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Bop or FlopTate McRae - So Close To What - Ep. 154Slip on your tiniest pair of shorts, bikini top and a pair of pointy toe heels cuz it's time for Tate McRae's new album, So Close To What. You may think you're listening to NPR with this one, but we promise it isn't! We're just feeling our intellectual oats. But also there are a ton of tangents. It's a fun one, folks! @theehren @therealestsimon @boporfloppodcast 2025-02-2751 min

Bop or FlopSharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory - Ep. 153This week we review Sharon Van Etten's latest project, where she teams up with a band and makes an album with them: Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory. We also chat about the Super Bowl performance, nabbing exclusives, and so much more. 2025-02-1341 min

Bop or FlopAbracadabra - Ep. 152With a wave of a wand and a wink of an eye, your wish is our command. We are spending our entire episode this week dedicated to Lady Gaga's surprise release single, Abracadabra. What will Simon and Ehren have to say about this magical, mystical song? What else will they talk about??? One way to find out!! @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2025-02-0748 min

Bop or FlopEUSEXUA ft. Sam Stark - Ep. 151Cmon' season 6, let's get....EUSEXUA!!!!! That's right, the boys are back for another season of Bop or Flop! fka twigs released her highly anticipated third studio album, and Sam Stark answered the call to guest (again). Also featured, Oscar nom tangents. @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren @samstark 2025-01-301h 15

Bop or FlopWrapped & Replayed 2025 - Ep. 150It doesn't take a scientist to know that 150 is Mewtwo's Pokedex entry, but equally important... it's our 150th episode! There's nothing uniquely special to see here, it's just our annual episode recapping this year's albums that we listened to, reviewed, and loved. To those that have stuck with us since the beginning, THANK YOU. To those of you that haven't, you probably aren't reading this so screw you! @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2024-12-1946 min

Bop or FlopThe Gift of Love ft. Eric Nitz - Ep. 149Jingle Jangle, y'all! We're reviewing Jennifer Hudson's new christmas album, "The Gift of Love" this week with special guest Eric Nitz. Pull that warm cup of hot cocoa out of your pocket and buckle up as we answer the question, "Is it a bop or a flop?" @ericjnitz @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2024-12-131h 00

Bop or FlopWicked: The Soundtrack ft. Alex and Sam - Ep. 148Let's start talking about trauma. It can come from kids bullying your little sister and your father yelling at you for defending her, it can come from your father disowning you straight out of the womb, and it can come from your sisters torturing(?) you by playing the Wicked (Original Broadway Cast) soundtrack on repeat during your formative childhood years. The latter is the reason our dearest co-host, Simon isn't joining us this week. Instead, Sam Stark and Alex Reese (two AVID Wicked fans) join Ehren as they review the Wicked movie and soundtrack. Will the movie and album b...2024-12-051h 16

Bop or FlopAccess All Areas - Ep. 147Skip the first 10 minutes if you wanna avoid us groaning over election stuff, but THEN!! we review the up-and-coming pop girl group FLO's debut album, Access All Areas. This has been a long time coming, but we were so stoked to dive in. Side note: can someone please explain what a "bag" is in the context of In My Bag??? @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2024-11-2154 min

Bop or Flop2024 Grammys Reactions - Ep. 146You want the inside scoop on who's going to win at this year's Grammy's? Well, you're in the wrong place. We know just as much as you do, but we sure pretend we know who's going to win! Listen as we go through all the important categories and skip all the crud. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-11-1454 min

Bop or FlopThe Greatest Impersonator - Ep. 145Lots of choices of albums to review this week, but reddit was CLAMORING about the new Halsey album so we decided to dip our toes into The Greatest Impersonator. Do we get sentimental and a little vulnerable as we review? Maybe so. MAYBE SO. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-10-311h 05

Bop or FlopMoon Music (ft. Alex McDaris) - Ep. 144Did you know that we currently have a second moon flying around our planet and that it inspired Coldplay's latest album, "Moon Music?" Because if you didn't, you are correct. It's not true. But we did review the album this week with returning guest, Alex McDaris! www.alexmcdaris.com @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-10-101h 06

Bop or Flop143 (ft. Keaton and Vinny) - Ep. 143Ok ok ok we promise we did not plan it this way, but we are reviewing Katy Perry's new album "143" as our 143rd episode. THAT is fate. This week? We're joined by not one, but two self-described katy kats: Keaton Dornath and Vinny Vitale. Will we go against the grain and give this album a bop, or will the flop era continue? Tune in to find out. @vvitale @kdornath @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-09-261h 21

Bop or Flopten days - Ep. 142"We only got 10 days to save the world" - Madonna, if she had 10 days instead of just 4 minutes. The fact she did THAT in 4 minutes is so impressive. Kudos, Madonna. But we're not here to talk about Madonna. Heck, we don't mention Madonna once this episode. Instead, we're reviewing Fred Again..'s latest album, "ten days". It's got 20 tracks... will that be the perfect path to a certified bop, or will ten days NOT save the world? Tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2024-09-1246 min

Bop or FlopImaginal Disk - Ep. 141When Jesus calls, you take the wheel. And this week, he didn't call so we recorded an episode of Bop or Flop. We're reviewing Imaginal Disk by Magdalena Bay and you're going to love it, gosh darnit! @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2024-09-0545 min

Bop or FlopShort n' Sweet (ft. Pete Camacho) - Ep. 140Another week!! This week we're reviewing Short n' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter to decide if the album is a bop or flop and we're joined by special guest Pete Camacho! Listen as we discuss the album, Ehren's conspiracy theories, and so much more. @pcamjr @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-08-291h 20

Bop or FlopThe Valley (single snippet) - Ep. 139Do you ever want just a bite size, cutesy little Bop or Flop episode that only features one of your world famous hosts? Well, we're experimenting with something new. This week Ehren is trying out a new format called "Single Snippet" where there's a single host that talks for less than 30 minutes about an album (or maybe something else, WHO KNOWS!) that they're passionate about. Up first is one of Ehren's absolute favorite albums by one of his absolute favorite artists: The Valley by Betty Who. Listen as he talks about his memories with the album and does a...2024-08-2221 min

Bop or FlopStampede ft. Erin Ohland - Ep. 138Ehren and Simon continue down their old country road of country album reviews with their listening of Orville Peck's latest album, Stampede. This time they bring on Ehren's freshman bestie, Erin Ohland as they rant and rave about all the duets, covers, and creative choices of Peck's latest album. Will they give this album a country bop or leave it in Flopsville, North Carolina? Only one way to find out. @eohland @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-08-081h 11

Bop or FlopSMILE! :D ft. Dylan Mahler - Ep. 137Are you into pop? Are you into 2000s rock? Are you into nostalgic game sounds? Well if you are, you might enjoy the latest album by Porter Robinson, "SMILE! :D"... but will we? You'll have to tune into our episode with special guest Dylan Mahler to find out. @dylnmatthew (https://on.soundcloud.com/3u14FsGenSNzYDxo9) @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-08-011h 11

Bop or FlopVertigo / Big Ideas - Ep. 136Y'all ready for a DP? Think you can HANDLE it? Well, get your ears ready because we have not just one album review this week, we're tackling two albums! Griff released her debut LP with Vertigo and we knew we had to review it, but when Remi Wolf decided to release her album Big Ideas same day??? We had no choice. Will they both be bops? Only one way to find out! @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-07-181h 01

Bop or FlopThe Great American Bar Scene ft. Houston Wanier - Ep. 135As we come off of America's birthday weekend (July 4th), when nearly every artist decided to skip releasing new music this week... one artist braved the uncharted territory. This week we're reviewing Zach Bryan's 5th studio album, The Great American Bar Scene with notable shirtless TikTok fiddle player and two-step connoisseur Houston Wanier. Will Zach succeed in capturing the essence of all things American or will he flop on his fifth? Only one way to find out. @houstonaw tiktok: @countryslurs @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2024-07-1159 min

Bop or FlopKYGO - Ep. 134It's gay pride month and there's nothing more important than representation. That's why this week, we decided to review Kygo's latest album "Kygo". @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-06-271h 06

Bop or FlopBrat ft. Grant Newsome - Ep. 132VROOM VROOM ANGELS! Charli xcx is back with another album and we're all revved up mama! Simon is joined by Charli super-fan Grant Newsome to chat all about Brat and lots of other semi-related topics. Get in loser, we're having a Brat summer. @grantnewsomeiv @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon 2024-06-2132 min

Bop or FlopDOPAMINE ft. Antonio Burks - Ep. 133We never thought this day would come, but we are so happy to say that Normani finally released her debut album and Antonio Burks joins us this week (from a cruise) to review the album. Will Normani's album be like a hit of dopamine or the nasty day-after come down? Only one way to find out! @lifeofburky @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2024-06-201h 20

Bop or FlopJoyride ft. Lauryn Nelson - Ep. 131This week we reviewed Joyride by Astrid S with returning BoF guest, Lauryn Nelson! Will this ride-of-an-album be a joy? Only one way to find out! @laurynenelson @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-06-1332 min

Bop or FlopHIT ME HARD AND SOFT - Ep. 130They tell me I have pretty eyelashes and you know what kinda sounds like eyelash? Eilish. This week we're reviewing Billie Eilish's new album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. What's gonna happen? Will we bop it? Will we flop it? Will we give up and just dance? Only one way to find out! 2024-05-2349 min

Bop or FlopRadical Optimism ft. George Krall - Ep. 129This week we have radical optimist and past-BoF guest George Krall with us as we review Dua Lipa's latest album! @george.anthonyk @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-05-091h 09

Bop or FlopAll Born Screaming ft. Allan Santana - Ep. 128We're back this week and reviewing the latest album by St. Vincent! We're joined by Allan Santana as we dive deep into All Born Screaming. We may also spend a bit too much time discussing Challengers among others things, but that's typical for our podcast. @allansantana01 @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2024-05-021h 00

Bop or FlopDon't Forget Me ft. Dago & Brady - Ep. 127It's just Ehren this week! Except... is it? Join him as he reviews the latest album by Maggie Rogers, "Don't Forget Me" with two returning podcast guests, Dago Blanco and Brady Schnieder. @dagoblanco @schnieeeder @theehren @boporfloppodcast 2024-04-181h 31

Bop or FlopCOWBOY CARTER ft. Sean Dowd - Ep. 126Yee-haw! It's time to turn on that radio and listen to our This American Life-adjacent podcast where we stop being polite and start getting real. This is our review of Beyonce's COWBOY CARTER album with special guest, Sean Dowd. @sean.beignet.ramsey @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-04-041h 17

Bop or FlopTigers Blood ft. Luke Miller - Ep. 125Five-timers club member, Luke Miller, joins us as we dig into Waxahatchee's latest album Tigers Blood. We also chat about the real estate settlement, movies, complicated song lyrics, and so much more. listen!!! @lmillernd @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-03-281h 07

Bop or FlopDeeper Well ft. Cori Renfroe - Ep. 124Watch this space(y), we're reviewing Kacey! Join us as we unpack our thoughts on Kacey Musgrave's latest album, Deeper Well, with friend of the pod, Cori Renfroe! @corirenf @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-03-211h 11

Bop or Flopeternal sunshine ft. Justin Goetz - Ep. 123y'all have been asking, "where are the guests?!" and "why are your episodes not insanely long anymore??" and we aim to please. we hope you enjoy this hour and 20 minute review of Ariana Grande's latest album, "eternal sunshine". we're joined by justin goetz this week and he keeps us giggling throughout. oh, and Ehren might've figured out how to use the immersive background feature on zoom. @boporfloppodcast @goetz.just @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-03-141h 20

Bop or FlopThis is Me... Now - Ep. 122Ok yes, it's 2 weeks after the album came out and 1 week after we were planning to release this episode, but that's who we are... now! Chillax sister, mothers, brothers, and smuckers! We're reviewing J-Lo's (Jennifer Lopez if you're nasty) latest mixed media project: This is Me... Now. Tune in as we chat the movie and the album that goes along with it! @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-03-0748 min

Bop or FlopSlut Pop Miami - Ep. 121Get your holes ready, cuz Kim Petras is back with Slut Pop Miami! Tune in to hear Simon and Ehren go *deep* to discuss the follow up to the wildly divisive Slut Pop EP from 2022. How do we feel about takin' the sluttery to Miami? Tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-02-2246 min

Bop or FlopVenus - Ep. 120What do the Grammys, Super Bowl, Beyonce, and Zara Larsson's latest album "Venus" all have in common? They're all topics of conversation on this week's episode of Bop or Flop! Give it a listen and let us know what you think! @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-02-1551 min

Bop or FlopMean Girls - Ep. 119New year, new Mean Girls! This week Ehren and Simon are going into their first ever musical movie review! They're unpacking their thoughts on the movie musical adaptation of the broadway musical adaptation of the hit 2004 movie, Mean Girls as well as doing their typical album review of the movie's soundtrack. Will they think the remake and reimagining is so grool or will it fail just like fetch? Only one way to find out. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2024-01-1850 min

Bop or FlopWrapped & Replayed 2023 - Ep. 118Well, it's been another year! And with that, it's time for our wrap up episode. This week we go through our top 5 albums that we reviewed this year*, our top 5 favorite songs, if there were any albums we want to reverse our review on, and so much more. You'll have to tune in to see what shenanigans we get into in our final episode of 2023. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-12-291h 22

Bop or FlopHave You Heard of Christmas - Ep. 117You know them, you love them... Ehren and Simon are back back back again with so many things to be thankful for. But will they be thankful for their annual holiday album review with Matt Rogers' debut "Have You Heard of Christmas"? You'll have to hit that play button to find out. Note: if you're Ehren's coworkers, family, or otherwise... there may be 2 minutes we recommend you skip ahead from. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-11-3047 min

Bop or FlopHeartbreak Highway - Ep. 116The name on everybody's lips: Cannons. Or at least, on Simon's lips for the past two years since the YouTube algorithm served him a Cannon's music video (damn our AI overlords). The boys settle in for an *intimate* dish sesh to discuss Cannon's latest album, "Heartbreak Highway." Uff, sounds like a buzzkill right? OR IS IT? Tune in to find out. @theehren @therealestsimon @boporfloppodcast 2023-11-1944 min

Bop or FlopSomething to Give Each Other ft. Zach Herbst - Ep. 115You feel that? That's the rush. The rush you get when listening to Simon, Ehren, and special guest Zach Herbst review Troye Sivan's latest album, "Something to Give Each Other". Will the album get them started, or will they say they can't go back [to that album ever again], baby? Only one way to find out! 2023-10-191h 04

Bop or FlopJavelin ft. Brady Schnieder - Ep 114We're driving deep into introspective sad boy territory this week as we review Sufjan Stevens' latest album, "Javelin" with special guest Brady Schnieder! What'll the boys think of Sufjan? Only one way to find out! 2023-10-121h 26

Bop or FlopThe Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess ft. Luke Miller - Ep. 113Chappell Roan has been a slow simmer for the past few years, but this week she turns into a full boil with the release of her debut album, "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess". Join us as we review her latest album with a returning podcast favorite, Luke Miller! @lmillernd @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-09-281h 14

Bop or FlopGUTS - Ep. 112Are you a teen going through some angst and heartbreak? We aren't either, but our favorite angsty no-longer-teenage girlie, Olivia Rodrigo, just released her sophomore album, GUTS and we are on the case!! Will we love it as much as SOUR? Will Kelsie Full get mentioned at all? Only one way to find out!! @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-09-141h 08

Bop or FlopTove Lo DIRT FEMME tour - Ep. 111Ehren is out this week BUT FEAR NOT - as a member of the capital P "Press," Simon is boots on the ground reporting from Tove Lo's DIRT FEMME world tour. Tune in as Simon meanders through tour highlights and also touches on the drama of a costume change, white people twerking, the top 3 pop songs of all time, and if you listen carefully you might hear George meowing in the background. OH, and you might just get a new segment: "What is Rita Ora Up To?" @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2023-09-0821 min

Bop or FlopJaguar II ft. Allan Santana - Ep. 110You know what's better than one Jaguar? TWO. This week we dive into the second installment of Victoria Monet's Jaguar II. We may also spend *just enough* time setting out the scene of where Allan would be listening to this album. Will we Rhythm & Bop the album? Only one way to find out! @allansantana01 @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2023-08-3154 min

Bop or FlopDrama Queen - Ep. 109You may know her from her role on broadway and movie musical, Rent... you may also know her from her TV roles on the hit show, glee. OR! you may in fact know her from her music career. If that's the case, boy do we have an episode for you. This week we're reviewing Idina Menzel's latest album, Drama Queen. Will her disco vibes make us wiggle her into a bop? or will her venture into moving and grooving flop all over the dance floor? @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-08-241h 00

Bop or FlopThe Top 10 Glee Songs of All Time - Ep. 108"Culture was forever shifted the day that Glee premiered. From some truly iconic storylines to an ever-flowing amount of song covers, Glee truly was one of its kind." - Ehren Minkema, noted glee fan (gleek) This week, listen as Ehren goes through his top 10 Glee songs of all time. Will he make a gleek out of you or will you already be going down memory lane? You'll have to let us know! P.S. Simon is out this week, but not out forever! Haters back off!! 2023-08-1729 min

Bop or FlopBarbie The Album - Ep. 107While we may be a day late and a dollar short, we're here to review all things Barbie. From the movie, to the album, to some heated thoughts about the Lizzo controversy, we really go into it all this episode. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-08-101h 21

Bop or FlopThe Loveliest Time ft. Eddie Washington - Ep. 106While we may be reviewing a B-side, this episode is anything but! This week we review Carly Rae Jepsen's The Loveliest Time with CRJ super-fan, Eddie Washington. Will her latest B-side album be her best or will it suffer the same fate as the A-side that inspired this album? You'll have to tune in to find out. guest: @mpls86 @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-08-031h 08

Bop or FlopYou & I - Ep. 105In this week's episode, Ehren cashes in all good favors and brownie points to have Rita Ora's latest album, "You & I" as the album review of the week. Does Simon having a surprisingly enjoyable experience with the album or was he right to dismiss this album, solely on unsubstantiated sour tastes in his mouth? Only one way to find out! @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2023-07-2059 min

Bop or Flopsingle obsession: vampire - Ep. 104Do you want us to go off? Because we think you want us to go off! Ask and you shall receive. This week we take a break from reviewing a full body of work known as an album to deep dive into every nook and cranny there is involving Olivia Rodridgo's lead single "vampire" (stylized lowercase on purpose!) from her upcoming second album GUTS (stylized all uppercase on purpose!). Will she meet, beat, or bruise our expectations? You'll have to tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon Ehren's Bottomless Coffee e...2023-07-131h 05

Bottomless Coffee PodcastMake Friends Who Don't Look Like You - Ehren MinkemaEhren Minkema is an advocate for and passionate member of the LGBT community. He is also the host of the podcast Bop or Flop!In this loosely structured conversation two cis-gay men talk through how they can be better allies to the trans community. We also include concrete steps that everyone can take to be better allies themselves.If you are a member of the trans community and would like the opportunity to join the podcast then please email jerome@bottomlesscoffeeshow.comEhren previously appeared on the episode Billionaire Tears.Resources:2023-07-031h 06

Bop or FlopFeed the Beast ft. Dago Blanco - Ep. 103What happens when you fuse famous YouTuber Mr. Beast and national hunger organization Feed My Starving Children? Definitely not Kim Petras' latest album, "Feed the Beast". But that's what we're reviewing this week with returning guest of the pod, Dago Blanco. Will Kim's first album, post-Unholy hysteria further propel her into pop stardom or Unholy be her "Call Me Maybe"? You'll have to tune in to get our thoughts. @dagoblanco @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-06-291h 03

Bop or FlopDignity - Ep. 102On our 100th episode, we said we should do a Hilary Duff album and why not today?? On today's episode, Simon decides to come clean with some personal news and Ehren reminisces about a time that feels so yesterday. Our lips are NOT sealed as we review Hilary's 2005 album, Dignity. Will time age this album like fine wine, or will the math just not add up? Tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-06-221h 04

Bop or FlopThe Age of Pleasure - Ep. 101Nothing more pleasurable than another episode of Bop or Flop!! We're back reviewing albums and damn it feels good. This week? The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monae. Will it tickle our fancy or will we HATE it? You'll have to tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-06-1556 min

Bop or FlopThe Best Albums of All Time* - Ep. 100We've finally hit triple digits, y'all! Join us this week as we rank the best albums of all time into a top 10 list that you're sure to disagree with in some ways and be fully aligned in others. no seriously, y'all. thanks so much for listening whether it's been every episode, a few, or somewhere in between! We appreciate all of y'all. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon *that we've reviewed 2023-06-011h 27

Bop or FlopThe Love Invention - Ep. 99Alison Goldfrapp (née: Goldfrapp) is here with her debut album, The Love Invention! Well, it's kind of a debut - as a solo artist. Is this a grand reinvention, or more of the same? Whatever it is, we're throwing on the cans and talkin' about it! @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-05-1852 min

Bop or FlopSpecial Occassion - Ep. 98Oh don't think this is a special edition episode!! It isn't. It's just the title of Emily King's latest album, Special Occassion. Join us as we review the album and get distracted along the way. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-05-111h 14

Bop or FlopThat! Feels Good! ft. David Reinhart - Ep. 97You ever like so much you're like, let's do that again?? Well that's us with our Jessie Ware reviews. We had such a PLEASURABLE time reviewing her 4th album that when her 5th was announced, we KNEW we had to jump right back in. Does "That! Feels Good!" live up to the hype? Join us with special guest and JW superfan David Reinhart as we break down the songs, the album, our thoughts on all things Jessie Ware, and some topical tangents and jumbled together. @DGRMSP @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-05-041h 29

Bop or FlopDRIVE - Ep. 96Thonggate, BoFella, dating for the money, The Whale, and even an album review. This episode is jam packed with laughs, truly iconic moments. You won't want to miss Ehren and Simon attempt review Tiesto's latest album, DRIVE. The review is probably the least interesting part of this episode, but is the album also uninteresting? You'll have to tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-04-271h 13

Bop or Flopthe record ft. Kurt Hattenberger - Ep. 95When three unlikely, successful talents come together, so much can happen. This week that is clear when Simon, Ehren, and special guest Kurt Hattenberger sit down together to do another episode of Bop or Flop. The episode we're reviewing? the record by boygenius, another trio of talented individuals. Does this trio give the boygenius trio's first album a bop? There's only one way to find out... @kurticus.hatt @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-04-131h 05

Bop or FlopDid you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd ft. Alan Semrow - Ep. 94Did you know that I-35 connects Minneapolis and Austin? Really makes you think. Just like Lana Del Rey's latest album "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd", which we reviewed this week with longtime Lana stan and past guest, Alan Semrow. Will Ehren's sour attitude toward Lana default him into flopping the album? Will Alan surprise everyone with a startling review? You'll have to tune in to find out! @alansemrow @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-03-301h 10

Bop or FlopFantasy - Ep. 93We've done mainstream pop, indie pop, country pop, punk pop, and so many more genres, but dream pop?? M83's 9th studio album, "Fantasy" has us diving straight in! Will we love the synth-heavy instrumentals or will this dream pop... flop? Tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-03-2347 min

Bop or FlopEndless Summer Vacation - Ep. 92Another week. Another episode! This week we're reviewing one of the most buzzed about albums of the year, Endless Summer Vacation, by Miley Cyrus. We may also go on endless rants, but what's new? Will we think Endless Summer Vacation is a Breakaway? Or will be be a plastic fart? You'll have to tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-03-1642 min

Bop or FlopCracker Island ft. Alex Piper - Ep.91A band featuring virtual characters for our first soiree back into the virtual podcast recordings is only fitting! Join us this week as we review Gorillaz 9th studio album, Cracker Island with Gorillaz superfan and veteran BoF guest Alex Piper. Will the Gorillaz lore be enough to sway this album into bop territory? There's only one way to find out... @boporfloppodcast @pipehatesonions @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-03-0257 min

Bop or FlopTrustfall ft. Brendon Hernandez - Ep.90Y'all, P!NK's 9th album just came out and we had nothing better review so here we are. We brought along P!NK superfan, Brendon Hernandez on the journey as we reviewed her latest album, Trustfall, and go off topic quite a bit. It's a good episode. We promise. @brendonmarcus @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-02-231h 13

Bop or FlopLet Her Burn - Ep. 89It's THURSDAY THURSDAY gotta review on Thursday!! That's right. We're reviewing the much anticipated album, "Let Her Burn" by Friday superstar Rebecca Black. Will her debut album wow the judges? Or will we kick it in the backseat and give this album a flop? Tune in to find out! @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon Forgive us for some audio issues at first. We had some settings wrong. It gets much smoother 14 min in. 2023-02-1642 min

Bop or FlopQueen of Me ft. Dylan Wavra - Ep.88Giddy up! We're honky tonking our way into a country legend this week with a review of Shania Twain's latest album, "Queen of Me". We're joined by Shan's biggest super fan Dylan "big dyl" Wavra as we chat all things Shania and even spend way too long ranting about the Grammys. Will we give latest album a "You're Still the One" BOP?? Or will it "That Don't Impress Me Much" flop? Tune in to find out. @dylanwavra @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-02-091h 12

Bop or FlopDiamonds & Dancefloors - Ep. 87SEASON PREMIERE BABYYYYY!! We're back after our winter hibernation and we are back to our old shit. This week? We're reviewing Ava Max's sophomore album, Diamonds & Dancefloors. Has she improved since her last album? You'll have to tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2023-02-0250 min

Bop or Flop2022 Wrapped and Replayed - Ep. 86Y'all, it's finally time. It's the end of another season of Bop or Flop and the end of the 2022 year in music. Join us as we unpack our top bop, best albums, most played episodes, and much much more. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2022-12-1555 min

Bop or FlopChristine McVie: Songbook ft. Mike Zittlow - Ep. 85Christine McVie was a legendary songwriter and amazing vocalist as a member of Fleetwood Mac. She wrote iconic songs like Don't Stop, Song Bird, The Chain and many more hits. This week we bring on Fleetwood Mac superfan Mike Zittlow to chat through our favorite songs by Christine. @mikezittlow @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2022-12-0848 min

Bop or FlopA Christmas Album ft. Eric Nitz - Ep. 84We're jingling all the way into your ears this week with our annual holiday episode! This year we're giving the holiday ep review to who some may refer to as the queen of christmas, Amy Grant and her first (but not last) dip into the holiday music. We are joined by legend, icon, never-been-a-guest-before friend of the pod, Eric Nitz as we ask the question, "can you feel god in this chilis tonight?" @ericjnitz @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2022-12-021h 13

Bop or FlopAnd In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow - Ep. 83Need a break from your family or maybe just looking for something to do?? Well, we're coming in clutch with the perfect Thanksgiving treat: a new Bop or Flop album review! This week we're going into the indie, singer-songwriter genre with Weyes Blood's latest album, And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow. Will this album make our hearts aglow and get a bop status, or will it fade into the darkness of flop land? Tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2022-11-2444 min

Bop or FlopAlive ft. Chris Langley - Ep. 82Getting a little unce unce unce for this week's episode, reviewing notable EDM artist Gryffin's sophomore album, "Alive" with casual raver and apartment neighbor, Chris Langley. Do Gryffin's beats bop him to the top, or do they fizzle into flop territory? You'll have to tune in to find out. Guest: @chris.langley @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! We love youuuu 2022-11-101h 00

Bop or FlopThe Midnights Time ft. Luke Miller - Ep. 81You well rested after that last DP? Because here comes another one. When underrated pop-icon Carly Rae Jepsen released her latest album, The Loneliest Time, arguably overrated pop-icon Taylor Swift decided she'd do her typical Taylor behavior™️ and release an album on the same day. How will these two albums fair in the BoF gauntlet? Tune in as Ehren, Simon, and special guest Luke Miller dive deep into each album and artist to help decide if these albums are bops or flops. Let us know your thoughts! Leave a review! @lmillernd @boporfloppodcast @theehren 2022-10-271h 38

Bop or FlopBIG FEMME ft. Trent Johnson - Ep. 80You ready to get double penetrated? With two album reviews in one of course! We couldn't decide: review Betty Who's latest album "BIG!" or review Tove Lo's "Dirt Femme" so we did both and we brought along special guest Trent Johnson (also known as Portia Potty) to help us navigate through these two albums. What'd y'all think of the albums? We'd love to know. @trentsetter @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren TJ Reierson's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tjs-icu-stay-and-recovery?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp%20s...2022-10-201h 17

Bop or FlopCHARLIE ft. Rachel McGoo - Ep. 79It's another episode this week. With another review. We're reviewing arguably the artist that has benefited most from TikTok's algorithm, Charlie Puth. And joining us this week is BoF veteran, Rachel McGoo. It's a goodie y'all. @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2022-10-131h 08

Bop or FlopFossora - Ep. 78We've mentioned him on the pod numerous times and he's finally joining us!! Simon's "lover", Eric Van Oss is joining us to review one of his favorite artists, Bjork and her latest album Fossora. It's a kooky experimental sound that really leaves the crew pondering, "what really is a bop?" You'll have to tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @the_great_north_land @therealestsimon @theehren Park Pass Coffee Indie Gogo: https://igg.me/at/parkpasscoffee/x#/ 2022-10-061h 03

Bop or FlopHold the Girl - Ep. 77Hold the press. Hold your horses. Hold the Girl! This week we're reviewing Rina Sawayama's second album (not counting her lengthy EP), Hold the Girl. Will this album hold up to Ehren and Simon's high bar and become a bop, or will it give them Minor Feelings and be a flop? You'll have to tune in to find out. Please rate us 5 stars and leave a review! @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2022-09-2256 min

Bop or Flopage/sex/location - Ep. 76We're diving deep into those R&B soul grooves this week with a review of Ari Lennox's latest album, age/sex/location, but also discussing the early days of our internet interactions. who used to have screen names such as g2gpotty and The Sex God?? You'll have to tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @therealestsimon @theehren 2022-09-1553 min

Bop or FlopYUNGBLUD - Ep. 75You thought we were done with the punk, emo, grunge, rock pop??? We did too! But in another week without much coming out, we had to dig a little and find something to review for our leaders. This week it's just Simon and Ehren as they dig deep into Gen Z superstar, YUNGBLUD and his self-titled album, YUNGBLUD. We also talk about injecting MSG and interacting with the youth. Do we give YUNGBLUD's third album a BOP or it is a FLOP FUNERAL? Tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2022-09-0852 min

Bop or FlopHOLY FVCK ft. Beth Daniel - Ep. 74Here we go again with another album review. This week we review Demi Lovato's latest album HOLY FVCK where she gets back to the old days and dips her toes in to her rock roots. We are joined by Demi super fan Beth Daniel which ends up being quite the dynamite discussion. Oh, there's also lots of convo about corporate queer baiting??? Tune in. You won't want to miss this one. @ermadaniel @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon Leave us 5 stars please! 2022-08-251h 23

Bop or FlopTraumazine ft. Antonio Burks (BONUS: Chromatica Ball ft. Joey Konkel) - Ep. 73Double header incoming! Y'all, we already had an album to review, but we KNEW we had to talk all things Chromatica Ball so we called up dear friend of the pod, Joey Konkel to join us for a quick concert review and recap before we dug in deep into Megan Thee Stallion's latest album, "Traumazine" with noted Twitter stan, Antonio Burks. There's a lot to unpack this week, from Biscotti drama to pyrotechnic trauma. Tune in and we hope you enjoy! @boporfloppodcast @hausofjo @lifeofburky @theehren @therealestsimon Leave...2022-08-181h 22

Bop or Flopfunk wav bounces, vol 2 - Ep. 72After a long market days weekend, you'd think we'd want a week off. And you'd be accurate, BUT! We put our desires aside and thought of all of our faithful leaders out there and pushed ahead. This week we'll be reviewing Calvin Harris' latest album, "funk wav bounces, vol. 2". There may be some bold statements made about this album that will have you dropping your jaws to the floor. BOOTS. Listen and we hope you enjoy! @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2022-08-1154 min

Bop or FlopRENAISSANCE ft. Jerome Evans - Ep. 71You may think that this episode is *just* to review Beyonce's latest album, RENAISSANCE, but it is also a very educational podcast about Monkeypox, Taylor Swift's impact on the environment, and so much more. You're in for a great episode this week with special guest, host of Bottomless Coffee, Jerome Evans! @jerometevans @bottomlesscoffeeshow / https://bottomlesscoffeeshow.com @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2022-08-041h 39

Bop or FlopSpecial ft. Sam Arnold - Ep. 70 *Special Mitch edish*Ehren's been abducted by aliens and word has it they landed in San Francisco (San Fran for short). Friend of the pod Mitch Rood is Simon's replacement Ehren for this week, and he's joined by special guest Sam Arnold! That's right, it's bad bitch o'clock, it's thick thirty....bet you didn't see that one coming at all. @therealestsimon @iamsam_arnold @mitchellsrood @boporfloppodcast 2022-07-2152 min

Bop or FlopJubilee / Japanese Breakfast Concert - Ep. 69With the second week of shitty album releases, Ehren and Simon had to get creative. Listen this week as we stay somewhat topical (at least in Minnesota) as we review Japanese Breakfast's Minneapolis tour stop and then dive straight into an album review of the album that inspired the tour, Jubilee. Did either of them buy merch? What flavors inspired the evening? And what leaders did Ehren call phonies? You'll have to tune in to find out. @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2022-07-141h 07

Bop or FlopHarry’s House - Ep. 68If you had a gun to your head and were forced to listen to Imagine Dragon's latest album, would you? Of course not. And that's why we went back into the catalog of recent releases and decided to tour the eclectic collection of songs within Harry Styles' latest album, Harry's House. We're going song-by-song for this one, so get ready for something a little different this week. Let us know what you think of this special format and if you'd like to see more of it! @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2022-07-071h 01

Bop or FlopMUNA ft. Chris Vaughn - Ep. 67Gay Wrath Month is upon us, but that doesn't mean we can't recap our Pride Weekends and review what could be the queerest album of Pride Month!!! It's our podcast, NOT YOURS! If you want to hear our actual review of the album, you may need to skip the first 40ish minutes, but we promise that we pull a degrassi and we go there. What did Ehren, Simon, and special guest of the pod Chris Vaughn do this weekend and what the heck did they think of MUNA's latest album??? Tune in to find out. 2022-06-301h 29

Bop or FlopHonestly, Nevermind - Ep. 66The haters really thought we were gone for good this time, but NO MA'AM. We're back and more chaotic than ever. In this episode, you may hear some inhalations of VHS cleaner, you may hear uncontrolled laugher, and you may even hear us review Drake's latest album, Honestly, Nevermind. Please rate us 5 stars on Spotify/Apple Podcasts!! @boporfloppodcast @theehren @therealestsimon 2022-06-2359 min

Bop or FlopDance Fever - Ep. 65Take a sip of our secret potion bc you're in for a witchy ride. If you're tuning in for our review of Florence + The Machine's 4th studio album, we are requesting you practice patience because we are starting by paying tribute and giving our boots on the ground review of Little Mix's final concert (ever) first. You're in for a treat in this double header and you may learn a few things. 2022-05-191h 18

Bop or FlopHow To Let Go ft. Carl Dennis - Ep. 64So many new albums this week to choose from, but a choice had to be made and this week it was Sigrid, with her sophomore album, "How To Let Go". We may or may not have had less than 48 hours with this album, and only gave podcast guest, Carl Dennis less than 7 hours, but we still found a way to give this album a definitive Bop or Flop rating. Tune in for that review, but also the charity event Simon was at last weekend, our Uber/Lyft ratings, and Ehren goes on a rant about which place he LEAST...2022-05-121h 16

Bop or FlopWet Tennis ft. Tina Ayodele - Ep. 63You've been manifesting it and it's finally here: our Wet Tennis album review. Listen along as special guest, Tina Ayodele (also known as DJ TNA), Ehren, and Simon take a trip down SOFI TUKKER's intersection of Portuguese Jazz and Dance music to decide if the album is worth of bop status, or if it may have fallen flat as a flop. We may also discuss big city aspirations, owning houses, and give a quick review of The Knocks' latest album and Gaga's new single.... but you won't know for sure unless you tune in. Guest: @deejaytna 2022-05-051h 07

Bop or FlopSolar Power Tour ft. Mitch Rood - Ep. 62Take a leap, take a chance, and tune into this fun new episode of Bop or Flop where we take a turn from our normal formula and instead of reviewing an album, we review Lorde's Solar Power Tour concert at the Armory in Minneapolis, MN. Do we give the concert a bop or a flop? You'll have to tune into the episode to find out and probably so much you weren't expecting us to talk about too. @mitchellsrood @theehren @therealestsimon @boporfloppodcast 2022-04-281h 25

Bop or FlopBronco ft. Austin Williamson - Ep. 61Saddle up, cow-people! We're staying on the country road and doing another episode about a country artist, can you believe?? Orville Peck is the name of the game this week, Bronco is the rule book, and Austin Williamson is the game master. Will the boys fall in love with Orville's sultry voice? Maybe. Will the become enamored with his signature style? Who's to say! You'll have to tune to find out. We also talk a little about this, and a little about that. Get ready! @austinjames82 @boy_loves_lux @theehren @therealestsimon 2022-04-141h 17

Bop or FlopHumble Quest ft. Britt Murphy - Ep. 60Yeehaw! We're hoe-down, throwdowning with some country this week, mamacitas! From Duolingo to the real definition of funcle, we dive in deep into many off topic topics with special guest, Britt Murphy. BUT! If that isn't your thing, we also do actually review an album. This week? Country superstar, Maren Morris' latest album "Humble Quest" is the main topic of this week's ep. You're going to love it. @brittmurphy80 @theehren @therealestsimon @boporfloppodcast 2022-03-311h 32

Bop or FlopCrash ft. Grant Newsome - Ep. 59Vroom vroom, boys. Get in, we're reviewing Charli XCX's latest album Crash with avid superfan Grant Newsome. If you weren't a Charli fan before, you might become one by the end of the episode, but does this album deserve the elusive rating of bop?? And which song would one podcaster attribute to the iconic Che Diaz? You'll have to listen to find out. @grantnewsomeiv @theehren @therealestsimon @boporfloppodcast 2022-03-241h 32

Bop or FlopNick of Time ft. Kelsie Full Ep. 58You could say that the guest this week puts a SMILE on our faces and that we have been SOUR waiting to have her back. This week we brought noted and now third-time guest Kelsie Full back to the pod to talk about one of her favorite artists, Bonnie Rait. The album we reviewed? Grammy award-winning album "Nick of Time". Other topics we dive into? Music/concert movies, Shonda Rhimes, and more. We hope you learn some things and enjoy!! @kelsfull @theehren @therealsestsimon @boporfloppodcast 2022-03-171h 21

Bop or FlopLove Sux ft. Brendon Hernandez Ep. 57Hey there sk8r frenz. We r back @ it again. n other week n we r excited 2 say we r reviewing legend8ary artist, avril lavigne's l8st album "Love Sux". podcast superfan Brendon Hernandez joins us as we gossip, gab, and chat (lol) about all things delta skymiles, l8kes, cawkz, melissa, and sew much more>>>>> hope u lyk!! xoxo. 2022-03-031h 48

Bottomless Coffee PodcastBillionaire Tears - Ehren MinkemaLet's talk about bridging political and ideological division. Our guest Ehren Minkema is someone who used to identify as someone with a conservative ideology and now he identifies as a proud, billionaire tears coffee cup owning progressive. In this episode of Bottomless Coffee, Ehren is going to share his ideological journey with us. We're going to examine what he believed and when. And then we'll explore the things that caused Ehren to either stick with or turn away from the ideology that he held at the time.This podcast is supported by our Patreon Community Members. The...2021-02-1159 min