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We Are Weezer
Episode 54 - Jamie with Geezer's Adam Gimbel

We Are Weezer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 67:26


In this episode of We Are Weezer Rachel is joined by special guest Adam Gimbel. Adam is the lead singer of well known Weezer cover band, Geezer. Adam talks about his Weezer fandom and shares some really cool memories. Then they move on to discuss 1994’s beloved B-Side Jamie. Written by Rivers in 1993, Jamie is one of the few officially-released recordings featuring Jason Cropper. Listen to the show to find out what Jamie’s doin’ now, who's faxin' her now, who's dialin' her car phone.    Hosts & Content: Rachel & Adam Gimbel Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K   Our stuff: We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com   Geezer’s Stuff: Website, Instagram, Twitter, You Tube, Adam’s Facebook Music Blog YerDoinGreat.com Weezerpedia, Rivers’ Twitter, Setlist FM, Dale Johnson Discogs, Jamie Young’s Profile hlymedialaw.com

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Post-Pinkerton
Christmas Celebration

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 5:12


Ep. 82. Before the Green Album, there was Christmas CD, a special Weezer release to celebrate the holiday season, but which also in turn celebrated the band's return after their post-Pinkerton hiatus. On today's show, John talks about track two, "Christmas Celebration," and how it was a preview of things to come for the band. LISTEN: 1. "Christmas Celebration" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Oh Lisa" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Sugar Booger" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Christmas Celebration" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Christmas Celebration" at Weezerpedia 2. Christmas CD at Weezerpedia 3. Christmas with Weezer at Weezerpedia 4. Christmas with Weezer episodes at Post-Pinkerton 5. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 6. "Oh Lisa" at Weezerpedia 7. "Sugar Booger" at Weezerpedia 8. Billie Joe Armstrong at Wikipedia 9. "The Christmas Song" at Weezerpedia

One contre One
003 : Suzanne

One contre One

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 26:01


Ce mois-ci, Mathieu April et François Gagnon comparent les chansons Suzanne de Leonard Cohen et Weezer. Ils parlent donc de setlist.fm, Kiss, Metallica (bien sûr), Armand Vaillancourt, Weezerpedia, Pixies, nerd rock, Song Exploder et le tableur. Envoyez-nous vos commentaires par courriel, suivez-nous sur Twitter et Facebook. Abonnez-vous à notre fil RSS.

We Are Weezer
Episode 052 - Devotion

We Are Weezer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 78:27


Season Three! Rachel and Sue Anne jump in and give you updates and fill you in on what to expect in season three. Shout outs and the usual geography lesson followed by song discussion. El Scorcho’s B-side, Devotion is one of Sue Anne’s favorite songs and the ladies provide their insight on the song’s meaning plus much more. This episode is closed with a new feature, Letters to Weezer. We hope you enjoy the show! Thank you for listening!   Hosts & Content: Rachel & Sue Anne Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K   Our stuff: We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com Weezerpedia  

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Post-Pinkerton
Get Me Some

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 11:58


Ep. 80. "Get Me Some" is one of Weezer's heaviest rock songs, but John explains why the song feels out of place in both the album era it was created (Raditude) and the larger Post-Pinkerton era in which it was born. LISTEN: 1. "Get Me Some" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Get Me Some" (Jacknife Lee version) on YouTube 3. "In the Garage" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Detroit Rock City" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "The End of the Game" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Get Me Some" at Genius.com 2. "In the Garage" at Genius.com 3. "Detroit Rock City" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Get Me Some" on Weezerpedia 2. Raditude on Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 3. Maladroit on Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 4. Dr. Luke on Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 5. Detroit Metal City on Wikipedia 6. KISS on Wikipedia 7. "Detroit Rock City" on Wikipedia 8. "In the Garage" on Weezerpedia 9. Jacknife Lee on Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 10. The Red Album on Weezerpedia | Wikipedia ------ Want a Post-Pinkerton sticker? E-mail me with your address! Want a Post-Pinkerton enamel pin? Make a donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of $20 or more! Learn more here.

Post-Pinkerton
Eulogy for a Rock Band

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 24:09


Ep. 79. John is back with a brand new episode about one of his favorite Post-Pinkerton songs EVER! "Eulogy for a Rock Band" is exactly what its title says it is, and yet, there's a lot of mystery to explore as well, including figuring out which band this song is about. LISTEN: 1. "Eulogy for a Rock Band" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Eulogy for a Rock Band" (Rough mix) on YouTube 3. "Don't Worry Baby" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Beach Boys" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Pacific Coast Highway" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 6. "Mr. Brightside" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Eulogy for a Rock Band" at Genius.com 2. "Beach Boys" at Genius.com 3. "Pacific Coast Highway" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Eulogy for a Rock Band" at Weezerpedia 2. Everything Will Be Alright in the End at Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 3. Ric Ocasek at Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 4. Ric Ocasek in Studio with Band on Instagram 5. EWBAITEEYD at ExceptYouDie 6. "I Can't Imagine Weezer Stopping" at Wall Street Journal 7. Rivers Cuomo: Ask Me Anything at Reddit 8. Ozma at Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 9. Daniel Brummel at Wikipedia 10. Ryan Slegr at Wikipedia 11. The Astronauts at Weezerpedia 12. "Foolish Father" at Weezerpedia 13. Nirvana at Wikipedia 14. "Heart Songs" at Weezerpedia 15. "Heart Songs" Episode of Post-Pinkerton 16. Kurt Cobain's Suicide Note at Wikipedia 17. Dave Grohl at Wikipedia 18. Foozer Tour at Weezerpedia 19. Oasis at Wikipedia 20. KISS at Wikipedia 21. The Rolling Stones at Wikipedia 22. The Beatles at Wikipedia 23. Encyclopedia of Pop at Weezerpedia 24. Paul McCartney at Wikipedia 25. Wings at Wikipedia 26. The Beach Boys at Wikipedia 27. Brian Wilson at Wikipedia 28. "Don't Worry Baby" at Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 29. Alone II: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo at Weezerpedia 30. "Beach Boys" at Weezerpedia 31. Pacific Daydream at Weezerpedia 32. All Things Weezer forum 33. That's Why God Made the Radio at Wikipedia 34. Rivers Cuomo on Spotify 35. Psychedelic Mellowness playlist on Spotify 36. The Killers on Wikipedia 37. "Mr. Brightside" on Wikipedia 38. "Say It Ain't So" on Weezerpedia

Post-Pinkerton
Freak Me Out

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 8:21


Ep. 78. "Freak Me Out" is one of the rare Weezer songs for which we have no alternate versions. There's no demos, no live performances, nothing but the album track. John explains why, and examines what makes this one of the most unique songs in Weezer's entire catalog. LISTEN: 1. "Freak Me Out" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "In the Garage" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "The Spider" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Freak Me Out" at Genius.com 2. "The Spider" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Freak Me Out" at Weezerpedia 2. Make Believe at Weezerpedia 3. We'z Talkin' Weez 2 Thee podcast 4. String Harmonics at Wikipedia 5. Harmonica at Wikipedia 6. "In the Garage" at Weezerpedia 7. "Spiderbitch" at Weezerpedia 8. "The Spider" at Weezerpedia 9. The Red Album at Weezerpedia ------ Want a Post-Pinkerton sticker? E-mail me with your address! Want a Post-Pinkerton enamel pin? Make a donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of $20 or more! Learn more here.

We Are Weezer
Episode 051 - The Angel And The One with Nikki Enloe

We Are Weezer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 71:57


Rachel is joined by Nikki Enloe who produced a music video for Rivers Cuomo’s single, Two Broken Hearts. They discuss Red album’s, The Angel And The One. This song has been compared to Only In Dreams, was produced by Rick Rubin, and features organist Geralyn Fennelly. Find out the original name of the song, who’s favorite it is, and why Rivers is dressed like a cowboy on the album cover. Also, check out the mug Nikki designed for WAW! All proceeds from the sale of the mug will go to charity.    Hosts & Content: Rachel & Nikki Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K   Check out Nikki’s meme account on Instagram @riverscuomeme, check out the Facebook group Weezer Shitposting, or contact her through Facebook messenger by searching Nikki Enloe.  Two Broken Hearts music video Our stuff: We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MERCH! Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com   Gere Fennelly’s Facebook and website, Weezerpedia, LA Times article, Wikipedia, IDS News.com article, Alt Press.com article, Songfacts.com, The Road to Artdom

Post-Pinkerton
Take On Me

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 64:07


Ep. 77. If any school offered a Masters Degree in covers of the A-Ha song "Take On Me," today's guest Jess Lampe would not only hold one, but also be a tenured professor in the department. Jess joins John to talk about the A-Ha original, the Weezer cover, and so much more in-between.  LISTEN: 1. "Take On Me" (Weezer) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Take On Me" (A-Ha, 1984) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Take On Me" (A-Ha, 1985) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Take On Me" (Reel Big Fish) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Take On Me" (MxPx) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 6. "Take On Me" (A1) on Apple Music | YouTube 7. "Take On Me" (Bluegrass) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 8. "Greyhound" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 9. "Say It Ain't So" (Weezer) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 10. "Say It Ain't So" (Calpurnia) on Spotify | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Take On Me" at Genius.com 2. "Greyhound" at Genius.com 3. "Say It Ain't So" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Take On Me" at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 2. Weezer (Teal Album) at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 3. Jess Lampe on Twitter 4. Edgerton Life podcast 5. Edgerton.Life Pancreatic Cancer Foundation  6. A-Ha at Wikipedia 7. Hunting High and Low at Wikipedia 8. Billboard Year-End Hot 100 Singles of 1985 at Wikipedia 9. Rotoscoping at Wikipedia 10. Reel Big Fish at Wikipedia 11. BASEketball at Wikipedia 12. Napster at Wikipedia 13. Goldfinger at Wikipedia 14. MxPx at Wikipedia 15. Wes Anderson at Wikipedia 16. Tenacious D at Wikipedia 17. "You Gave Your Love To Me Softly" at Weezerpedia 18. A1 at Wikipedia  19. "Africa" at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 20. Toto at Wikipedia 21. Stranger Things at Wikipedia 22. Finn Wolfhard at Wikipedia 23. Calpurnia at Wikipedia 24. Alone II: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo at Weezerpedia 25. Under Cover podcast 26. Calpurnia / "Say It Ain't So" episode of Under Cover  27. "Say It Ain't So" at Weezerpedia 28. @WeezerAfrica Twitter account 29. "Tween Tweets Weezer Into Covering 'Africa'" at Cleveland Magazine 30. "L.A. Girlz" at Weezerpedia ------ Want a Post-Pinkerton sticker? E-mail me with your address! Want a Post-Pinkerton enamel pin? Make a donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of $20 or more! Learn more here.

Post-Pinkerton
Polynesia

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 9:41


Ep. 76. When Weezer couldn't release as many tracks as they wanted on their 2002 live EP The Lion and the Witch, they decided to hide one. "Polynesia" is the opening track to the EP, but you won't see it on the tracklist. John explains why in today's brand new episode. LISTEN: 1. "Polynesia" on YouTube 2. The Lion and the Witch on YouTube 3. "El Scorcho" (Live) on YouTube 4. "Holiday" (Live) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Holiday" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Polynesia" at Weezerpedia 2. The Lion and the Witch at Weezerpedia 3. "Dope Nose" at Weezerpedia 4. "El Scorcho" at Weezerpedia 5. "Holiday" at Weezerpedia 6. Scott Shriner at Weezerpedia 7. "Island in the Sun" at Weezerpedia 8. "Falling For You" at Weezerpedia 9. "Death and Destruction" at Weezerpedia 10. The Lion and the Witch EP artwork 11. kozyndan official web site 12. May 19, 2002 Weezer concert at Setlist.fm 13. "The Good Life" at Weezerpedia ------ Want a Post-Pinkerton sticker? E-mail me with your address! Want a Post-Pinkerton enamel pin? Make a donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of $20 or more! Learn more here.

Post-Pinkerton
Let It All Hang Out

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 18:05


Ep. 75. Raditude may be the worst album in Weezer's discography, but "Let It All Hang Out" is a surprising gem that you may not have heard. John explores this collaboration between Rivers Cuomo, Jermaine Dupri, and Jacknife Lee, and explains how a video game managed to make this song even better.  LISTEN: 1. "Let It All Hang Out" (Raditude version) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Let It All Hang Out" (Jacknife Lee version) on YouTube 3. "Let It All Hang Out" (Rock Band mix) on YouTube 4. "Buddy Holly" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "This Can't Be Life" on Tidal 6. "El Scorcho" (Rock Band mix) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Let It All Hang Out" at Genius.com 2. "Buddy Holly" at Genius.com 3. "This Can't Be Life" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Let It All Hang Out" at Weezerpedia 2. Raditude at Weezerpedia 3. Rivers Cuomo at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 4. Jermaine Dupri at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 5. Jacknife Lee at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 6. Butch Walker at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 7. "Can't Stop Partying" at Weezerpedia 8. "Can't Stop Parting" episode of Post-Pinkerton 9. The Red Album at Weezerpedia 10. "Troublemaker" at Weezerpedia 11. "Pork and Beans" at Weezerpedia 12. Rock Band at Wikipedia 13. "El Scorcho" at Weezerpedia 14. "Buddy Holly" at Weezerpedia 15. Everything Will Be Alright in the End at Weezerpedia 16. Vitamin Water at Wikipedia 17. Chiclets at Wikipedia  18. "Weezer's Rivers Cuomo & Jermaine Dupri: The Billboard Cover Story & Video" at Billboard.com ------ Want a Post-Pinkerton sticker? E-mail me with your address! Want a Post-Pinkerton enamel pin? Make a donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of $20 or more! Learn more here.

Post-Pinkerton
I Admire You So Much

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 21:23


Ep. 74. You'd think this rough, 46-second demo would inspire an equally short podcast episode, but instead, it allows John to discuss many topics, ranging from Rivers Cuomo's longtime friendship with the musician Kevin Ridel to Cuomo's business instincts in the early 2000s.  LISTEN: 1. "I Admire You So Much" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "You Were Just Using Me" on YouTube 3. "Taken for a Ride" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "I Just Wanna Be Loved" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Inspiration" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "I Admire You So Much" at Genius.com 2. "Taken for a Ride" at Genius.com 3. "I Just Wanna Be Loved" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "I Admire You So Much" at Weezerpedia 2. Alone II: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo at Weezerpedia 3. Catalog O' Riffs at Weezerpedia 4. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 5. The 4 and 5 Star Demos of Rivers Cuomo at Weezerpedia 6. "Can't Stop Partying" episode of Post-Pinkerton 7. "Cold and Damp" episode of Post-Pinkerton 8. "The Angel and the One" at Weezerpedia 9. Kevin Ridel at Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 10. Avant Garde at Weezerpedia 11. AM Radio at Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 12. Peel at Wikipedia 13. Radioactive at Weezerpedia 14. Reactive at Weezerpedia 15. "Weezer Gets Sued" at Silent Uproar 16. AM Radio official web site 17. Shamrock Irish Pub and Eatery web site 18. Albumsix.com Sings Weezer, Volume 2 at Weezerpedia 19. "Weezer's Rivers Cuomo Helps AM Radio Dress for Success" at MTV.com ----------- DONATIONS TO AFSP IN MEMORY OF RUNNING MONK As discussed on the show last week, I hope you'll join me in making a donation of $20 or more to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention,  which builds awareness, funds research, and provides support to those affected by suicide. If you make such a donation, please forward your receipt to postpinkertonpod@gmail.com and provide a mailing address. I'll send you a Post-Pinkerton enamel pin as thanks. (Limited to first 100 donations. I'll update the @PostPinkerton Twitter account when pins are gone.)

We Are Weezer
Perfect Situations #20 - that dog.

We Are Weezer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 22:36


Today Rachel tells you all about that dog. A super cool band that shared the stage and more with Weezer in the 90's. It's their debut album's 25th anniversary, they're playing a show in LA 7/13/19, and it's a band member's birthday today! Happy birthday Anna! It was meant to be! Thanks for listening! =W=   Host & Content: Rachel Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K   Our stuff: We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MERCH! Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com Weezerpedia, Wikipedia, Facebook, Cool YouTube video  

Post-Pinkerton
High Up Above

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 11:19


Ep. 73. John discusses the Maladroit demo "High Up Above," as well as the recent loss of beloved Weezer fan Running Monk. Please note the content warning at the top episode regarding discussion of death and suicide. LISTEN: 1. "High Up Above" (BBC Sessions) on YouTube 2. "High Up Above" (Live) on YouTube 3. "High Up Above" (December 2001 demo) on YouTube 4. "Endless Bummer" (No Center Channel) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "High Up Above" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. Weezjer Time YouTube Channel 2. Running Monk on Twitter | Last.fm | All Things Weezer 3. "Endless Bummer" at Weezerpedia 4. All Things Weezer web forum 5. Maladroit demos at Weezerpedia 6. Maladroit at Weezerpedia 7. "High Up Above" at Weezerpedia 8. BBC Sessions at Weezerpedia 9. "Burndt Jamb" episode of Post-Pinkerton 10. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 11. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 12. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ----------- DONATIONS TO AFSP IN MEMORY OF RUNNING MONK As discussed on the show, I hope you'll join me in making a donation of $20 or more to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention,  which builds awareness, funds research, and provides support to those affected by suicide. If you make such a donation, please forward your receipt to postpinkertonpod@gmail.com and provide a mailing address. I'll send you a Post-Pinkerton enamel pin as thanks. (Limited to first 100 donations. I'll update the @PostPinkerton Twitter account when pins are gone.)

Post-Pinkerton
Queen of Earth

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 12:19


Ep. 72. John discusses "Queen of Earth," a scrapped Album 5 demo that was a departure for the band in terms of its lyrics and sound. John examines why he didn't like it back in 2002, why it's grown on him, and how the band's experiment with a fifth member impacted the initial demo fans heard. LISTEN: 1. "Queen of Earth" (6/25/2002) on YouTube 2. "Queen of Earth (7/16/2002) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Queen of Earth" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Queen of Earth" at Weezerpedia 2. Album 5 Demos at Weezerpedia  3. Maladroit at Weezerpedia  4. Ryan Maynes at Weezerpedia 5. Arlo at Sub Pop Records 6. May 27, 2010 Missoula Independent article 7. Office Demos at Weezerpedia    Want a free Post-Pinkerton sticker? Send your mailing address to postpinkertonpod@gmail.com!

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Post-Pinkerton
It's Been So Long

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 68:03


Ep. 71. John talks with comics artist Alec Longstreth about the song "It's Been So Long," a single released to the Weezer Fan Club this year. John asks Alec about his work illustrating the single's packaging, his history working with the band, and his book about his history as a fan. LISTEN: 1. "It's Been So Long" on YouTube 2. "Back to the Shack" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Do It Again" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Rock of Ages" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 6. "Don't Worry Baby" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "It's Been So Long" at Genius.com 2. "Back to the Shack" at Genius.com 3. "Do It Again" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "It's Been So Long" at Weezerpedia 2. Alec Longstreth's web site 3. Alec Longstreth at Wikipedia 4. Alec Longstreth on Twitter | Instagram | Patreon 5. Alec' illustration work for Weezer 6. Alec's blog post on illustrating "It's Been So Long" packaging 7. Weezer Fan at Amazon | Digital Edition 8. Weezer Fan Club 9. Karl Koch at Weezerpedia 10. Scott Shriner at Weezerpedia 11. Matt Sharp at Weezerpedia 12. Ric Ocasek at Weezerpedia 13. Everything Will Be Alright in the End at Weezerpedia 14. "Back to the Shack" at Weezerpedia 15. "Do It Again" at Wikipedia 16. "Rock of Ages" at Wikipedia 17. "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" at Wikipedia 18. Nicholas Gurewitch at Wikipedia 19. The Perry Bible Fellowship 20. Mykel and Carli at Weezerpedia 21. "Everybody Get Dangerous" at Weezerpedia 22. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at Wikipedia

Post-Pinkerton
Brave New World

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 21:21


Ep. 70. "Brave New World" is the ninth track off of the band's 2010 album Hurley. John talks about why he likes it, but also why it reveals some of the tension amidst the band at this time. In addition, you'll learn everything you ever need to know about Hurleygate. LISTEN: 1. "Brave New World" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Brave New World" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Brave New World" at Weezerpedia 2. Hurley at Weezerpedia 3. Brave New World at Wikipedia 4. Aldous Huxley at Wikipedia 5. The Tempest at Wikipedia 6. William Shakespeare at Wikipedia 7. The Tempest (audio book) at YouTube 8. "Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo hosting Shakespeare-themed parties for fans" at NME 9. Weezer x Hurley x PacSun Press Release 10. Hurley album cover at Wikipedia 11. Epitaph Records at Wikipedia 12. "Weezer’s Hurley Not Actually Named After Hurley From Lost" at Vulture 13. "Weezer Promises Hurley Was Inspired by Real Hurley" at Vulture 14. "Weezer reveal Hurley cover" at Consequence of Sound 15. "Weezer Confess, Deny Nike Funded Hurley (The Sweatshop Song)" at Stereogum 16. Raditude at Weezerpedia 17. Everything Will Be Alright in the End at Weezerpedia 18. Linda Perry at Wikipedia 19. 4 Non Blondes at Wikipedia    Follow Post-Pinkerton on Twitter or Facebook. Want a sticker? E-mail John!

Post-Pinkerton
Unbreak My Heart

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 39:39


Ep. 69. Rachel from the We Are Weezer podcast joins John to discuss "Unbreak My Heart," a Make Believe-era cover of the Toni Braxton mega-hit that didn't see official release until it closed out the unreleased track compilation Death to False Metal. They discuss why the band covered the song in the first place, as well as touching on the wide world of Weezer podcasting. LISTEN: 1. "Unbreak My Heart" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Un-break My Heart" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "All The Young Dudes" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Unbreak My Heart" at Genius.com 2. "Un-break My Heart" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Unbreak My Heart" at Weezerpedia 2. "Un-break My Heart" at Wikipedia 3. We Are Weezer podcast 4. John's appearances on We Are Weezer: 1, 2 5. We Are Weezer on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook 6. Toni Braxton at Wikipedia 7. Death to False Metal at Weezerpedia 8. Make Believe at Weezerpedia 9. Diane Warren at Wikipedia 10. L.A. Reid at Wikipedia 11. Alternative Press 2005 cover story on Weezer  12. Rick Rubin at Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 13. American Songwriter article about "Unbreak My Heart" 14. Vipassana movement at Wikipedia 15. The Teal Album at Weezerpedia

Post-Pinkerton
On the Edge

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 8:53


Ep. 68. "On the Edge" is one of the Summer Songs of 2000, a collection of songs from Weezer's time on the Vans Warped Tour, which marked the end of their self-imposed Post-Pinkerton hiatus. John talks about why he likes so many individual parts of this song -- and why they don't quite add up -- on today's show. LISTEN: 1. "On the Edge" (SS2k version) on YouTube 2. "On the Edge" (Live, non-SS2k version) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "On the Edge" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "On the Edge" at Weezerpedia 2. Summer Songs of 2000 at Weezerpedia 3. Warped Tour at Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 4. Green Album Demos at Weezerpedia 5. "Hash Pipe" at Weezerpedia 6. The Green Album at Weezerpedia

Post-Pinkerton
O Girlfriend

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 46:25


Ep. 67. Dylan Gallagher joins the show to talk about "O Girlfriend," the final track on the Green Album. John and Dylan talk about how the song might be the best track on the album, why the live versions improved upon the song, and then transition to talk about Dylan's work curating the Weezer B-Sides YouTube channel and editing the Weezerpedia web site. LISTEN: 1. "O Girlfriend" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Do You Wanna Get High?" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "O Girl" on YouTube 4. "O Girlfriend" (Live in Toronto) on YouTube 5. "O Girlfriend" (Acoustic UStream) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "O Girlfriend" at Genius.com 2. "Do You Wanna Get High?" at Genius.com 3. "O Girl" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "O Girlfriend" at Weezerpedia 2. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 3. Weezerpedia 4. Weezer B-Sides YouTube Channel 5. Dylan Gallagher on Twitter 6. Dylan's Gallagher's art web site 7. Dylan's Weezerpedia account 8. "Do You Wanna Get High?" at Weezerpedia 9. "O Girl" at Weezerpedia 10. Partial archive of "Clarifications, Corrections, and Supplemental Materials" 11. "Weezer's Rivers Cuomo on Asian Women" at Glorious Noise 12. Rivers Cuomo at Wikipedia 13. "Tired of Sex" at Weezerpedia 14. "I'm A Robot" episode of Post-Pinkerton 15. Opposite Sides of the Same Good 'Ol Fence at Weezerpedia | YouTube 16. "Prodigy Lover" at Weezerpedia 17. Mikey Welsh at Weezerpedia 18. Homie at Weezerpedia 19. "Hot Tub" at Weezerpedia 20. "Sheila Can Do (It)" episode of Post-Pinkerton

We Are Weezer
Episode 047 - Waiting On You, Featuring John From The Post Pinkerton Podcast

We Are Weezer

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 59:11


Rachel and guest host John Carroll from the Post Pinkerton Podcast discuss Waiting On You. A B-Side off of Pinkerton’s Good Life single. They talk Post Pinkerton and have a really great discussion on this gem of a song.   Hosts & Content: Rachel & John Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K   John is on Twitter @jpcarrolljr and @postpinkerton Post Pinkerton on Facebook www.postpinkerton.com Email: postpinkertonpod@gmail.com   Our stuff: We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MERCH! Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com Weezerpedia, Not Alone – Rivers Cuomo & Friends Live at Fingerprints, Pinkerton Deluxe, Songs from the Black Hole, Weezer.com blog, Consequence of sound Article, Magnet Magazine Article

Post-Pinkerton
Weekend Woman

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 14:25


Ep. 66. Almost exactly 17 years after first recording "Burning Sun," Weezer released "Weekend Woman," a song born from the bones of that Green Album era demo. John discusses what's changed, why he prefers "Weekend Woman" to "Burning Sun," and why you won't find the word "girl" on this track (or any other from Pacific Daydream). LISTEN: 1. "Weekend Woman" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Burning Sun" on YouTube 3. How Weezer Traded Power Chords For Pop: A Conversation With Rivers Cuomo on NPR | Overcast LYRICS: 1. "Weekend Woman" at Genius.com 2. "Burning Sun" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Weekend Woman" at Weezerpedia 2. "Burning Sun" at Weezerpedia 3. Post-Pinkerton episode on "Burning Sun" 4. Pacific Daydream at Weezerpedia 5. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 6. Ric Ocasek at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 7. The Cars at Wikipedia 8. Everything Will Be Alright in the End at Weezerpedia 9. "Lonely Girl" at Weezerpedia 10. Post-Pinkerton episode on "Lonely Girl" 11. "Thank God For Girls: Tracking Weezer’s Brand of Nerd Misogyny" at Jezebel's The Muse ---------------- Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter!  Want to show your Post-Pinkerton pride? Send us your mailing address for a free sticker!

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Burning Sun

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 12:51


Ep. 65. "Burning Sun" is part one of Post-Pinkerton's first-ever two-part episode. John examines this Green Album cast-off, how it leaked twice in the strangest of manners, and why its bones eventually helped build a 2017 album track. LISTEN: 1. "Burning Sun" on YouTube 2. "Las Dos" on YouTube 3. "The End of the World" (Rivers Cuomo) on YouTube 4. "The End of the World" (Skeeter Davis) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Weekend Woman" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Burning Sun" at Genius.com 2. "Weekend Woman" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Burning Sun" at Weezerpedia 2. "Weekend Woman" at Weezerpedia 3. "The End of the World" at Wikipedia 4. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 5. The Catalog of Riffs at Weezerpedia 6. Skeeter Davis at Wikipedia 7. 4chan at Wikipedia 8. Alone series (I, II, III) at Weezerpedia 9. Everything Will Be Alright in the End at Weezerpedia 10. Pacific Daydream at Weezerpedia

We Are Weezer
Episode 046 - Dope Nose with Bill from The Great Albums Podcast!

We Are Weezer

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 82:30


Special guest Bill from The Great Albums Podcast joins Rachel to discuss Maladroit’s first track and single, Dope Nose. One of three songs originally from the Summer Songs of 2000 to be released on an album. The music video was directed by Marcos Siega who also directed, ‘Keep Fishin’” and, “Beverly Hills”. Bill and Rachel talk audio, podcasts, they discuss the lyrics, bust rhymes real slow,  as well as rate and review the song. Be sure to take a listen to The Great Albums Podcast AND check out Bills band, Fake Pockets!   Hosts & Content: Rachel & Bill Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K   The Great Albums Podcast Fake Pockets Tiny Desk Contest Entry Fake Pockets Facebook Our stuff: We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MERCH! Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com Weezerpedia, Dope Nose Music Video, Marcos Siega Weezerpedia, Marcos Siega.com, Summer Songs of 2000, Album Art Contest, Wikipedia, Setlist FM, Marcos Siega Music Videos, Spin Magazine, Summer Songs on YouTube

Post-Pinkerton
I'm A Robot

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 42:01


Ep. 64. John is joined by Steve Grogan of the We're All Yankovics podcast to discuss one of his favorite Post-Pinkerton songs, "I'm A Robot," from the unreleased song compilation Death to False Metal. John and Steve's conversation about the song takes them to some surprising places, like the Blue Album classic "Say It Ain't So" and Matt Sharp's proclivity for barking during some live performances. LISTEN: 1. "I'm A Robot" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Skipper Dan" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Say It Ain't So" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Prodigy Lover" on YouTube 5. "The Good Life" (Live at Shorecrest High) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "I'm A Robot" at Genius.com 2. "Say It Ain't So" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "I'm A Robot" at Weezerpedia 2. "Say It Ain't So" at Weezerpedia 3. "Prodigy Lover" at Weezerpedia 4. "Weird Al" Yankovic at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 5. "Skipper Dan" at Weird Al Wiki 6. We're All Yankovics podcast 7. Steve's "I'm A Robot" video 8. "Skipper Dan" episode of We're All Yankovics 9. Weezer acoustic concert at Shorecrest High School 10. Post-Pinkerton episode for "My Best Friend" 11. Leaked Make Believe tracklist 12. Death to False Metal at Weezerpedia 13. Fallen Soldiers at Weezerpedia 13. Weezer B-Sides YouTube Channel 14. Running With Scissors at Wikipedia 15. Mandatory Fun at Wikipedia 16. Matt Sharp at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 17. "The Good Life" at Weezerpedia   Want a Post-Pinkerton sticker? Send your mailing address to postpinkertonpod@gmail.com for a free one!

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Worry Rock

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 12:03


Ep. 63. "Worry Rock" is the seventh track off of Green Day's 1997 album Nimrod. And no, you're not listening to the wrong podcast -- Weezer recorded a cover of the song in 2002. John talks about it, why he thinks it improves on the original, and how the band has changed their approach to cover songs in the Teal Album era. LISTEN: 1. "Worry Rock" (Weezer) on YouTube 2. "Worry Rock" (Green Day) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Knock-down Drag-out" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "El Scorcho" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Always" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Worry Rock" (Green Day) at Genius.com 2. "Worry Rock" (Weezer) at Weezerpedia 3. "Knock-down Drag-out" at Genius.com 4. "El Scorcho" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Worry Rock" at Weezerpedia 2. Nimrod at Wikipedia 3. Green Day at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 4. A Different Shade of Green: A Tribute to Green Day at Weezerpedia 5. The Teal Album at Weezerpedia 6. Weezer with Tears for Fears at Coachella on YouTube 7. Weezer with Tears for Fears on Jimmy Kimmel Live at YouTube 8. Weezer with TLC's Chilli at Coachella on YouTube 9. Skunk Ape Records at Discogs 10. Making Noise: A Tribute to Weezer at Weezerpedia 11. "Knock-down Drag-out" at Weezerpedia 12. The Green Album at Weezerpedia  13. Encyclopedia of Pop at Weezerpedia 14. "El Scorcho" at Weezerpedia 15. Pinkerton at Weezerpedia 16. Rod Cervera at Weezerpedia 17. Petra Haden at Wikipedia 18. Tanya Haden at Wikipedia 19. Maladroit at Weezerpedia 20. "Always" at Weezerpedia 21. "Why Bother?" at Weezerpedia 22. Brian Bell at Weezerpedia 23. "Why Bother?" (live, Brian Bell lead vocals) at YouTube   Want a free Post-Pinkerton sticker? Send a good mailing address to postpinkertonpod@gmail.com. 

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Death and Destruction

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 46:31


Ep. 62. John welcomes Christopher Knott of the We'z Talkin' Weez' 2 Thee podcast to the show. They discuss "Death and Destruction," tracking its journey from instrumental demo to one of the best tracks off of the band's fourth album, Maladroit. LISTEN: 1. "Death and Destruction" (Maladroit version) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Death and Destruction" (SnS demo) on YouTube 3. "Death and Destruction" (1/5/02 demo) on YouTube 4. "Death and Destruction" (1/6/02 demo) on YouTube 5. "Death and Destruction" (1/7/02) demo) on YouTube 6. "Death and Destruction" (1/11/02 demo) on YouTube 7. "Death and Destruction" (1/12/02 demo) on YouTube*** 8. "Death and Destruction" (The Lion and the Witch version) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Death and Destruction" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Death and Destruction" at Weezerpedia 2. Maladroit at Weezerpedia 3. Maladroit Demos at Weezerpedia 4. The Lion and the Witch EP at Weezerpedia 5. We'z Talkin' Weez' 2 Thee podcast 6. We'z Talkin' Weez' 2 Thee on Twitter 7. Christopher Knott music projects: Knotty, Rah, and Christopher Knott solo 8. We Are Weezer podcast 9. What's With These Homies Talkin' About Weezer? podcast *** NOTE: This version was not discussed on the show due to an error on John's part. Rest assured, it would not have significantly altered the shape of the discussion and is listed here for the completionists! 

Post-Pinkerton
Where's My Sex?

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 11:19


Ep. 61. "Where's My Sex?" is a song inspired by Rivers Cuomo's daughter, Mia. But if that makes it sound like you're about to hear a sweet and sappy episode, well, you're quite mistaken. John explains why "Where's My Sex?" sounds like a bad April Fool's joke that, unfortunately for fans of the band, is all too real. LISTEN: 1. "Radio Ga Ga" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Radio Ga Ga" (Live Aid) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Where's My Sex?" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Where's My Sex?" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Where's My Sex?" at Weezerpedia 2. Hurley at Weezerpedia 3. "Radio Ga Ga" at Wikipedia 4. Queen at Wikipedia 5. Live Aid at Wikipedia 6. Bohemian Rhapsody at Wikipedia 7. Roger Taylor at Wikipedia 8. "Q&A: Rivers Cuomo of Weezer" at Spin 9. Greg Wells at Wikipedia 10. "Tunes to Fill Your Ears - Weezer - Where's My Sex?" at Wattpad 11. Hurley review at Rolling Stone

We Are Weezer
Episode 044 - Hold Me with We'z Talkin' Weez 2 Thee

We Are Weezer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 47:30


Chris and Chris return to talk with Rachel about Weezer’s Hold Me.Simple yet effective; Make Believe’s track four does not disappoint. Geography, facts, horrible jokes, and band commentary are also in store in this week’s episode! Weez On Weeezies… =w=   Hosts & Content: Rachel, Chris, & Chris Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K   Weezerpedia, LAWeekly Article, Rolling Stone Review, NYMag.com, Wikipedia, Setlist FM     We’z Talkin’ Weez’ 2 Thee is on Instagram and Twitter @Weztalkinweez Our stuff: We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MERCH! Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com

Post-Pinkerton
Wind in Our Sail

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 21:01


Ep. 60. "Wind in Our Sail" can be read as just another relationship song, but John thinks it has bigger aspirations than that. He talks about the song and its many references, including a blink-and-you'll-miss-it Pinkerton nod, in today's new show.  LISTEN: 1. "Wind in Our Sail" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Surf Wax America" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "California Kids" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Pink Triangle" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Falling For You" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 6. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (as read by Ian McKellan) on YouTube 7. "Come and Get It" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Wind in Our Sail" at Genius.com 2. "Surf Wax America" at Genius.com 3. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Wind in Our Sail" at Weezerpedia 2. Weezer (The White Album) at Weezerpedia 3. Scott Chesak at Defend Music | Twitter 4. Ryan Spraker at Defend Music 5. Eli "Paperboy" Reed at Wikipedia 6. "Put Me Back Together" episode of Post-Pinkerton 7. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" at Wikipedia 8. Samuel Taylor Coleridge at Wikipedia 9. Albatrosses at Wikipedia 10. "Photograph" episode of Post-Pinkerton 11. Charles Darwin at Wikipedia 12. The Voyage of the Beagle at Wikipedia 13. Gregor Mendel at Wikipedia 14. Scott Heisel episodes of Post-Pinkerton: Hang On, Serendipity 15. Great Auk on Wikipedia 16. Funk Island on Wikipedia 17. "Surf Wax America" at Weezerpedia 18. "Possibilities" episode of Post-Pinkerton 19. Jake Sinclair at Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 20. All Things Weezer message board 21. Butch Walker at Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 22. "California Kids" at Weezerpedia 23. "Falling For You" at Weezerpedia

Post-Pinkerton
Possibilities

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 16:39


Ep. 59. "Possibilities" is one of the more disliked songs in Weezer's catalog. John describes why fans hate it, why he doesn't mind it, and why this song sounds so damn loud, and why we have so many versions of it in today's new episode. LISTEN: 1. "Possibilities" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Gone To Stay" (SnS Demo) on YouTube 3. "Possibilities" (12/22/2002) on YouTube 4. "Possibilities" (12/30/2002) on YouTube 5. "Possibilities" (1/4/2002) on YouTube 6. "Possibilities" (1/22/2002) on YouTube 7. "Possibilities" (1/23/2002) on ????? 8. "Minority" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Possibilities" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Possibilities" at Weezerpedia 2. Maladroit at Weezerpedia 3. Weezer (Green Album) at Weezerpedia 4. SnS Demos at Weezerpedia 5. Maladroit Demos at Weezerpedia 6. "Fall Together" Episode of Post-Pinkerton 7. Loudness Wars at Wikipedia 8. "Minority" at Wikipedia 9. Billboard Alternative Rock Charts: 2001, 2002

We Are Weezer
Episode 043 - Simple Pages with guest host Chris Garcia from the Three Minute Modernist Podcast

We Are Weezer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 103:47


Rachel is joined by fellow podcaster Chris Garcia from the Three Minute Modernist Podcast (and more) to discuss Green Album’s, Simple Pages. She interviews Chris on art, true crime, Weezer, and his thoughts on the Teal album. Get ready because the Computer History Museum’s Curator is going to blow the lid of off this underrated song with his research findings regarding rock band Sugar.   Hosts & Content: Rachel & Chris Garcia Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K   Follow Chris on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @johnnyeponymous Three Minute Modernist and Engineers & Enthusiasts Zodiac Speaking podcast The Klaus at Gunpoint Family of Podcasts   Our stuff: We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MERCH! Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com Weezerpedia, SetlistFM, Teenage Victory Songs, Consequence of Sound Article, Wikipedia, Reddit  

Post-Pinkerton
Cygnus X-1

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 10:25


Ep. 58. "Cygnus X-1" is a Maladroit-era demo that remains one of Weezer's few instrumental tracks. Learn about how this short, minor work in the band's catalog was almost one of the first Maladroit-era tracks to receive radio play. LISTEN: 1. "Cygnus X-1" on YouTube 2. "This Charming Man" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Cygnus X-1 Book I: The Voyage" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: N/A MORE INFO: 1. "Cygnus X-1" at Weezerpedia 2. Maladroit Demos at Weezerpedia 3. The Glenn Sound Demos at Weezerpedia 4. 107.7 FM The End 5. Maladroit at Weezerpedia 6. Weezer (The Green Album) at Weezerpedia 7. "Slave" at Weezerpedia 8. "Space Rock" at Weezerpedia 9. "Photograph" at Weezerpedia 10. Jamb at Weezerpedia 11. The Smiths at Wikipedia 12. Rush at Wikipedia 13. "Cygnus X-1" (Song series) at Wikipedia 14. Cygnus X-1 at Wikipedia 15. Black hole at Wikipedia 16. "Burndt Jamb" episode of Post-Pinkerton

Post-Pinkerton
Can't Knock the Hustle

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 23:49


Ep. 57. Weezer released their sixth self-titled album on Friday, and John's ready to talk about its lead single, "Can't Knock the Hustle." Learn about why the band struck out in a new direction, how many other songs had this video concept, and what the heck Pineaplemon is. LISTEN: 1. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Weezer) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Jay-Z) on YouTube 3. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve) on YouTube 4. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (NHL Winter Classic) on NHL.com 5. "Surf Wax Off Your Shoulder" on YouTube 6. "Cardigan Disaster" (Live) on YouTube 7. "Happy Hour" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Weezer) at Genius.com 2. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Jay-Z) at Genius.com 3. "Cardigan Disaster" at Genius.com 4. "Happy Hour" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Can't Knock the Hustle" at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 2. Weezer (Black Album) at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 3. Weezer (White Album) at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 4. Jay-Z at Wikipedia 5. The Black Album at Wikipedia 6. Jay-Zeezer: The Black and Blue Album 7. The Grey Album at Wikipedia 8. Rivers Cuomo on Twitter 9. Scott Shriner at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 10. Dave Sitek at Wikipedia 11. TV on the Radio at Wikipedia 12. Pacific Daydream at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 13. Jerry Media at Wikipedia 14. Guy Blelloch at LinkedIn 15. Fyre Festival at Wikipedia 16. Pete Wentz at Wikipedia 17. Fall Out Boy at Wikipedia 18. Weezer Fan Club 19. "Happy Hour" at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 20. Karl Koch at Weezerpedia 21. We Are Weezer podcast | Karl Koch episode 22. Pineaplemon web site 23. Hasta Luego Adios web site 24. "Zombie Bastards" at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 25. Black Metal Hub 26. "Weezer Must Be Stopped" at The Ringer 27. Billboard interview with Rivers Cuomo (March 2019) 28. "Africa" at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 29. Weezer (Teal Album) at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia 30. "Cardigan Disaster" / "Midnight" at Weezerpedia 31. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve at Wikipedia 32. NHL Winter Classic at Wikipedia

We Are Weezer
Episode 042 - Only In Dreams

We Are Weezer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 83:13


Rachel is joined by very special guest host Keith! First they have a chat about the Teal Album, and then a mini interview with Keith where he shares his own personal Weezer story. In between molecules of Matt Sharp’s ridiculous bassline, its earthereal lyrics, and the unmistakable and incredible buildup at the end, it seems Only in dreams is unequivocally one of, if not THE best, Weezer song of all time. You won’t want to miss this special song discussion, ratings, and much more.   Hosts & Content: Rachel & Keith Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K Follow Keith on Twitter @GameWithWeezer and Twitch @ Twitch.tv/GameWithWeezer   Our stuff: We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MERCH! Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com Weezerpedia , Rolling stone

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Post-Pinkerton
Photograph

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 33:15


Ep. 56. John is joined by Sean Paul Ellis of Saturday Mourning Cartoons to discuss Photograph, the third single off of the Green Album. John and Sean discuss why they like the song so much, what they think it's about, and why Sean stopped listening to the band so soon after their comeback.  LISTEN: 1. "Photograph" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "If You Want It" on YouTube 3. "Photograph" (Promo mix) on YouTube 4. "Photograph / Song 2" (Live) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Photograph" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Photograph" at Weezerpedia 2. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 3. Mikey Welsh at Weezerpedia 4. Scott Shriner at Weezerpedia 5. Karl Koch at Weezerpedia 6. Sean Paul Ellis on Twitter 7. Saturday Mourning Cartoons on Twitter 8. Nox! at Washington Improv Theater 9. Post-Pinkerton episodes with guest Jenna Hall: 19, 20

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Post-Pinkerton
Porcupine

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 11:05


Ep. 55. When working on Maladroit, Weezer released six different demos for a song called "Porcupine" (originally known by the title "Spend Some Time"). This usually makes for ripe podcast material, but on today's show, John explains why six "Porcupine" demos don't amount to much.  LISTEN: 1. "Spend Some Time" (12/19/2001) on YouTube 2. "Spend Some Time" (12/21/2001) on YouTube 3. "Spend Some Time" (12/22/2001) on YouTube 4. "Porcupine" (1/1/2002) on YouTube 5. "Porcupine" (1/2/2002) on YouTube 6. "Porcupine" (1/6/2002) on YouTube 7. "Cryin' and Lonely" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Porcupine" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Porcupine" at Weezerpedia 2. "Cryin' and Lonely" at Weezerpedia 3. Maladroit at Weezerpedia 4. Maladroit Demos at Weezerpedia 5. All Things Weezer 6. "'Porcupine' Appreciation Thread" at All Things Weezer 7. "Rate A Weezer Song, Day 144: Porcupine (aka Spend Some Time)" at All Things Weezer 8. Möbius Strip at Wikipedia

Post-Pinkerton
Put Me Back Together

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 20:07


Ep. 54. Rivers Cuomo wrote "Put Me Back Together" with the help of Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects. They had a wonderful time working together and thought they had created a new Weezer classic. John explores all of the ways they got it wrong in today's episode. LISTEN: 1. "Put Me Back Together" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Put Me Back Together" (Rich Costey mix) on YouTube 3. "Put Me Back Together" (VEVO Go Show) on YouTube 4. "The World Has Turned And Left Me Here" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Gives You Hell" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Put Me Back Together" at Genius.com 2. "Gives You Hell" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Put Me Back Together" at Weezerpedia 2. Raditude at Weezerpedia 3. "Working With Weezer: All-American Rejects on Raditude Sessions" at Rolling Stone 4. "11 Things You Learn Hanging Out With Weezer" at Rolling Stone 5. "Put Me Back Together" at Setlist.fm 6. Serban Ghenea at AllMusic 7. Rich Costey at Wikipedia 8. "The Girl Got Hot" episode of Post-Pinkerton 9. "Feels Like Summer" episode of Post-Pinkerton

Kick The Jukebox
Episode 7: Weezer - Pinkerton

Kick The Jukebox

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 103:26


Weezerpedia maestro Jason Boxer talks about the album that Weezer fans love and the band has a very complicated relationship with: Pinkerton. No other one other than Jason could have been as El Scorcho with his insights. Plus! Kyle loves an obscure New Edition track! Jason brings in a Canadian track (NOT LOUIE!) by The Most Serene Republic. Louie introduces the boys to Dark Wave.

Post-Pinkerton
1,000 Years

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 32:09


Ep. 53. John is joined by podcaster and longtime Weezer fan Tom Chansky on the show to discuss "1,000 Years," a song we have from the late '90s when Rivers Cuomo was performing in the Boston area with a group fans dubbed The Rivers Cuomo Band. John and Tom discuss the song, why it sounds so different from eventually became the third album, and why it's often confused for a Homie song.  LISTEN: 1. "1,000 Years" (Rivers Cuomo soundboard recording) on YouTube 2. "1,000 Years" (HOMiE Vol. 1) on YouTube 3. Clips from Weezer's unfinished "sea opera" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "1,000 Years" at Weezerpedia MORE INFO: 1. "1,000 Years" at Weezerpedia 2. Tom Chansky on Twitter 3. The Sith List podcast 4. Homie at Weezerpedia 5. HOMiE Vol. 1 at Weezerpedia 6. Indecision and Abandoning the Past by Tom Chansky 7. "Sheila Can Do (It)" episode of Post-Pinkerton

We Are Weezer
Episode 040 - A Very Special Karl Koch We Are Weezer

We Are Weezer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 70:14


Juliet and Rachel join forces to tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Karl Koch! From how he met the dudes in Weezer, his early career at REI and the Warehouse, living in the Valley and Hollywood, and all his fun side gigs. Karl’s Korner, Karlfication, the early Weezer fanclub, and much, much, more! You won’t want to miss this one! Thanks for listening! Hosts & Content: Rachel & Juliet Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MERCH! Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com Weezerpedia, Southern Fried Swing, Karlfication, Karl’s Corner, Karlophone, Discogs.com

Post-Pinkerton
Happy Together

Post-Pinkerton

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 16:47


Ep. 52. When last week's episode was released, the album that features "Happy Together" was a mystery to us. But despite last week's surprise release of The Teal Album, the sixth track from this new record of covers was first performed all the way back in 2002, by request of Spike Jonze. John explores the history of Weezer's relationship with this Turtles song in today's episode. LISTEN: 1. "Happy Together" (Teal Album version) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Happy Together" (Turtles original) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Happy Together" (Weezer, live in 2002) on YouTube 4. "Happy Together" (Weezer, live in 2018) on YouTube 5. "Happy Together" (Rivers Cuomo, live in 2018) on YouTube 6. "Longview" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Happy Together" at Genius.com 2. "Longview" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. The Teal Album at Weezerpedia 2. "Happy Together" at Weezerpedia 3. The Teal Album on Spotify & Apple Music 4. The Turtles at Wikipedia 5. "Happy Together" at Wikipedia 6. Adaptation. at IMDB 7. Spike Jonze at Weezerpedia, IMDB & Wikipedia 8. Charlie Kaufman IMDB & Wikipedia 9. Susan Orlean at Wikipedia 10. The Orchid Thief at Wikipedia 11. Weezer at Setlist.fm 12. Rivers Cuomo at Setlist.fm 13. "Africa" at Weezerpedia 14. Green Day at Wikipedia 15. "Longview" at Wikipedia

Post-Pinkerton
Hash Pipe

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 26:17


Ep. 51. A big show for a big song: John dives deep into the 18-year life of "Hash Pipe." Today's episode has everything: Summer Songs 2000, The Green Album, the TV show Peter Gunn, a Massachusetts band called The Shods, and the Santa Monica prostitute who inspired it all. LISTEN: 1. "Hash Pipe" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Hash Pipe" (video edit) on Spotify | YouTube 3. "Half Pipe" on YouTube 4. "Hash Pipe" (SS2k) on YouTube 5. "Hash Pipe" (Toto cover) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 6. "Peter Gunn" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 7. "Shot Himself Up" on YouTube 8. Spy Hunter music on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Hash Pipe" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Hash Pipe" at Weezerpedia 2. "Hash Pipe" at Wikipedia 3. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 4. The Green Album at Wikipedia 5. Summer Songs 2000 at Weezerpedia 6. "Dope Nose" at Weezerpedia 7. Pitchfork review of The Green Album 8. Toto at Wikipedia 9. "Africa" at Weezerpedia 10. "We Are All On Drugs" episode of Post-Pinkerton 11. Weezer B-Sides YouTube Channel 12. Marcos Siega at Wikipedia 13. "Undone" at Weezerpedia 14. Spy Hunter at Wikipedia 15. Peter Gunn at Wikipedia 16. The Shods at Wikipedia 17. Weezer concert in Columbia, MD (August 2009)

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Silent Night

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 7:59


Ep. 50. "Silent Night" is the last track on the Christmas With Weezer EP. John takes it as an opportunity to reflect on why he likes this EP, what the detractors have to say about it, and why he thinks it's sneakily one of the band's best Post-Pinkerton projects. LISTEN: 1. "Silent Night" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Silent Night" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Silent Night" at Weezerpedia 2. "Silent Night" at Wikipedia 3. Christmas With Weezer at Weezerpedia 4. Previous episodes of the Christmas With Weezer mini-series: We Wish You A Merry Christmas | O Come All Ye Faithful | O Holy Night | The First Noel | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 9:45


Ep. 49. On today's show, John talks about "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," why Pat Wilson's love of his iPhone helped lead to Christmas With Weezer, and why this project made him think about, of all things, the Weezer Snuggie. LISTEN: 1. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" at Weezerpedia 2. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" at Wikipedia 3. Christmas With Weezer at Weezerpedia 4. The Weezer Snuggie Commercial at YouTube 5. Previous episodes of the Christmas With Weezer mini-series: We Wish You A Merry Christmas | O Come All Ye Faithful | O Holy Night | The First Noel    

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The First Noel

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 7:17


Ep. 48. "The First Noel" is the fourth track on the Christmas With Weezer EP, and the focus of today's new episode. John explains who is responsible for the instrumentation given that Rivers Cuomo didn't pick up a guitar at these sessions, and why 2008 was the perfect time for such a different approach to a Weezer recording.  LISTEN: 1. "The First Noel" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "The First Noel" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "The First Noel" at Weezerpedia 2. "The First Noel" at Wikipedia 3. Christmas With Weezer at Weezerpedia 4. The Red Album at Weezerpedia 5. Previous episodes of the Christmas With Weezer mini-series: We Wish You A Merry Christmas | O Come All Ye Faithful | O Holy Night

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O Holy Night

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 10:11


Ep. 47. "O Holy Night" is a familiar Christmas carol, but not one many would think to be a fit for a band like Weezer. Quite often featured on Christmas albums as a vocal showcase, the song is the most challenging task Rivers Cuomo faced on the Christmas With Weezer EP. On today's episode, John talks about how he fared. LISTEN: 1. "O Holy Night" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "O Holy Night" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "O Holy Night" at Weezerpedia 2. "O Holy Night" at Wikipedia 3. Christmas With Weezer at Weezerpedia 4. Previous episodes of the Christmas With Weezer mini-series: We Wish You A Merry Christmas | O Come All Ye Faithful

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O Come All Ye Faithful

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2018 8:11


Ep. 46. "O Come All Ye Faithful" is the second track on Christmas With Weezer, the EP that began its life as an iPhone application. On today's show, John talks about the band's version of this famous carol and why Rivers Cuomo plays a different role than usual on these recordings.  LISTEN: 1. "O Come All Ye Faithful" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "O Come All Ye Faithful" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "O Come All Ye Faithful" at Weezerpedia 2. "O Come All Ye Faithful" at Wikipedia 3. Christmas With Weezer at Weezerpedia 4. "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" episode of Post-Pinkerton

We Are Weezer
Episode 035 - Love Is the Answer

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 84:32


Rachel is joined by Jen and Patrick from the My Name Is Weezer Podcast! They talk Weezer news and then get into some fun Q & A. Rachel gets J & P’s opinion’s on Toto’s Hash Pipe, Weezer’s new releases, & also asks what was in their garage when they were growing up. Song discussion follows. Which version do you like more; Weezer or Sugar Ray’s? Would George Harrison really approve of this song or not? Who won the remix contest; seriously?! Does anyone remember Radio Weezer? Join the trailblazers and #2 on their journey to ask themselves (and Rivers), is love the answer? Hosts & Content: Rachel, Jen Kleinrock, & Patrick Ehlers from the My Name Is Weezer Podcast! Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MERCH! Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com My Name Is Weezer Patrick on Twitter - @patrick_ehlers Jen on Instagram - @justkleinrocking, & Jen’s Twitter - @jenrock90 Weezerpedia, Music Radar Article, Sugar Ray Music Video

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 9:19


Ep. 45. On today's show, John kicks off his monthlong look at the Christmas with Weezer EP, which didn't begin its life as an EP but as ... an iPhone application? Learn all about its strange beginnings on today's show! LISTEN: 1. "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" at Weezerpedia 2. Christmas With Weezer at Weezerpedia 3. Tap Tap Revenge at Wikipedia 4. "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" at Wikipedia 5. "Keep Fishin'" at Weezerpedia

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New Joint

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 6:24


Ep. 44. "New Joint" is one of the first songs Weezer recorded in their sessions for the Green Album. John talks about this song as the transition point from SS2K to New Joint, and what its original title tells us about this song and its limited scope. LISTEN: 1. "New Joint" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "New Joint" at Weezerpedia MORE INFO: 1. "New Joint" at Weezerpedia 2. Green Album Demos at Weezerpedia

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Cold and Damp

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 15:13


Ep. 43. "Cold and Damp" is another entry from the mysterious late '90s period of the band's history, where the band wasn't really a band and Rivers Cuomo was isolated and trying to reinvent his songwriting process. Learn what this song has to do with Oasis, Cuomo's unconscious and the Encyclopedia of Pop on today's show. LISTEN: 1. "Cold and Damp" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Trampoline" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Supersonic" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Cold and Damp" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Cold and Damp" at Weezerpedia 2. Alone II: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo at Weezerpedia 3. "Trampoline" at Weezerpedia 4. Oasis at Wikipedia 5. "Supersonic" at Wikipedia 6. Arbitrary-Progression-Distortion-open-Strum-Intro-Melody-Arrange at Weezerpedia 7. The Encyclopedia of Pop at Weezerpedia 8. Episode 31 of Post-Pinkerton: "Trampoline"

We Are Weezer
Episode 033 - California Snow

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 80:39


Rachel and guest host Sue Anne jump right into Weezer news! Brian’s in a cult? No!! But Scott did play for a charity show raising money for mental health. Awe! Next the ladies talk about the dude’s fav food spots in LA. Then it’s on to this week’s song, California Snow; from the motion picture SPELL.  Directed by Brendan Walter, & distributed by Crush Pictures; the film is composed by Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump and produced by David Andrew Sitek. Sitek was on NME Magazine’s list of the most forward thinking people in music. Ooh la la! Song discussion, & ratings to follow. We love this song and by the end of the episode, you will too. Come on a give us a kiss. Cuz were down if you’re down. XO - WAW   Hosts & Content: Rachel & Sue Anne Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K   We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MERCH! Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com   Weezerpedia , SPELL IMDB , Spell Cast You Tube Interview , Billboard Live Article , Spell Trailer - Billboard.com , SPIN Article , Billboard.com Article , You tube “video” , Rivers halftime show @ Santa Monica College , Scott’s Charity Info - Strange 80's! , Brian Bell movie stuff IMDB , Weezer’s Food Places , David Andrew Sitek allmusic.com , David Andrew Sitek wikipedia , David Andrew Sitek youtube , California Snow genius.com , California Snow Urban Dictionary.com

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Dreamin'

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 16:47


Ep. 42. "Dreamin'" is not a perfect song, but it's one of the more interesting ones we'll ever cover on the show. On today's episode, John discusses the amazing bridge, what about this song reminds him of "Across the Sea," and pizza bagels. Yes: pizza bagels. LISTEN: 1. "Dreamin'" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Susanne" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Dreamin'" at Genius.com 2. "Susanne" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Dreamin'" at Weezerpedia 2. The Red Album at Weezerpedia 3. Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo at Weezerpedia 4. "This Is The Way" at Weezerpedia 5. "Susanne" at Weezerpedia 6. "Across the Sea" at Weezerpedia 7. "The Angel and the One" at Weezerpedia 8. Teenage Victory Songs post about "Dreamin'" 9. "Thought I Knew" at Weezerpedia 10. "Cold Dark World" at Weezerpedia 11. "Automatic" at Weezerpedia

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Diamond Rings

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 8:15


Ep. 41. "Diamond Rings" never made it onto Maladroit, but it speaks volumes about what did and didn't work in this period of Weezer's work in and out of the studio. LISTEN: 1. "Diamond Rings" (Live) on YouTube 2. "Take Control" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Don't Let Go" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Troublemaker" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Diamond Rings" at Weezerpedia 2. "Take Control" at Genius.com 3. "Don't Let Go" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Diamond Rings" at Weezerpedia 2. Maladroit at Weezerpedia 3. "Don't Let Go" at Weezerpedia 4. "Take Control" at Weezerpedia 5. "Troublemaker" at Weezerpedia 6. The Red Album at Weezerpedia 7. "Don't Let Go" episode of Post-Pinkerton

We Are Weezer
Episode 032 - Holiday

We Are Weezer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 58:45


We're back! Rachel & Juliet kick off SEASON 2 with SO MUCH WEEZER NEWS! Including: Africa video featuring Weird Al, Chill Remix of Africa by RAC, Africa vinyl on Record Store Day, Concerts, solo shows, two new songs, & A LOT MORE! Followed by all you've ever wanted to know about Holiday; facts, song discussion, & ratings. Listen to next week's mini episode #004 for more information on Electric Lady Studios! Keep on Weezin' on!   Hosts & Content: Rachel & Juliet Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K We Are Weezer. Com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MERCH! Email: weareweezerforever@gmail.com Weezerpedia, Classic Rock Review. Com, Setlist.FM

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Oh Lisa

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 6:15


Ep. 40. Let's not beat around the bush: "Oh Lisa" is one of the worst Weezer songs ever. John discusses why this B-Side misses the mark, and how it was the first Green Album era song some fans heard despite only being officially released as a B-side. LISTEN: 1. "Oh Lisa" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Oh Lisa" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Oh Lisa" at Weezerpedia 2. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 3. "Island in the Sun" at Weezerpedia

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My Best Friend

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 10:25


Ep. 39. I think it's safe to say that today's episode will have more Shrek talk than any other episode you'll hear from this series. John discusses "My Best Friend," its history with the animated film Shrek 2, and why this song wasn't on Make Believe ... until it was. LISTEN: 1. "My Best Friend" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Accidentally in Love" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "My Best Friend" at Genius.com 2. "Accidentally in Love" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "My Best Friend" at Weezerpedia 2. Make Believe at Weezerpedia 3. Shrek 2 at Wikipedia 4. Counting Crows at Wikipedia 5. "Accidentally in Love" at Wikipedia 6. "Perfect Situation" episode of Post-Pinkerton 7. The Fallen Soldiers at Weezerpedia 8. Original Make Believe tracklist

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Ev'ry Night

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 8:07


Ep. 38. Summer Songs 2000 isn't an official album, and not something the band was planning to revisit until fans demanded it. But there are songs from this time period that didn't make the official unofficial release. "Ev'ry Night" is one such song. John talks about how this minor work illustrates the way the band was gently beginning to re-shape its own narrative.  LISTEN: 1. "Ev'ry Night" on YouTube 2. "Across the Sea" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Ev'ry Night" at Weezerpedia 2. "Across the Sea" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Ev'ry Night" at Weezerpedia 2. Summer Songs 2000 at Weezerpedia 3. "Across the Sea" at Weezerpedia 4. "Modern Dukes" episode of Post-Pinkerton 5. "Preacher's Son" episode of Post-Pinkerton 6. Vans Warped Tour at Weezerpedia

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I've Had It Up To Here

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 16:09


Ep. 37. "I've Had It Up To Here" is the fifth track off of Everything Will Be Alright in the End, a return to form for the band and John's favorite Post-Pinkerton album. In discussing this song, John makes the case that it helps illuminate how the guy who wrote Pinkerton isn't as different from the guy who wrote Raditude as you might think.  LISTEN: 1. "I've Had It Up To Here" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "I've Had It Up To Here" (leaked version) currently unavailable online. LYRICS: 1. "I've Had It Up To Here" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "I've Had It Up To Here" at Weezerpedia 2. Everything Will Be Alright in the End at Weezerpedia 3. Panopticon at Wikipedia 4. Discipline & Punish at Wikipedia 5. Michel Foucault at Wikipedia 6. Pinkerton at Weezerpedia 7. Hurley at Weezerpedia 8. Raditude at Weezerpedia 9. Pacific Daydream at Weezerpedia 10. "Lonely Girl" episode of Post-Pinkerton 11. "Any Friend of Diane's" episode of Post-Pinkerton 12. Ric Ocasek at Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 13. Justin Hawkins at Wikipedia 14. Teaser videos for "I've Had It Up To Here": 1, 2, 3  

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Any Friend of Diane's

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 25:33


Ep. 36. "Any Friend of Diane's" is the only Weezer song named after an episode of Cheers. That's only one of many facts you'll learn about this song, the final track on the band's most recent album. John is joined by Richard Sallis, the lead vocalist of The Cameraman, to talk about not only the song, but his Weezer cover album Somebody's Daydream. LISTEN: 1. "Any Friend of Diane's" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Any Friend of Diane's" (Richard's cover) on YouTube | Bandcamp 3. "Ocean Park" on YouTube | Bandcamp 4. "Sober Up" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Beach Boys" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Any Friend of Diane's" at Genius.com 2. "Sober Up" at Genius.com 3. "Beach Boys" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Any Friend of Diane's" at Weezerpedia 2. Pacific Daydream at Weezerpedia 3. Somebody's Daydream at Bandcamp 4. Disneygreen at Bandcamp 5. The Cameramen at Bandcamp 6. The Cameramen at Facebook 7. Good Things Do Happen at Bandcamp 8. Rivers Cuomo interview with The Independent 9. "Any Friend of Diane's" at IMDB

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Private Message

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 17:13


Ep. 35. "Private Message" saw a lot of iterations in its lifespan as an Album 5 Demo. It's been a Weezer demo written by Rivers Cuomo, a demo re-worked with piano, a demo re-worked as acoustic, a song given to Brian Bell and The Relationship, and then a song stripped down and re-born as a Brian Bell original. John walks you through every step of this song's lifespan on today's show. LISTEN: 1. "Private Message" (April 2002 demo) on YouTube 2. "Private Message" (July 2, 2002 demo) is unavailable at this time. 3. "Private Message" (July 16, 2002 demo) on YouTube 4. "Private Message" (acoustic demo) on YouTube 5. "You Won't Get With Me Tonight" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 6. "Hand to Hold" on YouTube 7. "Why Bother?" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 8. "Why Bother?" (Live) on YouTube 9. "It's Easy" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Private Message" at Genius.com 2. "Hand to Hold" is unavailable at this time. 3. "You Won't Get With Me Tonight" at Genius.com 4. "Why Bother?" at Genius.com 5. "It's Easy" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Private Message" at Weezerpedia 2. Album 5 Demos at Weezerpedia 3. Office Demos at Weezerpedia 4. "You Won't Get With Me Tonight" at Weezerpedia 5. "Why Bother?" at Weezerpedia 6. Songs from the Black Hole at Weezerpedia 7. Brian Bell at Weezerpedia 8. The Relationship at Weezerpedia 9. "It's Easy" at Weezerpedia 10. "Hand to Hold" at Weezerpedia

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All My Friends Are Insects

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 21:33


Ep. 34. "All My Friends Are Insects" is an unusual Post-Pinkerton track for many reasons: it's not written by any band members, it's for children, and ... it's almost universally loved by the fans. John is joined by returning guest Diana Metzger -- and his daughter! -- to talk about Weezer's one and only appearance on Yo Gabba Gabba! LISTEN: 1. "All My Friends Are Insects" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "All My Friends Are Insects" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "All My Friends Are Insects" at Weezerpedia 2. Hurley at Weezerpedia 3. Yo Gabba Gabba! at Wikipedia 4. Adam Deibert at Wikipedia 5. "The Spider" at Weezerpedia 6. "Freak Me Out" at Weezerpedia

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Don't Let Go

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 37:09


Ep. 33. John is joined by Diana Metzger of Brightest Young Things to discuss "Don't Let Go," her favorite track off of The Green Album. Diana talks about what this song means to her, the extent of her relationship with the band over the years, and why the tweaked version of the song the band started performing live doesn't do it for her. LISTEN: 1. "Don't Let Go" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Don't Let Go" (AOL Sessions) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Don't Let Go" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Don't Let Go" at Weezerpedia 2. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 3. AOL Sessions at Weezerpedia 4. Diana Metzger on Twitter 5. Diana Metzger at Brightest Young Things 6. "Simple Pages" episode of Post-Pinkerton

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Misstep

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 5:39


Ep. 32. The common joke about "Misstep" is that it was, well, a misstep for the band. But, more than anything, this demo illustrates the ways that Weezer's experimental recording process in 2001 and 2002 constrained their ability to play around by publicizing almost all of their studio work.  LISTEN: 1. "Misstep" (April 2002) on YouTube 2. "Misstep" (July 2002) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Misstep" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Misstep" at Weezerpedia 2. Album 5 Demos at Weezerpedia 3. Album 5 Demo Episodes at Post-Pinkerton

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Trampoline

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 9:05


Ep. 31. "Trampoline" is a song from the mysterious Weezer period of the late 1990s, but fans didn't get to hear it until it surfaced on the compilation Death to False Metal in 2010. Learn about the song's history on today's show, and how it illuminates both sides of the "Is this an album?" debate raging amongst diehard Weezer fans since Death to False Metal's release. LISTEN: 1. "Trampoline" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Champagne Supernova" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Trampoline" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Trampoline" at Weezerpedia 2. Death to False Metal at Weezerpedia 3. Mikey Welsh at Weezerpedia 4. Scott Shriner at Weezerpedia 5. Encyclopedia of Pop at Weezerpedia 6. Oasis at Wikipedia 7. "Velouria" (Episode 23 of Post-Pinkerton)

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I Wanna Know

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 19:33


Ep. 30. "I Wanna Know" is one of Weezer's most forgettable songs, which is why John and his guest Scott Auth (I Miss the Old Weezer) spend most of the episode talking about their Top 5 songs that evoke the classic 1990s Weezer sound. LISTEN: 1. "I Wanna Know" on YouTube 2. "Passion Fruit Tea" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Rivers" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Nervous as I'll Ever Be" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Demon to Lean On" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 6. "Ruby" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 7. "Shooting Stars" on Spotify | YouTube 8. "Novelty Sweater" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 9. "Can't Believe" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 10. "Kangaroo Pocket" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 11. "Commerce, TX" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "I Wanna Know" at Weezerpedia MORE INFO: 1. "I Wanna Know" at Weezerpedia 2. Maladroit Demos at Weezerpedia 3. SnS Demos at Weezerpedia 4. Spotify playlist of each song discussed in today's show 5. Scott Auth's Spotify playlist I Miss the Old Weezer 6. I Miss the Old Weezer (Scott's blog) 7. Scott Auth on Twitter

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Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 14:29


Ep. 29. John welcomes Scott Auth (I Miss the Old Weezer blog) to the show to discuss "Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter," what it has to do with the band Wavves, the specific way it invokes Pinkerton, and the broader ways it plays around with the '90s Weezer sound. LISTEN: 1. "Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "You Gave Your Love To Me Softly" (Wavves cover) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter" at Weezerpedia 2. Wavves at Wikipedia 3. Ghost Ramp official site 4. I Miss the Old Weezer (Scott's blog) 5. Scott Auth on Twitter 6. Nicholas Gazin on Twitter 7. Rivers Cuomo interview with The Los Angeles Times 8. "Velouria" episode of Post-Pinkerton

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Preacher's Son

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 8:01


Ep. 28. "Preacher's Son" is a curious song in Weezer's history, because while it's ostensibly in some part about Rivers Cuomo's relationship with his father, the song mostly avoids talking about that relationship at all.  LISTEN: 1. "Preacher's Son" on YouTube 2. "Say It Ain't So" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Storm" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Preacher's Son" at Genius.com 2. "Say It Ain't So" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Preacher's Son" at Weezerpedia 2. "Say It Ain't So" at Weezerpedia 3. Frank Cuomo at Weezerpedia 4. Frank Cuomo at LinkedIn 5. "Modern Dukes" at Post-Pinkerton 6. Summer Songs 2000 at Weezerpedia 7. Wayne Shorter at Wikipedia

We Are Weezer
Episode 029 - Susanne

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 67:27


Amy & Rachel discuss We Are Weezer current events, merch, Scott's birthday, Amy's time at the latest show, shout outs, other podcast news, and upcoming cover band interviews. Susanne song discussion includes the song's origin, original lyrics, and ties to Kevin Smith's Mallrats soundtrack. You won't want to miss this episode on one of the fans' most beloved songs. Weez on Weezerinos! Hosts & Content: Amy & Rachel Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker Graphic Designer: Ali Schrubba We Are Weezer Podcast We Are Weezer Merch! Weezerpedia  Listen to Susanne on itunes

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Memories

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 15:35


Ep. 27. "Memories" holds a strange place amongst Weezer's Post-Pinkerton work: dismissed by fans upon release, only to later inspire what might be the band's most beloved tour of the Post-Pinkerton era. John discusses all of this, plus the song's connection to the cast and crew of the Jackass franchise. LISTEN: 1. "Memories" (Hurley version) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Memories" (Jackass gang vocals) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Memories" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Memories" on Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 2. Hurley on Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 3. The Memories Tour on Weezerpedia 4. Jackass 3-D on Wikipedia 5. Ryan Dunn on Wikipedia 6. "Memories" music video on YouTube

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Burndt Jamb

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 23:51


Ep. 26. If you like Weezer demos, then you've come to the right episode, because we've got a bunch of them in today's show about "Burndt Jamb." The Maladroit track started as a silly parody of jam bands and evolved into something much different during album production. John tracks the journey -- and explains why we even have access to all of these recordings -- during today's show. LISTEN: 1. "Burndt Jamb" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Burndt Jamb" (DC Demos) on YouTube 3. "Burndt Jamb" (BBC Sessions) on YouTube 4. "Burndt Jamb" (January 8, 2002) on YouTube 5. "Burndt Jamb" (January 10, 2002) is unavailable online 6. "Burndt Jamb" (January 11, 2002) on YouTube 7. George Benson's "Breezin'" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Burndt Jamb" at Genius.com 2. "Burndt Jamb" (early lyrics) at Weezerpedia MORE INFO: 1. "Burndt Jamb" at Weezerpedia 2. Maladroit at Weezerpedia 3. Mikey Welsh at Weezerpedia 4. Scott Shriner at Weezerpedia 5. DC Demos at Weezerpedia 6. BBC Sessions at Weezerpedia 7. Weezer (The Green Album) at Weezerpedia 8. The Hooptie Tour at Weezerpedia 9. Rivers Correspondence Board at Weezerpedia

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The Organ Player

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 20:21


Ep. 25. John is once again joined by Alex Rice, co-host of the Bruce Springsteen Song of the Week podcast, to discuss "The Organ Player," a demo from Weezer's scrapped fifth album sessions. John and Alex talk about why the song marks a pivotal turning point in Rivers Cuomo's evolution as a songwriter. LISTEN: 1. "The Organ Player" (July 2, 2002) on YouTube 2. "The Organ Player" (July 16, 2002) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "The Organ Player" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "The Organ Player" at Weezerpedia 2. Album 5 Demos at Weezerpedia 3. Bruce Springsteen Song of the Week podcast at Soundcloud 4. Alex Rice on Twitter

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Heart Songs

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 20:03


Ep. 24. John is joined by Alex Rice, the co-host of the Bruce Springsteen Song of the Week Podcast, to talk about Weezer's "Heart Songs," why it mentions Bruce Springsteen, and similarities between the two groups he's spent most of his life listening to.  LISTEN: 1. "Heart Songs" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Sliver" (as covered by Weezer) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Heart Songs" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Heart Songs" at Weezerpedia 2. The Red Album at Weezerpedia 3. Bruce Springsteen at Wikipedia 4. Bruce Springsteen Song of the Week podcast at Soundcloud 5. Alex Rice on Twitter

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Velouria

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2018 8:23


Ep. 23. Weezer kicks off a nationwide tour with the Pixies this weekend, so what better way to celebrate than with Weezer's cover of The Pixies' "Velouria." John discusses why this song was so important to the start of the Post-Pinkerton and which famous musician thinks this is the best Pixies cover of all-time. LISTEN: 1. "Velouria" (Weezer's cover) on YouTube 2. "Velouria" (Pixies original) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Where Is My Mind?" (live Weezer cover) on YouTube 4. "Where Is My Mind?" (Pixies original) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Velouria" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Velouria" at Weezerpedia 2. The Pixies at Wikipedia 3. Bossanova at Wikipedia 4. Mikey Welsh at Weezerpedia 5. Where Is My Mind: A Tribute to the Pixies at Weezerpedia 6. Weezer/Pixies US tour dates

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Feels Like Summer

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 14:38


Ep. 22. "Feels Like Summer" is a song that initially existed between albums, later becoming the lead single from PACIFIC DAYDREAM, the band's most recent album. Today, John talks about the song, why he's avoided that album to this point on the show, and what the song does to split casual and diehard fans apart.  LISTEN: 1. "Feels Like Summer" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Feels Like Summer" (Acoustic) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Feels Like Summer" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Feels Like Summer" at Weezerpedia 2. Pacific Daydream at Weezerpedia 3. Scott Shriner at Weezerpedia 4. The Black Album at Weezerpedia

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My Day Is Coming

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 8:05


Ep. 21. On the eve of the 2018 World Cup, John revisits "My Day Is Coming," a song Rivers Cuomo wrote about the 2006 US Men's National Soccer Team. Cuomo was asked to write an anthem for the team, but wound up writing a ballad about hope in the wake of failure.  LISTEN: 1. "My Day Is Coming" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 2. "My Day Is Coming" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "My Day Is Coming" on Weezerpedia 2. Alone II: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo on Weezerpedia 3. 2006 World Cup on Wikipedia 4. 2006 US Men's National Soccer Team in Group E on Wikipedia

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The Girl Got Hot

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 22:05


Ep. 20. John is once again joined by Jenna Hall to discuss "The Girl Got Hot," a track off of the album Raditude. Warning: John and Jenna do not like this song, and are not afraid to tell you why. LISTEN: 1. "The Girl Got Hot" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "No One Else" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "The Girl Got Hot" on Genius.com 2. "No One Else" on Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "The Girl Got Hot" on Weezerpedia 2. Raditude on Weezerpedia 3. Butch Walker on Wikipedia 4. "No One Else" on Weezerpedia 5. Kiki Dee on Wikipedia 6. Rivers Cuomo on Wikipedia 7. "Sheila Can Do It" from Post-Pinkerton (hey, that's us!)

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Fall Together

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Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 21:24


Ep. 19. Jenna Hall joins the show to talk about a favorite song off of a favorite album -- yup, Jenna is a Maladroit fan and "Fall Together" lover. Pretty unusual amongst Weezer fans. John and Jenna discuss why she digs this deep cut and they listen to some particularly interesting live performances of the song. LISTEN: 1. "Fall Together" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Fall Together" (Live on HBO's Reverb) on YouTube 3. "Fall Together" (from Video Capture Device DVD) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Fall Together" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Fall Together" at Weezerpedia 2. Maladroit at Weezerpedia 3. Scott Shriner at Weezerpedia

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Crazy One

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Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 10:59


Ep. 18. "Crazy One" is a Rivers Cuomo demo from 1998 written in the aftermath of a relationship he screwed up. While it sounds like material worthy of a classic, '90s-era Weezer tune, "Crazy One" reveals a lot about what's to come in the band's future. LISTEN: 1. "Crazy One" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Please Mr. Postman" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Crazy One" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Crazy One" at Weezerpedia 2. Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo at Weezerpedia 3. "Sheila Can Do (It)" at Post-Pinkerton

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Yellow Camaro

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Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 10:21


Ep. 17. We're making a bit of history on the show today, covering the first of only a few Weezer songs not written or co-written by Rivers Cuomo. "Yellow Camaro" is a Brian Bell demo that never made a Weezer album -- well, at least not in the United States. Learn all about its eight-year history in today's episode! LISTEN: 1. "Yellow Camaro" (March 2002 demo) on YouTube 2. "Yellow Camaro" (April 2002 demo) on YouTube 3. "Yellow Camaro" (by The Space Twins, from The End of Imagining) on YouTube 4. "Yellow Camaro" (Death to False Metal Japanese bonus track) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Yellow Camaro" on Genius.com: Album 5 Demo version, Space Twins version, Death to False Metal version MORE INFO: 1. "Yellow Camaro" at Weezerpedia 2. Brian Bell at Weezerpedia 3. The Space Twins at Weezerpedia 4. Album 5 Demos at Weezerpedia

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I Love The USA

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Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 17:57


Ep. 16. John is once again joined by Coonoor Behal to talk about the 2016 single "I Love The USA," easily the band's most political work to date. Also, you'll learn what curse word Rivers uses for the first time! LISTEN: 1. "I Love The USA" (Explicit) on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube 2. "I Love The USA" (Clean) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "I Love The USA" on Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "I Love The USA" at Weezerpedia 2. "I Love The USA" music video 3. NASA's Juno mission

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Perfect Situation

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Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 22:43


Ep. 15. John is joined by Coonoor Behal to talk about "Perfect Situation," one of the singles off of the band's fifth album Make Believe. Learn about what makes this song such a throwback and how Coonoor knows a founder of the Rebel Weezer Alliance. LISTEN: 1. "Perfect Situation" (original) from first pressing of Make Believe 2. "Perfect Situation" (updated) from subsequent pressings of Make Believe 3. "Perfect Situation" (music video, slightly edited version) LYRICS: 1. "Perfect Situation" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Perfect Situation" at Weezerpedia

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Sheila Can Do (It)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 15:45


Ep. 14. What is Homie? Why do fans spell it HOMiE? And why are we talking about it on a Weezer podcast? John answers all of these questions (and more!) while discussing "Sheila Can Do (It)," one of the first songs written for Rivers Cuomo's Post-Pinkerton endeavors.  LISTEN: 1. "Sheila Can Do (It)" (Live) on YouTube 2. "Sheila Can Do (It)" (Homie cover album) on YouTube 3. "American Girls" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Sheila Can Do (It)" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Sheila Can Do (It)" on Weezerpedia 2. Homie on Weezerpedia 3. Adam Orth on Weezerpedia 4. Meet the Deedles on Wikipedia 5. Mikey Welsh on Weezerpedia

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Simple Pages

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 8:41


Ep. 13. By the numbers, The Green Album is the best-selling album of the Post-Pinkerton era. But it left a lot of fans cold. John discusses the way that "Simple Pages" is indicative of some of the larger issues on the album. LISTEN: 1. "Simple Pages" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Simple Pages" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Simple Pages" at Weezerpedia 2. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 3. Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar On Me" 4. Giuseppe Verdi at Wikipedia

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We Are All On Drugs

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 14:47


Ep. 12. John is once again joined by his longtime friend Nick Klinger to talk about "We Are All On Drugs," a single off of the 2005 album Make Believe. Why did Nick want to discuss it? Because many consider it to be one of the worst Post-Pinkerton songs. LISTEN: 1. "We Are All On Drugs" (mistake version on first pressing of Make Believe) on YouTube 2. "We Are All On Drugs" (corrected version on every subsequent pressing of Make Believe) on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube 3. "We Are All In Love" (edited version) on Apple Music LYRICS: 1. "We Are All On Drugs" at Genius MORE INFO: 1. "We Are All On Drugs" at Weezerpedia 2. "We Are All On Drugs" music video (official version) 3. "We Are All On Drugs" placeholder music video

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Everybody Get Dangerous

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 15:32


Ep. 11. John is joined by Nick Klinger, an old friend of his, to talk about "Everybody Get Dangerous," a song from 2008's Red Album. Listen to two friends discuss a song about the dangers and risks of teenage friendship. LISTEN: 1. "Everybody Get Dangerous" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Everybody Get Dangerous" at Genius MORE INFO: 1. "Everybody Get Dangerous" at Weezerpedia 2. Adam Orth's blog post about "Everybody Get Dangerous"

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Teenage Dirtbag

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 8:15


Ep. 10. "Teenage Dirtbag" is a song with a rich, complicated history for the band Weezer. Learn all about it in today's special BONUS episode! LISTEN: 1. "Teenage Dirtbag" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Teenage Dirtbag" (Live at Reading Festival) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Teenage Dirtbag" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Teenage Dirtbag" at Weezerpedia

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Autopilot

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 8:05


Ep. 9. If you're in that incredibly small demographic that's wanted a Weezer song about dog droppings and computer programming, today's show is for you. John listens to "Autopilot," a song from Death to False Metal, a collection of unreleased studio material. LISTEN: 1. "Autopilot" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Autopilot" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Autopilot" on Weezerpedia 2. Death to False Metal on Weezerpedia

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California Kids

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 11:55


Ep. 8. "California Kids" is the first track off of The White Album, arguably the favorite Post-Pinkerton album amongst the band's most ardent fans. John explains what he likes so much about this song, and how it participates in a conversation that has stretched across the band's entire career. LISTEN: 1. "California Kids" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "California" on YouTube 3. "California Kids" (Spotify Session) on Spotify | YouTube 4. "The Ice of Boston" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "East Coast vs. West Coast" on YouTube 6. "Longtime Sunshine" (Alone demo) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "California Kids" on Genius.com 2. "California" on Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "California Kids" on Weezerpedia 2. The White Album on Weezerpedia 3. Scott & Rivers on Wikipedia 4. "Lonely Girl" episode of Post-Pinkerton 5. "Longtime Sunshine" on Weezerpedia 6. "East Coast vs. West Coast" on Weezerpedia

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Serendipity

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 37:22


Ep. 7. John is once again joined by Scott Heisel, this time to discuss the Maladroit-era demo "Serendipity." The conversation leads to an extensive look into Scott's work writing about the band. LISTEN: 1. "Serendipity" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Serendipity" at Genius MORE INFO: 1. "Serendipity" at Weezerpedia 2. Scott's Review of The Green Album 3. Scott's review of Maladroit 4. Scott's review of Make Believe 5. Scott's review of The Red Album 6. Scott's review of Raditude 7. Scott's review of Hurley 8. Scott's review of Everything Will Be Alright in the End 9. Scott's review of The White Album 10. Scott's 2014 interview with Rivers Cuomo 11. Alternative Press #315

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Hang On

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 27:06


Ep. 6. Scott Heisel joins the show to talk to John about "Hang On," one of his favorite tracks off of Hurley, the band's 2010 album. Scott worked at Alternative Press for a decade, and continues working now as a freelance music journalist. LISTEN: 1. "Hang On" (album version) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Hang On" (single version) on YouTube LYRICS: "Hang On" lyrics at Genius MORE INFO: 1. Scott Heisel on Twitter 2. Scott's review of Hurley 3. The Pinkerton-era Alternative Press cover story 4. Scott's incomplete Pinkerton oral history 5. "Hang On" on Weezerpedia 6. Michael Cera's IMDB page

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Lonely Girl

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 9:34


Ep. 5. "Lonely Girl" is the fourth track off of John's favorite Post-Pinkerton album. In today's episode, we learn about the song, the ambitious album it premiered on, and the Japanse language project Scott & Rivers. LISTEN: 1. "Lonely Girl" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Homely Girl" on Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Only in Dreams" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Lonely Girl" on Genius 2. "Only in Dreams" on Genius 3. "Homely Girl" on Genius  MORE INFO: 1. "Lonely Girl" on Weezerpedia 2. EWBAITE Teaser #20 3. "Lonely Girl" on Wikipedia 4. Everything Will Be Alright in the End on Weezerpedia 5. Catalog of Riffs on Weezerpedia 6. Scott & Rivers on Wikipedia

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Modern Dukes

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 9:01


Ep. 4. "Modern Dukes" is the first track off of an unofficial Weezer album known as Summer Songs 2000. In today's episode, we learn about the history of SS2K and figure out why "Modern Dukes" and much of its SS2K brethren never made it to an official Weezer album. LISTEN: 1. "Modern Dukes" (Summer Songs 2000 version) on YouTube 2. "Modern Dukes" (2000 demo) on YouTube 3. "Modern Dukes" (March 2002 demo) on YouTube 4. "Modern Dukes" (July 2002 demo) on YouTube   LYRICS: "Modern Dukes" on Genius   MORE INFO: "Modern Dukes" on Weezerpedia Summer Songs 2000 on Weezerpedia Album 5 Demos on Weezerpedia

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Can't Stop Partying

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 11:05


Ep. 3. "Can't Stop Partying" is the fourth track on Weezer's 2009 album Raditude. It was co-written by Jermain Dupri and features a guest verse from Lil' Wayne. Join us as we explore the complicated history of one of the stranger songs of the Post-Pinkerton era. LISTEN: 1. Can't Stop Partying (Alone II version) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. Can't Stop Partying (Coconut Teaser) on YouTube 3. Can't Stop Partying (Raditude version) Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. Can't Stop Partying (Jacknife Lee demo) on YouTube   LYRICS: 1. Can't Stop Partying (Alone II version) on Genius 2. Can't Stop Partying (Raditude version) on Genius   MORE INFO: "Can't Stop Partying" on Weezerpedia

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Ep. 2. In today's episode, John talks about the Weezer B-Side "I Do" from the Green Album era. LISTEN: 1. "I Do" on YouTube 2. Weezer Live at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia (3/3/2001), featuring "I Do" at the top of the show 3. Billy Joel's "Leningrad" on YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify LYRICS: "I Do" at Genius MORE INFO: "I Do" at Weezerpedia  

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Acapulco

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 8:26


Ep. 1. Welcome to Post-Pinkerton! In today's debut episode, John introduces the show and examines "Acapulco," a Weezer demo from the Maladroit and Early Album 5 era of the band's work. LISTEN: 1. Puerta Vallarta (DC Demo) on YouTube 2. Acapulco (Maladroit Demo) on YouTube 3. Acapulco (Early Album 5 Sessions) on YouTube LYRICS: Acapulco at Genius MORE INFO: Acapulco at Weezerpedia