Brian Horowitz and The Crambones uncover the true stories behind your favorite hit songs, along with some interesting facts and trivia about music history.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:10:08
To help you recover from last week's beverages!
Nov 6, 2026 · 1:15:25
With Thanksgiving coming up, we thought you might like to have a beverage on us.
Oct 30, 2026 · 48:06
Keeping busy? Same.
Oct 23, 2026 · 1:08:04
This doesn't look like Kansas anymore...
Oct 16, 2026 · 1:12:36
BOO!! Gotcha.
Oct 9, 2026 · 1:23:14
Ask your medical provider if hanging out with the Crambones is right for you. (It is.)
Oct 2, 2026 · 1:06:19
Bad grammar in songs? Who knew?
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:20:37
Cheating and the cheating cheaters who cheat.
Sep 18, 2026 · 58:50
Who knew there were so many songs about bathrooms?
Sep 11, 2026 · 56:55
Sep 4, 2026 · 58:07
Diss tracks have been around for a lot longer than you may think. FromAugust 15, 2025.
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:14:26
Technology is not always our friend.
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:06:57
Sometime you just want to bang on something. And sing. From October 24, 2025.
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:12:19
Ah, the hassles of moving. How do we wind up with so much stuff?
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:28:10
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:27:57
Everything old.
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:29:09
Because why not? From Valentine's Day 2026. Obviously.
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:17:37
It's been hot. You are probaby aware. So let's check out some cool tunes about heat.
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:21:42
Grunts and other delightful noises in song form!
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:00:03
*Hiccup*
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:01:41
The next episode of our last favorite instruments.
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:07:43
Sometimes you just want to dance. From July 4, 2025.
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:14:07
Back when we tortured Gail on January 9, 2026.
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:25:57
Summer is almost here! Unless you're joining us from the southern hemisphere... Either way, here are the stories behind some great songs to play on the road!
May 29, 2026 · 57:09
Band names that do not end in 'S'.
May 15, 2026 · 1:23:03
Did you know that a lot of famous musicians committed crimes? Of course you did.
May 8, 2026 · 1:20:03
Songs that give instructions. Listen closely!
May 1, 2026 · 1:09:07
With special guest Linda Zimmermann!
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:11:14
We'll be back next week. Until then, refresh your knowledge on ol' Lugwig von B from January 23, 2026.
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:07:31
The Crambones check out some deep cuts from all female bands.
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:02:30
We did Firsts, we did Lasts. Seems like we should do something in the middle, right?
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:04:24
We did "Firsts" two weeks ago, so you probably saw this one coming.
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:25:31
From February 28, 2025. We'll be back next week!
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:01:57
Mar 13, 2026 · 1:15:40
Artists you know, but songs you probably don't.
Mar 6, 2026 · 1:15:35
It's a history lesson with no heavy lifting!
Feb 28, 2026 · 1:10:08
We could all use a pick-me-up now and then. Originally from September 5, 2025.
Feb 20, 2026 · 52:13
Take a trip around the world without a passport and without a follow-up quiz!
Feb 13, 2026 · 1:11:24
Maybe we are due for a new dance craze?
Feb 6, 2026 · 1:29:09
Happy Valentine's Day..?! It's our annual Valentine's show, where we see which Crambones are pro-Valentine's Day and which ones, not so much. We also welcome special guest Jahn…
Jan 30, 2026 · 1:11:23
Musicians who changed careers, originally from June 6, 2025. We will be back next week for Valentines Day 2026!
Jan 23, 2026 · 1:11:14
Bum bum bum buuuuuuuummmmm....
Jan 16, 2026 · 55:54
The Crambones check out interesting versions of some popular tunes.
Jan 9, 2026 · 1:14:07
We continue our series of torturing a Crambone for an entire episode.
Jan 2, 2026 · 1:10:26
2026...let's see how it goes.
Dec 22, 2025 · 48:59
See y'all in 2026!! -The Crambones
Dec 19, 2025 · 49:23
Happy Holidays from The Crambones! We're giving you lots to talk about with your relatives this season, along with enough ammo to make an excuse and depart as you deem necessary.
Dec 12, 2025 · 1:03:08
Brian welcomes back Judge Linda from Murder in the Hudson Valley and UFO Headquarters to keep score of the 2025 Crambone Pop Quiz. The Crambones are very angry at Brian because…
Dec 5, 2025 · 1:08:09
You don't have to do any actual math in this episode.
Nov 28, 2025 · 1:03:19
The Crambones check out songs with spoken words. For some reason, most of them are surprisingly sad...
Nov 21, 2025 · 40:58
Happy Thanksgiving from The Crambones!
Nov 14, 2025 · 55:55
The Crambones who aren't deathly ill this week take a look at the second best TV show of all time, WKRP in Cincinatti, as well as a few food related tracks.
Nov 7, 2025 · 1:17:40
Songs about actors this week on our crossover episode with The Silver Screen.
Oct 31, 2025 · 1:08:30
Let's check out some unusual covers of popular hits!
Oct 24, 2025 · 1:06:57
The Crambones check out some popular songs where the drummer is also the lead singer.
Oct 17, 2025 · 45:56
BOO! Gotcha.
Oct 10, 2025 · 1:09:01
This is the second episode of our sporadic series, "Our Least Favorite Instruments." Mercedes hates the harp, and may need to go to therapy.
Oct 3, 2025 · 30:37
Brian is on the road at Farm Aid 40 along with Allison from Getting Dirty. We will be back with new episodes of The Rock & Roll History Show and Getting Dirty soon!
Sep 26, 2025 · 36:27
Brian is on the road at Farm Aid 40 along with Allison from Getting Dirty. We will be back with new episodes of The Rock & Roll History Show and Getting Dirty soon!
Sep 19, 2025 · 58:56
Brian and Allison are at Farm Aid in Minneapolis this weekend. Head over to FarmAid.org to watch the live stream on September 20!
Sep 12, 2025 · 1:09:12
Welcome to our annual crossover episode with Getting Dirty. Allison and Ivana join the Crambones to talk about the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, happening on Saturday, September…
Sep 5, 2025 · 1:10:08
A little pick-me-up after last week's boozefest.
Aug 29, 2025 · 1:15:25
Grab your favorite beverage and join us by the pool as summer sadly comes to a close. (To our friends in the Southern Hemisphere, grab your favorite warm beverage as winter comes…
Aug 22, 2025 · 59:20
This is the first episode of our sporadic series, "Our Least Favorite Instruments." Barbara leads us off with her feelings on the ukulele.
Aug 15, 2025 · 58:07
Diss tracks have been around for a loooong time!
Aug 8, 2025 · 58:11
Some more homicidal tracks along with special guest Linda Zimmermann from "Murder In The Hudson Valley."
Aug 1, 2025 · 46:09
Linda Zimmermann from "Murder In The Hudson Valley" joins The Crambones to take a look at some songs about murder. Watch your back!
Jul 25, 2025 · 1:23:25
The Crambones dig up some track that mention chain stores. (Stores are building that contain stuff for you to buy, for those who may not be aware.)
Jul 19, 2025 · 1:25:40
We'll see you next week!
Jul 11, 2025 · 1:51:28
We'll be back on July 25 with a brand new episode. Be safe, everybody!
Jul 3, 2025 · 1:07:43
The Crambones take a deep, intellectual look at The Hokey Pokey. No, not really.
Jun 27, 2025 · 59:03
Songs with a woman's name in the title. You probably already figured that out.
Jun 20, 2025 · 1:07:50
Songs with a man's name in the title. Can you guess what next week's topic will be?
Jun 13, 2025 · 1:25:40
The Crambones will be back next week. Until then, please enjoy this episode from the vault!
Jun 6, 2025 · 1:11:23
Sometimes successful musicians decide to move on to another field. Some of these career changes are pretty surprising!
May 30, 2025 · 1:10:28
Crambone Gail came up with an interesting topic this week.
May 23, 2025 · 1:14:18
The Crambones disappeared for Memorial Day weekend. Until they return, please enjoy "Short Songs" from February 7, 2025.
May 16, 2025 · 1:25:48
It's about time The Crambones took the time to talk about time, isn't it?
May 9, 2025 · 1:28:32
The Crambones are life-long fans of live shows. This week, they take a look at some live concert albums.
May 2, 2025 · 1:25:12
There used to be these things called "albums," and sometimes band would use an album to tell a complete story.
Apr 25, 2025 · 36:14
Classical music isn't so boring after all!
Apr 18, 2025 · 49:07
Famous rock tunes are sometimes lifted from old classical pieces. Do any of these sound familiar?
Apr 11, 2025 · 1:03:02
Hopefully these will cheer you up after last week's show.
Apr 4, 2025 · 1:26:39
Don't worry. We plan on being much more cheerful next week.
Mar 22, 2025 · 1:15:01
Mar 14, 2025 · 1:12:50
The Crambones are normally confused, so this seemed like a no-brainer.
Mar 7, 2025 · 1:31:12
Sit back and let the vibes take over.
Feb 28, 2025 · 1:25:31
You'll be adding these artists to your playlist. Just wait.
Feb 21, 2025 · 1:04:44
A few tracks you likely have never heard before.
Feb 14, 2025 · 1:25:40
Virtual road trip time! Except for Mercedes, who is actually there.
Feb 7, 2025 · 1:14:18
Sometimes it's best to get on, say your piece, then get off.
Jan 31, 2025 · 1:26:38
It's time for our annual Valentine's Day episode. Will the tally fall toward 'for' or 'against' this year?
Jan 24, 2025 · 1:51:28
The Crambones share their first concert experiences.
Jan 17, 2025 · 1:36:20
Berries, cherries, and apples, oh my!
Jan 10, 2025 · 30:37
Some more advice for you!
Jan 3, 2025 · 36:27
The Crambones, for some reason, feel qualified to give some life advice to help you start off 2025 right. Use at you own discretion.
Dec 28, 2024 · 1:47:10
John missed the annual pop quiz and had to make up the assignment. The rest of The Crambones were mad at Brian for giving the pop quiz in the first place. So, 2024 Champion…
Dec 27, 2024 · 38:46
Thak you all for a wonderful 2024! Happy New Year from all of The Crambones, and we'll see you next week in 2025!
Dec 20, 2024 · 31:04
As 2024 comes to a close, The Crambones pick their favorite tunes to hear as they turn around and walk off into the sunset.
Dec 13, 2024 · 1:23:39
Once again, The Crambones are super mad at Brian about their annual pop quiz! Linda Zimmermann from UFO Headquarters and Murder In The Hudson Valley once again plays the…
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