Dadweed is an acoustic amalgam; built around the bluegrass staples of stand-up bass, beautiful harmonies, and ample grinning, they also mix in a zesty swirl of pop, country, rock, and even jazz. The trio joined the show this week and graced us with a LIVE, IN-STUDIO PERFORMANCE. We also chat about the kismet of "School of Rock" and the Pokemon theme; the art (and science) of kicking sh*t; the universality of melancholy; the guiding light of melody; and Bigfoot encounters with cryptid cuties.

Music this week:

• "Better" by Dadweed (22:09)
• "Some Time to Be Alone" by Dadweed (43:49)
• "Nothing in This World Could Make Me Crazier" by Dadweed (65:59)
• "Awful Mangulation" by Depravity (101:39)

Bagweed music follows in the footsteps of eclectic, sonically diverse, pop-forward artists like Beck: he combines sounds, styles, and textures that hew toward synthesis and smoothness rather than dissonance. We discuss his brand-new collection of songs, "Thank You for Remaining Still", which dropped just last week and is currently available for purchase. That cleared plenty of room for a healthy dialogue on the differences between vom and regurge; the art of getting in and out of a song on time; pushing the human limits of food expiration dates; and the expanding joys of songwriting as his skill and knowledge grow.

Music this week:

• "Thank You for Remaining Still" by Bagweed (21:16)
• "Vodka Butterfly" by Ghost Bath (44:43)
• "Carmen Sandiego" by Bagweed (61:35)
• "Waitin' Around" by Custodians (77:19)
• "Break a Leg" by Black Eyes (94:13)

Punk chaos agents Happy Death Men bring a joyous intensity to must-see live shows that occasionally end in vomit. Sam, Cash, and Javi joined the show to discuss bottling that rawness on their records—as they do with aplomb on their 2025 self-titled release. We chat about nut-heavy subreddits, opening for Jack White, what makes for a healthy music scene, Batman's adult diaper play, and the intrinsic appeal of their music to Wine Moms.

Music this week:

• "Dancing with the Lights Off" by Happy Death Men (12:32)
• "Mass Village Angst" by Volk Soup (27:55)
• "Cops in the Attack" by Happy Death Men (42:49)
• "Death Rides a Horse" by Keddies Resort (65:58)
• "Trash On Fire" by Sweepers (79:34)