Repeater

Repeater is a podcast hosted by Evan Forde Barden and Patrick Cartelli about people’s favorite songs. Each episode, they invite a special guest from the world of comedy, entertainment, and beyond to share one song that they love – be it an all-time favorite, a track that reminds them of a great story, or something that just blew their minds.

John Prine “I Remember Everything” with Annie Keating

Annie Keating (singer/songwriter, musician) is on the show to chat about John Prine’s “I Remember Everything” and her new album, Bristol County Tides! But, before we get into it, a question for the ages is prompted—who’s hotter: Paul Newman or Robert Redford? When the dust settles, we discuss Annie’s pick, “I Remember Everything” by the […]

06-30
01:03:34

Zelooperz “ISBD” with Erik Garlington (Proper.)

Musician Erik Garlington (Proper.) took our prompt of "a song you always put on a road trip playlist" and turned it on its head! Erik's song is the wild Zelooperz "ISBD" — a song he loves, but nobody else in the van seems to enjoy quite as much. Payback for all the Korn that gets played? Who can say! Plus a Repeater first of Evan & Pat giving their real-time reactions to this chaotic dolphin-sampled track.

06-16
46:03

Montell Jordan “This Is How We Do It” with Jerah Milligan

Actor, writer, and director Jerah Milligan (Black Mirror, Astronomy Club, Black Men Can't Jump) joins the boys to talk about the feel-good smash "This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan. The fellas discuss music that makes you feel good, Montell Jordan's overlooked rap skills, and the one golden rule for karaoke: NO BALLADS.

06-03
40:59

Wheatus “Teenage Dirtbag” with Alex Song-Xia

Actor, writer, and comedy mastermind Alex Song-Xia (Rick and Morty, The Squirrel Comedy Theatre) is on the show to discuss the adolescent masterpiece that is “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus. Reaching back into our vault of past Repeater guests, we surprised Alex with Wheatus frontman Brendan B Brown! The episode begins with a discussion around how […]

05-19
58:05

The New Pornographers & Mogwai with Evan & Pat

Surprise! Here’s a bonus episode that was mostly an excuse for Evan and Pat to catch up. They revisit the conversation that sparked Repeater in the first place. “What’s new? What have you been listening to?” The guys chat about Covid, anticipating vaccines and their plans when fully vaccinated. The glimmer of hope for a […]

05-12
37:45

Every Time I Die “Underwater Bimbos From Outer Space” with Amir Khan

This week on Repeater, comedian Amir Khan (Honey Baby Sweetie Love, UCB) is on the show to talk Every Time I Die’s “Underwater Bimbos From Outer Space.” A song with a serious title! Finally!! Amir tells us what he loves about this song, how he discovered Every Time I Die in the first place, and […]

05-05
47:10

Lil Wayne “Mrs. Officer” with Kelley Quinn

Today on the internet! Writer, comedian, and Missy Elliot superfan Kelley Quinn (Straight Marriage, Eating Shit and Loving It) is here to talk about Lil Wayne's "Mrs. Officer," a song that Wikipedia says, "goes so far as to reference the famous rap song 'Fuck tha Police' (though in a literal sense)." Kelley tells us why she's been thinking of Lil Wayne recently and shares a story of self-realization en route to a Rilo Kiley show. We discuss whether or not "Mrs. Officer" would be released in 2021 and Kelley sparks a lovely socialist dialogue about defunding the police, abolishing prisons, and medicare for all.

04-21
50:36

Marvin Gaye “Turn On Some Music” with Devin Gant

Welcome to Season 4 of Repeater! After a deep hibernation and a few bunker episodes early on in the 2020 pandemic, the boys are back in town with actor and writer Devin Gant (Young Douglas, I Ruined My Childhood). Devin brings with him a masterpiece in Marvin Gaye’s “Turn On Some Music” and the whole […]

04-07
59:33

Pandemic Ed. 003 – Ali Gordon talks Elaine Stritch & Sondheim

From the depths of Pandemic 2020, the Repeater fellas sit down with Ali Gordon (UCB, SECOND BEST: A D&D Adventure) to talk about Elaine Stritch's iconic performance of "I'm Still Here" from Stephen Sondheim's 80th Birthday Concert. With a background in musical theater, Ali educates the boys on several touchstones of Broadway, including the lasting appeal of Sondheim.

04-01
54:15

Pandemic Ed. 002- Brady O’Callahan não fala Português

Brady O’Callahan is back! Brady joined us to talk about comfort music, relaxation routines, and a lot about Brazil. Staying inside has been rough on us all so we talk a little about routines like exercise, coffee, and enjoying our record collections.

05-08
28:37

Pandemic Ed. 001

Well, there's not much more to do during this pandemic than stay inside, listen to music, and record podcasts about it. Pat and Evan catch up on what they've been doing during the pandemic so far and what life has been like since the last season of Repeater wrapped. Join them for tales of couple-isolation, trips to Brazil, and how to lean into Spotify's algorithm. Subscribe for more eps during this time of downtime.

04-06
39:05

LIVE: Repeater’s Top 10 Countdown of 2019

At the very end of 2019, the Repeater crew invited seven hilarious guests to count down the top ten songs of the year. Comedians include Leslie Diana, Jordan Camille Randolph, Juan Nicolón, Milly Tamarez, Molly Kiernan, Peter Johnston, and Brooks Allison. Recorded LIVE at QED in Queens, NY.

02-28
01:03:45

LIVE: Repeater’s Top 10 Countdown of 1997

Evan and Pat are back, along with seven special guests, as they count down the best tracks of 1997. Comedians include Kyle Gordon, Sally Ann Hall, Anjali Desai, Mic Nguyen, Ty Portis, Nanie Méndez, and Harris Mayersohn. Recorded LIVE at QED in Queens, NY.

05-14
01:10:05

LIVE: Repeater’s Top 10 Countdown of 2009

It's our first-ever top 10 countdown! Join Evan and Pat, along with ten of their hilarious friends, as they count down the best tracks of 2009. Comedians include Amanda Giobbi, John Ross, Addie Weyrich, Taylor Garron, Tom Sanchez, Michelle Francesca Thomas, Fumi Abe, Patrick Sweeney, Rachel Joravsky, and Bridgette Rizkalla. Plus, music from Kaylyn Marie Scardefield. Recorded LIVE at QED in Queens, NY.

05-07
01:15:45

Avey Tare’s Slasher Flicks “Little Fang” with Taylor Garron

On Repeater this week, we talk with comedian, satirist, writer, and editor Taylor Garron (Reductress, Vulture) about Avey Tare Slasher Flick’s “Little Fang,” Taylor’s undying love for anything in the Animal Collective family, and how the jangle-y 60’s cocktail sound of Little Fang got her through this past year with its power to pep and […]

04-23
51:50

Betty Who “Heartbreak Dream” with Mariah Smith

This week on Repeater, we sit down with comedian, writer, and producer Mariah Smith (Keeping Up With the Kontinuity Errors, Time Magazine) about Betty Who’s “Heartbreak Dream”, and talk about Mariah’s deep passion for pop, and how her upbringing influenced her current pop culture expertise.

04-16
55:40

Shura “2Shy” with Michael Stevens

This week on Repeater, we talk with comedic performer Michael Stevens (Magnet Theater) about Shura’s "2Shy” and how the song got him through a post-break-up year and reminds him to feel his feelings. Michael takes us on a personal journey through his 2018, with setbacks, highlights, and his experiences re-entering the dating world.

04-09
41:45

Jonathan Nelson “My Name Is Victory” with Rachel Pegram

This week on Repeater, we’re talking with comedian Rachel Pegram (UCB, That Shit Ray, Low Fi NYC) about Jonathan Nelson’s “My Name Is Victory”, and how it got her through the year, and kept her writing. Pat, Evan, and Rachel talk about the uplifting nature of gospel music, and hash out the “god” of it […]

03-26
46:07

Cardi B ft Bad Bunny & J Balvin “I Like It” with Bailey Swilley

This week on Repeater, we talk with comedian and writer Bailey Swilley (BoogieManja, Pretty Women: A Real Housewives Musical Review) about “I Like It” by star of 2018, Cardi B. In this episode, we explore music that can’t help but lift you up, empower, and push through the cold, dark winters…even if you don’t, say, […]

03-26
46:07

Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello “Tommy’s Coming Home” with Mikey Erg

This week on Repeater, we talk with drummer, guitarist, and vocalist Mikey Erg (The Chris Gethard Show, Worriers, Early Riser The Ergs!, 100 Other Bands) about “Tommy’s Coming Home” by unbelievable dream team Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello. This episode, we dive into how this song got Mikey through this past year and how the […]

03-19
57:52

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