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The Tune-Up with Benny Horowitz & Deny Gallagher

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Gaslight Anthem drummer Benny Horowitz and radio personality Deny Gallagher team up to discuss what's trending in the world of music, sports and culture. Join us every Friday for the best banter on the internet. Welcome to the Tune-Up!

Episodes

Ep. 182 Yamamoto Signs With Dodgers, Gyllenhaal's Road House Teaser, & Ja Returns From Suspension

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny are feelings festive next to the MLB Hot Stove. The guys talk Yamamoto signing with Dodgers, what this means for the Yankees, and what is next in MLB Free Agency. Benny and Deny are all over Ja Morant's return, Zion's non-guaranteed contract, and the NBA Christmas Day games. The fellas also react to the teaser for Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Road House' All that plus This Day in Music History on the 182nd edition of the Tune-Up.

Dec 23, 20231 hr 1 min

Ep. 181 Remembering Norman Lear, Bull Gets Loose in Newark & This Week in NBA Drama

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny are all over the passing of Norman Lear and Andre Brauger. The guys discuss Ohtani deferring $680 million to sign with the Dodgers, the MLB Hot Stove, and all the drama that happened this week in the NBA. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 181st edition of the Tune-Up.

Dec 16, 20231 hr 6 min

Ep. 180 Daryl Hall Sues John Oates, Dua Lipa Buys Back Publishing & LeBron Eyes NBA Cup

On this week's Tune-up, Benny and Deny talk about Spotify's new royalties model, Dua Lipa buying her catalog and the Hall & Oates legal drama. The guys also discuss the In-Season Tournament, Bucks v Celtics and what they are thankful for in the NBA this season. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 180th edition of the Tune-up.

Nov 23, 20231 hr 1 min

Ep. 179 Actors Strike Is Over, Remembering Matthew Perry & James Harden's Slow Start in LA

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny talk about the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike and what it means for the entertainment business. The guys remember Matthew Perry, discuss Wisconsin's new Old Fashion legislation and the world's first eye transplant. Benny and Deny also discuss Craig Counsell leaving the Brewers to manage the Cubs, the Philadelphia 76ers hot start, and the James Harden situation in LA. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 179th edition of the Tune-Up.

Nov 10, 20231 hr 3 min

Ep. 178 History Books Release, Remembering Richard Roundtree & World Series Preview

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny are celebrating the release of Benny and the Gaslight Anthem's new record "History Books". The guys also discuss the upcoming new Beatles song, the late, great Richard Roundtree, and Gen-Z wanting less sex in TV and movies. Benny and Deny talk about the Rangers/Diamondbacks World Series, Giannis signing an extension with the Bucks and Victor Wembanyama making his NBA debut. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 178th edition of the Tune-Up.

Oct 27, 20231 hr 9 min

Ep. 177 Taylor Swift's Box Office Smash, Sphere Opens in Vegas & The NBA is Back!

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny are back ahead of the release of Benny's new Gaslight Anthem record. The guys talk about Taylor Swift's box office smash with her Era Tour concert film and her relationship with Travis Kelce. Benny and Deny also talk about the opening of the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, the MLB Playoffs, and the start of the NBA season. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 177th edition of the Tune-Up.

Oct 20, 20231 hr 1 min

Ep. 176 Remembering Jimmy Buffett, US Open Protester Glues Feet To Floor & The NFL Is Back!

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny remember the late, great Jimmy Buffett. The guys talk about the US Open protests, the tournament's Court 17 controversy, and the man who tried to human hamster wheel across the Atlantic Ocean. Benny and Deny preview the upcoming NFL season, look ahead to the contenders in the baseball post-season, and react to USA Basketball's elimination from the FIBA World Cup. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 176th edition of the Tune-Up!

Sep 08, 20231 hr 1 min

Ep. 175 Taylor Swift's Concert Film, Scooter Braun Loses Music Empire & Anthony Edwards Shows Out

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny discuss Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film, Scooter Braun losing all of his A-List clients and a potential Fyre Fest revival. The guys also discuss USA Basketball's win over Montenegro at the FIBA World Cup, Robert Acuna's history-making night on his wedding day, and Stanford, Cal, and SMU moving into the ACC in college sports. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 175th edition of the Tune-Up.

Sep 01, 202359 min

Ep. 174 Lionel Richie Misses MSG Show, The Blind Side Lie & James Harden's China Antics

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny talk about Lionel Richie's missed MSG show, the latest on the Lizzo discrimination lawsuit, and the Blind Side scandal. The guys also discuss James Harden calling Daryl Morey a liar in China, the NBA schedule release, and which baseball teams are World Series contenders. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 174th edition of the Tune-Up.

Aug 18, 20231 hr 3 min

Ep. 173 Hip Hop Turns 50, Colosseum To Host Billionaire Fight & Angels Are Wasting Shohei Ohtani

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny celebrate hip-hop's 50th birthday by looking at its history and where it goes from here. The guys discuss winning the lottery, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's proposed fight, and the Hollywood Strike's 100th day. Benny and Deny also discuss Shohei Ohtani going for 60 homers, the NL MVP race, college sports conference realignment, and Aaron Rodgers' new digs. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 173rd edition of the Tune-Up.

Aug 11, 20231 hr

Ep. 172 The Legacy Of Pee-Wee Herman, Congress Holds UFO Hearings, & Ohtani Stays With The Angels

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny discuss the allegations against Lizzo, Congress' UFO hearings, the passing of Paul Reubens, and the Chinese bear controversy. The guys also discussed Diana Taurasi becoming the first WNBA player to score 10,000 points, the Angels not trading Ohtani, the Mets firesale, and ESPN moving on from Mark Jackson. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 172nd edition of the Tune-Up.

Aug 05, 20231 hr 1 min

Ep. 171 Barbenheimer Cashes In, Remembering Tony Bennett & USWNT Go For A Three-Peat

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny talk about the release of Gaslight Anthem's new single History Books featuring Bruce Springsteen and the upcoming album with the same name. The guys also talk about Barbie and Oppenheimer's big weekend at the box office, remembering the great Tony Bennett and Jason Aldean's problematic new song. Benny and Deny also discuss the state of the NFL running back, Shohei Ohtani's next move and the U.S. Women's National Team going for the World Cup three-peat. All ...

Jul 24, 20231 hr

Ep. 170 Elton John Says Goodbye, Threads Ends Twitter & Elly De La Cruz Steals Home

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny talk about Benny playing Prudential Center in support of the Misfits, crowds throwing things at artists on stage recently, and Elton John's last concert. The guys also remember Alan Arkin and talk about the rise of Meta's Threads to compete with Twitter. Benny and Deny also breakdown Elly De La Cruz's ascendance, the Shohei Ohtani market, Victor Wembanyam's debut and Damian Lillard's trade demand. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 170th edition...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 1 min

Ep. 169 The OceanGate Tragedy, A.I. Creates New Beatles Song & Chris Paul To The Warriors

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny discuss the OceanGate Tragedy, Paul McCartney clarifying his Beatles artificial intelligence comments and the Spotify/Meghan and Harry break-up. The guys also discuss the Nuggets winning the 2023 NBA Championship, the Chris Paul trade and the 2023 NBA Draft. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 169th edition of the Tune-Up.

Jun 23, 20231 hr 1 min

Ep. 168 NYC Becomes Gotham, Saudi Arabia Now Owns The PGA & Lionel Messi Is Coming To America

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny discuss the climate crisis on the East Coast and the Governor's Ball Music Festival's reaction to this week's events. The guys then discuss the PGA/LIV Golf merger, Lionel Messi signing with MLS/Inter Miami and Nikola Jokic's historic NBA Finals. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 168th edition of the Tune-Up.

Jun 09, 20231 hr 11 min

Ep. 167 Remembering Tina Turner, The End Of TV's Golden Age & The NBA Finals Uncharted Territory

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny recap the Gaslight Anthem Spring Tour 2023, remember Tina Turner and discuss the spectacle of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. The guys also discuss the WGA's Writers Strike and the potential end of Ted Lasso. Benny and Deny are all over the NBA Finals and the league's coaching carousel. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 167th edition of the Tune-Up.

Jun 02, 20231 hr 11 min

Ep. 166 Benny's 2023 Tour Begins, the Ed Sheeran Copyright Trial & the Milwaukee Bucks Meltdown

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny gets ready to get back on the road and release new music. The guys discuss the Ed Sheeran Copyright Trial, President Biden running for re-election, and a pair of cable news shakeups. Benny and Deny also breakdown Aaron Rodgers being traded to the Jets and the Milwaukee Bucks meltdown. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 166th edition of the Tune-Up.

Apr 28, 202355 min

Ep. 165 AI Created Drake Song Banned, Athletics Set To Leave Oakland & LeBron Keeps Blue Check Mark

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny are all over the Frank Ocean/Coachella incident, the role AI is playing in music today and the Great Twitter Check Mark Purge of 420. The guys breakdown the A's reportedly leaving Oakland for Las Vegas, James Harden's ejection, and the Warriors and Clippers moving in opposite directions. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 165th edition of the Tune-Up.

Apr 21, 20231 hr 1 min

Ep. 164 Diddy Pays Sting 5K A Day, Dan Snyder Sells Commanders & NBA Playoffs First Round Preview

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny preview the first round of the NBA Playoffs, breakdown the Rays historic start and the sale of the Washington Commanders. The guys also discuss Diddy allegedly having to pay Sting 5K a day for a sample and the recent controversy surround the David statue. All that plus this Day in Music History on the 164th edition of the Tune-Up.

Apr 14, 20231 hr

Ep. 162 T-Pain Covers Sinatra, Jordan To Sell Stake In Hornets & NCAA Tournament Brackets Busted

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny are celebrating St. Patrick's Day! The guys discuss T-Pain covering Frank Sinatra on his new album, AI art being granted a copyright, and James Gunn rebooting Superman. Benny and Deny also discuss Michael Jordan selling his stake in the Hornets, the Grizzlies' new post-game rules, and the NCAA Tournament. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 162nd edition of the Tune-Up.

Mar 17, 202349 min

Ep. 161 Jamie Lee Curtis Likes Matinees, Jonathan Majors To Play NBA Icon & The Ja Morant Situation

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny discuss Jamie Lee Curtis' idea to have concerts start at 1 PM and Jonathan Majors stepping into the role of Dennis Rodman in "48 Hours in Vegas". The guys also discuss the Ja Morant situation, how KD's injury impacts the playoff race, and break down the hotly contested NBA Coach of the Year Race. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 161st edition of the Tune-Up.

Mar 10, 202356 min

Ep. 160 Stones/Beatles Collab, Cocaine Bear Mauls The Box Office & Aaron Rodgers Darkness Retreat

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny discuss Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr collaborating with the Rolling Stones on their new album and Universal Music's CEO claiming they are seeking more equitable streaming services for artists. The guys also discuss Cocaine Bear's big box office weekend and Aaron Rodgers' darkness retreat. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 160th edition of the Tune-Up.

Mar 03, 202352 min

Ep. 159 Michael Jackson’s Billion Dollar Catalog, End Of The KD/Kyrie Era & LeBron Passes Kareem

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny are all over the NBA Trade Deadline including Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant being traded from the Brooklyn Nets. The guys also discuss the potential sale of Michael Jackson's catalog and LeBron passing Kareem Adbdul-Jabbar on the NBA's All-Time Scoring List. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 159th edition of the Tune-Up.

Feb 10, 202354 min

Ep. 158 Rock Hall Nominations, Lizzo’s 100% Got That Trademark & LeBron 63 Points Away From Kareem

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny are all over the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominations. The guys also discuss Lizzo's latest trademark and the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. Benny and Deny also discuss NBA All-Star snubs, Giannis' MVP case, and LeBron closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabaar's All-Time Scoring Record. All that plus This Day in Music History and a studio update from Benny on the 158th edition of the Tune-Up.

Feb 03, 20231 hr

Ep. 157 Ticketmaster Goes On Trial, Earth’s Core Switches It Up & Embiid’s All-Star Snub

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny are all over the Ticketmaster/Live Nation hearings on Capitol Hill. The guys also discuss Justin Beiber selling his catalog and the Earth's core stopping and switching direction. Benny and Deny also break down the All-Star Starter Reveal and why Joel Embiid's snub could be a good thing for him long term. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 157th edition of the Tune-Up.

Jan 30, 202348 min

Ep. 156 Remembering David Crosby, Michael Jackson Movie In The Works & LeBron Closes In On Kareem

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny remember the late, great David Crosby and Jeff Beck. The guys also discuss Madonna's upcoming World Tour and a reported Michael Jackson biopic. Benny and Deny then discuss the Miami Heat's surge, the lovable OKC Thunder, and LeBron's pursuit of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's All-Time Scoring Record. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 156th edition of the Tune-Up.

Jan 20, 202359 min

Ep. 155 Damar Hamlin’s Good News, The Golden Globes Move To Tuesday & Jokic’s Quest For Third MVP

On this week's Tune-Up, Benny and Deny are all over the update on Damar Hamlin's health ahead of Week 18 in the NFL. The guys also dive into the Golden Globes being back on TV and Apple using AI to narrate audiobooks. Then Benny and Deny discuss the NBA MVP Race, the Clippers' misfortune, and NBA All-Star voting. All that plus This Day in Music History on the 155th edition of the Tune-Up.

Jan 06, 202350 min

Ep. 154 The Tune-Up’s 2022 New Year’s Eve Countdown

On the last Tune-Up of 2022, Benny and Deny are ringing in 2023 by counting down the 10 biggest stories of the past year. From Ticketmaster's downfall to the legalization of sex dolls in South Korea, this New Year's Eve Party is one you won't want to miss. So grab a beverage and join us in saying goodbye to 2022.

Dec 30, 202249 min