Dissect DJs
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -Two eccentric DJs (Castle & JAG) break down music from back in the day to today to diagnose classic tracks from every angle lyric by lyric.
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The Contours - Do You Love Me
April 11, 2024 01:18 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBWe take it back to '62 to break down one of the original soul jams of the classic rock era with The Contours - "Do You Love Me". See the full episode podcast here: https://youtu.be/fGJWc-mh-9s With a thorough review of the legendary dance scene from Dirty Dancing when Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze) meets Baby (Jenny Grey), as well as the classic music video featuring three dancers doing the mashed potatoes on a single step, some backstory of the original recording of the track, an...
Are These Girlfriends Lame?
March 28, 2024 00:47 - 42 minutes - 59.9 MBWe covered the boys and now it's time to turn are attention to some of the legendary girlfriends in cinema history to answer one basic question - Are These Girlfriends Lame? We break out the Lame Meter and rank 'em all! Check out the video podcast of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YuPgJlBMmFc We cover some of the most famous characters from movie and TV history, including Mary (Cameron Diaz) from There's Something About Mary, Juliet (Keira Knightley) in Love Actually,...
Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up to Boston
March 12, 2024 09:19 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBFull Video Episode: https://youtu.be/bSsEm3tBOuo We rock in St. Patty's Day by throwing it back to one of the all-tine Irish rock anthems of our generation with Dropkick Murphys' "I'm Shipping Up to Boston". How did this become the official anthem of Boston and St. Patrick's Day? What does the song actually mean and where did the lyrics originally come from? And we tell the stories of our craziest St. Patty's Day ever.
"Hey... Maybe Don't" | Dissect DJs Go Off!
February 27, 2024 15:26 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIt's time we go off on various social scenarios and modern day commonalities that make the DIssect DJs say one thing- Hey, maybe don't! See the full video podcast here: https://youtu.be/gqu-WOKPxD8 Social etiquette, party interaction, annoying kids and dogs, social media posting, karaoke, high five/fist bumping, story-telling, dating - we cover it all! Anything at all that makes us say "Hey, maybe don't." Let us know what you think on these subjects! Follow us on the socials: Y...
The Doobie Brothers - What a Fool Believes
February 15, 2024 20:52 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MBSee the video episode here: https://youtu.be/6OWDB3fHHe0 We throw it back to '79 to break down the iconic disco rock anthem cooked up by the legendary Doobie Brothers, with "What a Fool Believes". We dissect the deeper meaning behind the happy-sounding jam, and how it's actually much darker and sadder than it initially comes across on the surface. Castle's former college radio co-host Greg Mestas steps in to join the team for the episode, as we recap the memorable day that made t...
Did These Movie Boyfriends Suck?
January 16, 2024 02:02 - 17 minutes - 25 MBView the whole video podcast on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/vU8bDZWpsm4 The Dissect DJs go off on a brand new segment that takes on some classic cinema boyfriends from some of the most memorable movies and music videos of all time, trying to determine one thing- Did This Boyfriend Suck? From Ferris Bueller, to The Beast from Beauty and the Beast, to Glenn from The Wedding Singer, and even the boy in The Boy is Mine Video, we break it all down and see where they land on the Creep M...
Love Actually
December 20, 2023 04:47 - 1 hour - 108 MBLet's dissect one of the most iconic holiday movies of all time, with the Dissect DJs first ever movie review video podcast! See the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQkYoEi8QVA&t=32s . Joined by a special guest appearance from Jason Malabuyoc, we ask some of the hard hitting questions this movie brings up - Is the cue card scene actually the worst scene in holiday movie history? Do you actually believe in any of these love stories? Does it set up a war between Britai...
Jack Harlow - Lovin On Me
December 06, 2023 22:25 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB2023 finally gave us a hip hop jam we can sink our teeth into, so it's time to dissect Jack Harlow's latest jam "Lovin on Me". Watch the video podcast on youtube at @RyCastle: https://youtu.be/UYhzP12eblc. Is this the song of the year? Are you into whips and chains? And are you ready for the annual Year in Review Rewind Mix? We dissect it all on Episode 113!
Dolly Parton - Jolene
November 29, 2023 11:37 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWe break down the most iconic single from the delightful, ageless treasure that is Dolly Parton, with her 1973 classic "Jolene". Coming off her head-turning Thanksgiving halftime performance in Dallas, we find out who is Jolene? What is the backstory, and why is Dolly devoting an entire track to this woman? We dissect it all, and check out the episode in video form on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7j8-YdEliz8. Subscribe on YouTube for all video episodes at @RyCastle.
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
November 13, 2023 15:18 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBTime to break down one of the all time cult classics in music history with Neil Diamond's 1969 hit single "Sweet Caroline". Why do we all hit the "Bah Bah Bah!" and "So Good! So Good So Good!"? When did that start? Do you get pulled into it every time? Or are you maybe sick of it? And what is the ultimate sing along song if not this? What movie comes to mind when you think of Neil Diamond? And is who is Caroline anyway and what makes her so good? So good! So Good! Castle and JAG dis...
Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me
October 24, 2023 14:53 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBIt's Halloween season so we gotta break down one of the all time throwback spooky jams, with Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me". We dissect why Michael Jackson was queitly brought into to absolutely slay the chorus, who's watching you, and why Rockwell's music video appears to be a home video with McPoyle-like zombies just kinda standing around. See the full video podcast here: https://youtu.be/w7Ou1HsDhrY
Doja Cat - Paint the Town Red
October 09, 2023 19:28 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWe hit the top of the charts this week- breaking down Doja Cat's new look and sound with her hit single "Paint the Town Red", full video review! What's Doja trying to do here? Where have we heard this sample from? And how long did you wait to take down king size candy from Halloween? Episode 109 - let's dissect! See the full video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/JTJlEw4Y8A0
LMFAO - Champagne Showers
October 02, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBWe throw it back to the Party Rock era of the early 2010's when LMFAO ran the world, by breaking down their 2011 classic "Champagne Showers". Is it about champagne or piss? Does Natalia Kills kill the track? And what ever happened to Party Rock? The DJs dissect!
Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer
September 07, 2023 20:54 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBTime to break down the "song of the summer" with Taylor Swift's char-topping "Cruel Summer". Do the Dissect DJs jive with what all the Swifties have been raving about? Or is there another song that gets conjured up that hits even harder? Time to dissect!
The World's Famous Supreme Team - Hey DJ
August 22, 2023 00:57 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThe Dissect DJs introduce video podcasts into the mix by taking on this absolute legendary track from 1984 by The World's Famous Supreme Team paying tribute to all the DJs in the entire world. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@RyCASTLE/podcasts for the full video podcast episode. We discuss some of our favorite and most despised qualities of DJs, stories from life behind the booth, and if this song and video is worthy of our vaunted 5-slapper rating. It's time to dissect "Hey DJ"! ...
Daft Punk - One More Time
July 26, 2023 09:03 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBInspired by one of the all-time dance floor breakdown bangers, Castle and JAG review all the things they're down to do (or not do) one more time, while simultaneously dissecting the revolutionary 2000 Daft Punk jam - "One More Time".
Uncle Sam - I Don't Ever Want to See You Again
July 14, 2023 13:06 - 32 minutes - 30 MBDJ JAG brings us this throwback from the 90s that may just contain the most F'd up story in 90's R&B history, as Castle learns of it for the first time. From the product of Boyz II Men, we got Uncle Sam (yes that's really the name he went with) and his soulful jam "I Don't Ever Want to See You Again".
Teena Marie - Square Biz
July 07, 2023 07:38 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWe throw it back to the most bonding track in Castle & JAG history - Teena Marie's 1981 classic "Square Biz". Hear the back story of why lil' 5'1, 100 pounds of fun Teena Marie A.K.A Casper/Shorty/Lil' Bit/Vanilla Child created the ultimate dance party mix for all social situations. We're talkin' Square Biz, we're gonna hip you to the Tee!
Lizzo - It's About Damn Time
June 27, 2023 23:24 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBIt's about damn time the Dissect DJs finally broke down a Lizzo jam, with her 2019 takeover hit "It's About Damn Time". Does Lizzo make you move? Do you worry about what the homies say if they find out Lizzo makes you move? And do we have enough fire hip hop dance jams in the modern era of music? Castle and JAG discuss it all, and it's about damn time!
Tina Turner - What's Love Got to Do With It
June 13, 2023 09:54 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWe pay tribute to the late legendary pop queen Tina Turner by breaking down her most iconic jam from 1984 "What's Love Got to Do with It". We all know the song, but what does it actually mean? We put on our dissecting gloves and try to scope it out. What does love got to do with it?
Europe - The Final Countdown
May 09, 2023 12:55 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBWe've finally hit Episode 100! And what better way to countdown to triple digits then by dissecting the epic sound of the 80's that is Europe's "The Final Countdown". We try to breakdown what it is that Europe is really counting down to, learn a little about who Europe is, and get into some of our favorite versions of final countdowns. Let's rock to level 100!
Nicki Minaj - Super Freaky Girl
April 18, 2023 09:31 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWe're back to break down Nicki Minaj's 2022 smash "Super Freaky Girl" and compare how it stacks up to the OG version- Rick James's "Super Freak", and even throw in a little MC Hammer's "Can't Touch This" to see who did it best. Is Nicki really the baddest around? Let's dissect and find out!
Coi Leray - Players
April 10, 2023 18:09 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe Dissect DJs are back with a brand new season! Kicking off with a breakdown of one of the most unstoppable jams of 2023 - Coi Leray's "Players". We discuss the origins of the track dating back to Grand Master Flash's "The Message", the historic nature of this classic beat, and if girls can be players too.
The Clash - Rock the Casbah
January 05, 2023 20:29 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBWe conclude 80's month by breaking down one of the all-time throwback 80's bangers: The Clash - Rock the Casbah! Did you know the heavy backstory that this song gets into? Did you know the extremely lame story that this song almost got into? We get into all of it and break it down accordingly, alongside our new mascot Dottie!
Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
December 13, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWe're going back to 80's month with a review of one of the most classic throwback sounds in music history with Tears for Fears "Everybody Wants to Rule the World". Does everybody really want to rule the world? Let's discuss!
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
September 02, 2022 19:13 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe sound of the 80's meets the sound of the summer as we dissect the everlasting classic - Tears For Fears "Everybody Wants to Rule the World". 80's month rolls on as we try break down the inward poetry of everybody wanting to rule the world while trying to coral the brand new puppy running around the studio that was brought into the family only moments before the recording commenced. It's still 80's Month!
Hall & Oates - Maneater
August 29, 2022 16:08 - 32 minutes - 30.8 MB80's Month keeps trucking along as we attempt to uncover the deeper meaning behind one of the most iconic hits from one of the trademark bands of the entire decade. It's time to dissect Hall & Oates' 1982 classic "Maneater".
Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
August 17, 2022 09:23 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBWe go to London for Track 3 of 80's Month to dissect the Pet Shop Boys' 1985 classic "West End Girls" in attempt to answer all the questions raised in this synth-laden throwback: Who are these guys? Who are the West End Girls? Why are they Pet Shop Boys? Who? Why? When? What? And of course- How farrrr have you beeeeennn? Pet Shop Boys are NEXT!
Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
August 11, 2022 09:59 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB80's month rolls on with one of the decade's all-time icons - Madonna, as we break down the deep and some would say controversial backstory of her 1986 classic "Papa Don't Preach". Also, Danny Aiello, a whole lot of Danny Aiello.
The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star
August 04, 2022 15:38 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB80's Month has arrived! And we kick it off with the song that kicked off the 80's infatuation with music videos with The Buggles infamous classic - "Video Killed the Radio Star".
The Police - Message in a Bottle
July 27, 2022 08:47 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBWe finally book-end the second half of "Sting Week/Month" and break down The Police's 1979 classic "Message in a Bottle", and try to determine if this song is a true story, a metaphor, or perhaps something much, much deeper... 🤔
Jack Harlow - First Class vs Fergie - Glamorous
July 21, 2022 07:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIt's a generational clash of new vs not actually too long ago, as we dissect Jack Harlow's 2022 blast off jam - "First Class" and battle it against the original version from whence it was remixed from - Fergie's "Glamorous". The Dissect DJs seek to answer one question - are these songs different?
A Lighter Shade of Brown - On a Sunday Afternoon
July 13, 2022 07:38 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIt's time for some summer vibes ☀️ and few jams hit better this time of year than A Lighter Shade of Brown's "On a Sunday Afternoon". Cruise to the park, sip a cold one- a brewski, and toss on the Dissect DJ's breakdown of this throwback classic and feel that energy of a 90's afternoon.
Beyonce - Break My Soul
June 29, 2022 08:41 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Queen B is back with a brand new single that has set the world ablaze! So that means it's gotta be time for the Dissect DJs to pull up their surgical gloves and dissect it from front to back and inside to out to see if it truly lives up to the hype, as we break down Beyonce's "Break My Soul".
The Police - Every Breath You Take
June 21, 2022 08:10 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWe take a stroll back to 1983 to dissect Sting and The Police's classic rock throwback- "Every Breath You Take" in hopes of seeking the answer to one question - is this song creepy? Castle & JAG debate.
Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)
June 10, 2022 07:32 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MBWe break down the masterpiece single off the critically acclaimed 'Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' album that crosses the soul of the 60's with the street sound of the 90's with Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing)". Is Lauryn teaching valuable lessons, or just venting out of scorn and spite? The Dissect DJs debate!
The Boyz II Men Story
May 25, 2022 08:39 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBWe're back to dissect 12 classic cuts from the legendary R&B group that dominated the 90s - Boyz II Men, with the mission to uncover the deep, and sometimes actually kinda dark, story of their journey to the end of the road and back.
The Killers - Somebody Told Me
April 07, 2022 10:03 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIt's time to rock back to 2004 with one of the most confusing song lyric anthems sung by one of the most confusing band names that will stick in your brain forever, as we dissect The Killers' cult classic rock jam - "Somebody Told Me".
Skee-Lo - I Wish
March 23, 2022 08:31 - 42 minutes - 42.8 MBWe're throwing it back to the '95 with the epitome of a hip hop one-hitter from the 90's, with Skee-Lo's "I Wish" to see if we can help advise lil' Skee on some of these common and also some not-quite common wishes he lays on this classic throwback.
Latto - Big Energy vs. Mariah Carey - Fantasy vs. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
March 10, 2022 15:04 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBA generational clash of a classic beat being used in 3 completely different decades and genres. Castle and JAG play "fuck, marry, kill" with the Tom Tom Club's revolutionary "Genius of Love" by comparing it to Mariah Carey's 90's institution - "Fantasy" as well as Latto's modern day jam "Big Energy", and see which song stacks up the tallest and can survive the longest - it's a Dissect DJ compilation mix challenge!
Blondie - Rapture
March 02, 2022 11:26 - 42 minutes - 41.6 MBWe take it back to '81 when disco was dying out and rap was in it's infancy, as the two genres were brought together in an emblematic culture clash by 80's pop band Blondie- led by the unique combination of vocal and rap stylings from the group's frontwoman, Debbie Harry. Castle and JAG break down the iconic song and music video, and discuss its significant representation of the early 80's time period and the lasting impact it left on the music industry and pop culture.
Cam'ron - Hey Ma (feat. Juelz Santana)
February 10, 2022 14:33 - 33 minutes - 35.3 MBBelieve it or not it's been 20 years since this beat-classic club banger was first dropped into our lives, so Castle & JAG dissect it from beginning to end to determine if Cam'ron's 'Hey Ma' still holds up and gets everyone singing "and we gon' get it on toniiiight".
Warren G ft. Nate Dogg - Regulate
January 26, 2022 15:12 - 41 minutes - 41.6 MBWe dig deep into the story and scene of one hip hop's greatest ever throwback jams, as we break down Warren G and Nate Dogg's '94 classic - "Regulate". Do you know the source of the opening sound clip? Or which song this was remixed from? Or why Mike's answering machine talks to him in the movie 'Swingers'? All that and more -Mount up!
Cheryl Lynn - Got to Be Real
January 20, 2022 15:57 - 38 minutes - 37.7 MBWe kick off '22 by throwing it back to '78! And dissect one of the quintessential background party themes for decades past and decades to come in order to find out what it means when the great Cheryl Lynn says you "Got to Be Real".
Alvin and the Chipmunks - Christmas Special
December 22, 2021 02:25 - 22 minutes - 24.3 MBIt's Christmas season and that means it's time for Christmas music, you don't have an option, it's gonna happen either way. So let's dissect one of the most noteworthy, hard to ignore Christmas jingles of all time - Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Prince - Erotic CIty
December 17, 2021 09:19 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWe throw it back to 1984 with Prince and The Revolution and try to dissect the thoughts that get into the eyes of the Purple Rain classic - "Erotic City".
The Rhythm Special (MIX)
December 10, 2021 18:37 - 43 minutes - 43.9 MBFeel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! C'mon everyone! It's Dissect Time! We are back and ready to break all the classic jams over the year to make a point to feature music's favorite word: Rhythm! Featuring both Corona and DeBarge's "Rhythm of the Night", Black Eyed Peas RITMO remix, Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation", Gloria Estefan's "Rhythm is gonna Get you", and "Rhythm is a Dancer" by Snap! We dare you to try to get through the whole episode without letting the rhythm get you!
Montell Jordan - This is How We Do It
November 04, 2021 08:22 - 36 minutes - 36.3 MBWe flip the track and bring the old school back with one of the all-time good vibe party jams - Montell Jordan's 1995 cult classic "This is How We Do It".
Dua Lipa ft. Da Baby - Levitating
October 20, 2021 16:16 - 20 minutes - 20.4 MBWe get up with Dua Lipa and Da Baby and try to figure out the real meaning behind their modern day jam running the charts all year long - "Levitating"
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber - STAY
October 14, 2021 07:25 - 18 minutes - 20.6 MBWe hit a chart-topper of the times and dissect The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber's 2021 jam - STAY. The retro-vibe modern pop anthem that might speak deeper than you think.