Tag: Evan Forde Barden

  • The Feeling “Sewn” with Jake Cornell

    The Feeling “Sewn” with Jake Cornell

    The delightful JAKE CORNELL (UCB, your goddamn dreams) joins Evan and Pat to talk about the song “Sewn” by The Feeling and how it relates to his middle school experience as a closeted teen in rural Vermont. We also discuss the value of straightforward lyrics, what makes a perfect song, and how GPS can ruin…

  • Jewel “Near You Always” with Chrissy Shackelford & April Kae

    Jewel “Near You Always” with Chrissy Shackelford & April Kae

    Chrissy Shackelford (Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas) is on the show to talk to us about Jewel – Near You Always. April Kae (Imanigold) plays the cover, and then brings up the rest of Imanigold for a few more songs! This is a jam-packed episode!

  • UGK ft. OutKast “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You)” with Johnathan Ross

    UGK ft. OutKast “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You)” with Johnathan Ross

    Actor, improviser, director, and developer Johnathan Ross joins us in the studio this week to discuss UGK’s “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You)” featuring OutKast. John describes listening to this song in his white Volvo S70 as he drove back and forth from his academically advanced high school in Georgia.

  • Jawbreaker “Want” with Branson Reese & Matt Costabile

    Jawbreaker “Want” with Branson Reese & Matt Costabile

    On this *live* episode of the podcast, we talk with comedian, writer, and illustrator BRANSON REESE about the Jawbreaker song “Want” and we hear some music from our dear friend MATT COSTABILE.

  • Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (IZ) “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with Evan

    Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (IZ) “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with Evan

    For the second ever hosts-only episode, Evan talks about “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (IZ). Evan tells us about how he discovered this song from his late mother and we talk about how music discovery differed between his mom and dad. Evan also shares some lovely stories about his incredible mom, high school…

  • The Beach Boys “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” with Pat

    The Beach Boys “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” with Pat

    We both just got back from Los Angeles and “self-care” is the name of the game! We’re trying something new and releasing an episode with NO GUEST. For this inaugural hosts-only episode, Pat talks about “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” by The Beach Boys. The #podbros discuss summer camps, getting outdoors, and the constant need to…

  • More favorites of 2018!

    More favorites of 2018!

    Hello folks! We’re about half way through the year, so we thought we’d share a few more songs that we’re excited about! Illuminati Hotties – (You’re Better) Than Ever The first time I heard this song I knew it’d be an incredible song for the summer. It’s a surprisingly relatable song with lyrics like “All…

  • Chet Baker “I Fall in Love Too Easily” with Carsie Blanton

    Chet Baker “I Fall in Love Too Easily” with Carsie Blanton

  • Tirzah “No Romance” with Mona Chalabi & Cyberattack

    Tirzah “No Romance” with Mona Chalabi & Cyberattack

    On this latest LIVE episode of the show, we sit down with data journalist and illustrator Mona Chalabi (Guardian US, BBC, FiveThirtyEight) to discuss the song “No Romance” by Tirzah. Since she’s currently not seeing a therapist, Mona asks us to try and give her insight on what this song means to her. This is a first…

  • A Goofy Movie “Stand Out” with Lorena Russi

    A Goofy Movie “Stand Out” with Lorena Russi

    Lorena Russi joins us in the studio to discuss the song “Stand Out” from A Goofy Movie. This is at least the third time we’ve talked about this movie on the show and Pat finally admits to never having seen it! (Get it together, Pat!) Lorena talks about growing up Columbian in Queens, how her…