If You're Listening
by Ramsey Ess and Heather Hynes
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On this Day in Music History: November 9th
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"If You're Listening" is all about one person's mission to force her friend to listen to all the music he missed in high school. Sometimes it goes well and Heather broadens her friend's horizons just a little bit. Often times it doesn't go so well and Ramsey spends the episode wondering why anyone would listen to this music, or in extreme cases, launching empty threats at the band that recorded it.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 485 episodes
- On this Day in Music History: November 9th · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 485We continue our occasional tradition of exploring Billboard Number One hits from across the timeline on November 9th! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This…
- This is Not a Halloween Episode 2026 · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 581It's that time of year again. Ramsey and Heather play each other songs with the intention of scaring the pants off of the other one! Will they survive October as they try to do…
- Bleachers: The Rest of the Albums · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 483After listening to one full album, a few singles, and attending a blast of a show, Heather decides it's time for her and Ramsey to have the talk. The talk being "here's what the…
- A Classic Story of a Year Bop-Around · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 482Our listeners have requested Story of a Year, so to Story of a Year we shall listen! Join us as we do a classic bop-around™! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon!…
- Now That's What I Can Music! 27 · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 481We spun a metaphorical wheel and landed in 2008 as we listen to the many strange tracks found on Now That's What I Call Music! 27. Why 27? Ask a Weird Al fan! Discover bonus eps…
- IYL SINGLES: The Places We Have Come to Hear the Most (Recently) · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 480Everybody's singing about America, lately, so this week we visit Boston, Texas and, of course, Cleveland! Experience new/popular songs through a very specific lens! Discover…
- IYL SINGLES: Meet Audrey Hobert · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 479A new pop girlie has emerged, so Heather does her duty and introduces us. Meet Gracie Abram's friend, Audrey Hobert! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week…
- Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 478A new documentary has appeared on Hulu and Heather instantly knew: "I'm going to make Ramsey watch this." Join us as we discuss Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear. Discover bonus…
- Back To School · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 476It's time to say goodbye to summer and hello to the teacher's dirty looks. But don't worry! We've got you covered for your whole school day! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on…
- A Metric Bop-Around · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 474Ramsey recently got to see a trio of Canadian legends take the stage and left with a reignited love of the band Metric. So, join him as he introduces Heather to the many eras of…
- Something Coprorate "Audioboxer" EP · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 473Continuing our look back at 25 year anniversaries, this week, Heather and Ramsey listen to the Audioboxer EP from Something Coprorate! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our…
- PATREON UNLOCKED: Best SNL Perforamnces · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 473For no good reason other than "we feel like it," on our Patreon, Heather and Ramsey decided to swap a couple of their favorite musical performances on SNL. Join them! Discover…
- PATREON UNLOCKED: Movie Soundtrack Songs · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 472It's summer movie season, so please enjoy this trip down memory lane, from the Patreon, as Heather and Ramsey explore recent Movie Sountracks! Discover bonus eps, merch and more…
- IF YOU'RE RELISTENING: Dashboard Confessional "The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most" · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 471At one time, (Episode 15), Ramsey feared this album the most. As they relisten to Dashboard Confessional's "The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most" on it's 25th anniversary…
- IYL SINGLES: Beach Songs · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 470Ramsey and Heather are of different feelings when it comes to the beach. But that doesn't mean they can't come together and give you a perfect beach playlist! So, that's what…
- Pop Girl Summer · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 469All of the pop girlies are releasing new music, so ti's time to listen through them all! Join us for Pop Girl Summer! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This…
- 1990s Cover Songs · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 468This week, we unlock a fun one from the Patreon archives as both Heather and Ramsey bring their favorite covers of songs from the 1980s! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our…
- IF YOU'RE RELISTENING: Jimmy Eat World "Futures" · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 467Heather and Ramsey complete their Jimmy Eat World relisten adventure as they go back to the "Futures!" Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: The worst…
- Patreon Unlocked! Cover Wars- 1980s Songs · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 466This week, we unlock a fun one from the Patreon archives as both Heather and Ramsey bring their favorite covers of songs from the 1980s! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our…
- The Beatles "Revolver" · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 465After Heather answers a complicated series of questions, we arrive at 1966's Revolver as the Beatles album du jour. Why Beatles and why now? Listen to find out! Discover bonus…
- IYL Singles: Paul McCartney "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" (plus Ringo!) · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 464Oops! All Ramsey! Paul McCartney has a new album out and Ramsey's gotta talk about it! Join us as Ramsey plays Heather the best of The Boys of Dungeon Lane! Discover bonus eps…
- Rage Against the Machine "Evil Empire" · 1 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 463Rage Against the Machine's 2nd album Evil Empire is turning 30, so it's time for Ramsey to hear it for his first time! Finally, the question, "is this hip hop" will be answered!…
- MUSIC HISTORY: June 1 · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 462Heather and Ramsey are bringing a Patreon staple to the main feed. Join us as we listen back to number ones from this day throughout time! Damn! Discover bonus eps, merch and…
- Tori Amos "Little Earthquakes" · 1 h 15 minIt's time for Ramsey to learn about Tori Amos, so we go right to the start with her 1992 solo debut, Little Earthquakes! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This…
- New Music Roundup (May 2026) · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 460Suddenly summer music has arrived and we've got a lot to catch up on! Charli and Muna and Kacey, oh my! Let's do it! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week…
- Acceptance "Phantoms" · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 459This week, Heather and Ramsey are both experiencing an album for the first time with Acceptance's 2005 album "Phantoms!" Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This…
- IYL SINGLES: New American Football/Lana · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 458There's something for everyone this week as we listen to new music from American Football's LP4 and Lana del Rey's song for the James Bond video game First Light! Embrace the…
- The Hotelier "Goodness" · 1 h 7 min · Season 1 Episode 457
- PATREON UNLOCKED: Hotellier "Home Like Noplace There Is" · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 457
- New The Format and Amyl and the Sniffers · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 456We got a bunch of great suggestions from our Patrons, so we're mashing things up over here. Enjoy the whiplash as we listen to three new singles from The Format and we get to…
- Disney Kids Punk · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 455Listener Luke suggested a fine idea that quickly spiraled out into a game! Two recent Disney Jr./Marvel shows feature theme songs performed by musicians previously covered by our…
- The Governors Ball 2026 Preview · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 454
- Cartel "Cartel" (2007) · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 453Heather and Ramsey spent last month on their Patreon recording commentary tracks for The Band in the Bubble. Now it's time to explore the album that they were creating in said…
- The 4th Annual Heather Oscars · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 451It's that time again! The Heather Oscars are here! WHO WILL WINNNNNNNN? Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Horror movies and Andersons and Avatars and…
- MOVIE MONTH: Cinematic Music Videos · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 450
- Movie Month: Love & Mercy (2014) · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 449If You're Watchening: A Tribute to The Movies (Month) continues as we go from documentaries to biopics. This week we watched the 2014 Brian Wilson/Beach Boys film, Love & Mercy!…
- Movie Month: Dig! (2004) · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 448Welcome to If You're Watchening: A Tribute to The Movies (Month)! As we gear up for The Heather Oscars, we walk through the world of film in a few different ways over the next…
- Best New Artist Grammy Nominees 2026 · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 447Heather and Ramsey watched the Grammys and one of them was incredibly confused by all of the new faces! Don't panic! Heather is here, and she has a TikTok account, so she is able…
- Joyce Manor "I Used To Go To This Bar" · 33 minWhen Heather told Ramsey that she had an idea that could work as either a mini episode or a full-length, he knew shenanigans were afoot. He should have known the truth: Joyce…
- Ben Folds Five "Whatever and Ever Amen" · 1 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 445
- IYL Singles: Bastille, Sleigh Bells, Mischief Brew · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 444Democracy! Our podcast loves it, and so do the members of our Patreon. This week, we had a three-way tie for the subject of our next episode, so we were honor their vote by…
- Cute is What We Aim For "The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch" · 1 h 7 min · Season 1 Episode 443
- The Music of Heated Rivalry · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 442There's a new TV show sweeping the nation(s), and Heather is here to introduce Ramsey to all the music that's gone viral from it. Get ready for surprises as we listen to Heated…
- IF YOU'RE RELISTENING: Jimmy Eat World "Clarity" · 1 h 13 min · Season 1 Episode 441We once again say hello to Sky Harbor as we revisit Jimmy Eat World's second album, Clarity! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! This week: Our new sponsor: Big…
- A Child's Introduction to Twee · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 440A few weeks ago, Ramsey was introduced to orgcore. This week, Ramsey tells Heather everything he knows about a different genre: twee. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our…
- 2025 Wrapped · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 439It's that time of year again: Ramsey and Heather have listened to a year of music, so it's time to look back at their favorite songs of the year! Discover bonus eps, merch and…
- IYL Singles: Iron Chic · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 438Our Patrons voted and they choose "orgcore." So, join us, as we learn, we live, we laugh, and we love (?) Iron Chic. Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! In this…
- UNLOCKED: Paul Simon "Graceland" · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 437An album almost as old as we are is new music, by Ramsey's standards. Join us as we unlock an episode from the Patreon vaults as we listen to Paul Simon's 1986 classic…
- New Music 2025 · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 436Heather and Ramsey share some of the music they've been enjoying lately! Hear new tracks from Snocaps, Militarie Gun, Rosalía and more! Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our…
- If You're RElistening: Cartel "Chroma" · 1 h 8 min · Season 1 Episode 434We go back to double digits as we celebrate Cartel's 20th and relisten to "Chroma!" Discover bonus eps, merch and more on our Patreon! In this episode: Ramsey figures out how to…
