Episode 314: Wake Up

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Daylight Savings Time started just a few weeks ago, and I was having a really time waking up to record this episode. But we did it. So we hope our discussion wakes you up. “In Flight” Wake Up Track by Track What is 12/8 time signature

Episode 313: Waning Moon

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While Tracy is out admiring the waxing moon, we are here this week talking about the song Waning Moon. We don’t know if Tracy will enjoy it, but maybe you will enjoy the show without Tracy here for once.

Episode 310; Don’t Shuffle Me Back

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Somehow this song got shuffled back to the last song?! And we managed to bring back Michelle? And we have a great guest like Mil Feirn?! How did this get shuffled back to the bottom of the deck? Listen to it over on Pantheon Podcasts Network or anywhere you download podcasts. Don’t Shuffle Me Back

Episode 309: You Will be Waiting

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If you want to hear us discuss another song from MYSD, then you will be waiting no longer.  Because today we finish the early albums by discussing “You Will Be Waiting”.  There are some audio problems this week as we change systems.  We apologize.  We should have it fixed by next week. Maybe You SHould Drive At Peter Gzowski’s funeral

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Episode 307: You + Me Vs. The World

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The world is a tough place, but as long as we stick together, we can review this song, “You + Me Vs The World” https://feeds.megaphone.fm/barenaked Fake Nudes Spoken Word Version Kevin singing the Sha-la-la’s and playing the vocoder

Episode 308: You Run Away

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I hope that you will stick around for this episode.  We have a new guest! And we have a returning cohost!  So don’t run away. Official video Behind the Scenes video of them making the song Early live performance

Episode 306: Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!

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Listen as we talk about this song that is completely about positivity and optimism.  Shoot… just blew out my sarcasm filter.  Well, listen to this week’s episode on “Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!” while I get it fixed. Stop If You’ve Heard This One Before Play Everything for Everyone (Lansing, MI  2/12/04) The Meaning Behind The Song: Yes Yes Yes by Barenaked

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Episode 304: Wrap Your Arms Around Me

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We are well into the new year but almost done the older albums.  Don’t strangle me.  I’m just the bearer of the bad news.  But we will continue with the newer albums after.  In the meantime, listen to us discuss “Wrap Your Arms Around Me” Gordon Steve Page Live From Home Bathroom Sessions Ships and Dip 5 Variety Recordings

Episode 301: Wonderful Christmastime

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We are simply having a wonderful episode as we are joined by Trevor Cox to discuss this BNL cover “Wonderful Christmastime”. Wonderful Christmastime by Paul McCartney BNL Kylie Minogue Diana Ross Demi Lovato Eli Young Band Straight No Chaser Mac Demarco Tarja Turueun

Episode 300: Wishing Well 

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Well, I am wishing that you enjoy this week’s episode about the deep dive BNL cover “Wishing Well” Wishing Well Live Wishing Well – Live • Sananda Maitreya (spotify.com) Wishing Well  BNL cover Sign Your Name What Happened to Terence Trent D’Arby Terence’s second album Billy Don’t Fall • Sananda Maitreya (spotify.com)

Episode 298: Wind It Up

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As we hit the end of the first season of our podcast, I guess you could say that we are almost ready to “Wind It Up”.  But helping us in the finishing stretch this week is our friend, Erik Butterworth.  But will he wind up liking the song? Official Video Fan Contest video All New Revue Noah Ginex’s contribution: Noah’s

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Episode 296: Who Needs Sleep

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The massacre in Maine happened while we were recording this week’s show.  Forgive me for stepping away and being distracted.  It was 10 miles or less from our houses, and a little disturbing.  I was able to get this edit done, but it took a lot of time.  But Who Needs Sleep?  Wesley of jimlapbap on Youtube does. Enjoy Stunt

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Episode 294: Who Can It Be Now?

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We don’t have a guest this week, but we did have someone join in to the discussion halfway through the episode. Who could it be? Listen in as we discuss “Who Can It Be Now?”, BNL’s “cover” of the Men At Work song from their live album in 2015 from their Red Rocks album.

Episode 294: When You Dream

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I hope tonight, after listening to our episode, you have a restful night’s sleep.  But what will you dream about?  Maybe this song?  Maybe our review?  Who knows? Demo  Barenaked Ladies – “When You Dream” (Demo) – YouTube Music 

Episode 293: When I Fall

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If I fell in love with you, would you…. Wait… that’s the wrong song.  Well, I promise we will review the right one on this week’s episode1 Born On A Pirate Ship version Rock Spectacle Version Bsthroom sessions Jim and Ed playing “When I Fall”, plus backstory

Episode 292: When Doves Cry

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Dig if you will a picture of you and I engaged in a discussion about the song “When Doves Cry”. Imagine no longer because it exists, with our friend Justin from Monster Squad Minute. Barenaked Recess Hello City: Live From Toronto Andrew Denton Challenge Lenny Henry (parody)

Episode 289: What A Letdown

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We hope that you won’t say “What A Letdown” about this episode.  But we need to warn you this episode is not suitable for work or children Original Bathroom Sessions: SImlish version or children.

Episode 288: What A Good Boy

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When this podcast was born, I looked at my microphone and said, “Welcome to the Barenaked ABCs”.  But you already knew that.  Times change.  I still have the same opening line, but I like to think we are a little more fun now.  I wonder if Mil Feirn agrees.  Because they are joining us this week to discuss “What A

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Episode 287: We Wish You A Merry Christmas

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I know that we are around Labor Day, but we haven’t discussed Christmas songs in a while.  Let’s talk about that.  While we are at it, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” Barenaked Ladies “Ladies Room Vol 8” Arthur Warrell arrangement Parody Kristian Bush – We Wish You A Pandemic Christmas Stevie Ray Plarre Ren and Stimpy We Wish You

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Episode 286: We Took The Night

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I’m not sure when you are listening to this week’s episode, so it is presumptuous for me to say that we will take your night, but I hope that you enjoy the discussion that Tyler Boudreau and I had about “We Took The Night” Original Acoustic. Spoken Word

Episode 285: Watching The Northern Lights

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You know what would be a great thing to do while listening to this week’s episode?  Watch the Northern Lights.  But if you are driving, don’t do that.  Instead, just enjoy our discussion of “Watching The Northern Lights” Original Live Live (Kevin on guitar)

Episode 284: War On Drugs

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This week we have Jay Shifman, from Choose Your Struggle, to talk about “The War On Drugs” and mental health.  It was a wonderful conversation.  I hope that you enjoy it as much as we did. Steven with Symphony NB conducted by Andy Creegan Feb 4, 2019 in Halifax, NS Demo   https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=vfOX-ObBn3c&list=RDAMVMvfOX-ObBn3c Prince Edward Viaduct https://localwiki.org/toronto/Luminous_Veil Jay Shifman’s Ted Talk

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Episode 283: Vanishing

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I’m out back working on my deck as I listen to this week’s song.  That’s right.  I’m varnishing while I’m listening to “Vanishing”.  Do the fumes get to me? Listen in and find out. Album Fan video with Yu-gi-Oh anime

Episode 281: Upside Down

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I tried to be amazing and make the text appear upside down… but I couldn’t.  So just enjoy our guests Noah Ginex and JD Waldvogel. Album Ships and Dip Cruise 3 Ships and Dip Cruise 5 Instrumentals Barenaked Ladies – Everything to Everyone (Instrumentals) : Barenaked Ladies : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Mr. Bungle – Ars

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Episode 280: Unfinished

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This week we have Noah Ginex to talk about the song “Unfinished”.  It should be legend- wait for it….. Album version Bathroom sessions Demo Instrumentals Barenaked Ladies – Everything to Everyone (Instrumentals) : Barenaked Ladies : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Episode 278: Trust Me

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I hope that you are enjoying your summer.  While you are driving to your next trip, download this and listen to us discuss this B-side hit “Trust Me”.  Shoe Box EP Ships and Dips 3

Episode 277: Trouble with Tracy

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Welcome to my therapy session.  This week, all my cohosts try to do psychotherapy on me and discover exactly what the “Trouble With Tracy” really is.  But in the meantime, listen to us discuss this deep cut. Buck Naked version B-side version

Episode 276: Township of King

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Welcome to the Township of King, the only Township in Ontario where we discuss every Barenaked Ladies song in alphabetical order.  Wait… what did I say?  I think I’ve listened to this song too much this week.  Enjoy. Fake Nudes version Acoustic Spoken Word #SelfieCamJam

Episode 275: Toronto FC Theme

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B is for Barenaked, A is for alphabetical, B is for Beautiful, C is for Can’t think of anything to start with C that stands for podcast.  Other than Cast.   Which isn’t quite right.  So, while I try to figure out how to write a sports theme for our podcast, why don’t you listen to us talk about the

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Episode 274: Too Little Too Late

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We recorded this episode later than usual, but I worked extra hard to get it out on time.  I didn’t edit it very much either, so it’s none-too-short.  I hate it when an episode is too little too late. Official Video Favorite cover

Episode 272: Told You So

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I knew that you would be back.  And I’m glad you are, so I won’t say I told you so, but I told you so.  So join Aaron, Betsy, and myself as we discuss “Told You So” Stunt Bathroom Sessions Ships and Dip 3

Episode 270: Tired of Fighting With You

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Why won’t you listen to this week’s episode?!  Ok…. you know what?  I’m done asking.  You either listen or you don’t.  I’m just “Tired of Fighting With You”.  I’ll go talk to Tyler Boudreau about this song instead. Tired of Fighting With You Making of “Silverball” 

Episode 268: This Is My Place

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This week’s guest was able to find our place in order to record, and we are so glad that he did.  Ken Aldrigde, Manager of Inpatient Services at Campfire Circle was so much fun.  Please enjoy this discussion and definitely DONATE to this wonderful cause listed below!!!! Where to donate: Campfire Circle – Home You can buy the song here:

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Episode 267: Things

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There are things that make this show listenable.  I wonder if they will show up in this episode.  You know who showed up to make this episode more interesting?  JD Waldvogel from “Barenaked Ladies Are Us”. Snacktimehttps://youtu.be/ViVdvmQ5U40 Bathroom Sessions

Episode 265: (They Long To Be) Close To You

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We’re back.  We know that you missed us.  Everyone longs to be close to us.  It says so right in this week’s song. By the way, Mike Myers, you know you want to come on the show. Link Spotify – They Long To Be Close To You – song and lyrics by Burt Bacharach & Barenaked Ladies

Episode 264: These Apples

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It’s Winter.  Which makes me think of snow.  Which makes me think of Snow White.  Who ate an apple that put her to sleep.  Will you fall asleep listening to our discussion about “These Apples”?  I doubt it.  We have Andrew and Justin from “Monster Squad Minute”. Original version Bathroom sessions Rock Spectacle  Live in a guitar store with Jim

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Episode 262: Testing 1, 2, 3

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My microphone is working just fine.  I just tested it. So we should be good to go to talk with JD and Nick from “Radical Face Are Us” about “Testing 1, 2, 3” Check out Nick and JD over at “Radical Face Are Us” Official Video Bathroom Sessions Acoustic version

Episode 261: Teenage Wasteland

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I am well beyond my teenage years.  I have teenagers.  Maybe some day they will be into this song.  Maybe we are.  Tune in to find out if we like the rarity “Teenage Wasteland”. Stop Us Version Radio Free NY March 26, 1993.

Episode 260: Take It Outside

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I’ve about had it with this computer.  I’m about to take it outside and dump it.  In the meantime, join us as we talk with Joe Ledoux of Barenaked Ladies Fan Society about “Take It Outside”. Original Bathroom Sessions Unofficial BNL slideshow by friend of the show Victor Sherb.  RIP friend. Bathroom Sessions Bloopers

Episode 259: Take It Back

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Don’t we all have things that we wish that we could take back? This podcast isn’t one of them.  I love it because I get to talk about great songs like this week’s song “Take It Back”. Original version All New Revue version Take It Back – Live • Barenaked Ladies (spotify.com) Bathroom Sessions

Episode 258: Sunshine

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All the storms are done for a few days and we finally will get a little sunshine, which is great, since that is this week’s song we are discussing with Erik Butterfield. Ed’s only live from home during covid Acoustic Version Selfie Cam Jam version Original version

Episode 257: Summertime

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As I’m writing this, we just got hit with 18 inches of snow.  You know what I’m looking forward to?  Not the slopes.  I’m looking forward to talking to you guys about “Summertime” with Erik Butterworth Original version

Episode 256: Straw Hat and Old Dirty Hank

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This week’s guest doesn’t wear a straw hat or an old dirty hankie, but I’ll bet he looks pretty dapper when he is singing those ska-based BNL covers.  Thanks, Andrew for coming on and talking about “Straw Hat and Old Dirty Hank”, which is one of the songs that is on the ska/punk cover album that he compiled. The What

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Episode 255: Stomach Vs. Heart 

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What do you tend to lead with?  Your stomach or your heart?  That’s this week’s question from Ed and Steven.  And here to discuss it with us are Hal and Mark from “We Got This with Mark and Hal” as well as a million other things.  So listen in as these podcast giants show us how it’s done. Listen to

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Episode 253: Spider In My Room

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We are back! And tonight we have some special guests that I am so happy were able to join us at the last minute, the Stoney Park Pow-Wow Singers to discuss their song “Spider In My Room”!!!! Spider In My Room Ships and Dip with Andy and Ed Recording Ships and Dips (another one)

Episode 251a: Happy Holidays

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Happy Holidays. I know that most of our friends and all of our cohosts are in the midst of their holiday celebrations this week, so I want to wish all a Happy Holidays and give them a break. But you still deserve to have a little holiday cheer, so this week’s appearance is a throwback to 1995 when BNL appeared

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Episode 251: Sound of Your Voice

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This week’s song is from Barenaked Ladies Army.  You know what I enjoy?  Those videos where they are singing while doing their marching.  So cool.  I just love the sound of their voice.  And maybe you will like the sound of this week’s guest’s voice.  Official Music Video Selfie-Cam Jam Beautiful live version Persuasions First Concert After Steve (Universal Studios)

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Episode 250: Sonata Para Bombachas

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Hola.  Okay.. my high school Spanish teacher would be crying right now because I can’t remember mucho mas Espanol.  However, I have been crying this week watching episodes of “Royal Canadian Air Farce”.  And BNL wrote the theme song.  So Tom Caldwell joins us to talk about this theme song. Plugs Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcast | Facebook TikTok

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Episode 249: Something You’ll Never Find

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I want to make you an offer that you can’t refuse.  Listen to this week’s podcast and we will entertain you. I mean, we are the only podcast that discusses BNL songs alphabetically.  I guarantee you that is something you’ll never find elsewhere. Even over in Indiana Original Steven’s Marty McFly moment Appearance Lou Rawls Savannah Banana Baseball (2) The

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Episode 248: Some Fantastic (Ivory and Ivory)

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Welcome back.  We have Tyler Boudreau of the High School Minute podcast joining us today and we hope that you will agree that he is some fantastic as we discuss this week’s song. Original Persuasions Bathroom Sessions Some Fantastic (DEVO version)   Mansfield MA Ships and Dip 3 Ships and Dip 5 Fan Made Video Au Natural tour Some Fantastic

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Episode 247: Snowman

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Welcome to the only BNL podcast that discusses the songs alphabetically.  We are also the only one still making episodes about the BNL albums.  And I have to say, that means that we don’t belong. But I’m okay.  It makes us similar to the main character of tonight’s song: Snowman. “Snowman” “Loving You” “You” by Himawari Tsutchie  Very Virtual Christmas

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Episode 246: Smile 

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It’s my favorite day of the week because we are back to discuss the song “Smile”. And hopefully we do just that.  This week’s song  Acoustic version  Selfie Cam Jam  With Ed’s Daughter  Appearance  Making of “Smile” acoustic  BNL Halloween lights  Melodica Men  Melodica Men – YouTube  Melodica Gals 

Episode 245: Sleigh Ride

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It’s getting to be close to that time when the snow is going to start flying now that we are in November. And you know what that means: SLEIGH RIDES!!!!  Ventures  https://youtu.be/fVwceVBY-HE Ronettes  Johnny Mathis  Ella Fitzgerald  Parody “Slay Ride” By H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society  Animated Christmas lights to “Sleigh Ride” (BNL version)  Appearance  A Very Virtual Christmas from 2021,

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Episode 244: Skinhead 

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I am having such a hard time with this week’s intro. Because I’m afraid that I’ll say the wrong thing and the subject of this week’s song will scowl at me and yell at me and show me the bottom of his Doc Martins. So here is “Skinhead”  Hello City: Live From Toronto  Live From Danforth Hall  Opening song   11/29/91 

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Episode 243: Silverball 

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We’ve recorded this week’s episode and I think that it came out pretty well. So I’m treating the game to a trip to Funspot to play some pinball. I hope you enjoy our discussion of this pinball-based song, Silverball!   Silverball Video  Appearance  Sign Me Up  Black Knight: Sword of Rage 

Episode 242: Shopping 

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No need to go Shopping around for other BNL podcasts. You have found the only one that does it alphabetically. The original. And joining us this week is another BNL podcaster, JD Waldvogel, as we discuss “Shopping”.  Appearance  Kevin playing it in 2012 

Episode 241: Shoe Box 

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This week we have Andrew and Justin back to discuss “Shoe Box”, and any time we have them on, it’s always a “monster” episode with the Monster Squad Minute men.  So join us as we discuss this monster BNL hit.   Appearances  Shoebox video  Enhanced CD extras  BNL on Weird Al  Live version that was supposed to be on “Rock

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Episode 240: She’s On Time 

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It’s Tuesday, so that means a new Barenaked ABCs episode, right On Time for us to talk about one of the songs I have been looking forward to discussing since the beginning of time, “She’s On Time”, with @Bryan Ripper from @All About The Mouse  Appearance  Ode To Beans  She’s on Time (live at Ships and Dip V)  She’s On

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Episode 239: She Turned Away

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I hope that we haven’t turned any of you away with our podcast, but if so, you probably aren’t reading this.  Or listening to this week’s episode as we discuss “She Turned Away” She Turned Away Appearance Pre-order Steven’s new album www.Stevenpage.com

Episode 238: Shake Your Rump 

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Aaron and Heidi and Jeff are out shaking their rump, but Steffan and Betsy showed up to talk about Aaron and Heidi’s dance moves… as well as this week’s song.  Shake Your Rump – Beastie Boys  Shake Your Rump – BNL cover  Appearance  Breakdown of “Shake Your Rump” samples  James Brown and Afrika Bambaataa 

Episode 237: Serendipity 

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We were meant to discuss this song sooner or later and I’m glad that it happened. And now we are done with it so you can hear it and we can move on to other songs. Enjoy our discussion of “Serendipity” with Trevor Cox.  Barenaked Ladies are Men  Appearance  Kevin Hearn interview about coming to music and keyboards  Kevin singing

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Episode 236: Sell Sell Sell 

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We aren’t going to try to sell you on this week’s episode. I think that the song speaks for itself. But maybe my cohosts don’t agree. Katherine Cornetta of the Boston Globe and Betsy Horowitz join us to discuss “Sell Sell Sell”  Sell Sell Sell (Maroon)  Demo     https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=KwRaYGb3qTw&list=PLa1bGTQsWvsdepZ60fHSJt8UlV6k9dyCx Appearance  https://www.rhino.com/podcast/the-barenaked-ladies-ed-robertson?fbclid=IwAR1sZIITJKqKwC1ffT-rkyeNAxZ6B0hFCAWM9fbf_gEh9ZtCU7HbsEUn7Yw I’m not a Doctor (Vicks)  Sean Cullen Home For Christmas 

Episode 235: Second Best  

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There are 4 BNL tribute podcasts out there. We hope that you don’t think that ours is Second Best. But maybe we can convince you of that while we discuss this week’s song, Second Best.  E2E  Acoustic  Live version  Spotify – Play Everywhere For Everyone – Amherst, MA 2-14-04  Appearance  https://exclaim.ca/music/article/john_borra-blue_wine Blue Wine | John Borra (bandcamp.com)  https://johnborra.bandcamp.com/album/blue-wine

Episode 234: Scared Song 

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Are you scared? I’m not scared of this song. I like it quite a bit. But what does the rest of the group think? Tune in to find out.  Barenaked Ladies live  Brothers Creeggan  The Brothers Creeggan – self titled (1994) [full album]  Brothers Creeggan live at Ships and Dip  Stravinsky’s Spring Rounds Dances  Aaron’s Random Band Shout Out  Appearance 

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Episode 233: Say What You Want 

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Join us this week as we discuss the song “Say What You Want”. And while I’m thinking of it, head over to Google Play or iTunes and give us a rating. It’s your turn to “Say What You Want”.  Official video  Barenaked Ladies – “Say What You Want” (Official Music Video) 4k | Rooster Teeth   Behind the scenes of the

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Episode 232: Same Thing 

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I really wish that we had Jeff because I know that this is his favorite album. But it is the same thing: he is too busy on his albums. But we have Heidi and Tyler, so that’s the same thing, right?   Same Thing (BOAPS)  Same Thing (Stop US)  Same Thing (Bathroom Sessions)  Appearance 

Episode 231: Running Out Of Ink 

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All my notes have been digital for the last 2 years to save the environment. When I first started the pod, I printed out my notes or wrote them down every week, but then I began running out of ink. But not this week. We will just be discussing Running Out Of Ink.  Barenaked Ladies Are Men  Acoustic version  Art

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Episode 230b: Rule the Remix Rencounter

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That’s right. Last week we discussed the Remix contest and we decided to have one of our own. Five of us (Aaron, Heidi, Steffan, Tracy, and Tyler) decided to put forth our best efforts to remix these songs. If you go over to Facebook and join the “Remix Rencounter” group, you can then vote for the best. This week’s episode

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Episode 230: Rule The World With Love 

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Tears for Fears just released a new album recently. I just bring it up because everyone seems to want to rule the world right now, even BNL. But they only want to rule it with love. What about you? Do you even know what love is? Listen in and find out as we talk with Betsy.   Barenaked Ladies are Me

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Episode 229: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer 

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It’s July… and you know what that means. It’s CHRISTMAS! You know… Christmas in July… ok… But we are discussing Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer anyway this week, so I hope you enjoy it!  Interview with Marks about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer  Original Rudolph  https://www.npr.org/2013/12/25/256579598/writing-rudolph-the-original-red-nosed-manuscript#con256879513 Appearance  BNL Rudolph  Original rudolph by Gene Autry  Burl Ives  Dean Martin  The Crystals  Ella Fitzgerald 

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Episode 228: Rock and Roll 

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It’s been… one week since an episode came out, so it feels like a long time since we discussed rock n’ roll. But fear not. Heidi and I will discuss all the rock and roll this week.  Appearance  https://www.tsn.ca/radio/edmonton-1260/the-basketball-show-february-17-hour-2-1.1002578 VH1s 100 Greatest Rock Songs of All Time  The Stroll 

Episode 227:Roadrunner 

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One of my favorite shows as a kid was “Looney Tunes”, so I loved the fact that we got to discuss this cover from “Buck Naked” with Tyler Boudreau   Live by the original writer in a jazz version composed by her son  Released version by Doug Cameron with his mother Barbara in 2008  Original TV version (intro and extro)  Barenaked

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Episode 226: Really Don’t Know 

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I hope that you like this week’s discussion but I really don’t know if you will.. But I know that I really enjoyed the discussion. These deep dives bring me so much satisfaction.  Live in Mansfield., MA in 2004  Original on Buck Naked  Take Off by Bob and Doug McKenzie and Geddy Lee  Bob & Doug McKenzie with Geddy Lee

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Episode 225: Raisins 

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We are raisin’ a ruckus this week, but is it for or against the song “Raisins”?  I guess you will just have to listen in to find out.  <div style=”padding-top:56.071%;position:relative;”><iframe src=”https://gifer.com/embed/4FI7″ width=”100%” height=”100%” style=’position:absolute;top:0;left:0;’ frameBorder=”0″ allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p><a href=”https://gifer.com”>via GIFER</a></p> Original  Bathroom Sessions 

Episode 224: The Rabbit And The Resurrection 

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I am very happy to welcome back Saker from “It’s All Been Done” to discuss “Rabbit and the Resurrection”. But once you are done listening to this gem, dig deeper and find Saker on “it’s All Been Done” and “Tales of the Voidfarer” over on Project Derailed or on all podcast platforms. And please listen to his band, 2d6. They

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Episode 223: Quality 

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I hope that you enjoy this week’s episode. I mean, we are missing a few co-hosts but I still think that we bring the Quality with guest Betsy Horowitz.   Official version  Bathroom sessions  Demo version  Japanese beef  Appearance  Playing “one Week” at NHL All-Star game in 2004 

Episode 222: Psycho Killer 

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We are putting the P’s into a six foot hole. As we lay them to rest, we discuss a classic song covered by one of our favorite bands… but will the cover be one of our favorites or drive us crazy?  Psycho Killer (original release)  Psycho Killer (acoustic)  Psycho Killer (BNL)  Stop Making Sense (a full live concert of Talking

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Episode 221: Powder Blue 

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This week we invite our guest… Jason Toussant also knows as… Tous… Tous? I guess he has gone to take a powder, but don’t worry, he’ll be back in time to talk about Powder Blue.  Guest  www.Whatsinadrink.com  Song Versions  Live   Demo  https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=nb79xk-tmv4&list=PLa1bGTQsWvsdepZ60fHSJt8UlV6k9dyCx Appearance  Jeans + Summer  Entourage  (oh my goodness I love this so much better than Steve’s cover, especially

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Episode 220: Pollywog interview

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We are taking a week to talk with the wonderful Noah Ginex and Erica Reid who spearheaded the project of making the video for last week’s song. They are incredibly creative, so check out their sites. We will post his version of “Rabbit And The Redemption” when we come to that song. Noah Ginex http://www.noahginex.com She’s Crafty (Erica) http://www.shescraftychi.com/ Wind

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Episode 219: Pollywog In A Bog 

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It’s spring again and everything is turning green. And though it might not be easy, listening to this week’s episode is. Maybe you are wondering what we will give for a score, but why wonder… why wonder? It’s time to listen and find out as we discuss a different frog in “Pollywog In A Bog”  Original  Appearance  Notable websites that

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Episode 218: Pinch Me 

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This week we discuss one of BNLs biggest hits, but do we believe that it deserves it? Listen to us talk with JD and Nick from “Barenaked Ladies Are US” to find out.  Versions  Original  Radio  Injeti remix   Red Rocks  Bathroom Sessions  Talk To The Hand  Selfie Cam Jam  Covers  Kids Bop  Cornbread Red  How to play this song  Want

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Episode 217: Piece of Cake 

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It’s almost my birthday, so have a “Piece of Cake”. It was really hard to make, but luckily I had the guys from Barenaked Ladies Are Us (JD and Nick) to help.  Album track  Appearance  Kevin adding pieces to this ”cake”  Live 

Episode 216: Peterborough and the Kawarthas

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We welcome you to download this episode, no matter where you are from. But this goes out to all #Peterborough residents: we love you! Ok… that was a shameless plug. Our guest Betsy Horowitz would never stoop so low. Please forgive me and listen to this week’s episode. Song: Ships and Dip version

Episode 215: Passcode 

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Don’t worry. You can listen to this week’s episode with Tyler Boudreau because we have a pretty good passcode on our account. It’s 12345…. well, while I go change our passcode, take a listen to this week’s song discussion about “Passcode”. And at the bottom below, I have a link for the video that I sent to Aaron with “Passcode”

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Episode 214: Our Blue Dot 

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It’s almost Earth Day! And this week we get to talk about a song that I wish we had had around when I was back in college and celebrating Earth Day. So listen in while Heidi and I discuss “Our Blue Dot”.  Purchase on Apple Music  ‎Our Blue Dot by Barenaked Ladies on Apple Music  Listen on SoundCloud and donate

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Episode 213: The Other Day I Met A Bear 

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The other day, we made a post, a brand new post, to our pod host. It was about the song “The Other Day I Met A Bear” as covered by Bear-naked Ladies. I hope you enjoy the episode as much or more than I did this song.  Appearance  BNL – Barenaked Ladies 04-23-1997 Hard Rock Live  Hank the Tank  Hank

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Episode 212: Ordinary

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It’s another Tuesday… just like any other Tuesday. Nothing different about it. Well, at least you get to hear us talk about “Ordinary” with Trevor Cox. Ordinary Ordinary (live and acoustic) Appearance

Episode 211: One Week 

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We’ve been doing this podcast for over 4 years now and it is time that we finally come to the band’s big number one hit. And it is only right that the podcast that inspired us join us to discuss such a momentous song, so the guys from the Weird Alphabet are here  Plug  Pipedream podcasts  https://pipedreampodcasts.com/ Virtual Rook –

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Episode 210: One Little Slip 

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I hope you are having more fun than I am this week. My back is out again because I was walking down the steps and had one little slip. Ugh. So while I recover, enjoy our discussion with Erik Butterworth about “One Little Slip”  Original  Appearance  “Chicken Little” Extra  One Little Slip at the Ships and Dip 4 (and you

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Episode 209: One and Only 

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I want to send a thank you out there to all of our listeners. What’s that? Ok… I want to send a shout out to our one and only listener. I hope you enjoy this week’s song discussion about “One and Only”  Album  Demo  Bathroom Sessions  Appearance  Choose Young | Steven Page (bandcamp.com) 

Episode 208: On The Lookout;

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Have you been on the lookout for this week’s episode?  Well, don’t worry, it’s right on time, even if not all our cast could make it. Never fear, though, we have BNL superfan Betsy Horowitz joining us to discuss this Jim tune.  Original  Appearance  Live (with Jim on piano, Ed on bass) 

Episode 207: The Old Apartment

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This week we break into a song that is one of the top 10 most recognized BNL songs.  Most of the Scooby gang is here to find the culprit. And just as we are about to find out the answer, Enter The Haggis.  Not really, but that is the name of the band that this week’s guest formed.  Our guest Craig Downie

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Episode 206: Oh Yoko!

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It’s a post-Beatles cover night here at BNABCs this week, as we discuss the BNL cover of “Oh Yoko!”  While we’re at it, we throw in Steven and Kevin and Duffy covering “Junk” by Paul McCartney.  John Lennon original  Oh Yoko! (Remastered 2010) – YouTube  One with BNL on it  Spotify – Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign To Save

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Episode 205: Off the Hook

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I was hoping someone else would write this week’s pun for me, but alas, no one let me off the hook.  But I hope you enjoy our discussion of “Off The Hook” with long time listener, Betsy Horowitz!  Original   Ships and dips   Demo from Ladies Room Vol 4  (The guitar is much too far forward.  I like the real drums and the

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Episode 204: Off His Head;

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People have said many things about me.  And yes, one of them is that I’m off my head.  But am I off my head about “Off My Head”?  Listen in to find out  “Off His Head” official  Appearance:  Ed Covering “If I Had A Pony” by Lyle Lovett on Bathroom Sessions 

Episode 202: Odds Are

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We’re taking a trip to Vegas!  We’re playing the odds that we’re gonna be alright as we start this new year.  So join us as we discuss “Odds Are” to start 2022.  Official music video  Lyric Video  Persuasions version  #SelfieCamJam  Appearance  Ed sharing his and Kevin’s vocal recording of this song  Steven Page to Ryan Reynolds  Governor General’s Awards  Canada Loves You Back  .  Montreal

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Episode 201: O Holy Night

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It’s Christmas time and it wouldn’t feel right if we didn’t cover at least one BNL Holiday song.  So this week we are covering a “song”: O Holy Night.  You’ll see what we mean.  Pavarotti singing the original French  O Holy Night by BNL  Appearance   In concert with orchestra  BNL with The Boston Pops Orchestra Dec 14 2006 Jingle Bells – I

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Episode 200: Nobody Better

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We are glad that we have so many fans.  We feel that there is no better band to cover than BNL. And we hope you agree, even if you disagree with some of us this week.  If you do, email us at Barenakedabcs@gmail.com.  But either way, please go out and support Jeff’s kickstarter for his new album “Stabby Road”.  It ends this week, and

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Episode 199: The Ninjas 

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Wow.  The December snuck up on us silently. Almost like a Ninja.  This week we have three guests joining us to discuss “The Ninjas” (Andrew and Justin, and a special guest).    Versions!!!!  Best live performance  Fart discussion  Karaoke  CKK – Barenaked Ladies – The Ninjas (Karaoke) – YouTube  Borders  Appearance  Hilarious mock history of the band.  Pertinent to tonight:  Barenaked

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Episode 198: Night Photographs 

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Why is everything so dark in here? I know.  It’s a podcast. Audio only.  But everything is various shades of black.  While I try to fix this problem, why don’t you listen to us discuss “Night Photographs”?  Appearance  I’ve used this one before, but I love that they reused Night Photographs and Box Set and Gangsta Girl as their background music for

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Episode 197: Next Time

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As I write this, we just switched out of Daylight Savings Time into the next time period, which is Standard Time here in the USA and parts of Canada and England.  I am so glad that time has changed.  Now you can hear our podcast an hour earlier… or later.  I don’t know, I’ll figure it out by next time. 

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Episode 196: The New Sad

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Welcome back to Barenaked ABCs. Hopefully we don’t depress you too much with this week’s song or review. We want to make you laugh or at least smile.    If you have never heard a Rhodes Piano by fender before, here is a sample.   Appearance  The Casting Room with Ed Robertson 

Episode 195: New Kid (On The Block)

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Welcome back!  I recognized your face, but we would love it if you spread our name around for others to listen.  Come on, bring a new kid around the block to hear this episode with Andrew and Justin.  Just a warning, as always when they come on the show, this episode goes long.  New Kid (on the Block)  Appearance  Not

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Episode 194: Andy Creeggan Interview!!!!

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Welcome to the Barenaked ABCs.  And it is our great honor to take a break again for another week to bring you, what I think, is one of our best interviews to date.  And it has nothing to do with us, and everything to do with our guest. He was vibrant, engaging, and gave us answers throughout the episode that

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Episode 193: Never Is Enough

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Thank you for coming back.  It seems like you just can’t get enough of us.  Which is great because there are 5 of us to talk about “Never Is Enough”.  Never Is Enough  Bathroom Sessions  Appearance  Live at FarmAid 

Episode 192: Never Do Anything

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` Episode 192: Never Do Anything  We believe in you.  That’s right.  You’re listening to a podcast while going to work.  That means that those mean words that person said to you this morning aren’t true.  You do things! Like listen to use talk about Never Do Anything with our guests JD and Nick from Barenaked Ladies Are Us.  Never

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Episode 191: Navigate

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Episode 191: Navigate   We are glad that you navigated to this week’s episode so that you can listen to us talk about Ed’s song Nagivate. Are you missing Steven?  We take care of that on the Apperances  Original Video  Acoustic  SelfCamJam  Appearance  Steven Page on Corner Gas 

Episode 190: Narrow Streets

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Special guest Meryl Streep will not be joining us this week.  We tried. But instead we have Tyler Boudreau joining us to discuss “Narrow Streets”   Original  #SelfieCamJam  BNL with the Persausions  Appearance  Honestly, I just want everyone to go out and listen to the live concert with the Persuasions. 

Episode 189: My Big Sister

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I would like to dedicate this episode… to my cohosts.  Because I don’t have a big sister.  But Ed has two.  So join us this week as we talk about how he really feels about them.  Original  Appearance  Homemade video 

Episode 188: Moonstone

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As I post this, I just got back from a camping trip.  And coincidentalliy, my family did some mining and my son found a moonstone, which is this week’s song!  Join us as we discuss this B-side track from “All In Good Time”  Original  Appearances   Barenaked in America bonus:  Kevin comes on stage at 16:45 and they do Call and Answer  The Teacher

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Episode 187: Michael Brennan

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That’s not a typo. It isn’t our guest for this week. That is the name of the song. And I wish I could say that Michael agreed to come on to talk about this song written about him, but we couldn’t find him. Michael, you are still welcome to join us anytime. Song  Appearance 

Episode 186: A Message To You, Rudy 

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Bobby came back because he has a personal message that he wants to send out to Rudolph Guilianni.  Just kidding.  But Bobby and Steffan do join me to talk about this deep cover.  Appearance  Special song for Scarborough Day  Original  The Specials  BNL cover 

Episode 185: McDonalds Girl

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Episode 185: McDonalds Girl  We have the extreme honor of talking with the writer and originator of McDonalds Girl, Dean Friedman, wihle we discuss the Barenaked Ladies cover of this song!  And please join us in welcoming new cohost, Heidi!  McDonalds Girl (Dean Friedman)  BNL cover  Lyrics  Where did the menu list breakdown come from?  A 1981 commercial  Blender’s version  Blender’s Dance

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Episode 184: A Quick Break To Jam

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We have a great guest/interview coming up, but we have to wait a week for it to happen. And since I can’t speed up time, I thought this would be a great time to take a break and introduce you to some of Aaron and Jeff’s work. Jeff Whitmire can be found here: Music | Jeff Whitmire (bandcamp.com) Aaron’s band

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Episode 183: Maybe You’re Right

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It’s been a while since we had Aaron?  He was just on last week, but maybe you’re right.  Because he is missing again this week. But we have Heidi Welsh joining us to discuss “Maybe You’re Right”.  Listen in to decide if we are right about our opinions about this song.  Original  Acoustic (All New Revue – Live at the

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Episode 182: Maybe Not

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You thought we would be talking about the new BNL music?  Well, Maybe Not.  Okay.  Definitely not.  We are talking about “Maybe Not” with Josh from JBJ Podcasts.  We are hoping that you will enjoy it.    Original  Bathroom sessions  Appearance  In recognition of the upcoming Olympics, Tyler and 3 time Olympic gold medalist Meghan Agosta talking on Sports Net  https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/conversation-meghan-agosta-tyler-stewart-gold-medals-platinum-records/

Episode 181: Maybe Katie

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There is no “maybe”s about this one. I have been excited for this episode for over a year.  But not because of the song (you’ll have to listen to see my thoughts on that) but because Alex Robinson is joining us to discuss “Maybe Katie”.   Original version  Bathroom Sessions  Steven scatting with the bridge and both laughing, Steven dancing to the

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Episode 180: Matter Of Time

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I wish that I could say that this week we were discussing Doctor Who.  Why?  Because I love Doctor Who… and I wish I had thought of a way to tie that into this week’s song discussion.  But I didn’t.  So I guess we and our guest, Trevor Cox, will just have to talk about “Matter of Time”.  Matter of Time  Guest 

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Episode 179: Material Girl

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No, we aren’t losing it or changing our format.  BNL did cover Madonna.  So, of course Jeff and I will discuss it.  Original song  Madonna – Material Girl [Official HD Music Video] – YouTube  BNL on “Hello City” disc  BNL on Barenaked Recess  BNL live  Appearance  Covering Tragically Hip  1:47 KEvin covering “Chancellor” and then Ed and Kevin “Ahead BY A Century” , STeven doing

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Episode 178: Make My Heart Fly

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Please don’t go rushing by this episode.  Stay and make our heart fly by listening to Jeff and I gush about another of our favorite bands that BNL covers.  Appearances  Proclaimers official website  BNL’s version  Proclaimers version 

Episode 177: Lovers In A Dangerous Time

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I’m proud that we will be ending not on the “L”s but also Pride Month with this song.  For me it has always been an anthem for all lovers who endure persecution.  Andrew and Justin share what this song is really about though.  Join us as we discuss this deep classic.  BNL video  Original   Frazey Ford  Wavy voice, lots of vibrato,

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Episode 175: Louis Loon

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 It’s summertime here in Maine, which means that the loons are back. In honor of this beautiful bird with its mournful cry, we discuss the Snacktime song “Louis Loon”  Original song  Appearance  Two people recording the same performance on Ships and Dip 4 with Zach Daniels playing banjo  Reportedly only played once, which was this performance, but I can’t believe that is

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Episode 174: Lookin’ Up

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Thank you for listening to our filler show last week. I was very sick, but it’s okay. I’m feeling much better now and things are Lookin’ Up, as all 4 of us are back together to discuss this recent single release.  Video by Matt Hollumbde  Acoustic  Selfie-Cam Jam  Appearance  Making of “Toronto Island” video 

Episode 173 Extra: Patreon “A”

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Due to illness, I wasn’t able to record an episode this week. So we would like to give you a sneak peak into our Patreon account. Here is an episode from our After Dark episodes on Patreon (for only $5 per month, you get 2 of these episodes per month, once we start getting our first patron). EXPLICIT!

Episode 173: Long While

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The gang is back together.  It’s been a long while, which is coincidental since this week’s song is “Long While”.    Appearance Friday Night with Ralph Benmurgui https://youtu.be/v4BiSxZA3NI

Episode 172: Long Way Back Home

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Are you listening to us during your commute? On the bus, train, or in your car?  Is it a short ride?  Well, even if it is a “Long Way Back Home”, I hope that you enjoy today’s discussion.  live  Bathroom Sessions  Appearance  Best Story Ever with Ed Robertson 

Episode 171: Little Tiny Song

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No, this week we don’t discuss Elton John, because this isn’t Your Song.  It’s also isn’t a tribute to the greatest song in the world.  No.  Andrew and Justin from Monster Squad Minute join us to discuss “Little Tiny Song”  Appearance  44:32 Here We Go (aka On Our Own)  

Episode 170: Little Green Bag

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This week, on Barenaked ABCs, we’re losing our mind, so we’re trying to find a peace of mind, so Tracy gives us a deep dive song “Little Green Bag”.  This week we don’t have any guests, so we’re “gonna do it my way”.    Appearance  Interview with George Baker  NPR interview with Tom Jones around “Reload”  Singer Tom Jones, ‘Reloaded’ And Remastered

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Episode 169: Limits

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This week we prove that we don’t know our limits here, as we invite the “Barenaked Ladies Are Us” men back to the show to discuss “Limits”.  You can find their amazing podcast on any podcasting platform!  Appearances  I’m missing me some Steve this week, and luckily he was just featured on a brand new song by Brett Newski “I Should have Listened to Ferris Bueller” 

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Episode 168: Lilac Girl

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It’s spring and it is time for April showers to bring May Flowers.  But what does this week’s episode bring?  Allison McBride, the pop culture anthropologist (not apologist for short).  And she joins us to discuss BNL’s Lilac Girl.    Buck Naked  Barenaked Recess  Live 2004  Referenced:  “Everybody Ought to Have A Maid”  “Everybody Ought to have a Maid” – Sondheim’s 80th Birthday

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Episode 167: Light Up My Room

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Episode 167: Light Up My Room  It’s getting dark out there right now, but that is okay because my cohosts, my guest, and this song help to light up my room!  Thank you for joining us again, David Kincannon!  Covers  Light up my room cover by cornbread red  Appearance  Ed on Donovan Wood’s “God Forbid” during pandemic. (co-wrote)  Ed Robertson

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Episode 166: Life, In A Nutshell

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This week’s episode is the longest yet.  I mean, we have to sum up all of “Life” in a nutshell.  That can’t be done quickly.  Luckily, we have some pretty deep souls joining us this week, as JD and Nick from Barenaked Ladies Are Us decide, that even though they have finished all the BNL albums, they would come back

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Episode 164: Let There Be Light

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We discussed a song about drug dealers at a convenience store last week. This week we take a more positive view on life, as Mil helps us to reflect on the uplifting message from Kevin on this B-side in an era when B-sides no longer exist. Let There Be Light (non-album track) Top 10 non-album tracks http://getbarenaked.net/2016/10/bnl-non-album-tracks-10-of-the-best/ Appearances https://youtu.be/mfgJyTsmIfM Ships

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Episode 163: Legal Age Life At Variety Store

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Welcome to 7-11. How may I help you today? You want Barenaked Ladies songs from 7 to Y? I’m sorry. Disco music? Nope. It sucks. We only sell dope. Not what you are looking for? Well, I guess you can listen to us discuss this Rheostatics cover by Barenaked Ladies instead. Orginal by Rheostatics  BNL cover  Appearance Rheostatics – Whale

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Episode 162: Leave

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We have guests this week, and we don’t want them to “Leave”.  Thanks for joining us, Chris and Ephraim from “Clothed Men Discuss Barenaked Ladies”. Such a fun discussion.  Appearance  Ed on Donovan Wood’s “Man Made Lake” during the pandemic (co-wrote) 

Episode 161: Lazer Team

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This week we discuss not only a song but a movie!  That’s right.  Make way for the double team, it’s not a dream. The most amazing critique that you’ve ever seen, as we discuss the movie and theme song “Lazer Team” (that is not a misspelling).    Lazer Team Theme 

Episode 160: LA LA LA LA LEMON

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Wel wel wel wel welcome. Back to Barenaked ABCs. This week we discuss a kids’ song that wasn’t on the kids’ album.  We are joined by E is for Erik Butterworth again.   Tom Lehrer wrote for the Electric Company (example: Silent E –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91BQqdNOUxs&ab_channel=EdgarAldrett 

Episode 159: The King of Bedside Manor

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Aaron is sick this week, so we don’t have him.  But Erik agreed to step in and help, since he has good bedside manner.  One might say he is the king of it.  So join Steffan, Erik and myself as we discuss “King of Bedside Manor”  Appearances  Ships and Dip 3 (Not the best but they are having fun, especially Tyler)  King

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Episode 158: Keepin It Real

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Episode 158: Keepin’ It Real   We should call this song review, “Keepin It On Track” because I try very hard to do that.  This week is very religious based, but that is because of the song.  I try to balance it out with the religious view.  But really, we were just  “Keepin’ It Real” with Erik Butterworth.  What are those hidden verses?  Appearance  Session

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Episode 157: Just A Toy

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day, but we are still talking about toys. I suppose toys are a part of Valentine’s Day as well, but that is different than what we discuss tonight with Tyler Boudreau. And those toys are never “Just A Toy” Appearances: A different version of “Break Your Heart”

Episode 156: Joseph Brown

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Believe it or not, I have more than two friends. But this week, only two of them could make it: Jeff and Aaron. Which is coincidental, considering this week’s song is about three friends: Joseph, Dan, and Jillian. So join us for the rarity, found on only one live CD: Joseph Brown AppearanceBNL Tyler Stewart “Drums Chicken and Poop” https://youtu.be/Ees0BNNJVVQ

Episode 154: Jerome

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This week we are coming to you live from Jerome, AZ. Okay.  We aren’t.  We would have loved to have made the trip and recorded live in the sliding jail, but we can’t afford those things.  So instead, we just talk to you about the song “Jerome”  Jerome  Appearances  What is Jerome?  Is there really a sliding jail?  Jerome’s Sliding

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Episode 153: Jane

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This week’s song is anything but plain. But does our panel think that life is better by listening to “Jane”?  Jane official video  Appearances  BNL on Conan on second week of show  “Jane” by Stephen Duffy (late 80s sound to music… similar voice).. Slept with her. Feel like 13 again, safer if we stay friends, No longer lawrence to your vivian., work and school,

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Episode 152: Yearly Review 2020

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That’s right. We are getting ready to put 2020 to bed and as we look back with hindsight, we review our regrets and our resolutions for next year. So join Tracy, Aaron, and Jeff as we discuss G-I (and not our personal GIs).

Episode 151a: Happy Holidays

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Merry Christmas, a late Happy Hanukkah, and an early Happy Kwanzaa to everyone. We will be back next week with our review episode, but for now, enjoy this BNL classic from their live performance in Portland, ME. It was a “never purchase”, so I think I am okay releasing this.

Episode 151: It’s Only Me

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I have a new title. I was just elected the Wizard of Magicland.  But if you ever wondered before who that is, well, I can tell you now that it’s only me.  I’m the one and only.  But this week, we are not the only podcast talking about this song. Our friends over at “Barenaked Ladies are Us” podcast are joining us

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Episode 150: It’s All Been Done

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We’re at episode 150.  Is there anything original for us to say?  Or have we said it all before?  I think we have an original take on this song, so we’ll prove Steven wrong, that it hasn’t all been done.  And who better to join us on such a discussion than the pop culture anthropologist, Allison McBride?   Appearance  Title song

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Episode 149: Is Somebody Singing

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Sorry for that incredibly annoying screeching sound.  I’m sure you were asking “Is a crow being strangled somewhere?”  You really should have asked “Is somebody singing?” because the answer is “yes… it was me”.  Luckily I don’t sing this week, but listen to us discuss BNL singing with Chris Hadfield, as we talk with writer/actor Jimmy Kustes.  Live performance of ISS  See

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Episode 148: Invisible Fence

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This week we discuss a song that is all about modern canine management.  Don’t agree with me?  Come on the show and show us you aren’t all bark, no bite.  In the meantime, stop growling and listen to us discuss Invisible Fence.  Acoustic  Fake Nudes  Spoken word  Live on QTV  17:15 they play a demo of Invisible Fence that the

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Episode 147: Intermittently

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I know that the last couple of weeks our episodes have been spotty.  It has been computer problems…. okay… the truth is that I only like to post intermittently.  Which is good because this week, that is the song we are discussing.  Appearance  Intimate and Interactive 1994  Starts with Intermittently, after an interview  Last BNL appearance on Ships And Dips Cruise (and

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Episode 146: Inline Bowline

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A song about fishing knots.  Does this song bring us all together or do we slip apart with just the right tug?  Find out.  It can be purchased on some international versions of Maroon and the Australian Pinch Me (2000) single.  Live in Lansing, MI in 2004  Appearances  brand new 2020 band commentary for Pinch Me  You can listen on

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Episode 145: In the Drink

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Man, I had to get drunk this week to enjoy this song.  But how did the other guys feel about “In The Drink”.  We also ask Tyler Boudreau what he thought.  This week’s discussion gets bloody.    Appearance  Let ‘Em In cover 

Episode 144: In The Car

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You know what BNL needs. An Indy Car. And over the radio, they need to play one song. This week’s song. The whole race. That guy will drive so fast to get out of the car. But is that just from the monotony or because this week’s song is that bad? And does Ali McBride agree with us? Listen to

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Episode 143: If I Had A Million Dollars (Part 2)

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That’s right. We didn’t talk about this quintessential song enough last week, so we invited Steffan and Jeff to join us this week for their opinions. And since we didn’t have appearances last week, here are some: Appearances Intimate and Interactive https://youtu.be/Z-6aeP-H1fw House of Strombo after Junos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJlsCkNI2Ww Steven on QTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxoUzbUJonI Behind the Vinyl (Ed and Tyler) https://youtu.be/mtpG9W8v1cE Behind

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Episode 141: I’ll Be That Girl

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This week we discuss the multiple implications that could have been Steve Squared’s inspiration for this song. Is the singer questioning?  Are you confused?  As Mary says in JCS, “Everything’s alright, everything’s fine.”  And hopefully you will feel the same about this episode!  Stunt  Demo version with a different second verse  Live from Seattle on Au Naturale tour  Video  Tynyspencer  Steven playing

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Episode 140: I Still Miss Someone (with Blue Eyes)

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 Even though we are without Steffan or Jeff this week (and they are missed) we get back a long time co-host to fill the space in my heart.  I’ve missed him, so, thank you for returning, Bobby to discuss this Johnny Cash cover.  BNL version starts at 54:04 (Hello City: Live From Toronto – Amazon.com only buy)  Ska Punk version  Me FIrst and the Gimme Gimme  Linda Ronstadt

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Episode 139: I Saw Three Ships

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I got hungry during this taping, so I apologize.  But it’s okay.  I ate three chips on open air (on open air, on open air). The rest of the cast is chip free. So enjoy this show with our guest, Tyler Boudreau from “WIdlcat Minute”    Cyndi Lauper  Sufjan Stevens  BNL might not be 4/4.  Because this version is listed by Wikipedia as special because it

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Episode 138: I Saw It

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This week, we are talking Jim’s song “I Saw It”.  I know.  No pun.  That’s because I knew you would say, “I saw it coming.”   https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/episode-138-i-saw-it All In Good Time (2009)  Plugs  Trevor on stage with BNL!!!!  Watch Trevor on Mondays put on a mini-show!  “Barenaked Ladies and Me”  Trailer: https://youtu.be/7gRMRP5g2BI  Full Movie: https://youtu.be/fEn9XleWJxQ  Appearance 

Episode 137: I Love You

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I want to thank all our listeners.  I love you all.  I just thought I should say that before we started get started discussing this week’s song.  What the world needs now is love.  Appearance  Ships and Dip V (so 3),  Andy on lead and piano, Ed on Drums, and Jim on Bass.    Creegan Brother’s Interview and performing Ali Baba’s (and

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Episode 135: I Live With It Everyday

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I have listened to this song so many times this week that I feel like I was living with it every day.  Did I like that?  Did my cohosts?  There is only one way to find out.  Album version  Appearances  Special 1994 version    A rare early version of “I Live With It Every Day” by Barenaked Ladies. Recorded in New York City,

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Episode 134: I Know

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Welcome to… okay.. You know the rest of it.  This week we have guest Erik Butterworth returning to discuss, at length (yes… really) the song “I Know”.  Why?  Because we don’t really know what this song is about.  Do you?  BOAPS 1996  Bathroom Sessions  Appearance  Ed and Steve on the Daily Show  http://www.cc.com/video-clips/3a874i/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-barenaked-ladies

Episode 133: I Have Learned

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This week we discuss what Ed learned from Steven’s departure, as we discuss “I Have Learned” with guest Katherine Cornetta ( www.sportsgirlkat.com ). She even gave us this week’s amazing appearance.  This week’s song  Appearance 

Episode 132: I Have A Dreidel

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Steven Page won “Never Have I Ever” with me this week.  He has a dreidel.  And this week we discuss BNL’s song about it.    How to play  Appearance  Tyler about The Limo Show pilot  South Park version 

Episode 131: I Don’t Like

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I love doing this podcast, but you know what I don’t like.  Well, listen to this episode to find out what Steven and Ed don’t like, and we might just share our dislikes a little as well  Snacktime! version  Appearance / Letters  Thank you to Trevor Cox for finding the “Chocolately” cover of “Burned” by Neil Young 

Episode 129: I Can, I Will, I Do

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I’m not feeling very capable this week to write the intro.  But I keep telling myself that I Can, I Will, and I Do.  Although I’m not sure why I say the last part because it sounds pretty weird.  But that is what this week’s song does to me.  This week we are joined by the pop-culture anthropologist, Ali McBride! 

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Episode 128: I Can Sing

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Barenaked Ladies sometimes likes to state the obvious.  And this week, we discuss them doing just that, in song form. Joining us is Marc from Ghostman Radio Podcast!  Sorry about the audio. We had some significant internet difficulties.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tUSX3tMKto (snacktime)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLf1IuuyEiE (with persuasions)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSTHlOR-erA  (Bathroom sessions)  Appearance  Lots of concert versions of this, but I like this one, where you have the camera on

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Episode 127: Humungous Tree

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Ok. I couldn’t come up with a pun to describe this week’s song.  It’s too big a task.  Some might say it is gargantuan.  Or giant.  Or ginormous.  I can’t think of any other words to describe this task, so I’ll just introduce the song.  This week we are talking about “Humungous Tree”.   Humungous Tree  Appearance  Brothers Creeggan with Ed

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Episode 126: Humor of the Situation

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Knock Knock. Who’s there? Barenaked ABCs with special guest Fully Clothed Gents, the premiere BNL-tribute band, and we are talking about “Humor of the Situation”. It’s a great discussion with absolutely no funny business (yeah, right).  Humor of the Situation  Plug  Fully Clothed Gents  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmALNOw-jNs (King of Bedside Manor)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhUU6kKDLDM (Brian Wilson)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciFkHg0BIxI (Hello City)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pUi_qu63rI (These Apples)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSy-pIqKaEY (One Week)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGXXi_3yAzk (Another Postcard)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8-3zETNCVE (What A Good

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Episode 125: How’s The Level

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I worked hard on this week’s episode, even though the quality doesn’t quite sound like it.  I had to keep asking “How’s The Level?”  And finally had to answer “Okay”.  So please forgive me if Jeff’s audio sounds Buck Naked.  Oh… and we are discussing all these things this week.  Buck Naked  (new rip)  Appearance  Process for ripping Buck Naked clear 

Episode 124: How Long

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I bet you are wondering how long we can keep the podcast going?  A LONG TIME!  Long enough to cover “How Long” at least.   How Long online  Interview with Ed  BNL playing live  Appearances  Kevin tinkling the ivories for this song  Practicing “Another Heartbreak” 

Episode 123: Home

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I have one of my oldest friends joining me this week, and you know what, it feels like I’m “Home”.  So join us as we discuss this deep cut from the “Are Me” album.  Appearance 

Episode 122: Holly Jolly Christmas

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Welcome to Christmas in… May…. June?  What month are we in now?  Are we still even in 2020?  All sense of reality is gone, and this song is not helping.  Luckily I am surrounded by some great friends, including Katherine Cornetta to talk about this week’s “song”.   Holly Jolly Christmas (online)  Appearance  Universal Honey “The Celebration” from Can’t Stop Thinking About Christmas  Tyler is on this

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Episode 121: Hold My Hand

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We’ve come a long ways and I’m getting tired.  So we brought my friend Kristen Seavey from “Little Stories Podcast” on this week to hold my hand while we discuss this week’s song.   Appearance  Brand New song at the songwriter’s panel   Plugs  https://kylielow.com/littlestoriespodcast (you can submit here too)  The Wonder of Dire Straits 

Episode 120: Hidden Sun

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Hello! Sorry. I was just playing hide and seek with my male child. He is doing a great job though and I can’t find him. So I’m going to record this podcast while I wait for him to come out. This week we are going to discuss “Hidden Sun” with Bryan Parry.  “Hidden Sun” from Maroon  Ken Nordine’s “Maroon”  RIP to jazz legend

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Episode 119: Here Come the Geese

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We are back but we are running in terror.  Spring is here and the geese have returned.  So I’m just going to stay inside and talk with Mil Feirn about this song from Snacktime.   Song from Snacktime  Appearance   (real appearance is go listen to Calm and Cents)  On ships and dip 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEspgYyts0  Link from Mil  https://xkcd.com/1729/

Episode 118: Here Before

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You may feel like this week’s episode is a repeat, but I promise you it isn’t.  You haven’t been here before. But I’m happy to hear that you long for the sound of our voices and analyses that much. Speaking of familiar voices, we have Erik Butterworth returning to discuss this late BNL tune.  Where can you find this song

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Episode 117: Hello City

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Hello St. John’s.  Hello Lancaster.  Hello Lewiston.  Hello…. oh, hello you! I was busy saying hello to every city that listens.  But this might take a while.  In the meantime, join Aaron, Jeff, Andrew, and Justin as we discuss one of BNL’s seminal songs, “Hello City”  Versions  Barenaked Recess (less than six copies were made.) 1990    Gordon    Rock Spectacle   Hello

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Episode 116: Helicopters

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This week we had a guest from the other side of the country. We had to bring him in through the air to get here in time. Given social distancing, airplane travel didn’t seem right. So David Kincannon brought his own helicopter. I love it when a plan comes together. And speaking of veterans, this week we discuss a protest song, “Helicopters”.  “Helicopters” from

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Episode 115: He Makes Me Want Her Again

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Well, in our current culture, there are a lot of things that I want again. But this week we talk about wanting her back again. No guests this week, which makes me want them again.  However, we have Aaron back. So enjoy us being back again this week.  “He Makes Me Want Her Again”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUoCVONEvVc  Bathroom sessions Live at songwriters workshop on Ships and Dips

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Episode 114: Interview with John Berry

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Welcome to the Barenaked ABCs.  This week we are talking with one of the few people to have written a song with Ed that then recorded that song without BNL. But beyond that, he is a country music legend who has been recording for more than 40 years. I’ll leave the big intro for the episode, but this guy is

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Episode 113: Having A Baby

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Who better to talk about having a baby than 4 guys?!  No. We aren’t mansplaining. This song is about a man having a baby. So it works (thank goodness, because we are still without Michelle for a while). Don’t have a cow, man. Just sit back, relax, and listen to 4 guys talking about a really fun song.  “(Steven Page Is) Having

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Episode 112: Have You Seen My Love

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Well, it is harsh out there. “The truth to be fair is that” we can make it through this… together.  #SocialDistancingNow doesn’t mean that we have to be alone, just safe.  Are you lonely?  Well, the man in this week’s song is. Listen to us discuss “Have You Seen My Love” and join the discussion at our Facebook page.   Everything To Everyone (2003)  Appearance (last

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Episode 111: Hanukkah O Hanukkah

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Welcome back for Hanukkah in March.  Okay, it’s not as catchy as Christmas in July, but at least it’s not kvetchy.  Bonnie is back joining us again for this discussion, and we are without Aaron. Enjoy anyway!  How To Dance the Horah  Appearance  Hanukkah break-down improv  (It takes two – fight the power)  https://www.axs.com/5-best-hanukkah-songs-125860 Versions  English vs. Traditional Hebrew version of this

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Episode 110: Hanukkah Blessings

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Last week we half-heartedly talked about a song, but this week is a full out celebration as we discuss “Hanukkah Blessings” with my friend, Bonnie, a long time BNL fan.    Song (at 15:10)  Articles to read to know more:  https://reformjudaism.org/practice/prayers-blessings/hanukkah-blessings How to do Hanukkah blessings  https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/103874/jewish/Blessings-on-the-Menorah.htm Other Hanukkah songs:  Peter, Paul and Mary – Light One Candle  Chanukkah by Six13 (to

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Episode 109: Half A Heart

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We’re back!  Sorry.  I don’t think I have the heart to tell you, but we are without Aaron this week. But I won’t be heartless and make you listen to just me talk about this song.  Erik Butterworth, a long time fan of BNL is here to join us.  Oh, and we will be talking about Half A Heart.  

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Episode 108: Harland Williams Interview

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I am in awe this week.  It is coincidental that the month we have been talking about the Barenaked Ladies Variety Show pilot, Harland Williams agreed to join us and talk about all his projects.  He is hilarious and please visit all the links below.  Go out and buy his children’s books, his “The Cousins” album, his stand-up specials, and

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Episode 107: Barenaked Pilot?

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Did you know that Barenaked Ladies recorded a pilot for Fox? If not, how did you miss last week’s interview? As a matter of fact, we break down this episode in detail, so go watch it before you listen because SPOILERS!!! Thank you for Jeff Whitmire and Bobby Keniston for joining me this week for the discussion! Barenaked Ladies pilot

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Episode 106: Brent Carpenter Interview

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This week we take a hiatus from songs while we talk to Brent Carpenter. He co-directed and edited the Barenaked Ladies pilot for FOX. Before you start listening today, you should know that this week and next we will be discussing the Barenaked Ladies pilot episode.  There will be spoilers throughout the discussion, especially next week.  So I highly encourage

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Episode 105: Grim Grinning Ghosts

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A ghost of the past returns as Aaron joins us this week.  And a hi-ho to our guest today, Bryan Ripper, from the All About The Mouse podcast. As we discuss a deep dive “Grim Grinning Ghosts”. And stick around after. We had a poltergeist encounter during the middle of our recording.  Barenaked Ladies version    Huge thanks to Podcorn

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Episode 104: Green Christmas

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Green Christmas  Well, Newfoundland just got 5-12 feet of snow.  Maine faired better but still got a foot.  It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.  But the Southern US is looking pretty green right now. Which is pretty ironic, because this week we have Bill Meeks joining us to discuss “Green Christmas”.  It is our last week of no

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Episode 103: Great Provider

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Great Provider  Holy Cow.  Has it been a week already?  Where does the time go when I’m not around here? I don’t know.  But here we stand at the beginning of a year, with the podcast’s road growing ever wider, but our list only getting more narrow.  Oh, and make sure you stick around to wait to see if we

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Episode 102: Grade 9

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Episode 102: Grade 9   “The Barenaked ABCs is an absurd podcast that reviews Barenaked Ladies songs. In an effort to sound more intelligent than they are, the hosts have arranged their list in an alphabetical manner, but most people think this is unnecessary because it leads odd combinations for irrational reasons.”  That was the synopsis of the show that I

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Episode 100: Andy Creeggan

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Barenaked Ladies with the Toronto Orchestra,  Roy Thomson Hall  part of One Week performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at Roy Thomson Hall on December 12, 2014  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFQhx-3WATc   (One Week)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1qEhhZJmDk  (“Royals” / “Wrecking Ball” / Rap)  Barenaked Ladies with the Boston Pops 2006 Brothers Creeggan “Convey” Andiworks III “Convey” (entirely different) Ships and Dip “Pollywog in a Bog”

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Episode 99: Good Times

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Episode 99: Good Times  It has been a wonderful year.  And as we near the end of it, I like to reminisce.  But that is for two episodes from now.  Before we discuss the good times, it is time to discuss “Good Times” by Barenaked Ladies and the Persuasions.  We don’t have Aaron, but we do have Tyler Bodreau. So,

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Cross-Over Event: This Might Be A Podcast

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You know how we talk about “They Might Be Giants” a lot! Well, you’ve never heard us talk about them so much. This week Tracy crossed over to This Might Be A Podcast and talked “Meet The Elements” with Greg. It was a lot of fun! https://soundcloud.com/user-946961552/crossover-event-tmbp-59

Episode 98: Gonna Walk

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Episode 98: Gonna Walk  This week is the huge “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover starting. If you could have any superpower, which one would you pick.  Personally, I would pick flight.  I’ve always wanted to fly.  But Ed.  Well, even though he is a pilot, I guess his superpower would be “walking”.  I’m not sure what that would look like,

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Episode 97: Golden Boy

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Michelle went searching for Aaron but only found a golden idol of a young Steven. Boy oh boy.  Speaking of which, this week we discuss “Golden Boy” with Katherine Cornetta, long time BNL fan and BNABC listener!  “Golden Boy”  Appearance  https://ew.com/article/2010/03/09/barenaked-ladies-ed-robertson-all-in-good-time/ Plugs:  @katcornetta  Sportsgirlkat.com 

Episode 96: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / We Three Kings

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With American Thanksgiving this week, we are officially going to be in the “Holiday Season”, so it is only fitting that we start the season with a holiday song. And we get to spend some time with our favorite Canadians… no, not BNL.  Andrew and Justin from “Monster Squad Minute” return to discuss the blessing of BNL with Sarah McLaughlin. 

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Episode 95: Go Home

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Episode 95: Go Home  We still don’t have Aaron.  He decided he’s had enough of me and decided to Go Home. Michelle decided to Go Home this week too. Since we are without my compatriots, I have the boss of our home network, Blake Reilly. But don’t you Go Home.  Unless you are on your way back from work.  Then by

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Episode 94: Globetrot

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As we blast out of docking bay 94 on our way to explore the globes of the galaxy, we will be without Aaron and Michelle this week, who are doing some globetrotting of their own. We will continue on with our global tour of guests. Joining us to discuss “Globetrot” this week are the Amateur Nerds: Tyler and Chandra Boudreau

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Episode 93: Dean Friedman

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I had to take a break and go get a fast food snack. You know, Big Mac, Filet O Fish, Quarter Pounder, French Fry… So while I’m chatting up the “Ariel”, (you know, the “McDonald’s Girl”), you can listen to this wonderful interview with a “Lucky Star”, Dean Friedman, an inspiration to Steven Page to the extent that he is

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Episode 92: Give It Back To You (fixed)

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Episode 92: Give It Back To You (fix)  I made a mistake in uploading today, so I have fixed the error. Thank you so much for deciding to stay with us for your BNL reviews.  It brings us so much happiness, that we would like to “Give It Back To You” by giving you another episode. And we have a

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Episode 91: Get In Line

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  Now, Steven Page is touring the US again.  And he is doing VIP experience!  Buy your tickets now, since they are already on sale.  But if they come to Maine, BACK OFF!  I’m first.  The rest of you better get in line. And while you are waiting behind me, you can listen to our episode this week “Get In

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Episode 90: Get Back Up

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We don’t have Aaron this week, but that is okay because I got back-up from Tyler Boudreau from “Fantastic Mr. Fox Minute” as we discuss “Get Back Up”.   Appearances  Ed and Tyler being interviewed for Silverball  You can download the Fantastic Mr. Fox Minute anywhere that podcasts are downloaded. 

Episode 89: Gangster Girl

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We have a very special guest tonight. The man who made tonight’s song possible.  The one that the song was written for (and based on some of his “Kids In The Hall” skits, maybe about?)… the one and only Dave Foley!  Join us as he discusses how “Gangster Girl” came to exist. If you aren’t familiar with Kids In the

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Episode 88: Fun and Games

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Fun and Games  We are finishing up the Fs (another letter down!) and we are having a great time discussing Ed’s most political son so far “Fun and Games”. We have a guest, Becca, join us at the end, so we get a gender balanced review this week  Original  Also bathroom sessions version  Appearance  As people know, we skipped “Faith”

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Episode 87: Fox On The Run

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Episode 87: Fox on the Run   No, we are not taking on the major networks.  We aren’t cable.  We are a podcast.  Where we discuss Barenaked Ladies songs alphabetically.  Wait.  BNL covered “Fox On The Run” and then they were on the Fox network…. coincidence???  Live from the Horseshoe in Toronto 1991 (that was later turned into the “Hello

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Episode 86: Four Seconds

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We were having major audio problems this week, so luckily we got this episode done in time.  I would say with Four Seconds to spare.  We are without Aaron and Michelle (except via satellite), but luckily we have Jeff Whitmire, straight off his album release, which you can buy on Bandcamp or iTunes (https://jeffwhitmire.bandcamp.com/album/deep-fried-superhero).  I highly recommend you go out

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Episode 85: For You

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Episode 85: For You  We love doing this podcast.  But sometimes we have to hold back a little bit.  You don’t know everything about us. And those secrets are what keep our relationship healthy?  Right?  I mean, we are being this way FOR YOU.  It’s in your best interest.  Okay.  Can you just forget I said this since you can’t

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Episode 84: Footprints (re-edit)

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We won’t keep you waiting out in the cold for this week’s episode.  Aaron and Tracy discuss “Footprints” (not the poem).  I know it isn’t Christmas, but we’ll leave it to that other podcast to keep things to the right season.  We do things the right way: Alphabetically!  So we open our door to you so you can join us

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Episode 84: Footprints

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We won’t keep you waiting out in the cold for this week’s episode.  Aaron and Tracy discuss “Footprints” (not the poem).  I know it isn’t Christmas, but we’ll leave it to that other podcast to keep things to the right season.  We do things the right way: Alphabetically!  So we open our door to you so you can join us

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Episode 83: Food Party

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I love me a potluck. Bring all the good stuff.  But do they call it a food party in Canada? Let’s talk about this and more, like who is Antoine Corbijin? And since this is a short song, let’s talk about a lot of things food related as well.  Appearance  Steven Page – Your Last Meal  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steven-page-jewish-holiday-feast-and-soup/id1140304624?i=1000432838480 17 best traditional

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Episode 82: Fog of Writing

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“…and as I looked out on the landscape as I attempted to begin my writing for the week, all I could see was the fog rolling across the bay.”  I think that was what they were referring to, right? Because this week, we are talking about the Fog of Writing. Or maybe they meant the book “Defending a Superhero” by

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Episode 81: Flying Dreams

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Episode 81: Flying Dreams  Welcome.  I am feeling really good this week.  I woke up last night and had a beautiful dream that left me feeling free.  I’m free of Aaron and Michelle this week (just kidding, but Michelle does send in her thoughts). I do get to talk to the educational and informational Ben Kaplan about a great Kevin

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Episode 80a: The Flag (really fixed this time)

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Episode 80a: The Flag (Fixed for real)  SO!  I made a mistake.  I wave the white flag.  We can’t all be perfect.  But you made a mistake too.  It’s all your fault I made this mistake.  Just take ownership for your mistake.  While your at it, listen to us talk about this song about gaslighting and abuse with special guest

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Episode 80: The Flag

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Episode 80: The Flag  I give up.  I can’t figure out a way to introduce this week’s podcast.  I am waving the white flag to writer’s block.  Oh wait… nope.  Writer’s block is two weeks down the road. We have Aaron but don’t have Michelle.  I hope that she hasn’t waved the checkered flag and ended her part of the podcast.

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Episode 79: Fight The Power

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We feel for you NYC.  This week, you had to fight the power outage.  It’s been worse and at least it wasn’t 100 degrees, but it’s hard to go without power.  We are glad you all survived. You didn’t have a zombie outbreak you had to fight, or rioting and looting that you had to fight.  You just had to

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Episode 78: Falling For The First Time

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Episode 78: Falling for the First Time  Help… I need somebody…. not just any body.  You know I need someone…. wait.  Wrong song.  But thinking of falling reminds me of that song. Interestingly enough, I do discuss different Beatles songs with our guest this week, Jeff Whitmire!  I am so happy to have him on and not just because we

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Episode 77: Fall Back On

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I’m not going to write anything this week.  Nope.  I’m just going to fall back on my laurels and expect you to enjoy our podcast enough that you just listen to us anyway, as we discuss “Fall Back On”.  It’s a weird week, as we don’t have Aaron or Michelle, so there is a lot of splicing and email responding.

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Episode 76: Everything Old Is New Again

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This week’s episode discusses some very sensitive topics that are not recommended for younger listeners. Also, if you are triggered by discussions of suicide, eating disorders, or non-suicidal self-injury, we want to advise you that these topics are mentioned in this week’s discussion because of the song.  We try to be respectful but also understand that just talking about these

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Episode 75: Everything Had Changed

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We celebrate our 75th episode by changing everything.  Why? Because the song tells us it did and as BNL tells us in a later song “It’s All Been Done”.  But this week we aren’t discussing that.  We are discussing “Everything Had Changed” with Bryan Ripper of “All About The Mouse” podcast! It’s a huge episode but we had so much

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Episode 74: Every Subway Car

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Episode 74: Every Subway Car  Personally, I like Subway.  Forget Jared, the sandwiches are great. And obviously Ed loves to have his sandwiches delivered directly to him because this week we discuss “Every Subway Car”.  But did someone forget to tell me that Subway delivers? Ed knew about this project before I did.  Weird.    Video  Appearances  StArT Program Toronto 

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Episode 73: Eraser

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Welcome.  It’s for you.  You’ve just been erased.  Expect to see Kevin Hearn and gang at your house in the next 2 minutes. Do not answer the door unless the person gives you the passcode “Barenaked ABCs”.  Your response should be “Snacktime!” If they respond with anything but “the best children’s album ever” (or if you see Arnold Schwartzenegger through

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Episode 72: Enid

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  Not only do we talk about “Enid” but we also talk TO Enid.  That’s right, Enid was nice enough to return to talk about her namesake song!  We have Aaron back, but lost Michelle for the week. This is a super jam packed episode, so enjoy the whole thing!   Video  Appearances  BNL on “House of Strombo” after their Hall of

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Episode 71: Elf’s Lament

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Episode 71: Elf’s Lament  Ever wanted to know what it sounds like when a person throws away their pride and humility? Make sure you listen to the end of this week’s episode. There is my lament about doing this episode. But first, listen in to hear Blake Reilly from several Filling The Void Podcast Network’s shows talk about the Christmas

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Episode 70: Easy

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Episode 70: Easy  This week we are laying back and taking it easy (no, not the Eagles’ song) while Aaron continues to search for the Lost Jedi, Steven Page. Come on, Aaron. We are on Order 70 already. This should have been easy. To replace him, we have Enid… yes, that Enid… to talk about “Easy”. I know we make

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Episode 69: Dusty Rooms

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It’s that time of the year again.  Yep.  Spring Cleaning.  The Easter Bunny has destroyed our house and it really needs a good dusting anyway.  Kevin is right.  No one wants to stay in these dirty dusty rooms.  So while we clean our houses and you clean yours, why don’t you listen to this week’s episode. Aaron is now on

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Episode 68: Duct Tape Heart

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  Red Green would probably approve of today’s episode and song. We are talking about how to do open heart surgery using polyethylene coated pressure sensitive tape, and whether it is really a good idea. We have Aaron around for one more week as he prepares for his trip to find the rogue Jedi Steven. But we are certain that

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Episode 67: Drawing

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Episode 67: Drawing  I can’t remember the episode that we are discussing this week.  It’s weird.  I’m Drawing a blank.  But BNL didn’t. We don’t have Aaron this week, but we have a special guest, one of the writers for Get Barenaked and Barenaked News, Mil Feirn. And they give an amazingly different view of Kevin and this song.  Does

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Episode 66: Down To Earth

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Episode 66: Down To Earth  It is time for Order 66, bring all the Jedi back down to earth and bury them in it.  Wait.  Wrong situation.  Sorry. That is the other part of our webpage.  This is Episode 66 where we talk about “Down To Earth”. Aaron will be gone for over a month soon, so enjoy one of

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Episode 65: Do They Know It’s Christmas Time

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We must live in the South Africa, because it is getting warmer, but it is Christmas time again.  I’m not really sure how this works or why it keeps happening.  I mean, I know life goes faster as you age, but this is getting ridiculous.  Well, anyway, this week our “supergroup” discusses the BNL cover of the 80’s original supergroup.

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Episode 64: Buddy Holly

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Episode 64: “Buddy Holly”  Sixty years ago, Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, and Richie Valens all died in a plane crash because Buddy wanted to get to the next concert quicker so that he would have time to do his laundry before the show. True story.  It was the day the music died.  And this week, is another week that the

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Episode 63: Did I Say That Out Loud

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Does that mean I can say whatever I want here because it is written, so it isn’t out loud? Well, this week we say a lot of things out loud. We talk about Grinning Streak quite a bit.  No editing this week because whatever we said out loud will remain said. And make sure you stick around for the music

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Episode 62: Melanie Doane Interview

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Episode 62: Melanie Doane Interview We are joyous to push off another song for a week so that we can talk with Melanie Doane, with whom the Ladies worked recently to raise money for the USchool charity.  They recorded a song “Joy To The World” with the USchool students. This is an amazing charity and Melanie is an intelligent and

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Episode 61: Deck The Stills

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Episode 61: Deck The Stills  We are all decked out for our Christmas party.  Wait…. it’s March.  Um… well…. Let’s march on with the episode anyway.  Let’s discuss another Christmas song: Deck The Stills  Appearance  “Resist It” by Carole Pope with Kevin Hearn   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpAMdke3_Xo (video)  https://www.samaritanmag.com/cause-song/80065/carole-pope-kevin-hearn-resist-it-2018

Episode 60: Daydreamin’

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This week we have the great Greg from “This Might Be A Podcast” where they discuss “They Might Be Giants” songs.  That group Aaron brings up every other week. And this week we will be talking about the song “Daydreamin’”.  No… not the Radiohead song, although I’m sure Aaron would love to do that.  And not the Aretha song.  And

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Episode 59: Susan Rogers Interview

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It will be “One Week” before you get to hear another episode where we discuss a song by Barenaked Ladies because this week, Aaron and I had the distinct pleasure of talking with Susan Rogers, who among her many accolades can say that she co-produced “Stunt” for Barenaked Ladies 20 years ago. We were so enthused to have this opportunity,

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Episode 58: Curious

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Do you want to know what this week’s song is?  Do I have your interest peaked?  It’s not “Mystery”.  It starts with “C” as we end with our “C”s.  It’s Curious.  And this week you will be curious as to where Aaron went, but he is just sick.  But unlike the cat, curiosity didn’t kill him.  Which is luck for

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Episode 57: Creeggan Christmas

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Christmas time is here.  Listen to our cast and cheer. Oh that we… could always re… view Christmas songs all the year.  Join us as we have such a deep cut this week that I had to run to the emergency room in order to seek help.   A Barenaked Christmas 1991 (Fan Club CD, 4:39) with God Rest Ye Merry

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Episode 56: Crazy ABCs

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Episode 56: Crazy ABCs  Didn’t we just discuss Crazy last week?  I mean, I know we had problems loading the file but I swear that….. oh   I’m not going Crazy.  This week we are discussing “Crazy ABCs”.  It’s like Crazy but lite, for kids.   Appearance:  Covering Comes a Time by Neil Young  Bnlhttp.com under Random: Various Songs 

Episode 55a: Crazy

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I accidentally uploaded the wrong file this week. It seems that iTunes won’t fix the error unless I make another post. So here is the correct post for the week. Sorry everyone Episode 55: Crazy  This week’s song is going to drive me crazy.  Is it two songs? Is it three? Is it one?  Are there really voices in the

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Episode 55: Crazy

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This week’s song is going to drive me crazy.  Is it two songs? Is it three? Is it one?  Are there really voices in the background, or are they all just in my head?  What are they saying?  Please listen this week and let us know on Facebook or www.bowlingstormtrooperentertainment.com to give us what you know.  By the way, after

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Episode 54: Crawl

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Episode 54: Crawl  Will we sink or swim this week as we wade through our discussion of “Crawl”?  That’s right.  We are back and flying like butterflies. Feel free to join us.  I’m not going to touch the other pun. Michelle would kill me.    Audio youtube  Appearance  “Oh Alberta”, short (Tyler features at the end) 

Episode 53: Counting Down

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What shall we discuss this week?   Dracula’s depression?  Chocula’s cheerlessness?  Dooku’s dysthymia?  Nope.  No discussing Count’s or downs.  Sorry, Count Rugen. This week the counts are down as we discuss “Counting Down”.   Appearance  Barenaked Ladies: First Play Live Extended Interview (CBC)  Filet Mignon is the worst cut!   Plugs   Boy Meets Retrocast 

Episode 52: Conventioneers

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Episode 52:  Conventioneers  Tonight we discuss lounge lizards at San Diego ComicCon…. or maybe it is just the song Conventioneers. We invite more people on the show (@WilliamShatner, @BenFolds) and discuss which BNL member we would have our one night stand with.  Well, okay, the last one is a lie.  Our significant others might not be happy with that last

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Episode 51: 2018 “Regerts” and Resolutions

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Yes, you read that right…. and I spelled it that way on purpose. I may not know how to pronounce, but I know how to spell. Tonight’s episode, we welcome back Bobby in order to go back and fix our mistakes and our numbers. I don’t fix my “pronounciations”, but we adjust our numbers so we can start the year

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Episode 50: Christmastime (Oh Yeah)

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Sorry this is a bit late. I got “wrapped” up into Christmas. And today we finish #ChristmasInDecember as we discuss “Christmastime (Oh Yeah)”. Appearance Twas the Night Before Christmas on Pearl Street https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8sDzP7EouE Did you buy your tickets for Steven Page playing in the Maritimes with an orchestra directed by Andy Creeggan? Then do. Plug Hit Points Gaming

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Episode 49: Christmas Pics

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Episode 49: Christmas PicsWe’re almost there. And we are continuing #ChristmasInDecember by discussing “Christmas Pics”, my least favorite thing to do during the holiday. But will it be my least favorite song? Will I continue to be the Scrooge, or have I seen the Ghost of Christmas Future? Appearance: Barenaked Holiday Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLTXUdwW5G0 Plug: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theblakeandsalshow

Episode 47: Celebrity

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Episode 47: CelebrityEntertainment Tonight, TMZ, People magazine, Weekly World News, any news channel today. What do they all have in common? Our obsession with celebrities. And Kevin, Steven, and Ed don’t show any mercy in this week’s song. Will we love it, be merciful, or just be downright sadistic? You’ll just have to tune in to find out. Appearance“Celebrity” from

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Episode 47: Carol of the Bells

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Episode 47: Carol of The Bells Rate all the songs. Seven to Y. Loving on some. Make real fans cry. This week our song… a holiday gem. Carol of the Bells. Virtue or sin. We will talk about it, dish about it, then give our ratings. Will we love or will we hate it? Will we love or will we

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Episode 46: Care Less

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Episode 46: Care Less  We hope that you care about our podcast. If you do, please let us know.  This week it is just Michelle and I and we couldn’t care less where Aaron is, because he belongs here with us. But we make do without him and discuss two rare tunes by BNL this week.  We dove deep deep

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Episode 45: Canadian Snacktime Trilogy: iii) Vegetable Town

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Happy Thanksgiving! Ok… we are a little early, but we are busy prepping for Thanksgiving here in America.  So we got this one out early so you can listen to it while you are chopping your vegetables (unless you are in Canada, like our guest for this week, Justin from Monster Squad Minute).  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBMxpDbp51A    Appearance  Ed Robertson talks about

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Episode 44: Canadian Snacktime Trilogy: Part ii Popcorn

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Episode 44: Canadian Snacktime Trilogy: Part ii Popcorn  Whatever your political affiliation, if you are a US citizen, go out today and vote.  And while you are there, hopefully they have some popcorn. I’m not sure if today is Election Day in Canada, but we have our favorite Canadians, the people from Monster Squad Minute, back to discuss the second

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Episode 43: Canadian Snacktime Trilogy – Snacktime

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Episode 43: Canadian Snacktime Trilogy: Snacktime  It’s Halloween!!!  And guess what we in the USA talk about at Halloween.  SNACKS!!! CANDY!!  And BNL music about Snacks and Candy!!!!   NO  Not Sex and Candy. SNACKS!  As in Snacktime!  And this week we discuss “Snacktime” with the guys from the Monster Squad Minute.  That’s right. We talk with the Monster Squad Minute

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Episode 42: Canada Dry

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Episode 42: Canada Dry  I am American and wet because it is raining.  In my part of the country… which is Maine.  It is raining in Maine.  Okay?  And I hate October Rain.  November, it’s fine because it is usually snow here.  But October Rain stinks.  It’s cold and drizzly…. okay.  I need to get my head off the weather. 

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Episode 41: Call Me Calmly

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Episode 41: Call Me Calmly  Call me hungry, call me busy, call me late for dinner, just make sure you call me calmly.  Tonight we discuss a song that is rated XXX using rated PG language. Would I lie? We have no Aaron this week, so we have a “guest” read his review.  And if you haven’t seen it yet,

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Episode 40: Call and Answer

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Episode 40: Call and Answer  You say it’s getting to the point where we are hitting our stride?  Well, I say that BNL hit its stride with this song.  Do the rest of group agree with me? You will just have to listen to see what they say.    Alanis Morrissette, on the Au Naturale Tour, singing this song with BNL. 

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Episode 39: Bull In A China Shop

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Episode 38: Bull In A China Shop  Have you ever felt like everything you touch just rusts, corrodes, decays? We don’t feel that way, but this week we explore a song where the narrator feels like he has the anti-Midas touch.  But is this song solid gold itself?  You’ll have to tune in to find out.      Barenaked Ladies

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Episode 37: Bringing It Home

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Episode 37: Bringing It Home  It sounds almost like a goodbye song title.  We hope that it isn’t.  This week we discuss the boys celebration anthem. In the middle, I post a clip of the song, with Ed’s vocals minimized to accentuate the new instrument.  That is not how the bridge actually sounds.  Video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZTNLC-iHxI 

Episode 36: Brian Wilson

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Episode 36: Brian Wilson  Are you reeling from the good vibrations from last week’s interview?  I still am.  Wouldn’t it be nice if there was one song where we all agreed on its merits?  Maybe it’s this song.  God only knows as we review Brian Wilson with returning co-host, Bobby.  We are missing Michelle, but I still guarantee, this long

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Episode 35b: An Interview with Steven Page

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Steven Page has been writing songs for over 35 years. Most of his famous songs were done while he was with a previous group, Barenaked Ladies, a band that he wrote and played with for 20 years, a band that to some extent still defines how people see him and talk about him. I mean, look at my second sentence.

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Episode 35a: Transcript of Steven Page Interview

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Interviewer: Steven, it is an absolute pleasure to be talking with you today, and that, to me, is a major understatement. Your music has entertained me during moments of joy and has helped me wallow in my sorrow and helped me with my stress during periods of darkness. Stunt came out during my Graduate program years and “Who Needs Sleep”

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Episode 35: A Very Special Interview – Steven Page!

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Pinch me!  Tonight we don’t review a song. Tonight, I interview STEVEN PAGE himself!!! That’s right! We’ve had our questions and we had the chance to ask them. Thank you’s to Rey Roldan (@reybee), who gave me this opportunity; and to BNL ABCs cast for helping me develop the questions. Please go out next week and buy Steven’s new album,

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Episode 34: Break Your Heart

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Episode 34: Break Your Heart (with Blake Reilly)  I’m a little late on today’s song due to an upcoming event that I hope you all enjoy (should be next week).  I hope that it didn’t “Break Your Heart”.  But we have Blake Reilly from “Clerks Minute” joining us today for a really fun episode that should rise your spirits.  

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Episode 33: Box Set

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Tonight we discuss “Box Set” with some Canadians, the men from Monster Squad Minute. So, this isn’t my best intro.  Are you wanting me to go back and do my greatest intro?  Is that all you want?  I can’t be my best all the time.  Some of these are just going to be mediocre.  Hopefully, some day another label will

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Episode 32: Born Human

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Episode 32: Born Human  Aren’t we all born human?  I suppose?  Am I making a false assumption here?  We are all born human, right?  I don’t think we have any wolves listening tonight.  But we do have a special guest, Saker from the “it’s All Been Done” podcast.  How many possible theories about this song can we come up with? 

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Episode 31: Boomerang

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You came BACK!  You seem to keep doing that.  And for that we thank you.  This week we discuss an object that, if thrown right, keeps coming back.  Welcome to “Boomerang” week.  This week, during our Summer of Bs (#SummerofBs), we have another guest: Victor from Unofficial: Barenaked Ladies.  We discuss “Where was Ed?” during our Summer of ’88 section.

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Episode 30: Blame It On Me

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Episode 30: Blame It On Me We have reached our 30th episode, and if you think that is a bad thing or if you think this episode is not good, you can blame it on me. After all, Bobby isn’t around right now and we don’t have any Milli Vinilli, and tonight it isn’t raining, so if you have to

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Episode 29: Blacking Out

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Episode 29: Blacking Out  I’ve been a little stressed lately.  Okay, very. Some people compensate with Alcohol (not this week’s song).  Sometimes they compensate too much and Black Out.  But we don’t do that anymore. So instead we’ll discuss BNL’s song “Blacking Out”. We are missing Aaron, who is busy doing Time Travel.  He stole the TARDIS, but we get

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