Tell Me All Your Thoughts On Pod

The boys are pleased to find that Tracy Bonham's debut album is solid, dependable bumble grudge, and that there are worse things one could do than emulating Liz Phair.  Other topics include the wrong guy from Dave Matthews Band, the album cover for Metallica's Load, and the continuation of a truly great streak on the Modern Rock charts.

This week the boys pay respects to the Faithful Departed and Alec reveals that he keeps his D.A.R.E. course completion certificate from junior high in his current desk drawer. Then we get down to brass tacks as we discuss the horn arrangements of producer Bruce Fairbairn, and take a deep dive on the charts.

Oi, mates! This week the gang takes a slow walk down the hall to examine “Champagne Supernova,” the sixth single from (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? Then, a survey of the mid 90s Britpop landscape, with a special look at albums by Blur and Pulp.   It's a bloody long 'un, so if you'd like to skip around: 00:00 We talk "Champagne Supernova" 27:25 General discussion of Britpop 35:18 Parklife and a...

Will Alanis escape her third and final episode without a visit from the Irony Police?  Then join the boys for a dive into the Meredith Brookses, Fiona Apples, and other "bad girls" of post-Jagged Little Pill radio - To what degree was there an Alanis Effect?

It’s episode #1,979 as Quorgan and the Smashing Young Men of TMAYTOP head to Pumpkinland for an epic discussion about the band’s biggest hit and one of the most successful double albums of all time, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.

The word is on the street that 1996 is gonna be one classic single after another. Starting with "Wonderwall," the boys gush over Oasis' album What's The Story (Morning Glory). On their way, Quill complains about hot rod drumsticks and Trav expresses gratitude for a recent downgrade of The Beatles' stock.

As a quick mid-hiatus snack, the boys engage in two quick spontaneous debates.  Does a seminal indie rock band have more Spotify listeners than a 90s one hit wonder?  Would Kurt Cobain like Vampire Weekend?   The format of this show came directly from the podcast The Great Debates, which is much funnier and more clever than what the boys did.  The Great Debates is available everywhere.

It's the Annual Poddy Awards, remember? After an outstanding opening set from the MCs, the boys discuss stats from their second season and their top 5 albums of 1995. It's a long one, so if you wanna jump around: :00 Opening monologues (you don't wanna miss these, pal!) 7:02 When you were a kid, what was your favorite song of 1995? 12:00 1995 Stats 21:31 Billboard Year-End Airplay Lists 27:50 Begi...

Gavin gets a second chance! Will the boys let their recent tastes go pie high, or curse the band's bad mood whine again? Then strap on your big black boots and bring along your old suitcase for an unexpected album review.

Scooch over just an RFB (Red Fishermen’s Beard) and hear tell of the Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction, and for some reason, Fugazi.  The boys hope “My Friends” will make them happy enough to avoid jail time.

PUSA's on the loose-ah! Strap on your guitbasses and bassitars, as you are cordially invited to the Presidents' inauguration onto the Billboard Modern Rock Chart.

By encouraging complacency, did “Hand in my Pocket” pave the way for Trump’s 2016 election win? Probably not, but it won’t stop the boys from exploring the evergreen pop sentiment “Everything’s gonna be fine” from “3 Little Birds” and “I Can See Clearly Now” to “Float On” and “The Middle.” Then thank you, India, for sticking around for our discussion of Alanis’ 1998 album Supposed Former Infatuati...

It's Civil War as the boys and a special guest are torn into Team Johnny and Team Robby... JK everyone is Team Johnny and gushing over "Name" for an hour and change.  Plus, a preview of the incoming Adult Album Alternative radio format and the Twister soundtrack.  Respect the wind!

*Spice Girls voice* “If you wannabe Nirvana…” This week, you gotta get with your friends at TMAYTOP as we explore the formula for a bubble grunge pop radio hit. Head seven cubits past the mill in the shadow of the abbey dressed in your finest tunics for “Comedown” by Bush.

The boys at least have the compassion to share their own embarrassing high school tunes before tearing into Silverchair.  Travis is the only one who can prevent a pure massacre of these Aussie 15-year-olds.

The fourth and final Green Day chart-topper of the 90s is a big winner for Trav and Quillen, and the Angus soundtrack turns out to be 100% beef.

An array of characters from different corners of the music world come together to assist Alanis Morissette in making a unique megahit album.  The boys discuss what makes it tick as well as some of the critical backlash over "authenticity."

Some great bands made it through the 90s without a single Modern Rock #1, including Thoughts On Pod favorite Stone Temple Pilots.  In this epic special, the sour boys devour STP's entire 90s catalog and spit out the Core.

The boys humbly request that you sanction their buffoonery as they discuss this unique, non-album U2 single. Download the episode, listen to it, kiss it, kill it.

The boys discuss the many jocks of the Minnesota underground before heading to the outhouse for a lengthy convo about The Blue Album... by Collective Soul.

This week it’s a TMAYTOP bloodbath as the devil stabs his wife with a sword and Quillen kills a mockingbird. Is this “Good?” Listen and find out!

An old mother dies; the confusion that was hers belongs now to you, the listener! Join the boys in the hacky sack circle at Woodstock ‘94 as they discuss the best, worst, and funniest performances of the festival.

The boys kick off 1995 by breezing through their final Dookie single to get to a discussion of Nimrod.  Quillen says good riddance to his heart as Green Day steals it with a signature track - tune in to find out which one!

As the boys wait for the ball to drop, they reflect on their first "season" and step outside of the world of alternative radio to offer their top 5 albums of 1994.

The boys' sincere streak continues as they leave Monster behind to discuss their favorite R.E.M. songs of all time.