Barenaked ABCs (Alphabetical Barenaked [Ladies] Catalog

Aaron is sick this week, so we don’t have him.  But Erik agreed to step in and help, since he has good bedside manner.  One might say he is the king of it.  So join Steffan, Erik and myself as we discuss “King of Bedside Manor”  https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-159-king-of-bedside-manor Appearances  Ships and Dip 3 (Not the best but they are having f...

Episode 158: Keepin’ It Real   We should call this song review, “Keepin It On Track” because I try very hard to do that.  This week is very religious based, but that is because of the song.  I try to balance it out with the religious view.  But really, we were just  “Keepin’ It Real” with Erik Butterworth.  https://soundcloud.com/user-94696155...

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, but we are still talking about toys. I suppose toys are a part of Valentine’s Day as well, but that is different than what we discuss tonight with Tyler Boudreau. And those toys are never “Just A Toy” https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-157-just-a-toy Appearances: A different version of “Break Your Heart”

Believe it or not, I have more than two friends. But this week, only two of them could make it: Jeff and Aaron. Which is coincidental, considering this week’s song is about three friends: Joseph, Dan, and Jillian. So join us for the rarity, found on only one live CD: Joseph Brown https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-156-joseph-brown Appearance BNL Tyler Stewart “Drums Chicken...

This week we have Trevor Cox rejoining us to discuss the introduction to the Holiday album: Jingle Bells https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-155-jingle-bells Appearances Ed Covering “Distant Sun” by Crowded House on Bathroom Sessions 

This week we are coming to you live from Jerome, AZ. Okay.  We aren’t.  We would have loved to have made the trip and recorded live in the sliding jail, but we can’t afford those things.  So instead, we just talk to you about the song “Jerome”  https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-154-jerome Jerome   Appearances  What is Jerome?  Jerome Is there really a...

This week’s song is anything but plain. But does our panel think that life is better by listening to “Jane”?  https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-153-jane Jane official video  Appearances  BNL on Conan on second week of show  “Jane” by Stephen Duffy (late 80s sound to music… similar voice).. Slept with her. Feel like 13 again, safer if we stay friends, No l...

That’s right. We are getting ready to put 2020 to bed and as we look back with hindsight, we review our regrets and our resolutions for next year. So join Tracy, Aaron, and Jeff as we discuss G-I (and not our personal GIs). https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-152-yearly-review-2020

Merry Christmas, a late Happy Hanukkah, and an early Happy Kwanzaa to everyone. We will be back next week with our review episode, but for now, enjoy this BNL classic from their live performance in Portland, ME. It was a “never purchase”, so I think I am okay releasing this. https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-151a-merry-christmas

I have a new title. I was just elected the Wizard of Magicland.  But if you ever wondered before who that is, well, I can tell you now that it’s only me.  I’m the one and only.  But this week, we are not the only podcast talking about this song. Our friends over at “Barenaked Ladies are Us” podcast are joining us to discuss this deep cut. (and somehow we all missed me...

We’re at episode 150.  Is there anything original for us to say?  Or have we said it all before?  I think we have an original take on this song, so we’ll prove Steven wrong, that it hasn’t all been done.  And who better to join us on such a discussion than the pop culture anthropologist, Allison McBride?   Appearance  Title song for Baby Blues TV show  It’s...

Sorry for that incredibly annoying screeching sound.  I’m sure you were asking “Is a crow being strangled somewhere?”  You really should have asked “Is somebody singing?” because the answer is “yes… it was me”.  Luckily I don’t sing this week, but listen to us discuss BNL singing with Chris Hadfield, as we talk with writer/actor Jimmy Kustes.  https://soundcloud...

This week we discuss a song that is all about modern canine management.  Don’t agree with me?  Come on the show and show us you aren’t all bark, no bite.  In the meantime, stop growling and listen to us discuss Invisible Fence.  https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-148-invisible-fence Acoustic  Fake Nudes  Spoken word  Live on QTV  https://youtu.be/...

I know that the last couple of weeks our episodes have been spotty.  It has been computer problems…. okay… the truth is that I only like to post intermittently.  Which is good because this week, that is the song we are discussing.  https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-147-intermittently Appearance  Intimate and Interactive 1994  Starts with Intermitten...

A song about fishing knots.  Does this song bring us all together or do we slip apart with just the right tug?  Find out.  https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-146-inline-bowline It can be purchased on some international versions of Maroon and the Australian Pinch Me (2000) single.  Live in Lansing, MI in 2004  Appearances  brand new 2020 band commentary for...

Man, I had to get drunk this week to enjoy this song.  But how did the other guys feel about “In The Drink”.  We also ask Tyler Boudreau what he thought.  This week’s discussion gets bloody.    https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-145-in-the-drink Appearance  Let ‘Em In cover 

You know what BNL needs. An Indy Car. And over the radio, they need to play one song. This week’s song. The whole race. That guy will drive so fast to get out of the car. But is that just from the monotony or because this week’s song is that bad? And does Ali McBride agree with us? Listen to find out https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-144-in-the-car “In The Car” online  A...

https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-143-if-i-had-a-million-night-2 That’s right. We didn’t talk about this quintessential song enough last week, so we invited Steffan and Jeff to join us this week for their opinions. And since we didn’t have appearances last week, here are some: Appearances Intimate and Interactive https://youtu.be/Z-6aeP-H1fw House of Strombo after Jun...

I wish that this podcast made me rich, but instead I get to talk about a band that is rich every week. And this week we have Blake Reilly to discuss this essential BNL song.  https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-142-if-i-had-1000000

This week we discuss the multiple implications that could have been Steve Squared’s inspiration for this song. Is the singer questioning?  Are you confused?  As Mary says in JCS, “Everything’s alright, everything’s fine.”  And hopefully you will feel the same about this episode!  https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-141-ill-be-that-girl Stunt  Demo versi...

 Even though we are without Steffan or Jeff this week (and they are missed) we get back a long time co-host to fill the space in my heart.  I’ve missed him, so, thank you for returning, Bobby to discuss this Johnny Cash cover.  https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-140-i-still-miss-someone BNL version starts at 54:04 (Hello City: Live From Toronto – Amazo...

I got hungry during this taping, so I apologize.  But it’s okay.  I ate three chips on open air (on open air, on open air). The rest of the cast is chip free. So enjoy this show with our guest, Tyler Boudreau from “WIdlcat Minute”    https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-139-i-saw-three-ships Cyndi Lauper  Sufjan Stevens  BNL migh...

This week, we are talking Jim’s song “I Saw It”.  I know.  No pun.  That’s because I knew you would say, “I saw it coming.”   https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-138-i-saw-it https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-138-i-saw-it All In Good Time (2009)  Plugs  Trevor on stage with BNL!!!!  Watch Trevor on Mondays put on a mini-show!  https://www.faceboo...

I want to thank all our listeners.  I love you all.  I just thought I should say that before we started get started discussing this week’s song.  What the world needs now is love.  https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-137-i-love-you Appearance  Ships and Dip V (so 3),  Andy on lead and piano, Ed on Drums, and Jim on Bass.    Creegan Brothe...

Sometimes BNL can play a quiet song. But tonight, they play it loud!  And you’ll have to check in to see if we like it loud.  https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-136-i-love-it-loud Appearance