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We won’t keep you waiting out in the cold for this week’s episode.  Aaron and Tracy discuss “Footprints” (not the poem).  I know it isn’t Christmas, but we’ll leave it to that other podcast to keep things to the right season.  We do things the right way: Alphabetically!  So we open our door to you so you can join us by the fire for this discussion.  https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-84...

I love me a potluck. Bring all the good stuff.  But do they call it a food party in Canada? Let’s talk about this and more, like who is Antoine Corbijin? And since this is a short song, let’s talk about a lot of things food related as well.  Appearance  Steven Page – Your Last Meal  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steven-page-jewish-holiday-feast-and-soup/id1140304624?i=1000432838480 17 best...

“…and as I looked out on the landscape as I attempted to begin my writing for the week, all I could see was the fog rolling across the bay.”  I think that was what they were referring to, right? Because this week, we are talking about the Fog of Writing. Or maybe they meant the book “Defending a Superhero” by Matt Murdoch’s friend, Mr. Nelson, Esq. What? No? That is the writing of Foggy. hmmm… wel...

Episode 81: Flying Dreams  Welcome.  I am feeling really good this week.  I woke up last night and had a beautiful dream that left me feeling free.  I’m free of Aaron and Michelle this week (just kidding, but Michelle does send in her thoughts). I do get to talk to the educational and informational Ben Kaplan about a great Kevin song.  But it isn’t what you think it is about.  Listen in to find ou...

Episode 80a: The Flag (Fixed for real)  SO!  I made a mistake.  I wave the white flag.  We can’t all be perfect.  But you made a mistake too.  It’s all your fault I made this mistake.  Just take ownership for your mistake.  While your at it, listen to us talk about this song about gaslighting and abuse with special guest Tyler Boudreau of the Fantastic Mr. Fox Minute.  Barenaked Ladies-Gordon-The...

Episode 80: The Flag  I give up.  I can’t figure out a way to introduce this week’s podcast.  I am waving the white flag to writer’s block.  Oh wait… nope.  Writer’s block is two weeks down the road. We have Aaron but don’t have Michelle.  I hope that she hasn’t waved the checkered flag and ended her part of the podcast. Just enjoy this week’s episode “The Flag” with special guest Tyler Boudreau o...

We feel for you NYC.  This week, you had to fight the power outage.  It’s been worse and at least it wasn’t 100 degrees, but it’s hard to go without power.  We are glad you all survived. You didn’t have a zombie outbreak you had to fight, or rioting and looting that you had to fight.  You just had to fight the power.  Even though I’m without Michelle and Aaron for one more week, I was fortunately...

Episode 78: Falling for the First Time  Help… I need somebody…. not just any body.  You know I need someone…. wait.  Wrong song.  But thinking of falling reminds me of that song. Interestingly enough, I do discuss different Beatles songs with our guest this week, Jeff Whitmire!  I am so happy to have him on and not just because we are without Michelle and Aaron this week (although they do chime in...

I’m not going to write anything this week.  Nope.  I’m just going to fall back on my laurels and expect you to enjoy our podcast enough that you just listen to us anyway, as we discuss “Fall Back On”.  It’s a weird week, as we don’t have Aaron or Michelle, so there is a lot of splicing and email responding. Sorry, but I hate holding off too long between episodes.  We will be back to our usual selv...

This week’s episode discusses some very sensitive topics that are not recommended for younger listeners. Also, if you are triggered by discussions of suicide, eating disorders, or non-suicidal self-injury, we want to advise you that these topics are mentioned in this week’s discussion because of the song.  We try to be respectful but also understand that just talking about these subjects can be tr...

We celebrate our 75th episode by changing everything.  Why? Because the song tells us it did and as BNL tells us in a later song “It’s All Been Done”.  But this week we aren’t discussing that.  We are discussing “Everything Had Changed” with Bryan Ripper of “All About The Mouse” podcast! It’s a huge episode but we had so much fun recording it.  Plugs:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aat...

Episode 74: Every Subway Car  Personally, I like Subway.  Forget Jared, the sandwiches are great. And obviously Ed loves to have his sandwiches delivered directly to him because this week we discuss “Every Subway Car”.  But did someone forget to tell me that Subway delivers? Ed knew about this project before I did.  Weird.    Video  Appearances  StArT Program Toronto  https://www.toronto.ca/servic...

Welcome.  It’s for you.  You’ve just been erased.  Expect to see Kevin Hearn and gang at your house in the next 2 minutes. Do not answer the door unless the person gives you the passcode “Barenaked ABCs”.  Your response should be “Snacktime!” If they respond with anything but “the best children’s album ever” (or if you see Arnold Schwartzenegger through the keyhole), then run and hide in the paper...

  Not only do we talk about “Enid” but we also talk TO Enid.  That’s right, Enid was nice enough to return to talk about her namesake song!  We have Aaron back, but lost Michelle for the week. This is a super jam packed episode, so enjoy the whole thing!   Video  Appearances  BNL on “House of Strombo” after their Hall of Fame Award (22:00)  Very different sound, which they did on their last tour. ...

Episode 71: Elf’s Lament  Ever wanted to know what it sounds like when a person throws away their pride and humility? Make sure you listen to the end of this week’s episode. There is my lament about doing this episode. But first, listen in to hear Blake Reilly from several Filling The Void Podcast Network’s shows talk about the Christmas [should be a classic] “Elf’s Lament.  We are sorry to say th...

Episode 70: Easy  This week we are laying back and taking it easy (no, not the Eagles’ song) while Aaron continues to search for the Lost Jedi, Steven Page. Come on, Aaron. We are on Order 70 already. This should have been easy. To replace him, we have Enid… yes, that Enid… to talk about “Easy”. I know we make this podcasting stuff look easy, but it’s really hard to do all the scheduling. But we a...

It’s that time of the year again.  Yep.  Spring Cleaning.  The Easter Bunny has destroyed our house and it really needs a good dusting anyway.  Kevin is right.  No one wants to stay in these dirty dusty rooms.  So while we clean our houses and you clean yours, why don’t you listen to this week’s episode. Aaron is now on his mission to destroy the ex-Jedi known as Steven Page.  We will find him.  O...

  Red Green would probably approve of today’s episode and song. We are talking about how to do open heart surgery using polyethylene coated pressure sensitive tape, and whether it is really a good idea. We have Aaron around for one more week as he prepares for his trip to find the rogue Jedi Steven. But we are certain that Steven won’t be able to touch his duct tape heart.  Official video  https:/...

Episode 67: Drawing  I can’t remember the episode that we are discussing this week.  It’s weird.  I’m Drawing a blank.  But BNL didn’t. We don’t have Aaron this week, but we have a special guest, one of the writers for Get Barenaked and Barenaked News, Mil Feirn. And they give an amazingly different view of Kevin and this song.  Does this change Tracy’s history of disliking Kevin songs?  Listen in...

Episode 66: Down To Earth  It is time for Order 66, bring all the Jedi back down to earth and bury them in it.  Wait.  Wrong situation.  Sorry. That is the other part of our webpage.  This is Episode 66 where we talk about “Down To Earth”. Aaron will be gone for over a month soon, so enjoy one of the last episodes before we send him on assignment (don’t worry, I hope to still get his analysis from...

Episode 64: “Buddy Holly”  Sixty years ago, Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, and Richie Valens all died in a plane crash because Buddy wanted to get to the next concert quicker so that he would have time to do his laundry before the show. True story.  It was the day the music died.  And this week, is another week that the music died as we discuss the Barenaked Ladies cover of “Buddy Holly” by Weezer.  Rec...

Does that mean I can say whatever I want here because it is written, so it isn’t out loud? Well, this week we say a lot of things out loud. We talk about Grinning Streak quite a bit.  No editing this week because whatever we said out loud will remain said. And make sure you stick around for the music at the end for a new segment.  Video   Appearance  Cheryl Tiggs – Ad Lib- STICK! from Las Vegas 20...

Episode 62: Melanie Doane Interview We are joyous to push off another song for a week so that we can talk with Melanie Doane, with whom the Ladies worked recently to raise money for the USchool charity.  They recorded a song “Joy To The World” with the USchool students. This is an amazing charity and Melanie is an intelligent and engaging guest, as well as a brilliant singer/songwriter/teacher on...

Episode 61: Deck The Stills  We are all decked out for our Christmas party.  Wait…. it’s March.  Um… well…. Let’s march on with the episode anyway.  Let’s discuss another Christmas song: Deck The Stills  Appearance  “Resist It” by Carole Pope with Kevin Hearn   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpAMdke3_Xo (video)  https://www.samaritanmag.com/cause-song/80065/carole-pope-kevin-hearn-resist-it-2018...

This week we have the great Greg from “This Might Be A Podcast” where they discuss “They Might Be Giants” songs.  That group Aaron brings up every other week. And this week we will be talking about the song “Daydreamin’”.  No… not the Radiohead song, although I’m sure Aaron would love to do that.  And not the Aretha song.  And not the one by Simple English…  What podcast do you think you’re listen...