Episode 68 features Keith, Scott, & Larry taking turns drafting the greatest songs of 1971. Link to Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07eQsWlfWkOk4rQ201bpiv?si=a00b4cb2be9a4082 Link to Spotify "honorable mentions" playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1vX6hA8HHZ57fmMZ3V61D5?si=609d7466e74b46d8 Note: We're well aware that most people would have drafted John Lennon's "Imagine," but though we all feel like it's a beautiful song, and we a...
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 68
Scott, Larry, & Keith take turns drafting the greatest one hit wonders of the 1990s. Link to Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1NNS0SORqdcC1N4P7ElSvU?si=b9f9b30bef7c4291
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 66
We extracted the "one hit wonders" draft section from Episode 64 so that it could also be its own self-contained standalone episode. Link to Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40uwEheOTKnG5RLoiQW9Pl?si=659a9df7d65b4374
Aug 12, 2022•33 min•Ep. 65
Episode 64 completes our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1980s. This episode contains the following matchups: Prince "Purple Rain" (9) vs. U2 "With Or Without You" (15) (matchup begins at 04:01) Joy Division "Atmosphere" (3) vs. Metallica "Fade To Black" (5) (matchup begins at 17:41) "Best one hit wonders of the '80s" draft begins at 30:41 Final matchup begins at 1:03:55 Outro song begins at 1:07:28 Link to Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playl...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 64
Episode 63 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1980s. This episode contains the following matchups: The Smiths "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" (1) vs. Prince "Purple Rain" (9) (matchup begins at 03:25) New Order "Ceremony" (10) vs. U2 "With Or Without You" (15) (matchup begins at 14:08) The Stone Roses "I am the Resurrection" (4) vs. Metallica "Fade To Black" (5) (matchup begins at 29:05) Joy Division "Atmosphere" (3) vs. Guns n' Roses "Sweet Child O' Min...
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 63
This one-off episode is comprised of a draft of the best songs of the first half of 2022, along with discussion about each of our song picks. Link to Spotify playlist for main picks in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zSX4pAL68LGFbukhxdDZW?si=dee9a4a154a64e1d Link to Spotify playlist for honorable mention picks in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3zTUM8XKBvRRiPQnNhiHZN?si=8c360ab1574b4bee...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 62
Episode 61 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1980s. This episode contains the following second round matchups: The Stone Roses "I am the Resurrection" (4) vs. Motorhead "Ace Of Spaces" (20) (matchup starts at 03:27) Metallica "Fade To Black" (5) vs. The Cure "Pictures Of You" (12) (matchup starts at 13:44) Joy Division "Atmosphere" (3) vs. Iron Maiden "Hallowed Be Thy Name" (14) (matchup starts at 26:21) Guns n' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine (22) vs. The Waterboy...
Jul 02, 2022•54 min•Ep. 61
Episode 60 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1980s. Pre-matchups metrics discussion starts at: 05:47 This episode contains the following second round matchups: The Smiths "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" (1) vs. Bruce Springsteen "The River" (17) (matchup starts at 11:34) Prince "Purple Rain" (9) vs. Fugazi "Waiting Room" (25) (matchup starts at 21:52) Talking Heads "Once In A Lifetime" (2) vs. U2 "With Or Without You" (15) (matchup starts at 33:35) New ...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 60
Episode 59 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1980s. This episode contains the following first round matchups: Joy Division "Love Will Tear Us Apart" vs. "Atmosphere" (matchup starts at 05:31) Joy Division winner (3) vs. Lenny Kravitz "Let Love Rule" (35) (matchup starts at 19:37) R.E.M. "So. Central Rain" vs. "Radio Free Europe" vs. "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" (matchup starts at 25:01) Iron Maiden "Hallowed Be Thy Name" (14) vs....
Jun 04, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 59
Episode 58 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1980s. This episode contains the following first round matchups: The Stone Roses "I am The Resurrection" (4) vs. Felt "Primitive Painters" (36) (matchup starts at 05:09) Phil Collins "In The Air Tonight" (13) vs. Motörhead "Ace Of Spades" (20) (matchup starts at 15:47) Metallica "Fade To Black" (5) vs. Zebra "Who's Behind The Door'" (37) (matchup starts at 28:51) The Cure "Pictures Of You" (12) vs. Queen and David B...
May 26, 2022•59 min•Ep. 58
Episode 57 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1980s. This episode contains the following first round matchups: Talking Heads "Once In A Lifetime" (2) vs. Another Sunny Day "You Should All Be Murdered'" (31) (matchup starts at 06:15) U2 "With or Without You" (15) vs. The Police "Every Breath You Take" (18) (matchup starts at 16:32) Kate Bush "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" (7) vs. The Cult "She Sells Sanctuary'" (26) (matchup starts at 29:17) New Order ...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 57
Episode 56 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1980s. This episode contains the following first round matchups: The Smiths "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" (1) vs. Journey "Don't Stop Believin'" (32) (matchup starts at 05:13) Jesus and Mary Chain "Just Like Honey" (16) vs. Bruce Springsteen "The River" (17) (matchup starts at 16:57) David Bowie "Ashes to Ashes" (8) vs. Fugazi "Waiting Room'" (25) (matchup starts at 38:02) AC/DC "Back in Black" vs. "You Sho...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 56
Episode 55 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1980s. This "play-in round" episode contains the following matchups: Dire Straits "Tunnel Of Love" (28) vs. Zebra "Who's Behind The Door" (37) (matchup starts at 4:35) Dio "Rainbow In The Dark" (30) vs. Lenny Kravitz "Let Love Rule" (35) (matchup starts at 22:04) The Waterboys "Fisherman's Blues" (27) vs. Savatage "When The Crowds Are Gone" (38) (matchup starts at 38:04) Episode recap starts at 54:07 Outro song star...
Apr 26, 2022•58 min•Ep. 55
Episode 54 starts our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1980s. This "play-in round" episode contains the following matchups: Music of the 1980s overview (discussion starts at 05:33) Journey "Don't Stop Believin'" (32) vs. Bad Brains "Banned In D.C." (33) (matchup starts at 12:26) Another Sunny Day "You Should All Be Murdered" (31) vs. Mercyful Fate "A Dangerous Meeting" (32) (matchup starts at 30:22) Hüsker Dü "Don't Want To Know If You Are Lonely" (29) vs. Felt "Primitive ...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 54
Draft to determine the greatest Beatles songs (6 rounds and 18 songs total). Note: To clarify, the "Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane" single failed to reach #1 in the U.K. only. Link to playlist (spoiler alert: only click after listening to episode!): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/43o0fYb8HJzFq6djKjt1ex?si=63af033e7e79413f Link to our friend Daniel's video breakdown of the different versions of "Let It Be": https://vimeo.com/666343036...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 53
Episode 52 completes our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1990s. This episode contains the following matchups: Radiohead "Paranoid Android" (1) vs. Pulp "Common People" (13) (matchup begins at 05:00) Mazzy Star "Fade Into You" (3) vs. Built To Spill "Carry The Zero" (15) (matchup begins at 17:32) "Best of the rest" draft begins at 32:40 Final matchup begins at 43:23 Episode recap begins at 49:20 Outro song begins at 51:11 Link to Spotify playlist for this episode: https://...
Feb 11, 2022•55 min•Ep. 52
Episode 51 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1990s. This episode contains the following matchups: Radiohead "Paranoid Android" (1) vs. vs. Portishead "Glory Box" (9) (matchup begins at 7:11) Oasis "Live Forever" (10) vs. Built To Spill "Carry The Zero" (15) (matchup begins at 20:11) Rage Against The Machine "Killing In The Name" (5) vs. Pulp "Common People" (13) (matchup begins at 34:00) Mazzy Star "Fade Into You" (3) vs. Modest Mouse "Trailer Trash" (6) (matc...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 51
Episode 50 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1990s. This episode contains the following matchups: Neutral Milk Hotel "Holland, 1945" (4) vs. Pulp "Common People" (13) (matchup starts at 05:12) Rage Against The Machine "Killing In The Name" (5) vs. The Beastie Boys "Sabotage" (12) (matchup starts at 16:45) Mazzy Star "Fade Into You" (3) vs. Alice In Chains "Nutshell" (19) (matchup starts at 28:30) Modest Mouse "Trailer Trash" (6) vs. Pearl Jam "Black" (11) (mat...
Jan 25, 2022•49 min•Ep. 50
Episode 49 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1990s. This episode contains the following matchups: Radiohead "Paranoid Android" (3) vs. R.E.M. "Nightswimming" (17) (matchup starts at 03:41) Spiritualized "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space" (8) vs. Portishead "Glory Box" (9) (matchup starts at 14:01) Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (2) vs. Built To Spill "Carry The Zero" (15) (matchup starts at 24:33) My Bloody Valentine "Only Shallow" (7) vs. Oasi...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 49
This one-off episode is comprised of an NFL-styled draft of the best songs of 2021, along with discussion about each of our song picks. Link to Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fY3KXgZdLBuuz7rHt5bD8?si=2b56d3b73192422f
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 48
Episode 47 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1990s. This episode contains the following matchups: Mazzy Star "Fade Into You" (3) vs. The Beta Band "Dry The Rain" (30) (matchup starts at 8:35) The Verve "Bitter Sweet Symphony" (14) vs. Alice In Chains "Nutshell" (19) (matchup starts at 25:43) Modest Mouse "Trailer Trash" (6) vs. Guns n' Roses "Estranged" (27) (matchup starts at 38:46) Pearl Jam "Black" (11) vs. The La's "There She Goes" (22) (matchup starts at ...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 47
Episode 46 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1990s. This episode contains the following matchups: Neutral Milk Hotel "Holland, 1945" (4) vs. Soundgarden "Jesus Christ Pose" (29) (matchup starts at 03:30) Pulp "Common People" (13) vs. Megadeth "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" (20) (matchup starts at 23:15) Rage Against The Machine "Killing In The Name" (5) vs. Mercury Rev "Frittering" (28) (matchup starts at 47:04) Beastie Boys "Sabotage" (12) vs. Ride "Vapour ...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 46
Episode 45 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1990s. This episode contains the following matchups: Intro song starts at :00 Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (2) vs. U2 "One" (matchup starts at 03:49) Built To Spill "Carry The Zero" (15) vs. American Football "Never Meant" (matchup starts at 25:10) My Bloody Valentine "Only Shallow" (7) vs. Harvey Danger "Flagpole Sitta" (26) (matchup starts at 39:14) Oasis "Only Shallow" (7) vs. Jeff Buckley "Last Goodbye" (23...
Dec 18, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 45
Episode 44 starts our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from the 1990s. This episode contains the following matchups: Radiohead "Paranoid Android" (1) vs. Yo La Tengo "Blue Line Swinger" (32) (matchup begins at 03:49) Smashing Pumpkins "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" (16) vs. R.E.M. "Nightswimming" (17) (matchup begins at 16:19) Spiritualized "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space" (8) vs. Refused "New Noise" (25) (matchup begins at 32:41) Portishead "Glory Box" (9) vs. Paveme...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 44
Episode 43 completes our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from 2000-2019. This episode contains the following matchups: The Airborne Toxic Event "Sometime Around Midnight" (21) vs. Japandroids "The House That Heaven Built" (5) (matchup begins at 05:40) The Walkmen "The Rat" (3) vs. M83 "Midnight City" (7) (matchup begins at 19:10) Honorable mention picks begin at 30:17 Final matchup begins at 56:01 Link to Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27P3h3r...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 43
Episode 42 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from 2000-2019. This episode contains the following matchups: Big Thief "Not" (17) vs. Japandroids "The House Than Heaven Built" (24) Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Maps" (4) vs. Airborne Toxic Event "Sometime Around Midnight" (21) Car Seat Headrest "Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales" (2) vs. M83 "Midnight City" (7) The Walkmen "The Rat" (3) vs. Death Cab for Cutie "Transatlanticism" (11) Notes: Scott had some microphone issues which is why he ...
Nov 11, 2021•59 min•Ep. 42
Episode 41 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from 2000-2019. This episode contains the following matchups: Car Seat Headrest "Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales" (2) vs. Future Islands "Seasons" (18) M83 "Midnight City" (7) vs. Slowdive "Star Roving" (23) The Walkmen "The Rat" (3) vs. Silversun Pickups "Lazy Eye" (14) Death Cab for Cutie "Transatlanticism" (11) vs. Opeth "The Drapery Falls" (27) Link to Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/11A0...
Nov 04, 2021•53 min•Ep. 41
Episode 40 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from 2000-2019. This episode contains the following matchups: Johnny Cash "Hurt" (1) vs. Big Thief "Not" (17) Japandroids "The House That Heaven Built" (24) vs. The Killers "Mr. Brightside" (8) Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Maps" (4) vs. of Montreal "The Past is a Grotesque Animal" (13) The Airborne Toxic Event "Sometime Around Midnight" (21) vs. The Hold Steady "Stuck Between Stations" (28) Notes: The new Big Thief song Scott referred t...
Oct 27, 2021•49 min•Ep. 40
Episode 39 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from 2000-2019. This episode contains the following matchups: The Walkmen "The Rat" (3) vs. Tedeschi Trucks Band "Midnight In Harlem" (30) Silversun Pickups "Lazy Eye" (14) vs. Kurt Vile "Wakin' On A Pretty Day" (19) The Microphones "The Moon" (6) vs. Opeth "The Drapery Falls" (6) Death Cab for Cutie "Transatlanticism" (11) vs. Weezer "Island In The Sun" (22) Note: The other two songs in the "big 3" referenced on The Microph...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 39
Episode 38 continues our tournament to determine the greatest rock song from 2000-2019. This episode contains the following matchups: Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Maps" (4) vs. Frightened Rabbit "Keep Yourself Warm" (29) of Montreal "The Past is a Grotesque Animal" (13) vs. Bloc Party "Helicopter" (20) The Avalanches "Since I Left You" (5) vs. The Hold Steady "Stuck Between Stations" (28) The Black Keys "Weight Of Love" (12) vs. The Airborne Toxic Event "Sometime Around Midnight" (21) Notes: The Bill Paxton...
Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 38
