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5betterpodcastEye KnowIn tribute to De La Soul’s Trugoy, this latest episode looks at their 1989 classic, Eye Know.
Can Jim and Guy find 5 better songs that are about being absolutely certain?
Chat turns to famous dads, Hobart paving, Wobble boards, and some unexpected musical surprises from Jim!
Episode details:
Eye know song discussion
Song 1: I am the one and only (07:00)
Song 2: You’re so vain (13:07)
Song 3: 100% (20:29)
Song 4: You’re in a bad way (28:33)
Booze talk (34:50)
Song 5: I knew you were trouble (35:51)
Near misses (41:10)2023-04-1944 min
5betterpodcastVideo Killed The Radio StarThe latest episode takes Jim and Guy on a nostalgic look at the 1981 classic, Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles. Will they find 5 better songs that feature forms of Media in the title?
Chat turns to absent friends, kitchens, and the burning question, just how many Taylors are there in Duran Duran?!
Episode details:
Video Killed The Radio Star song discussion
Song 1: Sun Always Shines On TV (06:50)
Song 2: Exit Music (For A Film) (11:50)
Song 3: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (18:28)
Song 4: Coffee and TV (26:41)
Booze Talk (31:49)
Song 5: Centerfold (32:46)
Near Misses (38:53)2023-02-2545 min
5betterpodcastWe Didn't Start the FireLove a song with a list? Then you've come to the right episode!
For this iconic 25th episode, Jim and Guy look at the Billy Joel 1980s classic, 'We Didn't Start the Fire'. With the theme of the show finding songs mentioning famous people, will they be able to 'match' (get it?!) this infamous song?
Chat turns to pronunciations, homages, space dogs, and the luck of the dice.
Episode details:
We Didn't Start the Fire song discussion
Booze Talk (09:35)
Song 1: Destroy Rock n Roll (12:30)
Song 2: Sweet Soul Music(20:16)
Song 3: Foux Du Fafa (26:17)
Song 4: Absent Friends (31:37)
Song 5: Weak Becomes Heroes (38:00)
Near...2022-05-1051 min
5betterpodcastBat out of HellLike a 'Bat out of Hell', this episode drives head on with a look at the 1976 classic by Meatloaf. With songs featuring animals, will Jim and Guy be able to get the better of this icon?
Chat turns to Paul Simon, Milton's Paradise Lost, and Desmond (or is Marlon?) Tutu. With one of the duo not a fan of Meatloaf, who will ride along to the gates of hell and who will come crawling back?!
Episode details:
Bat out of Hell song discussion
Booze Talk (08:05)
Song 1: When Doves Cry (09:46)
Song 2: Pigeons in Flight (14:06)
Song 3: Running Bear (18:47)
Song 4: Year of the...2022-02-2050 min
5betterpodcastOne More TimeThe classic 2000 Daft Punk track, “One More Time” is the focus for this episode. Are there 5 better songs that feature the idea of repetition that can beat this electro-dance French banger?!
Jim and Guy’s chat turns to icons and big hitters, listening occasions, and ‘Englebert Bacharach’. Will the recently retired french duo get the better of the terrible two?!
Episode details:
One More Time song discussion
Booze talk (10:15)
Song 1: 9 to 5 (13:10)
Song 2: Over and Over (19:15)
Song 3: Say it again (27:25)
Song 4: Road to Nowhere (35:00)
Song 5: Helter Skelter (44:25)
Near misses (55:45)2021-08-0959 min
5betterpodcastThings Can Only Get BetterWith things finally looking up for everyone, Guy and Jim delve back to the 90s with the iconic D:Ream track, ‘Things Can Only Get Better’.
Chat turns to political campaign songs, Morrissey, Bill Haley and HIS comets, and Daft Punk.
Songs about optimism is this episode's focus but what we all want to know though is, will Jim fall off the wagon?!
Episode details:
Things Can Only Get Better song discussion
Booze Talk (08:04)
Song 1: Movin’ on Up (10:45)
Song 2: Singing in the Rain (17:05)
Song 3: A Change is Gonna Come (25:00)
Song 4: Don’t Worry Be Happy (29:18)
Song 5: Beautiful Day (36:36)
Near misses: (43:20)2021-04-1048 min
5betterpodcastIncredible ChristmasWith the end of year soon, Guy and Jim choose this new wannabe Christmas favourite, 'Incredible Christmas' by Gary Barlow.
With chat turning to Bond singers, Boe and Ball, and yet another contested decision, will this festive episode end on them being on the naughty list?!
Episode details:
Incredible Christmas song discussion
Booze Talk (08:40)
Song 1: He's the greatest dancer (11:45)
Song 2: It's the most wonderful time of the year(18:55)
Song 3: Ernie, the fastest milkman in the West (25:50)
Song 4: The littles hobo (31:50)
Song 5: The best thing that ever happened to me (40:06)
Near misses (47:35)2020-12-2354 min
5betterpodcastStand By MeJim and Guy finally record their Film episode and look at the song featured in the 1986 film, Stand By Me. Will they be able to find better songs that also share a film title, than this Ben E. King classic?
Chat turns to both Sister and Percy Sledge as well as the word of the episode, 'Kayfabe'.
Will they get the better of the King?
Episode details:
Stand by Me song discussion
Booze Talk (07:08)
Song 1: Sunshine on Leith (10:40)
Song 2: When a man loves a woman (20:00)
Song 3: Bugsy Malone (27:39)
Song 4: Footloose (37:10)
Song 5: Man on the moon (45:00)2020-11-1059 min
5betterpodcastDon't Stand So Close To MeIn what has been described as the last of the lockdown trilogy, Jim and Guy get forensic on The Police's 1980 hit, 'Don't Stand So Close To Me'.
Can they find 5 better songs about distance than this?
Talk turns to Goths, Margarita Pracatan, and a new attempt to get Jim's 'bangers and stinkers' new catchphrase off the ground.
Will The Police lay down the law and get the better of Jim and Guy?
Episode details:
Don't Stand So Close To Me song discussion
Booze Talk (09:50)
Song 1: Golden Earring (12:25)
Song 2: Blur (17:15)
Song 3: The Proclaimers(25:30)
Song 4: The Cure(35:15)
Song 5: Edwin Starr (43:40)2020-07-0352 min
5betterpodcastWe Close Our EyesGo West’s 1985 powerhouse of a tune ‘We Close Our Eyes’ is the focus of this episode. Finding songs about eyesight and seeing is gonna prove a tough one for Jim and Guy.
With an interview from a 'proper' musician about the song, chat also turns to Bruce Willis, Roger Moore, Monkey Wrenches, and the age old question, why does Japan hate Sheena Easton?!
Will the boys see themselves clear to beat Go West? Download to find out!
Episode details:
Go West song discussion
Interview with Simon Merry (07:12)
Booze Talk (13:52)
Song 1: Belle and Sebastian (16:10)
Song 2: Sheena Easton (22:18)
Song 3: Stormzy(30:48)
Song 4: David Bo...2020-06-0559 min
5betterpodcastTrappedAs lockdown becomes the new 'normal', Jim and Guy look at the song 'Trapped' by the 1980s singer, Colonel Abrams.
Basing their choices on the idea of being trapped, talk turns to amusing alcohol names, links to old TV shows, and June Ackland from The Bill.
Will the Colonel pull rank?!2020-05-1252 min
5betterpodcast3 is a Magic NumberSeason 3 kicks off with Bob Dorough's classic, '3 is a magic number'.
With the unenviable task of finding better songs that features numbers (there are literally millions!), Jim and Guy venture into their usual familiar territory of 80s films, Kajagoogoo, running, and an unusual take on the regular feature Booze Talk.
Will the 3 times table get the better of the podcast duo?!2020-02-2156 min
5betterpodcastStay Another DayAs promised, Jim and Guy take a look at the East 17 classic, 'Stay another Day'. Will they find 5 better songs about leaving?
Talk turns to Pineapple milkshake IPA, Blues Brothers, and a contact with an East 17 member. But what we all want to know is will Jim get his #SoulRoots catchphrase trending?!2019-09-0156 min
5betterpodcastSummer HolidayWith summer underway and in a twist to the usual format, can Jim and Guy find 5 WORSE than Cliff Richard's "Summer Holiday"?
Talk turns to Andrew Lloyd Webber, Zammo, and new beginnings- but who is the mysterious Chris?2019-08-161h 04
5betterpodcastRocketmanElton John's 'Rocketman' is the focus of this episode with Jim and Guy trying to find better songs that feature in a biopic.
Talk turns to, cemetery visits, the King, Queen and the (mis)pronunciation of Mezzanine?!2019-04-231h 08
5betterpodcastChangesWith the new year comes changes and in this episode Jim and Guy look at the legend that is David Bowie and his song, 'Changes'.
Talk turns to Ian Brown, Bucks Fizz, Punk, and is it Guy's turn to not get this episode's theme?!2019-01-0559 min
5betterpodcastMacho ManWith international men's day in November, what better way to celebrate with a look at the Village People's 'Macho Man'.
Talk turns to Shakin' Stevens, the King (and Queens), but more importantly, do Jim and Guy actually understand this episodes theme?!2018-12-051h 01
5betterpodcastHallowe'en SpecialHallowe'en Special by 5betterpodcast2018-10-2858 min
5betterpodcastUnfinished SympathySeason 2 kicks off with Jim and Guy looking at the classic, Unfinished Sympathy by Massive Attack.
With music talk wandering via 1950s American Rock and Roll, staggering through Kansas and ending up in Bristol via the East End, will they be able to match this 90s classic?2018-08-091h 06
5betterpodcastWorld Cup SpecialIt's the summer and Jim and Guy are cashing in on a 'World Cup Special' podcast.
Thoughts turn to England's chances, Miley Cyrus' heritage, Kings of Leon, as well as the opportunity to bring out their inner singing hooligan!2018-07-0654 min
5betterpodcastMary Jane's Last DanceJim and Guy pay tribute to Tom Petty in this episode by trying to find 5better songs than the 1993 hit, 'Mary Jane's Last Dance'. Surely, finding songs with girls' name in the title is easy, right?
Thoughts and chat turn to a singing postman, embarrassing dancing, and an unintentional homage to Burt Reynolds. However, the main question has to be, who is 'Furry Elsie'?!2017-10-251h 15
5betterpodcastThe Headmaster RitualJim and Guy have a tricky episode this week, trying to find 5 better songs than 'The Headmaster Ritual' by one of their favourite bands, The Smiths!
Talk turns to Heather Locklear, misheard song lyrics, and the ever present topic of The 80s!2017-10-041h 15
5betterpodcastWaterloo SunsetJim and Guy attempt to find 5 better songs than The Kinks' classic, "Waterloo Sunset"
With chat on Dave Davies, Christmas (What? In August?!), Trenchcoats, and Cover versions, is this the episode where they finally find no better?2017-08-271h 25
5betterpodcastEverybody's Talkin'Jim and Guy chat about songs that have a form of communication in the title, can they find 5 better than Harry Nilsson's " Everybody's Talkin' "?
Musings on terrible 1980s videos, the lost episode, Rude boys, and Nicholas Lyndhurst are, as always, a distraction to the main focus of 'what song is better?!'2017-08-181h 07
5betterpodcastDespacitoA chat about songs that have a 'Non-English' title, are there any better than the currently most downloaded song of all time, 'Despacito'?
Listen to Jim and Guy discuss childhood crushes, football, and Belgian punk.2017-08-121h 19
5betterpodcastU Can't Touch ThisA chat about songs that have a reference to one of the five senses in the title that are better than MC Hammer's 'U can't touch this'
Listen to Jim and Guy discuss in this episode Studio 54, Mick Fleetwood, Norway's finest, and Rick James.2017-08-041h 16
5betterpodcastYellowYellow by 5betterpodcast2017-07-1654 min