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Know Your Writes!
by Know Your Writes
A podcast featuring two supposed songwriters critiquing/praising/geeking out over famous artists. Each week, we'll discuss the discography of a new band/songwriter to discuss what makes these songs and records tick. Along the way, we'll invite some of our own musician friends to help us figure out what it means to Know. Your. Writes. New episodes every other Friday!
Episodes
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My Chemical Romance Re-dux (w/ foreword)
When I was a young man, Robb and Colton told me it was time for Know Your Writes! Please enjoy a re-post of a KNY classic deep dive into My Chemical Romance's full discography, complete with a nicely unhinged foreword from our hosts.
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90: Purple Rain by Prince
Colton? Yes, Robb? Is the water warm enough? Yes, Robb. Shall we begin? Yes, Robb. Then it must be time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton gather to talk about a little thing called Prince's 1984 masterwork Purple Rain. Other topics include: - more Fantasy Football mania - Robb's...
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89: "Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift
Devils roll the dice, angels listen to Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton bring summer to a close by sparring over Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer". Other topics include: - revisiting Streetlight Manifesto - Colton's rant on "poptimism" - Robb and Colton fix the bridge to "Cruel Summer"...
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88: Bad Books by Bad Books
To download: podcast episode. Never listened to. So it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton beg everything and get lost at the race track as they wade into Bad Book's self-titled debut album. Our hosts will dissect each track by the group composed of pod stalwarts Kevin Devine...
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87: "American Pie" by Don McLean
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack Flash hit subscribe 'cause it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts pack up the Chevy and discuss Don McLean's 1971 opus "American Pie". Other topics include: - Robb "accepts" the definition of a song - Colton's dislike for vocal jazz - our hosts…
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86: Touch Up by Mother Mother
"Tick-tick-tock, ticky-ticky-tock, ticky-ticky-tock" goes the clock and I sit and I watch the hours go until it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton re-apply their foundations as they wade into Mother Mother's debut album Touch Up. Other topics include: - our hosts San…
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85: "With or Without You" by U2 (w/ Kacy!)
On a bed of nails she makes me wait until it's time for Know Your Writes! Robb is out on vacation, meaning Colton is joined by a very special guest: his wife Kacy! Together, this couple breaks down the iconic "With or Without You" by the legendary U2. Other topics include: - The Newlywed Game…
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84: "Mother" by Danzig
Mother, tell your children not to hear our words unless it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts bang heads, get taken out, and shown the world as they explore Danzig's 1988 classic "Mother". Other topics include: - Lord of the Rings memories - A ColtroRobbus recap - Preparation for...
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83: Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Is she perverted like me? Would she tell you it's time for Know Your Writes?! This week, our hosts dive head over feet into Alanis Morissette's 1995 masterpiece Jagged Little Pill. Other topics include: - Colton's imaginary list of "Best Bassists of All Time" - ColtraRobbus: NBA Finals Edition -...
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82: "Stan" by Eminem
But your picture on my wall, it reminds me that it's time for Know Your Writes! On another Song Spotlight episode, Robb and Colton bleach their hair and jottle down some thoughts on Eminem's 2000 classic, "Stan". Other topics include: - Colton brags about owning thick books - A reappraisal of the...
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81: The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
Money, so they say, is the root of all evil today, but if you ask for a rise, it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton breathe deep and take their time with Pink Floyd's 1973 masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon. Other topics include: - discovering the second best-selling album...
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80: "That Don't Impress Me Much" by Shania Twain
Okay, so you’re a songwriting podcaster? It must be time for Know Your Writes! On another Song Spotlight episode, Robb and Colton lace up their boots and talk about Shania Twain’s 1997 classic “That Don’t Impress Me Much”. Other topics include: -Colton listens to the wrong Shania Twain song -A...
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79: Worship and Tribute by Glassjaw
Yeah, it's over, and you can bet by mid-October it'll still be time for Know Your Writes! Our hosts are back to business as usual and ready to tip their bartenders and give their (pink) roses to hardcore stalwarts Glassjaw. Listen as Robb and Colton dive into the the band's 2002 opus Worship and...
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Tool Re-dux (w/ Foreword)
Know. Your Writes is. Re-posting. Their Tool episode. Robb still hates Fear Inoculum. Colton likes it though. Please enjoy!
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The Decemberists Redux (w/ Foreword)
We are two podcasters, and this is Know Your Writes! Due to technical and scheduling difficulties, Robb and Colton are re-posting some of their favorite early episodes with brand new forewords and remastered audio. First up is a redux of our hosts' deeep dive into The Decemberists!
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78: "Untitled (How Does It Feel" by D'Angelo
Say, if you get a feeling then won′t you come closer? Because it's time for Know Your Writes! For this week's Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton take down the walls and dive into D'Angelo's 2000 masterpiece "Untitled (How Does It Feel)". Other topics include: - DeFault American's Write-A-Record...
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77: The Lion's Roar by First Aid Kit
I'll be your Emmylou, and I'll be your June if you'll be my Robb and my Colton too because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts discuss The Lion's Roar by Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit. Listen to Robb and Colton debate the merits of this 2012 release, from its pristine vocal...
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76: "Old Man" by Neil Young
I've been first and last; look at how it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton get lost, tossed, and rolled into Neil Young's 1972 classic "Old Man". Other topics include: - discussing the new Arctic Monkeys single - confirming how many years are in a decade - Colton trash talks...
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75: Dog Problems by The Format
Can we take the next 1 hour, 52 minutes, and 40 seconds, and talk about The Format? Good, because it's time for Know Your Writes! In our first official "album spotlight" episode of the new year, our hosts dive into Dog Problems, the 2006 release from Arizona's The Format. Other topics include: -...
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74: "Paranoid Android" by Radiohead
Please, could you stop the noise? Because it's time for Know Your Writes! On the first episode of 2026, Robb and Colton break out the Gucci and the pig skin as they dive into Radiohead's 1997 opus "Paranoid Android". Other topics include: - Colton rants about hop water - Robb and Colton's…
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73: Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics
Hooooowdy ho! It's time for Know Your Writes! Christmas isn't over 'til we say it's over, and...well, it's over. But to close it out, Robb and Colton chat about the South Park Christmas Classic that is "Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics". Other topics include: - Robb and Colton's South Park…
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72: Christmas Song Gift Exchange
Wash the black from your fingertips and mount those bridge rails because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton begin their Christmas celebration with their first annual Christmas Song Gift Exchange. Our hosts give each the gift of music with deep dives into Murder By Death's...
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71: Bright Eyes
Can I get a g*ddamn episode description? To start this g*ddamn podcast episode? Tonight, it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton send their discography episodes into the sunset with a gigantic deep dive into six albums from the pride of Omaha: Bright Eyes. From Fevers and…
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70: "In the End" by Linkin Park (and Another Dodger's Championship)
Time is a valuable thing, but so is Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton try hard to explain Linkin Park's "In the End". Does it even matter? Before they get there, our hosts bask in the glory that is another Dodger's World Series championship (it's a music podcast, we promise). Other...
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69: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
What's this?! Why, it's Know Your Writes! And what better time than two days after Halloween to talk about The Nightmare Before Christmas!...even though our host's believe it is Halloween. Follow Robb and Colton as they explore this blended holiday classic to see why its creepy and morose...
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68: "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Picket
I was working in the lab late one night when suddenly... it was time for Know Your Writes! On part one of our two-episode Halloween special, Robb and Colton discuss Bobby Picket and Lenny Capizzi's graveyard smash, "Monster Mash". Other topics include: - Robb's terrible, horrible, no good, very…
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67: Be Your Own PET!
It's all cool, you know, 'cus we're like, podcasters and this is Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton get awkward and dive into the discography of Memphis's Be Your Own Pet. From their self-titled debut to the recent Mommy, our hosts will explore the highs and the lows of this energetic…
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66: "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen (featuring Max Sabate)
Is this the real life? Or is it time for Know Your Writes!? For this week's Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton welcome back friend of the pod Max Sabate to dive into Queen's operatic masterpiece "Bohemian Rhapsody". Other topics include: - why don't any of our hosts attend live shows anymore? -...
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65: Black Sabbath
Satan's comin' 'round the bend and people runnin' 'cause they're scared... it must be time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton take on the unholy excellence that is the first four albums by metal legends Black Sabbath. Other topics include: - Robb rails against Colton's cell phone...
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64: "Dancing In The Dark" by Bruce Springsteen
I'm dyin' for some action because it's time for Know Your Writes! In this Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton take on the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen, and his 1984 hit "Dancing in the Dark". They'll unpack the lyrical minimalism and musical maximalism that make this song special. Other topics...
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63: Jamiroquai (with Leo a.k.a. DJ Brute)
Now there is no sound if we all live underground--and now it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton are joined by the Blamfather himself, Leo Cardona (DJ Brute)! Leo takes our hosts on a funk odyssey as they explore four albums from acid jazz greats Jamiroquai. Other topics...
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62: "My Girl," by The Temptations
I guess you'd say what could make me feel this way? Another episode of Know Your Writes! On another edition of Song Spotlight, our hosts explore the majesty that is "My Girl," a Motown classic written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White and performed by The Temptations. Other topics include…
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61: Rilo Kiley
We're only a podcast, but we never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never...knew it was time for Know Your Writes! This episode finds Robb and Colton diving into the discography of indie greats Rilo Kiley. Our hosts will discuss the quartet's four LPs to see if they're a hit.…
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60: Robb and Colton Write An Ad
Two friends. Two microphones. One luke-warm advertisement concept. On this special episode of Know Your Writes, follow Robb and Colton's many, many attempts to record a commercial--followed by the actual, final product. Enjoy! (regular scheduled programming will re-commence next episode)
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59: "The Chain," by Fleetwood Mac
Listen to the wind blow, watch the sun rise, and turn on another episode of Know Your Writes! For this week's Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton break their silence on Fleetwood Mac's 1977 hit, "The Chain". Other topics include: - Robb's Fleetwood Mac conspiracy theory - Just a touch of Sports Talk...
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58: Rage Against The Machine
It has to start somewhere, it has to start sometime; what better place than this podcast, and what better time than now for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton do what they told ya and dive into Rage Against the Machine. They'll discuss the radical quartet's entire discography to see how...
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57: "Tuesday Afternoon" by the Moody Blues
It's Friday afternoon, meaning it's time for Know Your Writes! In this edition of Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton sway through the fairyland of love to talk about "Tuesday Afternoon" by The Moody Blues. Our hosts unpack what makes this haunting track so effective even today. Other topics include…
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56: Phoebe Bridgers
The end is near! And so is another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton talk about the lyrical genius that is Phoebe Bridgers. Our hosts dive into the Pasadena-born songwriter's two solo LPs as well as her side projects (boygenius and the Better Oblivion Community Center).…
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55: "Wondering Where The Lions Are" by Bruce Cockburn
Sun's up? Uh-huh. It looks okay. Guess that means it's time for Know Your Writes. This week, Robb and Colton think about eternity and the wonder that is Bruce Cockburn's "Wondering Where The Lions Are". Join our hosts as they dissect the lyricism, musicianship, and spiritual depth that is...
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54: L.S. Dunes
You're gonna get what you deserve: another episode of Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton shadoop shibby dive into the work of supergroup L.S. Dunes. Listen as our hosts unpack what makes this group more than the sum of its parts across both their L.P.s. Other topics include: - getting...
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53: "Let It Be" by The Beatles
When you find yourself in times of trouble, Robb and Colton come to you speaking words of wisdom: "It's time for Know Your Writes!" In another Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton take on the classic "Let It Be" by The Beatles. Together, our hosts will unpack every detail that makes this an all-timer...
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52: Sunny Day Real Estate
Meet me there in the blue because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton run down the emo-legacy of Sunny Day Real Estate. Our hosts will discuss all four of the Seattle band's LPs as they explore the group's lasting legacy on alternative music. Other topics include: - Sports...
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51: "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan
Hop on your chrome horses, pawn your diamond rings, and grab your Siamese cats because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton switch things up and take a hard look at the all-time classic "Like a Rolling Stone" by the inimitable Bob Dylan. Listen along as our hosts explore…
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50: System of a Down (featuring Max Sabate)
Wake up! It's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton are joined by returning guest Max Sabate in a deep dive through the albums of System of a Down. Listen as our three hosts debate, prod, and ponder over the legacy of this Armenian-American prog-metal quartet. Other topics…
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49: Fiona Apple
What I need is a good defense because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton fetch the bolt cutters and dive into the work of the singular Fiona Apple. They'll talk about all five albums in order to see just what makes her one of America's greatest living songwriters. Other...
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48: Nirvana
Things have never been so swell, so you know you Know Your Writes! Robb and Colton kick off 2025 with the grunge royalty that is Nirvana. Our hosts will discuss the Seattle trio's 3 LPs (along with some bonus tracks) to get to the bottom of the band's genius and lasting legacy. Other topics...
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47: Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie (featuring Alex Periera a.k.a. Birthday Dad)
The glove compartment is inaccurately named, but Know Your Writes! is right on the money! In another special New Year's episode, Robb and Colton welcome returning guest Alex Periera (Birthday Dad) as the trio breakdown Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlanticism. Other topics include: - Alex, Robb…
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46: Another Know Your Writes! Christmas
It is the season of the spirit; the message if we hear it is...it's time for Know Your Writes! It's another special Christmas episode filled joy, giving, and hot takes on Chuck Berry. First, Robb and Colton go head-to-head in their second annual Christmas Song Draft. For their main discussion…
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45: Caroline Polachek
Show me the banana! And show me Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton take a look at the operatic, avant pop-stylings of Caroline Polachek! They'll discuss her two LPs to find out what makes this artist's island such a rider. Other topics include: - an elegy for the cassette tape and...
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44: Dodger's World Series Win and Kevin Devine's "Brother's Blood"
Roll down the window, put down the top, and crank up Know Your Writes, baby! On a very special episode, Robb and Colton take a slight detour from their regular programming to discuss the Dodger's 2024 World Series win. After that, they'll talk about the lyrical mastery and emotional resonance in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast featuring two supposed songwriters critiquing/praising/geeking out over famous artists. Each week, we'll discuss the discography of a new band/songwriter to discuss what makes these songs and records tick. Along the way, we'll invite some of our own musician friends to help us figure out what it means to Know. Your. Writes.
New episodes every other Friday!
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A podcast featuring two supposed songwriters critiquing/praising/geeking out over famous artists. Each week, we'll discuss the discography of a new band/songwriter to discuss what makes these songs and records tick. Along the way, we'll invite some of our own musician friends to help us figure out...
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