Back on Track

In this episode, we have a special guest all the way from Ireland! Ciara brings us “Hoedown Throwdown” by Hannah Montana, and we talk getting trapped at SoulCycle, preteen embarrassment, and how Disney Channel access is a class symbol in Ireland. Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

This episode, Tristan brings us a song that would make her straight up leave the club: Dance Monkey by Tones and I. We talk acting careers, exes, and the sweet smell of pizza in the midwestern breeze.

In this episode, we’re joined by THE Jordan Zelvin, who brings us Dua Lipa’s massive hit “Levitating.” We talk college days, brutal commutes, and Jordan’s tendency to call from the street outside the apartment just to say hi.

This week, we keep it in the family. Brother of the pod Ben Maloney brings us Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca.” We talk Berlin, Catholic school, and Shrek.

We are BACK BABY!!! And who better to bring on than comedian Charlie Habert?! We talk religion, Charlie’s singing career, and ass.

In this week’s episode, we bring on actress and comedian extraordinaire Bri Key. Bri brings us the infamous JoJo Siwa song “Karma,” and we get into the nitty-gritty of all that is JoJo. We talk XOMG POP!, Dance Moms, Disney, messy relationships, the vitality of a pop song, and more.

This week, comedian Theo Daly brings us “Good Time” by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen. And it just so happens to be Theo’s 30th birthday! It was a good time indeed. We discuss Owl City’s rise to fame via MySpace, their link to Taylor Swift, a 2012 lawsuit, the disappearance of Mercury brand cars, and so much more.

In this episode, we welcome musician and ETHS (where we both went to high school) alum Tony Mest. It was inevitable… we are finally talking about Taylor Swift—specifically, her song “Style.” We discuss the controversial lyrics about James Dean, the relevancy of Taylor's 1989 album, and what exactly Tony means when he says "hardcore." You won’t want to miss this one.

In this week’s episode, Greg Wagner brings us the iconic anthem that is Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin.’” He can’t stand it. We discuss BBQ fests, taking the SAT in middle school, and the preferences of Irish people. Is Greg just a hater?

In this episode, we took a trip to the 2000s with our guest, Kate Grogan. We talked about all things Britney, MRI soundtracks, what Kate considers the makings of the least sexy playlist possible, and more. Come chuckle with us!

In this episode, friend of the pod Aaron Meyer brings us the Uber anthem “Stay” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber. We talk wisdom teeth, Fortnite concerts, Selena Gomez issues, and discover a bit about LAROI’s big heart.

In this episode, our guest is Noah Roth, an illustrious musician, and a high school friend. After several years, we're reconnecting with them IN. THIS. EPISODE. Noah brings us Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” with pure, unadulterated hatred. We discuss Ed Sheeran’s virginity, his relationship with Elton John, college lovers, sumo wrestling, and, of course, our high school experience and an infamous bio teacher. You don’t want to miss this one.

In this episode, the wonderful Molly Olson joined us to discuss the pop chart-topper Rude by MAGIC! We chatted about the drama of being a high school theater kid, Canadian reggae, our theories behind the real love interest of the song (hint: it's the dad), and more.

Listen up! Abbas is on the podcast this week and brings us “Cheap Thrills” by Sia. We discuss Sia’s storied history and her potential nepo baby status, Abbas’s childhood tea, and our conspiracy theories about Operation Snowball.

In the first episode of season 2, Sydney brings us “Classic Man” by Jidenna. We dive into Jidenna’s jaw-dropping past, his very cool bestie, and what he has learned from sanitation workers. Tune in to find out if we genuinely change our guest's mind this time.

In our first episode of 2024, Graham Struthers brings us a doozy of a song: Come Along by Cosmo Sheldrake. You may subconsciously know this one since it was, in fact, in an Apple commercial in 2018. We talk Lewis Carroll, lavish parties, and kooky families.

In this episode, we bring on the talented Emilie Hapgood—quite possibly the busiest woman on Earth—and she lets us know why she can't stand "Light Switch" or its creator, Charlie Puth. We talk TikTok virality, bidets, and zoos and question the literacy of this dreamy pop icon. You'll definitely want to turn on BOT episode 9!

This week, our lovely, hilarious guest, John, brings us a pop hit we all know (and love?): "Teenage Dream." We talk dance battles, New Year’s Eve kisses, running into exes, Katy Perry’s interesting past, and of course… Russell Brand.

This week, our guest is Keller, who brings us the 80s classic “Pour Some Sugar on Me” by Def Leppard. We discuss bowling alley brawls, maternal relationships, the cancellation of Dax Shepard, tragic accidents, and video vamps. You won’t want to miss us roasting Keller (lovingly…. or is it?!) 🔥

In this episode, we bring on Ben Naumann (aka @sklumper) to discuss his pure hatred for “Say Something” by A Great Big World (and Christina Aguilera). And boy, do we say something! Hear us talk about a romantic Amish encounter, an embarrassing car ride, and virtual teen love. We also have a shocking reveal about the origins of our stories… and discuss a potential new venture for Katherine and M.E.

In this episode, we sit down with Saloni to talk about all things “Honey, I’m Good” by Andy Grammer. Is he a terrible man or an honest fellow? This episode also features nepo baby discoveries, stories from Saloni’s time in college, and the intertwined worlds of Dancing with the Stars, Ravinia, and the Baha’i faith. We get deep in this one.

In this episode, we dissect the riveting and controversial Hobo Johnson song “Peach Scone” with the one and only Jake Mayer. Katherine puts her psychoanalysis skills to the test and is deemed a horrible person, M.E. discusses the history of scones, and we even receive a special gift from our guest.

This week, Krishna (she likes to keep her last name top secret) brings us her most despised song: the 2004 R&B banger “Let Me Love You” by the one and (not the) only Mario. We talk legal problems, cigarettes, teen drama, cartoon characters, and SO MUCH MORE.

In this episode, we talk all things Jason Mraz. Colin comes to us with the song “Have It All,” and you know what? He doesn’t want it… at all. Hear some of our personal encounters with the singer-songwriter, a dash of Taylor Swift slander, and, above all, the story of an unrequited love.

In this episode, Katherine and M.E. talk to Jordan Kahn (aka Boxout) about his feelings on the song "Play That Song" by Train. Was it the soundtrack to a love that got away? Is it a constant reminder of beginner piano lessons? Find out in the series premiere of Back on Track!