R U Talkin' R.E.M. RE: ME?

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Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) and Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!) come together as superfan Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the music and impact of the band R.E.M. Through an album by album analysis, listen to these friends break down everything and nothing about the band. This is good rock n’ roll, uh, music.

This is the podcast formerly known as U Talkin' U2 To Me?

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Peter Buck Talks R.E.M. Liv...

06.26.2019

Live from Clusterfest, R.E.M. founding member Peter Buck joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss all things R.E.M. Peter talks about the Baseball Project, where he keeps his awards, showing up to the Grammys in his pajamas twice, and offers the ...

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06.26.2019 Peter Buck Talks R.E.M. Live from Clusterfest Live from Clusterfest, R.E.M. founding member Peter Buck joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss all things R.E.M. Peter talks about the Baseball Project, where he keeps his awards, showing up to the Grammys in his pajamas twice, and offers the ...
05.08.2019 57. Time Crisis Crossover w/ Ezra Koenig from Vampire Weekend & Jake Longstreth In a special cross-over episode, Ezra Koenig and Jake Longstreth of Time Crisis join Adam Scott Aukerman to talk about Vampire Weekend’s latest record “Father of the Bride” and of course all things R.E.M. Plus, another episode of “I Love ...
04.10.2019 56. Mike Mills Talkin’ R.E.M. Adam Scott Aukerman are joined by R.E.M. founding member Mike Mills to discuss all things R.E.M. Mike talks early influences, some of his favorite records, and most importantly favorite snacks on the road.
12.19.2018 55. Christmas Fan Club Singles Adam Scott Aukerman give listeners the gift of a new episode in which they discuss R.E.M.’s Christmas Fan Club Singles. Plus, Scott and Scott talk about treasured Christmas memories.
12.12.2018 54. Slowing It Down with Chris Bilheimer Adam Scott Aukerman are joined by R.E.M.’s in-house art director Chris Bilheimer, the quiet master of the music world behind some of the most iconic rock album covers to discuss all things R.E.M. Plus, holiday movies are discussed in another ...
11.21.2018 53. R.E.M. at the BBC Adam Scott Aukerman are back to discuss R.E.M.’s 2018 live album box set “R.E.M. at the BBC.” They also talk about Robin Hood, Twilight Zone, and we hear another episode of “U Talkin’ U2 To Me?”. This episode is brought ...
09.05.2018 52. Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982-2011 On the final (for now) episode of R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: Me, Adam Scott Aukerman discusses the band’s “Best Of” compilation and the final three songs they released as a group. They also rank R.E.M.’s albums and songs, and ...
09.04.2018 Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982-2011 On the final (for now) episode of R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: Me, Adam Scott Aukerman discusses the band’s “Best Of” compilation and the final three songs they released as a group. They also rank R.E.M.’s albums and songs, and ...
08.29.2018 51. Fanclub Singles (1999-2011) Adam Scott Aukerman are back again to discuss R.E.M.’s Fan Club Singles (minus the Christmas songs) from 1999-2011. They’ll open up the R.E.M. mail bag, hear about Adam’s new business, and check out a few previously omitted R.E.M collabs before ...
08.28.2018 Fanclub Singles (1999-2011) Adam Scott Aukerman are back again to discuss R.E.M.’s Fan Club Singles (minus the Christmas songs) from 1999-2011. They’ll open up the R.E.M. mail bag, hear about Adam’s new business, and check out a few previously omitted R.E.M collabs before ...
08.22.2018 50. Covers Of R.E.M. with Jason Mantzoukas Comedian, actor and co-host of How Did This Get Made? Jason Mantzoukas joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the best covers of R.E.M.’s discography. Jason talks about his journey in and out of the fandom, the importance of lyrics vs. ...
08.21.2018 Covers Of R.E.M. with Jason Mantzoukas Comedian, actor and co-host of How Did This Get Made? Jason Mantzoukas joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the best covers of R.E.M.’s discography. Jason talks about his journey in and out of the fandom, the importance of lyrics vs. ...
08.15.2018 49. Collapse Into Now with Haley Joel Osment Actor Haley Joel Osment joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss R.E.M.’s 15th and final studio album Collapse into Now. They talk about when Haley first heard of R.E.M., Haley’s first concert ever being the Up Tour three days before The ...
08.14.2018 Collapse Into Now with Haley Joel Osment Actor Haley Joel Osment joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss R.E.M.’s 15th and final studio album Collapse into Now. They talk about when Haley first heard of R.E.M., Haley’s first concert ever being the Up Tour three days before The ...
08.08.2018 48. Collabs Into Now Adam Scott Aukerman are back together this week to discuss all of R.E.M.’s collaborations. They also talk about Scott being trapped in a parking lot for hours as The Cure played in concert, the cursing situation at their households, and ...
08.07.2018 Collabs Into Now Adam Scott Aukerman are back together this week to discuss all of R.E.M.’s collaborations. They also talk about Scott being trapped in a parking lot for hours as The Cure played in concert, the cursing situation at their households, and ...
08.01.2018 47. Accelerate with Dave Holmes TV personality, writer and co-host of Homophilia, Dave Holmes joins Adam Scott Aukerman as they discuss R.E.M.’s fourteenth studio album, Accelerate. Dave talks about how he got involved with MTV’s first Wanna Be a VJ contest, interviewing Michael Stipe, and ...
07.31.2018 Accelerate with Dave Holmes TV personality, writer and co-host of Homophilia, Dave Holmes joins Adam Scott Aukerman as they discuss R.E.M.’s fourteenth studio album, Accelerate. Dave talks about how he got involved with MTV’s first Wanna Be a VJ contest, interviewing Michael Stipe, and ...
07.25.2018 46. U Talkin’ U2 To Me?: eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour Pt. 2 with U2 Adam Scott Aukerman are excited to share their exclusive interviews with the band members of U2 from Madison Square Garden. Bonobos and Thedge talk about why “Summer of Love” is becoming an important song, their go to karaoke jams, and ...
07.24.2018 U Talkin’ U2 To Me?: eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour Pt. 2 with U2 Adam Scott Aukerman are excited to share their exclusive interviews with the band members of U2 from Madison Square Garden. Bonobos and Thedge talk about why “Summer of Love” is becoming an important song, their go to karaoke jams, and ...
07.18.2018 45. U Talkin’ U2 To Me?: eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour Pt. 1 with Andy Daly and Phoebe Robinson Andy Daly (Review) and Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) are back to join Adam Scott Aukerman as they discuss U2’s eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour. Andy talks about his U2 fan club debacle, what happened on that faithful May 16th night ...
07.17.2018 U Talkin’ U2 To Me?: eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour Pt. 1 with Andy Daly and Phoebe Robinson Andy Daly (Review) and Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) are back to join Adam Scott Aukerman as they discuss U2’s eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour. Andy talks about his U2 fan club debacle, what happened on that faithful May 16th night ...
07.11.2018 44. Around the Sun with Todd Barry Stand-up comedian and actor Todd Barry joins Adam Scott Aukerman as they roll up their sleeves to discuss R.E.M.’s thirteenth studio album, Around the Sun. Todd talks about sitting in with bands like Yo La Tengo as a drummer, when ...
07.10.2018 Around the Sun with Todd Barry Stand-up comedian and actor Todd Barry joins Adam Scott Aukerman as they roll up their sleeves to discuss R.E.M.’s thirteenth studio album, Around the Sun. Todd talks about sitting in with bands like Yo La Tengo as a drummer, when ...
06.27.2018 43. Staind Glass 2 with Todd Glass It’s been awhile! Comedian extraordinaire Todd Glass returns to join Adam Scott Aukerman for the second installment of Staind Glass. This time around Todd shares all he knows about the band R.E.M and tries to guess which songs are performed ...
06.26.2018 Staind Glass 2 with Todd Glass It’s been awhile! Comedian extraordinaire Todd Glass returns to join Adam Scott Aukerman for the second installment of Staind Glass. This time around Todd shares all he knows about the band R.E.M and tries to guess which songs are performed ...
06.20.2018 42. Reveal Adam Scott Aukerman make a splash this week as they discuss R.E.M.’s twelfth studio album, Reveal. We’ll find out who wins the award for “worst guy” and where the boys found themselves on the May 14th, 2001 release date before ...
06.20.2018 Reveal Adam Scott Aukerman make a splash this week as they discuss R.E.M.’s twelfth studio album, Reveal. We’ll find out who wins the award for “worst guy” and where the boys found themselves on the May 14th, 2001 release date before ...
06.13.2018 41. Man on the Moon Soundtrack (w/ Edgar Wright) Filmmaker Edgar Wright (Baby Driver) joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the soundtrack to the 1999 film Man on the Moon. Edgar talks about the decision to put R.E.M.’s “New Orleans Instrumental No. 1” in Baby Driver, what he thinks ...
06.13.2018 Man on the Moon Soundtrack (w/ Edgar Wright) Filmmaker Edgar Wright (Baby Driver) joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the soundtrack to the 1999 film Man on the Moon. Edgar talks about the decision to put R.E.M.’s “New Orleans Instrumental No. 1” in Baby Driver, what he thinks ...
06.06.2018 40. Up Adam Scott Aukerman return once again to discuss R.E.M.’s eleventh studio album, Up. We’ll hear of typewriter faults, fan-submitted sequencings, and their shared love of the Doobie Brothers before they dive into R.E.M.’s first album as a trio. Plus, they ...
06.06.2018 Up Adam Scott Aukerman return once again to discuss R.E.M.’s eleventh studio album, Up. We’ll hear of typewriter faults, fan-submitted sequencings, and their shared love of the Doobie Brothers before they dive into R.E.M.’s first album as a trio. Plus, they ...
05.30.2018 39. Fanclub Singles (1988-1998) Adam Scott Aukerman slow things down this week to discuss R.E.M.’s Fan Club Singles (minus the Christmas songs) from 1988-1998. They’ll talk about the dissolution of the classic era of R.E.M., Bill Berry quitting the band, and they open up ...
05.29.2018 Fanclub Singles (1988-1998) Adam Scott Aukerman slow things down this week to discuss R.E.M.’s Fan Club Singles (minus the Christmas songs) from 1988-1998. They’ll talk about the dissolution of the classic era of R.E.M., Bill Berry quitting the band, and they open up ...
05.23.2018 38. New Adventures in Hi-Fi Adam Scott Aukerman continue on this week to discuss R.E.M.’s tenth studio album New Adventures in Hi-Fi. We’ll hear from a listener during an episode of “How’s Your Baby” and Adam tries to figure out which Parks & Rec character ...
05.23.2018 New Adventures in Hi-Fi Adam Scott Aukerman continue on this week to discuss R.E.M.’s tenth studio album New Adventures in Hi-Fi. We’ll hear from a listener during an episode of “How’s Your Baby” and Adam tries to figure out which Parks & Rec character ...
05.16.2018 37. Monster with April Richardson Comedian April Richardson joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss R.E.M.’s ninth studio album Monster. They’ll talk about when April first heard the band, meeting Mike Mills by going to his house, and her Top 10 R.E.M. songs. Plus, Scott and ...
05.15.2018 Monster with April Richardson Comedian April Richardson joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss R.E.M.’s ninth studio album Monster. They’ll talk about when April first heard the band, meeting Mike Mills by going to his house, and her Top 10 R.E.M. songs. Plus, Scott and ...
05.09.2018 36. Slowing It Down with David Wain Adam Scott Aukerman take a break this week from discussing R.E.M.’s discography and instead welcome film director and friend David Wain to talk about his experiences in an R.E.M. tribute band. Scott reads his favorite reviews of the podcast so ...
05.09.2018 Slowing It Down with David Wain Adam Scott Aukerman take a break this week from discussing R.E.M.’s discography and instead welcome film director and friend David Wain to talk about his experiences in an R.E.M. tribute band. Scott reads his favorite reviews of the podcast so ...
05.02.2018 35. Automatic for the People Adam Scott Aukerman rejoin to discuss R.E.M.’s seminal eighth studio album Automatic for the People. We’ll get the scoop on where to find the best pizza slices, how Adam ended up as an extra in an R.E.M. music video, and ...
05.01.2018 Automatic for the People Adam Scott Aukerman rejoin to discuss R.E.M.’s seminal eighth studio album Automatic for the People. We’ll get the scoop on where to find the best pizza slices, how Adam ended up as an extra in an R.E.M. music video, and ...
04.25.2018 34. Out of Time Adam Scott Aukerman return to talk about R.E.M.’s seventh studio album Out of Time. They’ll talk about the negative reception to CDs as well as what they were doing when the 1991 album released before going through Out of Time ...
04.25.2018 Out of Time Adam Scott Aukerman return to talk about R.E.M.’s seventh studio album Out of Time. They’ll talk about the negative reception to CDs as well as what they were doing when the 1991 album released before going through Out of Time ...
04.18.2018 33. Green with Lance Bangs Director Lance Bangs joins Adam Scott Aukerman once again to really dig in to R.E.M.’s sixth studio album Green. They’ll talk about how the 1988 album’s release intentionally coincided with Election Day, the incorporation of the mandolin into R.E.M.’s sound, ...
04.17.2018 Green with Lance Bangs Director Lance Bangs joins Adam Scott Aukerman once again to really dig in to R.E.M.’s sixth studio album Green. They’ll talk about how the 1988 album’s release intentionally coincided with Election Day, the incorporation of the mandolin into R.E.M.’s sound, ...
04.11.2018 32. Green? with Lance Bangs Director Lance Bangs joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss R.E.M.’s sixth studio album Green. They’ll talk about R.E.M.’s partial reunion in Portland, when Lance first heard of the band, and how Lance began to know the band and start collaborating ...
04.10.2018 Green? with Lance Bangs Director Lance Bangs joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss R.E.M.’s sixth studio album Green. They’ll talk about R.E.M.’s partial reunion in Portland, when Lance first heard of the band, and how Lance began to know the band and start collaborating ...
04.04.2018 31. U Talkin’ U2 To Me?: Slowin’ It Down with Phoebe Robinson and Andy Daly Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) and Andy Daly (Review) join Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss all things U2. Phoebe talks about the first time she heard U2, meeting her boyfriend at a U2 concert, and the gift she received from ...
04.04.2018 U Talkin’ U2 To Me?: Slowin’ It Down with Phoebe Robinson and Andy Daly Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) and Andy Daly (Review) join Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss all things U2. Phoebe talks about the first time she heard U2, meeting her boyfriend at a U2 concert, and the gift she received from ...

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