Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with writer Kyle Ryan about his Substack, Band Name Bureau. They explore the overlap between good music and poorly named bands. A selection of examples are discussed and played.

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Featured Songs:

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "GNT," King of Cowards, Rocket, 2018

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Screeching Weasel, "Cool Kids," Bark Like A Dog, Fat Wreck Chords, 1996

OMBIIGIZI, "Connecting," Shame, Arts & Crafts, 2024

Winona Fighter, "I'm In The Market To Please No One," My Apologies to the Chef, Rise, 2025

Bikini Trill, "Pushing Daisies," (Single), Ineffable, 2024

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, "I Used To Be Fun," I Love You, Domestic La La, 2023

Fartbarf, "Simple Planet," (Single), Sweatband, 2020

Ned's Atomic Dustbin, "Gray Cell Green," God Fodder, Columbia, 1991

Ass Ponys, "Kung Fu Reference," Lohio, Checkered Past, 2001

Butthole Surfers, "The Hurdy Gurdy Man," (Single), Rough Trade, 1990

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "Glib Tongued," Death Hilarious, Missing Piece, 2025

Electronic, "Getting Away With It," (Single), Factory, 1989

Local H, "Bound For The Floor," As Good As Dead, Island, 1996

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