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🚨 Episode 21 is having a moment — 400+ more views than any other! So here’s a birthday quickie worth revisiting 👇

Adam & Mike hit the road to Detroit to see the Giants vs. Tigers and somehow end up deep in… Billy Corgan’s brain.

🎤 Did Nirvana really rip off Smashing Pumpkins?🧱 Influence or ego trip?💿 Double albums, CD memories & anti-skip glory🥁 Beatles tangents (obviously)

All this and more in this RESHARE of How It’s Related — the chaotic birthday classic that keeps climbing.

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This week, Adam makes his defense for one of the most misunderstood bands of the ’90s and 2000s — Collective Soul. From surprise radio success to an underrated catalog of hits, the guys break down why the band deserves more respect than they often get.

Along the way:

• The brothers at the heart of the band and their origin story in Atlanta

• Recording inside Elvis Presley’s home (!), and why that matters

• The hits you forgot were theirs (and how many more there actually are)

• A blind song challenge to test true Collective Soul fandom

All this and more on Episode 39 of How It’s Related.

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This week, the cousins dive into System of a Down — the band that turned spastic verses, massive choruses, and political chaos into one of the most unique catalogs in heavy music.They cover:Why Toxicity still stands as a “no-skip” classicThe twin albums (Mezmerize + Hypnotize) and their hidden connectionLive show memories that prove SOAD was raw, real, and unpredictableA hilariously awkward Papa Roach story from Adam’s teenage yearsPlus: Rick Rubin’s fingerprints, circus-metal formulas, and whether SOAD’s lyrics actually mean anything.---📲 Follow us: @howitsrelatedpod📧 Email: adammikepodcast@gmail.com🔗 Watch full episodes: / @howitsrelatedpod#SystemOfADown #Toxicity #ChopSuey #NuMetal #AltMetal #Cousins #HowItsRelated

This week we hop back to 1993, a year where R&B and hip hop absolutely dominated the airwaves. From Whitney Houston’s blockbuster ballads to Silk, Shai, Jade, and Jodeci, the charts were stacked with soulful voices and smooth jams.

🎵 The 1993 Hit List Challenge
Adam rattles off the Billboard Top 15 of 1993, and we put names to songs at lightning speed. Whitney, Janet, Tag Team, Snow, H-Town, and more — some came instantly, others slipped through the cracks.

🎶 Rapid-Fire Name That Tune
Half a snare, a guitar strum, or even a synth swell — can you recognize songs from just a second of sound? Goo Goo Dolls, No Doubt, Sophie B. Hawkins, Lisa Loeb, and Alanis Morissette all make surprise appearances in this round of sonic memory lane.

🥤 RC Cola, Again?
Adam relives the surreal discovery of a couple of RC Cola cans in his parents’ fridge during his dad’s 80th birthday celebration. Proof that sometimes nostalgia just pops out of nowhere.

📼 Singles & Cassettes
We reminisce about cassette singles, car rides soundtracked by R&B tapes, and the quirks of 90s production — from open-string guitar tunings to intentional imperfections that made grunge accessible.

All this and more on Episode 37 of How It’s Related — where the year is 1993, the vibe is R&B, and the game is always Name That Tune.

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Bang bang, Niner gang — we kick off with some football nostalgia before diving headfirst into a mixtape from one of the most memorable years in music: 1995.🎵 The 1995 Hit ListAdam throws down the Billboard gauntlet with the top 13 songs of the year — Seal, Mariah Carey, TLC, Michael Jackson, Green Day, Live, and even a curveball from Blessed Union of Souls. Some were unforgettable anthems, others… not so much.🎶 Name That Tune (Under 2 Seconds!)From the snap of a snare to half a synth note, can you ID songs faster than Adam? A-ha, Rick Springfield, Queen, Fine Young Cannibals, Pet Shop Boys, and even Level 42 all make an appearance in this lightning-round game that had us cracking up.🥤 Not Sponsored By…RC Cola, Diet Right, and the ghost of Tab make their unlikely cameos as we riff on sodas that time forgot.🤘 Deftones & Collective SoulWe shout out the Deftones for finally hitting #1s thanks to a new generation of fans, and Adam shares his $4 investment in a Collective Soul documentary that left him with newfound respect for Ed Rowland’s artistry.🌟 Artists Who Transcend GenresFrom Dolly Parton to Johnny Cash to Willie Nelson, we debate which musicians rise above genre walls — and why Ed Rowland might belong in that conversation.All this and more on Episode 35 of How It’s Related — where every week we prove that a chat about nothing always turns into something.👇 Listen now & join the conversation!#HowItsRelated #Podcast #MusicPodcast #90sMusic #1995Hits #Mixtape #CollectiveSoul #Deftones #DollyParton #JohnnyCash #Cousins

This week, the guys dust off the Walkman and dive into Gotye, Kimbra, and the mixtape magic of 1994.Adam and Mike unpack:The viral rebirth of Somebody That I Used to Know in 2025Why Kimbra’s looping wizardry adds so much more than a feature creditThe generational déjà vu: Wayne’s World did it with Bohemian Rhapsody, now TikTok is doing it with GotyeThe “curmudgeon test” — are we just our parents telling us Jefferson Starship did it first?How a 27-year-old might be hearing Gotye for the first time ever🧠 Generational Memory: Cool or Curmudgeon?They go deep on:The fine line between nostalgia and “they don’t make ‘em like they used to”Why every generation thinks their discovery of a hit song is brand newWhat it felt like to hear Queen or The Doors again through the lens of a movie trailer or teen comedyWhy rediscovery isn’t lazy — it’s a new way in📼 Mixtape 1994Adam blindsides Mike with a lightning round of Billboard hits, including:Ace of Base → “The Sign” & “Don’t Turn Around”Boyz II Men → “I’ll Make Love to You”Richard Marx → “Now and Forever”Tony Braxton, Lisa Loeb, Elton John, Aaliyah, John Secada, Coolio & more💿 The Playlist EffectFrom dentist-office background music to Snapchat clips, the guys explore:Why 1994’s hits still feel so ingrained in memoryHow cultural “re-releases” keep songs alive for new fansThe strange comfort of hearing a song exactly as you remembered it🥞 Side Tangents (Because, Cousins)Somehow we end up talking about:Jefferson Starfish (don’t ask, just listen)Amy Grant’s unexpected cameoSnapchat kids rediscovering The HangoverWhy Richard Marx is low-key the MVP of the ‘90s🔮 Coming Next WeekAnother deep dive into how rediscovery keeps music alive — and why some artists thrive long after their moment.📲 Follow us on Instagram & YouTube: @howitsrelatedpod📧 Email us: adammikepodcast@gmail.com🔗 Watch full episodes & clips: / @howitsrelatedpod#Gotye #Kimbra #Mixtape1994 #SomebodyThatIUsedToKnow #90sHits #Cousins #HowItsRelated

This week, the guys finally dive into Deftones, the band that blurred the lines between metal, emo, shoegaze, and whatever the hell “nu metal” was supposed to mean.Adam and Mike unpack:How Adrenaline lit a fire in 7th grade band kids everywhereWhy Around the Fur is having a TikTok-fueled renaissanceThe shoegaze-y brilliance of White Pony and its legacyWhy Deftones have their own sonic lane—and no one’s really caught up🧠 Chino Moreno: The Weird GeniusThey go deep on:Chino’s dreamy, unnerving vocal style—why it shouldn’t work but totally doesHis new wave influences like Duran Duran and Depeche ModeThe internal creative tension that shaped the band’s directionHow the band evolved from skate-rap-metal to genre-breaking innovators🎧 Selling Deftones: Your First Hit’s FreeFrom “Bored” to “Change (In the House of Flies)” to 2025’s “Milk of the Madonna,” we walk through the songs that hooked us and the albums that kept us around.Adam calls it:“There’s no other way to sing those songs. He invented his own way.”Also discussed:Why the lack of guitar solos was a feature, not a bugThe strange crossover between Deftones and emo kidsWhy Limp Bizkit was never quite heavy enoughHow this band still pulls in 16 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone🤘 Playlist Includes:“Bored” (Adrenaline)“My Own Summer (Shove It)”“Digital Bath”“Change (In the House of Flies)”“Minerva”“My Mind is a Mountain” (2025)“Milk of the Madonna” (2025)📦 White Pony = UntouchableMike’s favorite. Adam’s first real entry point. 25 years later, still sounds like the future.🎁 Bonus Moments:A Metallica tangent (of course)Mike reclaims a riff that Deftones might have stolen from his hard driveA sales pitch: “Here’s how to sell someone on Deftones in under 30 seconds”📲 Follow us on Instagram & YouTube: @howitsrelatedpod📧 Email us: howitsrelatedpod@gmail.com🔗 Watch full episodes & clips: YouTube.com/@howitsrelatedpod#Deftones #WhitePony #ChinoMoreno #NuMetal #AltRock #TikTokSongs #LimpBizkit #Metallica #MusicPodcast #HowItsRelated #Cousins #SpotifyWrapped

This week, the guys lock in on Muse — the symphonic, space-rock powerhouse that somehow blends Queen, Radiohead, and Korn fuzz into one of the most unique catalogs in modern rock.

Adam and Mike unpack:

• The chaotic sing-song cousin intros that led straight into Scatman, Benny & Joon, and “bad acting”

• Why Adam calls the Hives “tight, toy son” and how that connects to Muse’s precision

• Showbiz → the scrappy debut with “Sunburn” and “Muscle Museum”

• Origin of Symmetry → the moment Muse becomes Muse, with “Citizen Erased” and “Micro Cuts”

• Absolution → a masterpiece front-to-back with “Time Is Running Out,” “Hysteria,” and “Stockholm Syndrome”

🧠 Matt Bellamy: The Operatic Architect
They go deep on:

• Bellamy’s mix of classical piano chops, spacey fuzz guitars, and over-the-top vocals

• Why no one in Muse is replaceable — each instrument stands on its own

• The ADHD cousin curse: binging a band hard, then peacing out after “season one”

• How writing music while inspired by Muse always risks sounding too Muse-y

📼 Muse: From Underground to Stadium Kings
Whether it’s the haunting beauty of “Citizen Erased” or the head-punching chaos of “Stockholm Syndrome,” Muse built their reputation on refusing to sound like anyone else.

Also discussed:

• The Watchmen trailer that reignited love for “Take a Bow”

• The awkward cousin feeling when your band suddenly becomes everyone’s band

• Ben Folds producing William Shatner’s spoken-word album (and why pancakes with Prince still win the story battle)

💿 The Mainstream Shift
From underground heroes in Europe to mainstream chart-toppers in the U.S., Muse’s journey includes:

• The breakout of Black Holes and Revelations with hits like “Starlight”

• Political anthems aimed at lying leaders and war profiteers

• Their refusal to chase approval — doing whatever the hell they want, and making it sound massive

🥞 Side Tangents (Because, Cousins)
Somehow we end up talking about:

• Kevin Smith’s unreleased Prince documentary

• Ben Folds’ absurd talent level

• Who really controls Prince’s estate (spoiler: not us)

🔮 Coming Next Week
A dive into another musician who blends humor, virtuosity, and chaos — Ben Folds.

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This week, the guys finally dive into Faith No More, the band that helped shape the entire sound of 2000s alt rock.Adam and Mike unpack:Why Faith No More is way more than just “Epic”The band’s funky early years with Chuck MosleyThe iconic arrival of Mike Patton, whose vocal style influenced everyone from Incubus to System of a DownThe album-by-album evolution, from The Real Thing to King for a Day… Fool for a Lifetime, and Album of the Year🧠 Mike Patton: The Mad GeniusThey go deep on:Patton’s 286,000 side projects (Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, opera, a cooking-themed album… yes, seriously)His “I hate everything” vibe in interviewsThe cult following he’s built by not chasing mainstream fameThe impact of COVID, which reportedly led to Patton developing agoraphobia and stepping away from touring📼 Faith No More: Influencing Your Whole PlaylistWhether it's the funk-metal blend of Midlife Crisis or the raw energy of Digging the Grave, this band has quietly shaped modern rock.Adam calls it: “They’re your favorite band’s favorite band.”Also discussed:Rivalries with Red Hot Chili PeppersUnderrated albums like Angel Dust and Soul InvictusWhy they’re so easy to listen to, despite being so weirdThe Sonic the Hedgehog coin sound from Last Cup of Sorrow💿 What About the Gaps?A massive 18-year break between Album of the Year (1997) and Soul Invictus (2015) gets explored.Mike’s theory: all the best bands hate each other.🥄 Faith, Seinfeld, and Soup NazisSomehow we end up talking about:Mike’s DVD box set obsession with Seinfeld Season 7Episode sequencingAnd how discovering Faith No More is kind of like discovering Seinfeld: there’s no “start here”—you just jump in and find what sticks.🔮 Coming Next WeekIt’s time to explore Muse—the band Mike loves, Adam kind of likes, and both agree is worth a deeper dive.📲 Follow us on Instagram & YouTube: @howitsrelatedpod📧 Email us: howitsrelatedpod@gmail.com🔗 Watch full episodes & clips: YouTube.com/@howitsrelatedpod#FaithNoMore #MikePatton #Incubus #AltRock #90sMusic #Seinfeld #RedHotChiliPeppers #MrBungle #MusicPodcast #Cousins #HowItsRelated

Join your favorite cousins as they start the episode with a chaotic story—something about a screwdriver accident, a butt pinch, and a snakebite metaphor gone wrong. Just a normal Wednesday.🎸 The Collective Soul SpiralAdam opens up about his teenage love for Collective Soul, sparked by Shine and solidified by discovering the lead singer was a pastor’s kid—just like him.Talks through the band’s history, internal drama, and personal memories tied to their musicMentions Pretty Donna, which was played at his weddingExplains how the lyrics of The World I Know helped him feel less alone during his time in Slovakia🧠 When Lyrics Actually Meant SomethingSome bands wrote actual poetry. Adam shares examples from The World I Know, highlighting lines that felt profound when you were young and trying to figure things out.✅ The Four-Song RuleIf you like four songs across multiple albums, you like the band. Period.Gin BlossomsGoo Goo DollsMatchbox 20Better Than EzraCollective SoulEven if they weren’t considered "cool," the consistency counts.🎧 90s Soundtracks & Pop CompilationsA rundown of elite 90s movie soundtracks (Varsity Blues, City of Angels, Can’t Hardly Wait) leads into a nostalgic rant on Now That’s What I Call Music compilations and the rise of pop crossover moments.🎤 The Festival TierSome bands may not sell out arenas today, but they’re still crushing festival stages and nostalgia tours.Collective SoulBetter Than EzraEverclearTonicOur Lady Peace🔮 Next WeekA pivot is coming: the next episode is all about Faith No More.---📲 Follow us on Instagram & YouTube: @howitsrelatedpod📧 Email us: howitsrelatedpod@gmail.com🔗 Watch full episodes & clips: YouTube.com/@howitsrelatedpod---#90sMusic #CollectiveSoul #GooGooDolls #Matchbox20 #BetterThanEzra #VarsityBlues #CityOfAngels #NowThatsWhatICallMusic #MusicPodcast #ComedyPodcast #Cousins #HowItsRelated #PodcastRewind

This week your favorite cousins tackle their first-ever fan request—and it’s a good one: Queens of the Stone Age and the mad genius behind it all, Josh Homme.

Adam and Mike dive deep into the desert-fueled chaos of QOTSA, unpacking what makes the band so original, so weird, and so undeniably awesome. Along the way, they pay tribute to Miles’ dad, roast Star Wars continuity, and try to explain why some Adam Sandler movies just hit.

📝 Topics we hit:

• The YouTube comment that made this episode happen

• What makes Queens of the Stone Age so different—and why it works

• Dave Grohl’s wild ride through Songs for the Deaf

• Why originality is Josh Homme’s superpower

• Star Wars prequels, bad acting, and high ground memes

• Adam Sandler, Funny People, and the underrated beauty of sad comedies

• The Collective Soul documentary no one asked for (except Adam)

🎵 Artists & Albums Mentioned:

Queens of the Stone Age
Kyuss
Dave Grohl
Foo Fighters
Collective Soul (briefly… sorry, Adam)
Adam Sandler (yes, we’re counting him)

🧠 Final Take:
Songs for the Deaf is your gateway drug. But like most great bands, Queens of the Stone Age takes time. Weird chords, gritty vocals, and surprising turns—that’s the charm. And Josh Homme? He’s out here breaking musical rules just to see what happens.

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We were barely done grieving Theo Huxtable (kind of kidding) when the next headline hit: Ozzy Osbourne has passed. So naturally, we had to scrap the lighter topics and give the Prince of Darkness his due — even if one of us only knew him because Lil Jon sampled “Crazy Train.”Adam kicks things off with a full Amber roast — she thought the Coldplay meme was a Nickelback joke, which tells you everything you need to know. She also texted Adam about Ozzy’s death 38 minutes after it hit the wire and somehow thinks that counts as “breaking the news.”From there, we get into:The awkward way we found out Ozzy died (Reddit, obviously)Our totally uninformed Coldplay gossip segmentThe infamous bat moment (yes, Ozzy thought it was fake… allegedly)Whether Ozzy was more important in Sabbath or soloThe Osbournes MTV era and how it lowkey broke reality TVAlso:Shoutout to Perry Mason (the song, not the show).Adam admits his musical references are shameful.We talk about VHS tapes for way too long.And someone says “God is now heavy metal,” which feels oddly right.This is our sloppy, chaotic, heartfelt salute to Ozzy — the artist, the icon, the guy who yelled “Sharon!” into pop culture forever. RIP, bat boy. You made us feel things.🎧 Episode 29 is live. Find it wherever you pretend to work while wearing headphones.📌 Next week: Probably something lighter... unless another rock legend dies. In which case, we’ll be sad and yell about MTV again.#HowItsRelated #Cousins #OzzyOsbourne #Sharon #MTVGoldenAge #BlackSabbath #CrazyTrain #PodcastHumor #RIPOzzy #MetalLegends #Coldplay #VHSForever

We're back in the original studio — same crappy lighting, same questionable sound quality, and same cousins with too many opinions. This week, it’s all about Drake’s diss response, Kendrick’s Juneteenth mic drop, and whether this whole thing is actual beef or a WWE storyline dressed up as rap rivalry.

Adam starts things off hot with a Pizza Hut saga that involves a gift card scavenger hunt, a 47-minute delay, and a mother who’s attempting to complete the entire restaurant alphabet. This is not a drill. They're on "P" now. Zianos is coming.

From there, we dive into:

• Drake’s “cool and composed” Iceman era

• The ridiculous fact that one mid song had nine producers

• Whether ghostwriting still matters in 2025

• And why Kendrick might’ve checkmated Drake with just presence alone

Also:

• Aria Vortex, we saw your comment! You're officially a fan-favorite.

• Dog BH flower covers are a real thing.

• And yes, next week we’ll talk Faith No More and Queens of the Stone Age, probably for five hours.

This episode ends with more questions than answers, but one thing is clear: we're not impressed by Drake... and definitely not letting him dine with Adam’s parents.

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📌 Next week: Albums that actually matter (and Mike Patton doing weird stuff).

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This week your favorite cousins take on a ridiculous—but kind of brilliant—thought experiment: if aliens landed tomorrow and wanted to understand music, what songs would we play for them?Adam and Mike build their intergalactic playlist with classics, curveballs, and a few controversial takes (yes, someone said “Happy Birthday”). It’s a mix of nostalgia, music history, and pure chaos—as always.📝 Topics we hit:The Cracker Barrel family drama that has nothing to do with aliensWhy “Bohemian Rhapsody” is required listening—on any planetThe case against “Happy Birthday” as a cultural anthemChuck Berry, Nirvana, Wu-Tang, and the power of first impressionsThe deep meaning behind The Beatles’ “In My Life”Yoko Ono vs. Chuck Berry: a live TV moment for the agesHipster trapdoors, 80s synth hits, and what not to play for Martians🎵 Artists & Tracks Mentioned:QueenThe BeatlesChuck BerryNirvanaErasureWu-Tang ClanYoko Ono (kind of)…and unfortunately, “Happy Birthday”🧠 Final Take:Music might be the most human thing we have. If aliens showed up, your playlist tells them who we are. So… what are you playing?📲 Follow us:YouTube: How It’s RelatedInstagram: @howitsrelatedpodFacebook: How It’s Related📧 Email: adamikepodcast@gmail.com

This week your favorite cousins take on a rock titan: Dave Grohl. Is he really the nicest guy in music—or is that just the brand? Adam and Mike break down Grohl’s journey from Nirvana to Foo Fighters, the myth of the DIY hero, and why owning your music matters more than ever.

📝 Topics we hit:

• Why Grohl is both everywhere and… kind of predictable

• The myth of the “nice guy” rocker

• What made Foo Fighters a household name (and what holds them back)

• Why Grohl's ego might be his secret sauce—and his biggest flaw

• Publishing rights, power, and how Grohl secured his bag

• Synesthesia, pedals, and chaotic creativity

• Why we still don’t mess with American Idol

• Mail that never got sent to Paul (sorry, dude)

🎵 Bands & Moments Mentioned:

• Nirvana

• Foo Fighters

• Prince

• Queens of the Stone Age

• Paul (yes, that Paul)

• “Best of You” and the riffs that made millions

🧠 Final Take:
Grohl is a modern rock legend—no doubt. But when the myth is louder than the music, does greatness get lost in the noise?

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In part two of their breakdown of Lil Wayne’s The Carter VI, Adam and Mike tackle the second half of the album — with honesty, exhaustion, and just enough optimism to keep going. From high hopes to big misses, they offer thumbs up and thumbs down on each track, debate lyrics vs. vibes, and ask the important questions like: “Why Bono?” and “What even is Peanuts to an Elephant?”---🎧 What You’ll Hear:Flex Up is borderline… and ultimately a thumbs downIsland Holiday brings the Weezer sample no one asked forLoki’s Theme was a surprise highlightIf I Played Guitar didn’t playPeanuts to an Elephant missed the markZooming in My Rari is not Lil Wayne’s laneBeing Myself (feat. Mannie Fresh) brought the heatNovi and Gun (feat. MGK and Kodak Black) got the big thumbs downFinal track Written History fades out with little impactOverall: The album ended with a tie between thumbs up and thumbs down---📌 Chapters:00:00 – Intro to Part 2 of The Carter VI02:07 – “Flex Up” and “Island Holiday”05:55 – “Loki’s Theme” and “If I Played Guitar”10:13 – “Peanuts to an Elephant” and “Zooming in My Rari”13:47 – “Being Myself” feat. Mannie Fresh15:38 – “Gun” feat. MGK & Kodak Black16:49 – “Written History” and final thoughts---🗣 Favorite Sound Bites:“I could not believe my ears.”“This is a big thumbs up.”“This was a chore to finish.”“If more songs were like Being Myself, we’d be way more into this album.”---👇 Follow & connect with us:📸 Instagram: @howitsrelatedpod🐦 Twitter: @howitsrelated_📘 Facebook: How It’s Related Podcast📩 Email: AdamMikePodcast@gmail.com

This week , your favorite cousins kick off our two-part review of The Carter VI by none other than Lil Wayne (or as we say, Little Wayne – government name only). We break down the first half of the album track-by-track and give our honest, slightly confused reactions. It’s full of bangers, weird collabs, nostalgic vibes, and... Bono?📝 Topics we hit:Lil Wayne’s cadence still slaps (even when the lyrics don’t)Jelly Roll’s surprising cameo (and Adam’s mild dislike)Does sampling still count if the lines are overly familiar?Why Bells kind of sucks but kind of doesn’tThe moment Bono made Mike want to throw his phoneOur real-time thumbs-up/thumbs-down rating systemWhich guest features actually outshined Wayne (and why that might be a problem)Upcoming upgrade: We tease a brand-new How It’s Related studio space 👀🎵 Songs mentioned:“Welcome to the Carter”“Bells”“Tuxedo”“Sharks”“Banned from N.O.”“Nobody” (ft. Bono)“Bless”🧠 Verdict so far: Wayne still has the vibe, but The Carter VI is riding the line between nostalgia and nonsense. Can Part 2 save it?📲 Follow us:YouTube: How It’s RelatedInstagram: @howitsrelatedpodFacebook: How It’s Related📧 Email us: adamikepodcast@gmail.com

Join your favorite cousins for a music-fueled riff session that somehow connects TikTok trends, bedtime playlists, Foo Fighters ballads, and punk rock reimaginings. It’s less of a plan and more of a vibe this week, and if you've ever Shazam'd a random dance song mid-scroll, this one's for you.

• The TikTok rabbit hole: discovering songs like “Friendships” by Pascal Letoublon and why it gives life.

• How random viral sounds become permanent fixtures in our playlists.

• The unexplainable magic of two nerdy white dudes barbershopping rap songs.

• Adam’s soft song playlist includes everyone from Michael W. Smith to Foo Fighters’ “Waiting on a War.”

• Mike's belief that any song can be made into a pop punk banger—including Dust in the Wind.

• The Marvel science of gamma radiation: why Bruce Banner was "the one guy."

• Childhood trauma corner: chickenpox scars and awkward silences.

• Inside jokes, 90s pop culture riffs, and a Jeopardy impression that definitely got out of hand.

• TikTok or It Didn’t Happen – Songs we only know from viral clips.

• Pop Punk It! – Mike’s crusade to convert every genre to pop punk.

• Unsolicited Band Updates – Mike’s music projects are happening… eventually.

“Every song ever written would make a good pop punk song. That’s just the rules. I didn’t make the rules.”

Adam promises a musical drop by Episode 43 (we’re holding him to that), and maybe—just maybe—you’ll hear a new track from Mike’s band... if he can escape the couch.

All this and more on Episode 17 of How It’s Related.
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🔍 What We Talked About:🎸 Special Segments:🎤 Mike’s Musical Manifesto:👀 Tease for Next Time:

Adam promises a musical drop by Episode 43 (we’re holding him to that), and maybe—just maybe—you’ll hear a new track from Mike’s band... if he can escape the couch.

All this and more on Episode 17 of How It’s Related.
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Welcome back to How It's Related, where today we’re still reeling from our Detroit trip and digging into albums that didn’t hit at first—but aged like fine gravy. Pinkerton, Load, Paul's Boutique, 808s & Heartbreak... we break down the albums that bombed, the bands that risked it, and how expectations shape legacy.

🎵 Highlights include:

• Detroit recap and city slander rebuttal 🍊

• Weezer’s Pinkerton vs. Blue Album

• Why Load isn’t bad… just not Metallica-y 🤘

• The Beastie Boys’ “Paul’s Boutique” deep dive

• What makes a band sound like them

• “Heartless” was huge… but 808s wasn’t?!

• The Walkman. Johnny Walkman. 🕶

• Blumpkins and Country Gravy (don’t ask)

👀 Plus, find out who invented bull weevil-core.

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