Countdown to Exegesis

In which the Dan tackle cultural appropriation, Oli unveils a fast-moving, MIDI-powered new segment and Andrew receives the greatest gift of all: a bit of time off. *Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and lots of love to those who don't.*

Join your trusty exegetes as they avoid talking about Steely Dan's saddest song (as voted in Metal Leg Fanzine's infamous 'Ladies of Dan' poll). Among the distractions are cat-borne diseases, parenthetical song titles and a shocking revelation about Andrew's true heritage.

Oli and Andrew agree about something. How will they cope?

[Donald Fagen - Concepts for Jazz/Rock Piano: https://youtu.be/rR6OsrzbHHY]

Our hosts throw another classic onto the exegetical pyre. Tune in to hear 24-carat Danchat, teenage poetry and Andrew's run-in with a mysterious podiatrist.

Our hosts are joined by SPECIAL GUESTS Ann and Rachel from STEELY ANN: the greatest female-fronted Steely Dan tribute band in the history of South Central Minnesota. United in scepticism and tenacity, they attempt to navigate one of the Dan's stinkiest lyrical swamps. [Audio is a little ropey in this one. Blame Oli.]

Oli is ready to discuss one of his favourite things. Andrew is not. But their commitment to the podcast knows no bounds and they manage to eke out 53 minutes of edutational chat.

An attempt is made to discuss Katy Lied's groovy trou normand, Daddy Don't Live In That New York City No More. Andrew, however, is more interested in mid-price, off-the-shelf cocktails.

Could it be true – a real, bona fide Steely Dan love song? In this episode, your hosts smack a sexy piñata until it spits out William Blake, a long-lost billet-doux and something Donald Fagen has 'found'.

Our hosts brave the harsh morning light to discuss Bad Sneakers, drink pina coladas and swap footwear. Friend of the Show Ben Jones joins to share his thoughts and a song. Recorded live in Bad Sniekers, Lower Franconia.

What do you mean it's been eight months? For their Earth-shattering comeback episode, the Danlads carry on as if nothing ever happened. Join them as they dive ears-first into a world of faulty dbx systems and financial chicanery.