Hey, Listen to This!

Matt Drzik and Ryan Kearns
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Hey, Listen to This!

Hey, Listen to This! is the best music podcast on this side of the Mississippi hosted by two dashingly good-looking men who share the same middle name. Every week, the guys pick an album to review track by track.

  1. Stankonia by Outkast Album Review

    4 DAYS AGO

    Stankonia by Outkast Album Review

    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the fourth studio album by Outkast named Stankonia. With this record, the group sought out to expand their sound to include genres such as funk, rave music, psychedelia, gospel and rock within a Dirty South lens. This album has made many publications' "Best Of" lists. Songs such as "So Fresh, So Clean" and "Ms. Jackson" helped the group break out with the release of this record. Check out what the guys have to say about the record by listening to this episode. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:57 Last Week Recap 02:40 Stankonia Overview 09:47 Gasoline Dreams 17:53 So Fresh, So Clean 23:42 Ms. Jackson 31:07 Snappin' & Trappin' 36:47 Spaghetti Junction 40:35 I'll Call B4 I Cum 45:08 B.O.B. - Bombs Over Baghdad 50:51 Xplosion 52:57 Ways To Support The Show 55:50 We Luv Deez Hoez 59:16 Humble Mumble 01:03:52 ? 01:06:03 Red Velvet 01:09:49 Gangsta Sh*t 01:12:22 Toilet Tisha 01:15:53 Slum Beautiful 01:20:20 Stankonia (Stanklove) 01:25:53 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:30:41 Next Week's Review 01:32:49 Outro

    1h 34m
  2. David Bowie Discography Draft

    JAN 18

    David Bowie Discography Draft

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into an album and turn their attention to Davie Bowie's discography. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from that discography and see how they rate on All Music. The host that picks the best-rated selection of albums will win bragging rates and can choose the artist on the next episode of Discography Draft. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection

    22 min
  3. Pretty. Odd. by Panic! At The Disco Album Review

    JAN 11

    Pretty. Odd. by Panic! At The Disco Album Review

    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the second studio album by Panic! At the Disco named Pretty. Odd.. This album saw the group pivot away from the emo pop punk sound and embrace a pop rock sound that was influenced by 60s rock. The band was listening to records like Rubber Soul and The Beatles White Album at the time of writing songs for this album. Check out what the guys have to say about the record by listening to this episode. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:51 Last Week Recap 03:54 Pretty. Odd. Overview 14:24 We're So Starving 20:07 Nine In The Afternoon 26:11 She's a Handsome Woman 31:25 Do You Know What I'm Seeing? 36:39That Green Gentleman (Things Have Changed) 41:49 I Have Friends in Holy Spaces 44:19 Northern Downpour 51:50 When Day Met the Night 56:19 Ways To Support The Show 58:41 Pas de Cheval 01:03:00 The Piano Knows Something I Don't Know 01:08:22 Behind The Sea 01:14:27 Folkin' Around 01:19:15 She Had the World 01:24:10 From a Mountain in the Middle of the Cabins 01:28:14 Mad as Rabbits 01:36:22 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:43:23 Next Week's Review 01:44:54 Outro

    1h 46m
  4. Aja by Steely Dan Album Review

    JAN 4

    Aja by Steely Dan Album Review

    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the sixth album by Steely Dan named Aja. For this album, the group enlisted the services of nearly 40 musicians in order to pursue longer and more sophisticated compositions. Aja has appeared on many retrospective "greatest albums" lists. This album has been cited as an important development for the genre of yacht rock. Check out what the guys have to say about the record by listening to this episode. Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:26 Last Week Recap 03:57 Aja Overview 10:06 Black Cow 20:01 Aja 29:59 Deacon Blues 38:31 Ways To Support The Show 42:22 Peg 49:20 Home At Last 54:28 I Got The News 01:00:32 Josie 01:05:34 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:13:13 Next Week's Review 01:16:03 Outro If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection

    1h 17m
  5. Nearer My God by Foxing Album Review

    12/28/2024

    Nearer My God by Foxing Album Review

    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the third album by Foxing named Nearer My God. Foxing are a band who came into existence in the 2010s. They have gained a solid fan base thanks to their blend of indie rock, emo and post rock. This record sees the group expanding their sound into an art rock direction that incorporated some hints of electronic music. Check out what the guys have to say about the record by listening to this episode. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:28 Last Week Recap 02:32 Nearer My God Overview 08:22 Grand Paradise 15.57 Slapstick 20:51 Lich Prince 27:57 Gameshark 34:02 Nearer My God 39:52 Five Cups 47:24 Ways To Support The Show 49:45 Heartbeats 55:18 Trapped in Dillard's 01:00:50 Bastardizer 01:06:52 Crown Candy 01:12:30 Won't Drown 01:17:19 Lambert 01:21:59 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:27:40 Next Week's Review 01:31:06 Outro

    1h 31m
  6. Discography Draft: The Black Keys

    12/21/2024

    Discography Draft: The Black Keys

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into an album and turn their attention to The Black Keys' discography. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from that discography and see how they rate on All Music. The host that picks the best-rated selection of albums will win bragging rates and have the ability to choose the artist on the next episode of Discography Draft. Whether you are a fan of The Black Keys or not, this episode will have something for everyone. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection

    16 min
  7. Graceland by Paul Simon Album Review

    12/14/2024

    Graceland by Paul Simon Album Review

    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the seventh album by Paul Simon named Graceland. This album incorporates genres ranging from pop, rock, a cappella, zydeco and South African styles such as isicathamiya and mbaqanga. This album was Simon's most successful studio album. It won album of the year in 1987 at the Grammy Awards. Tune into this episode to see what the guys have to say about this album. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:44 Last Week Recap 03:13 Graceland Overview 09:47 The Boy in the Bubble 14:27 Graceland 20:21 I Know What I Know 25:37 Gumboots 29:48 Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes 35:09 You Can Call Me Al 39:59 Ways To Support The Show 43:07 Understand African Skies 48:29 Homeless 52:30 Crazy Love, Vol. II 56:59 That Was Your Mother 01:01:15 All Around the World or the Myth of Fingerprints 01:06:29 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:11:56 Next Week's Review Selection 01:13:58 Outro

    1h 14m
  8. SOPHIE by SOPHIE Album Review

    12/07/2024

    SOPHIE by SOPHIE Album Review

    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan look at the second and final album by the artist SOPHIE. Released posthumously this year, SOPHIE's brother saw the unfinished tracks she left behind and decided to finalize them to produce this album. SOPHIE was known for her work that had a brash take on pop, club, and EDM. Tune into this episode to see what the guys say about this album. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection 00:00 Intro 01:37 Last Week Recap 02:42 SOPHIE Overview 09:04 Intro (The Full Horror) 12:20 Rawwwwww 18:06 Plunging Asymptote 22:11 The Dome's Protection 26:50 Reason Why 30:50 Live in My Truth 34:53 Why Lies 39:27 Do You Wanna Be Alive 43:39 Ways To Support The Show 46:34 Elegance 48:41 Berlin Nightmare 51:30 Gallop 53:31 One More Time 56:24 Exhilarate 01:00:03 Always and Forever 01:06:00 My Forever 01:08:25 Love Me off Earth 01:13:39 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:22:59 Next Week's Review Selection 01:24:57 Outro

    1h 26m
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Hey, Listen to This! is the best music podcast on this side of the Mississippi hosted by two dashingly good-looking men who share the same middle name. Every week, the guys pick an album to review track by track.

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  • Creator
    Matt Drzik and Ryan Kearns
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matt Drzik and Ryan Kearns
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