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. 5d ago

    Hey, Listen to This! The Game: Pride Edition

    This week, Matt and Ryan are stepping away from the track-by-track deep dives to test their knowledge of LGBTQIA+ artists! With Jamie officially taking over the studio, she’s designed a trivia game inspired by the React YouTube series. Joining the fray is Rachel—can she swoop in and take the crown? From the genius of David Bowie to classic one-hit wonders, absolutely nothing is off-limits. 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 03:21 Game Rules 05:01 Lyric Battle 1 07:49 Lyric Battle 2 09:54 Lyric Battle 3 12:32 Lyric Battle 4 14:40 Lyric Battle 5 17:41 Lyric Battle 6 19:20 Lyric Battle 7 22:04 Lyric Battle 8 23:40 What Doesn't Belong 1 25:52 What Doesn't Belong 2 28:01 What Doesn't Belong 3 30:32 Lyric Battle 9 31:24 Lyric Battle 10 32:43 Lyric Battle 11 35:22 Lyric Battle 12 37:02 Lyric Battle 13 38:47 Lyric Battle 14 40:55 Real or Not? 1 43:18 Real or Not? 2  45:39 Real or Not? 3 48:00 Real or Not? 4 51:24 Real or Not? 5 53:31 Lyric Battle 15 54:36 Lyric Battle 16 57:38 Lyric Battle 17 59:24 Lyric Battle 18 01:01:11 Lyric Battle 19  01:03:48 Lyric Battle 20 01:05:48 List Reveal 01:07:16 Final Scores 01:08:15 Outro

    Hey, Listen to This! The Game: Pride Edition

  2. Jul 4

    Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan revisit The Boss himself: Bruce Springsteen. They take a look at his album Born in the U.S.A. in honor of the 4th of July. In the episode, the guys discuss some of Bruce's biggest songs: "Born in the U.S.A.," "Glory Days," and "Dancing in the Dark." Check out what the guys have to say about the album! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_knulz6rBDTjgdDwskLxzD8g7gAdqRY4T0&si=ZjoZEYm6PW5cOSDo Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00138CS6C?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 Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:20 Last Week Recap 07:07 What is a Bruce Springsteen? 21:58 Born in the U.S.A. 33:13 Cover Me 40:58 Darlington County 48:32 Working on the Highway 55:09 Downbound Train 01:02:48 I'm On Fire 01:11:06 Ways to Support The Show 01:17:21 No Surrender 01:24:19 Bobby Jean 01:31:06 I'm Going Down 01:38:40 Glory Days 01:46:50 Dancing In The Dark 01:53:08 My Hometown 02:00:25 Overall Ratings 02:06:42 Next Album Recommendations 02:10:29 Next Week's Review

    Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen Album Review

  3. Jun 27

    The Whaler by Home Is Where Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan wrap up their Pride Month celebration by diving into The Whaler by Home Is Where. Hailing from Florida, this group has quickly risen from local favorites to a modern punk staple, largely thanks to their intense live shows. As their first full-length release, The Whaler sees the band drawing on an eclectic mix of influences, from Fugazi to Neutral Milk Hotel. Check out what the guys have to say about the album! Listen to the album: https://homeiswhere.bandcamp.com/album/the-whaler-2 Purchase the album: https://homeiswhere.bandcamp.com/album/the-whaler-2 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 03:09 Last Week Recap 05:40 What is a Home Is Where? 25:04 skin meadow 34:00 lily pad pupils 42:51 yes! yes! a thousand times yes! 51:07 whaling for sport 58:21 everyday feels like 9/11 01:05:41 Ways to Support The Show 01:12:03 9/12 01:17:41 daytona 500 01:25:12 chris farley 01:31:19 nursing home riot 01:37:14 floral organs 01:44:55 Overall Ratings 01:50:00 Next Album Recommendations 01:53:46 Next Week's Review

    The Whaler by Home Is Where Album Review

  4. Jun 20

    Ingénue by k.d. lang Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are continuing their Pride Month Celebration by reviewing Ingénue by k.d. lang. Released in 1992, it is Lang's most successful album on the charts. The album features a couple of her biggest songs "Constant Craving" and "Season of Hollow Soul". Check out what the guys have to say about the album! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNPGM2D7aODftu-VSSETLGkcWryTnQy7d&si=McbwcFjq_84mInVD Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000002LSP?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 Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:42 Last Week Recap 05:34 What is a k.d. lang? 20:40 Save Me 29:50 The Mind of Love 37:13 Miss Chatelaine 46:33 Wash Me Clean 52:26 So It Shall Be 01:00:13 Ways to Support The Show 01:07:53 Still Thrives This Love 01:15:49 Season of Hollow Soul 01:24:41 Outside Myself 01:31:20 Tears of Love's Recall 01:36:27 Constant Craving 01:44:21 Overall Ratings 01:50:31 Next Album Recommendations 01:54:45 Next Week's Review

    Ingénue by k.d. lang Album Review

  5. Jun 13

    HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie Eilish Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are continuing their Pride Month Celebration by reviewing HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie Eilish. This album comes after her sophomore release Happier Than Ever that was released during the pandemic. With HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, Billie explores themes of romantic love, loss of connection and the pitfalls of fame. Check out what the guys have to say about the record! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m1WZWUtrntyrrtCUSATYfs84K3ZnZl9P0&si=vNe53HtHP3eD7rPO Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/HIT-HARD-SOFT-Billie-Eilish/dp/B0CZWKXLQ3 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 03:57 Last Week Recap 06:49 What lead Billie Eilishto HIT ME HARD AND SOFT? 21:24 SKINNY 29:55 LUNCH 38:58 CHIHIRO 47:13 BIRDS OF A FEATHER 54:40 WILDFLOWER 01:02:32 Ways to Support The Show 01:09:53 THE GREATEST 01:18:24 L'AMOUR DE MA VIE 01:26:00 THE DINER 01:34:24 BITTERSUITE 01:42:50 BLUE 01:53:30 Overall Ratings 01:58:56 Next Album Recommendations 02:02:23 Next Week's Review

    HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie Eilish Album Review

  6. Jun 6

    The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan kick off Pride Month by reviewing The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie. Ziggy Stardust is widely considered to be Bowie's breakthrough album. Some of Bowie's best songs are on this record, including 'Starman' and 'Suffragette City'. Check out what the guys have to say about the album! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lLqrDSsxVNgt7dqhjvnHtKh0PAHIDw5Lw&si=O2VsjoADi5o1sPC7 Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/David-Bowie-Ziggy-Stardust-Spiders/dp/B01CGR6RTC 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 04:11 Last Week Recap 08:13 What is a David Bowie? 24:42 Five Years 34:30 Soul Love 42:00 Moonage Day Dream 51:34 Starman 01:01:04 It Ain't Easy 01:10:23 Ways to Support The Show 01:15:56 Lady Stardust 01:22:06 Star 01:29:02 Hang on to Yourself 01:37:18 Ziggy Stardust 01:48:14 Suffragette City 01:57:37 Rock 'n' Roll Suicide 02:06:25 Overall Ratings 02:13:12 Next Album Recommendations 02:16:56 Next Week's Review

    The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie Album Review

  7. May 30

    What Is The Best Weezer Album? Part 2: Pinkerton

    This week, Matt and Ryan finish off their two-part series: What Is The Best Weezer Album? Last week they reviewed The Blue Album, and now Pinkerton is on deck. Initially a commercial flop, this 1996 record has since gained cult-classic status and is frequently cited as the band's definitive masterpiece. Does it live up to the legendary hype, or will the guys crown the debut record as the ultimate winner? Tune in to find out! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mEo-LLncm4GSVaKFiTq5JP8wA7vMucyNw&si=8RJv1NXMyWMJ-HEq Purchase the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mEo-LLncm4GSVaKFiTq5JP8wA7vMucyNw&si=8RJv1NXMyWMJ-HEq 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 03:38 Last Week Recap 06:58 What is a Pinkerton? 22:38Tired of Sex 30:33Getchoo 37:48 No One Other 43:38 Why Bother? 51:12 Across The Sea 59:38 Ways to Support The Show 01:06:04 The Good Life 01:12:52 El Scorcho 01:21:31 Pink Triangle 01:30:32 Falling For You 01:35:57 Butterfly 01:43:04 Overall Ratings 01:51:40 Next Album Recommendations 01:56:42 Next Week's Review

    What Is The Best Weezer Album? Part 2: Pinkerton

  8. May 23

    What Is The Best Weezer Album? Part 1: The Blue Album

    This week on Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan are kicking off a massive two-part showdown. We are diving deep into the discography of a band that defined alternative pop-rock in the 90s, with one ultimate goal in mind: determining once and for all which record reigns supreme as the absolute best in Weezer's catalogue. In Part 1 of our series, we are taking it back to May 1994 to break down their legendary self-titled debut, universally known as The Blue Album. Produced by Ric Ocasek, this record fused heavy, crunchy guitar walls with massive pop melodies—completely altering the course of modern indie, emo, and pop-punk. Does The Blue Album hold the flawless tracklist necessary to take the crown, or will its raw, emotional counterpart edge it out next week? Tune in to hear what the guys have to say! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_la1rPdQCDb3WQ0Mm7PvIukPE-HuXJzh5E&si=s1voxpcPeU3ELUH1 Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/Weezer-Blue-Album/dp/B000003TAW 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 03:27 Last Week Recap 06:27 What is a Weezer? 27:44 My Name Is Jonas 37:10 No One Else 43:47 The World Has Turned and Left Me Here 50:05 Buddy Holly 01:00:30 Undone – The Sweater Song 01:11:01 Ways To Support The Show 01:16:23 Surf Wax America 01:23:41 Say It Ain't So 01:31:39 In the Garage 01:38:21 Holiday 01:43:42 Only in Dreams 01:52:04 Overall Ratings 01:58:29 Next Album Recommendations 02:03:19 Next Week's Review

    What Is The Best Weezer Album? Part 1: The Blue Album
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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
    143
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matt Drzik and Ryan Kearns
  • Show Website
    Hey, Listen to This!

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