums of our lifetime; Sting's amazing Ten Summoner's Tales. Enjoy this v…