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Episode 12 – Elevator (w/ Lamont Brown of Rnie) Jan 05, 2021

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This week we're joined by our juiciest guest so far... Lamont Brown of Rnie! And we're talking about Elevator by Hot Hot Heat! Other topics include escaping emo, getting electrocuted, and even the WB frog himself actually if you can believe it.

Episode 11– 10 Things That Rocked in 2020 Dec 29, 2020

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Last ep of the pod for the year! No specific album to talk about this week, just recounting 10 things we liked or enjoyed in 2020 despite the overall vibe of "suck." Waxing nostalgic about friends, and also family, and OF COURSE some literal ...music! *cheers*

Episode 10 – The Suburbs (w/ Lillie West of Lala Lala) Dec 22, 2020

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An absolutely unbelievable amount of giggling this week as we're joined by Lillie West of Lala Lala to discuss the Grammy award winning Album Of The Year 2010... The Suburbs by Arcade Fire. Other topics include the missing "THE" from the band's name, what it feels like to hear a literal perfect song, and Lala Lala's 2018 release The Lamb. Also Lillie delivers what's now the first iconic rant in the history of the pod. Not an ep to be missed!

Episode 9 – Pink Friday Dec 15, 2020

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Celebrating 10 years of the iconic Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj by reviewing the.... iconic Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj! Other topics include cranberry Sprite, Winter Spiced cranberry Sprite, and how one time Becca's mom forgot her at the airport lol!

Episode 8 – The Con (w/ Stevie Knipe of Adult Mom) Dec 08, 2020

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This week we're joined by the incomparable Stevie Knipe of Adult Mom! And we're diving into an album that is.... just so..... we're diving into The Con by Tegan & Sara! This one runs a little long but there's a lot to talk about listeners! Wow.

Episode 7 – Give Up Dec 01, 2020

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This week we tackle the indie rock monolith that is Give Up by The Postal Service. Other topics include nuts, new york city, and our absolute favorite topic... Shelley from Hemlock Grove! Also final verdict this week is one not to be missed—dare I say it's maybe even history making!?

Episode 6 – King of the Beach (w/ Felix Walworth of Told Slant) Nov 24, 2020

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This week we're joined by our history making second guest ever... Felix Walworth of Told Slant! Felix is also cementing themselves in IROIS history as having never listened to this week's album in question before agreeing to come on the pod. That album we're talking about? The 2010 album King of the Beach by Wavves! The opinions? Pointed. The dichotomy? Precipice.

Episode 5 – Be Your Own Pet Nov 17, 2020

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This week we're establishing what will now be referred to as "journalism eps" of the pod. Just your hosts gabbing about the deep dish in between having iconic guests on. Be your own PET was a band that made a huge impact on us as teens..... but does their self-titled debut full length still hold up? Listen and find out! Also, take a shot every time Karl says "fun" but actually please don't do that.

Episode 4 – A Lesson in Crime (w/ Ana Davis) Nov 10, 2020

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History making ep this week as Becca and Karl are joined by their first ever GUEST of the pod Ana Davis! The album in question? A Lesson in Crime by Tokyo Police Club. Does it rock or does it suck? Listen and find out!

Episode 3 – Commit This to Memory Nov 03, 2020

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This week we're welcoming cooler temps with a quintessential fall/winter album... Commit This to Memory by Motion City Soundtrack! Other topics include Myrtle Beach, our biggest fears, and the degrees of separation between us and this band lol. Also THE DRUMS ON THIS RECORD!?

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