Any Man With A Microphone

Any Man With A Microphone

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MUSIC COMMENTARY
UPDATED TWICE WEEKLY

A podcast about Rock music with a Catholic/Christian perspective

5 MAR

They Might Be Giants (Boy!)

Some bands chase trends. Others chase hits. They Might Be Giants chase after being themselves and let the music happen. For more than four decades, John Linnell and John Flansburgh have been building a strange musical universe where songs can be about night lights, dead presidents, particle physics, palindromes, or the quiet existential panic of everyday life—and somehow still get stuck in your head for the rest of the week. Emerging from the New York underground in the 1980s, the duo first made their mark with drum machines, accordion, and an approach to songwriting that treated pop music like a playground. Their early “Dial-A-Song” project let fans call a phone number and hear new recordings long before the internet made that sort of thing normal. Since then, they’ve written everything from cult radio favorites to television themes, children’s science albums, and songs that manage to be funny, unsettling, and oddly profound. In this episode, we discuss the world of Linnell and Flansburgh: the songs, the stories, the strange corners of their catalog, and why a band that refuses to stay in one lane has managed to stay relevant for so long.

1hr 5min
23 JAN

Djo & the Music of Stanger Things

On this episode, we dig into The Crux by Djo—and how Joe Keery uses modern rock and synth-pop to process nostalgia, identity, and a shifting moment in rock culture. We explore how the album channels its influences without imitation, landing in a sound that feels both deeply personal and perfectly timed. We also dive into Stranger Things, and how its music functions not just as a soundtrack, but as a character in the story itself.

1 hr
30/12/2025

3rd Annual Christmas / New Year’s Rock n’ Roll Extravaganza

Our Annual Christmas / New Year’s Rock n’ Roll Extravaganza is back! We count down our Top 10 Bands of All Time and dig up some new and lost Christmas tunes that haven’t been played into the ground. Friendly debates, surprise picks, and holiday riffs you didn’t know you needed. Turn it up and end the year with a bang!

57 min
13/11/2025

BECK

In this episode, we step into the eclectic world of Beck—genre-bending musician, Grammy winner, and one of the most inventive artists of the past three decades. We walk through his top tracks, celebrating the weird, brilliant, and endlessly creative phases of his career. Then we craft our totally definitive (and profoundly subjective) essential Beck playlist. Tune in for music nerdery, debate, and plenty of love for one of modern music’s true originals.

1hr 5min
03/10/2025

Our Top Ranked Singers/Vocalists

It’s our own (highly subjective!) list of the voices that mean the most to us—featuring legends like David Bowie, John Lennon, Liam Gallagher, Roger Daltrey, Zack de la Rocha, St. Vincent, Eddie Vedder, and many more. Who will be in our top 3? What would your list look like? And stick around until the end for another fun round of “Name That Song in Two Seconds!”

1hr 18min
11/09/2025

Rock ’n’ Roll Summer: Start of Season 4!

Any Man with a Microphone is back for Season 4! We’re kicking things off with a look back at our summer music and concerts—from Phish jams to St. Vincent grooves, to a concert at Madison Square Garden. We dive into the biggest tour of the summer (Oasis!) and break down Taylor Swift’s recent album announcement. Stick around until the end for our lightning-fast game of Name That Tune—can you guess the song in two seconds or less?

58 min
10/05/2025

TALKING HEADS

In this episode, we delve into the quirky brilliance of Talking Heads—one of the most innovative bands of the late 20th century. From art school roots to the genre-bending genius of Stop Making Sense, we explore the band’s legacy, live performances, and the joy they bring to fans. Join us as we unpack the rhythm, the weirdness, and the lasting magic of David Byrne and company.

59 min
28/03/2025

Radiohead Revisited

In this episode, we take a fresh listen to the legendary and often polarizing band Radiohead. Focusing on their three most iconic albums—The Bends, OK Computer, and Kid A—our hosts (longtime skeptics of the band) dive into the innovation and distinct sounds behind these critically acclaimed records. Will this revisit change our minds? Are we Radiohead converts? And where do you, the listener, stand on Radiohead—love them, hate them, or somewhere in between? Plus, we share a quick review of a recent Connor Price concert in Orlando, Florida.

1hr 1min

A podcast about Rock music with a Catholic/Christian perspective

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Any Man With A Microphone
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

50
Rating

Clean
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