Know Your Writes!
Know Your Writes!
Know Your Writes
A podcast featuring two supposed songwriters critiquing/praising/geeking out over famous artists. Each week, we'll discuss the discography of a new band/songwriter to discuss what makes these songs and records tick. Along the way, we'll invite some of our own musician friends to help us figure out what it means to Know. Your. Writes.  New episodes every other Friday! 
80: "That Don't Impress Me Much" by Shania Twain
Okay, so you’re a songwriting podcaster? It must be time for Know Your Writes! On another Song Spotlight episode, Robb and Colton lace up their boots and talk about Shania Twain’s 1997 classic “That Don’t Impress Me Much”. Other topics include:-Colton listens to the wrong Shania Twain song-A re-evaluation of podcast mascot Weezer-A survey of 1990s country radioNew Music Segment: “Shine Again“ by Weezerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak4TQy2ChfI
May 4
1 hr 40 min
79: Worship and Tribute by Glassjaw
Yeah, it's over, and you can bet by mid-October it'll still be time for Know Your Writes! Our hosts are back to business as usual and ready to tip their bartenders and give their (pink) roses to hardcore stalwarts Glassjaw. Listen as Robb and Colton dive into the the band's 2002 opus Worship and Tribute. Other topics include: - a long overdue Sports Talk! - Daryl Palumbo and dadaism- Colton throwing shade at a ton of 2000s screamo bands for no reason! (that was a good one, Bob)
Apr 19
1 hr 53 min
Tool Re-dux (w/ Foreword)
Know. Your Writes is. Re-posting. Their Tool episode. Robb still hates Fear Inoculum. Colton likes it though. Please enjoy! 
Apr 6
1 hr 46 min
The Decemberists Redux (w/ Foreword)
We are two podcasters, and this is Know Your Writes! Due to technical and scheduling difficulties, Robb and Colton are re-posting some of their favorite early episodes with brand new forewords and remastered audio. First up is a redux of our hosts' deeep dive into The Decemberists! 
Mar 21
2 hr 2 min
78: "Untitled (How Does It Feel" by D'Angelo
Say, if you get a feeling then won′t you come closer? Because it's time for Know Your Writes! For this week's Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton take down the walls and dive into D'Angelo's 2000 masterpiece "Untitled (How Does It Feel)". Other topics include:- DeFault American's Write-A-Record Challenge experience- the complicated legacy of the "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video- time signature madness New Music Segment: "Beadie" by Sleuce https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/tracks/sluice-beadie-community-belonging-time-stood-stillDeFault American's new record: https://defaultamerican.bandcamp.com/album/montauk
Mar 9
1 hr 40 min
77: The Lion's Roar by First Aid Kit
I'll be your Emmylou, and I'll be your June if you'll be my Robb and my Colton too because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, our hosts discuss The Lion's Roar by Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit. Listen to Robb and Colton debate the merits of this 2012 release, from its pristine vocal harmonies to its (according to one host, at least) questionable lyric choices. Other topics include:- fighting the Monday blues  - Colton's official remark on Kid Rock - our hosts conspiracy theories regarding "King of the World"  
Feb 20
1 hr 43 min
76: "Old Man" by Neil Young
I've been first and last; look at how it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton get lost, tossed, and rolled into Neil Young's 1972 classic "Old Man". Other topics include: - discussing the new Arctic Monkeys single - confirming how many years are in a decade- Colton trash talks the opening verse to "Lose Yourself"New Music Segment: "Opening Night," The Arctic Monkeyshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR1rgLFnGOE
Feb 9
1 hr 25 min
75: Dog Problems by The Format
Can we take the next 1 hour, 52 minutes, and 40 seconds, and talk about The Format? Good, because it's time for Know Your Writes! In our first official "album spotlight" episode of the new year, our hosts dive into Dog Problems, the 2006 release from Arizona's The Format. Other topics include:- coming to terms with the podcast's new release schedule- a sad history of our hosts tortured food metaphors- marveling at the staying power of Three Day's Grace and All Time Low
Jan 25
1 hr 52 min
74: "Paranoid Android" by Radiohead
Please, could you stop the noise? Because it's time for Know Your Writes! On the first episode of 2026, Robb and Colton break out the Gucci and the pig skin as they dive into Radiohead's 1997 opus "Paranoid Android". Other topics include:- Colton rants about hop water - Robb and Colton's Christmas vinyl record haul- the return of the New Music segment! New Music Segment: Dogpark, "75$72" https://www.youtube.com/@dogparkband
Jan 11
1 hr 30 min
73: Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics
Hooooowdy ho! It's time for Know Your Writes! Christmas isn't over 'til we say it's over, and...well, it's over. But to close it out, Robb and Colton chat about the South Park Christmas Classic that is "Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics". Other topics include:- Robb and Colton's South Park memories- New Year's resolutions for the podcast - a visit from a very special guest!Merry Christmas! 
Dec 28, 2025
1 hr 31 min
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