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by Steve Lively
We begin each episode talking about a random song on the 2021 Rolling Stone Best 500 Songs of All Time list and then just wing it afterwards. We demonstrate flashes of intelligence and a severe amount of forgetfulness/ignorance. Good times.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 27m
Episode 60 - Song #73: "Formation" by Beyoncé
We have quite a delight for all you Black Bill Gates' out there! That's right! Two nobodies from the Midwest are going to pretend to know what they are talking about as they discuss the themes and nuances of Beyoncé's massive hit from 2016. In other words, we make Austin Powers references because we're not very worldly. Deets - 13:06Certify Some Shiz - 22:28Roman Numerals - 30:13Trivia - 30:56Sandwich Time - 45:49Song Analysis - 54:10
- Jun 8, 20261h 0m
Episode 59 - "PART 2 OF 2* - Song #261: "Pusherman" by Curtis Mayfield
While it was once thought to be lost, forgotten, or never completed...we present the long-anticipated remainder of Episode 59. This one is mostly song lyric analysis...
- Jun 8, 202647 min
Episode 59 - *PART 1 OF 2* - Song #261: "Pusherman" by Curtis Mayfield
We went a tad long, so this one's split in two. Or is it split into two?And the editing? Smooth as...whatever...These hosts have been through thick and thin, and that, as always, becomes more evident with each passing moment of this (and every) episode.
- May 19, 20261h 5m
Episode 58 - Song #252: "Flash Light" by Parliament
We delayed today's episode drop to build anticipation. No other reason possible.At long-ish last, we are back this week with more cringe-speak and garbled nonsense. Unbeknownst to our ENTIRE production team, the recording halted toward the end, severing you from probably the funniest stuff we've ever said.Luckily, there are 442 episodes left to get it right!
- May 11, 20261h 31m
Episode 57 - Song #371: "Benny and the Jets" by Elton John
We are SO BACK!The link below will only make sense if you listen to the whole episode, fellow nerds...https://www.amazon.com/s?k=metal+up+your+assshirt&adgrpid=1331511094032417&hvadid=83219722441148&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=49583&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=b&hvtargid=kwd-83220599941196%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=11364_13596534&mcid=06e4d63898d337ccbe68578add8b4d6a&msclkid=6a3d029800c71b37efb96898a1029c8d&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_9ecu9k3mxf_b
- Mar 2, 20261h 9m
Episode 56 - Song #149: "Rocket Man" by Elton John
We're back this week with another nonsensical discussion over Sir Elton, his legacy, and the story told in this classic 70s megahit. Rob goes way overboard on covers, and Steve obsesses about luggage.What better way to spend approximately sixty-nine minutes and twenty-one-point-seven seconds?Time stamps!Jerk Reaction 02:56Deets 06:36Roman Numerals 16:29Trivia 21:21Sandwich Time 24:27Covers 29:46Lyric Analysis 38:39
- Feb 16, 20261h 30m
Episode 55 - Song #108: "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure
We here at UMM are, more or less, caretakers at heart. We want to help you navigate through this cold and flu season. Thus, at a safe distance, we offer you...The Cure.We have a long trivia question, an enormous amount of cover information, and we gush about the genius of Robert Smith and chip away (unsuccessfully) at the narrative of the song that summarizes the early days of Smith and his spouse's relationship. *updated Feb 26 with 2 correctionsa) rob's phone call and info removedb) CHVRCHES clip added
- Feb 2, 20261h 16m
Episode 54 - Song #142: "He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones
Wow! You clicked the FULL description? Nice! I need to make this one count! So, this week, we have George Jones, and for obvious reasons, we cover the 1980 cult classic POPEYE, starring Robin Williams, before eventually role-playing: one of us as the titular character from that film, and the other, his nemesis, Olive Oil. JK. It's "Bluto."Anyway, in short, we bring the HEAT and really immerse ourselves in the controversial lyrics of this quote-sad-unquote song.NOTE: No spinach was consumed during this, or any, episode.
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