Christmas Celebration
Post-Pinkerton
Before the Green Album, there was Christmas CD, a special Weezer release to celebrate the holiday season, but which also in turn celebrated the band's return after their post-Pinkerton hiatus. On today's show, John talks about track two, "Christmas Celebration," and how it was a preview of things to come for the band.
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You Might Think
Post-Pinkerton
In light of Ric Ocasek's sudden and unexpected death over the weekend, John talks about the time Weezer covered a Cars song for a Cars movie soundtrack. He also discusses the band's long-ranging relationship with the Cars lead singer.
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Get Me Some
Post-Pinkerton
"Get Me Some" is one of Weezer's heaviest rock songs, but John explains why the song feels out of place in both the album era it was created (Raditude) and the larger Post-Pinkerton era in which it was born.
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Eulogy for a Rock Band
Post-Pinkerton
John is back with a brand new episode about one of his favorite Post-Pinkerton songs EVER! "Eulogy for a Rock Band" is exactly what its title says it is, and yet, there's a lot of mystery to explore as well, including figuring out which band this song is about.
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Freak Me Out
Post-Pinkerton
"Freak Me Out" is one of the rare Weezer songs for which we have no alternate versions. There's no demos, no live performances, nothing but the album track. John explains why, and examines what makes this one of the most unique songs in Weezer's entire catalog.
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Take On Me
Post-Pinkerton
If any school offered a Masters Degree in covers of the A-Ha song "Take On Me," today's guest Jess Lampe would not only hold one, but also be a tenured professor in the department. Jess joins John to talk about the A-Ha original, the Weezer cover, and so much more in-between.
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Polynesia
Post-Pinkerton
When Weezer couldn't release as many tracks as they wanted on their 2002 live EP The Lion and the Witch, they decided to hide one. "Polynesia" is the opening track to the EP, but you won't see it on the tracklist. John explains why in today's brand new episode.
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Let It All Hang Out
Post-Pinkerton
Raditude may be the worst album in Weezer's discography, but "Let It All Hang Out" is a surprising gem that you may not have heard. John explores this collaboration between Rivers Cuomo, Jermaine Dupri, and Jacknife Lee, and explains how a video game managed to make this song even better.
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I Admire You So Much
Post-Pinkerton
You'd think this rough, 46-second demo would inspire an equally short podcast episode, but instead, it allows John to discuss many topics, ranging from Rivers Cuomo's longtime friendship with the musician Kevin Ridel to Cuomo's business instincts in the early 2000s.
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High Up Above
Post-Pinkerton
John discusses the Maladroit demo "High Up Above," as well as the recent loss of beloved Weezer fan Running Monk. Please note the content warning at the top episode regarding discussion of death and suicide.
info_outlineEp. 57. Weezer released their sixth self-titled album on Friday, and John's ready to talk about its lead single, "Can't Knock the Hustle." Learn about why the band struck out in a new direction, how many other songs had this video concept, and what the heck Pineaplemon is.
LISTEN:
1. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Weezer) on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube
2. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Jay-Z) on YouTube
3. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve) on YouTube
4. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (NHL Winter Classic) on NHL.com
5. "Surf Wax Off Your Shoulder" on YouTube
6. "Cardigan Disaster" (Live) on YouTube
7. "Happy Hour" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube
LYRICS:
1. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Weezer) at Genius.com
2. "Can't Knock the Hustle" (Jay-Z) at Genius.com
3. "Cardigan Disaster" at Genius.com
4. "Happy Hour" at Genius.com
MORE INFO:
1. "Can't Knock the Hustle" at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia
2. Weezer (Black Album) at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia
3. Weezer (White Album) at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia
4. Jay-Z at Wikipedia
5. The Black Album at Wikipedia
6. Jay-Zeezer: The Black and Blue Album
7. The Grey Album at Wikipedia
8. Rivers Cuomo on Twitter
9. Scott Shriner at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia
10. Dave Sitek at Wikipedia
11. TV on the Radio at Wikipedia
12. Pacific Daydream at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia
13. Jerry Media at Wikipedia
14. Guy Blelloch at LinkedIn
15. Fyre Festival at Wikipedia
16. Pete Wentz at Wikipedia
17. Fall Out Boy at Wikipedia
18. Weezer Fan Club
19. "Happy Hour" at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia
20. Karl Koch at Weezerpedia
21. We Are Weezer podcast | Karl Koch episode
22. Pineaplemon web site
23. Hasta Luego Adios web site
24. "Zombie Bastards" at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia
25. Black Metal Hub
26. "Weezer Must Be Stopped" at The Ringer
27. Billboard interview with Rivers Cuomo (March 2019)
28. "Africa" at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia
29. Weezer (Teal Album) at Wikipedia | Weezerpedia
30. "Cardigan Disaster" / "Midnight" at Weezerpedia
31. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve at Wikipedia
32. NHL Winter Classic at Wikipedia