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Did You Bring Earplugs?
by J.S.M.J.
Did You Bring Earplugs? is a sonic journey down a musical rabbit hole with co-hosts Julian, Sasha, Mike, and Jillian. Each week they take a deep dive into a hyper-specific topic or discuss recent concert-going experiences.
Episodes
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DYBE Singles 05 - We Review Jubilee, Track by Track
On this plus-sized single, Jillian, Julian and Sasha review the Japanese Breakfast's highly-anticipated new album Jubilee.
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DYBE Singles 04 - Fantasy Saturday Night Live Musical Guests
On this DYBE Single, we blue-sky Saturday Night Live musical guests and talk about our shortlist picks that didn't make the cut for last week's episode.
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36 - Our Favorite Musical Guests from Saturday Night Live
Even though Saturday Night Live is on way past our bedtimes, it still holds a special place in our hearts. That's why we're discussing our favorite musical performances from Studio 8H on this episode of DYBE? Plus, listener mail and much more! Songs for Your Week: Mike: "Whirl" by Soft Kill...
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DYBE Singles 03 - How We Used to Get Music
Methods for obtaining music have dramatically changed since the hosts of DYBE? were adolescents. On this DYBE Single, Mike, Jillian and Julian discuss their hometown record stores and how they used to acquire music before Spotify ruined it for everyone.
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35 - Hometown Heroes
The hosts of DYBE? go back to where it all began, mentally anyway, as we discuss our favorite bands from our hometowns (or at least nearish to our hometowns). Songs for Your Week: Mike: "Smoke Rings" by Les Paul and Mary Ford Jillian: "Wouldn't Come Back" by Trousdale Julian: "What's Your…
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DYBE Singles 02 - Interview with Lauren Bird
The talented and utterly charming Lauren Bird (@laurenbirdmusic) joins us for a chat about lockdown life in Ireland, her music (listen to The Farewell EP now!) and more on the second installment of DYBE? Singles.
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34 - Funeral for a Pod with Lauren Bird
Death becomes us on this very morbid episode of DYBE? featuring special guest Lauren Bird, who joins us to discuss the songs that we want played at our funerals. We promise the episode is not entirely a bummer (but to be sure, it is partially a bummer). Songs for Your Week: Lauren: "Hem of Her...
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DYBE Singles 01 - Fav (Intentionally) Funny Songs with Jake Prizant
On the first ever DYBE? Single, we discuss our favorite songs that are trying to be funny with our intentionally funny guest, Jake Prizant.
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33 - Songs That Make Us LOL with Jake Prizant
Musicians: they're just like us. Insomuch as they are very funny (sometimes). That's why we're talking about sincere songs that happen to be funny on this episode of DYBE? with special guest Jake Prizant. Songs for Your Week: Jake: "Smoothing Out" by Maryanne Bold Jillian: "Stay in the Car" by...
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32 - Songs of Sustenance
Yummy, yummy, yummy, you've got pod in your tummy! We discuss our favorite songs that are about, or at least metaphorically reference food on this episode of DYBE? We also would have accepted podcast in the morning, podcast in the evening, podcast at supper time. Songs for Your Week: Mike: "Wait...
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31 - Boozy Bops
DYBE? parties. Who said we didn't party? They were lying. We prove how much we party and are so cool as we discuss our favorite songs about alcoholic beverages. Plus review karaoke! Songs for Your Week: Mike: "Pay Your Way In Pain" by St. Vincent Sasha: "Be Sweet" by Japanese Breakfast Julian:...
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30 - Band Breakups That Broke Us with Francis Bayona
Whomever said that parting is sweet sorrow never knew the pain of losing a band that you love. This week, we're discussing band breakups that broke our hearts with special guest Francis Bayona! Songs for Your Week: Francis: "Sweet Melody" by Little Mix Julian: "Wildfires" by SAULT Jillian:...
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29 - Songs That Put Ants In Our Pants with Chloe Franklin
DYBE? is back babies! On our first episode of 2021 we're discussing songs that make us feel like dancing uncontrollably whenever and wherever we hear them with special guest Chloe Franklin! Songs for Your Week: Chloe: "HEARTBREAK ANNIVERSARY" by Giveon Mike: "Headsick (feat. Manchester…
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28 - Our Fantasy 2020 Tours
With a tiny pin prick of light emerging from the end of the tunnel of excrement that was 2020, we step back into the realm of optimism by talking about the fantasy 2020 tours that could have been. Plus listener mail and Julian forgets how to run the show! Songs for Your Week: Mike: "Crimson Tide"...
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27 - Our Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts
We promise this is not a desperate bid to curry popularity with everyone's favorite public broadcasting organization. We just wanted to talk about Tiny Desk Concerts that we've really enjoyed. Plus, listener mail! Songs for Your Week: Mike: "War" by IDLES Sasha: "Mustang" by Bartees Strange…
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26 - Our Favorite Film Scores
Big movies might have returned to Chicago, but we're still not heading to the theaters. That's why on this episode of DYBE? we're talking about our favorite film scores! Songs for Your Week: "Good Woman" by The Staves "Birthday" by Fenne Lily "A Boat to Drown In" by Metz "Play By Play" by Autre…
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25 - Artists That Should Be More Popular
What does it mean to be popular? On this episode of DYBE? we ignore that existential question and instead, talk about musical acts that we think should be more popular than they actually are. Plus listener mail! Songs for Your Week: Julian: "Campfire" by Kevin Morby Mike: "Let's Not Lose Our…
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24 - Songs That Remind Us of Family
We get sentimental on this episode of DYBE? as we discuss songs that remind us of our families. Plus, Julian tries out a new catch phrase to mixed results! Songs for Your Week: Sasha: "We've Got a Good Thing Going" by Lady Lamb Julian: "Prism" by Bully Jillian: "Anything" by Adrianne Lenker Mike:...
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23 - Songs We're Sure Were Written About Us
We turn into full on egocentric maniacs on this episode of DYBE? as we discuss songs that we're absolutely convinced were written about us. Plus, we discuss TikTok trends, which we are totally qualified to do, and read listener mail! Songs for Your Week: Julian: "Way Too Big" by Burna Boy…
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22 - Songs We've Gotta Have on a Roadtrip Playlist
A wise person once said that life is a highway, but they failed to mention the numerous road blocks that would muck up 2020. To remind ourselves of better times, we're talking about songs that we absolutely must hear while on a road trip. Plus, the debut of Jillian's Classy Corner and more! Songs...
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21 - Our Favorite Karaoke Songs
We missed being able to melodically scream at drunk people in a sweaty bar, so this week we're talking about our favorite karaoke songs and why you would love to hear us sing them.----more---- Songs for Your Week: Mike: "Trouble" by Father John Misty Julian: "No Time" by Dehd and "Tank!" by...
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20 - Our Favorite Comeback Albums
DYBE? is back after an unplanned hiatus, talking about our favorite comeback albums. How appropriate! Plus, the triumphant return of Songs for the Weak. Songs for Your Week: Mike: "Where'd All the Time Go" by Dr. Dog Jillian: "The Tide" by La Force Sasha: "Can't Fight" by Lianne La Havas Julian:...
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19 - Our Favorite Musical Moments From TV
Raise your hand if you've been watching a lot of television lately. Now everyone put your hang hands down and listen to this episode of DYBE? about our favorite musical moments from non-musical television shows! Julian accidentally clipped out a couple of minutes from the middle of the episode so...
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18 - Songs That Spark Joy
Make way for unfettered happiness on this episode of DYBE?, as we discuss the tunes that bring us joy. Plus, we weigh the pros and cons of reopening concert venues and various allergy medications. Hotel, Motel, Holiday Stay-In: Jillian: "I Know (feat. Fiona Apple) by King Princess Mike…
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17 - Our Quarantine Blowout!
Thought you were fed up with the onslaught of coronavirus information? Think again! On this episode, the gang shares their quarantine listening habits and chat about some fun internet goofery. Follow our playlist! - DYBE? presents Hotel, Motel, Holiday Stay-In Mike: "Red" by Mt. Wolf Sasha: "Oh…
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16 - Our Favorite Springtime Songs
Having acclimated to the new normal, DYBE is back with the episode that they recorded right before we all became mandatory homebodies, talking about our favorite songs that remind us of Spring. Songs for the Weak: Jillian: "Bad Habit" by Your Smith Mike: "Cherry-coloured Funk Sasha: "3 2 4 3" by...
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15 - Our Favorite Covers
After a few technical mishaps, DYBE? is back with an episode about our favorite covers because originality is so overrated. Plus, we debate the merits of Lil Dicky and find out which nu metal band Jillian's mom absolutely loves. Songs for the Weak: Julian: "Lilacs" and "Fire" by Waxahatchee...
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14 - Our Favorite Albums of 2019
2020 starts off with a kick in the pants as Audacity decides to royally bone the DYBE? crew and demolish half of the very good episode they recorded, recapping their favorite music of 2019. Thus, all you'll get to hear about are Jillian, Sasha, and Mike's picks, which may be for the best as...
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13 - Our Favorite Wedding Reception Songs
You know, we hate coming to these things. We hadn't talked to the groom for about two years before we got the save the date in the mail. But, well . . . we saw you looking at us from across the room and thought, 'would a person like that ever dance with a podcast like us?'. So I guess what we're...
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12 - Bands We've Seen Many, Many Times
Friend of the show Jill Grove stops by to discuss acts we've seen so many times, maybe someone should file a restraining order. Plus, does Jillian hate John Lennon? Probably! Songs for the Weak: Jill: "Yoko Ono" by Moby Rich Jillian: "Wash" by Alex Winston Sasha: "Pasta" by Angie McMahon Mike:...
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11 - Our Favorite #FallVibes Albums
Wrap yourself up in your favorite sweater, start the fireplace and pour yourself a steamin' cup of podcast because this week we're discussing our favorite albums that remind us of Fall. Plus, we read our first piece of listener mail! Apologies for the audio quality, Julian goofed up the…
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10 - Albums That Are Too Long But We Love Them Anyway
DYBE? hits that double digit milestone as we disucss our favorite albums that outstay their welcome. Somehow, we still managed to deliver an episode that's shorter than one hour. Plus, a couple of programming updates and a catch phrase for the ages! Songs for the Weak: Jillian: "Not" by Big Thief...
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09 - Riot Fest and Mannequin Pussy LIVE
We close out a busy summer with a busy episode where we chronicle our exploits at Riot Fest 2019 and get our heads kicked in seeing Mannequin Pussy at Lincoln Hall. Did we have fun in the sun or a summer bummer? You'll have to listen to find out! Songs for the Weak: Jillian: "Living Room, NY" by...
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08 - Our Favorite One-Hit Wonders
Is it better to burn out than fade away? Who know. Instead, we talk about our favorite one-hit wonders and do some spot on accent work on this week's episode of DYBE? Songs for the Weak: Sasha: "Falling Down The Stairs Of Your Smile" by The New Pornographers Mike: "Last Ride" by Tiger Army…
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07 - Our Favorite Summer Jamz (Loosely Speaking)
We try to hang on to the fleeting threads of summer on this episode of DYBE?, as we recall our favorite summer jamz. Recommendations: Julian: "Drunk II" by Mannequin Pussy Mike: "Cattails" by Big Thief Sasha: "Avacado, Baby" by Los Campesinos! Jillian: "I Think You're Alright" by Jay Som Theme by...
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06 - Albums from Our Teen Years That Have Stuck with Us
Nostalgia is in the air on this episode of DYBE? as we chat about albums that have passed the test of time. RECS: Julian: "Rock Co.Kane Flow (feat. MF Doom) by De La Soul Jillian: "Takeover" by Hundred Waters Sasha: "American Sports" by Arctic Monkeys Mike: "VCR" by The xx Theme by MODAFF. Find...
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05 - Radiator Hospital, Hozier and Nilufer Yanya LIVE
It's the episode of too many good openers as the DYBE hosts share their experiences seeing Radiator Hospital, Hozier and Nilufer Yanya in concert. Recs: Sasha: "All Mirrors" by Angel Olsen Mike: "Black Bull" by Foals Jillian: "Premonitions" by Miya Folick Julian: "As Alone" and "Moon Begins" by...
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04 - Deerhunter LIVE and Our First Time at the Metro
Rory O'Donnell joins Julian, Mike and Sasha for a doubled up episode of DYBE?. Rory and Mike become momomaniacs after seeing Deerhunter at Metro Chicago and everyone remenisces about their first epxerience at the very same venue! Recommendations: "Acid King" by Malibu Ken "Miami" by Cate le Bon...
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03 - Did We Survive Pitchfork Music Festival 2019?
In this experimental episode Julian, Mike, and Sasha provide a literal field report from Pitchfork Music Festival 2019. Will the trio slowly descend into a sun-soaked stupor? Definitely. Will the episode feature poorly bootlegged snippets from the festival performers? You'll have to tune in to…
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02 - The National LIVE
On this heat-addled episode, Julian, Sasha, Mike, and Jillian bemoan having to see The National at Chicago's Huntington Bank Pavilion. Recommendations: Julian: "Powerful Man" by (Sandy) Alex G Mike: "Wide Awake" by Parquet Courts Sasha: "Flood Hands" by Vagabon Jillian: "Still Here" by Bobby Kid...
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01 - Did You Bring Your Favorite Opener?
On the debut episode of Did You Bring Earplugs?, Julian, Sasha, Mike, and Jillian discuss their favorite experiences with bands that play before the bands we wanted to see. Recommendations: Mike: "True Blue (feat. Angel Olsen)" by Mark Ronson Sasha: "Echo Park" by Bedouine Jillian: "Soft" by...
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Did You Bring Earplugs? is a sonic journey down a musical rabbit hole with co-hosts Julian, Sasha, Mike, and Jillian. Each week they take a deep dive into a hyper-specific topic or discuss recent concert-going experiences.
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