Ryan Kearns
@ryankearns.bsky.social
Nice Husband. Music Lover. Sports Fan. Co-host of @ttheylisten.bsky.social.
"it’s an exhausting time to just be human, especially if you are a human on the side of liberty and justice for ALL."
Man I feel that line in my bones. Hayley Williams is the best.
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Man I feel that line in my bones. Hayley Williams is the best.
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my manager texted me a link last night to a live production by The Berklee Paramore Ensemble. up til that point, i wasn’t aware that there was a credited course at Berklee College that focuses on Para...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:07 AM
"it’s an exhausting time to just be human, especially if you are a human on the side of liberty and justice for ALL."
Man I feel that line in my bones. Hayley Williams is the best.
substack.com/@bandteesmcg...
Man I feel that line in my bones. Hayley Williams is the best.
substack.com/@bandteesmcg...
So yeah that Bad Bunny halftime show was legit. Fantastic showmanship, great performances and great overall presentation.
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 AM
So yeah that Bad Bunny halftime show was legit. Fantastic showmanship, great performances and great overall presentation.
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Have to feel for long-suffering Patriots fans who were denied their 7th championship in 25 years.
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Have to feel for long-suffering Patriots fans who were denied their 7th championship in 25 years.
@themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself reviewed an album from Bad Bunny (Mr. Grammys and Super Halftime). Listen to the record and then check out our review!
On this week’s episode, Matt and Ryan dive into Bad Bunny’s history-making Un Verano Sin Ti. Discover why this record became the first Spanish-language album nominated for a Grammy for Album of the Year! #BadBunny youtu.be/Mk0vRO6aoqA?...
Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny Album Review
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February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
@themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself reviewed an album from Bad Bunny (Mr. Grammys and Super Halftime). Listen to the record and then check out our review!
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Old Man Whistling While Slapping Knee Once Again Sweeps Grammys https://theonion.com/old-man-whistling-while-slapping-knee-once-again-sweeps-1851226320/
February 2, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Old Man Whistling While Slapping Knee Once Again Sweeps Grammys https://theonion.com/old-man-whistling-while-slapping-knee-once-again-sweeps-1851226320/
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They went from "Don't Tread On Me" to "Please Tread On Me So I Can Lick That Sweet, Sweet Boot" so fast, man.
January 24, 2026 at 8:57 PM
They went from "Don't Tread On Me" to "Please Tread On Me So I Can Lick That Sweet, Sweet Boot" so fast, man.
@themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself decided to once again explore what Taylor Swift has to offer. Check out the episode!
This week, Matt and Ryan dive into Taylor Swift's latest, The Life of a Showgirl. Recorded during the whirlwind of The Eras Tour, this 2025 follow-up to The Tortured Poets Department marks a distinct pivot for Swift. Tune in to hear the full review! youtu.be/dhGgkIymefU?...
The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift Album Review
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January 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
@themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself decided to once again explore what Taylor Swift has to offer. Check out the episode!
@themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself had a great time during this one. Make sure to check it out!
This week, Matt and Ryan review Big Thief’s 2025 album, Double Infinity, the highly anticipated follow-up to their 2022 breakthrough Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You. L Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about the album! youtu.be/XWSMQOk1Vho?...
Double Infinity by Big Thief Album Review
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January 11, 2026 at 5:12 PM
@themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself had a great time during this one. Make sure to check it out!
Hey everyone! Do you miss Christmas already? Well @themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself have you on this week's episode of @ttheylisten.bsky.social. We dive into one of the most impactful Christmas albums of all time. Check it out!
This week, Matt and Ryan shake off holiday hangovers to dive into Phil Spector’s A Christmas Gift for You. Conceived during "Be My Baby," this album used the "Wall of Sound" to redefine holiday standards. Hear their take now! youtu.be/W2QQLKFCA9Q?...
A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector Album Review
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December 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Hey everyone! Do you miss Christmas already? Well @themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself have you on this week's episode of @ttheylisten.bsky.social. We dive into one of the most impactful Christmas albums of all time. Check it out!
@themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself get ourselves into the holiday spirit by dueling each other in another round of Discography Draft. Check it out!
On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the dive into an album and turn their attention to the discography of the 'Queen of Christmas' herself: Mariah Carey. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from her catalogue and see how they rate on All Music. youtu.be/RvV2TZL1Vzc?...
Discography Draft: Mariah Carey
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December 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
@themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself get ourselves into the holiday spirit by dueling each other in another round of Discography Draft. Check it out!
@themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself dove into one of the most legendary jazz albums of all time this week on @ttheylisten.bsky.social. Check out the review!
For this week's episode, Matt and Ryan deep dive into the most legendary jazz album: Kind of Blue by Miles Davis. Davis created the album to move away from the Bop Era of Jazz, seeking more freedom to explore melody and emotion. youtu.be/fq3M5lnjEDE?...
Kind of Blue by Miles Davis Album Review
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December 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
@themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself dove into one of the most legendary jazz albums of all time this week on @ttheylisten.bsky.social. Check out the review!
So not sure how this stacks with other metrics, but this was pretty cool. Love me some @afantano.bsky.social!
December 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
So not sure how this stacks with other metrics, but this was pretty cool. Love me some @afantano.bsky.social!
@themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself duel it out in another installment of Discography Draft! Check it out!
Matt and Ryan take a break from their usual album deep dive to host a CMA Album of the Year Discography Draft. They'll compete by picking past winners and rating them based on their All Music scores. youtu.be/ELgJGnfNCN8?...
Discography Draft: CMA Album of the Year
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December 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
@themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself duel it out in another installment of Discography Draft! Check it out!
So I never knew I needed a mash up of "Till I Collapse" by Eminem and "Hello Operator" by The White Stripes until just now. Kudos to both artists for putting such a mind bending collaborative performance!
November 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
So I never knew I needed a mash up of "Till I Collapse" by Eminem and "Hello Operator" by The White Stripes until just now. Kudos to both artists for putting such a mind bending collaborative performance!
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Can't wait to hear the "This is a witch hunt" response to this. www.npr.org/2025/11/12/n...
New Epstein emails appear to reveal more Trump ties
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released several emails from the estate of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein that refer to President Trump.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Can't wait to hear the "This is a witch hunt" response to this. www.npr.org/2025/11/12/n...
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
One hundred episodes up and one hundred episodes down. Check out the latest episode of @ttheylisten.bsky.social where @themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself dive into Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys.
For their 100th episode, Matt and Ryan review The Beach Boys' landmark 1966 album, Pet Sounds. Inspired by The Beatles' Rubber Soul, Brian Wilson composed the album as a challenge to create a record with "no skips." Tune in to hear their thoughts! youtu.be/PzZeXvQOILI?...
Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys Album Review
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November 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
One hundred episodes up and one hundred episodes down. Check out the latest episode of @ttheylisten.bsky.social where @themattdrzik.bsky.social and myself dive into Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys.
November 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
So I don't have many problems with the list here from what I saw. Love seeing the love for APT. and Kendrick. Please don't let Sabrina win anything from the big three categories. Also, Tyler The Creator getting nominated in Best Rap Album and Best Alternative Album..What?
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2026 Grammy nominations are led by Kendrick Lamar
Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
So I don't have many problems with the list here from what I saw. Love seeing the love for APT. and Kendrick. Please don't let Sabrina win anything from the big three categories. Also, Tyler The Creator getting nominated in Best Rap Album and Best Alternative Album..What?
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
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