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UMM: The Unifying Medium of Music

We begin each episode talking about a random song on the 2021 Rolling Stone Best 500 Songs of All Time list and then just wing it afterwards. We demonstrate flashes of intelligence and a severe amount of forgetfulness/ignorance. Good times.

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00:56:46

Episode 53 - Song #262: "American Tune" by Paul Simon

UMM: The Unifying Medium of Music ·

2026/01/19

In this second, and admittedly sloppier, episode with Rob in studio, we again demonstrate our rudimentary understanding of American politics in the 1960s and 70s, and we very clumsily attempt to articulate the subsequent impact of that era in today's culture. And we fixate on the song's opening word and suggest that the use of another word in the song is not used in any other songs on the Rolling Stone list or the entirety of whatever music platform you have on this lovely phone/tablet/laptop of

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01:06:23

Episode 52 - Song #106: "Sympathy for the Devil" by...

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2026/01/12

We recorded this during a holiday visit. While the sound quality is markedly better, we still have no idea what we're talking about. But, we think we're amusing, so...yeah. Enjoy!Time Stamps!01:49 - Song clip02:17 - Jerk Reaction04:13 - Deets17:19 - Roman Numerals23:47 - Sandwich30:58 - Rob Talks Covers39:09 - Lyric Analysis

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01:14:08

Episode 51 - Song #178: "bad guy" by Billie Eilish

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2026/01/05

It's 2026, which means...well, probably lots of stuff. But most importantly, of course, we're back with SEASON 3!! This week's episode includes a guest host AND an average amount of under-developed thoughts and perspectives. Sadly, just as we were digging into the lyrics toward the end, the recording abruptly stopped. We've salvaged what we could because, c'mon...we're not going to, like, do it all over again. That's crazytalk.In short, a Millennial, a Gen-Xer/Millennial, and a Boomer attempt to

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01:34:42

Episode 50 - Song #174: "Radio Free Europe" by R.E.M.

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2025/11/17

We conclude Season 2 this week with the debut single from one of the most iconic and influential artists of the last 50 years: The B-52s! That'll make sense when you listen. Anyway, we hope you enjoy, like, love, adore, share, blah, blah, blah this with anyone within a 50 mile radius. We will be back in 2026 with a whole new season!!

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01:29:37

Episode 49 - Song #176: "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks

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2025/11/10

Strap in/on for a doozie, fam! We're comin' at ya with a killer sandwich, covers galore, and WAY more personal information and perspective than any episode--or entire podcast--should. That's just how we do...

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01:09:31

Episode 48 - Song #167: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem

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2025/11/03

Eminem, perhaps better known as Marshall Mathers, is notorious for spitting both rhymes and truth. During this episode--our 48th shot--we bring in a Midwest fan club's president to assist us with understanding the nuances of Em's artistic style and ankle-breaking lyricism. Go 'head and grab some spaghetti and listen to us drop bombs on the internet wavelengths....or something...

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01:20:01

Episode 47 - Song #338 : "Believe" by Cher

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2025/10/27

Ready to return to the good ol' days of deciding between having MySpace or Facebook and unsure which platform was best for you to...share...your life? Do you believe in life after social media? Do you believer in life after auto-tune? We answer none of these and more during this so-so episode. But please like, subscribe, and....share...

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01:13:14

Episode 46 - Song #295: "Won't Get Fooled Again" by...

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2025/10/20

Can you guess Who will be the first artist to make a second appearance on this beloved radio program? It may not be Who you think, but it could also very well be Who you think because the answer is above this description. Ironically, some might argue that many people actually *were fooled again...IYKYK

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01:09:59

Episode 45 - Song #166: "All the Young Dudes" by Mott...

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2025/10/13

We're back...again! This week we talk mostly about a song we all know by a band we've never heard of. Combinations such as these are why podcasts were invented. Enjoy, Boogaloo Dudes!

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01:28:58

Episode 44 - Song #376: "Mama Tried" by Merle Hagard

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2025/09/22

We've missed you, TOO! We won't make excuses about the absences, but trust us: we absolutely deserved it. As most podcasters do when covering country music, we devote a lot of time to homicidal tendencies and whether birth order is related to incarceration in the US. Enjoy this episode. Tom Hanks makes an appearance*. *not the real Tom Hanks. We just mention him randomly.

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01:17:44

Episode 43 - Song #258: "The Revolution Will Not Be...

UMM: The Unifying Medium of Music ·

2025/09/01

Civil Rights. Media Corruption. Toothpaste Ads. Tongue Twisters. Yep. All right here. Enjoy this audible quest through American history and music from two guys who should have been in bed when they began recording.We dare you. Oh, and listen closely for the tongue twister toward the end. Confounding? Yes. Confusing? Also, yes.Committed to the bit? Sure.

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01:16:11

Episode 42 - Song #34: "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag"...

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2025/08/25

We've been out shopping the past few weeks, but we're back now and we're very pleased to report that we have each purchased new satchels! I'm obviously lying. They're used. Anyway, this week's episode features more of our ignorance and confusion. Oh, and some totally authorized Eddie Murphy stand-up clips from the 80s. Now you're definitely gonna listen, right? Be sure to threaten the lives of everyone around you if they don't subscribe. It might lower the chances of us being sponsored by a funeral

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00:56:39

Episode 41 - Song #56: "Work It" by Missy Elliott

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2025/08/04

You there! Put that thing down, flip it, and reverse it because it's time to chillax and listen to two white idiots try to discuss the intricacies of Missy Elliott's absolute BANGER from 2002.We have yet another new feature, a favorite Mitch Hedberg joke, an impromptu Eminem song summary, and a display of ignorance toward top-shelf alcohol.tsacdop skeew siht yojne uoy epoh ew

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01:07:54

Episode 40 - Song #86: "Tumbling Dice" by The Rolling...

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2025/07/28

It's our first REPEAT ARTIST episode, so we celebrate by talking about French words getting Americanized, magazine covers, under-appreciated music genre of bossa nova, Linda Ronstadt and feminism, and the horrors of addictionNothing but laughs here, gang!

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01:41:06

Episode 39 - Song #493: "Stronger" by Kanye West

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2025/07/21

Back this week with a 'sode that's longer,but we don't think it'll kill ya. We're one-point-five our normal size, and didn't even take a pill, yeah... If you're into music sampling, Monopoly, the Mandela Effect, Steve Carrell, and/or working out, you will find something earther-shattering about this episode. Trust us...we're never wrong. Nor are we ever wronger...

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01:16:58

Season 2 Mid-season Break (Repeat Episode 13 - "Hotel...

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2025/07/07

"Inspiration is the result of hard work." That's a quote I just made up to distract you from the fact that this week's episode is a repeat.But fear not, friends. We will (probably) be back soon with all new content for your earholes.For now, find someplace with AC, shove in your preferred earbuds of choice, and (re-?) listen to this stellar episode.Fun fact: "stellar" is an anagram of "lazy podcasters."

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01:11:17

Episode 38 - Song 276: "Ever Fallen In Love (With...

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2025/06/30

Yes, double contractions are a thing, and in this week's episode, we probably spend too much time dwelling on that. We tease a future segment. We insert more completely legal pop culture clips. Marlon Brando makes a cameo. Steve gets triggered. Another thrilling episode, no doubt....

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01:08:49

Episode 37 Song #247: "River" by Joni Mitchell

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2025/06/23

It took us almost a calendar year and 36 episodes, but we did it: we figured out how to be in the same room as we recorded.This is nothing short of historic.We'd like to thank the academy, of course; our amazing fans, and of course, our families for their undying support.Anyway, aside from the vastly improved audio, this episode covers the essentials: naughty puns, inaccurate historical information, Rob rapping, Steve venting, and Tom Hanks references.

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01:18:05

Episode 36 - Song #347: "Dynamite" by BTS

UMM: The Unifying Medium of Music ·

2025/06/16

Like COVID-19, this song is catchy AF, and we definitely do not get sidetracked on things like baseball stats, Jimmy Walker, and deserted island music genre preferences. We would LOVE to see where you are when you're listening! Tag us on ye ol' IG (@ummpod4u) and, though we couldn't say this five years ago....Lets Get Viral Together!

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01:05:50

RIP Brian Wilson (Repeat: Ep. 19 - "Good Vibrations"...

UMM: The Unifying Medium of Music ·

2025/06/11

Rest in Peace, Brian Wilson. June 20, 1942 -- June 11, 2025FYI, RIP does not stand forRepeat, Inappropriate PodcastRaunchy, Inarticulate PodorRob Is Proud (that I'm doing this without a production meeting)

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