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A podcast featuring two supposed songwriters critiquing/praising/geeking out over famous artists. Each week, we'll discuss the discography of a new band/songwriter to discuss what makes these songs and records tick. Along the way, we'll invite some of our own musician friends to help us figure out what it means to Know. Your. Writes. New episodes every other Friday!
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- 2 days ago1h 47m
92: Bat Out Of Hell by Meatloaf and Jim Steinman
Like a bat out of hell, I'll be gone when it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton huddle close by the dashboard light and dive into Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman's 1977 opus Bat Out of Hell. Other topics include: - Colton ranting a lot about Bat Out of Hell II- The Steinman Hall of Fame- Robb's meatloaf dinner
- 2 weeks ago1h 15m
91: "Halloween" by Dead Kennedys
So it's Halloween, and you feel like listening to Know Your Writes! On a very spooky edition of KYW, Robb and Colton exhume their leather uniforms and dive into Dead Kennedy's "Halloween". Other topics include: - our hosts catch up after a long hiatus - Memories of Tony Hawk Pro Skater - Colton breaks the song rating system
- Oct 5, 20261h 32m
91: My Chemical Romax Re-dux (w/ foreword)
When I was a young man, Robb and Colton told me it was time for Know Your Writes! Please enjoy a re-post of a KNY classic deep dive into My Chemical Romance's full discography, complete with a nicely unhinged foreword from our hosts.
- Sep 23, 20261h 46m
90: Purple Rain by Prince
Colton? Yes, Robb? Is the water warm enough? Yes, Robb. Shall we begin? Yes, Robb. Then it must be time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton gather to talk about a little thing called Prince's 1984 masterwork Purple Rain. Other topics include: - more Fantasy Football mania- Robb's journey with the film Purple Rain - Colton's fuzzy memory of the 2007 Super BowlEmail us at know.your.writes.podcast@gmail.com
- Sep 7, 20261h 24m
89: "Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift
Devils roll the dice, angels listen to Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton bring summer to a close by sparring over Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer". Other topics include: - revisiting Streetlight Manifesto- Colton's rant on "poptimism"- Robb and Colton fix the bridge to "Cruel Summer" Something New: "Enormous" by Streetlight Manifesto
- Aug 27, 20261h 43m
88: Bad Books by Bad Books
To download: podcast episode. Never listened to. So it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton beg everything and get lost at the race track as they wade into Bad Book's self-titled debut album. Our hosts will dissect each track by the group composed of pod stalwarts Kevin Devine and Manchester Orchestra. Other topics include: - remembering the pod's discussions of Kevin Devine and Manchester Orchestra- who eats whose lunch on the record? - Did Robb and Colton see Bad Books in concert together?
- Aug 10, 20261h 38m
87: "American Pie" by Don McLean
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack Flash hit subscribe 'cause it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts pack up the Chevy and discuss Don McLean's 1971 opus "American Pie". Other topics include:- Robb "accepts" the definition of a song - Colton's dislike for vocal jazz- our hosts pay their taxes- and more! "Something New" Segment: "A Different Kind" by Rakim
- Jul 27, 20261h 51m
86: Touch Up by Mother Mother
"Tick-tick-tock, ticky-ticky-tock, ticky-ticky-tock" goes the clock and I sit and I watch the hours go until it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton re-apply their foundations as they wade into Mother Mother's debut album Touch Up. Other topics include: - our hosts San Francisco shenanigans- Robb's response to the Colton/Kacy episode- what even is a song?
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A podcast featuring two supposed songwriters critiquing/praising/geeking out over famous artists. Each week, we'll discuss the discography of a new band/songwriter to discuss what makes these songs and records tick. Along the way, we'll invite some of our own musician friends to help us figure out what it means to Know. Your. Writes. New episodes every other Friday!
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