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Each week Ehren and Simon review the latest albums in music each week to find out what song are bops, and what songs are flops.
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Have You Heard of Christmas - Ep. 117 from 2023-11-30T06:00
You know them, you love them... Ehren and Simon are back back back again with so many things to be thankful for. But will they be thankful for their annual holiday album review with Matt Rogers'...
ListenHeartbreak Highway - Ep. 116 from 2023-11-19T11:08:59
The name on everybody's lips: Cannons. Or at least, on Simon's lips for the past two years since the YouTube algorithm served him a Cannon's music video (damn our AI overlords). The boys settle ...
ListenSomething to Give Each Other ft. Zach Herbst - Ep. 115 from 2023-10-19T06:00
You feel that? That's the rush. The rush you get when listening to Simon, Ehren, and special guest Zach Herbst review Troye Sivan's latest album, "Something to Give Each Other". Will the album g...
ListenJavelin ft. Brady Schnieder - Ep 114 from 2023-10-12T06:00
We're driving deep into introspective sad boy territory this week as we review Sufjan Stevens' latest album, "Javelin" with special guest Brady Schnieder! What'll the boys think of Sufjan? Only ...
ListenThe Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess ft. Luke Miller - Ep. 113 from 2023-09-28T06:00
Chappell Roan has been a slow simmer for the past few years, but this week she turns into a full boil with the release of her debut album, "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess". Join us as w...
ListenGUTS - Ep. 112 from 2023-09-14T06:00
Are you a teen going through some angst and heartbreak? We aren't either, but our favorite angsty no-longer-teenage girlie, Olivia Rodrigo, just released her sophomore album, GUTS and we are on ...
ListenTove Lo DIRT FEMME tour - Ep. 111 from 2023-09-07T20:13:17
Ehren is out this week BUT FEAR NOT - as a member of the capital P "Press," Simon is boots on the ground reporting from Tove Lo's DIRT FEMME world tour. Tune in as Simon meanders through tour hi...
ListenJaguar II ft. Allan Santana - Ep. 110 from 2023-08-31T06:00
You know what's better than one Jaguar? TWO. This week we dive into the second installment of Victoria Monet's Jaguar II. We may also spend *just enough* time setting out the scene of where Alla...
ListenDrama Queen - Ep. 109 from 2023-08-24T06:00
You may know her from her role on broadway and movie musical, Rent... you may also know her from her TV roles on the hit show, glee. OR! you may in fact know her from her music career. If that's...
ListenThe Top 10 Glee Songs of All Time - Ep. 108 from 2023-08-17T06:00
"Culture was forever shifted the day that Glee premiered. From some truly iconic storylines to an ever-flowing amount of song covers, Glee truly was one of its kind." - Ehren Minkema, noted glee...
ListenBarbie The Album - Ep. 107 from 2023-08-10T06:02
While we may be a day late and a dollar short, we're here to review all things Barbie. From the movie, to the album, to some heated thoughts about the Lizzo controversy, we really go into it all...
ListenThe Loveliest Time ft. Eddie Washington - Ep. 106 from 2023-08-03T06:00
While we may be reviewing a B-side, this episode is anything but! This week we review Carly Rae Jepsen's The Loveliest Time with CRJ super-fan, Eddie Washington. Will her latest B-side album be ...
ListenYou&I - Ep. 105 from 2023-07-20T06:01
In this week's episode, Ehren cashes in all good favors and brownie points to have Rita Ora's latest album, "You & I" as the album review of the week. Does Simon having a surprisingly enjoya...
Listensingle obsession: vampire - Ep. 104 from 2023-07-13T06:00
Do you want us to go off? Because we think you want us to go off! Ask and you shall receive. This week we take a break from reviewing a full body of work known as an album to deep dive into ever...
ListenFeed the Beast ft. Dago Blanco - Ep. 103 from 2023-06-29T06:00
What happens when you fuse famous YouTuber Mr. Beast and national hunger organization Feed My Starving Children? Definitely not Kim Petras' latest album, "Feed the Beast". But that's what we're ...
ListenDignity - Ep. 102 from 2023-06-22T06:00
On our 100th episode, we said we should do a Hilary Duff album and why not today?? On today's episode, Simon decides to come clean with some personal news and Ehren reminisces about a time that ...
ListenThe Age of Pleasure - Ep. 101 from 2023-06-15T06:00
Nothing more pleasurable than another episode of Bop or Flop!! We're back reviewing albums and damn it feels good. This week? The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monae. Will it tickle our fancy or wi...
ListenThe Best Albums of All Time* - Ep. 100 from 2023-06-01T06:00
We've finally hit triple digits, y'all! Join us this week as we rank the best albums of all time into a top 10 list that you're sure to disagree with in some ways and be fully aligned in others....
ListenThe Love Invention - Ep. 99 from 2023-05-18T06:00
Alison Goldfrapp (née: Goldfrapp) is here with her debut album, The Love Invention! Well, it's kind of a debut - as a solo artist. Is this a grand reinvention, or more of the same? Whatever it i...
ListenSpecial Occassion - Ep. 98 from 2023-05-11T06:00
Oh don't think this is a special edition episode!! It isn't. It's just the title of Emily King's latest album, Special Occassion. Join us as we review the album and get distracted along the way....
ListenThat! Feels Good! ft. David Reinhart - Ep. 97 from 2023-05-04T06:00
You ever like so much you're like, let's do that again?? Well that's us with our Jessie Ware reviews. We had such a PLEASURABLE time reviewing her 4th album that when her 5th was announced, we K...
ListenDRIVE - Ep. 96 from 2023-04-27T06:00
Thonggate, BoFella, dating for the money, The Whale, and even an album review. This episode is jam packed with laughs, truly iconic moments. You won't want to miss Ehren and Simon attempt review...
Listenthe record ft. Kurt Hattenberger - Ep. 95 from 2023-04-13T06:00
When three unlikely, successful talents come together, so much can happen. This week that is clear when Simon, Ehren, and special guest Kurt Hattenberger sit down together to do another episode ...
ListenDid you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd ft. Alan Semrow - Ep. 94 from 2023-03-30T06:00
Did you know that I-35 connects Minneapolis and Austin? Really makes you think. Just like Lana Del Rey's latest album "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd", which we reviewed thi...
ListenFantasy - Ep. 93 from 2023-03-23T06:00
We've done mainstream pop, indie pop, country pop, punk pop, and so many more genres, but dream pop?? M83's 9th studio album, "Fantasy" has us diving straight in! Will we love the synth-heavy in...
ListenEndless Summer Vacation - Ep. 92 from 2023-03-16T06:00
Another week. Another episode! This week we're reviewing one of the most buzzed about albums of the year, Endless Summer Vacation, by Miley Cyrus. We may also go on endless rants, but what's new...
ListenCracker Island ft. Alex Piper - Ep.91 from 2023-03-02T06:00
A band featuring virtual characters for our first soiree back into the virtual podcast recordings is only fitting! Join us this week as we review Gorillaz 9th studio album, Cracker Island with G...
ListenTrustfall ft. Brendon Hernandez - Ep.90 from 2023-02-23T06:00
Y'all, P!NK's 9th album just came out and we had nothing better review so here we are. We brought along P!NK superfan, Brendon Hernandez on the journey as we reviewed her latest album, Trustfall...
ListenLet Her Burn - Ep. 89 from 2023-02-16T06:00
It's THURSDAY THURSDAY gotta review on Thursday!! That's right. We're reviewing the much anticipated album, "Let Her Burn" by Friday superstar Rebecca Black. Will her debut album wow the judges?...
ListenQueen of Me ft. Dylan Wavra - Ep.88 from 2023-02-09T06:00
Giddy up! We're honky tonking our way into a country legend this week with a review of Shania Twain's latest album, "Queen of Me". We're joined by Shan's biggest super fan Dylan "big dyl" Wavra ...
ListenDiamonds&Dancefloors - Ep. 87 from 2023-02-02T06:00
SEASON PREMIERE BABYYYYY!! We're back after our winter hibernation and we are back to our old shit. This week? We're reviewing Ava Max's sophomore album, Diamonds & Dancefloors. Has she improved...
Listen2022 Wrapped and Replayed - Ep. 86 from 2022-12-15T06:00
Y'all, it's finally time. It's the end of another season of Bop or Flop and the end of the 2022 year in music. Join us as we unpack our top bop, best albums, most played episodes, and much much ...
ListenChristine McVie: Songbook ft. Mike Zittlow - Ep. 85 from 2022-12-08T06:00
Christine McVie was a legendary songwriter and amazing vocalist as a member of Fleetwood Mac. She wrote iconic songs like Don't Stop, Song Bird, The Chain and many more hits. This week we bring ...
ListenA Christmas Album ft. Eric Nitz - Ep. 84 from 2022-12-01T19:41
We're jingling all the way into your ears this week with our annual holiday episode! This year we're giving the holiday ep review to who some may refer to as the queen of christmas, Amy Grant an...
ListenAnd In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow - Ep. 83 from 2022-11-24T06:00
Need a break from your family or maybe just looking for something to do?? Well, we're coming in clutch with the perfect Thanksgiving treat: a new Bop or Flop album review! This week we're going ...
ListenAlive ft. Chris Langley - Ep. 82 from 2022-11-10T06:00
Getting a little unce unce unce for this week's episode, reviewing notable EDM artist Gryffin's sophomore album, "Alive" with casual raver and apartment neighbor, Chris Langley. Do Gryffin's bea...
ListenThe Midnights Time ft. Luke Miller - Ep. 81 from 2022-10-27T06:00
You well rested after that last DP? Because here comes another one. When underrated pop-icon Carly Rae Jepsen released her latest album, The Loneliest Time, arguably overrated pop-icon Taylor Sw...
ListenBIG FEMME ft. Trent Johnson - Ep. 80 from 2022-10-20T06:00
You ready to get double penetrated? With two album reviews in one of course! We couldn't decide: review Betty Who's latest album "BIG!" or review Tove Lo's "Dirt Femme" so we did both and we bro...
ListenCHARLIE ft. Rachel McGoo - Ep. 79 from 2022-10-13T06:00
It's another episode this week. With another review. We're reviewing arguably the artist that has benefited most from TikTok's algorithm, Charlie Puth. And joining us this week is BoF veteran, R...
ListenFossora - Ep. 78 from 2022-10-06T06:00
We've mentioned him on the pod numerous times and he's finally joining us!! Simon's "lover", Eric Van Oss is joining us to review one of his favorite artists, Bjork and her latest album Fossora....
ListenHold the Girl - Ep. 77 from 2022-09-22T06:00
Hold the press. Hold your horses. Hold the Girl! This week we're reviewing Rina Sawayama's second album (not counting her lengthy EP), Hold the Girl. Will this album hold up to Ehren and Simon's...
Listenage/sex/location - Ep. 76 from 2022-09-15T06:00
We're diving deep into those R&B soul grooves this week with a review of Ari Lennox's latest album, age/sex/location, but also discussing the early days of our internet interactions. who used to...
ListenYUNGBLUD - Ep. 75 from 2022-09-08T08:54:57
You thought we were done with the punk, emo, grunge, rock pop??? We did too! But in another week without much coming out, we had to dig a little and find something to review for our leaders. Thi...
ListenHOLY FVCK ft. Beth Daniel - Ep. 74 from 2022-08-25T06:00
Here we go again with another album review. This week we review Demi Lovato's latest album HOLY FVCK where she gets back to the old days and dips her toes in to her rock roots. We are joined by ...
ListenTraumazine ft. Antonio Burks (BONUS: Chromatica Ball ft. Joey Konkel) - Ep. 73 from 2022-08-18T06:01
Double header incoming! Y'all, we already had an album to review, but we KNEW we had to talk all things Chromatica Ball so we called up dear friend of the pod, Joey Konkel to join us for a quick...
Listenfunk wav bounces, vol 2 - Ep. 72 from 2022-08-11T06:02
After a long market days weekend, you'd think we'd want a week off. And you'd be accurate, BUT! We put our desires aside and thought of all of our faithful leaders out there and pushed ahead. Th...
ListenRENAISSANCE ft. Jerome Evans - Ep. 71 from 2022-08-04T06:00
You may think that this episode is *just* to review Beyonce's latest album, RENAISSANCE, but it is also a very educational podcast about Monkeypox, Taylor Swift's impact on the environment, and ...
ListenSpecial ft. Sam Arnold - Ep. 70 *Special Mitch edish* from 2022-07-21T06:00
Ehren's been abducted by aliens and word has it they landed in San Francisco (San Fran for short). Friend of the pod Mitch Rood is Simon's replacement Ehren for this week, and he's joined by spe...
ListenJubilee / Japanese Breakfast Concert - Ep. 69 from 2022-07-14T06:01
With the second week of shitty album releases, Ehren and Simon had to get creative. Listen this week as we stay somewhat topical (at least in Minnesota) as we review Japanese Breakfast's Minneap...
ListenHarry’s House - Ep. 68 from 2022-07-07T06:00
If you had a gun to your head and were forced to listen to Imagine Dragon's latest album, would you? Of course not. And that's why we went back into the catalog of recent releases and decided to...
ListenMUNA ft. Chris Vaughn - Ep. 67 from 2022-06-30T06:00
Gay Wrath Month is upon us, but that doesn't mean we can't recap our Pride Weekends and review what could be the queerest album of Pride Month!!! It's our podcast, NOT YOURS! If you want to hear...
ListenHonestly, Nevermind - Ep. 66 from 2022-06-23T06:00
The haters really thought we were gone for good this time, but NO MA'AM. We're back and more chaotic than ever. In this episode, you may hear some inhalations of VHS cleaner, you may hear uncont...
ListenDance Fever - Ep. 65 from 2022-05-19T06:00
Take a sip of our secret potion bc you're in for a witchy ride. If you're tuning in for our review of Florence + The Machine's 4th studio album, we are requesting you practice patience because w...
ListenHow To Let Go ft. Carl Dennis - Ep. 64 from 2022-05-12T06:00
So many new albums this week to choose from, but a choice had to be made and this week it was Sigrid, with her sophomore album, "How To Let Go". We may or may not have had less than 48 hours wit...
ListenWet Tennis ft. Tina Ayodele - Ep. 63 from 2022-05-05T06:00
You've been manifesting it and it's finally here: our Wet Tennis album review. Listen along as special guest, Tina Ayodele (also known as DJ TNA), Ehren, and Simon take a trip down SOFI TUKKER's...
ListenSolar Power Tour ft. Mitch Rood - Ep. 62 from 2022-04-28T06:00
Take a leap, take a chance, and tune into this fun new episode of Bop or Flop where we take a turn from our normal formula and instead of reviewing an album, we review Lorde's Solar Power Tour c...
ListenBronco ft. Austin Williamson - Ep. 61 from 2022-04-14T06:00
Saddle up, cow-people! We're staying on the country road and doing another episode about a country artist, can you believe?? Orville Peck is the name of the game this week, Bronco is the rule bo...
ListenHumble Quest ft. Britt Murphy - Ep. 60 from 2022-03-31T06:00
Yeehaw! We're hoe-down, throwdowning with some country this week, mamacitas! From Duolingo to the real definition of funcle, we dive in deep into many off topic topics with special guest, Britt ...
ListenCrash ft. Grant Newsome - Ep. 59 from 2022-03-24T06:00
Vroom vroom, boys. Get in, we're reviewing Charli XCX's latest album Crash with avid superfan Grant Newsome. If you weren't a Charli fan before, you might become one by the end of the episode, b...
ListenNick of Time ft. Kelsie Full Ep. 58 from 2022-03-17T06:00
You could say that the guest this week puts a SMILE on our faces and that we have been SOUR waiting to have her back. This week we brought noted and now third-time guest Kelsie Full back to the ...
ListenLove Sux ft. Brendon Hernandez Ep. 57 from 2022-03-03T06:00
Hey there sk8r frenz. We r back @ it again. n other week n we r excited 2 say we r reviewing legend8ary artist, avril lavigne's l8st album "Love Sux". podcast superfan Brendon Hernandez joins us...
ListenAlbums that made us - Ep. 56 from 2022-02-24T06:00
People (Rae Ro) have been non-stop asking for it... and it's finally here. We spend most of our album reviews with guests taking a little peak at their history with music, but we've never spent ...
ListenS1ut Pop - Ep.55 from 2022-02-17T06:00
Some quick math for you. This podcast ep is almost 4x as long as the EP we're reviewing this week. Can you guess the album?? If you guessed Slut Pop, GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE GUTTER! (And you're...
ListenLaurel Hell ft. Rae Ro Ep. 54 from 2022-02-10T06:00
Kings and queens, cups and swords... a new episode awaits. Special guest Rae Ro of BoF fandom joins us this week as we review Mitski's latest album, "Laurel Hell". But don't be fooled!! we don't...
ListenMotordrome ft. Rick Parmeter - Ep. 53 from 2022-02-03T05:58
You living to survive? Well guess what, we go on a tangent about Survivor. Not only do we talk about Mø's new album, "Motordrome" we also get distracted more than ever with guest, Rick Parmeter ...
ListenNight Call ft. George Krall - Ep. 52 from 2022-01-27T06:00
Well, well, well. Look who's finally home. WHERE WERE YOU? Turns out we took a week off, but we are BACK, mama! (If you can name that SNL skit, you get extra credit.) This week we are reviewing ...
ListenMAMARU ft. Miles Davis Moody - Ep. 51 from 2022-01-13T06:00
It's a new year, same gay podcast. If this is your first episode, you are in for a wild ride. If you're a long term fan (shout out Philippines Leaders!!!), this episode is gonna feed you all tha...
Listen2021 Wrapped and Replayed - ep. 50 from 2021-12-16T06:00
Well, we've made it. It's the end of our 2nd season and our 50th episode. The haters said and continue to say it needs to end. Well we have news for you, haters. It is ending. (Until next year.)...
ListenWhen Christmas Comes Around... - ft. Justin Juan - Ep. 49 from 2021-12-02T06:00
Wow. It's the holiday season. Can you even believe? We sure couldn't. Join us as we spend over an hour discussing Kelly Clarkson's latest Christmas album, plus moments such as vinyl as art, the ...
Listen30 ft. Max Palmer - Ep. 48 from 2021-11-25T06:00
Hello, it's me (Bop or Flop). After all these years, Adele has graced us with another numerical album and mama, we have thots. Joining us this week is Adele lover Max Palmer, who is someone who ...
ListenBetween Us ft. Luke Eggerichs - Ep. 47 from 2021-11-18T06:01
10 years of Little Mix - we can hardly believe it! They boys are joined by Luke Eggerichs, the other Minneapolis-based Little Mix stan to help dissect this lengthy greatest hits compilation. The...
ListenVoyage - Ep. 46 from 2021-11-11T19:56:04
This is a fun one, folks. Guess who decided to release a new album after 40 years? ABBA! Are we stoked as hell about it? Tune in to find out! Also on the docket: digressions aplenty...the pod mo...
ListenExotica - Ep. 45 from 2021-10-21T06:00
Are you ready to move and groove? Jiggle and wiggle? Shimmy and Shake? Purple Disco Machine offers you their new album, Exotica, to satiate your boogie needs. Daft Punk and JUSTICE vibes galore!...
ListenIn These Silent Days ft. Luke Miller - Ep. 44 from 2021-10-08T20:38:38
Not Simon watching ep. 6 of Squid Games, sobbing uncontrollably and forgetting to upload the podcast!? Uff, that's a toughie. This week, the boys are joined by another Bop or Flop "friend of the...
ListenDawn of Chromatica ft. Joey Konkel - Ep. 43 from 2021-09-30T06:00
Strut it out, walk a mile, serve it Bop or Flop style -- we're going to Chromatica! FINALLY! Fan fav Joey Konkel (of ARTPOP episode fame) is back back back again to talk Dawn of Chromatica. The ...
ListenMONTERO - Ep. 42 from 2021-09-23T06:00
Lil Nas X is here and queer and hey, turns out that's on brand for the podcast. Today, we dive in to the highly-anticipated debut album, MONTERO. We also talk about terrible music venues (TARGET...
Listenstar-crossed ft. Derek Weber - Ep. 41 from 2021-09-16T06:00
Ooooh mama. Kacey Musgraves is newly divorced and gays everywhere rejoice. Derek Weber joins the boys as they break down this JOURNEY of an album: from the beginning of the end (of a relationshi...
ListenHow Long Do You Think It‘s Gonna Last - ep. 40 from 2021-09-13T08:16:47
Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, Aaron Dessner of The National, and many featured artists all came together to create Big Red Machine's latest album, How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last? Will this m...
ListenSolar Power - Ep. 39 from 2021-08-23T05:00
Oh mama you thought we were done?? Well think again! Ehren and Simon are back to review Lorde's latest release, Solar Power. Listen as they talk through their journey with Lorde's discography, b...
ListenWhat's Your (Platinum) Pleasure? - Ep. 38 from 2021-07-12T06:00
2020 was the year of the SNUB for Jessie Ware's "What's Your Pleasure?" and the boys are here to talk about it. The deluxe edition follow up to the hella amazing, critically acclaimed album is h...
ListenPlanet Her ft. Manny Pollard - Ep. 37 from 2021-07-05T06:00
Ho boy, buckle in 'cause we're taking off to Planet Her! Joined today by Manny Pollard, Doja's album is PERFECT for this episode because we've truly entered another solar system. Think Tammie Br...
ListenThere Will Be Tears ft. Anders Eckman - Ep. 36 from 2021-06-21T06:00
VINCINT is here, he's queer, and he's got a new album for you to hear. Joining us to discuss the debut album is none other than friend of the pod and VocalEssence singer Anders Eckman! The boys ...
ListenSOUR ft. Kelsie Full - ep. 35 from 2021-06-07T06:00
After listening to this album, we have one thing to say to Miss Rodrigo: good 4 u. Fan favorite Kelsie Full is back to talk SOUR, the debut album from Olivia Rodrigo. We discuss growing up, gett...
ListenAly&AJ’s new album, the title is way too long ft. Rachel McGoo - Ep. 34 from 2021-05-17T06:00
Ok, but actually the full title of this album is "a touch of the beat gets you up on your feet gets you out and then into the sun." And you thought Demi Lovato's album title was a novel? Anyways...
ListenCry Forever ft. Eddie Washington - Ep. 33 from 2021-05-10T06:00
Heed the call, #sadgirls! Amy Shark is here to make you cry, and she's not going to apologize for it. The boys chat with Eddie Washington to discuss the new album, Cry Forever, but divert into m...
ListenEmotion ft. Blake Solberg - Ep 32 from 2021-04-26T06:00
And you thought it was going to be Fearless, didn't you?! This week, we bring in Carly Rae Jepsen STAN Blake Solberg to take a look back on her serendipitous album, Emotion. Full disclosure, we ...
ListenDancing with the Devil...The Art of Starting Over - Ep. 31 from 2021-04-12T06:00
If you think the title is a long one, wait till you see the track list! Flying solo (duo?) this week, the boy's sit down to earnestly discuss their history with Demi Lovato and her 7th studio al...
ListenPunisher ft. Alex McDaris - Ep. 30 from 2021-04-05T06:00
This week, we bring in Simon's bestie (and design GURU) Alex McDaris to help dissect this masterpiece!! In the episode, we discuss the crazy college years (#SlutShack69), potential new sponsors ...
ListenChemtrails Over The Country Club ft. Alan Semrow - Ep. 29 from 2021-03-29T06:00
Longest episode since Folklore? We think so, but can you blame us? There's so much to talk about! Joining us to talk Lana Del Rey's new album is die-hard fan Alan Semrow! Chemtrails Over The Cou...
ListenSpaceman ft. Dago Blanco - Ep. 28 from 2021-03-22T06:00
Teleconferencing in from HOTlanta, Dago Blanco is on the pod! In this episode, we blast off with Nick Jonas' "Spaceman," and boy oh boy is there a lot to unpack: The Jonas Brothers' evolution fr...
ListenPoster Girl ft. Riley Cosgrove - Ep. 27 from 2021-03-15T06:00
Hope you're wearing a seat belt for this one cuz comedian Riley Cosgrove is here and we're swerving all over the place! In this episode, we discuss Zara Larsson's new album, Poster Girl. More im...
Listentimes ft. Zach Herbst - Ep. 26 from 2021-03-08T06:00
SG LEWIS in the house, okay? Zach Herbst joins the boys to discuss this funky fresh new album from the wunderkind producer. Tune in to hear about disco influence, collaboration in quarantine, an...
ListenBella Donna ft. Mike Zittlow - Ep. 25 from 2021-03-01T06:00
Witchy season came early hunny 'cause we're talking Bella Donna by Stevie Nicks with Mike Zittlow today! We're throwing it back to discuss how Mike's obsession started with the icon known as Ste...
ListenMusic ft. DJ Ty Jordan - Ep. 24 from 2021-02-22T06:00
This week, we bring in Minneapolis spinster DJ Ty Jordan to help us through the "laborious" task of reviewing Sia's new album and movie as SEPARATE WORKS (because, seriously, the movie is "yikes...
ListenGlory - Ep. 23 from 2021-02-15T06:00
It's Britney, bitch! With the latest developments surrounding the #FREEBRITNEY movement, they boys open Season 2 of Bop or Flop with a discussion of her 2016 classique, Glory. An homage to the p...
Listen2020: The Finale - Ep. 22 from 2020-12-31T05:24
It's been a year! With handfuls of episodes now behind us, we are doing like Cher and turning back time to look back at our first year (and season) of Bop or Flop. In this episode, Ehren and Sim...
Listenevermore - ep. 21 from 2020-12-21T06:00
Taylor Swift turned 31 and EVERYONE knows what that means -- it's her lucky number backwards, so she's releasing another album. Hot off the presses not long after folklore, the boys get up (supe...
ListenA Holly Dolly Christmas ft. Chad Kampe - Ep. 20 from 2020-12-14T06:39
Between all of her philanthropy, funding a vaccine for COVID and making a Christmas movie for Netflix, Dolly is giving us another album too?! We are so blessed. Our resident expert, Chad Kampe, ...
ListenPlastic Hearts ft. Gina Goettl - Ep. 19 from 2020-12-07T06:00
The fans demanded and we delivered -- Simon's sister is on the pod! Tune into this episode where we discuss Miley Cyrus' new album, "Plastic Hearts," and Ehren attempts to stage an intervention ...
ListenGood News ft. Miles Davis Moody - Ep. 18 from 2020-11-30T06:00
HOT GIRLS ONLY! This week, the freaky boys are joined by Miles Davis Moody to deliberate on Megan Thee Stallion's new album, Good News. Miles brings the factoids and knowledge of rhythm and flow...
ListenConfetti ft. Antonio Burks - Ep. 17 from 2020-11-23T06:00
There are SPARKS in the studio today as we're joined by Antonio Burks (he is, most notably, Simon's former lover). Listen in as we discuss Little Mix's album, Confetti, and Antonio educates us o...
ListenDISCO ft. Dan Beatty - Ep. 16 from 2020-11-16T06:00
Put on some platform boots and your favorite *sequins* dress because we're going to the DISCO! Dan Beatty joins the boys as they discuss Kylie Minogue's 15th studio album, dish on whether they'd...
ListenApart ft. Sam Arnold - Ep. 15 from 2020-11-09T06:00
LÉON super-fan Sam Arnold pops by the studio as we ruminate on the new album, Apart. On the agenda: Sam's pitching vs. Ehren's catching, Simon is in a MOOD this week, honey! and maybe some DRAMA...
ListenPositions ft. Justin Reis - Ep.14 from 2020-11-02T07:00
We are BLESSED to be joined by Minneapolis fixture and now business owner Justin Reis (aka "plant daddy" aka JR aka "Jerr"). Sit back and relax as these homos dish on Ariana Grande's new album, ...
ListenTurn Off The Light ft. Barb - Ep. 13 from 2020-10-26T06:00
Minneapolis icon Barb is in the studio this week talking about Kim Petras' ooky spooky Halloween album, Turn Off The Light. Consider our wigs snatched! Listen as they break down the album, find ...
ListenLeave It Beautiful ft. Lauryn Klancke - Ep. 12 from 2020-10-19T06:00
Is Norway REALLY a different country than Sweden? Tune in to find out. With DELIGHTFUL guest, Lauryn Klancke, the team dissects Astrid S' first full length album, Leave It Beautiful. Also on the...
ListenARTPOP ft. Joey Konkel - Ep. 11 from 2020-10-12T06:00
With Ehren on a beach in Palm Springs and Simon throwin' on the cans at an undisclosed In N' Out location, the boys bring in Gaga's biggest Little Monster, Joey Konkel, to revisit ARTPOP. A misu...
ListenThe Album ft. Sunny Kiriyama - Ep. 10 from 2020-10-05T06:00
K-pop supergroup BLACKPINK has taken the U.S. (and us!) by storm! The boys are joined by resident k-pop expert and super fan Sunny Kiriyama to discuss The Album, identify key terms and k-pop lex...
ListenHeaven&Hell ft. Kyle Gamboni - ep.9 from 2020-09-28T06:00
This week, your favorite "experts" work through Ava Max's new album "Heaven & Hell. Listen in as they unpack Simon's recent moving trauma, discuss the credibility of a wacky signature haircut, a...
ListenPlastic Beach ft. Alex Piper - ep.8 from 2020-09-21T06:00
Listen as Ehren, Simon, and special guest Alex Piper take a journey ten years back to take a second (or first) listen to Gorillaz' iconic third album, Plastic Beach. Listen as they discuss the s...
ListenClub Future Nostalgia (DJ Mix) ft. Jerome Evans - ep.7 from 2020-09-14T06:00
Listen as Simon, Ehren, and special guest Jerome Evans stumble through reviewing Dua Lipa's experimental remixed Club Future Nostalgia (DJ Mix) album.
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In A Dream - ep.6 from 2020-09-07T06:00
Troye Sivan's "In A Dream" is only 6 songs, but there is still a LOT to dissect. Tune in this week as Ehren and Simon review the EP, their theory on capitalizations, and their analysis of what m...
ListenSmile ft. Kelsie Full - ep. 5 from 2020-08-31T08:00
This week, Ehren and Simon review Katy Perry's new album, Smile with special guest Kelsie Full. Find out which songs we want to jump and jive to, which songs we might wanna play in the bedroom, ...
ListenImploding the Mirage ft. Noah Barth - ep.4 from 2020-08-24T06:00
This week Ehren, Simon, and special guest Noah review The Killers' latest release Imploding the Mirage! Listen as they talk through barbecues, being 86ed, and somehow bring up Taylor Swift *agai...
ListenCheap Queen ft. Luke Miller - Ep. 3 from 2020-08-17T08:00
We're back back back again for week 3 of Bop or Flop! This week we throw it back to King Princess' debut album, "Cheap Queen" with the help of our very dear friend, Luke Miller!
ListenGaslighter feat. Michael Melrose - ep. 2 from 2020-08-11T20:29:19
Ehren and Simon are back back back again for episode 2 of Bop or Flop. With a new format and the podcast's first guest, listeners are in for a treat as they review The Chicks' latest album after...
ListenFolklore - Ep.1 from 2020-08-08T20:00:34
It's our PREMIER EPISODE!! Listen as Simon and Ehren introduce themselves, and do a song-by-song review of Taylor Swift's surprise 8th album, Folklore!
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