Episodes
If You're Listening
"If You’re Listening” is all about one person’s mission to force her friend to listen to all the music he missed in high school. Sometimes it goes well and Heather broadens her friend’s horizons just a little bit. Often times it doesn’t go so well and Ramsey spends the episode wondering why anyone would listen to this music, or in extreme cases, launching empty threats at the band that recorded it.
Episodes
If You're RELISTENING: The Get Up Kids "Something To Write Home About"
Take a trip back in time as Ramsey and Heather avoid the breakdowns and relisten to The Get Up Kids’ “Something To Write Home About!” Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Pee Wee Herman! The most iconic memory from our guest, Jeff Hong. And the classic: how many times has Heather seen them? All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!...
IYL Singles: Snowing "I Could Do Whatever I Wanted If I Wanted"
Our Patrons have spoken and it’s time for Snowing! We listen to a selection of tracks from their debut (and only) album I Could Do Whatever I Wanted If I Wanted, as well as a few singles to get to know this impactful band! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: How many waves of emo are we in? Midwest emo: It’s a vibe! And -ing band names are discussed! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it hel...
Sufjan Stevens Invites You to Come On Feel the Illinoise
It has been 15 years since Sufjan Stevens released his (first) album in tribute to the great state of Chicago! Join us as Heather and Ramsey Feel the Illinoise! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Out of date Super Bowl predictions! Heather shocks Ramsey with a Marvel take! And lots and lots of Illinois history! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!...
Grammy 2025 Recap
Has there ever been a Grammys ceremony that Heather has agreed more with? (Possibly the ones where Taylor Swift won a bunch.) This week we recap the winners (and losers) of this year’s Grammys. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: ChatGPT is useless. Two different country artists, one of whom is Beyonce! And yet another “how have you not heard this song?” All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it...
If You're Relistening: Fallout Boy "Take This To Your Grave"
IYL Singles: Thrice
Our Patrons have asked us to return (for a second time) to the band Thrice! We check out a selection of singles from their (many) albums over the years! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Heather attempts to poison Ramsey! What is a master planned community! And the increasingly different sounds of the band Thrice! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!...
Katy Perry "Teenage Dream"
IYL Singles: Mk.gee
If You're Relistening: Jimmy Eat World "Bleed American"
As we begin 2025 we take a look back at the first album we ever listened to , Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American. Have our opinions changed? Find out in this episode, newly released from the Patreon? Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Have our opinons changed? What ideas do we hit on for a second time? And a reminder of what we sounded like as little baby podcasters! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It help...
2024 Wrapped
Holiday Alternate Versions 2024
Heather and Ramsey have selected three holiday standards and they’ve each selected their favorite version of each! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Who’s a holiday bitch? How does E.T. get involved? And what is the number one thing you shouldn’t do when writing a Christmas song? All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!...
Field Report: Heather's Nieces
Heather visit home for the holidays and brought back a gift for us! Here’s what the youths in her family are listening to, music-wise! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: A very cute intro from one of our guests! TikTok gone wild! And what 1990s country star is still in the mix? All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!...
The Great Junior Varsity Sampling
The Bad Boy of Podcasting™, Byron McKoy , has checked back in to present the show with a gift: Junior Varsity. However, just like those dastardly magi, there’s a catch: he believes only Ramsey or Heather will enjoy it. WHO WILL IT BE? Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Talking about The Town. We get a couple bands mixed up. And a visit from the Ghost of Ramsey Future! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It h...
Bright Eyes "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning"
IYL Singles: Touché Amoré
Heather is obsessed with the band Touché Amoré and it was only a matter of time before her newfound love made it’s way to the show. This week Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Ramsey has an interesting visual on Pianos Become The Teeth (according to him)! A new CitiBike saga! And Hal Ashby facts! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!...
Taking Back Sunday "Louder Now"
A listener asks us to return to the world of Taking Back Sunday and we oblige! This week we listen to their third album, 2005’s Louder Now at a reasonable volume. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: We declare a decisive winner in the feud! Heather’s latest obsession! And our biggest Halloween mistake! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!...
Songs for an Election (Recorded Before We Know What's Going to Happen)
In the United States, we just had an election. Perhaps you already knew this. Heather and Ramsey have assembled songs to reflect the national mood, but they recorded it well in advance of the final results, so they have prepared for either eventuality. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Different vibes from different hosts! The direct and the indirect! Joy! Sadness! It’s all here! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on...
Stars "Set Yourself on Fire"
We bend the rules slightly, as is our wont, as we listen to one of both Ramsey and Heather’s favorite albums from college. It’s Stars’ 2004 album, “Set Yourself on Fire"!” Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Crimes are confessed (but not really, ops)! How do we eat our Pop-Tarts? And an appearance from Heather’s boyfriend! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yours...
The Hold Steady pt. 1 with Adam Maid
Ramsey's Quintessential Emo Song
Japandroids "Celebration Rock"
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones "Let's Face It" with Aaron Carnes
An iconic ska album requires an expert, so this week Aaron Carnes , author of In Defense of Ska , joins us to break down The Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ 1997 classic Let’s Face It. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: The Mount Rushmore of ska. Some key ska questions are answered. And Ramsey gives his review of Megaopolis ! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself...
IYL Singles: Sabrina Carpenter 2
Back in May, Heather introduced Ramsey to the world of Sabrina Carpenter. Now that the album, Short ‘n Sweet is out, we dive back in to see what it’s all about! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: We are scandalized! Jack’s back! And the VMAs sound absolutely insane now. All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!...
Bright Eyes "Fevers and Mirrors"
IYL Singles: An Introduction to Pulp
Incubus "Morning View"
When it comes to Incubus, Ramsey only remembers the name, not the album he listened to 332 episodoes ago. This week, let’s fix that. It’s Incubus with their 23 year old album “Morning View.” Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Turntables! Hot guys in bands! Garth Brooks! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!...
IYL Singles: Tigers Jaw and Joyce Manor Covers
This week we listen as two ands that we’ve previously covered on the show… cover each other. Today: Tigers Jaw does “Constant Headache” and Joyce Manor "performs “I Saw Water.” Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Who are these bands again? Surprise GArth Brooks audio drops! And covers that transcend the originals! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!...
TRL 2001 pt. 2
Oh, my god, we’re back again… AGAIN. We return to our deep dive into the world of TRL as we listen to the second half of 2001’s number one songs, as well as what was happening in the real music world of Billboard charts! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Heather doesn’t forget! Ramsey reveals why he knows a little too much about Vertical Horizon! And Lenny Kravitz on Gawker! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTun...
IYL Singles: Charlii XCX/Billie Eilish/The Dare "Guess" Remix
It’s the Charli XCX episode from last month and it's the same but this one is about a remixed version so it's not Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Ramsey learns who all of the people named are. More rounds of “Is this brat or not?” And a round of “Is Ramsey uncomfortable?” All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!...