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“Runaway” by Del Shannon (f/ Scott Mellinger)
Episode 277
In this episode, we're joined by special guest Scott Mellinger to explore Del Shannon's 1961 chart-topping hit, "Runaway." This early rock and roll c…
1 year, 1 month ago
“Who Let the Dogs Out” by Baha Men (f/ Jim Logrando)
Episode 276
Twenty-five years ago, Baha Men unleashed “Who Let the Dogs Out” on the world—and whether you loved it or hated it, there’s no denying its impact. Th…
1 year, 1 month ago
“Surfin’ Bird” by The Trashmen (f/Trevor Leonard and Jim Logrando)
Episode 275
This week, we're finally diving into the unhinged surf-rock chaos of The Trashmen’s “Surfin’ Bird”—a Patreon pick that, frankly, we can’t believe we …
1 year, 1 month ago
“Your Love” by The Outfield (f/ Johnny Yetsconish)
Episode 274
This week, Johnny Yetsconish joins us to celebrate The Outfield’s timeless 1986 hit, “Your Love.” Though the British trio enjoyed a string of modest …
1 year, 1 month ago
The 1985 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft
Get ready for a battle of musical nostalgia in The 1985 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft, where Chris and Matt are joined by fellow music lovers Matthew …
1 year, 2 months ago
"Space Lord" by Monster Magnet (f/Jim Logrando)
Episode 273
This week, Jim Logrando sits in to discuss the spaced-out swagger of Monster Magnet’s 1998 hit “Space Lord.” As a loyal listener since discovering th…
1 year, 2 months ago
“Down (feat. Lil Wayne)” by Jay Sean (f/ Andrés)
Episode 272
Back in the fall of 2009, an unexpected voice from the UK took over American radio when Jay Sean’s “Down” (featuring Lil Wayne) knocked the Black Eye…
1 year, 2 months ago
“My Boo” by Ghost Town DJs
Episode 271
This week, we explore the surprising journey of Ghost Town DJs’ 1996 single “My Boo,” a track that quietly debuted on the So So Def Bass All-Stars co…
1 year, 2 months ago
“Pop Goes the Weasel” by 3rd Bass (f/ PJ Caruso)
Episode 270
This past year, we witnessed a diss track win Grammys and get performed at the Super Bowl, but over three decades ago, there was another diss track t…
1 year, 3 months ago
“Mad World” by Gary Jules (f/ Nichole Vatcher)
Episode 269
This week, Matt and I welcome Nichole Vatcher—cohost of the brilliant podcast Nevermind the Music—for a deep dive into Gary Jules’ haunting 2001 cove…
1 year, 3 months ago