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Earbuddies

169 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

Music made them friends; now, it's making them podcasters. Join Mat and Tim at the intersection of music, culture, politics, and jokes.

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110. Justin Timberlake's Approval Rating

March 25, 2024 17:20 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

We're bringing buddies back! In this episode, Mat and Tim pore over the life and career of Justin Timberlake – from Mouseketeer to boy band heartthrob to swagged-up solo act and beyond. But what about his gaffes?? And what does the listening public want from JT in this day and age? Folks, you know we've got the answers. SONGS PLAYED: The Mickey Mouse Club Theme Song Justin Timberlake - Always In My Heart Justin Timberlake - Selfish Justin Timberlake - My Love NSYNC - It's Gonna Be Me ...

109. Irish Music: An Emotional Theory

March 18, 2024 18:35 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Come out, ye buddies fans! Matty's on the mic for a solo episode of Earbuddies in which he discusses Irish music and culture. Why do we Americans love St. Patrick's Day so much? What's going on with these tunes? Simply download and listen, and allow Mat to delight you with his signature demure wit and wry intellect! DISCLAIMER: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, par...

108. The Star Spangled Banner: A Solution

March 11, 2024 08:50 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Oh! Say! In this episode, Mat and Tim dig deep into our nation's anthem: The Star Spangled Banner. They consider its strengths and shortcomings, and offer a patriotic prescription to make the song truly work for America. SONGS PLAYED: Kinsley Murray - The Star Spangled Banner Luther Vandross - The Star Spangled Banner The Star Spangled Banner (Orchestral) Gaither Vocal Band - The Star Spangled Banner Lee Greenwood - The Star Spangled Banner My Country! Tis of Thee P!NK - The Star Spa...

107. What Happened To Contemporary Christian Music?

March 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

We can only imagine! In this episode, Mat and Tim recall the heyday of CCM – contemporary Christian music – and bemoan the ever-narrowing sonic range found in the genre today. What happened? The answer, it turns out, is tied to money, focus groups, and someone named Becky. Oh, you guys are gonna love this ep! Get to listening! SONGS PLAYED: MercyMe - I Can Only Imagine Housefires - I Thank God Jars of Clay - Flood Newsboys - Entertaining Angels Newsboys - Love, Liberty, Disco Audio Ad...

106. Children's Tunes with Intention (with Caitie from Super Simple Songs)

February 26, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

If you're happy and you know it, subscribe to Earbuddies! In this ep, Mat and Tim are joined by Caitlin Claessens, better known by millions as Caitie from Super Simple Songs. Caitlin discusses her status as a kids' music superstar – then, they figure out what separates the great children's tunes from the rest. SONGS PLAYED: Super Simple Songs - There's a Monster in My Tummy Super Simple Songs - Days of the Week Super Simple Songs - The Bath Song Super Simple Songs - Open Shut Them #2 S...

105. Dan Nigro and the Role of the Producer

February 20, 2024 01:09 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Turn that up in my headphones! In this episode, Mat and Tim discuss the crucial role that producers play in the creation of pop music as we know it. DISCLAIMERS: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Also, nobody actu...

104. Stomp Clap Hey: Noah Kahan and the Return of Indie Folk

February 13, 2024 02:02 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Put on your suspenders and fill your mason jars! In this ep, Mat and Tim prepare the Earbuddies Army for the coming return of indie folk – a genre that defined millennial culture 15 years ago. What are we supposed to do? How are we supposed to feel? Let the buddies figure it out for you! SONGS PLAYED: Noah Kahan - All My Love Noah Kahan - Stick Season Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait Of Monsters and Men - Little Talks Mumford & Sons - Little Lion Man The Lumineers - Ho Hey Phillip Philli...

103. The Grammys, Taylor, & the Tortured Poets

February 06, 2024 11:05 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Sound the alarm!! In this emergency ep, Mat and Tim unpack the big moments from MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT. From Tracy Chapman to Miley Cyrus, and of course, Taylor Swift's announcement of "The Tortured Poets Department". All's fair in love and poetry, I guess!

102. You Don't Know Garth Brooks

February 05, 2024 09:40 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

GARTH BROOKS IF YOU'RE READING THIS: OUR USE OF YOUR MUSIC IS PROTECTED BY FAIR USE PRINCIPLES UNDER THE COPYRIGHT ACT OF 1976. PLEASE LEAVE US ALONE. THANK YOU In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss the best selling solo recording artist of all time: Garth Brooks! Everyone knows who he is, but does anyone know *who he is*? It's time to find out. SONGS PLAYED: Garth Brooks - Callin' Baton Rouge Garth Brooks - Me Without You Garth Brooks - Friends In Low Places Garth Brooks - Papa Loved Mama ...

101. Clean White Noise - Loopable with No Fade

January 29, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Zzzzzz... in this palate-cleansing episode, Mat and Tim discuss a topsy-turvy cottage industry within the music industry: "functional noise." That is, white noise! What is it? Why is it so comforting? And should white noise farmers be paid by Spotify at the same rate as musical artists? Answers within! SONGS PLAYED: Vulfpeck - Fugue State Vampire Weekend - White Sky Vampire Weekend - M79 Vampire Weekend - A-Punk Vampire Weekend - Everlasting Arms Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the...

100. One Hundred Tunes

January 22, 2024 17:35 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Drop and give us 100! In this centennial ep, Mat and Tim share ten lists of ten tunes (which equals one hundred. You get it!) They laugh. They cry. They look back. They look to the future. Join them! Visit Earbuddies.Army for the latest from your buddies, as well as exclusive merchandise! Click here to see all ten lists of ten songs. This link contains spoilers for this episode of Earbuddies! --- Disclaimer: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” o...

99. Voices In Your Head (with Jim Vallance)

January 15, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Those were the best days of his life! In this ep, Mat and Tim are joined by a songwriter whose work helped define rock and pop music in the 1980s: Jim Vallance. He tells us why for him, songwriting isn’t a choice: it’s what he must do. Plus, he offers insights into his long and fruitful career writing music with Bryan Adams. SONGS PLAYED: Bryan Adams - Summer of ’69 Aerosmith - Rag Doll Bryan Adams - Don’t Ya Say It Bryan Adams - Cuts Like a Knife Bryan Adams - Heaven Heart - What Abo...

98. Buddies Who Aren't Buddies Anymore

January 08, 2024 13:20 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

When good buddies go bad! From ‘irreconcilable differences of ambition’ to ‘ultimate partnership betrayal’ – so many buddies of yesteryear have gone their separate ways. What can Mat and Tim, as buddies themselves, learn from these bygone buddies to ensure that their personal and professional relationship remains fruitful and life-giving? Songs Played: Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army The Beatles - Let It Be The Civil Wars - Poison & Wine ...

97. Pentaholics Anonymous: Why Pentatonix Falls Flat

January 01, 2024 17:06 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Grab your pitch pipes! In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss the world's preeminent a cappella group, Pentatonix. They ask (and answer!) so many questions: Are they a Christmas band? Why do they make those faces all the time? How in the world do they sound like that? Do they actually like being an a cappella group? And so on and so forth. Buckle up, choir nerds. SONGS PLAYED: Pentatonix - Mary, Did You Know? Pentatonix - E.T. (from NBC's 'The Sing-Off') Pentatonix - Somebody That I Used To Kno...

96. Pa-Rum-Pum-Pum-Pum: The Unabridged History of the Snare Drum

December 25, 2023 13:16 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

We'll pod our best for you (pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)! In this festive ep, Mat and Tim unwrap the entire history of the most important drum ever invented: the snare drum. From the nativity of Christ to the end of monoculture, we trace every boom-chick and rat-a-tat-tat throughout history. SONGS PLAYED: Traditional - The Little Drummer Boy Buddy Rich - Talk of the Town Greg Hutchinson - Drum Solo Traditional - Fife and Drum of the Revolutionary War Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried John Philip ...

95. The Lovers, the Dreamers, and Me (with Paul Williams)

December 18, 2023 13:03 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

More like 'Rainy Days and Never Missing Mondays'! On this very special ep, Mat and Tim are joined by legendary songwriter Paul Williams. The award-winning musician shares stories about his career as a songwriter, including how he got into the headspace of Kermit the Frog for "The Rainbow Connection". He also discusses his work as an advocate for artists' rights and how he views generative AI in relation to music creation. Learn more about Paul's work and career here. SONGS PLAYED: The Mup...

94. It’s Time To Take The Carpenters Seriously

December 11, 2023 09:30 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Please stop asking about Tim! In this, yet another solo ep, Mat takes us down into his music laboratory to analyze one of the great “middle of the road” musical groups of our time: The Carpenters. Why do so many of us only listen to them in December? Why don't we talk about their tunes very much? It's time to change things the only way Mat knows how to: for the better. -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in ...

93. That Thing He Did: How Adam Schlesinger Wrote the Perfect 60s Song in 1996

December 05, 2023 00:28 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Matty's on the mic to talk about the tunes! Or rather, a single tune – one that carried an entire feature length film and ran circles around much of the music it paid homage to: That Thing You Do! -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute th...

92. Is There Anything Left To Say About The Beatles?

November 28, 2023 03:02 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Get by with a little help from your buddies! In this ep, Mat and Tim finally – finally – talk about the lovable lads from Liverpool. Are they actually underrated? How's that new single of theirs? And are they actually a children's band? SONGS PLAYED: The Beatles - With a Little Help From My Friends The Beatles - Now and Then The Beatles - Come Together The Beatles - Penny Lane Little Richard - Good Golly, Miss Molly The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love The Bea...

91. Dua Lipa: Pop Music's Empty Vessel

November 20, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Go buddies, give us nothing! In this ep, Mat and Tim try to discern the superstardom of Dua Lipa, the reigning queen of disco pop in 2023. What's beneath the surface of her tunes? Listen and find out, maybe! SONGS PLAYED: Dua Lipa - Houdini Dua Lipa - Levitating Dua Lipa - Dance the Night Zetta Bytes - Nothing's Wrong With Me Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now Kesha - TiK ToK Chic - Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah) Dua Lipa - New Rules Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out of My He...

90. How Fred Rogers and Johnny Costa Elevated Children's Music

November 14, 2023 04:40 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Won't you be my buddy? In this ep, Tim shares his love of the joyful, jazzy music of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. SONGS PLAYED: Fred Rogers - It's You I Like Fred Rogers - Won't You Be My Neighbor? Fred Rogers - There Are Many Ways To Say "I Love You" Fred Rogers - Please Don't Think It's Funny Fred Rogers - This Is Just the Day Jon Batiste - Space Maker Art Tatum - Yesterdays Fred Rogers - It's Such a Good Feeling -- Disclaimers: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allo...

89. 1989 is the Roblox of Taylor Swift Albums

November 07, 2023 03:42 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Don't say we didn't warn you! In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss 1989 (Taylor's Version). Were the buddies wrong to be worried about this one? Is it good that Taylor's a billionaire now? Answers lie within! SONGS PLAYED: Taylor Swift - Bad Blood (Taylor's Version) Taylor Swift - Blank Space (Taylor's Version) Taylor Swift - You Are In Love (Taylor's Version) Taylor Swift - "Slut!" (Taylor's Version) [From the Vault] Taylor Swift - Now That We Don't Talk (Taylor's Version) [From the Vault]...

88. The People Are Starving: What "Fast Car" Says About Music in 2023

October 30, 2023 16:59 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

Maybe together, we can get somewhere! In the season three premiere of Earbuddies, Mat and Tim consider the state of country music – and heck, all of music – and heck, all of art, maybe! – by examining the massive success of Luke Combs's cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car". SONGS PLAYED: Tracy Chapman - Fast Car (performed by Cover Orchestra) Tracy Chapman - Fast Car Luke Combs - Fast Car Cole Swindell - She Had Me At Heads Carolina Jo Dee Messina - Heads Carolina, Tails California Jak...

87. Olivia Rodrigo: The People's Princess

September 19, 2023 01:43 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

Listening to Earbuddies tonight – it's a bad idea, right? In this special episode, Mat and Tim discuss the sophomore effort by Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS. Does it live up to its predecessor? Is it embarrassing for adults to listen to? Plus: circling back to our feelings on album lengths.

86. How We Found the Will To Go On

May 30, 2023 02:48 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. In this ep, Mat and Tim reflect on the journey they've been on as part of Season Two of Earbuddies. Are we better equipped to face the pop music landscape of 2023? Find out! Thank you for your continued support of Earbuddies. Regular episode releases will continue in the fall of 2023. You may also receive bonus episodes in your feed as the summer progresses. So, you know, don't unsubscribe! Gosh, please don't unsubscribe. SONGS PLAYED: Cody Fry - I Hear a Symphony

85. Born To Run: A Marathoner's Top Treadmill Tunes (with Thomas Stromme)

May 23, 2023 03:11 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

Hit the road, Jack! In this ep, Mat and Tim are joined by marathoner Thomas Stromme, who just achieved the major milestone of completing the Boston Marathon. So what kind of tunes does he recommend training to? Plus: a trip to Planet Money to talk about BANKS. THE HOUR OF ANGST PLAYLIST: Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard  Sugar we’re going down – Fall Out Boy  Holiday – Green Day Uma Thurman – Fall Out Boy Dance Dance - Fall Out Boy  Centuries - Fall Out Boy  Teenagers - My Chemical Romance ...

84. Eurovision: The Olympics of Pop Music

May 16, 2023 04:29 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Or is it the American Idol of Europe? In this ep, Mat and Tim explore Eurovision: the massive annual pop music event that Americans just don't really care about. SONGS PLAYED: Noa Kirel - Unicorn (Israel) Lys Assia - Refrain (Switzerland) Conchita Wurst - Rise Like a Phoenix (Austria) Kalush Orchestra - Stefania (Ukraine) ABBA - Waterloo (Sweden) Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha (Finland) Loreen - Tattoo (Sweden) Igor Cukrov feat. Andrea - Lijepa Tena (Croatia) Mariya Yaremchuk - Tick-Tock (U...

83. The People vs. Ed Sheeran

May 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

This one's for all you mathematicians! In this ep, Mat and Tim finally consider the life and times of Ed Sheeran, who 1) just released a new album, and 2) just saved pop music(?!). SONGS PLAYED: Ed Sheeran - Shape of You Ed Sheeran - Boat Ed Sheeran - The A Team Justin Bieber - Love Yourself Ed Sheeran - Sing One Direction - Little Things Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits Damien Rice - The Blower's Daughter Taylor Swift - Picture To Burn Taylor Swift - Blank S...

82. The End of History: Music and Generative AI

May 01, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

We LOVE computers! But... In this ep, Mat and Tim share their feelings on the rise of generative artificial intelligence in the world of pop music. Is it a useful tool for artists? Or a threat to art itself? Sponsored by Mojave Max. SONGS PLAYED: Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek Holly Herndon - Frontier Ghostwriter - Heart on My Sleeve Brian Eno - Discreet Music Olafur Arnalds - ekki hugsa David Guetta - Live excerpt Brooklyn Duo feat. Dover Quartet - Hide and Seek (Imogen Heap cover) B...

How Alan Menken Created a Generation of Disney Adults

April 24, 2023 09:00 - 90.5 MB

There must be more than this provincial pod! In this ep, Mat and Tim give flowers to Alan Menken, whose  Disney songs and film scores in the 1980s and 1990s gave the Mouse the strength he needed to tower over us today. Plus: each buddy shares his top three Menken tunes.

81. How Alan Menken Created a Generation of Disney Adults

April 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

There must be more than this provincial pod! In this ep, Mat and Tim give flowers to Alan Menken, whose  Disney songs and film scores in the 1980s and 1990s gave the Mouse the strength he needed to tower over us today. Plus: each buddy shares his top three Menken tunes.

80. The Fun, Funky Uncoolness Of The Red Hot Chili Peppers

April 17, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

They said North Dakota in that song!! In this ep, Mat and Tim dissect the tunes of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. How did they impact Tim so significantly at a young age? Does their stuff hold up today? Should we have gone to see them at the Fargodome a few weeks ago? The answers lie ahead!

79. Regina Spektor And The Music Of Grey's Anatomy (with Courtney Olson)

April 10, 2023 15:30 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

Now that's what I call hospital soap opera montage music! In this ep, Mat and Tim are joined by Courtney Olson to discuss Regina Spektor, one of her favorite artists. Then they consider the subgenre of Greycore: the heartstring-pulling needle drops from Grey's Anatomy. Choose us! Love us! Sponsored by The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

78. 100 Gecs, Hyperpop, and the Exquisite Corpse of Pop Music

April 03, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

It's all so clear! In this ep, Mat and Tim check out 100 Gecs and the subgenre they helped define, hyperpop – and against all odds, the buddies reach an epiphany.

77. Morgan Wallen: Sleepwalking Through Superstardom

March 27, 2023 13:30 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Thirty-six songs...? In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss the rise, brief fall, and then even bigger rise of Morgan Wallen, and what his persistent stardom says about the broader music industry. LINK: Pitchfork's review of One Thing at a Time by Morgan Wallen Sponsored by Subway.

76. The Story of a Song: Clair de Lune

March 20, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Hon hon hon! In this ep, Tim is flying solo and talking through one of the most beloved classical music pieces of all time. LINK: Gilles-Claude Thériault reads Paul Verlaine's Promenade sentimentale

75. Talking TÁR with Caleb Steele

March 13, 2023 21:59 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

THIS IS OUR SCORE. In this ep, Mat and Tim are joined by certified film expert Caleb Steele to discuss the year's biggest music movie, TÁR. Sponsored by Lydia Tár.

74. Meghan Trainor's Gotta Eat Too

March 07, 2023 01:22 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Matty's on the mic for another great ep! This time he's examining the career and tunes of Meghan Trainor, including her latest, "Mother." And of course, he looks into the cultural discussion surrounding the tune. NOTE: Next week's episode will include a spoiler-full discussion of the film Tár. We invite you to watch the movie by next Monday so the ep makes sense!

73. Skrillex and the Ghosts of 2011

February 27, 2023 14:44 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

"CALL 911 NOW!" In this ep, Mat and Tim share their first impressions of Skrillex's latest album releases – then they look at the growing trend of early 2010s artists chasing resurgences. Is it all for naught? Or is there hope for some of the most viral stars of that era?

72. Rihanna, the Super Bowl, and Artists As Public Servants

February 20, 2023 12:52 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Better have our money! In this ep, Mat and Tim break down why they loved Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime performance, and why her big moment has them considering whether artists owe consumers anything. Plus: America's Anchorman returns to say "See? I told you so!" about TikTok and Miley Cyrus. Sponsored by Rihanna.

71. Earbuddies

February 13, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

There are plenty of buds in the sea! In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss several *other* pairs of musical buddies. Sponsored by the Library of Congress.

70. Grammy Matters

February 07, 2023 01:27 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

It's music's second-biggest night! In this solo ep, Matty talks through the 2023 Grammy Awards. Do they matter?

69. Songs That Defined the 1990s (From the Vault!)

January 30, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

A clip show?! And how! In this ep, Mat and Tim are both under the weather, so they rely on archived content to keep the Monday streak alive. So which six songs defined the 1990s? And what advice do they have for new parents? Answers lie within!

68. Bittersweet Symphony: The Story of a Song

January 24, 2023 03:14 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

It's Matty on the Mic! In this solo ep, Mat drops a downright shocking amount of context about the hit tune Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve.

67. The Many Reinventions of Miley Cyrus

January 17, 2023 04:10 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

You get the best of both buds! In this ep, Mat and Tim check in on the career of Miley Cyrus, whose career arc reminds one of the buddies of David Bowie's. SONGS PLAYED: Hannah Montana - The Best of Both Worlds Miley Cyrus - The Climb Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop Miley Cyrus - Party in the USA Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball Miley Cyrus - Dooo It! Miley Cyrus - Malibu Miley Cyrus - Night Crawling (feat. Billy Idol) Miley Cyrus - Jolene Miley Cyrus - Flowers David Bowie - Changes Mile...

66. An Earbuddies Guide To Cultural Appropriation, Volume II: Rosalía

January 09, 2023 20:19 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

More like MOTOBUDDI! In this ep, Mat and Tim consider the cultural implications of Rosalía's rise to global pop music fame, and the cultural borrowing at work in her latest album, MOTOMAMI. Sponsored by RICOLA.

65. New Year, New Buddies: 2023!

January 03, 2023 03:19 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Forget ALL those auld acquaintances! In this ep, Mat and Tim continue their tradition of setting New Year's Resolutions for each other and for the podcast. SONGS PLAYED: Auld Lang Syne - Jazz Version Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On Vampire Weekend - A Punk The Beatles - With A Little Help From My Friends JVKE - Golden Hour Radiohead - Airbag Traditional - Scotland the Brave Beethoven - Für Elise Auld Lang Syne - Bagpipe Version Presented ad free!

64. Mariah Carey and the Secret Chord of Christmas

December 20, 2022 05:15 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

We don't want a lot for Christmas -- there is just one thing we need: the tunes! In this holiday ep, Mat and Tim talk through Mariah Carey's iconic Christmas song, and consider whether a secret "Christmas chord" actually exists. Plus, the Nutcracker and middle school band concerts! SONGS PLAYED: Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On Kenny G - Natural Ride Bing Crosby - White Christmas Frank Sinatra - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Mic...

63. The State of the Genre: SZA and the Cutting Edge of R&B

December 13, 2022 03:42 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Rhythm AND bass?! And how! In this ep, Mat and Tim evaluate modern R&B in the wake of SZA's long-awaited new album release. SONGS PLAYED: SZA - Seek & Destroy SZA - Drew Barrymore SZA - Prom SZA - Snooze SZA - F2F SZA - Kill Bill SZA - Far Amber Mark - What It Is SZA - Good Days SZA - Forgiveless (feat. Ol' Dirty Bastard) Miguel - Coffee Thundercat - Show You the Way (feat. Michael McDonald & Kenny Loggins) Sponsored by the CDC.

62. At the THRMFT Shop

December 06, 2022 04:43 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Sharpen your #2 pencils! In this ep, Mat and Tim talk about THRMFTing – a method of listening to music more actively! SONGS PLAYED: Vulfpeck - Wait For the Moment Louis Cole - Let It Happen Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Punch Brothers - Movement and Location Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now Nadia Batson - Fattt Manchester Orchestra - I Can Feel a Hot One John Denver - Leaving On a Jet Plane One Direction - Story of My Life Coldplay - Fix You Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah Vulfpeck - The Swe...

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