Know Your Writes!

Time is a valuable thing, but so is  Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton try hard to explain Linkin Park's "In the End". Does it even matter? Before they get there, our hosts bask in the glory that is another Dodger's World Series championship (it's a music podcast, we promise). Other topics include: - our hosts very different postseason baseball viewing habits - can a band have a DJ and...

What's this?! Why, it's Know Your Writes! And what better time than two days after Halloween to talk about The Nightmare Before Christmas !...even though our host's believe it is Halloween. Follow Robb and Colton as they explore this blended holiday classic to see why its creepy and morose soundtrack is still so celebrated. Other topics include:  - Robb and Colton's Halloween candy habits  - A ser...

I was working in the lab late one night when suddenly... it was time for  Know Your Writes! On part one of our two-episode Halloween special, Robb and Colton discuss Bobby Picket and Lenny Capizzi's graveyard smash, "Monster Mash". Other topics include: - Robb's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Sunday  - Colton's love for the  Terrifier series  - what makes a good Halloween song?  Bands menti...

It's all cool, you know, 'cus we're like, podcasters and this is Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton get awkward and dive into the discography of Memphis's Be Your Own Pet. From their self-titled debut to the recent Mommy , our hosts will explore the highs and the lows of this energetic and still potent quartet. Other topics include: - embracing the weirdness of recording on a Tuesday nig...

Is this the real life? Or is it time for  Know Your Writes!?  For this week's Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton welcome back friend of the pod Max Sabate to dive into Queen's operatic masterpiece "Bohemian Rhapsody". Other topics include:  - why don't any of our hosts attend live shows anymore? - Colton's takes on trail mix ingredients  - the horrendous attempts to cover "Bohemian Rhapsody" Bands me...

Satan's comin' 'round the bend and people runnin' 'cause they're scared... it must be time for Know Your Writes ! This week, Robb and Colton take on the unholy excellence that is the first four albums by metal legends Black Sabbath. Other topics include: - Robb rails against Colton's cell phone habits - A "come to Jesus" moment regarding our discography episodes - How much noodling is too  much no...

I'm dyin' for some action because it's time for Know Your Writes! In this Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton take on the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen, and his 1984 hit "Dancing in the Dark". They'll unpack the lyrical minimalism and musical maximalism that make this song special.  Other topics include: - Colton's new track "Drag" from the now released The Kaki Tree   - Robb's notes from the "Danci...

Now there is no sound if we all live underground--and now it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton are joined by the Blamfather himself, Leo Cardona (DJ Brute)! Leo takes our hosts on a funk odyssey as they explore four albums from acid jazz greats Jamiroquai. Other topics include: - Robb's golf adventure - memories of Lancaster, circa 2005 - Colton's take on Center Stage  Bands...

I guess you'd say what could make me feel this way? Another episode of Know Your Writes! On another edition of Song Spotlight, our hosts explore the majesty that is "My Girl," a Motown classic written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White and performed by The Temptations. Other topics include: - how Colton used to wake up Robb  - the complexities of breaking down songwriting credit - the made-up-sou...

We're only a podcast, but we never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never...knew it was time for Know Your Writes! This episode finds Robb and Colton diving into the discography of indie greats Rilo Kiley. Our hosts will discuss the quartet's four LPs to see if they're a hit. Other topics include: - following up on Coltrarobbus predictions  - Colton rants about the new Haim album...

Two friends. Two microphones. One luke-warm advertisement concept. On this special episode of Know Your Writes , follow Robb and Colton's many, many attempts to record a commercial--followed by the actual, final product. Enjoy! (regular scheduled programming will re-commence next episode) 

Listen to the wind blow, watch the sun rise, and turn on another episode of Know Your Writes! For this week's Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton break their silence on Fleetwood Mac's 1977 hit, "The Chain". Other topics include:  - Robb's Fleetwood Mac conspiracy theory - Just a touch of Sports Talk (NBA Finals Addition) - A history lesson on the 'New' Fleetwood Mac Bands mentioned in this episode: -...

It has to start somewhere, it has to start sometime; what better place than this podcast, and what better time than now for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton do what they told ya and dive into Rage Against the Machine. They'll discuss the radical quartet's entire discography to see how this legendary group balances songwriting with politics. Other topics include: - Robb's NBA draft cons...

It's Friday afternoon, meaning it's time for Know Your Writes! In this edition of Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton sway through the fairyland of love to talk about "Tuesday Afternoon" by The Moody Blues. Our hosts unpack what makes this haunting track so effective even today. Other topics include:  - A sad Sports Talk! segment  - Colton's never-finished song about Clayton Kershaw  - A discussion on...

The end is near! And so is another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton talk about the lyrical genius that is Phoebe Bridgers. Our hosts dive into the Pasadena-born songwriter's two solo LPs as well as her side projects (boygenius and the Better Oblivion Community Center). Other topics include: - Coltrarobbus musings on the NBA playoffs - The wonder of double-tracking vocals  -...

Sun's up? Uh-huh. It looks okay. Guess that means it's time for Know Your Writes . This week, Robb and Colton think about eternity and the wonder that is Bruce Cockburn's "Wondering Where The Lions Are". Join our hosts as they dissect the lyricism, musicianship, and spiritual depth that is Cockburn's songwriting. Other topics include: - How to properly pronounce Bruce Cockburn's name  - A correcti...

You're gonna get what you deserve: another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton shadoop shibby dive into the work of supergroup L.S. Dunes. Listen as our hosts unpack what makes this group more than the sum of its parts across both their L.P.s. Other topics include:  - getting kicked out of bands   - how DeFault American got its name - the advent of a new nickname: baby-guy Band...

When you find yourself in times of trouble, Robb and Colton come to you speaking words of wisdom: "It's time for Know Your Writes!" In another Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton take on the classic "Let It Be" by The Beatles. Together, our hosts will unpack every detail that makes this an all-timer while also addressing the band's lasting legacy. Other topics include: - the complexities of Brand New'...

Meet me there in the blue because it's time for  Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton run down the emo-legacy of Sunny Day Real Estate. Our hosts will discuss all four of the Seattle band's LPs as they explore the group's lasting legacy on alternative music. Other topics include: - Sports Talk: The "Jimmy Butler to the Warriors" Edition - How do you know that a song is "finished"?  - An ed...

Hop on your chrome horses, pawn your diamond rings, and grab your Siamese cats  because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton switch things up and take a hard look at the all-time classic "Like a Rolling Stone" by the inimitable Bob Dylan. Listen along as our hosts explore what makes this one of the most important songs of all time. Other topics include: - A quick update on th...

Wake up! It's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton are joined by returning guest Max Sabate in a deep dive through the albums of System of a Down. Listen as our three hosts debate, prod, and ponder over the legacy of this Armenian-American prog-metal quartet. Other topics include: - More mayo debates  - Is a good hook the same as good songwriting?   - Fast food habits  - And more!...

What I need is a good defense because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton fetch the bolt cutters and dive into the work of the singular Fiona Apple. They'll talk about all five albums in order to see just what makes her one of America's greatest living songwriters. Other topics include: -  More discussion of the last relevant American rock band -  Celebrating the release of...

Things have never been so swell, so you know you  Know Your Writes! Robb and Colton kick off 2025 with the grunge royalty that is Nirvana. Our hosts will discuss the Seattle trio's 3 LPs (along with some bonus tracks) to get to the bottom of the band's genius and lasting legacy. Other topics include: - Salad talk!  - A mini Childish Gambino overview  - Was Nirvana the last relevant American rock b...

The glove compartment is inaccurately named, but Know Your Writes! is right on the money! In another special New Year's episode, Robb and Colton welcome returning guest Alex Periera (Birthday Dad) as the trio breakdown Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlanticism. Other topics include: - Alex, Robb, and Colton's favorite songs of the year  - the origins of "Giraffic Park"   - whether or not Ben Gibbard...

It is the season of the spirit; the message if we hear it is...it's time for  Know Your Writes! It's another special Christmas episode filled joy, giving, and hot takes on Chuck Berry. First, Robb and Colton go head-to-head in their second annual Christmas Song Draft. For their main discussion, our hosts discuss Robb's most treasured piece of holiday media: 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol . Othe...