Greg Simpson hosts a They Might Be Giants superfan podcast where each episode he and a guest will di
17/01/2026
Episode 294 - NANOBOTS - is out now! Luke Hennisch makes his first appearance on the show to talk about nanobot technology, this song's perfect melodic structure, and we both contribute covers!
Episode 293 - A very special episode- This Might Be a Wedding - is out now! After a nice break from the grind to get married and honeymoon, Darcy and I chat about this amazing gift of personalized TMBG covers from the Covers Crüe!
I realized I never spammed yall with Episodes 291 and 292 -HOW CAN I SING LIKE A GIRL! Shannon Cooke returns to the show to talk about this Factory Showroom classic and we delve into every bit of the song and also get her take on the lyrics through a trans lens. Also- her custom tmbg oracle card readings!! (Links in comments)
02/10/2025
Sorry for the late late post - Episode 290 - NINE BOWLS OF SOUP - is out now! Noah Daniel came all the way from friggin Germany to record an episode and cover song! Maybe he came for other stuff, we don’t know, but it was awesome!
Episodes 288 & 289 - Quit the Circus - are out now! Andee Fischer makes her debut to talk about this Book deep cut. She has been dancing and doing circus-adjacent performances for a long time and is here to quitting offer advice to our protagonist, or something?
Episodes 286 and 287 - WHEN IT RAINS IT SNOWS - are out now! John Walker returns after long last and we talk extensively about this classic b-side. We break down time signatures, smiling yellow faces and old Morton Salt ads.
Episode 285 - SHAPE SHIFTER - is out now! Jonathan Leonard returns to the show for a record-setting 6th time to talk about this Phone Power banger. We discuss robot voices, boomers, and have some friends weigh in on interpretations. Also, I do cover! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5g3KAUMLmFwZuweqWZUKsS?si=c58e810144be48df
17/07/2025
Episode 284 - SLEEPWALKERS / WHAT IS EVERYONE STARING AT - is out now! Old friend Jacikat returns to talk about this No! track and the Dial-a-Song it was born from. We get into some music nerd discussion, hear Cari do a cover of Sleepwalkers. and dig through the lyrics of Staring and how it became a kids song.
Episode 281 -NARROW YOUR EYES- is out now! Ian Reynard returns to the show to discuss this Apollo 18 banger. We hear live versions spanning 30 years, showcase some amazing custom covers, and try to figure out how “baroque” They Might Be Giants are. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PmirajA2Y7hlIJoJkvPC2?si=t_R69bSgR7C-iqaIrfis9Q
11/06/2025
Eps 279 & 280 - NEXT PLANE TO LONDON - are out now! Dawn Eden Goldstein is here to discuss the early Dial-a-Song They Might Be Giants cover of The Rose Garden's 1968 hit. She's been a fan since '84 and had Flans drop off show tickets to her college dorm room, and has interviewed the band!
Sorry y’all for the lack of May episodes! End of the school year has been nutty. I’ve got a bunch of recording sessions booked and you can expect a new episode every Friday in June!
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