Pop Episodes
May 27, 2020
I'll Be (Edwin McCain) - Rivalry Week 5, Episode 517
It's Rivalry Week time once again, and this season we kick off with a song JP loves and Rob HATES. It's Edwin McCain's smash ballad, "I'll Be." Let us know who you side with!
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May 13, 2020
Cat's in the Cradle (Harry Chapin) - Episode 515
The storyteller's storyteller give us the ultimate song about fathers and sons. Grab your tissues for Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle." In this episode:
- One of the most charitable artist-activists of all time
- The tra…
April 29, 2020
Always Be My Baby (Mariah Carey) - Episode 513
What can you say about Mariah Carey? She’s one of the most revered and celebrated artists in history, and arguaby the greatest singer of all time.
- ‘90s R&B, man.
- Mariah’s embarrasing “Aaron Rodgers at the NFL Draft” mo…
April 22, 2020
Everybody Wants to Rule the World (w/ Dave Barnes) - Episode 512
Very special guest Dave Barnes returns to co-host this episode on one of the all-time greats from the 1980’s, Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World!” Also in this episode:
- Roland Orzabal is not who you think …
April 1, 2020
Photograph (Nickelback) - Episode 509
Canada’s greatest export Nickelback is the topic today, and we can’t wait to talk about the fresh maple syrup that is their legendary track, “Photograph.”
In this episode:
- Chad Kroeger, the original Tiger King? The lead si…
March 25, 2020
Respect (Aretha Franklin) - Episode 508
The one and only Diva of Divas, Aretha Franklin, is up to the mic today, with her legendary classic, “Respect.” We’ll talk about Aretha’s history (and her shared birthday with Rob), her music, her writing and arranging chops…
March 18, 2020
Turn Your Love Around (George Benson) - Episode 507
This week we celebrate one of the literal greatest guitarists and musicians to ever pick up the instrument, not to mention his status as a legendary singer and performer of pop and R&B. The genius and range of George Benson—…
March 4, 2020
I Love You Always Forever (Donna Lewis) - Episode 505
It's the most adorable song of the 1990's on this week's episode! Bob your head and feel the warm hug that is "I Love You Always Forever," a song that is somehow amazing even though its title feels like it was made up by a r…
Feb. 26, 2020
Let's Stay Together (Al Green) - Episode 504
It’s the perfect intersection of Valentine’s month and Black History Month—Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” is without a doubt one of the greatest love songs ever penned, and Al Green is without a doubt one of the smoothest …
Feb. 21, 2020
Let's Dance (David Bowie) - Episode 503
The pop hit that made David Bowie a mainstream star and introduced Stevie Ray Vaughan to the world is our topic this week, and we've put on our red shoes, which are obviously a metaphor for...systemic racism? Oh, wait. I mea…
Feb. 14, 2020
A Special 100th Episode with Dave Barnes (Valentine's Day 2020)
Happy Valentine's Day! We’re celebrating 100 episodes with a very special in-studio guest: artist and songwriter extraordinaire Dave Barnes! We had the privilege to pick the brain of one of modern Country and Christian music…
Nov. 15, 2019
Grease (Soundtrack) - Rivalry Week 1, Episode 418
RIVALRY WEEK returns for Season 4--Rob and JP go head-to-head on something one loves and one hates!
In week 1, we talk the Grease soundtrack, which JP loves and Rob detests.
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Aug. 30, 2019
Forever Young (Rod Stewart) - Episode 407
That instantly recognizable voice. That beautifully leathery face. That mole nobody really talks about. It’s Rod Stewart, blessing the show and the world with his classic hit “Forever Young.” Also in this episode:
- How does…
Aug. 22, 2019
Shattered Dreams (w/Clark Datchler of Johnny Hates Jazz) - Episode 406
Our first interview episode of Season 4 is a great one! Clark Datchler comes in hot with his opinions on subgenres, the streaming era, and modern pop music, and picks out a few artists he believes are doing pop well in 2019.…
Aug. 9, 2019
When Doves Cry (Prince & the Revolution) - Episode 404
The greatest song in pop history? The transitive property suggests *maybe.* Regardless, this song and its iconic album are in the upper echelon of pop (or funk-rock) history. Jam along with us and the late, very great Prince…