In which Dan and Becky squint at the Phil Collins hit "Another Day in Paradise". Along the way, they ask some essential questions, including, Who believes in the Rapture, and should we be worried? Can rich people sing about poverty? Did any...

In which Becky and Dan detect some strong undertones of gaslighting in Elvis Presley's 1969 classic "Suspicious Minds". Along the way they ask some important questions, like, What kicked off the popularity of the word gaslighting in 2013? C...

In which Becky and Dan discuss the disgusting rock trend of singing lustfully about underage girls. We consider Ted Nugent's "Jailbait" and Benny Mardones' "Into the Night", and along the way ask some deep questions, like, When was the term...

In which Becky and Dan roll the dice and discuss Journey's anthem "Don't Stop Believin'". Along the way they wonder a few things, like, How was this song not a top ten hit when it was released? Did Keith Richards really get a full blood tra...

In which Becky and Dan try not to think too deeply about Billy Ocean's 1988 hit "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car". Along the way they ask some great questions, like, What's the greatest song with 'summer' in the title? How did Miracle ...

In which Becky and Dan wince at the 2013 mega-hit "Blurred Lines". Along the way they ask some great questions, like, Where's the line between being inspired by a previous artist and just stealing from them? What did Alan Thicke think of al...

In which Becky and Dan wonder what all the jumping is about in Van Halen's 1984 smash hit. Along the way they ask some deep questions, like, Why do movie villains always have a countdown on their bombs? How many big bands have ever changed ...

In which Becky and Dan soak up the breathy earnestness of three classic ballads: "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You", "All For Love", and "Right Here Waiting." Along the way they ask some probing questions, like, Is Bryan Adams the king of ...

In which Becky and Dan stare long and hard at "Opposites Attract" by Paula Abdul. Along the way they ask some important questions, like, Is this the worst rap ever recorded? Do opposites really attract? What's the best film that mixes live ...

Becky and Dan make some un/pleasant discoveries as they uncover the story and legacy of My Sharona by The Knack. Along the way they ask some really important questions, like Just how many pop songs are about underaged girls? How important i...

Becky and Dan take a trip into the heart of "Africa" by Toto. Along the way we ask some important questions, like Why do people think Africa is a country? What's up with Target's Pride merch this year? Should the lyricist have rewritten tha...

Becky and Dan squint at a couple of Sugar Ray tunes and ask some important questions, like, What happened to Chevy Chase's career? Is Green Day "punk"? Does it even matter if you sell out? What if the High Fidelity cast could reunite every ...

Becky and Dan look directly into Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonny Tyler. Along the way they ask some vital questions, like What's the best song for a solar eclipse? Why is Mumford and Sons one of Dan's least favorite bands? What's the mo...

Becky and Dan take a stroll through "Lyin' Eyes" by the Eagles. Along the way they ask some important questions, like How fair is it to criticize young artists, particularly young women? Do old, rich men really care if their trophy...

Becky and Dan sail away on the lyrics and video of Kokomo by the Beach Boys. During the cruise they ask some important questions, like Were the Beach Boys and Beatles really rivals? Why did Brian Wilson stay in bed for three years? Who gets...

Becky and Dan raise an eyebrow at the lyrics and music video for "Hey Soul Sister" by Train. They ask some pressing questions like, Is this song really about a Black woman? What's up with that v-neck t-shirt? When did product placement in T...

Dan and Becky break down "Hello" by Lionel Ritchie and wonder a few things. Was stalking more acceptable in the 80s? What happens when the singer becomes bigger than the band? How does watching a music video change the way we understand the...

Becky and Dan take a close look at "We Built This City" by Starship and ask some vital questions, such as Who the hell is Marconi? What's a mamba? What does it mean to sell out? Who in god's name green lit this video?We'd love t...

In our *first ever episode* Becky and Dan reconsider John Denver's "Leaving on a Jet Plane". We consider important questions like Should there be a comma in the title? Is the protagonist actually kind of dick? What happens when you realize ...