Hey, Listen to This! – Details, episodes & analysis

This week, Matt and Ryan review the 1997 album The Fourth World by Kara’s Flowers—the band that would later become Maroon 5. Working with famed producer Rob Cavallo, the group crafted a unique blend of pop, rock, and punk. Tune in to hear the guys' take on this piece of alt-rock history!

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Ryan's Vinyl Collection

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:51 Last Week Recap

05:54 What lead Taylor Swift to The Life of a Showgirl?

20:31 Soap Disco

31:33 Future Kid

40:08 Myself

49:11 Oliver

55:06 The Never Saga

01:03:18 Loving The Small Time

01:11:05 Ways to Support the Show

01:16:30 To Her, With Love

01:25:24 Sleepy Windbreaker

01:32:02 Pantry Queen

01:41:17 My Ocean Blue

01:48:12 Captain Splendid

01:55:19 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

02:03:46 Next Week's Review

This week, Matt and Ryan dive into Taylor Swift's latest, The Life of a Showgirl. Recorded during the whirlwind of The Eras Tour, this 2025 follow-up to The Tortured Poets Department marks a distinct pivot for Swift. Seeking to move in a new direction, Taylor has delivered a project that feels exceptionally focused and polished. Tune in to hear the full review!

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https://store.taylorswift.com/collections/all-music

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Ryan's Vinyl Collection

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:37 Last Week Recap

07:11 What lead Taylor Swift to The Life of a Showgirl?

22:34 The Fate of Ophelia

31:56 Elizabeth Taylor

40:34 Opalite

48:00 Father Figure

58:16 Eldest Daughter

01:07:46 Ruin The Friendship

01:16:48 Ways to Support the Show

01:22:20 Actually Romantic

01:34:08 Wi$h Li$t

01:43:11 Wood

01:52:17 CANCELLED!

02:01:38 Honey

02:06:57 The Life of a Showgirl (feat. Sabrina Carpenter)

02:16:02 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

02:26:16 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan dive into blink-182's 1999 pop-punk classic, Enema of The State. This album launched the band into superstar status with songs like "All The Small Things," "What's My Age Again?," and "Adam's Song." The album explores themes ranging from high school love and angst to depression and even aliens. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about the album!

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ku1eCIHSQXftkjdy1pDCmCHYLyHza-agY&si=Juoc7jC3mDz6H62q

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https://www.amazon.com/Enema-State-LP-Blink-182/dp/B01K788W36

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Ryan's Vinyl Collection

Explore Ryan's full collection on Discogs:

https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:28 Last Week Recap

05:17 What is a blink-182?

17:55 Dumpweed

25:49 Don't Leave Me

32:25 Aliens Exist

39:03 Going Away To College

45:09 What's My Age Again?

53:30 Dysentery Gary

58:31 Ways to Support the Show

01:03:31 Adam's Song

01:13:21 All The Small Things

01:22:44 The Party Song

01:31:08 Mutt

01:37:28 Wendy Clear

01:43:53 Anthem

01:50:51 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:58:36 Next Week's Review

On this week's episodes of the show, Matt and Ryan review one of the most critically acclaimed albums by Bruce Springsteen: Born to Run. Tune in to hear the guys discuss songs like "Born to Run", "Thunder Road", "Backstreets", "Jungleland" and "Night".

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On this week's episode of the show, Matt and Ryan dissect the 2021 Lucy Dacus album called Home Video. Join the guys as they take a trip into memory with Lucy during songs such as "Hot & Heavy" and "VBS". The guys debate and gush over songs like "Thumbs" and "Please Stay". After previously reviewing the other two members of boygenius, how will Lucy fare against her peers? Listen to the episode and find out! If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten

On this week's episode, the guys review the 1993 LP by Nirvana called In Utero. Join Matt and Ryan while they discuss the contrast between the songs of "Tourette's" and "Dumb". They debate the merits of the song "Rape Me" and gush over the songs "Pennyroyal Tea" and "Milk It".

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After reviewing The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths, the guys are ready to review the biggest album by the biggest rival of The Smiths: Disintegration by The Cure. Join us as we debate the merits of songs like "Plainsong", "Lovesong" and "The Same Deep Water as You". Also, see if you can guess what host (Matt or Ryan) falls in love with this band because of this album?

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This week on the show, Matt and Ryan tackle the 2019 debut LP from Billie Eilish. Join us as we talk about mega-hit "Bad Guy" and discuss bangers like "you should see me in a crown". With this being the first proper pop album that the guys are reviewing, you need to tune in to see how this Grammy-winning album is dissected.

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This week on Hey, Listen to This!, we crack open a case of Morrissey's angst and Johnny Marr's jangle for a deep dive into The Smiths' legendary third album, "The Queen Is Dead." Tune in as we dissect Morrissey's barbed wit and unflinching social commentary on tracks like "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and "The Boy With the Thorn in His Side." We'll swoon over Johnny Marr's shimmering guitar lines and Mike Joyce's driving beats on "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out". But is "The Queen Is Dead" all mopey misery and melancholic melodies? We'll explore the album's playful pop moments ("I Know It's Over") and subversive humor ("Frankly Mr. Shankly") that prove The Smiths weren't just masters of gloom. Join us as we crown "The Queen Is Dead" a timeless classic or dethrone it from its indie rock pedestal. Prepare for witty banter, passionate analysis, and maybe a tear or two as we remember why this album still resonates decades later. So, put on your favorite Smiths sweater, grab a cup of tea (and a box of tissues, just in case), and hit play! It's time to raise a toast to the Queen...or is it? If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten

Matt and Ryan dive headfirst into the rustic charm and folky finesse of Mumford & Sons' 2012, Babel. Buckle up for a hootenanny of an episode as they dissect the anthems, stomp your boots to the singalongs, and ponder if this album was worth the hype.

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