Just in time for Valentine's Day, Jeff and Jobe bust out the Axe Body Spray to tackle the single most covered topic in all of music: Love. From wanting someone, to being in love with someone, to the fallout after a breakup, the guys cover all the bases with songs of love, desire, and even some anti-love. Jeff checks in with his review of the de ...…

The Ringing Ear is back! In their Season Two debut, Jeff and Jobe talk about their favorite one hit wonders—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Also, music from Azusa and Ezra Furman, Keith Fallico from Chicago in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight, and the return of the Spotify Wager.

Jeff And Jobe air their grievances with one of the hottest new buzz bands around: Greta Van Fleet.

It's the final episode of Season One and the final episode of 2018, so the guys run down their favorites of the year—Albums, Songs, Live Shows, Unsigned, you name it! This episode is packed wall-to-wall with music, with a lot of songs played in their entirety, so check it out and see how your own personal best of stacks up!…

It's beginning to look like (a Ringing Ear) Christmas! Jeff and Jobe deck the halls and try to trap each other under the mistletoe as they set out to find Christmas music that doesn't suck. Also, Jobee tries to muster the energy to give his reaction/review to Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 from The Smashing Pumpkins, Tunnel Ratz are featured in ...…

Over the course of Season One, the guys ended up with more music than they could handle, so Jeff and Jobe devote an episode to all the Musical Currents they couldn't get to. Jeff gives his reaction/review to the debut EP from supergroup Boygenius, a very close Spotify Wager, and People With Bodies in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight. This episode ...…

Jeff and Jobe talk about the music-related things they're grateful for. Plus, Jeff gives his review/reaction to You Won't Get What You Want from Daughters, music from LOOPRAT out of St. Louis, NYC's Jeff Baker Sounds in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight, and find out who Jobee thinks has been "touched by the hand of God."…

Jeff and Jobe get in front of a warm fire and talk about music that evokes the cold, in more ways than one. Jobee gives his take on Capture the Flag from War on Women, Jeff talks about his experience at Dia de Los Deftones, music from San Diego’s Blood Ponies, Pet Weapon in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight, and Jobe discloses a rather odd cold wea ...…

Puff puff pass! Jeff and Jobe elevate the show to another level as they discuss songs to listen to while getting (or being) high. Plus, music from Australian punks C.O.F.F.I.N., Burbot in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight, the guys discuss Anthrax's sixth album Sound of White Noise and Jeff tries to offend every Anthrax fan with a high school diploma.…

Jeff and Jobe reveal some deep dark secrets from their musical past on Episode 28: Skeletons in Our Closet —music they might be ashamed they like...or are they? Plus the guys talk about Mule Variations from Tom Waits, and music from Noehart in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight.

It's a super spooky episode! Just in time for Halloween, Jeff and Jobe share songs they find, dark, diabolical, disturbing, and dastardly. Jobe shares his review/reaction to LP5000 from Restorations, Italian death metal in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight from Coiled Around Thy Spine, and a new band from Portland, OR the guys are excited about cal ...…

In a sinister new episode, the guys discuss songs of a nefarious nature—Murder. Plus, Jeff has a retrospective review of Late Registration, and the guys discuss the difficulty in separating art from artists. Also, music from Japan’s Mass of the Fermenting Dregs, the Spotify Wager, Unsigned Artist Spotlight, and Jobe tries to depress the hell ou ...…

The guys join The Losers’ Club as they dig into songs mentioned in the works of the Master of Horror, Stephen King. Plus, Jobee gives his review/reaction to Mith by Lonnie Holley, music from Mitski, the Spotify Wager, music from France’s Jerome B. Sedeyn in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight, and see who Jeff calls the 1950s version of death metal b ...…

In a personal and at times dark episode, Jeff and Jobe discuss songs that, for whatever reason, they can no longer listen to—songs that have been ruined for them. Plus music from The Bullseyes, Jeff's review/reaction to Negro Swan from Blood Orange, Pegasus Window in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight, and Jobee gets called a big fat racist.…

Bienvenidos to a special international episode! Jeff and Jobe discuss some of their favorite music from outside the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Music from Mexico, Africa, Cuba, and more, plus music from De La Soul, the Spotify Wager, The Family Feud in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight, Jobe's review/reaction to Magus, the new album from sludge metal ...…

From the mouths of babes: Jeff and Jobe step out of their comfort zone to tackle their kids' 3 favorite songs—aged 10 and 15, respectively. Can they meet the self-imposed challenge of completing the episode without cursing? Plus Jobee's reaction/review of Loved by KENmode, music from Idles, the Spotify Wager, Seattle's Djime in the Unsigned Art ...…

It’s a very special episode of The Ringing Ear, brought to you by the fine folks at Funny or Die! Inspired by Season 2 of the Netflix hit American Vandal (out September 14), Jeff and Jobe look at poop in music—both literal and metaphorical, and share some embarrassing poop stories of their own. Jeff gives his reaction/review of Hell Hath No Fut ...…

Jeff and Jobe celebrate Labor Day by discussing songs about work, working, etc. Jobe gives his review/reaction to Turn to Gold by Diarrhea Planet, plus music from Doc Hammer, the Spotify Wager, and the absolute worst act ever featured in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight.

In this Ringing Ear Exclusive, Kill Boring Music correspondent Liliana chats with Napalm Death vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway before their recent headlining show in San Diego. They (plus Ringing Ear co-host and Kill Boring Music Senior Music Critic Jeff) discuss Napalm Death’s 5 week tour, the new album, influential early rock albums, books th ...…

Jeff and Jobe kick things into high gear and hit the road for songs about the automobile. Jobe gives his review/reaction to Queen from Nicki Minaj, plus Musical Currents, the Unsigned Artist Spotlight, and the infamous Spotify Wager.

In their infinite wisdom, Jeff and Jobe decide that if they’re going to talk about drinking music they should do so while drinking themselves. The guys proceed to imbibe liberally as they discuss songs about booze, Jobee recaps his trip to OKC to see Slayer on their farewell tour, Jeff gives us his review/reaction to the new album from The Magp ...…

With summer drawing to a close, Jeff and Jobe turn up the heat and check out “hot” songs—songs with hot in the title, or generally dealing with heat, fire, etc. What made the cut? Listen in to find out! Plus Jeff’s album review/reaction to Semi Crazy by Junior Brown, music from Australia’s The Chats, and Eat Sleep Catapult in the Unsigned Artis ...…

Jeff and Jobe finally tackle country music! The guys play some of their favorites songs from the genre, and talk a little about where country music lost its way. Plus Jeff’s album review/reaction to Mama Said by Lenny Kravitz, music from France’s Grauss Boutique, and The Whole Bolivian Army in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight.…

No sophomore slumps here! Jeff and Jobe review their picks for the second albums from artists who really knocked it out of the park. As always, we have our Spotify Wager and Unsigned Artist Spotlight, and there’s a new feature, too! In the first ever Listener Challenge, Ringing Ear fan Eddie asks the guys to review and debate the album Aftertas ...…

This week Jeff and Jobe share up their picks for favorite live performances. Be it live album or bootleg, the guys run the gamut from alternative to punk to hip hop to straight ahead Rock 'n' Roll and let you know what live sets will get your ears ringin'. Plus Jeff's reaction/review of Streams of Thought, Vol. 1 from Black Thought & 9th Wonder ...…

The guys countdown their favorite songs featured in a film—from comedy to horror to mind-bending thriller, see what Jeff and Jobe pick as their Top 3. Plus, Jobee's reaction/review of Errorzone from Vein, music from Iceage, Alley Cats in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight, the Spotify Wager, and see what album one of the guys deems Album of the Year ...…

A new feature on the show, Dead Heroes, finds Jeff and Jobe shining a light on one of the most iconic rock stars of the 90s—Nirvana's Kurt Donald Cobain. Plus, the guys discuss the uncertain future of Tool in the face of allegations against Maynard James Keenan, a remembrance of Vinnie Paul, not to mention music from The Dead South and Neko Cas ...…

It's A Very Special Episode of The Ringing Ear, as Jeff and Jobe talk about the music that made them the weirdos they are today—Metal. From the early days of thrash's Big Four through the changing tide of metal in the 90s, the guys talk about the metal that shaped them.

Jeff and Jobe discuss their picks for top 3 debut albums of all time, plus Jeff's review of Daytona from Pusha-T, music from Black Math, and a brief discussion of the transgressions of the band Pinegrove. All that plus Absinthe Father in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight.

Jeff and Jobe share their picks for favorite funny songs, plus music from The Decemberists and Babymetal.

Put away the menus and let renowned Chefs Jeff and Jobe make the picks they want you to hear. Some picks are bold, some are daring, and one of Jobe's picks almost broke up the duo and ended the show!

Pour some wine, light some candles, turn your lights down low...and listen to Jeff and Jobe's picks for songs involving sex—songs about it, and songs to playing while doing it. Steve Empire is featured in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight, and find out how the guys almost went through with a very different Spotify Wager involving the Untitled album ...…

What can mend a broken heart? Maybe Jeff and Jobe's picks for best breakup songs! Episode 6 is up now, featuring the guys' Top 3 breakup songs, plus Musical Currents, the Spotify Wager, and music from The Stranger in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight.

Jeff and Jobe give their picks for Song of the Year for 2015, 2016, and 2017, plus Musical Currents and music from Nolander in the Unsigned Artist Spotlight.

Jeff and Jobe air their grievances with a few of the biggest names in music, taking some revered acts down a peg or two. Plus musical currents and the debut of the Spotify Wager.

Jeff and Jobe offer up their top 3 albums of 1993, plus Musical Currents.

In this episode, Jeff and Jobe each countdown their top 3 cover songs and let you know what they're listening to right now.

The Ringing Ear Podcast is live, everybody! In the premiere episode, Jeff and Jobe set out to prove that if you look hard enough you can still find good music, even in the unlikeliest of places.