Heroin Buttsex and Lord of the Rings

On this evidence-driven debate show, panelists argue controversial theories behind hit songs—from rap to rock to showtunes—exploring three grand themes that weave through all of pop music: Heroin, Buttsex, and Lord of the Rings.But what is “Eye of the Tiger” ACTUALLY about?For that matter, what is Sade’s 1985 hit “Sweetest Taboo” really about? -- Heroin? Buttsex? Either seems credible. Perhaps it’s written from the perspective of the wizard Saruman, exulting in the power gained from his secret fealty to the dark lord Sauron.Our goal is to inspire consensus-driven debate, while encouraging a community of pop music and LotR criticism, interpretation, and appreciation.Call 424-209-2071 to contribute, or email at HBSLOTR@gmail.com

Episodes

R.E.M. / Bruce Springsteen / William Chatterton Dix with Drennon Davis

Happy 2021Drennon Davis' Bandtastic! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bandtastic/id1470629744Sean Keane cares about many things:

January 03, 2021 • 1:17:48

Dire Straits / Sisqo / Bonnie Raitt with Bob's Burgers writer Elizabeth Molyneux-Logelin

Bob's Burgers writer Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin joins Sean and Richie to debate whether Sisqo himself is wearing a thong right now.Leave us your message / argument 424-209-2071Email us HBSLotR@gmail.comDEBATED ON TODAY’S EPISODE<...

July 13, 2020 • 1:23:44

MEGAsode - Toto / Procol Harum / Avril Lavigne | Temple of the Dog / Hansen / Van Morrison with Greg Barris & Aaron Brooks

Leave us your message / argument 424-209-2071Email us HBSLotR@gmail.comEnd Times. We’re running out of time to interrogate our central thesis: that every so...

April 15, 2020 • 1:12:38

Echo & the Bunnymen / Rage Against the Machine with rapper-turned-actor Rjyan Kidwell (Cex)

Electronic Musician Rjyan Kidwell (Cex) joins us to wonder aloud whether death is consensual or not.Leave us your message / argument 424-209-2071Email us HBSLotR@gmail.comDEBATED ON TODAY’S EPISODE...

March 16, 2020 • 1:20:55

Megadeth / Deee-Lite with Sean Keane

!!! Weigh in on NEXT WEEK’S SONGS !!!The Killing Moon - Echo and the BunnymenSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/15049rGLXHwrWtE4euUb5C?si=...

February 22, 2020 • 58:40

Billy Idol / Nicki Minaj and 2Chainz with Big Pink Drummer DJ B Rad (Bradford Lee Conroy)

Big Pink Drummer / DJ B Rad (Bradford Lee Conroy) needs a drum set big enough for a cave troll.!!! Weigh in on NEXT WEEK’S SONGS !!!Sweating Bullets - Megadeth

January 31, 2020 • 54:38

F.B.I. raids Good King Wenceslas' castle 12 days after receiving hot tip from Christmas panelist Teri Gamble

!!! Weigh in on NEXT WEEK’S SONGS !!!Beez in the Trap - Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainzhttps://spoti.fi/2sZiPvzEyes Without a Face - Billy Idolhttps://spoti.fi/2QgWfX9Are these songs about Heroin? ...

December 24, 2019 • 56:16

Tupac Shakur / Garth Brooks with Lanalax Corporation creator Aaron Brooks

Lanalax Corporation creator Aaron Brooks is plotting your grisly demise.!!! Weigh in on NEXT WEEK’S SONGS !!!1. Good King Wenceslas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQVUMG6LZ...

December 13, 2019 • 48:45

Imogen Heap / Van Halen with 'Me And Paranormal You' creator Ryan Singer

Noted mystic Ryan Singer wants to marry Viggo Mortensen.!!! Weigh in on NEXT WEEK’S SONGS !!!1. Friends In Low Places - Garth Brooks 2. Hail Mary - Tupac ShakurWhat are these songs about? Leave us a messag...

November 24, 2019 • 47:11

Madonna / Seal with DJ & comedian Nina Tarr

DJ / comedian Nina Tarr on whether lazy fantasy writers can eat a dick or whether they should invest in a whole bag of dicks.Leave a voicemail argument at 424-209-2071Email your contribution @ HBSLo...

October 16, 2019 • 50:12

Cyndi Lauper / Patsy Cline / Third Eye Blind with comedian Sean Keane

An hour of brute-force lyric explication from the home team.Leave a voicemail argument at 424-209-2071Email your contribution @ HBSLotR@gmail.comContribute songs for debate -

September 17, 2019 • 1:05:44

The Bee Gees / Warren G and Nate Dogg with comedian Greg Barris

Leave a voicemail argument at 424-209-2071Email your contribution @ HBSLotR@gmail.comContribute songs for debate -

August 15, 2019 • 1:02:06

Suzanne Vega / Jimi Hendrix with comedian Kevin Camia

Leave a voicemail argument at 424-209-2071Email your contribution @ HBSLotR@gmail.comContribute songs for debate -

July 19, 2019 • 50:06

Sade / The Clash with musician and Tempest creator David Obuchowski

Follow David Obuchowski: @DavidOfromNJListen to season one of TEMPEST: https://play.acast.com/s/tempestDavid’s articles for Jalopnik: https...

June 18, 2019 • 59:11

Faith No More / The Drifters with Giant Drag frontwoman Annie Hardy

Annie Hardy — https://twitter.com/AnnieHardyBAND CAR: https://www.periscope.tv/AnnieHardy/1lPKqnYjbgWGbSpotify:

May 21, 2019 • 1:02:49

The Police / The Doobie Brothers / Van Morrison with Comedian Sean Keane

ON THIS EPISODE:Wrapped Around Your Finger - Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner - 1983Video: www.youtube.com/wa...

April 29, 2019 • 1:04:49

Johnny Cash / David Bowie with Pitchfork writer Tyler Wilcox

Leave us a voicemail argument by calling 424-209-2071Email us your contribution @ HBSLotR@gmail.comTyler Wilcox’s column at Pitchfork -

April 29, 2019 • 43:53

Tears for Fears / Hall and Oates with music journalist Doug Jones

Leave us a voicemail argument by calling 424-209-2071Email us your contribution @ HBSLotR@gmail.comRead Doug Jones' articles @

April 29, 2019 • 1:01:06

Sophie B. Hawkins / Bell Biv Devoe with Bob's Burgers writer Wendy Molyneux

Leave us a voicemail argument by calling 424-209-2071Email us your contribution @ HBSLotR@gmail.comFollow @wendymolyneux on "Tritter"ON THI...

April 29, 2019 • 1:08:53

The Beatles / Gorillaz with Karaoke Master Teri Gamble

Leave us a voicemail argument by calling 424-209-2071Email us your contribution @ HBSLotR@gmail.comFollow Teri Gamble @ terigamble.comON THIS EPISODE:With a Little Help from my Friend...

April 29, 2019 • 1:07:49

Kenny Loggins / Alanis Morissette with Comedian Chris Garcia

Leave us a voicemail argument by calling 424-209-2071Email us your contribution @ HBSLotR@gmail.comFollow Comedian Chris Garcia on Twitter - @_chrisgar...

April 29, 2019 • 46:09