The No Judgment Zone

By The No Judgment Zone Podcast

Do you long for the days when the buzz ballads of the 90’s blared out of the speakers of your mom’s Volkswagen Jetta? Perhaps you preferred sulking in your room to the emo hits of the early 2000’s? If... more

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How many episodes does The No Judgment Zone have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

The No Judgment Zone episodes:

September 30, 2022 Episode 27: Disturbed
Today’s episode takes the No Judgment Zone down a disturbing path. We’re discussing what is considered the most successful nu metal (adjacent?) album of all time, 2000’s The Sickness. While we all remember the animalistic intro to Down with the Sickness, does the rest of the song or album hold up to their “disturbing” image? Listen to find out!

Links from this episode:

“Down with the Sickness” music video: https://youtu.be/09LTT0xwdfw
“The Sound of Silence” live on Conan: https://youtu.be/Bk7RVw3I8eg
“Hey You” music video: https://youtu.be/YCGIj7KmwyI
Jason Bay “Down with the Sickness” montage: https://youtu.be/IxiPeHRrbCA

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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56min
September 16, 2022 Episode 26: Gin Blossoms
In today’s episode, The No Judgment Zone is following the Gin Blossoms down an unfortunately dark path. The unique backstory of the band behind “Hey Jealousy” certainly sets them up for success, but will it last? Make yourself a gin martini and dive into the episode to find out!

Links from this episode:

“Hey Jealousy” music video: https://youtu.be/ah5gAkna3jI
“Follow You Down” music video: https://youtu.be/5LuH0ywYVQc
“Found Out About You” music video: https://youtu.be/1qB6XdAkkAo

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h
September 02, 2022 Episode 25: Josie and the Pussycats
Summer is over and The No Judgment Zone is getting in the school spirit by reviewing a true teen classic, Josie and the Pussycats. This movie absolutely screams everything we love (and hate) about 2001. But does it stand the test of time? Today we welcome extra special guest, friend of the pod, and Josie enthusiast, Julie, to talk us through this iconic movie.

Links from this episode:

Josie and the Pussycats trailer: https://youtu.be/LU5bOAyDbHc

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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56min
July 08, 2022 Episode 24: Jimmy Eat World
The No Judgement Zone is here with special guest Evan Meindl, a dear friend and a facet of the Pittsburgh music scene. Evan walks us through Jimmy Eat World’s extensive discography as we chat about one of the biggest songs of our generation, “The Middle”. From their first album in 1994 to 2022’s latest single, The No Judgment Zone is eager to find some clarity on the storied career of Jimmy Eat World.

Links from this episode:

“The Middle” music video: https://youtu.be/oKsxPW6i3pM
“Sweetness” music video: https://youtu.be/ROatPGGMvXg
Jimmy Eat World 1997 Michigan performance: https://youtu.be/G3hB64nL3VY
“Pain” music video: https://youtu.be/uaP6KgwbOvo
“Big Casino” music video: https://youtu.be/PAa2KuxXSYw
“555” music video: https://youtu.be/XU-TZiVVaTE

Follow Evan on Instagram so you can check out all of the bands he plays in: https://instagram.com/evandmeindl?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h 13min
June 24, 2022 Episode 23: The Lumineers
Today in The No Judgment Zone, we’re stomping away to 2012’s smash hit, “Ho Hey” by The Lumineers. Four albums later, The Lumineers seem to have a solid fan base of barefoot stompers. How exactly did these New Jersey acoustic rockers become the embodiment of suspender-wearing folk rock? Listen to the episode to find out!

Links from this episode:

“Ho Hey” music video: https://youtu.be/zvCBSSwgtg4
“The Ballad of Cleopatra” extended video: https://youtu.be/tXsQJhoauxc
“Ophelia” music video: https://youtu.be/pTOC_q0NLTk
III short film: https://youtu.be/oPO_UfJieKs
Nightshade (For The Throne) lyric video: https://youtu.be/Wi8Y2GQxOfg

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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51min
June 03, 2022 Episode 22: 4 Non Blondes
This week, The NJZ is taking a closer look at San Francisco rockers 4 Non Blondes. Their 1992 hit “What’s Up?” has amassed enormous success, so we were surprised to learn that the song came from their one and only album. Will we enjoy the album? Do we still enjoy the song? Did we ever really enjoy this smash hit? Listen to find out!

Links from this episode:

“What’s Up?” music video: https://youtu.be/6NXnxTNIWkc
“Dear Mr. President” music video: https://youtu.be/87HjsK10_74
“What’s Up?” on Howard Stern: https://youtu.be/Y4po4yItBtA

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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50min
May 20, 2022 Episode 21: Savage Garden
In today’s episode, we’re going down under to discuss Savage Garden’s 1997 hit “Truly Madly Deeply”. Despite the popularity of the song, and the success of other Savage Garden tracks, this pop duo’s run was short-lived. Listen to learn how Savage Garden came together, fell apart, and left us with a quintessentially 90s legacy.

Links from this episode:

Puma commercial: https://youtu.be/ruAF71UVMTc
“Truly Madly Deeply” music video: https://youtu.be/WQnAxOQxQIU
“I Knew I Loved You” music video: https://youtu.be/jjnmICxvoVY
“The Animal Song” music video: https://youtu.be/-nc2C9PQJ2A
“Crash and Burn” music video: https://youtu.be/W60IPexop30

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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55min
May 06, 2022 Episode 20: Goo Goo Dolls
Today in The No Judgment Zone, Buffalo-natives (Buffalonians, as we’ll learn) the Goo Goo Dolls are taking center stage. This stop on the queue takes us to 1998’s “Slide” but leaves us wanting and loving a whole lot more Goo. Listen to learn about the Goo Goo Dolls’ unexpected roots as we discuss one of queue’s most anticipated and beloved songs.

Links from this episode:

“Slide” music video: https://youtu.be/yP4qdefD2To
“Name” music video: https://youtu.be/yQOBUrRaPU0
“Black Balloon” music video: https://youtu.be/emguA0RIH4k
“Dizzy” music video: https://youtu.be/YP2LcbxK-5c
“Broadway” music video: https://youtu.be/kbwzPzJ6wCU
“Iris” live in Buffalo, July 4, 2004: https://youtu.be/_HZM0QiuUS8
Goo Goo Dolls on VH1 Storytellers: https://youtu.be/MzJIof3DKY4

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h 7min
April 22, 2022 Episode 19: t.A.T.u.
In today’s episode of The No Judgment Zone, we uncover the unexpected (and pretty dark) story behind t.A.T.u.’s pop mega hit “All the Things She Said”. From its origin to its status today, “All the Things She Said” has been steeped in controversy since its 2002 release. Was it worth it? Is it good? Listen to find out!

Links from this episode:

“All the Things She Said” music video: https://youtu.be/8mGBaXPlri8
“All the Things She Said” original Russian music video: https://youtu.be/-F-JfWqMG6g
“All About Us” official uncensored music video: https://youtu.be/6yP4Nm86yk0
MTV Movie Awards 2003 performance: https://youtu.be/m9oY3_Oyv2M.
Late night appearances and behind the scenes: https://youtu.be/WEAEVevFk0I
Carson Daly performance: https://youtu.be/WxMlbSL3fl8

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h 4min
April 08, 2022 Episode 18: Eagle-Eye Cherry
Did you know that Eagle-Eye Cherry is the name of a person, not a band? Neither did we! In today’s episode, The No Judgment Zone is unpacking a 1998 one hit wonder. Will tonight be worth saving? Listen to find out!

Links from this episode:

“Save Tonight” music video: https://youtu.be/Nntd2fgMUYw
“When Mermaids Cry” music video: https://youtu.be/DuFW9v8Wv5Y
“I Like It” music video: https://youtu.be/lxly80Vpeh8
Eagle-Eye and Neneh Cherry interview and performance: https://youtu.be/mtGLzqOqeiE

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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50min

FAQs about The No Judgment Zone:

How many episodes does The No Judgment Zone have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.