Apr 24, 2023

Spend a nice day on the river, and throw in a bit of piracy, just to keep the local economy going. Also, Canada is funnier than England — who knew? The Last Saskatchewan Pirate, originally by The Arrogant Worms, covered by The Longest Johns. 

Outro music is Hoist Up The Thing, also by The Longest Johns, because...

Apr 17, 2023

A hidden battle between artist and studio, producers trying to outdo themselves, and a quick trip to Alaska. Don’t Cha, originally by Tori Alamaze, covered by The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes, and by The Baseballs.

Outro music is Hey There Delilah by Plain White T’s. 

Apr 10, 2023

A brilliant classic of rock and R&B, which flirted with bubblegum, and a cover that goes full-Wonka. I Think We’re Alone Now, originally by Tommy James and the Shondells, covered by Tiffany. 

Outro music is Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows, by Leslie Gore.

Apr 3, 2023

A brilliant and surprisingly innovative dance track from a band that minted them daily, and a cover that can’t decide between parody and madness. Lay All Your Love On Me, originally by ABBA, covered by Brian David Gilbert. 

Outro music is Batty Bat, by Count Von Count, voiced by the incomparable and departed Jerry...