After absolutely bungling the Futures episode, we attempt to make it up to Jimmy Eat World (who desperately need our validation) by talking about… their most successful song to date. Then Tom gets really sweaty and talks about a kid getting slapped while trying to sleep at his 14th birthday party. Idk. Back to Jimmy Eat World

In 2001, the record industry turned their back on James and they retaliated by releasing one of the biggest songs of the year, The Middle, which stands for the finger they gave to Capitol Records for dropping them just a couple of years prior. Let's break down the song and music video in the week's episode.

BONUS EPISODES AND PHOTOS ON PATREON!

Links:

The Middle Music Video

Definitely do not listen to The Futures episode

Nothing Feels Good: Punk Rock, Teenagers, and EMO by Andy Greenwald

Riding in Vans with Boys Documentary (Part 1)

The Where You Want To Be Episode

Miss March Movie Trailer

Songs of the week:

Love All by Drake (feat. JAY-Z)

Feel A Thing by Meet Me @ The Altar

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