Episode 63: Cool Ranch Dave Matthews
We grow tired of Santa Claus and jingle bells — it’s time to cover some songs inspired by the good book. We review two new-fashioned songs about old-fashioned stories —… Read more »
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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 »
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 »