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Every Song Sucks: A Reel Big Fish Podcast
The show where each week we break down and discuss one Reel Big Fish song until we’ve covered their entire catalog. Gary Mastriano (Backyard Superheroes), Anthony Rondina (The Guilty Parties), and Matt Vest (On The Upbeat) Sister podcast to On The Upbeat.
Episodes
- Every Song Sucks: A Reel Big Fish Podcast
EP.55 - She's Not the End of the World
Wait! Is this song about the Michael Bay movie Armageddon? No... it can't be--but can it? Chris Graue (Louser) joins the crew to discuss "She's Not the End of…
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Ep.54 - Another Beer Song
Another beer song? Well yes, but that's actually the name of the song. It's "Another Beer Song" from the 2018 album Life Sucks, Let's Dance! and we're joined…
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Ep.53 - I Want Your Girlfriend To Be Your Girlfriend Too
You ever want something you know you can't have? There's something to be said about desiring something just out of reach. This week Rick Bisenius (I Voted For…
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Ep.52 - We Care
We love you because you really understand our podcast and as a gift to you we're going to cover our first Reel Big Fish ballad! Rick Bisenius (I Voted For…
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Ep.51 - Good Thing
Sometimes you just know that you've got a good thing going and there's a fear that it won't last, but you know what? Enjoy that time. Just like you'll enjoy…
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EP. 50 - Please Don't Tell Her I Have A Girlfriend
This is the song we were handed for episode 50? Yikes! Well, the Fishmonger gave us lemons, so listen as Gary, Matt, and Anthony are joined be Karen Roberts…
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Ep. 49 - Say Goodbye
This week we say "goodbye" to Matthew Milligan (Wheatus) as he gives us one more episode as we dive deep into the Reel Big Fish song "Say Goodbye" from the…
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Ep. 48 - Brown Eyed Girl
I know you're probably thinking "Another Cover Song?" But you know what, this one is different--it's not an 80's song! Matthew Milligan (Wheatus) joins Gary…
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Ep.47 - My Imaginary Friend
Did you ever have a friend that let you down so much you started to doubt their existence? Me too. It's a bummer, but sometimes you have to move on. This week…
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EP. 46 - Don't Let Me Down Gently
We're not here to let you down, but if we did we'd get to the point. This week we bring back original host Adam (The Ska Mailman) for a look at the Reel Big…
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Ep.45 - Unity
Unity! This week we're joined by Taylor Morden (Pick It Up: Ska In the 90's, The Last Blockbuster) as we discuss the Reel Big Fish cover of the Operation Ivy…
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Ep.44 - Scott's A Dork
Scott's a dork. This is known. But where do dorks rank on the social hierarchy? Are nerds cool? What about geeks? dweebs?! The answers can be found by…
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Ep.43 - What Are Friends For?
We all have our friends, but what are they for? Gary, Matt, and Anthony talk about mixing friend groups (and how that's a bad idea) as we discuss the…
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Ep. 42 - Drinkin'
Hey! Let's have ourselves another drink because we're going out drinkin' all night long! Join Gary, Matt, and Anthony as they talk about the song "Drinkin'"…
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Ep.41 - Down In Flames
Will this podcast go down in flames as we try to reel ourselves in after last week? It doesn't help that we have Max and Tara from Half Past Two return for…
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Ep.40 - Bleached Thang Baby
What exactly is a "Thang" you ask? You should probably listen to the show fore our opinion. Max and Tara from Half Past Two join Gary, Matt, and Anthony as we…
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Ep.39 - Boys Don't Cry
Boys aren't supposed to cry, are they? Sure they are! Everyone cries! Join Gary, Matt, Anthony, and Asa (For The Record) as they cover a cover of The Cure's…
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Ep.38 - Nothin' Like a Dame
Do you like musicals? Gary does. Join Gary, Matt, and Anthony as well as our guest host Asa from For the Record as we discuss the hard to find track "Nothin'…
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Ep.37 - Everything Is Cool
Everything is cool. How are things with you? We wish you were... here? Asa Waggoner (For the Record) joins Gary, Matt, and Anthony to talk about "Everything Is…
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Ep.36 - Boss DJ
Reel Big Fish turn an acoustic song into a ska banger! Brian (Suburban Legends/Reel Big Fish) joins Gary, Matt, and Anthony to discuss "Boss DJ" from the 2002…
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Ep.35 - 241
This week Brian is back with 241 reasons why you should love Reel Big Fish--You won't believe number 112! (We also talk about the song "241" from the 1996…
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Ep.34 - Ska Show
Hey Everybody, come on let's listen to the show where we talk about the ska band singing about going to the ska show with a bunch of ska musicians talk about…
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Ep.33 - All I Want Is More
Oh Reel Big Fish, you gave us everything but all we want is more. Is that so bad? Maybe we should love ourselves? Gary, Matt, and Anthony are Joined once again…
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Ep.32 - In Love Again
Finding love is find. Finding love after heartbreak? Harder. Join Gary, Matt, Anthony, and guest host Evan as we open up our hearts and discuss "In Love Again"…
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Ep. 31-The Bad Guy
New year, new me? Should we embrace the villain role? This week we're joined by Evan from Hooray for Our Side as we discuss "The Bad Guy" from the 2005 record…
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Ep. 30-Auld Lang Syne
It's out final episode of 2024 and how could we not sign off with Reel Big Fish's take on Auld Lang Syne? The final track on Reel Big Fish's 2016 holiday EP…
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Ep.29-Skank For Christmas
Everyone wants to skank for Christmas! That's what you were thinking when you heard this song... right? This week the gang tackles our first RBF Holiday song…
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Ep.28-The Kids Don't Like It
Is "The Kids Don't Like it" really one of the best Reel Big Fish songs? There's only one way to find out--and that means you have to listen to the episode…
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Ep.27-Life Sucks...Let's Dance!
Sometimes life just sucks--the bad guys win, you find out that everyone hates you, and maybe things are worse than they've ever been? Well, good news for you…
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EP.26-The New Version of You
It gets real...? Gets dark...? Gets awesome...? YES! Awesome! So, so awesome when Eddie from The Originals (A Reel Big Fish Cover Band?) chats with the lads…
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EP.25-Nothing But A Good Time
This week we breakdown the Reel Big Fish cover of Nothing But A Good Time. This song was first preformed by 80's hair metal band, Poison. Also, Eddie from The…
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EP.24-I'd Rather Get It Wrong
This week Eddie, lead singer of The Originals (a Reel Big Fish cover band), joins us to discuss, I'd Rather Get It Wrong. This Reel Big Fish song is from their…
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EP.23-Evil Approaches
This week Tami from The Goodwin Club joins us to discuss the Reel Big Fish song Evil Approaches.
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EP.22-Join The Club
This week Tami from The Goodwin Club joins us to breakdown the Reel Big Fish song, Join The Club. This track is off of RBF's 1996 album, Turn The Radio Off.
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EP.21-One Hit Wonderful
This week Tami from The Goodwin Club joins us to discuss Reel Big Fish's One Hit Wonderful, of their 2005 album, We're Not Happy 'til You're Not Happy.
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EP.20-I Should Know By Now
This week Aaron Carnes, author of In Defense Of Ska, joins us to discuss the Reel Big Fish song, I Should Know By Now. This song is from the band's 2018 album…
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EP.19-Hiding In My Headphones
Aaron Carnes, author of In Defense of Ska, returns to help us breakdown Hiding In My Headphones. This song is off the 2012 album, Candy Coated Fury by Reel Big…
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EP.18-Somebody Hates Me
This week we are joined by Aaron Carnes. Aaron wrote a book called In Defense of Ska. He is releasing an expanded edition of In Defense of Ska on October 29…
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EP.17-Don't Start A Band
This week we are joined Jonathan London from Geekscape. Jonathan directed the music video for this week's Reel Big Fish song, Don't Start A Band. We get some…
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EP.16-The Joke's On Me
This week Gary, Matt and Anthony discuss the song The Joke's On Me. This song is from Reel Big Fish's 2005 album, We're Not Happy 'till You're Not Happy.
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EP.15-Veronica Sawyer
This week Gary, Matt and Anthony breakdown Reel Big Fish's cover of Veronica Sawyer. This song was originally by Edna's Goldfish.
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14. Drunk Again
This week Gary, Matt and Anthony breakdown Drunk Again from Reel Big Fish's 2002 album Cheer Up.
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13. Lyin' Ass Bitch
This week Gary, Matt and Anthony discuss the Reel Big Fish cover of Lyin' Ass Bitch. This song was originally by Fishbone. This cover by RBF appears on Duet…
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12.Rave-olution
This week Gary and Matt are joined by Anthony of The Guilty Parties. On this episode they discuss Rave-olution. This is the theme song for 'Rave Master' anime.
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11.Tongue Tied and Tipsy Too
This week Gary and Matt are joined by Brian from Backyard Superheroes. This week they breakdown the song Tongue Tied and Tipsy Too from the Reel Big Fish…
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10.Are You Sure This Is Cool?
This week the gang talks about Are You Sure This Is Cool? on the Best Of Us For The Rest Of Us. Gary and Matt are joined by Brian from Backyard Superheroes.
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9. A Little Doubt Goes a Long Way
This week Gary, Matt and Brain (Trumpet player for Backyard Superheroes) breakdown the song A Little Doubt Goes a Long Way. Backyard Superheroes…
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8.Call You
We're Back!! This week Gary and Matt are joined by Brian from Backyard Superheroes. The guys breakdown the song Call You off the Reel Big Fish 2007 album…
Every Song Sucks: A Reel Big Fish PodcastBONUS: Do the kids like it?!
This week we're taking a break from our normal format and spending the beginning of Summer Break with our families. But I didn't want to leave you empty…
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7. Trendy
This week we're discussing, "Trendy" Track w from the album, "Turn The Radio Off" This is a big episode! Hosted by Adam Wallace (The Ska Mailman) Gary…
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6. Lost Cause
This week we're discussing, "Lost Cause" Track 11 from the album, "Candy Coated Fury DOTS?!?! Hosted by Adam Wallace (The Ska Mailman) Gary Mastriano (Backyard…
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5. It's Not Easy
This week we're discussing, "It's Not Easy" from the EP, "Duet All Night Long" Another episode discussing a cover!!! Hosted by Adam Wallace (The Ska Mailman)…
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4. Uniform of Destruction
This week we're discussing, "Uniform of Destruction" from the compilation, "Runnin' Naked Through a Cornfield" Our first episode discussing a cover!!! Hosted…
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3. A-W-E-S-O-M-E
This week we're discussing, "A-W-E-S-O-M-E" the 4th track off of, "We're Not Happy 'til You're Not Happy" If you listen to this episode then you're AWESOME, SO…
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2. Rock 'n' Roll is Bitchin'
This week we're discussing, "Rock 'n' Roll is Bitchin'" the 11th track off of, "Cheer Up!" This is podcast is just getting started and it's already so…
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0. What is this Podcast?
Welcome to Every Song Sucks: A Reel Big Fish Podcast This week, there is no song to discuss. Instead we're going over what the show is? How the songs are…
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1. Brand New Song
This week we're discussing, "Brand New Song" the 2nd track off of, "Why Do They Rock So Hard?" Perfect way to kick off a Brand New Podcast! Hosted by Adam "The…