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30 episodes
charli xcx and the crushing highs and lows of ego | "Music, Fashion, Film" Album Analysis (w/ Michael Limentato & Harper Thomson)
Ep 20 · Aug 6, 2026 · 1 hr 38 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review MUSIC, FASHION, FILM, by Charli XCX with special guests Harper Thompson and Michael Limentato! Plus, we discuss BRAT’s aging and lasting impact, Charli’s acting chops in The Moment, and whether the lead up to the album was more exciting than the album itself! edited by Sean Wilkinson 00:00 Discussing Skins 02:27 Theme song 07:12 The Impact of Brat and Charlie XCX's Evolution 12:48 The Moment and Charlie's Acting Career 27:05 General T…
Rosalia is LUX-maxing | Rosalia "Lux" Analysis (w/ Lucia Gil Martin & Spencer Royston)
Ep 19 · Jul 31, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review LUX by Rosalia with special guests Lucia Gil Martin & Spencer Royston! Plus, we discuss whether it's possible to be spiritually and artistically pure in a capitalist society, whether it's possible to break down your body as a sacrifice to Christ without submitting to patriarchy, if Rosalia was guilty of cultural appropriation and whether she improves on this album, break down the four movements within LUX, explain how Rosalia offers a…
Jay-Z is NOT an Artist? | "Reasonable Doubt" Discussion + Analysis (w/ Kevin Chestnut)
Ep 18 · Jul 16, 2026 · 2 hr 4 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That" we review REASONABLE DOUBT with special guest KEVIN CHESTNUT! Plus, we discuss if Jay-Z was the first Drake, whether he is deserving of the title of America's greatest songwriter, whether Jay is more of an hustler than an artist, whether Biggie or Jay had the better verse on "Brooklyn's Finest", debate if Memphis Bleek is a good rapper, and we debut our new spin-off podcast "The Three Uncs!" 0:00 Jay-Z and Drake 6:26 theme song 7:04 introduction…
Charlie Puth USED to be a Piece of Sh*t | Voicenotes & Whatever's Clever Analysis (w/ Fran Hoepfner)
Ep 17 · Jul 9, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
This week on “I’ve Been Meaning To Listen To That”, we review WHATEVER’S CLEVER & VOICENOTES by Charlie Puth with special guest Fran Hoepfner! Plus, we rank our favorite white male (and non-binary) pop stars on a tier list, discuss the bratty petulant vibe that Charlie had during his voice notes era, how the album operates as a parallel to Carly Rae Jepsen’s EMOTION, how Puth matures and ages into an adult musician with his album “Whatever’s Clever!”, and more! 0:00 the white male (and non-binar…
Lupe Fiasco's Galaxy Brain | "The Cool" Album Analysis (w/ Orewayasuke)
Ep 16 · Jul 2, 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
This week on the pod, we review LUPE FIASCO’S THE COOL with special guest OREWAYASUKE! Plus, we talk why Lupe remains one of the greatest technical lyricists and an artist that speaks from a global perspective, how THE COOL is packed with dense humanistic storytelling, and whether you need to have a high IQ to enjoy Lupe’s music! 00:58 Exploring Lupe Fiasco's Impact 03:14 Personal Journeys with Lupe's Music 09:03 Lupe's Place in Hip Hop History 11:51 The Dichotomy of Lupe and Kendrick 15:11 The…
you seem pretty anxious for a girl so attached | Olivia Rodrigo Album Analysis (w/ Caroline Nash)
Ep 15 · Jun 25, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
I love you more than any stupid pod could ever say! This week on “I’ve Been Meaning To Listen To That” we review “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love” by Olivia Rodrigo with special guest CAROLINE NASH (And Just Like Yap)! Plus, we discuss how Olivia Rodrigo is the true heir to the Taylor Swift throne, how this album functions as a perfect representation of anxious attachment, how the record is a meditation on songwriting itself, her eclectic musical influences ranging from the Cure to Gar…
Lupe The Educator | 'Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor' Retrospective (w/ Jacquis Neal)
Ep 14 · Jun 11, 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
This week on “I’ve Been Meaning To Listen To That” we review LUPE FIASCO’S FOOD & LIQUOR with special guest Jacquis Neal (Crowd Control)! Plus, we talk about Jacquis’ run-ins with Lupe performing on the Chicago Blue Line, how Lupe Fiasco is the greatest rap professor, how he’s one of the most underrated lyricists of all time, and more! 0:00 favorite Chicago food 0:45 theme song 1:21 intro 2:54 Jacquis’ history with Lupe 7:32 2006 vs 2026 11:53 Jon & Stenley’s history with Lupe 20:59 themes 49:43…
Harry Styles is DISCO-baiting | Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally. Analysis (w/ Louis Peitzman)
Ep 13 · Jun 4, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review "Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally." with special guests Louis Peitzman (Chasing Amy Adams) & Harper Thomson! Plus we discuss whether or not this is a disco album, the state of male pop, the validity of the Larry fan fiction, whether or not Harry Styles is queerbaiting, and more! 0:00 Amy Adam’s Career 3:43 theme song 5:26 preconceived notions on Harry Styles 7:23 the state of male pop 12:59 relationship to Harry Styles 16:08 Larr…
ICEMAN is Billionaire Propaganda | Drake's ICEMAN Discussion + Analysis
Ep 12 · May 28, 2026 · 2 hr 9 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review ICEMAN by Drake with special guest Dakota West Foss! Plus, we discuss whether the rollout strategy of dropping 3 albums was an effective one, how there are a lot of parallels between ICEMAN and the Michael movie, how this album caters to his core audience, Drake's relationship to vulnerability and how it perpetrates a billionaire mindset, whether this album is better or worse than J Cole's THE FALL OFF, whether or not Drake is beating…
Is Coloring Book A Classic? | Chance The Rapper Retrospective (w/ Derapy )
Ep 11 · May 13, 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
Did we forget the happy thoughts? This week of "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That" we review Coloring Book 10 years later with special guest Derapy! We also debate whether the album is a classic, whether 2016 is one of the best years for hip-hop, whether the Big Day is better than Cherry Bomb, and more! 0:00 Andrew’s new podcast 3:17 preconceived notions on Coloring Book 6:07 The Big Day vs. Cherry Bomb 12:11 More Preconceived Notions on Coloring Book 25:31 Themes 53:56 Meeting the album where…
Mitski's About To Happen To Me (w/ Jorge Chisi & Harper Thomson)
Ep 10 · May 5, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning to Listen To That", we review NOTHING'S ABOUT TO HAPPEN TO ME by Mitski with special guests Jorge Chisi and Harper Thomson! Plus, we break down how "Nothing's About To Happen To Me" is a synthesis of "Bury Me At Makeout Creek" and "The Land is Inhospitable And So Are We", how this album acts as a darker B-Side album to "The Land is Inhospitable", how the record is a thoughtful meditation on the nature of sad music, how the album is brave enough to meet the audienc…
AND WE SO BACK - Chance The Rapper STAR LINE Analysis
Ep 9 · Apr 28, 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
This week on “I’ve Been Meaning To Listen To That” we review STAR LINE by Chance the Rapper! Plus, we compare Chance and JID’s Discography and see who comes out on top, break down if The Big Day is better than Cherry Bomb, discuss whether Anthony Fantano’s 0/10 review of the Big Day is waaay too harsh, draw parallels between Chance and Bruce Springsteen, and lavish praise on this album for being an absolute masterpiece! Co-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Stenley Philippe, Jon Butts 0:00 Chance vs JID…
Charli XCX's Wuthering Heights... Better than the Movie? (w/ Sean Wilkinson & Harper Thomson)
Ep 8 · Apr 14, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review WUTHERING HEIGHTS by Charli XCX with special guests Sean Wilkinson & Harper Thomson! Plus, we discuss our feelings about the rollout of this album, assess where Charli XCX is at this point in her career, debate whether "Wuthering Heights" should have been hornier, talk about whether the Gossip Girl reboot is better than the original, and more! 0:00 Wuthering Heights book & Discourse 4:05 theme song 4:43 introductions 5:52 the rollout…
Baby Keem Chooses Himself | "CA$INO" Analysis (w/ Edgar Momplaisir)
Ep 7 · Mar 31, 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That" we listen to CA$INO by Baby Keem with special guest Edgar Momplaisir (Dear White People, Strip Law, Everyone Still Hates Chris)! 0:00 Cold open 0:06 theme song 0:43 intro 2:22 history w/ Baby Keem 12:00 themes 31:54 the history of the parental advisory sticker 38:35 Baby Keem as a slot machine 55:43 House Money 1:01:51 Good Flirts 1:07:20 CASINO 1:10:00 CIRCUS CIRCUS FREESTYLE 1:16:35 Dramatic Girl 1:24:25 I am not a lyricist & no security 1:31:…
Sinners: White Supremacy is a Pyramid Scheme (w/ Racquel Callahan)
Feb 28, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review SINNERS written and directed by Ryan Coogler, with special guest Racquel Callahan! Plus, we discuss our history with Ryan Coogler's films and if he is the Kendrick Lamar of filmmakers, how white supremacy is a pyramid scheme, how "The Black Panther Party for Self Defense" could be a framework for understanding this movie, whether it's possible to decouple religion from capitalist forces, and more! 0:00 introduction 2:20 relationship t…
Lily Allen's West End Girl: Lemonade for White People? (w/ Michael Limentato & Harper Thomson)
Ep 6 · Feb 21, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review WEST END GIRL by Lily Allen with special guests Michael Limentato & Harper Thomson! Plus, we discuss whether or not this album crosses a rubicon in terms of unapologetic oversharing, whether or not David Harbour is as famous and powerful as he's portrayed in this album, how this album attempts to come to grips with familial cycles of trauma, how this album will potentially be very influential, whether we will be having a roommate summ…
J Cole: Lover or Loser? | "The Fall Off" Analysis [Pt. 2]
Ep 5 · Feb 16, 2026 · 1 hr 38 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review THE FALL OFF by J Cole with special guest Dakota West Foss! Plus, we talk about how J Cole combats the loss of the beef by being the best lover possible, discover parallels between Logic and J Cole, talk about how J Cole is at his best when he's rapping for his credibility, whether or not 2014 Forest Hills Drive was the album he was put on this earth to make, whether SAFETY showcases his growth regarding his understanding around the L…
Did J. Cole Actually Win? | "The Fall Off" Analysis [Pt. 1]
Ep 4 · Feb 14, 2026 · 43 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we analyze the lead up to "THE FALL OFF" with special guest Dakota West Foss! Plus, we break down J Cole's discography and career moves since 2014 Forest Hills Drive, what sport we are talking about when we say "rap is a sport", whether J Cole has any claim to the Big 3 as a winner, the bogus stuff that he pulls on "Might Delete Later", and more! Co-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Stenley Philippe, Jon Butts, Dakota West Foss 0:48 pre-conceived noti…
Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska Is the Original Folklore & Evermore (w/ Kevin T. Porter)
Ep 3 · Jan 17, 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
This week on I’ve Been Meaning to Listen to That, we review Bruce Springsteen’s NEBRASKA with special guest KEVIN T. PORTER! We ponder why Bruce would sanction "Deliver Me From Nowhere" while he is still alive, which song from NEBRASKA Obama used for his presidential campaign, which artist should do their own version of Nebraska (the answer may surprise you!), whether Dolly Parton's husband Carl was real, and more! Co-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Dakota West Foss, Stefanie Senior 0:00 cold open 0:…
Is Lorde ACTUALLY a Trailblazer? | Pure Heroine Analysis (w/ Jack Riedy & Harper Thomson)
Ep 2 · Jan 10, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review PURE HEROINE by Lorde with special guests Jack Riedy ( @jackriedymusic ) & Harper Thomson! 0:00 cold open 5:18 history with Pure Heroine 12:02 is Lorde a trailblazer because of this album? 17:51 Themes 51:26 highlights (Ribs) 1:00:35 Glory and Gore, White Teen Teeth 1:02:51 Tennis Courts 1:05:54 lowlights (Still Sane) 1:06:48 Buzzcut Season 1:10:46 Royals 1:14:39 final thoughts & ratings 1:20:52 final thoughts on Lorde Co-Hosts: Andre…
Carly Rae Jepsen's EMOTION: A Utilitarian Pop Masterpiece (w/ Erin Mallory Long & Michael Limentato)
Ep 1 · Jan 3, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review Carly Rae Jepsen's EMOTION with special guests ERIN MALLORY LONG & MICHAEL LIMENTATO! We discuss how EMOTION fares 10 years after its release, the Marvel-ification of the pop landscape, whether she is lying about writing 200 songs per album, whether Carly is the opposite of Rihanna, and more! Plus, Andrew unearths an unreleased Run Away With Me remix from the 10th-anniversary release! 0:00 Cold Open / Taylor Momsen 2:39 Theme Song 3:1…
Virgin – Lorde’s Pinkerton? (w/ Pallavi Gunalan)
Ep 24 · Nov 1, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review VIRGIN by Lorde with special guest Pallavi Gunalan (Pretty Gay, Dropout)! 0:00 Benign White Boy Summer 3:36 Theme Song 4:17 Pallavi's Music Taste 19:32 Preconceived Notions on Lorde 26:33 Pallavi's Thoughts on Virgin 43:07 Themes 1:05:48 If She Could See Me Now / Shapeshifter / Clearblue 1:12:11 Broken Glass 1:17:14 Man of the Year 1:18:22 Shapeshifter 1:21:48 Lowlights 1:25:45 Stray Observations 1:30:16 Final Thoughts and Ratings Fol…
Don’t Tap The Glass: It’s Not That Deep, Bro??? | Tyler, The Creator Album Analysis (w/ Sorcerer)
Ep 23 · Oct 18, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review DON'T TAP THE GLASS by Tyler, The Creator with special guest SORCERER! 0:39 introduction 2:19 history w/ Tyler 20:37 Kendrick vs. Tyler 33:36 how our perspective on Tyler has changed 38:57 themes 1:00:49 Big Poe 1:04:46 Sugar on my Tongue 1:10:14 Don’t Worry Baby / I’ll Take Care of You 1:16:04 Sucka Free 1:19:32 Ring Ring Ring 1:22:48 Lowlights 1:29:19 Stray Observations 1:36:25 Andrew plays his new song 1:38:56 Final Thoughts and Ra…
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl AH-MATIZED Us | Album Review (w/ Alison Mink & Harper Thomson)
Ep 22 · Oct 11, 2025 · 1 hr 53 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review "The Life of a Showgirl" with special guests Alison Mink & Harper Thomson! 0:00 Cold Open & Theme Song 3:05 History w/ Taylor Swift 15:11 Rollout 27:48 Themes 54:56 Fave Sparkling Water Flavors 57:13 Ruin the Friendship 1:02:27 Opalite 1:07:27 The Life of a Showgirl 1:09:59 Honey 1:10:38 Father Figure 1:17:48 Eldest Daughter 1:21:30 CANCELED! 1:28:44 Actually Romantic 1:42:08 Elizabeth Taylor 1:44:08 Wood 1:45:13 Final Thoughts and Ra…
God Does Like Ugly… Do We? | JID Album Discussion + Analysis (w/ Ben Izlar Jr.)
Ep 21 · Sep 13, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review GOD DOES LIKE UGLY by JID with special guest Ben Izlar Jr.! 1:26 Preconceived notions of JID11:40 they talk about record sales like they record execs themselves19:55 themes40:30 highlights1:06:38 lowlights1:14:23 stray observations1:20:12 final thoughts and ratings Subscribe to our Patreon series: "I've Been Meaning To Watch That"! Follow Ben Izlar Jr. on Instagram (@thefreshestofprinces) Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (…
Lorde: the Femme Frank Ocean? | “Melodrama” Album Analysis (w/ Phil Iscove & Harper Thomson)
Ep 20 · Sep 6, 2025 · 2 hr 5 min
This Week On "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That" we review MELODRAMA with special guest Phil Iscove & Harper Thomson! Listen to Podcast Like It's... on APPLE PODCASTS and SPOTIFY Follow Phil Iscove on X (@pmiscove) and Instagram (@pmiscove) Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere) Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun) Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee…
JID: The Almost GOAT | "The Forever Story" Album Analysis (w/ ReedMySole)
Ep 19 · Aug 31, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
This Week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review THE FOREVER STORY by JID with special guest ReedMySole! Subscribe to our Patreon series: "I've Been Meaning To Watch That"! Follow ReedMySole on Instagram (@reedmysole) and on YouTube Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere) Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun) Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee…
“In The Heights”: Community, Culture, & Latinx Joy in Trump's America (w/ Esteban Gast)
Aug 23, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Watch That", we review Lin-Manuel Miranda's "In The Heights" with special guest Esteban Gast! 🎤 Co-hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Stefanie Senior, Stenley Philippe🔑 Key Topics:• How In The Heights became a milestone for Latinx representation in musical theater• Whether the film is an essential part of the Broadway canon—or just cheesy liberal propaganda• Lin-Manuel’s anthropological lens on Washington Heights and the power of storytelling to preserve cultural mem…
Lady Gaga: The Student Has Become The Master - Mayhem Album Analysis (w/ Fran Hoepfner)
Ep 17 · Aug 16, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That" we review MAYHEM by Lady Gaga with special guest FRAN HOEPFNER! 🎙️ Co-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Dakota West Foss, Stenley Philippe Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun) Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee) Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten) Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere…
Let God Sort Em Out – Balance, Precision & Purity | Clipse Album Analysis (w/ Ausar Stephens)
Ep 16 · Aug 9, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review "Let God Sort Em' Out" by Clipse with special guest Ausar Stephens ( @RealSpacial )! Subscribe to our Patreon series: "I've Been Meaning To Watch That"! Follow Ausar Stephens on Instagram (@ausar.png) Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere) Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun) Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee…
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