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“Ol’ Gravel Throat Over Here.” In their first minisode of the new year the guys catch up from their time away and make predictions about the world of music in 2023. Plus they discuss all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to this year. TOUTS: Belle and Sebastian - Late Developers Margo Price - Strays James Yortkston, Nina Persson & The Second Hand Orchestra - The Great White Sea...

“We’re In Every Album Is Great Territory.” In this episode, the guys recap 20-11 on their Best Albums of 2022 list. Then they discuss and play selections from their Top 10 albums of 2022 and look back on an amazing year in music. Songs Played In This Episode: Yung Bae - Straight Up Relaxin’ feat. Cosmo’s Midnight from Goove Continental: Side A out now on Arista Records Drugdealer - Madison from Hi...

Best of 2022 Part 1 In this minisode the guys discuss their Spotify Wrapped results and discover how much Dad Rock Summer influenced their results. They reflect on musical memories throughout the year, discuss what excited them about music this year and count down from 20-11 on their Best Albums of 2022 list. Listen to our Best Albums of 2022 Part 1 playlist.

“Santa Puts Anyone Who Punches a Nazi on the Nice List.” It’s that time of year again, the guys add some their favorite festive tunes to their Best Christmas Songs playlist. They discuss their Instafest lineups, being depressed on Christmas and share holiday listening memories and traditions. Plus they shout out Christmas movies and TV shows that are mandatory holiday viewing. Listen to our Best C...

“You Had Me Before I Even Heard The Sax.” In this episode Kevin gives an important TaycketmasterGate update and the guys discuss songs about fictional locations. They talk about working on their Year-End Lists, revisit Luke’s Best Albums of 2015 list and Luke surprises Kevin with a certain instrument. Plus they play an amazing lineup of new songs from fantastic artists. Songs Played In This Episod...

“TaycketmasterGate.” In this minisode, the guys discuss the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster fiasco. Luke tells the saga of getting his tickets and Kevin gives a brief history of Ticketmaster’s monopoly. Plus, they discuss all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to. TOUTS Smidley - Here Comes The Devil Marlowe - Marlowe 3 Drugdealer - Hiding In Plain Sight WILLOW -

“Skyrim sounds like when you eat God’s Butthole” In this minisode the guys celebrate the arrival of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever by making a playlist of the Best Cat Songs. Plus, they talk about all the new music Friday releases they’re anticipating. Listen to our Best Cat Songs playlist

“Sixpence None The Ripper.” In this episode, the guys celebrate finally getting that blue check mark (not really) and Kevin breaks some bad news to Luke. They discuss other words for “smut” and list all the groups of 4 men in New York City they can think of. Plus, they play an incredible lineup of RAWKIN’ tunes from awesome bands and artists. Songs Played In This Episode: BEGINNERS - Goodbye, Good...

Getting Creepy with the EP's 2: Getting Creepier In this spooky Halloween special minisode, Kevin and Luke explore Spiderland, get Bejewled, and get Creepy with the EP’s. Plus they share all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to. Listen to our Getting Creepy with the EP’s 2: Getting Creepier playlist TOUTS Taylor Swift - Midnights Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Cool It Down Archers of Loaf - Rea...

Tay & Rae Day In this minisode the guys get up bright and early to discuss two major new music Friday releases, Taylor Swift’s Midnight and Carly Rae Jepsen’s The Loneliest Time. They dive deep into their thoughts on the albums, discuss Taylor’s “Anti-Hero” music video and discuss their listening experiences. Plus they mention a couple of other albums to check out amidst your Tay + Rae listeni...

“I Got the Noughties.” In this episode the guys discuss which artist we would like to score our podcast, Kevin talks about his “naughty era” and Luke pitches a music video idea involving a mailbox headed person. Luke tells Kevin about an exciting Doobie Brothers cover and they truly find the best songs ever. Not to mention they play an amazing lineup of songs from incredible artists. Songs Played...

“You Be Real As I Speak?” In this episode, the guys discuss Kendrick’s SNL performance, duplicitous butchers and they ask the listeners to hold them accountable. They discuss making “final” versions of projects and Kevin interrupts the podcast to Be Real. Plus they play an amazing lineup of fantastic new music. Songs Played In This Episode: Jon Brion - I Believe She’s Lying from Meaningless out Oc...

“The #1 Podcast Duo.“ In this minisode the guys select their picks for Best Music Duos and build an awesome playlist. Plus, they share all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to. Listen to our Best Music Duos playlist.

"Man, I Toba." In this minisode, the guys try to decipher Taylor Swift's cryptic Tik Toks and make a very special announcement. Plus they share all the music they’ve been loving and looking forward to.

“Dog I’d Sear Quickly.” In this episode Luke recaps his weekend at Dave Matthew Band concerts, the guys discuss inflation struggles and they pitch alternate acronym album titles for the band Disq. As always they play an incredible lineup of songs from awesome artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Lice (Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman) - Catfish out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment The Chats - Th...

"Beyking News." In this minisode, the guys do their 1st annual signature summer recap as they build a playlist highlighting their favorite album releases of the past few months. Listen to our Summer Recap 2022 Playlist

Dad Rock Summer: The Finale In this minisode, the guys bid farewell to Dad Rock Summer 2022 as they add the final tracks to their ultimate dad rock playlist! Listen to the Dad Rock Summer Playlist

“Bjork Does Some Crazy Mushroom Science.” In this episode, Kevin tries to spot the fake Bjork quote in a game called Bjork or Dork. The guys discuss having full control of your mind, capitalistic influence on creative choices and the corn song that’s all over Tik Tok. Plus they play an eclectic lineup of songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Dream, Ivory - Soaking up the Sic...

Dad Rock Summer: Huey Newis and the Lewds In this minisode, Luke tells a story about his Steely Dan-iversary plus the guys continue building the ultimate dad rock playlist as Dad Rock Summer continues!!! Listen to our Dad Rock Summer Playlist .

“Quite a Climax and a Little Soft Ending.” In this episode, the guys live it up on a celebrities’ private jet and reminisce about their past PJ travels. They discuss relationships ending, retaining useless knowledge and Kevin shares his childhood love for Eminem. Plus they play an amazing lineup of new music from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Cheekface - When Life Hands You Pro...

Dad Rock Summer: Proud Pleasures (w/ Art d'Ecco) In this minisode, Dad Rock Summer reaches new heights as we welcome singer-songwriter and produced Art d’Ecco! We discuss his new album After The Head rush and he brings some amazing contributions and lends his musical expertise to our ultimate Dad Rock playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer Playlist

“The Wire Season 2 of 2022.” In this episode the guys discuss Chainsmokers in Space, artists editing songs post-release and the pull of comfort vs. the inevitability of change. They discuss resets, reinventions and the Wire Season 2 of albums. Plus they play an amazing lineup of songs with guitar solos galore! Songs Played In This Episode: Kate Bollinger - Who Am I But Someone from Look at it in t...

Dad Rock Summer: The Creator of Our Third Daddy (w/ Dave Obenour) In this minisode, the saga of Dad Rock Summer continues as the guys welcome the Creator and Editor of Offshelf.net , Dave Obenour. Dave brings his deep music knowledge and delivers some amazing contributions to their Dad Rock Summer Playlist.

“Getting Bombarded With Sonic Glitter Bombs.” In this episode the guys discuss Luke’s trip to Ireland, how much covid stinks and which colors are the most calming. They talk about Fall coming too soon, Kevin is on Steely Dan Tok now and Minion memes are giving Luke life. Plus they play an amazing playlist of new music. Superorganism - Into The Sun feat. Get Hoshino, Stephen Malkmus and Pi Ja Ma fr...

Luke is out for a week recovering from COVID, and Kevin has fallen down a Blondie wormhole 'cause Fab Five Freddy told him everybody's fly, so special thanks to the dads at Big Dad Energy for letting us feed drop their recent episode of Dad Talks. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @Bigdadenergypod.