Unplugged with Tyler Winters and John Pearman

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By: All Punked Up

Welcome to Unplugged (formerly The All Punked Up Podcast), the only weekly music podcast you need hosted by best friends and past bandmates Tyler Winters and John Pearman. Join them as they dive into the latest music news and exclusive interviews with top artists and up-and-comers across alternative rock, pop-punk, emo, indie, country, and more. With their fingers on the pulse of the music world, Tyler and John deliver fresh insights in humorous and oftentimes sarcastic ways, keeping you entertained while staying informed.

How big do you think Olivia Rodrigo can get? + Will she keep leaning toward pop punk?
04/11/2024

In this episode, John and Tyler take to the streets of Reddit again. This time to answer the question: How big do you think Olivia Rodrigo can get? And do you think she will keep leaning towards pop-punk more? The boys have a lot to say about this one.

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A terrible Fall Out Boy concert experience + Why do all pop punk bands sound the same?
04/08/2024

In this episode, Tyler and John take to the streets of Reddit for their topics this week. The first topic includes a 19-year-old female who had the worst experience imaginable at a recent Fall Out Boy concert. They share their thoughts on that and who they think is at fault. The second topic is from someone asking: is pop punk becoming too homogenized nowadays? The boys give their hot takes and weigh in on this while reading comments from others.

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What's the deal with song lyrics nowadays? + What we really think about Sum 41's new album
04/01/2024

In this episode, Tyler and John discuss Sum 41's new and final album Heaven :x: Hell. They also talk about their thoughts on artists who release multiple vinyl variations to boost album sales. Billie Eilish recently came out disapproving of this practice even though she's done it before. Finally, the boys share their thoughts on a trend pointing to song lyrics getting simpler, more repetitive, angry, and self-obsessed.

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Unplugged with You (Tommy the Doctor)
03/27/2024

This is a special episode where we talk to fans of the music scene, get to know them a bit more as fans of music, and dive into what they do for a living.

This week, we talk to one of you, Dr. Tom, a podiatrist (foot doctor) and a fan of the scene. Dr. Tom is a supporter of the show and (full disclosure) a long-time friend of both Tyler and John, as well as Tyler's personal foot doctor. Before moving into music-related topics, the boys interview the doctor about his work by asking him all...


Controversial takes we're AFRAID to admit
03/25/2024

This week, John and Tyler review songs from Hot Mulligan, The Story So Far, LØLØ, and The Home Team. They then round out the episode by sharing their hot take reactions on the controversial opinions fans of the scene have but are too embarrassed to admit.

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Bands GAMING the Billboard charts need STOPPED!!!
03/18/2024

In this episode, Tyler and John discuss how artists are gaming the Billboard charts in the lamest way possible to boost rankings. They express frustration with these strategies and question the credibility of chart achievements, particularly regarding the dominance of certain artists like Sum 41, blink-182, Drake, and Taylor Swift. This conversation leads to a discussion about today's potential influence of payola and streaming manipulation. The boys then shift their focus to Spotify rolling out music videos to its platform and whether or not it should be seen as a threat to YouTube. Finally, they round out the episode by...


Why pop punk (and emo) failed to stay mainstream
03/04/2024

This week on Unplugged, Tyler and John dive headfirst into this week's news and a handpicked topic to debate.

Sum 41 dethrones Blink-182! After 22 years, Sum 41 blasts back to the top of the charts with their song "Landmines," knocking Blink-182's "One More Time" out of the No.1 spot on Billboard's Alternative Airplay Chart. Are we surprised?Hardcore band fires singer... for estrogen? In a story that's sure to leave you scratching your head, Tyler and John unpack the bizarre tale of a hardcore band firing their vocalist for allegedly dosing the bassist with estrogen...


Are you too old for the pit?
02/29/2024

In this episode of Unplugged, Tyler and John delve into a Reddit post about hitting the "age wall." Tyler narrates a concertgoer's experience where, at 35, the individual found himself irritated by a group of drunk youngsters constantly bumping into him, so he took matters into his own hands. The hosts discuss the community's responses and share their own thoughts on handling such situations at concerts. 

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Grading AltPress’ '5 Best Debut Albums of All Time' list
02/26/2024

On this episode of Unplugged, Tyler and John grade Alt Press' recent 5 Best Debut Albums of All Time list. What did the publication get right and what did they miss? Additionally, they share milestones from blink-182 and Beyonce, Bill Corgan getting a reality show, and Live Nation killing it in terms of revenue in 2023 as they show no signs of slowing down in 2024.

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Unplugged with Osees (John Dwyer)
02/22/2024

Osees' John Dwyer stops by Unplugged to talk about the band's upcoming 2024 world tour, upcoming new music, where it all started, and where it's all going. It's an interview any Osees fan will love to hear.

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