UMM: The Unifying Medium of Music

While it was once thought to be lost, forgotten, or never completed...we present the long-anticipated remainder of Episode 59. This one is mostly song lyric analysis...

We went a tad long, so this one's split in two. Or is it split into two? And the editing? Smooth as...whatever... These hosts have been through thick and thin, and that, as always, becomes more evident with each passing moment of this (and every) episode.

We delayed today's episode drop to build anticipation. No other reason possible. At long-ish last, we are back this week with more cringe-speak and garbled nonsense. Unbeknownst to our ENTIRE production team, the recording halted toward the end, severing you from probably the funniest stuff we've ever said. Luckily, there are 442 episodes left to get it right!

We are SO BACK! The link below will only make sense if you listen to the whole episode, fellow nerds... https://www.amazon.com/s?k=metal+up+your+assshirt&adgrpid=1331511094032417&hvadid=83219722441148&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=49583&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=b&hvtargid=kwd-83220599941196%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=11364_13596534&mcid=06e4d63898d337ccbe68578add8b4d6a&msclkid...

We're back this week with another nonsensical discussion over Sir Elton, his legacy, and the story told in this classic 70s megahit. Rob goes way overboard on covers, and Steve obsesses about luggage. What better way to spend approximately sixty-nine minutes and twenty-one-point-seven seconds? Time stamps! Jerk Reaction 02:56 Deets 06:36 Roman Numerals 16:29 Trivia 21:21 Sandwich Time 24:27 Covers...

We here at UMM are, more or less, caretakers at heart. We want to help you navigate through this cold and flu season. Thus, at a safe distance, we offer you...The Cure. We have a long trivia question, an enormous amount of cover information, and we gush about the genius of Robert Smith and chip away (unsuccessfully) at the narrative of the song that summarizes the early days of Smith and his spous...

Wow! You clicked the FULL description? Nice! I need to make this one count! So, this week, we have George Jones, and for obvious reasons, we cover the 1980 cult classic POPEYE, starring Robin Williams, before eventually role-playing: one of us as the titular character from that film, and the other, his nemesis, Olive Oil. JK. It's "Bluto." Anyway, in short, we bring the HEAT and really immerse our...

In this second, and admittedly sloppier, episode with Rob in studio, we again demonstrate our rudimentary understanding of American politics in the 1960s and 70s, and we very clumsily attempt to articulate the subsequent impact of that era in today's culture. And we fixate on the song's opening word and suggest that the use of another word in the song is not used in any other songs on the Rolling...

We recorded this during a holiday visit. While the sound quality is markedly better, we still have no idea what we're talking about. But, we think we're amusing, so...yeah. Enjoy! Time Stamps! 01:49 - Song clip 02:17 - Jerk Reaction 04:13 - Deets 17:19 - Roman Numerals 23:47 - Sandwich 30:58 - Rob Talks Covers 39:09 - Lyric Analysis

It's 2026, which means...well, probably lots of stuff. But most importantly, of course, we're back with SEASON 3!! This week's episode includes a guest host AND an average amount of under-developed thoughts and perspectives. Sadly, just as we were digging into the lyrics toward the end, the recording abruptly stopped. We've salvaged what we could because, c'mon...we're not going to, like, do it al...

We conclude Season 2 this week with the debut single from one of the most iconic and influential artists of the last 50 years: The B-52s! That'll make sense when you listen. Anyway, we hope you enjoy, like, love, adore, share, blah, blah, blah this with anyone within a 50 mile radius. We will be back in 2026 with a whole new season!!

Strap in/on for a doozie, fam! We're comin' at ya with a killer sandwich, covers galore, and WAY more personal information and perspective than any episode--or entire podcast--should. That's just how we do...

Eminem, perhaps better known as Marshall Mathers, is notorious for spitting both rhymes and truth. During this episode--our 48th shot--we bring in a Midwest fan club's president to assist us with understanding the nuances of Em's artistic style and ankle-breaking lyricism. Go 'head and grab some spaghetti and listen to us drop bombs on the internet wavelengths....or something...

Ready to return to the good ol' days of deciding between having MySpace or Facebook and unsure which platform was best for you to...share...your life? Do you believe in life after social media? Do you believe in life after auto-tune? We answer none of these and more during this so-so episode. But please like, subscribe, and....share...

Can you guess Who will be the first artist to make a second appearance on this beloved radio program? It may not be Who you think, but it could also very well be Who you think because the answer is above this description. Ironically, some might argue that many people actually *were fooled again... IYKYK

We're back...again! This week we talk mostly about a song we all know by a band we've never heard of. Combinations such as these are why podcasts were invented. Enjoy, Boogaloo Dudes! *Edited with correct Roman Numerals segment. My bad, fam...

We've missed you, TOO! We won't make excuses about the absences, but trust us: we absolutely deserved it. As most podcasters do when covering country music, we devote a lot of time to homicidal tendencies and whether birth order is related to incarceration in the US. Enjoy this episode. Tom Hanks makes an appearance*. *not the real Tom Hanks. We just mention him randomly.

Civil Rights. Media Corruption. Toothpaste Ads. Tongue Twisters. Yep. All right here. Enjoy this audible quest through American history and music from two guys who should have been in bed when they began recording. We dare you. Oh, and listen closely for the tongue twister toward the end. Confounding? Yes. Confusing? Also, yes. Committed to the bit? Sure.

We've been out shopping the past few weeks, but we're back now and we're very pleased to report that we have each purchased new satchels! I'm obviously lying. They're used. Anyway, this week's episode features more of our ignorance and confusion. Oh, and some totally authorized Eddie Murphy stand-up clips from the 80s. Now you're definitely gonna listen, right? Be sure to threaten the lives of eve...

You there! Put that thing down, flip it, and reverse it because it's time to chillax and listen to two white idiots try to discuss the intricacies of Missy Elliott's absolute BANGER from 2002. We have yet another new feature, a favorite Mitch Hedberg joke, an impromptu Eminem song summary, and a display of ignorance toward top-shelf alcohol. tsacdop skeew siht yojne uoy epoh ew

It's our first REPEAT ARTIST episode, so we celebrate by talking about French words getting Americanized, magazine covers, under-appreciated music genre of bossa nova, Linda Ronstadt and feminism, and the horrors of addiction Nothing but laughs here, gang!

Back this week with a 'sode that's longer, but we don't think it'll kill ya. We're one-point-five our normal size, and didn't even take a pill, yeah... If you're into music sampling, Monopoly, the Mandela Effect, Steve Carrell, and/or working out, you will find something earther-shattering about this episode. Trust us...we're never wrong. Nor are we ever wronger...

"Inspiration is the result of hard work." That's a quote I just made up to distract you from the fact that this week's episode is a repeat. But fear not, friends. We will (probably) be back soon with all new content for your earholes. For now, find someplace with AC, shove in your preferred earbuds of choice, and (re-?) listen to this stellar episode. Fun fact: "stellar" is an anagram of "lazy pod...

Yes, double contractions are a thing, and in this week's episode, we probably spend too much time dwelling on that. We tease a future segment. We insert more completely legal pop culture clips. Marlon Brando makes a cameo. Steve gets triggered. Another thrilling episode, no doubt....

 It took us almost a calendar year and 36 episodes, but we did it: we figured out how to be in the same room as we recorded. This is nothing short of historic. We'd like to thank the academy, of course; our amazing fans, and of course, our families for their undying support. Anyway, aside from the vastly improved audio, this episode covers the essentials: naughty puns, inaccurate historical i...