If You're Listening

By Ramsey Ess and Heather Hynes

"If You're Listening" is all about one person's mission to force her friend to listen to all the music he missed in high school. Sometimes it goes well and Heather broadens her friend's horizons just ... more

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If You're Listening episodes:

August 03, 2026 IF YOU'RE RELISTENING: Dashboard Confessional "The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most"
At one time, (Episode 15), Ramsey feared this album the most. As they relisten to Dashboard Confessional's "The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most" on it's 25th anniversary, will he feel the same?

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This week: Heather's Odyssey! Honoring the gods! And people change! All this and so much MORE!

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48min
July 27, 2026 IYL SINGLES: Beach Songs
Ramsey and Heather are of different feelings when it comes to the beach. But that doesn't mean they can't come together and give you a perfect beach playlist! So, that's what they've done!

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This week: Apple Music woes! Food on the beach? Ladies and gentlemen… Phantom Planet. All this and so much MORE!

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30min
July 20, 2026 Pop Girl Summer
All of the pop girlies are releasing new music, so ti's time to listen through them all! Join us for Pop Girl Summer!

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This week: TED Talks talk! Liz Phair, Foo Fighters, and the Cure! But first, a segment for the boys! All this and so much MORE!

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44min
July 13, 2026 1990s Cover Songs
This week, we unlock a fun one from the Patreon archives as both Heather and Ramsey bring their favorite covers of songs from the 1980s!

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This week: Jackass talk! Heather and Ramsey get pedantic on what counts as a 90s cover! And a number of unexpected covers! All this and so much MORE!

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38min
July 06, 2026 IF YOU'RE RELISTENING: Jimmy Eat World "Futures"
Heather and Ramsey complete their Jimmy Eat World relisten adventure as they go back to the "Futures!"

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This week: The worst kind of encore, is this band nice, will Ramsey repeat himself, and breaking Jimmy news (from Ramsey)! All this and so much MORE!

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1h 2min
June 29, 2026 Patreon Unlocked! Cover Wars- 1980s Songs
This week, we unlock a fun one from the Patreon archives as both Heather and Ramsey bring their favorite covers of songs from the 1980s!

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This week: Haunted by the Sphere! Movies Ramsey hasn't seen! And hot sauce delivery! All this and so much MORE!

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36min
June 22, 2026 The Beatles "Revolver"
After Heather answers a complicated series of questions, we arrive at 1966's Revolver as the Beatles album du jour. Why Beatles and why now? Listen to find out!

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This week: How romantic/spiritual/Ringo-averse is Heather? Fun facts for all the songs! And a blooper reel of a song, I guess? All this and so much MORE!

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54min
June 15, 2026 IYL Singles: Paul McCartney "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" (plus Ringo!)
Oops! All Ramsey! Paul McCartney has a new album out and Ramsey's gotta talk about it! Join us as Ramsey plays Heather the best of The Boys of Dungeon Lane!

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This week: Gen-Z horror movie corner! A shocking mashup! And bonus Ringo! All this and so much MORE!

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26min
June 08, 2026 Rage Against the Machine "Evil Empire"
Rage Against the Machine's 2nd album Evil Empire is turning 30, so it's time for Ramsey to hear it for his first time! Finally, the question, "is this hip hop" will be answered!

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This week: Being politically savvy in 1996! Ronald Reagan in music! And a visual component on an audio podcast! All this and so much MORE!

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1h 12min
June 01, 2026 MUSIC HISTORY: June 1
Heather and Ramsey are bringing a Patreon staple to the main feed. Join us as we listen back to number ones from this day throughout time! Damn!

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This week: Who knew? Damn. Damn! Damn. Who knew? WHoah-oh-oh-ohhhhhh. All this and so much MORE!

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33min

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The podcast currently has 496 episodes available.

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FAQs about If You're Listening:

How many episodes does If You're Listening have?

More shows like If You're Listening

Myths and Legends

Up First from NPR

If Books Could Kill

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden