Music Raygun

In this episode, Kirk and Paul explore the music of Paul McCartney after the breakup of the Beatles, including a handful of Wings favorites from the 1970s, some choice cuts from the ‘80s, and a couple of offerings from more recent years. Watch the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDHp0IcjcnIM Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Featured Artists: Wings, Paul McCartney Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this miniepisode, Kirk and Paul discuss doo-wop non-legends the Old Teenager, then Kirk attempts to stop Paul from winning candy in the music trivia quiz. Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this episode, Kirk and Paul present another freewheeling, themeless conversation about a grab bag’s worth of special music videos, song parodies, TV ads, public service announcements and more (not much more, just modestly more). Watch the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdL0KjxqnwBA Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Featured Artists: The B-52s; Ta Mara and the Seen; AC/DC; Sekou; Culture Club; Regina Richards; “Weird Al” Yankovic; Norman Sann; Peggy Lee; Sherrick. Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this miniepisode, the Waterboiz are back to review a new flavor of New England seltzer; Kirk and Paul finally reckon with the 1984 film “Streets of Fire”; Paul challenges Kirk to a new laser round; and there’s a music trivia quiz. Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this episode, Kirk and Paul watch and talk about music videos directed by Propaganda Films co-founder Nigel Dick. Watch the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTgCMO1jPNg Hosts: Paul Ciampanelli and Kirk Pynchon Featured Artists: Jona Lewie, Kool & the Gang, Tears for Fears, Makin’ Time, Shannon, Level 42, The Turtles, Black Sabbath, The Smithereens, Alice in Chains Original Music: Bagweed (https://bagweed.bandcamp.com)

In this miniepisode, Kirk and Paul do Puerto Rican guitarists, punk rock photography exhibits, El DeBarge songs from robot-movie soundtracks, and a music trivia quiz.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul wrap up season 16 of "Music Raygun" with another B-sides episode, in which they revisit each of the topics from the season for one more bite at the apple.

In this episode, Paul confesses, Kirk and Paul preview season 17 of "Music Raygun," Paul offers another tribute to one of the also-rans of doo-wop, and Kirk takes the Beatles option in the music trivia quiz for the first time. Can Paul protect his two-candy streak when facing a gauntlet of Fab Four trivia? Let's find out.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul do another episode about Madonna because it's been way too many years since they did the first "Music Raygun" episode about Madonna.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul share their memories of DJ Khaled, review the history of a forgotten doo-wop group of the 1950s, and do a music trivia quiz.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul pay attention to some of the great musical artists from the five boroughs of New York, New York.

In this episode, Paul plays a laser round, and a music trivia quiz is done. It's classic "Music Raygun" miniepisode stuff, to be honest with you.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul look at another batch of animation music videos. Hand-drawn cartoons? Claymation? Computer animation? It all counts, and it's all accounted for in this episode of "Music Raygun."

In this miniepisode, Paul introduces a new segment called "Go Ahead and at Me," Kirk reviews the April 24, 1986 issue of Rolling Stone magazine, and a trivia quiz about music ensues.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk about some of the classic songs made employing the LinnDrum, the famous drum machine manufactured by Linn Electronics between 1982 and 1985.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul play games and talk about "New Jack City." One of the games is a music trivia quiz.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul return to a favorite topic of Kirk's for a sequel to the podcast's New Jack Swing episode (No. 41) from 2018. Watch the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwkBtmWrUCYPTdMRXgfmSw6Xr7btYWbPF

In thi miniepisode, Kirk and Paul play another round of Name That Duo then of course iooooii

In this episode, Kirk and Paul watch and discuss the music video's from VH1's first broadcast hours on Jan. 1, 1985.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul disclose the origin of Kirk's nickname, discuss the new Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary, play a new game, and play the oldest game there is (the music trivia one).

In this episode, Kirk and Paul return to Kirk's old stomping grounds for another episode all about Chicago artists. Watch the videos from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwkBtmWrUCYPSZKUSvEHTqoy_3RsovCvV

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk about Mojo magazine and the new Wings documentary, "Man on the Run." There's a music trivia quiz too.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul celebrate 200 episodes with an XL grab bag. Watch the videos from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwkBtmWrUCYM6gQVqC0bXzo_Y3p46Xjhp

In this miniepisode, Kirk went to Minnesota.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul celebrate their 200th episode (kind of) and the ninth anniversary of the show with another retrospective look at the best of the last 100 episodes. Watch the videos from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwkBtmWrUCYNNvZplj56uJ-_OiaFqfUqS

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk more about Blur, play a new game about cats and dogs, and there's this quiz of music-related trivia.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul watch music videos from the years 1992, 1993 and 1994. Just like it says on the tin. Watch the videos from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwkBtmWrUCYMV06g4WwXsHK0vzEQzUCj2

In this miniepisode, Kirk and Paul discuss a newly discovered music backronym, Paul corrects an old mistake, Paul recommends a rock book, and there's a quiz about music trivia.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul present the long-awaired sequel to the beloved "Bass Guitar" episode of "Music Raygun."

In this episode, Kirk and Paul try a new seltzer flavor, rank the songs on the Violent Femmes’ self-titled debut album, and play a music trivia quiz.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul kick off season 16 of "Music Raygun" by going back in time 40 years to listen to America's top 10 singles of the year 1986 and watch their music videos from the peak of the MTV era.

In this episode: Don't at Me, Laser Round, and Music Trivia Quiz

In this episode, Paul's parents join Kirk and Paul to bring the 15th season of "Music Raygun" to a close with a return to each of the season's episode topics. They're "Music Raygun" B-sides. Check out a playlist of the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwkBtmWrUCYPT6IS890fu1OT885zvWomb

In this episode, Kirk and Paul review the recaps of their music listening habits throughout the year on their music streaming services of choice, which shall not be named. Then a quiz of musical trivia goes down.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul discuss the history and legacy of Kool & the Gang from the early '70s through the end of the '80s. Check out a playlist of the videos featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwkBtmWrUCYOozQ7bOitFgs9P_oEGHaZo

In this week's miniepisode, Paul's parents visit.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul try to locate and piece together the separate musical components that collectively seem to have inspired the song "Last Train Home" from John Mayer's late '80s/early '90s adult contemporary pastiche album "Sob Rock," released in 2021.

In this episode, Paul corrects himself, Kirk presents a laser round, and Paul is candy-eligible in the music trivia quiz.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul look at some of the varied music video work of seasoned director Tamra Davis.

In this miniepisode, Kirk and Paul talk about Sudden Impact, then there's a Beatles trivia quiz.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul present a long-overdue sequel to the Halloween episodes from the first two years of the podcast.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk about Fruit Punch and Hayden in the light of Dave Holmes' "Waiting for Impact" passion project podcast from 2021. Then there's a laser round and a trivia quiz about music.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul open their grab bag for the 19th time, unleashing another treasure trove of fun, unexpected, and plain weird clips that don't necessarily fit neatly into any of their topics.

In this miniepisode, Kirk recommends a music documentary, the most discussed Mellencamp lyric comes under further discussion, Kirk has a surprise, and there's a music trivia quiz.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul discuss the Man From Indian', John Mellancamp.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul add an expansion pack to Boy Band Bank Heist, and there's also a music trivia quiz at one point.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul look at some of the output from Stiff Records, the legendary British record label that existed from 1976–86.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk about the Devo documentary, sweaty backronyms, and music trivia in the form of a quiz.

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk about the '90s compilation series Jock Jams from ESPN and Tommy Boy Records as well as stadium music in general.

In this episode, Kirk corrects himself. Then Kirk and Paul rank the songs on Prince's "Dirty Mind" album. Then there a quiz of music trivia.