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Punch Up The Jam

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Every Thursday, Andrew and Evan Gregory (of The Gregory Brothers) are joined by a special guest to revisit, review, and revise a song of their choice, and then offer an improved "punched-up" version.

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Latest episode

Jun 12, 2026

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Episodes

'I Want You' by Savage Garden (w/ Chris Fleming) 16.04.2020

Chicka cherry cola with chicka cherry comedian Chris Fleming ! daring to discuss the extremely horny 90's bop during self isolation true magenta feelings hour ! UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Hey Rusty" by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions & "I'll See You In My Dreams" by Django Reinhardt. SPONSORS:  BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jam. Rothys: Check out all their sustainable shoes and...

'Smooth' by Santana (w/ Andrew Michaan) 09.04.2020

Man it's a HOT one with Andrew Michaan (host of Podcast But Outside) and Robby T and Santana and a whisper of the quarantine crazies. EXTREMELY special guest punch up by Ian Edgerly @ianedgerly on all platforms. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Motion Sickness" by Phoebe Bridges, and "September Song" by Agnes Obel. SPONSORS:  CAUSEBOX: Go to causebox.com/jam and use the code JAM to get 30% off your first box. q...

'Head Over Heels' by Tears for Fears (w/ Haley Blais) 02.04.2020

SOMETHING HAPPENS... and we're recording remotely! FINALLY unpunchable indie tunesmith Haley Blais comes through digitally, sonically, emotionally. All credit to super producer Marissa for making this sound IMMACULATE she deserves a Costco hot dog!!! UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Iceblink Luck" by Cocteau Twins, and "After That" by Haley Blais. SPONSORS:  quip: Get your first refill free at getquip.com/jam....

PLAYLIST: Songs You Need Six Feet Of Room To Dance To 26.03.2020

Breaking format this week to bring you a quarantine dance party mixtape! Enjoy stay inside and dance baby: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M48R4Kc8zjND7qlIzAUoh?si=4gPbTLHcSDSWpwchEItn3w Want more Punch Up The Jam? Become a Patron today! You'll support the show plus perks like: MP3 downloads of the punch ups Early access to the songs for upcoming episodes — Miel reads her favorite comment on ai...

'Loser' by Beck (w/ Taylor Garron) 19.03.2020

Get crazy with the cheez whiz, Taylor Garron (stand-up, editor at Reductress - @casualafro) came by pre-quarantine for a lot of hot discussion... we talk a lot about what's hot... turns out... it's everything... ssssSOoOooOYYYyyY UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: 'Little Fang' by Avey Tares Slasher Flicks, and 'Girl' by Beck. SPONSORS:  Rothys: Check out all their sustainable shoes and bags at Rothys.com/JAM. Shi...

'Dancing in the Dark' by Bruce Springsteen (w/ Kevin T. Porter) 12.03.2020

The BOSS. Please don't be mad. King of the Springstans™ Kevin T. Porter (host of Inside Voices, Gilmore Guys, Good Christian Fun) patiently gives Miel the full Bruce experience and for once Miel's perverted brain strikes gold. Special guest assist on the punch up! UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Cover Me" by Bettye Swann, and "Paul" by Big Thief. Check out Kevin's new podcast, Inside Voices, where he chats wit...

'Hey Jealousy' by Gin Blossoms (w/ Patrick Walsh) 27.02.2020

Tell me do you think it'd be alright if friend/writer Patrick Walsh (It's Always Sunny in Philedalphia, 2 Broke Girls - @thepatrickwalsh) brought White Claws to the studio. The 1992 rollerskating king of Missouri himself (this will make sense after you listen) brings peak 90's garage rock and much, much more. Please be aware this episode contains discussion of suicide. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Drunk II"...

'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)' by Meat Loaf (w/ Chris Fleming) 20.02.2020

Meat Loaf, Chris Fleming (Boba Everyday Tour - @chrisfluming), a one way ticket to hell, lost birds, egg related trauma, but mostly? An extremely good time with 20,467 tempo changes. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Love Thy Will Be Done" by Prince & Martika, and "Bad Habit" by Your Smith. SPONSORS:  Shipstation: Try ShipStation free for 60 days when you use offer code JAM. Quip: Go to getquip.com/jam to save o...

'Bette Davis Eyes' by Kim Carnes (w/ Andy Haynes) 13.02.2020

"I'm completely sober and I have Bette Davis Eyes" Comedian Andy Haynes (@imandyhaynes) brings the 1981 classic and discovers it's... a spy extraction anthem? Bette Davis Eyes. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Fire on the Mountain" by Grateful Dead and "Ladyfingers" by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. SPONSORS:  Shipstation: Try ShipStation free for 60 days when you use offer code JAM. ThirdLove: Go to thirdl...

'Material Girl' by Madonna (w/ Naomi Fry) 06.02.2020

MADONNA. Naomi Fry (Staff writer at The New Yorker) finally brings Material Girl to the pod in all its stunning, conflicted chaos. Come for the energy, stay for the deep dive into the weight of capitalism. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "SICKO MODE" by Travis Scott, and "Look at Me Now" by Caroline Polachek. SPONSORS:  ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/jam and get 15% off your first bra purchase. Quip: Go to getq...

'Liquid Dreams' by O-Town (w/ David Sims) 30.01.2020

FINALLY, the #1 song about nocturnal emissions. David Sims (Staff writer at The Atlantic, host of the Blank Check podcast - @davidlsims) dares go where no guest has gone before, discussing maybe the most exploitive but certainly the dampest song to date. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)" by Rachel Stevens, and "Tal Uno" by Barrie. SPONSORS:  Quip: Go to getquip.com/jam to sa...

'Lucky' by Britney Spears (w/ Chris Murphy) 23.01.2020

This is a story about a girl named Britney. and Miel. and comedian Chris Murphy! (Vuture, Reductress - @christress). Bring all the energy you can muster because we ALSO have a new segment debut with our new weatherman, fan favorite Rob Moose! Guest punch up by Ian Edgerly — check out his Twitter @IanEdgerly and Tik Tok @Ianedgerly. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Toast" by Koffee, "Waiting for Tonight" By Jenn...

'Promiscuous' by Nelly Furtado ft Timbaland (w/ Bettina Campomanes) 16.01.2020

It's 2006 at the high school dance and we are dancing so aggressively that the chaperones are afraid to make us stop. Electro-pop musician Bettina Campomanes ("Valiant Vermin" - @betthole) joins AND does the punch up (!!!) like a Steve Nash level MVP. WARNING: this episode features a LOT of profanity, rage, AND the most incorrect understanding of a lyric ever recorded, listen responsibly. UNPUNCHA...

'Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm' by Crash Test Dummies (w/ Ayo Edebiri) 09.01.2020

MMM MMM what a tasty episode! #1 Crash Test Dümé Ayo Edebiri (@ayoedebiri - Sunnyside, Comedy Central’s Up Next, Iconography podcast) brings the pentecostal, the dissociative realness, the great big time vibes with this hypnotic 90's hum anthem. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Peg" by Steely Dan, "Roam" by The B-52's, and "When I'm With Him" by Empress Of. Thank you to Pax for producing this week's punch up. L...

'Chop Suey' by System Of A Down (w/ Henri Bardot) 02.01.2020

WE MADE IT! Podcast legend Henri Bardot (brother, musician) makes his debut to celebrate 100 episodes AND a very exciting announcement! YOU WANTED TO. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Indian Summer" by Riceboy Sleeps and "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" by Caroline Polachek. SPONSORS:  Society6: Get 30% off and free shipping when you use code JAM at s6.co/jam. Quip: Go to getquip.com/jam to save on gift sets...

'Black Hole Sun' by Soundgarden (w/ Rob Moose) 19.12.2019

THE PODCAST IS PEAKING. Grammy award winning musician/arranger Rob Moose (Bon Iver, Alabama Shakes, Paul Simon John Legend, Arcade Fire - robmoose.com) brings serious musical credibility to the pod and even DOES THE PUNCH UP?? The greatest punch up this show will ever have. I should quit now. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Event Horizon" by Ethan Gruska, and "Naeem" by Bon Iver. Punch Up credits: Rob Moose -...

'Hook' by Blues Traveler (w/ Amir Blumenfeld) 12.12.2019

Amir Blumenfeld (@jakeandamir - Jake and Amir, host of If I Were You podcast) HOOKS us up with his favorite song (not a joke). Miel googled “basketball” to make the punch up. Still not a joke. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Alone" by Heart, and "Small Foreign Faction" by Haley Blais. SPONSORS:  Society6: Get 30% off and free shipping when you use code JAM at s6.co/jam. Acuity Scheduling: Get 45 days of Acuity...

'Get Outta My Dreams Get Into My Car' by Billy Ocean (w/ Joe Kwaczala) 05.12.2019

HEY! YOU! Joe Kwaczala (@joekjoek - Comedy Central Presents, host of Who Cares About The Rock Hall? podcast) brings the cheese all the way from 1988 and Miel loses all ability to speak. The power of music folks. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Do You Love What You Feel" by Rufus & Chaka Khan and "Waiting for a Star to Fall" by Boy Meets Girl. SPONSORS:  Society6: Get 30% off and free shipping when you use code...

'Vindicated' by Dashboard Confessional (w/ Karen Han) 28.11.2019

EXTREME FUN ALERT — Karen Han (@karenyhan - film queen at Polygon) brings Spiderman 2 into our ears (and hearts) with VINDICATED I AM SELFISH I AM WRONG I AM RIGHT I SWEAR I'M RIGHT (don't fact check that). UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Goodbye, Eddie, Goodbye" from Phantom of the Paradise and "Miss Misery" by Elliott Smith. SPONSORS:  Society6: Get 30% off and free shipping when you use code JAM at s6.co/ja...

'Steal My Sunshine' by Len (w/ Griffin Newman) 21.11.2019

THE MOST REQUESTED SONG OF ALL TIME!? The return of actor/comedian Griffin Newman (@GriffLightning - The Tick, Blank Check Podcast) !? Brace your elevators and pack your butter tarts because we are riding these rented scooters straight into the SUN! Check out Griffin's other episode where we punched up Come on Eileen. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Carey" by Joni Mitchell, and "Heaven" (live version) by Talki...

'The Way' by Fastball (w/ Heath Saunders) 14.11.2019

What if Hotel California was made in 1998? Amateur rollercoaster tycoon Heath Saunders (@feeltheheath - Jesus Christ Superstar Live, The Great Comet) is on the case, exposing the dark and terrifying (for children) underbelly of the Fastball classic, "The Way". For more Saunders, check out his family collective at thesaunderscollective.com UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Overwhelming" by Jon Bellion, and "Not T...

'Gloria' by Laura Branigan (w/ Lindsey Weber) 07.11.2019

Lindsey Weber (@lindseyweber - Who? Weekly podcast) blows up the very premise of the show by bringing a song from the unpunchable playlist to punch up. ABSOLUTELY. Also Miel was thinking of Mary Lou Retton playing Tiny Tim in the movie within the movie Scrooged, a common mistake that most people have made. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "The Whole of the Moon" by The Waterboys (Covered by Fiona Apple), and "Al...

'Sex and Candy' by Marcy Playground (w/ Shane Torres) 31.10.2019

Sex and Candy and Shane Torres (@shanetorres - stand-up, Conan) OH MY!!! Be sure to check out Miel and Shane's New York glam rock duo, The Devious Stares, playing soon in a gas station parking lot near you! UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Asleep" by The Smiths, and "Work Song" by Hozier. SPONSOR: Acuity Scheduling - Get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free - no credit card required - by going to acuity...

'Celebration' by Kool & The Gang (w/ Gabriel Gundacker) 24.10.2019

Let's celebrate because Kool and the Gang aficionado Gabriel Gundacker (@gabegundacker - comedian/musician/writer for Our Cartoon President) is not only ON the pod, he helps MAKE the punch-up! So bring your good times and your laughter too we're gonna punch up this jam for you (wish I could delete but unfortunately have already typed it). UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Les Aventures de Tintin" by Taeko Ōnuki,...

'The Call' by Backstreet Boys (w/ Brian David Gilbert) 17.10.2019

Hello? It's Brian David Gilbert (@briamgilbert - Polygon Producer) it's the BACKSTREET BOYS and our batteries are anything but LOW BABY!!!! If you don't know the song, you're going to want to. And don't forget these lips are for god and my sandwiches (this might make sense once you listen, or it won't and I'm just very very sick). UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Liquid Dreams" by Manganas Garden and "Jealous G...

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