Aug 25, 2025

We celebrate our 400th episode with a song we love. It’s a standout for the original band in a number of fascinating ways, and has a cover that turns everything on its head to brilliant effect. Strange Currencies, originally by R.E.M., covered by Louisa Stancioff. 

Rich got the name wrong during the episode, but the...

Aug 18, 2025

We hope this is the end of our run of tribute episodes as we remember a remarkable talent and exceptional musician. An exceptional ability for satire, an absurd but resolute sense of humor, and a mirthful approach to life which he imposed on the world around him. Poisoning Pigeons In The Park, originally by Tom Lehrer,...

Aug 11, 2025

We do a rare instrumental episode remembering an amazing musician who was the sound of a decade — everyone wanted this sound. Feels so good, originally by Chuck Mangione, covered by Alison Brown with Jake Shimabukuro. 

Outro music is Give It All You Got, also by Chuck Mangione. 

Aug 4, 2025

We pay tribute to one of the greats of rock and metal, and find some surprising range from a former teen heartthrob. Crazy Train, originally by Ozzy Osbourne, covered by Pat Boone.

Outro music is Mama I’m Coming Home, also by Ozzy Osbourne.