Jake Anderson

The Jams & Tea Podcast / Jen & Jake’s Bizarre Affray

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Audio transcribed from our YouTube podcast series ’Jams & Tea’ where we review and discuss new records, films, shows, anime, art, and culture at large. Our other main series, Jen & Jake’s Bizarre Affray, is a competitive podcast where our two hosts do their best to infuriate and delight each other with media of all shapes and sizes. We’re a collective of writers, artists, and musicians from all over the globe, attempting to share our appreciaton for the things we love... and sometimes things we don’t

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Jake Anderson

Episodes

Blasts from the Past | Madonna’s ’Confessions II’ & The Lemon Twigs’ ’Look for Your Mind!’ 10.07.2026 42:28

Jen & Jake talk the new excellent return to form album from Madonna, as well as the latest psych pop excursion from The Lemon Twigs Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F4aKt90eTK6Zd_7...

Old Dogs & New Tricks | Modest Mouse’s ’The Eraser & the Maze’ & The Red Clay Strays ’Grateful’ 03.07.2026 47:03

This week, Jen and Jake talk about the shockingly good return to form from Modest Mouse, and the newest album from The Red Clay Strays! Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F4aKt90eTK6Zd_7...

Out of Whack | YG’s ’The Gentlemen’s Club’ & Tierra Whack’s ’Whack’s Museum’ 26.06.2026 1:13:32

Jen & Jake tackle two new, incredibly unique hip-hop records Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F4aKt90eTK6Zd_7d4-imBg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/jams-and-...

DRAKE (THE ICEMAN TRILOGY) vs. STEPHEN GRAHAM JONES (THE INDIAN LAKE TRILOGY) | JJBA 24.06.2026 2:41:04

The culmination of the tumultuous third arc... 0:00-1:04:20 The Iceman Cometh 1:04:21-2:33:07 The Indian Lake Trilogy 2:33:08-2:41:05 PUNISHMENT TIME Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F...

AOTY?? | Olivia Rodrigo’s ’You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So In Love’ & Kelsey Lu’s ’So Help Me God’ 19.06.2026 1:05:17

Jen & Jake talk two new phenomenal pop records Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F4aKt90eTK6Zd_7d4-imBg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/jams-and-tea/id16077888...

JEN & JAKE TALK: OBSESSION & THE BACKROOMS 15.06.2026 1:26:01

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Breaking the Rules | Converge’s ’Hum of Hurt’ & Vince Staples’ ’Cry Baby’ 12.06.2026 1:12:06

The boys take a look at two fascinating, somewhat difficult albums from Converge and Vince Staples 00:00 - 26:00 Converge - Hum of Hurt 26:00 - Vince Staples - Cry Baby #Converge #podcast #rap Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.s...

Elder Statesmen | Boards of Canada’s ’Inferno’ & Elder’s ’Through Zero’ 05.06.2026 52:16

The boys cover releases from two of Jake's personal favorite bands of all time! 0:00-16:16 Elder - Through Zero 16:17-52:16 Boards of Canada - Inferno Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=...

The Turns Have Tabled | JPEGMAFIA’s ’Experimental Rap’ & Kenny Mason’s ’BULLDAWG’ 29.05.2026 57:42

The boys are back with some complicated thoughts on two brand new hip-hop albums Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F4aKt90eTK6Zd_7d4-imBg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/p...

TREASURE PLANET vs. CLARICE | THE JJBA ARC 3 FINALE 27.05.2026 1:55:02

Our two hosts square off for the third climactic time with two heavy-hitters! 00:00 - 57:08 Clarice 57:09 - Treasure Planet Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F4aKt90eTK6Zd_7d4-imBg Appl...

Jams & Tea All-Stars Return! | Genesis Owusu’s ’Redstar Wu’ & Panopticon’s ’Det hjemsøkte hjertet’ 22.05.2026 56:49

The boys are back to talk about two channel-favorite artists who both recently dropped music Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F4aKt90eTK6Zd_7d4-imBg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.ap...

Power in Subtlety | Isaiah Rashad’s ’ITS BEEN AWFUL’ & American Football’s ’LP4’ 16.05.2026 45:44

Jen and Jake take on the latest record from Top Dawg Records signee Isaiah Rashad, and emo legends American Football! Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F4aKt90eTK6Zd_7d4-imBg Apple Podc...

Successful Half-Measures | Jessie Ware’s ’SUPERBLOOM’ & Noah Kahan’s ’THE GREAT DIVIDE’ 08.05.2026 44:39

This week, Jen and Jake tackle the latest record from dance pop superstar Jessie Ware, and the latest up-and-coming pop balladeer Noah Kahan! Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F4aKt90eT...

RETURN TO SILENT HILL vs. WINGS OF DESIRE | JJBA 06.05.2026 2:19:37

On this episode, Jen and Jake recruit some help for their third trip to Silent Hill, as well as the classic Wim Wenders movie 'Wings of Desire' 0:00 - 49:10 Wings of Desire 49:11 - 2:11:51 Return to Silent Hill 2:11:52 - END ARC FINALE TIME #podcast #silenthill #returntosilenthill Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3...

Nine Inch Nails Retrospective | Episode #6: The Slip 01.05.2026 33:53

On this episode of the retrospective, Jake and Luke tackle the red-headed step child of the NIN discography, the oft forgotten 'The Slip' Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F4aKt90eTK6Zd...

Old & New Friends | Ella Langley’s ’Dandelion’ & Nine Inch Nails+Boyz Noize’s ’Nine Inch Noize’ 24.04.2026 47:13

This week, Jen & Jake cover the latest collab from Nine Inch Nails and Boyz Noize, as well as the sophomore record from rising star Ella Langley! Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F...

Dragon Ball Z Abridged vs. Ghostbusters - Answer the Call 22.04.2026 1:55:38

On this episode of JJBA, the boys relitigate two quintessential pieces of 2010s comedy. Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR?si=F4aKt90eTK6Zd_7d4-imBg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.c...

Beautiful Losers | Thundercat’s ’Distracted’ & Slayyyter’s ’Worst Girl in America’ 17.04.2026 41:59

This week, Jen and Jake tackle a breakup album from Thundercat, as well as the latest addition to the hyperpop canon, Slayyyter's 'Worst Girl in America.' Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWMC1SkTkR...

Radicals | Jill Scott’s ’To Whom This May Concern’ & Earl Sweatshirt + MIKE’s ’Pompeii/Utility’ 10.04.2026 54:41

This week, the boys talk about the fantastic new record from soul singer Jill Scott, and the collaboration between Earl Sweatshirt, Mike, and Surf Gang! 0:00-30:29 Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE - Pompeii // Utility 30:30-54:42 Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen...

BIOSHOCK: INFINITE vs. LAZARUS | JJBA 08.04.2026 2:57:14

On this episode of JJBA, the gang investigates the latest from Shinichiro Watanabe, and a retrospective on the disaster that is Bioshock Infinite. #bioshock #bioshockinfinite #lazarus 0:00-2:00 Intro/Nonsense 2:00-55:54 Lazarus 55:55-2:46:32 Bioshock Infinite/Burial at Sea 2:46:33-2:57:14 PUNISHMENT TIME Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/c...

Back in Business | The Twilight Sad’s ’Its The Long Goodbye’ & Lauren Auder’s ’Whole World As Vigil’ 03.04.2026 43:44

On this week's episode, the boys cover up-and-comer Lauren Auder's sophomore LP and the esteemed return of one of the channel's favorite bands, The Twilight Sad! Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DVowO4DgTbeYWM...

An Auspicious Return | Neurosis’ ’An Undying Love for a Burning World’ & Underscores’ ’U” 27.03.2026 58:42

This week, Jen & Jake tackle the comeback album from Neurosis and the latest effort from hyperpop outfit, Underscores! 0:00-33:13 Neurosis - An Undying Love for a Burning World 33:14-58:43 Underscores - U Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtWw/join Listen to Jams + Tea episodes on streaming services: Spotify...

HIGHGUARD vs. BIOSHOCK vs. THE THINNING DUOLOGY | JJBA 25.03.2026 2:37:55

On this episode of JJBA, Jake and Jen tackle the now-defunct Highguard, the acclaimed classic, Bioshock, and two terrible movies starring a Paul brother. 0:00-46:43 Highguard 46:44-1:33:24 Bioshock 1:33:25-2:25:41 The Thinning & The Thinning: New World Order 2:25:42 - Punishment Time #highguard #bioshock #podcast Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www....

Back & Forward | Bill Callahan’s ’My Days of 58’ & Johnny Blue Skies’ ’Mutiny After Midnight’ 20.03.2026 55:35

On this episode of new reviews, the gang tackles two alt country legends. The soulful blues of Bill Callahan and the raucous party blitz of the latest project from Sturgill Simpson 0:00-22:56 Bill Callahan - My Days of 58 22:57-55:36 Johnny Blue Skies - Mutiny After Midnight Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkfjzUQH6bfj9U3N4tBtW...

Billy Corgan’s Delusions of Failure & What makes a ’classic’ album? | JAMS & TEA NOW 16.03.2026 41:17

Jen & Jake have an impromptu discussion about their favorite bald nemesis, as well as respond to a video recently released by @ShawnCee about what makes a 'classic' album in a modern context 0:00-18:36 The Assassination of Rock Music By the Coward Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter 18:37-41:18 What makes a classic album? Join the Jams & Tea Family to get support us and get a shoutout: https://www.you...