Chris Fox of Ruby Bones joins us last minute to talk about some songs we listen to - even if we know they aren't actually good. We learn about the surprising depth of Mr. Roboto, disagree about Meghan Trainor, and explain how Train become the Hallmark card of music. Plus, we listen to the grossest song in rap-rock history and Steve gets a present. More people should give us presents!

Ukulele player and Puppy Grease member Jessie McCormick returns to the show/allows us to return to her house to talk about her latest obsession, the concept album! Jessie details her process of trying to adapt a modern punk concept album into a musical and why it spoke to her. Meanwhile, the three of us discuss how the crushing mundanity of the suburbs makes for interesting stories, the progression of Childish Gambino over the past decade, and how Boys Night Out went from pop punk to creating one of the most unsettling stories in concept album history.

We've talked about bad cover songs before. But now good ones?! YES. Ruby Bones drummer James Janocha joins us for a discussion of some of the most classic covers of the past few decades, plus some you maybe haven't heard. A ska vs. hair bands debate, Dave's love of video game music, and a reminder that The Black Crowes exist await you.

Ah, the river. The perfect place to lounge around on a raft while wearing a large straw hat. But you also need some tunes while you're there. Max Resnick from We're Ghosts Now returns as we all create the perfect playlist for your journey on the river. We notice which artists use rivers as a running motif, the ways men of a certain age accidentally watched But I'm a Cheerleader, and Max regales us with boy scout stories and the tale of when he saw Neil Young. He even brings a gift for Dave!

We're back! And so is NJ radio personality Megan O'Shea, who drops by to talk about her Singles Only Anti-Valentine's Day Song Challenge event in Asbury Park. We discuss some of our favorite songs for heartbreak, loss, and just plain old not caring about love on Valentine's Day. How does country work so well for heartbreak? What makes Miranda Lambert stand out from the crowd? And is Dave secretly in love with Kyle Chandler, or outwardly in love with him?

Meg's event is at The Asbury at 8:00 on Wednesday night, aka Valentine's Day, and is totally free. Check out the finalists' songs on Facebook under the hashtag #SinglesJingle!

In the final episode of the year, the boys talk some of their absolute favorite releases this year, while Fun While You Wait's Devon Moore returns to discuss some of her favorite new releases from the local Asbury Park scene. Plus some surprise messages from guests of episodes past! From The National to Paramore, join us in celebrating the year in music.

It's the holiday season! To celebrate, Chris from Ruby Bones returns to the show and the boys all discuss the Christmas songs that are near and dear to them. How dark do Weird Al holiday songs actually get? Why does a Bob Dylan Christmas song sound like a bar mitzvah? How creepy actually is Baby It's Cold Outside? All that, plus some impeccable Tim Allen impressions. So turn the fireplace on, grab some eggnog, and don't have a blue Christmas - spend it with us!

Mere HOURS ago, the boys met up after an exhausting day to discuss, with their brains fully fried, songs that bring out the winter spirit. We discuss the emotions of New Year's Eve, whether it's appropriate to make winter songs if Beach is in your band name, and come up with pilot ideas.

We're Ghosts Now drummer/YouTuber Jake Resnick returns to the program as we talk about some of the various songs that provoke real, palpable emotions within us all. We cover all the emotions we can think of, like sad, driving, and Steven Universe.

We thought of a theme called Salad Days. It could be about songs from your youth or literally songs about salad and vegetables. So... we went with both! Joining us is our pal, Asbury Park musician Alex Iannone. The three gents talk about their childhoods of the 90s and early 2000s, from summers in Staten Island to middle school days of discovering indie and writing fanfiction. Also, songs about vegetables, complete with salad recipes. Dave makes salad!