The hosts discuss their favorite bands and artists from high school, including the Smiths, New Order, Pixies, Sonic Youth, and more.
Music creation can be a struggle within a band when one person holds the creative power, even if their decisions are good ones. This can lead to tension but may still result in creating important music.
A conversation about music preferences and a mention of a movie featuring Will as a Death Rock guy in a hair band. The Killers were also mentioned as a favorite band.
Bill Simmons talks about the Doobie Brothers' classic rock sound and their addition of Michael McDonald's songwriting talent. He also recounts his experience with a bootleg cassette of their farewell tour concert in San Diego.
The hosts discuss the lyrics of the song "Heat Wave" and how it often gets stuck in your head with just the repetitive words "heat wave".