Podcasts by Earbuddies

26. Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry in 2010: The Year of the Pop Queen Trifecta from 2021-09-27T08:00

Wake up in the morning feeling like Mat and Tim! Inthis ep, th...

25. Friends Don't Let Friends Become Jazz Guys from 2021-09-20T08:00

Content warning: this episode contains J.K. Simmons using explicit language.

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing! InListen

24. Sad Old Songs: Country Music At Its Best from 2021-09-13T07:00

Is this loss? Inthis ep, Mat and Tim dive into a real bummer of a sub-sub-genre: country music abou...

23. What's Going On: Motown and K-Pop from 2021-09-06T18:00

Promises made, promises kept! Inthis ep, Mat and Tim compare the industry structures of K-Pop and Motow...

22. The Death of the Drummer from 2021-08-31T01:49

Are we rushing or are we dragging?! Inthis ep, Mat and Tim discuss the re...

21. An Earbuddies Guide To Cultural Appropriation, Volume I from 2021-08-23T12:46

You don't need no other buddy! Inth...

20. Billie Eilish Is Sadder Than Ever from 2021-08-16T07:00

We're in love with our future! Inthis ep, ...

19. A Leg Up: Privilege and Potential in the Music Industry from 2021-08-09T07:30

Pull yourself up by your bootstraps! Inthis ep, Mat and Tim consider whether meritocracy and inherited fame s...

18. Wimpcore: Bad Music For Good Boys from 2021-08-02T07:00

We'll be your crying shoulder! Inthis ep, ...

17. Power Ranking the Black Eyed Peas from 2021-07-26T07:00

Let's get it started, obviously! Inthis ep, Mat...

16. John Mayer Needs a Girlfriend from 2021-07-19T07:00

 Our podcast is a wonderland! Inthis ep, Mat and Tim...

15. Justice For T-Pain from 2021-07-12T06:08

 Do you believe in pods after casts? Inthis ep, Mat and Tim dole out takes on ...

14. There Is Nothing New Under the Sun from 2021-07-05T07:00

What has been done will be done again! Listen

13. When People Become Commodities: Britney Spears from 2021-06-28T06:03

Inthis ep, Mat and...

12. It's Time To Talk About Jack Antonoff from 2021-06-21T07:00

Are we out of the pod yet/are we out of the pod yet/are we out of the pod yet/are we out of the pod? InListen

11. Love, Theft, and Harry Styles from 2021-06-14T05:48

We don't know we're great podcasters; that's what makes us great podcasters! InListen

10. Dumb Rock from 2021-06-07T07:00

It's really good to hear our voices! Inthis ep, Mat and Tim dive into the deep, nourishing waters o...

9. Remembering Adam Schlesinger and John Prine from 2021-05-31T07:00

Inthis ep, Mat and Tim take ...

8. Olivia Rodrigo's Teenage Dream from 2021-05-24T07:00

I know we're not perfect, but we've never done a pod for no one! Inthis ep,&...

7. American Idol: A Postmortem from 2021-05-17T07:00

 We're going to Hollywood! Inthis week's ep, Mat and Tim relive the glory days of American Idol...

6. Made In America: How Country Music Lost Its Way from 2021-05-10T07:00

Country pod, shake it for me, pod! Shake it for me, pod! Shake it for me. Inthis episode<...

5. Julia Michaels Is Pop Music's Not-So-Secret Weapon from 2021-05-03T07:00

We've got issues – and one of them is how much we like Julia Michaels! InListen

4. Why John Williams Is the G.O.A.T. (and Why Hans Zimmer Is Not) (feat. Caleb Steele) from 2021-04-26T05:50

The Academy Award goes to...Listen

3. How Travis Barker Is Saving a Dying Language from 2021-04-19T07:00

Don't waste your time on us, we're already the voice inside your head! InListen

2. Taylor Swift Seizes the Means of Production from 2021-04-12T07:00

Fight the power! In thes...

Grammar Matters Ep. 28: The End from 2021-04-05T09:00

Any last words? It's the last ever ep of Grammar Matters and Stuff That Isn't Funny! Unforeseeable tragedy has prompted Mat and Tim to consciously uncouple from this particular podcast.But fear no...

1. Prince, Lil Nas X, and the Fight for the Souls of Our Children from 2021-04-05T08:00

Call your congressman! In theListen

27. The Fall of the Apostrophe Protection Society from 2019-12-10T16:13:36

It's an end-of-an-era ep! Mat and Tim begin by eulogizing the Apostrophe Protection Society, and consider the grim ramifications of its death (3:25). Then they tear through three more chapters of "...

Grammar Matters Ep. 27: The Fall of the Apostrophe Protection Society from 2019-12-10T16:00

It's an end-of-an-era ep! Mat and Tim begin by eulogizing the Apostrophe Protection Society, and consider the grim ramifications of its death (3:25). Then they tear through three more chapters of "...

Grammar Matters Ep. 26: Bad At S** from 2019-12-05T22:41

Dim the lights – here comes the steamiest ep yet! After profusely apologizing to their loyal-yet-disappointed listeners (1:15), Mat and Tim dive headfirst into THE SEX CHAPTER of "Girl, W...

26. Bad At S** from 2019-12-05T14:41:47

Dim the lights – here comes the steamiest ep yet! After profusely apologizing to their loyal-yet-disappointed listeners (1:15), Mat and Tim dive headfirst into THE SEX CHAPTER of "Girl, W...

Grammar Matters Ep. 25: The Tell-All from 2019-03-29T11:27

Two weeks ago, the Wikimedia Commons Art Museum was robbed. The two men responsible have been on the run ever since. Now, one of the suspects has agreed to talk.

25. The Tell-All from 2019-03-29T04:27:33

Two weeks ago, the Wikimedia Commons Art Museum was robbed. The two men responsible have been on the run ever since. Now, one of the suspects has agreed to talk.

Grammar Matters Ep. 24: Hibernophobia from 2019-03-21T21:37

All units, be on the lookout for this fugitive ep! After an art heist gone wrong, Mat and Tim are on the run, so they have some advice to share on how to avoid the cops (4:30). Then they seize the ...

24. Hibernophobia from 2019-03-21T14:37:42

All units, be on the lookout for this fugitive ep! After an art heist gone wrong, Mat and Tim are on the run, so they have some advice to share on how to avoid the cops (4:30). Then they seize the ...

11. Gronk vs. Legend from 2019-03-15T13:27:11

The Season Three premiere! Alleluia, amen! Your hosts discuss the grammar feud between Gronk and John Legend (5:15), then have a rousing discussion about copy editing (13:35). Afterward they tackle...

12. Millennial Mistakes from 2019-03-15T13:27:05

Season four has begun! Yahoo! Mat and Tim first give the longest introduction you could possibly imagine, then hop right into the big grammar news of the day, including: Ivanka Trump's podcast (17:...

13. The Kenny G Problem from 2019-03-15T13:26:58

Can Mat and Tim follow up an incredible season premiere with an even better ep? You'd better believe it! The buddies discuss semicolons (05:20) and the moral decline of Bill Nye the Science Gu...

14. Acronyms (with Caleb Steele) from 2019-03-15T13:26:52

A long-awaited, very special episode – featuring a guest! Seriously? Mat and Tim are joined by acronym specialist and female-led film aficionado Caleb Steele to discuss whether grammar does, i...

15. Fun in the Sun from 2019-03-15T13:26:24

In this flirty fun ep, Mat and Tim take their show TO THE SWIMMING POOL. Break out the suntan lotion for this one! Your hosts discuss the etymology of some pool words (12:00), then practice some si...

Grammar Matters Ep. 23: The Art Heist from 2019-03-14T22:47

A stealthy, sneaky ep has crept into your feed! Don't call the cops! Tim and Mat begin by voicing their frustration with – you guessed it – some dumb tweet (03:50). Then they unpack the first three...

23. The Art Heist from 2019-03-14T15:47:44

A stealthy, sneaky ep has crept into your feed! Don't call the cops! Tim and Mat begin by voicing their frustration with – you guessed it – some dumb tweet (03:50). Then they unpack the first three...

Grammar Matters Ep. 22: Two New Dads from 2019-03-01T00:22

Congratulations – it's a healthy baby ep! After a brief verbal tirade, Mat and Tim offer up some advice for new parents (7:10). Then they explain why "Wizard People, Dear Reader" is the height of h...

22. Two New Dads from 2019-02-28T16:22:59

Congratulations – it's a healthy baby ep! After a brief verbal tirade, Mat and Tim offer up some advice for new parents (7:10). Then they explain why "Wizard People, Dear Reader" is the height of h...

Grammar Matters Ep. 21: Grammar Matters is Cancelled from 2019-02-21T22:25

Aw shucks, here's a ratio'd ep from Mat and Tim. They blew it! Today they discuss the concept of interpolation in popular music (04:10). Then, with a sigh, they delve into "cancel culture" on Twitt...

21. Grammar Matters is Cancelled from 2019-02-21T14:25:59

Aw shucks, here's a ratio'd ep from Mat and Tim. They blew it! Today they discuss the concept of interpolation in popular music (04:10). Then, with a sigh, they delve into "cancel culture" on Twitt...

Grammar Matters Ep. 20: Planet Money (with Thomas Stromme) from 2019-02-14T23:58

A decidedly frugal ep from your best buds Mat and Tim! The fellas first hop into their auditory time machine to suss out which songs most perfectly summarize the 1990s (04:30). Then they're joined ...

20. Planet Money (with Thomas Stromme) from 2019-02-14T15:58:14

A decidedly frugal ep from your best buds Mat and Tim! The fellas first hop into their auditory time machine to suss out which songs most perfectly summarize the 1990s (04:30). Then they're joined ...

Grammar Matters Ep. 19: Grammar Doesn't Matter from 2019-02-08T00:02

Fasten your seatbelts for this revolutionary ep! Whoa nelly! Mat and Tim make a stunning about-face on whether grammar matters (4:15). Later they dissect this year's Super Bowl advertisements (18:5...

19. Grammar Doesn't Matter from 2019-02-07T16:02:21

Fasten your seatbelts for this revolutionary ep! Whoa nelly! Mat and Tim make a stunning about-face on whether grammar matters (4:15). Later they dissect this year's Super Bowl advertisements (18:5...

Grammar Matters Ep. 18: Smoke and Mirrors from 2019-02-01T02:39

This is the story of a cigarette in a guest bathroom in an apartment building in a small town – and how that cigarette changed everything. Today's sponsor: ZipRecruiter

18. Smoke and Mirrors from 2019-01-31T18:39:33

This is the story of a cigarette in a guest bathroom in an apartment building in a small town – and how that cigarette changed everything. Today's sponsor: ZipRecruiter

Grammar Matters Ep. 17: The Film Klub from 2019-01-25T02:54

Another culturally rich ep has arrived! Hold your applause. In this episode, more malaise brought on by power-hungry pedants within the American criminal justice system (4:10. Later, Klub Steele is...

17. The Film Klub from 2019-01-24T18:54:52

Another culturally rich ep has arrived! Hold your applause. In this episode, more malaise brought on by power-hungry pedants within the American criminal justice system (4:10. Later, Klub Steele is...

Grammar Matters Ep. 16: Judicial Overreach & Grammar from 2019-01-18T04:33

Yet another saucy ep has arrived. Plan accordingly! Tim and Mat discuss a troubling legal case that involves good grammar (6:30), Taylor Swift's newly-released concert special (16:25), and wrap up ...

16. Judicial Overreach & Grammar from 2019-01-17T20:33:42

Yet another saucy ep has arrived. Plan accordingly! Tim and Mat discuss a troubling legal case that involves good grammar (6:30), Taylor Swift's newly-released concert special (16:25), and wrap up ...

Grammar Matters Ep. 15: Fun in the Sun from 2017-07-06T02:06

In this flirty fun ep, Mat and Tim take their show TO THE SWIMMING POOL. Break out the suntan lotion for this one! Your hosts discuss the etymology of some pool words (12:00), then practice some si...

Grammar Matters Ep. 14: Acronyms (with Caleb Steele) from 2017-06-20T02:09

A long-awaited, very special episode – featuring a guest! Seriously? Mat and Tim are joined by acronym specialist and female-led film aficionado Caleb Steele to discuss whether grammar does, i...

Grammar Matters Ep. 13: The Kenny G Problem from 2017-05-23T23:48

Can Mat and Tim follow up an incredible season premiere with an even better ep? You'd better believe it! The buddies discuss semicolons (05:20) and the moral decline of Bill Nye the Science Gu...

Grammar Matters Ep. 12: Millennial Mistakes from 2017-05-03T16:12

Season four has begun! Yahoo! Mat and Tim first give the longest introduction you could possibly imagine, then hop right into the big grammar news of the day, including: Ivanka Trump's podcast (17:...

Grammar Matters Ep. 11: Gronk vs. Legend from 2016-09-01T20:15

The Season Three premiere! Alleluia, amen! Your hosts discuss the grammar feud between Gronk and John Legend (5:15), then have a rousing discussion about copy editing (13:35). Afterward they tackle...

Grammar Matters Ep. 10: Emojis from 2016-01-26T18:01

It's the Season Two premiere! In this wacky ep, Tim and Mat have a heartfelt reunion, then dive right into the hot language news of the day. They also talk about whether Kanye West is insane. ...

10. Emojis from 2016-01-26T10:01:59

It's the Season Two premiere! In this wacky ep, Tim and Mat have a heartfelt reunion, then dive right into the hot language news of the day. They also talk about whether Kanye West is insane. ...

Grammar Matters Ep. 9: Tim's Gone from 2015-11-12T20:29

Um… well, Tim didn’t show up. Not sure where he is. So in this ep, Mat runs the show completely! He soliloquizes on etymology, republicans, and sapiosexuals. (It's as bad as it sounds.)

9. Tim's Gone from 2015-11-12T12:29:14

Um… well, Tim didn’t show up. Not sure where he is. So in this ep, Mat runs the show completely! He soliloquizes on etymology, republicans, and sapiosexuals. (It's as bad as it sounds.)

Grammar Matters Ep. 8: The Singular They (Really) from 2015-11-06T19:30

It's a jazz-free ep! What a relief. Your humble hosts spend the better part of a half hour talkin' hot grammar. Plus, quotes from a celebrity, a cool new hashtag, and a walk down memory lane!

8. The Singular They (Really) from 2015-11-06T11:30:58

It's a jazz-free ep! What a relief. Your humble hosts spend the better part of a half hour talkin' hot grammar. Plus, quotes from a celebrity, a cool new hashtag, and a walk down memory lane!

Grammar Matters Ep. 7: The Singular They from 2015-11-02T18:32

Hoo boy. Yikes. Well, okay. The seventh ep. Mat and Tim attempt to tackle one of the most contentious issues in English grammar. Do they succeed? Find out within!

7. The Singular They from 2015-11-02T10:33:02

Hoo boy. Yikes. Well, okay. The seventh ep. Mat and Tim attempt to tackle one of the most contentious issues in English grammar. Do they succeed? Find out within!

Grammar Matters Ep. 6: Spooky Grammar from 2015-10-29T09:45

The SPOOKY HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR! Ahhhhh! Wow! In this terrifying ep, Mat and Tim discuss only the spookiest topics in grammar. Plus, they discuss scary movies, how cemeteries work, and their frien...

6. Spooky Grammar from 2015-10-29T02:45:22

The SPOOKY HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR! Ahhhhh! Wow! In this terrifying ep, Mat and Tim discuss only the spookiest topics in grammar. Plus, they discuss scary movies, how cemeteries work, and their frien...

5. Split Infinitives from 2015-10-28T23:02:36

At long last, the fifth ep! What a relief. In this too-big-to-fail episode, Tim and Mat are back to discuss split infinitives! They also read some listener mail and discuss Taylor Swift's 1989 Wor...

Grammar Matters Ep. 5: Split Infinitives from 2015-10-26T15:25

At long last, the fifth ep! What a relief. In this too-big-to-fail episode, Tim and Mat are back to discuss split infinitives! They also read some listener mail and discuss Taylor Swift's 1989 Wor...

Grammar Matters Ep. 4: Double Negatives from 2015-10-19T09:01

The fourth ep! Amazing. Mat and Tim discuss DOUBLE NEGS. They also talk about vowel breaking (what is that?) and litotes (is that a real word?) Plus: listener mail!

4. Double Negatives from 2015-10-19T02:01:32

The fourth ep! Amazing. Mat and Tim discuss DOUBLE NEGS. They also talk about vowel breaking (what is that?) and litotes (is that a real word?) Plus: listener mail!

Grammar Matters Ep. 3: Ending Sentences With Prepositions from 2015-10-15T11:00

In this wild ep, Mat and Tim agonize over whether ending a sentence with a preposition is essential to good grammar. Then they discuss an enlightening study: does grammar matter when it comes to on...

3. Ending Sentences With Prepositions from 2015-10-15T04:00

In this wild ep, Mat and Tim agonize over whether ending a sentence with a preposition is essential to good grammar. Then they discuss an enlightening study: does grammar matter when it comes to on...

Grammar Matters Ep. 2: The Oxford Comma from 2015-10-12T10:25

In this episode, Mat and Tim take a hard look at one of the most controversial topics in grammar. They also tell a few jokes (not funny), think about frozen rats, and get an update on the pope.

2. The Oxford Comma from 2015-10-12T03:30:51

In this episode, Mat and Tim take a hard look at one of the most controversial topics in grammar. They also tell a few jokes (not funny), think about frozen rats, and get an update on the pope.

Grammar Matters Ep. 1: What Is Grammar? from 2015-10-08T00:03

In the inaugural episode, Mat and Tim ask the big question: what is grammar? They also make offensive generalizations about engineers, give bad advice, and discuss popes. Audio

1. What Is Grammar? from 2015-10-07T18:00:49

In the inaugural episode, Mat and Tim ask the big question: what is grammar? They also make offensive generalizations about engineers, give bad advice, and discuss popes. Audio