Episode 220: Are We Human? Or Are We Santa?
This week, by request, we’re covering two more of The Killers’ many, many holiday releases! As you may remember from Episode 113, Ian has a very special, very hateful relationship… Read more »
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Episode 219: Every Mother’s Child
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and we’ve got two Christmas songs about moms… well, at least, two songs that acknowledge motherhood as a concept. “The Christmas Song” as performed by… Read more »
Episode 218: Deck the Halls, Eat the Rich
It’s International Workers’ Day and we’re celebrating with some holiday songs for solidarity! “We’re Following the Wrong Star” by Billy Bragg is an evocative Christmas anthem for the working class,… Read more »
Episode 217: Grown Up Songs for Families of Faith
Ok, we got the giggles out of our systems last week, and we’re ready to talk about music like a couple of proper grown-ups. This week we reflect on Passover… Read more »
Episode 216: The True Meaning of Weed Day
You may be celebrating Passover or Easter this week, but here on HARK as per tradition, we’re celebrating April the 20th. Join us as we try to invigorate our 4/20… Read more »
Episode 215: Good King What’s His Name
This week by request, we’re looking at some old-school carols that are new to the list! “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman/We Three Kings” by Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLachlan brings… Read more »
Episode 214: LISTEN! The Holiday Weather Forecast
What is the sound of snow falling? Is it like one hand clapping, or is it like, a person playing with a big pile of buttons? We investigate this and… Read more »
Episode 213: Sally the Mailroom Reindeer
This week it’s all elves, all the time! By request, we cover two songs about elf OCs. “An Elf Named Moe” by Carl Stuck is an earnest ode to a… Read more »
Episode 212: Strawberry Equinox
Spring is nearly here! Whether you’re desperate for sunshine or already wistfully missing those snowflakes, the two songs we cover this week – “White Winter Hymnal” by Fleet Foxes and… Read more »
Episode 211: Italy Unstuck in Time
We’re celebrating St. Joseph’s Day with two Italian Christmas songs! Well, Christmas songs in Italian, at least. Weeell… Christmas songs in Italian, or about Italy, or at least, sort of… Read more »