Everybody Plays the Fool

Ep. 349: Sneaky Pete Kleinow

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:05:00 -0000

Songs featuring the pedal steel legend Sneaky Pete Kleinow!

Ep. 348: Wilton Felder

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:32:00 -0000

A tribute to the saxophonist/bassist/Crusader Wilton Felder.

Ep. 347: Happy Music / Sad Lyrics

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:54:00 -0000

Songs with upbeat music but sad or dark lyrics.

Ep. 346: 2024

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:26:00 -0000

Songs released in 2024.

Ep. 345: David Sanborn

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:28:00 -0000

Songs featuring the late great saxophonist David Sanborn, plus an in-depth interview with musician and podcaster Kirk Hamilton!

Ep. 344: Love = Drugs

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:29:00 -0000

Songs that use the metaphor of love being a drug, or vice versa.

Ep. 343: Mike Viola

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:29:00 -0000

A variety of songs featuring singer/songwriter/producer/guitarist Mike Viola, plus an interview with Mike!

Ep. 342: Guns

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Bang bang, my baby played an hour of songs about guns.

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Ep. 341: Gibberish

Fri, 30 May 2025 17:03:00 -0000

Songs with fa fa, la la, ga ga, bibbity bobby, mmoooaaaayaya, and other nonsense words.

Ep. 340: Terry Hall

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:44:03 -0000

Songs featuring the late great Terry Hall (The Specials, Fun Boy Three, Colourfield, and more).

Ep. 339: Obsolete Jobs

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:21:03 -0000

Songs about jobs and professions that no longer exist.

Ep. 338: Back to School part 2

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:22:43 -0000

More songs about SCHOOL.

Ep. 337: Elvis Costello, part 2

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:12:11 -0000

Even more songs featuring Elvis Costello as a songwriter, producer, and artist.

Ep. 336: Guitar!

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:13:58 -0000

Songs where the singer yells "guitar!" and then there's a guitar solo.

Ep. 335: Fender Rhodes Electric Piano (part 2)

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:53:14 -0000

More songs featuring the Rhodes electric piano (a sequel to Ep. 315).

Ep. 334: Dreams pt. 2

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 01:48:57 -0000

Even more songs about dreaming.

Ep. 333: Toto

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 01:55:32 -0000

Songs featuring the members of the band Toto.

Ep. 332: Marshall Allen & Sun Ra

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 23:59:28 -0000

Songs featuring Marshall Allen and/or Sun Ra, in honor of Marshall's 100th birthday!

Ep. 331: Flowers, pt. 2

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 03:05:12 -0000

Stop and smell the even MORE songs about flowers!

Ep. 330: The Wizard of Oz

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 02:01:08 -0000

I'll get you my pretty, and all your songs inspired by the Wizard of Oz, too!

Ep. 329: Chaka Khan

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:49:55 -0000

Lots of songs featuring the legendary singer Chaka Khan (chakakhan chakakhan).

Ep. 328: Poetry pt. 2

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:57:50 -0000

Shall I compare thee to a previous episode? Thou art more full of songs about poets and poetry.

Ep. 327: Moondog

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 01:52:13 -0000

Songs written by, performed by, sampling, or referencing the work of Louis Thomas Hardin, aka Moondog.

Ep. 326: Baseball Teams pt. 2

Sat, 25 May 2024 23:52:15 -0000

Even more songs and artists with MLB team names in them.

Ep. 325: Newspapers

Sun, 12 May 2024 02:52:44 -0000

Extra! Extra! This week's episode is all songs about newspapers!

Ep. 324: Kool & the Gang

Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Celebrate good songs, come on! Classics from Kool & the Gang, plus songs that sampled or covered them, PLUS an interview with Joe Kwaczala (Who Cares About the Rock Hall podcast).

Ep. 323: Bootsy Collins

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Yabadabbadoozay, baba! Songs featuring the legendary bassist/vocalist/drummer/songwriter/guitarist/badass Bootsy Collins

Ep. 322: Mirrors

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Songs about mirrors | srorrim tuoba sgnoS

Ep. 321: Dreams

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A fantastical episode full of songs about dreamers dreaming dreams.

Ep. 320: Rodents

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:50:38 -0000

Eek! It's a bunch of rats, mice, groundhogs, hamsters, prairie dogs, squirrels, porcupines, beavers, and CAPYBARAS!

Ep. 319: Terry Adams of NRBQ

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 02:23:25 -0000

Songs featuring keyboardist/songwriter/bandleader Terry Adams!

Ep. 318: 2023

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Music from the year 2023, with guest Mike Joseph!

Ep. 317: Sea Creatures

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:48:28 -0000

The seaweed is always greener in songs about fish, crabs, sharks, and other sea creatures.

Ep. 316: Elvis Costello

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:28:09 -0000

Songs featuring the legendary Elvis Costello!

Ep. 315: Fender Rhodes Electric Piano

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Songs featuring the legendary Fender Rhodes electric piano.

Ep. 314: Hair

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Songs about hair: shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen, etc.

Ep. 313: Nukes

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Songs about nuclear power, nuclear weapons, the nuclear age, and uranium!

Ep. 312: Halloween 2

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 01:00:23 -0000

Another set of songs featuring vampires, ghosts, zombies, and more vampires.

Ep. 311: Flea

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 03:25:58 -0000

Songs featuring bassist Michael Balzary aka Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

EP. 310: Telling Time

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:58:00 -0000

Tick tock, tick tock, it's time for songs about telling time!

Ep. 309: De La Soul

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:11:42 -0000

A celebration of the legends De La Soul, featuring DLS songs and others they were featured on, with special guest Mike Joseph.

Ep. 308: The Band

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:59:43 -0000

Songs featuring members of The Band: Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel.

Ep. 307: Work (part 2)

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:16:48 -0000

More songs about working, jobs, and labor.

Ep. 306: 1966

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Songs from 1966.

Ep. 305: Big Al Anderson

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 02:42:07 -0000

Songs featuring the great singer/songwriter/guitarist Al Anderson!

Ep. 304: Heat (part 2)

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 21:19:26 -0000

More hot hot hot songs about heat heat heat.

Ep. 303: Singing Bassists

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 02:05:18 -0000

This one's all about those lead vocalists who also play bass.

Ep. 302: Lies

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:29:18 -0000

This episode is all songs about lying... or is it?

Ep. 301: 2016

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:22:18 -0000

Music released in the year 2016.

Ep. 300: 7 Year Anniversary!

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:27:07 -0000

Celebrating 300 episodes and 7 years of Everybody Plays the Fool

Ep. 299: Gambling

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:52:35 -0000

Know when to hold 'em, know when to play songs about gambling! With special guest Kevin McCaffrey.

Ep. 298: Good Songs From Bad Movies

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:04:27 -0000

Good songs from the soundtracks of bad movies.

Ep. 297: Appliances

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:29:30 -0000

Songs about washing machines, fridges, blenders, kettles, and more.

Ep. 296: Toys

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Pull the string, and I'll play you an hour of songs about toys!

Ep. 295: Airplanes pt. 2

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:09:21 -0000

More songs about airplanes and airports.

Ep. 294: First Album, First Song

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:13:11 -0000

We're #1! We're #1! (the opening tracks off of artists' debut albums)

Ep. 293: Luck

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:47:48 -0000

Ask yourself one question: do you feel like hearing some songs about luck? Well, do ya, punk?

Ep. 292: Leon Sylvers III

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Songs featuring legendary songwriter/musician/singer/producer Leon Sylvers III.

Ep. 291: Time Travel pt. 2

Mon, 29 May 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Marty, you've got to come back with me... back to listen to even more songs about time travel!

Ep. 290: US Presidents

Mon, 22 May 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Songs that mention US presidents!

Ep. 289: Burt Bacharach

Wed, 17 May 2023 17:51:45 -0000

Songs written by the late great Burt Bacharach.

Ep. 288: Bob Marley

Sun, 07 May 2023 18:09:32 -0000

Songs featuring the legend, Bob Marley.

Ep. 287: 12/8 time signature

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:37:08 -0000

Songs in 12/8 time signature, or at least with a 12/8 feel.

Ep. 286: Counting

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:15:30 -0000

Songs that featuring counting, becauseI love to count! Ah, ah, ah.

Ep. 284: Nuts and Legumes

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:19:48 -0000

Another food theme! Songs and artist names related to nuts and legumes.

Ep. 283: Chic

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 04:01:51 -0000

Ahhh freak out! It's an hour of songs featuring Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards, and Tony Thompson of Chic!

Ep. 282: 2022

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:50:30 -0000

Songs from the year 2022!

Ep. 281: The Neville Brothers

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:20:05 -0000

Songs featuring one or more of the legendary Neville brothers.

Ep. 280: Ray Parker, Jr.

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 02:19:55 -0000

Who you gonna call? The prolific guitarist and songwriter, Ray Parker Jr! (No "Ghostbusters" but lots of other good songs).

Ep. 279: Pie

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 03:50:58 -0000

Songs about pie!

Ep. 278: Vegetables

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

If you brought a big brown bag of them home, I'd jump up and down and hope you toss me a carrot

Ep. 277: Fruit

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Songs (and band names) related to fruit!

Ep. 276: Money (pt. 2)

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:21:02 -0000

Cha-ching! More songs about money.

Ep. 275: Clothing

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Ain't nobody dope as me, I'm playing songs about clothing.

Ep. 274: 10cc

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000

A tribute to the band 10cc! A mix of songs by the band or featuring the original band members.

Ep. 273: Talking

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:32:01 -0000

Girl.... it's time to listen to songs that feature spoken sections.

Ep. 272: One

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 03:01:16 -0000

Songs about the number one!

Ep. 271: Actors' Names

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:18:14 -0000

Songs with actors' names in the title!

Ep. 270: Other Sports

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Songs related to sports that haven't been covered on EPtF, including soccer, cricket, boxing, bowling, and more!

Ep. 269: Missy Elliott

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 02:24:10 -0000

Songs featuring the legendary Missy Elliott!

Ep. 268: Hockey

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Songs about or inspired by ice hockey!

Ep. 267: Paul McCartney

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:48:47 -0000

Songs featuring the great Paul McCartney!

Ep. 266: SIX Year Anniversary!

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Songs and artists related to the number 6, in honor of the show's 6 year anniversary!

Ep. 265: Philip Bailey

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Songs featuring the great Philip Bailey of Earth Wind and Fire!

Ep. 264: B Sides

Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Songs that were originally released as B Sides.

Ep. 263: Patrice Rushen

Fri, 27 May 2022 18:22:49 -0000

Songs featuring the songwriter/bandleader/singer/pianist/legend Patrice Rushen!

Ep. 262: Quartets

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Songs by 4-piece groups.

Ep. 261: Countdowns

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Songs with countdowns in them!

Ep. 260: Time Changes

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:21:50 -0000

Songs with multiple time signatures!

Ep. 259: Elizabeth

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000

What can I do? It's all artists + songs containing Elizabeth and all its many nicknames.

Ep. 258: Fairy Tales

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Once upon a time, there was a show full of songs that reference fairy tales...

Ep. 257: Saxophone

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:59:59 -0000

Songs featuring the saxophone.

Ep. 255: 2021

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Songs from 2021

Ep. 256: James Bond Themes

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:26:03 -0000

The show theme is Bond... James Bond. With interview guest Mike Duquette of The Second Disc!

Ep. 254: Steely Dan

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 15:26:28 -0000

Songs from The Dan, plus covers, samples, and a song they wrote for another artist!

Ep. 253: Fatherhood

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 20:20:12 -0000

Songs about fathers and fatherhood.

Ep. 252: "Baby"

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:32:00 -0000

Songs with "baby" in the title, in honor of my 2-month break from doing new shows.

Ep. 251: Music Genres

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Songs that contain genre titles.

Ep. 250: Radio (pt. 3)

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 15:46:57 -0000

EVEN MORE songs about the radio, to celebrate EPtF's 250th episode!

Ep. 249: 90s Hip Hop Samples

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:17:51 -0000

Songs that were sampled in 90s hip hop hits. RIP Biz Markie!

Ep. 248: Joni Mitchell

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000

A celebration of Joni Mitchell!

Ep. 247: The Circus

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:24:33 -0000

Step right up, step right up, and hear songs about lion tamers, tightropes, clowns, and much more!

Ep. 246: Debut Singles

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:50:32 -0000

Songs that were artists' first released singles, from the 60s through the 90s.

Ep. 245: Long Songs

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 14:09:32 -0000

Songs that are 7 minutes + long, in honor of the "longest day of the year." Happy Summer Solistice!

Ep. 244: Marcus Miller

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:24:27 -0000

Songs featuring the legendary bassist/composer/bandleader Marcus Miller.

Ep. 243: Prince

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Ƭ̵̬̊ A tribute to the late great Prince Rogers Nelson. Ƭ̵̬̊

Ep. 241: Friendship

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:42:43 -0000

They'll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour. Songs about friends, as we start seeing people socially again.

Ep. 240: 5-Year Anniversary!

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:04:18 -0000

Songs and artists with the number 5, in honor of EPtF's 5 year anniversary.

Ep. 239: Greg Kurstin

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:58:41 -0000

Songs featuring the prolific producer/pianist/songwriter Greg Kurstin.

Ep. 238: Banjos

Sat, 08 May 2021 19:19:09 -0000

Songs featuring the banjo!

Ep. 237: Doctors pt. 2

Wed, 05 May 2021 18:47:09 -0000

We need a second dose of songs about doctors, stat!

Ep. 236: Bernie Worrell

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:00:05 -0000

A tribute to the Wizard of Woo, the brilliant keyboard player Bernie Worrell!

Ep. 235: Microphones

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:42:23 -0000

Songs about microphones, and the checking, passing, rocking, and ripping of said mics.

Ep. 234: Home

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 20:56:04 -0000

Songs about houses and homes, in honor of my last live-from-home broadcast before going back to the RFB studio!

Ep. 233: Prince Paul

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:33:08 -0000

Songs featuring the legendary hip hop producer Prince Paul!

Ep. 232: Ric Ocasek

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 15:24:05 -0000

A tribute to the late Ric Ocasek, featuring songs by The Cars and Ric solo, plus songs he produced for other artists.

Ep. 231: Foreign Languages

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000

English language pop songs translated into Spanish, German, Italian, French, and Japanese... all right!

Ep. 230: International Women's Day

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Songs about sisters doing it for themselves, among other topics.

Ep. 229: Former Child Stars

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 16:32:31 -0000

Songs from artists who were once child stars, including Kylie, Stevie, Britney, Sammy, and of course, Shirley.

Ep. 228: Before They Were Famous

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 23:59:48 -0000

Songs from artists before they hit it big, including Rick James in a Canadian R&B group, Dr. Dre in a sparkly jumpsuit, and Mookie Blaylock!

Ep. 227: Cold Weather (part 2)

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:29:22 -0000

Brrr.... more songs about cold weather.

Ep. 226: Sounds Like the 80s

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Modern songs that are influenced by the music of the 80s, plus an interview with Mike Joseph of the podcast FM to MTV - the Music of Our Youth.

Ep. 225: Maurice White

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:54:31 -0000

Tribute to the late great Maurice White, with songs featuring Mr. White as songwriter, producer, or drummer, plus some classics by Earth Wind & Fire.

Ep. 224: Joes

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Pour yourself a nice cup o' joe, and listen to songs by or about Joe, JoJo, Joanna, Joey, Josie, and... Joestar.

Ep. 223: Divorce

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:53:00 -0000

Songs about D-I-V-O-R-C-E

Ep. 222: Duos

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Songs performed by duos!

Ep. 221: 21 Year Olds

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000

To kick off 2021, we're listening to songs released when the artist was 21 years old!

Ep. 220: 2020

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:52:13 -0000

We're celebrating the end of a terrible year with some of the best songs released in 2020.

Ep. 219: Christmas (part 2)

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 23:40:00 -0000

Music that wishes you a mellow merry Christmas, and a groovy new year!

You can also hear my first Christmas episode (ep. 31, from 2016) here: https://megaphone.link/RADIO9809989490

Ep. 218: Airplanes

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:05:54 -0000

Songs about airplanes!

Ep. 217: Vibraphone

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Feel the vibes, with songs featuring the vibraphone.

Ep. 216: Little Richard

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 04:02:02 -0000

Woooo! It's time to hear songs by, or featuring, the legendary singer, musician, and songwriter: Little Richard.

Ep. 215: Questions (pt. 3)

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:06:19 -0000

Time for another set of songs that ask questions, in honor of the start of a new online music trivia night: Music Trivia With Shane & Mike! Email musictrivianyc@gmail.com to sign up.

Ep. 214: James Gadson

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:04:48 -0000

Songs with James Gadson on drums, ranging over 50 years! From Charles Wright, to Beck, to Marvin Gaye, to NWA, and lots more.

Ep. 213: Doctors

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Songs by doctors, songs about doctors, PLUS special guest live in studio: Dr. Ruth Delaney!

Ep. 212: New York City (pt 2)

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 03:05:38 -0000

A sequel to Episode #2 from 4 years ago, it's a show full of songs about NYC!

Ep. 211: VOTE

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000

"VOTE, VOTE, everybody get out and vote!"

Ep. 210: Time Travel

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Songs about traveling through time!

Ep. 209: Indigenous Peoples' Day

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Artists with Native American / First Nations heritage, in celebration of Indigenous People's Day.

Look for the documentary Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World on streaming services, or learn more at www.rumblethemovie.com.

Ep. 208: Unemployment

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:15:50 -0000

Songs about losing a job, looking for a job, and being unemployed.

Ep. 207: The Bible

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Lots of songs with Bible references, drawing from the worlds of pop, rock, hip hop, jazz, reggae, and Cake.

Ep. 206: New Jersey

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:46:24 -0000

In honor of the Boss's birthday, this week's episode features songs from The Garden State, aka The Crossroads of the Revolution aka The Tomato State: the great state of New Jersey. Plus an interview with our resident NJ expert, Josh Sherman!

Ep. 205: Conspiracies

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Songs about conspiracy theories, plus an extended interview with composer and bandleader Darcy James Argue!

Check out Darcy James Argue's Secret Society on Bandcamp, and watch a special online presentation of Real Enemies starting Oct. 21st via Cal Performances.

Ep. 204: Geometry

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:43:51 -0000

Songs about squares, circles, triangles, and shapes of all kinds.

Ep. 203: The Solar System

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Songs about planets, bands about planets.

Ep. 202: Self-deprecation

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:17:16 -0000

Self-deprecating songs from self-critical artists.

Ep. 201: 1970 Live Albums

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:35:52 -0000

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mad Dogs and Englishmen, this week's show features songs from live albums that were released in 1970!

Ep. 200: Radio (part 2)

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0000

In celebration of 200 episodes, we're doing a sequel to Episode #1, which was songs about the radio from the 70s... so tonight it's all songs about the radio from the 80s!

Ep. 199: Ron Carter

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:00:52 -0000

Songs featuring Ron Carter on bass, from jazz to pop to hip hop, and more.

Ep. 198: Accordion

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 16:16:57 -0000

This week's show features the ACCORDION!

Ep. 197: Revenge

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:08:03 -0000

Songs about REVENGE!

Ep. 196: 80s Soundtracks II

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 17:23:14 -0000

Even more songs from 80s movies, plus more talk with last week's guest Mike Duquette (The Second Disc, Hollywood & Spine).

The Revenge of the Return of 80s Soundtracks Part II: Electric Boogaloo Strikes Back!

Ep. 195: 80s Soundtracks

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 18:25:10 -0000

Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads... Lots of 80s movie songs, plus an interview with Mike Duquette of The Second Disc and Hollywood and Spine!

Ep. 194: Tribute to Bill Withers

Sat, 04 Jul 2020 14:59:53 -0000

A mix of music from the late great Bill Withers, including some covers and samples of his songs. Plus, an interview with Mike Joseph of the JCC (Wednesdays 8PM on Radio Free Brooklyn).

Hear the excellent JCC Bill Withers episode here!

EP. 193: Band Names

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Love songs that mention the name of the band/artist playing them? Well, you're in bad company, because there are a ton of them.

Ep. 192: Cars

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 03:56:34 -0000

Songs about cars, kinda... but mostly sex metaphors.

Ep. 191: Sibling Songwriters

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 13:15:00 -0000

Songs written by siblings.

Ep. 190: Boredom

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:23:58 -0000

The most exciting and inappropriately-timed EPtF episode ever! Songs about Boredom!

Ep. 189: BBQ

Sat, 30 May 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Break out the George Foreman Grill and listen to music about barbecue!

Ep. 188: 4 Year Anniversary

Mon, 25 May 2020 13:45:34 -0000

In honor of 4 years of this show, and 5 years of Radio Free Brooklyn, this week's episode is full of celebratory songs plus interviews with RFB hosts Tom Tenney, Rommel Wood, Calvin Williams, and Mike Joseph!

Ep. 187: The Autoharp

Sat, 16 May 2020 17:16:55 -0000

I'm only pretty sure that I can't take any more amazing autoharp songs!

Ep. 186: Worms

Sat, 09 May 2020 23:09:50 -0000

Songs about worms!

Ep. 185: Brains

Sat, 09 May 2020 22:17:33 -0000

Brain-themed music, plus an interview with music cognition scientist Dr. James Symons!

Ep. 184: Weed (part 2)

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:53:48 -0000

More songs about weed! This show is a sequel to the Ep. 71.

Ep. 183: Herbie Hancock

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0000

This week is a tribute to the great Herbie Hancock, with a mix of songs he has performed on over the years, plus a medley of songs that sample his recordings.

Ep. 182: Tribute to Adam Schlesinger

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0000

A tribute to the late great Adam Schlesinger, including music from Fountains of Wayne, Ivy, Tinted Windows, plus TV (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and movie soundtracks.

Ep. 181: Music + Social Distancing

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 22:20:45 -0000

A mix of social distance live-streams and special releases, an interview with RFB's Tom Tenney, plus a an exclusive "social distance concert" from Dennis Lichtman and Tamar Korn!

More info at https://www.dennislichtman.com/social-distance

Ep. 180: Thirty-Six

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 23:18:29 -0000

In honor of my 36th birthday, this week is all songs by 36-year-olds, plus some songs about the #36.

Ep. 179: The Moon

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 17:20:11 -0000

We have the technology. The time is now. Science can wait no longer. Children are our future. America can, should, must, and will blow up the moon!

Ep. 178: Super

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 01:08:36 -0000

Songs more super than Super Tuesday.

Ep. 177: Music Festivals

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 22:30:40 -0000

Songs about music festivals and songs that inspired music festivals. With special guest Courtney Love of RFB's The Circuit!

Ep. 176: Hats

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 23:01:45 -0000

Songs about hats!

Ep. 175: Marvin Gaye

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:12:43 -0000

Songs by, about, or sampling the great Marvin Gaye.

Ep. 174: Wurlitzer Electric Piano

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 23:47:56 -0000

Ep. 173: Cats, part 2

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:32:16 -0000

Even more songs about cats!

Ep. 172: Star Wars

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 13:30:00 -0000

Lots of songs that reference Star Wars, with lots of hot Star Wars talk with special guest Mike Duquette of The Second Disc!

Ep. 171: Songs of 2019

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0000

EP. 170: Years in Music

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 00:53:06 -0000

Tonight we're gonna party like it's a variety of different years.

Ep. 169: Whistling

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:21:41 -0000

Songs about whistling, songs with whistling in them, and of course, a song by Whistle.

Ep. 168: Dogs

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 20:23:05 -0000

Songs about dogs! Featuring RFB's resident dog expert Elann Danziger, host of Lost and Rewound!

Ep. 167: The Ukulele (with Jim Boggia)

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 19:18:44 -0000

This week is all about the small but mighty ukulele. Special guest Jim Boggia talks about how he got into the uke, his love of the band NRBQ, and his "Bruce Off Broadway" show featuring ukulele covers of Springsteen songs!

Ep. 166: Long Island

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:01:06 -0000

Songs about Long Island*

*In 1985, the US Supreme Court decided by a 9-0 vote that Long Island is not an island, but a penninsula.

Ep. 165: Track 11s

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 21:30:08 -0000

All the songs in this episode are the eleventh track from an album.

Ep. 164: Basketball

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 01:44:27 -0000

This episode is all about the intersection of music and basketball: songs about the game, and... unfortunately, NBA players rapping. With special guest Mike Joseph, of RFB's The Jehri Curl Chronicles!

Ep. 163: Spiders

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Creepy, crawly, creepy, crawly, creepycreepy crawlycrawly creepycreepycrawlycrawly

Columbus Day Special: PIRATES!

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:01:12 -0000

Yarrr. In celebration of the worst holiday of the year, it's a special re-broadcast of a classic EPtF episode (originally #20): Pirates!

Ep. 162: Board Games

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 20:37:16 -0000

Songs about board games, plus conversation with Eryn Levine, host of RFB's Game Play Radio!

Ep. 161: Mash-Ups, part 2

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:00:15 -0000

Ep. 160: Television

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 02:29:31 -0000

The boob tube, the idiot box, everyone's favorite babysitter... this week's episode is all about television.

Ep. 159: Marriage

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 01:34:00 -0000

Lots of songs about marriage, and discussion with "friend of the show" Ruth!

Ep. 158: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 13:00:00 -0000

As a sequel to Ep. 147, we're back with more songs that first appeared on greatest hits albums, plus more discussion with Mike Duquette of The Second Disc!

Read Mike's piece about artists re-recording their hits on City Pages.

Ep. 157: Math

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 03:45:50 -0000

In honor of all the students going back to school, here's a show full of songs about MATH.

Ep. 156 - 2006

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 17:43:26 -0000

A look back at the music of 2006. Very nice, I like!

Special Episode: Shane and Friends Sing!

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 01:18:00 -0000

Shane and friends (including some of your favorite RFB hosts) got together to sing covers of songs that have appeared on EPtF over the last year. Why did we do it? That's a great question! Listen in for some inspired song choices, fun performances, and questionable guitar playing!

Ep. 155: Star Trek

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 14:28:17 -0000

In celebration of the birthdays of Jonathan Frakes and Gene Roddenberry, this week's show features songs about Star Trek, songs performed by Star Trek cast members, plus a very special musical clip from TNG.

Ep. 154: NRBQ

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 18:42:12 -0000

This week, we're listening to live and studio recordings from the prolific band NRBQ, as well as solo projects and collaborations featuring the band's various members from over the years.

For 50 years, NRBQ (New Rhythm and Blues Quartet) has been built a loyal fanbase through touring and recording and being one of the most versatile and energetic bands out there. Often called the "greatest bar band in the world," their mix of rockabilly, R&B, country, jazz, novelty songs, and 60s pop has made them a band like no other. GO SEE THEM LIVE!

Ep. 153: The Grateful Dead

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0000

This week we're listening to originals, covers, samples, solo projects, and more from the Grateful Dead.

Ep. 152: Lord of the Rings

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:14:43 -0000

Shane and special guest Eryn Levine discuss all things Lord of the Rings, with a playlist of songs inspired by the series.

Listen to Eryn's show "Game Play Radio" on RFB!

Ep. 151: Heat

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 21:34:57 -0000

We're celebrating Summer and heat waves with songs and bands that are "hot." We've got summer jams of all different genres, plus some hot takes on "hot" songs that didn't make the cut (and why they are terrible).

Ep. 149: The Best (part 3)

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 16:06:59 -0000

Welcome to the 3rd annual Foolie Awards, celebrating the best of Everybody Plays the Fool over the last 50 episodes. We'll listen to the best music, relive the best moments from the show, and give out awards. In the words of a great philosopher, "we the best!"

Ep. 148: Freedom

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0000

In honor of Pride weekend and July 4th, this week's theme is FREEDOM. In the words of US patriot Bill Pullman, "today we celebrate our independence day!"

Ep. 147: Greatest Hits Albums

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 15:59:17 -0000

This week's episode features songs that first appeared on greatest hits albumss, plus we talk about album titles, compilations, and much more with special guest Mike Duquette of The Second Disc!

Check out The Second Disc for news and reviews of all things re-mastered, re-released, compiled, and reissued!

Ep. 146: Mash-Ups

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 17:34:57 -0000

Crazy, but that's how it goes. Millions of people mashing up songs. It gets weird.

Check out Amerigo Gazaway's amazing mash-ups at amerigo.bandcamp.com!

Ep. 145: Harry Nilsson

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 14:14:42 -0000

This week, we're celebrating singer and songwriter Harry Nilsson with a mix of his recordings, covers of his songs, and songs that sample Nilsson's work. Plus, we'll pay tribute to Dr. John, with a couple great Nilsson/Dr. John duets.

Ep. 144: Dinosaurs

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 14:00:01 -0000

Open the door, get on the floor, this episode is full of dinosaur-related songs and bands, plus a chat with Daniel Bullard-Bates of the band Saurus!

Download Saurus' album, "The Word Dinosaur Means Terrible Lizard"

EPtF 3-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0000

We celebrate 3 years of Everybody Plays the Fool, with special guests Tom Tenney (founder of Radio Free Brooklyn), and returning champion Rommel Wood.

Listen to Tom's radio show, Frequency Theory on RFB.

Listen to archives of Rommel's show, Ear Hammer.

Guest Ep: "808s" with Mike Joseph

Sat, 25 May 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Guest host Mike Joseph brings a playlist full of songs featuring the legendary Roland TR-808 drum machine.

Check out Mike's show, The Jheri Curl Chronicles.

Guest Ep: "Saxophone" with Amanda

Wed, 22 May 2019 11:24:56 -0000

This week, guest host Amanda plays some of her favorite songs featuring the saxophone.

Listen to Amanda's show, Reciprocity Radio on RFB, and check out her previous appearance on this show (Ep. 73: Cooking).

Ep. 142: Spring

Sat, 11 May 2019 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we're listening to songs about (or inspired by) Spring, along with special guest Tori Turner!

Ep. 141: Hotels

Sat, 04 May 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Songs about hotels, motels, and of course... Holiday Inns.

Ep. 140: Candy

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0000

"I can still fuck with gummy bears" -special guest Elann Danziger, host of RFB's Lost and Rewound.

Ep. 139: Money

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 23:59:58 -0000

Cha-ching! This week, we listen to songs about money and chat with musician (and accountant!) David Delaney of The Whiskey Boys.

Ep. 138: Australia

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 14:18:12 -0000

This week's show features songs from Australian bands, and a conversation with Australia's own Nicolle Bradford. No worries, mate!

Ep. 137: Fools (pt. 2)

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0000

You fools! It's a sequel to Episode 89, with more of songs about "fools."

[Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST, on Radio Free Brooklyn]

Ep. 136: Grandparents

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:44:23 -0000

Songs about grandmas, grandpas, grannies, and grandparents of all kinds.

Ep. 135: "Irish" names

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 15:12:00 -0000

In (kind of) celebration of St Paddy's Day, all the artists on this week's show have either "Mac" "Mc" or "O'" in their names. Plus, we've got special guest Kevin McCaffrey in studio to discuss the holiday, Irish-American stereotypes, and McGruff the Crime Dog!

Be sure to check out Kevin's comedy album, "Nice and Drunk," available on iTunes/Spotify/etc.

Ep. 134: Nat King Cole

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:00:00 -0000

In honor of Nat "King" Cole's 100th birthday, this episode features lots of songs with Nat either singing or playing on them, as well as tributes to Nat from other artists.

Ep. 133: Chicago

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 15:33:00 -0000

This week's show is all about the Second City -- with music about Chicago, from Chicago, and of course, by Chicago.

Ep. 132: Dungeons & Dragons

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:28:00 -0000

This week's theme is one of the most beloved nerd pastimes of the last 40 years: Dungeons & Dragons! We'll hear a ton of D&D-themed music, plus special guest Eryn Levine joins to discuss playing roleplaying games on the radio (and much more)!

You can listen + subscribe to Eryn's show in podcast form here!

Ep. 131: Smokey Robinson

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -0000

People say he's the life of the party... it's EPtF's tribute to the legendary Smokey Robinson! This week's show features songs written by, sampling, or performed by Smokey (or as Don Cornelius and I refer to him, "Smoke").

Ep. 130: ALIENS!

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:57:00 -0000

This week's episode is all about little green men, extra terrestrials, aliens, and creatures from outer space... PLUS, you'll hear a pretty great Chewbacca impression, courtesy of special guest Calvin Williams (host of Lush Vibes Radio on RFB).

Ep. 129: Cold Weather

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:55:00 -0000

Brrrrrr...

Ep. 128: Muppets

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 17:01:00 -0000

It's the most sensational inspirational celebrational Muppetational episode of EPtF ever! This week we celebrate the Muppets and all of Jim Henson's various musical creations.

Ep. 127: Amphibians

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:09:34 -0000

This week's EPtF is all about amphibians, so you'll hear songs about/featuring frogs, toads, and salamanders (unfortunately, I couldn't find any songs about newts).

Ep. 126: Allen Toussaint

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 22:15:00 -0000

This week's show is a tribute to the late, great Allen Toussaint. We're celebrating his birthday with songs he wrote, performed, produced, or arranged.

Ep. 125: Countdown to 2019!

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -0000

We ring in the new year with a countdown from "10cc" to "One," with a mix of pop, hip-hop, country, rock, R&B and... Sesame Street, along the way. This New Years party also features special guest Mike Joseph (host of the Jheri Curl Chronicles on RFB), a call-in from our Times Square correspondent Calvin (host of Lush Vibes Radio on RFB), plus a ton of great music.

Ep. 124: Songs of 2018

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 16:46:00 -0000

This week's show features songs that came out in 2018. Happy New Year!

Ep. 123: Travel

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:04:00 -0000

On the radio again, I just can't wait to be on the radio again, this week's show is full of songs about travel.

Ep. 122: Insects

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 04:52:00 -0000

Buzz buzz buzz buzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Ep. 121: Bartenders

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0000

They're quick with a joke, or to light up your smoke, but there's someplace that they'd rather be... this week's show is all songs about BARTENDERS!

Ep. 120: Thanksgiving

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 03:04:00 -0000

We're getting in the holiday spirit with lots and lots of "thank you" songs!

Ep. 119: Songs about Songwriting

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 17:21:00 -0000

This week's show is full of songs about writing songs. Maybe next week's theme will be songs about songs about writing songs!

Ep. 118: Questions (part 2)

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 19:15:00 -0000

It's another episode full of question songs, in celebration of the 5 year run of Music Trivia with Shane and Ruth!

Ep. 117: Opera vs. Pop

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 01:45:00 -0000

We're celebrating National Opera Week with a show full of songs featuring melodies borrowed from famous operas.

Ep. 116: Reptiles

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 13:00:00 -0000

Thissss week'ssss epissssode issss all about reptiles!

Ep. 115: Baseball Teams

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 13:46:00 -0000

Put on your dancin' sox, Padre! Be an angel, and don't dodge this episode, which is full of artists and songs that include baseball team names. Even more fun than last week's "Pirates" episode, the playlist might get a little rocky, but it's a great mix of music that's only tangentially related to baseball (our national athletic pastime)!

Ep. 114: Classical vs. Pop

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 18:39:00 -0000

This week we're listening to pop, jazz, and rock songs that are influenced by classical music. Featuring Bach, Ella, Elvis, Debussy, Muse, Bach, Paul Simon, Rachmaninoff, Bach, En Vogue, Chopin, and... Bach.

Ep. 113: David Byrne

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 17:38:00 -0000

It's a whole episode of David Byrne: solo, Talking Heads, covers, and collaborations. If you listen to the whole thing, you may ask yourself, "My God! What Have I Done!?!?"

Ep. 112: Back to School

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 13:00:00 -0000

This week, we celebrate the three Rs: Rock, Roll, and Rinternet Radio! Special thanks to Rosie (another R!) for the theme, and best wishes to everyone going to school this Fall! Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST on Radio Free Brooklyn

Ep. 111: Jacksons

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 14:52:00 -0000

This week, we celebrate all your favorite Jacksons: Michael, Janet, Milt, Freddie, Ms. Jackson (sorry!), Ice Cube, Wanda, and... Cannery? With special guest Mike Joseph (host of The Jheri Curl Chronicles on RFB)!

Ep. 110: Aretha Franklin

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0000

EPtF pays tribute to Aretha with some of our favorite recordings of hers from throughout her career.

Ep. 109: Wine

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 04:53:00 -0000

Episode ONE, OH, niyeeayine... goes to my head... makes me forget that this week's episode is all about WINE! So crack open a nice vintage Thunderbird, be sure to decant it and let it breathe a little, and enjoy!

[Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST on Radio Free Brooklyn]

Ep. 108: Goin' Country

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 03:37:00 -0000

Howdy, listeners! This week's show features country songs from artists that don't normally do country songs. (Sorry, no Steven Tyler songs).

Ep. 107: Poetry

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 03:14:00 -0000

Shane and special guest Rosie Misdairy (host of "The Brooklyn Conversation" on RFB) talk about poetry, and listen to songs based on poems.

Ep. 106: Tongues

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0000

This week, we're talking about oral surgery and playing songs about tongues and mouths! I guess that's not the most appealing logline... really, it's better than it sounds, I swear.

Ep. 105: All-Star Bands

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 18:01:00 -0000

SomeBODY once told me, that sometimes musicians from different bands come together to form what's called a "super group." This week's show is all about All-Star Bands! Get your game on, go play!

Ep. 104: Robots

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 14:36:00 -0000

Resistance is futile, you must listen to this episode featuring music about robots, bleep bloop. Featuring special guest Calvin Williams, we've got lots of robot/music talk, synths, auto-tune, and vocoders, as we try to answer the biggest questions in robotcs: "How could you be so heartless?" and "What...is... love?"

Ep. 103: Shoes

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:38:10 -0000

Songs about shoes!

Ep. 101: Pessimism

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 01:59:43 -0000

The glass is half empty, the worst is yet to come, and it'll probably rain. We're giving in to the gloom, and listening to pessimistic and sad songs. Featuring guest DJ Suzie, of the new RFB show Mood Indigo Everybody Plays the Fool airs live Mondays at 9PM EST on Radio Free Brooklyn

Ep. 99: The Best!

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Nothing's gonna ever keep you down, because this week's EPtF is a look back at THE BEST of the last 48 episodes, as we prepare for the landmark 100th episode next week. Friend of the show Ruth joins as we hand out Foolie awards to the best guest, best mic break, most-played artist, and much more! [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST on Radio Free Brooklyn]

Ep. 98: Shakespeare

Sun, 03 Jun 2018 16:29:22 -0000

'Tis true, ev'rybody playeth the fool. This week's episode features songs that reference Shakespeare, plus Shane and special guest Mike Kendrick recite some sonnet versions of pop songs (from Pop Sonnets by Erik Didriksen) [Everybody Plays the fool airs live every Monday at 9PM EST on Radio Free Brooklyn]

Ep. 97: 1976

Sat, 26 May 2018 02:52:22 -0000

This week we travel back in time to celebrate the year of love hangovers, Kiki Dee's overalls, disco ducks, and of course, the greatest thing to come out of 1976: guest Mike Joseph (host of The Jheri Curl Chronicles on RFB) [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9pm EST on Radio Free Brooklyn ]

Ep. 96: Trains

Sat, 19 May 2018 13:00:00 -0000

I think I can, I think I can play a bunch of songs about trains. [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST at radiofreebrooklyn.org]

Ep. 95: Birds

Sun, 13 May 2018 04:40:37 -0000

EPtF celebrates International Migratory Bird Day with a bunch of songs about birds, songs with birds in them, bird-name bands, birds with songs in them, birds birds birds birds birds. Ca-caw!

Ep. 94: Duke Ellington

Wed, 09 May 2018 22:54:23 -0000

This week's episode celebrates the king of all, Sir Duke, with songs written or performed by Duke Ellington, plus some songs that sample Ellington tunes. [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday at 9PM EST on www.radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 93: Trees

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 21:00:00 -0000

Happy Arbor Day! This one's for all the arborists, tree surgeons, arboriculturists, and especially the Monty Python fans... this episode is all about TREES. Songs about trees, facts about trees, and more songs about trees. Go plant a tree! Arbor Day Foundation [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday at 9PM EST on radiofreebrooklyn.org and the Radio Free Brooklyn app!]

Ep. 92: Rain

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:39:28 -0000

April showers bring another episode of EPtF, with lots of songs about rain. [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday at 9PM EST on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com and the RFB app]

Ep. 91: Siblings

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 02:23:37 -0000

Songs about brothers, songs about sisters, and songs about brothers AND sisters... plus, we talk family bands with real-life sisters Ruth and Mary Delaney! [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST on www.radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 90: Beer

Sat, 07 Apr 2018 13:00:00 -0000

In celebration of National Beer Day (like we need the excuse), this week's show is all songs about the "cause of, and solution to, all life's problems"... BEER. [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST on www.radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 89: Fools

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 16:07:00 -0000

You fool! We're celebrating April Fools' Day with songs about fools. We're not fooling around.

[Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday at 9PM EST on Radio Free Brooklyn]

Ep. 88: Moving

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -0000

Recorded after a long day of moving to a new apartment, this week's episode is all about moving on, moving in, running away, pulling up stakes, and most importantly, moving on up. [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST on www.radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 87: Happy Birthday to Me

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -0000

This week's show is very personal... it features songs that had some significance in my life, especially songs from my high school years and songs I played with my friends in bands over the years. Plus, EPtF hits a major milestone: the show's 1,000th song!

Ep. 86: 1986

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 14:00:00 -0000

This week we're going back to the time of of Top Gun, NES, Tom Selleck, and "That's What Friends Are For," as we hear music from the year 1986!

Ep. 85: Oscar-Winning Songs

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 15:22:00 -0000

This week's episode features songs that have won the Academy Award for Best Original Song over the years.

Ep. 84: Firsts

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 15:33:00 -0000

Along with special guest Mike Joseph (host of "The Jheri Curl Chronicles" on RFB), we take a look at some "firsts" in music history, including the 1st rock song, the 1st woman with a Billboard #1, 1st musical guest on SNL, and much more.

Ep. 83: the Electric Bass Guitar

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 20:35:00 -0000

This week's show is all about that bass, with songs featuring iconic bass players, and lots of discussion of the instrument with a bassist, songwriter and blogger, Brooklyn's own John Montagna! Check out John's music, tour dates, and writing at www.JohnMontagna.com

Ep. 82: Love

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 21:57:00 -0000

Love, exciting and new... come aboard this special February love-themed episode of EPtF, featuring songs by Bill Withers, Kendrick Lamar, Herb Alpert, Talking Heads, and much more!

Ep. 81: Motorcycles

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:36:00 -0000

Get your motor running, head out on the highway... we're listening to songs about motorcycles. Lots of music, plus discussion w/ RFB host (and motorcycle enthusiast) Rosie Misdary!

Ep. 80: Bruce Springsteen

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 06:01:00 -0000

This week's show is a tribute to the Boss, with some classic Bruce tracks, and some great covers of his songs by other artists, PLUS a conversation with special guest Springsteenologist Josh Sherman!

Ep. 79: Winter Jazzfest 2018

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:37:20 -0000

We're celebrating the excellent NYC Winter Jazzfest with an episode featuring artists playing the festival this year. Hear songs from Esperanza Spalding, My Brightest Diamond, Harriet Tubman, Deerhoof, and much more! For more info about the festival (and tickets!) go to www.winterjazzfest.com

Ep 78: Songs from 2017

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 02:18:00 -0000

This week, we skim some of the delicious cream off the top of the trash-juice smoothie that was 2017... with some of Shane's favorite songs from the last year!

Ep. 77: Bobby Keys

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 18:49:00 -0000

This week's EPtF is a birthday tribute to the late great saxophonist Bobby Keys, best known for his tenure with the Rolling Stones (as well as playing with Joe Cocker, all the solo Beatles, Marvin Gaye, Warren Zevon, and many more).

Ep. 76: Tom Waits

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 21:35:00 -0000

Step right up, step right up, it's the EPtF tribute to the great Tom Waits! You'll hear songs from throughout his career, plus some great covers by other artists. Now get away from me kid, you bother me.

Ep. 75: Booze

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 05:13:00 -0000

Shhhhh... let metellyousomething... yoou shud listNen tothis peisode, becasue i'ts all abouut BOOOOZE! [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST on www.radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 74: Video Games

Sun, 03 Dec 2017 03:06:00 -0000

It's-a me, Everybody Plays the Fool! This week's 8-bit episode is all about video games.

[Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday at 9pm EST on Radio Free Brooklyn]

Ep. 73: Cooking

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:24:00 -0000

Along with special guest Amanda (host of Reciprocity Radio on RFB), we listen to songs about making food and discuss celebrity musician cookbooks and the best music to listen to while cooking. Dig in!

[Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday at 9pm EST on Radio Free Brooklyn]

Ep. 72: Winter Clothes

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 16:13:00 -0000

Button up your overcoat, and get ready for songs about jackets, coats, snowsuits, and sweaters. This week's theme is winter clothing!

[Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST on Radio Free Brooklyn]

Ep. 71: Weed

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 20:45:00 -0000

Sit back, relax, and roll up a jazz cigarette, as we listen to songs about marijuana.

[Everybody Plays the Fools airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST Radio Free Brooklyn]

Ep. 70: Evil

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:16:12 -0000

Mwahahahahaha! [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST on radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 69: New England

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 01:36:00 -0000

This week, we celebrate the majesty of Fall, maple syrup, and of course, whaling! Songs about New England, songs by New Englanders, and some classic examples of New England culture. You can't get there from here!

Ep. 68: Stevie Wonder

Sat, 30 Sep 2017 13:00:00 -0000

This week's all about the great Stevie Wonder, with a mix of songs he recorded, songs he wrote for other artists, and covers of his songs. Resident Stevie-ologist Mike Joseph (host of The Jheri Curl Chronicles on RFB) joins for a discussion of Stevie Wonder's music, activism, and career.

Ep. 67: Old Media

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 13:00:00 -0000

This week is all about Old Media, as we hear songs about tapes, 8-tracks, and even victrolas, plus lots of conversation with guest Elann Danziger (host of Lost & Rewound, on Radio Free Brooklyn) as we discuss mix tapes, childhood recording, and capturing memories on cassette.

Ep. 66: Science!

Sat, 16 Sep 2017 13:00:00 -0000

Continuing the school theme from last week, Ep 66 is all songs about science!

Ep. 65: Books

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 22:38:35 -0000

This week, we celebrate the Fall and the start of a new school year with songs about books! We've got artists paying tribute to some of their favorite books, or just books in general. EPtF airs live at 9PM EST every Monday night at www.radiofreebrooklyn.com

Ep. 64: Canada

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 21:46:00 -0000

If you don't mind, I'd like to play a bunch of songs by Canadians, and about Canada. Sounds pretty sweet, eh?

[Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST on Radio Free Brooklyn]

Ep. 63: French

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 00:31:00 -0000

Tout le monde jeue le fou! In honor of a recent trip to Montreal, this week's show is all about the French language. Ou est la bibliotheque?

Ep. 61: Disco

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 05:58:12 -0000

This week is all about DISCO. Along with special guest Mike Joseph (host of The Jheri Curl Chronicles on RFB), we'll hear some disco classics, as well as some disco songs from bands that weren't normally associated with the genre. PLUS, we debate the merits of Rod Stewart and KISS, and play a round of "is this song disco or not?" [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST on radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 62: Summer Vacation

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:24:02 -0000

Summer vacation time! This episode is all songs about summer... and vacations. So sit back in your beach chair, relax, and let the soothing sounds of summer take you away. [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday at 9PM EST on www.radiofreebrooklyn.com ]

Ep. 60: Rumors & Gossip

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:58:28 -0000

Did you hear what people are saying about the scandalous new episode of EPtF? It's all songs about rumors and gossip! A mix of classic rock, R&B, and pop, with a couple of your mom's favorites thrown in as well. [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live on radiofreebrooklyn.com every Monday night at 9PM EST]

Ep 59: Bernard Purdie

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 22:36:54 -0000

This week, EPtF celebrates one of the greatest drummers of all time... Bernard "Pretty" Purdie! We'll hear Purdie's work both as a sideman and solo artist, playing jazz, pop, funk, R&B, and everything in between. Most importantly, we'll also hear the legendary "Purdie Shuffle." Listen to find out why, during recording sessions, Purdie used to set up a sign next to his drum kit reading: "You done it! You done hired the hitmaker!"

Ep 58: Pedal Steel Guitar

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 03:24:56 -0000

This week's episode celebrates the iconic, emotive, versatile, and perhaps under-appreciated musical instrument... the pedal steel guitar! Of course, we'll hear some pedal steel used in country music, as well as some less traditional uses of the instrument in rock, R&B, and jazz, and we'll hear legendary players like Buddy Emmons, Sneaky Pete, Speedy West, and Greg Leisz.

Ep 57: Outer Space

Sat, 15 Jul 2017 11:00:00 -0000

Now that our road trip across the US is finished, it's time to blast off into outer space with this week's Everybody Plays the Fool! Hear songs about aliens, space travel, planets, and more!

Ep 56: California

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 20:00:00 -0000

The EPtF road trip across the US fulfills its manifest destiny, with songs about California. [Everybody Plays the Fool broadcasts live every Monday night at 9pm EST on www.radiofreebrooklyn.com ]

Ep. 55: Las Vegas

Sat, 01 Jul 2017 20:00:00 -0000

Week 5 of the EPtF road trip across the US brings us to fabulous Las Vegas! Lots of songs about sin, gambling, bad luck, and bright lights, along with some artists from Las Vegas, and some live tracks from classic Vegas performers. [Everybody Plays the Fool broadcasts live every Monday at 9pm EST on www.radiofreebrooklyn.com ]

Ep. 54: Austin, TX

Sun, 25 Jun 2017 02:56:04 -0000

This week, the Everybody Plays the Fool road trip across the US takes us to Austin, TX. Hear some Songs about Austin, songs performed by Austin music legends, and more. [Everybody Plays the Fool broadcasts live every Monday at 9pm EST on www.radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 53: Georgia

Sat, 17 Jun 2017 20:00:00 -0000

Week 3 of the EPtF Summer road trip across the US brings us to the state of Georgia. All the songs in this week's show are either about Georgia or by artists from the state, with a couple songs from the Allman Brothers, in tribute to the late great Gregg Allman. Lots of range in this week's show, including Southern rock, Atlanta hip hop, Athens indie rock, and much more. [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST on www.radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 52: North Carolina

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 20:00:00 -0000

This week, EPtF's road trip across the US takes us to the state of North Carolina, home of Ryan Adams, the dBs, Little Brother, Nina Simone, and much more.

Ep. 51: Philadelphia

Sat, 03 Jun 2017 23:02:55 -0000

Everybody Plays the Fool kicks off our road trip across the US with a stop in the legendary music city of Philadelphia. Listen for some classic Philly soul, indie rock, hip hop, and more, ending with a wild cover of a disco classic. [EPtF broadcasts live every Monday night at 9PM EST on radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Everybody Plays the Fool, 50th Episode!

Sat, 27 May 2017 22:54:36 -0000

To celebrate the 50th episode of Everybody Plays the Fool, Shane and his friends get together and sing a bunch of songs that have appeared on the show in the past year.

Ep 49: The Best!

Sat, 20 May 2017 23:37:53 -0000

The best episode of EPtF ever... Shane and guest Rommel Wood (host of Ear Hammer on RFB) discuss what makes music "the best," give out awards to the best people and things from the first 48 episodes of the show, and listen to the best music about being "the best" (around, no one's ever gonna keep you down).

Ep 48: Favorites from Season 4

Sat, 13 May 2017 20:00:00 -0000

This week we re-visit some of the best songs from the past season, in celebration of the brand new season of Radio Free Brooklyn starting May 15th! [Everybody Plays the Fool broadcasts live every Monday at 9pm EST on radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 47: One-Person Bands

Sat, 06 May 2017 21:18:53 -0000

This week's EPtF is dedicated to all the super-talented multi-instrumentalists who leave their bandmates behind to do it all themselves. Featuring songs where one person plays all the instruments, this episode includes songs from Stevie Wonder, St. Vincent, Prince, tUnE-yArDs, and much more! [Everybody Plays the Fool airs live every Monday night at 9PM EST, on www.radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 46: Tribute to Cuba Gooding and Prince

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 20:00:00 -0000

This week we give a tribute to Cuba Gooding (RIP) and the Main Ingredient, whose song inspired the title of this very show. In the 2nd half of the show, we have a Prince set to commemorate the one year anniversary of his passing.

Ep. 45: Comebacks

Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:31:21 -0000

This week, EPtF celebrates Easter, Spring, renewal, and second chances. Featuring songs about comebacks, as well as artists who overcame major setbacks and get another chance at success. [Everybody Plays the Fool broadcasts live every Monday night at 9pm EST on radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 44: Parks

Sun, 16 Apr 2017 09:33:22 -0000

This week's EPtF is a tribute to those dots of green in the urban landscape: city parks. Songs about parks, the outdoors, and of course... pigeons. [Everybody Plays the Fool broadcasts live every Monday night at 9PM EST on radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 43: Baseball (pt. 2)

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 20:00:00 -0000

We're celebrating the start of the 2017 baseball season with... more songs about baseball! In a sequel to our last baseball show (Ep. 9 in the archives), Brock Mahan returns to talk about pitchers, mascots, underdogs, and we hear songs from Jean Grae, the Mountain Goats, Sam & Dave, Warren Zevon, and more! [Everybody Plays the Fool can be heard live every Monday night at 9PM EST, on radiofreebrooklyn.com]

Ep. 42: The Bee Gees

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 17:00:00 -0000

This week, EPtF salutes The Bee Gees with a selection of original recordings, covers, and songs the Gibb brothers wrote for other artists.

Ep. 41: Quincy Jones

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:27:05 -0000

To celebrate Quincy's 84th birthday (which happens to be my birthday as well), this episode of EPtF features songs that Quincy either performed, produced, or did arrangements for. Hear Q's jazz, pop, and R&B sides, with songs from Ray Charles, James Ingram, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Leslie Gore, and of course, Michael Jackson.

Ep. 40: Surprising Originals

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 04:08:51 -0000

This week's EPtF digs into the original recordings of songs that later became big hits for other people. Music from The Paragons, Tina Turner, Tito Puente, Prince, and much more!

Ep. 39: Surprising Covers (Part 2)

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 02:18:37 -0000

A theme so good, it needed a sequel! In part 2 of "Surprising Covers," we hear newer versions of classic 80s songs, and much more. Also, we hear songs from The Beach Boys, Aretha, Aimee Mann, and we end it all with the strangest song ever played on EPtF.

Ep. 38: Surprising Covers

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 22:00:00 -0000

This week is all covers! Interesting, weird, and surprising cover versions of well-known songs performed by David Byrne, Earth Wind & Fire, Kelly Clarkson, Solange, and many more...

Ep. 37: Dolly Parton

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:01:04 -0000

This week's EPtF is a tribute to the great Dolly Parton, featuring recordings from throughout Dolly's 50+ year career, plus some covers of Dolly's songs from the likes of Rhiannon Giddens, Chet Atkins, Bettye LaVette, Sonny Rollins, and much more!

Ep. 36: Delayed Gratification

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 14:00:00 -0000

Wait for it... this week's episode of EPtF is all about delayed gratification: artists who found success late in life, songs about waiting, songs with twist endings, albums that took years to make, and multiple tracks from the greatest long-delayed album release... The Beach Boys' Smile.

Guest Ep: "Replacements" with host Mike Joseph

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 06:30:00 -0000

This week, guest host Mike Joseph (host of RFB's "Jheri Curl Chronicles," popblerd.com) brings you an hour of music featuring bands who replaced band members.

Ep. 35: MLK Day

Sat, 21 Jan 2017 06:41:20 -0000

This week's EPtF features music about the Martin Luther King Jr Day holiday, and music associated with MLK and the civil rights struggle. Originally broadcast on Jan. 16, 2017.

Ep. 34: Junk Food

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 13:00:11 -0000

To celebrate the imminent demise of your new year's resolution to eat healthy... this week's show is all about junk food! Songs about soda, fast food, and candy, from George Clinton, Roy Orbison, Das Racist, New Edition, and much more!

Ep. 33: Beginnings

Sat, 07 Jan 2017 21:00:00 -0000

For the first EPtF of 2017, we're playing all music about starting over, new days, and beginnings. Includes songs from Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, The Walkmen, The Roots, and more.

Ep. 32: Countdown

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 12:00:00 -0000

In the last EPtF of 2016, we countdown from "10" to "1," with music from Bruce Springsteen, Harry Nilsson, Dirty Projectors, Prince, and much more. Happy New Year!

Ep. 31: Christmas

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 22:00:00 -0000

Christmas music from Ella Fitzgerald, Arlo Guthrie, Sufjan Stevens, and much more. A mix of Christmas classics and some lesser-known gems.

Ep. 30: Optimism!

Sat, 17 Dec 2016 11:57:22 -0000

As we look back on the (pretty terrible) year of 2016, this week's episode of EPtF focuses on the positive side of things: songs about things getting better, looking up, and moving forward. Featuring some optimistic songs from Jimmy Scott, The Kinks, Bobby Hebb, Kendrick Lamar, and more!

Ep. 29: Tribute to Bob Cranshaw

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 13:32:33 -0000

This week's episode is a tribute to the late, great Bob Cranshaw. Bob played bass on tons of classic jazz recordings (Sonny Rollins, Lee Morgan, Ella Fitzgerald, Grant Green...), as well as recording with Paul Simon, the original SNL Band, and all the classic songs from Sesame Street. Featuring special guest: bassist Tony Lannen (student of Bob's, wrote his Master's thesis at Rutgers Univ. on him).

Ep. 28: Randy Newman

Sun, 04 Dec 2016 13:00:00 -0000

This week's episode of EPtF is a celebration of the great Randy Newman, featuring some of my favorite covers of Randy's songs by other artists, along with some special performances from Randy himself.

Ep. 27: Secrets

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 12:46:22 -0000

Mysterious music, secret codes, hidden messages, conspiracy theories, and more! Music from MF Doom, The Beatles, The Romantics, (secretly sighted?) Stevie Wonder, and some conspiratorial music from Darcy James Argue's Secret Society (darcyjamesargue.bandcamp.com).

Ep. 26: Leftovers

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 02:11:36 -0000

To celebrate EPtF's new night, and the new season of Radio Free Brooklyn, this week's episode features songs that got left off of shows from last season. Songs about cats, Elvis, memory, Nixon, telephones, comic books, and much more!

Ep. 25: Bad Presidents

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:00:00 -0000

Songs protesting bad US presidents of the past.

Ep. 24: Questions

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:00:00 -0000

To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of "Music Trivia with Shane and Ruth" (facebook.com/musictrivianyc), this week's EPtF is all about question songs. Lots of great songs with questions in the title, plus some discussion and music trivia. With special guests Mike Joseph (trivia champ, host of RFB's "The Jheri Curl Chronicles") and Gregg LaMotta (host of RFB's "The News Today Oh Boy"). Now if we could only figure out who let those dogs out...

Ep. 23: Halloween

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 21:00:00 -0000

Spooky scary music from Sufjan Stevens, Rihanna, Apollo Sunshine, Gnarls Barkley, The Specials, and more. PLUS, the best version of "Thriller," with a very special addition at the very end of the episode.

Ep. 22: Yacht Rock

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:00:00 -0000

This week's EPtF invites you to don your captain's hat and set sail on the smooth, smooth waters of Yacht Rock. Shane and special guest Brock Mahan (host of RFB's "Mouth Feel") discuss their recent Steely Dan experience, and listen to some classic seaworthy pop songs from the 70s and 80s.

Ep. 21: Guilty Pleasures

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 19:00:00 -0000

Featuring special guest Mike Joseph (Pop Blerd Radio)! We talk a lot about liking songs and artists despite other people's judgement of them, and the problem with the whole concept of "guilty pleasures" (why do we need to feel bad for liking the music we like?). Featuring "guilty" songs by Britney, Taylor, Dave... and even Kenny (Mr. G, if you're nasty). Hear more from Mike at www.popblerd.com

Ep. 20: Pirates

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 23:00:00 -0000

To celebrate Columbus Day weekend, this week's show is full of songs about thievery, murder, deception, and piracy on the high seas!

Ep. 19: Happy Birthday Ruth!

Sat, 08 Oct 2016 22:43:31 -0000

A whole show dedicated to one very special listener... my wife Ruth. Happy Birthday!

Ep. 18: Comic Books

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 20:59:20 -0000

Kapow! Zap! Bamf! Holy onomatopoeias, Batman... EPtF Episode 18 is all about comic books! We've got songs that reference comics, songs about comic book characters, musicians who have made comic books themselves, comic book artists who made music.... With special guest: cartoonist Sam Ferri (www.misconnected.com)!

Ep. 17: Being On Time

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 20:00:00 -0000

In honor of everyone going back to school this Fall, this week's show is full of songs about running late, sorryIcantfinishthisshowdescriptionI'mlateforanappointment...

Ep. 16: Football

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 08:41:35 -0000

Are you ready for some football... music? We're sifting through the (mostly terrible) music that the game of football has inspired over the years, to find some good football songs... and maybe stop to laugh at some of the bad ones, too.

Ep. 15: Work

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:55:50 -0000

This episode celebrates Labor Day by covering the whole gamut of attitudes about work, from "I love my job" to "take this job and shove it," while taking a nice long pause to discuss the economic savvy, work ethic, and Marxist overtones of the great Dolly Parton!

Ep. 14: Telephone

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:06:52 -0000

Hello, operator? Put me through to this week's episode of EPtF, which is all about that marvel of modern technology, the telephone! Featuring special guest (via telephone!) Mike Joseph (popblerd.com), who discusses the lost art of "phone breaks" in songs, plus some follow-up to last week's 1996 episode.

Ep. 13: 1996

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:02:19 -0000

In celebration of Shane's 20 years of concert-going, this episode of EPtF is all about the year 1996. Travel back in time, as we revisit some great songs from that year, and Shane talks about seeing his first rock concert.

Ep. 12: Songs About Bands

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:00:00 -0000

In this episode of EPtF, we hear songs that reference other bands or artists, ranging from songs that simply mention another artist to tribute songs from one artist to another. This week's episode features music from Van Morrison, LCD Soundsystem, Randy Newman, Stevie Wonder, and more.

Ep. 11: Baked Goods

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 21:00:00 -0000

This episode of EPtF is all about baked goods, in celebration of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!

Guest Ep: with hosts Rommel and Brock

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 01:50:20 -0000

Guest DJs Rommel and Brock each play an all-vinyl set! Also, check out Rommel's show Ear Hammer on RFB Wednesdays 8-10pm, and Brock's show Mouth Feel every other Sunday from 8-10pm.

Ep. 10: "Cats"

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:30:00 -0000

This episode is all about cats! Songs by cats, about cats, and even music FOR cats.

Ep. 9: "Baseball"

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:40:39 -0000

This episode is all about music and baseball. We play songs about the game, songs about baseball players, and songs recorded by former players. Plus, Shane and special guest Brock Mahan discuss the different ways music is used in the game.

Ep. 8: "The Beatles (All Together Now)"

Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:00:00 -0000

The second of EPtF's back-to-back Beatles-themed shows! In this episode, we're getting the band back together and playing songs written while the Beatles were still a band (original recordings and covers by other artists). Plus, the 2nd installment of "Shane Sings!" with Shane and special guest Ryan (www.ryanparkermusicteacher.com) doing a couple Beatles covers live in the studio!

Ep. 7: "Solo Beatles"

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 03:39:17 -0000

This week's episode is all about John, Paul, George, and Ringo and their solo work, collaborations, and songwriting for other artists outside of the Beatles!

Ep. 6: "Memory"

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 21:00:00 -0000

This episode of EPtF is all about looking back, remembering, reminiscing, and nostalgia. Songs about memory, from a wide range of artists and genres. Now, what were we talking about?

Ep. 5: "Introductions"

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 05:16:48 -0000

EPtF Episode 5 is all about song introductions, including the classic Motown track that has the best song intro of all time! Also, listen for my hot take on Van Halen (I like them... but it's complicated).

Ep. 4: "Source Materials"

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 21:00:00 -0000

This week's theme is "source materials," so we're listening to songs that were used as samples for other hit songs. Think of your favorite 90s hip hop songs... where did that chorus come from? The answer is probably "it was lifted from a 70s R&B song." Hear all the original songs, and you'll never have to admit that you didn't get the reference the first time!

Ep. 3: "The Magic Number"

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:30:00 -0000

The third episode of EPtF is a celebration of the number 3! Lots of songs in triplet meter ("waltz time"), songs about waltzes, trios, and songs about the number 3. Plus, the debut of "Shane Sings!" which features our host singing Willie Nelson's "Sad Songs and Waltzes."

Ep. 2: "New York, New York!"

Tue, 31 May 2016 21:00:00 -0000

Every week on EPtF, we play a variety of songs around a particular theme. Episode 2's theme is New York City: all songs about NYC, or by New York bands.

Ep. 1: "Radio"

Tue, 24 May 2016 21:00:00 -0000

The very first episode of Everybody Plays the Fool! EPtF covers a different topic every week, with songs all pertaining to that theme. This episode's topic is RADIO (with a bonus theme: all songs recorded in the 1970s).