Jess To Impress

In this episode, we talk crooners, pizza toppings, and the deep well of regret Jesse lives in. Songs Discussed: That's Amore by Dean Martin My Way by Frank Sinatra Somethings Gotta Give by Sammy Davis Jr. You can find all songs discussed in Season 2 on the offical Spotify playlist. Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

We're back with our second season! The crew tries to make Jesse blush with their song selections, and we learn valuable lessons about hygienic licking strategies. This episode has more sexually explicit lyrics in it than past episodes... you've been warned!  Songs Discussed: No Cock Like Horse Cock by Pepper Coyote Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye My Neck, My Back (Lick it) by Khia You can find all songs discussed in Season 2 on the offical Spotify playlist. Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

Carl subjects Jess to a Season 1 trivia quiz, the crew tries to impress Jess with handpicked songs, and Llama grills Jesse on his music listening process. This episode is coming out way behind schedule because I moved house.  Season 2 should start on Jan 13 and continue with the usual fortnightly episode release.  Songs Discussed: Banana Boat by Harry Belafonte That Dont Impress Me Much by Shania Twain Lose Control by Teddy Swims Full Season 1 Playlist Here Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

Its the Christmas episode! The gang trots out their Christmas faves for Jess to see if we can make his grinchy heart grow a size. We try to get Jess to tell us about how he ruined Christmas that one time, and ask the question: is mistletoe cancelled?  Songs Discussed: Carol of the Bells by John Williams Im the Grinch by Tyler the Creator The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole Full Season 1 Playlist Here Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

This episode features moon related songs. We discuss mooning and what perspective you should listen to love songs from. Sam and Llama get into two distinct arguments, and Jess starts to warm up to the electric guitar.   Songs Discussed: Moondance by Van Morrison Moon by Kanye West Dancing in the Moonlight by King Harvest Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival Full Season 1 Playlist Here Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

This episode features songs from our host's favourite chilhood films. Will Jess be impressed or will he shower them with scorn?  Songs Discussed: Stand Out by Tevin Campbell (A Goofy Movie) I'm Still Here by John Rezeznik (Treasure Planet) The Time of My Life by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes (Dirty Dancing) Full Season 1 Playlist Here Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

In this episode we dive into the difficult to understand lyrics of Aesop Rock. Jess continues to dislike things he has to think about and Carl cobbles together a poor explanation of various forms of rhyme.  Songs discussed: Zodiaccupuncture by Aesop Rock No City by Aesop Rock Dog At The Door by Aesop Rock Pigeonometry by Aesop Rock   Here's a playlist with all the songs from Season 1 Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

In this episode we listen to some songs that highlight women as lead vocalists. Jess develops the steak doneness scale for measuring how impressed he is and Carl demonstrates his inability to sing.  Songs discussed: Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack Ain't No Other Man by Christina Aguilera I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston Don't Save Me by HAIM O Gente Da Minha Terra by Mariza Respect by Aretha Franklin Whenever, Wherever by Shakira Here's a playlist with all the songs from Season 1 Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

Another bonus episode with guest host Songmaster Sam! This time we let him keep his body hair/dignity intact and did some peaceful painting while he and Jess discussed a painting themed song list. Listen to Sam as he paints the art that becomes our logo! Songs Discussed: Rings by Aesop Rock Paint the Town Red by Doja Cat Paint it Black by The Rolling Stones Here is a playlist of all songs from Season 1 Intro Music: Papa Was A Funky Stone by DJ Messagroove 

In this episode we take a closer look at virtuoso gutarist Jason Becker and see if Jess is impressed with his shred-style electric guitar playing. Carl ponders the value of music to different people at different times.  Songs discussed: Perpetual Burn by Jason Becker Air by Jason Becker End of the Beginning by Jason Becker Here is a playlist with all songs from Season 1 Intro Music: Insane Shredding Guitar Solo by nickpanek620

In this episode we Jess discovers The Beatles, the horrors of new age music, and the secret double life of Eleanor Rigby the face-snatcher. Songs discussed: Czardas by Vittorio Monti, Sarah Nemtanu Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles Elements by Lindsey Stirling Here is a playlist of all songs from Season 1 Intro Music: Romantic Violin Suite Main 6678 by Good B Music

In this episode we discuss sea shanties and explore Jess' distaste for salt, sand, and the dangers of the deep. Songs used: Spanish Ladies by The Longest Johns Fish in the Sea by Michiel Schrey, Sean Dagher, and Nils Brown (Assassin's Creed Soundtrack) Brisbane Harbour by The Dreadnoughts Here's a playlist of all songs from Season 1 Intro Music: Pirate Sailing Music by PGN Music

This episode features our first guest host, Songmaster Sam. He does his best to talk music with Jess while Carl does his best to remove all the hair from Sam's chest with wax strips. Songs discussed: Surf Wax America by Weezer Waxing Moon by DJ Pasta, Sebastian Ade Wax On You by Reeve. Here's a link to all the songs from Season 1 Intro Music: High on Loungin' by Wax Lyricist

In this episode we introduce Jess to Rock 'n Roll piano with: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce Piano Man by Billy Joel Honky Cat by Elton John Here is a playlist of every song from Season 1 Intro music: 70s Rock Piano by JuliusH

We kick off the podcast with some... banjo songs? Sure, why not. Lets see what Jess thinks. Songs Discussed: Cumberland Gap by Flatt and Scruggs Diggin' My Grave by William Elliot Whitmore I Will Wait by Mumford and Sons Here is a playlist of every song from this season. Intro Music: Banjo Romp-The Caffeine Creek Band

In this episode, our panel presents Jesse with songs you would put on a car trip playlist. Jesse starts to warm up to the electric guitar and synthesizer music. This episode was delayed by a Cyclone among other things, we should be back on schedule after this.  Songs Discussed: American Pie by Don McLean Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen Safety Dance by Men Without Hats You can find all songs discussed in Season 2 on the official Spotify playlist. Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

The panel tries their best to impress Jesse based on what they've learned about his musical tastes, the boys discuss their plans to get cheap Turkish cosmetic surgery, and a wasp escapes a spiderweb.  Songs Discussed: Denial Is A River by Doechii Gehrman, The First Hunter from Bloodborne OST I Cant Dance by Genesis You can find all songs discussed in Season 2 on the offical Spotify playlist. Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

In this episode, we explore Jess' villainous nature, Disney's intellectual property villainy, and the villainous adolescent dealings of the hosts.  Songs Discussed: Lacrimosa by Mozart Be Prepared from The Lion King Sountrack The Sorcerers Den by K-Rino You can find all songs discussed in Season 2 on the offical Spotify playlist. Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

In this episode we introduce Jess to 'some of that stuff the kids are listening to' in our first look at a contemporary Pop artist. Songs discussed: Old Town Road by Lil Nas X Holiday by Lil Nas X Thats What I Want by Lil Nas X Here's a playlist with all the songs from Season 1 Intro Music: Leave the Country (Instrumental) by Anthem of Rain