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Bands We Don't Care About

Summary: Join Kenneth and Sam as they take a deep dive with bands they don't care about! In each episode they force themselves to read about and listen to a band they have previously ignored, to see if their ambivalence has been justified. Will opening their ears to these musicians change Kenneth and Sam's opinion, and even their taste?

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 Episode 22—In the Thicke of the Night | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:34

In this special episode, Kenneth and Sam pay tribute to one of the greatest tv theme song writers of all time—Mr. Alan Thicke! Join us on a journey through the sonic pleasures of more 1970's game shows than you can possible remember. Plus, a musical surprise for our dedicated fans! 

 Episode 21—Take Me Out to the Ballgame! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:38

Sam leads this mini episode with a Great Eight list of fan favorites from the ballpark. Enjoy the sounds of the playoffs....and go Sox! (Kenneth wrote that....don't tell Sam).

 Episode 20—Beyoncé | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:56:08

Sam has always appreciated Beyoncé's radio hits, and particularly enjoys her early solo career and work with Destiny's Child; Kenneth respects her creativity and talent, but has heard little beyond her best-known bangers. Will the boys end this episode drunk in love with her critically acclaimed self-titled record? Do they think it's a flawless album, or are they haunted by confusion over Queen Bey's popularity? 

 Episode 19—Songs by Actors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:33

Sam and Kenneth present a shared "great eight," list of popular songs performed by famous actors! Some are pretty good....some are pretty sad. Find out which of our boys legitimately enjoys the crooning of a famous SNL alum, and which is simply perplexed by Professor Dumbledore's youthful musical indiscretions. 

 Episode 18—The Sound of Seinfeld | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:33

In this mini episode, Sam leads us through a magnificent seven list, sharing some of his favorite instances of popular songs used in Seinfeld Episodes. Get ready for a mini episode about nothing!

 Episode 17—Eagles | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:44:53

Their Greatest Hits, by the Eagles is the greatest selling album of all time, having sold a staggering 38 million copies. Kenneth and Sam try to figure out what makes this classic California rock band so appealing by taking a deep dive with the record. Will they be left with a "Peaceful Easy Feeling"? Maybe "One of These Nights," they'll figure out what makes the Eagles so popular. 

 Episode 16—The Soundtrack of My Childhood | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:48

In this mini episode, Kenneth responds to Sam's instrumental theme songs with a new "magnificent seven," list—seven tv show theme songs that were a soundtrack to his childhood! If you have wondered what makes Kenneth the way he is, too much TV is a reasonable guess :) 

 Episode 15—The Rolling Stones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:55:33

Kenneth just doesn't get the Rolling Stones. Why are they so beloved by casual fans and critics alike? Will he and Sam come around once they get their "Sticky Fingers" on this seminal band's two best albums? Will listening to these records finally "Shine a Light" on the secret of the band's success?  

 Episode 14—Do You Know Your Bro? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:48

Bonus Episode! How well do Kenneth and Sam know each other's taste in music? Find out in this mini episode when the boys play a rousing game of Do You Know Your Bro!

 Episode 13—The Yardbirds | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:44:18

The Yardbirds were a quintessential British Blues/Rock band of the 1960s—though they are probably more famous as the launchpad for their three lead guitarists' more illustrious solo careers than for their own musical output. Will these yardbirds make Kenneth and Sam sing?  

 Episode 12—When Good Bands Go Bad | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:53

In this bonus mini episode, Kenneth shares seven songs he dislikes recorded by bands he loves. The boys are about to find out how painful it is when good bands go bad :) 

 Episode 11—Nickelback | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:54:53

So many people love to hate Nickelback...but is that hatred justified? Find out if Kenneth, Sam, and a special guest want to be Rockstars after diving into the Canadian rockers' 2005 album, All the Right Reasons. 

 Episode 10—Instrumental TV Theme Songs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:03

In this bonus mini episode, Sam and Kenneth wax idiotic about their favorite instrumental TV themes songs. You'll never guess which wordless classics keep Sam tapping his toes! 

 Episode 9—Oasis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:51:46

Kenneth could never care about Britpop titans Oasis, but they remind Sam of simpler times. Will listening to (What's the Story) Morning Glory have them both waving the Union Jack, or will this Oasis turn out to be a mirage? 

 Episode 8—Dave Matthews Band | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:03:03

Kenneth used to love the Dave Matthews Band, but they've parted ways in recent years. Can a special guest help Kenneth and Sam get back on the jam band express? 

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