The song that launched a million emo kids! Have you ever felt like you can’t wake up? Did you try having a random dude yell CANT WAKE UP at you? Evan, set adrift as a solo host, sorely missing his cohost Andrew (who’s on paternity leave), pulls in the next best thing, his other brother Michael, who proceeds to hit a home run with a stunning GUEST PUNCH. This episode gets to the bottom of what Bring Me To Life is really about: no it’s not the clown from It, but he does come up for some goth reaso...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 23
With Ahms Wahd O-PAHNN. Why would we ever want to punch up this beloved song about daddy issues?? Evan and Andrew interrogate YouTube legend Markiplier (Mark Fischbach) about his childhood connection to this sensitive but rockin' tune. Many groundbreaking ideas and questions come to the surface: How NOT to do your album art photoshop, Why does Scott Stapp sing like a muppet, How does Andrew have a certain musical Spidey Sense, Why did Scott Stapp fight another rock band and have an orgy with Kid...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 22
All we are is dust in the wind, dude. This crucial insight has been blowing the minds of rock fans for decades. Dust. Wind. Think about it man!! Andrew & Evan get into the nitty-gritty on this classic hit and are shocked, shocked to discover that the band Kansas is actually from Kansas!! And somehow this song is the first thing the singer ever learned to play on the guitar?? They get in a fight about Evan's soundboard abuse, but make up by the end of the episode to make a Very Special Announ...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 21
It's the hit of the century! It sounds like it's from the 1980s and the 2080s at the same time! Everyone and their pet alien loves this song, and that's why, to punch it up, we knew we had to enlist the help of Connor Ratliff, a legend in the podcastiverse for his dedication to dissecting utter minutiae. And Connor did not disappoint, at one point obsessing over the syllables in a single measure to the point that Evan yelled "YOU HAVE GASLIT YOURSELF!" Our intrepid astronauts veer across the Mil...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 2Ep. 20
MONDAYS AMIRITE???? Is the very controversial claim at the heart of this huge 80s hit from the Bangles. Evan and Andrew investigate whether Mondays are really persecuting The Bangles orrrrrr was this song perhaps written by an alien who had just learned about human jobs? No, in fact, it was written by Prince, and this episode reveals that he plagiarized one of his own @%#$ songs when phoning in the writing of this overgrown nursery rhyme. DJs and producers, don’t miss the absolutely sick sample ...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 19
“I’m not a perfect person,” begins this very imperfect song by perfectly named Hoobastank. NO DURR. Mano Agapion (Drag Her, Podcast Killed The Video Star) absolutely hoobed in with some stanky insights, and we can now call this song what it is: abuse. Even more shocking discoveries are made about the SoCal ska scene, Ross from Friends, and Biff from Back to the Future. Andrew brings an eye-opening punch up to the show that changes everything. And the reason is…..you. Guest: Mano Agapion Walk-in ...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Khruangbin: indie darlings that combine world music with vintage soul, all while making you feel like you stumbled into one of those Chill Beats Study Music For A Rainy Day playlists. Incredible music with one HUGE problem that results in a....punch up that is serious? That probably should win a Grammy? For those keeping score at home, Evan thinks he's gonna get away with not having to lose at trivia, but Andrew spontaneously springs one on him during this week's corrections round-up. Follow Pun...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 16
You want it...that way? WHAT WAY?!? Evan and Andrew are joined by Backstreet Boys' superfans Jack Douglass and Erin Breslin to get to the bottom of WHAT WAY the Backstreet Boys so desperately wanted, while also wanting so desperately for their fire, their one desire, to NOT also want even as they were wanting it. Wow. Along the way, our gang also discusses the songs most entangled by their relationships with direct objects, the Susquehanna River, and the crimes of Lou Pearlman. Walk-in Music: 'H...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 15
You know that feeling when you wanna say something really respectful, that recognizes someone’s personhood and beauty both inner and outer? Akon had that feeling, and it ended badly. Andrew and Evan bring in Actual Music Podcaster Justin Richmond to help figure out this completely insane song, and on their journey they find similarities to Point Break, suspiciously strong similarities to this one 80s hit, and similarities to how your history paper turns out when you try to do it all in one night...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Evan and Andrew alchemically transmute this very podcast into High Art, thanks to a secondhand exposure to the Icelandic witch that humans know as Björk. With the help of known witchcraft expert Negin Farsad, they plumb the depths of not just Björk’s lyrics & music, but her otherworldly powers. Guest: Negin Farsad Walk-in music: 'The Entertainer' by Chet Atkins; 'Music Is My Hot Hot Sex' by CSS; 'Beautiful Day' by U2 Listen to Fake The Nation every Thursday on Headgum Follow Punch Up The Jam...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Toxic relationships: they suck, we can all agree. Or DO we??? Gaby Dunn (Bad With Money) joins Evan and Andrew to get to the bottom of WHY for Jiminy Cricket’s sake does Diana Ross respectfully choose to stay with this dude?! Well the answer will SHOCK you. Walk-in Music: 'Shame' by Evelyn "Champagne" King; 'Love Like This' by Faith Evans. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Become...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Our intrepid hosts explore the sub-sub-sub genre of pop-punk songs about high school love triangles by Berklee College of Music graduates. There’s a lot to unpack! Jazz chords, Miley Cyrus’s thanksgiving plans, and screaming the word NINTENDO, for starters. Along the way, Evan and Andrew use their intimate knowledge of loving but occasionally antagonistic brotherly relationships to ingratiate themselves with their boss. Guest: Jake Hurwitz Walk-in music: ‘Divided Sky’ by Phish (the guitar solo d...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Evan and Andrew delve into the deep philosophical meanings & mysteries of Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler," a song in which technically more dying than gambling transpires. Meanwhile, while staring out the window of their podcast, they stumble upon a shocking secret that will turn the music industry on its head...and turn Punch Up The Jam into a true crime podcast forever... Walk-in Music: 'Holy Touch' by Foxy Shazam; 'Sirius' by The Alan Parsons Project. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and In...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Just what was it that made Tom Petty so afraid that he had to shout from the rooftops, “I Won’t Back Down??” Well, we got into it, and okay, it’s pretty bad. It’s a real heartbreaker. But a butterfly flaps its wings over an intentionally set house fire in Los Angeles, and 30 years later, it brought us together with Kristen Bartlett (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) and Jason Gore (The Best Show) to deliver a punch that is so shocking it may have converted this show into a True Crime pod?? Follow ...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 9
The wheels are flying off the car as guest Amir Blumenfeld invites *himself* into the punch like an 80s bully crashing the party, where all the nerds are just trying to have a good time drinking Brass Monkey. Hoo boy, Evan and Andrew try to make nice but it gets TENSE. Plus we discover that the song 'Brass Monkey' is so problematic that the Beastie Boys later disowned it. Walk in songs: '2021' - Vampire Weekend 'Bank Account' (short song) - Louis Cole 'Crazy in Love' - Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z And hey,...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Gloria: Come on, everybody, do the conga Me: You can’t tell me what to do Gloria Estefan!! I’ll conga IF and WHEN I please!! Gloria: You can’t control yourself any longer Me: Okay FINE, I’ll DO it. Miami native Jiji Lee joins Evan and Andrew to put the sound in Sound Machine. Along the way, they discover this one little known fact about the piano player that makes doctors furious! Walk-in Music: 'Late For The Sky' by Jackson Brown; 'Party Up' by DMX. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instag...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In a rare and dangerous maneuver, Evan and Andrew decide to punch up a chart-topper so recent that they could topple from its vertiginous heights. Unfortunately after listening to 'Deja Vu' dozens of times, they still cannot parse the references to a little known indie rock band named Billy Joel. To rescue the punch, they called in expert witnesses Tim and Tom from The Complete Guide to Everything podcast. Thankfully, they know about everything. Resulting in probably the best punch up of 2022. S...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Because a butterfly flapped its wings in Kamchatka, global wind patterns shifted, causing the accursed demon Simon Cowell to arise, which backfired for the agents of hell when his reign led to the ascent of the verified seraphim Kelly Clarkson, because of which we now have the song "Because Of You." Evan and Andrew are joined by old friend Akilah Hughes to unpack the many causal relationships in this tragic tune. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The J...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Punch Up The Jam moves out of the holiday spirit, and into the spirit of dry humping. Andrew and Evan examine who exactly "Feel Like Makin' Love" is for, other than the game Guitar Hero. Along the way, they wonder about Hooples, virgins, and the municipal benefits of tennis balls. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/li...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On another special holiday episode, Andrew and Evan punch up "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In their inaugural episode, Andrew and Evan are joined by the legendary Weird Al Yankovic to punch up Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime." Get tickets to Weird Al's upcoming The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour: https://www.weirdal.com/tour/ Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omny...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Andrew and Evan Gregory (of The Gregory Brothers) take over for Demi and Miel, who have graciously handed over their hosting duties. Every Thursday, they are joined by a special guest to revisit, review, and revise a song of their choice, and then offer an improved "punched-up" version. Subscribe to Punch Up The Jam on Apple Podcasts , and be on the lookout for new episodes wherever you get your podcasts, starting December 16th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 08, 2021•2 min
Have a listen to Fake the Nation , a recent addition to the Headgum family! Hosted by Negin Farsad , everyone's favorite Iranian American Muslim Comedian Podcast Host with Black Hair and Red Glasses, Fake the Nation is a comedy show that isn't afraid to talk about news, culture, and humanity’s weirdness. Every week Negin is joined by her funniest, smartest, and most politically astute friends. People like Samantha Bee, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Larry Wilmore and others...
Aug 19, 2021•17 min•Ep. 134
Miel says goodbye with Chris Fleming, Tracy Chapman, Marissa, Ian Edgerly, and some tears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 134
THE MOOSE IS BACK AND NO ONE IS IN TROUBLE but we are all in treble because our Grammy award winning weatherman man Rob Moose (strings for Bon Iver, Paul Simon, Taylor Swift, John Legend, & many more) is on a first name basis with MUSIC !!! also announcement at end of episode thank you thank you thank you. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: 'Look At Me Now' by Emily King, 'Kyoto' by Phoebe Bridgers (ft Rob Moose), and 'Video Game' by Sufjan Stevens. For more Punch Up The Jam, become a Patron today! You'll su...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 133
Demiz Navidad it's a thanksgiving miracle: Demi . UNPUNCHABLE JAM: 'Glass, Concrete & Stone' by David Byrne. For more Punch Up The Jam, become a Patron today! You'll support the show plus perks like: MP3 downloads of the punch ups Early access to the songs for upcoming episodes — Miel reads her favorite comment on air Secret mixtapes made by Miel in a theme chosen by you Monthly bonus episodes discussing the mixtape Check it all out at www.patreon.com/punchupthejam . See omnystudio.com/liste...
Nov 26, 2020•53 min•Ep. 132
"Yeah! Here we go!" Lord of the Bichon Frise Chris Fleming returns to take Miel back from where she came: high school aka secondary school aka jail aka a penitentiary HEY who wants to learn about urethral technique? UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: 'New Love Cassette' [Mark Ronson Remix] by Angel Olsen and 'Harrison Ford' by Darlingside. For more Punch Up The Jam, become a Patron today! You'll support the show plus perks like: MP3 downloads of the punch ups Early access to the songs for upcoming episodes — Mie...
Nov 12, 2020•57 min•Ep. 131
" Dirt Cheap " is a new podcast from Neon Hum Media that digs deep into the dollar bins of used bookstores and your grandmother’s storage unit in search of pulp, sass and questionable grammar. Guided by hosts, Amanda Meadows and Geoffrey Golden, each season will explore a forgotten and discarded pulp novel culled from the dust-bin of literary history, reenacting it’s pages through narration and sound design---stopping and starting to respond and bring its oddity and hilarity occasionally into re...
Nov 10, 2020•10 min
It's metal week in the tent with special guest judge Henri Bardot , Brother™, former Metallica T-Shirt wearing tween. Finally answering the question, what would Enter Sandman sound like as an early 2000's indie lullaby in a major key??? UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: 'Jim Cain' by Bill Callahan, and 'Night Shift' by Lucy Dacus. Check out Miel and Henri's album Tourist Season wherever you stream music. Want more Punch Up The Jam? Become a Patron today! You'll support the show plus perks like: MP3 downloads of...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 130
POPE stop LISTENING!!! everyone else: multi-hyphenate legend Brian David GIlbert (Polygon, co-host of Let's Make a Music ) returns to help parse the horny blasphemous Madonna gospel that is Like A Prayer. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: '忘れられないの' (I Can't Forget) by Sakanation, and 'I Like That' by Janelle Monáe. Want more Punch Up The Jam? Become a Patron today! You'll support the show plus perks like: MP3 downloads of the punch ups Early access to the songs for upcoming episodes — Miel reads her favorite co...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 129
