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. 3d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Sep 5

    Discography Draft: Metallica

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into the discography of Metallica. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from that catalogue and see how they rate on All Music. The host that picks the best-rated selection of albums will win bragging rights and have the ability to choose the artist on the next episode of Discography Draft. Whether you are a fan of Metallica or not, this episode will have something for everyone. 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.... Instagram: / ttheylisten Facebook: / ttheylisten Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten

    Discography Draft: Metallica

  7. Aug 29

    360 Degrees of Billy Paul by Billy Paul Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are venturing into the world of Philly Soul by reviewing the album "360 Degrees of Billy Paul" by Billy Paul. Known for his hit "Me and Mrs. Jones", Billy was a foundational artist for developing the "Philly Sound". Artists like Questlove place him alongside legends like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder for his socially conscious art. Check out what the guys have to say about the album! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mtof1YWIcATLyMm9-xNsN_Nz59C1V0V1Y&si=UaF2vChHHPhZN7xz Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/clp/B000066C0G 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 02:57 Last Review Recap 05:23 What Is A Billy Paul? 21:15 Brown Baby 31:34 I'm Just A Prisoner 41:43 It's Too Late 50:18 Me and Mrs. Jones 59:16 Ways to Support the Show 01:06:54 Am I Black Enough for You? 01:17:20 Let's Stay Together 01:25:06 Your Song 01:32:42 I'm Gonna Make It This Time 01:39:43 Overall Ratings 01:45:38 Next Album Recommendations 01:51:04 Next Week's Review

    360 Degrees of Billy Paul by Billy Paul Album Review

  8. Aug 22

    I Used To Go To This Bar by Joyce Manor Album Review

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan jump back into the world of emo rock to review Joyce Manor's album, I Used To Go To This Bar. Formed in 2008, the band built a dedicated following through word of mouth and grew into a cornerstone of the 2010s emo revival alongside acts like Tigers Jaw, The Menzingers, Title Fight, and Touché Amoré. While Joyce Manor remains a punk rock band at heart, I Used To Go To This Bar showcases the broader musical influences they've gathered over the years. Check out what the guys have to say about the record! 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 Last Review Recap 06:32 What Is A Joyce Manor? 20:41 I Know Where Mark Chen Lives 29:50 Falling Into It 37:02 All My Friends Are So Depressed 44:44 Well, Whatever It Was 51:26 I Used To Go To This Bar 58:15 Ways to Support the Show 01:05:17 After All You Put Me Through 01:10:49 The Opossum 01:18:31 Well, Don't It Seem Like You've Been Here Before? 01:26:26 Grey Guitar 01:33:07 Overall Ratings 01:38:28 Next Album Recommendations 01:43:35 Next Week's Review

    I Used To Go To This Bar by Joyce Manor 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
    156
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matt Drzik and Ryan Kearns
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