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Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 339 - John Carroll, "Dallas Willard's Legacy Through the School of Kingdom Living"Welcome to today's episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In this insightful discussion, Michael sits down with John Carroll, a key leader from the School of Kingdom Living, which is an integral part of Dallas Willard Ministries. Michael and John dive deep into the profound impact of Dallas Willard's teachings on spiritual formation and how John's journey from corporate healthcare into ministry has been shaped by mentors like James Bryan Smith. They explore how the School of Kingdom Living is designed to guide individuals into a deeper relationship with God through an 18-month program, emphasizing the...2025-02-2831 min
John Lund Unleashed: Another Bay Area Sports PodcastJohn Lund Unleashed Ep 39: Packed Thursday - Blew it, Back Up, Sorry* and Maybe! Packed Thursday John Lund Unleashed! Please visit my website to get more information: https://johnlundunleashed.com/Subscribe on You Tube and watch the LIVE show daily at 8 AM on You Tube, X and Instagram! https://www.youtube.com/@JohnLundUnleashedPod00:00 Introduction and Show Setup 02:52 Warriors Game Analysis 12:10 Warriors' Future and Trade Considerations 20:05 Draymond Green's Apology and Team Dynamics 32:49 The Evolution of Physicality in Basketball 33:48 Draymond Green: Leadership and Accountability 36:09 Conflict Resolution in...2025-01-232h 11
Make It Happen Mondays - B2B Sales Talk with John BarrowsAdam Carroll: Sales Masterclass on Deal Health Checks and ChampionAdam Carroll, founder of Carroll Sales Consulting, specializes in helping clients adopt actionable sales playbooks and accelerate growth. With 12 years of leadership experience in SaaS sales, Adam has built sales teams from scratch, spearheaded international expansions, and driven revenue growth resulting in multiple successful exits. In this episode, Adam shares his four-step deal health check, tips for eliminating “story time” in forecast reviews, and strategies to identify key deal opportunities. This conversation is packed with insights for sales professionals aiming to elevate their performance.Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in toda...2024-12-2350 min
Big Sky, Small WorldThe Beacon (Carroll College) Episode #1John Cech, Alan Hansen, Alli Olson, Hunter PeckPope John Paul II once said, “Carroll College is meant to be a beacon to the Church in the Northwest.” Inspired by his words, Dr. John Cech, 18th president of Carroll College, hosts The Beacon. As host, John brings engaging conversations featuring guests from our campus community—professors and students, as well as thought leaders from Montana and beyond.The Beacon is a special presidential series on the platform of Carroll College’s student-run Big Sky, Small World. Stay tuned!Our music is a staccato strings...2024-12-1236 min
Cut The Tie | Define Success on Your Own TermsWhat Does It Take to Create a Successful Philanthropy with John CarrollNever Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas HelfrichJohn Carroll, founder of City Leadership, joins Thomas to discuss the incredible work he’s doing in Memphis, Tennessee, to drive community impact through generosity. John shares how his organization measures Return on Generosity (ROG) and helps nonprofits and philanthropists create long-term, sustainable change. His entrepreneurial approach to solving social issues is both innovative and inspiring, providing a roadmap for how others can make a difference in their cities.About John CarrollJohn Carroll is the founder of City Leadership, an or...2024-10-1150 min
Fresh Hope For A Better YouEpisode #116 Starting Small and Building Momentum with John CarrollIn this episode, Oliver Goulet interviews John Carroll, the founder of City Leadership. They discuss the importance of faith, helping others, and accepting oneself. They emphasize the need to embrace failure and learn from past experiences. They also highlight the significance of respecting oneself and earning the respect of others. The conversation explores the concept of building stress capacity and pursuing growth incrementally. They caution against the dangers of social media and highlight reels, encouraging listeners to meet people where they're at in their journey. In this episode, Oliver Goulet and John Carroll discuss the importance of meeting people...2024-07-1849 min
The Leadwell PodcastThe Law of Thirds | John CarrollHave you ever considered that no matter how hard you try, one-third of people will always support you, another third will oppose you, and the remaining third can be swayed? In this episode, we dive deep into the "Law of Thirds" communication framework with John Carroll, Executive Director of City Leadership in Memphis. Drawing from his extensive experience, including lobbying for a governor, John shares his insights on how leaders can effectively navigate this challenging dynamic. He explains the importance of stewarding your truth, passion, and communication, focusing especially on winning over the middle third to drive successful outcomes.2024-07-0927 min
Mindful YouJourney to Wholeness: Healing Through Mindfulness and Forgiveness with John LawyerPrepare to be inspired by a story of transformation. Our guest, John Lawyer, has a journey unlike any other: from the harrowing chaos of war zones to the serenity of mindfulness and spiritual awakening.After facing a profound loss of self while working as a contractor in conflict areas, John embarked on a quest for healing. Through eastern meditation, mindfulness practices, and the wisdom of Eckhart Tolle, he discovered a path to inner peace that he now shares with others through the Kishar Foundation.This is not just another interview. This is...2024-05-1442 min
The Prism of PerspectiveOvercoming Trauma and Rising Strong: Carroll Dey’s JourneyMy guest Caroll Dey is an experienced sales specialist who spent the early part of her career traveling the world, selling fine wines for 20 successful years. Now, she applies those same skills in the real estate industry. Carroll has faced various challenges in her life and it's truly inspiring to see how she navigated through them to create a life that’s really outstanding. Here's some of the highlights of what we discussed:- Carroll shares her personal healing journey after being diagnosed with an eye disease, exploring various healing methods.- Her challenging yet su...2024-04-2344 min
WITneSSesUnderstanding The Meaning And Importance Of Behavioral Economics | John CarrollWelcome, esteemed listeners! Join us now for an insightful conversation with our special guest, John Carroll.John is the founder of City Leadership, established in 2010, strategically positioned at the intersection of the nonprofit sector, for-profit corporations, government initiatives, and philanthropic endeavors.With a track record of creating over a dozen thriving communities and engaging audiences across various social media platforms, John's expertise has also been showcased on esteemed platforms such as Good Morning America, the Today Show, and even as a guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.Originally from Middle Tennessee, John spent nearly five years in the Dallas area...2024-03-2716 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhDSponsored Podcast (Pattern Life): Leading with Heart: John Carroll’s Journey to Transformative Community Leadership (City Leadership)-- 💯💯
Before we dive into today's episode, a big thank you to our sponsor, Pattern. In the demanding world of medicine, where every decision can be life-altering, having peace of mind is not just a luxury—it's a necessity. This is exactly what Pattern delivers. Imagine having insurance that's not only simple and fast but also tailored precisely to your needs. With Pattern, you're not just signing up for disability and life insurance; you're investing in your future and safeguarding your most valuable asset—your income. Over the past decade, Pattern has revolutionized how more than 20,000 doctors protect th...2024-03-1924 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD#756 - Empowering Change: The John Carroll Story of City Leadership and Community Transformation (City Leadership)Dive deep into the world of innovative community building with John Carroll, the mastermind behind City Leadership, in this compelling episode. Since its inception in 2010, John has been at the forefront of driving positive change, ingeniously linking the nonprofit world with for-profit ventures, government initiatives, and philanthropic efforts. His journey from Middle Tennessee to the heart of Memphis showcases a relentless commitment to cultivating loving, strategic leadership within communities.
Join us as John recounts his transformative experience from earning his degree in Political Science and Marketing Communications, through his impactful years in Dallas, to ultimately making a...2024-03-1121 min
Monday Morning Critic(Episode 451) Actor: John Carroll Lynch (The Walking Dead, The Founder, American Horror Story and Outlaw Posse).Send us a textEpisode 451.Actor: John Carroll Lynch.John Carroll Lynch is simply put, one of the best actors on the planet. His work as Twisty the Clown in #americanhorrorstory #ahs #fargo #thefounder and my personal favorite as Eastman in #thewalkingdead #twd put him in a catagory not occupied by many.I love this man and his work has meant so much to me. I am so very lucky to have had John on to talk about those projects and his newest, "Outlaw Posse".Talking Points:1. If...2024-03-0217 min
The Living Room DiscipleCan you hear God?—Featuring John CarrollSupport us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3paiqn3
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Hearing God by Dallas Willard: https://dwillard.org/books/hearing-god
On This Week's Episode:
We're talking about hearing from God, how to discern God's voice from your own inner thoughts, and some of the experiences that can cause so many of us to wonder if we're actually hearing from God.
Full disclosure... We...2024-02-0547 min
Ventured Growth with Hercules Capital#29 – Endpoints News: Predictions for Biotech in 2024 and Beyond | John CarrollShare your thoughts with us!In the aftermath of the 2020 biotech surge and its subsequent contraction in 2022, the biotech industry has been characterized by significant volatility. There were 21 biotechnology IPOs in 2022, a notable decrease from the record-breaking 104 IPOs in 2021.To review the highs and lows of 2023 and explore what lies ahead in 2024, distinguished biotech analyst and co-founder of Endpoints News John Carroll joins Hercules Capital's Janice Bourque. Carroll brings 45 years of award-winning journalism, and a specialization in biopharma spanning over two decades to discuss the biggest pharma deals and surprises of 2023, the impact of AI...2024-01-2546 min
AIR PodcastAIR 061 / John Carroll Kirby@John-Carroll-Kirby has steadily made a name for himself as a session musician, collaborating with and contributing to artists like Solange, Frank Ocean, and Blood Orange.
That collaborative nature has seeped into his excellent catalogue of solo records, which revolve around his piano compositions, but also draw from the jam session mentality and the controlled chaos of jazz as he invites other musicians and artists into his colorful world. Never one to take himself too seriously, John thrives off the energy of play and breaking the rules of composition.
For episode 61, we explore all the different ways that music can be...2023-11-2954 min
The Ramsay Centre PodcastThe Ramsay Centre Podcast: Who Will Save Us Now? Searching for Meaning in an Age of Unbelief – John CarrollIf the modern West is both statistically and culturally no longer Christian, who will save us now? What remains? Are we still searching for meaning in an age of unbelief?To help explore the psyche of the post-Christian West, the Ramsay Centre is pleased to present our sixth Ramsay Lecture for 2023, Professor John Carroll on Who Will Save Us Now? Searching for Meaning in an Age of Unbelief.According to Professor Carroll, people in the Western tradition are, by their nature, saviour seeking and this ‘saviour syndrome’ impels people to find someone, or some equivalent, to s...2023-07-171h 09
The Fitness OracleUnlocking the Secrets to Raising a Healthy Family: Expert Tips from Sheila Carroll MD CoachingWelcome to this episode of The Fitness Oracle with your host John Katsavos. In this episode, John is joined by Sheila Carroll MD, a board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine physician, as well as a life and weight coach. Sheila is also a mom, and she specializes in working with parents who are struggling to help their children manage their weight.
During the episode, Sheila and John discuss the challenges parents face when trying to help their children maintain a healthy weight. Sheila shares her expertise on the importance of designing a healthy lifestyle that every member of...2023-05-051h 11
All Things Division III SoccerSC2C with Dejan Mladenovic, Head Men's Coach at John Carroll UniversityIn this episode of SimpleCoach to Coach, John Carroll University Head Men's Soccer Coach Dejan Mladenovic sits down with me to about the 2022 season, the strength of his team, and on his efforts to make me a Blue Streak Supporter.
For information about the John Carroll Men's program - https://jcusports.com/sports/mens-soccer
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For information on John...2023-02-1755 min
Driven By with Sam Coates“I'm Not Here To Live In A Utopia” with John CarrollMy guest this week is John Carroll. Lately, I’ve wondered how do you confidently promote a city with significant issues. John is behind the highly successful grassroots nonprofit Choose 901 and City Leadership out of Memphis, TN. What started as a bootstrapped nonprofit over a decade ago has now evolved into one of the top promotional brands in Memphis, TN. National Center on Charitable Statistics, 30% of nonprofits fail to exist after ten years. Given that this nonprofit was bootstrapped and now operates on a 2 million dollar annual budget, this would be a meaningful conversation. This is a great episode th...2023-01-261h 12
Consortio Dei13: John CarrollJohn Carroll serves with Dallas Willard Ministries as the Director of their School of Kingdom Living, an 18-month journey of learning and training in community intended for anyone who wants to put on the character of Christ through a practical, effective approach to biblical discipleship.
With a Bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary, John brings a unique blend of experience (11 years in business, 9 years in the local church) to DWM.
John has a shepherd's heart and is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church. His great passion is...2022-10-2649 min
Mining Your Own Business PodcastBuilding AI at Home Depot with John Carroll & Jon WeiningerIn this episode, we are joined by not one but two data science and analytics leaders from Home Depot: John Carroll and Jon Weininger.You'll hear them discuss their past and present roles at Home Depot as experts on analytics on different teams.They offer insight into coordinating with different teams across the organization and how their respective backgrounds inform the way that they communicate with both technical and non-technical individuals about data.You’ll also hear them talk about prioritization when it comes to project management and the ways they’ve learned from...2022-09-0632 min
Live Like a LeaderDelivering Powerful Stories Through Speaking or Songwriting | Dave CarrollDave Carroll is an award-winning singer-songwriter, professional speaker, author, and social media innovator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He began his music career with his brother Don in the band Sons of Maxwell and has been enjoying success as a solo artist since 2008. He released his debut solo album Perfect Blue in 2008 and a second solo album in 2012 called Raincoat in Vegas. For over two decades, Dave has charmed fans with his approach to music. His ability to extract the essence of a message and craft it into song is a rare gift that is attracting fans of a...2021-12-1542 min
Service Council inService™ Podcast SeriesE11 - Service Evolve with John Carroll, Service CouncilJoin David Nour on this episode of the Service Council's inService Podcast Series as he interviews John Carroll, Service Council's founder, and CEO on the newly formed Service Evolve.
John Carroll is an entrepreneurial, marketing, and business development executive with a consistent record of growing revenue, market share, and business valuation.
He founded Service Council™ in 2009 with a vision to create a platform for innovation sharing, shaping, and sharpening; where uncommon service-centric businesses can emulate the strategies deployed by Global Service Leaders. Under Carroll’s direction, Service Council has grown from a groundbreaking idea to a co...2021-05-0630 min
Perspective w/Coach P | Where Coaching, Inspiration, and Faith Collide.75. Mark Hawald | John Carroll University Head Wrestling Coach on Growth, Adversity, and Being Your Best You.In this episode, Coach P speaks with the awesome Mark Hawald, the Head Wrestling Coach for John Carroll University in Ohio. Coach Hawald is a life-long wrestler, coach, and all-around high-level performer. He is a writer, podcaster, family man, and master communicator. Listen as Coach Hawald shares his life lessons that lead to personal growth and becoming the best version of yourself possible. Grab your pen, notepad, and Let's Go! You can follow and connect with Coach Mark Hawald at the links below: Website: Mark Hawald - Wrestling Coach - John Car...2021-03-071h 17
PREP Athletics Basketball PodcastThe Smartest High School Basketball Team in the Country? Just Look at any Recent Ivy League Roster - feat Coach John CarrollMeet Coach John Carroll, the Head Coach for the Boys' Basketball team at Northfield Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts. He was a NMH student-athlete before joining them as the head basketball coach in 2001, making this his 20th year with NMH. In this episode, he describes Northfield Mount Hermon as a prep school where kids achieve highly in basketball and academics, with many making it to Ivy League basketball. He talks about the success of the 2 teams model he adopted in 2020 and why he plans on keeping it going forth. Listen in to learn why he thinks “Go where you ar...2021-02-1551 min
The Avid IndoorsmenA.I. EP. 94: Fargo 25th Anniversary Episode featuring John Carroll LynchThis was a really special episode for us because we were able to talk with an actor that we have loved for a very long time, John Carroll Lynch! We had a great time picking his brain about his experience with Fargo, his time spent in Minnesota and his directorial debut.Then we break down Fargo, just the two of us, and end with a movie game called Last Man Stanton. Our Patrons then get to hear us draft our Top 5 Favorite Coen Brothers Films!We are now offering a new Patreon tier where you can...2021-02-111h 29
Post-PinkertonChristmas CelebrationEp. 82. Before the Green Album, there was Christmas CD, a special Weezer release to celebrate the holiday season, but which also in turn celebrated the band's return after their post-Pinkerton hiatus. On today's show, John talks about track two, "Christmas Celebration," and how it was a preview of things to come for the band. LISTEN: 1. "Christmas Celebration" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Oh Lisa" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Sugar Booger" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Christmas Celebration" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Christmas Celebration"...2019-12-2500 min
Post-PinkertonYou Might ThinkEp. 81. In light of Ric Ocasek's sudden and unexpected death over the weekend, John talks about the time Weezer covered a Cars song for a Cars movie soundtrack. He also discusses the band's long-ranging relationship with the Cars lead singer. LISTEN: 1. "You Might Think" (Weezer cover) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "You Might Think" (Cars original) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Drive" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Just What I Needed" (Cars original) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Just What I Needed" (Weezer cover) on YouTube LYR...2019-09-1800 min
Post-PinkertonGet Me SomeEp. 80. "Get Me Some" is one of Weezer's heaviest rock songs, but John explains why the song feels out of place in both the album era it was created (Raditude) and the larger Post-Pinkerton era in which it was born. LISTEN: 1. "Get Me Some" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Get Me Some" (Jacknife Lee version) on YouTube 3. "In the Garage" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Detroit Rock City" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "The End of the Game" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1...2019-09-1100 min
Post-PinkertonEulogy for a Rock BandEp. 79. John is back with a brand new episode about one of his favorite Post-Pinkerton songs EVER! "Eulogy for a Rock Band" is exactly what its title says it is, and yet, there's a lot of mystery to explore as well, including figuring out which band this song is about. LISTEN: 1. "Eulogy for a Rock Band" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Eulogy for a Rock Band" (Rough mix) on YouTube 3. "Don't Worry Baby" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Beach Boys" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Pacific Coast H...2019-08-2800 min
Post-PinkertonFreak Me OutEp. 78. "Freak Me Out" is one of the rare Weezer songs for which we have no alternate versions. There's no demos, no live performances, nothing but the album track. John explains why, and examines what makes this one of the most unique songs in Weezer's entire catalog. LISTEN: 1. "Freak Me Out" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "In the Garage" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "The Spider" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Freak Me Out" at Genius.com 2. "The Spider" at Genius.com MOR...2019-08-0700 min
Post-PinkertonTake On MeEp. 77. If any school offered a Masters Degree in covers of the A-Ha song "Take On Me," today's guest Jess Lampe would not only hold one, but also be a tenured professor in the department. Jess joins John to talk about the A-Ha original, the Weezer cover, and so much more in-between. LISTEN: 1. "Take On Me" (Weezer) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Take On Me" (A-Ha, 1984) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Take On Me" (A-Ha, 1985) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Take On Me" (Reel Big Fish) on Spotify | Apple Music...2019-07-3100 min
Post-PinkertonPolynesiaEp. 76. When Weezer couldn't release as many tracks as they wanted on their 2002 live EP The Lion and the Witch, they decided to hide one. "Polynesia" is the opening track to the EP, but you won't see it on the tracklist. John explains why in today's brand new episode. LISTEN: 1. "Polynesia" on YouTube 2. The Lion and the Witch on YouTube 3. "El Scorcho" (Live) on YouTube 4. "Holiday" (Live) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Holiday" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Polynesia" at Weezerpedia 2. T...2019-07-2400 min
Post-PinkertonLet It All Hang OutEp. 75. Raditude may be the worst album in Weezer's discography, but "Let It All Hang Out" is a surprising gem that you may not have heard. John explores this collaboration between Rivers Cuomo, Jermaine Dupri, and Jacknife Lee, and explains how a video game managed to make this song even better. LISTEN: 1. "Let It All Hang Out" (Raditude version) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Let It All Hang Out" (Jacknife Lee version) on YouTube 3. "Let It All Hang Out" (Rock Band mix) on YouTube 4. "Buddy Holly" on Spotify | Apple Mus...2019-07-1700 min
Post-PinkertonI Admire You So MuchEp. 74. You'd think this rough, 46-second demo would inspire an equally short podcast episode, but instead, it allows John to discuss many topics, ranging from Rivers Cuomo's longtime friendship with the musician Kevin Ridel to Cuomo's business instincts in the early 2000s. LISTEN: 1. "I Admire You So Much" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "You Were Just Using Me" on YouTube 3. "Taken for a Ride" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "I Just Wanna Be Loved" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Inspiration" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRIC...2019-07-1000 min
Post-PinkertonHigh Up AboveEp. 73. John discusses the Maladroit demo "High Up Above," as well as the recent loss of beloved Weezer fan Running Monk. Please note the content warning at the top episode regarding discussion of death and suicide. LISTEN: 1. "High Up Above" (BBC Sessions) on YouTube 2. "High Up Above" (Live) on YouTube 3. "High Up Above" (December 2001 demo) on YouTube 4. "Endless Bummer" (No Center Channel) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "High Up Above" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. Weezjer Time YouTube Channel 2. Running Monk o...2019-07-0300 min
Post-PinkertonQueen of EarthEp. 72. John discusses "Queen of Earth," a scrapped Album 5 demo that was a departure for the band in terms of its lyrics and sound. John examines why he didn't like it back in 2002, why it's grown on him, and how the band's experiment with a fifth member impacted the initial demo fans heard. LISTEN: 1. "Queen of Earth" (6/25/2002) on YouTube 2. "Queen of Earth (7/16/2002) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Queen of Earth" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Queen of Earth" at Weezerpedia 2. Album 5 Demos at Weezerpedia ...2019-06-2600 min
Post-PinkertonIt's Been So LongEp. 71. John talks with comics artist Alec Longstreth about the song "It's Been So Long," a single released to the Weezer Fan Club this year. John asks Alec about his work illustrating the single's packaging, his history working with the band, and his book about his history as a fan. LISTEN: 1. "It's Been So Long" on YouTube 2. "Back to the Shack" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Do It Again" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Rock of Ages" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Pretty Fly (For A White G...2019-06-1900 min
Post-PinkertonBrave New WorldEp. 70. "Brave New World" is the ninth track off of the band's 2010 album Hurley. John talks about why he likes it, but also why it reveals some of the tension amidst the band at this time. In addition, you'll learn everything you ever need to know about Hurleygate. LISTEN: 1. "Brave New World" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Brave New World" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Brave New World" at Weezerpedia 2. Hurley at Weezerpedia 3. Brave New World at Wikipedia 4. Aldous Huxley a...2019-06-1200 min
Post-PinkertonUnbreak My HeartEp. 69. Rachel from the We Are Weezer podcast joins John to discuss "Unbreak My Heart," a Make Believe-era cover of the Toni Braxton mega-hit that didn't see official release until it closed out the unreleased track compilation Death to False Metal. They discuss why the band covered the song in the first place, as well as touching on the wide world of Weezer podcasting. LISTEN: 1. "Unbreak My Heart" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Un-break My Heart" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "All The Young Dudes" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2019-06-0500 min
Post-PinkertonOn the EdgeEp. 68. "On the Edge" is one of the Summer Songs of 2000, a collection of songs from Weezer's time on the Vans Warped Tour, which marked the end of their self-imposed Post-Pinkerton hiatus. John talks about why he likes so many individual parts of this song -- and why they don't quite add up -- on today's show. LISTEN: 1. "On the Edge" (SS2k version) on YouTube 2. "On the Edge" (Live, non-SS2k version) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "On the Edge" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "On t...2019-05-2900 min
Post-PinkertonO GirlfriendEp. 67. Dylan Gallagher joins the show to talk about "O Girlfriend," the final track on the Green Album. John and Dylan talk about how the song might be the best track on the album, why the live versions improved upon the song, and then transition to talk about Dylan's work curating the Weezer B-Sides YouTube channel and editing the Weezerpedia web site. LISTEN: 1. "O Girlfriend" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Do You Wanna Get High?" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "O Girl" on YouTube 4. "O Girlfriend" (Live in Toronto) on...2019-05-2200 min
Post-PinkertonWeekend WomanEp. 66. Almost exactly 17 years after first recording "Burning Sun," Weezer released "Weekend Woman," a song born from the bones of that Green Album era demo. John discusses what's changed, why he prefers "Weekend Woman" to "Burning Sun," and why you won't find the word "girl" on this track (or any other from Pacific Daydream). LISTEN: 1. "Weekend Woman" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Burning Sun" on YouTube 3. How Weezer Traded Power Chords For Pop: A Conversation With Rivers Cuomo on NPR | Overcast LYRICS: 1. "Weekend Woman" at Genius.com...2019-05-0800 min
Post-PinkertonBurning SunEp. 65. "Burning Sun" is part one of Post-Pinkerton's first-ever two-part episode. John examines this Green Album cast-off, how it leaked twice in the strangest of manners, and why its bones eventually helped build a 2017 album track. LISTEN: 1. "Burning Sun" on YouTube 2. "Las Dos" on YouTube 3. "The End of the World" (Rivers Cuomo) on YouTube 4. "The End of the World" (Skeeter Davis) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Weekend Woman" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Burning Sun" at Genius.com 2. "Weekend Woman" a...2019-05-0100 min
Post-PinkertonI'm A RobotEp. 64. John is joined by Steve Grogan of the We're All Yankovics podcast to discuss one of his favorite Post-Pinkerton songs, "I'm A Robot," from the unreleased song compilation Death to False Metal. John and Steve's conversation about the song takes them to some surprising places, like the Blue Album classic "Say It Ain't So" and Matt Sharp's proclivity for barking during some live performances. LISTEN: 1. "I'm A Robot" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Skipper Dan" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Say It Ain't So" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2019-04-2400 min
Post-PinkertonWorry RockEp. 63. "Worry Rock" is the seventh track off of Green Day's 1997 album Nimrod. And no, you're not listening to the wrong podcast -- Weezer recorded a cover of the song in 2002. John talks about it, why he thinks it improves on the original, and how the band has changed their approach to cover songs in the Teal Album era. LISTEN: 1. "Worry Rock" (Weezer) on YouTube 2. "Worry Rock" (Green Day) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Knock-down Drag-out" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "El Scorcho" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "...2019-04-1700 min
Post-PinkertonDeath and DestructionEp. 62. John welcomes Christopher Knott of the We'z Talkin' Weez' 2 Thee podcast to the show. They discuss "Death and Destruction," tracking its journey from instrumental demo to one of the best tracks off of the band's fourth album, Maladroit. LISTEN: 1. "Death and Destruction" (Maladroit version) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Death and Destruction" (SnS demo) on YouTube 3. "Death and Destruction" (1/5/02 demo) on YouTube 4. "Death and Destruction" (1/6/02 demo) on YouTube 5. "Death and Destruction" (1/7/02) demo) on YouTube 6. "Death and Destruction" (1/11/02 demo) on YouTube 7. "Death and D...2019-04-1000 min
Post-PinkertonWhere's My Sex?Ep. 61. "Where's My Sex?" is a song inspired by Rivers Cuomo's daughter, Mia. But if that makes it sound like you're about to hear a sweet and sappy episode, well, you're quite mistaken. John explains why "Where's My Sex?" sounds like a bad April Fool's joke that, unfortunately for fans of the band, is all too real. LISTEN: 1. "Radio Ga Ga" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Radio Ga Ga" (Live Aid) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Where's My Sex?" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Where's My Se...2019-04-0300 min
Post-PinkertonWind in Our SailEp. 60. "Wind in Our Sail" can be read as just another relationship song, but John thinks it has bigger aspirations than that. He talks about the song and its many references, including a blink-and-you'll-miss-it Pinkerton nod, in today's new show. LISTEN: 1. "Wind in Our Sail" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Surf Wax America" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "California Kids" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Pink Triangle" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Falling For You" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 6. "The Rime of the Ancient Marine...2019-03-2700 min
Post-PinkertonPossibilitiesEp. 59. "Possibilities" is one of the more disliked songs in Weezer's catalog. John describes why fans hate it, why he doesn't mind it, and why this song sounds so damn loud, and why we have so many versions of it in today's new episode. LISTEN: 1. "Possibilities" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Gone To Stay" (SnS Demo) on YouTube 3. "Possibilities" (12/22/2002) on YouTube 4. "Possibilities" (12/30/2002) on YouTube 5. "Possibilities" (1/4/2002) on YouTube 6. "Possibilities" (1/22/2002) on YouTube 7. "Possibilities" (1/23/2002) on ????? 8. "Minority" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1...2019-03-2000 min
Post-PinkertonCan't Knock the HustleEp. 57. Weezer released their sixth self-titled album on Friday, and John's ready to talk about its lead single, "Can't Knock the Hustle." Learn about why the band struck out in a new direction, how many other songs had this video concept, and what the heck Pineaplemon is. LISTEN: 1. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Weezer) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Jay-Z) on YouTube 3. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve) on YouTube 4. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (NHL Winter Classic) on NHL.com 5. "Sur...2019-03-0600 min
Post-PinkertonPhotographEp. 56. John is joined by Sean Paul Ellis of Saturday Mourning Cartoons to discuss Photograph, the third single off of the Green Album. John and Sean discuss why they like the song so much, what they think it's about, and why Sean stopped listening to the band so soon after their comeback. LISTEN: 1. "Photograph" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "If You Want It" on YouTube 3. "Photograph" (Promo mix) on YouTube 4. "Photograph / Song 2" (Live) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Photograph" at Genius.com MORE INFO: ...2019-02-2700 min
Post-PinkertonPorcupineEp. 55. When working on Maladroit, Weezer released six different demos for a song called "Porcupine" (originally known by the title "Spend Some Time"). This usually makes for ripe podcast material, but on today's show, John explains why six "Porcupine" demos don't amount to much. LISTEN: 1. "Spend Some Time" (12/19/2001) on YouTube 2. "Spend Some Time" (12/21/2001) on YouTube 3. "Spend Some Time" (12/22/2001) on YouTube 4. "Porcupine" (1/1/2002) on YouTube 5. "Porcupine" (1/2/2002) on YouTube 6. "Porcupine" (1/6/2002) on YouTube 7. "Cryin' and Lonely" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Porcupine" at Genius.com...2019-02-2000 min
Post-PinkertonPut Me Back TogetherEp. 54. Rivers Cuomo wrote "Put Me Back Together" with the help of Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects. They had a wonderful time working together and thought they had created a new Weezer classic. John explores all of the ways they got it wrong in today's episode. LISTEN: 1. "Put Me Back Together" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Put Me Back Together" (Rich Costey mix) on YouTube 3. "Put Me Back Together" (VEVO Go Show) on YouTube 4. "The World Has Turned And Left Me Here" on Spotify | Apple M...2019-02-1300 min
Post-Pinkerton1,000 YearsEp. 53. John is joined by podcaster and longtime Weezer fan Tom Chansky on the show to discuss "1,000 Years," a song we have from the late '90s when Rivers Cuomo was performing in the Boston area with a group fans dubbed The Rivers Cuomo Band. John and Tom discuss the song, why it sounds so different from eventually became the third album, and why it's often confused for a Homie song. LISTEN: 1. "1,000 Years" (Rivers Cuomo soundboard recording) on YouTube 2. "1,000 Years" (HOMiE Vol. 1) on YouTube 3. Clips from Weezer's unfinished "sea opera" on Yo...2019-02-0600 min
Post-PinkertonHappy TogetherEp. 52. When last week's episode was released, the album that features "Happy Together" was a mystery to us. But despite last week's surprise release of The Teal Album, the sixth track from this new record of covers was first performed all the way back in 2002, by request of Spike Jonze. John explores the history of Weezer's relationship with this Turtles song in today's episode. LISTEN: 1. "Happy Together" (Teal Album version) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Happy Together" (Turtles original) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Happy Together" (Weezer, live in 2002) on YouTube2019-01-3000 min
Post-PinkertonHash PipeEp. 51. A big show for a big song: John dives deep into the 18-year life of "Hash Pipe." Today's episode has everything: Summer Songs 2000, The Green Album, the TV show Peter Gunn, a Massachusetts band called The Shods, and the Santa Monica prostitute who inspired it all. LISTEN: 1. "Hash Pipe" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Hash Pipe" (video edit) on Spotify | YouTube 3. "Half Pipe" on YouTube 4. "Hash Pipe" (SS2k) on YouTube 5. "Hash Pipe" (Toto cover) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 6. "Peter Gunn" on Spotify | Apple...2019-01-2300 min
Post-PinkertonSilent NightEp. 50. "Silent Night" is the last track on the Christmas With Weezer EP. John takes it as an opportunity to reflect on why he likes this EP, what the detractors have to say about it, and why he thinks it's sneakily one of the band's best Post-Pinkerton projects. LISTEN: 1. "Silent Night" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Silent Night" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Silent Night" at Weezerpedia 2. "Silent Night" at Wikipedia 3. Christmas With Weezer at Weezerpedia 4. Previous episodes of the Ch...2018-12-2500 min
Post-PinkertonHark! The Herald Angels SingEp. 49. On today's show, John talks about "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," why Pat Wilson's love of his iPhone helped lead to Christmas With Weezer, and why this project made him think about, of all things, the Weezer Snuggie. LISTEN: 1. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" at Weezerpedia 2. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" at Wikipedia 3. Christmas With Weezer at Weezerpedia 4. The W...2018-12-2100 min
Post-PinkertonThe First NoelEp. 48. "The First Noel" is the fourth track on the Christmas With Weezer EP, and the focus of today's new episode. John explains who is responsible for the instrumentation given that Rivers Cuomo didn't pick up a guitar at these sessions, and why 2008 was the perfect time for such a different approach to a Weezer recording. LISTEN: 1. "The First Noel" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "The First Noel" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "The First Noel" at Weezerpedia 2. "The First Noel" at Wikipedia ...2018-12-1800 min
Post-PinkertonO Holy NightEp. 47. "O Holy Night" is a familiar Christmas carol, but not one many would think to be a fit for a band like Weezer. Quite often featured on Christmas albums as a vocal showcase, the song is the most challenging task Rivers Cuomo faced on the Christmas With Weezer EP. On today's episode, John talks about how he fared. LISTEN: 1. "O Holy Night" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "O Holy Night" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "O Holy Night" at Weezerpedia 2. "O Holy Night" a...2018-12-1200 min
Post-PinkertonO Come All Ye FaithfulEp. 46. "O Come All Ye Faithful" is the second track on Christmas With Weezer, the EP that began its life as an iPhone application. On today's show, John talks about the band's version of this famous carol and why Rivers Cuomo plays a different role than usual on these recordings. LISTEN: 1. "O Come All Ye Faithful" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "O Come All Ye Faithful" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "O Come All Ye Faithful" at Weezerpedia 2. "O Come All Ye Faithful" at Wi...2018-12-0800 min
Post-PinkertonWe Wish You A Merry ChristmasEp. 45. On today's show, John kicks off his monthlong look at the Christmas with Weezer EP, which didn't begin its life as an EP but as ... an iPhone application? Learn all about its strange beginnings on today's show! LISTEN: 1. "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" at Weezerpedia 2. Christmas With Weezer at Weezerpedia 3. Tap Tap Revenge at Wikipedia 4. "We W...2018-12-0500 min
Post-PinkertonNew JointEp. 44. "New Joint" is one of the first songs Weezer recorded in their sessions for the Green Album. John talks about this song as the transition point from SS2K to New Joint, and what its original title tells us about this song and its limited scope. LISTEN: 1. "New Joint" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "New Joint" at Weezerpedia MORE INFO: 1. "New Joint" at Weezerpedia 2. Green Album Demos at Weezerpedia2018-11-3000 min
Post-PinkertonDreamin'Ep. 42. "Dreamin'" is not a perfect song, but it's one of the more interesting ones we'll ever cover on the show. On today's episode, John discusses the amazing bridge, what about this song reminds him of "Across the Sea," and pizza bagels. Yes: pizza bagels. LISTEN: 1. "Dreamin'" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Susanne" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Dreamin'" at Genius.com 2. "Susanne" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Dreamin'" at Weezerpedia 2. The Red Album at Weezerpedia 3. Alone: The H...2018-11-0700 min
Post-PinkertonOh LisaEp. 40. Let's not beat around the bush: "Oh Lisa" is one of the worst Weezer songs ever. John discusses why this B-Side misses the mark, and how it was the first Green Album era song some fans heard despite only being officially released as a B-side. LISTEN: 1. "Oh Lisa" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Oh Lisa" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Oh Lisa" at Weezerpedia 2. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 3. "Island in the Sun" at Weezerpedia2018-10-2400 min
Post-PinkertonMy Best FriendEp. 39. I think it's safe to say that today's episode will have more Shrek talk than any other episode you'll hear from this series. John discusses "My Best Friend," its history with the animated film Shrek 2, and why this song wasn't on Make Believe ... until it was. LISTEN: 1. "My Best Friend" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Accidentally in Love" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "My Best Friend" at Genius.com 2. "Accidentally in Love" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "My Best Friend" at W...2018-10-1700 min
Post-PinkertonEv'ry NightEp. 38. Summer Songs 2000 isn't an official album, and not something the band was planning to revisit until fans demanded it. But there are songs from this time period that didn't make the official unofficial release. "Ev'ry Night" is one such song. John talks about how this minor work illustrates the way the band was gently beginning to re-shape its own narrative. LISTEN: 1. "Ev'ry Night" on YouTube 2. "Across the Sea" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Ev'ry Night" at Weezerpedia 2. "Across the Sea" at Genius.com MO...2018-10-1000 min
Post-PinkertonI've Had It Up To HereEp. 37. "I've Had It Up To Here" is the fifth track off of Everything Will Be Alright in the End, a return to form for the band and John's favorite Post-Pinkerton album. In discussing this song, John makes the case that it helps illuminate how the guy who wrote Pinkerton isn't as different from the guy who wrote Raditude as you might think. LISTEN: 1. "I've Had It Up To Here" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "I've Had It Up To...2018-10-0300 min
Post-PinkertonAny Friend of Diane'sEp. 36. "Any Friend of Diane's" is the only Weezer song named after an episode of Cheers. That's only one of many facts you'll learn about this song, the final track on the band's most recent album. John is joined by Richard Sallis, the lead vocalist of The Cameraman, to talk about not only the song, but his Weezer cover album Somebody's Daydream. LISTEN: 1. "Any Friend of Diane's" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Any Friend of Diane's" (Richard's cover) on YouTube | Bandcamp 3. "Ocean Park" on YouTube | Bandcamp 4. "Sober Up" on S...2018-09-1900 min
Post-PinkertonPrivate MessageEp. 35. "Private Message" saw a lot of iterations in its lifespan as an Album 5 Demo. It's been a Weezer demo written by Rivers Cuomo, a demo re-worked with piano, a demo re-worked as acoustic, a song given to Brian Bell and The Relationship, and then a song stripped down and re-born as a Brian Bell original. John walks you through every step of this song's lifespan on today's show. LISTEN: 1. "Private Message" (April 2002 demo) on YouTube 2. "Private Message" (July 2, 2002 demo) is unavailable at this time. 3. "Private Message" (July 16, 2002 demo) on YouTube2018-09-1200 min
Post-PinkertonAll My Friends Are InsectsEp. 34. "All My Friends Are Insects" is an unusual Post-Pinkerton track for many reasons: it's not written by any band members, it's for children, and ... it's almost universally loved by the fans. John is joined by returning guest Diana Metzger -- and his daughter! -- to talk about Weezer's one and only appearance on Yo Gabba Gabba! LISTEN: 1. "All My Friends Are Insects" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "All My Friends Are Insects" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "All My Friends Are Insects" at Weezerpedia 2018-09-0500 min
Post-PinkertonDon't Let GoEp. 33. John is joined by Diana Metzger of Brightest Young Things to discuss "Don't Let Go," her favorite track off of The Green Album. Diana talks about what this song means to her, the extent of her relationship with the band over the years, and why the tweaked version of the song the band started performing live doesn't do it for her. LISTEN: 1. "Don't Let Go" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Don't Let Go" (AOL Sessions) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Don't Let Go" at Genius.com MORE INFO:2018-08-2900 min
Post-PinkertonI Wanna KnowEp. 30. "I Wanna Know" is one of Weezer's most forgettable songs, which is why John and his guest Scott Auth (I Miss the Old Weezer) spend most of the episode talking about their Top 5 songs that evoke the classic 1990s Weezer sound. LISTEN: 1. "I Wanna Know" on YouTube 2. "Passion Fruit Tea" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Rivers" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 4. "Nervous as I'll Ever Be" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "Demon to Lean On" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 6. "Ruby" on Spotify | Apple Music...2018-08-0800 min
Post-PinkertonFake Smiles and Nervous LaughterEp. 29. John welcomes Scott Auth (I Miss the Old Weezer blog) to the show to discuss "Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter," what it has to do with the band Wavves, the specific way it invokes Pinkerton, and the broader ways it plays around with the '90s Weezer sound. LISTEN: 1. "Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "You Gave Your Love To Me Softly" (Wavves cover) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Fake Smiles and N...2018-08-0100 min
Post-PinkertonMemoriesEp. 27. "Memories" holds a strange place amongst Weezer's Post-Pinkerton work: dismissed by fans upon release, only to later inspire what might be the band's most beloved tour of the Post-Pinkerton era. John discusses all of this, plus the song's connection to the cast and crew of the Jackass franchise. LISTEN: 1. "Memories" (Hurley version) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Memories" (Jackass gang vocals) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Memories" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Memories" on Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 2. Hurley on Weezerpedia | Wikipedia 3. The Memories T...2018-07-1800 min
Post-PinkertonBurndt JambEp. 26. If you like Weezer demos, then you've come to the right episode, because we've got a bunch of them in today's show about "Burndt Jamb." The Maladroit track started as a silly parody of jam bands and evolved into something much different during album production. John tracks the journey -- and explains why we even have access to all of these recordings -- during today's show. LISTEN: 1. "Burndt Jamb" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Burndt Jamb" (DC Demos) on YouTube 3. "Burndt Jamb" (BBC Sessions) on YouTube 4. "Burndt Jamb" (J...2018-07-1100 min
Post-PinkertonThe Organ PlayerEp. 25. John is once again joined by Alex Rice, co-host of the Bruce Springsteen Song of the Week podcast, to discuss "The Organ Player," a demo from Weezer's scrapped fifth album sessions. John and Alex talk about why the song marks a pivotal turning point in Rivers Cuomo's evolution as a songwriter. LISTEN: 1. "The Organ Player" (July 2, 2002) on YouTube 2. "The Organ Player" (July 16, 2002) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "The Organ Player" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "The Organ Player" at Weezerpedia 2. Album 5 Demos at Weezerpedia2018-07-0400 min
Post-PinkertonHeart SongsEp. 24. John is joined by Alex Rice, the co-host of the Bruce Springsteen Song of the Week Podcast, to talk about Weezer's "Heart Songs," why it mentions Bruce Springsteen, and similarities between the two groups he's spent most of his life listening to. LISTEN: 1. "Heart Songs" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Sliver" (as covered by Weezer) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Heart Songs" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Heart Songs" at Weezerpedia 2. The Red Album at Weezerpedia 3. Bruce Springsteen at Wikipedia 4. Br...2018-06-2700 min
Post-PinkertonVelouriaEp. 23. Weezer kicks off a nationwide tour with the Pixies this weekend, so what better way to celebrate than with Weezer's cover of The Pixies' "Velouria." John discusses why this song was so important to the start of the Post-Pinkerton and which famous musician thinks this is the best Pixies cover of all-time. LISTEN: 1. "Velouria" (Weezer's cover) on YouTube 2. "Velouria" (Pixies original) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 3. "Where Is My Mind?" (live Weezer cover) on YouTube 4. "Where Is My Mind?" (Pixies original) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube L...2018-06-2400 min
Post-PinkertonFeels Like SummerEp. 22. "Feels Like Summer" is a song that initially existed between albums, later becoming the lead single from PACIFIC DAYDREAM, the band's most recent album. Today, John talks about the song, why he's avoided that album to this point on the show, and what the song does to split casual and diehard fans apart. LISTEN: 1. "Feels Like Summer" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Feels Like Summer" (Acoustic) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Feels Like Summer" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Feels Like Summer" at We...2018-06-2000 min
Post-PinkertonMy Day Is ComingEp. 21. On the eve of the 2018 World Cup, John revisits "My Day Is Coming," a song Rivers Cuomo wrote about the 2006 US Men's National Soccer Team. Cuomo was asked to write an anthem for the team, but wound up writing a ballad about hope in the wake of failure. LISTEN: 1. "My Day Is Coming" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 2. "My Day Is Coming" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "My Day Is Coming" on Weezerpedia 2. Alone II: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo on Weezerpedia...2018-06-1300 min
Post-PinkertonThe Girl Got HotEp. 20. John is once again joined by Jenna Hall to discuss "The Girl Got Hot," a track off of the album Raditude. Warning: John and Jenna do not like this song, and are not afraid to tell you why. LISTEN: 1. "The Girl Got Hot" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "No One Else" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "The Girl Got Hot" on Genius.com 2. "No One Else" on Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "The Girl Got Hot" on Weezerpedia 2. Raditude on W...2018-06-0600 min
Post-PinkertonFall TogetherEp. 19. Jenna Hall joins the show to talk about a favorite song off of a favorite album -- yup, Jenna is a Maladroit fan and "Fall Together" lover. Pretty unusual amongst Weezer fans. John and Jenna discuss why she digs this deep cut and they listen to some particularly interesting live performances of the song. LISTEN: 1. "Fall Together" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Fall Together" (Live on HBO's Reverb) on YouTube 3. "Fall Together" (from Video Capture Device DVD) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Fall Together" at Genius.com 2018-05-3000 min
Post-PinkertonI Love The USAEp. 16. John is once again joined by Coonoor Behal to talk about the 2016 single "I Love The USA," easily the band's most political work to date. Also, you'll learn what curse word Rivers uses for the first time! LISTEN: 1. "I Love The USA" (Explicit) on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube 2. "I Love The USA" (Clean) on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "I Love The USA" on Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "I Love The USA" at Weezerpedia 2. "I Love The USA" music video 3. NASA's Juno mission2018-05-0900 min
Post-PinkertonPerfect SituationEp. 15. John is joined by Coonoor Behal to talk about "Perfect Situation," one of the singles off of the band's fifth album Make Believe. Learn about what makes this song such a throwback and how Coonoor knows a founder of the Rebel Weezer Alliance. LISTEN: 1. "Perfect Situation" (original) from first pressing of Make Believe 2. "Perfect Situation" (updated) from subsequent pressings of Make Believe 3. "Perfect Situation" (music video, slightly edited version) LYRICS: 1. "Perfect Situation" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Perfect Situation" at Weezerpedia2018-05-0200 min
Post-PinkertonSheila Can Do (It)Ep. 14. What is Homie? Why do fans spell it HOMiE? And why are we talking about it on a Weezer podcast? John answers all of these questions (and more!) while discussing "Sheila Can Do (It)," one of the first songs written for Rivers Cuomo's Post-Pinkerton endeavors. LISTEN: 1. "Sheila Can Do (It)" (Live) on YouTube 2. "Sheila Can Do (It)" (Homie cover album) on YouTube 3. "American Girls" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Sheila Can Do (It)" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Sheila Can Do (It)" on Weezerpedia...2018-04-2500 min
Post-PinkertonSimple PagesEp. 13. By the numbers, The Green Album is the best-selling album of the Post-Pinkerton era. But it left a lot of fans cold. John discusses the way that "Simple Pages" is indicative of some of the larger issues on the album. LISTEN: 1. "Simple Pages" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Simple Pages" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Simple Pages" at Weezerpedia 2. The Green Album at Weezerpedia 3. Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar On Me" 4. Giuseppe Verdi at Wikipedia2018-04-1800 min
Post-PinkertonWe Are All On DrugsEp. 12. John is once again joined by his longtime friend Nick Klinger to talk about "We Are All On Drugs," a single off of the 2005 album Make Believe. Why did Nick want to discuss it? Because many consider it to be one of the worst Post-Pinkerton songs. LISTEN: 1. "We Are All On Drugs" (mistake version on first pressing of Make Believe) on YouTube 2. "We Are All On Drugs" (corrected version on every subsequent pressing of Make Believe) on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube 3. "We Are All In Love" (edited version) on Apple M...2018-04-1100 min
Post-PinkertonEverybody Get DangerousEp. 11. John is joined by Nick Klinger, an old friend of his, to talk about "Everybody Get Dangerous," a song from 2008's Red Album. Listen to two friends discuss a song about the dangers and risks of teenage friendship. LISTEN: 1. "Everybody Get Dangerous" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Everybody Get Dangerous" at Genius MORE INFO: 1. "Everybody Get Dangerous" at Weezerpedia 2. Adam Orth's blog post about "Everybody Get Dangerous"2018-04-0400 min
Post-PinkertonAutopilotEp. 9. If you're in that incredibly small demographic that's wanted a Weezer song about dog droppings and computer programming, today's show is for you. John listens to "Autopilot," a song from Death to False Metal, a collection of unreleased studio material. LISTEN: 1. "Autopilot" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Autopilot" at Genius.com MORE INFO: 1. "Autopilot" on Weezerpedia 2. Death to False Metal on Weezerpedia2018-03-2800 min
Post-PinkertonCalifornia KidsEp. 8. "California Kids" is the first track off of The White Album, arguably the favorite Post-Pinkerton album amongst the band's most ardent fans. John explains what he likes so much about this song, and how it participates in a conversation that has stretched across the band's entire career. LISTEN: 1. "California Kids" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "California" on YouTube 3. "California Kids" (Spotify Session) on Spotify | YouTube 4. "The Ice of Boston" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 5. "East Coast vs. West Coast" on YouTube 6. "Longtime Sunshine" (Alone de...2018-03-2100 min
Post-PinkertonSerendipityEp. 7. John is once again joined by Scott Heisel, this time to discuss the Maladroit-era demo "Serendipity." The conversation leads to an extensive look into Scott's work writing about the band. LISTEN: 1. "Serendipity" on YouTube LYRICS: 1. "Serendipity" at Genius MORE INFO: 1. "Serendipity" at Weezerpedia 2. Scott's Review of The Green Album 3. Scott's review of Maladroit 4. Scott's review of Make Believe 5. Scott's review of The Red Album 6. Scott's review of Raditude 7. Scott's review of Hurley 8...2018-03-1400 min
Post-PinkertonHang OnEp. 6. Scott Heisel joins the show to talk to John about "Hang On," one of his favorite tracks off of Hurley, the band's 2010 album. Scott worked at Alternative Press for a decade, and continues working now as a freelance music journalist. LISTEN: 1. "Hang On" (album version) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube 2. "Hang On" (single version) on YouTube LYRICS: "Hang On" lyrics at Genius MORE INFO: 1. Scott Heisel on Twitter 2. Scott's review of Hurley 3. The Pinkerton-era Alternative Press cover story 4...2018-03-0700 min