Episodes

  • Thumbnail for Episode 243: ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’

    Episode 243: ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’

    For three episodes this week, we examine a Christmas standard. Today, it’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” which underwent a key lyrical change in the ’50s to make the song more jolly.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 242: New Music – November 2017

    Episode 242: New Music – November 2017

    We’re late this month – a bunch of other stuff took priority. But now we round up a few cool songs we discovered in November. Featuring: Sunflower Bean, Naked Giants, U-Men, Angel Olsen and Street Joy.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 241: Whistling Songs

    Episode 241: Whistling Songs

    Dan Gursky likes to come up with odd ideas for the show. Today he fills in for Patrick and suggests this topic: songs with whistling. Decide for yourself if that blows.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 240: House Concerts

    Episode 240: House Concerts

    Our friend Dan Gursky talks about going to see a concert in a private home. It’s a trend that has really taken off lately. With music by Tristen

  • Thumbnail for Episode 239: House Party – Probing Questions (w/ the Paranoid Style)

    Episode 239: House Party – Probing Questions (w/ the Paranoid Style)

    Day 3 of the House Party (and no, Kevin, you can’t leave soon). The Paranoid Style performs “Rock & Roll Just Can’t Recall” live in the Suburban Living Room. And we play Probing Questions with the band and other party guests.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 238: House Party – Less Talk More Rock (w/ the Paranoid Style)

    Episode 238: House Party – Less Talk More Rock (w/ the Paranoid Style)

    Day 2 of the House Party, with live music by the Paranoid Style. In this episode, we play some Less Talk More Rock with the band. Players get 30 seconds to set up a song they want the house to hear. Then we play 60 seconds, then discuss the song for 30 seconds. Plus, the Paranoid Style plays “The Ambassador’s Morning Lift” live in the Suburban Family Room.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 237: House Party – The Paranoid Style

    Episode 237: House Party – The Paranoid Style

    We rocked the house! Jim’s Suburban House, that is. It’s a House Party with lots of friends and a special appearance by indie band the Paranoid Style, including a live performance of “Underworld USA” in the Suburban Family Room.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 236: The Replacements and Other Favorites

    Episode 236: The Replacements and Other Favorites

    Will Pfeifer and Billy Kulpa wrap up their week as guest hosts with more discussion of some of their favorite bands, including the Replacements, the Menzingers and more.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 235: Superchunk, Gods Reflex

    Episode 235: Superchunk, Gods Reflex

    Guest Hosts Will Pfeifer and Billy Kulpa each talk about a favorite band. Superchunk for Will. Gods Reflex for Billy.

  • Thumbnail for Episode 234: Polished Pop Rock

    Episode 234: Polished Pop Rock

    Guest hosts Will Pfeifer and Billy Kulpa talk about some favorite rock bands that make beautiful pop music in the studio.