Buckle up for our SPECIAL 100TH SONG! In this special episode, Mike and Paul make a special announcement before debuting their extra-special 100th song “X-One-C!”
“X-One-C”
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano and organ by Michael Cassady
Bass by Paul Rust
Drums by Tony Thaxton
Guitar by Emeen Zarookian
Song produced by Emeen Zarookian
Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
This week Mike and Paul reminisce about their previous careers as writers for Hallmark’s romance cards before debuting their VERY ROMANTIC new song “Fragile Like Glass.”
“Fragile Like Glass”
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano by Michael Cassady
Drums by Tony Thaxton
Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian
Song produced by Emeen Zarookian
Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
Bonus episodes, all songs for download and more: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
This week on SONG A WEEK, Mike and Paul discuss the thrilling exhilarating heart-pounding world of… LULLABIES! Then they debut their new song… a lullaby known as “Quiet.”
“Quiet”
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano and trumpet by Michael Cassady
Drums by Tony Thaxton
Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian
Song produced by Michael Cassady
Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
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This Thanksgiving week, Paul and Mike release a special BONUS EP from behind the paywall! Go behind the scenes of a Don’t Stop or We’ll Die, Song-A-Week songwriting session, and hear their song “Destiny Divine” go from conception to final recording!
For more bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and mp3 downloads of all of our SONGS-A-WEEK visit patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie to support the show!
This week Mike and Paul reminisce about their favorite board games before debuting their new song… a jingle for a new (presently unmade) board game known as YOU MUST ZAP!
“You Must Zap”
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano and bass by Michael Cassady
Drums by Tony Thaxton
Guitar by Emeen Zarookian
Song produced by Michael Cassady
Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
This week, Mike and Paul simply DISH about their new vinyl release, “Bellezas,’ (the very best 12 songs from the first 50 episodes of Song-A-Week) before debuting their brand NEW song, “Fancy Paw.”
“Fancy Paw”
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano by Michael Cassady
Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian
Drums by Tony Thaxton
Song produced by Emeen Zarookian
Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
Time for tooth talk! This week Mike and Paul discuss ALL THINGS TEETH (dreams, dentists, creatures and more!) before debuting their new rock-n-roll song "Two Hundred Tons of Teeth!"
"Two Hundred Tons of Teeth"
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano by Michael Cassady
Drums by Tony Thaxton
Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian
Song produced by Emeen Zarookian
Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
It’s Halloweentime! Celebrate with Mike and Paul as they countdown the three scariest and creepiest songs from Don’t Stop or We’ll Die on the “Song A Week” podcast! Don’t be a chicken and dare to discover which songs!
Songs produced by Michael Cassady and Emeen Zarookian
Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
On this week’s episode of SONG A WEEK, Mike and Paul discuss an exciting new spiritual group that they’ve joined (and no, it’s not a cult!) - before they debut their new song “Destiny Divine.”
“Destiny Divine”
written and sung by Michael Cassady & Paul Rust
piano by Michael Cassady
drums by Tony Thaxton
guitar, bass and synth by Emeen Zarookian
song produced by Emeen Zarookian
show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
Mike and Paul reminisce about weathermen and debut their new fully-produced Don’t Stop Or We’ll Die song - which just so happens to be named - “Weatherman Says”
“Weatherman Says”
Written and sung by Michael Cassady & Paul Rust
Piano and trumpet by Michael Cassady
Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian
Song produced by Michael Cassady and Emeen Zarookian
Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
[UNLOCKED BONUS EP]
originally released in February 2022:
We've made 63 songs [now up to 92] in as many weeks for the podcast, all completely remote!
Mike and Paul sift through some demos and drafts on the way to producing completed SONGS-A-WEEK on today's new bonus episode -- enjoy!
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In this SWEET new episode, Mike and Paul rank their top 3 favorite candies and debut their brand new sugary bubblegum hit “Popsicle Confusion!”
“Popsicle Confusion”
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano by Michael Cassady
Drums by Tony Thaxton
Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian
Song produced by Emeen Zarookian
Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
This week, Mike and Paul do a "where are they now" of the cast of Little Rascals (1994) and debut their new song, The Rascal!
"The Rascal"
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano by Michael Cassady
Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian
Drums by Tony Thaxton
Song produced by Michael Cassady
Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
This week, during the high temperatures of summertime, Mike and Paul celebrate those wonderful four seasons and debut their new song (an ode to heat) entitled "Cool Down My Babies."
"Cool Down My Babies"
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano by Michael Cassady
Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian
Song produced by Emeen Zarookian
Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
This week Mike and Paul - self professed “Monroe Heads” - reflect on the life and career of their favorite silver screen idol - you guessed it - Marilyn Monroe! Also featuring the debut of the new fully produced Don’t Stop or We’ll Die song “Keep On Rocking That Beat.”
“Keep On Rocking That Beat”
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano by Michael Cassady
Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian
Song produced by Michael Cassady
Show produced by Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
This week Mike and Paul are tasked by Macy's to design a float and balloon centered around Don't Stop Or We'll Die for this year's upcoming Thanksgiving Day Parade. They also debut their new song "PARADE."
"PARADE"
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano by Michael Cassady
Guitar and bass by Emeen Zarookian
Drums by Tony Thaxton
Song produced by Emeen Zarookian
Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
This week Mike and Paul share an exclusive live performance of their song “I Got A Perm For My Camping Trip” - with a healthy dose of Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)!”
“Camping Trip/Movin’ Out” Live Performance
By Don’t Stop Or We’ll Die
Michael Cassady (vocals, piano, trumpet)
Paul Rust (vocals, bass)
Tony Thaxton (drums)
Emeen Zarookian (guitar, vocals)
Recorded live 8/4/22 at
The Lodge Room
Highland Park CA
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Mike flies solo this week, but don’t worry, he brought a brand new DSOWD song along with him called, “Zone P!”
“ZONE P“
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano by Michael Cassady
Guitar by Emeen Zarookian
Song produced by Emeen Zarookian
Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
As you probably know, this week is National Deacon's Week, so Mike and Paul are obligated to share their fond childhood memories about religion.
"THE DEACON'S LIST"
Written and sung by Michael Cassady and Paul Rust
Piano and trumpet by Michael Cassady
Song produced by Michael Cassady
Show produced by Michael "Mookie" Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie
This week Mike and Paul debut their new song “Corey’s Cabbage” and reminisce on its very subject matter: the grand tradition of fishing!
“Corey’s Cabbage”
Written and sung by Michael Cassady & Paul Rust
Piano by Michael Cassady
Guitar, bass and drums by Emeen Zarookian
Song produced by Emeen Zarookian
Show produced by Michael Blaiklock
Support the show: patreon.com/dontstoporwelldie