Mike's Monday Jams

Mike's Monday Jams

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Mike's Monday Jams episodes

  • So Lonely - The Police 🚨 | S2 Ep 26: 1.27.25 | Mike's Monday Jams

    Another sad song in the key of happiness! This week we dive into perhaps the greatest trio of all time, The Police, with a few not-too-bad Sting impressions along the way.

    0:00 Welcome to MMJ!
    0:46 "So Lonely" by The Police
    2:44 Revisiting fadeouts
    8:15 Deep dive into The Police
    14:20 It's Me or the Dog
    16:30 Punk vibes
    19:30 Album focus
    26:07 Mondegreen deep dive
    32:50 Every chorus feels like the last chorus
    35:55 Emma's Everyday Jam
    37:00 Majors & minors
    40:20 Honorable mentions
    42:10 Thanks for watching!
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    43 min
  • (Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay - Otis Redding 🌊 | S2 Ep 25: 1.20.25 | Mike's Monday Jams

    January 20th is such a big day! Hopefully you have the day off for MLK Day, and can take time to relax. Join us to reflect on all that today means and enjoy the soulful soothing voice of Otis Redding.

    0:00 Welcome to MMJ!
    1:04 "(Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay"
    1:40 January 20th is a big day
    2:35 News of the week
    11:37 Reasons behind the song choice
    13:40 Other people/creatures named Otis
    15:20 Talent shows
    16:50 Otis Redding's come up
    19:30 Was Dean Martin really a drunk?
    22:45 Otis' shoe collection
    25:19 Album deep dive
    27:21 Song deep dive
    34:30 Emma's Everyday Jam
    35:36 Majors & minors
    37:01 Honorable mentions
    40:45 Thanks for watching!
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    42 min
  • Out in the Cold - Tom Petty ❄️ | S2 Ep 24: 1.13.25 | Mike's Monday Jams

    Y'ALL, IT IS SO COLD OUTSIDE! So to recognize the freezing temps we're diving into this early '90s banger by the late, great Tom Petty. Put on your beanies and coats 'cus it's a chilly one!

    0:00 Welcome to MMJ!
    0:57 "Out in the Cold"
    1:27 It's really damn cold
    4:20 We saw Wicked again
    6:30 Tom Petty's unfortunate connection to UF
    8:50 TV performances
    11:45 Phillip Phillips misheard lyrics
    13:23 Petty's history
    17:58 Seeing Tom Petty live in 2017
    26:37 Into the Great Wild Open deep dive
    29:30 Johnny Depp & The Pirates of the Carribean
    32:10 MMJ breakdown
    35:45 Emma's Everyday Jam: "What is This Feeling?"
    36:56 Majors & minors
    41:08 Honorable mentions
    43:27 Thanks for watching!

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    45 min
  • Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer | S2 Ep 23: 1.6.25 | Mike's Monday Jams

    Happy New Year! Have you been actively listening to music recently or just letting it pass you by? It's time to take out your favorite album and dive deep which is exactly what we're doing with Continuum!

    0:00 Welcome to MMJ!
    0:48 "Waiting on the World to Change"
    1:25 Happy New Year!
    3:38 2025 music thoughts
    9:00 2025 music anniversaries
    12:10 Thoughts on "A Complete Unknown"
    13:56 Active listening
    22:26 Continuum by John Mayer
    25:45 We need Bruno Mars to gamble more
    29:40 John Mayer douche arc
    35:14 Deep dive on "Waiting on the World to Change"
    40:43 Emma is Wicked obsessed (Emma's Everyday Jam)
    42:20 Majors & minors
    46:30 Honorable mentions
    48:43 Thanks for watching!
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    50 min
  • CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! 🎄S2 Episode 22: Sleigh Ride - December 23, 2024

    Merry Christmas, jammers! Today we dive into a swingin' Christmas classic that's sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Happy Holidays from E&M!

    0:00 Welcome to MMJ!
    0:43 "Sleigh Ride"
    1:40 Year in review
    2:30 Deep dive into Ella Fitzgerald
    8:20 Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas
    12:35 Leeroy Jenkins
    14:48 Is it even a Christmas song?
    18:49 Diary of a Wimpy Kid thoughts
    21:29 Emma's Everyday Jam
    22:18 Majors & minors
    24:20 Honorable mentions
    27:29 Merry Christmas!!!

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    29 min
  • S2 Episode 18: Saturday - November 25, 2024

    We've got another Brit to talk about! Join us as we deep dive into a British star who needs more recognition here in the states, and of course, Happy Thanksgiving Week!


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    40 min
  • S2 Episode 17: Indian Summer - November 18, 2024

    Reboot II is HERE! The long awaited (by us at least) new album from our favorites, Brooks & Dunn, has been released and we deep dive into our favorite track so far.


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    38 min

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THE Official Podcast for Music Appreciators Everywhere! Join Mike and his sidekick Emma each Monday for what songs they've been listening to each week, what songs didn't quite make the cut, and get to…