Episodes
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EP21 - Rat Fancy
Diana and Greg from Rat Fancy play guest DJ and talk with us about their new "Suck a Lemon" EP. We hear a two new Rat Fancy songs as well as a couple of their fave indie pop songs from the 90s. Then we all do shots, suck lemons, and play a drinking game watching The Adventures of Pete and Pete....
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Ep20 - One Billion Dog Abortion Jokes
Hashtag: Back in Action! We listen to some 90's songs by Poundsign, Number One Cup and Fuzzy. Jenna downs a couple Grape-a-rita Bombs as Ryan makes inappropriate jokes. The band Childbirth teaches Katie Holmes and Suri (and us) about online dating... and we rock out to new songs by Jay Som and...
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Ep19 - Sizzurp In The City
We're EX-ploding with brand new tracks from Air Sea Dolphin (ex-Apples in Stereo), Luxury Death and The Proper Ornaments... new finds from Tufthunter (ex-Heavenly) and The Fantasy Four (ex-Bunnygrunt)... and a classic from Air Miami (ex-Unrest). Jenna mixes us up some legit sizzurp as we sniff...
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Ep18 - Leggo My Leggins
Things start off sweet with an oldie from Boston indie-pop band Syrup USA. Then we get a little messy with more 90s songs by Poopiehead and PEE. We learn TMI about "the vaginas of kings and queens of yesteryear" which is NOT the name of the new Magnetic Fields song. I promise Lularoe did not pay…
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Ep17 - Youth Against Fascism
Jenna preps for her SuperBowl bash as Trump fumbles our government. Good thing we have music to sing along to which conveys our frustration! We play some indie/punk songs from the 90s and today. Make America Rock Again! Songs in this episode: Liquorice - Trump Suit Sonic Youth - Youth Against...
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Ep16 - Honk For Tits
Ryan and Jenna finally agree! They're both fans of our first song by Velocity Girl, but then things get hairy when they hear an old recording with Jenna singing a Jale song. They talk about carpooling with homemade signs, making mac 'n' cheese with the Pioneer Woman, and three-legged dogs. Happy...
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Ep15 - Kleenex Girl Wonder
Ryan talks to Graham Smith about his new Kleenex Girl Wonder record, "The Comedy Album". Graham charms Jenna with his favorite mezcal cocktail recipe and he chats about his brand new songs, his resemblance to Lena Dunham, and his trip to see ICP. OMG Jenna Likes it! Songs featured on this…
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Ep14 - All About That Fuzz Bass
The siblings get fuzzy on this episode, and we aren't just talking about the blue drink Jenna mixes up. Ryan plays some favorite old fuzz-bass songs by Varnaline, Holiday and Spare Snare. We learn about hand-me-down Hondas and how a passive-aggressive roommate sold Ryan's stuff on eBay. Jenna...
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Ep13 - Freddie Corduroy
The Olympics may be in Rio, but Jenna is at home making a bucket of frozen piña colada worthy of a gold medal. Ryan talks to our special guest Joey Coulter of Freddie Corduroy about his new album. Featured Songs: Freddie Corduroy – Bad Dog Freddie Corduroy – Sally Freddie Corduroy – Sore Freddie...
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Ep12 - The Dream Of The 90s
All the bands in this episode are from Portland, Oregon, which has one of the most prolific music scenes today (and all those hipsters). Ryan plays the songs while Jenna risks misdemeanor charges to mix up some jello shots. They talk about crustaceans, pimping out a rental van with a woman’s bra...
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Ep11 - Totally Crushed Out
Will you be our date to the prom? This episode has our hearts aflutter for real-life and celebrity crushes. Turn up the volume and swoon to 90s tracks by That Dog, The Lemonheads, and Rocketship. Jenna mixes up a boozy punch so we can talk about Brexit and listen to new songs by Tuff Love, No...
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Ep10 - Lemonade Diet Duos
Lemonade on tap: Jenna just saw Beyonce's Formation tour and Ryan is waist deep in the Master Cleanse. This episode mixes up a diet of duets from 1992 to 2014. I hate click bait, but you'll never believe which song Jenna calls "a bore"! *gasp* Songs featured in this episode: Drop Nineteens - My...
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Ep9 - Nude As The News
Ryan comes back from Italy to find Jenna drinking a green juice in her "Cuz I Slay" T-shirt. Plug in the distortion pedal for songs by Boston 90s bands Helium and Swirlies. Then we hear brand new stuff by Moonface, Mitski, and a controversial dance track by Yacht. But it all starts off with a…
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Ep8 - My Goon Bag Got Squished
We head down under to listen to Ryan’s favorite Australian indie pop songs. Jenna mixes herself a cocktail called the Australian Virgin (we’re looking at you, 1997 era Ben Lee). Our friend Fran teaches us some Aussie slang as we listen to jangly songs by The Go-Betweens, The Lucksmiths, The...
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Ep7 - Sibling Rivalry
Just in time for National Sibling Day, Ryan and Jenna listen to songs by bands with related members (Danielson Famile, Heavenly, Pulsars, Fiery Furnaces, Teen). They're joined by a special guest 'lifeline' (Spoiler Alert, it's their brother Shane)for a game of Name That Tune. Everybody wins! The...
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Ep6 - Interview With Luke Roberts Of Q-Pup
This week Jenna blow dries her great danes Molly and Riley as Ryan interviews Luke Roberts about his fantastic new album "Q-Pup and the 15 Layers of Doubt." Turkish Pirates, Icelandic Kidnapping and Alcoholic Grandparents, OH MY. The songs/clips we play in this episode are: "Tarot River" "3rd and...
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Ep5 - Revolution Grrrl Style
Turn it up! This week Ryan and Jenna get ALL the windex-ing done with a motivating mixtape of Riot Grrrl faves. Featuring songs by Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Huggy Bear, Cold Cold Hearts, Downtown Boys, Sleater-Kinney, and The Julie Ruin. Jenna sips a cosmo for this pink power happy hour as the...
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Ep4 - Elephant 6
Pop the Pinot Grigio, an entire episode of Elephant 6 music is here. We dig up classics from Neutral Milk Hotel, Olivia Tremor Control, and Apples in Stereo. Elf Power bewitches us, Circulatory System sets our hearts aflutter, Nana Grizol is a new friend with benefits, and Dressy Bessy impresses....
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Ep3 - Pop Has Freed Us
Jenna nurses a hangover and fights her cravings as we listen to some food-related music. Ryan offers his hangover cure in the form of pop songs: older tunes by Papas Fritas, Zaius, and Caramel. After a quick book club meeting with Franny and Zooey, the siblings journey to Buenos Aires, Argentina…
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Ep2 - Teen-Beat Records
Ryan and Jenna travel to Washington DC, home of Teen-Beat Records, for a brief history of the legendary indie label. Jenna mixes herself an amaretto margarita (?) while waiting for chicken parm delivery. Ryan spins tracks from Unrest, Tuscadero, Versus, HollAnd, Cotton Candy, Stick Insect, and...
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Ep1 - Twee as F#ck
In the first episode of our podcast, Ryan plays his favorite indie-pop / twee tracks while Jenna mixes herself an apple-a-rita with rum. This episode features old songs by Tokidoki, Tullycraft, and Bunnygrunt; and new songs by Frankie Cosmos, The Washboard Abs, and Girlpool. Cookie Cutter, yeah!
About this show
Ryan pairs his most-loved 90's indie songs with new favorites. His sister Jenna is his reluctant audience who'd rather be tailgating a Dave Matthews concert.
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Ryan Cassidy
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