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You're only as hot as your last hit, baby. In this ep, Mat and Tim return from hiatus to discuss Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Is it great? Or is it CANCELLED!? The answer lies within!

SONGS PLAYED:

Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl (feat. Sabrina Carpenter)

Taylor Swift - The Fate of Ophelia

Taylor Swift - Eldest Daughter

Taylor Swift - CANCELLED!

Taylor Swift - Father Figure

Taylor Swift - Actually Romantic

Taylor Swift - Honey

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Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.

Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

Note: Earbuddies will resume its regular schedule on Monday, April 21.

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Get by with a little help from your buddies! In this ep, Mat and Tim finally – finally – talk about the lovable lads from Liverpool. Are they actually underrated? How's that new single of theirs? And are they actually a children's band?

SONGS PLAYED:

The Beatles - With a Little Help From My Friends

The Beatles - Now and Then

The Beatles - Come Together

The Beatles - Penny Lane

Little Richard - Good Golly, Miss Molly

The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby

The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love

The Beatles - Something

The Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows

The Beatles - Rocky Raccoon

The Beatles - Here Comes the Sun

The Beatles - Yesterday

The Beatles - Norwegian Wood (The Bird Has Flown)

The Beatles - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

Elmer Fudd - With a Little Help From My Friends

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Disclaimers:

Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.

Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

It's ok, we're ok! In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss – who else? – Tate McRae. Her third major label album debuted at the top of the Billboard chart, and she's being compared to a young Britney Spears – yet her tunes remain an enigma to many. Well, not for long! Here's your primer on Tate M.

SONGS PLAYED:

Tate McRae - greedy

Tate McRae - miss possessive

Tate McRae - one day

Tate McRae - you broke me first

Tate McRae - 2 hands

Tate McRae - it's ok I'm ok

Tate McRae - no I'm not in love

Camila Cabello - I'll Be Home For Christmas

Tate McRae - means I care

Tate McRae - revolving door

Tate McRae - I know love (feat. The Kid LAROI)

Britney Spears - ...Baby One More Time

Tate McRae - sports car

Tate McRae - dear god

DISCLAIMERS:

Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.

Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

How does it feel?? In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss – at long last – Bob Dylan. But neither of them are Dylan Guys – instead, their discussion comes from the perspective of newcomers. How does one "get into" Bob Dylan in 2025? And what wonders await those who attempt to do so? Listen and find out!

SONGS PLAYED:

Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin'

Bob Dylan - Blowin' in the Wind

Bob Dylan - Just Like a Woman

Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues

Bob Dylan - Don't Think Twice, It's All Right

Guns N' Roses - Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Bob Dylan - Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Bob Dylan - Girl from the North Country

Bob Dylan - Like a Rolling Stone

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - All Along the Watchtower

Adele - Make You Feel My Love

Bob Dylan - Make You Feel My Love

Bob Dylan - Tangled Up In Blue

Bob Dylan - I Believe in You

Bob Dylan - Lay, Lady, Lay

Bob Dylan - I Want You

The Wallflowers - One Headlight

DISCLAIMERS:

Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.

Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

Have you ever tried *this* pod? In this episode, Mat and Tim share their admiration of Sabrina Carpenter – from her vaudeville-like persona to her inspired tunes.

This episode contains explicit language.

SONGS PLAYED:

Sabrina Carpenter - Taste

Sabrina Carpenter and Rowan Blanchard - Take On the World (Girl Meets World Theme)

Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem

Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso

Sabrina Carpenter - Please Please Please

Sabrina Carpenter - Juno

Piero Piccio - Amore Mio Aiutami

Mae West - I'm No Angel

Sabrina Carpenter - Slim Pickins

Sabrina Carpenter - Good Graces

DISCLAIMERS:

Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.

Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

Everybody dance now! In this ep, Mat and Tim celebrate JOCK JAMS. What's so great about music for/about sports? Trust us, we get into it!

SONGS PLAYED:

Punch Brothers - Julep

Reel 2 Real - I Like To Move It (feat. The Mad Stuntman)

Gary Glitter - Rock 'n' Roll (Part 2)

Imagine Dragons - Believer

Van Halen - Jump

Queen - We Will Rock You

AC/DC - Thunderstruck

Eminem - Lose Yourself

The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army

Fall Out Boy - My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark

Fall Out Boy - Centuries

Def Leppard - Hysteria

Edward Meeker - Take Me Out To the Ball Game

Sabrina Carpenter - Taste

Chappell Roan - Red Wine Supernova

Benson Boone - Beautiful Things

DISCLAIMERS:

Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.

Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

Note: Earbuddies will resume its regular schedule on Monday, February 10.

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We LOVE computers! But...

In this ep, Mat and Tim share their feelings on the rise of generative artificial intelligence in the world of pop music. Is it a useful tool for artists? Or a threat to art itself?

Sponsored by Mojave Max.

SONGS PLAYED:

Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek

Holly Herndon - Frontier

Ghostwriter - Heart on My Sleeve

Brian Eno - Discreet Music

Olafur Arnalds - ekki hugsa

David Guetta - Live excerpt

Brooklyn Duo feat. Dover Quartet - Hide and Seek (Imogen Heap cover)

Brian Eno - 1/1

DISCLAIMERS:

Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.

Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

Oh my! Good lord. In this episode, Mat and Tim consider the state of country music in 2025 – what's working, what's not, and what you need to know about the genre everyone wants a piece of these days.

SONGS PLAYED:

Lainey Wilson - Country's Cool Again

Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy)

Braxton Keith - Cozy

Ella Langley - you look like you love me (feat. Riley Green)

Post Malone - Pour Me a Drink (feat. Blake Shelton)

Jo Dee Messina - Heads Carolina, Tails California

Cole Swindell - She Had Me At Heads Carolina

Jake Owen - I Was Jack (You Were Diane)

Dustin Lynch - Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)

Mackenzie Carpenter - Country Girls (Just Wanna Have Fun)

Kane Brown - I Can Feel It

Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight

Bear Bailey - Whiskey Burn

Thomas Rhett - Don't Wanna Dance

Various Artists - Wayfaring Stranger

mgk, Jelly Roll - Lonely Road

Lainey Wilson - 4x4xU

Riley Green - Rather Be

DISCLAIMERS:

Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.

Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

That's so true! In this episode, Mat and Tim use Gracie Abrams's recent SNL performance as a jumping off point to discuss proficiency and mastery among pop music's most prominent artists – and the way that fandom culture has enabled the erosion of our expectations. It's a bit of a grumpy one!

SONGS PLAYED:

Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry

Gracie Abrams - That's So True (Live)

Jacob Collier - Little Blue (A COLORS SHOW)

Taylor Swift - You're On Your Own, Kid (Live)

Van Halen - Eruption

Carpenters - Top of the World

Kenny G - Auld Lang Syne

DISCLAIMERS:

Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.

Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

Many happy returns! In this holiday episode, Mat and Tim consider why the Christmas music songbook has become so stagnant – then, after diagnosing the problems they see with the holiday music canon, they prescribe a solution that could finally thaw out the frozen genre.

SONGS PLAYED:

Andy Williams - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Paul McCartney - Wonderful Christmastime

Brenda Lee - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Vince Guaraldi Trio - O Tannenbaum

Traditional Choir - God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

Gene Autry - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters - Male Kalikimaka

Elmo & Patsy - Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer

Dean Martin - Silver Bells

Michael Bublé - Santa Baby

Gene Autry - Here Comes Santa Claus

Gayla Peevey - I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You

The Ronettes - Sleigh Ride

Ed Sheeran - Boat

Ed Sheeran - Shape of You

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'Wicked' Flies Past Another Huge Domestic Box Office Milestone

DISCLAIMER:

Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.