Episode 224: Dua Lipa, "Levitating"
Dua Lipa's "Levitating" makes it look easy to fill a song with killer hooks, and she's got us talking about words invented by pop stars, the surprising depth of dance anthems, and the way, inevitably,...
3 Maj 202118min
Episode 223: Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock, "It Takes Two"
We wanna rock right now, so naturally we're talking about "It Takes Two," the timeless jam by Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock. We're also talking about the beauty of last-minute inspiration and who can or can...
26 Apr 202129min
Episode 222: Keane, "Somewhere Only We Know"
As we talk about the power pop of Keane's "Somewhere Only We Know," we also dig into American Idol, emotional British bands, and songs that are required to soundtrack a montage. Our intro is by Laura ...
19 Apr 202121min
Episode 221: The Monkees, "Pleasant Valley Sunday"
As we talk about "Pleasant Valley Sunday" by The Monkees, we also talk about the long road to authenticity, the secret excellence of Micky Dolenz, and the various ways you could exist in the '60s. Our...
5 Apr 202136min
March MASTAS 2021: The Championship
Our Teen Idol Tournament reaches its legally binding conclusion as we discuss the championship match-up between The Monkees and Britney Spears. This live episode features analysis, predictions, and ou...
29 Mars 202138min
March MASTAS 2021: Final 4 Live Discussion
It's getting REAL as we reach the Final Four in our March MASTAS tournament to choose the all-time best teen idol. This live episode features analysis, predictions, Intro to Max Martin Theory, and the...
22 Mars 202129min
March MASTAS 2021: Elite 8 Live Discussion
It's the Elite 8 in our March MASTAS tournament to choose the all-time best teen idol. This live episode features analysis, predictions, and various ways to root for Boston bands. Go vote at patreon.c...
15 Mars 202140min
March MASTAS 2021: Sweet 16 Live Discussion
It's the Sweet 16 in our March MASTAS tournament to choose the all-time best teen idol. This live episode features analysis, predictions, and dancing to New Edition. Go vote at patreon.com/mastas. (Yo...
8 Mars 202149min
