Know Your Writes!

Like a bat out of hell, I'll be gone when it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton huddle close by the dashboard light and dive into Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman's 1977 opus Bat Out of Hell.  Other topics include: - Colton ranting a lot about Bat Out of Hell II- The Steinman Hall of Fame- Robb's meatloaf dinner

So it's Halloween, and you feel like listening to Know Your Writes! On a very spooky edition of KYW, Robb and Colton exhume their leather uniforms and dive into Dead Kennedy's "Halloween". Other topics include: - our hosts catch up after a long hiatus - Memories of Tony Hawk Pro Skater - Colton breaks the song rating system 

When I was a young man, Robb and Colton told me it was time for Know Your Writes! Please enjoy a re-post of a KNY classic deep dive into My Chemical Romance's full discography, complete with a nicely unhinged foreword from our hosts. 

Colton? Yes, Robb? Is the water warm enough? Yes, Robb. Shall we begin? Yes, Robb. Then it must be time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton gather to talk about a little thing called Prince's 1984 masterwork Purple Rain. Other topics include: - more Fantasy Football mania- Robb's journey with the film Purple Rain - Colton's fuzzy memory of the 2007 Super BowlEmail us at [email protected]

Devils roll the dice, angels listen to Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton bring summer to a close by sparring over Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer". Other topics include: - revisiting Streetlight Manifesto- Colton's rant on "poptimism"- Robb and Colton fix the bridge to "Cruel Summer" Something New: "Enormous" by Streetlight Manifesto

To download: podcast episode. Never listened to. So it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton beg everything and get lost at the race track as they wade into Bad Book's self-titled debut album. Our hosts will dissect each track by the group composed of pod stalwarts Kevin Devine and Manchester Orchestra. Other topics include: - Colton dream-writes a song for Ben Gibbard  - our hosts prepare for the misery and joy of fantasy football - Did Robb and Colton see Bad Books in concert together?

Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack Flash hit subscribe 'cause it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts pack up the Chevy and discuss Don McLean's 1971 opus "American Pie". Other topics include:- Robb "accepts" the definition of a song - Colton's dislike for vocal jazz- our hosts pay their taxes- and more! "Something New" Segment: "A Different Kind" by Rakim

"Tick-tick-tock, ticky-ticky-tock, ticky-ticky-tock" goes the clock and I sit and I watch the hours go until it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton re-apply their foundations as they wade into Mother Mother's debut album Touch Up. Other topics include: - our hosts San Francisco shenanigans- Robb's response to the Colton/Kacy episode- what even is a song?  

On a bed of nails she makes me wait until it's time for Know Your Writes! Robb is out on vacation, meaning Colton is joined by a very special guest: his wife Kacy! Together, this couple breaks down the iconic "With or Without You" by the legendary U2. Other topics include: - The Newlywed Game: Know Your Writes edition- Kacy and Colton's In-N-Out saga- Colton learning to hate T.I. and Bruce Springsteen

Mother, tell your children not to hear our words unless it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts bang heads, get taken out, and shown the world as they explore Danzig's 1988 classic "Mother". Other topics include:- Lord of the Rings memories - A ColtroRobbus recap- Preparation for Robb's pilgrimage to the Bay Area - And more! "Something New" Segment: "Punching at Flowers" by Death Cab for Cutie