Synopsis
Miel Bredouw and Demi Adejuyigbe are comedians, writers, and best friends, with absolutely no qualifications to “fix” popular songs— but that won’t stop them from trying. PUNCH UP THE JAM is a show cataloguing their descent into madness as they review, rewrite, and remix all the hits you love to hate, or just love (until they ruin it for you.)
Episodes
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'Upside Down' by Diana Ross (w/ Gaby Dunn)
03/03/2022 Duration: 01h06minToxic relationships: they suck, we can all agree. Or DO we??? Gaby Dunn (Bad With Money) joins Evan and Andrew to get to the bottom of WHY for Jiminy Cricket’s sake does Diana Ross respectfully choose to stay with this dude?! Well the answer will SHOCK you. Walk-in Music: 'Shame' by Evelyn "Champagne" King; 'Love Like This' by Faith Evans. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Become a Patron on Patreon Listen to Bad with Money on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Flavor of the Weak' by American Hi-Fi (w/ Jake Hurwitz)
24/02/2022 Duration: 01h20minOur intrepid hosts explore the sub-sub-sub genre of pop-punk songs about high school love triangles by Berklee College of Music graduates. There’s a lot to unpack! Jazz chords, Miley Cyrus’s thanksgiving plans, and screaming the word NINTENDO, for starters. Along the way, Evan and Andrew use their intimate knowledge of loving but occasionally antagonistic brotherly relationships to ingratiate themselves with their boss. Guest: Jake Hurwitz Walk-in music: ‘Divided Sky’ by Phish (the guitar solo duh); ‘Narcolepsy’ by Third Eye Blind; ‘Are You for Real’ by Nino Moschella Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'The Gambler' by Kenny Rogers
17/02/2022 Duration: 01h01minEvan and Andrew delve into the deep philosophical meanings & mysteries of Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler," a song in which technically more dying than gambling transpires. Meanwhile, while staring out the window of their podcast, they stumble upon a shocking secret that will turn the music industry on its head...and turn Punch Up The Jam into a true crime podcast forever... Walk-in Music: 'Holy Touch' by Foxy Shazam; 'Sirius' by The Alan Parsons Project. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'I Won't Back Down' by Tom Petty (w/ Kristen Bartlett and Jason Gore)
10/02/2022 Duration: 01h20minJust what was it that made Tom Petty so afraid that he had to shout from the rooftops, “I Won’t Back Down??” Well, we got into it, and okay, it’s pretty bad. It’s a real heartbreaker. But a butterfly flaps its wings over an intentionally set house fire in Los Angeles, and 30 years later, it brought us together with Kristen Bartlett (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) and Jason Gore (The Best Show) to deliver a punch that is so shocking it may have converted this show into a True Crime pod?? Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Brass Monkey' by Beastie Boys (w/ Amir Blumenfeld)
03/02/2022 Duration: 01h16minThe wheels are flying off the car as guest Amir Blumenfeld invites *himself* into the punch like an 80s bully crashing the party, where all the nerds are just trying to have a good time drinking Brass Monkey. Hoo boy, Evan and Andrew try to make nice but it gets TENSE. Plus we discover that the song 'Brass Monkey' is so problematic that the Beastie Boys later disowned it. Walk in songs: '2021' - Vampire Weekend 'Bank Account' (short song) - Louis Cole 'Crazy in Love' - Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z And hey, check this out, a big thanks to handsome and clever fan @thekylemarshall who is tracking all the walk-in songs in these handy playlists you can follow! Spotify Walk In Music — Punch Up the Jam Apple Music Walk In Music — Punch Up the Jam Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Conga' by Miami Sound Machine (w/ Jiji Lee)
27/01/2022 Duration: 01h06minGloria: Come on, everybody, do the conga Me: You can’t tell me what to do Gloria Estefan!! I’ll conga IF and WHEN I please!! Gloria: You can’t control yourself any longer Me: Okay FINE, I’ll DO it. Miami native Jiji Lee joins Evan and Andrew to put the sound in Sound Machine. Along the way, they discover this one little known fact about the piano player that makes doctors furious! Walk-in Music: 'Late For The Sky' by Jackson Brown; 'Party Up' by DMX. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Deja Vu' by Olivia Rodrigo (w/ Tim Daniels and Tom Reynolds)
20/01/2022 Duration: 01h17minIn a rare and dangerous maneuver, Evan and Andrew decide to punch up a chart-topper so recent that they could topple from its vertiginous heights. Unfortunately after listening to 'Deja Vu' dozens of times, they still cannot parse the references to a little known indie rock band named Billy Joel. To rescue the punch, they called in expert witnesses Tim and Tom from The Complete Guide to Everything podcast. Thankfully, they know about everything. Resulting in probably the best punch up of 2022. So far. Check out Tim and Tom's Headgum podcast, The Complete Guide to Everything. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Because of You' by Kelly Clarkson (w/ Akilah Hughes)
06/01/2022 Duration: 01h27minBecause a butterfly flapped its wings in Kamchatka, global wind patterns shifted, causing the accursed demon Simon Cowell to arise, which backfired for the agents of hell when his reign led to the ascent of the verified seraphim Kelly Clarkson, because of which we now have the song "Because Of You." Evan and Andrew are joined by old friend Akilah Hughes to unpack the many causal relationships in this tragic tune. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Feel Like Makin' Love' by Bad Company
30/12/2021 Duration: 01h10minPunch Up The Jam moves out of the holiday spirit, and into the spirit of dry humping. Andrew and Evan examine who exactly "Feel Like Makin' Love" is for, other than the game Guitar Hero. Along the way, they wonder about Hooples, virgins, and the municipal benefits of tennis balls. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Do They Know It's Christmas?' by Band Aid
23/12/2021 Duration: 01h03minOn another special holiday episode, Andrew and Evan punch up "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Wonderful Christmastime' by Paul McCartney (w/ Weird Al Yankovic)
16/12/2021 Duration: 01h16minIn their inaugural episode, Andrew and Evan are joined by the legendary Weird Al Yankovic to punch up Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime." Get tickets to Weird Al's upcoming The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour: https://www.weirdal.com/tour/ Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Punch Up The Jam - Trailer
08/12/2021 Duration: 02minAndrew and Evan Gregory (of The Gregory Brothers) take over for Demi and Miel, who have graciously handed over their hosting duties. Every Thursday, they are joined by a special guest to revisit, review, and revise a song of their choice, and then offer an improved "punched-up" version. Subscribe to Punch Up The Jam on Apple Podcasts, and be on the lookout for new episodes wherever you get your podcasts, starting December 16th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Introducing: 'Fake the Nation'
19/08/2021 Duration: 17minHave a listen to Fake the Nation, a recent addition to the Headgum family! Hosted by Negin Farsad, everyone's favorite Iranian American Muslim Comedian Podcast Host with Black Hair and Red Glasses, Fake the Nation is a comedy show that isn't afraid to talk about news, culture, and humanity’s weirdness. Every week Negin is joined by her funniest, smartest, and most politically astute friends. People like Samantha Bee, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Larry Wilmore and others. They’ll make you laugh, think, and deliver a gut punch to the country we all love, America. It's like a really fun dinner party where nothing is off limits but you don’t have to pretend to like salad. Check out this clip of Episode 160. Bag v. Womb (w/ Benari Poulten, Michael Cruz Kayne) and then subscribe to Fake the Nation on: Apple Podcasts Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Fast Car' by Tracy Chapman (w/ Chris Fleming)
24/12/2020 Duration: 01h16minMiel says goodbye with Chris Fleming, Tracy Chapman, Marissa, Ian Edgerly, and some tears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Always Be My Baby' by Mariah Carey (w/ Rob Moose)
10/12/2020 Duration: 01h02minTHE MOOSE IS BACK AND NO ONE IS IN TROUBLE but we are all in treble because our Grammy award winning weatherman man Rob Moose (strings for Bon Iver, Paul Simon, Taylor Swift, John Legend, & many more) is on a first name basis with MUSIC !!! also announcement at end of episode thank you thank you thank you. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: 'Look At Me Now' by Emily King, 'Kyoto' by Phoebe Bridgers (ft Rob Moose), and 'Video Game' by Sufjan Stevens. For more Punch Up The Jam, become a Patron today! You'll support the show plus perks like: MP3 downloads of the punch ups Early access to the songs for upcoming episodes — Miel reads her favorite comment on air Secret mixtapes made by Miel in a theme chosen by you Monthly bonus episodes discussing the mixtape Check it all out at www.patreon.com/punchupthejam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Beverly Hills' by Weezer (w/ Demi Adejuyigbe)
26/11/2020 Duration: 52minDemiz Navidad it's a thanksgiving miracle: Demi. UNPUNCHABLE JAM: 'Glass, Concrete & Stone' by David Byrne. For more Punch Up The Jam, become a Patron today! You'll support the show plus perks like: MP3 downloads of the punch ups Early access to the songs for upcoming episodes — Miel reads her favorite comment on air Secret mixtapes made by Miel in a theme chosen by you Monthly bonus episodes discussing the mixtape Check it all out at www.patreon.com/punchupthejam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'The Anthem' by Good Charlotte (w/ Chris Fleming)
12/11/2020 Duration: 57min"Yeah! Here we go!" Lord of the Bichon Frise Chris Fleming returns to take Miel back from where she came: high school aka secondary school aka jail aka a penitentiary HEY who wants to learn about urethral technique? UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: 'New Love Cassette' [Mark Ronson Remix] by Angel Olsen and 'Harrison Ford' by Darlingside. For more Punch Up The Jam, become a Patron today! You'll support the show plus perks like: MP3 downloads of the punch ups Early access to the songs for upcoming episodes — Miel reads her favorite comment on air Secret mixtapes made by Miel in a theme chosen by you Monthly bonus episodes discussing the mixtape Check it all out at www.patreon.com/punchupthejam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Introducing: 'Dirt Cheap'
10/11/2020 Duration: 09min"Dirt Cheap" is a new podcast from Neon Hum Media that digs deep into the dollar bins of used bookstores and your grandmother’s storage unit in search of pulp, sass and questionable grammar. Guided by hosts, Amanda Meadows and Geoffrey Golden, each season will explore a forgotten and discarded pulp novel culled from the dust-bin of literary history, reenacting it’s pages through narration and sound design---stopping and starting to respond and bring its oddity and hilarity occasionally into relief. Subscribe to Dirt Cheap on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1534147131 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Enter Sandman' by Metallica (w/ Henri Bardot)
29/10/2020 Duration: 01h01minIt's metal week in the tent with special guest judge Henri Bardot, Brother™, former Metallica T-Shirt wearing tween. Finally answering the question, what would Enter Sandman sound like as an early 2000's indie lullaby in a major key??? UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: 'Jim Cain' by Bill Callahan, and 'Night Shift' by Lucy Dacus. Check out Miel and Henri's album Tourist Season wherever you stream music. Want more Punch Up The Jam? Become a Patron today! You'll support the show plus perks like: MP3 downloads of the punch ups Early access to the songs for upcoming episodes — Miel reads her favorite comment on air Secret mixtapes made by Miel in a theme chosen by you Monthly bonus episodes discussing the mixtape Check it all out at www.patreon.com/punchupthejam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Like a Prayer' by Madonna (w/ Brian David Gilbert)
15/10/2020 Duration: 01h08minPOPE stop LISTENING!!! everyone else: multi-hyphenate legend Brian David GIlbert (Polygon, co-host of Let's Make a Music) returns to help parse the horny blasphemous Madonna gospel that is Like A Prayer. UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: '忘れられないの' (I Can't Forget) by Sakanation, and 'I Like That' by Janelle Monáe. Want more Punch Up The Jam? Become a Patron today! You'll support the show plus perks like: MP3 downloads of the punch ups Early access to the songs for upcoming episodes — Miel reads her favorite comment on air Secret mixtapes made by Miel in a theme chosen by you Monthly bonus episodes discussing the mixtape Check it all out at www.patreon.com/punchupthejam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.