Episode 62: Wherever You Find Love, It Feels Like Muppets
This request was anonymous: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. Having been tasked with covering a song of our choosing from the Muppet Christmas Carol, we… Read more »
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Episode 61: Eat a Pie, Do Some Math
In honor of Pi Day, the annual celebration of baked goods and nerd jokes, we review two nerdy Christmas songs: “X-Mas Rulez, Voldemort Droolz” by Harry and the Potters, and… Read more »
Episode 60: The Legend of Bae Claus
This week, we take on an anonymous request (which is probably totally 100% from Mrs. Claus) for “River” by Sarah McLachlan, and decide to pair it with the original by… Read more »
Episode 59: Christmas Art & Hanukkah Science
Since February is extra-long this year, we cover some extra-long holiday songs for Leap Day! Are our lengthy selections from esteemed eccentrics Sufjan Stevens and Beck the hard-wrought work of… Read more »
Episode 58: Weird and Interesting
By request this week, we add funny songs to the list by two comedy-music masters. But are they funny-ha-ha, funny-sad, or just funny-interesting? Ponder with us as we analyze “Christmas… Read more »
Episode 57: A Romantic R&B Chrismukkahboxingday
As Valentine’s Day approaches once again, we break out two original holiday songs for the lovers. The always-sensual Boyz II Men offer comfort (and rebound sex) to the brokenhearted, while… Read more »
Episode 56: Wizard & Chill
In honor of Chinese New Year on February 8th, we’re reviewing holiday songs created in just the past year. Our selections are a bit preposterous – but are they dream,… Read more »
Episode 55: Of Night Silence
This week, we address the dearth of hymns currently on our list with the help of listener lavendernebula, who pointed us to “Night of Silence”, a modern companion to the… Read more »
Episode 54: Moon Christmas Thunder Shock!
Last week was a tough week, and this episode starts out pretty heavy. To take our minds off of the real world, we listen to some Christmas music from two… Read more »
Episode 53: A Card from Minneapolis to the Drunk Tank in New York
While we readjust after the holidays to life back at our home in Vancouver, this week’s songs have us looking other cities. By request, we cover “Fairytale of New York”… Read more »