Music Raygun

Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon
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Each episode of Music Raygun explores a different musical artist, topic or concept. Hosts Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon watch and discuss related music videos, TV clips, commercials, interviews and other pop-culture ephemera on YouTube.

  1. Miniepisode: Thug Life on My Stomach

    6D AGO

    Miniepisode: Thug Life on My Stomach

    In this miniepisode, Kirk and Paul discuss a newly discovered music backronym, Paul corrects an old mistake, Paul recommends a rock book, and there's a quiz about music trivia.

    23 min
  2. 197: Bass Guitar 2

    FEB 3

    197: Bass Guitar 2

    In this episode, Kirk and Paul present the long-awaired sequel to the beloved "Bass Guitar" episode of "Music Raygun."

    1h 12m
  3. Miniepisode: A Huge Whale of a Mariachi Bass

    JAN 27

    Miniepisode: A Huge Whale of a Mariachi Bass

    In this episode, Kirk and Paul try a new seltzer flavor, rank the songs on the Violent Femmes’ self-titled debut album, and play a music trivia quiz.

    40 min
  4. 196: Billboard Top 10 Singles of 1986

    JAN 20

    196: Billboard Top 10 Singles of 1986

    In this episode, Kirk and Paul kick off season 16 of "Music Raygun" by going back in time 40 years to listen to America's top 10 singles of the year 1986 and watch their music videos from the peak of the MTV era.

    1h 19m
  5. Miniepisode: I Remember Candlebox

    JAN 13

    Miniepisode: I Remember Candlebox

    In this episode: Don't at Me, Laser Round, and Music Trivia Quiz

    31 min
  6. 195: B-Sides 15 (w/ Tony and Connie Ciampanelli)

    12/30/2025

    195: B-Sides 15 (w/ Tony and Connie Ciampanelli)

    In this episode, Paul's parents join Kirk and Paul to bring the 15th season of "Music Raygun" to a close with a return to each of the season's episode topics. They're "Music Raygun" B-sides. Check out a playlist of the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwkBtmWrUCYPT6IS890fu1OT885zvWomb

    1h 40m
  7. Miniepisode: Music Streaming Service Year-End Recap 2025

    12/23/2025

    Miniepisode: Music Streaming Service Year-End Recap 2025

    In this episode, Kirk and Paul review the recaps of their music listening habits throughout the year on their music streaming services of choice, which shall not be named. Then a quiz of musical trivia goes down.

    54 min
  8. 194: Kool & the Gang

    12/16/2025

    194: Kool & the Gang

    In this episode, Kirk and Paul discuss the history and legacy of Kool & the Gang from the early '70s through the end of the '80s. Check out a playlist of the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwkBtmWrUCYOozQ7bOitFgs9P_oEGHaZo

    1h 22m
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Each episode of Music Raygun explores a different musical artist, topic or concept. Hosts Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon watch and discuss related music videos, TV clips, commercials, interviews and other pop-culture ephemera on YouTube.

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  • Creator
    Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    395
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Music Raygun