Film expert Heather has seen more than a couple movies in 2022! It’s time to award some of those films with one of the top 500 most prestigious awards in Hollywood: The Heather Oscars! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: It’s like the Academy Awards but with Ramsey and Heather handling all of them from her living room! In memoriums, opening numbers, all your favorite things are represented here! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It h...
Feb 27, 2023•51 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast To celebrate 50 bonus Patreon episodes, we invited our listeners to call in to our show and make us listen to a song they avoided in high school! This time around we are joined by listeners Chandler, Sean and Dan play us songs from Relient K, Frightened Rabbit and Barenaked Ladies! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Ramsey and a listener bond over British television! Is the perfect pop punk song Christian? And Ramsey asks the listeners questions that Heather didn’t cle...
Feb 20, 2023•55 min•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast Apparently, it is considered a criminal act that Heather has not yet covered this seminal song on our podcast. Released on an obscure EP in Japan, this Something Corporate song slowly became a fan favorite. From the year 2000 it’s “Konstantine.” Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: A discussion of licensed Valentines! A Discogs quiz! Obi strips and OSTs! 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 ...
Feb 13, 2023•23 min•Ep 289•Transcript available on Metacast Patience is a virtue, and it is also the 2019 album from Mannequin Pussy that has been selected by our Patreon supporters as our next episode! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Was Heather right to not listen or is this a slept-on classic? Who is the biggest Philly band of all time? And Mare of Easttown talk! 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!...
Feb 06, 2023•42 min•Ep 288•Transcript available on Metacast Listener Thurman has suggested a song that sounds like Weird Al preforming a pop punk parody and both Ramsey and Heather are incredibly intrigued. It’s time to listen to New Found Glory’s “Nothing To Say” Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Old bands are remembered! Mummies are given voice! And classic movie trilogies are left seen and unseen! 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 ...
Jan 30, 2023•17 min•Ep 287•Transcript available on Metacast It’s been almost five years since Ramsey and Heather have listened to a Rilo Kiley album , and it was one of the first times they both had a nice time recording an episode. Will they have the experience as they listen to the band’s 2001 debut, “Take Offs and Landings?” Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Two idiots try to explain how wifi works! What Peanuts characters are we? And a new segment involving United Kingdom-celebrity-penned audiobooks! All this and so much M...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast An unaccounted song has appeared on Heather’s “liked” playlist on Spotify… and she loves it. This week we listen to Novo Amor’s song “Halloween,” and then we spin the wheel that is Heather’s liked playlist! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Romance languages are explored! Cancelled bands and ghosts in the machine! And spooky socks! 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 ...
Jan 16, 2023•14 min•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast The Patreon listeners gave Ramsey a gift (while one listener gives Ramsey the business) as they vote to have Ramsey introduce Heather to one of his favorites, They Might Be Giants’ 1992 album Apollo 18 ! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: We break the rules and listen to this album on shuffle! Heather learns what a Fingertip is! And Ramsey accidentally mansplains stuff! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It...
Jan 09, 2023•59 min•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast Podcast legend Dan McCoy of The Flophouse and The Daily Show is here to dance along with us to Talking Heads’ 1983 album Speaking in Tongues! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Dan proves why he is in the center of the Ramsey/Heather Venn diagram! How to be scared into liking something! And the Spotify guessing game! 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!...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast In 2022 we’ll have a 20 year anniversary tour for Death Cab’s “Transatlanticism” and Postal Service’s “Only Album” so we’re taking a look back and playing our favorite songs from these two albums! And no, the Shin’s cover of “Silhouettes” doesn’t count apparently! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Heather and Ramsey have a surefire way to destroy everyone’s night at the concert! Help from an AI! And Heather does a magic trick with her liquids! All this and so much MOR...
Dec 26, 2022•22 min•Ep 282•Transcript available on Metacast It's that time of year again as everybody's social media feeds are clogged with screenshots from a music streaming app! Your hosts walk you through what a robot says their top five songs of the year are as we present: Our 2022 Wrapped! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Our worlds are dominated by a limited number of artists! Ramsey moves to Apple Music! And a few surprises, but you guys know the hosts pretty well, so probably the kind of thing you'd expect from them.....
Dec 19, 2022•47 min•Ep 281•Transcript available on Metacast The one and only Noah Segan ( Blood Relatives, Glass Onion ) is here to talk about growing up in NYC, personalized notes from Wagner and embracing Billy Joel as we listen to Screeching Weasel’s 1992 album “Wiggle!” Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Noah proves his awesome background isn’t fake! Befriending your musical heroes! And do your kids think your favorite bands are any good? All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 280•Transcript available on Metacast It’s finally December, so Ramsey and Heather are defining what exactly makes a song a December song (and not a fall song, and not a Christmas song)! It’s a science. Don’t question it. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: An update on Heather’s leg! The Decemberists are tricky! And a lot of talk about bitter cold1 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!...
Dec 05, 2022•24 min•Ep 279•Transcript available on Metacast Underground or underheard? Our Patreon subscribers have selected Brandtson’s “Dial In Sounds” and Heather and Ramsey try to figure out where they rank in the emo pantheon! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Heather and Ramsey launch their Presidents podcast and accidentally tear through all of their content. "I once repeatedly ate a Hard Rock in Costa Rica." And who is a “little cutie?” All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rat...
Nov 28, 2022•58 min•Ep 277•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time for Thanksgiving in America, and the whole family can agree on one thing: Canada’s Carly Rae Jepsen is a delight. Today we listen to the singles from her latest album (and other hits)! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: A few corrections are made! Heather and Ramsey share what they think are the loneliest times! And we get on a real Kenny Rogers tangent! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps...
Nov 21, 2022•24 min•Ep 276•Transcript available on Metacast Heather is a known Jack Antonoff fan, and with the release of Taylor’s new album, we are revisiting some of the best tracks that he has produced throughout his long career. Join us for this tour of Jack’s work! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Who is Jack Antonoff? Will Ramsey mention Leena Dunham? And how much Taylor can we squeeze into one podcast? 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 ...
Nov 14, 2022•52 min•Ep 275•Transcript available on Metacast We’re cracking open the vaults to help with your fall and giving you a peak into the Patreon exclusives! This week, a Bonus Zone episode in which Heather introduces Ramsey into the world of The National! Discover bonus eps (like this one!), merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Why is it Ohio week? What’s happening outside Heather’s window! And there’s a prison break at the Disney Vault! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It help...
Nov 07, 2022•42 min•Ep 274•Transcript available on Metacast On this very spooky day, Heather and Ramsey attempt to scare one another with three songs design to strike terror into the other! This is Not a Halloween Episode: this is an exploration into the depths of pure horror. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon ! In our latest episode, we’ve made a Halloween playlist for your cool ghoul gathering! This week: Heather breaks Ramsey’s heart! Ramsey lulls Heather with a false sense of security! And learn Heather’s feelings on the harpsichord! ...
Oct 31, 2022•28 min•Ep 273•Transcript available on Metacast Blast the siren and light the signal! Blink-182 is back in its original from with a world tour and new music! One of your hosts is incredibly excited! Listen as we experience the newest from the legendary band titled…[HEAVY SIGH] “Edging.” Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: The names of all of the members! Tales from the real life town that Stars Hallow is based on! And an unexpected 90s commercial reference! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future...
Oct 24, 2022•25 min•Ep 272•Transcript available on Metacast The wonderful Caissie St. Onge is here to talk about the one, the only Prince and his 1987 classic Sign "☮︎" the Times! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: What do Minnesotans have in common with Ronald Reagan? Columbia Music House memories! And a very specific diner policy! 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!...
Oct 17, 2022•2 hr 55 min•Ep 271•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Ramsey and Heather’s favorite season: fall! We create the perfect fall afternoon for you as we sit back and listen to TikTok’s latest trend: Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season!” Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Window maintenance! Fall vibes! Sweaters! And singer-songwriter discussions! 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!...
Oct 10, 2022•13 min•Ep 270•Transcript available on Metacast Listen as Heather recounts her harrowing journey through Chicago’s Riot Fest! Hear her tales of heat, music, and getting up close and personal with some of your faves! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon ! This week: Heather finds a tree! We argue about the band Stars! And Heather is asked a question that shakes her to her absolute core! 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 y...
Oct 03, 2022•57 min•Ep 269•Transcript available on Metacast Heather has heard a new song: Homeschool’s “Smartest Man.” But she believes it sounds like another song, The Fly’s 1998 song “Got You (Where I Want You).” Is she right? Only you can decide! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: School-based sci-fi mid-90s movie summaries! Heather loves Industry! And Ramsey and Heather talk about all things basketball! 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 help...
Sep 26, 2022•22 min•Ep 267•Transcript available on Metacast FINALLY we get to hear music that has been Spider-Man approved as we listen to Dashboard Confessional’s 2006 album “Dusk and Summer!” Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon ! This week: Heather learns something gross! A Counting Confessional crossover! We’re late to the Don’t Worry, Darling table! And we increase your slang vocabulary! 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 yourse...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 266•Transcript available on Metacast Kaity Davie is back! We’ve all selected five songs and together will determine if they are more One Tree Hill or The O.C.-core. Some people play the game; some people use this as an excuse to get to play music they like on the podcast for just once in their damn life. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: A memorial to all the cores that have come before! Ramsey did research! And you’ll learn what O.C. drums are! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a futur...
Sep 12, 2022•26 min•Ep 265•Transcript available on Metacast It’s an album so huge that it’s big single has 1 billion plays on Spotify. So how is it possible that Ramsey thinks The Killers and The Darkness are the same band? We find out as we listen to their 2004 debut “Hot Fuss!” Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon ! This week: Heather learns something gross! A murder trilogy and a boring trilogy! And a deep dive on international policing with zero facts! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 264•Transcript available on Metacast Music person and One Tree Hill expert Kaity Davie is back to introduce the world to a newly-coined genre of music: One Tree Hill -core! How is it defined? What bands are included? Hey, isn’t that Minkus from Boy Meets World ? All your questions are answered. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon ! This week: When is something country and when is it Lenny Kravitz? Ramsey watched the pilots to The O.C. and One Tree Hill ! And so many bands are categorized! All this and so much MORE! Li...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 263•Transcript available on Metacast Heather’s Liked Songs playlist on Spotify is out of control and filled with songs she doesn’t even like anymore. So, we let fate take the wheel as we listen to three songs on shuffle and record our reactions to what destiny holds! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Notes on camp! Taika Watiti secrets! And confidential medical information from one of your hosts! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us...
Aug 22, 2022•20 min•Ep 262•Transcript available on Metacast Heather and Ramsey went to an excruciatingly hot outdoor concert and turned it into an exploration for Ramsey! Listen in as Heather leads Ramsey deeper into the world of Hop Along! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon ! This week: Outdoor venues are ranked! Sally and Bobby Draper are discussed! And… the accordion makes a return appearance! 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 ...
Aug 15, 2022•32 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast Alex Mason (Gawker, Vice, Fusion) is back after years of campaigning for Ramsey and Heather to experience Linkin Park’s 2000 debut, Hybrid Theory! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon ! This week: Getting aggressive as a ten year old! Jay-Z is Ramsey’s favorite member of Linkin Park! And all the song titles are explained! 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!...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast 
