Dissecting Ear Worms

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Pop Scholars, Jerome and Thomas, host Dissecting Ear Worms, a comedy podcast that digs deep into music's biggest hits. They take popular songs on the radio and try to figure out what a Hollaback Girl is, Katy Perry's female advances and why Beyonce loves surfboards so much.

Dissecting Ear Worms


    • Jan 30, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Dissecting Ear Worms

    Not DEW EP. 13 - True Americans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019


    Interns, Cutting Class, Spider-Man and Running So You're Less Depressed

    Ep. 12 - "Lemon" or An In Depth Army of Darkness Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 44:33


    This week, Thomas and Jerome chew on N.E.R.D.'s eccentric, truth-filled track "Lemon." They also talk a LOT about Army of Darkness, realize Pharell's hat is a tumor, discuss T.I.'s topical arrest and introduce a new segment where they sincerely talk about music they listen to when not dissecting ear worms.

    Ep. 11 "Creature Comforts" or Depression Isn't a Joke Unless You Make It One

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2017 35:30


    This week, Thomas and Jerome discuss the deceptively upbeat electro-jam "Creature Comforts" by Arcade Fire. They also talk about depression, the time Jerome was possibly roofied, the importance of A.C. and get a little more philosophical than their shallowness should allow. 

    Ep. 10 "Smooth" or Celebrity Encounters of the Nerd Kind

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 38:20


    They also get down into the nitty gritty of Ke$ha's awesomeness, talk about go-to jokes, hair regrowing like hydra and detail awkward celebrity encounters.

    Ep. 9 "Little Dark Age" or Idris Elba: Undercover Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 37:17


    This week, Thomas and Jerome dissect MGMT's sparse and synthy single "Little Dark Age." They also spend a lot of time talking about a stray alley cat named Slingblade, whether or not there are genitals in Heaven and pitch ideas for rebranding certain diseases.

    Ep. 8 "He Like That" or Our Official Bid For Bang Sponsorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 37:48


    This week, Thomas and Jerome break down the upbeat club banger "He Like That" by 5th Harmony They also spend a lot of time talking about the preworkout drink BANG (tm), pregnancy bumps, whether or not the 5th Harmony ladies are bullies and the importance of similar schedules in relationships.

    Ep. 7 "Malibu" or Modern Philosophy with Miley Cyrus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2017 38:42


    This week, Thomas and Jerome breakdown the deceptively thoughtful summer crooner "Malibu" by Miley Cyrus. They also talk about what it's like to be a weed deliveryman, why America's Funniest Home Videos is still airing and what it's like to watch movies with Jerome's dad. Special bonus: Galveston Batman

    Ep. 6 "You Already Know" or The David Boreanaz Fancast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2017 42:22


    This week, Thomas and Jerome dig into Fergie's love letter to the 90s known as "You Already Know" featuring Nicki Minaj. They also talk about David Boreanaz a lot, what it must be like to have Josh Duhamel as a husband and how just because you're a mom doesn't mean you don't deserve to party.

    Ep. 5 "Glow Like Dat" or Drugs Are Better For Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 40:28


    They also talk about whether or not teens actually bang, space and other stuff.

    EP. 4 "Judy French" or Grocery Store BDSM

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2017 42:22


    This week, Thomas and Jerome dissect the red-blooded, American horse-powered jam "Judy French" by White Reaper. They also talk about just how important positive creative feedback is, shame boners, Neo-Nazis at the Van's Warped Tour, sun kissed men walking their young girlfriends on a leash and the best thing a cop could have on their resume.

    Ep. 3 "Fetish" or Selena Gomez's Snap Chats Are Too High Def

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2017 37:56


    We dissect the song "Fetish" and a bunch of nonsense.

    Ep. 2 "That's What I Like" or Julio Needs a Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 42:28


    This week on Dissecting Ear Worms, Thomas and Jerome discuss the smash single "That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars, version in the episode being performed by Dance Gavin Dance. They also discuss Mr. Mars and his ruthless dating methods, Michael Jackson's connection to Bruno, United Airlines' WiFi costs. Among other things.

    EP. 1 "Closer" or The First Hotel On Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 29:21


    This week, Thomas and Jerome try this old podcast out again and  talk about the Chainsmokers' seminal classic, "Closer." They also discuss some of their issues with food, visiting Mars and its first hotel, what it's like to die from Noro virus and other things they know nothing about. This episode has  some... reverb in it. Sorry.

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