Join music nerds Caroline and Jeff as they talk about cool bands from the '80s, '90s, and today. And probably other stuff too.
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At this rate, Progtober may extend to October 2019, but nevertheless, we're bringing you an episode about King Crimson today! We also open with some movie talk, but it's all Fripperlipping from there on out! Direct download
Well, we had planned this way back when and things fell through, so we are giving you Progtober in February with an episode on Yes! Join us as we take you on a journey in and around the lake, where mountains come out of the sky and we talk about a lot of stuff that has nothing at all to do with Yes, but we hope you have a good time anyway.Direct download
Caroline and Jeff are back with a super-sized episode on the Magnetic Fields! We journey through the first six albums, talk about that Paul McCartney bombshell a week too late, compare this band to Steely Dan, and much more! Direct download
Caroline and Jeff are back and sadder than ever! We're talking about NYC slowcore pioneers Codeine, along with sexy cult leaders, what we need to know about John Travolta, and so much more!Direct download
On this episode, Jeff, Caroline, and special guest Eve bring you closer to god by talking about Nine Inch Nails! Will Jeff make someone cry on air? Is DualDisc still the way of the future? Is Trent Reznor the king of music? The answers to these questions all lie ahead, PLUS System of a Down bassists I have known. Direct download
Against all odds, Caroline and Jeff have made it to 100 episodes of this dumb podcast and we're talking Talking Heads! Thanks to everyone for sticking by us since 2015. We love ya!Direct download
Caroline and Jeff bring on special guest Evan to talk about Gastr del Sol! No surprise that a couple of Tortoiseheads like us are into this band. Plus: calling for revolution, stories from other podcasts, and more who's who of who's gay.Direct download
It's a super-sized episode today, since Caroline and Jeff have brought on TWO special guests to talk about Cardiacs! Returning champion Cat and new guest Saoirse join us on our journey through pronky waters. Cat accuses Kevin Shields of war, we talk about the Canterbury scene, the uniquely autistic joys of Tim Smith, and more!Direct download
Caroline and Jeff bring on special guest Jack to talk about Long Fin Killie! No surprise on our feelings for this incredibly literate and gay first wave post rock band- they're great and we love them. We also talk about the movies you watch to learn about life, how rock music isn't dumb anymore, and who's gay in history.Direct download
This week, Jeff and Caroline are joined by special guest Wes to talk about Alice in Chains! We also discuss the pitfalls of internet fame, being a girl on websites, and even music, sometimes.Direct download
The OPCBYL duo are back with a super-sized episode about They Might Be Giants! Returning champs Max and Billy join us for a journey through the first TMBG records, and along the way we discuss prog bands, exes, Caroline's favorite band the Red House Painters and much more!'Direct download
This week on Our Podcast Could Be Your Life, Caroline and Jeff travel to Chicago to talk about Tortoise! We love this music, and we hope you do too. And if not, we talk about stupid genre names, getting free records by accident, and watching Frasier.Direct download
Our Podcast Could Be Your Life is here again to talk about HELMET! We also talk about steampunk hats and bald guy bandanas, why one must imagine Rolo Tony happy, and so much more!Direct download
Don't discount us, we ain't dead yet! OPCBYL is here to talk about Oneohtrix Point Never! We talk about cigarette taxes, kids' music, the state of teenage angst, and more!Direct download
You thought we were dead, but like a certain somebody, Caroline and Jeff return to talk about the Christmas Folks! Jeff would rather listen to Game Theory, Caroline talks about her adventures being a socially stunted weirdo, and a discussion about the tallest man on earth (not the band)! We're back, baby!Direct download
Caroline, Jeff, and returning guest Brent come together to talk about System of a Down! Nu metal month will never die. Also in this episode, the state of the Canadian music industry, being the weird kid in high school, and your patriotic duty.Albums discussed in this episode:-System of a Down (1998)-Toxicity (2001)-Steal this Album! (2002)-Mesmerize (2005)-Hypnotize (2005)Direct download
We had to pull out an emergency episode this week, so we're talking about a real one-album wonder, the Sex Pistols! We discuss their dangerous appeal, Jeff's favorite moment in punk, and whether or not Sid Vicious was an idiot. And so much more!Direct download
Caroline and Jeff wind down 2016 by talking about Pere Ubu! Real egghead shit here, folks. Plus: Jeff's least favorite song of all time!Albums discussed in this episode:-Terminal Tower (1985)-The Modern Dance (1978)-Dub Housing (1978)-New Picnic Time (1979)-Song of the Bailing Man (1982)-Carnival of Souls (2014)Direct download
Caroline and Jeff and special guest not-Hannibal Burress (friend of the show, Caleb) come together to talk about Portishead! Also on this episode: college talk, Demolition Man, and so much more! Albums discussed in this episode: -Dummy (1994)-Portishead (1997)-Third (2008)Direct download
Jeff tries to get revenge on Caroline by subjecting her to Faith No More. Does it work? Listen to find out! Also in this episode: new life plans in Trump's America, how to get girls Mike Patton-style, and more!Albums discussed in this episode:-Introduce Yourself (1987)-The Real Thing (1989)-Angel Dust (1992)-King for a Day...Fool for a Lifetime (1995)-Album of the Year (1997)-Sol Invictus (2015)Direct download
We're back in the swing of things and talking about the God Bullies! Caroline loves that AmRep shit, and Jeff just wants to listen to the Birthday Party. It's a tale as old as time. Jeff also didn't pick up on the anti-religious angle of a band called the God Bullies.Albums discussed in this episode:-Plastic Eye Miracle (1988, rereleased 1990)-Mamawombwomb (1989)-Dog Show (1990)-War on Everybody (1991)-Kill the King (1994)(sorry by the way, that this episode wasn't released on time. I've been playing with a new band and so I've been really busy and without access to my computer. Better late than never, I always say. -Caroline)Direct download
Nu metal November ends with the band that started it all, KORN! We love this band. Also in this episode: Caroline changes her name, Jeff's marriage is put to the test, and Andrew has very Andrew-like taste.Albums discussed in this episode:-Korn (1994)-Life is Peachy (1996)-Follow the Leader (1998)-Issues (1999)-See You on the Other Side (2005)-The Path of Totality (2011)Direct download
The nu metal revisionist gang thinks they're gonna be sick, and it's Slipknot's fault! Andrew mysteriously disappeared to have exotic adventures in a foreign land (probably), but Caroline and Jeff roll along! We also talk about the Slipnutz, as you would. Albums discussed in this episode: -Slipknot (1999) -Iowa (2001)-Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses) (2004)-All Hope is Gone (2008)-.5: The Grey Chapter (2014)Direct download
The world is ending, but Nu Metal November rolls along with Linkin Park. The nu metal revisionist gang marvels at the generic angst and tinny guitars being served up by these sadboys. Plus: Caroline pitches a Sinbad comeback, Andrew discusses why adults don't run away, and Jeff reveals his past as a notorious Linkin Park hater.Albums discussed in this episode:-Hybrid Theory (2000)-Meteora (2003)-Collision Course (2004)-Minutes to Midnight (2007)-A Thousand Suns (2010)-Living Things (2012)Direct download
It's our most special theme month yet: NU METAL NOVEMBER! Andrew joins Caroline and Jeff every week this month for a journey through the greatest genre in human history. To kick off, we discuss LIMP BIZKIT. No judgments and no goofing around here, we all legitimately love Limp Bizkit.Albums discussed in this episode:-Three Dollar Bill, Y'all$ (1997)-Significant Other (1999)-Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000)-Results May Vary (2003)-The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) (2005)-Gold Cobra (2011)Direct download