{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Playing By Ear","home_page_url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/json","description":"Every episode of this podcast Doug, Ami, and Kyle break an album down, track by track, to cover why it's not only worth playing, but replaying.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Every episode of this podcast breaks an album down, track by track, to cover why it's not only worth playing, but replaying.","pubdate":"2026-05-05T00:00:00.000-07:00","explicit":false,"owner":"Doug Lief","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/4/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/cover.jpg?v=1"},"items":[{"id":"d0ac756e-a887-4c88-b10d-f3772951768c","title":"Great Divide (Semisonic)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"Dan Wilson is one of the most prolific and accomplished songwriters of the last thirty years. Before hitting it big with \"Closing Time\", his band Semisonic released its first album, \"Great Divide\" which showcases exactly why Wilson was destined for success. Full of lush, memorable melodies, this record is a perfect calling card of Wilson's legendary skill. Comedian Rich Baker joins us for a look back at this fantastic album.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"All the Pain Money Can Buy\" by Fastball.\n\nIf you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).\n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \"Nostalgium Arcanum\" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \"Still Muppeting\", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by Semisonic","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDan Wilson is one of the most prolific and accomplished songwriters of the last thirty years. Before hitting it big with \u0026quot;Closing Time\u0026quot;, his band Semisonic released its first album, \u0026quot;Great Divide\u0026quot; which showcases exactly why Wilson was destined for success. Full of lush, memorable melodies, this record is a perfect calling card of Wilson\u0026#39;s legendary skill. Comedian Rich Baker joins us for a look back at this fantastic album.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;All the Pain Money Can Buy\u0026quot; by Fastball.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to \u003ca href=\"http://www.daretofailimprov.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.daretofailimprov.com\u003c/a\u003e (first class is free!).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \u0026quot;Nostalgium Arcanum\u0026quot; (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot;, which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by Semisonic\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Dan Wilson is one of the most prolific and accomplished songwriters of the last thirty years. Before hitting it big with \"Closing Time\", his band Semisonic released its first album, \"Great Divide\" which showcases exactly why Wilson was destined for success. Full of lush, memorable melodies, this record is a perfect calling card of Wilson's legendary skill. Comedian Rich Baker joins us for a look back at this fantastic album.","date_published":"2026-05-05T00:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/d0ac756e-a887-4c88-b10d-f3772951768c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":109286559,"duration_in_seconds":6723}]},{"id":"f2cbc574-579a-44fb-b748-8071e599a0cd","title":"Ozzmosis (Ozzy Osbourne)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"The Prince of Darkness, the Ozzman, whatever you call him, Ozzy Osboune remains the undisputed master of heavy metal. No one did more to cement what metal was, and his unique vocals and showmanship were untouchable. This episode we look back at 1995's \"Ozzmosis\" with comedian Rch Baker, and analyze why Ozzy's reign remained, even while musical tastes around him completely shifted.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"Great Divide\" by Semisonic.\n\nIf you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).\n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \"Nostalgium Arcanum\" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \"Still Muppeting\", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by Ozzy Osbourne except for Tom Fool by Van Phillips, and Harder to Breathe by Maroon 5","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Prince of Darkness, the Ozzman, whatever you call him, Ozzy Osboune remains the undisputed master of heavy metal. No one did more to cement what metal was, and his unique vocals and showmanship were untouchable. This episode we look back at 1995\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Ozzmosis\u0026quot; with comedian Rch Baker, and analyze why Ozzy\u0026#39;s reign remained, even while musical tastes around him completely shifted.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;Great Divide\u0026quot; by Semisonic.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to \u003ca href=\"http://www.daretofailimprov.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.daretofailimprov.com\u003c/a\u003e (first class is free!).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \u0026quot;Nostalgium Arcanum\u0026quot; (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot;, which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by Ozzy Osbourne except for Tom Fool by Van Phillips, and Harder to Breathe by Maroon 5\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Prince of Darkness, the Ozzman, whatever you call him, Ozzy Osboune remains the undisputed master of heavy metal. No one did more to cement what metal was, and his unique vocals and showmanship were untouchable. This episode we look back at 1995's \"Ozzmosis\" with comedian Rch Baker, and analyze why Ozzy's reign remained, even while musical tastes around him completely shifted.","date_published":"2026-04-28T00:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/f2cbc574-579a-44fb-b748-8071e599a0cd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":111594116,"duration_in_seconds":6789}]},{"id":"5d026166-5e2d-413a-8e4b-fde6c7729f4a","title":"Parallel Lines (Blondie)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/17","content_text":"One way or another, \"Parallel Lines\" from Blondie is gonna get you. This 1978 album is innovative, and a convergence of genres on the rise, from punk rock, to new wave, and everything in between, anchored by Debbie Harry's limitless cool and swagger. Highly influential, this album is a gas that doesn't turn out to be a pain in the ass.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"Ozzmosis\" by Ozzy Osbourne.\n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \"Nostalgium Arcanum\" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \"Still Muppeting\", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by Blondie","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOne way or another, \u0026quot;Parallel Lines\u0026quot; from Blondie is gonna get you. This 1978 album is innovative, and a convergence of genres on the rise, from punk rock, to new wave, and everything in between, anchored by Debbie Harry\u0026#39;s limitless cool and swagger. Highly influential, this album is a gas that doesn\u0026#39;t turn out to be a pain in the ass.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;Ozzmosis\u0026quot; by Ozzy Osbourne.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \u0026quot;Nostalgium Arcanum\u0026quot; (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot;, which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by Blondie\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"One way or another, \"Parallel Lines\" from Blondie is gonna get you. This 1978 album is innovative, and a convergence of genres on the rise, from punk rock, to new wave, and everything in between, anchored by Debbie Harry's limitless cool and swagger. Highly influential, this album is a gas that doesn't turn out to be a pain in the ass.","date_published":"2026-04-14T00:15:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/5d026166-5e2d-413a-8e4b-fde6c7729f4a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":101197400,"duration_in_seconds":6217}]},{"id":"32ade628-9401-4384-9e6c-9077351d9b22","title":"The Innocents (Erasure)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/16","content_text":"We give a little respect to Erasure's \"The Innocents\". The album features classic 80s new wave synth sounds that perfectly suit Vince Clarke's smooth voice. Vivacious, danceable, and sometimes moving, \"The Innocents\" perfectly encapsulates everything that makes Erasure what it is, a pop confection with more depth than you might expect at first glance.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"Parallel Lines\" by Blondie.\n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \"Nostalgium Arcanum\" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \"Still Muppeting\", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by Erasure","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe give a little respect to Erasure\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;The Innocents\u0026quot;. The album features classic 80s new wave synth sounds that perfectly suit Vince Clarke\u0026#39;s smooth voice. Vivacious, danceable, and sometimes moving, \u0026quot;The Innocents\u0026quot; perfectly encapsulates everything that makes Erasure what it is, a pop confection with more depth than you might expect at first glance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;Parallel Lines\u0026quot; by Blondie.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \u0026quot;Nostalgium Arcanum\u0026quot; (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot;, which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by Erasure\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We give a little respect to Erasure's \"The Innocents\". The album features classic 80s new wave synth sounds that perfectly suit Vince Clarke's smooth voice. Vivacious, danceable, and sometimes moving, \"The Innocents\" perfectly encapsulates everything that makes Erasure what it is, a pop confection with more depth than you might expect at first glance.","date_published":"2026-03-31T00:15:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/32ade628-9401-4384-9e6c-9077351d9b22.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":96252524,"duration_in_seconds":5944}]},{"id":"2ceed75d-2b5f-4cfc-a1e0-3957ed5ad825","title":"Just Won't Burn (Susan Tedeschi)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/15","content_text":"The Blues are the bedrock of all modern popular music. From rock, to R\u0026amp;B, country, hip-hop and more, it all owes a debt to one of America's greatest musical inventions. On this episode we explore a more modern and feminine take on this classic genre, Grammy nominee Susan Tedeschi's \"Just Won't Burn\". Her raspy, powerhouse vocals and forceful guitar work transport the listener with raw chords and even more raw emotion.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"The Innocents\" by Erasure.\n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \"Nostalgium Arcanum\" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \"Still Muppeting\", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by Susan Tedeschi, except for a short clip of \"Oh Darling!\" by The Beatles. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blues are the bedrock of all modern popular music. From rock, to R\u0026amp;B, country, hip-hop and more, it all owes a debt to one of America\u0026#39;s greatest musical inventions. On this episode we explore a more modern and feminine take on this classic genre, Grammy nominee Susan Tedeschi\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Just Won\u0026#39;t Burn\u0026quot;. Her raspy, powerhouse vocals and forceful guitar work transport the listener with raw chords and even more raw emotion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;The Innocents\u0026quot; by Erasure.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \u0026quot;Nostalgium Arcanum\u0026quot; (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot;, which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by Susan Tedeschi, except for a short clip of \u0026quot;Oh Darling!\u0026quot; by The Beatles. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Blues are the bedrock of all modern popular music. From rock, to R\u0026B, country, hip-hop and more, it all owes a debt to one of America's greatest musical inventions. On this episode we explore a more modern and feminine take on this classic genre, Grammy nominee Susan Tedeschi's \"Just Won't Burn\". Her raspy, powerhouse vocals and forceful guitar work transport the listener with raw chords and even more raw emotion.","date_published":"2026-03-17T00:15:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/2ceed75d-2b5f-4cfc-a1e0-3957ed5ad825.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":99851153,"duration_in_seconds":6054}]},{"id":"dc8fd31e-a7eb-44dd-bab1-abacd2a511db","title":"I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) (Teddy Swims)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/14","content_text":"Did we lose control over Teddy Swims' debut album, or did we show it the door? The true answer is that it is problematic, an album with some high highs, but the second, slower half loses some steam along the way, something partially corrected by the addition of four new electric tracks in the Part 1.5 re-release of the album. What is undeniable, however, are Swims' pitch-perfect powerful vocals which, when paired with the rght song, call to mind classi R\u0026amp;B greats like Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, and more.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"Just Won't Burn\" by Susan Tedeschi.\n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \"Nostalgium Arcanum\" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \"Still Muppeting\", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by Teddy Swims","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDid we lose control over Teddy Swims\u0026#39; debut album, or did we show it the door? The true answer is that it is problematic, an album with some high highs, but the second, slower half loses some steam along the way, something partially corrected by the addition of four new electric tracks in the Part 1.5 re-release of the album. What is undeniable, however, are Swims\u0026#39; pitch-perfect powerful vocals which, when paired with the rght song, call to mind classi R\u0026amp;B greats like Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, and more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;Just Won\u0026#39;t Burn\u0026quot; by Susan Tedeschi.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \u0026quot;Nostalgium Arcanum\u0026quot; (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot;, which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by Teddy Swims\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Did we lose control over Teddy Swims' debut album, or did we show it the door? The true answer is that it is problematic, an album with some high highs, but the second, slower half loses some steam along the way, something partially corrected by the addition of four new electric tracks in the Part 1.5 re-release of the album. What is undeniable, however, are Swims' pitch-perfect powerful vocals which, when paired with the rght song, call to mind classi R\u0026B greats like Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, and more.","date_published":"2026-03-03T00:15:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/dc8fd31e-a7eb-44dd-bab1-abacd2a511db.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86784923,"duration_in_seconds":5394}]},{"id":"41c987dd-51c7-496d-8ab2-c05084af856a","title":"Goths (The Mountain Goats)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/13","content_text":"Moody, beautiful, deep, dark, all words that describe goth music. And yet, while The Mountain Goats' \"Goths\" explores all the themes of goth music, the bands that played it, and the subculture that embraced it in the 1980s, the album occupies a woodwind-heavy guitarless soundscape wholly unlike its black-draped synth-heavy subject matter. We're joined by guest Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to explore this album's sundrenched wistful look back at a gloomy subject.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"I've Tried Everything But Therapy, Pt. 1.5\" by Teddy Swims.\n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \"Nostalgium Arcanum\" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \"Still Muppeting\", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by The Mountain Goats","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMoody, beautiful, deep, dark, all words that describe goth music. And yet, while The Mountain Goats\u0026#39; \u0026quot;Goths\u0026quot; explores all the themes of goth music, the bands that played it, and the subculture that embraced it in the 1980s, the album occupies a woodwind-heavy guitarless soundscape wholly unlike its black-draped synth-heavy subject matter. We\u0026#39;re joined by guest Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to explore this album\u0026#39;s sundrenched wistful look back at a gloomy subject.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;I\u0026#39;ve Tried Everything But Therapy, Pt. 1.5\u0026quot; by Teddy Swims.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \u0026quot;Nostalgium Arcanum\u0026quot; (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot;, which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by The Mountain Goats\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Moody, beautiful, deep, dark, all words that describe goth music. And yet, while The Mountain Goats' \"Goths\" explores all the themes of goth music, the bands that played it, and the subculture that embraced it in the 1980s, the album occupies a woodwind-heavy guitarless soundscape wholly unlike its black-draped synth-heavy subject matter. We're joined by guest Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to explore this album's sundrenched wistful look back at a gloomy subject.","date_published":"2026-02-17T00:15:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/41c987dd-51c7-496d-8ab2-c05084af856a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":149193885,"duration_in_seconds":8867}]},{"id":"91ec3367-9c71-4064-b5b1-4ef7a01f2ba3","title":"Flesh \u0026 Blood (Poison)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/12","content_text":"By 1990 hair metal was on the precipice of irrelevance, soon to be swept aside by grunge. Nevertheless, the genre's last big year was filled with big riffs, big beats, and big hair as Poison ripped some incredible bops (unskinny or otherwise) that we had a blast reviewing. \n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"Goths\" by The Mountain Goats.\n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \"Nostalgium Arcanum\" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \"Still Muppeting\", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by Poison","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBy 1990 hair metal was on the precipice of irrelevance, soon to be swept aside by grunge. Nevertheless, the genre\u0026#39;s last big year was filled with big riffs, big beats, and big hair as Poison ripped some incredible bops (unskinny or otherwise) that we had a blast reviewing. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;Goths\u0026quot; by The Mountain Goats.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \u0026quot;Nostalgium Arcanum\u0026quot; (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot;, which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by Poison\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"By 1990 hair metal was on the precipice of irrelevance, soon to be swept aside by grunge. Nevertheless, the genre's last big year was filled with big riffs, big beats, and big hair as Poison ripped some incredible bops (unskinny or otherwise) that we had a blast reviewing. ","date_published":"2026-02-03T00:15:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/91ec3367-9c71-4064-b5b1-4ef7a01f2ba3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":106999490,"duration_in_seconds":6548}]},{"id":"09238bf7-e82b-4ff9-9f1d-14cd7f2f6b5c","title":"Drive (Bic Runga)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/11","content_text":"Bic Runga's debut album features beautiful, haunting vocals and equal parts soft singer/songwriter, and late 90s female-powered grunge. Does \"Drive\" drive, or does it just drive us crazy? We delve into this layered and complex work to peel back what makes it worth paying attention to. \n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"Flesh \u0026amp; Blood\" by Poison.\n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \"Nostalgium Arcanum\" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \"Still Muppeting\", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by Bic Runga","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBic Runga\u0026#39;s debut album features beautiful, haunting vocals and equal parts soft singer/songwriter, and late 90s female-powered grunge. Does \u0026quot;Drive\u0026quot; drive, or does it just drive us crazy? We delve into this layered and complex work to peel back what makes it worth paying attention to. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;Flesh \u0026amp; Blood\u0026quot; by Poison.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \u0026quot;Nostalgium Arcanum\u0026quot; (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot;, which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by Bic Runga\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Bic Runga's debut album features beautiful, haunting vocals and equal parts soft singer/songwriter, and late 90s female-powered grunge. Does \"Drive\" drive, or does it just drive us crazy? We delve into this layered and complex work to peel back what makes it worth paying attention to. ","date_published":"2026-01-20T00:15:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/09238bf7-e82b-4ff9-9f1d-14cd7f2f6b5c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":98531430,"duration_in_seconds":6304}]},{"id":"5d4185ba-54d1-4d07-87ea-f1186dfa1356","title":"Bad (Michael Jackson)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/10","content_text":"By the time of 1987's \"Bad\" Michael Jackson was an unstoppable cultural phenomenon, perhaps the most singularly famous person in the entire world, and all off of the strength of its predecessor, \"Thriller\" which remains the best-selling album of all time. Could the King of Pop continue his reign, or would this album live up to its title? Nearly 40 years on, \"Bad\" remains an incredible collection of infectious grooves that cements the Gloved One's place in music history. \n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"Drive\" by Bic Runga.\n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \"Nostalgium Arcanum\" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \"Still Muppeting\", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by The Beatles","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBy the time of 1987\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Bad\u0026quot; Michael Jackson was an unstoppable cultural phenomenon, perhaps the most singularly famous person in the entire world, and all off of the strength of its predecessor, \u0026quot;Thriller\u0026quot; which remains the best-selling album of all time. Could the King of Pop continue his reign, or would this album live up to its title? Nearly 40 years on, \u0026quot;Bad\u0026quot; remains an incredible collection of infectious grooves that cements the Gloved One\u0026#39;s place in music history. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;Drive\u0026quot; by Bic Runga.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \u0026quot;Nostalgium Arcanum\u0026quot; (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot;, which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by The Beatles\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"By the time of 1987's \"Bad\" Michael Jackson was an unstoppable cultural phenomenon, perhaps the most singularly famous person in the entire world, and all off of the strength of its predecessor, \"Thriller\" which remains the best-selling album of all time. Could the King of Pop continue his reign, or would this album live up to its title? Nearly 40 years on, \"Bad\" remains an incredible collection of infectious grooves that cements the Gloved One's place in music history. ","date_published":"2026-01-06T00:15:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/5d4185ba-54d1-4d07-87ea-f1186dfa1356.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":99246007,"duration_in_seconds":6173}]},{"id":"b0710da8-ca85-49c2-a838-247deb2786fa","title":"Revolver (The Beatles)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/9","content_text":"This is the end of the beginning... How do you break down one of the best albums by one of the best (if not perhaps THE best) band of all time? Kyle presents The Beatles' masterpiece, \"Revolver\", to Ami, Doug, and returning guest musician Sophie Gonzalez (www.themoonunits.com) for a music review that's here, there, and everywhere.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"Bad\" by Michael Jackson.\n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \"Nostalgium Arcanum\" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \"Still Muppeting\", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nFor more of Sophie's music, check out www.themoonunits.com and \n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by The Beatles","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the end of the beginning... How do you break down one of the best albums by one of the best (if not perhaps THE best) band of all time? Kyle presents The Beatles\u0026#39; masterpiece, \u0026quot;Revolver\u0026quot;, to Ami, Doug, and returning guest musician Sophie Gonzalez (\u003ca href=\"http://www.themoonunits.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.themoonunits.com\u003c/a\u003e) for a music review that\u0026#39;s here, there, and everywhere.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;Bad\u0026quot; by Michael Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \u0026quot;Nostalgium Arcanum\u0026quot; (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot;, which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more of Sophie\u0026#39;s music, check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.themoonunits.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.themoonunits.com\u003c/a\u003e and \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by The Beatles\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This is the end of the beginning... How do you break down one of the best albums by one of the best (if not perhaps THE best) band of all time? Kyle presents The Beatles' masterpiece, \"Revolver\", to Ami, Doug, and returning guest musician Sophie Gonzalez (www.themoonunits.com) for a music review that's here, there, and everywhere.","date_published":"2025-12-23T00:15:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/b0710da8-ca85-49c2-a838-247deb2786fa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":141414907,"duration_in_seconds":9289}]},{"id":"aece816c-f6a5-4adc-af6c-7729ea7bf3e9","title":"The American Egypt (Mike Viola)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/8","content_text":"Wistul, emotional, cheeky, and melodic, Mike Viola's \"An American Egypt\" uses inventive stream-of-consciousness lyrics to paint a dreamy picture of life as a middle-aged parent in Los Angeles. Sometimes silly, sometimes sad, and often both, Doug, Ami, and Kyle had a blast unpacking this album along with guest musician Sophie Gonzalez (www.themoonunits.com) to discuss an album she loves so much she wants to be buried with it lik a true American Egyptian.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"Revolver\" by The Beatles.\n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \"Nostalgium Arcanum\" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \"Still Muppeting\", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nFor more of Sophie's music, check out www.themoonunits.com and \n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by Mike Viola","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWistul, emotional, cheeky, and melodic, Mike Viola\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;An American Egypt\u0026quot; uses inventive stream-of-consciousness lyrics to paint a dreamy picture of life as a middle-aged parent in Los Angeles. Sometimes silly, sometimes sad, and often both, Doug, Ami, and Kyle had a blast unpacking this album along with guest musician Sophie Gonzalez (\u003ca href=\"http://www.themoonunits.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.themoonunits.com\u003c/a\u003e) to discuss an album she loves so much she wants to be buried with it lik a true American Egyptian.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;Revolver\u0026quot; by The Beatles.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is \u0026quot;Nostalgium Arcanum\u0026quot; (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot;, which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more of Sophie\u0026#39;s music, check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.themoonunits.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.themoonunits.com\u003c/a\u003e and \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by Mike Viola\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Wistul, emotional, cheeky, and melodic, Mike Viola's \"An American Egypt\" uses inventive stream-of-consciousness lyrics to paint a dreamy picture of life as a middle-aged parent in Los Angeles. Sometimes silly, sometimes sad, and often both, Doug, Ami, and Kyle had a blast unpacking this album along with guest musician Sophie Gonzalez (www.themoonunits.com) to discuss an album she loves so much she wants to be buried with it lik a true American Egyptian.","date_published":"2025-12-09T00:15:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/aece816c-f6a5-4adc-af6c-7729ea7bf3e9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":136227238,"duration_in_seconds":9305}]},{"id":"2edf767a-317e-4b0a-93b5-2972c172e0ec","title":"Songs For You, Truths For Me (James Morrison)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/7","content_text":"Soulful, heartfelt, and powered by James Morrison's unique raspy vocals, \"Songs For You, Truths For Me\" strings together one spectacular song after another, but is it too much of a good thing? Ami, Kyle, and Doug talk about which songs light our fire and break on through, and which ones feel like they could be the end. \n\nBe sure to check out out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. Also, check out Doug as the co-host of the new limited-run Jim Henson Series, \"Still Muppeting\" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"The American Egypt\" by Mike Viola.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll music by James Morrison","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSoulful, heartfelt, and powered by James Morrison\u0026#39;s unique raspy vocals, \u0026quot;Songs For You, Truths For Me\u0026quot; strings together one spectacular song after another, but is it too much of a good thing? Ami, Kyle, and Doug talk about which songs light our fire and break on through, and which ones feel like they could be the end. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for more pop culture from the past. Also, check out Doug as the co-host of the new limited-run Jim Henson Series, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot; (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;The American Egypt\u0026quot; by Mike Viola.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll music by James Morrison\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Soulful, heartfelt, and powered by James Morrison's unique raspy vocals, \"Songs For You, Truths For Me\" strings together one spectacular song after another, but is it too much of a good thing? Ami, Kyle, and Doug talk about which songs light our fire and break on through, and which ones feel like they could be the end. ","date_published":"2025-11-25T00:15:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/2edf767a-317e-4b0a-93b5-2972c172e0ec.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":113820321,"duration_in_seconds":7109}]},{"id":"13c3ca7e-47cc-4ce9-86e4-6c99861d509d","title":"IV (Led Zeppelin)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/6","content_text":"It's been a long time since we rocked and rolled. Epic, thundering, mythic, Led Zeppelin's fourth untitled album achieved legendary status, buying the band a stairway to metal heaven. Between the crushing guitar licks, Tolkein references, and delicate mandolin, IV remains an influential classic that has not dulled since it first conquered the airwaves in 1971.\n\nThis podcast is part of \"Frodovember\" so be sure to check out out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for episodes this month on the animated version of The Hobbit, and all three films in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy.\n\nAdditionally, starting on November 14, 2025, for a few bucks you can hear Doug as the co-host of the new Jim Henson podcast, \"Still Muppeting\" over at patron.com/stillloadingpod.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"Songs For You, Truths For Me\" by James Morrison.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll Songs from IV by Led Zeppelin","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s been a long time since we rocked and rolled. Epic, thundering, mythic, Led Zeppelin\u0026#39;s fourth untitled album achieved legendary status, buying the band a stairway to metal heaven. Between the crushing guitar licks, Tolkein references, and delicate mandolin, IV remains an influential classic that has not dulled since it first conquered the airwaves in 1971.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis podcast is part of \u0026quot;Frodovember\u0026quot; so be sure to check out out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e) for episodes this month on the animated version of The Hobbit, and all three films in Peter Jackson\u0026#39;s Lord of the Rings trilogy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, starting on November 14, 2025, for a few bucks you can hear Doug as the co-host of the new Jim Henson podcast, \u0026quot;Still Muppeting\u0026quot; over at patron.com/stillloadingpod.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;Songs For You, Truths For Me\u0026quot; by James Morrison.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll Songs from IV by Led Zeppelin\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"It's been a long time since we rocked and rolled. Epic, thundering, mythic, Led Zeppelin's fourth untitled album achieved legendary status, buying the band a stairway to metal heaven. Between the crushing guitar licks, Tolkein references, and delicate mandolin, IV remains an influential classic that has not dulled since it first conquered the airwaves in 1971.","date_published":"2025-11-11T00:15:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/13c3ca7e-47cc-4ce9-86e4-6c99861d509d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":98665852,"duration_in_seconds":6124}]},{"id":"a5623718-f4b9-40ad-8cf8-841a2b7fd72f","title":"Nine Lives (Aerosmith)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/5","content_text":"After 13 albums and a massive hit with \"Get A Grip\" venerable rockers Aerosmith released their follow-up \"Nine Lives\". Though not as successful as its predecessor, 9 Lives still stands on the solid foundation of Steven Tyler's inimitable vocals and Joe Perry's face-melting guitaring. If this one passed you by in the 1990s, now's as good a time as any to check it out.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"IV\" by Led Zeppelin.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nPlease be sure to check out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/)\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll Songs from Sha Sha by Ben Kweller","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAfter 13 albums and a massive hit with \u0026quot;Get A Grip\u0026quot; venerable rockers Aerosmith released their follow-up \u0026quot;Nine Lives\u0026quot;. Though not as successful as its predecessor, 9 Lives still stands on the solid foundation of Steven Tyler\u0026#39;s inimitable vocals and Joe Perry\u0026#39;s face-melting guitaring. If this one passed you by in the 1990s, now\u0026#39;s as good a time as any to check it out.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;IV\u0026quot; by Led Zeppelin.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be sure to check out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll Songs from Sha Sha by Ben Kweller\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"After 13 albums and a massive hit with \"Get A Grip\" venerable rockers Aerosmith released their follow-up \"Nine Lives\". Though not as successful as its predecessor, 9 Lives still stands on the solid foundation of Steven Tyler's inimitable vocals and Joe Perry's face-melting guitaring. If this one passed you by in the 1990s, now's as good a time as any to check it out.","date_published":"2025-10-23T00:15:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/a5623718-f4b9-40ad-8cf8-841a2b7fd72f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":116619908,"duration_in_seconds":6809}]},{"id":"5cf9c920-ebf4-4ab5-b5e1-0b2849106947","title":"Sha Sha (Ben Kweller)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/4","content_text":"This episode we're revisiting Ben Kweller's freshman album, Sha Sha, as he brings his Weezer-esque sincere and heartfelt music straight from his soul to your ears. In the early 2000s indie artists were trying to break through the pop music brick wall built by NSYNC, Brittney Spears, and others. Although this particular album did not break through, its thoughtful approach and lack of polished prouction makes it worth replaying as part of that indie scene.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"9 Lives\" by Aerosmith.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nPlease be sure to check out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/)\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll Songs from Sha Sha by Ben Kweller\nHappy-Go-Lively - Lauie Johnson\nCrepe Suzette - Cyril Waters","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis episode we\u0026#39;re revisiting Ben Kweller\u0026#39;s freshman album, Sha Sha, as he brings his Weezer-esque sincere and heartfelt music straight from his soul to your ears. In the early 2000s indie artists were trying to break through the pop music brick wall built by NSYNC, Brittney Spears, and others. Although this particular album did not break through, its thoughtful approach and lack of polished prouction makes it worth replaying as part of that indie scene.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;9 Lives\u0026quot; by Aerosmith.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be sure to check out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll Songs from Sha Sha by Ben Kweller\u003cbr\u003e\nHappy-Go-Lively - Lauie Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\nCrepe Suzette - Cyril Waters\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode we're revisiting Ben Kweller's freshman album, Sha Sha, as he brings his Weezer-esque sincere and heartfelt music straight from his soul to your ears. In the early 2000s indie artists were trying to break through the pop music brick wall built by NSYNC, Brittney Spears, and others. Although this particular album did not break through, its thoughtful approach and lack of polished prouction makes it worth replaying as part of that indie scene.","date_published":"2025-09-23T00:15:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/5cf9c920-ebf4-4ab5-b5e1-0b2849106947.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":106052978,"duration_in_seconds":6856}]},{"id":"12a9b1c6-4034-405f-93e9-5acdc9f58d16","title":"Black Holes and Revelations (Muse)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/3","content_text":"After finding success with hits like \"Hysteria\" and \"Time Is Running Out\" Muse unleashed their biggest and boldest album to date. 2006's \"Black Holes And Revelations\" pushed boundaries by combining classic hard rock, Queen-like harmonies, baroque complexity, to showcase the band's impeccable skill. Whether this ambitious effort succeeds is a matter of taste, but what we found indisputable was that Muse has the capacity to create sounds unlike any other band before or since.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"Sha Sha\" by Ben Kweller.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nPlease be sure to check out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/)\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll Songs from Black Holes and Revelations by Matt Bellamy","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAfter finding success with hits like \u0026quot;Hysteria\u0026quot; and \u0026quot;Time Is Running Out\u0026quot; Muse unleashed their biggest and boldest album to date. 2006\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Black Holes And Revelations\u0026quot; pushed boundaries by combining classic hard rock, Queen-like harmonies, baroque complexity, to showcase the band\u0026#39;s impeccable skill. Whether this ambitious effort succeeds is a matter of taste, but what we found indisputable was that Muse has the capacity to create sounds unlike any other band before or since.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;Sha Sha\u0026quot; by Ben Kweller.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be sure to check out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll Songs from Black Holes and Revelations by Matt Bellamy\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"After finding success with hits like \"Hysteria\" and \"Time Is Running Out\" Muse unleashed their biggest and boldest album to date. 2006's \"Black Holes And Revelations\" pushed boundaries by combining classic hard rock, Queen-like harmonies, baroque complexity, to showcase the band's impeccable skill. Whether this ambitious effort succeeds is a matter of taste, but what we found indisputable was that Muse has the capacity to create sounds unlike any other band before or since.","date_published":"2025-08-23T00:15:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/12a9b1c6-4034-405f-93e9-5acdc9f58d16.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":99801980,"duration_in_seconds":6357}]},{"id":"5c748b79-f46d-4a20-ba56-80ff36c17832","title":"The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society (The Kinks)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"Kyle brings the Kinks' hidden gem \"The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society\". While the Kinks were known for big proto-punk hits like You Really Got Me, this 1968 concept album finds the group celebrating and satirizing the quiet English countryside with fifteen short but memorable songs.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"Black Holes And Revelations\" by Muse.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nPlease be sure to check out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/)\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll Songs from The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society by Ray Davies","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eKyle brings the Kinks\u0026#39; hidden gem \u0026quot;The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society\u0026quot;. While the Kinks were known for big proto-punk hits like You Really Got Me, this 1968 concept album finds the group celebrating and satirizing the quiet English countryside with fifteen short but memorable songs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;Black Holes And Revelations\u0026quot; by Muse.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be sure to check out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll Songs from The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society by Ray Davies\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Kyle brings the Kinks' hidden gem \"The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society\". While the Kinks were known for big proto-punk hits like You Really Got Me, this 1968 concept album finds the group celebrating and satirizing the quiet English countryside with fifteen short but memorable songs.","date_published":"2025-07-23T00:15:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/5c748b79-f46d-4a20-ba56-80ff36c17832.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":97750384,"duration_in_seconds":6464}]},{"id":"30db33ea-6867-4c52-8e3a-dc2a1c057aa6","title":"Mr. A-Z (Jason Mraz)","url":"https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"On our premier episode Ami brings Mr. A-Z for consideration. Is Jason Mraz's sophomore album the remedy, or is it serious? We break it down track by track to see if Mr. A-Z really is all about the wordplay.\n\nPlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \"The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society\" by The Kinks.\n\nFind us on the socials here:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\n\nPlease be sure to check out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/)\n\nAmi's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\n\nCheck out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\n\nMusical Credits:\n\nPlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\nAll Songs from Mr. A-Z by Jason Mraz","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn our premier episode Ami brings Mr. A-Z for consideration. Is Jason Mraz\u0026#39;s sophomore album the remedy, or is it serious? We break it down track by track to see if Mr. A-Z really is all about the wordplay.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease listen along with us. Your homework for next time is \u0026quot;The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society\u0026quot; by The Kinks.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind us on the socials here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be sure to check out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (\u003ca href=\"https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmi\u0026#39;s handmade earrings can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Kyle\u0026#39;s band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical Credits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e\nAll Songs from Mr. A-Z by Jason Mraz\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On our premier episode Ami brings Mr. A-Z for consideration. Is Jason Mraz's sophomore album the remedy, or is it serious? We break it down track by track to see if Mr. A-Z really is all about the wordplay.","date_published":"2025-06-23T00:15:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/49a771ad-9a98-4baf-a9e7-1c01a3752400/30db33ea-6867-4c52-8e3a-dc2a1c057aa6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":114297504,"duration_in_seconds":7123}]}]}