You may think based on the title of this episode that we’re talking about that MachineGOON Kelly song and you would be wrong! After what Willow’s dad did, can you imagine?

This week Vintown and Sammerz are talking about two mid-2000s emo criers: “MakeDamnSure” by Taking Back Sunday and “Hands Down” by Dashboard Confessional. Not only that, but they have a special guest to help them do it, Music Was Better’s official emo correspondent: Ashley!

We start off with “MakeDamnSure” as we get into the lyrics, the song’s MySpace and AIM legacy, its ranking on the best songs of 2006, and Degrassi: The Next Generation. Craig and Manny shippers, this one’s for you.

The YouTube comment dive is interesting as always with hero moms, problematic relationships, and the kind of america-style-squeamishness we’ve come to know and love.

Things get slightly more upbeat with “Hands Down”. We share some personal stories, talk lyrics, Dashboard’s downer reputation, and One Tree Hill. Teen dramas in the 2000s really loved this emo shit, y’all.

If you think there are some people in the YTC talking about their past relationships, you would be right! Hey, one of two ain’t bad. We celebrate all DC fans here, from a bitch for love to a fat, 39-year-old drunk.

The songs may be emo, but this episode is anything but.

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This week, Vintown and Sammerz feel the need… the need to talk about the Top Gun soundtrack’s two biggest hits: “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins and “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin!

We enter the “Danger Zone” first to talk about the song’s writing, the multiple bands and artists that were asked to make it before Kenny Loggins, and the artist’s inspiration for singing it.

The YouTube Comments are their own danger zone with bad war takes, a girl’s thoughts of her dad in tighty whities, and someone who is very upset about Rick Rolls in 2022.

The show takes a quick detour to talk about Lady Gaga’s “Hold My Hand” from the new movie. Do you think these Top Gun fans are happy about a new song being made? Of course, they’re not. Music was better on the original Top Gun soundtrack!

Our second song is Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away”, but is it even really by Berlin? Find out that answer as well as details about the steamy scene between Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis, the role this song had in Berlin’s break-up, Michael Jordan, and Jessica Simpson.

The YTC is filled with some interesting characters on this one with people thinking this song is about a ghost stewardess, creepy reply guys, Hollywood cokeheads, and more.

Military propaganda never sounded so good.

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This week Sammerz and Vince look at two song’s from the infamous PRMC “Filthy Fifteen”: Cyndi Lauper’s hit “She Bop” and Twister Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It”.

The show starts with discussion about Cyndi Lauper’s “She Bop”. Hey, do y’all know what this song is really about? It ain’t dancing! We talk about that and the gay porn magazine that inspired it, Cyndi’s nude recording, and the dystopian music video that looks awfully familiar. (Just look out the window!)

The YouTube comment section is an interesting mix of people from all walks of life. Some of them want to go back to the 80s while others just remember it. There are also shots at Drake, inappropriate dads, and Cyndi Lauper’s mom swinger question mark.

“We’re Not Gonna Take It” was also listed on the Filthy Fifteen, but Dee Snider was all like “hey, I’m not going to take that” and stood up to the U.S. government. We discuss his testimony and the song’s repeated use by politicians.

The YTC are really on one with this song as the Gen Xers are really trying to hold onto something, dads are embarrassing their kids at Target, and a fight for the Little Mermaid is on the horizon. Plus, Vince reads the longest comment in show history from a really cool and smart Gen Xer.

This is one podcast episode that you’re gonna want to take.

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It’s an old fashioned song-off as Vintown and Sammerz put The Rolling Stones’ “Miss You” up against Blink-182’s “I Miss You” in a battle for YouTube comment supremacy. Or they just picked these songs because they have similar titles, whatever.

1978’s “Miss You” was the last of the Stones’ #1 hits on the Billboard charts. We kick off the show talking about that fact as well as the song’s disco influences, Mick Jagger’s divorce, John Lennon’s claims of theft, and more.

We then delve into the YouTube comments where a lot of people want you to know that they are (insert age) and still listening to their favorite band. Would you like to blast this one on the streets of London? Does this song make you think of the Vietnam War? You ever just pop some MDMA and listen to the best tunes from every era? If so, you’re a YouTube commenter who just got talked about.

Our second song is Blink-182’s “I Miss You” and we finally get to the bottom of who the heck these Jack and Sally characters are that everyone keeps talking about. We also get into the song writing process, spin buys, and some hip cats known as the Chainsmokers. (Is it just me or is smoking bad for your health? Just my opinion.)

The YTC are a heck of a lot of fun as everyone is sad about dating or their parents. The nostalgia is strong and the kids ain’t alright, but they sure do love their “junk 182”. We search for the meaning of ‘hello there’ and much more.

You don’t want to “miss” this one.

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You may have heard of a podcast with two people reading YouTube comments from music videos, but a podcast with three people reading YouTube comments from music videos? “That’s ridiculousness,” Rob Dyrdek might say if asked about this particular topic.

He’d be wrong, of course, because this week Vintown and Sammerz are joined by Tyler Maas of the My First Band podcast and Milwaukee Record to discuss Citizen King’s late 90’s one-hit wonder, “Better Days (And The Bottom Drops Out)” and Green Day’s breakthrough hit “Longview”!

We kick things off with Milwaukee’s own Citizen King as we discuss the history of the band, the song’s film legacy, Malcolm in the Middle, and more.

The YouTube comment section is always a fun ride and this song’s is no different, featuring a deep dive into whether or not this song sounds kinda almost sort of reggae even if it’s not really reggae.

Our second song is Green Day’s ode to depression and masturbating all day: “Longview”. Tyler tells us about his band’s parody version of the song, we talk about the big influence that the illicit street drug known as “acid” had on the writing, the video director’s next level literal use of a monkey in the video, and more.

We finish up by digging into the YTC and if you thought there wouldn’t be comments about today’s youth being a generation of followers or cramped cocks, you’d be wrong. Why would you think that? Use your head, pal. It’s the whole point of the show.

A fun episode with a fun guest, you’re not going to want to miss this one.

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This week on Music Was Better, Vintown and Sammerz smoke some marijuana cigarettes as they get you ready for 4/20 with songs from The Doobie Brothers and Bob Dylan.

The episode starts off with a group of guys who loved smoking weed so much they named their whole band after the stuff: The Doobie Brothers. We take a look into their first major hit, “Listen to the Music”. The song has a very stoned history as Tom Johnston was clearly smoking that good stuff when he thought this song would end all wars and bring world peace. If “We Are The World” couldn’t do it, then it can’t be done.

We then delve into the YouTube comment section where one guy doesn’t even know what band this is and another has some real “luzzer” parents.

Our second song is Bob Dylan’s “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” also known as “the everybody must get stoned” song. We learn how, despite the beliefs of stoners worldwide, Dylan swears this is not a drug song. In fact, he’s never even written a drug song! Okay, Bob, whatever you say. We definitely believe you.

In the comments, someone really wants to know what Muppet Bob Dylan sounds like and another person learns the hard way why you don’t allow a heroin addict and ex-convict into your home. It’s like a PSA in comment form.

A very fun episode from two real potheads all wacked out on bong water.

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There has never been a girl group quite like the Spice Girls and there has never been an episode of this podcast quite like this one. Vince and Sammerz dive into two of the biggest hits from the Spice Girl’s 1996 debut album, Spice: “Say You’ll Be There” and “2 Become 1”.

We start off with the super catchy “Say You’ll Be There”, the Spice Girls ode to being there for someone. The song had a memorable music video that won awards across the world and it also had some very normal YouTube comments, including comparisons to Sailor Moon, the X-Men, and the Power Rangers. Plus, an important update on what the file size of this mp3 was in comparison to a .wav file! Fascinating stuff, really.

“2 Become 1” is our second song and hold on a second here… did you know this song is about wearing condoms? Find out more about that when you “put it on”. (This podcast is “it” in this scenario. “On” refers to you downloading and playing it. That’s what we in the business call a pun, y’all.) We also comb through the YTC where the romantic vibes have never been stronger.

Another fun episode about a band everyone loves. Put it on!

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In this modern update on Cinderella, Vince and Sammerz discuss two of the best songs from the 1990 Pretty Woman soundtrack: “King of Wishful Thinking” and “It Must Have Been Love”.

We go over the history of these two songs, including Wendy & Lisa’s failure to Go West, the “hilarious” Jimmy Fallon, and Roxette’s unhappiness with their placement in the movie.

We then head into the comment section where a lot of men are being dumped, Corona makes life sad, and the 90s were better than now.

A fun episode about the best multi-platinum selling soundtrack from a movie about a sex worker with a heart of gold ever made.

Apologies as we had a few audio issues while recording so the podcast is a bit quieter and doesn’t sound as good as other episodes. This will be fixed in the future.

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This week we take a trip back to a simpler time when nothing bad ever happened and everyone was united in peace and love thanks to the music of the day. The 1960s? You wish, boomer. We’re talking about Spring Break 2002!

Carson Daly wasn’t available so Vince and Sammerz are sitting in to take you through two of the absolute best songs of all time: “What’s Luv?” by Fat Joe ft. Ashanti and “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” by Kylie Minogue.

We learn some interesting facts about the top song from Juwanna Mann and Kylie Minogue’s hit single that nearly went to two other artists before her. We then delve into the comments where Fat Joe’s pant size, the shitters of today, and a world before TikTok and Fortnite is discussed.

A fun episode about some great songs so please download, like, and subscribe.

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