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This week's guest, the wonderful Dru Johnston, could not believe that one of his favorite albums had not yet been covered on the show, and frankly, neither could we. This week it's the 1994 hit, (What's the Story) Morning Glory from Oasis. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Meeting cute in high school! Quora steps in to answer Heather's Gallagher questions! And a story a...

Film expert Heather has seen more than a couple movies in 2022! It's time to award some of those films with one of the top 500 most prestigious awards in Hollywood: The Heather Oscars! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: It's like the Academy Awards but with Ramsey and Heather handling all of them from her living room! In memoriums, opening numbers, all your favorite thin...

To celebrate 50 bonus Patreon episodes, we invited our listeners to call in to our show and make us listen to a song they avoided in high school! This time around we are joined by listeners Chandler, Sean and Dan play us songs from Relient K, Frightened Rabbit and Barenaked Ladies! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Ramsey and a listener bond over British television! Is...

Apparently, it is considered a criminal act that Heather has not yet covered this seminal song on our podcast. Released on an obscure EP in Japan, this Something Corporate song slowly became a fan favorite. From the year 2000 it's "Konstantine." Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: A discussion of licensed Valentines! A Discogs quiz! Obi strips and OSTs! All this and so mu...

Patience is a virtue, and it is also the 2019 album from Mannequin Pussy that has been selected by our Patreon supporters as our next episode! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Was Heather right to not listen or is this a slept-on classic? Who is the biggest Philly band of all time? And Mare of Easttown talk! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future...

Listener Thurman has suggested a song that sounds like Weird Al preforming a pop punk parody and both Ramsey and Heather are incredibly intrigued. It's time to listen to New Found Glory's "Nothing To Say" Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Old bands are remembered! Mummies are given voice! And classic movie trilogies are left seen and unseen! All this and so much MORE! W...

It's been almost five years since Ramsey and Heather have listened to a Rilo Kiley album , and it was one of the first times they both had a nice time recording an episode. Will they have the experience as they listen to the band's 2001 debut, "Take Offs and Landings?" Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Two idiots try to explain how wifi works! What Peanuts characters ar...

An unaccounted song has appeared on Heather's "liked" playlist on Spotify… and she loves it. This week we listen to Novo Amor's song "Halloween," and then we spin the wheel that is Heather's liked playlist! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Romance languages are explored! Cancelled bands and ghosts in the machine! And spooky socks! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a...

The Patreon listeners gave Ramsey a gift (while one listener gives Ramsey the business) as they vote to have Ramsey introduce Heather to one of his favorites, They Might Be Giants' 1992 album Apollo 18 ! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: We break the rules and listen to this album on shuffle! Heather learns what a Fingertip is! And Ramsey accidentally mansplains stuff!...

Podcast legend Dan McCoy of The Flophouse and The Daily Show is here to dance along with us to Talking Heads' 1983 album Speaking in Tongues! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Dan proves why he is in the center of the Ramsey/Heather Venn diagram! How to be scared into liking something! And the Spotify guessing game! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a...

In 2022 we'll have a 20 year anniversary tour for Death Cab's "Transatlanticism" and Postal Service's "Only Album" so we're taking a look back and playing our favorite songs from these two albums! And no, the Shin's cover of "Silhouettes" doesn't count apparently! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Heather and Ramsey have a surefire way to destroy everyone's night at the...

It's that time of year again as everybody's social media feeds are clogged with screenshots from a music streaming app! Your hosts walk you through what a robot says their top five songs of the year are as we present: Our 2022 Wrapped! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Our worlds are dominated by a limited number of artists! Ramsey moves to Apple Music! And a few surpri...

The one and only Noah Segan ( Blood Relatives, Glass Onion ) is here to talk about growing up in NYC, personalized notes from Wagner and embracing Billy Joel as we listen to Screeching Weasel's 1992 album "Wiggle!" Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Noah proves his awesome background isn't fake! Befriending your musical heroes! And do your kids think your favorite bands...

It's finally December, so Ramsey and Heather are defining what exactly makes a song a December song (and not a fall song, and not a Christmas song)! It's a science. Don't question it. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: An update on Heather's leg! The Decemberists are tricky! And a lot of talk about bitter cold1 All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future...

Underground or underheard? Our Patreon subscribers have selected Brandtson's "Dial In Sounds" and Heather and Ramsey try to figure out where they rank in the emo pantheon! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Heather and Ramsey launch their Presidents podcast and accidentally tear through all of their content. "I once repeatedly ate a Hard Rock in Costa Rica." And who is a...

It's time for Thanksgiving in America, and the whole family can agree on one thing: Canada's Carly Rae Jepsen is a delight. Today we listen to the singles from her latest album (and other hits)! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: A few corrections are made! Heather and Ramsey share what they think are the loneliest times! And we get on a real Kenny Rogers tangent! All th...

Heather is a known Jack Antonoff fan, and with the release of Taylor's new album, we are revisiting some of the best tracks that he has produced throughout his long career. Join us for this tour of Jack's work! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Who is Jack Antonoff? Will Ramsey mention Leena Dunham? And how much Taylor can we squeeze into one podcast? All this and so mu...

We're cracking open the vaults to help with your fall and giving you a peak into the Patreon exclusives! This week, a Bonus Zone episode in which Heather introduces Ramsey into the world of The National! Discover bonus eps (like this one!), merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Why is it Ohio week? What's happening outside Heather's window! And there's a prison break at the Disney Vault! All t...

On this very spooky day, Heather and Ramsey attempt to scare one another with three songs design to strike terror into the other! This is Not a Halloween Episode: this is an exploration into the depths of pure horror. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon ! In our latest episode, we've made a Halloween playlist for your cool ghoul gathering! This week: Heather breaks Ramsey's heart! Ra...

Blast the siren and light the signal! Blink-182 is back in its original from with a world tour and new music! One of your hosts is incredibly excited! Listen as we experience the newest from the legendary band titled…[HEAVY SIGH] "Edging." Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: The names of all of the members! Tales from the real life town that Stars Hallow is based on! And...

The wonderful Caissie St. Onge is here to talk about the one, the only Prince and his 1987 classic Sign "☮︎" the Times! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: What do Minnesotans have in common with Ronald Reagan? Columbia Music House memories! And a very specific diner policy! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes!...

It's Ramsey and Heather's favorite season: fall! We create the perfect fall afternoon for you as we sit back and listen to TikTok's latest trend: Noah Kahan's "Stick Season!" Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Window maintenance! Fall vibes! Sweaters! And singer-songwriter discussions! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating...

Listen as Heather recounts her harrowing journey through Chicago's Riot Fest! Hear her tales of heat, music, and getting up close and personal with some of your faves! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon ! This week: Heather finds a tree! We argue about the band Stars! And Heather is asked a question that shakes her to her absolute core! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-o...

Heather has heard a new song: Homeschool's "Smartest Man." But she believes it sounds like another song, The Fly's 1998 song "Got You (Where I Want You)." Is she right? Only you can decide! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: School-based sci-fi mid-90s movie summaries! Heather loves Industry! And Ramsey and Heather talk about all things basketball! All this and so much M...

FINALLY we get to hear music that has been Spider-Man approved as we listen to Dashboard Confessional's 2006 album "Dusk and Summer!" Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon ! This week: Heather learns something gross! A Counting Confessional crossover! We're late to the Don't Worry, Darling table! And we increase your slang vocabulary! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on...