Best Song Ever

“It's a family affair.” In this episode, Luke is joined by his wife, Kyle, and baby, Archie. They talk about Kyle's music hyper-fixations throughout her life and Archie's favorite music. Luke shares some amazing new songs from incredible artists with the fam. Plus, he shares the music he's been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he's looking forward to. Songs Played In This Episode: Craig Finn - Luke & Leanna from Always Been out now Tamrac Recordings / Thirty Tigers Courting - Namcy from Lust for Life Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story' out now via Lower Third Records Photo Credits: Craig Finn by Dan Monick Courting by Charlie Barclay Harris Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“This podcast makes me happy.” In this episode, Luke discusses music being a comfort in crazy times, art as escapism and Harrison Ford's Jeep Commercial. All this while playing some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Plus, he shares the music he's been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he's looking forward to. Songs Played In This Episode: Horsegirl - Switch Over from Phonetics On and On out now via Matador Records Anxious - Bambi's Theme from Bambi out now via Run For Cover Records Photo Credits: Horsegirl by Eliza Callahan Anxious by Rebecca Lader Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“You wanna run through a wall listening to it.” In this episode, Kevin emerges from 3 months in his basement as him and Luke catch up about their holidays and count down their Top 10 Albums of 2024. They discuss the year in music, share the honorable mentions that didn't make their lists and Luke's baby boy makes a surprise appearance. Songs Played In This Episode: Cloud Nothings - Final Summer from Final Summer out now on Pure Noise Records Gurriers - Dipping Out from Come And See out now (Self-Released) Dehd - Light On from Poetry out now on Fat Possum Records Brijean - Counting Sheep from Macro out now on Ghostly International Waxahatchee - Right Back To It feat. MJ Lenderman from Tigers Blood out now on Anti- Photo Credits: Cloud Nothings by Errick Easterday Gurriers by Evan Cahill Dehd by Atiba Jefferson Brijean by Swanson Studio Waxahatchee by Molly Matalon Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Ranking the songs on Kendrick Lamar's GNX Ranking the songs on Kendrick Lamar's GNX In this minisode, Luke ranks the songs on Kendrick Lamar's new surprise album GNX. Plus he shares the music he's been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he's excited about. Make your own GNX tier list using our template: https://tiermaker.com/create/kendrick-lamar-gnx-songs-17667354 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“BSE MVPs.” In this episode, Luke discusses music being a comfort in difficult times. He plays some amazing new songs from artists who are BSE MVPs. Plus, he shares the music he's been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he's looking forward to. Songs Played In This Episode: Sa-Roc - Amazing Grace out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment Soccer Mommy - Abigail from Evergreen out now on Loma Vista Recordings Photo Credits: Sa-Roc courtesy of Rhymesayers Entertainment Soccer Mommy by Anna Pollack Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Nobody's got time for hell.” In this episode, it's Boo-st Song Ever as Luke plays with Halloween sound effects, talks trick or treat plans and Halloween horror movie viewing. Luke plays a spooky solo Song Saga and tells music-related anecdotes about tattoos and New York. Plus, he plays some frighteningly fun new tunes from terrifyingly talented artists. Songs Played In The Episode: Bartees Strange - Sober from Horror out February 14th, 2025 via 4AD 2nd Grade - Instant Nostalgia from Scheduled Explosions out now via Double Double Whammy Photo Credits: Bartees Strange by Elizabeth De La Piedra 2nd Grade by Michael Cormier O'Leary Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: https://song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Less of setup and more of a fed-up.” In this episode, Luke flies solo and fills the listeners in on his time away. He discusses Spotify daylists, back injuries and post-religious peace of mind. All this while playing some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Plus, he shares the music he's been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he's looking forward to. Songs Played In This Episode: Mk.gee - Alesis from Two Star & The Dream Police out now on R&R Digital Hippo Campus - Prayer Man from Flood out now on Psychic Hotline Photo Credits: Mk.gee courtesy of the artist Hippo Campus by Brit O'Brien Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Daddy's Home!” In this episode, Luke makes his triumphant return as he and Kevin discuss the struggles of solo podcasting, being mindful and demure and the presidential debate. They play Song Saga and tell music-related anecdotes about cop encounters and hair related detentions. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Parannoul - A Lot Can Happen from Sky Hundred out now via Poclanos A Place To Bury Strangers - You Got Me from Synthesizer out October 4th via Dedstrange  Photo Credits: Parannoul via Bandcamp A Place To Bury Strangers by Ebru Yildiz Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

"Make like Sabrina Carpenter" In this record setting speedrun of a main episode, Kevin commiserates the end of Dad Rock Summer, plays some new music, and talks about the best new and upcoming music on this #NewMusicFriday. Songs Played In Episode: Seafoam Walls - Cabin Fever from Standing Too Close To The Elephant In The Room out October 18th via Dion Dia. Photos Credit: Seafoam Walls by Andi Kerr Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0q4I7sdYS6mHpBYDPcwKKh?si=2ba1a124a2a94159 Listen to the FINAL VERSION of our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OS2mFY5yA33tbO3MyYFY3?si=0654d55d1e96483b Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

"Fully Goldbluming Out" In this blast from the past from Luke and Kevin, they survive the 2024 independenceday alien invasion*, Kevin plays a new track, and shares the new and upcoming #NewMusicFriday releases. Songs Played In Episode: Chuck Prophet & ¿Qiensave? - Sugar into Water from Wake the Dead out October 25th on Yep Roc. Photo Credits: Kory Thibeault Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

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“Seven Pounds of Tongue In a brand new episode, Kevin is joined by Joe Lopez from the Big Dad Energy Podcast, to discuss 6 brand-new entries to the 2024 Dad Rock Summer playlist, a new track from Being Dead, and the best new music that's coming out on this #NewMusicFriday. Songs Played In Episode: Being Dead - Van Goes from EELS out September 27th on Bayonet Records Photo Credits: Athen Smith Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Past & Present” In a blast from the past, Luke “returns” to the podcast and we get an update from his present self him and Kevin share another batch of Dad Rock Summer jams, Kevin plays all new music, and shares the music he's digging and excited about on this #NewMusicFriday. Songs Played In Episode: Isabella&Sebastian - Hopscotch Photos Credits: 767Agency Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“The Arbiter of all Knowledge” In this solo effort, Kevin brings a trio off throwback Dad Rock Summer tracks, plays a track from Dummy, shares the music he's been digging, and talk about the #NewMusicFriday releases to look forward to. Songs Played In Episode: Dummy – Nullspace from Free Energy out September 6th on Trouble in Mind Photos Credits: Dummy by Jason Watkins Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

In this summer Minisode, Kevin is joined by Jared Szymanksi from the Big Dad Energy podcast. They discuss music listening habits as a parent, enter a slew of great tracks into the Dad Rock Summer 2024 playlist, and talk about their favorite new and upcoming music for #NewMusicFriday. Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0q4I7sdYS6mHpBYDPcwKKh?si=2ba1a124a2a94159 Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OS2mFY5yA33tbO3MyYFY3?si=0654d55d1e96483b Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Dad Rock Summer is a vibe.” In the last episode before Luke leaves for paternity leave, him and Kevin continue building their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. They talk about their college radio shows and Luke's parents' disapproval of his Nirvana album purchase. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In Episode: Joe Goddard - Follow You from Harmonics out July 12th on Domino Susan O'Neill - Drive from Now in a Minute out September 13th on Star House Collective Photos Credits: Joe Goddard by Louise Mason  Susan O'Neill by DeeDee Morris Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Nothing like a Maurice salad on a hot day.” In this episode, Kevin and Luke beat the heat by continuing to build their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. They discuss how they spent Father's Day, Eminem's new song and the train station concert in Detroit. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Personal Trainer - Round from Still Willing out August 2nd on Bella Union Oceanator - Be Here from Everything is Love and Death out August 30th on Polyvinyl Photo Credits: Personal Trainer by Tom van Huisstede Oceanator by Neil Shukla Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Redefining Dad Rock.” In this episode, Kevin and Luke celebrate their 200th episode, they look back on the history and accomplishments of the show and hear some messages from friends and collaborators. Then they continue building their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Sinkane - How Sweet Is Your Love from We Belong out now on City Slang Brijean - Workin On It from Macro out July 12 on Ghostly International Photo Credits: Sinkane by Dani Barbieri Brijean by Swanson Studios Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“What the f*ck is a gipper?” In this episode, Kevin & Luke continue building their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. They discuss the Taylor Swift / Billie Eilish “feud” and theorize on which stars will beef with each other next. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In The Episode: Peel - OMG from Acid Star out now on Innovate Leisure  Cloud Nothings - Common Mistake from Final Summer out now on Pure Noise Records Photo Credits: Peel by David Black Cloud Nothings by Errick Easterday Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“The dadliest summer of all time.” In this episode, Kevin and Luke kick off Dad Rock Summer 2024 and begin to build their ultimate dad rock playlist for this summer. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Dehd - Mood Ring from Poetry out now on Fat Possum Records Schande - We're Not Twins from Once Around out this summer via The Daydream Library Series Photo Credits: Dehd by Atiba Jefferson Schande by Carl Farrugia Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Thank you for your service, Afroman.” In this episode, Luke is joined by an anonymous host to discuss their mixed feelings on Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department. Kevin and Luke share their favorite nepo babies and play Song Saga sharing anecdotes about learning instruments, songs that are better when high and their favorite 80's songs. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Bloomsday - Virtual Hug from Heart of the Artichoke out June 7th on Bayonet LA Priest - City Warm Heart from La Fusion out today on Domino Photo Credits: Bloomsday by Desdemona Dallas LA Priest by Joseph Bird Jr. Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“The Tortured Podcasters Department.” In this episode, Luke recaps the Jeff Rosenstock / Sidney Gish / Gladie show he went to and then tries to guess the Taylor Swift album based on Kevin's haiku description in the game Low-kus. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Dog Date - Nirvana from Zinger out now on Pop Zig Records Lionlimb - Dream of You feat. Angel Olsen from Limbo out May 24th on Bayonet Records Photo Credits: Dog Date by Dasha Belikov Lionlimb by Steph Rinzler Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Talk about white man syndrome” In this episode, Luke catches Kevin up on his vacation, makes a special announcement and Kevin is all messed up from the solar eclipse. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about white man syndrome, Berlin and their dads. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Camera Obscura- Big Love from Look to the East, Look to the West out May 3rd on Merge Ethel - WANNAGO? from The Burden of Fever Dreams out now on +1 Records Photo Credits: Camera Obscura by Robert Perry Ethel by Victor Jacques Sebb Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Love Yourself Before You Shove Yourself.” In this episode, Luke & Kevin discuss albums that deserve sequels and share their opinions on Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about high school best friends and regret. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Rosali - My Kind from Bite Down out now on Merge Records youbet - Nurture from Way To Be out May 10th on Hardly Art Photo Credits: Rosali by Asia Harman youbet by Pooneh Ghana Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Your cravings shall be sated here.” In this episode, Luke makes a startling confession and the guys discuss Netflix's 3 Body Problem series. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about bed, mellowing out and first kisses. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Chanel Beads - Police Scanner from Your Day Will Come out April 19th on Jagjaguwar From Indian Lakes - The Flow from Head Void out May 15th on little shuteye Photo Credits: Chanel Beads by Lauren Davis From Indian Lakes by Hal Hale III Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Port Man Toes and Milk Belly.” In this episode, Kevin tries to guess the mashed up band names in the game, PortBANDteau. The guys play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about morning, songs with the best drops and Paris. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Mandy - High School Boyfriend from Lawn Girl out April 26th on Exploding In Sound Prefuse 73 - A Lord Without Jewels from New Strategies for Modern Crimes Vol. 1 out now on Lex Records Photo Credits: Mandy by Bart Winters Prefuse 73 courtesy of Prefuse 73 Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“The Lisan al Gaib of my heart.” In this episode, Luke & Kevin discuss Dune: Part Two and try to guess the mashed up movie title in Oscar Mashup. They discuss the phenomena of dreams and Stephen King's Dreamcatcher. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: YOVA - Addictions from Dreamcatchers out now on Yova Music Madi Diaz - Don't Do Me Good feat. Kacey Musgraves from Weird Faith out now on Anti- Photo Credits: YOVA by Abi Neda Riley Madi Diaz by Muriel Margaret Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Kevin's Nacho Night.” In this episode, Kevin rectifies a mistake in Corrections and Reflections, the guys discuss AI Therapists and AI DJs and wish each other a Happy Dune Week! They play Song Saga and share stories about songs they know all the lyrics to, their first concerts on drugs and nature. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Declan McKenna - Nothing Works from What Happened to the Beach? Out now on Tomplicated Records / Columbia Records Gurriers - Des Goblin self-released new single out now Photo Credits: Declan McKenna (Courtesy of Q Prime Management) Gurriers by Joshua Mulholland Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: https://song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“You Gizzin'?” In this episode, Luke and Kevin talk about the Super Bowl Halftime Show, hear the “leaked” Taylor Swift song and rant about AI. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about being underground and music their parents hate. Plus, they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Dog Race - It's the squeeze out now via Fascination Street Records. STRFKR - Together Forever from Parallel Realms out March 1st on Polyvinyl Photo Credits: Dog Race by Holly Whitaker STRFKR by Corinne Schiavone Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Joe Alwyn, go into witness protection.” In this episode, Luke and Kevin discuss the Grammys and Kevin tries to spot the fake Taylor Swift track names in Swift or Grift. They try out different greetings and Kevin shares his favorite tracks on his 2000's mix. Plus they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Laura Jane Grace - Birds Talk Too from Hole In My Head out February 16th via Polyvinyl Record Co. The Greeting Committee - popmoneyhits new single out now Photo Credits: Laura Jane Grace by Bella Paterson The Greeting Committee by Tyler Krippaehne Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Best Song Ever: Also not a Psyop” In this episode, Luke & Kevin discuss the feud between Megan Thee Stallion & Nicki Minaj. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about their grandmas, California, being broke af, and cbat. Plus they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Justice - One Night / All Night feat. Tame Impala from Hyperdrama out April 26th via Ed Banger Records / Because Music TORRES - Collect from What An Enormous Room out now on Merge Photo Credits: Justice by Julia Vincent TORRES by Ebru Yildiz Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“One man's flat is another man's sharp.” In this episode, Luke tells Kevin about the 2nd Lions game he watched on TV in Lukey's Lions Report, then they take bets on whether Kanye West's albums will come out on time. They play Song Saga (song-saga.com) and share stories and songs about moms, inner angels and hangovers. Plus they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Erick the Architect - Ezekiel's Wheel feat. George Clinton from I've Never Been Here Before out February 23rd via his own Architect Recording Company San Fermin - Weird Environment from Arms out February 16th via Better Company Records Photo Credits: Erick the Architect and George Clinton by Andrew Hogan San Fermin by Alex S K Brown Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“A snob about Nelly Furtado.” In this episode, Kevin pitches Luke companies they could sell the podcast to and Luke reports back after watching part of a Lions game. The guys debate the pronunciation of biopic and play Song Saga sharing anecdotes about songs that get people dancing and songs that influenced how they dressed. Plus they share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Mary Timony - The Guest from Untame the Tiger out February 23rd via Merge Folly Group - Pressure Pad from Down There! out now via So Young Records Photo Credits: Mary Timony by Chris Grady Folly Group by Matt Ritson Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Black Parade 2: Judgement Day.” In their first episode of 2024, Luke and Kevin look back at what they got wrong (and right) with their 2023 Predictions and share their 2024 Predictions. Plus they share the music they've been loving and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: The Lemon Twigs - My Golden Years out now via Captured Tracks Friko - Crashing Through from Where we've been, Where we go from here, out February 16th via ATO Photo Credits: The Lemon Twigs by Stephanie Pia Friko by Pooneh Ghana Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Ya gotta pronounce both exclamation points.” In their final episode of the year, Luke & Kevin discuss their Top 10 albums of 2023. They look back at their year podcasting while playing a lineup of amazing tracks from the best albums of the year. Songs Played In This Episode: Wednesday - Chosen To Deserve from Rat Saw God out now via Dead Oceans Jessie Ware - Begin Again from That! Feels Good! out now via EMI Chappell Roan - My Kink is Karma from The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess out now via Island Records Girl Ray - Everybody's Saying That from Prestige out now via Moshi Moshi 100 gecs - The Most Wanted Person In The United States from 10,000 gecs out now via Dogshow Records / Atlantic Records Will Butler + Sister Squares- Long Grass from their self-titled debut album out now via Merge Records Photo Credits: Wednesday by Zachary Chick Jessie Ware by Carlijn Jacobs Chappell Roan by Ryan Clemens Girl Ray by Chiara Gambuto 100 gecs by Chris Maggio Will Butler + Sister Squares by Alexa Viscius Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“The Teen Reason for The Teen Season.” In this episode, Luke and Kevin begin their look back at the Best Albums of 2023 as they discuss their choices for 11-20 on their lists. Plus they play a selection of songs from some of the best albums of the year. Songs Played In This Episode: Genesis Owusu - Leaving The Light from STRUGGLER out now on OURNESS / AWAL Recordings Geese - 3D Country from 3D Country out now on Partisan Records / Play It Again Sam Palehound - The Clutch from Eye On The Bat out now on Polyvinyl Joanna Sternberg - People Are Toys To You from I've Got Me out now on Fat Possum Records Photo Credits: Genesis Owusu by Bec Parsons Geese by Kyle Berger Palehound by Tonje Thilesen Joanna Sternberg by Shervin Lainez Listen to our Official Best Song Ever Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant (planetant.com) and Offshelf (offshelf.net).

“The Sludge Snob.” In this episode, Kevin and Luke compare their Spotify Wrapped results, discuss their yearly listening habits and tease their Best of 2023 episodes. Kevin stands in people's driveways with a bow on and Luke asks Kevin to make a sludge judgement. They share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Saint Saviour - A Picture Is All I Have feat. Orlando Weeks from Sunseeker out March 22nd, 2024 on VLF Records Katy Kirby - Table from Blue Raspberry out January 26th, 2024 on ANTI- Photo Credits: Saint Savior by Frazier Dunleavy Katy Kirby by Tonje Thilesen Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

"Ride or Die-ghy for Nighy." In this episode, Luke and Kevin catch up after Kevin's Honeymoon Haitus, Luke talks about The 1975 concert he went to and they share their thoughts on the new Beatles song. They play Song Saga (song-saga.com) and share music-related anecdotes about finger waving, fighting and artists who are better live. They share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Wilderado - In Between ft. Matt Berninger new single out now via Bright Antenna Records Yung Bae - Body Talk ft. Mayer Hawthorne from Groove Continental: Side B out now on Groove Continental Records Photo Credits: Wilderado by Laura Webster Yung Bae - Coutesy of the Artist Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Double Featchies and Triple Dippers.” In this episode, Luke and Kevin pick the Best Song and Underrated Jam on Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour and Luke reports back after seeing the groundbreaking concert film on opening weekend. They share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode Rahill - Fables from Flowers At Your Feet out now via Big Dada Erick The Architect - Ambrosia ft. Channel Tres new single out now via his own Architect Recording Company Photo Credits: Rahill by Bailey Robb Erick the Architect & Channel Tres by Cam Erickson Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

"Sucked into the Soul Hole." In this episode, Luke and Kevin give differing definitions of the word sludge and discuss the power of surrendering control in life and in music. Luke tries to write a music-themed logic puzzle and they play Song Saga, sharing musical anecdotes about camping and nature. They share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Linying - Take Me to Your House from House Mouse EP out November 17th via Nettwerk Art Feynman - All I Can Do from Be Good The Crazy Boys out November 10th via Western Vinyl 
 Photo Credits: Linying by Michelle Mei Art Feynman by Aubrey Trinnaman Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“R.I.P. King to a Drip King.” In this episode, the guys are interrupted by an emergency alert and they discuss the hidden meaning behind Kevin's wedding date. Kevin reads Luke's mind as they play Song Saga and discuss air guitar, Prince and Pee Wee's Big Adventure. They share the music they've been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Gurriers - Nausea their self-released new single out now Anxious - Down, Down new single out now via Run For Cover Records Photos Credits: Gurriers by Evan Cahill Anxious by Rebecca Lader Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Soup It Up.” In this episode, Luke and Kevin pick the best song on Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense and Luke tries to guess if Kevin was a music tastemaker as they play Like So 2012 or So 2014. They share the music they've been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases they're looking forward to. Plus, they play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Slaughter Beach, Dog - Float Away from Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling out now on Lame-O-Records Oh Land - I'd Rather Sign from Loop Soup out TODAY via her own imprint Tusk or Tooth Photo Credits: Slaughter Beach, Dog by Ashley Gellman Oh Land by Dennis Morton Listen to our Best Song Ever Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Ann Horse.” In this episode, Kevin tries to guess the fake band names when the guys play Band Name or Scam Game. They discuss our0 overworking culture and share their comfort songs while playing Song Saga (song-saga.com). Then they play some amazing new music from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Helena Deland - Bright Green Vibrant Gray from Goodnight Summerland out October 13th on Chivi Chivi COURSE - Too Busy for Feelings from Tight Feathers out October 20th (self-released) Photo Credits: Helena Deland by Lawrence Fafard COURSE by Savannah Scruggs Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Due to do a deep dive.” In this episode, Luke and Kevin discuss the best song on Olivia Rodrigo's GUTS and discuss what the theme song of their lives would be while playing Song Saga (song-saga.com). They share all the music they've been loving and looking forward to and play some amazing songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Woods - Sip of Happiness from Perennial out now on Woodsist Molly Burch - Physical from Daydreamer out September 29th via Captured Tracks Photo Credits: Woods by John Andrews Molly Burch by Tonje Thilesen Listen to our Official Best Song Ever Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“‘Sing, Sing, Sing' goes bananas hard.” In the episode, Luke and Kevin discuss their new format for the episodes, recap Kevin's bachelor party and ruminate on their summer music listening habits. The guys play Song Saga and tell music-related stories involving The King of Queens, cocktail personas and Benny Goodman. Plus, they each bring fantastic new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Bonny Doon - Let There Be Music from Let There Be Music out now on Anti- Will Butler + Sister Squares – Stop Talking from their self-titled album out September 22nd via Merge Photo Credits: Bonny Doon by Trevor Naud Will Butler + Sister Squares by Alexa Viscius

“Smash that reset button on life's big Game Cube.” In this episode Luke and Kevin catch up after a couple of weeks off, Kevin goes on the lam and takes a Taylor Swift detox. They discuss the desire to change the past, game console reset button designs and butterfly effects. All this while playing an amazing lineup of new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: NZCA Lines - Push Reset from Universal Heartbreak out September 22nd via Memphis Industries Palehound - Independence Day from Eye On The Bat out now on Polyvinyl The Clientele - Blue over Blue from I Am Not There Anymore out now via Merge Sorry - Screaming In The Rain Again out now on Domino Being Dead - Daydream from When Horses Would Run out now from Bayonet Records Hurry - Beggin' For You from Don't Look Back out August 11th on Lame-O-Records Photo Credits: NZCA Lines by Cynthia Villamil Palehound by Tonje Thilesen The Clientele by Andy Willsher Sorry by Iris Luz Being Dead by Jade Hammer Hurry by Emily Burtner Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) and Offshelf (offshelf.net).

Dad Rock Summer | It's Red! In this minisode Dad Rock Summer 2023 continues as Luke and Kevin continue building the ultimate dad rock playlist! Luke catches Kevin up on his trip to Switzerland and they share all the music they've been loving and #NewMusicFriday releases they're anticipating. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2023 playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“In it for the Shrek bops.” In this episode, Luke discusses the Counting Crows/Dashboard Confessional concert he attended, post-concert adrenaline and hectic going-to-sleep shows. They discuss 90s rock legends, “radical queer liberation” and rat moms. Plus they play an electrifying lineup of new music from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: MAN ON MAN - Take It From Me from Provincetown out now via Polyvinyl Jill Andrews - Connection from Modern Age out August 18th via Vulture Vulture & Tone Tree Claud - Every Fucking Time from Supermodels out July 14th on Saddest Factory Records (clip) Cut Worms - Ballad of the Texas King from their self-titled album out July 21st on Jagjaguwar (clip) Ratboys - It's Alive! from The Window out August 25th on Topshelf Records Zilched - The Flood from Earthly Delights out August 11th via Young Heavy Souls Photo Credits: MAN ON MAN by A.F. Cortés Jill Andrews by Fairlight Hubbard Claud by Angela Ricciardi Cut Worms by Caroline Gohlke  Ratboys by Alexa Viscius Zilched by Carrigan Drallos Listen to our Official Best Song Ever playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Dad Rock Summer | Wasn't Thinkin' Just Vibin' In this episode, Dad Rock Summer 2023 continues as Luke and Kevin continue building the ultimate dad rock playlist! They debate whether songs “rock,” theorize about the plot of The Big Chill and share the music they've been loving and looking forward to. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2023 playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“I gotta rest the dogs.” In this minisode, Luke and Kevin react to their experience at Taylor Swift's Eras tour the morning after the show. Luke becomes an accidental bootlegger and the guys discuss their favorite concert experiences. Plus they share all the music they've been loving and the new music Friday releases they're anticipating. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Dad Rock Summer | How John Mellencamp Got His “Cougar” (with Joe Lopez) In this minisode, Dad Rock Summer 2023 continues as Luke is joined by Joe Lopez of the Big Dad Energy Podcast to continue building the ultimate dad rock playlist! They discuss dad rock summer looks and fits, why it's a bad time to start listening to Van Morrison and how John Mellencamp got his “Cougar.” Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2023 playlist. Listen to the Big Dad Energy Podcast Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)