Did You Bring Earplugs?

On this plus-sized single, Jillian, Julian and Sasha review the Japanese Breakfast's highly-anticipated new album Jubilee.

On this DYBE Single, we blue-sky Saturday Night Live musical guests and talk about our shortlist picks that didn't make the cut for last week's episode.

Even though Saturday Night Live is on way past our bedtimes, it still holds a special place in our hearts. That's why we're discussing our favorite musical performances from Studio 8H on this episode of DYBE? Plus, listener mail and much more! Songs for Your Week: Mike: "Whirl" by Soft Kill Jillian: "Like I Used To" by Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen and "Sober - Acoustic" by Joy Oladokun Julian: "Savage Good Boy" by Japanese Breakfast Sasha: "Blow Up" by Aoife Nessa Frances Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

Methods for obtaining music have dramatically changed since the hosts of DYBE? were adolescents. On this DYBE Single, Mike, Jillian and Julian discuss their hometown record stores and how they used to acquire music before Spotify ruined it for everyone.

The hosts of DYBE? go back to where it all began, mentally anyway, as we discuss our favorite bands from our hometowns (or at least nearish to our hometowns). Songs for Your Week: Mike: "Smoke Rings" by Les Paul and Mary Ford Jillian: "Wouldn't Come Back" by Trousdale Julian: "What's Your Pleasure" by Jessie Ware Sasha: "TAXIMAN" by SAKURAN-ZENSEN Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

The talented and utterly charming Lauren Bird (@laurenbirdmusic) joins us for a chat about lockdown life in Ireland, her music (listen to The Farewell EP now!) and more on the second installment of DYBE? Singles.

Death becomes us on this very morbid episode of DYBE? featuring special guest Lauren Bird, who joins us to discuss the songs that we want played at our funerals. We promise the episode is not entirely a bummer (but to be sure, it is partially a bummer). Songs for Your Week: Lauren: "Hem of Her Dress" by First Aid Kit Mike: "Sinking Feeling" by Wavves Jillian: "Posing In Bondage" by Japanese Breakfast Julian: "Let It All Go" by Francis of Delirium Sasha: "DsharpG (By Shamir)" by Sharon Van Etten Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

On the first ever DYBE? Single, we discuss our favorite songs that are trying to be funny with our intentionally funny guest, Jake Prizant.

Musicians: they're just like us. Insomuch as they are very funny (sometimes). That's why we're talking about sincere songs that happen to be funny on this episode of DYBE? with special guest Jake Prizant. Songs for Your Week: Jake: "Smoothing Out" by Maryanne Bold Jillian: "Stay in the Car" by Bachelor Julian: "End of the Road" Noga Erez Sasha "Check The Weather" Pavo Pavo Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

Yummy, yummy, yummy, you've got pod in your tummy! We discuss our favorite songs that are about, or at least metaphorically reference food on this episode of DYBE? We also would have accepted podcast in the morning, podcast in the evening, podcast at supper time. Songs for Your Week: Mike: "Wait for Springtime" by Kishi Bashi Sasha: "Farewell" by Lauren Bird Julian: "Yellow Fever" and "Try Lingual" by Really From Jillian: "Soft Spot" by Claud Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

DYBE? parties. Who said we didn't party? They were lying. We prove how much we party and are so cool as we discuss our favorite songs about alcoholic beverages. Plus review karaoke! Songs for Your Week: Mike: "Pay Your Way In Pain" by St. Vincent Sasha: "Be Sweet" by Japanese Breakfast Julian: "Offence" by Little Simz Jillian: "I'm Enough (with Katie Gavin)" by Oscar Scheller Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

Whomever said that parting is sweet sorrow never knew the pain of losing a band that you love. This week, we're discussing band breakups that broke our hearts with special guest Francis Bayona! Sings for Your Week: Francis: "Sweet Melody" by Little Mix Julian: "Wildfires" by SAULT Jillian: "Superstar" by Boyish Sasha: "Comme Ca" by South of France Our theme is by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com We're @dybepod on Instagram. Write to us at dybepod@gmail.com

DYBE? is back babies! On our first episode of 2021 we're discussing songs that make us feel like dancing uncontrollably whenever and wherever we hear them with special guest Chloe Franklin! Songs for Your Week: Chloe: "HEARTBREAK ANNIVERSARY" by Giveon Mike: "Headsick (feat. Manchester Orchestra)" by USERx Julian: "Ooh La La (Mexican Institute of Sound Remix feat. Santa Fe Klan)" by Run the Jewels Jillian: "Caroline" by Arlo Parks Sasha: "Holy Show" by Pillow Queens Our theme is by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com. We’re @dybepod on Instagram. Write to us at dybepod@gmail.com

With a tiny pin prick of light emerging from the end of the tunnel of excrement that was 2020, we step back into the realm of optimism by talking about the fantasy 2020 tours that could have been. Plus listener mail and Julian forgets how to run the show! Songs for the Weak: Mike: "Crimson Tide" by Destroyer Sasha: "The Hunter" by Slaves and "Oh How We Drift Away (feat. Weyes Blood)" by Tim Heidecker Julian: "Night" by Kelly Lee Owens and "Kyoto (Copycat Killer Version)" by Phoebe Bridgers Jillian: "Recording 15" by Shannon Lay Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

We promise this is not a desperate bid to curry popularity with everyone's favorite public broadcasting organization. We just wanted to talk about Tiny Desk Concerts that we've really enjoyed. Plus, listener mail! Songs for the Weak: Mike: "War" by IDLES Sasha: "Mustang" by Bartees Strange Julian: "Hit It and Quit It" by Funkadelic Jillian: "bloodoath" by EXES and Petey Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

Big movies might have returned to Chicago, but we're still not heading to the theaters. That's why on this episode of DYBE? we're talking about our favorite film scores! Songs for the Weak: "Good Woman" by The Staves "Birthday" by Fenne Lily "A Boat to Drown In" by Metz "Play By Play" by Autre Ne Veut "Ego" by Moaning Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

What does it mean to be popular? On this episode of DYBE? we ignore that existential question and instead, talk about musical acts that we think should be more popular than they actually are. Plus listener mail! Songs for The Weak: Julian: "Campfire" by Kevin Morby Mike: "Let's Not Lose Our Heads" by Morningbell Sasha: "Can I Believe You" by Fleet Foxes Jillian: "You and I" by Mountain Man Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

We get sentimental on this episode of DYBE? as we discuss songs that remind us of our families. Plus, Julian tries out a new catch phrase to mixed results! Songs for the Weak: Sasha: "We've Got a Good Thing Going" by Lady Lamb Julian: "Prism" by Bully Jillian: "Anything" by Adrianne Lenker Mike: "Violent" by Grapetooth Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

We turn into full on egocentric maniacs on this episode of DYBE? as we discuss songs that we're absolutely convinced were written about us. Plus, we discuss TikTok trends, which we are totally qualified to do, and read listener mail! Songs for the Weak: Julian: "Way Too Big" by Burna Boy Jillian: "Rue" by Girl In Red Mike: "Cut Me Off" by Peach Kelli Pop Sasha: "The Ground Below" by Run the Jewels Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

A wise person once said that life is a highway, but they failed to mention the numerous road blocks that would muck up 2020. To remind ourselves of better times, we're talking about songs that we absolutely must hear while on a road trip. Plus, the debut of Jillian's Classy Corner and more!  Songs for the Weak: Julian: "will i get cancelled if..." by illuminati hotties Jillian: "Something Has to Change (feat. Justin Vernon) by The Japanese House Mike: "Little Death" by The Beths Sasha: "New Brighton (feat. ANOHNI)" by Nakhane  Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com  Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

We missed being able to melodically scream at drunk people in a sweaty bar, so this week we're talking about our favorite karaoke songs and why you would love to hear us sing them.----more----   Songs for the Weak:  Mike: "Trouble" by Father John Misty  Julian: "No Time" by Dehd and "Tank!" by Seatbelts  Sasha: "Raindrop Blue" by King Tuff  Jillian: "Bodies" by MUNA and The Knocks    Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. List at modaff.bandcamp.com.    Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com  

DYBE? is back after an unplanned hiatus, talking about our favorite comeback albums. How appropriate! Plus, the triumphant return of Songs for the Weak.    Songs for the Weak:  Mike: "Where'd All the Time Go" by Dr. Dog Jillian: "The Tide" by La Force Sasha: "Can't Fight" by Lianne La Havas  Julian: "The Dog/The Body" by Sleater-Kinney    Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com    Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com 

Raise your hand if you've been watching a lot of television lately. Now everyone put your hang hands down and listen to this episode of DYBE? about our favorite musical moments from non-musical television shows! Julian accidentally clipped out a couple of minutes from the middle of the episode so Hotel, Motel, Holiday Stay-In has no proper introduction.  Hotel, Motel, Holiday Stay-In:  Julian: "Loner" by Dehd Jillian: "Clear The Air" by Off With Their Heads Sasha: "Paid" by Andy Pickett and "Capacity" by Charly Bliss  Search DYBE on Spotify and follow our playlist!  Check out MODAFF at modaff.bandcamp.com

Make way for unfettered happiness on this episode of DYBE?, as we discuss the tunes that bring us joy. Plus, we weigh the pros and cons of reopening concert venues and various allergy medications.  Hotel, Motel, Holiday Stay-In:  Jillian: "I Know (feat. Fiona Apple) by King Princess Mike: "Deadlines (Hostile)" by Car Seat Headrest Sasha: "Memories of the Future" by Handsome Furs Julian: "WAKING UP DOWN" by Yaeji  Search "DYBE" on Spotify and follow our playlist!  Checkout MODAFF at modaff.bandcamp.com

Thought you were fed up with the onslaught of coronavirus information? Think again! On this episode, the gang shares their quarantine listening habits and chat about some fun internet goofery.  Follow our playlist! - DYBE? presents Hotel, Motel, Holiday Stay-In  Mike: "Red" by Mt. Wolf Sasha: "Oh My" by Natalie Prass and "Under The Table" by Fiona Apple Jillian: "Best Worst Year" by Strabe Julian: "Fences" by Destroy Boys and "uknowhatimsayin?" by Danny Brown  Listen to MODAFF  Follow us on Instagram, @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmailcom

Having acclimated to the new normal, DYBE is back with the episode that they recorded right before we all became mandatory homebodies, talking about our favorite songs that remind us of Spring.  Songs for the Weak: Jillian: "Bad Habit" by Your Smith Mike: "Cherry-coloured Funk Sasha: "3 2 4 3" by Ohmme Julian: "Sweet" by Porridge Radio  Theme song by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. List at modaff.bandcamp.com  Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and write us at dybepod@gmail.com 

After a few technical mishaps, DYBE? is back with an episode about our favorite covers because originality is so overrated. Plus, we debate the merits of Lil Dicky and find out which nu metal band Jillian's mom absolutely loves.  Songs for the Weak: Julian: "Lilacs" and "Fire" by Waxahatchee Jillian: "Garden Song" by Phoebe Bridgers Mike: "Bad Decisions" by The Strokes  Theme song by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at https://modaff.bandcamp.com/  Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com  

2020 starts off with a kick in the pants as Audacity decides to royally bone the DYBE? crew and demolish half of the very good episode they recorded, recapping their favorite music of 2019. Thus, all you'll get to hear about are Jillian, Sasha, and Mike's picks, which may be for the best as Julian's taste is questionable. Still, it's 30 minutes of excellent reflective content so please to enjoy!

You know, we hate coming to these things. We hadn't talked to the groom for about two years before we got the save the date in the mail. But, well . . . we saw you looking at us from across the room and thought, 'would a person like that ever dance with a podcast like us?'. So I guess what we're asking is, would a person like you ever dance with a podcast like ours?  We hope your answer is yes, a thousand times yes because on this, the final episode of 2019 for some reason, we're discussing our favorite songs to dance to at wedding receptions. Thanks for sticking with us through 2019 and we'll see you soon in 2020!  Songs for the Weak: Julian: "The Bride's Dad" by Hamilton + Rostam Mike: "Tough Love" by ALASKALASKA Sasha: "Fatal Flaw" by Titus Andronicus Jillian: "Steamboat" by Adrianne Lenker  Theme song by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at https://modaff.bandcamp.com/ Follow us on Instagram @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

Friend of the show Jill Grove stops by to discuss acts we've seen so many times, maybe someone should file a restraining order. Plus, does Jillian hate John Lennon? Probably!  Songs for the Weak: Jill: "Yoko Ono" by Moby Rich Jillian: "Wash" by Alex Winston Sasha: "Pasta" by Angie McMahon Mike: "Suddenly" by French Vanilla Julian: "Don't Be so Hard on Yourself" by Alex Lahey  Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com  Follow us on IG @dybepod and email us at dybepod@gmail.com

Wrap yourself up in your favorite sweater, start the fireplace and pour yourself a steamin' cup of podcast because this week we're discussing our favorite albums that remind us of Fall. Plus, we read our first piece of listener mail!  Apologies for the audio quality, Julian goofed up the recording.  Songs for the Weak:  Julian: "Lime Tree" by Bright Eyes Sasha: "Friday Night at the Drive-In Bingo" by Jens Lekman Mike: "Halloween" by AFI Jillian: "Salt In The Wound" by boygenius  Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com and catch them live at Elbo Room in Chicago on November 10.

DYBE? hits that double digit milestone as we disucss our favorite albums that outstay their welcome. Somehow, we still managed to deliver an episode that's shorter than one hour. Plus, a couple of programming updates and a catch phrase for the ages!  Songs for the Weak:  Jillian: "Not" by Big Thief Sasha: "You'll Need A New Backseat Driver" by The New Pornographers Mike: "The Atlantic" by The Dodos Julian: "Peace Out" by Jay Som  Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com and catch them live at The Paper Machete on November 2nd. Find out more at thepapermachete.org

We close out a busy summer with a busy episode where we chronicle our exploits at Riot Fest 2019 and get our heads kicked in seeing Mannequin Pussy at Lincoln Hall. Did we have fun in the sun or a summer bummer? You'll have to listen to find out!  Songs for the Weak:  Jillian: "Living Room, NY" by Laura Stevenson Sasha: "Beste Life" by Danny Brown Mike: "Drunk II" by Mannequin Pussy Julian: "Interference Fits" by Perfect Pussy  Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com

Is it better to burn out than fade away? Who know. Instead, we talk about our favorite one-hit wonders and do some spot on accent work on this week's episode of DYBE?  Songs for the Weak:  Sasha: "Falling Down The Stairs Of Your Smile" by The New Pornographers Mike: "Last Ride" by Tiger Army Julian: "Epaulets" by The Hold Steady Jillian: "Water Me Down" by Vagabon  Theme by Josh Stanley of MODAFF. Listen at modaff.bandcamp.com

We try to hang on to the fleeting threads of summer on this episode of DYBE?, as we recall our favorite summer jamz.  Recommendations:  Julian: "Drunk II" by Mannequin Pussy Mike:  "Cattails" by Big Thief Sasha: "Avacado, Baby" by Los Campesinos! Jillian: "I Think You're Alright" by Jay Som  Theme by MODAFF. Check out modaff.bandcamp.com right now.

Nostalgia is in the air on this episode of DYBE? as we chat about albums that have passed the test of time.  RECS:  Julian: "Rock Co.Kane Flow (feat. MF Doom) by De La Soul Jillian: "Takeover" by Hundred Waters Sasha: "American Sports" by Arctic Monkeys Mike: "VCR" by The xx  Theme by MODAFF. Find them at modaff.bandcamp.com

It's the episode of too many good openers as the DYBE hosts share their experiences seeing Radiator Hospital, Hozier and Nilufer Yanya in concert. Recs:  Sasha: "All Mirrors" by Angel Olsen Mike: "Black Bull" by Foals Jillian: "Premonitions" by Miya Folick Julian: "As Alone" and "Moon Begins" by Florist  Theme by MODAFF. Go to modaff.bandcamp.com right now

Rory O'Donnell joins Julian, Mike and Sasha for a doubled up episode of DYBE?. Rory and Mike become momomaniacs after seeing Deerhunter at Metro Chicago and everyone remenisces about their first epxerience at the very same venue! Recommendations:  "Acid King" by Malibu Ken "Miami" by Cate le Bon "Bajas Rajas" by Bitchin Bajas "Try To Disappear" by Baroness  Theme by MODAFF. Check out modaff.bandcamp.com to buy their good musics.

In this experimental episode Julian, Mike, and Sasha provide a literal field report from Pitchfork Music Festival 2019. Will the trio slowly descend into a sun-soaked stupor? Definitely. Will the episode feature poorly bootlegged snippets from the festival performers? You'll have to tune in to find out!    Theme by MODAFF. You'd be doing yourself a favor by listening at modaff.bandcamp.com

On this heat-addled episode, Julian, Sasha, Mike, and Jillian bemoan having to see The National at Chicago's Huntington Bank Pavilion.  Recommendations:  Julian: "Powerful Man" by (Sandy) Alex G Mike: "Wide Awake" by Parquet Courts Sasha: "Flood Hands" by Vagabon Jillian: "Still Here" by Bobby Kid  Theme by MODAFF. Don't be a coward, listen at modaff.bandcamp.com 

On the debut episode of Did You Bring Earplugs?, Julian, Sasha, Mike, and Jillian discuss their favorite experiences with bands that play before the bands we wanted to see.  Recommendations:  Mike: "True Blue (feat. Angel Olsen)" by Mark Ronson Sasha: "Echo Park" by Bedouine Jillian: "Soft" by Babygirl Julian: "Don't Light My Fire" Otoboke Beaver  Theme by MODAFF. Check out modaff.bandcamp.com for more.