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Do you remember that Off-Broadway percussion/dance show that came around in the 90's? No, not Blue Man Group! The other one.  The dudes with the brooms and trashcans! STOMP!  Yeah, this episode has nothing to do with that. Join Brian and Cort for a conversation about the rapidly ascending musical star of Noah Kahan.  There's some holiday recapping to be done, because who doesn't love a good holida...

Jazz.  Animated movie music. New Year's. What more need be said? "Cyrus Oh Cyrus" - The Flying Scrub Jays - https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0BD2HJ21S?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_VrTdsVhZSdQbGxiCG13xFkYMk&trackAsin=B0BD3HYRSL Masterpieces By Ellington - Duke Ellington - https://open.spotify.com/album/4knin4mUVXdOknjQ3DtVvt?si=I5NBfF-HSba-vD5qAe-1Bg Ra...

I this Episode Brian just barely pulls out of a nosedive.  The guys talk about Elvis Perkins in Dearland.  Their friendship ends. Again.  Cort’s Spotify Wrapped is all kinds of weird in 2023.  They talk Mike Duncan’s Revolutions.  But that's not all! There’s a nude Shrek and the Grinch’s salty nuts. "Cyrus Oh Cyrus" - The Flying Scrub Jays - https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0BD2HJ21S?market...

Listeners, we're really working hard for y'all, 'cause this is like … I don't know what you want to describe the experience as, but it's kind of like the blowing up of the greatest balloon ever, and then you “poke the balloon” – loose translation, “oh! but you gotta do it again because you suck and you forgot to hit record.” It’s one of those kind of episodes.  But still! Billy Joel.  Scared to De...

The Guys are 50.  It seems like years since they hung out and caught up, so there is a lot for them to discuss.  They start off with Cort’s assignment, Everything is Alive presents The Animals, and flow from that into a discussion about The Lazy Genius Podcast and the audiobook of Andy Weir’s novel Project Hail Mary.  Everything closes out with some discussion of how things are over in England bas...

On this episode Cort is a different person. Brian overachieved reviewing Walter Martin, "Reminisce Bar and Grill," and does a little reminiscing of his own about The Walkmen and Hamilton Leithauser; they play a little game called, “It Actually Matters a Lot if It’s Black or White” wherein they discuss The White Stripes v. The Black Keys AND their apparent feud? The Walkmen, Bows + Arrows, https://...

On this episode we discuss musical supergroups starting with Cort's assignment this week, The New Basement Tapes.  Dive right in! "Cyrus Oh Cyrus" - The Flying Scrub Jays - https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0BD2HJ21S?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_VrTdsVhZSdQbGxiCG13xFkYMk&trackAsin=B0BD3HYRSL Lost on the River by The New Basement Tapes - https://open.spo...

We have officially made it to Episode 14.  The magical episode that screams to the masses, "We have made it! We are here! We shall not be denied!" We discuss Cam Cole's music. We play a game of "From TV to CD."  We might also circle back around to a little artist known as Jason Isbell.    ... "Cyrus Oh Cyrus" - The Flying Scrub Jays - https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0BD2HJ21S?marketplaceId...

The National released an unexpected (to us) album, Laugh Track.  We do a track by track analysis.  It's an unexpected (to you) BONUS EPISODE!  No Sad Dads were harmed during the recording of this episode.   The National - Laugh Track - https://open.spotify.com/album/7re8T0K3s8v3S3xeiQcOYi?si=QINV76xVRDSn-2VHpxe7Zg "Cyrus Oh Cyrus" - The Flying Scrub Jays - https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0...

Wherein we talk about DeYarmond Edison and "real" Grunge Music. . . . "Cyrus Oh Cyrus" - The Flying Scrub Jays - https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0BD2HJ21S?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_VrTdsVhZSdQbGxiCG13xFkYMk&trackAsin=B0BD3HYRSL DeYarmond Edison - Silent Signs - https://open.spotify.com/album/1MAJLUBG1NfTrtTejeH6iz?si=9Dk6ULoIQ0a6De259QWgYw   Bon Iv...

The guys discuss Elton John's 17-11-70, which leads to some sharing about live music performances generally, albums that are "Recorded Live!", and wild speculation about YouTube enabled attrition of concert audiences.  There is a brief lament regarding streaming services' price hikes, that flows oh so naturally into talk of toxic fandoms and American football (of all things). ...    "Cyrus Oh Cyru...

The guys discuss The Builders and the Butchers' self-titled 2007 Album. Cort continues his streak of being wrong about everything; this time it's his proclamation regarding the overall quality of the 7th song on any album. Brian is granted permission to be wrong about things too, and he makes a valiant effort to tarnish his otherwise unmarred record of perfection.  All of that PLUS a detour into c...

pronouncement, n. The action or an act of pronouncing (something); a declaration, an assertion; (in later use esp.) a formal or authoritative announcement or declaration.   In Episode 10 (whoot! 10 episodes!) Brian reveals whether he digs these peaches or thinks they’re the pits.  The boys play another alliterative pop culture game.  There are updates to be given regarding trips to the theater, an...

Do we talk talking R.E.M. re: you?  Yes. Yes, we certainly do.  Your hosts determine that they aren’t going fishing any time soon.  And we play no games about making sure we’ve confirmed our views for you on a podcast we both already listen to.  And Cort gives Brian a challenge that actually has nothing to do with 90210. . . . . Theme Song "Cyrus Oh Cyrus" can be found on The Flying Scrub Jays' al...

Brian checks out of the Tranquility Base and into Scottish tunes. The boys wax nostalgic for a bit. Cort holds court about the Court. And two old men yell at clouds about declining civility on and off the beach.    Theme Song "Cyrus Oh Cyrus" can be found on The Flying Scrub Jays' album Love Beneath the Moonlight:  https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0BD2HJ21S?ref=dm_sh_b4fd-4c1e-5bbf-8f6e-5d81b

On this episode, we get the Weather(vanes) report from Cort, figure out whether Brian’s affinity for musical groups runs forwards or backwards, and delve a bit into where Cort might choose to live if forced.  Your hosts play a game about films.  And Brian gets a cold listening recommendation.   Theme Song "Cyrus Oh Cyrus" can be found on The Flying Scrub Jays' album Love Beneath the Moonlight:  ht...

You could say this bonus episode was 8 years in the making.  Cort and Brian throw the format out the window in this episode to talk only about the latest album from Ben Folds “What Matters Most.”  The new album is fewer than 40 minutes long, and your podcast co-hosts bring this one home in fewer than 39 minutes.

Was the first "required listening" experiment doomed from the start?  Did anyone check out that science-y podcast?  Podcast origin stories are discussed. Lingering topics are rounded up. Cort shoulders on and receives marching orders to go listen to a Southeastern singer-songwriter.  Cort tried to torture Brian with that first selection; is Brian trying to torture or tantalize Cort? Theme Song "Cy...

Brian and Cort add a new twist to their format.  Mandatory listenings! This week they review How to Fail with Elizabeth Day. They both professed to be interested in this podcast after its "generation" by the Random Podcast Generator.  There was talk of a trip to Spain.  Be amazed at how they work in a Douglas Adams reference that is completely unrelated to their discussion of audiobooks, books, an...

The boys get into what is arguably a great-with-a-modicum-of-genius Amazon Radio station Brian found.  The insight into their musical tastes is endless.  Listen to the new schtick: Brian's random stupid game.  Also, hey! Brian keeps up his unbroken streak of correcting Cort, and they also discuss some of Cort's concert-going insecurities. What are you listening to?    Theme Song "Cyrus Oh Cyrus" c...

Brian and Cort get together again to discuss Run the Jewels, music sharing, and movies you should NOT listen to (or watch).  They delve into the mysterious meat allergy that plagues Cort that it seems like nobody's heard of. Also, who doesn't love taxes? They hit on that topic because that's what everybody has been talking about lately. And as always, they close out with the Random Podcast Generat...

The guys hit on a plethora of topics today.  The Beef and Dairy Network Podcast, Schmigadoon, and home brewing beer all make an appearance.  Come along as we stretch our legs, up our sound quality, and wax poetic about meat.   Theme Song "Cyrus Oh Cyrus" can be found on The Flying Scrub Jays' album Love Beneath the Moonlight:  https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0BD2HJ21S?ref=dm_sh_b4fd-4c1e-5bbf-8f6...

In this first episode, you will get to know Brian and Cort a little.  We lay out the basic format and give you a taste of the happiness to come.  We also learn a little bit about how microphones work. Here is Episode 1.   Theme Song "Cyrus Oh Cyrus" can be found on The Flying Scrub Jays' album Love Beneath the Moonlight:  https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0BD2HJ21S?ref=dm_sh_b4fd-4c1e-5bbf-8f6e-5d8...