Episode 115: Folk-Rock of Ages
We get back into some Hanukkah music just in time for Passover, covering two modern takes on a traditional song – “Ma’oz Tsur/Rock of Ages” by folk musician Julie Silver… Read more »
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Episode 114: Santa Twangy, Santa Papi, Santa Obligatory, Santa Unnecessary
In what could barely pass as an April Fool’s Day themed episode, we cover two versions of “Santa Baby” because fuck it this holiday is the worst. We come to… Read more »
Episode 113: He Doesn’t Look a Thing Like Santa
An innocuous anonymous request uncovers Ian’s deep-seated bias against a popular band – The Killers. We discuss two of their many Christmas originals – “Great Big Sled” and “Don’t Shoot… Read more »
Episode 112: Christmas Dinner Down Under
As we await spring here in Canada, we take a week to recognize our friends who are right now moving into autumn. Two Australian holiday songs come to us by… Read more »
Episode 111: Mrs. Santa Claus
It’s International Women’s Day, and so we’re doing songs about Mrs. Claus, goddammit. Santa’s often-nameless wife gets a sort-of kind-of feminist anthem in “Mrs. Santa Claus” by Angela Lansbury. Then… Read more »
Episode 110: All I Want for Christmas is to Be Sedated
This week we cover some punk rock by request: “I’m Getting Pissed for Christmas” by Peter and the Test Tube Babies and “Oi to the World” by The Vandals. Thanks… Read more »
Episode 109: Mardi Gras in Bedford Falls
Ian and RJ celebrate Mardi Gras the only way they know how: talking about Christmas music. Specifically, New Orleans themed Christmas music: “Christmas in New Orleans” by Louis Armstrong and… Read more »
Episode 108: He’s Handsome Like My Daddy Too
This week we listen to selections for Black History Month, covering Billie Holiday’s 1937 recording of “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm” and the 1973 single by father-daughter… Read more »
Episode 107: Lion Santa Forever
We keep knocking out requests with two songs for Valentine’s Day! “Santa Forever” by Mia Crosby and “Dear Santa” by Girls Generation both implore Father Christmas to help solve romantic… Read more »
Episode 106: St. Groundhog’s Day
In our third straight week of covering requests, we tackle a recent Christmas original, “No Snowmen in LA” by Ms. Maura and the Misters. And since the Superbowl approaches, we… Read more »