PEOPLE ARE THE ENEMY

A weekly comedy and music podcast featuring conversations with interesting people and silly moments.

Episode 330 04/29/2024

Episode 330 Andy rescues a lost dog and schools women on the Dirt Man. Also, we listen to clips of Johnny Pemberton remembering Don't Wake Daddy and Kevin James Thornton remembering his grandma's lamp. On Rachel's Chart Chat, covers Peter Gabriel-era Genesis. You can find a playlist for Rachel's Chart Chat . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/31028408

Episode 329 04/22/2024

Episode 329 Andy talks about Record Store Day, seeing a wild turkey's plumage, driving around with a leash on his hood, and how to speak with Deadheads. Also, we listen to a clip from the early days of the internet. On Rachel's Chart Chat, continues her mini-series on the Punk and New Wave disc of Time Life's Sounds of the Seventies. The full compilation can be listened to on YouTube . You can find a playlist of Time Life''s Sounds of the Seventies . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/30929608

Episode 328 04/15/2024

Episode 328 Andy talks about seeing a wild fisher cat, Conan's Hot Ones appearance, Meet Me in the Bathroom, and his dog and other animals acting weird on the day of the eclipse. Also, we listen to clips of Jon Benjamin trying to play piano and Michael McDonald recounting the first time he saw Rick Moranis parodying him on SCTV. On Rachel's Chart Chat, continues her mini-series on the Punk and New Wave disc of Time Life's Sounds of the Seventies. The full compilation can be listened to on YouTube . You can find a playlist of Time Life's Sounds of the 70's . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/30824693

Episode 327 04/08/2024

Episode 327 Andy talks about The Clash, Jon Wurster, Brian Eno, Beyoncé, The Dukes of Hazzard, Brittany Broski, the solar eclipse, and the earthquake. Also, we listen to a clip of Noel Fielding from The Mighty Boosh talking about being recognized on the street. On Rachel's Chart Chat, kicks off a mini-series on the Punk and New Wave disc of Time Life’s Sounds of the Seventies. The full compilation can be listened to on YouTube . You can find a playlist of Time Life's Sounds of the 70's . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/30726753

Episode 326 04/01/2024

Episode 326 Andy talks about Bob Dylan, Pauly Shore, Amazon Drivers, and seeing a highway on fire. Also, we listen to a clip of Lou Reed defending the movie Police Academy. On Rachel's Chart Chat, looks at The Fools of the Hot 100. You can find a playlist for Rachel's Chart Chat . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/30620523

Episode 325 03/25/2024

Episode 325 Andy tells a story about his dog, talks about Jonathan Richman, eye doctors, and finding stuff on the street. Also, we listen to a clip of comedian Alex Edelman. On Rachel's Chart Chat, reads you another chapter from a '70s music book, this time about Cheap Trick. You can find a playlist for Rachel's Chart Chat . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/30525898

Episode 324 03/18/2024

Episode 324 Our guest is the filmmaker Anna Biller! Andy speaks with Anna about her debut novel, Bluebeard's Castle. You can find all things Anna Biller at her website . Purchase Bluebeard's Castle via Amazon . On Rachel's Chart Chat, Rachel from Des Moines concludes her look at UK artists who didn't hit in the US. You can find Rob Sheffield's Limeys Go Home piece . You can find a playlist for Rachel's Chart Chat . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/30416643

Episode 323 03/11/2024

Episode 323 Andy runs into his high school chemistry teacher at a party, wonders why only four American presidents had brown eyes, and gets confused by what Siri will and won't say. Also, we listen to clips of Dave Portnoy talking about once eating so much popcorn that it gave him a heart attack and a man claiming to be Jesus Christ breaks into a Pizza Hut and calls 911 on himself. On Rachel's Chart Chat, takes a look at UK artists who didn't hit in the US. You can find Rob Sheffield's Limeys Go Home piece . Rachel's most recent FED Talks podcast appearance can be found . You can find a playlist for Rachel's Chart Chat . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/30317498

Episode 322 03/04/2024

Episode 322 Andy chases a wild dog, talks about snacks, and steps on pinecones. Also, a woman calls 911 on herself, Eartha Kitt gets sassy, and RIP Richard Lewis. On Rachel's Chart Chat, Rachel from Des Moines covers Electric Light Orchestra's 10 biggest US hits. /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/30216863

Episode 321 02/26/2024

Episode 321 Andy talks about a weird experience he had at the dentist, the four Beatles biopics, being a breakfast cook at a diner, digesting, and the Therapy Gecko suit. Also, we listen to clips of a man describing an insect incident he had while doing craft services on Taylor Swift's first music video and a video game store getting pranked. On Rachel's Chart Chat, reads the Kiss chapter from the 1993 book I Wanna Be Sedated: Pop Music in the 1970s. You can find a playlist for Rachel's Chart Chat . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/30108733

Episode 320 02/19/2024

Episode 320 Andy talks about balloons, Gumby's Pizza, curly straws, and having a Dunkin' party for one. On Rachel's Chart Chat, delivers a discussion of ABBA's 10 highest-charting singles in the US. Also, Sofia Coppola doesn't know who Mitski is and the city of Boston needs therapy. Rachel says, “Thanks in advance for not @‘ing me about the Mamma Mia movies." You can find the ABBA Omnibus . You can find a playlist for Rachel's Chart Chat . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/30012563

Episode 319 02/12/2024

Episode 319 Andy meets his doppelgänger at a dog park. Also, we listen to a clip of a guy inviting his pals to a lake house and a clip of comedian Steven Wright talking about coffee and jokes. On Rachel's Chart Chat, covers charting singles with Kansas City or San Francisco in the title. You can find a playlist for this Chart Chat segment . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/29902708

Episode 318 02/05/2024

Episode 318 Andy talks about the 3 Garys in his life, balsamic glaze, days as gray as Buffalo '66, crazy Shaws, and Siri's weird pronounciation of Häagen-Dazs. Also, we listen to clips of Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley forgetting he never won a Grammy and a version of The Police's "Roxanne" minus the anne. On Rachel's Chart Chat, discusses the songs which hit #1 at the same time on the US and UK singles charts. You can find a Wiki page of artists who have achieved simultaneous UK and US number-one hits . You can find a playlist for Rachel's Chart Chat . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/29800633

Episode 317 01/29/2024

Episode 317 Andy lights some candles and gives you a virtual hug. Also, we listen to a clip of John Waters recalling his favorite negative reviews. On Rachel's Chart Chat, delivers part 2 of her analysis of the Jawbreaker (1999) soundtrack. Check out a Jawbreaker playlist . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/29690753

Episode 316 01/22/2024

Episode 316 Our guest is the award-winning playwright and novelist Paz Pardo! Andy talks with Paz about her debut novel, The Shamshine Blind. Get your copy of Paz's book . Find all things Paz Pardo-related at her site . On Rachel's Chart Chat, provides part 1 of an analysis of the Jawbreaker (1999) soundtrack. Check out a playlist for this Chart Chat segment . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/29589968

Episode 315 01/15/2024

Episode 315 Andy fights through a cold and talks about Ferris Bueller's dog, walking with traffic, and podcasters with plants. Also, Bert Kreischer can't think of a kid-friendly joke. On Rachel's Chart Chat, explores wintery hits from the '70s through the '90s. You can find a playlist for Rachel's Chart Chat . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/29489663

Episode 314 01/08/2024

Episode 314 Andy joins a chess club, eats candy, and gets his dog a rabies shot. Also, Frank Zappa talks about US politics and Katt Williams weighs in on cancel culture. On Rachel's Chart Chat, presents Parody Songs Used in Ads Vol 3. You can find an updated YouTube playlist of ads with parody songs . You can find a Spotify playlist of songs parodied in ads . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/29384348

Episode 313 01/01/2024

Episode 313 Andy talks about eating a Terry's, lying in therapy, "real ingredients", and ranking white boys. Also, a mom discovers girl dinner and ... uh oh, lasagna foot! On Rachel's Chart Chat, covers #1 singles from charts released on January 1st. You can find a playlist for Rachel's Chart Chat . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/29293738

Episode 312 12/25/2023

Episode 312 Our guest is the comedian, musician, actor, writer, podcast host, and hockey enthusiast Dave Hill! Andy talks with Dave about his new book, The Awesome Game: One Man's Incredible, Globe-Crushing Hockey Odyssey. If you're in the US, you can buy the Awesome Game . The rest of the world can buy Dave's book . Check out Dave's standup special on YouTube . Purchase Dave's comedy album . Anything else Dave-related, you can find on his website . On Rachel's Chart Chat, brings us movie soundtrack duets from the 1980s. You can find a playlist for Rachel's Chart Chat . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/29224208

Episode 311 12/18/2023

Episode 311 Andy talks about seeing Jim Gaffigan in Boston and sleepaway camp. Also, Alex G punishes his audience with Billy Joel and a man talks about why he loves music. On Rachel's Chart Chat, delivers the Year-End Hot 100 of 1994. You can find and listen to all the songs Rachel mentions in a playlist . Additionally, two giant YouTube playlists of the Hot 100 Hits of 1994 are available. Find part one . Part two . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/29125168

Episode 310 12/11/2023

Episode 310 Andy records his segment from the bathtub. He beats his chest then washes his hair while complaining about his podcasting pet peeves. On Rachel's Chart Chat, brings us the Cats of the Top 40 featuring songs from 1965 to 1993. Check out a Cats of the Top 40 playlist . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/29017153

Episode 309 12/04/2023

Episode 309 Andy talks about disappearing art and weird stuff he saw while driving. Also, we listen to clips from "Weird Al" Yankovic, a man freestyling on a train, and Kiefer Sutherland recounting a run-in he had with the late Shane MacGowan. On Rachel's Chart Chat, covers a grab bag of singles from 1971 to 1989. You can find a playlist for Rachel's Chart Chat . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/28915243

Episode 308 11/27/2023

Episode 308 Andy finished writing a new manuscript. Also, Julia Fox's memoir is discussed and some pranksters fill a computer with pinto beans and call a repairperson. On Rachel's Chart Chat, sends you home with all the Thanksgiving leftovers from the Hot 100. You can listen to Rachel's Thanksgiving Leftovers playlist . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/28802263

Episode 307 11/20/2023

Episode 307 Andy talks about the song "Key Largo". Also, Tyler, The Creator wants new music Tuesdays back and Fely and Rusty are inseperable. On Rachel's Chart Chat, talks about seeing the hits of Little River Band performed live in Des Moines. Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/28717953

Episode 306 11/13/2023

Episode 306 Andy got a haircut, ruined two pairs of jeans, and visited a fancy mall for shampoo. Also, clips of Dolly Parton defending her style and Pat Morita remembering the generosity of Redd Foxx are played. On Rachel's Chart Chat, discusses charting TV themes of the 1980s. You can find a playlist for '80s Charting TV Themes . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/28611803

Episode 305 11/06/2023

Episode 305 Andy talks about his Halloween and how he was the victim of an odd neighborhood prank, then he plays a clip from a recent Morrissey interview wherein Moz complains about Miley Cyrus' management not wanting her to appear on his album and how he doesn't rule out being assassinated. On Rachel's Chart Chat, wraps up her analysis of songs that appeared on the Freedom Rock compilation. You can find a playlist for Freedom Rock . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/28526396

Episode 304 10/30/2023

Episode 304 Andy's dog, Lola, finds a small steak and pepper sub in the woods, the Dan Hill song "Sometimes When We Touch" is remembered, and a woman decides a town rezoning meeting is a good place to introduce herself. On Rachel's Chart Chat, discusses more songs from Freedom Rock. You can find a playlist for Freedom Rock . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/28459316

Episode 303 10/23/2023

Episode 303 Our guest is Jason Lambeth from the band Red Pants! Andy speaks with Jason about his band's new album, Not Quite There Yet. Listen to and purchase Red Pants' Not Quite There Yet . Watch the Red Pants music videos discussed in this episode at Meritorio Records' YouTube page . On Rachel's Chart Chat, discusses more songs from the Freedom Rock compilation. You can find a playlist for Freedom Rock . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/28393046

Episode 302 10/16/2023

Episode 302 Andy's dog gets confused. Also, Andy plays a clip from a 60s grindhouse film, a Pakistani man does an impression of what he thinks Americans sound like, and Liam Gallagher gets frustrated when he orders McDonald's via Uber Eats. On Rachel's Chat Chat, discusses more songs from the Freedom Rock compilation. You can find a playlist for Freedom Rock . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/28325342

Episode 301 10/09/2023

Episode 301 Andy's wife makes a dessert charcuterie board, Lola the dog has a boyfriend, and Andy remembers learning a song about a dead cowboy when he was in elementary school. On Rachel's Chart Chat, kicks off a new mini-series discussing songs from the Freedom Rock compilation. You can find a playlist for Freedom Rock . Follow Rachel on Last.fm . /episode/index/show/peoplearetheenemy/id/28263308

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