What do you do when you befriend someone who has no interest in the thing you love?
When I met Jess and discovered his ambivalance to all things muscial I knew what I had to do... carve up the world of music into bite size pieces and feed it to him like a baby bird.
Each episode we continue our journey together, often discovering that the real music is the friends you annoy along the way.
In this episode, our panel presents Jesse with songs you would put on a car trip playlist. Jesse starts to warm up to the electric guitar and synthesizer music. This episode was delayed by a Cyclone among other things, we should be back on schedule after this.
Songs Discussed:
American Pie by Don McLean
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Safety Dance by Men Without Hats
You can find all songs discussed in Season 2 on the official Spotify playlist.
Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena
27 Feb 2025
Impress Round 1 - S2
The panel tries their best to impress Jesse based on what they've learned about his musical tastes, the boys discuss their plans to get cheap Turkish cosmetic surgery, and a wasp escapes a spiderweb.
Songs Discussed:
Denial Is A River by Doechii
Gehrman, The First Hunter from Bloodborne OST
I Cant Dance by Genesis
You can find all songs discussed in Season 2 on the offical Spotify playlist.
Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena
20 Feb 2025
Villainous Songs
In this episode, we explore Jess' villainous nature, Disney's intellectual property villainy, and the villainous adolescent dealings of the hosts.
Songs Discussed:
Lacrimosa by Mozart
Be Prepared from The Lion King Sountrack
The Sorcerers Den by K-Rino
You can find all songs discussed in Season 2 on the offical Spotify playlist.
Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena
28 Jan 2025
Crooners
In this episode, we talk crooners, pizza toppings, and the deep well of regret Jesse lives in.
Songs Discussed:
That's Amore by Dean Martin
My Way by Frank Sinatra
Somethings Gotta Give by Sammy Davis Jr.
You can find all songs discussed in Season 2 on the offical Spotify playlist.
Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena
13 Jan 2025
Making Jess Blush
Jesse Gordon & crew dive into explicit song lyrics, revealing valuable lessons about hygienic licking strategies and the importance of discretion in music selection.
7 Jan 2025
Season 1 Finale
Carl subjects Jess to a Season 1 trivia quiz, the crew tries to impress Jess with handpicked songs, and Llama grills Jesse on his music listening process.
This episode is coming out way behind schedule because I moved house. Season 2 should start on Jan 13 and continue with the usual fortnightly episode release.
Songs Discussed:
Banana Boat by Harry Belafonte
That Dont Impress Me Much by Shania Twain
Lose Control by Teddy Swims
Full Season 1 Playlist Here
Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena
16 Dec 2024
Christmas Songs
Jess To Impress host Jess discusses his grinchy Christmas past, mistletoe etiquette, and favorite holiday tunes with fellow music enthusiasts.
10 Dec 2024
Moon Songs
Jess To Impress hosts Jess, Sam, and Llama delve into the magic of moon-inspired songs, exploring perspectives on love music and electric guitar.
24 Nov 2024
Film Soundtrack Songs
Jess To Impress host Jess shares personal childhood film soundtrack songs, Stand Out, I'm Still Here, and The Time of My Life, and reveals which ones truly stand out.
6 Nov 2024
Aesop Rock
In this episode we dive into the difficult to understand lyrics of Aesop Rock. Jess continues to dislike things he has to think about and Carl cobbles together a poor explanation of various forms of rhyme.
Songs discussed:
Zodiaccupuncture by Aesop Rock
No City by Aesop Rock
Dog At The Door by Aesop Rock
Pigeonometry by Aesop Rock
Here's a playlist with all the songs from Season 1
Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena
20 Oct 2024
Womens Vocals
In this episode we listen to some songs that highlight women as lead vocalists. Jess develops the steak doneness scale for measuring how impressed he is and Carl demonstrates his inability to sing.
Songs discussed:
Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack
Ain't No Other Man by Christina Aguilera
I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
Don't Save Me by HAIM
O Gente Da Minha Terra by Mariza
Respect by Aretha Franklin
Whenever, Wherever by Shakira
Here's a playlist with all the songs from Season 1
Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena
7 Oct 2024
Lil Nas X
In this episode we introduce Jess to 'some of that stuff the kids are listening to' in our first look at a contemporary Pop artist.
Songs discussed:
Old Town Road by Lil Nas X
Holiday by Lil Nas X
Thats What I Want by Lil Nas X
Here's a playlist with all the songs from Season 1
Intro Music: Leave the Country (Instrumental) by Anthem of Rain
2 Oct 2024
The Joy of Trying to Paint with Songmaster Sam
Another bonus episode with guest host Songmaster Sam! This time we let him keep his body hair/dignity intact and did some peaceful painting while he and Jess discussed a painting themed song list. Listen to Sam as he paints the art that becomes our logo!
Songs Discussed:
Rings by Aesop Rock
Paint the Town Red by Doja Cat
Paint it Black by The Rolling Stones
Here is a playlist of all songs from Season 1
Intro Music: Papa Was A Funky Stone by DJ Messagroove
2 Oct 2024
Jason Becker
In this episode we take a closer look at virtuoso gutarist Jason Becker and see if Jess is impressed with his shred-style electric guitar playing. Carl ponders the value of music to different people at different times.
Songs discussed:
Perpetual Burn by Jason Becker
Air by Jason Becker
End of the Beginning by Jason Becker
Here is a playlist with all songs from Season 1
Intro Music: Insane Shredding Guitar Solo by nickpanek620
2 Oct 2024
Violin
In this episode we Jess discovers The Beatles, the horrors of new age music, and the secret double life of Eleanor Rigby the face-snatcher. Songs discussed:
Czardas by Vittorio Monti, Sarah Nemtanu
Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles
Elements by Lindsey Stirling
Here is a playlist of all songs from Season 1
Intro Music: Romantic Violin Suite Main 6678 by Good B Music
2 Oct 2024
Sea Shanties
In this episode we discuss sea shanties and explore Jess' distaste for salt, sand, and the dangers of the deep. Songs used:
Spanish Ladies by The Longest Johns
Fish in the Sea by Michiel Schrey, Sean Dagher, and Nils Brown (Assassin's Creed Soundtrack)
Brisbane Harbour by The Dreadnoughts
Here's a playlist of all songs from Season 1
Intro Music: Pirate Sailing Music by PGN Music
2 Oct 2024
Waxing Lyrical with Songmaster Sam
This episode features our first guest host, Songmaster Sam. He does his best to talk music with Jess while Carl does his best to remove all the hair from Sam's chest with wax strips.
Songs discussed:
Surf Wax America by Weezer
Waxing Moon by DJ Pasta, Sebastian Ade
Wax On You by Reeve.
Here's a link to all the songs from Season 1
Intro Music: High on Loungin' by Wax Lyricist
2 Oct 2024
Rock Piano
In this episode we introduce Jess to Rock 'n Roll piano with:
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce
Piano Man by Billy Joel
Honky Cat by Elton John
Here is a playlist of every song from Season 1
Intro music: 70s Rock Piano by JuliusH
2 Oct 2024
Banjo
We kick off the podcast with some... banjo songs? Sure, why not. Lets see what Jess thinks.Songs Discussed:
Cumberland Gap by Flatt and Scruggs
Diggin' My Grave by William Elliot Whitmore
I Will Wait by Mumford and Sons
Here is a playlist of every song from this season.
Intro Music: Banjo Romp-The Caffeine Creek Band
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