Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From "suckin' on a chili dog" to "making love to his tonic and gin," even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. With the help of Sam Sanders, brilliant host of The Sam Sanders Show, we plumb the depths of the worst pop l ... Show More
Yesterday
All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun? As it turns out, the ... Show More
52m 36s
Jul 29
Justin Bieber's Lo-fi Bedroom Swag
Justin Bieber is back with his seventh studio album: the aptly-titled SWAG. The lo-fi, reverb-laden record is a remarkably candid look inside the world of Bieber, using the palette of both underground pop and 90's R&B to accentuate lyrics about his wife, his struggles, and his "s ... Show More
43m 51s
May 9
'Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz' | Every Single Album: Miley Cyrus
During the 2015 VMAs, Miley Cyrus surprise-dropped her strange and experimental new album, 'Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz' on SoundCloud. Nora and Nathan discuss songs like "Dooo It!" and "BB Talk" (1:00), Miley's work with Flaming Lips front man Wayne Coyne on this record (34:32 ... Show More
1h 21m
Apr 2025
‘Breakout’ | Every Single Album: Miley Cyrus
With ‘Breakout,’ Miley Cyrus took her first step away from being "Hannah Montana" and toward being "Miley Cyrus." Nora and Nathan discuss this album, which she released when she was just 15 years old (1:00). They talk of hits like "Seven Things" and "Breakout" (28:48), her power ... Show More
1h 17m
May 15
'Younger Now' | Every Single Album: Miley Cyrus
With 'Younger Now,' Miley Cyrus debuted a softer side of herself after 'Bangerz' and 'Dead Petz.' Nora and Nathan talk about why this album should work in theory but doesn't quite get there (1:00), the breakout hit of "Malibu" (29:28), and which song Nathan believes Taylor Swift ... Show More
1h 7m
May 30
'Something Beautiful' | Every Single Album: Miley Cyrus
With 'Something Beautiful,' Miley Cyrus has put out her best and most cohesive album yet. Nora and Nathan talk about the disco sound she found on this album with songs like "Easy Lover," "Every Girl You've Ever Loved," and "Reborn" (1:00), some of the unexpected collaborators she ... Show More
1h 20m
Apr 2025
'Can't Be Tamed' | Every Single Album: Miley Cyrus
With 'Can't Be Tamed,' Miley Cyrus is yet again trying to break away from the Disney stronghold, but not quite able to do it. Nora and Nathan discuss her last album released under Disney. They talk about her biggest hit from this era, which isn't actually on this album (1:00); ho ... Show More
1h 11m