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Citizen King “Better Days (And the Bottom Drops Out)"

Michael tells the story of the Milwaukee alternative rock/hip-hop band’s groovy 1999 underdog anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champs “Tequila!"

Theo tells the story of the Los Angeles sax-led rock-n-roll band’s spirited 1958 semi-instrumental chart-topper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati

Butthole Surfers “Pepper"

Michael tells the story of the Texas experimental, exhibitionist rock band’s 1996 improbable modern rock chart-topper. [WARNING: This episode contains suggestive themes a

Michael Sembello “Maniac"

Theo tells the story of the Philadelphia singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer’s 1983 movie soundtrack smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Afroman “Because I Got High” LIVE!

Recorded in front of a live audience at Get Tight Lounge in Richmond VA, Theo tells the story of the Hattiesburg-via-Los Angeles rapper and singer’s token, tokin’ 2000 hi

Portugal. The Man “Feel It Still” (w/ Spencer Dukoff)

Michael tells the story of the Alaska alternative rock band’s inescapable, politically subversive 2017 smash. Writer/podcaster/activist Spencer Dukoff joins the conversat

Soft Cell “Tainted Love” (w/ Peter Leonard of Little Amps Coffee)

Theo tells the story of the Leeds synth-pop duo’s 1981 cover of the multiple-versioned Northern Soul tune. Peter Leonard of Little Amps Coffee joins the conversation. Hos

t.A.T.u. “All the Things She Said"

Michael tells the story of the teenage Russian pop-rock duo’s controversial 2002 worldwide phenomenon, back in the pop-culture forefront due to its inclusion in the hit C

‎Vince Guaraldi Trio “Christmastime Is Here” / “Linus & Lucy"

Theo tells the story of the jazz pianist and his band’s unlikely, ubiquitous Christmas classic and the TV special that it soundtracked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri

The Juliana Hatfield Three “My Sister” (w/ Tawny Newsome)

Michael tells the story of the Boston singer/songwriter’s deceptive Alternative Rock chart-topper. Actor/comedian/writer/musician Tawny Newsome joins the conversation. Ho

Re-Hit: Arlo Guthrie "Alice's Restaurant" (w/ Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie)

In light of legendary WMMR DJ Pierre Robert’s recent passing and the spirit of the season, we revisit Theo telling the story of wry American folk prince Arlo Guthrie's lo

Gordon Lightfoot “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"

Theo tells the story of the Toronto troubadour’s 1976 historical folk-rock ballad about the Great Lakes disaster of the same name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Toadies "Possum Kingdom" Part 2

2 of 2 parts: Michael tells the story of the Fort Worth alternative band's creepy, cult-ish 1994 rock radio staple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info

Toadies "Possum Kingdom" Part 1

1 of 2 parts: Michael tells the story of the Fort Worth alternative band's creepy, cult-ish 1994 rock radio staple. [WARNING: This episode contains historical depictions

Chuck Mangione "Feels So Good"

Theo tells the story of the Rochester flugelhorn player's super smooth 1977 jazz-pop crossover sensation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave "Baby" Cortez "The Happy Organ"

Michael tells the story of the Detroit singer/songwriter/organist's 1958 instrumental chart-topper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geggy Tah "Whoever You Are"

Theo tells the story of the California experimental rock duo's 1996 funky, feel-good driving song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" (w/ Steve Sladkowski of PUP)

Michael tells the story of the English band's 1978 breakout pub-rock hit. Steve Sladkowski, lead guitarist of PUP, joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/

Spin Doctors "Two Princes"

Theo tells the story of the jammy New York pop-rock band's inescapable 1991 smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussion: Top Albums of 2025 So Far

Michael and Theo try something new and discuss their respective five favorite albums of the year thus far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.