UMM: The Unifying Medium of Music

UMM: The Unifying Medium of Music

Steve Lively

Episodes 61
Avg. Duration 1h 12m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Aug 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Consistency
33%
Hosting
rss.castbox.fm

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About This Podcast

We begin each episode talking about a random song on the 2021 Rolling Stone Best 500 Songs of All Time list and then just wing it afterwards. We demonstrate flashes of intelligence and a severe amount of forgetfulness/ignorance. Good times.

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Recent Episodes

S3 Episode 56 - Song #149: "Rocket Man" by Elton John

Mar 02, 2026 1h 9m

We're back this week with another nonsensical discussion over Sir Elton, his legacy, and the story told in this classic 70s megahit. Rob goes way overboard on covers, and Steve obsesses about…

S3 Episode 55 - Song #108: "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure

Feb 16, 2026 1h 30m

We here at UMM are, more or less, caretakers at heart. We want to help you navigate through this cold and flu season. Thus, at a safe distance, we offer you...The Cure.We have a long trivia question,…

S3 Episode 54 - Song #142: "He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones

Feb 02, 2026 1h 16m

Wow! You clicked the FULL description? Nice! I need to make this one count! So, this week, we have George Jones, and for obvious reasons, we cover the 1980 cult classic POPEYE, starring Robin…

S3 Episode 53 - Song #262: "American Tune" by Paul Simon

Jan 19, 2026 56m

In this second, and admittedly sloppier, episode with Rob in studio, we again demonstrate our rudimentary understanding of American politics in the 1960s and 70s, and we very clumsily attempt to…

S3 Episode 52 - Song #106: "Sympathy for the Devil" by The Rolling Stones

Jan 12, 2026 1h 6m

We recorded this during a holiday visit. While the sound quality is markedly better, we still have no idea what we're talking about. But, we think we're amusing, so...yeah. Enjoy!Time Stamps!01:49 -…

S3 Episode 51 - Song #178: "bad guy" by Billie Eilish

Jan 05, 2026 1h 14m

It's 2026, which means...well, probably lots of stuff. But most importantly, of course, we're back with SEASON 3!! This week's episode includes a guest host AND an average amount of under-developed…

S2 Episode 50 - Song #174: "Radio Free Europe" by R.E.M.

Nov 17, 2025 1h 34m

We conclude Season 2 this week with the debut single from one of the most iconic and influential artists of the last 50 years: The B-52s! That'll make sense when you listen. Anyway, we hope you…

S2 Episode 49 - Song #176: "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks

Nov 10, 2025 1h 29m

Strap in/on for a doozie, fam! We're comin' at ya with a killer sandwich, covers galore, and WAY more personal information and perspective than any episode--or entire podcast--should. That's just how…

S2 Episode 48 - Song #167: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem

Nov 03, 2025 1h 9m

Eminem, perhaps better known as Marshall Mathers, is notorious for spitting both rhymes and truth. During this episode--our 48th shot--we bring in a Midwest fan club's president to assist us with…

S2 Episode 47 - Song #338 : "Believe" by Cher

Oct 27, 2025 1h 20m

Ready to return to the good ol' days of deciding between having MySpace or Facebook and unsure which platform was best for you to...share...your life?Do you believe in life after social media?Do you…

S2 Episode 46 - Song #295: "Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who

Oct 20, 2025 1h 13m

Can you guess Who will be the first artist to make a second appearance on this beloved radio program? It may not be Who you think, but it could also very well be Who you think because the answer is…

S2 Episode 45 - Song #166: "All the Young Dudes" by Mott the Hoople

Oct 13, 2025 1h 9m

We're back...again! This week we talk mostly about a song we all know by a band we've never heard of. Combinations such as these are why podcasts were invented.Enjoy, Boogaloo Dudes!*Edited with…

S2 Episode 44 - Song #376: "Mama Tried" by Merle Hagard

Sep 22, 2025 1h 28m

We've missed you, TOO! We won't make excuses about the absences, but trust us: we absolutely deserved it. As most podcasters do when covering country music, we devote a lot of time to homicidal…

S2 Episode 43 - Song #258: "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" by Gil Scott-Heron

Sep 01, 2025 1h 17m

Civil Rights. Media Corruption. Toothpaste Ads. Tongue Twisters. Yep. All right here. Enjoy this audible quest through American history and music from two guys who should have been in bed when they…

S2 Episode 42 - Song #34: "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" by James Brown

Aug 25, 2025 1h 16m

We've been out shopping the past few weeks, but we're back now and we're very pleased to report that we have each purchased new satchels! I'm obviously lying. They're used. Anyway, this week's…

S2 Episode 41 - Song #56: "Work It" by Missy Elliott

Aug 04, 2025 56m

You there! Put that thing down, flip it, and reverse it because it's time to chillax and listen to two white idiots try to discuss the intricacies of Missy Elliott's absolute BANGER from 2002.We have…

S2 Episode 40 - Song #86: "Tumbling Dice" by The Rolling Stones

Jul 28, 2025 1h 7m

It's our first REPEAT ARTIST episode, so we celebrate by talking about French words getting Americanized, magazine covers, under-appreciated music genre of bossa nova, Linda Ronstadt and feminism,…

S2 Episode 39 - Song #493: "Stronger" by Kanye West

Jul 21, 2025 1h 41m

Back this week with a 'sode that's longer,but we don't think it'll kill ya. We're one-point-five our normal size, and didn't even take a pill, yeah... If you're into music sampling, Monopoly, the…

S2 Season 2 Mid-season Break (Repeat Episode 13 - "Hotel California")

Jul 07, 2025 1h 16m

"Inspiration is the result of hard work." That's a quote I just made up to distract you from the fact that this week's episode is a repeat.But fear not, friends. We will (probably) be back soon with…

S2 Episode 38 - Song 276: "Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) by Buzzcocks

Jun 30, 2025 1h 11m

Yes, double contractions are a thing, and in this week's episode, we probably spend too much time dwelling on that. We tease a future segment. We insert more completely legal pop culture clips.…

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