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Repeater
by Evan Barden & Patrick Cartelli
Repeater is a podcast hosted by Evan Forde Barden and Patrick Cartelli about people’s favorite songs. Each episode, they invite a special guest from the world of comedy, entertainment, and beyond to share one song that they love – be it an all-time favorite, a track that reminds them of a great story, or something that just blew their minds.
Episodes
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John Prine “I Remember Everything” with Annie Keating
Annie Keating (singer/songwriter, musician) is on the show to chat about John Prine’s “I Remember Everything” and her new album, Bristol County Tides! But, before we get into it, a question for the ages is prompted—who’s hotter: Paul Newman or Robert Redford? When the dust settles, we discuss...
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Zelooperz “ISBD” with Erik Garlington (Proper.)
Musician Erik Garlington (Proper.) took our prompt of "a song you always put on a road trip playlist" and turned it on its head! Erik's song is the wild Zelooperz "ISBD" — a song he loves, but nobody else in the van seems to enjoy quite as much. Payback for all the Korn that gets played? Who can...
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Montell Jordan “This Is How We Do It” with Jerah Milligan
Actor, writer, and director Jerah Milligan (Black Mirror, Astronomy Club, Black Men Can't Jump) joins the boys to talk about the feel-good smash "This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan. The fellas discuss music that makes you feel good, Montell Jordan's overlooked rap skills, and the one golden...
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Wheatus “Teenage Dirtbag” with Alex Song-Xia
Actor, writer, and comedy mastermind Alex Song-Xia (Rick and Morty, The Squirrel Comedy Theatre) is on the show to discuss the adolescent masterpiece that is “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus. Reaching back into our vault of past Repeater guests, we surprised Alex with Wheatus frontman Brendan B…
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The New Pornographers & Mogwai with Evan & Pat
Surprise! Here’s a bonus episode that was mostly an excuse for Evan and Pat to catch up. They revisit the conversation that sparked Repeater in the first place. “What’s new? What have you been listening to?” The guys chat about Covid, anticipating vaccines and their plans when fully vaccinated.…
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Every Time I Die “Underwater Bimbos From Outer Space” with Amir Khan
This week on Repeater, comedian Amir Khan (Honey Baby Sweetie Love, UCB) is on the show to talk Every Time I Die’s “Underwater Bimbos From Outer Space.” A song with a serious title! Finally!! Amir tells us what he loves about this song, how he discovered Every Time I Die in the first place, and […]
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Lil Wayne “Mrs. Officer” with Kelley Quinn
Today on the internet! Writer, comedian, and Missy Elliot superfan Kelley Quinn (Straight Marriage, Eating Shit and Loving It) is here to talk about Lil Wayne's "Mrs. Officer," a song that Wikipedia says, "goes so far as to reference the famous rap song 'Fuck tha Police' (though in a literal...
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Marvin Gaye “Turn On Some Music” with Devin Gant
Welcome to Season 4 of Repeater! After a deep hibernation and a few bunker episodes early on in the 2020 pandemic, the boys are back in town with actor and writer Devin Gant (Young Douglas, I Ruined My Childhood). Devin brings with him a masterpiece in Marvin Gaye’s “Turn On Some Music” and the...
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Pandemic Ed. 003 – Ali Gordon talks Elaine Stritch & Sondheim
From the depths of Pandemic 2020, the Repeater fellas sit down with Ali Gordon (UCB, SECOND BEST: A D&D Adventure) to talk about Elaine Stritch's iconic performance of "I'm Still Here" from Stephen Sondheim's 80th Birthday Concert. With a background in musical theater, Ali educates the boys on...
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Pandemic Ed. 002- Brady O’Callahan não fala Português
Brady O’Callahan is back! Brady joined us to talk about comfort music, relaxation routines, and a lot about Brazil. Staying inside has been rough on us all so we talk a little about routines like exercise, coffee, and enjoying our record collections.
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Pandemic Ed. 001
Well, there's not much more to do during this pandemic than stay inside, listen to music, and record podcasts about it. Pat and Evan catch up on what they've been doing during the pandemic so far and what life has been like since the last season of Repeater wrapped. Join them for tales of...
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LIVE: Repeater’s Top 10 Countdown of 2019
At the very end of 2019, the Repeater crew invited seven hilarious guests to count down the top ten songs of the year. Comedians include Leslie Diana, Jordan Camille Randolph, Juan Nicolón, Milly Tamarez, Molly Kiernan, Peter Johnston, and Brooks Allison. Recorded LIVE at QED in Queens, NY.
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LIVE: Repeater’s Top 10 Countdown of 1997
Evan and Pat are back, along with seven special guests, as they count down the best tracks of 1997. Comedians include Kyle Gordon, Sally Ann Hall, Anjali Desai, Mic Nguyen, Ty Portis, Nanie Méndez, and Harris Mayersohn. Recorded LIVE at QED in Queens, NY.
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LIVE: Repeater’s Top 10 Countdown of 2009
It's our first-ever top 10 countdown! Join Evan and Pat, along with ten of their hilarious friends, as they count down the best tracks of 2009. Comedians include Amanda Giobbi, John Ross, Addie Weyrich, Taylor Garron, Tom Sanchez, Michelle Francesca Thomas, Fumi Abe, Patrick Sweeney, Rachel...
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Avey Tare’s Slasher Flicks “Little Fang” with Taylor Garron
On Repeater this week, we talk with comedian, satirist, writer, and editor Taylor Garron (Reductress, Vulture) about Avey Tare Slasher Flick’s “Little Fang,” Taylor’s undying love for anything in the Animal Collective family, and how the jangle-y 60’s cocktail sound of Little Fang got her through...
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Betty Who “Heartbreak Dream” with Mariah Smith
This week on Repeater, we sit down with comedian, writer, and producer Mariah Smith (Keeping Up With the Kontinuity Errors, Time Magazine) about Betty Who’s “Heartbreak Dream”, and talk about Mariah’s deep passion for pop, and how her upbringing influenced her current pop culture expertise.
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Shura “2Shy” with Michael Stevens
This week on Repeater, we talk with comedic performer Michael Stevens (Magnet Theater) about Shura’s "2Shy” and how the song got him through a post-break-up year and reminds him to feel his feelings. Michael takes us on a personal journey through his 2018, with setbacks, highlights, and his...
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Jonathan Nelson “My Name Is Victory” with Rachel Pegram
This week on Repeater, we’re talking with comedian Rachel Pegram (UCB, That Shit Ray, Low Fi NYC) about Jonathan Nelson’s “My Name Is Victory”, and how it got her through the year, and kept her writing. Pat, Evan, and Rachel talk about the uplifting nature of gospel music, and hash out the “god”…
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Cardi B ft Bad Bunny & J Balvin “I Like It” with Bailey Swilley
This week on Repeater, we talk with comedian and writer Bailey Swilley (BoogieManja, Pretty Women: A Real Housewives Musical Review) about “I Like It” by star of 2018, Cardi B. In this episode, we explore music that can’t help but lift you up, empower, and push through the cold, dark winters…even...
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Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello “Tommy’s Coming Home” with Mikey Erg
This week on Repeater, we talk with drummer, guitarist, and vocalist Mikey Erg (The Chris Gethard Show, Worriers, Early Riser The Ergs!, 100 Other Bands) about “Tommy’s Coming Home” by unbelievable dream team Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello. This episode, we dive into how this song got Mikey...
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H.E.R. ft. Daniel Caesar “Best Part” with Corin Wells
This week on Repeater, we talk with Corin Wells (Above Average, UCB) about "Best Part" by H.E.R. featuring Daniel Caesar. Hear why Corin picked this straightforward and beautiful love song to be the track that got her through the last year and stick around for topics like friendship, relationship...
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Weezer “Endless Bummer” with Woody Fu
Hold on to your hash pipes, it’s the WEEZER EPISODE!!! The inedible Woody Fu (Crashing, The Last O.G.) joins us to talk about how Weezer’s “Endless Bummer” got him through 2018, a year that saw the release of Black Panther and an American Royal Wedding. Spoiler alert, we talk about Weezer—from…
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Mitski “I Don’t Smoke” with Milly Tamarez
The inconceivable Milly Tamarez (Vice, BET, FLEXX) joins us on the show to talk about how Mitski's "I Don't Smoke" got her through the rollercoaster year that was 2018.
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Young Fathers “Only God Knows” with Addie Weyrich
The unbelievably charming and hilarious Addie Weyrich (Crashing, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), joins Evan and Pat to snack and talk about the song “Only God Knows” by Young Fathers, and how it creates action movie worthy scenes in her mind. This season of Repeater we’re talking to guests about…
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Bobby Matos “Nadie Baila Como Yo” with Oliver Wang
Oliver Wang (Author, Heat Rocks Podcast, NPR) joins us from California for our first-ever remote interview. Oliver initially sent us three songs (including Fela Kuti's "Water No Get Enemy" and Bobby Reed's "The Time Is Right For Love") but ultimately settled on "Nadie Baila Como Yo" by Bobby…
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Aimee Mann “Save Me” with Friends Who Folk
It's our third birthday! To celebrate, we invited Friends Who Folk over to QED for a very special LIVE show where they serve as both the interview and musical guests. We talk with bandmates Ned Riseley (Six Degrees of Separation on Broadway) and Rachel Wenitsky (Reductress, The Story Pirates...
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Against Me! August 3rd, 2018
Evan and Pat are back to talk about seeing Against Me! Cherry Glazerr, and Taking Meds at the House of Vans in Brooklyn! Against Me! has been a mainstay in our lives since 2003 and it was a blast to go together and sing our little hearts out. We talk about discovering Against Me!, Warped Tour…
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Lauryn Hill “Mystery of Iniquity” with Kerry Coddett & Attia Taylor
This week on Repeater we have a LIVE EPISODE featuring Kerry Coddett (Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas) on the show to talk about Lauryn Hill's poetic masterpiece "Mystery of Iniquity." Attia Taylor of the band Strange Parts joins us to play a solo set featuring a cover of the Lauryn Hill tune!
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The Feeling “Sewn” with Jake Cornell
The delightful JAKE CORNELL (UCB, your goddamn dreams) joins Evan and Pat to talk about the song "Sewn" by The Feeling and how it relates to his middle school experience as a closeted teen in rural Vermont. We also discuss the value of straightforward lyrics, what makes a perfect song, and how…
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Jewel “Near You Always” with Chrissy Shackelford & April Kae
Chrissy Shackelford (Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas) is on the show to talk to us about Jewel - Near You Always. April Kae (Imanigold) plays the cover, and then brings up the rest of Imanigold for a few more songs! This is a jam-packed episode!
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UGK ft. OutKast “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You)” with Johnathan Ross
Actor, improviser, director, and developer Johnathan Ross joins us in the studio this week to discuss UGK's “Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)” featuring OutKast. John describes listening to this song in his white Volvo S70 as he drove back and forth from his academically advanced high school…
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Jawbreaker “Want” with Branson Reese & Matt Costabile
On this *live* episode of the podcast, we talk with comedian, writer, and illustrator BRANSON REESE about the Jawbreaker song "Want" and we hear some music from our dear friend MATT COSTABILE.
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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (IZ) “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with Evan
For the second ever hosts-only episode, Evan talks about "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (IZ). Evan tells us about how he discovered this song from his late mother and we talk about how music discovery differed between his mom and dad. Evan also shares some lovely stories...
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The Beach Boys “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” with Pat
We both just got back from Los Angeles and “self-care” is the name of the game! We’re trying something new and releasing an episode with NO GUEST. For this inaugural hosts-only episode, Pat talks about “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” by The Beach Boys. The #podbros discuss summer camps, getting outdoors…
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Tirzah “No Romance” with Mona Chalabi & Cyberattack
On this latest LIVE episode of the show, we sit down with data journalist and illustrator Mona Chalabi (Guardian US, BBC, FiveThirtyEight) to discuss the song "No Romance" by Tirzah. Since she's currently not seeing a therapist, Mona asks us to try and give her insight on what this song means to...
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A Goofy Movie “Stand Out” with Lorena Russi
Lorena Russi joins us in the studio to discuss the song “Stand Out” from A Goofy Movie. This is at least the third time we’ve talked about this movie on the show and Pat finally admits to never having seen it! (Get it together, Pat!) Lorena talks about growing up Columbian in Queens, how her […]
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Louis Armstrong “La Vie en rose” with Bridgette Rizkalla
We're joined on this episode by Bridgette Rizkalla (UCB) to discuss the Louis Armstrong rendition of "La Vie en rose." Bridgette tells us about wanting emotional substance in songs and how, no matter the genre or era, those are the songs that resonate with her. We talk about listening to Arab…
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Paramore “Still Into You” with Lauren Denitzio (Worriers)
One of our favorite songwriters, Lauren Denitzio of the band Worriers, joins us to talk about one of her most beloved songs, "Still Into You" by Paramore. Listen in for a great conversation on what makes a great song, why whining about production quality is stupid, and how awesome Philly's music...
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Rufus & Chaka Khan “Ain’t Nobody” with Lauren Ashley Smith & Mikki Hommel
Lauren Ashley Smith, head writer on The Rundown with Robin Thede, joins us on this LIVE edition of the show to talk about "Ain't Nobody" by Rufus & Chaka Khan. We are also joined by one of our favorite musical guests, Mikki Hommel, who not only covers "Ain't Nobody" beautifully, but she also…
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Bruce Cockburn “Wondering Where The Lions Are” with Kyle Gordon
Legendary and delightful funnyman Kyle Gordon (My Dark Little Corner, Magnet Theater) was our guest to talk about "Wondering Where The Lions Are" by Bruce Cockburn. Kyle tells us how he came across this song and how much it means to him. It's pretty clear that this is Kyle's song considering how...
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Lorde “Supercut” with Jesse Roth
Jesse Roth is in the studio to talk about “Supercut” by Lorde. According to Jesse, Melodrama is the album of her life. While Jesse’s favorite song on the album changes all of the time, Supercut is the perfect cinematic soundtrack to walking or riding the subway. We’re pretty sure Supercut was…
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Hall & Oates “Talking All Night” with Glo Tavarez
The one and only Glo Tavarez joins us in the studio to talk about the Hall & Oates song "Talking All Night" and if you don't know what it is to talk with Hall & Oates megafan, you will after listening to this episode. Plus, we talk a heck of a lot about Dungeons & Dragons.
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Hanson “Mmmbop” with Carly Ann Filbin
On this episode, we have comedian and actor CARLY ANN FILBIN to talk with us about Hanson's smash hit "Mmmbop." If you've never met anyone with an undying love for the band Hanson, strap in.
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Love Songs Only! 2018 Edition
LOVE IS IN THE AIR!!! We continue our annual tradition of LOVE SONGS ONLY for the Valentine's Day edition of the live show and we invite SEVEN wonderful friends to join us for the occasion.
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The SteelDrivers “Blue Side Of The Mountain” with Brady O’Callahan
World-renowned funnyman Brady O'Callahan (UCB, The Onion) is on the show to talk about The SteelDrivers' song "Blue Side Of The Mountain."
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Stars “Your Ex-Lover Is Dead” with Lily Du
The indomitable Lily Du (The President Show, Broad City) joins us in the stu-stu-studio to share with us her love of the Stars song "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead." We talk with her about carrying songs through different relationships and periods of her life and how strongly she feels about the first two...
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Phil Cook “Great Tide” with Jacob Sharp
Jacob Sharp (Mipso) returns to the show and joins us in the studio! Jacob talks about Phil Cook’s “Great Tide,” a song that reminds him of friendships and touring, plus, it features killer instrumentation and guitar tone. We hear how Cook and other Wisconsin musicians migrated to the North…
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Ryan Adams “Let It Ride” with Josh Sharp & Jacob Sharp
Josh Sharp (The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, Jacob's brother) is on the show to talk about Ryan Adams - Let it Ride. Jacob Sharp (Mipso, Josh's brother) joins Josh to play the cover together! The brothers grew up playing this song together, and their take on it is beautiful.
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St. Vincent “Cruel” with Sarah Pappalardo
The hilarious and sharp-witted Sarah Pappalardo (co-founder, co-editor of Reductress) joins us on this LIVE episode of the show to talk about St. Vincent's song "Cruel."
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Repeater is a podcast hosted by Evan Forde Barden and Patrick Cartelli about people’s favorite songs. Each episode, they invite a special guest from the world of comedy, entertainment, and beyond to share one song that they love – be it an all-time favorite, a track that reminds them of a great story, or something that just blew their minds.
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Repeater is a podcast hosted by Evan Forde Barden and Patrick Cartelli about people’s favorite songs. Each episode, they invite a special guest from the world of comedy, entertainment, and beyond to share one song that they love – be it an all-time favorite, a track that reminds them of a great...
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