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A podcast featuring two supposed songwriters critiquing/praising/geeking out over famous artists. Each week, we'll discuss the discography of a new band/songwriter to discuss what makes these songs and records tick. Along the way, we'll invite some of our own musician friends to help us figure out what it means to Know. Your. Writes. New episodes every other Friday!

Know Your Writes


    • Apr 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 39m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES


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    54: L.S. Dunes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 122:23


    You're gonna get what you deserve: another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton shadoop shibby dive into the work of supergroup L.S. Dunes. Listen as our hosts unpack what makes this group more than the sum of its parts across both their L.P.s. Other topics include:  - getting kicked out of bands   - how DeFault American got its name - the advent of a new nickname: baby-guy Bands mentioned in this episode: - Coheed and Cambria  - Saosin  - Thursday - Circa Survive  - My Chemical Romance  - The Sound of Animals Fighting 

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    53: "Let It Be" by The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 108:56


    When you find yourself in times of trouble, Robb and Colton come to you speaking words of wisdom: "It's time for Know Your Writes!" In another Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton take on the classic "Let It Be" by The Beatles. Together, our hosts will unpack every detail that makes this an all-timer while also addressing the band's lasting legacy. Other topics include: - the complexities of Brand New's potential return - are any 2000s-era emo bands still releasing good records? - Colton's tortured history with The Beatles  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Brand New - Bob Dylan  - Coheed and Cambria  - Thursday  - My Chemical Romance

    52: Sunny Day Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 114:49


    Meet me there in the blue because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton run down the emo-legacy of Sunny Day Real Estate. Our hosts will discuss all four of the Seattle band's LPs as they explore the group's lasting legacy on alternative music. Other topics include: - Sports Talk: The "Jimmy Butler to the Warriors" Edition - How do you know that a song is "finished"?  - An educational foray into consonant clusters Bands mentioned in this episode: - Nirvana - Pavement - Christie Front Drive  - Texas is the Reason - Jets to Brazil 

    51: "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 98:55


    Hop on your chrome horses, pawn your diamond rings, and grab your Siamese cats  because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton switch things up and take a hard look at the all-time classic "Like a Rolling Stone" by the inimitable Bob Dylan. Listen along as our hosts explore what makes this one of the most important songs of all time. Other topics include: - A quick update on the show's new schedule  - Sports Talk: the "Luka to the Lakers" edition  - Robb and Colton's favorite live shows  - And more!  Bands mentioned in this episode: - This Will Destroy You - Daft Punk - The Hives - Streetlight Manifesto - Weezer 

    50: System Of A Down (featuring Max Sabate)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 134:41


    Wake up! It's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton are joined by returning guest Max Sabate in a deep dive through the albums of System of a Down. Listen as our three hosts debate, prod, and wonder the legacy of this Armenian-American prog-metal quartet. Other topics include: - more mayo debates  - is a good hook the same as good songwriting?   - fast food habits  - and more!  Bands mentioned in this episode:  - Compliments of Apollo - We're From Europe - My Friend Sam

    49: Fiona Apple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 116:15


    What I need is a good defense because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton fetch the bolt cutters and dive into the work of the singular Fiona Apple. They'll talk about all five albums in order to see just what makes her one of America's greatest living songwriters. Other topics include: -  More discussion of the last relevant American rock band -  Celebrating the release of Default American's new record -  The impossible struggle that is recording albums  Bands mentioned in this episode:  - Green Day - Fall Out Boy - DeFault American  - Korn - My Chemical Romance  - The Dresden Dolls - Regina Spektor

    48: Nirvana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 104:15


    Things have never been so swell, so you know you Know Your Writes! Robb and Colton kick off 2025 with the grunge royalty that is Nirvana. Our hosts will discuss the Seattle trio's 3 LPs (along with some bonus tracks) to get to the bottom of the band's genius and lasting legacy. Other topics include: - Salad talk!  - A mini Childish Gambino overview  - Was Nirvana the last relevant American rock band?  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Korn - Mudhoney - Soundgarden  - Fall Out Boy  - Tool  - Childish Gambino 

    47: Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie (featuring Alex Periera a.k.a. Birthday Dad)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 101:04


    The glove compartment is inaccurately named, but Know Your Writes! is right on the money! In another special New Year's episode, Robb and Colton welcome returning guest Alex Periera (Birthday Dad) as the trio breakdown Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlanticism. Other topics include: - Alex, Robb, and Colton's favorite songs of the year  - the origins of "Giraffic Park"   - whether or not Ben Gibbard is fun at parties Artists mentioned in this episode: - The Shins - Will Smith - Mount Eerie  - Mk.gee  - Rose and Bruno Mars - Streetlight Manifesto - Motion City Soundtrack - Thursday - Blink 182 - Bright Eyes - The Postal Service

    46: Another Know Your Writes! Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 102:31


    It is the season of the spirit; the message if we hear it is...it's time for Know Your Writes! It's another special Christmas episode filled joy, giving, and hot takes on Chuck Berry. First, Robb and Colton go head-to-head in their second annual Christmas Song Draft. For their main discussion, our hosts discuss Robb's most treasured piece of holiday media: 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol. Other topics include: - Colton's Shawn Mendes dilemma  - Robb's favorite muppet of all time - Should "When Love is Gone" been included in the theatrical release?   Bands mentioned in this episode: A lot of them. Merry Christmas!  Vote for who had the better song draft at know.your.writes.podcast@gmail.com. 

    45: Caroline Polachek

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 98:25


    Show me the banana! And show me Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton take a look at the operatic, avant pop-stylings of Caroline Polachek! They'll discuss her two LPs to find out what makes this artist's island such a rider. Other topics include: - an elegy for the cassette tape and eight-track - predictions for the Grammys Best Album category  - a visit from a very special guest to introduce our next episode!  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Taylor Swift - Dido - Grimes - Dua Lipa - Erykah Badu

    44: Dodger's World Series Win and Kevin Devine's "Brother's Blood"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 105:30


    Roll down the window, put down the top, and crank up Know Your Writes, baby! On a very special episode, Robb and Colton take a slight detour from their regular programming to discuss the Dodger's 2024 World Series win. After that, they'll talk about lyrical mastery and emotional resonance in Kevin Devine's opus, "Brother's Blood". Other topics include: - to be honest, there's like 45 minutes of sports talk. Please just know that going in.  - a deep dive into DeFault American's new album!  - why Robb was upset at Mudvayne during the 2001 VMAs - Colton's breakdown of Kevin Devine's alliteration masterclass Bands mentioned in this episode: - Mudvayne  - DeFault American   - Billy Joel

    43: Thriller by Michael Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 109:55


    It's close to midnight, something evil's lurking in the dark...that's right, it's Know Your Writes! For this (slightly delayed) Halloween special, Robb and Colton brave the hounds of hell and dive into Michael Jackson's legendary Thriller. Along the way, they'll figure out the mysteries of human nature, Toto, and the moonwalk.  Other topics include: - an October baseball special edition of Sports Talk!   - is "Thriller" a Halloween song?  - Colton "fixes" the Thriller tracklist  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Whitney Houston - Toto - The Weeknd  - Paul McCartney  - Chat Pile 

    42: Tom Petty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 108:40


    It was a beautiful day, the sun beat down, Robb and Colton were talkin'--it must be time for Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts free fall into three solo albums by the legendary Tom Petty. Other topics include: - the magical predictions of ColtraRobbus - a mini-review of the new Bright Eyes album Five Dice, All Threes - Tom Petty's influence on alt-country Bands mentioned in this episode: - Bright Eyes - Bob Dylan  - MJ Lenderman 

    41: Passage du Desir by Johnny Blue Skies/Sturgill Simpson (featuring Thrift Store Troubadours)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 128:21


    Kick off your flip-flops and grab a cup of matcha, because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton welcome Antelope Valley great Peter McGuire (Thrift Store Troubadours) to the show.  Together, the trio will dive into Passage du Desir, the latest opus from songwriter Sturgill Simpson (billed as Johnny Blue Skies). Other topics include: - a Thrift Store Troubadour world premiere!  - the invention of the term "squeeze-box"  - Peter, Robb, and Colton's favorite karaoke tunes.  Learn more about Peter's band here: https://thriftstoretroubadours.com/ https://thriftstoretroubadours1.bandcamp.com/

    40: Thrice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 105:59


    Rhetoric can't raise the dead, but you know what might? Another episode of Know Your Writes!  This week, Robb and Colton peer over the edge and dive in to the first four LPs from Irvine, CA's Thrice. Other topics include: - feedback on "The Dear Hunter" episode from a very special source - a mini-Sport Talk! riff on the new NFL kick-off rule - how to define the term "experimental" Bands mentioned in this episode: - Avenged Sevenfold - Tool  - Thursday  - Radiohead - Coldplay - My Friend Sam

    39: Taking Back Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 117:55


    There's been an accident! Calm down, it's still time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton brave black eyes and blackouts (literally) as they wade through the first four albums from Taking Back Sunday. Other topics include:  - Who was the best TBS back-up vocalist?  - Robb making a lot of salad and Kobe references  - Does music from high school still hit the same?  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Facing New York  - Coheed and Cambria  - Brand New  - Bright Eyes  - Keane (We call them Keating for some reason) 

    38: The Dear Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 95:25


    Places, people, the stage is set for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton fulfill another listener request to explore the mystery and sometimes misleading wonder that is The Dear Hunter. Our hosts will discuss the band's five (and counting) act epic following the titular character's coming-of-age. Other topics include: - narrative vs concept albums  - Colton's tango with the 'vid.  - a nostalgic look back at Usher and the Backstreet Boys  - and more!  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Coheed and Cambria - The Decemberists  - Backstreet Boys - Usher  - Thrice  - Panic At the Disco! (Colton is weirdly insistent about this) 

    37: Streetlight Manifesto

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 98:32


    Ski mask? Check! Sawn off? Check! New episode of Know Your Writes? Check, check, check! In a very contentious episode, Robb and Colton fulfill a fan request to discuss ska-stalwarts Streetlight Manifesto. Our hosts will verbally spar over the band's LPs, from Everything Goes Numb to The Hands That Thieve.  Other topics include: - Robb and Colton's relationship to ska  - How long is too long for a song?  - A long overdue Limp Bizkit discussion - And more!  Bands mentioned in this episode: - The Mighty Mighty Bosstones  - Catch-22 - Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution  - Less Than Jake  - Goldfinger  - Limp Bizkit  - Unwritten Law

    36: Vendetta Red

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 110:36


    The pendulum it sways like an empty noose...but there's still time for another episode of Know Your Writes! It's Summer where you are now that Colton's back from his vacation! This week Robb and Colton reunite to discuss the forgotten Seattle alt rock gem that is Vendetta Red.  Topics include: - Colton's Hawaii adventure and Robb's fear of traveling. - What makes a song "sincere" (yet again) - The art of screaming - and more! Artists mentioned in this episode: -Shaboozey  -J-Kwan -Dua Lipa  -Sabrina Carpenter -The Decemberists  -My Friend Sam -Finch -Manchester Orchestra ...maybe more!

    35: Finch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 120:08


    Like a bad star, it's Know Your Writes! This week, Robb welcomes the great Max Sabate (Hot Company) as his guest co-host. Together, they try to figure out what it means to burn with Temecula, CA's Finch. Robb and Max pop the hood on this post-hardcore outfit's discography to chart their evolution from screamo stalwarts to prog-astronauts.  Other topics include: - Max's journey into music - Robb's quest to prove a solo is a bridge - how to pronounce 'psilocybin' Bands mentioned in this episode: - Elton John - Michael Bolton - Compliments of Apollo - His Life As An Arsonist - Mae West  

    34: Mos Def

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 103:06


    One for the treble, two for the time, come on, y'all, it's Know Your Writes! On a very special episode, Robb is joined by DJ Brute himself Leo Cardona. Robb and Leo dive into the first three albums by legendary emcee Mos Def. From Black on Both Sides to True Magic, our hosts scrutinize Mr. Bey's literature from the large to the miniature.  Other topics include:  - how Leo got his start in music and podcasting - whether or not Colton is A.I.  - what makes a "conscious" rapper?  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Eminem  - Minus the Bear (Colton's not here, I guess)  - Drake - DeFault American 

    33: At the Drive-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 97:51


    This podcast is fully operational because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts run to get their quarters and their kola nuts, which must mean they're talking about At the Drive-In. Robb and Colton discuss the El Paso outfits four LPs as they explore what makes this band so unique, chaotic, and fun. Other topics include: - a weird conversation aout slippers - remembering Freaky Friday and Monkey Bone  - Robb wishing Colton bon voyage  Bands mentioned in this episode: - The Decemberists  - Squirrel Nut Zippers

    32: Jimmy Eat World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 123:20


    The first star you see may not be a star...it's actually Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton trade up for the fast ride and dive into Arizona's Jimmy Eat World. They'll talk about four of the band's classic LPs (from Static Prevails to Futures) and tack on a bonus EP (Stay On My Side Tonight). Other topics include: - Robb's most irrational fear  - Colton and Robb's picks for their best and worst lyrics - The lost art of the bridge Bands mentioned in this episode: - Colton Saylor and the She Sells Sea Shells - Default American

    31: Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 89:09


    This ain't Texas, but it sure is Know Your Writes! On another one-album special episode, Robb and Colton saddle up, put on their Levii's, and dive into Beyoncé's country-pop opus Cowboy Carter. Our hosts will explore the high and lows of this massive album while also discussing the intricate balance that is pop-songwriting. Other topics include: - new music from Thursday! - what makes an album a "Beyoncé album"? - the promise and peril of Poptimism  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Thursday - Taylor Swift - Solange Knowles - Destiny's Child

    30: Tool

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 101:53


    Robb. And. Colton. Talk about. Tool's Discography. This week on Know Your Writes! we'll see. This band's mastery. Enjoy, please!  Other topics include: - the beginning of the podcast's "dirty thirties" - the delusional nature of fandom  - the greatness of Kaitlin Clark (and A'ja Wilson)   Bands mentioned in this episode: - Vampire Weekend  - A Perfect Circle  - Tim McGraw 

    29: Dashboard Confessional

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 97:58


    Carry this podcast episode for luck, safe in your preferred media player, because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton take on the saddest songs written by Chris Carrabba's Dashboard Confessional; our hosts will sit around and wonder what makes the Florida outfit's first four albums tick. Other topics include: - the glory of drummer Mike Marsh  - Sports Talk: The Shohei Chronicles  - the evolution of songwriter Robb McGregor  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Lauryn Hill  - DeFault American  - Fall Out Boy - Avett Brothers 

    28: Ozma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 87:59


    There's nothing we can do...except hit you with another episode of Know Your Writes!  For their 1-year pod-iversary, Robb and Colton go back to where it all started (sort of) with Ozma. Our hosts will dive into this Pasadena band's entire discography to see what makes them more than a Weezer clone.  Other topics include: - the one opinion our hosts would change from the last year - just how can a band sound like Weezer without it being weird - Colton talking about Harold Bloom for some reason Bands mentioned in this episode: - Weezer - The Hives 

    27: Say Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 86:15


    Admit it: you've been waiting all week for an episode of Know Your Writes! Today's episode finds Robb and Colton taking on a collection of albums by Max Bemis's Say Anything. From 2004's ...is a real boy to Say Anything (2009), they'll unpack the good and the very, very not good in this volatile emo act's catalogue Other topics include: - is all music just bad now?  - a short but weirdly detailed debate on where to buy indie music in Lancaster, CA during the early 2000s.  - Robb's most controversial "Worst Song" pick  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Mother Mother - Vampire Weekend  - Norah Jones  - MGMT  - Tool (it happened again) 

    26: Facing New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 93:03


    Wind up your butterfly clocks, lie down on the hardwood floor, and tune in to Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton take on the prog-rock art of Facing New York. Our hosts reminisce about their experience opening for this Bay Area trio before diving into their three amazing albums.  Other topics include: - How to embarrass yourself in front of songwriters you admire  - Garfunkel vs Simon; Chevy Chase vs Bill Murray - Who is the funniest bear? Bands mentioned in this episode: - Steel Train - Paul Simon  - Cursive - Tool - Circa Survive - Explosions in the Sky

    25: Haim

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 83:22


    Go on and kick off your boots, because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton have something to tell you: the greatness of California's own Haim. Our hosts will talk about the trio's three records to see why these sisters write such compelling songs.  Other topics include: - various ways of mispronouncing Julian Casablancas - unpacking the downfall of Pitchfork.com - how much production is too much production?  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Kid Static - Waxahatchee  - Taylor Swift - The Eagles 

    24: Arctic Monkeys, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 70:21


    Take it easy for a little while, and enjoy a new episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton jump into an unprecedented round two of Arctic Monkeys. They'll discuss songs from the bands last four LPs, from Suck It and See to 2022's The Car.  Other topics include: - Colton's punishment for losing the Christmas Song draft - the various uses of the word "contentious" - the podcast's first ever overrated/underrated "switcheroo" Bands mentioned in this episode: - Sprints - Franz Ferdinand  - David Bowie 

    23: Arctic Monkeys, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 75:29


    Tonight, there'll be a ruckus, but right now, it's time for Know Your Writes!  Join hosts Robb and Colton as they dive into the first three albums by Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys. They'll sort through what makes this band so special and battle over which of the first three records are the strongest.  Other topics include: - The results of our 2023 Christmas Song Draft Showdown! - Why Colton doesn't listen to Robb's band recommendations  - Colton's most perplexing Best Album choice  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Vic Chesnutt  - Tool (of course) - Vampire Weekend  -  

    22: Modest Mouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 85:42


    From the top of ocean to the bottom of the sky, everyone's ready for another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton--two major players in the podcaster scene--tackle four records from the inimitable Modest Mouse! Our hosts discuss the band's full-length release from 1997 to 2007 as they strive to explain what makes this such an amazing ten-year stretch of songwriting.  Other topics include:  - a brief but exciting "Sports Talk!" segment  - our hosts picks for best and worst songs featured on the podcast during 2023 - Issac Brock the singer vs Issac Brock the guitarist  Other bands mentioned in this episode: - A Perfect Circle  - The Decemberists  - Weezer  - Jimmy Eat World A Bass Blown Entertainment Podcast 

    21: Daft Punk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 107:36


    It's been much too long, meaning it's time for Know Your Writes! Before 2023 is over, Robb and Colton take one more time to chat about electronic titans Daft Punk. Once they finish their discussion, they'll be joined by special guest Leo Cardona (aka DJ Brute), who breaks down the reasons behind Daft Punk's lasting influence.  Other topics include: - songwriting resolutions   - what makes the "perfect" song? - a very special announcement regarding the podcast's future!  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Ben Kweller  - Dragon Force  - My Friend Sam

    20: A Know Your Writes! Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 84:31


    Hark! The podcast angels sing, which must mean it's time for Know Your Writes! This time, our two hosts cozy up next the fire and discuss their two favorite Christmas records: A Charlie Brown Christmas by the Vince Guaraldi Trio and Willie Nelson's Pretty Paper. Other topics include: - the first annual Know Your Writes! Christmas song draft  - Colton's mini-review of Andre 3000's New Blue Sun - a very special cameo by none other than Santa!  Go to our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/know.your.writes.podcast/), and vote for who had the better Christmas song draft (voting closes Dec. 29). 

    19: Curse Your Branches by David Bazan (featuring Leftmore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 121:31


    God bless the end of the week because it's time for Know Your Writes! In this mega-packed episode, Robb and Colton chat with Matt Shaw and Joe Ziegler, otherwise known as indie rock stalwarts Leftmore. Matt and Joe tell our hosts all about their upcoming self-titled record before premiering their lead single, "Apple Tree". After that, Leftmore leads our hosts in a deep dive of David Bazan's 2009 opus Curse Your Branches.  Other topics include: - Groggy Robb! - The long tradition of the agnosticore genre  - Leftmore's musical take on the "trolley problem"  Listen to "Apple Tree" here: https://leftmore.bandcamp.com/track/apple-tree-full-band-single Follow Leftmore's Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/leftmoremusic Go to Leftmore.com for more music Or click here for their Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0RsvCsuJQCbFuGT2XWdDWz

    18: The Who

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 94:11


    Don't cry, and don't raise your eye--it's only Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton see, feel, and touch their way through the rock opera wizardry of The Who. Our hosts explore four of the band's records, starting with The Who Sell Out (1967) and ending with 1973's Quadrophenia. Other topics include:  - a tribute to Hollis Marcus - our hosts' guilty pleasure albums - Colton's persimmon adventure Bands mentioned in this episode: - Justin Timberlake - Papa Roach - Puddle of Mud - Kid Rock - The Beatles  Check out DJ Brute's Bedroom Radio at https://www.twitch.tv/iamdjbrute

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    17: Led Zeppelin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 97:22


    Oh throw down your plow and hoe and prepare yourself for a whole lotta Know Your Writes! This week was a band so nice that Robb and Colton had to talk about them twice: Led Zeppelin! Our hosts will discuss the band's first four albums as they unpack everything that makes Zeppelin so influential in modern rock music. Other topics include: - the songwriting merits of jamming and covers - how much Tolkien is too much Tolkien  - Robb's childhood memories of classic rock  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Carrtoons  - Sufjan Stevens - U2 - The White Stripes - Bryan Adams - Joni Mitchell  - Tool (for like, one second)

    16: My Chemical Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 87:20


    Vampires, Zombie Brides, and...Liza Minnelli? It's a creep-tacular Halloween edition of Know Your Writes! Join Robb the Reaper and Coffin Colton as they throw on their eye-liner and two-step into the goth-emo nightmare that is My Chemical Romance.   Other topics include: - why black cats hate Halloween  - how best to initiate Rock, Paper, Scissors - what were the best rock albums of 2010?  Bands mentioned in this episode:  - Vendetta Red - Siouxsie and the Banshees - Jet - Say Anything  Happy Halloween!  

    15: Brand New

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 93:37


    Another Friday, another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton discuss the troubling legacy of Long Island's Brand New. Our hosts work through what first drew them to the band before diving into the difficult challenge of how to remember their work following the allegations against Jesse Lacey. What begins as a difficult conversation about how to reconcile musical influences with ethical concerns turns into a meditation on the nature of artistic expression.   TW: Brief mentions of sexual assault  Please send us your thoughts and reactions to this episode at know.your.writes.podcast@gmail.com 

    14: Erykah Badu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 84:27


    Push up the fader, bust the meter, and shake the tweeter: it's Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton discuss the queen of neo-soul, Erykah Badu, in a conversation that covers all five of her albums. Other topics include: - the correct way to drink out of a Juicy Juice  - why organic almond milk foams better (seriously, we actually talk about this) - Colton vs The Beatles, Part 2 - And more!  Bands mentioned in this episode: - The Beatles - Gifted Hands - Sparklehorse  - Minus the Bear (yes, again, mainly to throw shade at "White Mystery" a little more) - Garth Brooks  - Dead Prez  - Jessie Williams

    13: Green Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 108:48


    Do you have the time to listen to us whine? If so, then bite your lip, close your eyes, and jump into Know Your Writes! This time around, Robb and Colton discuss the pop-punk perfection of Green Day. They'll talk through the band's releases from Dookie to American Idiot in order to better understand Green Day's evolution from Bay Area start-ups to rock opera juggernauts.  Other topics include:  - Beer!  - Colton vs The Beatles, Part 1 (featuring Robby Coleman) - The politics of covering "Fast Car"  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Lil Dicky - The Beatles - Tracy Chapman - Aaliyah 

    12: Coheed and Cambria

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 106:08


    Man your battle stations because it's time for Know Your Writes! In this very special episode, Robb and Colton take on the first five albums of prog-rock statesmen Coheed and Cambria. Other topics include: - Sports! (3:15-9:26)  - How Robb used to listen to music "back in the day"   - The genius of Josh Eppard  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Natalie Prass - Ryan Adams  - Tool  

    11: Minus the Bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 77:52


    Don't cry, it's Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton engage in a spirited debate involving Seattle's Minus the Bear. Listen as they spar over the band's second and third albums (Menos el Oso and Planet of Ice). Other topics include: - 00's rock singles  - Colton's salty history with MTB - Do lyrics actually matter?  Other bands mentioned in this episode: - Muse - Queens of the Stone Age - Circa Survive - Pinback  - Jimmy Buffet

    10: Blink-182 by Blink-182 (featuring Birthday Dad)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 101:56


    Where are you?! Hopefully, you're ready to tune in to a very special edition of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton switch things up by deep diving into the pop punk opus that is Blink-182's Blink-182. Joining them is Alex Periera aka Birthday Dad, whose new record The Hermit is out now!   Other topics include: - How to say Alex's last name correctly - Brunch, Part III: The Brunchening - The beauty and the terror of Hot Topic Order Birthday Dad's The Hermit here: https://www.refreshrecs.com/products/730402-birthday-dad-the-hermit

    9: The Milk Carton Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 107:06


    Thursday's in the rear-view mirror, which must mean it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton conduct a deep dive of Eagle Rock's own The Milk Carton Kids. Other topics include:  - "Coastal Elite" hip hop  - problematic depictions of Anne Frank  - people vs. landscape Bands mentioned in this episode: - Outkast - Birthday Dad - The National - David Rawlings  - Randy Newman

    8: Yeah Yeah Yeahs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 81:31


    Wait, they don't know it's Friday? Must be time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton dive into the art rock fury that is Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Other topics include: - The Write A Record weekend challenge - Colton's Top Gun: Maverick mini-review - Jazz! Bands mentioned in this episode: - The Dirty Nil - The Oscar Peterson Trio - Fall Out Boy (featuring Jay-Z) - The National - The Hives - Blood, Sweat, and Tears - Weezer (yes, we did it again)

    7: The Decemberists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 109:47


    Ahoy, it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton are two songwriting podcasters looking to dive into the belly of The Decemberists in all their folk-prog glory. Other topics include: - Great concept albums - The proper way to say Colin Powell  - The pitfalls of music videos - And more!  Bands mentioned in this episode: - The Dirty Nil - Jack Johnson  - Tool (yup, we did it again) - Dredge

    6: The Hives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 104:50


    Wait a minute now, and listen to another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts explore the discography of Swedish garage-rock royalty The Hives. Other topics include:  - Robb's Duolingo journey - Facial hair follies - Whether it's Little or Lil' Wayne  - And more!  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Be Your Own Pet - Default American - Mammal Hands - Tool - The Vines - The All-American Rejects - Creed  - The Once-ler (yes, from The Lorax)

    5: Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 93:27


    It's Friday, and you know what that means...another episode of Know Your Writes! This time around, our hosts break down Thursday and soak up a heap of early '00s angst along the way. Other topics include:  - Pitch/hot take timers  - Whether or not the (song)writer is dead  - More disagreement regarding Fear Inoculum  - And more! Bands mentioned in this episode: - Avenged Sevenfold - Manchester Orchestra - Tool  - Radiohead - Jimmy Eat World 

    4: A Perfect Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 93:53


    Circle up for another round of Know Your Writes! Listen to Robb and Colton discuss the highest highs and subterranean lows of A Perfect Circle. Other topics include: - The pros and cons of being imprisoned by art-loving, super-rich immortal siblings - The importance of detailed concert flyers - A disagreement regarding the merits of Fear Inoculum  - And more! Bands mentioned in this episode: - Tarquin Alexandra - Tool  

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