UMM: The Unifying Medium of Music

"Inspiration is the result of hard work." That's a quote I just made up to distract you from the fact that this week's episode is a repeat.But fear not, friends. We will (probably) be back soon with all new content for your earholes.For now, find someplace with AC, shove in your preferred earbuds of choice, and (re-?) listen to this stellar episode.Fun fact: "stellar" is an anagram of "lazy podcasters."

Yes, double contractions are a thing, and in this week's episode, we probably spend too much time dwelling on that. We tease a future segment. We insert more completely legal pop culture clips. Marlon Brando makes a cameo. Steve gets triggered. Another thrilling episode, no doubt....

 It took us almost a calendar year and 36 episodes, but we did it: we figured out how to be in the same room as we recorded.This is nothing short of historic.We'd like to thank the academy, of course; our amazing fans, and of course, our families for their undying support.Anyway, aside from the vastly improved audio, this episode covers the essentials: naughty puns, inaccurate historical information, Rob rapping, Steve venting, and Tom Hanks references. 

Like COVID-19, this song is catchy AF, and we definitely do not get sidetracked on things like baseball stats, Jimmy Walker, and deserted island music genre preferences. We would LOVE to see where you are when you're listening! Tag us on ye ol' IG (@ummpod4u) and, though we couldn't say this five years ago....Lets Get Viral Together!

Rest in Peace, Brian Wilson. June 20, 1942 -- June 11, 2025FYI, RIP does not stand forRepeat, Inappropriate PodcastRaunchy, Inarticulate PodorRob Is Proud (that I'm doing this without a production meeting)

Did you press PLAY already? If not, just do that because nothing I write here could preview this episode better than the critically acclaimed cold open that you've either already heard by now or are listening to as you try to read this. That's probably difficult. You know what, just go ahead and go back 30 seconds or whatever and re-listen. It's Poddy™* worthy. This description is almost over.We love you.xoxo -UMM Industries*If Podcast awards aren't called "Poddys" or "Poddies," then we respectfully decline consideration.

Boy howdy do we have a show for you this week! If this episode's feature song is the musical form of the "Just Because..." greeting card, then consider us the Forever stamp and the trained calligraphy on the sharply crafted envelope in which it is carefully placed and mailed without the concern or need for the optional tracking code attached to it.

It's not everyday that you get to spend time talking with your only sibling about a song neither of you know but eventually figure out a way to segue into things we do like to discuss.But this was that day.Anyway, here's "Free Bird"But seriously...we dabble in the potentially sus context of this song, then get to baseball movies, and, of course, end with a potentially sus category we create that you'll just have to listen to know...

Who's a big deal? UMMWho's a bigger Deal? KIM!We start off your week in the only way we know how by publishing a recorded conversation that begins with some chatter about early 90s alt rockers The Breeders. Then--and you're not going to believe this--we discuss some other things of interest.If you like, or are aware of, Tom Hanks, you're going to want to listen to the whole episode. Even the post-credits easter egg.Good times.

Okay, fanz...slide into that cushy booth at your favorite locally owned coffee shop, close your eyes, and return to the early 1990s with us as we start this week's chat with the one, the only, Mazzy Star. That's not her name. That's the name of the group. It's okay if you didn't know that either. We have some classic bits, dip our toes in the shallow end with some Dixie Chicks talk, and debate whether or not "Stranger Danger" is an effective way to scare the living hell out of all parents and young children. In short, another weekly treat! So, live a little and get that scone as well!

BUM diddily da DUM da da BUM diddily da da....No, it's not the Skatmaster 2000, it's a nameless assistant from UMM Enterprises writing the very catchy opening to this classic...in word form!This week, the guys bring it on a CONVOY with 80s movies references, etymology aplenty, and a very awkward (and time consuming project, according to our underpaid editor) to bring you a clip from "Walk on the Wild Side".No, not that one.The one by Jimmy Smith.Just listen. You'll see...

This is by far the most recent episode we have ever published. Somehow, the "hosts" of this PNOAF* end up talking about Alan Jackson, 80s synth pop, Hee-Haw, hand gestures, the afterlife, and Valentine's Day. Just hit play...and enjoy having your day made!*podcast no one asked for

The guys (I'm gonna write in third person for this one) take on this absolute CLASSIC BANGER and delve into another topic about which they know shockingly very little.That's right. These two brothers from the same mutha (RIP) get into it THICK with trivia, memories, anecdotes, thoughts on public urination, etc.And Rob raps.Need I (the unnamed narrator) say more?

Some may call him the "Beck from Colt's Neck" but we call him simply, THE BOSS.Our irreverent conversation starts with the topic any two middle-aged Midwestern brothers know well: the Philadelphia Mafia of the early 1980s.Steve gets a little liberal with the sound effects (SFX)...Rob investigates exactly how one creates a nail bomb. He claims he can't find one at Lowe's.Anyway, you've read this much, might as well press PLAY!

We're back, y'all! And we are better than... we'll let you decide. As we kick off Season 2 (And Mom didn't think we'd ever amount to anything!), we bring you a freaking PARADE of new features and bits! Rob gauges Mick Jagger's sexiness...Steve postulates on the continued use of the term "horsepower"...It's a podcast listener's DREAM!!