Pop Episodes
June 15, 2018
Ten Summoner's Tales (Sting) - Ep 205 COMMENTARY ONLY
**THIS EPISODE INCLUDES COMMENTARY ONLY**
The boys expand into a new format with this episode: real-time full album commentary on one of the greatest albums of our lifetime; Sting's amazing Ten Summoner's Tales. Enjoy this v…
June 15, 2018
Ten Summoner's Tales (Sting) Ep 205 WITH MUSIC
**THIS EPISODE INCLUDES ALBUM AUDIO WITH COMMENTARY**
The boys expand into a new format with this episode: real-time full album commentary on one of the greatest albums of our lifetime; Sting's amazing Ten Summoner's Tales. …
June 8, 2018
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) - Christopher Cross - Episode 204
This week we celebrate the King of Yacht Rock himself! Feel the breeze and let your flamingo flag fly! Also, Michael McDonald, Penguino Rodgriguez, and the sax intro that stumped Rob.
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June 1, 2018
Fire and Rain (James Taylor) - Episode 203
James Taylor is ready to get all up in your feels on this week's episode, and so are Rob and JP. We'll laugh, we'll cry; we'll insult John Denver. Let's get to work!
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May 25, 2018
In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins) - Episode 202
Drowning conspiracies, gated reverb and teenagers who can't wait 3 minutes for a groove...we cover all that and more as we get into another all-time smash, Phil Collins' signature hit, "In The Air Tonight."
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May 18, 2018
Where the Streets Have No Name (U2) - Episode 201
We're BACK for SEASON 2! Join Rob and JP as we get back to business--Jersey Mikes, dotted quarter delays, and our favorite 1-2 punches to open an album. All this and much more as we get into U2's classic from The Joshua Tree…
March 30, 2018
Abbey Road Suite (The Beatles) - Episode 124
The last regular episode of Season 1 is the first ever double-lenth XL Episode! We take a deep dive into the delicious well that is Abbey Road and discuss the 16-minute mashup that comprises the last tracks the Beatles ever …
March 23, 2018
Celebration (Kool & the Gang) - Episode 123
There's a party goin' on RIGHT HERE, and your ears are invited! Rob and JP break down Kool & the Gang's ubiquitous smash hit, Celebration, and discuss search engines and Rob's really weird concert souvenir.
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March 16, 2018
Black Velvet - Episode 122
Rob describes this song as "sweaty" and that's disgusting. But everything about it is magic. Be musically whisked away to the heart of the deep south with this...hold on, Alannah Myles is CANADIAN??
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March 9, 2018
Who Can it Be Now (Men at Work) - Episode 121
Rob has burning questions. JP has quick answers that negate ALL of them. Find out the story behind Men at Work's 80's classic. Also in this episode: sax hooks, copyright infringement, and no mentions of Rascall Flatts.
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Feb. 23, 2018
Crazy (Seal) - Episode 119
Let's get CRAZY with everyone's favorite bald dark-skinned British fashion icon-singer-songwriter-man. Seriously, we're never gonna' survive if we don't! Also, DC Talk, identical twins and potato chips on PBJ.
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Feb. 16, 2018
Hook (Blues Traveler) - Episode 118
John Popper and company deliver one of the cleverest--nay, maybe THE cleverest--single in pop history. Why does it sound instantly familiar, and, hey wait a minute, are those lyrics insulting?? Also: doxxing, spoiler alerts …
Feb. 2, 2018
End of the Innocence (Don Henley) - Episode 116
The grumpiest member of the Eagles brings us this week's classic tune, co-written by another GSP alum, Bruce Hornsby. Also, apologies to Mickey Dolenz and a great many others.
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Jan. 26, 2018
Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) - Episode 115
Don't you dare stop! Don't even think about it! You hold on to that feeling til the bitter end! Rob and JP break down Journey's ubiquitous classic, and get into why it's still selling big numbers even today. Also Rob makes a…
Jan. 19, 2018
When Did You Fall (Chris Rice) - Episode 114
Grab your significant other and hold 'em tight, 'cause that's exactly what you're gonna' want to do by the end of this song. One of the great love songs of all time--yeah, we said it--is the topic this week, Chris Rice's del…