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Each week dear friends and music-heads Luke LaBenne and Kevin Connor present their favorite new music and have some laughs along the way.

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Each week dear friends and music-heads Luke LaBenne and Kevin Connor present their favorite new music and have some laughs along the way.

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English


Episodes
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BSE 204: Isabella&Sebastian

7/26/2024
“Past & Present” In a blast from the past, Luke “returns” to the podcast and we get an update from his present self him and Kevin share another batch of Dad Rock Summer jams, Kevin plays all new music, and shares the music he’s digging and excited about on this #NewMusicFriday. Songs Played In Episode: Isabella&Sebastian - Hopscotch Photos Credits: 767Agency Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:35:33

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BSE 203: Dummy

7/19/2024
“The Arbiter of all Knowledge” In this solo effort, Kevin brings a trio off throwback Dad Rock Summer tracks, plays a track from Dummy, shares the music he’s been digging, and talk about the #NewMusicFriday releases to look forward to. Songs Played In Episode: Dummy – Nullspace from Free Energy out September 6th on Trouble in Mind Photos Credits: Dummy by Jason Watkins Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:23:07

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Dad Rock Summer | You got Brats; You got Dogs

7/12/2024
In this summer Minisode, Kevin is joined by Jared Szymanksi from the Big Dad Energy podcast. They discuss music listening habits as a parent, enter a slew of great tracks into the Dad Rock Summer 2024 playlist, and talk about their favorite new and upcoming music for #NewMusicFriday. Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0q4I7sdYS6mHpBYDPcwKKh?si=2ba1a124a2a94159 Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OS2mFY5yA33tbO3MyYFY3?si=0654d55d1e96483b Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:40:46

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BSE 202: Joe Goddard and Susan O’Neill

7/5/2024
“Dad Rock Summer is a vibe.” In the last episode before Luke leaves for paternity leave, him and Kevin continue building their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. They talk about their college radio shows and Luke’s parents' disapproval of his Nirvana album purchase. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In Episode: Joe Goddard - Follow You from Harmonics out July 12th on Domino Susan O’Neill - Drive from Now in a Minute out September 13th on Star House Collective Photos Credits: Joe Goddard by Louise Mason Susan O’Neill by DeeDee Morris Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:46:25

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BSE 201: Personal Trainer and Oceanator

6/20/2024
“Nothing like a Maurice salad on a hot day.” In this episode, Kevin and Luke beat the heat by continuing to build their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. They discuss how they spent Father’s Day, Eminem’s new song and the train station concert in Detroit. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Personal Trainer - Round from Still Willing out August 2nd on Bella Union Oceanator - Be Here from Everything is Love and Death out August 30th on Polyvinyl Photo Credits: Personal Trainer by Tom van Huisstede Oceanator by Neil Shukla Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:40:36

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BSE 200: Sinkane and Brijean

6/13/2024
“Redefining Dad Rock.” In this episode, Kevin and Luke celebrate their 200th episode, they look back on the history and accomplishments of the show and hear some messages from friends and collaborators. Then they continue building their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Sinkane - How Sweet Is Your Love from We Belong out now on City Slang Brijean - Workin On It from Macro out July 12 on Ghostly International Photo Credits: Sinkane by Dani Barbieri Brijean by Swanson Studios Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:59:07

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BSE 199: Peel and Cloud Nothings

5/30/2024
“What the f*ck is a gipper?” In this episode, Kevin & Luke continue building their ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2024. They discuss the Taylor Swift / Billie Eilish “feud” and theorize on which stars will beef with each other next. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In The Episode: Peel - OMG from Acid Star out now on Innovate Leisure Cloud Nothings - Common Mistake from Final Summer out now on Pure Noise Records Photo Credits: Peel by David Black Cloud Nothings by Errick Easterday Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:57:44

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BSE 198: Dehd and Schande

5/23/2024
“The dadliest summer of all time.” In this episode, Kevin and Luke kick off Dad Rock Summer 2024 and begin to build their ultimate dad rock playlist for this summer. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Dehd - Mood Ring from Poetry out now on Fat Possum Records Schande - We’re Not Twins from Once Around out this summer via The Daydream Library Series Photo Credits: Dehd by Atiba Jefferson Schande by Carl Farrugia Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Listen to our Dad Rock Summer 2024 Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:46:12

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BSE 197: Bloomsday and LA Priest

5/2/2024
“Thank you for your service, Afroman.” In this episode, Luke is joined by an anonymous host to discuss their mixed feelings on Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department. Kevin and Luke share their favorite nepo babies and play Song Saga sharing anecdotes about learning instruments, songs that are better when high and their favorite 80’s songs. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Bloomsday - Virtual Hug from Heart of the Artichoke out June 7th on Bayonet LA Priest - City Warm Heart from La Fusion out today on Domino Photo Credits: Bloomsday by Desdemona Dallas LA Priest by Joseph Bird Jr. Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:01:00:34

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BSE 196: Dog Date and Lionlimb

4/19/2024
“The Tortured Podcasters Department.” In this episode, Luke recaps the Jeff Rosenstock / Sidney Gish / Gladie show he went to and then tries to guess the Taylor Swift album based on Kevin’s haiku description in the game Low-kus. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Dog Date - Nirvana from Zinger out now on Pop Zig Records Lionlimb - Dream of You feat. Angel Olsen from Limbo out May 24th on Bayonet Records Photo Credits: Dog Date by Dasha Belikov Lionlimb by Steph Rinzler Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:43:40

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BSE 195: Camera Obscura and Ethel

4/11/2024
“Talk about white man syndrome” In this episode, Luke catches Kevin up on his vacation, makes a special announcement and Kevin is all messed up from the solar eclipse. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about white man syndrome, Berlin and their dads. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Camera Obscura- Big Love from Look to the East, Look to the West out May 3rd on Merge Ethel - WANNAGO? from The Burden of Fever Dreams out now on +1 Records Photo Credits: Camera Obscura by Robert Perry Ethel by Victor Jacques Sebb Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:50:46

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BSE 194: Rosali and youbet

4/4/2024
“Love Yourself Before You Shove Yourself.” In this episode, Luke & Kevin discuss albums that deserve sequels and share their opinions on Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about high school best friends and regret. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Rosali - My Kind from Bite Down out now on Merge Records youbet - Nurture from Way To Be out May 10th on Hardly Art Photo Credits: Rosali by Asia Harman youbet by Pooneh Ghana Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:53:52

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BSE 193: Chanel Beads and From Indian Lakes

3/28/2024
“Your cravings shall be sated here.” In this episode, Luke makes a startling confession and the guys discuss Netflix’s 3 Body Problem series. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about bed, mellowing out and first kisses. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Chanel Beads - Police Scanner from Your Day Will Come out April 19th on Jagjaguwar From Indian Lakes - The Flow from Head Void out May 15th on little shuteye Photo Credits: Chanel Beads by Lauren Davis From Indian Lakes by Hal Hale III Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:45:26

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BSE 192: Mandy and Prefuse 73

3/21/2024
“Port Man Toes and Milk Belly.” In this episode, Kevin tries to guess the mashed up band names in the game, PortBANDteau. The guys play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about morning, songs with the best drops and Paris. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Mandy - High School Boyfriend from Lawn Girl out April 26th on Exploding In Sound Prefuse 73 - A Lord Without Jewels from New Strategies for Modern Crimes Vol. 1 out now on Lex Records Photo Credits: Mandy by Bart Winters Prefuse 73 courtesy of Prefuse 73 Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:57:27

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BSE 191: YOVA and Madi Diaz ft. Kacey Musgraves

3/8/2024
“The Lisan al Gaib of my heart.” In this episode, Luke & Kevin discuss Dune: Part Two and try to guess the mashed up movie title in Oscar Mashup. They discuss the phenomena of dreams and Stephen King’s Dreamcatcher. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: YOVA - Addictions from Dreamcatchers out now on Yova Music Madi Diaz - Don’t Do Me Good feat. Kacey Musgraves from Weird Faith out now on Anti- Photo Credits: YOVA by Abi Neda Riley Madi Diaz by Muriel Margaret Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:50:46

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BSE 190: Declan McKenna and Gurriers

3/1/2024
“Kevin’s Nacho Night.” In this episode, Kevin rectifies a mistake in Corrections and Reflections, the guys discuss AI Therapists and AI DJs and wish each other a Happy Dune Week! They play Song Saga and share stories about songs they know all the lyrics to, their first concerts on drugs and nature. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Declan McKenna - Nothing Works from What Happened to the Beach? Out now on Tomplicated Records / Columbia Records Gurriers - Des Goblin self-released new single out now Photo Credits: Declan McKenna (Courtesy of Q Prime Management) Gurriers by Joshua Mulholland Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: https://song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:58:17

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BSE 189: Dog Race and STRFKR

2/23/2024
“You Gizzin'?” In this episode, Luke and Kevin talk about the Super Bowl Halftime Show, hear the “leaked” Taylor Swift song and rant about AI. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about being underground and music their parents hate. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Dog Race - It’s the squeeze out now via Fascination Street Records. STRFKR - Together Forever from Parallel Realms out March 1st on Polyvinyl Photo Credits: Dog Race by Holly Whitaker STRFKR by Corinne Schiavone Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:49:03

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BSE 188: Laura Jane Grace and The Greeting Committee

2/8/2024
“Joe Alwyn, go into witness protection.” In this episode, Luke and Kevin discuss the Grammys and Kevin tries to spot the fake Taylor Swift track names in Swift or Grift. They try out different greetings and Kevin shares his favorite tracks on his 2000’s mix. Plus they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Laura Jane Grace - Birds Talk Too from Hole In My Head out February 16th via Polyvinyl Record Co. The Greeting Committee - popmoneyhits new single out now Photo Credits: Laura Jane Grace by Bella Paterson The Greeting Committee by Tyler Krippaehne Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:35:07

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BSE 187: Justice ft. Tame Impala and Torres

2/2/2024
“Best Song Ever: Also not a Psyop” In this episode, Luke & Kevin discuss the feud between Megan Thee Stallion & Nicki Minaj. They play Song Saga and share music-related anecdotes about their grandmas, California, being broke af, and cbat. Plus they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Justice - One Night / All Night feat. Tame Impala from Hyperdrama out April 26th via Ed Banger Records / Because Music TORRES - Collect from What An Enormous Room out now on Merge Photo Credits: Justice by Julia Vincent TORRES by Ebru Yildiz Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:48:08

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BSE 186: Erick the Architect feat. George Clinton and San Fermin

1/26/2024
“One man’s flat is another man’s sharp.” In this episode, Luke tells Kevin about the 2nd Lions game he watched on TV in Lukey’s Lions Report, then they take bets on whether Kanye West’s albums will come out on time. They play Song Saga (song-saga.com) and share stories and songs about moms, inner angels and hangovers. Plus they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases they’re looking forward to and play some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Erick the Architect - Ezekiel’s Wheel feat. George Clinton from I’ve Never Been Here Before out February 23rd via his own Architect Recording Company San Fermin - Weird Environment from Arms out February 16th via Better Company Records Photo Credits: Erick the Architect and George Clinton by Andrew Hogan San Fermin by Alex S K Brown Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Duration:00:44:07