Episode 49: The Chicks

This week on The No Judgment Zone, we’re taking a deep dive into The Chicks (formerly known as The Dixie Chicks). From their country turned mainstream success in the late ‘90s to the controversy that reshaped their career, we unpack the music, the moments, and the message behind one of the most talked-about bands of our generation. Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.co... Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmen...

The No Judgment Zone is BACK we’re talking about the ‘90s alt-rock classic “Santa Monica” by Everclear. We take a quick trip down memory lane and revisit why this song stuck with so many of us growing up. But does Santa Monica still hit the same way now as it did back then? Listen to The NJZ to find out. Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.co... Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmen...

In this episode of The No Judgment Zone, we dive into the quirky world of Death Cab for Cutie — a band that has somehow managed to balance heartbreaking lyricism with a (at times) sickening dose of indie rock. It's a celebration of most things Death Cab, with some bumps along the way. Links from this episode: “Crooked Teeth” music video: https://youtu.be/ar1_tEg4Nxs?s... “What Sarah Said” music video: https://youtu.be/9BVWdAeOk6k?s... “Soul Meet Body” music video: https://youtu.be/25PHWCE_Iu0?s... Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.co... Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmen... Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playl...

Next up on the queue: Jaded by Aerosmith. The No Judgment Zone is diving into Aerosmith’s music beginning with the '90s, exploring their evolution through the 2000s and beyond. Tune in for a wild (roller coaster) ride through Aerosmith’s later years and their complex, albeit problematic legacy. Links from this episode: “Jaded” music video: https://youtu.be/qbexOeoH5hg Super Bowl XXXV Halftime Show: https://youtu.be/XXiUlnRJqps Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster full experience: https://youtu.be/4O4tlSuUbks Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.co... Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmen... Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playl...

Welcome back, listeners! Today we’re taking a look at 311’s journey from their Omaha roots to '90s stardom. We attempt to break down their inexplicable sound as we journey down the 311 rabbit hole. Will we make it out alive or keep going down, down? Links from this episode: “Down” music video: https://youtu.be/lYBIRHi5-o8 “Amber” music video: https://youtu.be/SUFSB2plwzM Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.co... Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmen... Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playl...

Saddle up, listeners, because The No Judgment Zone is coming to you today with a deep dive on Big & Rich. We all remember 2004’s “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy),” but does it hold up? Were any horses saved by the MuzikMafia? Pour yourself another round and find out. Links from this episode: “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)” music video: https://youtu.be/HflDc7PUT2g?s... “Comin’ To Your City” music video: https://youtu.be/d5LlkvWexvA?s... Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.co... Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmen... Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playl...

Today The No Judgment Zone is unpacking 100 Years of Five for Fighting. From shopping carts to the USO, frontman and founder Vladimir John Ondrasik III has lived a few lives in his 59 (probable) years on earth. Listen to learn more! Links from this episode: “100 Years” music video: https://youtu.be/tR-qQcNT_fY?s... “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” music video: https://youtu.be/GRz4FY0ZcwI?s... Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.co... Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmen... Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playl...

Welcome back to The No Judgment Zone! Today we are diving into Cute Is What We Aim For, a MySpace era blast from the past. Does practice make perfect for this Buffalo band or are they just cursed? Listen to find out! Links from this episode: “The Curse Of Curves” music video: https://youtu.be/UAQcNo9yWbM?s... “Practice Makes Perfect”music video: https://youtu.be/ZMUrHYsxtWE?s... Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.co... Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmen... Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playl...

Things in The No Judgment Zone are getting a bit “Blurry” as we dive into the 2001 hit by Puddle of Mudd. We’ve all heard their songs on the radio, but how do they hold up? How did they get so big in the first place? Give the episode a listen to find out! Links from this episode: “Blurry” music video: https://youtu.be/xJJsoquu70o?s... “Control” music video: https://youtu.be/I0-lENIRHaM?s... “She Hates Me” music video: https://youtu.be/r40gv3Y7FdA?s... “About A Girl” live cover: https://youtu.be/yTh9qiXEy4Q?s... Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.co... Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmen... Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playl...

In this episode, we’re talking about absolute legend Hayley Williams and all things Paramore with special guest, Emily! We take a few trips down a slightly embarrassing (and very emo) memory lane. Could we ever achieve Hayley’s perfect hair? Definitely not, but we loved talking about Paramore! Links from this episode: “Misery Business” music video: https://youtu.be/aCyGvGEtOwc?s... “Decode” music video: https://youtu.be/RvnkAtWcKYg?s... “That’s What You Get” music video: https://youtu.be/1kz6hNDlEEg?s... “Ain’t It Fun” music video: https://youtu.be/EFEmTsfFL5A?s... Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.co... Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmen... Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playl...