Don and Dude channel Ren & Stumpy and search for "Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy." The boys explore two joyful records that turned pure happiness into chart gold and lifelong fan obsessions. From psychedelic club anthems to bar band singalongs, the guys trace how these albums turned big smiles, tight grooves, and radio hooks into proof that joy never goes out of style.

The Albums

Deee-Lite – World Clique (1990)

A colorful debut blending house grooves, funk samples, and club culture idealism, powered by Lady Miss Kier's vocals, guest appearances from Bootsy Collins and Q-Tip, and a world clique vision of global connection through rhythm and joy.

Huey Lewis and the News – Sports (1983)

A polished bar band record built from tight pop rock hooks, relatable adult themes, and a mix of modern production with classic R&B and country touches, delivering 37 minutes of earnest, sweaty, sing-along happiness that defined mid-80s radio.

Diggin' Albums

Ashley McBryde – Wild (2026)

Gritty country rock balancing hard-driving energy with vulnerable storytelling about sobriety and survival.

The Cars – The Cars (1978)

Sleek new wave debut bridging rock guitars and synth textures into radio-ready hooks that shaped the sound of the early 80s.

Modest Mouse – An Eraser and a Maze (2026)

Pacific Northwest indie rock exploring progress, self-sabotage, and navigating chaos through Isaac Brock's jagged guitar work and anxious lyrics.

Death Cab for Cutie – I Built You a Tower (2026)

Reflective indie rock from Ben Gibbard circling themes of loss and grief, building an inner tower to hold heavy experiences while moving forward.

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"Happiness is anyone and anything at all that's loved by you." - from You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner (1967)