The Listen In Podcast

In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss the last few months in life in general and in music. Music covered in this episode includes Yasmin Williams, Playboi Carti, Chuck Johnson, Floating Points and Pharaoh Sanders, Home is Where, Arm's Length, Wild Pink, Nick Cave, Cassandra Jenkins, Jazmine Sullivan, and more.

Programming Note: Starting with this episode, we've changed the format of the podcast a bit. We've been at this for 5+ years now, and we've learned that as we've gotten older and our lives and interests have changed, the things we enjoy about doing this podcast have changed too. The post-show discussion (which has always centered around life in general, pop-culture, sports, and pretty much anything else that came into their heads) has been moved right into the show itself! Rather than focus strictly on music, the Listen-In Pod is now a mostly-music podcast that branches out into other interests and areas of our lives. We hope you enjoy it!

In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss their 50 favorite songs and 50 favorite albums of 2020.

Sean and Jake change things up this week, discussing Donald Trump's loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. They also discuss music, with talk about Adrianne Lenker, Oneohtrix Point Never, Drive-By Truckers, and more.

In this episode, Jake and Sean break down Fleet Foxes surprise-released new album "Shore." They also discuss new music from Sufjan Stevens, Tim Heidecker and others.

In this episode, Sean and Jake recap the last couple months in music, including music from Taylor Swift, Lomelda, The Killers, Kathleen Edwards, Young Jesus, Fontaines D.C., Angel Olsen, and Kelly Lee Owens. They also discuss upcoming music from Into It. Over It. and Tim Heidecker and Weyes Blood. Jake talks about his deep dive into the very British musical world of The Kinks.

In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss new albums from Julianna Barwick, Dehd, Margo Price, Juice WORLD, The Beths, Illuminati Hotties, and Protomartyr. They also discuss the sad downward spiral of Kanye West, and revisiting albums by the Clash and Rolling Stones.

On this episode, Jake and Sean discuss Kanye West's campaign platform for his 2020 presidential bid. They also discuss a packed last few weeks of music, including new albums from Phoebe Bridgers, HAIM, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Father John Misty, and Cloud Nothings. Recommendations of the week include diving deep into Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys and interviews from the Dick Cavett show.

In this episode, Sean and Jake count down their 10 favorite albums of 2020 so far.

In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss new albums from Charli XCX, Car Seat Headrest, Jason Isbell, Perfume Genius, and The Soft Pink Truth. They also discuss Phoebe Bridgers' rise to prominence in the music scene and Jeff Rosenstock's surprise new album. In Recommendations of the Week, Sean discusses XTC's "Skylarking" and Jake rediscovers The B-52s' "Dance This Mess Around".

In this episode, Jake and Sean break down Fiona Apple's new album "Fetch the Bolt Cutters." They also discuss the cultural significance of that album receiving a very rare perfect 10 score from Pitchfork. Sean deep dives into Sun Kil Moon, and Jake talks about the wealth of new Beatles podcasts that have come out lately. In the post show, stick around for a lengthy discussion of the first four parts of "The Last Dance" ESPN's documentary on Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls.