Buckle up for our SPECIAL 100TH SONG! In this special episode, Mike and Paul make a special announcement before debuting their extra-special 100th song “X-One-C!” “X-One-C” Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano and organ by Michael Cassady Bass by Paul Rust Drums by Tony Thaxton Guitar by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
Dec 14, 2022•20 min
This week Mike and Paul reminisce about their previous careers as writers for Hallmark’s romance cards before debuting their VERY ROMANTIC new song “Fragile Like Glass.” “Fragile Like Glass” Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Drums by Tony Thaxton Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock Bonus episodes, all songs for download and more: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Dec 07, 2022•17 min
This week on SONG A WEEK, Mike and Paul discuss the thrilling exhilarating heart-pounding world of… LULLABIES! Then they debut their new song… a lullaby known as “Quiet.” “Quiet” Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano and trumpet by Michael Cassady Drums by Tony Thaxton Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Michael Cassady Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock Support the show + bonus monthly fun stuff: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Nov 30, 2022•14 min
This Thanksgiving week, Paul and Mike release a special BONUS EP from behind the paywall! Go behind the scenes of a Don’t Stop or We’ll Die, Song-A-Week songwriting session, and hear their song “Destiny Divine” go from conception to final recording! For more bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and mp3 downloads of all of our SONGS-A-WEEK visit patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie to support the show!
Nov 23, 2022•46 min
This week Mike and Paul reminisce about their favorite board games before debuting their new song… a jingle for a new (presently unmade) board game known as YOU MUST ZAP! “You Must Zap” Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano and bass by Michael Cassady Drums by Tony Thaxton Guitar by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Michael Cassady Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Nov 16, 2022•15 min
This week, Mike and Paul simply DISH about their new vinyl release, “Bellezas,’ (the very best 12 songs from the first 50 episodes of Song-A-Week) before debuting their brand NEW song, “Fancy Paw.” “Fancy Paw” Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Drums by Tony Thaxton Song produced by Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Nov 09, 2022•12 min
Time for tooth talk! This week Mike and Paul discuss ALL THINGS TEETH (dreams, dentists, creatures and more!) before debuting their new rock-n-roll song "Two Hundred Tons of Teeth!" "Two Hundred Tons of Teeth" Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Drums by Tony Thaxton Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Nov 02, 2022•14 min
It’s Halloweentime! Celebrate with Mike and Paul as they countdown the three scariest and creepiest songs from Don’t Stop or We’ll Die on the “Song A Week” podcast! Don’t be a chicken and dare to discover which songs! Songs produced by Michael Cassady and Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
Oct 26, 2022•18 min
On this week’s episode of SONG A WEEK, Mike and Paul discuss an exciting new spiritual group that they’ve joined (and no, it’s not a cult!) - before they debut their new song “Destiny Divine.” “Destiny Divine” written and sung by Michael Cassady & Paul Rust piano by Michael Cassady drums by Tony Thaxton guitar, bass and synth by Emeen Zarookian song produced by Emeen Zarookian show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Oct 19, 2022•17 min
Mike and Paul reminisce about weathermen and debut their new fully-produced Don’t Stop Or We’ll Die song - which just so happens to be named - “Weatherman Says” “Weatherman Says” Written and sung by Michael Cassady & Paul Rust Piano and trumpet by Michael Cassady Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Michael Cassady and Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Oct 12, 2022•18 min
[UNLOCKED BONUS EP] originally released in February 2022: We've made 63 songs [now up to 92] in as many weeks for the podcast, all completely remote! Mike and Paul sift through some demos and drafts on the way to producing completed SONGS-A-WEEK on today's new bonus episode -- enjoy! support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
Oct 05, 2022•25 min
In this SWEET new episode, Mike and Paul rank their top 3 favorite candies and debut their brand new sugary bubblegum hit “Popsicle Confusion!” “Popsicle Confusion” Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Drums by Tony Thaxton Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Sep 28, 2022•14 min
This week, Mike and Paul do a "where are they now" of the cast of Little Rascals (1994) and debut their new song, The Rascal! "The Rascal" Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Drums by Tony Thaxton Song produced by Michael Cassady Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Sep 21, 2022•18 min
This week, during the high temperatures of summertime, Mike and Paul celebrate those wonderful four seasons and debut their new song (an ode to heat) entitled "Cool Down My Babies." "Cool Down My Babies" Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Sep 14, 2022•15 min
This week Mike and Paul - self professed “Monroe Heads” - reflect on the life and career of their favorite silver screen idol - you guessed it - Marilyn Monroe! Also featuring the debut of the new fully produced Don’t Stop or We’ll Die song “Keep On Rocking That Beat.” “Keep On Rocking That Beat” Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Michael Cassady Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock Support the sho...
Sep 07, 2022•16 min
This week Mike and Paul are tasked by Macy's to design a float and balloon centered around Don't Stop Or We'll Die for this year's upcoming Thanksgiving Day Parade. They also debut their new song "PARADE." "PARADE" Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Drums by Tony Thaxton Song produced by Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Aug 31, 2022•18 min
This week Mike and Paul share an exclusive live performance of their song “I Got A Perm For My Camping Trip” - with a healthy dose of Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)!” “Camping Trip/Movin’ Out” Live Performance By Don’t Stop Or We’ll Die Michael Cassady (vocals, piano, trumpet) Paul Rust (vocals, bass) Tony Thaxton (drums) Emeen Zarookian (guitar, vocals) Recorded live 8/4/22 at The Lodge Room Highland Park CA Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Aug 24, 2022•23 min
Mike flies solo this week, but don’t worry, he brought a brand new DSOWD song along with him called, “Zone P!” “ZONE P“ Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Guitar by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
Aug 17, 2022•8 min
As you probably know, this week is National Deacon's Week, so Mike and Paul are obligated to share their fond childhood memories about religion. "THE DEACON'S LIST" Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano and trumpet by Michael Cassady Song produced by Michael Cassady Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
Aug 10, 2022•18 min
This week Mike and Paul debut their new song “Corey’s Cabbage” and reminisce on its very subject matter: the grand tradition of fishing! “Corey’s Cabbage” Written and sung by Michael Cassady & Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Guitar, bass and drums by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Aug 03, 2022•17 min
Mike and Paul present THREE MORE NEWLY-REMASTERED AND ENHANCED SONGS from the “Song A Week” podcast (now featuring extra brass, vocal sass and a touch of class!). All songs written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Songs produced by Emeen Zarookian and Michael Cassady Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
Jul 27, 2022•22 min
Mike and Paul rank their top three celebrities and it is NOT a terrible shame. But the title of their new fully-produced song of the week? Well THAT is "A Terrible Terrible Shame." "A Terrible, Terrible Shame" Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Jul 20, 2022•16 min
Mike and Paul take on the very difficult task of ranking their top three “Friends” from the popular comedy series “Friends.” They also debut their new fully-produced Don’t Stop Or We’ll Die song “Freaks Like Us.” “Freaks Like Us” Written and sung by Michael Cassady & Paul Rust Piano, bass and drums by Michael Cassady Guitar by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Michael Cassady Show produced by Michael Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Jul 13, 2022•16 min
From behind the paywall of the Patreon! Let us help you indulge in your holiday week with this Bonus episode wherein Paul and Michael ruminate on and cover songs by one of their fave bands: Nirvana! For more bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and mp3 downloads of all of our SONGS-A-WEEK visit patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie to support the show!
Jul 06, 2022•34 min
Mike and Paul program their own “triple feature” featuring three classic movies and also debut their new song “Mind Racer” (that might just feature samples from those very movies but who can say for sure?!). “Mind Racer” Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Synth by Michael Cassady Guitar by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Mike Cassady and Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Jun 29, 2022•17 min
This week, due to an underwriting obligation with National Geographic’s tiger department, Mike and Paul discuss tigers and debut their new song “Striped Killers.” “Striped Killers” Written & sung by Michael Cassady & Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Guitar by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Michael Cassady Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie...
Jun 22, 2022•15 min
This week it's a very special episode as Michael and Paul of Don't Stop or We'll Die present NEWLY REMASTERED versions of THREE ALREADY CLASSIC "Song-A-Week" songs (featuring extra vocals, instruments AND MORE)! All songs written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano and trumpet by Michael Cassady Trombone by Luke Pingel Saxophone by Adam Schatz Drums by Tony Thaxton Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporw...
Jun 15, 2022•16 min
This week Michael and Paul celebrate the birthday of a very special individual (you guessed it) Barbara Bush! And the debut of their new song “Boy-Hood-Rat-Pac-Man.” “Boy-Hood-Rat-Pac-Man” Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Song produced by Michael Cassady Show produced by Michael Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
Jun 08, 2022•15 min
In this week’s episode, Michael and Paul discuss movies that have the word “heart” in the title before debuting their new song (that just so happens to have the word “heart” in the title) “A Tender Heart Is A Tender Heart.” “A Tender Heart Is A Tender Heart” Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Drums by Tony Thaxton Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Michael Cassady Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock Support the show: patreon.com/do...
Jun 01, 2022•16 min
Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my episode of “Song A Week!” This week Mike and Paul discuss all things COFFEE and debut their new pop ditty “Big Boy.” “Big Boy” Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust Piano by Michael Cassady Drums by Tony Thaxton Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian Song produced by Emeen Zarookian Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
May 25, 2022•17 min