Bad Band Great Song
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsBad Band Great Song is a music critique show that explores what critique means and how it affects us... while also doing the thing. But it's primarily a show about Bad Bands who happen to have Great Songs. In each season we look at a collection of bands and some hallmark songs of theirs. We then, in each episode, tell the band's story, discuss the key song's creation and relevance, analyze and assess how the band may be considered bad, and finally, we declare that a song of theirs is great. And we defend that. Disagreement is encouraged.
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Episodes
S2E7 - OMC, How Bizarre.
November 16, 2021 05:00 - 75.5 MBThis episode marks a major milestone moment in the show. The boys find themselves asking, "Is this band bad?", as opposed to telling you, "This band is bad". OMC, aka Otara Millionaires Club, is a one-hit-wonder with a novelty song — to most people. But singer Pauly Fuemana's story goes much deeper than that. And OMC is just the tip of the iceberg of a vibrant scene of Musika Pasifika. Join us this week as the boys break their brains and try to understand how a band could be bad even thou...
S2E6 - She Wants Revenge, Tear You Apart.
November 09, 2021 05:00 - 85.3 MBAs friend of the show Oscar Wilde once wrote, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” How 'bout that? Isn't that interesting? Fascinating stuff. She Wants Revenge is a duo comprising Justin Warfield and Adam Bravin aka Adam 12, former DJ for Crazy Town (and Prince... And Obama...). They're a heavily produced goth-tinged post-punk band that had the goal of getting the cool kids on the dance floor. Warfield's journey has taken him from downbeat cons...
S2E5 - Smash Mouth, All Star.
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 110 MBWe're going to Flavortown, folks! On today's episode of BBGS the boys tackle a big one, the band Smash Mouth and their song "All Star". "All Star" is one of the most profitable and licensed out songs ever. Smash Mouth is seen by many as a joke, but their story is anything but funny. Join Jerry and Andrew as they discuss melt-downs, bread, why Guy Fieri hates eggs, and the importance of being feminine. Let us know your thoughts: Instagram: @badbandgreatsong Facebook: @badbandgreatsong T...
S2E4 - Rockwell, Somebody's Watching Me.
October 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBWelcome to the spooky spectacular... the Halloween episode of Bad Band Great Song! And, hey hell, the boys are going over Rockwell! And his song: "Somebody's Watching Me". In this terrifying tale Andrew and Jerry discuss fundamental misunderstandings of the word "nepotism", novelty songs, having famous friends sing your hook, and they wonder if you can nail a coffin. Let us know your thoughts: Instagram: @badbandgreatsong Facebook: @badbandgreatsong Twitter: @bbgsshow Disagreement is en...
S2E3 - Jet, Are You Gonna Be My Girl.
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBThe boys return to the land down under for this episode, and they wanna know: are you going to be their girl? That's right, this episode is on the "jeans and jacket rock band" known as Jet. Join us as the Jerry and Andrew follow Jet's footsteps from the humble Dingley Village, to being international rock stars, to ultimately breaking up. Let us know your thoughts: Instagram: @badbandgreatsong Facebook: @badbandgreatsong Twitter: @bbgsshow Disagreement is encouraged!
S2E2 - The Bravery, Unconditional.
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 56.1 MBIs The Bravery just a bunch of industry plants? And if so, how frequently do they need to be watered? Directions unclear. Join us as we discuss The Bravery's A&R fueled ascent to the top of mainstream-hipster-rock-culure as MTV2 darlings, to being hallmark-channel cheugy-as-hell grocery-store-rock, to alienating fans of either of their previous records, and finally to their breakup. We end things as we do: discussing what makes the band bad, and what makes their song great. So join us for ...
S2E1 - Natalie Imbruglia, Torn.
October 05, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBWelcome to Season 2 of Bad Band Great Song! In this season's premiere episode, Andrew and Jerry address topics such as: spider-law, glacial brain development, the absurdity of differing opinions (lol), and how Billboard is basically a boomer. The boys also trace the trajectory of the song "Torn's" journey from one artist to the next. That's right... spoiler, in case you didn't know... but, Natalie Imbruglia is not the first person to perform "Torn". Join the boys as they detail the full hi...
S1E8 - Milli Vanilli, Girl You Know It's True.
September 07, 2021 04:00 - 111 MBSeason 1 Finale — Season 2 Drops Tuesday, October 5th (10/5). In the boys' biggest episode yet, they recount the tragic, tumultuous, and in ways ultimately triumphant story of Milli Vanilli and their defining song: Girl You Know It's True. The story is large; it's an international tale of callous and calculated exploitation, ecstatic and orgasmic highs, and ultimately fatal lows. Andrew and Jerry end the episode by tackling the big questions of "what makes this band bad?" and "what makes th...
S1E7 - Puddle of Mudd, She Hates Me.
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 106 MBThis one's a doozy: all the insanity of Crazy Town but with all of the hatable energy of Sonny Sandoval from P.O.D., and in ways worse. This is the murky and messy story of Puddle of Mudd — AND the examination of their second biggest hit, but arguably greatest song, "She Hates Me". Cracks. They're kinda like threads, even though they're not. Let us know your thoughts: Instagram: @badbandgreatsong Facebook: @badbandgreatsong Twitter: @bbgsshow Disagreement is encouraged!
S1E6 - Crazy Town, Butterfly.
August 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBFrom America's Most Wanted to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, this is the story of Crazy Town and their monumental, vibe-heavy, and iconic smash-hit "Butterfly". The band's story is tragic, but it's also a story of perseverance. Join the boys as they discuss the band, its song, and some unintentional gayness. AND, enjoy theatrical performances of key lyrics from "Revolving Door" and "Butterfly". Let us know your thoughts: Instagram: @badbandgreatsong Facebook: @badbandgreatsong Twitter: @bb...
S1E5 - Fozzy, Judas.
August 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this mind-fucking episode of BBGS Andrew and Jerry break brains with a lengthy preamble on art and artifice... the multitude of realities that exist due to individual perception... and the transformative powers of masks. This is somehow a podcast about professional-wrestler Chris Jericho's rock band Fozzy and their song "Judas". Also shouts to local indie promotions Outlaw Wresting and ICW New York. Let us know your thoughts: Instagram: @badbandgreatsong Facebook: @badbandgreatsong T...
S1E4 - P.O.D., Alive.
August 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBThe boys do their best to avoid ad-hominem attacks, but this episode gets pretty fuckin' close! Join Andrew and Jerry as they get into the importance of vowels, the value of knowing the meaning of the word "justify", and they discuss the complexities of christian bookstores. Content warning: P.O.D. has an anti-choice song titled "Abortion is Murder" which is discussed, quoted, and picked apart in this episode. Let us know your thoughts: Instagram: @badbandgreatsong Facebook: @badbandgrea...
S1E3 - New Radicals, You Get What You Give.
August 03, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBArtists are a funny bunch. They think very highly of themselves, have logic that does NOT cut both ways, and often times have poor recollections and understandings of their past statements and their own work. Join us for Season 1 Episode 3 as the boys break down New Radicals, their song "You Get What You Give", and unpack Gregg Alexander's hubris-laden and distorted interpretation of his own lyrical content. Let us know your thoughts: Instagram: @badbandgreatsong Facebook: @badbandgreatso...
S1E2 - Soul Asylum, Runaway Train.
July 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBAndrew and Jerry break down the long, winding, and peculiar story of a tuneful punk band's descent into "live, laugh, love" hallmark-channel mediocrity. Jerry also bravely proclaims some highly controversial and spicey takes on Nirvana, which are frankly just plain wrong. Brave, but wrong. How 'bout that? Join the boys as they recount Soul Asylum's story, address why they may be a bad band, and argue how Runaway Train is a great song. And answer us this: Are you "indie" if the label you're...
S1E1 - Semisonic, Closing Time.
July 20, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBAndrew and Jerry discuss rockstars not knowing what puns are, critics not knowing what hooks are, what it means to be "indie", sideburns, and songcraft. Oh yes, and they do the whole "bad band great song" thing too. Join them as they recount Semisonic's career, discuss the creation of Closing Time, explore how Semisonic may be considered a bad band, and make the case for why Closing Time is a great song. Thanks for listening. And remember, disagreement is encouraged!
The Intro Episode
July 01, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBIn this intro episode, Andrew and Jerry welcome you to the show and preview what each week's episode will be like!