Apr 14, 2025

A killer song that almost killed the band, and a musical friendship that lead to some surprising results. Talk To Ya Later, originally by The Tubes, covered by Richard Marx. 

Outro music is Save It For Later by The English Beat, not that anyone was ever confused preparing for this episode. 

Apr 7, 2025

An iconic artist on the cusp of a powerful but controversial transition, a band that was able to put the music first for just long enough, and a singer who understands what performance art should be. It’s All Over Now Baby Blue, originally by Bob Dylan, covered by Them, and by Cat Power. 

Outro music is Gloria, also...

Mar 31, 2025

One of the all-time-great pop songs pushes an already substantial artist to new heights, and a cover that has surprising strengths (and weaknesses), while reminding us to tip the wait staff. Toxic, originally by Britney Spears, covered by Franz Ferdinand. 

Outro music is Take Me Out, also by Franz Ferdinand.

Mar 24, 2025

The undisputed godfather of brilliant hilarity goes his own way, and a band that couldn’t be more ridiculous on paper turns out to be the perfect band for what might be the best tribute ever. We’re not kidding. Dare To Be Stupid, originally by Weird Al Yankovic, covered by Cybertronic Spree. 

Outro music is Turbo...

Mar 17, 2025

A very old, less known, and wildly special song before the maximally meteoric rise, and a cover by a band that was — and still is — there through it all. Cry for a Shadow, originally by the Beatles, covered by The Ventures.

Outro music is Walk, Don’t Run, also by The Ventures.