Hey, Listen to This!

Matt Drzik and Ryan Kearns
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Hey, Listen to This! is a music podcast hosted by two best friends who love to talk about music.

  1. 1d ago

    NEVER ENOUGH by Turnstile Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan review Turnstile's latest release, NEVER ENOUGH. After making their mark in the hardcore punk scene, the band broke through to mainstream acclaim with Glow On. Now, they continue pushing their sound further—blending elements of hardcore, alternative, metal, and straight-up rock. Tune in to hear what the guys think! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lJ56x2mK904RW6utrH46s-m2nKnBg340I&si=Vfp3KD_4YjCQxo19 Purchase the album: https://turnstilehardcore.com/products/never-enough-cd?srsltid=AYCX9vIVtMpVlSnm0JuUPpb5Yijs1wheRMRkDl42Qs1GP5fAIxdN6eff If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 04:57 Last Week Recap 07:41 What is a Turnstile? 21:07 NEVER ENOUGH 30:12 SOLE 37:16 I CARE 43:44 DREAMING 49:05 LIGHT DESIGN 53:16 DULL 58:34 SUNSHOWER 01:03:43 Ways to Support The Show 01:09:05 LOOK OUT FOR ME 01:15:48 CEILING 01:19:26 SEEIN' STARS 01:26:41 BIRDS 01:32:10 SLOWDIVE 01:37:48 TIME IS HAPPENING 01:40:48 MAGIC MAN 01:46:24 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:55:55 Next Week's Review

    NEVER ENOUGH by Turnstile Album Review

  2. Oct 24

    Greatest Hits Vol 1

    This week on Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan are handing listeners a curated compilation of the songs they’ve fallen in love with throughout the show’s run. Putting this retrospective together gave the guys a chance to dig into past reviews and spotlight the tracks that resonated most. Whether you’ve been following along since the Hot Fuss review or just discovered the show, grab your headphones—this is the definitive collection of songs Matt and Ryan love front to back. If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us!  * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/  * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten  * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Links to episodes featured in this episode Mannish Boy from Hard Again by Muddy Waters https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JqI9YwwSraE1BFB1z3oFR?si=Q2dkukcOR0G7RWvXxKtUUw The Mess Inside from All Hail West Texas by The Mountain Goats https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WGSV2LkD1hYlEzE4kO6tI?si=bvU2o3I9SCyqsGAes96_bQ Just What I Needed from The Cars by The Cars https://open.spotify.com/episode/5e2E5TWRyHrBzmVxTsXY15?si=goTA7bTlTFSjYQbCa9LgMw Sunglasses from For the first time by Black Country New Road https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xTGGtpVk9VujDzdPhYFFj?si=NZb8ERiOS3WPTE8vFuNI2w I Saw The Light from Wynonna by Wynonna https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MbnhLosXMFlIJ0uFgZBcc?si=xWBwHD0QQwaRD_HPvkxYpA Black Lake from Vulnicura by Björk https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Ceq4lywNNivlYMY9ivQl4?si=RZC2Dn-XQvqkm75dJIuCYw Idiot Wind from Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CPSUb14OW6X2OzsfNlRTM?si=2EeUaLVRSgOCkY2ueBChvg Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:14 Mannish Boy 12:21 The Mess Inside 18:12 Just What I Needed 27:43 Sunglasses 38:28 I Saw the Light 44:17 Black Lake 51:36 Idiot Wind

    Greatest Hits Vol 1

  3. Oct 17

    Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell. Released in 1974, this album infuses folk rock with jazz elements. It remains Joni's most successful album, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard 200. Check out what the guys have to say about the album! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUPdGVF6ESU80R7Mfqj7fhGSX500Jx8Zb&si=A-0fvQXKGSDT59_Z Purchase the album: https://jonimitchell.com/music/album.cfm?id=7 If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:55 Last Week Recap 05:02 Road to Court and Spark 15:09 Court and Spark 24:38 Help Me 32:30 Free Man in Paris 42:09 People's Parties 48:24 The Same Situation 57:02 Ways to Support The Show 01:03:47 Car on a Hill 01:12:04 Down to You 01:20:51 Just Like This Train 01:26:41 Raised on Robbery 01:36:04 Trouble Child 01:41:53 Twisted 01:49:31 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:59:15 Next Week's Review

    Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell Album Review

  4. Oct 10

    Jubilee by Japanese Breakfast Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing Jubilee by Japanese Breakfast. Released in 2021, this album was a major breakthrough for the group that resulted in a few Grammy nominations. The record does mark a change in the group's sound, with the band producing a lush and playful indie pop record. Check out what the guys have to say about the record! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n17ZO24e2uM9VpEet2jO9deL9j4kmIw0E&si=8VEfHqTRvV_Gifgs Purchase the album: https://deadoceans.com/releases/jubilee/ If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 03:50 Last Week Recap 06:03 What is a Japanese Breakfast? 20:50 Paprika 27:49 Be Sweet 35:51 Kokomo, IN 43:33 Slide Tackle 51:33 Posing in Bondage 58:48 Ways to Support The Show 01:05:56 Sit 01:12:36 Savage Good Boy 01:21:28 In Hell 01:30:32 Tactics 01:38:34 Posing for Cars 01:46:07 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:54:54 Next Week's Review

    Jubilee by Japanese Breakfast Album Review

  5. Oct 3

    The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean. This album has been the big breakthrough for Olivia due to massive singles "Nice to Each Other," "Lady Lady," and last but not least, "Man I Need." Olivia explores several different genres throughout this recording, including neo-soul, bossa nova, jazz pop, and Motown. Check out what the guys have to say about the record! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mrovhl9JXvTKu8VbI3qRIqlwZ0SR_VetU&si=9yP1gL11OUeiLaej Purchase the album: https://shopus.oliviadeano.com/products/the-art-of-loving-north-american-tour-edition-lp?srsltid=AU7gw4Wk-gxb_BT6Tq-lKuUQ0wjECvbIL8wP1qXf7SWIpBUe1mJY-3yI If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:39 Last Week Recap 05:48 What Is A Olivia Dean? 21:25 The Art of Loving (Intro)/Nice to Each Other 29:06 Lady Lady 33:58 Close Up 41:18 So Easy (To Fall in Love) 47:19 Let Alone the One You Love 54:52 Ways to Support The Show 01:01:25 Man I Need 01:10:01 Something Inbetween 01:15:45 Loud 01:25:04 Baby Steps 01:31:04 A Couple Minutes 01:39:56 I've Seen It 01:45:19 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:55:00 Next Week's Review

    The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean Album Review

  6. Sep 26

    The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan review The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Released in 2012, this Grammy-winning Rap Album of the Year features massive hits like "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us." Macklemore is bringing everything to this record by delivering themes of social justice and addiction to comedy across the tracklist. Tune in to hear our full breakdown! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kPdPDkmggFWnDaTPs651iSKiz0gsp9R4s&si=Zp8dlKWdGBtFjmmm Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00908DDZM?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 03:23 Last Week Recap 07:00 What Is A Macklemore? 20:07 Ten Thousand Hours 27:46 Can't Hold Us (feat. Ray Dalton) 36:11 Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz) 45:20 Thin Line (feat. Buffalo Madonna) 53:00 Same Love (feat. Mary Lambert) 01:01:15 Make the Money 01:08:25 Neon Cathedral (feat. Allen Stone) 01:14:57 BomBom (feat. The Teaching) 01:17:57 Ways to Support The Show 01:23:46 White Walls (feat. Hollis & ScHoolboy Q) 01:30:18 Jimmy Iovine (feat. Ab-Soul) 01:37:38 Wing$ 01:44:01 A Wake (feat. Evan Roman) 01:51:56 Gold (feat. Eighty4 Fly) 01:58:01 Starting Over (feat. Ben Bridwell) 02:05:35 Cowboy Boots 02:11:38 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 02:20:24 Next Week's Review

    The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Album Review

  7. Sep 19

    White Limozeen by Dolly Parton Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan review Dolly Parton’s late-80s album, White Limozeen. Produced by Ricky Skaggs, the 1989 record brought Dolly back to her country roots following the disappointment of 1987’s Rainbow. The album features a duet with Mac Davis, a powerful cover of Don Francisco’s "He’s Alive," and a bluegrass take on REO Speedwagon’s "Time for Me to Fly." Tune in to hear our full review! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nO2jgcZHhfBeWdNPyIzEEs19gqkRi0ANA&si=c6ep8rc8YR-t3Dkm Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0000DELVK If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us!  * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/  * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten  * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Intro  03:52 Last Week Recap 07:05 What Is A Dolly Parton? 20:59 Time for Me to Fly 29:19 Yellow Roses  38:06 Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That 46:32 Slow Healing Heart 52:56 What Is It My Love 01:02:11 Ways to Support the Show  01:08:28 White Limozeen 01:14:50 Wait 'Til I Get You Home 01:23:12 Take Me Back to the Country 01:31:02 The Moon, the Stars and Me 01:38:08 He's Alive 01:44:38 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations  01:54:19 Next Week's Review

    White Limozeen by Dolly Parton Album Review

  8. Sep 12

    To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan tackle a bucket-list album: Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly. Following the breakthrough success of Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, this record explores how Kendrick copes with newfound fame and structural injustice. Frequently cited as one of the greatest albums of all time, tune in to hear what the guys think! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n_dmtzA0IWImBN3fbUBUl_WgD-YSaMZaI&si=1KQs4hPZB1xRpET3 Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UDDM7K0?ref=clp_hp_h_pc If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:55 Last Review Recap 05:02 What Is A Kendrick Lamar? 19:30 Wesley's Theory 30:28 For Free? (Interlude) 35:42 King Kunta 47:10 Institutionalized 54:46 These Walls 01:05:43 u 01:15:39 Alright 01:26:38 For Sale? (Interlude) 01:34:06 Ways to Support The Show 01:39:26 Momma 01:46:56 Hood Politics 01:54:10 How Much A Dollar Cost 02:01:17 Complexion (A Zulu Love) 02:08:30 The Blacker The Berry 02:16:04 You Ain't Gotta Lie (Momma Said) 02:21:43 i 02:29:29 Mortal Man 02:38:42 Overall Ratings 02:45:05 Next Album Recommendations 02:48:18 Next Week's Review

    To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar Album Review
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Hey, Listen to This! is a music podcast hosted by two best friends who love to talk about music.

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  • Creator
    Matt Drzik and Ryan Kearns
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    159
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matt Drzik and Ryan Kearns
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    Hey, Listen to This!