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You're only as hot as your last hit, baby. In this ep, Mat and Tim return from hiatus to discuss Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Is it great? Or is it CANCELLED!? The answer lies within!SONGS PLAYED:Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl (feat. Sabrina Carpenter)Taylor Swift - The Fate of OpheliaTaylor Swift - Eldest DaughterTaylor Swift - CANCELLED!Taylor Swift - Father FigureTaylor Swift - Actually RomanticTaylor Swift - HoneyDISCLAIMERS:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

Note: Earbuddies will resume its regular schedule on Monday, April 21.–Get by with a little help from your buddies! In this ep, Mat and Tim finally – finally – talk about the lovable lads from Liverpool. Are they actually underrated? How's that new single of theirs? And are they actually a children's band?SONGS PLAYED:The Beatles - With a Little Help From My FriendsThe Beatles - Now and ThenThe Beatles - Come TogetherThe Beatles - Penny LaneLittle Richard - Good Golly, Miss MollyThe Beatles - Eleanor RigbyThe Beatles - Can't Buy Me LoveThe Beatles - SomethingThe Beatles - Tomorrow Never KnowsThe Beatles - Rocky RaccoonThe Beatles - Here Comes the SunThe Beatles - YesterdayThe Beatles - Norwegian Wood (The Bird Has Flown)The Beatles - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-DaElmer Fudd - With a Little Help From My Friends--Disclaimers:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

It's ok, we're ok! In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss – who else? – Tate McRae. Her third major label album debuted at the top of the Billboard chart, and she's being compared to a young Britney Spears – yet her tunes remain an enigma to many. Well, not for long! Here's your primer on Tate M.SONGS PLAYED:Tate McRae - greedyTate McRae - miss possessiveTate McRae - one dayTate McRae - you broke me firstTate McRae - 2 handsTate McRae - it's ok I'm okTate McRae - no I'm not in loveCamila Cabello - I'll Be Home For ChristmasTate McRae - means I careTate McRae - revolving doorTate McRae - I know love (feat. The Kid LAROI)Britney Spears - ...Baby One More TimeTate McRae - sports carTate McRae - dear godDISCLAIMERS:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

How does it feel?? In this ep, Mat and Tim discuss – at long last – Bob Dylan. But neither of them are Dylan Guys – instead, their discussion comes from the perspective of newcomers. How does one "get into" Bob Dylan in 2025? And what wonders await those who attempt to do so? Listen and find out!SONGS PLAYED:Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin'Bob Dylan - Blowin' in the WindBob Dylan - Just Like a WomanBob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick BluesBob Dylan - Don't Think Twice, It's All RightGuns N' Roses - Knockin' On Heaven's DoorBob Dylan - Knockin' On Heaven's DoorBob Dylan - Girl from the North CountryBob Dylan - Like a Rolling StoneThe Jimi Hendrix Experience - All Along the WatchtowerAdele - Make You Feel My LoveBob Dylan - Make You Feel My LoveBob Dylan - Tangled Up In BlueBob Dylan - I Believe in YouBob Dylan - Lay, Lady, LayBob Dylan - I Want YouThe Wallflowers - One HeadlightDISCLAIMERS:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

Have you ever tried *this* pod? In this episode, Mat and Tim share their admiration of Sabrina Carpenter – from her vaudeville-like persona to her inspired tunes.This episode contains explicit language.SONGS PLAYED:Sabrina Carpenter - TasteSabrina Carpenter and Rowan Blanchard - Take On the World (Girl Meets World Theme)Sabrina Carpenter - Bed ChemSabrina Carpenter - EspressoSabrina Carpenter - Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter - JunoPiero Piccio - Amore Mio AiutamiMae West - I'm No AngelSabrina Carpenter - Slim PickinsSabrina Carpenter - Good GracesDISCLAIMERS:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

Everybody dance now! In this ep, Mat and Tim celebrate JOCK JAMS. What's so great about music for/about sports? Trust us, we get into it!SONGS PLAYED:Punch Brothers - JulepReel 2 Real - I Like To Move It (feat. The Mad Stuntman)Gary Glitter - Rock 'n' Roll (Part 2)Imagine Dragons - BelieverVan Halen - JumpQueen - We Will Rock YouAC/DC - ThunderstruckEminem - Lose YourselfThe White Stripes - Seven Nation ArmyFall Out Boy - My Songs Know What You Did In the DarkFall Out Boy - CenturiesDef Leppard - HysteriaEdward Meeker - Take Me Out To the Ball GameSabrina Carpenter - TasteChappell Roan - Red Wine SupernovaBenson Boone - Beautiful ThingsDISCLAIMERS:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

Note: Earbuddies will resume its regular schedule on Monday, February 10.–We LOVE computers! But... In this ep, Mat and Tim share their feelings on the rise of generative artificial intelligence in the world of pop music. Is it a useful tool for artists? Or a threat to art itself?Sponsored by Mojave Max.SONGS PLAYED:Imogen Heap - Hide and SeekHolly Herndon - FrontierGhostwriter - Heart on My SleeveBrian Eno - Discreet MusicOlafur Arnalds - ekki hugsaDavid Guetta - Live excerptBrooklyn Duo feat. Dover Quartet - Hide and Seek (Imogen Heap cover)Brian Eno - 1/1DISCLAIMERS:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

Oh my! Good lord. In this episode, Mat and Tim consider the state of country music in 2025 – what's working, what's not, and what you need to know about the genre everyone wants a piece of these days.SONGS PLAYED:Lainey Wilson - Country's Cool AgainShaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy)Braxton Keith - CozyElla Langley - you look like you love me (feat. Riley Green)Post Malone - Pour Me a Drink (feat. Blake Shelton)Jo Dee Messina - Heads Carolina, Tails CaliforniaCole Swindell - She Had Me At Heads CarolinaJake Owen - I Was Jack (You Were Diane)Dustin Lynch - Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)Mackenzie Carpenter - Country Girls (Just Wanna Have Fun)Kane Brown - I Can Feel ItPhil Collins - In the Air TonightBear Bailey - Whiskey BurnThomas Rhett - Don't Wanna DanceVarious Artists - Wayfaring Strangermgk, Jelly Roll - Lonely RoadLainey Wilson - 4x4xURiley Green - Rather BeDISCLAIMERS:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

That's so true! In this episode, Mat and Tim use Gracie Abrams's recent SNL performance as a jumping off point to discuss proficiency and mastery among pop music's most prominent artists – and the way that fandom culture has enabled the erosion of our expectations. It's a bit of a grumpy one!SONGS PLAYED:Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm SorryGracie Abrams - That's So True (Live)Jacob Collier - Little Blue (A COLORS SHOW)Taylor Swift - You're On Your Own, Kid (Live)Van Halen - EruptionCarpenters - Top of the WorldKenny G - Auld Lang SyneDISCLAIMERS:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.

Many happy returns! In this holiday episode, Mat and Tim consider why the Christmas music songbook has become so stagnant – then, after diagnosing the problems they see with the holiday music canon, they prescribe a solution that could finally thaw out the frozen genre.SONGS PLAYED:Andy Williams - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the YearPaul McCartney - Wonderful ChristmastimeBrenda Lee - Rockin' Around the Christmas TreeVince Guaraldi Trio - O TannenbaumTraditional Choir - God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenGene Autry - Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerBing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters - Male KalikimakaElmo & Patsy - Grandma Got Run Over By a ReindeerDean Martin - Silver BellsMichael Bublé - Santa BabyGene Autry - Here Comes Santa ClausGayla Peevey - I Want a Hippopotamus for ChristmasMariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is YouThe Ronettes - Sleigh RideEd Sheeran - BoatEd Sheeran - Shape of YouTHE HEADLINERS:Ed Sheeran on His New Song for ‘That Christmas’ and His Next Album: ‘I’m Getting Back Into Big Pop’It’s Official: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Is History’s First $2 Billion Tour'Wicked' Flies Past Another Huge Domestic Box Office MilestoneDISCLAIMER:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing.