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U Talkin’ U2 To Me?

174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2.7K ratings

Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) and Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!) come together as superfan Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the music and impact of U2 and other distinguished musicians.

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Episodes

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Letter to You

January 23, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 107 MB

In the season finale of U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean, Adam Scott Aukerman go through Springo's twentieth studio album, Letter to You—an album about death and aging that was partially inspired by the passing of Bruce's former bandmate George Theiss. The Scotts also rehash their list of demands for Da Boss and finally reveal their complete rankings of every album covered in this series.

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Western Stars

January 16, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman squeak out an ep on Springo's nineteenth studio album, Western Stars—an album heavily influenced by 1970s SoCal pop music. But first, the Scotts gab about novelizations of movies, complimentary restaurant chips, and weird beards.

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - High Hopes

January 09, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Scott and Scott go track by track through Springo’s eighteenth studio album, High Hopes (as well as the following American Beauty EP), a collection of older songs, cover songs and outtakes that Da Boss still considers one of his proper records. They learn how the Netflix show Lilyhammer directly led to High Hopes and craft their own ultimate editions of the album. Plus: elementary school square dances, and the eternal question, “What is it?”

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Wrecking Ball

January 02, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman go track-by-track through Da Boss’s seventeenth studio album, Wrecking Ball—Bruce’s most political album since Tom Joad. The Scotts also discuss how new producer Ron Aniello got involved and how Bruce handled the death of Edible Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons. Plus, they talk about the types of classes at Margaritaville High School and ask, “Are hammocks more trouble than they’re worth?”

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Working on a Dream

December 26, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Scott and Scott go track-by-track through Springsteen’s sixteenth studio album, Working on a Dream. They also discuss stocking stuffer gifts and their ideal Super Bowl halftime performance before a special guest calls in to recount an encounter with Da Boss man himself.

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Magic

December 19, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman go track-by-track through Da Boss’s fifteenth studio album, Magic—a high energy rock album and Bruce’s return to writing great poppy melodies. They also listen to Springsteen’s two Christmas singles and Monkees frontman Mickey Dolenz’s 4-track EP “Dolenz Sings R.E.M.” Plus, the Scotts debut episode 2 of their other hit podcast, “Spell That For Me.”

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Devils & Dust

December 12, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman go track-by-track through Da Boss’s thirteenth studio album, Devils & Dust. Plus, Scott & Scott have a spelling contest, listen to the music of Kevin Federline, and discuss what fonts they like. Holy Cannoli, what a great ep!

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - The Rising

December 05, 2023 05:05 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Scott and Scott go track-by-track through Da Boss's twelth studio album, The Rising, discovering how Bruce's reflections on 9/11, with the help of an alt-rock superproducer and the reunited Edible Street Band, led to a major comeback. They also get into Michael Mann's latest film, and all the things dogs will eat.

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - The Ghost of Tom Joad

November 28, 2023 05:05 - 2 hours - 119 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman go track-by-track through Da Boss’s eleventh studio album, The Ghost of Tom Joad, in addition to looking back on why Bruce reassembled the Edible Street Band to record new songs for his Greatest Hits album. They also discuss how Bruce came to record Streets of Philadelphia, the invention of valets, flying on Con Air, and the filmography of Richard Benjamin.

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Human Touch & Lucky Town

November 21, 2023 05:05 - 2 hours - 124 MB

Scott and Scott listen to and resequence all the songs on Human Touch and Lucky Town—Da Boss’s ninth and tenth studio albums both released on the same day. Plus, Scott quizzes Adam on the names of characters he’s played, they get into Bruce firing the Edible Street Band, and Scott speaks to god.

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Tunnel of Love

November 14, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman go track-by-track through Da Boss's eighth studio album, Tunnel of Love, to discover if it's a righteous follow-up to Born in the U.S.A. or a stinkarooni. Plus, Scott plays Adam his Cadillac songs playlist, they dive deep into Bruce's love life, and ask each other, "What's your favorite John Grisham?"

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Born in the U.S.A.

November 07, 2023 05:05 - 2 hours - 128 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman go track-by-track through Born in the U.S.A.—a true doozerino of an album that produced seven top ten singles and became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Plus, Adam explains why he worked as a concessions boy during his own little league games and the Scotts try to figure out, “What is a Lean-to?”

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Nebraska

October 31, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Scott and Scott go track-by-track through Nebraska—Da Boss's sixth studio album and the only album he produced by himself. Plus, they discuss Adam doing a bit with Jeff Tweedy on Late Night with Seth Meyers, how politics is like a circus, and launch their new Who's The Boss? recap podcast, "Youse Talkin' Who's the Bossin'."

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - The River (Disc 2)

October 24, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman go track-by-track through Disc 2 of The River in addition to listening to bonus songs that were cut from the original album. Plus, they discuss what snacks they'd eat in the stood if they were BS and the Es and also tease a potential new podcast, "U Otto Be Listenin' to Us Talk About a Man Called Otto"? 

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - The River (Disc 1)

October 17, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Scott and Scott discuss watching the restoration of Stop Making Sense with the Talking Heads in attendance, Micky Dolenz’s new R.E.M. cover album, and the meaning of the word “tallyho”. Plus, they go track-by-track through Disc 1 of Bruce’s fifth studio album The River, which Scott reveals contains his favorite Springsteen song.

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Darkness on the Edge of Town

October 10, 2023 04:05 - 2 hours - 114 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman go track-by-track through Da Boss's morose fourth studio album, Darkness on the Edge of Town. They also surgically alter Adam's hand to look like a left-footed converse shoe, reminisce about old Mr. Show sketches, and ask unanswerable questions like, "Was Little Steven's character on the Sopranos named Fisher Stevens?"

U Talkin’ U2 To Me? - U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere

October 03, 2023 13:54 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman reminisce about the opening night of U2's "UV Achtung Baby" residency at the $2.3 billion dollar Las Vegas Sphere. The Scotts also discuss the difference between effects and special effects, call up their pal Kyle Bornheimer, and listen to U2's new song Atomic City. Plus, a transformative episode of "I Love Films" provides some important clarification about the title of the podcast.

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Born to Run

September 26, 2023 04:05 - 2 hours - 114 MB

Scott and Scott go track-by-track through Born to Run—Springsteen's third studio album and the first featuring Little Steven and Max Weinberg as official members of the Edible Street Band. They also discuss the bands at the recent Lost 80s Live! show at the Greek Theatre, talk in depth about their bad headshot experiences, and ask important music questions like, "What if the Sharp Dressed Man met the Uptown Girl?"

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle

September 19, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman go track-by-track through Springsteen's sophomore album The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle. They also write their list of demands for Bruce, attempt to call the U.S. Naval Observatory's time-by-phone service, and go through the history of compact discs. Plus, they debut an episode of their new podcast, "Hip Hip Hooray!"

U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? - Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.

September 12, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman return as superfan Adam Scott Aukerman—this time to discuss the music and the impact of Bruce Springsteen. In this first installment, Scott and Scott reminisce about when they first heard The Boss's music before diving into a track-by-track breakdown of his debut studio album, "Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J."

U Talkin' U2 To Me? - Songs of Surrender

August 01, 2023 04:05 - 2 hours - 115 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman ask "U Talkin’ U2 To Me?" for the first time in over five years as they reunite to discuss U2’s fifteenth studio album Songs of Surrender. They break down their favorite songs, talk about seeing Bonobos' one-man show, and give their thoughts on Bonobos & Thedge's music documentary A Sort of Homecoming with David Letterman. 

R U Talkin' RHCP RE: ME? - Return Of The Dream Canteen

December 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman are back with another installment of their comprehensive and encyclopedic compendium of all things Red Hot Chili Peppers. This time, Scott and Scott discuss Survivor, The Mickey Mouse Club, and just what that Y stands for in NYC. Then, as always, they go track-by-track through the Chilps’ new record, Return Of The Dream Canteen, in exhaustive detail.

Unlimited Love

May 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 255 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman are back with the next installment of their comprehensive and encyclopedic compendium of all things Red Hot Chili Peppers. In this episode, Scott and Scott consider popped corn on I Love Film, check in with Bonobos and friends in another edition of U Talkin’ U2 2 Me, and then go track-by-track through the Chili Peps' new record, Unlimited Love, in exhaustive detail. 

R U Talkin' RHCP RE: ME? - Unlimited Love

May 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman are back with the next installment of their comprehensive and encyclopedic compendium of all things Red Hot Chili Peppers. In this episode, Scott and Scott consider popped corn on I Love Film, check in with Bonobos and friends in another edition of U Talkin’ U2 2 Me, and then go track-by-track through the Chili Peps' new record, Unlimited Love, in exhaustive detail. 

U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head? - Naked (w/ Busy Philipps)

December 16, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 130 MB

Actress, author, raconteur Busy Philipps (Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best, Freaks and Geeks) joins Scott and Scott to discuss Talking Heads’ eight and final studio album “Naked.” They also talk about when Busy first heard of Talking Heads, the time she watched David Byrne perform at The Hollywood Bowl, and meeting David Byrne. Plus, the Scotts rank all of the Talking Heads records from least favorite to favorite.

Naked (w/ Busy Philipps)

December 16, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Actress, author, raconteur Busy Philipps (Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best, Freaks and Geeks) joins Scott and Scott to discuss Talking Heads’ eight and final studio album “Naked.” They also talk about when Busy first heard of Talking Heads, the time she watched David Byrne perform at The Hollywood Bowl, and meeting David Byrne. Plus, the Scotts rank all of the Talking Heads records from least favorite to favorite.

U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head? - True Stories the Movie (w/ Stephen Tobolowsky)

December 02, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 130 MB

Actor Stephen Tobolowsky (The Tobowlosky Files, Groundhog Day) joins Scott and Scott to discuss the 1986 musical satirical comedy film True Stories directed by David Byrne and co-written by Stephen himself. They also talk about Stephen being cut out of Freddy Got Fingered, the existence of alternate footage of his Ned Ryerson scene from Groundhog Day with every kind of weather imaginable, and when he first heard of Talking Heads.

True Stories the Movie (w/ Stephen Tobolowsky)

December 02, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 130 MB

Actor Stephen Tobolowsky (The Tobowlosky Files, Groundhog Day) joins Scott and Scott to discuss the 1986 musical satirical comedy film True Stories directed by David Byrne and co-written by Stephen himself. They also talk about Stephen being cut out of Freddy Got Fingered, the existence of alternate footage of his Ned Ryerson scene from Groundhog Day with every kind of weather imaginable, and when he first heard of Talking Heads.

U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head? - True Stories (w/ Ezra Koenig)

November 18, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Singer-songwriter Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend joins Scott and Scott to discuss Talking Heads’ seventh studio album “True Stories.” They also talk about when Ezra first heard of Talking Heads, the moment Ezra realized Talking Heads were punk, and how Talking Heads influenced Ezra as a musician.

True Stories (w/ Ezra Koenig)

November 18, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Singer-songwriter Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend joins Scott and Scott to discuss Talking Heads’ seventh studio album “True Stories.” They also talk about when Ezra first heard of Talking Heads, the moment Ezra realized Talking Heads were punk, and how Talking Heads influenced Ezra as a musician.

American Utopia (w/ Demi Adejuyigbe)

November 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Comedian/writer/musician Demi Adejuyigbe (The Amber Ruffin Show) joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss David Byrne’s tour/album/concert film American Utopia. They also talk about Demi’s love of Stop Making Sense, Adam’s first Broadway show, and Spike Lee’s directing style.

U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head? - American Utopia (w/ Demi Adejuyigbe)

November 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Comedian/writer/musician Demi Adejuyigbe (The Amber Ruffin Show) joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss David Byrne’s tour/album/concert film American Utopia. They also talk about Demi’s love of Stop Making Sense, Adam’s first Broadway show, and Spike Lee’s directing style.

U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head? - Little Creatures

October 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

Scott and Scott discuss the Talking Heads’ best-selling sixth studio album “Little Creatures.” They also talk about states with a lot of zip codes, movies set in New York, and crashing jet skis.

Little Creatures

October 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

Scott and Scott discuss the Talking Heads’ best-selling sixth studio album “Little Creatures.” They also talk about states with a lot of zip codes, movies set in New York, and crashing jet skis.

Stop Making Sense (w/ Jerry Harrison)

October 07, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 138 MB

Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads joins Scott and Scott to discuss Talking Heads’ 1984 live album and concert film Stop Making Sense. They’ll get into when Jerry first heard of Talking Heads, the simplicity of the band’s live shows, and how the band wanted their concert film to be an alternative to The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head? - Stop Making Sense (w/ Jerry Harrison)

October 07, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 139 MB

Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads joins Scott and Scott to discuss Talking Heads’ 1984 live album and concert film Stop Making Sense. They’ll get into when Jerry first heard of Talking Heads, the simplicity of the band’s live shows, and how the band wanted their concert film to be an alternative to The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Speaking in Tongues (w/ David Wain)

September 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer) joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the fifth Talking Heads studio album “Speaking in Tongues.” They also talk about when David first heard of Talking Heads, recording a sketch album with The State at Compass Point Studios, and play David’s own remix of “Burning Down the House.”

U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head? - Speaking in Tongues (w/ David Wain)

September 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer) joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the fifth Talking Heads studio album “Speaking in Tongues.” They also talk about when David first heard of Talking Heads, recording a sketch album with The State at Compass Point Studios, and play David’s own remix of “Burning Down the House.”

U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head? - 1981-1982

September 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

On a special episode, Scott and Scott delve into the solo albums Talking Heads members made in 1981. They’ll talk about the albums “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts,” “The Red and the Black,” “The Catherine Wheel,” “Tom Tom Club,” as well as the 1982 live album “The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads.” Plus, the Scotts talk about The Dukes of Hazzard, Yoda, and aspect ratios in film.

1981-1982

September 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

On a special episode, Scott and Scott delve into the solo albums Talking Heads members made in 1981. They’ll talk about the albums “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts,” “The Red and the Black,” “The Catherine Wheel,” “Tom Tom Club,” as well as the 1982 live album “The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads.” Plus, the Scotts talk about The Dukes of Hazzard, Yoda, and aspect ratios in film.

Remain In Light (w/ Tawny Newsome)

August 26, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks, Space Force) joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the fourth Talking Heads studio album “Remain in Light.” They also talk about Tawny’s time in a Talking Heads tribute band in Chicago, how she got involved in the Documentary Now episode spoofing the Talking Heads’ concert film Stop Making Sense, and taking a Remain In Light approach while recording her latest album.

U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head? - Remain In Light (w/ Tawny Newsome)

August 26, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks, Space Force) joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the fourth Talking Heads studio album “Remain in Light.” They also talk about Tawny’s time in a Talking Heads tribute band in Chicago, how she got involved in the Documentary Now episode spoofing the Talking Heads’ concert film Stop Making Sense, and taking a Remain In Light approach while recording her latest album.

Fear of Music

August 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman discuss the third Talking Heads studio album “Fear of Music.” They also talk about Scott celebrating one of his birthdays with Adam at Universal CityWalk, the found clip of Adam yelling in the middle of a Cowboy Junkies song on The Dennis Miller Show, and Matlock.

U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head? - Fear of Music

August 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman discuss the third Talking Heads studio album “Fear of Music.” They also talk about Scott celebrating one of his birthdays with Adam at Universal CityWalk, the found clip of Adam yelling in the middle of a Cowboy Junkies song on The Dennis Miller Show, and Matlock.

More Songs About Buildings and Food

July 29, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Scott and Scott discuss Talking Heads’ second studio album “More Songs About Buildings and Food.” They also talk about unexplainable events in their lives, MAD Magazine, and Adam’s failed Traveling Wilburys late night bit.

U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head? - More Songs About Buildings and Food

July 29, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Scott and Scott discuss Talking Heads’ second studio album “More Songs About Buildings and Food.” They also talk about unexplainable events in their lives, MAD Magazine, and Adam’s failed Traveling Wilburys late night bit.

77

July 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman start to discuss RHCP's "The Uplift Mofo Party Plan," when something unexpected happens.

U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head? - 77

July 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

Adam Scott Aukerman start to discuss RHCP's "The Uplift Mofo Party Plan," when something unexpected happens.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers + Freaky Styley

July 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 95 MB

Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) and Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!) return as superfan Adam Scott Aukerman–but this time to discuss the music and impact of the band The Red Hot Chili Peppers. In this first episode, Scott and Scott share when they first heard of the Chili Peps before getting into a track-by-track breakdown of the band’s first two studio albums, the self titled “The Red Hot Chili Peppers” and “Freaky Styley.”

R U Talkin' RHCP RE: ME? - The Red Hot Chili Peppers + Freaky Styley

July 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) and Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!) return as superfan Adam Scott Aukerman–but this time to discuss the music and impact of the band The Red Hot Chili Peppers. In this first episode, Scott and Scott share when they first heard of the Chili Peps before getting into a track-by-track breakdown of the band’s first two studio albums, the self titled “The Red Hot Chili Peppers” and “Freaky Styley.”

Guests

Lance Bangs
4 Episodes
Phoebe Robinson
2 Episodes
Chris Bilheimer
1 Episode
Dave Holmes
1 Episode
Haley Joel Osment
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Jason Mantzoukas
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Jimmy Pardo
1 Episode
Paul F. Tompkins
1 Episode