This one goes out to all the ladies. Light a candle, pour a decanter of Train Wine, and sit back and enjoy as Megan Neuringer (Best Week Ever) joins us. We get goosebumps listening to Bryan Adams and Sting, then get the heebie jeebies from Alden’s pick, then get goosebumps again thanks to Ms. Demi Lovato. It’s a sensual romp where we introduce you to…The Rippingtons. Winston’s pick: Bryan Adams, Sting and Rod Stewart – All For Love Alden’s pick: The Rippingtons – Morocco Megan’s pick: Demi Lovat...
Jun 13, 2013
Welcome and step into our Dreamworld, listeners! Trip the light fantastic with us as we explore dreamscapes with actual music professional Brian Faas (UCB’s The Law Firm, The Fuse Network). We encounter water-skiing cowboys, half-hobbit, half-Truman Capote androids, and an “exhausted” Mariah Carey in a bandana bikini. It’s a terrifying journey into madness and GLITTER. Winston’s pick: Alan Jackson – Chattahoochee Alden’s pick: Daft Punk – Touch Brian’s pick: Mariah Carey– Loverboy https://hearme...
Jun 05, 2013
We’re back! And this time, with FEELINGS! We plumb the depths in this episode. Fortunately, we have the fantastic Ashley Ward (Big Black Car, Baby Wants Candy) by our side to explore pledging Kappa Sig, scary subway rants, and the horrible monster known as the Frankensong. Plus, you’ll find out what role Michael McDonald would play in a menage a trois. Winston’s pick: Better Than Ezra – Desperately Wanting Alden’s pick: Immortal Technique – The Fourth Branch Ashley’s pick: Kenny Loggins – This I...
May 29, 2013
Fill up your Nalgenes and slip on your Tevas, because Episode 15 is here, lounging in the amphitheater with cargo pockets full of reefer and a Jansport packed with frolf putters. This week we chat with the hilarious Ryan Karels about Hollywood bands, anti-feminists, and riding an underground music wave right into a frat house. Alden confuses Los Angeles and Yosemite, Winston discusses the magic in his pants, and Ryan reveals three of his Desert Island Discs. Alden’s pick: Phantom Planet – Califo...
May 22, 2013
Get ready for the manliest, most adrenaline-feuled, coked out episode of Hear Me Out yet. No, wait, come back! This week we sit down with the wonderful Lydia Hensler to discuss 80s dude flicks, casual misogyny, the Irish’s way with words, and noted R&B crooner Peabo Bryson. Winston picks his manliest song of the show, Alden feels dirty for liking a song about no-good hooligans, and Lydia reveals the unsavory nickname she was given at a bygone waitressing job. Enjoy! Alden’s pick: Thin Lizzy ...
May 15, 2013
The episode is almost here! Can you feel it? Here it comes…can you feel it? CAN YOU FEEL IT? Guys, this is the weirdest and most DRAMATIC show we’ve had. Rules are broken, triumphs happen, and a woman holds onto a tree while the wind is blowing. DRAMATIC. We have the wonderful John Flynn (Oh Hey Guys, storyteller extraordinaire) with us to help navigate all the dance, soprano trills and golden track jackets. CAN YOU FEEL IT? We’ve included the videos to each song this week, we highly encourage y...
May 08, 2013
This week’s episode is like red, but not quite. Lively debate abounds as we talk with the creator of Phil Phriday himself, UCB writer/performer Mike Scollins. We discuss band gimmicks, thin metaphors and angry letters addressed to the Lyte Funky Ones. Alden tries to disparage his own song and fails, Winston tries to defend his and fails, and Mike discusses music he and his mother can both agree on. Enjoy! Alden’s pick: Guster – Barrel of a Gun Winston’s pick: Aerosmith – Pink Mike’s pick: Hootie...
May 01, 2013
Hey gang, we’re back with another episode! This one “feels like butter”. You might want to listen to this one on your four wheeler, white horse, or faith/gasoline powered car. We’ve got the terrific Morgan Jarrett (UCB) on the show as we listen to “party” music, New Found Glory covers, and songs that are a little too on the nose. And remember, dear listeners, we are the men who would fight your honor. Winston’s pick- Lit-My Own Worst Enemy Alden’s pick- Peter Cetera-The Glory of Love Morgan’s pi...
Apr 24, 2013
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to get SAD. We have the wonderful Caitlin Bitzegaio (Stuff You Should Know, UCB) with us to help us plumb the depths of some sad, dark songs. At least they’re sad by our standards. We cover the reciting the monologues of the Marquis de Sade, discuss how choruses are “good”, and drink toasts to both innocence and now. It’s a rock and roll fable. Get into it. Winston’s pick- Sarah McLachlan- Building A Mystery Alden’s pick- Dan Hartman-I Can Dream About You Catilin...
Apr 17, 2013
A new episode is up! Welcome to our shame shower. We discuss the symptoms of “Night Fever” (hint: it’s the same symptoms as cocaine use), get angry about historical inaccuracies regarding Superman’s cape, and give a shoutout to everyone’s favorite band, Pushmonkey. We clutch at the air, mope around, and break through walls like the Kool Aid man! It’s an action packed episode, guys. Alden’s pick- The Bee Gees-Night Fever Winston’s pick- Five For Fighting-Superman Justin’s pick- Cowboy Mouth-Jenny...
Apr 10, 2013
Hey gang! A new episode is up. Dru Johnston returns! We keep saying this episode is “juicy” and by gum, it is juicy. Our collective history in college a cappella groups is juicy, Seal’s love of the renaissance is juicy, COLLEGE FEELINGS are juicy, Greek myths and Eagle Eye Cherry are juicy. Juicy. Winston’s pick- Seal-Kiss From A Rose Alden’s pick- Ani DiFranco-Both Hands Dru’s pick- Eagle Eye Cherry-When Mermaids Cry* *This is maybe the worst song we’ve had on the show. https://hearmeoutpodcast...
Apr 03, 2013
Keep your finger over the “breakdown” button, a new episode is up! In maybe ou r most spiritual episode yet, we have the delightful Silvija Ozols (UCB’s Stepfathers, Stone Cold Fox) helping us deal with bad songs about gender, the homeless and spiritual awakenings. Wait, what? The Mumford family, Chaka Khan, Whitney and Popeye all help us THINK ABOUT IT. Alden’s Pick- Steve Winwood- Higher Love Winston’s Pick- Arrested Development- Mr. Wendel Silvija’s Pick- John Mayer- Your Body Is A Wonderland...
Mar 27, 2013
Run to your Volvo or your friend’s bathroom during a dinner party, Episode 6 is here! We’ve got the fantastic Brandon Scott Jones (UCB, Very Mary Kate) with us this week. It’s an episode full of fantasy and whimsy: magical boy bands, the hit film K-Pax, Godzilla smashing pumpkins, and that good ole booty. Winston’s Pick: Train – Drops of Jupiter Alden’s Pick: Blue Oyster Cult – Godzilla Brandon’s Pick: Jesse McCartney – Body Language https://hearmeoutpodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013...
Mar 20, 2013
Episode 5 has arrived! And terrible first names are just the beginning. This week we hang out with the hilarious and lovely stand-up, storyteller, blogger and performer Halle Kiefer for a frank discussion about elevator pop, drug-addled performance art, and which rockstars claim to know what about the location of certain female body parts. Winston’s Pick: Enrique Iglesias – Don’t Turn Off the Lights Alden’s Pick: Lenny Kravitz – It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over Halle’s Pick: Meat Loaf – You Took the...
Mar 13, 2013
Episode Four of the show is here. There was a good man named Paul Revere. This week we sit down with the brilliant UCB performer/teacher Will Hines (Stepfathers, Very Mary Kate) to talk about what happens when stupidity runs amok, genius goes unchecked, and girls stop by for the summer. For the summer. It’s an episode full of ridiculousness and synthesized baritone saxophone. Enjoy! Winston’s Pick: LFO – Summer Girls Alden’s Pick: Paul McCartney – Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey Will’s Pick: Ace of ...
Mar 06, 2013
Episode Three is up, and it’s got all that sunshine that was stolen from you in 1999. This week we have the hilarious writer (The Chris Gethard Show) and UCB Performer Dru Johnston , who gives us a taste of his trademark love for 80s and 90s jams, his morning Phil Collins routine and his high school filmmaker aspirations in an episode that’s all happy, no thinky. Alden’s Pick: Autograph – Turn Up the Radio Winston’s Pick: Phil Collins – Something Happened on the way to Heaven Dru’s Pick: Len – S...
Feb 27, 2013
Episode Two has arrived! Drink it in! This episode we’re joined by the amazing D’Arcy Carden (UCB Theater), a music connoisseur with a soft spot for the crummy. You want sell outs? We got ’em. And Lance Bass to boot. Winston’s Pick: Starship – We Built This City Alden’s Pick: Reel Big Fish – Sell Out D’Arcy’s Pick: ‘N Sync – Girlfriend (Neptunes Remix feat. Nelly) https://hearmeoutpodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hear-me-out-s1e2-knee-deep-in-the-hoopla-ft-darcy-carden.mp3 Downlo...
Feb 20, 2013
Our inaugural episode drops today! Let it caress your cochlea! This episode we explore our dreams, lost loves and tantric sex with the incredible Josh Patten — UCB performer, writer for Saturday Night Live, and unapologetic sucker for Cheb Mami’s ululations. Alden’s Pick: Heart – These Dreams Winston’s Pick: Alanis Morissette – Unsent Josh’s Pick: Sting – Desert Rose https://hearmeoutpodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hear-me-out-s1e1-whats-wrong-with-me-ft-josh-patten.mp3 Download...
Feb 13, 2013
