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Patrick is back to talk with Jacob about the Tonys! They discuss James Corden, all of the Hamilton things, and their favorite performances! They also discuss the soundtracks to Waitress, Tuck Everlasting, and the upcoming live streaming of She Loves Me.

Patrick is back to talk with Jacob about the Tonys! They discuss James Corden, all of the Hamilton things, and their favorite performances! They also discuss the soundtracks to Waitress, Tuck Everlasting, and the upcoming live streaming of She Loves Me.

Jacob is joined by Ben Longinow to talk about the 7 best of the 00s Christian hardcore scene. They discuss how all people into Christian alternative music were kind of into everything, talk about their journeys into the scene, and going to local shows, before getting into these albums (in order):Haste the Day “Burning Bridges”/“When Everything Falls”Underoath “Define the Great Line”As Cities Burn “Come Now Sleep”/“Son I Loved You at Your Darkest”Emery “The Question”Beloved “Failure On”Maylene and the Sons of Disaster “II”He is Legend “I Am Hollywood”The Chariot “The Fiancee”August Burns Red “Messengers”mewithoutYou “Catch For Us the Foxes”Dead Poetic “New Medicines”mae “The Everglow”Slight mentions for: Inhale/Exhale, Demon Hunter, Relient K, Number One Gun, Run Kid Run, Thrice, Sinai Beach, Comeback Kid, The Rocket Summer, Anberlin, The Devil Wears Prada, Showbread, The Agony Scene, Zao, Starflyer 59, Here is the Underoath interview Ben talks about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfNneFlUTFE

Jacob is joined by Ben Longinow to talk about the 7 best of the 00s Christian hardcore scene. They discuss how all people into Christian alternative music were kind of into everything, talk about their journeys into the scene, and going to local shows, before getting into these albums (in order):Haste the Day “Burning Bridges”/“When Everything Falls”Underoath “Define the Great Line”As Cities Burn “Come Now Sleep”/“Son I Loved You at Your Darkest”Emery “The Question”Beloved “Failure On”Maylene and the Sons of Disaster “II”He is Legend “I Am Hollywood”The Chariot “The Fiancee”August Burns Red “Messengers”mewithoutYou “Catch For Us the Foxes”Dead Poetic “New Medicines”mae “The Everglow”Slight mentions for: Inhale/Exhale, Demon Hunter, Relient K, Number One Gun, Run Kid Run, Thrice, Sinai Beach, Comeback Kid, The Rocket Summer, Anberlin, The Devil Wears Prada, Showbread, The Agony Scene, Zao, Starflyer 59, Here is the Underoath interview Ben talks about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfNneFlUTFE

Welcome to Baseball Month! Today’s episode we talk to Taylor about logos, this time it’s MLB hats! They begin by trying to remember anything they’ve ever talked about on a Talkin’ to Taylor about Logos, but cannot (#LongLawn)! We also have a Yankee off and give a World Series prediction!Check out what we have to say about your favorite team’s hat! Orioles (7:00)Reds (8:15)Indians (11:45)Cubs (13:20)White Sox (15:50)Royals (17:05)Twins (19:55)Yankees (22:10)Mets (26:15)Rays (29:25)Cardinals (31:45)Rockies (34:40)Padres (36:30)Dodgers (39:35)Giants (44:35)Pirates (47:50)Tigers (48:50)Angels (49:55)A’s (51:25)Red Sox (53:05)Astros (54:40)Braves (56:25)All the rest (57:45 and beyond!)Join the conversation: Follow Patrick: @papa_patrickFollow Jacob: @jacobthewilson / @playyourpartpod / @rivalpodclubEmail: rivalpodcastclub@gmail.com

Welcome to Baseball Month! Today’s episode we talk to Taylor about logos, this time it’s MLB hats! They begin by trying to remember anything they’ve ever talked about on a Talkin’ to Taylor about Logos, but cannot (#LongLawn)! We also have a Yankee off and give a World Series prediction!Check out what we have to say about your favorite team’s hat! Orioles (7:00)Reds (8:15)Indians (11:45)Cubs (13:20)White Sox (15:50)Royals (17:05)Twins (19:55)Yankees (22:10)Mets (26:15)Rays (29:25)Cardinals (31:45)Rockies (34:40)Padres (36:30)Dodgers (39:35)Giants (44:35)Pirates (47:50)Tigers (48:50)Angels (49:55)A’s (51:25)Red Sox (53:05)Astros (54:40)Braves (56:25)All the rest (57:45 and beyond!)Join the conversation: Follow Patrick: @papa_patrickFollow Jacob: @jacobthewilson / @playyourpartpod / @rivalpodclubEmail: rivalpodcastclub@gmail.com

The Bros on Broadway are back! Yes, that’s right, Jacob is joined by Patrick Gillespie for more talk about musicals. This time they try to come up with ideas for musical adaptations from their favorite movies, books, tv shows, and historical events. From there they discuss what is at the heart of a good musical (inner feelings, large casts of people dancing, orphaned children, etc…). We’re not gonna spoil our picks here so you better check it out! Music: M83 “Do it, Try it”Join the conversation: Follow Patrick: @papa_patrickFollow Jacob: @jacobthewilson / @playyourpartpod / @rivalpodclubEmail: rivalpodcastclub@gmail.com

The Bros on Broadway are back! Yes, that’s right, Jacob is joined by Patrick Gillespie for more talk about musicals. This time they try to come up with ideas for musical adaptations from their favorite movies, books, tv shows, and historical events. From there they discuss what is at the heart of a good musical (inner feelings, large casts of people dancing, orphaned children, etc…). We’re not gonna spoil our picks here so you better check it out! Music: M83 “Do it, Try it”Join the conversation: Follow Patrick: @papa_patrickFollow Jacob: @jacobthewilson / @playyourpartpod / @rivalpodclubEmail: rivalpodcastclub@gmail.com

Jacob is joined by Cody Boring to talk about movies! They open up their discussion with some cinephile nerdiness in defining auteur theory, then they discuss their first experiences with Jeff Nichols, give you a tease of each Nichols’ film, point out the themes that stretch across each film, and finally give reviews of each movie (SPOILERS will be announced before they are given). Music: The Sun Days “Don’t Need to Be Them”Join the conversation: Follow Cody: @codyisboringFollow Jacob: @jacobthewilson / @playyourpartpod / @rivalpodclubEmail: rivalpodcastclub@gmail.com

Jacob is joined by Cody Boring to talk about movies! They open up their discussion with some cinephile nerdiness in defining auteur theory, then they discuss their first experiences with Jeff Nichols, give you a tease of each Nichols’ film, point out the themes that stretch across each film, and finally give reviews of each movie (SPOILERS will be announced before they are given). Music: The Sun Days “Don’t Need to Be Them”Join the conversation: Follow Cody: @codyisboringFollow Jacob: @jacobthewilson / @playyourpartpod / @rivalpodclubEmail: rivalpodcastclub@gmail.com

Welcome to the Hobby Lobby with my Dad! Jacob’s dad has a lot of hobbies, from learning ventriloquism as a child to doing a deep dive into scuba diving, his entire life has been an exploration of different activities. In this episode Jacob talks to his Dad, Tim Wilson, along with Taylor to learn about those interests, especially in light of his own obsessions. Other talk includes hobbies in the internet age, the Christian clown community, and Jacob’s lack of ability to use scissors. Subscribe to the Play Your Part Letter and get issue one at tinyletter.com/playyourpart

Welcome to the Hobby Lobby with my Dad! Jacob’s dad has a lot of hobbies, from learning ventriloquism as a child to doing a deep dive into scuba diving, his entire life has been an exploration of different activities. In this episode Jacob talks to his Dad, Tim Wilson, along with Taylor to learn about those interests, especially in light of his own obsessions. Other talk includes hobbies in the internet age, the Christian clown community, and Jacob’s lack of ability to use scissors. Subscribe to the Play Your Part Letter and get issue one at tinyletter.com/playyourpart

A bipartisan podcast about campaign logos! Jacob and Taylor answer the question of what kind of lawn is best (2:40), talk about Ted Cruz’s logo (7:20), Mr. Moneybags (AKA Donald Trump) (11:50), Hillary Clinton (18:55), look at old Bill Clinton logos (22:40), Marco Rubio (23:53), Ben Carson (27:25), they feel the Bern (30:47), PATAKI (33:20), John Kasich (34:32), JEB! (37:33), and all the other candidates no longer in the running!Plus Spanish shaming, long lawn, MAGA, and more!

A bipartisan podcast about campaign logos! Jacob and Taylor answer the question of what kind of lawn is best (2:40), talk about Ted Cruz’s logo (7:20), Mr. Moneybags (AKA Donald Trump) (11:50), Hillary Clinton (18:55), look at old Bill Clinton logos (22:40), Marco Rubio (23:53), Ben Carson (27:25), they feel the Bern (30:47), PATAKI (33:20), John Kasich (34:32), JEB! (37:33), and all the other candidates no longer in the running!Plus Spanish shaming, long lawn, MAGA, and more!

Jacob is joined by Austin and Grayson Smith to talk about one of their favorite computer games from years past: Roller Coaster TycoonThey talk about their first memories of the game (2:15), Austin’s roller coaster web site (3:40), their love of Hot Wheels (5:40), how they approached Roller Coaster Tycoon (9:00),  ways to trick your guests (11:05), building coasters (13:10), getting hurt on roller coasters (23:00), their favorite coaster designs (25:45), the ways they killed their customers (27:15), the best park they ever designed (32:30), insatiable guests (35:00), the latest version of Roller Coaster Tycoon (43:00), Austin tries to remember his Twitter account (51:55), and much more! Check out the nightmare ride that inspired the episode:http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/273129/this-rollercoaster-tycoon-nightmare-ride-takes-210-days-to-finish/Follow the podcast @playyourpartpodFollow Jacob @jacobthewilsonFollow Grayson @biglogger91Follow Austin @asmith9999999

Jacob is joined by Austin and Grayson Smith to talk about one of their favorite computer games from years past: Roller Coaster TycoonThey talk about their first memories of the game (2:15), Austin’s roller coaster web site (3:40), their love of Hot Wheels (5:40), how they approached Roller Coaster Tycoon (9:00),  ways to trick your guests (11:05), building coasters (13:10), getting hurt on roller coasters (23:00), their favorite coaster designs (25:45), the ways they killed their customers (27:15), the best park they ever designed (32:30), insatiable guests (35:00), the latest version of Roller Coaster Tycoon (43:00), Austin tries to remember his Twitter account (51:55), and much more! Check out the nightmare ride that inspired the episode:http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/273129/this-rollercoaster-tycoon-nightmare-ride-takes-210-days-to-finish/Follow the podcast @playyourpartpodFollow Jacob @jacobthewilsonFollow Grayson @biglogger91Follow Austin @asmith9999999

Today’s episode features Taylor and Anna from Off the Binge: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt in a newly created fantasy league featuring all of the potential presidential candidates. They draft four candidates each with a scoring system that is as follows:50 points for presidency20 points for Veep3 points 1st in primary/caucus2 points 2nd in primary/caucus1 point 3rd in primary/caucusWe apologize for all our mistakes, most of which we correct throughout the show. Follow along for weekly scoring updates @playyourpartpod and let us know your own picks!

Today’s episode features Taylor and Anna from Off the Binge: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt in a newly created fantasy league featuring all of the potential presidential candidates. They draft four candidates each with a scoring system that is as follows:50 points for presidency20 points for Veep3 points 1st in primary/caucus2 points 2nd in primary/caucus1 point 3rd in primary/caucusWe apologize for all our mistakes, most of which we correct throughout the show. Follow along for weekly scoring updates @playyourpartpod and let us know your own picks!

Jacob is joined by four other guests to celebrate the tenth anniversary of High School Musical. They discuss the first time they ever watched the movie (4:37), which role they would choose if they could be in HSM (12:15), their favorite film in the trilogy (15:01), Taylor tells about his special “Bet On It” connection (23:27), their favorite song from the series (25:44), we do some singing (31:05), talk about Zac Efron not singing in the first film (31:35), point out the parts that don’t make sense (34:20), record Ball Droid Cast episode 3 (35:05), and much more! Check out Ball Droid cast here: http://www.spreaker.com/user/offthebingebloodline/episode-1_1Listen to DJ’s band here: https://desertwoman.bandcamp.comApologies for an extra noises, 5 people and 2 mics can be difficult! Don’t forget to tweet with the hash tag: #Highschooljrhigh

Jacob is joined by four other guests to celebrate the tenth anniversary of High School Musical. They discuss the first time they ever watched the movie (4:37), which role they would choose if they could be in HSM (12:15), their favorite film in the trilogy (15:01), Taylor tells about his special “Bet On It” connection (23:27), their favorite song from the series (25:44), we do some singing (31:05), talk about Zac Efron not singing in the first film (31:35), point out the parts that don’t make sense (34:20), record Ball Droid Cast episode 3 (35:05), and much more! Check out Ball Droid cast here: http://www.spreaker.com/user/offthebingebloodline/episode-1_1Listen to DJ’s band here: https://desertwoman.bandcamp.comApologies for an extra noises, 5 people and 2 mics can be difficult! Don’t forget to tweet with the hash tag: #Highschooljrhigh

Part II of the 2015 awards! Andrew Boring is back to give accolades to the best pop culture of last year. These include:Theme running through the yearBest actor across multiple performancesBest theater experienceBest piece of cultureAfter they finish giving their awards they come up with their own personal awards including: Best Unexpected Use of Swedish, Best Podcast/TV show double feature, Best Road Trip, and more! Tell us your own opinions in the comments or Tweet us @playyourpartpod, @jacobthewilson, and @theandrewboring

Part II of the 2015 awards! Andrew Boring is back to give accolades to the best pop culture of last year. These include:Theme running through the yearBest actor across multiple performancesBest theater experienceBest piece of cultureAfter they finish giving their awards they come up with their own personal awards including: Best Unexpected Use of Swedish, Best Podcast/TV show double feature, Best Road Trip, and more! Tell us your own opinions in the comments or Tweet us @playyourpartpod, @jacobthewilson, and @theandrewboring

Andrew Boring is here to give awards for the best things of the year and his takes are hot! The awards include:Worst Piece of Culture (5:15)Funniest Film (12:30)Overrated culture (18:20) Underrated culture (25:15) Most Surprising (31:25)Most romantic moment (36:55)Tearjerker moment (43:25)This is part I of our conversationTell us your own opinions in the comments or Tweet us @playyourpartpod, @jacobthewilson, and @theandrewboring

Andrew Boring is here to give awards for the best things of the year and his takes are hot! The awards include:Worst Piece of Culture (5:15)Funniest Film (12:30)Overrated culture (18:20) Underrated culture (25:15) Most Surprising (31:25)Most romantic moment (36:55)Tearjerker moment (43:25)This is part I of our conversationTell us your own opinions in the comments or Tweet us @playyourpartpod, @jacobthewilson, and @theandrewboring

Last year's Christmas specials combined into one! Jacob finds out the differences between St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, and Santa Clause and also discusses different traditions all around the world! Don't forget to resubscribe on iTunes!

Last year's Christmas specials combined into one! Jacob finds out the differences between St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, and Santa Clause and also discusses different traditions all around the world! Don't forget to resubscribe on iTunes!

How do you eat that? You may not realize it, but we all approach eating very common foods very differently. On today's episode Jacob is joined by Patrick and Joey to discuss how they eat bagels, muffins, Oreos, and Pop Tarts. They first discuss general eating strategies that inform the way they eat most of the time before digging into each specific food. Finally, Anna comes on to eat a pop tart for the very first time! Which method will she choose? Find out! Don't forget to use these hashtags: #Fullybaked #Waitforit #Whywait #HowdoyoueatthatMusic by:Chvrches "Never Ending Circles"Sorority Noise "Using"Travi$ Scott "3500"Grimes "California"Little Simz "Desire"

How do you eat that? You may not realize it, but we all approach eating very common foods very differently. On today's episode Jacob is joined by Patrick and Joey to discuss how they eat bagels, muffins, Oreos, and Pop Tarts. They first discuss general eating strategies that inform the way they eat most of the time before digging into each specific food. Finally, Anna comes on to eat a pop tart for the very first time! Which method will she choose? Find out! Don't forget to use these hashtags: #Fullybaked #Waitforit #Whywait #HowdoyoueatthatMusic by:Chvrches "Never Ending Circles"Sorority Noise "Using"Travi$ Scott "3500"Grimes "California"Little Simz "Desire"

When you woke up this morning, did you say to yourself 'today I'm gonna talk' or 'today I'm gonna talk about skating'? On today's episode, Jacob brings in his good friend Grayson Smith to talk about late 90s Disney Channel Original Movie BRINK! They talk about their experiences with it as a kid, comparing it to today and pointing out all of its themes. Whether you're a soul skater or a sell out, you are welcome here! Make sure to listen to the whole thing in order to hear how Grayson thinks BREAKING BAD stole whole scenes from BRINK!

Classic podcast segment: Talkin' to Taylor about Logos returns! We discuss the design choice of the newest Starbucks red cup. Is it hombre or ombre? Is the sleek and minimal cup a smart design choice or a sign that our culture hates Christmas!? We talk all about it! Check it out here or on iTunes

Jacob is joined by Patrick Gillespie and the two bros sit down to discuss Broadway as bros are wont to do. They talk about the new Broadway smash, Hamilton a hip-hop musical about the life and death of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. They discuss its themes, its songs, and the impact it is making on culture. They then rank the top 5 Lin-Manuel Miranda (author of Hamilton, In the Heights, etc...) songs while listening and commenting on each one. If you haven't heard Hamilton, tell us what you think! If you have, what's your favorite?!

We're covering our old commentary of Taylor Swift's 1989 by doing a commentary of Ryan Adam's cover of Taylor Swift's 1989. We talk about who would be more likely to sue us: Swift or Adams, the Party City effect, the potential forever circle of covers that could happen with 1989, do a deep dive on the year 1989, and try to give guidance on the star vs. letter grade rating system.

Taylor comes in to talk about Google's new logo! Is it too childish? Is it a copy of the Party City logo? Why does Google have a blogspot? We answer all these questions and more!

An origins episode all about Cinco de Mayo, the battle that happened, and why it became popular. Plus three Latino unsung heroes of history including: an American war hero, a US congressman, and a doctor who fought for the rights of Latinos all across the US!Check it out on this wonderful Cinco de Mayo!

With so many great releases coming out last March, Jacob invites his friend and music lover Andrew Boring on to discuss it all! They cover the new albums from:Sufjan StevensKendrick LamarCourtney BarnettLady LambLiturgyEarl SweatshirtDeath GripsPurity RingChastity BeltWill ButlerLower DensTobias Jesso Jr.

Jacob goes into the origins of April Fool's Day, but is it all one big prank?

Jacob brings Anna-Sophia onto the podcast with him in a Pi Day special in order to talk about the history of both pi and pies.It's an episode that is mathematically delicious!

Jacob interviews four of his friends about what pop culture their looking forward to the rest of the year. There is talk of the new Star Wars, the Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul, horror film It Follows, a Stephen King novel, and a new indie game. Listen to hear all of our picks!

Jacob is joined by Taylor Wilson to listen to Taylor Swift and do a commentary. Make sure you sync up the album to go with it!