UMM: The Unifying Medium of Music
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We begin each episode talking about a random song on the 2021 Rolling Stone Best 500 Songs of All Time list and then just wing it afterwards. We demonstrate flashes of intelligence and a severe amount of forgetfulness/ignorance. Good times.
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Civil Rights. Media Corruption. Toothpaste Ads. Tongue Twisters. Yep. All right here. Enjoy this audible quest through American history and music from two guys who should have been in bed when they began recording.We dare you. Oh, and listen closely for the tongue twister toward the end. Confounding? Yes. Confusing? Also, yes.Committed to the bit? Sure.
We've been out shopping the past few weeks, but we're back now and we're very pleased to report that we have each purchased new satchels! I'm obviously lying. They're used. Anyway, this week's episode features more of our ignorance and confusion. Oh, and some totally authorized Eddie Murphy stand-up clips from the 80s. Now you're definitely gonna listen, right? Be sure to threaten the lives of everyone around you if they don't subscribe. It might lower the chances of us being sponsored by a funeral home, but we think the good outweighs the bad on this one...
You there! Put that thing down, flip it, and reverse it because it's time to chillax and listen to two white idiots try to discuss the intricacies of Missy Elliott's absolute BANGER from 2002.We have yet another new feature, a favorite Mitch Hedberg joke, an impromptu Eminem song summary, and a display of ignorance toward top-shelf alcohol.tsacdop skeew siht yojne uoy epoh ew
It's our first REPEAT ARTIST episode, so we celebrate by talking about French words getting Americanized, magazine covers, under-appreciated music genre of bossa nova, Linda Ronstadt and feminism, and the horrors of addictionNothing but laughs here, gang!
Back this week with a 'sode that's longer,but we don't think it'll kill ya. We're one-point-five our normal size, and didn't even take a pill, yeah... If you're into music sampling, Monopoly, the Mandela Effect, Steve Carrell, and/or working out, you will find something earther-shattering about this episode. Trust us...we're never wrong. Nor are we ever wronger...
"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.
1Okay, 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!!
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Great show! Genius idea for a podcast!! I'm a long-time listener, first-time commenter. The Hotel California episode is my favorite so far! Which one is Steve?