- 115. The Romance of the iPod
In this solo ep, Tim's thinking different! He recalls the remarkable history of the iPod and the rise of the digital music era – and suggests that the golden age of music consumption is in the rearview.
SONGS PLAYED:
Yuzzy - A Little Morning
Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Yuzzy - Running Wild
U2 - Vertigo
The Philadelphia Orchestra - Clair de Lune
Yuzzy - Elipse
Yuzzy - Thin Paper Hut
Yuzzy - Snow Morning
Prestige Podcast Background Music by Yuzzy: https://bit.ly/2nUbGqD
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30m - Apr 29, 2024 - 114. Why Doesn't Taylor Swift Write Hits Anymore?
You smoked then ate seven bars of chocolate / We declared Earbuddies should be a bigger podcast
In this tortured ep, Mat and Tim share their preliminary thoughts about Taylor Swift's eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. As you can see from the title of this ep, they found it to be lacking! They hone in on the tunes and enter into evidence their talismans and charms, etc.
SONGS PLAYED:
Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department
Taylor Swift - My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys
Taylor Swift - Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)
Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer
Taylor Swift - I Hate It Here
Taylor Swift - The Black Dog
Taylor Swift - Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus
Taylor Swift - loml
Taylor Swift - How Did It End?
Taylor Swift - So High School
Taylor Swift - I Can Do It With a Broken Heart
Taylor Swift - So Long, London
Taylor Swift - But Daddy I Love Him
Taylor Swift - The Alchemy
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1h 0m - Apr 22, 2024 - 113. Rap City: How Hip-Hop Was Made Mainstream (with Alvin Jones)
In this episode, Mat and Tim are joined by Alvin Jones, otherwise known as "The Unseen VJ" – the man who created Rap City, a long-running music video program on BET. He tells the buddies what inspired him to push for greater hip-hop representation on BET in the mid- to late-80s, and reflects on the impact his advocacy has had on the tapestry of hip-hop and rap in the decades since.
FURTHER VIEWING:
Welcome To Rap City - Three-Part Documentary on BET
SONGS PLAYED:
Excerpt from Rap City, 1990
Excerpt from Blacks In Wax at The Kennedy Center, 2024
Excerpt from Video Soul, 1987
Excerpt from Video Vibrations, 1986
Doug E. Fresh - D.E.F. = Doug E. Fresh
Excerpt from CBS News' coverage of the March on Washington, 1963
Excerpt from Rap City: The Basement
New Edition - Earth Angel
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46m - Apr 15, 2024 - 112. Rhapsody in Blue: The Story of a Song
In this solo ep, Tim talks through the history – and indeed, the controversy – of Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin. It's one of the most iconic pieces of American music ever composed. But its origin story is a little complicated. Leave it to Timmy to sort it all out!
SONGS PLAYED:
George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue
Eddie Cantor - If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie!)
Willie "The Lion" Smith - Keep Your Temper
W.C. Handy - St. Louis Blues
Paul Simon - Crazy Love, Vol. II
Béla Fleck - Rhapsody in Blue(grass)
FURTHER READING:
Arranging Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue and the Creation of an American Icon by Ryan Bañagale
‘We must face harms done”: Béla Fleck’s defense of George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
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28m - Apr 8, 2024 - 111. How Big Vocals Became the Big Game
We could have had it all! In this episode, Mat and Tim get a bit, oh, idk, philosophical, about incredible vocalists. What does our love of great singers say about our entertainment preferences as a culture? Are we prioritizing the right things? Hmm. You'll know in about 59 minutes!
SONGS PLAYED:
Beyoncé - TEXAS HOLD 'EM
Teddy Swims - Lose Control
Adele - Rolling in the Deep
Clay Aiken - Build Me Up Buttercup (from American Idol)
John Legend - All of Me
Carrie Underwood - Church Bells
Carrie Underwood - Blown Away
Kelly Clarkson - What Was I Made For?
Billie Eilish - What Was I Made For?
Teddy Swims - Make You Feel My Love
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey
Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
Coldplay - Fix You
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59m - Apr 1, 2024 - 110. Justin Timberlake's Approval Rating
We're bringing buddies back! In this episode, Mat and Tim pore over the life and career of Justin Timberlake – from Mouseketeer to boy band heartthrob to swagged-up solo act and beyond. But what about his gaffes?? And what does the listening public want from JT in this day and age? Folks, you know we've got the answers.
SONGS PLAYED:
The Mickey Mouse Club Theme Song
Justin Timberlake - Always In My Heart
Justin Timberlake - Selfish
Justin Timberlake - My Love
NSYNC - It's Gonna Be Me
Justin Timberlake - Señorita
Justin Timberlake - I'm Lovin' It
Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around... Comes Around
The Lonely Island - D*** in a Box
Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie
Justin Timberlake - Mirrors
Justin Timberlake - Say Something
Justin Timberlake - Play
Justin Timberlake - Paradise (feat. NSYNC)
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50m - Mar 25, 2024 - 109. Irish Music: An Emotional Theory
Come out, ye buddies fans! Matty's on the mic for a solo episode of Earbuddies in which he discusses Irish music and culture. Why do we Americans love St. Patrick's Day so much? What's going on with these tunes? Simply download and listen, and allow Mat to delight you with his signature demure wit and wry intellect!
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31m - Mar 18, 2024 - 108. The Star Spangled Banner: A Solution
Oh! Say! In this episode, Mat and Tim dig deep into our nation's anthem: The Star Spangled Banner. They consider its strengths and shortcomings, and offer a patriotic prescription to make the song truly work for America.
SONGS PLAYED:
Kinsley Murray - The Star Spangled Banner
Luther Vandross - The Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner (Orchestral)
Gaither Vocal Band - The Star Spangled Banner
Lee Greenwood - The Star Spangled Banner
My Country! Tis of Thee
P!NK - The Star Spangled Banner
Jon Batiste - The Star Spangled Banner
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56m - Mar 11, 2024 - 107. What Happened To Contemporary Christian Music?
We can only imagine! In this episode, Mat and Tim recall the heyday of CCM – contemporary Christian music – and bemoan the ever-narrowing sonic range found in the genre today. What happened? The answer, it turns out, is tied to money, focus groups, and someone named Becky. Oh, you guys are gonna love this ep! Get to listening!
SONGS PLAYED:
MercyMe - I Can Only Imagine
Housefires - I Thank God
Jars of Clay - Flood
Newsboys - Entertaining Angels
Newsboys - Love, Liberty, Disco
Audio Adrenaline - Never Gonna Be As Big As Jesus
Chris Tomlin - Holy Forever
Phil Wickham - This Is Our God
Chris Tomlin - Jesus Messiah
Bethel Music - I Still Believe
Newsboys - He Lives
Newsboys - I Will Give Everything
Newsboys - Breakfast
Newsboys - Greatness of Our God
DC Talk - Jesus Freak
Elevation Worship - Trust In God
Switchfoot - Meant To Live
Rend Collective - Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
MercyMe - I Can Only Imagine
Olivia Rodrigo - good 4 u
Olivia Rodrigo - brutal
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1h 6m - Mar 4, 2024 - 106. Children's Tunes with Intention (with Caitie from Super Simple Songs)
If you're happy and you know it, subscribe to Earbuddies! In this ep, Mat and Tim are joined by Caitlin Claessens, better known by millions as Caitie from Super Simple Songs. Caitlin discusses her status as a kids' music superstar – then, they figure out what separates the great children's tunes from the rest.
SONGS PLAYED:
Super Simple Songs - There's a Monster in My Tummy
Super Simple Songs - Days of the Week
Super Simple Songs - The Bath Song
Super Simple Songs - Open Shut Them #2
Super Simple Songs - I See Something Blue
Super Simple Songs - And the Green Grass Grew
Caitie's Classroom - If You're Happy & You Know It
Super Simple Songs - With My Heart
Fred Penner's Place - Intro
Fred Penner - What a Day!
Caitie's Classroom - Healthy Smiles
Fred Rogers - What Do You Do?
Caitie's Classroom - Countdown To Christmas!
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43m - Feb 26, 2024 - 105. Dan Nigro and the Role of the Producer
Turn that up in my headphones! In this episode, Mat and Tim discuss the crucial role that producers play in the creation of pop music as we know it.
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1h 0m - Feb 20, 2024 - 104. Stomp Clap Hey: Noah Kahan and the Return of Indie Folk
Put on your suspenders and fill your mason jars! In this ep, Mat and Tim prepare the Earbuddies Army for the coming return of indie folk – a genre that defined millennial culture 15 years ago. What are we supposed to do? How are we supposed to feel? Let the buddies figure it out for you!
SONGS PLAYED:
Noah Kahan - All My Love
Noah Kahan - Stick Season
Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait
Of Monsters and Men - Little Talks
Mumford & Sons - Little Lion Man
The Lumineers - Ho Hey
Phillip Phillips - Home
Phillip Phillips - Gone, Gone, Gone
One Direction - The Story of My Life
American Authors - Best Day of My Life
Vance Joy - Riptide
Noah Kahan, Post Malone - Dial Drunk
Noah Kahan - False Confidence
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home
Sheryl Crow - Real Gone
Rascal Flatts - Life Is a Highway
Mumford & Sons - The Cave
Marcus Mumford & Oscar Isaac - Fare Thee Well (Dink's Song)
Marcus Mumford & Tom Howe - Ted Lasso Theme
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1h 5m - Feb 13, 2024 - 103. The Grammys, Taylor, & the Tortured Poets
Sound the alarm!! In this emergency ep, Mat and Tim unpack the big moments from MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT. From Tracy Chapman to Miley Cyrus, and of course, Taylor Swift's announcement of "The Tortured Poets Department". All's fair in love and poetry, I guess!
29m - Feb 6, 2024 - 102. You Don't Know Garth Brooks
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In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss the best selling solo recording artist of all time: Garth Brooks! Everyone knows who he is, but does anyone know *who he is*? It's time to find out.
SONGS PLAYED:
Garth Brooks - Callin' Baton Rouge
Garth Brooks - Me Without You
Garth Brooks - Friends In Low Places
Garth Brooks - Papa Loved Mama
Chris Gaines - Lost In You
Garth Brooks - Shameless
Garth Brooks - We Shall Be Free
Vulfpeck - Back Pocket (Live at Bonnaroo)
Vulfpeck - Dean Town
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55m - Feb 5, 2024 - 101. Clean White Noise - Loopable with No Fade
Zzzzzz... in this palate-cleansing episode, Mat and Tim discuss a topsy-turvy cottage industry within the music industry: "functional noise." That is, white noise! What is it? Why is it so comforting? And should white noise farmers be paid by Spotify at the same rate as musical artists? Answers within!
SONGS PLAYED:
Vulfpeck - Fugue State
Vampire Weekend - White Sky
Vampire Weekend - M79
Vampire Weekend - A-Punk
Vampire Weekend - Everlasting Arms
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50m - Jan 29, 2024 - 100. One Hundred Tunes
Drop and give us 100! In this centennial ep, Mat and Tim share ten lists of ten tunes (which equals one hundred. You get it!) They laugh. They cry. They look back. They look to the future. Join them!
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Click here to see all ten lists of ten songs. This link contains spoilers for this episode of Earbuddies!
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1h 53m - Jan 22, 2024 - 99. Voices In Your Head (with Jim Vallance)
Those were the best days of his life! In this ep, Mat and Tim are joined by a songwriter whose work helped define rock and pop music in the 1980s: Jim Vallance. He tells us why for him, songwriting isn’t a choice: it’s what he must do. Plus, he offers insights into his long and fruitful career writing music with Bryan Adams.
SONGS PLAYED:
Bryan Adams - Summer of ’69
Aerosmith - Rag Doll
Bryan Adams - Don’t Ya Say It
Bryan Adams - Cuts Like a Knife
Bryan Adams - Heaven
Heart - What About Love?
Bryan Adams - Heat of the Night
Samantha Barks - Anywhere But Here (from Pretty Woman: The Musical)
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41m - Jan 15, 2024 - 98. Buddies Who Aren't Buddies Anymore
When good buddies go bad! From ‘irreconcilable differences of ambition’ to ‘ultimate partnership betrayal’ – so many buddies of yesteryear have gone their separate ways. What can Mat and Tim, as buddies themselves, learn from these bygone buddies to ensure that their personal and professional relationship remains fruitful and life-giving?
Songs Played:
Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
The Beatles - Let It Be
The Civil Wars - Poison & Wine
Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
The Everly Brothers - Dream, Dream, Dream
The Charley Family - Down By The Riverside
The Wonders - That Thing You Do!
Blossom Dearie - They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Show and Tell:
Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones - Long Time Gone
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
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1h 1m - Jan 8, 2024 - 97. Pentaholics Anonymous: Why Pentatonix Falls Flat
Grab your pitch pipes! In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss the world's preeminent a cappella group, Pentatonix. They ask (and answer!) so many questions: Are they a Christmas band? Why do they make those faces all the time? How in the world do they sound like that? Do they actually like being an a cappella group? And so on and so forth. Buckle up, choir nerds.
SONGS PLAYED:
Pentatonix - Mary, Did You Know?
Pentatonix - E.T. (from NBC's 'The Sing-Off')
Pentatonix - Somebody That I Used To Know
Pentatonix - God Only Knows
Pentatonix - The Sound of Silence
Pentatonix - Be My Eyes
Eric Whitacre - Sleep
Roomful of Teeth - Otherwise
Pentatonix - Daft Punk
Daft Punk - Get Lucky
Pentatonix - Evolution of Ariana Grande
Pentatonix - Jolene (ft. Dolly Parton)
Eric Whitacre - Lux Aurumque
Tiny Habits - landslide
The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
T-Pain - I'm N Love (Wit a Stripper)
T-Pain - I Don't Want To Be (Live)
T-Pain - Tennessee Whiskey (Live)
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1h 4m - Jan 1, 2024 - 96. Pa-Rum-Pum-Pum-Pum: The Unabridged History of the Snare Drum
We'll pod our best for you (pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)! In this festive ep, Mat and Tim unwrap the entire history of the most important drum ever invented: the snare drum. From the nativity of Christ to the end of monoculture, we trace every boom-chick and rat-a-tat-tat throughout history.
SONGS PLAYED:
Traditional - The Little Drummer Boy
Buddy Rich - Talk of the Town
Greg Hutchinson - Drum Solo
Traditional - Fife and Drum of the Revolutionary War
Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried
John Philip Sousa - Semper Fidelis
Teddy Wilson - Exactly Like You
The Contours - Do You Love Me
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Michael Jackson - Rock With You
Chicago - Stay the Night
Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight
Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A.
Human League - Don't You Want Me
Sixpence None the Richer - Kiss Me
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication
Gin Blossoms - Follow You Down
Paramore - Misery Business
Underoath - A Boy Brushed Red, Living in Black and White
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Lorde - Royals
The Beatles - Eight Days a Week
Pentatonix - Little Drummer Boy
SHOW AND TELL:
Blink-182 - I Miss You
Luke Bryan - But I Got a Beer In My Hand
Phil Wickham - This Is Our God
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1h 7m - Dec 25, 2023