Episodes

  • Episode 32: The Boys Spiraled for (Way More) Than Ten Minutes
    Jun 9 2026

    Brandito and Mel are back with three new album reviews, covering Inferno by Boards of Canada, everyone for ten minutes by bleachers, and The Boys of Dungeon Lane by Paul McCartney.This week’s episode takes the crew from cryptic electronic soundscapes and conspiracy-board-worthy rabbit holes to heartfelt indie rock and a trip down Dungeon Lane. Along the way, there are questions, theories, emotional spirals, and at least one point where it becomes unclear whether Mel is reviewing an album or being recruited into a cult.Three albums. Three very different worlds. One increasingly concerned podcast. Press play, listen along, and let us know which album sent you the furthest down the rabbit hole. 🎧🔥🕳️ In this episode:

    00:00 Introduction

    02:14 Inferno - Boards of Canada

    01:03:41 everyone for ten minutes - Bleachers

    01:43:25 The Boys of Dungeon Lane - Paul McCartney

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    2 hrs and 31 mins
  • Track Attack: Baby Driver Took 12 Steps (Lola Young, Charli xcx, Riley Green)
    Jun 5 2026

    Brandito and Mel are back for another Track Attack, and for this one it seems they might've switched roles. This week they're covering From Down Here by Lola Young, SS26 from Charli xcx, Baby Driver by 070 Shake, Dark Magic by Quadeca, 12 Steps from Dexter and the Moonrocks, featuring Treaty Oak Revival, and Think As You Drunk by Riley Green.

    From unbelievably raw and vulnerable song writing to ya'llternative interventions and "no gimmick" country, this week's lineup has Brandito gassing up the girlies and Mel trapped in a total identity crisis. Press play, listen along, and let us know which track instantly got stuck in your head. 🎧

    In this episode:

    00:00 Introduction

    05:10 From Down Here - Lola Young

    11:29 SS26 - Charli xcx

    16:45 Baby Driver - 070 Shake

    21:36 Dark Magic - Quadeca

    26:45 12 Steps - Dexter and The Moonrocks, Treaty Oak Revival

    32:12 Think As You Drunk - Riley Green

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    41 mins
  • Track Attack: Prophesying Something Wicked (Chaka Khan, Breaking Benjamin, leroy)
    May 30 2026

    Brandito, Bob, and Mel are back for another Track Attack, breaking down a wildly eclectic batch of new singles. This week they're covering Big Dog by The Last Dinner Party, Something Wicked from Breaking Benjamin, Prophecy at 1420 MHz by Boards of Canada, Chakzilla from Chaka Khan, Dai Dai by Shakira and Burna Boy, and IF YOU THINK I'M A BITCH YOU SHOULD MEET JANE REMOVER by leroy.From arena-sized rock and cryptic electronic transmissions to dancefloor grooves, giant monsters, and samples that have Bob questioning if he's officially too old for this shit, this week's lineup is all over the map in the best way possible.Press play, listen along, and let us know which track had you checking your speakers, questioning reality, or immediately hitting replay. 🎧

    In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 13:51 Big Dog - The Last Dinner Party 21:16 Something Wicked - Breaking Benjamin 27:15 Prophecy at 1420 MHz - Boards of Canada 33:49 Chakzilla - Chaka Khan 41:04 Dai Dai - Shakira, Burna Boy 50:05 IF YOU THINK I'M A BITCH YOU SHOULD MEET JANE REMOVER - leroy#thelastdinnerparty #breakingbenjamin #chakakhan #boardsofcanada #shakira #burnaboy #leroy #musicreview

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 31: Brain Freeze
    May 22 2026

    The boys are back! Brandito, Bob, and Mel return this week to go track by track through two very different new releases: Look For Your Mind! by The Lemon Twigs and ICEMAN by Drake.

    From lush, winding songwriting to icy introspection and rap beefs that can't quit, the crew is unpacking the production, lyrics, standout moments, and the occasional crash-out that came with these albums. While the boys may have seen eye to eye in a few places… Mel’s perspective definitely shifted the temperature in the room more than once.

    One album had the crew searching inward, the other may have frozen them in time — press play, listen along, and let us know where you landed. 🎧


    In this episode:

    00:00 Introduction

    02:10 Look For Your Mind! - The Lemon Twigs

    01:01: 47 - ICEMAN - Drake

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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • Track Attack: Not Another One Direction Boy (Niall Horan, Shaboozey, Madonna)
    May 12 2026

    Mel and Rose are back with a new Track Attack episode reviewing the latest music releases and breaking down some of the biggest new singles of the week. In this episode, they discuss Little More Time by Niall Horan, Promise? from Bella Kay, Born To Die by Shaboozey, Bring Your Love by Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter, and Blackberry Marmalade from Vince Staples.

    From pop and country influences to hip-hop, alternative sounds, and emotional songwriting, Mel and Rose cover the production, lyrics, performances, and standout moments from each new release. If you’re looking for new music recommendations, album and single reviews, or just want to keep up with the latest releases in pop and alternative music, this episode has you covered.

    Press play, listen along, and let us know if Blackberry Marmalade stopped you in your tracks too. 🎧

    In this episode:

    00:00 Introduction

    07: 45 Little More Time - Niall Horan

    14:46 Promise? - Bella Kay

    19:58 Born To Die - Shaboozey

    25:47 Bring Your Love - Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter

    33:12 Blackberry Marmalade - Vince Staples

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    44 mins
  • Track Attack: Back and Forth in the Middle of Nowhere (Kacey Musgraves, Olivia Rodrigo, Kehlani)
    May 12 2026

    Brandito and Mel are back with another round of new music singles, covering Middle of Nowhere by Kacey Musgraves, drop dead from Olivia Rodrigo, RUNWAY by Lady Gaga and Doechii, Back and Forth from Kehlani and Missy Elliott, GIRLFRIEND by amanda bynes, Zabba, and Fenix Flexin, plus SHE DID IT AGAIN from Tyla and Zara Larsson.In this episode:00:00 Introduction 09:55 Middle of Nowhere - Kacey Musgraves 16:30 drop dead - Olivia Rodrigo 22:10 RUNWAY - Lady Gaga, Doechii 28:38 Back and Forth - Kehlani, Missy Elliot 36:32 GIRLFRIEND - amanda bynes, Zabba, Fenix Flexin 45:26 SHE DID IT AGAIN - Tyla, Zara Larsson#kaceymusgraves #oliviarodrigo #ladygaga #doechii #kehlani #missyelliot #amandabynes #tyla #zaralarsson #musicreview

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    53 mins
  • Episode 30: Favorite Toys in the Middle of the Great Divide
    May 7 2026

    Mel and Rose team up for this week’s episode, diving into three new albums: Your Favorite Toy by Foo Fighters, Middle of Nowhere by Kacey Musgraves, and The Great Divide by Noah Kahan.

    From loud catharsis to reflective songwriting and wide-open emotional landscapes, it’s a lineup that covers a lot of ground without ever staying in one place for too long. We may not have been emotionally strong enough for all three of these albums back-to-back, but we made it out alive — press play, listen along, and let us know how distraught you were by the end.


    In this episode:

    00:00 Introduction

    06:01 Your Favorite Toy - Foo Fighters

    50:08 Middle of Nowhere - Kacey Musgraves

    01:32:09 The Great Divide - Noah Kahan

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    2 hrs and 48 mins
  • Episode 29: Claws, Clubs & Confessions
    Apr 29 2026

    Brandito and Mel are back with a trio of album reviews, covering Cat Out Of Hell by Fantastic Cat, Nightlife from Honey Dijon, and KONNAKOL by ZAYN.From scrappy, clawed-out storytelling to late-night dancefloor energy and intricate vocal rhythms, it’s a lineup that jumps between worlds in the best way — press play, listen along, and let us know where you landed. 🎧

    In this episode:

    00:00 - Introduction

    01:10 - Cat Out Of Hell - Fantastic Cat

    41:08 - The Nightlife - Honey Dijon

    01:28:52 - KONNAKOL - ZAYN

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    2 hrs and 25 mins