Songs For Help Podcast

This week Chris and Cade team up to teach Sean about what value is. The Boys go double dipping twice with Spacehog and Billy Joel, as well as rate another James Bond theme song. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36F4Qo3l2CipRbOaNLDhvL?si=HjOlhyYgTfiwuILKZOYTdQ

The Boys welcome Chris Balsiger as they go to the movies in another special edition of Songs For Help. They review "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" and discover Barry, Robin, and Maurice were a whole lot more than simply "Stayin' Alive". We get a snippet of Beatles sounding Bee Gees, we get songwriter 'Islands in the Stream' Bee Gees, and Chris shares some Black Sabbath while Cade tries to get aboard the 'Crazy Train'. You won't want to miss this latest special edition! Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6M6WWJioUGNNYgPlbbrtpJ?si=gZgf-xrqTg68fUTS7tTjmw

Justin Buschardt from Brooklyn band Sharkswimmer joins the boys to discuss animated sharks, advice received from Mike Judge about animation, and the finer points of the history of emo. Sean reveals his mall experience with the 90's band Fastball, Chris proclaims his love for Jabberjaw, and Cade gets Mandella Affected by Street Sharks. Check out the new Sharkswimmer EP "A Universal Blank" here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6qVfHZa3xvCCKItvDTHmdv?si=-QOiu6U8Rf-nUJNtYpKdIw

On the Fourth Season Premiere of the not political podcast Songs for Help, The Boys get 2021 off to a hot start. They start by talking about Ariel Pink and John Maus at the White House, go to The Bee Gees and Bob Seger, and end up with a new ratings theme song. Buckle up folks, this season is going to give you something to talk about.

In Part Two of the year in review, The Boys review the top 5 Spotify tracks around the globe, each give their best impression of a Brit, pay tribute to Charley Pride, and give their ratings of the year that was 2020.

It's time to wrap the year that was 2020. The Boys share their top streamed songs of the year and what they learned about themselves along the way in what some are calling a "weird" year.

This week The Boys talk about their election night experiences, Cade brings new Danny Elfman, Chris brings a James Bond theme, Sean brings some Garbage, and there is a new highest rated song of the season. Tune in to find out who toppled Womack & Womack for the top spot on the Songs For Help leaderboard. This week's featured songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4n4quSqCtyAI0WQK8JWpzr?si=KeBcDE03RQus21EtCFBEJQ

A year's worth of shows and The Boys finally figured out what Songs For Help is (and isn't). This week Cade brings in music from Brooklyn band Gesserit and readings from Jean Baudrillard 'Fragments', Chris brings in new Springsteen and a song from Ryan Gosling's band, and Sean brings in the brand new Ghost Pepper doughnut from Dunkin' for a taste test and Rob Zombie. This week's featured songs playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4hC9wLHrCR00LbShFGjQSU?si=jeqCuvK_SeiqhBytQ50hkA

This week The Boys are joined by Jeff Filmer, guitarist/shredder from New York metal band Shadowland, for a wild episode. Jeff talks about guitar solos, why Metallica "only made four albums", and how drugs don't make you a better musician. Chris gets in the Halloween spirit with the aptly named Siouxsie and the Banshees. Cade brings in some Thundercat and Sean tries to show a high school friend some love. (Spoiler: It doesn't go well.) All this and more on a new Songs For Help Podcast. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1in6Dl4WV6SRmlO6dJnmch?si=qaFyg-vnQj6fL-dg-lCCXQ

This week Chris reminisces about a popular song with questionable lyrics from his time studying abroad, Cade finds a song worthy of giving his first five rating, and Sean goes down the CarFox Rule34 rabbit hole. This week's featured songs playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4nagJ0ry1Ol55Hi4TDktLN?si=A3YPECV-SnONQoaheYPrSA

This week The Boys pay tribute to guitar shredder Eddie Van Halen by playing the first three-song block on the show. Sean takes a call from his Mom and finds out his not super Irish, Chris brings in the newest song of Jealous of the Birds (who's actually Irish) and Cade explains why we shouldn't communicate with animals through sign language. This week's featured songs playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XCZMgPtSURItFfpMs9Jxy?si=ymdbEwaLTI2rSxk0lHX52w

The Boys welcome back friend of the show Dillon Petrillo to review and *Spoil* some of the "Greatest Albums of All Time" as ranked by Rolling Stone Magazine. They start at 500, generate random numbers for albums in between, and give you the Top 5 Albums all in one special episode. Who was ranked? Who should be higher? Tune in to find out.

The week, The Boys are joined by Jason Joyce of Weekend Society and Savage Confetti. Jason brings in the first warm-up song in Songs For Help history, Sean brings in some Surgar Ray, Chris brings music from TikTok star ppcocaine, and Cade summerizes Jason's job at r.cups (which aims to eliminate single use plastic cups in venues). Go keep up to date with Jason on Instagram @SavageConfetti This week's featured songs playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LOVhM3bBRosgk79QMePDh?si=X-aI2Hv3QguZVhqTGDP7KQ

This week The Boys discover a song together, Cade throws a 'Labor Day' party where Drunk Cade found a song he like, Chris brings in brand new Bruce Springsteen, as in it's only a day old, and Sean gets pumped about a song about a reptile house. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5r1fXXiQbfC5RsoinwXqQd?si=pb6nwEhxT9-LvX8FUW9P6g

The Boys come up with a new game (Name That Sound), Sean shares the Beatitudes, Cade shares The Noble Eightfold Path, and Chris shares his Mardi Gras 2014 highlights. Music from Cobra Man, Graveyard Club, The Wytches, Jetty Bones, Dwight Yoakam, and of course, Lit. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1GY56R8eVwmjBMWuVQHejk?si=LgG2G8G9TLC9E750nSa0yQ

The Boy's welcome Tour Manager Noah Goldman to the show on the week's Songs For Help. They discuss high school dances, favorite snacks for touring, and continue to talk about if Sean or Chris could beat up former NBA stars. Noah shares how songs are either Joke songs or Protest songs, and for the first time ever, The Boy's just shut up and listen to an entire song!!! All this and more on a new Songs For Help. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Zrx99jmyiB1pzmFwgavQP?si=OFzi4MYPT0CjEv4GrInj1g

This week The Boys discover new music from Jeannette Ndiaye, Meg Myers, and unfortunately Nickleback. Sean talks about running on four hours of sleep, Chris stills thinks he can beat up Larry Bird but not Rudy Guiliani, and Cade fights his microphone and privilege on a new Songs For Help. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58wdJviIamjJpukhdTqHfk?si=5cGWhl2dR0iwGJAoQ6quaw

This week on Songs For Help, The Boys really discover new music as they review recent releases from Miley Cyrus, Cardi B, and Orville Peck with Shania Twain. You'll also get to hear what NBA legends Chris thinks he could beat up, Cade's rendition of Little Red Riding Hood, and about Sean's Dave Letterman/Billy Joel nostalgia. All this and more on this week's Songs For Help. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1e9kICS5ndsy1hS8rcGgK9?si=nfMNeuhlSdmRlXJ5cLtCiQ

This week The Boys discuss why background music will never get as high of ratings as music that requires active listening, therapy in the time of quarantine, and Sean and Chris decompress from their trip in Upstate NY. Music from Do Nothing, The Orielles, Marshall Tucker Band, and find out who the new Season 3 rating leader is on the newest Songs For Help Podcast. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3tCv7P9qz77WuVXOXy50R9?si=ucW3fK0QSBKVSx4xO2JaeQ

This week The Boys are tackling the issues on 'Songs For Help'. Fresh off his appearance on local Channel 12 news about Revel Scooter shutting down in NYC after 2 deaths, Sean brings the discussion to the pod and things get off the rails for 20 minutes. Tune in to find out who sides with shutting down the company and who thinks its more of a personal responsibility issue. Oh and there's new music from Brooklyn artists Vanessa Silberman and Erin Harland, The Orielles, Sting, Ry Cooder, and new Taylor Swift. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hqiCS1DpHKgWpGhwIZjJo?si=bmevHtLkTaeuJIkCawVbmA

After four months of a COVID quarantine, The Boys are back in the saddle to bring you a new episode of Songs For Help. Did they learn a little bit about themselves during this time away? You bet they did! Chris developed a Tik-Tok obsession, Sean learned blues guitar and Cade's been using woodworking for escapism. You'll hear all about it along with songs from Do Nothing, Drugdealer, Khrungabin, and ZZ Top. This week's featured songs playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3STSMqswIWE1d8irxPBF2R?si=ZrD6CiqeTKWZta9nHHI-0A Donate to Bushwick Ayuda Mutua to help keep vulnerable, low-income families fed during the pandemic here. https://opencollective.com/bushwick-ayuda-mutua

Songs for Help goes to the movies with, Songs for Help "At the Drive-In," a new spin-off project for the quarantine times. Chris and Sean are joined by long-time friend and UCBW Cage-Match Co-Host BIrch Harms to talk ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas. It's a fun discussion about a fun band in a less-than-fun movie.

The more things change in this world, the more things stay the same and in this episode of Songs For Help, The Boys tackle the ongoing weirdness by doing what they do best...bickering. Sean brings in old friends Metallica, Chris says goodbye before he journeys to his Dad's house, and Cade explains why he thinks the corona threat level is only a 3 out of 10. This week's featured songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yJJaIN8fPYyUe3bPBNAO6?si=OJWH34piS6yDSRE7iG7LMw

This week The Boys get into the nitty-gritty out the gate. They talk about working on mental health, Cade reveals how he overcame his ego and began loving all things John Dwyer, Chris discovers U.S. Girls and Jake "The Snake" Roberts theme song as well as sings the praises of U2, and Sean keeps us up to date with new Grimes.

This week The Boys finally take the gloves off (despite the advice of the CDC) and go hard with opinions. They discover music from Rupa, Juniore, and Magic Dance while painting scenes the songs inspire, continue to follow the personal art and style journey of Sean, and discuss the severity of the coronavirus and why Cade thinks the fear is blown out of proportion. You won't want to miss this one. This Week's Featured Songs:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6l0k4ghZIfGRNuUEzhOGqT?si=p9WXQ50xSCG7GTYwj7oOZA Cade disclaimer- *While I don't think we should be scared of this virus, I do advocate continue using common sense health habits like washing hands frequently and staying home if you feel sick.*

2/3rds of The Boys have made their way to Art Galleries in NYC recently, so of course, opinions flow free in this week's episode. They talk about membership to a curators council, find new music from Brooklyn's T.V.O.D and Baltimore's Dan Deacon, serve a fresh slice off Personal and The Pizza's 7", and discover that Cade is in the top 2% of Thee Oh Sees fan base on Spotify. All this and more on this week's Songs For Help. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Jvs32n0WOvLIjXKvBs9BP?si=l2eoREaNS5-ZYU-RlYVAqA

Every week The Boys tell you about discovering new music, this week they come through in the clutch. There's new Bieber, new Billie Eilish, new Tame Impala, as well as play a song off Forgitify, a website that only plays Spotify songs never listened to before.

This week Sean wants to get into new music, Cade gushes over an Ash Jesus member again, and Chris proves you can do any accent so long as you start down under. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ETwiEY6oPdobbRKKWfxmK?si=0Dgm_OR-QbmAZ_soqgP75g

This week drummer of Nevva/The Glitch/The Honeymoon Phase and The Leslies (just to name a few)Charmaine joins The Boys. Opinions fly high over karaoke jams, wrestler's entrance themes, and songs you want to hear at a Rite Aid. Go See Charmaine drum for @NevvatheBand 2/6/20 at Alphaville and keep up to date with all things Staycee Fitt on Instagram: @ThatsCoolWhatever Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6tJZOsO8UZmlIXYfNkO1qp?si=CjfnSa1KQFCm5rzLHs6Ggg

This week The Boys' take a few calls from Dave Matthews Band fans, former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, as well get a call from the new sponsor "Proper 12 Whiskey" founder Conor McGregor, which makes Cade think he could last at least one minute in the octagon with Mystic Mac. All this, plus new songs from Ash Jesus, HayBaby, Hey Ocean! and more! Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BrzBzaVFNuD87ffj6Ox5l?si=kRXJnR9zR8yN71lpWpnm2A

This week, BiteMarks member Amanda Gonzalez joins The Boys on Songs For Help. They discuss getting kicked out of Catholic school for having a Slipknot poster, why Cade isn't grieving the loss of Neil Peart, find our new highest rated song for the year, as well as take an interesting call from a listener on Long Island. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0IkSKAyyoOSjlxTRLV0Lne?si=UvEk-Bt6RCCQ-yim4Wy6Hg

Freshly off the most recent Leftover Crack tour, The Boys welcome back returning guest Erin Hughes (@DannyMarathon). This time they discuss the highs and lows of touring including what makes a bench seat or a bucket seat, best and worst gas station eateries, de-escalating fights at the merch table and more. Also featured are songs by Primitive Lips, Cop/Out, and Jack Ladder. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oYUfCRm9ei4JUusOG75Az?si=rKZWUA-cSg2m-MT5EHV1kA

This week The Boys welcome one of Cade's former bandmates and childhood friend, Dillon Petrillo, onto the podcast. They discuss being in bands in Wyoming, who's the best one-scene character in Batman, as well as get a special visit from future NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. All this and songs from George Clanton, What Moon Things, Dire Straights, and Band of Horses. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ixx9qzYruUIEPKWcMKkNB?si=1ZlTwP4HQ1OYI8KigeQ9Ig

We've all heard the rumors that it was bad, but surprisingly one of The Boys liked it. Who was it? What were the best parts of an overwhelmingly "awful" movie? Which Cats should have been included? Tune in to this Special Edition Movie review from Songs For Help.

What do Billie Eilish, The Alan Parsons Project, Fucked Up, and The Eagles have in common? They all made The Boy's 2019 Year in Review show. How exactly do they fit into the Songs For Help world? You'll have to listen to part two to find out! Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VVWXhdYBTaFSwUFpdCjz3?si=Gz5JyRnZR4y90QRzoBLA0w

It's the end of 2019 and what better way to piss Sean off than by giving you an end of the year list. In part one of our two part-year in review, we countdown The Boy's top three listened to tracks as counted by Spotify, as well as the top three most streamed songs worldwide.

This week Gillian from Brooklyn band Shadow Monster stops by the basement to discuss growing up looking like Alanis Morissette, her love of emo, country, and the local NY music scene, as well as gives her ratings on top monsters throughout history. Go check out Shadow Monster's new album, a 22-minute ripper called 'Punching Bag' right here! https://open.spotify.com/album/7krjHXL8Jw6plU8r1KEEzZ?si=nOJT0htLRZWS3SLrLczgEA This week's featured songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50GlzzdIY1pr5DQ507LH7A?si=ykJbbOGNTBuSH0i1c9FazQ

This week The Boys scored the biggest get yet, Baby Yoda!!! What opinions will he have on new classics like Billie Eilish and Drake? Old classics like Van Halen and Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame candidate T.Rex? What about underground bands like Shadow Monster or Jenn Champion? Tune in to find out on this week's Songs For Help.

In what might be the most gifts ever given by a guest, Shem Pennant from UCB sketch team 'The Foundation' joins The Boys on this week's Songs For Help. Shem teaches Cade about droning drum beats and rap, teaches Chris about making practical references, and teaches Sean some Japanese. Be sure to check out Shem on Instagram @myshowcalledlife and check out The Foundation every month at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater NY. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Irn0N1i6ZVFvCaphNVua0?si=VgdfLJ2BTQSK7A_EsSgwAQ

This week The Boys' guest is Justin McManus, the third-generation owner of NYC staple bar Peter McManus Cafe. (It's been around since 1936, has been the haunt of UCB alumni, featured in many films and is where Sean and Cade originally met) In this episode, Justin brought songs that he associated with movies, specifically The Matrix and Boogie Nights. Cade and Chris continue their synthwave kick, and Sean goes classic Rite-Aid rock. They also discuss the finer points of bourbon and distilling whiskey, continue the countdown of the fan vote for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and so much more on this week's Songs For Help. Be sure to visit Justin, Joe, and Jamo at Peter McManus Cafe on the corner of 19th and 7th Ave. Tell them Songs For Help sent ya. This week's featured songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4a8tYyT5NUCDVjzLf4EUQt?si=4sm027kAQ6GBRYV9SqxNtQ

This week The Boys are joined by head chef of Esme Brooklyn and friend of the pod, Adam Schere. They talk good kitchen music, bad kitchen music, Marc Antony, and of course touching the leather. What did they learn about themselves this week? Tune in to find out This week's featured songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2R0x2MnOegW0fx2G9J65Dc?si=qK7LE92RQVWYCKAjfoQKyA

With the release of his new album came his directorial debut as friend of The Pod Bruce Springsteen's Western Stars hit theaters. So, of course, The Boys had to make the pilgrimage to the AMC on 42nd street to take in The Boss in all his stripped-down glory. What did superfan Chris think of the experiment? Did Sean stay up for the entirity of the movie? How did Cade handle the understated drumming? Tune in and find out.

Rorschach is on the brain as The Boys reach the end of rating the Top 10 Worst Metallica Songs as ranked by UltimateClassicRock.com. Having reached the end of one list a new list was started counting down the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees fan poll by the least amount of votes, starting with MC5. We discover new Jimmy Eat World, listen to a new take on Paula Cole's "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone" by Sego/Slothrust and more on this week's Songs For Help Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3A77oazRL0JQoW2fdwa0Td?si=rCtxT_IaQxaqwKFcBliFuQ

This week UCB alum and Lady Dynamite herself, Erin Hughes (@GirlMxPx), stops by to visit with The Boys about loving narrow genres of music, mosh pits a ska shows in churches, and the kids' song "Sneaky Snake" that has Cade rightly confused. They also talk about a week filled with live music from Sheer Mag to Five Iron Frenzy, as well as reviewing the Frenchkiss Records 20th Anniversary Show. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3pFiN0fIfer8lYoRINECAr?si=-aZJGqPDRo6Z94hvYK57iA

Something was in the water the week as Sean turned into a robot, Cade got brutally honest about not liking the band 'Cream', and Chris remains an enigma as he showed love for Nickleback. Don't worry it's not all doom and gloom as this week also features music from Oh Sees, Les Savy Fav, Smokey Brights, and we reach number 2 on the worst-ranked Metallica songs as listed by UltimateClassicRock.com. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jpMT66H02tL4Q8Ys3ikiL?si=Xm1_B-gLRZWXlcIfK7ILsg

We have a wild one this week as guest Max Bank (Magnet Theater, UCB) visits The Boys in the Bushwick Basement. The new Robbie Robertson song is discussed, Max's Alabama 3 fandom is addressed, Don Henley gets a nod, and Cold Cave cools down the heat in the room. This one is weird, it's strange, it's Songs For Help.

The Boys took a trip to Asbury Park, NJ for Sean and Chris to experience their first music festival, Sea Hear Now. In this episode, we recount the tales of the weekend and discover The Boy's love of flea markets, pinball, "fine dining", and Red Roof Inn's. Big thanks to Noah and St. Paul & The Broken Bones for helping us get to the festival. Go check out their music and merch at www.stpaulandthebrokenbones.com Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Pv6PYMly0Nb7bNWGXdZ2Q?si=2FQp5EO5SuarJ51A7Va5Hw

Smack-dab in the middle of their cross-country tour to support new album 'Cold War', Divided Heaven frontman Jeff Berman stops by to visit with The Boys about life on the road, why 'Bad Religion' has been his biggest influence musically throughout the years, and how to write lyrics without ambiguity. Divided Heaven continues their national US tour through October. Visit www.DividedHeaven.com for dates, follow them on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter @DividedHeaven and go stream (then purchase) the new album 'Cold War' out on @WiretapRecords on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/45Td2UMHHMQB21YqcYLXzd?si=U4pLX5g2S-ye7F2t9K6ZIw

This week The Boys pay tribute to two musical icons from the 70s (Eddie Money and Ric Ocasek from The Cars). We find out why Cade will Take What He Wants (or doesn't) when it comes to the new Post Malone song ft. Ozzy Osborne. Chris discovers a new song by @TempleOfAngels that reveals Sean's vast knowledge of Cocteau Twins' record catalog, and we hit #5 on the worst @Metallica songs as ranked by UltimateClassicRock.com. Featured Songs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vPDrzwYYtxI521SNN85bM?si=rXBzBc7HRjK4mu0heUfTzw

This week The Boys wind down the summer season with a double dose of songs named 'Cruel Summer'. (Yes, Taylor Swift is one of them.) They tackle the recent trend of Holographic Tours in the news, review a Bleached song ahead of their Brooklyn show on Sept. 19th at Elsewhere, and continue the countdown of the worst Metallica songs as listed by Ultimate Classic Rock. All this and more on this week's Songs For Help. Featured Songs Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VZX9ODSbemUWU8HFjlHZc?si=Ad4yyrgbQXS04qAHRf9cEg

This week the controversial judge from the 'Dylan vs. Diamond' debate, 1/3rd of XSW tag team The Bad Habits, and Miss Tarot Tuesday herself, Merritt Evelyn Christensen(@merrittevelyn) returned to join The Boys after seeing a stacked show at Our Wicked Lady. Listen along as the finer points of cold brew vs. iced coffee are discussed, the band Pile is reviewed, and the #7 song on Metallica's worst songs as ranked by UltimateClassicRock.com is tackled. You can catch Merritt at @xtremelyseriouswrestling Sept. 27 at P.I.T. Loft. Big thanks to @ourwickedlady @ashjesus @la.dies @pilemusic Featured Songs Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Vnxo5QgYKffqVCUc1o2NW?si=UozAgh6fRVCw3xGXV4lioQ