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Barenaked ABCs (Alphabetical Barenaked [Ladies] Catalog) is a weekly podcast where four Mainahs discuss the Barenaked Ladies catalog alphabetically, one song at a time, making certain to take time on the rare tracks, such as the Yellow Tape and Buck Naked, all the way to their newest tunes, includin…

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    • Jan 23, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 306: Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 50:37


    Listen as we talk about this song that is completely about positivity and optimism.  Shoot… just blew out my sarcasm filter.  Well, listen to this week's episode on “Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!” while I get it fixed. Stop If You've Heard This One Before Play Everything for Everyone (Lansing, MI  2/12/04) The Meaning Behind The Song: Yes Yes Yes by BarenakedRead More

    Episode 305: The Wrong Man Was Convicted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 41:41


    There are so many puns I could do this week, but I'm not going political.  So I'll just say that it isn't Aaron's fault he isn't here this week.  The wrong man was convicted. MYSD Intimate and Interactive 4 Ships and Dip 5

    Episode 304: Wrap Your Arms Around Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 61:01


    We are well into the new year but almost done the older albums.  Don't strangle me.  I'm just the bearer of the bad news.  But we will continue with the newer albums after.  In the meantime, listen to us discuss “Wrap Your Arms Around Me” Gordon Steve Page Live From Home Bathroom Sessions Ships and Dip 5 Variety Recordings

    Episode 303: Wonderin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 45:00


    I'm wondering if you will enjoy our discussion of this deep diamond “Wonderin'”. Neil Young BNL At Woodstock

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    Episode 302: Year in Review for 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 58:59


    That's right. We've been doing this for 5 whole years. And we still have another year to go. So let's get this year ended right so we can start the new one!

    Episode 301: Wonderful Christmastime

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 37:37


    We are simply having a wonderful episode as we are joined by Trevor Cox to discuss this BNL cover “Wonderful Christmastime”. Wonderful Christmastime by Paul McCartney BNL Kylie Minogue Diana Ross Demi Lovato Eli Young Band Straight No Chaser Mac Demarco Tarja Turueun

    Episode 300: Wishing Well 

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 48:04


    Well, I am wishing that you enjoy this week's episode about the deep dive BNL cover “Wishing Well” Wishing Well Live Wishing Well – Live • Sananda Maitreya (spotify.com) Wishing Well  BNL cover Sign Your Name What Happened to Terence Trent D'Arby Terence's second album Billy Don't Fall • Sananda Maitreya (spotify.com)

    Episode 299: Wishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 34:40


    As we enter this holiday season, a lot of wishing and hoping will be done.  So it is only right that we are discussing the song “Wishing” this week. Snacktime

    Episode 298: Wind It Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 178:55


    As we hit the end of the first season of our podcast, I guess you could say that we are almost ready to “Wind It Up”.  But helping us in the finishing stretch this week is our friend, Erik Butterworth.  But will he wind up liking the song? Official Video Fan Contest video All New Revue Noah Ginex's contribution: Noah'sRead More

    Episode 297: Why Say Anything Nice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 54:01


    Barenaked Ladies are Men Steven on Live From Home 10

    Episode 296: Who Needs Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 78:57


    The massacre in Maine happened while we were recording this week's show.  Forgive me for stepping away and being distracted.  It was 10 miles or less from our houses, and a little disturbing.  I was able to get this edit done, but it took a lot of time.  But Who Needs Sleep?  Wesley of jimlapbap on Youtube does. Enjoy StuntRead More

    Episode 295: Who Knew

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 35:08


    Who knew that Sue owned a gnu? Ok, that is not true. But they are rhymes you might hear in this week's song.  But are they?

    Episode 294: Who Can It Be Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 48:16


    We don't have a guest this week, but we did have someone join in to the discussion halfway through the episode. Who could it be? Listen in as we discuss “Who Can It Be Now?”, BNL's “cover” of the Men At Work song from their live album in 2015 from their Red Rocks album.

    Episode 294: When You Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 45:18


    I hope tonight, after listening to our episode, you have a restful night's sleep.  But what will you dream about?  Maybe this song?  Maybe our review?  Who knows? Demo  Barenaked Ladies – “When You Dream” (Demo) – YouTube Music 

    Episode 293: When I Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 62:15


    If I fell in love with you, would you…. Wait… that's the wrong song.  Well, I promise we will review the right one on this week's episode1 Born On A Pirate Ship version Rock Spectacle Version Bsthroom sessions Jim and Ed playing “When I Fall”, plus backstory

    Episode 292: When Doves Cry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 58:53


    Dig if you will a picture of you and I engaged in a discussion about the song “When Doves Cry”. Imagine no longer because it exists, with our friend Justin from Monster Squad Minute. Barenaked Recess Hello City: Live From Toronto Andrew Denton Challenge Lenny Henry (parody)

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    Episode 291: What A Wild Tune

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 36:36


    This week's song is short, but it definitively can be labeled “wild”. Because it is in the title. But are we wild about it? Listen in. Original version off Snacktime Ships and Dip V Molly Whuppie

    Episode 289: What A Letdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 59:33


    We hope that you won't say “What A Letdown” about this episode.  But we need to warn you this episode is not suitable for work or children Original Bathroom Sessions: SImlish version or children.

    Episode 290: Interview with Michael Phillip Wojewoda

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 59:33


    We are taking a week away from talking about songs to interview someone who is steeped in BNL lore.  Anyone that knows BNL knows the role that this man has played in their success.  And we had an amazing time talking with Michael.  He is a wealth of stories and information and we hope you enjoy the interview as muchRead More

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    Episode 289: What A Letdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 59:33


    We hope that you won't say “What A Letdown” about this episode.  But we need to warn you, NFSW or children. Original Bathroom Sessions: SImlish version

    Episode 288: What A Good Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 86:18


    When this podcast was born, I looked at my microphone and said, “Welcome to the Barenaked ABCs”.  But you already knew that.  Times change.  I still have the same opening line, but I like to think we are a little more fun now.  I wonder if Mil Feirn agrees.  Because they are joining us this week to discuss “What ARead More

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    Episode 287: We Wish You A Merry Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 37:21


    I know that we are around Labor Day, but we haven't discussed Christmas songs in a while.  Let's talk about that.  While we are at it, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” Barenaked Ladies “Ladies Room Vol 8” Arthur Warrell arrangement Parody Kristian Bush – We Wish You A Pandemic Christmas Stevie Ray Plarre Ren and Stimpy We Wish YouRead More

    Episode 286: We Took The Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 36:09


    I'm not sure when you are listening to this week's episode, so it is presumptuous for me to say that we will take your night, but I hope that you enjoy the discussion that Tyler Boudreau and I had about “We Took The Night” Original Acoustic. Spoken Word

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    Episode 285: Watching The Northern Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 37:15


    You know what would be a great thing to do while listening to this week's episode?  Watch the Northern Lights.  But if you are driving, don't do that.  Instead, just enjoy our discussion of “Watching The Northern Lights” Original Live Live (Kevin on guitar)

    Episode 284: War On Drugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 62:53


    This week we have Jay Shifman, from Choose Your Struggle, to talk about “The War On Drugs” and mental health.  It was a wonderful conversation.  I hope that you enjoy it as much as we did. Steven with Symphony NB conducted by Andy Creegan Feb 4, 2019 in Halifax, NS Demo   https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=vfOX-ObBn3c&list=RDAMVMvfOX-ObBn3c Prince Edward Viaduct https://localwiki.org/toronto/Luminous_Veil Jay Shifman's Ted TalkRead More

    Episode 283: Vanishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 51:48


    I'm out back working on my deck as I listen to this week's song.  That's right.  I'm varnishing while I'm listening to “Vanishing”.  Do the fumes get to me? Listen in and find out. Album Fan video with Yu-gi-Oh anime

    Episode 282: Phillip Harder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 60:25


    We have a rare treat for you this week. We were able to talk with music video legend Phillip Harder. He directed 6 BNL videos and 2 Kevin Hearn videos. And he has some great stories to tell.

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    Episode 281: Upside Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 73:45


    I tried to be amazing and make the text appear upside down… but I couldn't.  So just enjoy our guests Noah Ginex and JD Waldvogel. Album Ships and Dip Cruise 3 Ships and Dip Cruise 5 Instrumentals Barenaked Ladies – Everything to Everyone (Instrumentals) : Barenaked Ladies : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Mr. Bungle – ArsRead More

    Episode 280: Unfinished

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 74:54


    This week we have Noah Ginex to talk about the song “Unfinished”.  It should be legend- wait for it….. Album version Bathroom sessions Demo Instrumentals Barenaked Ladies – Everything to Everyone (Instrumentals) : Barenaked Ladies : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

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    Episode 279: Uncle Elywn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 53:52


    We're so sorry.  But we haven't done a bloody thing all day except record this episode. So, while the kettle is on the boil, give a listen while we are so easily called away.

    Episode 278: Trust Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 35:06


    I hope that you are enjoying your summer.  While you are driving to your next trip, download this and listen to us discuss this B-side hit “Trust Me”.  Shoe Box EP Ships and Dips 3

    Episode 277: Trouble with Tracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 54:11


    Welcome to my therapy session.  This week, all my cohosts try to do psychotherapy on me and discover exactly what the “Trouble With Tracy” really is.  But in the meantime, listen to us discuss this deep cut. Buck Naked version B-side version

    Episode 276: Township of King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 65:49


    Welcome to the Township of King, the only Township in Ontario where we discuss every Barenaked Ladies song in alphabetical order.  Wait… what did I say?  I think I've listened to this song too much this week.  Enjoy. Fake Nudes version Acoustic Spoken Word #SelfieCamJam

    Episode 275: Toronto FC Theme

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 57:47


    B is for Barenaked, A is for alphabetical, B is for Beautiful, C is for Can't think of anything to start with C that stands for podcast.  Other than Cast.   Which isn't quite right.  So, while I try to figure out how to write a sports theme for our podcast, why don't you listen to us talk about theRead More

    Episode 274: Too Little Too Late

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 57:53


    We recorded this episode later than usual, but I worked extra hard to get it out on time.  I didn't edit it very much either, so it's none-too-short.  I hate it when an episode is too little too late. Official Video Favorite cover

    Episode 273: Tonight Is The Night I Fell Asleep At The Wheel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 78:15


    Don't worry.  That is the name of tonight's song.  I didn't fall asleep at the wheel.  And I won't.  But we have “Bubbawheat” from Lyrical Innuendo Podcast joining us to discuss the multiple meanings of this song. Maroon version Demo Steven solo BNL without Steven Steven doing Ted X Talk in Toronto

    Episode 272: Told You So

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 47:46


    I knew that you would be back.  And I'm glad you are, so I won't say I told you so, but I told you so.  So join Aaron, Betsy, and myself as we discuss “Told You So” Stunt Bathroom Sessions Ships and Dip 3

    Episode 271: Toe To Toe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 62:24


    Our good friend Trevor is joining this week to go toe to toe about the song Toe To Toe.  Silverball First time playing the song

    Episode 270: Tired of Fighting With You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 55:19


    Why won't you listen to this week's episode?!  Ok…. you know what?  I'm done asking.  You either listen or you don't.  I'm just “Tired of Fighting With You”.  I'll go talk to Tyler Boudreau about this song instead. Tired of Fighting With You Making of “Silverball” 

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    Episode 269: This Is Where It Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 58:09


    WAIT! NO!   I didn't mean it like that.  This isn't our last episode.  We just discuss the song “This Is Where It Ends”.  Whew.   BOAPS version Last performance

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    Episode 268: This Is My Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 70:19


    This week's guest was able to find our place in order to record, and we are so glad that he did.  Ken Aldrigde, Manager of Inpatient Services at Campfire Circle was so much fun.  Please enjoy this discussion and definitely DONATE to this wonderful cause listed below!!!! Where to donate: Campfire Circle – Home You can buy the song here:Read More

    Episode 267: Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 44:37


    There are things that make this show listenable.  I wonder if they will show up in this episode.  You know who showed up to make this episode more interesting?  JD Waldvogel from “Barenaked Ladies Are Us”. Snacktimehttps://youtu.be/ViVdvmQ5U40 Bathroom Sessions

    Episode 266: Slacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 48:05


    Ok. So I'm a little behind on this announcement of a new album. Cut me a little slack and listen to our quickly slapped together review!

    Episode 265: (They Long To Be) Close To You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 66:43


    We're back.  We know that you missed us.  Everyone longs to be close to us.  It says so right in this week's song. By the way, Mike Myers, you know you want to come on the show. Link Spotify – They Long To Be Close To You – song and lyrics by Burt Bacharach & Barenaked Ladies

    Episode 264: These Apples

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 74:19


    It's Winter.  Which makes me think of snow.  Which makes me think of Snow White.  Who ate an apple that put her to sleep.  Will you fall asleep listening to our discussion about “These Apples”?  I doubt it.  We have Andrew and Justin from “Monster Squad Minute”. Original version Bathroom sessions Rock Spectacle  Live in a guitar store with JimRead More

    Episode 263: Thanks That Was Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 34:27


    We aren't done the podcast!  I swear.  We are just covering the song “Thanks That Was Fun” Official Video Bathroom Sessions Live version Steve covering it Stern Pro Circuit 2018-19 Championship – Stern Pinball

    Episode 262: Testing 1, 2, 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 60:55


    My microphone is working just fine.  I just tested it. So we should be good to go to talk with JD and Nick from “Radical Face Are Us” about “Testing 1, 2, 3” Check out Nick and JD over at “Radical Face Are Us” Official Video Bathroom Sessions Acoustic version

    Episode 261: Teenage Wasteland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 53:49


    I am well beyond my teenage years.  I have teenagers.  Maybe some day they will be into this song.  Maybe we are.  Tune in to find out if we like the rarity “Teenage Wasteland”. Stop Us Version Radio Free NY March 26, 1993.

    Episode 260: Take It Outside

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 57:44


    I've about had it with this computer.  I'm about to take it outside and dump it.  In the meantime, join us as we talk with Joe Ledoux of Barenaked Ladies Fan Society about “Take It Outside”. Original Bathroom Sessions Unofficial BNL slideshow by friend of the show Victor Sherb.  RIP friend. Bathroom Sessions Bloopers

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    Episode 259: Take It Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 73:44


    Don't we all have things that we wish that we could take back? This podcast isn't one of them.  I love it because I get to talk about great songs like this week's song “Take It Back”. Original version All New Revue version Take It Back – Live • Barenaked Ladies (spotify.com) Bathroom Sessions

    Episode 257: Summertime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 50:45


    As I'm writing this, we just got hit with 18 inches of snow.  You know what I'm looking forward to?  Not the slopes.  I'm looking forward to talking to you guys about “Summertime” with Erik Butterworth Original version

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