Hey, Listen to This!

About Hey, Listen to This!

Hey, Listen to This! is a music podcast hosted by two best friends who love to talk about music.

Publisher

Matt Drzik and Ryan Kearns

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Oct 2023

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

156 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Jubilee by Japanese Breakfast Album Review

   On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing Jubilee by Japanese Breakfast. Released in 2021, this album was a major breakthrough for the group that resulted in a few Grammy nominations. The record does mark a change in the group's sound, with the band producing a lush and playful indie pop record. Check out what the guys have to say about the record! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n17ZO24e2uM9VpEet2jO9deL9j4kmIw0E&si=8VEfHqTRvV_Gifgs Purchase the album: https://deadoceans.com/releases/jubilee/ If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 03:50 Last Week Recap 06:03 What is a Japanese Breakfast? 20:50 Paprika 27:49 Be Sweet 35:51 Kokomo, IN 43:33 Slide Tackle 51:33 Posing in Bondage 58:48 Ways to Support The Show 01:05:56 Sit 01:12:36 Savage Good Boy 01:21:28 In Hell 01:30:32 Tactics 01:38:34 Posing for Cars 01:46:07 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:54:54 Next Week's Review

2. 

   3 Oct 2026

   The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean Album Review

   On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean. This album has been the big breakthrough for Olivia due to massive singles "Nice to Each Other," "Lady Lady," and last but not least, "Man I Need." Olivia explores several different genres throughout this recording, including neo-soul, bossa nova, jazz pop, and Motown. Check out what the guys have to say about the record! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mrovhl9JXvTKu8VbI3qRIqlwZ0SR_VetU&si=9yP1gL11OUeiLaej Purchase the album: https://shopus.oliviadeano.com/products/the-art-of-loving-north-american-tour-edition-lp?srsltid=AU7gw4Wk-gxb_BT6Tq-lKuUQ0wjECvbIL8wP1qXf7SWIpBUe1mJY-3yI If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:39 Last Week Recap 05:48 What Is A Olivia Dean? 21:25 The Art of Loving (Intro)/Nice to Each Other 29:06 Lady Lady 33:58 Close Up 41:18 So Easy (To Fall in Love) 47:19 Let Alone the One You Love 54:52 Ways to Support The Show 01:01:25 Man I Need 01:10:01 Something Inbetween 01:15:45 Loud 01:25:04 Baby Steps 01:31:04 A Couple Minutes 01:39:56 I've Seen It 01:45:19 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:55:00 Next Week's Review

3. 

   26 Sept 2026

   The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Album Review

   On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan review The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Released in 2012, this Grammy-winning Rap Album of the Year features massive hits like "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us." Macklemore is bringing everything to this record by delivering themes of social justice and addiction to comedy across the tracklist. Tune in to hear our full breakdown! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kPdPDkmggFWnDaTPs651iSKiz0gsp9R4s&si=Zp8dlKWdGBtFjmmm Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00908DDZM?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 03:23 Last Week Recap 07:00 What Is A Macklemore? 20:07 Ten Thousand Hours 27:46 Can't Hold Us (feat. Ray Dalton) 36:11 Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz) 45:20 Thin Line (feat. Buffalo Madonna) 53:00 Same Love (feat. Mary Lambert) 01:01:15 Make the Money 01:08:25 Neon Cathedral (feat. Allen Stone) 01:14:57 BomBom (feat. The Teaching) 01:17:57 Ways to Support The Show 01:23:46 White Walls (feat. Hollis & ScHoolboy Q) 01:30:18 Jimmy Iovine (feat. Ab-Soul) 01:37:38 Wing$ 01:44:01 A Wake (feat. Evan Roman) 01:51:56 Gold (feat. Eighty4 Fly) 01:58:01 Starting Over (feat. Ben Bridwell) 02:05:35 Cowboy Boots 02:11:38 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 02:20:24 Next Week's Review

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YouTube views

6,202

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

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Quality

98

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

60

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