Best Song Ever

“Sixpence None The Ripper.” In this episode, the guys celebrate finally getting that blue check mark (not really) and Kevin breaks some bad news to Luke. They discuss other words for “smut” and list all the groups of 4 men in New York City they can think of. Plus, they play an incredible lineup of RAWKIN’ tunes from awesome bands and artists. Songs Played In This Episode: BEGINNERS - Goodbye, Good Luck from If The World is Ending Dazy - Split from OUTOFBODY out now on Lame-O Records Smut - After Silver Leaves from How the Light Felt out November 11th on Bayonet Records. The Men - Hard Livin’ from New York City out February 3rd on Fuzz Club Records Romero - Honey from Turn It On! out now on Feel It Records White Reaper - Pages from Asking For A Ride out January 27th on Elektra Records Photo Credits: BEGINNERS by Callum Hutchinson Dazy courtesy of the artist Smut by Jaycee Rockhold The Men by Ryan Mariano Romero by Izzie Austin White Reaper by Jimmy Fontaine Hear all the songs we've played on our Best Song

Getting Creepy with the EP's 2: Getting Creepier In this spooky Halloween special minisode, Kevin and Luke explore Spiderland, get Bejewled, and get Creepy with the EP’s. Plus they share all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to. Listen to our Getting Creepy with the EP’s 2: Getting Creepier playlist TOUTS Taylor Swift - Midnights Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Cool It Down Archers of Loaf - Reason In Decline Tegan and Sara - Crybaby Bibio - BIB10 Rubblebucket - Earth Worship Bonny Light Horseman - Rolling Golden Holy Carly Rae Jepsen – The Loneliest Time Pinkshift - Love me Forever Freddie Gibbs - Soul Sold Separately Arctic Monkeys - The Car Broken Bells - Into the Blue SHOUTS Marlowe - Marlowe 3 Benjamin Clementine - And I Have Been Fred Again… - Actual Life 3 (January Drugdealer - Hiding In Plain Sight The Beatles – Revolver Sessions King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard – Changes Junior Boys – Waiting Game

Tay & Rae Day In this minisode the guys get up bright and early to discuss two major new music Friday releases, Taylor Swift’s Midnight and Carly Rae Jepsen’s The Loneliest Time. They dive deep into their thoughts on the albums, discuss Taylor’s “Anti-Hero” music video and discuss their listening experiences. Plus they mention a couple of other albums to check out amidst your Tay + Rae listening.

“I Got the Noughties.” In this episode the guys discuss which artist we would like to score our podcast, Kevin talks about his “naughty era” and Luke pitches a music video idea involving a mailbox headed person. Luke tells Kevin about an exciting Doobie Brothers cover and they truly find the best songs ever. Not to mention they play an amazing lineup of songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Sorry - Closer from Anywhere But Here out now on Domino Recording Co. Open Mike Eagle - 79th and Stony Island from Component System with the Auto Reverse out now via Auto Reverse Divino Niño - XO from Last Spa on Earth out now on Winspear Pinkshift - I’m not crying you’re crying from Love me Forever out October 21st via Hopeless Rubblebucket - Cherry Blossom from Earth Worship out October 21st on Grand Jury Westerman - Idol; RE-run out now via Partisan Photo Credits: Sorry by Felix Bayley Higgins Open Mike Eagle by R. Gardiner Divino Niño by Matt Allen Pinkshift by Leigh Ann Rodgers Westerman by Pin

“You Be Real As I Speak?” In this episode, the guys discuss Kendrick’s SNL performance, duplicitous butchers and they ask the listeners to hold them accountable. They discuss making “final” versions of projects and Kevin interrupts the podcast to Be Real. Plus they play an amazing lineup of fantastic new music. Songs Played In This Episode: Jon Brion - I Believe She’s Lying from Meaningless out October 21st on Jealous Butcher Records Anxious - Sunsign out now via Run for Cover Records Baird - Easy v2 feat. Kevin Abstract out now on Orioles Magic / EQT Recordings Samia - Kill Her Freak Out from Honey out January 27th, 2023 on Grand Jury Music Stolen Nova - Lauren Bacall out now on Eliminator Records Alex G - Miracles from God Save The Animals out now on Domino Recording Co. Photo Credits: Jon Brion from Jon Brion’s personal archives Anxious by Rebecca Lader Baird by Nic Khang Samia by Sophie Matinazad Stolen Nova by Nadia Lee Cohen Alex G by Chris Maggio

“The #1 Podcast Duo.“ In this minisode the guys select their picks for Best Music Duos and build an awesome playlist. Plus, they share all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to. Listen to our Best Music Duos playlist.

"Man, I Toba." In this minisode, the guys try to decipher Taylor Swift's cryptic Tik Toks and make a very special announcement. Plus they share all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to.

“Dog I’d Sear Quickly.” In this episode Luke recaps his weekend at Dave Matthew Band concerts, the guys discuss inflation struggles and they pitch alternate acronym album titles for the band Disq. As always they play an incredible lineup of songs from awesome artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Lice (Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman) - Catfish out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment The Chats - The Price of Smokes from Get Fucked out now on Bargain Bin records  Disq - (With Respect To) Loyal Serfs from Desperately Imagining Someplace Quiet out October 7th on Saddle Creek GRAZER - The Lonely Example from Melancholics Anonymous out now on Cascine Elke - My Sweetheart out now on Congrats Records GIFT - Gumball Garden from their upcoming debut Momentary Presence out October 14th on Dedstrange Photo Credits: Lice by Press The Chats by ??? Disq by Jacob Boll GRAZER by Press Elke by Zac Farro GIFT by Jena Cumbo

"Beyking News." In this minisode, the guys do their 1st annual signature summer recap as they build a playlist highlighting their favorite album releases of the past few months. Listen to our Summer Recap 2022 Playlist

Dad Rock Summer: The Finale In this minisode, the guys bid farewell to Dad Rock Summer 2022 as they add the final tracks to their ultimate dad rock playlist! Listen to the Dad Rock Summer Playlist

“Bjork Does Some Crazy Mushroom Science.” In this episode, Kevin tries to spot the fake Bjork quote in a game called Bjork or Dork. The guys discuss having full control of your mind, capitalistic influence on creative choices and the corn song that’s all over Tik Tok. Plus they play an eclectic lineup of songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Dream, Ivory - Soaking up the Sickness from About a Boy out September 30th via AWAL Spielbergs - The New Year’s Resolution from Vestli out now on Big Scary Monsters Emily Elbert - For Free from Woven Together out now Sammy Rae & The Friends - If It All Goes South out now Nettwerk Music Group The Murlocs - Compos Mentis from Rapscallion, out September 16th via ATO Records Personal Trainer - The Lazer from Big Love Blanket out November 4th Photo Credits: Dream, Ivory by Maya Fuhr Spielbergs by Johan Malvik Emily Elbert by Jayden Becker Sammy Rae & The Friends by Mia Aguirre The Murlocs by Izzie Austin Personal Trainer by Marieke Hulzinga

Dad Rock Summer: Huey Newis and the Lewds In this minisode, Luke tells a story about his Steely Dan-iversary plus the guys continue building the ultimate dad rock playlist as Dad Rock Summer continues!!! Listen to our Dad Rock Summer Playlist.

“Quite a Climax and a Little Soft Ending.” In this episode, the guys live it up on a celebrities’ private jet and reminisce about their past PJ travels. They discuss relationships ending, retaining useless knowledge and Kevin shares his childhood love for Eminem. Plus they play an amazing lineup of new music from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Cheekface - When Life Hands You Problems from Too Much To Ask out now everywhere The Beths - Expert in a Dying Field from Expert in a Dying Field on September 16th on Carpark Records JW Francis - Casino from Dream House out January 27th on Sunday Best Recordings Brooke Annibale - What if You from Better By Now out September 30th on Nettwerk Music Group Louis Cole - Let It Happen out now on Brainfeeder 9m88 - Whatchu Gonna…? feat. Rainbow Chan from 9m88 Radio out August 8th on Jazz Baby Co. & Waves Collective Photo Credits Cheekface by Miriam Brummel The Beths by Frances Carter JW Francis by Eva Pental Brooke Annibale by Shervin Lainez Louis Cole

Dad Rock Summer: Proud Pleasures (w/ Art d'Ecco) In this minisode, Dad Rock Summer reaches new heights as we welcome singer-songwriter and produced Art d’Ecco! We discuss his new album After The Head rush and he brings some amazing contributions and lends his musical expertise to our ultimate Dad Rock playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer Playlist

“The Wire Season 2 of 2022.” In this episode the guys discuss Chainsmokers in Space, artists editing songs post-release and the pull of comfort vs. the inevitability of change. They discuss resets, reinventions and the Wire Season 2 of albums. Plus they play an amazing lineup of songs with guitar solos galore! Songs Played In This Episode: Kate Bollinger - Who Am I But Someone from Look at it in the Light out now via Ghostly International Alvvays - Pharmacist from Blue Rev out October 7th on Polyvinyl CARRTOONS & Nigel Hall - Groceries from Homegrown out now via Wichita Recordings. Art d’Ecco - Run Away from After The Head Rush out now on Paper Bag Records Quinton Brock - My Shadow from My Shadow out now via Shadow Panther. Panda Bear & Sonic Boom - Go On from Reset out August 18th on Domino Recording Co. Photo Credits: Kate Bollinger by Jonathan Roensch Alvvays by Eleanor Petry CARRTOONS by Press Art d’Ecco by Press Quinton Brock by Alex Harold Panda Bear & Sonic Boom by Ian Witchell

Dad Rock Summer: The Creator of Our Third Daddy (w/ Dave Obenour) In this minisode, the saga of Dad Rock Summer continues as the guys welcome the Creator and Editor of Offshelf.net, Dave Obenour. Dave brings his deep music knowledge and delivers some amazing contributions to their Dad Rock Summer Playlist.

“Getting Bombarded With Sonic Glitter Bombs.” In this episode the guys discuss Luke’s trip to Ireland, how much covid stinks and which colors are the most calming. They talk about Fall coming too soon, Kevin is on Steely Dan Tok now and Minion memes are giving Luke life. Plus they play an amazing playlist of new music. Superorganism - Into The Sun feat. Get Hoshino, Stephen Malkmus and Pi Ja Ma from World Wide Pop out July 15th on Domino Record Co. Sofie Royer - Baker Miller Pink out now via Stones Throw Records Alice Bowman - Maybe from The Space Between out October 21st via [PIAS] Gretel Hänlyn - Apple Juice from Slugeye out now on VLF Records Half-Handed Cloud - Swallowing The Water You Walk On from Flutterama out now on Asthmatic Kitty Records poolblood - twinkie out now via Next Door Records Photo Credits Superorganism by Jack Bridgland Sofie Royer by Marko-Mestrovic Alice Boman by Isak Berglund Mattsson-Mårn Gretel Hänlyn by Press poolblood by Jibril Yassin Hal-Handed Cloud by Press

Luke is out for a week recovering from COVID, and Kevin has fallen down a Blondie wormhole 'cause Fab Five Freddy told him everybody's fly, so special thanks to the dads at Big Dad Energy for letting us feed drop their recent episode of Dad Talks. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @Bigdadenergypod.

Dad Rock Summer: Top 10 Steely Dan Songs On this steely minisode, Luke’s a champion in our eyes, Kevin’s a fool to do your dirty work, and the guys break down their favorite Steely Dan songs as we continue jamming out for Dad Rock Summer!!! Listen to our Top 10 Steely Dan Songs Playlist Listen to our Dad Rock Summer Playlist

“The Brain Worm Of All Brain Worms.” On this episode the guys discuss Luke’s upcoming trip to Ireland, they compare Bandcamp vs. Spotify, brain worms vs. ear worms and convenience vs. quality. Plus they play an amazing lineup of songs including a song that rocks so hard it moves Kevin across the room. Songs Played In This Episode: Automatic - Venus Hour from Excess out June 24th via Stones Throw Records Erica Dawn Lyle & Vice Cooler - Lost In Thought ft. The Linda Lindas & Kathi Wilcox from LAND TRUST: Benefit for the North East Farmers of Color available exclusively on Bandcamp Fieh - Fast Food from In the Sun in the Rain out now on Jansen Records Mint Green - Body Language from All Girls Go To Heaven out now on Pure Noise Records Uwade - Do You See The Light Around me out now on Psychic Hotline Listen to all the songs we’ve played on our Best Song Ever Official Playlist Photo Credits: Automatic photo by Dana Trippe The Linda Lindas by Zen Sekizawa Vice Cooler and Erica Dawn Lyle by Midnight Piper