Two friends. Two microphones. One luke-warm advertisement concept. On this special episode of Know Your Writes, follow Robb and Colton's many, many attempts to record a commercial--followed by the actual, final product. Enjoy! (regular scheduled programming will re-commence next episode) 

Listen to the wind blow, watch the sun rise, and turn on another episode of Know Your Writes! For this week's Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton break their silence on Fleetwood Mac's 1977 hit, "The Chain". Other topics include: 
- Robb's Fleetwood Mac conspiracy theory
- Just a touch of Sports Talk (NBA Finals Addition)
- A history lesson on the 'New' Fleetwood Mac

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- The White Stripes
- No Doubt
- Queen
- The Beths

It has to start somewhere, it has to start sometime; what better place than this podcast, and what better time than now for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton do what they told ya and dive into Rage Against the Machine. They'll discuss the radical quartet's entire discography to see how this legendary group balances songwriting with politics. Other topics include:
- Robb's NBA draft conspiracy 
- Constructing the perfect Nu Metal band 
- Debating RATM's Nu Metal legacy 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- At the Drive-In 
- Limp Bizkit 
- Korn 
- Audioslave 
- Facing New York
- Feist

It's Friday afternoon, meaning it's time for Know Your Writes! In this edition of Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton sway through the fairyland of love to talk about "Tuesday Afternoon" by The Moody Blues. Our hosts unpack what makes this haunting track so effective even today. Other topics include: 

- A sad Sports Talk! segment 
- Colton's never-finished song about Clayton Kershaw 
- A discussion on the White Stripes' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction 

Bands mentioned in this episode: 
- The White Stripes
- The Beach Boys 
- OutKast 
- The Velvet Underground 

The end is near! And so is another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton talk about the lyrical genius that is Phoebe Bridgers. Our hosts dive into the Pasadena-born songwriter's two solo LPs as well as her side projects (boygenius and the Better Oblivion Community Center). Other topics include:
- Coltrarobbus musings on the NBA playoffs
- The wonder of double-tracking vocals 
- Colton's take on the Crosby/Bridgers beef 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- Bright Eyes 
- Conor Oberst 
- Lucy Dacus 
- Julian Baker 
- Haim 
- Fiona Apple 
- Erykah Badu 
- Elliot Smith

Sun's up? Uh-huh. It looks okay. Guess that means it's time for Know Your Writes. This week, Robb and Colton think about eternity and the wonder that is Bruce Cockburn's "Wondering Where The Lions Are". Join our hosts as they dissect the lyricism, musicianship, and spiritual depth that is Cockburn's songwriting. Other topics include:
- How to properly pronounce Bruce Cockburn's name 
- A correction on the origins of DeFault American's name
- DeFault American's new release, The Red Dot 

Bands mentioned in this episode: 
- Van Halen 
- Dave Rawlings
- Leftmore
- Maybe some others

You're gonna get what you deserve: another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton shadoop shibby dive into the work of supergroup L.S. Dunes. Listen as our hosts unpack what makes this group more than the sum of its parts across both their L.P.s. Other topics include: 

- getting kicked out of bands  
- how DeFault American got its name
- the advent of a new nickname: baby-guy

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- Coheed and Cambria 
- Saosin 
- Thursday
- Circa Survive 
- My Chemical Romance 
- The Sound of Animals Fighting 

When you find yourself in times of trouble, Robb and Colton come to you speaking words of wisdom: "It's time for Know Your Writes!" In another Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton take on the classic "Let It Be" by The Beatles. Together, our hosts will unpack every detail that makes this an all-timer while also addressing the band's lasting legacy. Other topics include:

- the complexities of Brand New's potential return
- are any 2000s-era emo bands still releasing good records?
- Colton's tortured history with The Beatles 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- Brand New
- Bob Dylan 
- Coheed and Cambria 
- Thursday 
- My Chemical Romance

Meet me there in the blue because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton run down the emo-legacy of Sunny Day Real Estate. Our hosts will discuss all four of the Seattle band's LPs as they explore the group's lasting legacy on alternative music. Other topics include:
- Sports Talk: The "Jimmy Butler to the Warriors" Edition
- How do you know that a song is "finished"? 
- An educational foray into consonant clusters

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- Nirvana
- Pavement
- Christie Front Drive 
- Texas is the Reason
- Jets to Brazil 

Hop on your chrome horses, pawn your diamond rings, and grab your Siamese cats  because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton switch things up and take a hard look at the all-time classic "Like a Rolling Stone" by the inimitable Bob Dylan. Listen along as our hosts explore what makes this one of the most important songs of all time. Other topics include:

- A quick update on the show's new schedule 
- Sports Talk: the "Luka to the Lakers" edition 
- Robb and Colton's favorite live shows 
- And more! 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- This Will Destroy You
- Daft Punk
- The Hives
- Streetlight Manifesto
- Weezer