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Best Song Ever
by Brian and Luke LaBenne
Ghettoblaster Magazine's Best Song Ever Podcast brings you eight fantastic new songs each week that are buzzworthy and may just be the best song ever
Episodes
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BSE 221: Ratboys and Eaves Wilder
“Priscilla’s Pristine Portobellos” In this episode, Luke tries out a new vocal warm-up and discusses the balance of being informed and without getting overwhelmed. He shares all of the music he’s been enjoying and the releases he’s anticipating. Plus, he plays some exciting new songs by fantastic...
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BSE 220: cootie catcher and GUV
“That’s a straight drop that I want to go on.” In this episode, Luke returns from a 6-month hiatus and discusses the future of the podcast. He shares all of the music he’s been enjoying in the first part of the year. Plus, he plays some exciting new songs by fantastic artists (all of whom just...
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BSE 219: Emily Yacina and Dog Eyes
“Dad Rock Summer: The Perfect Cherry On Top Of a Great Album.” In this episode, Dad Rock Summer 2025 continues as Luke adds songs to the ultimate dad rock playlist. He discusses his Music League, bluegrass covers and iconic album covers. He shares all of the music he’s been loving, the...
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Ranking the Songs on Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out
Ranking the Songs on Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out In this minisode, Luke ranks the songs on Clipse’s new album Let God Sort Em Out. Plus he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s excited about. Make your own Let God Sort Em Out tier list using our template. Listen...
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BSE 218: Model/Actriz and Far Caspian
“Dad Rock Summer: The Weezer Cycle” In this episode, Dad Rock Summer 2025 continues as Luke adds songs to the ultimate dad rock playlist. He discusses which Weezer albums are good, artists wanting to quit music and going outside and getting out of your head. He shares all of the music he’s been...
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BSE 217: Turnstile and Aesop Rock (w/ Will Piper)
“Dad Rock Summer: Nightmare Fuel to the Max” In this episode, Luke is joined by his dear friend Will Piper as they continue adding to the ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2025. They discuss “lightning in a bottle” albums, Will’s dad’s Genesis obsession and playing the Nintendo…
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BSE 216: Momma and Samia (w/ Joe Lopez and Jared Szymanski)
“Dad Rock Summer: Popper pops off.” In this episode, Luke kicks off Dad Rock Summer 2025 with the hosts of the Big Dad Energy Podcast, Joe Lopez and Jared Szymanski. They add to the ultimate dad rock playlist for the fourth year in a row, discussing dad rock classics and how Luke’s perspective…
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BSE 215: Lucius and stoop lee with Datsunn & Curtis Roach
“That’s gonna hit real nice.” In this episode, Luke shares all the things that happened to him in the last month and plays Song Saga and shares a music-related anecdote about sports. He plays some amazing new songs from incredible artists, shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday...
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BSE 214: Craig Finn and Courting (w/ Kyle LaBenne)
“It’s a family affair.” In this episode, Luke is joined by his wife, Kyle, and baby, Archie. They talk about Kyle’s music hyper-fixations throughout her life and Archie’s favorite music. Luke shares some amazing new songs from incredible artists with the fam. Plus, he shares the music he’s been...
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BSE 213: Horsegirl and Anxious
“This podcast makes me happy.” In this episode, Luke discusses music being a comfort in crazy times, art as escapism and Harrison Ford’s Jeep Commercial. All this while playing some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Plus, he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday...
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BSE 212: Best of 2024 | Cloud Nothings, Gurriers, Dehd, Brijean and Waxahatchee
“You wanna run through a wall listening to it.” In this episode, Kevin emerges from 3 months in his basement as him and Luke catch up about their holidays and count down their Top 10 Albums of 2024. They discuss the year in music, share the honorable mentions that didn’t make their lists and…
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Ranking the songs on Kendrick Lamar's GNX
Ranking the songs on Kendrick Lamar's GNX Ranking the songs on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX In this minisode, Luke ranks the songs on Kendrick Lamar’s new surprise album GNX. Plus he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s excited about. Make your own GNX tier list using…
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BSE 211: Sa-Roc and Soccer Mommy
“BSE MVPs.” In this episode, Luke discusses music being a comfort in difficult times. He plays some amazing new songs from artists who are BSE MVPs. Plus, he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to. Songs Played In This Episode: Sa-Roc - Amazing...
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BSE 210: Bartees Strange and 2nd Grade
“Nobody’s got time for hell.” In this episode, it’s Boo-st Song Ever as Luke plays with Halloween sound effects, talks trick or treat plans and Halloween horror movie viewing. Luke plays a spooky solo Song Saga and tells music-related anecdotes about tattoos and New York. Plus, he plays some...
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BSE 209: Mk.gee and Hippo Campus
“Less of setup and more of a fed-up.” In this episode, Luke flies solo and fills the listeners in on his time away. He discusses Spotify daylists, back injuries and post-religious peace of mind. All this while playing some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Plus, he shares the music he’s...
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BSE 208: Parannoul and A Place To Bury Strangers
“Daddy’s Home!” In this episode, Luke makes his triumphant return as he and Kevin discuss the struggles of solo podcasting, being mindful and demure and the presidential debate. They play Song Saga and tell music-related anecdotes about cop encounters and hair related detentions. Plus, they share...
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BSE 207: Seafoam Walls
"Make like Sabrina Carpenter" In this record setting speedrun of a main episode, Kevin commiserates the end of Dad Rock Summer, plays some new music, and talks about the best new and upcoming music on this #NewMusicFriday. Songs Played In Episode: Seafoam Walls - Cabin Fever from Standing Too…
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BSE 206: Chuck Prophet & ¿Qiensave?
"Fully Goldbluming Out" In this blast from the past from Luke and Kevin, they survive the 2024 independenceday alien invasion*, Kevin plays a new track, and shares the new and upcoming #NewMusicFriday releases. Songs Played In Episode: Chuck Prophet & ¿Qiensave? - Sugar into Water from Wake the...
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A quick scheduling update!
Moving is fun! We'll be back next week. Love you!
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BSE 205: Being Dead
“Seven Pounds of Tongue In a brand new episode, Kevin is joined by Joe Lopez from the Big Dad Energy Podcast, to discuss 6 brand-new entries to the 2024 Dad Rock Summer playlist, a new track from Being Dead, and the best new music that’s coming out on this #NewMusicFriday. Songs Played In…
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BSE 204: Isabella&Sebastian
“Past & Present” In a blast from the past, Luke “returns” to the podcast and we get an update from his present self him and Kevin share another batch of Dad Rock Summer jams, Kevin plays all new music, and shares the music he’s digging and excited about on this #NewMusicFriday. Songs Played In...
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BSE 203: Dummy
“The Arbiter of all Knowledge” In this solo effort, Kevin brings a trio off throwback Dad Rock Summer tracks, plays a track from Dummy, shares the music he’s been digging, and talk about the #NewMusicFriday releases to look forward to. Songs Played In Episode: Dummy – Nullspace from Free Energy…
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Dad Rock Summer | You got Brats; You got Dogs
In this summer Minisode, Kevin is joined by Jared Szymanksi from the Big Dad Energy podcast. They discuss music listening habits as a parent, enter a slew of great tracks into the Dad Rock Summer 2024 playlist, and talk about their favorite new and upcoming music for #NewMusicFriday. Listen to…
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BSE 202: Joe Goddard and Susan O’Neill
“Dad Rock Summer is a vibe.” In the last episode before Luke leaves for paternity leave, him and Kevin continue building their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. They talk about their college radio shows and Luke’s parents' disapproval of his Nirvana album purchase. Plus, they...
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BSE 201: Personal Trainer and Oceanator
“Nothing like a Maurice salad on a hot day.” In this episode, Kevin and Luke beat the heat by continuing to build their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. They discuss how they spent Father’s Day, Eminem’s new song and the train station concert in Detroit. Plus, they share the...
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BSE 200: Sinkane and Brijean
“Redefining Dad Rock.” In this episode, Kevin and Luke celebrate their 200th episode, they look back on the history and accomplishments of the show and hear some messages from friends and collaborators. Then they continue building their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. Plus,...
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BSE 199: Peel and Cloud Nothings
“What the f*ck is a gipper?” In this episode, Kevin & Luke continue building their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. They discuss the Taylor Swift / Billie Eilish “feud” and theorize on which stars will beef with each other next. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving,...
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BSE 198: Dehd and Schande
“The dadliest summer of all time.” In this episode, Kevin and Luke kick off Dad Rock Summer 2024 and begin to build their ultimate dad rock playlist for this summer. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new...
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BSE 197: Bloomsday and LA Priest
“Thank you for your service, Afroman.” In this episode, Luke is joined by an anonymous host to discuss their mixed feelings on Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department. Kevin and Luke share their favorite nepo babies and play Song Saga sharing anecdotes about learning instruments, songs that...
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BSE 196: Dog Date and Lionlimb
“The Tortured Podcasters Department.” In this episode, Luke recaps the Jeff Rosenstock / Sidney Gish / Gladie show he went to and then tries to guess the Taylor Swift album based on Kevin’s haiku description in the game Low-kus. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday...
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BSE 195: Camera Obscura and Ethel
“Talk about white man syndrome” In this episode, Luke catches Kevin up on his vacation, makes a special announcement and Kevin is all messed up from the solar eclipse. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about white man syndrome, Berlin and their dads. Plus, they share the music...
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BSE 194: Rosali and youbet
“Love Yourself Before You Shove Yourself.” In this episode, Luke & Kevin discuss albums that deserve sequels and share their opinions on Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about high school best friends and regret. Plus, they share the music they’ve…
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BSE 193: Chanel Beads and From Indian Lakes
“Your cravings shall be sated here.” In this episode, Luke makes a startling confession and the guys discuss Netflix’s 3 Body Problem series. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about bed, mellowing out and first kisses. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the...
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BSE 192: Mandy and Prefuse 73
“Port Man Toes and Milk Belly.” In this episode, Kevin tries to guess the mashed up band names in the game, PortBANDteau. The guys play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about morning, songs with the best drops and Paris. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the…
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BSE 191: YOVA and Madi Diaz ft. Kacey Musgraves
“The Lisan al Gaib of my heart.” In this episode, Luke & Kevin discuss Dune: Part Two and try to guess the mashed up movie title in Oscar Mashup. They discuss the phenomena of dreams and Stephen King’s Dreamcatcher. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases...
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BSE 190: Declan McKenna and Gurriers
“Kevin’s Nacho Night.” In this episode, Kevin rectifies a mistake in Corrections and Reflections, the guys discuss AI Therapists and AI DJs and wish each other a Happy Dune Week! They play Song Saga and share stories about songs they know all the lyrics to, their first concerts on drugs and…
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BSE 189: Dog Race and STRFKR
“You Gizzin'?” In this episode, Luke and Kevin talk about the Super Bowl Halftime Show, hear the “leaked” Taylor Swift song and rant about AI. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about being underground and music their parents hate. Plus, they share the music they’ve been…
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BSE 188: Laura Jane Grace and The Greeting Committee
“Joe Alwyn, go into witness protection.” In this episode, Luke and Kevin discuss the Grammys and Kevin tries to spot the fake Taylor Swift track names in Swift or Grift. They try out different greetings and Kevin shares his favorite tracks on his 2000’s mix. Plus they share the music they’ve been...
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BSE 187: Justice ft. Tame Impala and Torres
“Best Song Ever: Also not a Psyop” In this episode, Luke & Kevin discuss the feud between Megan Thee Stallion & Nicki Minaj. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about their grandmas, California, being broke af, and cbat. Plus they share the music they’ve been loving, the...
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BSE 186: Erick the Architect feat. George Clinton and San Fermin
“One man’s flat is another man’s sharp.” In this episode, Luke tells Kevin about the 2nd Lions game he watched on TV in Lukey’s Lions Report, then they take bets on whether Kanye West’s albums will come out on time. They play Song Saga (song-saga.com) and share stories and songs about moms, inner...
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BSE 185: Mary Timony and Folly Group
“A snob about Nelly Furtado.” In this episode, Kevin pitches Luke companies they could sell the podcast to and Luke reports back after watching part of a Lions game. The guys debate the pronunciation of biopic and play Song Saga sharing anecdotes about songs that get people dancing and songs that...
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BSE 184: The Lemon Twigs and Friko
“Black Parade 2: Judgement Day.” In their first episode of 2024, Luke and Kevin look back at what they got wrong (and right) with their 2023 Predictions and share their 2024 Predictions. Plus they share the music they’ve been loving and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs...
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BSE 183: Best of 2023 Part 2 | Wednesday, Jessie Ware, Girl Ray, Chappell Roan, 100 gecs and Will Butler + Sister Squares
“Ya gotta pronounce both exclamation points.” In their final episode of the year, Luke & Kevin discuss their Top 10 albums of 2023. They look back at their year podcasting while playing a lineup of amazing tracks from the best albums of the year. Songs Played In This Episode: Wednesday - Chosen…
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BSE 182: Best of 2023 Part 1 | Genesis Owusu, Geese, Palehound and Joanna Sternberg
“The Teen Reason for The Teen Season.” In this episode, Luke and Kevin begin their look back at the Best Albums of 2023 as they discuss their choices for 11-20 on their lists. Plus they play a selection of songs from some of the best albums of the year. Songs Played In This Episode: Genesis Owusu…
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BSE 181: Saint Saviour feat. Orlando Weeks and Katy Kirby
“The Sludge Snob.” In this episode, Kevin and Luke compare their Spotify Wrapped results, discuss their yearly listening habits and tease their Best of 2023 episodes. Kevin stands in people’s driveways with a bow on and Luke asks Kevin to make a sludge judgement. They share the music they’ve been...
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BSE 180: Wilderado ft. Matt Berninger and Yung Bae ft. Mayer Hawthorne
"Ride or Die-ghy for Nighy." In this episode, Luke and Kevin catch up after Kevin's Honeymoon Haitus, Luke talks about The 1975 concert he went to and they share their thoughts on the new Beatles song. They play Song Saga (song-saga.com) and share music-related anecdotes about finger waving,...
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BSE 179: Rahill ft. Beck and Erick The Architect ft. Channel Tres
“Double Featchies and Triple Dippers.” In this episode, Luke and Kevin pick the Best Song and Underrated Jam on Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour and Luke reports back after seeing the groundbreaking concert film on opening weekend. They share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases...
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BSE 178: Linying and Art Feynman
"Sucked into the Soul Hole." In this episode, Luke and Kevin give differing definitions of the word sludge and discuss the power of surrendering control in life and in music. Luke tries to write a music-themed logic puzzle and they play Song Saga, sharing musical anecdotes about camping and…
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BSE 177: Gurriers and Anxious
“R.I.P. King to a Drip King.” In this episode, the guys are interrupted by an emergency alert and they discuss the hidden meaning behind Kevin’s wedding date. Kevin reads Luke’s mind as they play Song Saga and discuss air guitar, Prince and Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. They share the music they’ve…
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BSE 176: Slaughter Beach, Dog and Oh Land
“Soup It Up.” In this episode, Luke and Kevin pick the best song on Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense and Luke tries to guess if Kevin was a music tastemaker as they play Like So 2012 or So 2014. They share the music they’ve been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to....
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Ghettoblaster Magazine's Best Song Ever Podcast brings you eight fantastic new songs each week that are buzzworthy and may just be the best song ever
HOSTED BY
Brian and Luke LaBenne
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