Episode 20: The Elf on the Shelf Works for Big Brother
You know the tune: the one in which we tell children they are being watched while they sleep. You probably also know the beloved Bruce Springsteen version of it. But… Read more »
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Episode 19: The Baffling Wilburys
How do we follow an episode of two fun, charming, wonderful songs by legendary musicians? By reviewing and ranking two weird, dull, mystifying songs by legendary musicians, of course! RJ… Read more »
Episode 18: Welcome to my Christmas Podcast
In honor of the uniquely Canadian upcoming holiday, Victoria Day, RJ & Ian review and rank two holiday songs fit for a queen. And thank God, they’re the best songs… Read more »
Episode 17: Cuckolded by Santa Claus
Of the vast multitude of things one could choose to write a holiday song about, a surprising (i.e. non-zero) number are about women cheating on their significant others with jolly… Read more »
Episode 16: Jingle Horse 2: Jingle Horse in Space
In this episode, we review and rank the B-Sides to the classic tracks that we explored last week! Will they be hidden gems or dusty duds? Was Bobby Helms actually… Read more »
Episode 15: Jingle Horse
Jingle horse, jingle horse, jingle horse rock. Jingle horse chime in jingle horse time. Join RJ and Ian as they ponder the definition of rock, the powerful voice of young… Read more »
Episode 14: Spooky Feminine Power
Ian and RJ get back to their list of requests in this episode and review two idiosyncratic Christmas songs by masters of the keys, “Star of Wonder” by Tori Amos… Read more »
Episode 13: Bing, Bowie, Bieber, Busta
Our list of the best and worst holiday music is rapidly expanding, but mostly from the middle. In this episode, we aim high… and low. Two artistic collaborations covering the… Read more »
Episode 12: Put It In Your Easter Basket
Listen! Hark! Sh’ma! HARK is back, and HARKier than ever! We’re celebrating Easter and Passover with two religious holiday songs, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and “Mi Y’malel”.
Episode 11.5: SOCK, The Holiday Footwear Podcast
Due to technical difficulties, Ian and RJ are unable to bring you the totally great, insightful, hilarious, avant-garde, award-worthy episode that they recorded this week. Instead, please enjoy this minisode,… Read more »