Advertise on podcast: Give It A Chance with Kevin Devine and Casey Jost

Rating

★★★★★

4.8

from

31 reviews

Description

With open-minds, Kevin and Casey start the podcast listening to one famously despised pop song - obviously, since we can’t play the track for legal reasons, this is a quick homework assignment for our listeners to stream on their own. Kevin and Casey will give their first impressions of hearing the song as well as some insight into what the time was like when it was originally released. Next, since they are both musicians, they’ll break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the tune’s musical attributes and lyricism. They’ll compare this song to similar songs (that are loved!) and discuss why the world has decided this song is a famous turd.

Unlock Give It A Chance with Kevin Devine and Casey Jost podcast Email contact info,
Listeners & Audience details

Email contact information

Direct podcast contact details

Listeners

Audience numbers & engagement insights

Audience details

Podcast Insights

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Give It A Chance with Kevin Devine and Casey Jost podcast

"Remedy (I Won't Worry)"

2026/06/04

Kevin and Casey revisit Jason Mraz’s early-2000s hit “Remedy (I Won’t Worry)” and unpack everything from open mic culture and college-field singalongs to questionable scatting, Mr. A-Z album titles, and the eternal struggle between authenticity and overproduction. Plus, is the remedy really not worrying, or just passing the blunt in a field? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Rude"

2026/05/14

Kevin and Casey finally give MAGIC!’s “Rude” the chancy treatment, diving into reggae cosplay, Matthew Davids energy, the world’s most confusing wedding storyline, and a guitar solo so bad it almost circles back to genius. Along the way they debate ska waves, Kurt Cobain, Vampire Weekend, and whether “Why you gotta be so rude?” is actually one of the funniest hooks ever written. Also: do the singer and the dad become “boys” at the altar or not? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Shots"

2026/04/30

Kevin and Casey revisit Shots by Lil Jon & LMFAO and immediately spiral--from college party flashbacks to a full breakdown of early 2000s drinking culture. They debate whether the song is secretly genius at capturing pure chaos, or just the dumbest thing ever recorded… while admitting the “shots, shots, shots” hook might be physically impossible to resist. It’s loud, ridiculous, and somehow effective... but are we giving it a chance, or leaving it back at the frat? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I Miss You"

2026/04/16

Kevin and Casey dive into eyeliner, MySpace nostalgia, and the goth-emo moodboard that is I Miss You—a surprising left turn from Blink-182’s usual pop-punk chaos into something stripped-down, spooky, and… kind of beautiful? Plus: the iconic Tom DeLonge “WHERE ARE YOU” moment, brushes-on-snare influence, and why this might be the most CVS-core Blink song ever recorded. It’s emo, it’s earnest, it’s a little ridiculous, and somehow, it absolutely works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"It Wasn't Me"

2026/04/02

Kevin and Casey finally tackle the most confident lie ever put to a beat, It Wasn't Me, and immediately spiral into villas, camcorders, and elite-level bad advice. Between unpacking Shaggy’s iconic voice, questioning the song’s chaotic internal logic, and giving overdue credit to the unsung hook king Ricardo Ducent, they ask the big question: is this a genius pop-reggae banger or just the original gaslighting anthem? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Mr. Brightside"

2026/03/19

Kevin and Casey take on the most beloved song about spiraling jealousy ever smuggled into weddings, bars, and sports arenas. Between Morrissey detours, stadium-singalong confusion, and a full investigation into why everyone screams “it was only a kiss” like it’s the national anthem, they ask: is Mr. Brightside an undeniable indie-rock classic, or just emotional damage with a bassline? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Baby Shark"

2026/03/05

Kevin and Casey finally tackle the children’s song that conquered the planet: Baby Shark. With a brutally honest nine-year-old guest in the studio, they investigate whether it’s a timeless kids’ classic, a New Order synth ripoff, or just a song designed to slowly melt parents’ brains. Between fart logic, daycare shoutouts, Hamilton debates, and an unexpected lyrical analysis of shark politics, the real question remains—does Baby Shark deserve a chance, or should it swim back into the abyss? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Stars are Blind"

2026/02/19

Kevin and Casey check into the Paris Hilton pop era to ask the real question: is Stars Are Blind a secret bop or just reggae-lite room service? They unpack fame-for-being-famous, 2000s tabloid chaos, and lyrics that somehow jump from Greek gods to “we could get physical” in under three minutes. It’s part pop experiment, part cultural time capsule, and part “wait…this is actually kind of catchy?” — proving that even heiresses can stumble into a hook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Home”

2026/02/05

Kevin and Casey stomp, clap, and cringe their way through Home, the millennial love anthem turned Gen Z punching bag by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros. Kevin compares it to moldy peaches (the band and the fruit), Casey defends its wedding-core earnestness, and together they ask: is this song a barefoot bride in a $90K dress—or just the musical equivalent of a free people catalog? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Achy Breaky Heart"

2026/01/22

It’s a yeehaw fever dream. Casey and Kevin dive into the mulleted monster hit that made Billy Ray Cyrus a country-pop icon and, eventually, Miley’s dad. Is it Wham! with twang? Is it Elvis with white Reeboks? Yes. Also: George Michael, Hank Williams, Jar Jar Binks, and how this boot-scootin’ banger somehow walked so “Old Town Road” could gallop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Girl You Know It’s True”

2026/01/08

Girl, you know it’s… complicated. This episode starts with preschool teachers named Miss Hiney and ends with a philosophical breakdown of what it means to be real. Kevin and Casey dive into the glittery chaos of Milli Vanilli: two men, zero vocals, infinite vibes. There’s a surprisingly passionate defense of karaoke, an unhinged metaphor involving spoon players and generational trauma, and a reminder that sometimes the greatest lip-sync of all is pretending you’re fine. Is it fraud? Is it performance art? Is it drag?? Is it… kinda genius??? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Gooba"

2025/12/18

Kevin and Casey open Pandora’s glittery, face-tattooed box and unleash GOOBA by Tekashi 6ix9ine. Is it a song? A threat? A preschool fight set to a trap beat? Kevin wonders if rebellion peaked with yelling “Are you dumb, stupid, or dumb,” Casey gets hypnotized by a Dalmatian, and together they ask: is this punk, parody, or paint-splattered purgatory? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Rico Suave"

2025/09/25

Kevin and Casey unbutton their silk shirts and dive deep into Gerardo’s Rico Suave — a Spanglish fever dream that somehow influenced both Razor Ramon and a generation of horny middle schoolers. Kevin recalls its inescapable 1990 reign, Casey uncovers Gerardo’s post–suave pivot to pastor, and together they ask: is this song misogyny in a mesh tank top… or just deeply misunderstood meat-based poetry? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We Tigers"

2025/09/11

Kevin and Casey enter the forest of We Tigers to figure out if Animal Collective is genius, nonsense, or a group of toddlers let loose with Ableton. Kevin feels nostalgic for North Brooklyn noise rock, Casey hears a haunted ice cream truck, and together they ask: are we hearing art… or just being chased by experimental zoo animals? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U2 Album They Forced on Everyone’s Phone

2025/08/21

Kevin and Casey do the unthinkable and actually listen to a track from U2’s infamous album that they thrust upon all iPhones in 2014. The boys will decide if this this promotional tactic was on The Edge of inappropriate or if they’re pro Bono. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast reviews

Read Give It A Chance with Kevin Devine and Casey Jost podcast reviews

4.8 out of 5

31 reviews

★★★★★

Raised on BAI 2024/06/28

‘I am human, I consider nothing human alien to me.’ -Terence, OG Tiny Chancer

This podcast is so fun to listen to! Casey & Kevin have great chemistry; by the sound of it recording each Omar Epps must’ve been a blast for them. We...

★★★★★

TyCool37 2024/04/25

#1 fan of Limp Vincent!

I have always been a huge fan of Kevin Devines whole career. He is a very entertaining and funny musician to see live, so it makes sense to me that he...

★★★★★

membgpod 2024/04/25

YES

YES!!! This is podcast I’ve needed since Kevin’s 10th anniversary show, NYC circa 2012, when Casey and Jay Miller did bits on stage between sets. It’s...

★★★☆☆

Greek Devildog 2024/04/25

Tried but not for me

Was interested in the concept of the show, but it didn’t really gain traction as it took more than a few minutes for them to even start talking really...

★★★★★

FlavorSaver96 2024/04/24

Yes!

Big fan of these guys, can’t wait!

check all reviews on apple podcasts