Know Your Writes!

I'll be your Emmylou, and I'll be your June if you'll be my Robb and my Colton too because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts discuss The Lion's Roar by Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit. Listen to Robb and Colton debate the merits of this 2012 release, from its pristine vocal harmonies to its (according to one host, at least) questionable lyric choices. Other topics include:- fighting the Monday blues  - Colton's official remark on Kid Rock - our hosts conspiracy theories regarding "King of the World"  

I've been first and last; look at how it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton get lost, tossed, and rolled into Neil Young's 1972 classic "Old Man". Other topics include: - discussing the new Arctic Monkeys single - confirming how many years are in a decade- Colton trash talks the opening verse to "Lose Yourself"New Music Segment: "Opening Night," The Arctic Monkeyshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR1rgLFnGOE

Can we take the next 1 hour, 52 minutes, and 40 seconds, and talk about The Format? Good, because it's time for Know Your Writes! In our first official "album spotlight" episode of the new year, our hosts dive into Dog Problems, the 2006 release from Arizona's The Format. Other topics include:- coming to terms with the podcast's new release schedule- a sad history of our hosts tortured food metaphors- marveling at the staying power of Three Day's Grace and All Time Low

Please, could you stop the noise? Because it's time for Know Your Writes! On the first episode of 2026, Robb and Colton break out the Gucci and the pig skin as they dive into Radiohead's 1997 opus "Paranoid Android". Other topics include:- Colton rants about hop water - Robb and Colton's Christmas vinyl record haul- the return of the New Music segment! New Music Segment: Dogpark, "75$72" https://www.youtube.com/@dogparkband

Hooooowdy ho! It's time for Know Your Writes! Christmas isn't over 'til we say it's over, and...well, it's over. But to close it out, Robb and Colton chat about the South Park Christmas Classic that is "Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics". Other topics include: - Robb and Colton's South Park memories - New Year's resolutions for the podcast  - a visit from a very special guest! Merry Christmas! 

Wash the black from your fingertips and mount those bridge rails because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton begin their Christmas celebration with their first annual Christmas Song Gift Exchange. Our hosts give each the gift of music with deep dives into Murder By Death's "That Crown Don't Make You a Prince" and The Mountain Goats' "Damn These Vampires". Other topics include: - A live capture of Colton's tragic fantasy football defeat - how our hosts get into the holiday spirit  - bands with "gimmick" instruments  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Yellowcard - The Dear Hunter - Cursive  - Modest Mouse

Can I get a g*ddamn episode description? To start this g*ddamn podcast episode? Tonight, it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton send their discography episodes into the sunset with a gigantic deep dive into six albums from the pride of Omaha: Bright Eyes. From Fevers and Mirrors (2000) to the under-appreciated The People's Key (2011), our hosts explore what makes Conor Oberst one of our greatest living lyricists. Other topics include: - the current state of the "album" - the lost beauty of the CD - Robb and Colton hash out a fight from their teenage years Bands mentioned in this episode: - Death Cab for Cutie - Bob Dylan - Rilo Kiley - Tool  - Leonard Cohen  - Tom Waits 

Time is a valuable thing, but so is Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton try hard to explain Linkin Park's "In the End". Does it even matter? Before they get there, our hosts bask in the glory that is another Dodger's World Series championship (it's a music podcast, we promise). Other topics include: - our hosts very different postseason baseball viewing habits - can a band have a DJ and still be good?  - what set Linkin Park apart from other nu-metal bands? Bands mentioned in this episode: - Papa Roach - Limp Bizkit - Skindred - Flobots - The Notorious B.I.G. - Mos Def 

What's this?! Why, it's Know Your Writes! And what better time than two days after Halloween to talk about The Nightmare Before Christmas!...even though our host's believe it is Halloween. Follow Robb and Colton as they explore this blended holiday classic to see why its creepy and morose soundtrack is still so celebrated. Other topics include:  - Robb and Colton's Halloween candy habits  - A series of tragic music losses  - Sports Talk! Part Infinity  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Limp Bizkit (RIP Sam Rivers)  - Korn  - Papa Roach  - Kiss (RIP Ace Frehley) - D'Angelo (RIP) - Oingo Boingo  

I was working in the lab late one night when suddenly... it was time for Know Your Writes! On part one of our two-episode Halloween special, Robb and Colton discuss Bobby Picket and Lenny Capizzi's graveyard smash, "Monster Mash". Other topics include: - Robb's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Sunday  - Colton's love for the Terrifier series  - what makes a good Halloween song?  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Ryan Adams - Phoebe Bridgers - 3  - Weird Al 

It's all cool, you know, 'cus we're like, podcasters and this is Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton get awkward and dive into the discography of Memphis's Be Your Own Pet. From their self-titled debut to the recent Mommy, our hosts will explore the highs and the lows of this energetic and still potent quartet. Other topics include: - embracing the weirdness of recording on a Tuesday night - unpacking the awkward trash talk between Robb and Colton's mom - the mystery of Colton and Robb's lost album  Bands mentioned in this episode:  - Vampire Weekend - My Friend Sam - The Yeah Yeah Yeah's  - Beck  - Ozma 

Is this the real life? Or is it time for Know Your Writes!? For this week's Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton welcome back friend of the pod Max Sabate to dive into Queen's operatic masterpiece "Bohemian Rhapsody". Other topics include:  - why don't any of our hosts attend live shows anymore? - Colton's takes on trail mix ingredients  - the horrendous attempts to cover "Bohemian Rhapsody" Bands mentioned in this episode: - Led Zeppelin  - Black Sabbath  - Benson Boone - Puscifier  - Tool  - System of Down

Satan's comin' 'round the bend and people runnin' 'cause they're scared... it must be time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton take on the unholy excellence that is the first four albums by metal legends Black Sabbath. Other topics include: - Robb rails against Colton's cell phone habits - A "come to Jesus" moment regarding our discography episodes - How much noodling is too much noodling?  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Led Zeppelin  - The Hives  - The Yeah Yeah Yeah's  - Rage Against the Machine  - Avenged Sevenfold 

I'm dyin' for some action because it's time for Know Your Writes! In this Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton take on the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen, and his 1984 hit "Dancing in the Dark". They'll unpack the lyrical minimalism and musical maximalism that make this song special.  Other topics include: - Colton's new track "Drag" from the now released The Kaki Tree  - Robb's notes from the "Dancing in the Dark" Courtney Cox cameo - a visit from friend Max Sabate for the first Know Your Writes August Madness Song Bracket Bands mentioned in this episode: - The War on Drugs  - MJ Lenderman  - Ben Kweller - Billy Joel - Bob Dylan  The Kaki Tree by Colton Saylor is out now at https://coltonsaylor.bandcamp.com/album/the-kaki-tree-2 and on streaming sites of your choice. 

Now there is no sound if we all live underground--and now it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton are joined by the Blamfather himself, Leo Cardona (DJ Brute)! Leo takes our hosts on a funk odyssey as they explore four albums from acid jazz greats Jamiroquai. Other topics include: - Robb's golf adventure - memories of Lancaster, circa 2005 - Colton's take on Center Stage  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Daft Punk  - Robin Thicke - Lil Dicky - The Mars Volta (not actually mentioned but Colton wanted to and had them in his notes and forgot, so imagine that he did) 

I guess you'd say what could make me feel this way? Another episode of Know Your Writes! On another edition of Song Spotlight, our hosts explore the majesty that is "My Girl," a Motown classic written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White and performed by The Temptations. Other topics include: - how Colton used to wake up Robb  - the complexities of breaking down songwriting credit - the made-up-sounding names that played on "My Girl"  Bands mentioned in this episode: - The Supremes - Smokey Robinson  - Marvin Gaye 

We're only a podcast, but we never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never...knew it was time for Know Your Writes! This episode finds Robb and Colton diving into the discography of indie greats Rilo Kiley. Our hosts will discuss the quartet's four LPs to see if they're a hit. Other topics include: - following up on Coltrarobbus predictions  - Colton rants about the new Haim album -  Robb brings on a very special guest during the third segment!  Bands mentioned in this episode: - Death Cab for Cutie - Bright Eyes - Tom Petty  - Waxahatchee  - Fleetwood Mac

Two friends. Two microphones. One luke-warm advertisement concept. On this special episode of Know Your Writes, follow Robb and Colton's many, many attempts to record a commercial--followed by the actual, final product. Enjoy! (regular scheduled programming will re-commence next episode) 

Listen to the wind blow, watch the sun rise, and turn on another episode of Know Your Writes! For this week's Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton break their silence on Fleetwood Mac's 1977 hit, "The Chain". Other topics include:  - Robb's Fleetwood Mac conspiracy theory - Just a touch of Sports Talk (NBA Finals Addition) - A history lesson on the 'New' Fleetwood Mac Bands mentioned in this episode: - The White Stripes - No Doubt - Queen - The Beths

It has to start somewhere, it has to start sometime; what better place than this podcast, and what better time than now for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton do what they told ya and dive into Rage Against the Machine. They'll discuss the radical quartet's entire discography to see how this legendary group balances songwriting with politics. Other topics include: - Robb's NBA draft conspiracy  - Constructing the perfect Nu Metal band  - Debating RATM's Nu Metal legacy  Bands mentioned in this episode: - At the Drive-In  - Limp Bizkit  - Korn  - Audioslave  - Facing New York - Feist