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183 IYL Singles: Limp Bizkit "Nookie"

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Heather could only make it through 37 seconds of the full-length; can Ramsey make it through the single? This week, for some reason, we tackle Limp Bizkit’s seminal 1999 hit, “Nookie.”

This week: An earnest attempt to understand this song’s in as much depth as it will allow! Ramsey remembers something important seconds too late! And Heather becomes obsessed with the “cookie” of it all. All this and so much MORE!

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182 My Chemical Romance "The Black Parade"

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

You asked for it; we talked through it! This week we listen to the enormously popular 2006 album from My Chemical Romance, “The Black Parade!”

This week: Heather compiles and delivers TON of research! Liza! Liza! Liza! And Heather learns who Wanda Maximoff is, gets immediately frustrated, and shuts down the conversation! All this and so much MORE!

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181 Danny Elfman "Beetlejuice" with Paul Rust and Michael Cassady (Don't Stop Or We'll Die)

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

This week the incredibly hilarious Paul Rust and Michael Cassady, known together as Don’t Stop Or We’ll Die, are here to spin some Elfman soundtrack treats and some Belafonte calypso beats as we listen to the 1988 original motion picture soundtrack for Beetlejuice!

This week: Paul reveals his unique quarantine hobby! Michael sits down behind the keys! And we definitively name the three most popular Simpsons characters (and yes one of them is Otto)! All this and so much MORE!

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180 IYL Singles: Every Time I Die "A Colossal Wreck"

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

This year’s annual Every Time I Die Christmas show was impossible, so instead, they released a pair of new songs, their first new music since 2016. Today we listen to 2020's “A Colossal Wreck” and try to decide once and for all: is this a Christmas song?

This week: The band goes from scary to hometown heroes as we learn they’re from Buffalo! A discussion of poetry forms! And a surprising amount of kombucha discussion! All this and so much MORE!

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179 Spanish Love Songs "Brave Faces Everyone"

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

This week we consider the last of the pre-pandemic times as return to Spanish Love Songs and listen to their prescient, 2020 album, “Brave Faces Everyone.”

This week: A very special episode: faith, democracy crumbles, mental health and 9/11! Brief Ted Lasso spoilers (Sorry! It’s brief and doesn’t really ruin anything!) Heather coins the phrase “Ride or Bye!” All this and so much MORE!

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178 Elliott Smith "Either/Or" with Luke O'Neil

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

We are joined this week by journalist Luke O’Neil, author of Welcome to Hell World and the book Lockdown in Hell World to discuss Elliott Smith’s 1997 album Either/Or!

This week: Elliott Smith goes head-to-head against Celine Dion! Tales of running into musicians at bars! And Biden’s gonna bring back Muse! All this and so much MORE!

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177 IYL Singles: The Best Songs of 2020

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Last week we gave you our most played songs: this week, we each give our choice for the best new song of 2020!

This week: We revisit our segment “Heather Guesses What Superheroes Are Avengers!” Heather gives some fascinating historical backstory on her pick! And a classic peak behind the curtain! All this and so much MORE!

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176 Our 2020 Wrapped

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Remember all the way back 26 days ago when everybody was posting screenshots of their Spotify accounts? Well, here’s the audio version of that! This week, Ramsey and Heather go through their top 5 songs of the year and compare their very disparate listening habits!

This week: What page a day calendar is going to inspire Ramsey’s catchphrases in 2021? How to learn Portuguese through music! Heather’s Machine Gun Kelly fandom (not standom) explored! All this and so much MORE!

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175 Less Than Jake "Losing Streak" with Jordan Morris

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT

This week, comedy writer and podcaster extraordinaire Jordan Morris (Bubble, JJGo) shows up to ska up our lives with Less Than Jake’s 1996 album, “Losing Streak!”

This week: The tumultuous world of amusement park relationships! How does it feel to age out of music festivals? And songs about guys the band knows! All this and so much MORE!

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174 IYL Singles: Phoebe Bridgers "Christmas Song"

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT

This week we get into the holiday spirit with a surprise Christmas episode by listening to Phoebe Bridgers “Christmas Song” from her 2020 If We Make It Through December EP!

This week: Heather surprises Ramsey with a theme! What does Slack stand for? And we both have a really hard time keeping Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Phoebe Bridgers straight when mentioned in the same sentence! All this and so much MORE!

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173 Kevin Devine "Brother's Blood"

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT

This week we finally listen to one of Heather’s favorites: Kevin Devine’s 2006 album “Brother’s Blood!”

This week: We finally talk about one of Heather’s most important performers! Ramsey watches odd documentaries but not iconic 90s films. And Machine Gun Kelly has destroyed our brains! All this and so much MORE!

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172 The 1975 "I Like It When You Sleep..." with Ian Cohen

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

This week we are joined by music journalist/dietician Ian Cohen who brings us The 1975’s 2016 album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It.

This week: The perils of using the bathroom in a hotel room! What does Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping have to say about the Trump era? And what songs pop off when you’re shopping at Ralph’s? All this and so much MORE!

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171 IYL Singles: Fall Out Boy "I Wanna Be LIke You"

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

After a brief psychic connection and a refresher on who Fall Out Boy is, this week we listen to their cover of The Jungle Book’s “I Wanna Be Like You” from the 2015 compilation We Love Disney!

This week: What is the worst possible compilation album to be a part of? What is the last Disney thing we saw? And a spooky mind-meld, right off the bat! All this and so much MORE!

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170 Modern Baseball "Holy Ghost"

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

It’s been almost 100 episodes since Ramsey has heard Modern Baseball. Last time he divided the group in two and decided he was on Team Jake. Will the same be true when the band divides the album in half for him? Find out, as we listen to Modern Baseball’s final album, “Holy Ghost.”

This week: Our post-election wrap-up! Heather accidentally summons The Killers! And a very short album or two even shorter albums? All this and so much MORE!

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169 Metallica "Ride the Lightning" with Nick Wiger

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

This week we are joined by comedian Nick Wiger (Doughboys/How Did This Get Played?/Earth to Ned) who introduces us to a metal classic, Metallica’s 1984 album Ride the Lightning!

This week: One of us describes themselves as a “big time flosser!” One of us describes themselves as a “ukulele vanguard!” Nick Wiger chooses the ideal fast food meal pairing for this album! And we all figure out the best way to die! All this and so much MORE!

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168 IYL Singles: Coheed and Cambria (ft. Rick Springfield) "Jesse's Girl 2"

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

The last time we heard from Coheed and Cambria they were weaving a tale of an epic space battle. Now they’ve teamed up with Rick Springfield to continue the epic tale of Jessie’s Girl in “Jessie’s Girl 2!”

This week: What songs deserve a sequel? Does anyone else remember Peter Schilling’s “Major Tom (Coming Home)"?” And what is RIck Springfield’s real name? All this and so much MORE!

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167 Green Day presents "American Idiot"

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Hey, remember when people were mad about politics all the time? Let’s go back to that magical time in 2001 and listen to Green Day’s concept album “American Idiot!”

This week: What kind of hat does a rich guy wear? The Broadway show: was it good? We decide based on pictures of the cast! A(n unexpected) deep dive on war; why it happens, and how you know who you’re fighting! All this and so much MORE!

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166 Sublime "Sublime" with Tim Kalpakis

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week we welcome Sloppy Boy and Birthday Boy Tim Kalpakis! Together we dig deep into Sublime’s self-titled album from 1996!

This week: What kind of hat does a rich guy wear? Who is who in the Sloppy Boys/Sublime matchup? And How is “W.A.P.” a metaphorical progeny of Sublime? All this and so much MORE!

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165 IYL Singles: I Am the Avalanche "Better Days"

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week we go super current as we follow up on a band we’ve listened to before, I Am the Avalanche, with their brand new single “Better Days!”

This week: favorite football positions! We combine four different band names into one weird melange! And when calls to action come to late! All this and so much MORE!

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164 The Juliana Theory "Emotion Is Dead"

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

We go full circle this week as we listen to The Juliana Theory’s 2000 album “Emotion Is Dead!” Enough time has passed, so the first album Ramsey and Heather ever listened to together for their lost pilot can finally be revisited!

This week: Ghosts, goats, and ghost goats! How Old is Adam Levine? Toothless political songs classic rock as poetry! And a clip from the first ever thing H&R recorded together! All this and so much MORE!

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163 Microphones "The Glow, Pt. 2" with Chris Farren

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Musician, podcaster and all-around good dude, Chris Farren joins us to talk about The Microphones’ eclectic 2001 album “The Glow, Pt. 2!”

This week: Remember Soulseek? We do! A discussion of laser light and planetarium shows! Westworld reviews! What’s the worst part of recording an album? What has TikTok done to our attention spans? All this and so much MORE!

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162 IYL Singles: Machine Gun Kelly "concert for aliens"

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT

After he made a very brief appearance on our Quarantine Summer Playlist ep, Heather returns to Machine Gun Kelly’s most recent output with Travis of Blink-182, as we examine one of his latest singles (and pseudo-Blink songs), “concert for aliens!”

This week: How does this song compare to Blink’s “Quarantine” song? A look at other dramatic career transformations! And sweet, sweet synergy! All this and so much MORE!

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161 Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week we look at an important album for the world of punk and emo. We are talking of course about the soundtrack to the 2000 Playstation video game, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2.

This week: We play a new game: Name an Avenger/skateboard trick? A discussion of time capsules! And Ramsey and Heather share their XGames memories. All this and so much MORE!

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160 Cursive "The Ugly Organ" with Chris Browder

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week we are joined by Mansions’ very own Chris Browder! Together we listen to Cursive’s fourth album, 2003’s “The Ugly Organ!”

This week: Ramsey has an important statement for the world! An important discussion on the concept of “selling out!” And more Sky Harbor talk! All this and so much MORE!

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159 IYL Singles: Blink 182 "Quarantine"

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT

More quarantine content as we listen to a brand new song from Blink-182 all about the current state of affairs. It’s called “Quarantine.” Experience it with us.

This week: Some audio engineering occurs! A million dollar idea is pitched to Heather for a quarantine show! And a look at some truly upsetting album art! All this and so much MORE!

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158 Quarantine Summer

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week, Ramsey and Heather begin to wind down the summer by creating a playlist that encapsulates the bonkers summer of 2020. Join them, as they explore Quarantine Summer! Enjoy the eclectic playlist here!

This week: Learn your proper Elvish pronunciation! Hear some very in-character Bridgers picks! AND a SHOCKING reveal! All this and so much MORE!

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157 Liz Phair "Exile in Guyville" with Will Hines

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week, the hilarious actor and comedian Will Hines joins us to discuss one of his favorites, Liz Phair’s 1993 debut, “Exile in Guyville!”

This week: The tastemakers weigh in! Ramsey’s strange association with Liz Phair’s name! And a look back at the Chicago scene of the early 1990s! All this and so much MORE!

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156 IYL Singles: Ruston Kelly "Radio Cloud"

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Sometimes social media is bad. And sometime it is less bad. Today we listen to a song Heather first discovered through social media from Ruston Kelly, along with his newest single, “Radio Cloud!”

This week: Tom Nook takes! Ramsey has questions about TV’s Nashville! And some embossed seal talk! All this and so much MORE!

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155 *NSync "No Strings Attached"

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT

We under quarantine so that means we’re in nostalgia mode. And so, Ramsey experiences one of Heather’s favorite albums for the very first time: its *NSync’s 2000 hit: “No Strings Attached!”

This week: The backdoor pilot for our new Animal Crossing podcast! Ramsey combines all of Justin’s albums into one title! And it’s time to play: do they write their own songs? All this and so much MORE!

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154 Death Cab for Cutie "Plans" with Liam McCormick

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT

You know we love Death Cab, but there are some complicated emotions surrounding Death Cab for Cutie’s 2005 album “Plans!”

This week: Our new potato podcast Spudcast! What was on YOUR dorm room wall? And do all Death Cab guitarists have to have a name like a 1930s comedian? All this and so much MORE!

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153 IYL Singles: Mansions "PPV"

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT

As a follow-up to our previous Mansions episode, we listen to a later track from Mansions,“PPV” from their brand-new album Big Bad!

This week: We discuss street games! We compare eras of Mansion! A very special listener gets a birthday shout-out and then is yelled at for listening! All this and so much MORE!

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152 Manchester Orchestra "Mean Everything to Nothing"

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Heather introduces Ramsey to a band that is neither an orchestra nor from Manchester, yet they call themselves Manchester Orchestra! It’s their 2009 album, ”Mean Everything To Nothing!”

This week: A thorough run-down of our breakfast/breakfast-for-dinner experiences! A band that is neither from Manchester nor an Orchestra! And are any of these guys Avett Brothers?

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151 Mansions "Dig Up the Dead" with Zack Zarrillo

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week we welcome Zack Zarrillo of Bad Timing Records to play one of his favorites: Mansions’ 2011 album “Dig Up the Dead!”

This week: Ponies are not baby horses! Tales from record label management! Several podcast ideas are piloted! All this and MORE!

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150 They Might Be Giants "Flood"

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Ramsey has taken the reigns and for the first time on the show, introduces Heather to a full album from his high school days: They Might Be Giant’s 1990 opus, “Flood!”

This week: The tables have turned and things get weird! Ramsey breaks down when he notices a pattern in his life! So many TMBG facts are imparted yet so many songs remain mysteries! All this and MORE!

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149 Ramsey's Contemporary Adult Playlist

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week, Heather challenged Ramsey to compile a playlist of all the artists he discovered late in life. Today we listen to ten of the most notable bands and artists that Ramsey didn’t care about until he was an adult man.

This week: How many of these discography deep dives started as a bit? Which is the most embarrassing band that Ramsey didn’t listen to until he was a man with bills and a job? Listen to the playlist without us talking over it here! All this and MORE!

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148 Supergrass "In It For the Money" with Matt Moskovciak

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week, comedian and friend Matt Moskovciak joins us all the way from Los Angeles to introduce Ramsey and Heather to Supergrass’s 1997 album, “In It For the Money!”

This week: A concert that was unlikely to begin with and now may never be! What music were we buying in college? And our feelings on songs that start with “we’re going to a party!” All this and MORE!

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A Quick Message from Ramsey and Heather

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

A different kind of episode this week.

Donate to Black Lives Matter, Campaign Zero, or your local mutual or bail fund. Listen to each other. Educate yourself.

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147 IYL Singles: Dashboard Confessional "El Scorcho"

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week, Heather presents a cover song that seems tailor-made for Ramsey: from The Wire Tapes, Vol. 1, Dashboard Confessional performs “El Scorcho!” And then another cover song that seems even more tailor-made for Ramsey

This week: Should songs have more or less vibraphone? Dashboard stays in their lane! And one of the strangest cover choices imaginable!! All this and MORE!

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146 Joyce Manor "Never Hungover Again"

Mon, 25 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week Heather scares Ramsey as we listen to the 2014 Joyce Manor album, “Never Hungover Again!”

This week: Just how short can an album be and still be an album? -What does Ramsey know about Travis Barker? And Heather’s Quaranti! All this and MORE!

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145 Alkaline Trio "Goddamnit" with David Anthony

Mon, 18 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week we welcome David Anthony from The AV Club, Noisy, and “As You Were: A Podcast About Alkaline Trio" to discuss their 1998 album, “Goddamnit!”

This week: What not to send in the mail! Ramsey once again attempts to divide bands into teams! And an impassioned Reese’s Thins discussion with Heather’s hot take! All this and MORE!

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144 IYL Singles: Bright Eyes "Personae Non Grata"

Mon, 11 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT

We continue to perfect our recording process, and Connor “helps” inspire us by putting out new music! It’s a new single from Bright Eyes: “Persona Non Grata!”

This week: Where is Connor Oberst and where is he going? Ramsey and Heather help all the musicians who are writing music while quarantined! And Ramsey asks Heather her least favorite question: “Is this anything?” All this and MORE!

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143 My Chemical Romance "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge"

Mon, 04 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT

You asked and we (finally) listened: Heather and Ramsey sit down and listen to My Chemical Romance’s second album from 2004, “Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge!”

This week: Heather is harassed by one of the strangest ice cream trucks in the city! We do a thorough run-down of concept albums! And there’s big comic books/cartoon connection here: but will it be enough to win over Ramsey? All this and MORE!

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142. Have a Nice Life "Deathconsciousness" with Sam Sklar

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT

In our last in-person guest recording we could do before we were forced indoors, Sam Sklar joined us to introduce both Heather and Ramsey to the band Have a Nice Life’s 2000 album, “Deathconsciousness!”

This week: Ramsey and Heather recommend their preferred albums to work to! What was the budget for this album? What are the budgets for most albums? We speculate widely! Academy Awards trivia! All this and MORE!

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141 IYL Singles: Future Teens "Born to Stay"

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Fun Fact: Anyone under the age of 13 could be considered a future teen. But today, we’re not concerned with them! This week, Ramsey and Heather listen to a song from Future Teen’s 2019 album Breakup Season, “Born To Stay!”

This week: Our first remote episode, in the order of recording! We adjust to the new normal! And what does Tal Bachman have to do with all of this? All this and MORE!

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140 Punk Goes Pop

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Ramsey and Heather both love a good cover song. This week, however, their patience will be tested when they listen to a compilation of Top 40 songs from 2002 covered in a very different style with the compilation Punk Goes Pop.

This week: Has Ramsey ever heard a Mandy Moore song? Who is better: NSYNC or Backstreet Boys? And what makes a good cover (and what makes a terrible one?) All this and MORE!

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139 The Hippos "Heads Are Gonna Roll" with Logan LaBarbera

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT

If there was ever a time for third wave ska-punk, it is possible that now is the time. It is also possible that there was never a time for third wave ska-punk, but Logan LaBarbera is here to introduce us to The Hippos and their 1999 album, “Heads Are Gonna Roll!”

This week: Ramsey confuses Limp Bizkit and Smash Mouth! An Italian instrument is learned. A ska band reminiscent of Weezer?! Who is suffering this time? All this and MORE!

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138 IYL Singles: Hayley Williams "Simmer"

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

When last we heard Hayley Williams, she was a 19 year-old, fronting Paramore. Now, she's going solo as we listen to her brand new song, "Simmer!"

This week: Learn about Heather’s first day of work from home! Ramsey coins a new genre of music and immediately trademarks it! And, at long last, our thoughts on Bjork and swan dresses! All this and MORE!

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137 Owen (The EP)

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Consider the Kinsellas. That is not the name for our podcast, but perhaps it should be as Heather and Ramsey take a listen as Mike becomes Owen with his 2004 “(the ep)!”

This week: How did Heather spend her first day of quarantine? What is a perfect Sunday album and is this one? We give our first reactions on the new “High Fidelity?” All this and MORE!

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136 Straylight Run "Prepare to Be Wrong" with Carly Hoskins

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Prepare to hear songs! Our friend Carly Hoskins is back and she’s brought along Straylight Run’s 2005 EP “Prepare to Be Wrong!”

This week: Do you know where your children are? Spooky songs and Evanescence! And a brief history of Winamp and the llama! All this and MORE!

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135 IYL Singles: Hot Mulligan "How Do You Know It's Not Armadillo Shells?" and "The Soundtrack to Missing a Slam Dunk"

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Watch out, Fiona Apple! Hot Mulligan is here to take up the mantle of really long titles! This week we listen to two tracks from Hot Mulligan’s 2018 album Pilot!

This week: Heather has lotion in her eyes! We unlock the etymology of a familiar term! And Heather reveals a new nickname! All this and MORE!

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134 Vulture's 10 Best Emo Songs of All Time

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:00:00 GMT

The second Vulture published their list of 100 best emo songs of all time, you told us we had to cover it, but Heather was all over it. This week we tackle their top 10 and see if we agree! (One of us does not.)

This week: What TV show is Heather watching one sketch at a time? We debate the merits of list articles! And why is Ramsey apologizing to the performers behind songs 4-100? All this and MORE!

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133 Box Car Racer s/t with Jason Parent

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Sure, you’ve heard Blink 182 before. But have we ever heard them… with a different name? This week Jason Parent urges us to listen to Box Car Racer’s only full-length album from 2001, from the twisted mind of Tom DeLonge and the… twisted drums of Travis Barker.

This week: Heather has created a monster! A deep dive into the Tom/Mark breakup! And who books the bookers? All this and MORE!

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132 IYL Singles: The Front Bottoms "Camouflage"

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMT

The Front Bottoms have reemerged with a brand new single to close out 2019! We listen to their brand new song "Camouflage" and break it all down!

Heather is dying! #prayersforheather Logic Pro X is also dying! #prayersforramseyscomputer We count down the top five worst things Heather is allergic to! Ramsey’s Super Bowl recap! All this and MORE!

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131 New Found Glory "Sticks and Stones"

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Wikipedia said it best: “Sticks and Stones is the third studio album by American pop punk band New Found Glory.” They really nailed it. Today we listen to New Found Glory’s 2002 album, Sticks and Stones.

A brand-new game concerning pop punk vocals you’ll love it! How many bands did this album inspire? And, Ramsey’s favorite classic segment on the show: Ramsey’s Spa Stories! All this and MORE!

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130 The Refused "The Shape of Punk to Come" with Brian Pacris

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMT

In 1998 a number of predictions were made for the coming millennium, but perhaps none more significant than the subject of today’s episode: The Refused’s “The Shape of Punk to Come!” And music industry veteran and Emo Night DJ, Brian Pacris is here to tell us all about it!

Ramsey, the boss of the podcast, finally gives Heather her performance evaluation! We all go crazy about allusions and references! And our outro song is hijacked by Heather! All this and MORE!

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129 IYL Single: The Mars Volta "Inertiatic ESP"

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT

We just can’t cut away: this week we follow up on the infamous At the Drive-In with a solo project. It’s the lead single from The Mars Volta’s first full length album from 2003, “Inertiatic ESP!”

The Suffering returns to the show! A return of a favorite game: Can You Guess the Lyrics, Ramsey? And a lot of confusion at a lot of words and phrases ensues! All this and MORE!

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128 I Am the Avalanche "Avalanche United"

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Ladies and gentlemen, we return to 2011 to listen to I Am the Avalanche and their second album Avalanche United.

What is Ramsey’s controversial take on the band’s album artwork? What pranks have Heather’s nieces been exacting on the world? All this and MORE!

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127 Save Ferris "It Means Everything" with Jenn de la Vega

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Let’s relive teen drama of the 90s with Save Ferris and their 1997 album “It Means Everything!” with special guest, the fantastic Jenn de la Vega!

Would Ramsey hang out with Ferris Bueler in high school? What Christian hardcore bands existed and what deserts did they play in? How did Alex Mack expose this band to a generation of new music consumers? All this and MORE!

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126 IYL Singles: ABBA "Happy New Year"

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT

For our first episode of 2020, we wish you a happy new year with the best quartet Sweden has to offer: ABBA! It’s their 1980 track, “Happy New Year!”

A brief history of Ramsey’s history with ABBA! Do you remember the A*Teens? We now do! And a very special inside look at All this and MORE!

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125 Heather and Ramsey's Music of the Decade

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT

As we move into the 2020s, Heather and Ramsey name their favorite songs of the past ten years!

How many comedy songs does Ramsey include? Is there any crossover at all between the pair? Will Ramsey and Heather go to a concert together in the new year? Is this technically a new decade, since there wasn’t a year zero? All this and MORE!

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124 Jay-Z "The Blueprint" with Josh Gondelman

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT

This week, special guest Josh Gondelman is here to bring our first hip-hop album to the show, and what better place to start than Jay-Z’s 2001 album, “The Blueprint!”

The Jay-Z vs. Nas feud. Remember that? We dig in. A tribute to the vibraslap! And how many albums can we name from memory that came out on 9/11? (A: More than you’d think!) All this and MORE!

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123 IYL Single: Piebald "(All I Want For Christmas Is To) Rage With My Friends"

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT

This week we bring some holiday spirit to the podcast as we listen to a track from Piebald's new reunion EP, “(All I Want For Christmas) Is To Rage With My Friends."

A new holiday song classic is penned for our listeners! A review for every song on the EP is given (based solely on how Christmas-y it is!) And perhaps most notably, stay tuned to the very end when Heather tries improv! All this and MORE!

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122 MVP 06: NCAA Baseball Soundtrack

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT

This week: our first video game soundtrack! And (hold your gasps) it does not involve Tony Hawk! It's the soundtrack to MVP 06: NCAA Baseball!

A very special lady gets a birthday shout out! We pick our very own walk up music! Through some detective work, a fascinating link between these artists begins to emerge, slowly but surely! All this and MORE!

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121 The Arrogant Sons of Bitches "Three Cheers for Disappointment" with Sam Gursky

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Oh wow. Look at the clock. It would appear to be ska time, once again. This week, special guest Sam Gursky is back, and he brought us the exact same band he brought us last time, The Arrogant Sons of Bitches, this time with their 2006 album, “Three Cheers for Disappointment!”

Some Long Island geography to share with the rest of the world! Ramsey knows a lot about JJ Abrams! And Heather doesn’t remember making a Photoshop of Ramsey, several years ago! (This one!) All this and MORE!

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120 IYL Singles: Jimmy Eat World "All the Way (Stay)"

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT

This week, Ramsey and Heather go back to where they began with a song from Jimmy Eat World. This week, it’s one of their newest songs, “All the Way (Stay)” from their new album Surviving.

This week we get a thrilling Times Square character run down from Heather. We also get an intense reaction to a surprise instrument. And, of course, an important run-down of all four of Heather’s drinks! All this and MORE!

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119 Woodstock 1999

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Your hosts are a pair of upstate New Yorkers with very different musical tastes, but regardless, the frightening tales of Woodstock ‘99 were inescapable that summer. This week, Ramsey and Heather revisit their past by listening to the double-CD compilation, Woodstock 1999.

Links referenced: @RamonVillalobos' Amazing Twitter Thread | Andy Richter at Woodstock ‘94

What are your hosts connections to Woodstock ’99? Death, assault, and fire: how do you turn that into a live compilation? Two very, very different disks! All this and MORE!

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118 ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead "Source Tags and Codes" with Adam Maid

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Ladies and gentlemen, the fantastic Adam Maid is back. Last time he brought Ramsey’s least favorite album, “Relationship of Command” by At the Drive In. Will history repeat itself when he plays …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead’s "Source Tags and Codes"?

A brand new segment in which Ramsey yells at corporations! Adam reads from a famous(?) Pitchfork review! And Heather has some beliefs about this band and our first impressions are shattered! All this and MORE!

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117 IYL Single: The Menzingers "Anna"/"Portland"

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT

A band we've listened to before is back with new stuff, and we're going right for the hits. This week we listen to two tracks The Menzingers' new album Hello Exile: "Anna" and "Portland!"

Ana Vs. Alison: who will win? An unexpected Silverchair reference! Plus, all of the March of the Penguins information you’ve been craving! All this and MORE!

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116 Good Charlotte "The Young and the Hopeless"

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Let’s go back to the turn of the century! Heather remembers buying this for some children and Ramsey remembers not listening to Good Charlotte’s 2000 album, “The Young and the Hopeless!”

As usual, Ramsey realizes that this band sounds like a lot of different people. An important update about Heather’s niece! What very famous, rich people did the authors of “Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous” end up marrying? All this and MORE!

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115 Promise Ring "Nothing Feels Good" with Steve Roessner

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Sometimes you gotta break out the big guns for a big album. For Promise Ring’s influential, 1997 classic, “Nothing Feels Good” we bring in Grammy Award winner, Steve Roessner, to tell us all about it!

Stumbling into words that make the speaker uncomfortable! More Upstate New York landmarks! More of Ramsey comparing things to bands he vaguely knows! The story of a podcast name we almost went with! And is our guest Adelle? All this and MORE!

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114 IYL Single: Ben Gibbard "You Remind Me of Home"

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT

It’s a mini episode that focuses on a song that we’ve never talked about before, but it turns out we both have a lot of connections with. It’s Ben Gibbard’s 2003 song, “You Remind Me of Home!”

A simple guitar riff is discussed and appreciated! Decemberists vs Gibbard! The match up of the century! And, the complete history of every live performance of Ramsey and his wife’s band, Happy-Go-Puppy! All this and MORE!

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113 Marathon "Songs to Turn the Tide"

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT

This week we head to our roots, way back in Upstate New York to listen to Marathon’s 2003 album, “Songs to Turn the TIde.”

Ramsey learns everything about the pit! A comprehensive discussion of upstate bands! Very specific Ithaca t-shirt jokes! You’ll need this! All this and MORE!

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112 Supertramp "Crime of the Century" with Arthur Meyer

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT

This week, The Tonight Show’s Arthur Meyer brings us a classic album by a band neither of your hosts really knows. Except… only one will hear it… its Supertramp’s 1974 album, “Crime of the Century!”

Where’s Heather? Why does the computer keep randomly not recording the episode? And what do you picture when you hear the name Supertramp? This episode brings unprecedented event after unprecedented event and is not to be missed! All this and MORE!

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111 IYL Single: Taylor Swift "Cruel Summer"

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Ripped from the headlines: If You’re Listening tackles Taylor Swift once again with her new single “Cruel Summer,” a song which a blissed out, first-class, Heather listened to a gazillion times.

A run down of every song that has this name! Learn exactly what happens when St. Vincent meets Bleachers! And the question that Ramsey needs violently needs the answer to: does Tay Tay talk during the bridge? All this and MORE!

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110. Copeland "Beneath Medicine Tree"

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT

We’re going back to 2003. The world was different. And Ramsey was very busy listening to something else besides Copeland. Today, Heather aims to fix that by presenting him with their 2003 debut, “Beneath Medicine Tree”

Hear the longest sustained laugh in the history of the show! We do not discriminate against Copelands! Aaron Copeland, Stuart Copeland, the band Copeland, all discussed. An important poll and an important picture [this one!]. All this and MORE!

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109 White Stripes "White Blood Cells" with Zach Custer

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT

After being mentioned on the show a gazillion times, the White Stripes finally get played on the show! Special return guest Zach Custer decides on playing their breakthrough album, 2001’s “White Blood Cells!”

What does Heather know about this band? (Surprisingly little!) Siblings or ex-partners? And even though he likes them, Ramsey introduces what is not just the worst White Stripes song, it’s what might be the worst song in history! All this and MORE!

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108 IYL Singles: Jonah Ray "Amish Paradise"

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT

The tables are turned yet again as Ramsey takes control of the podcast and plays Heather a new song! She doesn’t know what it is but soon discovers it’s “Amish Paradise” done up in glittery punk duds by… Jonah Ray(?!?).

Heather puts the pieces together! A discussion of comedy music and comedians is had! And Heather is forced to confront a song that brings all of her podcast fears together! All this and MORE!

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107 Less Than Jake "Borders & Boundaries"

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT

This week, Heather and Ramsey say goodbye to the last of summer with ska: it’s Less Than Jake’s 2000 album, “Borders & Boundaries!”

A fun new game is introduced, called “Less Than Jake!” Ramsey decides which lead singer is named what, as well as what they look at and which one he hates based on nothing! And Heather tries to sabotage this episode before it gets started! All this and MORE!

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106 Ugly Kid Joe "America's Least Wanted" with Chris Spooner

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT

The wonderful Chris Spooner is here this week to expose us to Ugly Kid Joe’s 1992 masterpiece “America’s Least Wanted!”

A lifetime’s worth of noodling! Tons of stuff for the 90s Kids. Pat from Saturday Night Live is literally on this record. I’m not kidding. And a psychic connection that legitimately creeps everyone out! All this and MORE!

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105 IYL Singles: The Used "I'm a Fake"

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Ramsey thought he was finally free, but no: more The Used. This time, it’s a single track from 2004: “I’m a Fake!”

In this episode, poetry begins Ramsey’s torture! You’ll get to hear screaming over slightly better production! Heather doesn’t recognize Lorde! All this and MORE!

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104 The Front Bottoms "The Front Bottoms"

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT

This week, Ramsey and Heather listen to The Front Bottom’s third self-titled album from 2011!

In this episode, find out exactly what Heather believes a “front bottom” is! Tales of illegal fireworks from both of your hosts’ youth! More clapping and a surprising number of steroid mentions! All this and MORE!

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103 Radiohead "OK Computer" with Keith Sidorowicz

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

This week, drummer Keith Sidorowicz is back and he's bringing us across the pond to listen to Radiohead's 1997 classic, "OK Computer!"

In this episode, Ramsey's perfect Thom Yorke impression! A chance meeting with one of the band members! And, obviously, a discussion of cellphone coverage throughout the world! All this and MORE!

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102 IYL Singles: Blink-182 "Blame It On My Youth"

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

This week, Heather gives Ramsey nothing. Can he figure out who he's listening to based on the song alone? (You can know. It's Blink-182's newest single, "Blame It On My Youth.")

In this episode, a huge change in structure! We want to be the song of the summer, but we can still rock! And Ramsey fights with Heather's computer! All this and MORE!

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101 One Eyed God Prophecy with Geoff Garlock

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Geoff Garlock (comedian (UCB), guitarist (Low Estate) and bassist (Panthers and Orchid)) is back and he brought us One Eyed God Prophecy, all the way from Canada, 1995!

In this episode, hardcore hardcore hardcore! Discover yet another seminal movie that Ramsey has yet to see! And a discussion of the albums that we own multiple copies of!

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100 Ramsey Fixes Punk and Emo

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

99 episodes have gone by in which Ramsey has complained about the music, threatened to fight lead singers, and winced in pain as singers screamed their deepest emotions. Today, Ramsey puts his money where his mouth is.

In this episode, Ramsey has presented Heather with the ultimate homework assignment. He has taken several tracks from the past two years and created all new versions of them to suit his own tastes. This week: Ramsey Fixes Punk and Emo.

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99 IYL Single: Panic! at the Disco "High Hopes"

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Two weeks ago we listened to Panic!'s debut album. This week we examine their evolution by listening to their 2018 single "High Hopes!"

In this episode, shocking information about Heather’s past is revealed at last! A swift and efficient concert report! And what does longtime Taylor Swift fan think of the Swift/Urie collaboration? All this and MORE!

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98 The Used "The Used"

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Heather warns Ramsey immediately that this might be punishing both of them. Find out if that's the case as your hosts listen to The Used's 2002 debut, "The Used!"

In this episode, an analysis of people named Bert and what they must look like! Remember "The Osbornes?" And, perhaps the worst hidden track of all time! All this and MORE!

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97 Panic! at the Disco "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" with Kaity Davie

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Music lady and pin mogul Kaity Davie is back, baby(!) to discuss Panic! At the Disco’s debut 2005 album “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out!”

In this episode, a discussion of Riverdale and the Scream trilogy! A new game that’s sweeping the nation: “guess where the exclamation point is!” A story about LiveJournal discovery! And, learn about a “drama knob!” All this and MORE!

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96 IYL Singles: High School Prom Songs

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

This week, Heather and Ramsey have a promposal for you, as they go back to their senior year and discuss their senior prom songs! What a magical evening you'll have!

A tale of prom subterfuge! Rusted Root discussion! And we go back in time and pick way better prom songs than the ones we had! All this and MORE!

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95 Spanish Love Songs "Schmaltz"

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

This week we keep it super current as Heather introduces Ramsey to the world of Spanish Love Songs and their 2018 album "Schmaltz!" (It is neither Spanish, nor all that schmaltzy!)

In this episode, Heather and Ramsey offer font critiques! They provde an awful lot of grandpa talk! And another chapter in our discussion of age-appropriate music! All this and MORE!

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94 Eels "Beautiful Freak" with Mischa Pearlman

Mon, 27 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Mischa Pearlman is back and he's brought the first album from Eels, 1996's "Beautiful Freak!"

Talk of Dreamworks Records and (obviously because this is the Internet) how "Shrek" plays into all of this! Heather lays a trap loaded up with some Ramsey Bait. Spooky drops and the Ghostbusters theme and sad theories about actual people are discussed in equal measure! All this and MORE!

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93 IYL Singles: Fall Out Boy "Sugar We're Goin' Down"

Mon, 20 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

After last week's episode on "Under the Cork Tree," Heather has a challenge for Ramsey: what lyrics can you understand from their song "Sugar We're Goin' Down"?

Listen as Ramsey learns what guitars and drums sound like! So many misheard lyrics! And more "Kiss From a Rose!" All this and MORE!

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92 Fall Out Boy "From Under the Cork Tree"

Mon, 13 May 2019 07:30:00 GMT

We return to Fall Out Boy to count how many times the band breaks it down with their sophomore album from 2005, "From Under the Cork Tree!"

An embarrassing story about seven minutes in heaven! What does "Yeah, that's computer" mean? (An exciting new catchphrase!) A comprehensive list of the TNT new Classics that inspired the song titles! All this and MORE on a very computer episode!

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91 Piebald "We Are the Only Friends We Have" with Jason Silva

Mon, 06 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Piebald! A band with a strange name, but one that (surprisingly) Ramsey knows a random song by! This week Jason Silva builds on that (limited) knowledge and showcases their 2002 album "We Are the Only Friends We Have!"

How do horses play into this whole thing? What large group of instrumentalists to we insult for no good reason? What is the difference between the Hives, the Vines, and the Strokes? All this (except for that last thing) and MORE!

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90 IYL Singles: Green Day "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)"

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

This week we do a deep dive into one of the biggest Green Day songs: 1997's "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)!"

This week you'll witness some unexpected role reversals! Experience an unexpected Seinfeld connection! And an alternate version that does not improve things! All this and MORE!

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89 Heather's Winter Mix (2001?)

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Today we take a direct dive into the music Heather was enjoying in high school with an actual mix CD that was compiled and burned by Heather in the winter of (probably) 2001! Hop in the car and hook up your Discman cassette deck adapter!

Ramsey proves that he knows some hip hop! Heather presents some truly aggressive left-turns on her not-so-wintery mix! And we figure out what you should call a song that is very much not woke! All this and MORE!

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88 Catch 22 "Keasbey Nights" with Pat Cartelli

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Designer and storyteller Pat Cartelli is here, direct from Keasbey, bringing us the finest from Catch 22 in the form of their debut album "Keasbey Nights!"

A new t-shirt idea is proposed! A tale of a mean teen emailing a band is shared! Is it Streetlight or Straylight? And some long overdue Oscar talk! All this and MORE!

Follow Heather's Wiki adventures: from here to here!

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87 IYL Singles: Bright Eyes "Four Winds"

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

We asked for your song and album suggestions and you came through! This week, Heather plays the song "Four Winds" by Bright Eyes, from the album Cassadaga.

Who suggested the song? We don't know because we forgot to ask for names on the form (it has since been fixed)! Ramsey loves fiddles and hates sad musicians! Heather saves Ramsey from singing! All this and MORE!

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86 American Football "LP1"

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Heather is nervous. She's been holding off on playing this album for Ramsey because it's just too important. But now it is time. Today we listen to American Football's eponymous first album, known to fans as "LP1."

How long does it take to recite all of the lyrics in one American Football song? Ramsey compares this album to one with a drum-head-lady on it. Heather and Ramsey try to build a band full of just Mikes! All this and MORE!

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85 Music from the Motion Picture Wayne's World with Tom Mullen

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Tom Mullen of Washed Up Emo fame returns to inspire Ramsey and Heather to laugh, cry, and hurl when he brings the soundtrack to the 1992 film Wayne's World!

This movie is great! Mandatory air drumming and quoting from a beloved film! Tales of alleged crime in Brooklyn! We really love this movie, as it turns out! All this and MORE!

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84 IYL Singles: Kacey Musgraves "Velvet Elvis" and "Space Cowboy"

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT

This week, Heather introduces Ramsey to one of her favorite artists: Kacey Musgraves! And just because it's an If You're Listening Singles episode, that doesn't mean she can't play two tracks! (It does, actually. "Single" implies "one." We're going to allow it, however.) This week: "Velvet Elvis" and "Space Cowboy!"

We provide you with songs for two different moods! It's like a Choose Your Own Adventure! And what does it mean if somebody’s Taylor Swiftin’ it? All this and MORE!

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83 Now That's What I Call Music! 9

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Heather and Ramsey take it all the way back to 2002 as we see what was considered music back then with "Now That's What I Call Music! 9."

What's on a "Now" album today? Who buys them? Why? Where was it the most likely that one would hear a song by Petey Pablo according to Heather? And a variety of epiphanies are reached regarding the "Now" series! All this and MORE!

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82 Sugarcult "Lights Out" with Eric Teti

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Photographer and DP Eric Teti is here to tell us the good news about his Sugarcult and their 2006 album "Lights Out!"

Ramsey confuses a band for another band and annoys everyone, especially himself! What kind of music do bassists like? And, all about band live albums/DVD combo packs! All this and MORE!

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81 IYL Singles: Pup "Kids"

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT

This week, a deep dive into a new single (and a new sound) from Pup with their brand-newest song, "Kids!"

Ramsey once said this band was "too loud." Is that still true? Heather's arm hurts and her doctors aren't especially helpful! And up-to-the-minute analysis on whether Heather's tea is ready yet or not! All this and MORE!

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80 The Maine "Can't Stop Won't Stop"

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT

After hearing them on the holiday episode, Heather gives Ramsey the full The Maine experience with their 2008 debut, "Can't Stop Won't Stop!"

Ramsey compares a band's sound to Weezer, and it's accurate for once! Can Heather guess what this band looks like just from the sound of their music? And Ramsey and Heather plot out the first season of their new CW teen drama inspired by the music of “The Maine.” All this and MORE!

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79 "Willie Nelson's Greatest Hits (and Some That Will Be)" with Matt Fisher

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Your hosts are joined by the wonderful Matt Fisher of the Upright Citizens Brigade who takes them down a different, enjoyable path. So, put up your feet and get ready for some Good Times, as we listen to "Willie Nelson's Greatest Hits (and Some That Will Be)!"

A discussion of roadside attractions and their exploration! A look at the world of e-sports tournaments through the eyes of a child and the eyes of someone who has to coordinate one! And, tales of sharing a building with a band! All this and MORE!

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78 At the Drive-In "One Armed Scissor"

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Did you think that Heather and Ramsey were friends? So did Ramsey! Then he learned the truth when Heather forced him to do a deep dive into At the Drive-In’s “One-Armed Scissor!”

A misheard lyric inspires much laughter and deep, biological analysis! Will paying attention to the lyrics of this song help Ramsey appreciate it more? There’s a space theme to this? Heather hates space! Ramsey loves it! All this and MORE!

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77 Coheed and Cambria "The Second Stage Turbine Blade"

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Heather and Ramsey are gonna learn a lot about what’s really going on behind the music as they dig in to Coheed and Cambria’s first album, “The Second Stage Turbine Blade!”

Ramsey and Heather name a new Snow White dwarf, Heather’s memoir, and new board game (all with the same name)! Your hosts get DEEP into the lore behind the songs. And some truly insane Genius annotations are read. All this and MORE!

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76 The Academy Is... "Almost Here" with Justin Cross

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Justin Cross is back and he's brought a confusingly named band along for the ride! It's The Academy Is... with their 2005 album "Almost Here!"

Seriously, what's up with this band name? How can music feel like the Midwest and Cali all at once? And our most elaborate episode intro yet! All this and MORE!

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75 IYL Singles: Death Cab for Cutie "Gold Rush"

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Meet "If You're Listening: Singles," a series of mini-episodes we'll be doing where we do a deep dive on songs old and new. For our inaugural episode we listen to a very recent Death Cab for Cutie song, "Gold Rush," the lead single from their new album "Thank You for Today."

How many syllables are too many? Did Ramsey or Heather ever try digging for gold as kids? How does this song sound live? And a very jarring start to this episode! All this and MORE!

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74 Modern Baseball "You're Gonna Miss It All"

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

This week Ramsey and Heather tolerate a flagrant abuse of grammar when they listen to an album titled "You're Gonna Miss It All" by the band Modern Baseball! "Gonna" is not a word!

Heather hates New Years bits! With very little evidence, Ramsey comes down hard as a member of Team Jake! A double entendre left unspoken! All this and MORE!

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73 Hot Water Music "Caution" with Brian Pacris

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:30:00 GMT

This week we are joined by music industry veteran and Emo Night DJ, Brian Pacris who is here to celebrate New Year's Eve with some Hot Water Music! "Caution"! 'Cause this one's a hot one! (winky face emoji)

A rare second attempt at recording an episode! Ramsey has strong feelings about the two lead singers! What's the difference between Carson Daly and Ryan Seacrest? And a very special countdown! All this and MORE!

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72 Fire When Ready "As the Sky Stared Down with Angry Clouds"

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Oh it is time to listen to Fire When Ready!! This week Heather introduces Ramsey to the 2005 album "As the Sky Stared Down with Angry Clouds!"

Ramsey likes the song titles, until he doesn't! A lot of talk about the punk scene Heather grew up with in Upstate New York! What are the coolest shows Ramsey and Heather have gone to? Exclamation points!! All this and MORE!

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71 These Arms are Snakes "Easter" with Adam Pfleider

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

This week we are joined by Adam Pfleider who brings us some post-hardcore intensity with These Arms Are Snakes and their 2006 album “Easter!”

How is this band like Kanye West? Once again, we fall into talking about the guy who plays Archie on TV’s Riverdale! And a musical blast from the past appears to enrage Ramsey! All this and MORE!

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70 Heather's Holiday Megamix

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

We're getting into the holiday spirit with this crowd-sourced Holiday Megamix! Filled with originals and covers of standards, you can listen along on Spotify here to this emo/punk/etc holiday mix.

Discover which bands get too Christmas-y or not Christmas-y enough! What some does Ramsey add to the playlist? Are your hosts Christmas people, overall? And, an abrupt left turn in the playlist is made. All this and MORE!

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69 AFI "Sing the Sorrow" with Steve Ciccarelli

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

The wonderful Steve Ciccarelli is back and here’s to drop a ton of knowledge about AFI’s sixth album and major label debut, “Sing Your Sorrow!”

Learn what AFI stands for, as well as several alternate possibilities! Hear about a super-limited edition booklet that Steve brought in to flip through! Steve’s dad meets Hunter from AFI! Learn why the lead singer’s new name is Davey “Lil’ Broadway” Havok! All this and MORE!

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68 Third Eye Blind "Third Eye Blind"

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Hey! Step back from that ledge! This week Heather and Ramsey take a listen to Third Eye Blind's self titled album, "Third Eye Blind!"

Heather completely breaks. Ramsey shares an embarrassing story from his high school days. "Smooth" by Carlos Santana. And a commercial for the new season of "Serial" from two people who haven't listened to it. All this and MORE!

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67 The Matches "Decomposer" with Carly Hoskins

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Carly Hoskins is here and she's brought audio and video from The Matches and their 2006 album "Decomposer!"

Ramsey bakes confections! Heather finds Jesus! And we take it to the next level and introduce a second screen experience all up in this piece! All this and MORE!

Video Links: "Salty Eyes," "Papercut Skin"

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66 Saves the Day "Stay What You Are"

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

It’s a good old fashioned three-pete from Saves the Day as we listen to their breakout 2001 album, “Stay What You Are!”

Bagel and coffee preferences are throughly discussed by each of your hosts. A jukebox metaphor is dissected until it completely falls apart. (Actually a lot of metaphors are discussed. Saves the Day really loves metaphors.) And Heather conducts a song with her fingers on an audio podcast! All this and MORE!

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65 Dillinger Escape Plan "Miss Machine" with Chris Vespoli

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Chris Vespoli is back and he brought more music! Perfect, because that's a necessary requirement to be on our podcast! This time it's Dillinger Escape Plan's 2004 album "Miss Machine!"

A lot of fake trailers are voiced over! Some spooky music for all your haunted houses! Slipknot/Slipnutz talk! And Chris says one of the scariest things one could say to Ramsey before playing him an album: "I'm not sure this will register as music to you." All this and MORE!

And here's that picture we promised you!

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64 Death Cab for Cutie "Transatlanticism"

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Fresh off the heels of seeing the band perform live, Heather and Ramsey tackle Death Cab For Cutie's 2003 classic, "Transatlanticism!"

A classic mini-sode of What's Heather's Beef?™ We discuss the weird/hilarious demo version of "Title and Registration!" And if you're going to write long outros, Death Cab, then Ramsey is going to write new lyrics for them! All this and MORE!

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63. Sum 41 "All Killer, No Filler" with Dave Murray

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Hey! Dave Murray is back and he wants us to listen to Sum 41's debut album "All Killer, No Filler" for some reason!

Ramsey attempts to get over his high school snobbery! Pretty guitar duets made up of very few notes! Our dumbest episode intro yet! And is it truly all killer? All this and MORE!

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62 Gym Class Heroes "As Cruel As School Children"

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

It's time to go back to high school with the Gym Class Heroes! Today, Heather and Ramsey listen to their 2006 album, "As Cruel as School Children!"

Ramsey is very surprised to discover what genre of music he is about to listen to! We discuss what makes a concept album a concept album. AND a definitive list of the proper ways to prepare a potato! All this and MORE!

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61 Bruce Springsteen "Born in the USA" with John Murray

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

John Murray (The Bosscast, 30 Rock, UCB) is here to talk about a subject near and dear to his heart: The Boss. So why not start with the big one: 1984's "Born in the USA."

Learn every single fact Ramsey knows about Bruce Springsteen! Hear insider information, second-hand, about Clint Eastwood's directorial style! And how is Bruce a little bit like emo? All this and MORE!

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60 Plain White T's "Stop"

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Heather expands Ramsey’s knowledge of the Plain White T’s beyond that one song by introducing him to their 2002 album, “Stop!”

Learn the true story of Delilah who is out in New York City! (It’s not about the nighttime radio host) Find out what happens when you write a bunch of songs about a bad breakup! And can a musician love their art TOO MUCH? All this and MORE!

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59 Arrogant Sons of Bitches with Sam Gursky

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Oh wow. Look at that. It’s ska time. This week, special guest Sam Gursky brings us a band and an album from 2004, both with the same name: “The Arrogant Sons of Bitches!”

Heather and Ramsey immediately begin dropping and hitting their podcast equipment because they are cursed! We attempt to figure out who Sam is punishing more with his music selection! And Ramsey is asked to describe what he thinks skanking is! All this and MORE!

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58 John Mayer "Room for Squares"

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

You read that correctly. Today we are venturing into Heather's sometimes confusing past to explore John Mayer's debut album "Room for Squares."

Ramsey is obsessed with two words from this album. We address urban legends about bodies that are wonderlands. And Heather discusses the duties of a member of John Mayer's street team (yes, that's right)! All this and MORE!

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57 The Weakerthans "Left and Leaving" with Daniel Kibblesmith

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Writer and comedian Daniel Kibblesmith is here to introduce both Heather and Ramsey to The Weakerthans and their 2000 album, "Left and Leaving!"

Misleading exclamation points in song titles are discussed. Are some of these songs about ghost ladies? And Sufjan Stevens is an alien! All this and MORE!

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56. Bright Eyes "Lifted..."

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

It's time to unplug and meet up with Bright Eyes for his very word-ily titled album "Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground."

Heather's got the fancy version of this album art! Ramsey has a lot of thoughts about ambient noises! We discuss the two things Ramsey knows about Bright Eyes: one of them involves Jay Leno and one of them involves a very difficult legal drama! All this and MORE!

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55. Bayside "Bayside" with Kaity Davie

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Music lady and pin mogul Kaity Davie is here to talk about Bayside's self-titled 2005 album!

Ramsey gives a show report from a Foghat concert (in the year 2018)! What are garbage plates and cold slices? And a love song is called "consensual yet cringey!" All this and MORE!

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54. Get Up Kids "On a Wire"

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

It's time to Get Up again as Ramsey and Heather listen to Get Up Kids' third album, "On a Wire!"

Heather's niece's current favorite song is discussed! An exciting new podcast review scheme is revealed! And no, you're not accidentally listening to this on double speed: Heather just gave Ramsey cold brew! All this and MORE!

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53 Alkaline Trio "From Here to Infirmary"

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Well, well, well. If it isn't good ole Chris Tapp back for round two! This time he brings Alkaline Trio's third album, "From Here to Infirmary!"

Everybody has a hard time with the album art! Heather discusses a her tough times at an A.T. show! And the tough questions are asked, like, is there fan fiction for Matt Skiba? All this and MORE!

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52. Steel Train "Trampoline"

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

They said we couldn't do it, but we insisted that we could. The "it?" Make it for ONE FULL YEAR! The "they?" Bad guys. In celebration, Ramsey and Heather examine Steel Train's 2007 album "Trampoline!"

All kinds of Bleachers and Fun. discussion! Ramsey points out every accordion! Also, it is so very, very hot! All this and MORE!

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51 Guttermouth "Live from the Pharmacy" with Zach Custer

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

After our change of pace last week, we're back to our traditional roles: although this time, both Ramsey and Heather might have some trouble. It's our first live album as Zach Custer introduces us to Guttermouth's 1998 album, "Live from the Pharmacy!"

Intense tour pranks: good or not? Why on Earth does Ramsey know the lyrics to a Dead Kennedys song? And Ramsey confesses to a crime (and immediately recompenses for said crime)! All this and MORE!

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50 "Ramsey's High School Experience"

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

You think you're ready. You're not ready.

It's episode 50, so in honor of this milestone we have flipped the chairs as Heather is forced to listen to a compilation of Ramsey's own design entitled "Ramsey's High School Experience."

We learn that moms love Fastball. We hear some ACTUAL recordings from Ramsey's time in high school (and some fake ones). And... a big surprise at the end. All this and MORE!

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49 Sleater-Kinney "All Hands on the Bad One" with Keith Sidorowicz

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Let's shred and get mellow and rock out with drummer Keith Sidorowicz, as he introduces both Ramsey and Heather to Sleater-Kinney's 2000 album "All Hands on the Bad One!"

Learn about a woman from Keith's past that Ramsey and Heather agree is the coolest person ever! A bunny costume or Jack Ruby murder? And what adjective does Ramsey get away with calling Keith? All this and MORE!

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48 Paramore "Riot!"

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

I predict a riot! The band Paramore's second album from 2007 "Riot!" that is!

We talk about Rock Band, how it introduced Ramsey to one of this band's songs, and the colors on the plastic guitars! Stage banter: good or bad? And who is definitively the hottest dad on TV's "Riverdale?" All this and MORE!

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47 Jawbreaker "24 Hour Revenge Therapy" with Mischa Pearlman

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

"Get over here, Mischa Pearlman! Help us talk about Jawbreaker!" That's not how we invited Mischa to our show because we are far more polite than that, but that is what he did as we listened to the 1994 album "24 Hour Revenge Therapy!"

We try to settle the age old question, "Who is better: Matchbox 20 or Third Eye Blind? R.E.M. comes up more than you'd expect! And Ramsey immediately alienates our guest by asking him a bunch of random questions about a country he lived in for a while! All this and MORE!

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46 Weezer "Pinkerton"

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Join us this week as, for the very first time, Ramsey is unable to compare a band to Weezer when Heather brings in the 1996 classic, “Pinkerton!”

The script gets flipped when Ramsey brings some album history to Heather! Heather wants creepy monkey memes from you! And then we explore space with the sci-fi Weezer album “Songs from the Black Hole” that could have been! All this and MORE!

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45 Blink 182 "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket" with Gunz

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

It's time to go back to 2001 as Gunz of "The Gunz Show" brings us back to Blink 182 and invites us to "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket!"

Learn how to tell between a Mark Hoppus and a Tom DeLonge! And why does Heather now have the nickname "Squirrely?" And what's it like to be in a mini-Blink 182 music video? All this and MORE!

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44. Rage Against the Machine "The Battle of Los Angeles"

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Boy, it feels politically appropriate to expose Rage Against the Machine's 1999 album "The Battle of Los Angeles," doesn't it?

We talk a little bit about Rock Band and Guitar Hero! We talk a lot about politics of the late 1990s! And we debate what is or is not an appropriate name for a follow up band to Rage Against the Machine! All this and MORE!

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43. Jimmy Eat World "Futures" with Tom Mullen

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We've got a real barn-burner for you today as Tom Mullen of Washed Up Emo fame drops in to discuss our first three-peat band: Jimmy Eat World and their 2004 album "Futures!"

We take a look at the album that could have been by checking out some secret demos and B-sides! How can something burrow into a brain in a positive way? And we get the inside scoop on the band getting cyberbullied by someone on this episode! All this and MORE!

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42. Rilo Kiley "More Adventurous"

Mon, 28 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

"Ramsey... I don't think you're going to hate this!" Heather predicts at the beginning of this episode. Is she correct in this assumption? Only one way to find out! It's time for Rilo Kiley's 2004 album "More Adventurous!"

We play a round of "Is this about Elliott Smith?" We talk about the brothers Gallagher and their time in Oasis! And, a very momentous occasion that is unprecedented on our show. All this and MORE!

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41. Motion City Soundtrack "Commit This To Memory" with Justin Cross

Mon, 21 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Whoah! Heather is mildly surprised when Ramsey reveals he's actually a little bit familiar with a band! The band in question? Motion City Soundtrack and their 2005 album "Commit This to Memory," which is presented today by special guest, Justin Cross!

A rare Show Report from Ramsey! An analysis of manic pixie dream girls in which every example Ramsey gives makes Heather mad! And, what movie should this band be the soundtrack to? All this and MORE!

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40. Incubus "Make Yourself"

Mon, 14 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Let’s make Ramsey confront the t-shirts he saw in his youth and listen to Incubus’s 1999 album “Make Yourself!”

What causes Ramsey to tell a song to “knock it off?” Heather uses the word turntableist! A tale of dueling DJs! Who will win: Killmore or Life? And we hate sunscreen! All this and MORE!

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39. Thursday "War All the Time" with Steve Ciccarelli

Mon, 07 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

I know it's MONDAY, but today, Steve Ciccarelli is introducing Heather and Ramsey to THURSDAY! (That's the only one I'll do. I promise.) That's right, this week we will be listening to Thursday's 2003 album "War All the Time!"

Regis Philbin celebrity sightings! Ramsey tries some Thursday-style screaming! Puns and air horns attack Heather! All this and MORE!

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38. Head Automatica "Decadence"

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT

It's a sleepy Sunday morning so Heather decides that the best thing to follow last week's Glassjaw is the spin-off band Head Automatica and their 2004 debut album "Decadence." It's weird.

Ramsey checks in with a very rare segment he has named "Ramsey's Show Reports!" How is this album a lot like a sandwich? (This is not a difficult riddle.) And, is this a good album to listen to while hungover? All this and MORE!

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37. Glassjaw "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence" with Chris Vespoli

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Writer, producer and performer Chris Vespoli is here to talk about Glassjaw's 2000 album "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence." Guess what? It's the opposite of silence!

We name a cocktail! A deeper dive into problematic lyrics! What are things that are "extreme?" And perhaps the longest discussion this podcast has had about Crohn's disease! All this and MORE!

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36. Counting Crows "August and Everything After"

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Heather has a theory. And she took to Twitter to test said theory. Now it’s Ramsey’s turn to weigh in: why do fans of emo, Heather included, love Counting Crows so much? This week we look at Counting Crows’ “August & Everything After”

What drive-time radio experience does Heather have? What year did this album come out in? (The answer may surprise you.) AND RAMSEY NAMES THE MONTHS AFTER SEPTEMBER. All this and MORE!

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35. Quicksand "Slip" with Geoff Garlock

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Geoff Garlock (comedian (UCB), guitarist (Low Estate) and bassist (Panthers and Orchid)) is here to take us post-hardcore with Quicksand's 1993 album "Slip!"

How did you learn about music back when the Internet was just Yahoo? How does a glasses person go in a mosh pit? And hy is Ramsey more scared by hardcore screaming than Geoff's baby? All this and MORE!

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34. Alexisonfire "Alexisonfire"

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Oh boy! Heather and Ramsey sit down to listen to a band with no spaces in their name, Alexisonfire and their self-titled debut from 2002. (FUN FACT! It's "Alexis on fire" not "Alex is on fire.")

How often does Heather leave a show early? Ramsey learns what mathy music sounds like! And why does Ramsey carry a miniature chair in his pocket? All this and MORE!

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33. Avail "4am Friday" with Dan Ozzi

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Dan Ozzi is back to tell us all about Avail's 1996 album "4am Friday." If you're a fan of this album, giddy up, because it doesn't really get much discussion!

Learn all about all the states, both real and fake, that Heather has visited! Learn all about women's articles of clothing! And we just ate burritos which apparently makes us very goofy. All this and MORE!

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32. Jack's Mannequin "Everything in Transit"

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Ramsey and Heather get all West Coasty and give Jack's Mannequin's 2005 debut album "Everything in Transit" a spin!

Hear your hosts hot takes on Romeo+Juliet, One Tree Hill, and Google Images' redesign! Ramsey forces Heather to answer a March Madness bracket populated by all her favorite things! And Ramsey thinks a song is too happy?!?! All this and MORE!

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31. The Distillers "Coral Fang" with Dave Murray

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Special guest Dave Murray is here to introduce Heather and Ramsey about The Distillers and their 2003 album "Coral Fang.”

What was Heather's favorite Super Bowl moment? Will Ramsey shut up now about there not being any female artists in this genre? Dave gives us real life tales from the road! And is Ramsey's Australian accent offensive or just annoying? All this and MORE!

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30. KOЯN "Follow the Leader"

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT

WHY. Why why why. Heather picked KOЯN's "Follow the Leader." Ramsey had to listen to it.

Usually I would write a few questions that would be answered within the episode. It's KOЯN. I had to listen to it. It goes exactly the way you would expect. KOЯN. All this and MORE!

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29. Midtown "Save the World, Lose the Girl" with Chris Tapp

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Special guest Chris Tapp is here to introduce Ramsey (and Heather!) to Midtown's 2000 album "Save the World, Lose the Girl!"

Chris invents an exciting new segment for our show that changes the game! Just what is Heather's LinkedIn policy? And will the incredibly aggressive opening to this album turn scare Ramsey so much he can't enjoy the album? All this and so much MORE!

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28. Further Seems Forever "The Moon Is Down"

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Ladies and gentlemen, Further Seems Forever is here to inform us that "The Moon is Down!" (There's a relatively good chance that that was nonsense to you, so to clarify, that's the name of a band and their 2001 album.)

What does the guy from Dashboard sound like when he's working with other people? Is vinyl even worth it? And the eternal question: is this a Jesus-related record? All this and MORE!

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27. Cartel "Chroma" with Alex Mason

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Alex Mason (Gawker, Vice, Fusion) is back to present us with Cartel's 2005 debut album "Chroma!"

Music from a band that once lived in a bubble! Is this album about Jesus? Does Heather say Jesus weird? And, Ramsey's least favorite song in the history of this show (so far)! All this and MORE!

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26. Green Day "Dookie"

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Ramsey and Heather risk potential trauma and dig deep into their pasts to relive Green Day's 1994 album "Dookie!"

How do both of our host's experiences with this album reflect their personalities almost 25 years later? How does a secret track change an album in the age of streaming? And Ramsey shares several unoriginal thoughts regarding this album! All this and MORE!

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25. Say Anything "...Is a Real Boy" with Neil Barlow

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT

This week we are joined by Neil Barlow to discuss Say Anything and their 2004 album "...Is a Real Boy."

What's a stupider title for a song: "Belt" or "Bout?" How does Ramsey already know an obscure song from this band? And Heather claims she's not the biggest Say Anything Fan, but how does she justify friend of the show Jess's claim to the opposite? All this and MORE!

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24. The Format "Interventions + Lullabies"

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Hey! Let's have some Fun. Today we listen to The Format's debut album from 2003 "Interventions + Lullabies" and at no point do we sing or initiate either of those two things!

What does a music historian do? Or an emo police officer for that matter? What vegetable does Ramsey think is on the album art for this release? And Heather is coughing a lot, but don't worry: she does not die at the end of this episode like Satine in "Moulin Rouge!" (retroactive spoiler alert) All this and MORE!

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23. Gaslight Anthem "The '59 Sound" with Thomas Nassiff

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT

This week, Thomas Nassiff from Bad Timing Records joins us to listen to The Gaslight Anthem's 2008 album "The '59 Sound!"

If Bruce Springsteen is "The Boss" does that make this band his employee? Two-against-Heather Star Wars prequel talk! And just how old is this band if they love 1959 so much? All this and MORE!

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22. New Found Glory "New Found Glory"

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT

It’s just a normal Monday now and not a holiday, so let’s look at New Found Glory’s 2000 self-titled album! (Those two statements are not connected!)

How does Heather justify having seen this band a billion times in 2017? Looking at lyrics as woke-ass adults, what’s the impact of misogyny on teenage girls listening to these albums at an impressionable age? And Ramsey annoys Heather by speaking in French! All this and MORE!

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21. Early November "For All of This" with Jill Lucas

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:51:54 GMT

Special guest Jill Lucas is here to teach Heather and Ramsey about The Early November and their 2002 EP “For All of This.”

Will Ramsey make a bunch of jokes about the band’s name? What about bloopers, though? And will Ramsey become obsessed with Arthur “Ace” Enders’ name? All this and MORE!

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20. Jimmy Eat World "Clarity"

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT

Heather and Ramsey return to the band that gave their show their name (literally) with JIMMY EAT WORLD and their 1999 album “Clarity.”

Which holiday is the most appropriate one to give a niece a Spider-Man medal? Was Diddy Kong in Mario Kart? What are fall vibes? AND WHY oh WHY are song longer than nine minutes sometimes? WHO WANTS THAT? All this and MORE!

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19. The Suicide Machines "Destruction by Definition"

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT

Special guest AJ Tobey is here to introduce both Heather and Ramsey to The Suicide Machines' 1996 debut album, "Destruction by Definition!"

How much ska is too much ska for Heather? Why on Earth would a record label owned by Disney put out an album called The Suicide Machines? And was everything about this band sponsored by Vans? All this and MORE!

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18. Saves the Day "I'm Sorry For Leaving"

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT

It's time for some extended play-action as Heather and Ramsey strap on their ear goggles for some Saves the Day with the 1999 EP "I'm Sorry I'm Leaving!"

Will a cover of a song Ramsey likes trick him into enjoying punk? What about a shortened album length? Will Heather murder Ramsey for calling a song "fun-kay?" All this and MORE!

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17. The Menzingers "On the Impossible Past"

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT

Return guest Adrienne Fisher is here to bring us out of the music she and Heather enjoyed in high school and into the music they enjoy today! Namely, The Menzingers' 2012 album "On the Impossible Past!"

What is the secret origin of Heather and Adrienne's secret inside joke tattoos? Are there singing-while-performing-hand-gestures when this band plays live? What is the new nickname given to Tom and Greg in this episode? All this and MORE!

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16. Choking Victim "No Gods, No Mangers"

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Things are about to get intense! Dan Ozzi (Noisy, No Plus Ones) is here to introduce us to the world of Choking Victim and their one and only studio album "No Gods, No Managers!"

Is it ska? Is it hardcore? Can Ramsey handle a song that is pro-suicide without his head exploding? Can Heather for that matter? All this and MORE!

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15. Dashboard Confessional "The Places You Have Come To Fear the Most"

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT

We dive right in and get to THE name Ramsey associates with emo with Dashboard Confessional’s 2001 album “The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most.”

Is Ramsey’s love of Clone High enough to make him enjoy this album? What does Heather drink tea out of? And what makes this album the opposite of The Beatles’ “Help?” All this and MORE!

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14. Cap'n Jazz "Analphabetapolothology" with Chris Donahue

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT

Special guest Chris Donahue joins us to talk about Cap’n Jazz and Disc 1 of their 1998 anthology album, “"Analphabetapolothology.”

Will Ramsey enjoy a band more or less when he thinks everyone involved is 12 years old? Why do we believe this first song is about a cat? And will we determine the reason this band only had one album? All this and MORE!

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13. Brand New "Your Favorite Weapon"

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT

We continue the second and final part of our journey into the Long Island Beef between Brand New and Taking Back Sunday with a look at Brand New's debut album, "Your Favorite Weapon."

What is the deal with Long Island's strange perception of friendship? Why would somebody put guitar feedback into the middle of a song (or anywhere)? And which of these two feuding bands debuted the best? All this and MORE!

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12. The Starting Line "Say It Like You Mean It" with Alex Mason

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT

Special guest Alex Mason (Gawker, Vice, Fusion) joins us to talk about his high school SKA BAND, but more importantly, THE STARTING LINE and their 2002 album “Say It Like You Mean It.”

What would a punk a cappella group sound like? Can a song entitled “The Saddest Girl Story” be taken seriously by anyone? And how on Earth is there a “left shark” and a “Foo Fighters” reference incorporated into a podcast about punk and emo? All this and MORE!

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11. Taking Back Sunday "Tell All Your Friends"

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT

Ramsey and Heather are TALKING Back Sunday (get it?) as they start their TWO PART journey into the Long Island beef between Taking Back Sunday and Brand New! We begin with TBS (the band, not the channel)'s debut album "Tell All Your Friends."

Will a story of ROMANCE and BACKSTABBING be enough to pique Ramsey's interest? Does sports belong in emo? Why can't this band name a song without making their audience cringe? All this and MORE!

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10. Get Up Kids "Something To Write Home About" with Jeff Hong

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT

Send a missive to the folks, because this week special guest Jeff Hong joins us to talk about The Get Up Kids' 1999 album "Something To Write Home About!"

Will this episode accidentally make Ramsey a Bush fan? How long before Ramsey starts making emo mashups? And is that a keyboard? Is it still punk if there's a keyboard? All this and MORE!

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9. Something Corporate "Through the Window"

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT

In a role reversal, Heather is concerned that her own opinion of an album might not hold up when listening to Something Corporte’s “Leaving Through the Window” for the first time in years!

How did Heather survive this year’s Riot Fest? How the heck did Ramsey make a Rage Against the Machine reference? Will Ramsey enjoy a band’s ironic use of a copyright symbol? All this and MORE!

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8. Death Cab for Cutie "The Photo Album" with Mo

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT

Special guest Mo drops by to talk Death Cab for Cutie with Heather and Ramsey and their 2001 album "The Photo Album!"

Will listening to a band Ramsey is at least somewhat familiar with change his tune? Will Heather and Mo find strength in numbers when Ramsey claims songs are too boring? Will Ramsey write new lyrics to a song while attempting to be more "chill" by laying down on a couch? (YES!) All this and MORE!

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7. Pup "The Dream Is Over"

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT

A break from our "high school music" policy as Heather introduces Ramsey to the band that kind of launched the podcast, with Pup's 2016 album "The Dream Is Over!"

Will Ramsey change his assessment of the band after actually listening to the music? Will the band's Canadianness be a factor in any of this? What is the deal with setting fire to couches? All this and MORE!

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6. Saves the Day "Through Being Cool"

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT

Holy moley! Special guest and pop-punk-superfan Jess Perry drops in to present one of her and Heather's favorite albums, Saves the Day's 1999 opus "Through Being Cool!"

Will Ramsey take the lead singer's anger a little too personally? Will everyone spend too much time examining the album art for 90s fashion? And can anyone justify the band's insane pronunciation of a normal word like "dog?" All this and MORE!

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5. Brand New "Deja Entendu"

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT

With an Abbot and Costello routine everyone can see coming a mile away, our brand new episode is all about the 2003 Brand New album “Deja Entendu!”

Will talk of Brand New fans’ obsessiveness be enough to win Ramsey over? Will Heather agree that the album art is stupid? And will this episode contain a secret code to unlock the next clue in the Brand New alternate reality game? All this and MORE!

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4. Fall Out Boy "Take This To Your Grave" with Adrienne Ray Fisher

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT

While the world is on the brink of nuclear war, seems like a good time for Heather and special guest Adrienne Ray Fisher to introduce Ramsey to Fallout Boy’s 2003 album “Take This To Your Grave!”

Is a Simpsons reference all it will take to win Ramsey over? Is there a difference between a count down in a song and a count up? And can you have too many breakdowns on one album? All this and MORE!

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3. Blink 182 "Enema of the State"

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT

It's time to bring in the heavy artillery. Heather presents Ramsey with a staple: 1999's "Enema of the State" by Blink 182.

Can pop punk be funny? Will Ramsey recognize humor in music when it's not written by Weird Al? Do aliens exist? And what strange backstory does Ramsey have with this album that leads to a strange prejudice? All this and MORE!

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2. At the Drive-In "Relationship of Command" with Adam Maid

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT

We're back and we've brought back up! Adam Maid (Bridge and Tunnel) is here to make listen to At the Drive-In's 2000 album "Relationship of Command," and friends, it's a real adventure.

What's the best time of day to listen to this album? Are any of these lyrics understandable to any of the panelists? Will Ramsey, Adam and Heather's friendship survive the experience? All this and MORE!

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1. Jimmy Eat World - "Bleed American"

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT

In our inaugural episode, Heather starts with a softball and explains to Ramsey why their podcast is named "If You're Listening" with Jimmy Eat World's 2001 album "Bleed American." How did American history affect the title of this album? Is that a jukebox on the cover? And will a lyrical reference to They Might Be Giants be enough to win Ramsey over? All this and MORE!

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