Episodes
Jan. 4, 2019
Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) - Episode 301
Sha-mone! Grab your crotch and turn up your winter coat, it's time to give one of the all-time greats his due. That's right, Michael Jackson is our Season 3 opener, and we can't wait to deep-dive into his inspirational class…
Dec. 14, 2018
Christmas Time is Here (Bonus Episode)
AKA "Why Willie Mays and Coca-Cola are Responsible for Your Childhood." Deck them halls and all that! Get in the Christmas feels with Rob and JP, and learn the really pretty unlikely story of an all-time Christmas classic. …
Nov. 23, 2018
Best of Season 2
All (well, most of) the funniest moments from season 2, including a few moments not included previously. Have a good laugh at or with us, and we'll see you at season 3 unless we've got something devastatingly sneaky up our s…
Nov. 2, 2018
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) - Season 2 Finale, Episode 225
Oh yeah! We went big for the Season 2 Finale and tackled one of the most epic rock tunes of all time! Here's everything you want to know about Queen's signature classic, plus tons of our world famous sidebars™. Thanks for li…
Oct. 27, 2018
The Devil Went Down to Georgia (Charlie Daniels) - Episode 224
It's the week of Halloween, and in tribute we're talking about our favorite song about the devil! Rob and JP talk Satan, fiddles, and a weird amount of baseball for a song about...well, Satan. As always, leave us a review to…
Oct. 19, 2018
Tiny Dancer (Elton John) - Episode 223
Hug a buddy and sway along! We've got Sir Elton's classic crowd-pleaser in an episode chock full of goodness as we ramp toward the end of season 2. Also in this episode: splitting sandwiches, the shirt your wife hates, and o…
Oct. 12, 2018
When the Night Comes (Joe Cocker) w Phil Grande - Episode 222
Our very special 1-year anniversary show includes one of our all-time favorite Joe Cocker jams, and an interview with Joe's lead guitarist-slash-our-new-bff Phil Grande (in what turned out to be his final interview). Want MO…
Oct. 5, 2018
Free Fallin' (Tom Petty) - Episode 221
A year after his passing, the lads honor Tom Petty by covering his signature song. Also, our top fictional bands, and how this song can be described perfectly in a six-second Vine. (RIP Vine and Tom.)
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Sept. 28, 2018
Life's Been Good (Joe Walsh) - Episode 220
One of the most unique guys in rock brings us a delightfully cheeky song about stardom. In this episode: Intentional sloppiness Tambourines in church Sean Connery The harmonic series Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for we…
Sept. 21, 2018
September (Earth, Wind & Fire) - Episode 219 ft. Janson Furrow
Janson Furrow joins the boys for the danciest dance floor jam maybe ever! Dare you to get up and groove with GSP and EWF. Also: Al McKay’s Star licks, afros of choice, and creating a musical Captain Planet.
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Sept. 14, 2018
Reelin' in the Years (Steely Dan) - Episode 218
We're Two Against Nature! Well... we've been called unnatural, anyway. Everyone's favorite jazz-rock outfit is this week's topic, and the song is the happiest sounding breakup song you've ever heard! Also: the most appropri…
Sept. 7, 2018
The Power of Love (Huey Lewis and The News) - Episode 217
Feel the power! Lyric debates, Back to the Future, Musical Pseudonyms and way more in a big ol' fun episode about a classic 80s jam. Synth on, party people!
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Aug. 31, 2018
Killing Me Softly (Roberta Flack/Fugees) - Episode 216
ONE TIIIME! Oh yeah, it's time to bust out the 90's hip hop classic that first was a 70's R&B classic that was first a...well, it was an OK folk tune. Also, the boys discuss who should be cast in a musical version of Clue, a…
Aug. 24, 2018
25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago) - Episode 215
Windows down, radio up! Chicago and company are providing the perfect road trip song about--wait, what's this song about? Also, bad horsies, Billy Joel breaks our hearts, and guitar innovations that are totally impractical.
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Aug. 17, 2018
500 Miles (The Proclaimers) - Episode 214
DAAH-DADAT-DA!! Get yer Scottish accent ready for this week's singalong classic. Also in this episode:90's CCM artists and their web of lead singers, and how to pronounce "Auchtermuchty!"
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Aug. 10, 2018
Martin Page (Interview) - Episode 213
Buckle in for an XL Episode with a fantastic interview with Martin Page, whose hits include "We Built This City," "These Dreams" and so many more, and whose 1994 opus In the House of Stone and Light set records for its time …
Aug. 3, 2018
Pleasant Valley Sunday (The Monkees) w/ Joey Abbott - Episode 212
Special guest Joey Abbott joins Rob and JP for a laugh-a-minute review of the Monkees classic riff on suburbia, ERR being in a mental institution? Also, The Greatest Showman, George Michael, and oh yeah Rob accuses Carole Ki…
July 27, 2018
Right Now (Van Halen) w/Robby Wade - Episode 211
Robby Wade joins the boys for a lively back-and-forth, all centered around Van Halen's rock masterpiece, "Right Now." Pop open a Crystal Pepsi and grab your striped guitar, 'cause it's 5150 time!
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July 20, 2018
Dance With Me (Orleans) - Episode 210
WARNING: This song WILL be stuck in your head FOREVER. You may not think you know it, but you definitely do. And it will never leave you alone (and that's a good thing). Plus the sweetest story from JP's cross-section of mus…
July 13, 2018
At This Moment (w/Special Guest Billy Vera) - Billy Vera and the Beaters - Episode 209
A landmark episode for Rob and JP as we speak to the writer and performer of one of our favorite '80s classics! Billy Vera calls in to discuss his signature song, the crazy story of its rise to popularity, and SO much more!
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July 6, 2018
Summer in the City (The Lovin' Spoonful) - Episode 208
The ultimate Summer song? Hard not to make the argument when you're still in rotation 50 years after release, and oh yeah you came out ON the Fourth of July. Also we talk about the end of Rob's spelling bee career and Andre…
June 29, 2018
Summertime (DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince) - Episode 207
Our Tribute to Summer begins with this smooth hip-hop classic from the one and only Will Smith and his right hand man, DJ Jazzy Jeff. We talk Fresh Prince, Ninja Turtles, mixtapes and everything in-between, including the wor…
June 22, 2018
Barracuda (Heart) - Episode 206
Ooooooooooh, Barracuda! Rob and JP lead into a lovefest about Heart's greatness as a rock band with - what else - a side conversation about MC Hammer and Deion Sanders. Also, Rob outs one of his friends in a super-embarrasin…
June 15, 2018
Ten Summoner's Tales (Sting) - Ep 205 COMMENTARY ONLY
**THIS EPISODE INCLUDES COMMENTARY ONLY**
The boys expand into a new format with this episode: real-time full album commentary on one of the greatest albums of our lifetime; Sting's amazing Ten Summoner's Tales. Enjoy this v…