Every Thursday, Andrew and Evan Gregory (of The Gregory Brothers) are joined by a special guest to revisit, review, and revise a... more
Have a listen to Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim, a new Headgum podcast! Raised by a single mom, Ego Nwodim may... more
Y.M.C.A....an absolutely loony song. Yet also a generational anthem. And also, a red herring, because this episode is not actually... more
Evan & Andrew are joined by Ena Da to discuss the detestable but also detestably catchy song Sugar. There are... more
Nepotism babies are so hot right now! But have they…always been?!? Evan & Andrew discuss the hottest nepotism baby of... more
How long is it? Every single kid knows exactly how many days are left until Christmas, every harried mom and dad knows... more
Ever thought about how making a billion dollars would ruin your life? Maybe you pondered a lot of options (revolutionary... more
Have you ever felt like you were the only lonely person walking down a boulevard? Well we've got news for... more
Is it rude to name your band after an event in which your friends and colleagues died? Is it rude... more
Can a song be TOO catchy? Can a song be improved by making it WORSE, unlike what we do every... more
Andrew, Evan, and nearly genetically identical guest Michael, discuss a dimension of our multiverse in which Bill Withers became a... more
Grudgingly yet proudly acknowledging their middle-aged-ness, Evan and Andrew call in a ringer to shed some light on what the... more
A red-eye flight?!?! FROM Atlanta?!?! Well those travel...EAST! Evan & Andrew wax philosophical about why The Chicks' "Goodbye Earl" demonstrably... more
If you learn one thing from this song, it's that when anything goes wrong in your life, you simply must... more
🎶I'd like to be🎶....punching up a song from the Fab Four! A scary prospect! And that's even before you get... more
duh nunu nununu nununu nunu nuh YEAH it's a new ep about this 90s classic! 'Shine' by Collective Soul was... more
Andrew & Evan get scientific help from Shelby and EJ to philosophically probe Bruno Mars’ “Lazy Song,” asking: if you... more
Evan and Andrew turn their gaze inward when Annie Rauwerda (Depths of Wikipedia) incisively declares that their entire podcast is... more
You want romance? How about a list of geriatric ailments? Oh, swoon! Yep, this song is probably the front runner... more
Is Brandy getting played?? Is she in denial? And is this song yacht rock about old-timey pirates or a sea... more
You know the rules, and so do I" Uh, what rules are you talking about there, Rick? Everything ok Rick?... more
Grab a bottle of Trader Joe's wine and tuck into this episode on your way to Hooters after not cuddling... more
Punch Up The Jam has been nominated for Best Music Podcast in The People's Choice Podcast Awards! You can vote by... more
Is this song a fun romp or barbaric atrocity? Evan enlists horror movie experts Sammy Smart and Emily Gonzales (Too... more
This song was slandered as “The Worst Song of the 80s”. Why?? It rocks! But as Andrew and Evan get... more
Imagine a world that is in every possible respect different from our own. Yeah, just give it a whirl. It's easy... more
ARE YOU OKAY? Gianmarco Soresi stops by the podcast to discuss goths, outsized teenage emotions, music made in response to... more
Pharrell originally pitched this song to Prince, and we can confidently say, we’re glad Prince said no! This song rules!... more
If you spent 6 weeks in a Swiss chalet, you'd probably write a beloved, feel-good rock hit too. Evan and... more
I’m beggin, beggin you, to listen to this tale of how evil bond-style supervillains are conspiring to take over society... more
Evan's losing his mind and has Friend of the Pod and Beachboyologist Tim Daniels (The Complete Guide to Everything) in... more
The song that launched a million emo kids! Have you ever felt like you can’t wake up? Did you try... more
With Ahms Wahd O-PAHNN. Why would we ever want to punch up this beloved song about daddy issues?? Evan and... more
All we are is dust in the wind, dude. This crucial insight has been blowing the minds of rock fans... more
It's the hit of the century! It sounds like it's from the 1980s and the 2080s at the same time! Everyone... more
MONDAYS AMIRITE???? Is the very controversial claim at the heart of this huge 80s hit from the Bangles. Evan and... more
“I’m not a perfect person,” begins this very imperfect song by perfectly named Hoobastank. NO DURR. Mano Agapion (Drag Her,... more
Andrew comes to the pod this week with a barnyard axe to grind: Why ain’t there country music for them... more
Khruangbin: indie darlings that combine world music with vintage soul, all while making you feel like you stumbled into one... more
You want it...that way? WHAT WAY?!? Evan and Andrew are joined by Backstreet Boys' superfans Jack Douglass and Erin Breslin... more
You know that feeling when you wanna say something really respectful, that recognizes someone’s personhood and beauty both inner and... more
Evan and Andrew alchemically transmute this very podcast into High Art, thanks to a secondhand exposure to the Icelandic witch... more
Toxic relationships: they suck, we can all agree. Or DO we??? Gaby Dunn (Bad With Money) joins Evan and Andrew... more
Our intrepid hosts explore the sub-sub-sub genre of pop-punk songs about high school love triangles by Berklee College of Music... more
Evan and Andrew delve into the deep philosophical meanings & mysteries of Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler," a song in which... more
Just what was it that made Tom Petty so afraid that he had to shout from the rooftops, “I Won’t... more
The wheels are flying off the car as guest Amir Blumenfeld invites *himself* into the punch like an 80s bully... more
Gloria: Come on, everybody, do the conga Me: You can’t tell me what to do Gloria Estefan!! I’ll conga IF and... more
In a rare and dangerous maneuver, Evan and Andrew decide to punch up a chart-topper so recent that they could... more
Against all odds, Evan and Andrew punch up a song not in their mother tongue. Along the way, they discover... more
Because a butterfly flapped its wings in Kamchatka, global wind patterns shifted, causing the accursed demon Simon Cowell to arise,... more
Punch Up The Jam moves out of the holiday spirit, and into the spirit of dry humping. Andrew and Evan... more
On another special holiday episode, Andrew and Evan punch up "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid. Follow Punch Up... more
In their inaugural episode, Andrew and Evan are joined by the legendary Weird Al Yankovic to punch up Paul McCartney's... more
Andrew and Evan Gregory (of The Gregory Brothers) take over for Demi and Miel, who have graciously handed over their... more
Have a listen to Fake the Nation, a recent addition to the Headgum family! Hosted by Negin Farsad, everyone's favorite... more
Miel says goodbye with Chris Fleming, Tracy Chapman, Marissa, Ian Edgerly, and some tears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE MOOSE IS BACK AND NO ONE IS IN TROUBLE but we are all in treble because our Grammy award... more
Demiz Navidad it's a thanksgiving miracle: Demi. UNPUNCHABLE JAM: 'Glass, Concrete & Stone' by David Byrne. For more Punch Up The Jam, become... more
"Yeah! Here we go!" Lord of the Bichon Frise Chris Fleming returns to take Miel back from where she came:... more
"Dirt Cheap" is a new podcast from Neon Hum Media that digs deep into the dollar bins of used bookstores... more
It's metal week in the tent with special guest judge Henri Bardot, Brother™, former Metallica T-Shirt wearing tween. Finally answering the... more
POPE stop LISTENING!!! everyone else: multi-hyphenate legend Brian David GIlbert (Polygon, co-host of Let's Make a Music) returns to help... more
Hide your pocketwatches it's time for Time After Time the classic Cyndi Lauper tune about two clocks in love and lord... more
Former mole man Chris Fleming returns for an unhinged bonus episode including perfect party tunes and the quintessential fudge covered... more
Mr. Jones and me tell each other fairy tales by which I mean Chris Fleming and Miel explain why men should... more
Grease up those hooves, captain freaky Chris Fleming returns to radicalize Miel with KATE BUSH! UNPUNCHABLE JAM: 'Feeling So' by Shea... more
YEEHOO Akilah Hughes (host of What a Day, Akilah, Obviously!) brings the 2006 classic that no one knows the name for... more
Chaos king Chris Fleming is forced once more to try to get Miel out of her grouch can. Brigadoon, blu-ray,... more
IT'S THE ONE POD TO BE CONFUSED. The Call Your Girlfriend podcast hosts Ann Friedman & Aminatou Sow join Miel to... more
Whitney Houston ??? Can it be ??? Comedian David Gborie (host of All Fantasy Everthing) returns under the guise of... more
A quarantine-crazy Miel catches up with her producer for a chaotic tell-all. We answer listener questions about Miel's transition to... more
THE EPISODE WE'VE ALL (Miel has) BEEN WAITING FOR! A secret Prince song buried in a Disney movie? Miel nearly... more
Sherbet King Chris Fleming returns for to discuss slow dance revolutionaries the Goo Goo Dolls and immediately abuses his new... more
DePiglio wrangler Chris Fleming is back again to make Miel hyperventilate on air in a new wave fever dream. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS:... more
A Dream Pop Playlist for bathing? Miel is back with another isolation special and a 14 song soundtrack for your... more
Ooo OOO guest co-host Chris Fleming returns for the sway and scream anthem of the 90’s. WHAT’S GOING ON! UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: "Number... more
All aboard the downtown luleelooround — temporary co-host Chris Fleming returns to unpack the emo shot heard around the world!... more
Chicka cherry cola with chicka cherry comedian Chris Fleming ! daring to discuss the extremely horny 90's bop during self... more
Man it's a HOT one with Andrew Michaan (host of Podcast But Outside) and Robby T and Santana and a... more
SOMETHING HAPPENS... and we're recording remotely! FINALLY unpunchable indie tunesmith Haley Blais comes through digitally, sonically, emotionally. All credit to... more
Breaking format this week to bring you a quarantine dance party mixtape! Enjoy stay inside and dance baby: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M48R4Kc8zjND7qlIzAUoh?si=4gPbTLHcSDSWpwchEItn3w Want more Punch... more
Get crazy with the cheez whiz, Taylor Garron (stand-up, editor at Reductress - @casualafro) came by pre-quarantine for a... more
The BOSS. Please don't be mad. King of the Springstans™ Kevin T. Porter (host of Inside Voices, Gilmore Guys, Good... more
Tell me do you think it'd be alright if friend/writer Patrick Walsh (It's Always Sunny in Philedalphia, 2 Broke Girls... more
Meat Loaf, Chris Fleming (Boba Everyday Tour - @chrisfluming), a one way ticket to hell, lost birds, egg related trauma,... more
"I'm completely sober and I have Bette Davis Eyes" Comedian Andy Haynes (@imandyhaynes) brings the 1981 classic and discovers it's...... more
MADONNA. Naomi Fry (Staff writer at The New Yorker) finally brings Material Girl to the pod in all its stunning,... more
FINALLY, the #1 song about nocturnal emissions. David Sims (Staff writer at The Atlantic, host of the Blank Check podcast... more
This is a story about a girl named Britney. and Miel. and comedian Chris Murphy! (Vuture, Reductress - @christress). Bring... more
It's 2006 at the high school dance and we are dancing so aggressively that the chaperones are afraid to make... more
MMM MMM what a tasty episode! #1 Crash Test Dümé Ayo Edebiri (@ayoedebiri - Sunnyside, Comedy Central’s Up Next, Iconography podcast)... more
WE MADE IT! Podcast legend Henri Bardot (brother, musician) makes his debut to celebrate 100 episodes AND a very exciting... more
THE PODCAST IS PEAKING. Grammy award winning musician/arranger Rob Moose (Bon Iver, Alabama Shakes, Paul Simon John Legend, Arcade Fire -... more
Amir Blumenfeld (@jakeandamir - Jake and Amir, host of If I Were You podcast) HOOKS us up with his favorite... more
HEY! YOU! Joe Kwaczala (@joekjoek - Comedy Central Presents, host of Who Cares About The Rock Hall? podcast) brings the... more
EXTREME FUN ALERT — Karen Han (@karenyhan - film queen at Polygon) brings Spiderman 2 into our ears (and hearts)... more
THE MOST REQUESTED SONG OF ALL TIME!? The return of actor/comedian Griffin Newman (@GriffLightning - The Tick, Blank Check Podcast)... more
What if Hotel California was made in 1998? Amateur rollercoaster tycoon Heath Saunders (@feeltheheath - Jesus Christ Superstar Live, The... more
Lindsey Weber (@lindseyweber - Who? Weekly podcast) blows up the very premise of the show by bringing a song from... more
Sex and Candy and Shane Torres (@shanetorres - stand-up, Conan) OH MY!!! Be sure to check out Miel and Shane's... more
Let's celebrate because Kool and the Gang aficionado Gabriel Gundacker (@gabegundacker - comedian/musician/writer for Our Cartoon President) is not only... more
Hello? It's Brian David Gilbert (@briamgilbert - Polygon Producer) it's the BACKSTREET BOYS and our batteries are anything but LOW... more
YOUR LIPSTICK THIS PODCAST CLICK PLAY RIGHT NOW WITH NATALIE WALKER !!!! Comedian and singer Natalie Walker (@nwalks) infuses the... more
AND WE'RE BACK BABY WITH A NEW EPISODE, MMM, DROP! Too-sweet-to-be-sour-too-nice-to-be-mean Josh Gondelman (@joshgondelman - Desus & Mero, Last Week... more
Demi's LAST EPISODE and WOW what a one to go out on! TWO extremely special guests, legitimate artist Open Mike... more
SUBLIME. IAN KARMEL. DEMI’S PENULTIMATE SHOW! All live from Bumbershoot. Hot takes galore. An audience full of Dixie chicks. Interpretive... more
THE TWO PART FEVER DREAM SERIES continues with Hotel California and Miel's Dad Jim! In case you missed last week,... more
Eagles AND the return of Miel's Dad Jim? A TWO part episode of a very much one episode podcast?! No... more
Brandy and Monica, Miel and Demi, Naomi Ekperigin And Andy Beckerman (Couples Therapy podcast) OH MY!!!! The whole damn team... more
WE’RE OFF THE DEEP END, WATCH AS WE DIVE IN to discuss Shallow with (@SeanClements - Hollywood Handbook podcast). It’s the... more
Watch out Gavin Degraw, Carl Tart (@dammitcarl - Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Flagrant Ones podcast) and the punch babies are on... more
TWO princes?! MORE LIKE FOUR BABY! Hold onto your (pointy woolen) hats so your dad doesn't eat them! Jon Gabrus... more
Come around, we WON'T kick your ass in. Hayes Davenport (@hayesdavenport - Hollywood Handbook podcast) brings the 1998 bucket hat... more
WRONG MOVE, YOU'RE DEAD, as in if you don't listen to this episode with Matt Belknap (@mattbelknap - Never Not... more
We punched up the TRUE national anthem with Travis McElroy (@travismcelroy - My Brother, My Brother and Me, The Adventure... more
Wait WHAT did the ghost of Elvis do in the jungle room?!? Jesse David Fox (@jessedavidfox - Vulture Senior Editor,... more
Sha shaba shaka shaba! On this week's episode (as picked by our Patreon listeners) we're joined by Julia Nunes (@julianunes... more
DO YOU BELIEVE that Nicole Byer (@nicolebyer - Nailed it!, Why Won't You Date Me podcast) came through to absolutely... more
OH SH*T (are we allowed to swear in here?) Ben Siemon (@BenjaminJS - DuckTales, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) brings the perfect podcast... more
*to the tune of My Sharona* AdAM ConOVER!!! Not sorry anyway Adam Conover (@adamconover - Adam Ruin Everything, Factually Podcast)... more
DO YOU BELIEVE that Nicole Byer (@nicolebyer - Nailed it!, Why Won't You Date Me podcast) came through to absolutely bathe in... more