Best Music Raygun Podcasts (2024)

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Miniepisode: The 10 Musical Pauls 26:33

2h ago26:33

26:33

In this miniepisode, Paul pays tribute to his 10 musical namesakes, Kirk plays a new game called Popularity Contest, and they both do a music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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159: Music Videos 1984 1:24:01

3h ago1:24:01

1:24:01

In this episode, Kirk and Paul explore 10 music videos from the year 1984, "one of the top years in pop music" according to "many" according to Kirk.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Harriet Wheeler's Ramekin of Ranch 25:44

9d ago25:44

25:44

In this episode, Kirk and Paul play the laser round, and Kirk tries for candy in the music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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158: MTV's 1st 10 Music Videos 1:11:54

5d ago1:11:54

1:11:54

In this episode, Kirk and Paul watch and comment about MTV's historic first 45 broadcasting minutes on Aug. 1, 1981, including VJ segments and commercials.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: The Wives of Richard Marx 18:32

12d ago18:32

18:32

In this episode: the surprisingly boring origin of one of the worst band names of all time; the surprising identity of Richard Marx's second wife; the surprising music course Kirk's son is taking at college; and the surprising Canadian songwriter Kirk thought directed the New York Philharmonic.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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157: Pro Set Superstars MusiCards 1:34:56

28d ago1:34:56

1:34:56

In this episode, Kirk and Paul find out about the random bands they never heard of from the Trading Card Corner segments of the miniepisodes over the years.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Don't Sing the Song You Don't Even Know 26:12

1M ago26:12

26:12

In this episode, Kirk and Paul visit Trading Card Corner. Then they quiz each other about music trivia.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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156: B-Sides XII 1:24:01

2M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

In this episode, Kirk and Paul wrap of the show's 12th season with another video for each of the previous 12 episodes' topics. It's another B-sides episode!By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Big Ups to Garth Hudson 18:21

2M ago18:21

18:21

In this episode, Kirk offers new seltzer flavors to Paul. Then there's a music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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155: Germany 1:08:14

2M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

In dieser Folge von "Musik Strahlenpistole,“ sprechen Kirk und Paul über Musiker und Bands aus dem großartigen Land Deutschland (hauptsächlich aus den 1980er Jahren).By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Jammin' With Dimebag 19:42

2M ago19:42

19:42

In this miniepisode, Kirk and Paul discuss Fred Armisen's "old punks" segment on "John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA." Then there's an "in memoriam" segment for the first time ever on the show. And then of course the music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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154: Beastie Boys 1:18:17

3M ago1:18:17

1:18:17

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk about the history and music of Beastie Boys.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: BBD or TLC? 25:49

3M ago25:49

25:49

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk about their love for TLC.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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153: Mark Romanek 1:17:20

3M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk about the work of music video director Mark Romanek.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Money Going Up 28:59

3M ago28:59

28:59

In this episode, Dave Holmes' new podcast "Who Killed the Video Star?" has Kirk and Paul taking off on MTV nostalgia. There's also a music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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152: Hail Satan! 1:26:42

4M ago1:26:42

1:26:42

Break out your pentagrams and turn your crucifixes upside-down, because in this episode of "Music Raygun," Kirk and Paul are worshiping the prince of demons, Beelzebub, aka Satan!By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Sitting on Concrete at My Age 18:57

4M ago18:57

18:57

In this episode, "Music Raygun" goes international.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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151: Michael Bay 1:18:57

4M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

In this episode, Kirk and Paul review the music video oeuvre of filmmaker Michael Bay. Spoiler alert: His music videos suck as much as his movies. April Fools? Afraid not. Fuck you, Michael Bay, you piece of shit.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Return of the Waterboiz 23:22

4M ago23:22

23:22

In this episode, the Waterboiz are back to say new seltzer ideas, Kirk and Paul play dual laser rounds, the music trivia quiz resets, and a soft rock legends dies during the recording.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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150: Grab Bag XV 1:21:13

4M ago1:21:13

1:21:13

In this episode, Kirk and Paul celebrate 150 episodes of "Music Raygun" with the show's 15th grab bag.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: I Would Love a Complete Change 15:39

5M ago15:39

15:39

In this episode, Paul solves a decade-old musical mystery, and there's a music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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149: Paisley Park and the Paisley Underground 1:16:37

5M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

In this episode, Kirk and Paul celebrate the seventh anniversary of "Music Raygun" with another Prince-adjacent topic, or dual topic in this case: Prince's Paisley Park label and the early-'80s Los Angeles-based Paisley Underground indie-rock scene. And yes, the two topics are related.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Michael Jackson's Thirst for Vengeance 29:02

5M ago29:02

29:02

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk some more about "The Greatest Night in Pop" as well as the "Thriller 40" documentary.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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148: Animation 1:19:18

5M ago1:19:18

1:19:18

In this episode, Kirk and Paul watch music videos the include various forms of animation, including traditional animation, computer animation, laser animation and more.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: It's Art 23:20

6M ago23:20

23:20

In this episode: a documentary recommendation, a laser round and a music trivia quiz. It's fun!By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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147: Duos 1:13:57

6M ago1:13:57

1:13:57

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk musical acts that consist of two people.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: A Sweet Little Rock-and-Roll Machine 25:47

6M ago25:47

25:47

In this episode, Kirk and Paul discuss the music videos from MTV's first hours of broadcasting in 1981 and the truly interesting thing about hair metal also-rans Steelheart. Then it's time for the music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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146: MTV News Year in Rock '94 1:21:08

6M ago1:21:08

1:21:08

In this episode, Kirk and Paul watch the MTV News Year in Rock '94 special and reminisce about things that happened in the world, on MTV and in their own lives 30 years ago.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: 9 Years of Hard Knocks 33:23

7M ago33:23

33:23

In this episode, the "Purple Rain" musical, Trading Card Corner and the music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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145: The Bo Diddley Beat 58:17

7M ago58:17

58:17

In this episode, Kirk and Paul listen to 50 years of hit songs featuring the inescapable — no that you'd want to escape it — Bo Diddley beat.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Taylor Swift Guava São Paulo 18:09

7M ago18:09

18:09

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk about ODB recording his feature on the "Fantasy" remix, then Paul plays the laser round and Kirk seeks to keep his streak going in the music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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144: Native Tongues 1:16:10

7M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

In this episode, Kirk and Paul look at the late '80s, early '90s Afrocentric and jazz-influenced hip-hop collective known as the Native Tongues, including music from De La Soul, Jungle Brothers and A Tribe Called Quest.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Did You Get Wrapped? 33:57

8M ago33:57

33:57

In this episode, Kirk and Paul review their Spotify Wrapped lists to discuss their top five most played artists and songs of 2023.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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143: B-Sides XI 1:17:34

8M ago1:17:34

1:17:34

In this season finale episode, Kirk and Paul revisit the episode topics from throughout season 11 for one more bite at the apple.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Miles of Smiles 24:12

8M ago24:12

24:12

In this episode, Kirk feels melancholy, "Where Dey From?" returns, and Paul tries to win candy.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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142: Music of 1977 1:15:03

8M ago1:15:03

1:15:03

In this episode, Kirk and Paul time-travel 46 years into the past to explore some of the great music of the year 1977, one of the greatest years in music yet one that offers a few underappreciated gemsBy Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Ninja Babies: Baby-Proofing 19:38

8M ago19:38

19:38

Remember when we thought baby-proofing was as simple as securing a few cabinets and putting up some gates? Well, we've got news for you. Strap in for a wild ride with us, Brooke and Kat, as we unravel the unending, chaotic mess that is baby-proofing our homes. We're talking about Little Houdinis who outsmart our best measures and all the parent gui…

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School Daze 18:20

8M ago18:20

18:20

Brooke and Kat spin tales of chaotic school schedules, extracurricular hullabaloos, and that never-ending stream of paperwork. We'll share highs, lows, and everything, including our mutual disdain for those pesky yearly verification forms. But hey, amidst this organized chaos, we find humor and camaraderie, which makes it all worthwhile. Now, who s…

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Miniepisode: Best New Artist Is Always Jive 23:38

9M ago23:38

23:38

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk Prince, Milli Vanilli, and more.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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141: Bad Songs With Great Videos 1:36:04

9M ago1:36:04

1:36:04

In this episode, Kirk watch a few really good music videos for truly atrocious songs. But wait: Isn't this an audio-only podcast? Yep!By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: The Most Perfect Song 16:13

9M ago16:13

16:13

In this episode, boomers chime in, Kirk has something up his craw, and there's a Halloween music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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140: Grab Bag XIV 1:17:51

9M ago1:17:51

1:17:51

In this episode, Kirk and Paul reach back into the ol' grab bag for 10 great video clips with no unifying theme.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Dough, Bro 14:39

10M ago14:39

14:39

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk more about the origins of emo, Kirk plays the laser round, and the music trivia quiz goes back to basics.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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139: Piano II 1:13:42

10M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

In this episode, Kirk and Paul revisit a topic from a past episode to talk again about piano in rock, jazz, classical and more.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Get Off My Lawn 20:46

11M ago20:46

20:46

In this episode:Kirk is wrong.Is Green Day emo?David Fincher's "Express Yourself" inspo.The music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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138: David Fincher 1:22:09

11M ago1:22:09

1:22:09

In this episode, Kirk and Paul talk about 10 of director David Fincher's 55 career music videos.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: Me Still Right 20:44

11M ago20:44

20:44

In this episode, Paul corrects Kirk and has more to say about Beat Happening, Kirks recs a doc, and Paul tries to extend his winning streak in the music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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137: Trios 1:12:11

11M ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Three is a magic number. Yes, it is. That's why in this episode, Kirk and Paul talk all about trios.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon

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Miniepisode: A Ton of Scandinavian Friends 22:57

11M ago22:57

22:57

In this all-games miniepisode, Paul plays the laser round then tries to extend his winning streak in the music trivia quiz.By Paul Ciampanelli & Kirk Pynchon