Podcast
If You're Listening
Hosted by Ramsey Ess and Heather Hynes · EN
"If You're Listening" is all about one person's mission to force her friend to listen to all the music he missed in high school. Sometimes it goes well and Heather broadens her friend's horizons just a little bit. Often times it doesn't go so well and Ramsey spends the episode wondering why anyone would listen to this music, or in extreme cases, launching empty threats at the band that recorded it.
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MUSIC HISTORY: June 1
5d ago00:32:40Tap to summarizeHeather and Ramsey are bringing a Patreon staple to the main feed. Join us as we listen back to number ones from this day throughout time! Damn! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Who knew? Damn. Damn! Damn. Who knew? WHoah-oh-oh-ohhhhhh. All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
Transcribe →Tori Amos "Little Earthquakes"
2w ago01:15:24Tap to summarizeIt's time for Ramsey to learn about Tori Amos, so we go right to the start with her 1992 solo debut, Little Earthquakes! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: The return of our worst ever guest! A deep dive into child smarties! And we get Winter Soldiered! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
Transcribe →New Music Roundup (May 2026)
3w ago00:33:13Tap to summarizeSuddenly summer music has arrived and we've got a lot to catch up on! Charli and Muna and Kacey, oh my! Let's do it! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Top Dog law! We assume a monster's pronouns! And live on the air, a babysitting nightmare! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
Transcribe →Acceptance "Phantoms"
4w ago01:00:16Tap to summarizeThis week, Heather and Ramsey are both experiencing an album for the first time with Acceptance's 2005 album "Phantoms!" Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: A series of new games! Pop? Punk? All of the above? And somehow: PBS Kids shows. All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
Transcribe →IYL SINGLES: New American Football/Lana
May 400:29:39Tap to summarizeThere's something for everyone this week as we listen to new music from American Football's LP4 and Lana del Rey's song for the James Bond video game First Light! Embrace the whiplash! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: An exploration of Laguna Beach/The Hills/One Tree Hill! How the Bond sausage gets made! Ramsey is still scarred by American Football fans! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
Transcribe →The Hotelier "Goodness"
Apr 2701:07:04Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →PATREON UNLOCKED: Hotellier "Home Like Noplace There Is"
Apr 2300:48:34Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →New The Format and Amyl and the Sniffers
Apr 2000:32:29Tap to summarizeWe got a bunch of great suggestions from our Patrons, so we're mashing things up over here. Enjoy the whiplash as we listen to three new singles from The Format and we get to know pub-rock sensations Amyl and the Sniffers! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Know your Gummers! A tour of Australia! And an exploration of Christianity and it's broader impacts (not really). All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
Transcribe →Disney Kids Punk
Apr 1300:48:16Tap to summarizeListener Luke suggested a fine idea that quickly spiraled out into a game! Two recent Disney Jr./Marvel shows feature theme songs performed by musicians previously covered by our show. Hear Heather's first time hearing these and many other songs as she explores the world of punk Disney songs! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Heather summons a band to the show! Spider-Man is not cute! A surprising Blink-182 reference for toddlers! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
Transcribe →The Governors Ball 2026 Preview
Apr 600:38:19Tap to summarizeNo description available
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