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Happy Father's Day! My wife and daughters and I went out to the Pittsburgh date of the Jack's Mannequin MFEO tour and had a blast! It was all I wanted! We met up with friends, made some new ones, and were so impressed with the visuals and the setlist. We talk about it all on this episode! I also give you a teaser about a cool episode coming up in August for the 100th song episode celebration. The MFEO Tour Pt. 2 Recap will happen in November after I go to more Jack's Mannequin shows. Live show videos, Pittsburgh 2025: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJni8IxGf0Y-tO0iTtV8spX4P&si=Wzj5GC9XjfBMkM1H

This time Dan and Erik talk to Billy and Rae from Nonnie Parry. 

It's one of those days… but in the best way possible! Lauren is joined by the delightfully nerdy and wonderfully weird Jeff Nucera (aka UHJeff) to talk all about the song “One of Those Days” from Polka Party! You might know Jeff as one of the filmmakers behind Tight & Nerdy—the fabulous documentary about the world's first Weird Al-themed burlesque troupe. (Yes, that's a real thing, and yes, it's amazing.)We dive into this underrated Al deep cut and revel in its over-the-top absurdity, dark humor, and surprising relatability.Oh—and we discover a truly wild coincidence about each other that will have you saying, “What are the odds?!”So crack open a cold one, embrace the chaos, and settle in for a joyfully weird ride. Because even on one of those days, Beer'd Al makes everything better.

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Attempted Martyr by Prostitute. We also talk about cell phone etiquette at shows and also Erik admits to murdering Dan, it's confusing. 

Continuing our review of 2024, today we discuss our picks for 2024 albums of the year, ie the albums we are most excited to talk about. It just so happens we picked albums that we both already loved before embarking on this 2024 episode journey!First we'll do a little rapid fire album discussion pulling from each of our 2024 Album Topsters (see link below). We revisit our thoughts on the much discussed Brat and Alligator Bites Never Heal, as well as two underrated rap albums Dark Times and Pinball, among others.Then we get into Julius's album pick - Imaginal Disk by Magdalena Bay. This duo's 2024 offering is a dynamic and conceptual album filled with catchy melodies. The music is catchy and expertly crafted, not to mention their great visual art in music videos and live performances.Then we get into a personal favorite for Danny, Sturgill Simpson who released an album under the name "Johnny Blue Skies." We'll get into what lead him to the name change, how his music affected country as a whole, and how Sturgill's no-frills, jam-forward live shows became a hugely popular live show over the past year.Image - Magdalena Bay Music VideoSturgill GQ articleSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Andy has recently dove deeper into his fandom for Andrew McMahon and came to share his thoughts on a newer song. Find out what he has to say about this song, and Andrew's music in general as a fan that's still discovering the music. We dive deep into the meaning of the song- what it means to us, and what it may have meant to the songwriters. Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/4VWzY-fUWlE?si=Mkqv3qKxAoLPJbW7 Piano-only version (visualizer): https://youtu.be/U17-aNbB_tU?si=IgFmdIUKedju-WnB Live (full-band) in Anaheim, 2023: https://youtu.be/mG58yA9yAyU?si=5fk92rNsZdg3C8br Live (piano-only) at PNC Studio Session, 2023: https://youtu.be/-3kzdv1VJ60?si=X3r38PrWbjG01kYN Consequence of Sound article, 2023: https://consequence.net/2023/03/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more-track-by-track/4/ American Songwriter article, 2023: https://americansongwriter.com/review-andrew-mcmahon-sifts-through-his-past-in-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more/

Get along little doggies, this time Dan and Erik talk about some short little local records from Blaster, God's Hand and Nonnie Parry. We also talk about Rock being dead (again) and Erik goes the heck off on cry-baby Youtube Gen-X music influencers. 

We are back after some time away to talk 2024! Today, we've got two 5-song playlists to dig into, next week we talk 2 albums.We swap songs and talk about what stood out to us during a great year for music. You can also check out our mid-year review we did in season 1, but this episode we take a step back and get the big picture a few months after the debris has settled.We'll talk about Danny's country takes, Julius's in depth thoughts on the Drake vs Kendrick beef, the state of rap music, and the release of "Diamond Jubilee" in the streaming age.Songs discussed:"Bi" - SahBabii"$10 Cowboy" - Charley Crockett"Common Denominator" - 454 ft. tutu"I Never Lie" - Zach Top"Days" - Ravyn Lenae"Wild Juanita's Cactus Juice" - Kaitlin Butts"meet the grahams" - Kendrick Lamar"On My Knees" - MJ Lenderman"If You Hear Me Crying" - Cindy Lee"Keep Me in Your Heart" - Willie NelsonLinks to playlists below:Danny's Songs: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeJulius's Songs: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

We're starch-raving mad this week! Lauren and Russ are joined by the spudtacular Ian Glaubinger, Art Director at RSVLTS, to break down the third track on Polka Party—Weird Al's ode to tuber obsession: “Addicted to Spuds.” From mashed metaphors to fried philosophies, this episode peels back the layers on one of Al's most underrated food parodies. Get ready for laughs, carbs, and a whole lot of potato talk. Don't flake out—tune in!

*Content Warning* This episode contains discussion of mental health challenges, including suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. First-time guest Steven brings a personal and powerful story about how Andrew McMahon's music impacted his own personal path. We unpack the song's lyrics and themes and discuss what this song means to each of us. This episode offers a heartfelt and insightful look at an often overlooked track. “Platform Fire” short film: https://youtu.be/OzIxsZXuTDA?si=gH_vcNdw1Hb7004G Track-by-Track Intro by Andrew: https://youtu.be/PtzlRGuV99k?si=FBrqLKJhn6tRFD7Y Live in August, 2011: https://youtu.be/FEwEgSfI1h4?si=A2PCLOqsNT2B9Dlg

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Chainmail Commandos by Steröid. We also talk about food and Walker, Texas Ranger. Big surprise.

The Beer'd Al Podcast is back with the second installment of our Polka Party album series, and this week we're diving headfirst into the caffeinated chaos of “Dog Eat Dog”! Lauren and Russ are joined by none other than Jim Elek, the fearless and fabulous admin of the Close Personal Friends of Weird Al Facebook group.Together, we unpack the deliciously bizarre brilliance of this Talking Heads-inspired track, discuss corporate life in the ‘80s (and beyond), and ponder the eternal question: How much coffee is too much coffee? There are laughs, deep cuts, and of course, beers. Come for the “Dog Eat Dog” discourse, stay for the delightful detours.Grab your mug, fire up the copy machine, and let's get weird!Beer'd Al is a doggone member of the OddPods Media Network.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Soft Spot by the band Honningbarna. We also talk about skeleton horses.

This time Dan and Erik talk about the new record Same Time Next Year by The Open Flames. We also talk about burritos, like the whole time. Burritos

Today on the Good Music Show - we make another drastic format change to discuss a "Good" Music Movie! Brick by Br...err I mean Piece by Piece is a LEGO animated documentary about the life and career of PHARRELL WILLIAMS. Directed by Morgan Neville, and starring several artists who've worked with Pharrell, we dissect the central question surrounding this movie: why?Joining us is LEGO film expert Danny Vincent, who also happens to host a few great podcasts as well. Danny V guides us through the film's journey, and we ask the hard hitting questions that everyone wants to know. Is Kelis mentioned? Do they show the hat? How much do they reveal about Williams' relationship to Chad Hugo?All of that plus extremely dated discussions of our Super Bowl predictions, Grammy's recap, and thoughts on the Lilo and Stitch teaser (not the trailer which has since come out).Link to Piece by Piece Soundtrack PlaylistPlease check out Danny Vincent's podcasts at the links below:Looking for the Ocean: A Pixar Journey: a podcast about everything Pixar with episodes featuring Danny and Julius!It Happened One Podcast: a podcast about relationships in movies!The Snub Club: a podcast about film history!Danny's Letterboxd Page: chock full of a ton of great reviews!Send us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Arielle joins the podcast to discuss a trip back to Andrew's past and where he found himself in that moment. Also, we talk about fan-made art inspired by Andrew and the community that's been built around it! And of course, past experiences at live shows and the upcoming tour! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/zV2zCUzWqOA?si=WCkeHFoncKzua82b Instagram Live, April 2020: https://youtu.be/QG5LO51spLY?si=uy78hWjq_k7y3D8K Live in Boston, August 2024: https://youtu.be/9ktcnRf9B18?si=oGr8t4zOuczWfBbg Live and Acoustic in Australia, 2011: https://youtu.be/p6hqUGAo2oU?si=VTsJWw5bZ-e7fDfd

This week we talk about records from Iowa artists Cory Peak, Dizzy Bridges, Ion Alexakis, Thought Wrong and Moscow Puzzles. We also talk about space, Hell and our hometown, which I think might actually all be the same place. 

This time Dan go on at some length about the great new record Greetings from Hypnagogia from The Elephant March. Also, we talk about some other stuff and come off as the old cranks we really are. 

"Dare to Re-Sequence: Making Dare to Be Stupid Make Sense" This week, Lauren and Russ take their marriage to the next level and take on a noble Weird Al challenge: rearranging the tracklist of Dare to Be Stupid into an order that (dare we say it?) makes more sense. We each came up with our own new sequence for the album, and we're diving deep into the why behind our choices. Does “Like a Surgeon” really need to be Track 1? Should “One More Minute” hit earlier or later? We've got opinions—and so will you.We also have links to both of our resequenced versions so you can listen along and decide which one reigns supreme. So put on your accordion hat and let's get stupid… in a very deliberate way.Dare to be Lauren (Lauren's)Dare to Re-Sequence (Russ's)Beer'd Al is a stupid member of the OddPods Media Network.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.

This time Dan and Erik talk about the album She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She by Chelsea Wolfe. We also talk about Mission Creek again, Saved By The Bell, Neil Diamond, Big Ten Tacos, Walker Texas Ranger, Fozzie Bear, Downtown Julie Brown and Inspector Gadget, but we forget to talk about what music we have been listening to this week. 

I've got the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the powerhouse trio from New Orleans' own Bad Operation: Dominic, Greg, and D-Ray.Now, if you don't know Bad Operation, you're about to get schooled! These guys are injecting a much-needed shot of adrenaline into the ska scene, bringing that classic sound with a fresh, modern twist with the phrase they've coined, New Tone. We're gonna be talking about their creative process behind their music, and what it's like to be part of a scene that's constantly evolving.Music By:Bad Operation - Peachy, Stay Inside and I Don't Wanna KnowSet The Tone - A Break In The RainThe Fullstops - What Good (AYS Exclusive) The Austin Young Show Theme - The FullstopsThe Austin Young Show Outro - Jeffboy Zen Follow The Austin Young ShowTalent Manager: Veronica Young *DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No Copyright Infringement Intended. All bands have given permission to use their music.*

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Pure Candy by Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward. We also talk about Weezer a little, but most of the episode really is about the Pure Candy Record. 

The guys from the High School Never Ends podcast joined the show to discuss which qualities make the perfect mixed tape, tell stories, talk live shows, and of course talk about a legendary song! We can't believe it took 90 episodes to get to this one! Wingman Steve and Chris-183 also play their own game of "Rankin It" with us, where we rank our top tracks from Everything in Transit. Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/WdW48xSbb9s?si=AahidOl0dVe5siqF Animated (official?) Music Video: https://youtu.be/GguaYNTuJkc?si=3VLZBy7HUZDKpe9I HSNE podcast: https://linktr.ee/Hsnepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6f4ce95e-5efc-44a2-b657-b473aac4fa12 Hurley Studios' Piano-only version: https://youtu.be/w_PbsVHrMx4?si=K7dRSGi6jKu6PmGY VH1 Acoustic version w/ guitar and piano: https://youtu.be/0-HV5m75I4s?si=d1LpNYs3WlmBhsNU 97x Acoustic: https://youtu.be/Mop4OxtynM4 One Tree Hill TV show: https://youtu.be/NWQIZPfJiCk?si=Q2tdtwAdkZgU-mTO & https://youtu.be/h6Fz3VjzyLM?si=6Gtu3KmvCO5cRrn5 MTV News interview, 2016: https://web.archive.org/web/20180327181928/http://www.mtv.com/news/2878848/andrew-mcmahon-the-mixed-tape-jacks-mannequin/ Album Review: https://diamondintherock.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/jacks-mannequin-everything-in-transit-review/

The deep dive concludes! Lauren and Insane Ian are diving into Side 2 of Dare to be Stupid. From polkas to parodies and everything in between (mostly in between), they unpack the genius of Al's songwriting, discuss the sheer weirdness and brilliance of these tracks, and probably go off on a few hilarious tangents along the way. Will they dare to be even stupider this time? Tune in and find out!Check out the glory of Insane Ian here!http://insaneian.bandcamp.comYouTube.com/insaneianPatreon.com/insaneianBeer'd Al is a stupid member of the OddPods Media Network.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.

This episode Dan and Erik talk about the new record Banner Year from Jordan Sellergren. We also talk about some other acts we're excited to see at Mission Creek. To round it out we talk about the dangers of Cup-cake-cone-anitis.

This time Dan and Erik and everyone we know talk about thier favorite records. So many people sent responses that we had to make two hour long episodes, so here's part 1.

This time Dan and Erik and everyone else we know talk about thier favorite records. So many people sent responses that we had to make two hour long episodes, so here's part 2.

We're talking Paul McCartney in this episode. Specifically his music during the decade of the 90s. Author JR Moores has a new book out now titled Off The Ground: Paul McCartney in the 1990s. This was an era like no other for McCartney, perhaps even the most significant decade of his entire career after the 1960s.Following a shakier 1980s, the decade would see him reemerge with greater energy, momentum, and self-belief. JR Moores's sympathetic but not uncritical new book explores McCartney's '90s, with its impressive studio and live albums, colossal tours, unexpected side-projects, imaginative collaborations, forays into classical composition, some new Beatles numbers, and a whole lot more besides. Moores reveals how McCartney's reputation began to be perceived more generously by the public, and he argues that his output and activities in the '90s would uncover more about the person behind them than in any other decade. Purchase a copy of Off The Ground: Paul McCartney in the 1990sFollow JJ Moores:BlueskyInstagramX Episode Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Celeste stopped by to help us celebrate the 2-year anniversary of Tilt at the Wind No More! We took a break from the year of Jack's Mannequin to discuss one of our favorite tracks from the modern era. We also reflect back on recent live shows and look forward to upcoming shows! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/tpJ2cyt4m-s?si=Ckw31qnAoxxAlpyN Live on Holiday From Real cruise, November 2024: https://youtu.be/7FeoJ8XtUHw?si=a-2PdkWcevG-gUns Live in Manhattan, April 2023: https://youtu.be/ZngmzJcBbG8?si=c5pwM31lOyMDJyBN American Songwriter article, 2023: https://americansongwriter.com/review-andrew-mcmahon-sifts-through-his-past-in-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more/ Consequence of Sound article, 2023: https://consequence.net/2023/03/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more-track-by-track/4/

"Alright, well. We never doing that again" - Aubrey Drake Graham, February 4, 2025Send us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Polka time, baby! Lauren is joined by Russ and the newly-appointed "Polka Bob" to dive into the accordion-fueled madness of "Hooked on Polkas," the high-energy album closer from Dare to Be Stupid. We break down Weird Al's brilliant medley choices, discuss what makes polka so undeniably fun, and celebrate the joy of accordion-fueled chaos. Is this the ultimate party anthem? Does "Hooked on Polkas" still hold up today? And just how does one become a certified "Polka Bob"? Tune in for laughs, deep dives, and—of course—some serious polka appreciation!Beer'd Al is a polka-riffic member of the OddPods Media Network.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.

Hosts: James CoxGuest: Torrey Smith, Inventor of Black Box PrompterEpisode Highlights:Mental Health and Music: Discussion on the importance of mental health and how music can be a source of healing.BetterHelp Sponsorship: BetterHelp offers affordable online therapy. Listeners can get 10% off their first month by visiting betterhelp.com/musicspeaks.Bones Coffee Company: Introduction to Bones Coffee with a variety of flavors and an exclusive discount code MUSIC SPEAKS for 10% off.All Above Landscaping: Reliable landscaping services in Sumter, SC, with a special discount for podcast listeners.Interview with Tory Smith:Torrey shares his background and love for 80s music.Discussion about his cover bands, 80s Gadgets and 90-Proof Country.Insights into the Black Box Prompter, a new teleprompter designed for musicians to enhance performance without distractions.Features of the Black Box Prompter, including its durability, storage capacity, and unique functionalities like automatic chord transposition and audience engagement through QR codes.Torrey's experience at NAMM and the positive feedback received for the Black Box Prompter.Special promo code "James Cox" for 10% off at blackboxprompter.com.Contact Information:Black Box Prompter Website: blackboxprompter.comSocial Media: Follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

This time Dan and Erik talk about the album Psychedelic Poison by Iowa's own Fungal Mass! We also talk about talking animals and insurance jingles and other really stupid stuff. 

Brrr... it's time for everyone's favorite season to have its day in court on the Good Music Show. Today we discuss two albums that make us think of winter.We start with Danny's pick which continues his trend of finding a song that deals with a season, and making the case why the album its on also represents that season. When he heard Song for a Winter's Night by Gordon Lightfoot - a legendary folk singer-songwriter from Canada - he thought it was the perfect non-Christmas song. This album is half new recordings of Gordon's catalog and half compilation of his Warner hits. Though a variety of seasons and weather are represented here, the warmness of both Gord's voice and the production by Lenny Waronker are a perfect sonic stand-in for a crackling fire for those cold, lonely winter months (or in Danny's case, days)Then we talk about an album that to Julius represents the sadness and introspection often brought on by winter. "The Velvet Rope" is a peak in a run of excellent albums by Janet Jackson, who unfortunately doesn't get talked about enough in today's pop ecosystem. We compare this album to current trends in pop, as well as praise the impeccable production by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Janet's experience at the time of making this album results in many songs dealing with extreme emotions and allows for the listener to experience validation and catharsis through the energetic and crisp production. Now is the time to appreciate what Janet accomplished, despite anything that may have overshadowed her art.Songs featured in this episode:Canadian Railroad Trilogy (from "The Way I Feel" and "Gord's Gold")SundownOld Dan's RecordsGot 'Til It's GoneGot 'TIl It's Gone (Ummah Jay Dee's Revenge Mix)Go DeepMy NeedSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Love You by Wet Meadow. We also talk about clowns and the songs about them. 

Key Highlights:Introduction to John Templeman and JIB Machine RecordsThe importance of mental health and the role of musicDiscussion on various music genres including rock, punk, and countryInsights into the music industry and the challenges of running an independent labelUpcoming releases including:J Temp 13's new EP "The Red EP" coming out on March 28thFlock of Moons vinyl release in AprilEli Guitar Man Fletcher's posthumous album "Clueless"Blindside Blues Band's live album "Live at Sadder Blues 2" coming out in late spring/early summerRush tribute album "Rush for Cover"Links Mentioned:JIB Machine Records: jibmachine.comJ Temp 13: jtemp13.comRush for Cover: rushforcover.comFollow J Temp 13 on Instagram: @jtemp13musicSocial Media:Follow Music Speaks Podcast on social media for updates and more content.Closing Remarks:Thank you for listening! Remember to take care of your mental health and find solace in music. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

Welcome to the Good Music Show - we have more episodes planned for Season 2 and we'd like to share the music we'll be talking about in advance!Here is the rundown:Winter"Gord's Gold" - Gordon Lightfoot"The Velvet Rope" - Janet Jackson2024 Year in Review - 2 Part Episode: Albums and Songs"Passage du Desir" - Johnny Blue Skies"Imaginal Disk" - Magdalena BayDanny's Songs: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeJulius's Songs: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeTiny Desk ConcertsDanny's Picks: Classic - Hidden GemJulius's Picks: Classic - Hidden GemFirst Listens"Tonight's the Night" - Neil Young"The Idiot" - Iggy PopPlaylist: X FilesDanny's Playlist: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeJulius's Playlist: Spotify - Apple Music - YoutubeSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Former guests Hazel Jacks and Lindsay both return to the podcast to talk about another epic Andrew track. The song is in two parts, but this episode is not! We learned that this song is SORT OF the final song on Everything in Transit. We also listen to what Andrew says at the end of the track. We share our excitement about the recently announced Jack's Mannequin tour. Finally, we dig deep into the song that both Hazel and Lindsay picked (separately) so we brought them together! Also, Hazel earns her robe on this episode. Listen to learn more! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/B46oP5CD1gs?si=05m-yxP-Yp5a95SJ Rolling Stone article, 2025: https://shorturl.at/APDVh MFEO on Holiday From Real cruise 2024: https://youtu.be/DjNuPOWIxxk?si=dx9Ll2JnQxjYkvK7 MFEO on Instagram Live, April 2020: https://youtu.be/QG5LO51spLY?si=1ylqZJQ2B5Q9Lcb0&t=3016 MFEO, Live at the El Rey, 2012: https://youtu.be/lxmS71uuE2Q?si=38nwgopwxrI7b6cN

This hour begins with a halftime show discussion. Next, are the Red Sox back? Mego is a hater and proclaims no. What should be the Red Sox hype song? After all, the division is very good this season, so the guys are gonna need something to make them ready to play.

It's Dilla Time this week on the Good Music Show. On this episode, Julius leads us in a discussion on the legendary producer/rapper J Dilla, who tragically only has one 3 album run to talk about.We'll cover his debut solo album, his most famous album that arrived 3 days before his passing, and what should be considered his final album even though it was finished and released posthumously. Dilla made a huge impact on music in general, so of course we'll talk about the many projects that he worked on and the resulting influence.Dilla is a fascinating and mysterious figure, so we'll attempt to bust some of the myths surrounding him and his work. We hope listeners will get a chance to look past the huge impact of Donuts to discover everything he brought to the table and appreciate his unique talent.Sources:"Dilla Time" - Dan Charnas (excerpt available here)MixMagPopMattersPitchforkSongs featured in this episode:Welcome 2 DetroitClimax - Slum VillageRunnin' - The PharcydeStill Shining - Busta RhymesY'all Ain't ReadyDonuts (Outro) / WorkinonitStopWhip You With a Strap - Ghostface KillahGeek Down (featuring Busta Rhymes)J Dilla's Last BeatTime: The Donut of the HeartSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Grab a snack and get ready for a fun and fascinating deep dive! In this episode we're serving up a hearty discussion on Weird Al's Dare to Be Stupid classic, "Girls Just Wanna Have Lunch." Joining me at the table is author and musicologist Lily Hirsch, and together, we unpack the humor, the history, and the gendered music themes behind this quirky parody. Was Al truly hungry for satire, or was he just forced to take a bite? We chew on that, share some laughs, and explore the broader cultural implications of gender in music.So grab a cold one (and maybe a sandwich) and tune in for another deliciously nerdy episode!Beer'd Al is a girly member of the OddPods Media Network.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.

It's been a minute since our last proper episode, so thanks for bearing with us! We've been hard at work on two special episodes that break our normal format. Introducing "3 Album Runs." We'll devote a full episode to dive into 3 albums from one artist, discussing the music, the context in which they came out, and connecting the dots of how the music progressed over time.Today, Danny takes the lead on a series of 3 albums from the Boss: Bruce Springsteen. This run takes place in the 80's when Bruce was at the height of fame, but the uninitiated may be surprised at what they hear: a subdued demo-tape of an album and a mostly solo "bedroom" divorce album as the bread of the meaty, saucy "Born in the U.S.A." samwidge.Not only do we give our thoughts on these three albums, but we provide the context in which they came out: Bruce's arc up to this point, the state of his mental and physical health. Plus, where in the world is Little Steven, how did "A Star is Born" (2017) predict the future of popular music - and what does that have to do with Bruce Springsteen???Next week we will discuss a 3 album run from J Dilla, and then we'll be back to the regular format.Sources:"Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen"There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' and the End of the Heartland" by Steven Hyden"Bruce" by Peter Ames CarlinSongs featured in this episode:"Born in the U.S.A. - Live September 1985""Banned in the U.S.A." - 2 LIVE CREW"Sandpaper" - Zach Bryan feat. Bruce Springsteen"I'm On Fire""Nebraska""Atlantic City""Darlington County""Glory Days" - Live on Late Night with David Letterman"Tougher Than The Rest - Live April 1988""Cautious Man""Seeds - Live September 1985"Tunnel of Love Tour Video mentioned in episodeSend us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailLeave us a rating and review if you want to!Thanks for listening!

Returning guest Lindsay brings another deep cut to the show, with her choice of a Transit-era B-side that holds some significance in the history of Andrew's career. Should this track have been included on the album, or does it work better in it's life as a Deluxe Edition bonus track? Is this a song we want to hear live this year? What is Lindsay's favorite Andrew song and album? Find it all out here! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/4zSYwcd9pmM?si=nzcvjpcqtkI42VwC College Magazine article, 2011: https://www.collegemagazine.com/cm-interviews-jacks-mannequin/#selection-749.1-749.186 Oral History of Everything in Transit: https://youtu.be/fDuu172htxM?si=OmPuQrc5dj3FNdIu

Welcome to side 2 of Dare to be Stupid!This episode is a two-fer. Good buddy Noah is back to talk about "George of the Jungle" and "Slime Creatures from Outer Space." What works? What doesn't? Why does this even exist? What do they want from us? Who do they think they are?Tune in as we talk about it all!Beer'd Al is a member of the OddPods Media Network and decidedly not from outer space.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.

Author Hazel Jacks returns to the podcast to kick off our celebration of 20 Years in Transit. We're trying to manifest an official tour announcement! Hopefully, soon?  Here on the podcast, we're going to talk about several Jack's Mannequin songs in the coming months. Hazel chose to start us off with an emotional one. Join us as we make our own meanings of the heavy lyrics, talk about Andrew's 2005 blog, and touch on other songs of the era as well! We also touch on how this song and others inspire her as she writes and how she incorporates music into her stories. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/vNMAV5uXCLc?si=BxsqEkuJe2nmZWc3 Hazel Jacks' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorhazeljacks/ Order “Surf Road” by Hazel Jacks: https://a.co/d/gs5kff9 Piano-only live, 2008: https://youtu.be/7FmGqLkevaM?si=gY5CsqWBpYmrFjdv Live in Columbus, Ohio, 2023: https://youtu.be/icJ6-xzA4LU?si=g41XjLVY0kyGdXuk Andrew's 2005 blog: https://jacksmannequin.blogs.com/jacksmannequin/2005/03/finally_doing_s.html

It's the first epsiode of 2025! And it's a good one! Lauren & Russ are joined by our friends and all-around good dudes Chris Hollister and Bob Oakes to talk about Weird Al's recent collab with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, "New Years Eve Polka (5-4-3-2-1)." And, in a Beer'd Al Podcast first, all four humans recorded this episode in-house! It was a full room of folks talking about Weird Al, music, and so much more. We hope you enjoy it!Check out Chris on the Trivial Warfare Podcast!Check out Lauren & Russ on the Infectious Groove YouTube channel!You can't check Bob out anywhere, and he likes it that way!Beer'd Al is an ancient and wise member of the OddPods Media Network.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.

It's a holly jolly Weird Al family Christmas over here today! It's a full house of Robinsons! Lauren is here! Russ is here! Zakk is here!We're talking about "Christmas at Ground Zero" and "The Night Santa Went Crazy" and a whole bunch of other holiday goodness.Sit back and enjoy a fun family holiday convo!Beer'd Al is a very merry member of the OddPods Media Network.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.

We've made it to the end of side one of Dare to be Stupid! Like with the last album, I'm joined again by the most insane of Ians, INSANE IAN, to recap the majesty of side 1. We laugh! We wax poetic! We make some pretty salient points! You're gonna love it!Check out the glory of Insane Ian here!http://insaneian.bandcamp.comYouTube.com/insaneianPatreon.com/insaneianBeer'd Al is a stupid member of the OddPods Media Network.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.