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Dad Rock Summer: Going Full McDonald (w/ Joe Lopez & Jared Szymanski) The guys kick off Dad Rock Summer with their friends Joe and Jared from the Big Dad Energy Podcast as they begin to build the ultimate dad rock playlist! They discuss growing mustaches, watching Top Gun for the first time and share the songs that they consider to be dad rock classics. Plus they pick their “Vecna Songs” inspired by Stranger Things, their favorite songs that would pull them back from the Upside Down. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer playlist.

“Best Nile Ever.” In this episode, the guys consider becoming a Nile Rodgers tribute podcast, discuss Japanese Breakfast’s SNL performance and giggle about George Constanza in Odd Future apparel. Not to mention, they play an amazing lineup of new music from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Grace Ives - Lullaby from Janky Star out June 10th on True Panther/Havest Roosevelt - Passion feat. Nile Rodgers out now on City Slang/Greco-Roman Delicate Steve - Playing In a Band from After Hours out June 8th on ANTI- LonelyTwin - You! from This End Had No Beginning out July 7th via Ultra Music Laura Veirs - Seaside Haiku from Found Light out June 8th on Raven Marching Band Records Iceage - All The Junk On The Outskirts out now on Mexican Summer Photo Credits: Grace Ives by Samuel Metzger Roosevelt & Nile Rodgers by Eleanor Petry Delicate Steve by Eleanor Petry LonelyTwin by Märta Thisner Laura Veirs by Shelby Brakken Iceage by Søren Lynggaard

“Kevin is a Small Dicked Poopy Butt Boy.” In this Kendrick-centric minisode, Luke and Kevin talk about their favorite Kendrick Lamar albums plus they dive deep into his new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Luke looks into the mirror, and Kevin demands some more bangers. Plus they share all the new and upcoming music they're digging. TOUTS: Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers Arcade Fire - We Sasami - Squeeze The Smile - A Light for Attracting Attention Kevin Morby - This Is A Photograph Florence + The Machine - Dance Fever SHOUTS: Alex Izenberg - I’m Not Here Crain Finn - A Legacy of Rentals SOAK - If I Never Know You Like This Again Harry Styles - Harry's house 
mxmtoon - Rising

"JAKE SULLY IS BACK!!!" The boys of Big Dad Energy and Best Song Ever come together in a major cross over event to discuss all things nerd! SPOILERS FOR MOON KNIGHT AND DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Thanks to Planet Ant Media for having us on their network! @planetantpodcasts @planetantdet @PlanetAntDigital

“Weeping All Over Your Hot Dog.” In this episode Kevin gets vindicated, Luke unleashes the beast and the guys discuss the tracklist of the Spider-Man 2 Soundtrack. They conceive of the next great YA detective series, discuss artists with day jobs and reminisce about previewing albums at Barnes & Nobel. All this while playing an amazing lineup of new songs! Songs Played In This Episode: Rozzi - Consequences feat. Nile Rodgers from Berry out now on BMG Swamp Dogg - Cheating In The Daylight feat. Willie Clayton from I Need a Job… So I Can Buy More Auto-Tune out now on Don Giovanni Records Another Michael - Water Pressure out now via Run For Cover Records Graveyard Club - Halloween from Moonflower out June 17th Otoboke Beaver - I don’t want to die alone from Super Champon out today via Damnably Craig Finn - Birthdays from A Legacy of Rentals out May 20th on Positive Jams Records / Thirty Tigers

“My Innie’s An Asshole.” In this minisode, the guys discuss their selections for their Best First Albums playlist and discuss artists who came out the gate with an amazing sound. They discuss the show Severance, try to un-sever their own minds and share random music memories from 2012. Plus, they share all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to. TOUTS: Pusha T - It’s Almost Dry (2022) Linqua Franqa - Bellringer (2022) King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum (2022) Wet Leg - Wet Leg (2022) Hatchie - Giving The World Away (2022) My Idea - CRY MFER (2022) Fontaines D.C. - Skinty Fia (2022) iblss - raja’s sun (2022) COMFORT ALBUMS: Prince - Lovesexy (1988) The Shins - Port of Morrow (2012) SHOUTS: Kelly Lee Owens - Lp. 8 (2022) Rammstein - Zeit (2022) Girlpool - Forgiveness (2022) Tomberlin - I don’t know who need to hear this… (2022) Diane Coffee - With People (2022) Frontperson - Parade (2022) Let’s Eat Grandma - Two Ribbons (2022) Tory y Moi - Mahal (2022) Bloc Party - Alpha Game

“Hello Mr. Wendal!” In this episode, the guys discuss unorthodox album announcements, the perfect album length and the meaning of Angel Numbers. Plus they play a phenomenal selection of songs that inspire deep conversation about dancing through tough times and moving forward. Songs Played In This Episode: Lucius - LSD from Second Nature out now on Mom+Pop Pinegrove - Alaska from 11:11 out now on Rough Trade Records Chris Bathgate - Don’t Look Back from The Significance of Peaches out May 13th on Quite Scientific Phebe Starr - My Magic Moon from Heavy Metal Flower Petal out now everywhere Alex Izenberg - Sorrows Blue Tapestry from I’m Not Here out May 20th on Domino Linqua Franqa - Necessity from Bellringer out April 22nd on Ernest Jenning Record Co. Photo Credits: Lucius - Max Wanger 
Pinegrove - Balarama Heller Chris Bathgate - Misty Lynn Bergeron Alex Izenberg - Giraffe Studios Linqua Franqa - Sean Dunn

“Broody Dudey With an Attitudey.” In this minisode, Kevin and Luke share their Best Last Albums playlist with amazing songs from bands that disbanded, artists that passed away and artists who left the limelight behind. Luke shares a coincidental bookstore find and they share their favorite releases from last week, the albums bringing them comfort and the music they're excited for out today!
 TOUTS: Vince Staples - RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART (2022) PUP - THE UNRAVELLING OF PUPTHEBAND (2022) Lucius - Second Nature (2022) Billy Woods - Aethiopes (2022) Kae Tempest - The Line Is A Curve (2022) Wet Leg - Wet Leg (2022) Romero - Turn It On! (2022) Nigo - I Know Nigo! (2022) Sampa the Great - The Return (2019) Comfort Album: Richard Swift - Dressed Up For The Letdown (2007) Bombay Bicycle Club - I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose (2009) Broken Bells - Broken Bells (2010) SHOUTS : Sault - Air Jerry Paper - Free Time Kurt Vile - (watch my moves) Leikeli47 - Shape Up Vundabar - Devil for the Fire Bas - [BUMP] Pick

“Frasier’s Playlist For When He Has Women Over.” In this minisode, Luke reflects on The Darkness, Kevin calls an idol, and they both share some of their favorite new and upcoming music. TOUTS Denzel Curry - Melt My Eyes See Your Future (2022) Nigo - I Know NIGO! (2022) Few Good Things – Saba (2022) Kali - Toxic Chocolate (2022) Rex Orange County - Who Cares? (2022) PUP - THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND (2022) Destroyer - LABRYNTHITIS (2022) Yung Bae - Groove Continental: Side A (2022) Swamp Dogg - I Need A Job… So I Can But More Auto-Tune (2022) Swamp Dogg - I Finally Caught Up To Myself (1977) COMFORT ALBUMS Luke’s Pick: Aimee Mann - Bachelor No. 2 (Or, The Last Remains of the Dodo) (2000) Kevin’s Pick: Queens of the Stone Age - Villains (2017) SHOUTS Vince Staples – Ramona Park Broke My Heart Father John Misty – Chloe and the Next 20th Century Jack White – Fear of the Dawn Oceanator – Nothing’s Ever Fine Billy Woods - Aethiopes The Regrettes - FURTHER JOY Syd - Broken Hearts Club Lucius - Second Nature

“Mansions and Millions and MUNAs and Moods.” In this episode the boys catch up about their time away, discuss record collecting and share the Comfort Albums that helped them through some rough weeks. Kevin gets confused by EPs, Luke informs Kevin of an underrated hit by The Darkness and they discuss facing fears and grappling with uncertainty. Plus, they play an astounding lineup of amazing new songs from awesome artists. Songs Played In This Episode: MUNA - Anything But Me from MUNA out June 24th on Saddest Factory John Moods - So Sweet, So Nice (Autoplay Version) from Autoplay out now on Mansions and Millions Yung Bae - L.O.V.E. ft. EARTHGANG, Jon Batiste & Sherwyn from Groove Continental: Side A out now on Arista Records Barrie - Concrete from Barbara out now on Winspear Chastity Belt - Fear from Fake / Fear out now everywhere Fetch Tiger - Peter from Preparation to Pretend out now everywhere,

The Batmanisode (with Joe Lopez) In this vengeance-filled minisode Luke welcomes Big Dad Energy host Joe Lopez to discuss The Batman in FULL SPOLIER-IFIC FASHION!!! They dig into the plot, cast, creation and music of the film. Joe recommends some of the best Batman comics to check out and Luke shares a shocking experience he had at an MJR theater.

“Weezer is The Beatles of Our Dimension.” On this interdimensional episode, Luke did his homework, Kevin tells a story, and we travel into the multiverse to discover a lost album from one of the world's most legendary bands. Plus touting and shouting our favorite music that's out and upcoming. Check out the photos, the full story, and the mixtape itself at http://thebeatlesneverbrokeup.com/ TOUTS: EARTHGANG - GHETTO GODS Hurray For The Riff Riff - LIFE ON EARTH Tears for Fears - The Tipping Point Superchunk - Wild Loneliness Che Noir, Jynx716 - Careful What You Wish For Conway the Machine - God Don't Make Mistakes Methyl Ethel - Are You Haunted? NOBRO - Live Your Truth Shred Some Gnar Soccer96 - Dopamine Ariane Roy - Medium Plaisir SHOUTS: Kaina - It Was a home The Lazy Eyes - Songbook The Weather Station - How is it that I should at the stars Yung bae - Bae 6 Luna Li - Duality Nilufer Yanya - PAINLESS Band of Horses - Things Are Great RZA - Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater Michelle - AFTER DINNER

“Powered by TaintCoin.” In this episode, the boys are all about the Bitcoin baby as Kevin tries to guess the fake Cryptocurrencies in the game Crypto or Shit No! They find out how much Dogecoin Kevin owns, they debate about a band that Luke loves and Luke talks about his life feeling like a movie. Plus they shred to an amazing and apocalyptic lineup of songs from awesome new artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Empath - Elvis Comeback Special from Visitor out now on Fat Possum Records The Convenience - Accelerator (Pts. I + II) from Accelerator out now on Winspear Christian Lee Hutson - Rubberneckers from Quitters out April 1st on Anti- Oceanator - Bad Brain Daze from Nothing’s Ever Fine out April 8th on Polyvinyl Record Co. Youth Sector - Always Always Always from Adult Contemporary out now on Family Values Fatlip & Blu - Good For The Soul ft. Hemlock Ernst from Live From the End of the World Vol. 1 out April 1st on Guilty By Association

“50 Cent Surprise!” In this minisode, the guys talk about the Big Game but mostly just the Marvel trailers that played during the commercial breaks. Kevin mistakes Luke for a fan of The Chainsmokers and they discuss misinterpreting jokes through text. They discuss the Halftime Show and the best halftime shows of the past. Of course, they share all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to including their Comfort Albums. TOUTS: Big Thief - Dragon Warm New Mountain I Believe In You Saba - Few Good Things Raveena - Asha’s Awakening Mitski - Laurel Hell Hippo Campus - LP3 Empath - Visitor Che Noir - Food For Thought Los Bitchos - Let The Festivities Begin! yuele - Glitch Princess Terrace Martin - Drones Goat Girl - On All Four COMFORT ALBUMS: Spoon - Gimme Fiction Beach House - Teen Dream SHOUTS: Beach House - Once Twice Melody Hurray For The Riff Raff - Life On earth Blue Hawaii - My Bestfriend’s House Curren$y & The Alchemist - Continuance Etran de L'Aïr - Agadez Various Artists - Ocean Child: S

“Oscie Nommy Day.” In this episode, the boys discuss the Oscar nominations, give their picks for Best Song and Best Score and Luke opens up about the Pokemon episode that made him cry. They talk Bond themes, insecurities, dentist trips and Luke does a whoopsie. Plus they play a lineup of amazing new music and give recommendations for new releases. Songs Played In This Episode: BODEGA - Doers from Broken Equipment out March 11th on What’s Your Rupture KAINA - Apple from It Was a Home out March 4th courtesy of City Slang Personal Trainer - Key Of Ego out now on The Industry Night Palace - Jessica Mystic fro, Diving Rings out April 1st via Park the Van No Frills - Copy Cat from Downward Dog out April 1st on Big Soap Mice Parade - Eisa Dancers from lapapo out July 1st

“If This Was A Wordle…” In this lovely episode, the boys compare beards, Luke shops frantically, Kevin aggressively pivots, and they welcome February by selecting the Best Love Songs including songs about self-love. Listen to our Best Love Songs Playlist TOUTS: Mello Music Group - Mandala Golden Joe, Ozstriker - Interdimensional Cable Anais Mitchell - Anais Mitchell Thyla - Thyla Pinegrove - 11:11 MØ - Motordrome Bas Jan - Baby U Know Pom Poko - This Is Our House Amber Mark – Three Dimensions Deep Neil Frances – There is No Neil Frances FKA Twigs – CAPRISONGS Wednesday – Twin Plagues Colleen Green – Highway Parcels – Day/Night SHOUTS: Los Bitchos - Let The Festivities Begin! Ivy Sole - Candid Animal Collective - Time Skiffs Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There Saba - Few Things Cate Le Bon - Pompeii Hippocampus – LP3 Mitski – Laurel Hell Korn – Requiem

“Cottage Core Scooby Doo Hijinx.” In this episode Luke answers an important call, they discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show lineup and Kevin gets vindicated. They talk about having everything you want, having everything you want and not loving and not being able to get what you want. They discuss the brand of Luke’s color changing lightbulb and a P.U.K.E. reference on Peacemaker. All this while playing an amazing lineup of songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Momma - Medicine out now via Polyvinyl Hatchie - Quicksand from Giving The World Away out April 22nd on Secretly Canadian NOBRO - Julia from Live Your Truth, Shred Some Gnar out February 23rd via Big Scary Monsters Los Bitchos - Pista (Fresh Start) from Let The Festivities Begin! Out February 4th on City Slang Records Liam Benzvi - Hiccup from Acts of Service, out February 18th via Terrible Records Kids On A Crime Spree - Karl Kandel Hotel from Fall In Love Not In Line out now on Slumberland Records

"My Chemical Bromance." In this Must-See-TV episode, Luke shares the premise of the podcast in a delightful jingle, Kevin frantically describes his desert Pop-Punk paradise, and they both share their Favorite TV Theme Songs. Plus they discuss a bunch more new music they’ve been loving and looking forward to. Listen to our Best TV Theme Songs Playlist

“Thinking Is The Enemy.” In this episode we discuss our new theme song, Luke finds out how hard it is to whistle and Kevin tries to find the fake band names in a new game called Band Name or Scam Game. Kevin turns into a condiment, Luke plays with his office lighting setup and Kevin talks about the music on Star Trek: The Next Generation. All this while playing an amazing playlist of new music from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Beach House - Runaway from Once Twice Melody out February 18th on Sub Pop Records Anna Lunoe - Back Seat feat. Genesis Owusu out now on NLV Records Dijon - Many Times from Absolutely out now on R&R Digital / Warner Records

Darkbird - Heartbeat out now (Self-released) The Districts - Outlaw Love feat. Cherry Glazerr’s Clementine Creevy from Great American Painting out March 11th on Fat Possum Records Brittany Campbell - Eternally out now on Fat Marker

“Mazlow’s Hierarchy of WEEDS.” On this episode, Kevin and Luke share their music resolutions for the new year, put together the most unhinged baby playlist you’ll ever find, and bookend the episode with our BRAND NEW THEME SONG, written and produced by our very own Luke LaBenne. New Year, Newborn Baby Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74omqenvqe0ASunBwbyDBn?si=fab20acc43f24c4c