EPISODE 82 We doubled up months last episde and we’re still late. But who cares, right? Procrastinated HTWOW is better than no HTIWOW at all. Hopefully. Anyway, we’ve got a stellar set of summertime jams for you, plus the patented chemistry between Dave and T that can only happen when we record the pod IN PERSON! THE TUNES Naked Eyes – “Always Some…

EPISODE 81 We finally did it. We got so far behind, this episode will serve as both the April and May HTWOW. Which means it’s gotta be twice as good, right?! Dave gets shoegazey and T goes full music detective mode, plus the usual drunken (or high) hijinks. THE TUNES Blur – “Parklife” (intro) Wisp – “See You Soon” Bramble – “21st Century Friends” D…

EPISODE 80 We were fooling ourselves thinking we’d get this out before April. But it’s worth the wait, with discussions of Long Island Iced Teas, manscaping, and a tremendous fresh set of jams…. plus a heartfelt goodbye to the genius Karl Wallinger. THE TUNES World Party – “Way Down Now” (intro) Elbow – “Balu” King Stingray – “Through The Trees” Al…

EPISODE 79 It was a short month. How could we possibly be expected to catch up? But we are back with another set of tremendous jams, including a rather haughty theme from High T. Plus, behind the scenes of the HTWOW collab at Ticketstock. THE TUNES Soft Cell – “Tainted Love” (intro) Idles– “Gift Horse” The Velvet Hands – “Chick Habit” Justice – “On…

EPISODE 78 We’ve finally done it. We’ve set the record for latest pod ever. But it’s worth the wait, with the return of some Britpop legends and hot new jams from the High T street team. THE TUNES Oasis – “Morning Glory” (intro/outro) Liam Gallagher & John Squire – “Mars to Liverpool” Fanclubwallet – “Band Like That” Ride – “Peace Signr” Spearside …

EPISODE 77 Happy New Year! This episode may have been recorded in December, but the jams are fresh and piping hot. Catch up with Dave mere hours before baby Welles was born, and hear about HTWOW’s special new year gift to the world. THE TUNES Cocteau Twins – “Bluebeard” (intro/outro) NewDad – “In My Head” Between Friends – “Haircut” feeble little h…

EPISODE 76 Late again, but more of a Christmas primer than Thanksgiving leftovers. Dave and Toby discuss the celebration of Dave’s upcoming late-in-life baby, talk about college football chaos, and roll some certified bangers. THE TUNES Ned’s Atomic Dustbin – “Gray Cell Green” (intro) Jesus and Mary Chain – “jamcod” Poolside – “Lonely Night” (feat.…

EPISODE 75 Happy belated Halloween! In this hot episode, Dave discusses a double dip Depeche Mode weekend, unveils the new DM inspired album by Crosses, and the guys talk about finally walking good buddy Taylor down the aisle. THE TUNES Ministry – “Everyday Is Like Halloween” (intro/outro) Crosses – “Girls Float, Boys Cry” (feat. Robert Smith) Hand…

EPISODE 74 Welcome to season 7 of HTWOW! We kick things off with an all-time banger, Toby uses his music detective expertise to uncover a familial connection, and Dave breaks out a couple of “typical HTWOW’ tunes for a quick sugar high. THE TUNES Pet Shop Boys – “West End Girls” (intro/outro) Wild Nothing – “Suburban Solutions” Share – “Love My Way…

EPISODE 73 It’s our 6th anniversary show, recorded live at the Deep Ellum Brewing Taphouse! We get plenty hammered thanks to the delicious beers of our gracious hosts and the many jello shots bought by our friendly listeners. Tune in for the hot jams, enjoy stories from DBS’ days on the road, and see who gets sloppy first. THE TUNES Electronic – “G…

EPISODE 72 Could we be any later? But we’re set to get back on track with this chill summertime pod filled with prime poolside jams. Plus tales from Dallas Cowboys training camp and DBS’s unexpectedly eventful trip to upstate New York. THE TUNES Ride – “Vapour Trail” (intro/outro) Tame Impala– “Journey To The Real World” Slowdive – “Kisses” Beck & …

EPISODE 71 We’re back with some hot poolside jams. Check out the latest finds from your favorite music detectives, plus tales from Ticket’s Summer Bash, the Hardline’s trip to Vegas, and a deep dive into ghost culture and avian group names. THE TUNES A Flock Of Seagulls – “Space Age Love Song” (intro/outro) Soft Kill – “Trouble” Brothertiger – “Tak…

EPISODE 70 So so very late, but worth the wait! The new episode of HTWOW features all new hot jams from hot dudes from around the globe. Plus, Dave tests his weakened booze tolerance and chats with T about the epic, deafening show The Cure recently performed in Dallas. THE TUNES Love And Rockets – “No New Tale To Tell” (intro/outro) Iguana Death Cu…

EPISODE 69 Belated but full of big jam energy, this HTWOW finds Dave and Toby back in the same room once again. Hear about Dave’s new fancy, washable Mandalorian rug and see if you can spot T’s secret music detective theme. THE TUNES The Church – “Under The Milky Way” (intro/outro) The Drums – “I Want It All” DJO – “End Of Beginning” Temples – “Aft…

EPISODE 68 Almost caught up, Dave and Toby are back with another hot set of new jams. In between, Dave describes the beating that is Disneyworld during Spring Break and Toby volunteers to caddy for Dave in the upcoming Ticket April Fools Open. THE TUNES Blur – “Advert” (intro/outro) M83 – “Sunny Boy” Hannah Jadagu – “What You Did” Frankie Rose – “C…

EPISODE 67 Still late, but just barely, the latest episode of HTWOW features the return of all-time heroes Depeche Mode. Dave and Toby chat about the loss of Andy Fletcher and the new dynamic of the band, plus a recap of Chili Bowel and T’s wild experience on a float in New Orleans’ biggest Mardi Gras parade. THE TUNES Depeche Mode – “Enjoy The Sil…

EPISODE 66 Welp, this year’s already a doozy as this balls late pod attests. Dave and Toby may be behind schedule, but the first episode of 2023 is still features a dynamite set of tunes, including a new lost track from 90s indie faves Ivy. Plus we check in with Dave’s latest attempt to drop his dad bod. THE TUNES The Cure – “High” (intro/outro) La…

EPISODE 65 Dave and Toby eeked out the final pod of 2022 within the calendar year! High T recounts a magical holiday trip to London, which included high tea at Harrods, and Dave reveals a brush with death. Plus the newest single and latest troubles from Morrissey and a book report/eulogy for Terry Hall. THE TUNES The Specials – “A Message To You Ru…

EPISODE 64 Dave and Toby knocked this pod out early to make sure HTWOW could keep you company over the Thanksgiving holiday. Back together again, the guys spin some hot new tunes – including Johnny Marr throwing some Electronic-style riffs over Noel Gallagher’s latest single. Cheers! THE TUNES Modern English – “I’ll Melt With You” (intro/outro) Fau…

EPISODE 63 Dave and Toby present another slate of deliciously fresh jams, discuss Denton drag queens and a near on-stage death at a recent DBS show, and catch up with Dave’s Chicago trip to see New Order and Pet Shop Boys. THE TUNES ABC– “Be Near Me” (intro/outro) Alvvays – “Easy On Your Own?” Tahiti 80 – “My Oh My” Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Wolf” Dress W…

EPISODE 62 Welcome to the belated September 2022 edition of HTWOW. This episode finds Dave and Toby kicking it remote style due to wildly busy radio and band schedules. But once you get past that, it’s an incredible set of hot jams that will have all the kids talking. THE TUNES Erasure– “Love To Hate You” (intro/outro) Tallies – “Catapult” Momma – …

EPISODE 61 Happy Labor Day! This is the culmination of 5 years of our labor… welcome to the HTWOW 5th Anniversary Show. This special episode was recorded live at Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger Bar, silent disco style. Thanks to Matt & Josh at Goodfriend, everybody who showed up, and our guest of honor Danny “Dingu” Balis. Crack a cold one and join…

EPISODE 60 Dave and Toby discuss the recent group trip to Vegas for Dave’s 50th, review the final night of Morrissey’s residency at Caesar’s, and reveal the special guest for next month’s epic 5th Anniversary live HTWOW taping at Goodfriend. THE TUNES Happy Mondays – “Kinky Afro” (intro/outro) Beach Bunny – “Entropy” Husbands – “Garth” Foals – “Und…

EPISODE 59 Dave and Toby take a behind the scenes look at the recent turmoil at The Ticket and reveal how exactly Dave somehow ended up on the Hardline, plus T talks about 90s nostalgia tours and playing a gig at the hotel from The Shining and Dumb & Dumber. THE TUNES INXS – “The One Thing” (intro/outro) The Smile – “We Don’t Know What Tomorrow Bri…

EPISODE 58 Dave and Toby talk about the joy and pain of spring planting, the epic garage rave thrown for a cat’s birthday party, and a host of hot new jams fit for your summer playlist. THE TUNES The Psychedelic Furs – “Love My Way” (intro/outro) Belle And Sebastian – “Unnecessary Drama” Working Men’s Club – “Circumference” Sondre Lerche – “Cut” Co…

EPISODE 57 Dave and Toby are back on the new stuff this month, with a heavy shoegaze bent. There’s also a special delivery from new friends Warmduscher, plus a flashback to the unlikely inspiration for the name of the latest HTWOW Album of the Month - Slowdive’s Souvlaki. THE TUNES Slowdive – “Alison” (intro/outro) Howless – “Levels” Rew – “Quiet A…

EPISODE 56 It may be April, but this March episode is no joke. It’s a timeless look at one of our all time favorites, Tears for Fears. We collaborated to come up with a snapshot of Curt and Roland from their teen years in Bath, England to their triumphant return after an 18-year absence. THE TUNES Tears for Fears – “Head Over Heels” (intro/outro) T…

EPISODE 55 It was a short month, so cut us some slack! Here’s the hot new episode of your favorite drunk music podcast featuring the rebooted British Sea Power, the new solo album from Ride’s Andy Bell, Austin shoegazers Blushing, and the latest find from Toby Pipes Music Detective – Warmduscher! THE TUNES Yaz – “Don’t Go” (intro/outro) Sea Power –…

EPISODE 54 Back to the grind in the new year, and back with a set of hot new jams! Music detective Toby did some sleuthing to find a couple of up-and-comers, while Dave presents new material from some all-time faves. Plus, stick around for tales from Tulum – including a truly random cosmic connection. THE TUNES The Clash – “Rock The Casbah” (intro/…

EPISODE 53 It’s a Christmas miracle! As promised, the new episode is out in time for the holiday weekend, and it’s a good one. Please enjoy A Very Special HTWOW New Order Christmas, featuring a deep dive into the massively influential synthpop icons, plus tales of HTWOW Friendsgiving and lots of drunken holiday cheer! THE TUNES New Order – “Bizarre…

EPISODE 52 In the nick of time for your Thanksgiving holiday weekend, it’s the November episode of HTWOW! Check out a premium slate of brand new retro inspired tunes, hear Dave and Toby recount Manish Patel’s First Annual Memorial Chili Bowel ’n’ More Invitational Chili Cookoff, and preview an epic Friendsgiving at the Cowboys/Raiders game. THE TUN…

EPISODE 51 Happy Belated Halloween! Dave and Toby dive into some fresh fall jams, discuss nocturnal emissions, recap T’s recent experience of opening for Styx, and preview an epic revival of Chili Bowel. THE TUNES Echo & The Bunnymen – “Killing Moon” (intro/outro) Wet Leg – “Wet Dream” Pilar Victoria – “I Left A Party For You” Let's Eat Grandma – “…

EPISODE 50 It’s a very special landmark episode of HTWOW, featuring the posterboy of underachievement, the student of Eros, the station cancer, Gordon Keith! The Great Gordo joins Dave and Toby to discuss his love for Andy Partridge and XTC, his old band days in early 90s Deep Ellum, and what he regrets most from his legendary Ticket show The Rant.…

EPISODE 49 Dave and Toby discuss stalking HTWOW bands on the socials, break out another blistering set of brand new tunes, compare and contrast the baseball and pro football halls of fame, and Dave tells coattail riding stories from Canton. THE TUNES Depeche Mode – “New Life” (intro/outro) Molly Burch – “Took A Minute” Inner Wave – “June” A Place T…

EPISODE 48 Dave returns to Toby’s College Station studio for a summer vaycay version of HTWOW featuring discussion of foul mouthed top 40 artists, Toby’s Australian radio debut, Dave’s Ticket fill-in, and a hot set of new jams. THE TUNES The Cure – “Inbetween Days” (intro/outro) Duran Duran – “Invisible” Joon – “Good Times” Deafheaven – “Great Mass…

EPISODE 47 Dave and Toby make good on the promise to return to their roots and present the John Peel episode of HTWOW, featuring a look back at the legendary career of the late BBC icon and his indelible contribution to the music we all love. THE TUNES Joy Division – “Love Will Tear Us Apart” (intro/outro) The Smiths – “This Charming Man” New Order…

EPISODE 46 Dave and Toby discuss the controversial appearance of Quilloughby on The Simpsons, ponder the return of summer music festivals, reveal T’s transition to “golf cart guy” and spin the hottest new jams to add to your Memorial Day playlist. THE TUNES The Smiths – “William It Was Really Nothing” (intro/outro) Japanese Breakfast – “Be Sweet” E…

EPISODE 45 Dave and Toby welcome a brand new sponsor, Pozitive Spin Records, break down the Pet Shop Boys Allstate commercial, discuss getting fully vaxxed and tell the full story of #RIPgrapecluster. THE TUNES Pet Shop Boys – “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots Of Money)” (intro/outro) Beachy Head – “Destroy Us” Goth Babe – “Laurelhurst” Cold Cave – “…

EPISODE 44 Dave and Toby discuss the merits of Pomeranians as a working breed, getting vaxxed, the art of the band name, and a diverse set of hot new jams! THE TUNES Curve – “Wish You Dead” (intro/outro) Iceage – “Vendetta” Blonde Tongues – “Hey Good Lookin” Mogwai – “Ritchie Sacramento” Launder – “Annie Blue” THE BEERS (provided by Goodfriend Pack…

EPISODE 43 Better late than never, Dave and Toby look back at the legendary life and career of the ultimate guitar hero, Eddie Van Halen. Plus classic off-brand sodas, the anatomy of a tower bell, gizzard talk, some fresh party jams and the story of the late, great Screech blazing one on the Deep Blue Something tour bus outside the Whisky a Go Go. …

EPISODE 42 After missing the December pod, Dave and Toby return rejuvenated for the new year. That means hot new jams from UK punks The Cribs, Aussie experimentalists The Avalanches and the latest finds from T’s Spotify sleuthing. Plus tales from the Oklahoma wilderness, viewer mail and much more! THE TUNES Duran Duran – “New Moon On Monday” (intro…

EPISODE 41 Dave and Toby pay tribute to their dear friend Manny, who passed away in November. It’s a joyful celebration of Manny’s life and the music he loved – featuring his top 4 bands of all time: The Cure, The Sundays, The Cocteau Twins and The Smiths. THE TUNES Depeche Mode – “Never Let Me Down Again” (intro/outro) The Cure – “Plainsong” The S…

EPISODE 40 Dave and Toby return with a very socially distanced episode of HTWOW. Tune in for Dave’s tale of battling covid, T’s book report on the Thompson Twins, a harrowing story of unwanted houseguests and a new, more concise format. THE TUNES Thompson Twins – “Hold Me Now” (intro/outro) Cults – “Shoulder To My Feet” Thompson Twins – “Love On Yo…

EPISODE 39 It finally happened! The legendary Mike Rhyner — Godfather of The Ticket and Texas Radio Hall of Famer — sat down for a super-sized edition of HTWOW. Dave and Toby chat with Rhynes about auditioning a teenage Stevie Ray Vaughn for his high school band, the premiere of Not In This Town: The Improbable Rise Of The Old Grey Wolf, his new po…

EPISODE 38 Happy 3rd Anniversary, HTWOWers! Dave and Toby celebrate this historic event with a house party at Dave's, featuring tales from La Q, the story of the dead-armed car thief, new kitten Natalie Imbruglia, the winner of the Premier Grilling prize pack and more — not to mention a T "book report" on synthpop great Gary Numan! THE TUNES Gary N…

EPISODE 37 Dave and Toby bring you HTWOW live from La Quarantina – the drunkest lockdown backyard bar in Dallas. Check out the hot new summertime jams, enjoy all the overserved hijinks and find out how you can win an awesome prize pack from Premier Grilling! THE TUNES The Sundays - “Summertime” (intro/outro) Doves - “Prisoners” Poolside - “Getting …

EPISODE 36 Dave and Toby reunite for an "open it up" edition of HTWOW featuring a T book report on the essential electronic pioneers Kraftwerk, stories from Ticket 80s Prom and the DBS lockdown livestream, and the legendary Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo pickle story. THE TUNES Kraftwerk - "Computer Love" (intro/outro) Run The Jewels - "Goonies vs E…

EPISODE 35 Dave and Toby present another social-distancing-style HTWOW, featuring a delicious new Covid cocktail, another full slate of brand spanking new music to give you hope for the future, and a dramatic retelling of the classic, possibly NFSW "nut nicker" story. THE TUNES Generation X - "Dancing With Myself" (intro/outro) Brendan Benson - "De…

EPISODE 34 A very special social distancing HTWOW, featuring the exciting announcement of the rescheduled-but-still-likely-to-be-postponed first live show taping, drunken conversation of our Covid-19 times, the recipe for homemade hand sanitizer, Everclear shots, and a six-pack of brand new cutting edge jams to help you pass the time in self isolat…

EPISODE 33 A pre corona virus time capsule from Dave and Toby, featuring the exciting announcement of the likely-to-be-postponed first live show taping, an early take on the Covid-19 outbreak, a look back at Toby's Ticketstock/Timewasters appearance and a career-spanning dive into Matt Johnson's The The. THE TUNES Pulp - "Common People" (intro/outr…