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Episode 193 - Metal Detector

Glory McElheny makes her TMBP debut to talk about the undisputed banger "Metal Detector" off of Factory Showroom. We talk about the book Buried Treasure of Casco Bay which inspired the song, actual metal detectors, and moog synthesizers. We also found a wide range of live versions of the song and we attempt to narrow down our choices of covers. 

Episode 192 - Chip The CHiP

Marvel comics editor and ukulele cover artist Jordan D. White makes his debut on the show to talk about a comic-related song, Chip The CHiP! It's the first Escape Team episode in over two years and we make up for lost time with tons of comic talk, CHiPs TV reminiscing of sorts, and trying figuring out what Linnell is doing with his voice. Plus, covers by our very own Noah Daniel and one by Jordan himself.

Episode 191 - Your Racist Friend

Greg Lindberg returns to the show after more than two years to talk about the sadly-still-relevant song Your Racist Friend, visiting IN PERSON at Velour Underground Studios. We do some catching up, talk about a bunch of goofy stuff kind of related to the song, and diss some racist bastards (take a drink if you can guess who). We play both demo versions, a ton of rad live versions, and an eclectic mix of covers. 

Episode 190 - Certain People I Should Name

Jonathan Leonard is the first inductee into the FIVE-TIMERS CLUB, returning for an episode on fan-favorite deep cut "Certain People I Could Name" off of Long Tall Weekend. A nice mailbag starts the episode including some more well-wishes for Flans and a special treat made by a fan, then onto the episode with much samurai movie talk, Elvis Costello comparisons, and covers by friends and strangers as well as first-take vocal performance by Greg. You'll see.

Episode 189 - 32 Footsteps

Old Punknews friend Tori Pederson visits to talk about the classic spooky Pink Album track 32 Footsteps. We catch up and talk punk journalism, Mr. Bungle, Ween and I Think You Should Leave, then we dive into the song to figure out what makes it's creepiness so effective and addictive to listen to. Custom cover supplied by Appalachian/old-timey folk & TMBG mashup team The Number Three, featuring past guests Ben Byrd and Rachel Jones! 

Episode 188 - Happy Doesn’t Have to Have an Ending

Couple Jennifer Noelle and Dominic Linde are on the show together to talk about a shared favorite song, "Happy Doesn't Have to Have an Ending" from the Bed Bed Bed accompanying CD. The three of us discuss the John's entry into children's music with No! and this book, and break down what makes this song so successful, and how it introduces kids to unfamiliar terms and concepts in a fun way. Also, you'll hear a cover by an adorable kids choir as well as an equally adorable adult. 

Episode 187 - Become a Robot w/Elizabeth Sandifer

Elizabeth Sandifer co-wrote the 33 1/3 book on Flood (with former guest Alex Reed) and is here to talk about a non-Flood song, "Become a Robot" from TMBG's 1985 demo tape and collected on Then: The Early Years. Hear us attempt to decipher one of the most bizarre songs in a career full of bizarre songs. We play the only live clip of this song in existence, and Greg, Cara and little Zinnia create the only cover in existence, recorded from Madrid. 
Episode edited by Avren Keating of the Waves Breaking podcast. Thanks Avren!

Episode 186 - Unctuous Robot

Good friend of the show Cari Hearn returns for her umpteenth time for another TMBP My Murdered Remains song episode. We get real classical on this thang, talkin' chord progressions, singing timbres and violin technique (is your violin sponge-worthy?), as well as plenty of sci-fi nerd talk. Also, hear TWO covers by Cari that are vastly different!

Episode - 185 - Rowboat Mayor

*Listen to the pre-episode introduction for a special "get well soon" message from the TMBP listeners.*
OG fan Stanley Allen makes his first appearance on the show to remind Greg of the greatness of Rowboat Mayor, another My Murdered Remains track. They discuss music of all types that informed their fandoms of TMBG and ponder young Flansburgh's own fandoms of punk and post punk bands that could have steered the rowboat of his tastes, even so much later on in life  when writing a song like this. We also hear two great custom covers, now also featured on the Covers by Order compilation to benefit the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Go to our bandcamp to purchase and donate.
This episode edited and mixed by Avren Keating of the Waves Breaking podcast. Thanks Avren!  

Episode 184 - Out of Jail

Brit Nick Jackson finally makes his first appearance to talk about a tune far, far down on John Henry's tracklisting, "Out of Jail." We talk at length about how this song deserves more love, why the demo rules, why it should be played more live, and demonstrate the massive amounts of fan love for this song by rounding up a bunch of sweet covers, including Nick's own cover, which Greg jumped in on for drums. 
Episode edited and mixed by Avren Keating of the Waves Breaking podcast. Thanks Avren!