Unplugged with Tyler Winters and John Pearman
Welcome to Unplugged (formerly The All Punked Up Podcast), your essential weekly music fix, hosted by best friends and former bandmates Tyler Winters and John Pearman. Tune in as they break down the latest music news and deliver exclusive interviews with top artists and emerging talents in alternative rock, pop-punk, emo, indie, country, and beyond. With their finger on the pulse of the music scene, Tyler and John offer fresh insights, laced with humor and a touch of sarcasm, ensuring you’re both entertained and in the know.
Episodes
228 episodes
My Chemical Romance pisses off fans + T-Pain and Zuckerberg remake "Get Low"
This week, Tyler and John question where the podcast goes from here. They also break down Mark Zuckerberg and T-Pain teaming up for a baffling remake of "Get Low," The Goo Goo Dolls and Dashboard Confessional touring together, and My Chemical R...
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32:09
The haunted recording of My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' (revisited)
This episode was originally published on 10/25/21.Tyler rides solo for this week's episode, but continues with the Spooky Season theme. And what better way to continue it than by talking about the band that brings the spooky vi...
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20:47
The Avril Lavigne Conspiracy: Is she dead? (revisited)
This episode was originally published on 10/18/21.It's officially Spooky Season, so Bailey and Tyler thought it would be appropriate to discuss and explain the wild conspiracy theory that Avril Lavigne is dead and was replaced ...
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38:47
Warped Tour 2025, Oasis reunite, & Father Grohl
We're back! While we were out, there was a lot of news to catch up on that we needed to comment on. It's being reported that Warped Tour 2025 is going to happen, Dave Grohl just fathered a baby outside of his 21-year marriage, Oasis has reunite...
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40:26
4 new blink-182 songs: Flops or not?
On this episode, John and Tyler share their thoughts on blink-182's recent release of four new song teasers, the lineup and tracklisting for Disney's upcoming pop-punk covers album titled A Whole New Sound, a recent blink-182 gig revie...
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35:41
Is a new live blink-182 album on the way?
On this episode, Tyler and John discuss the real possibility and proof of a future blink-182 live album being announced. Additionally, Tyler shares his discovery of bootlegs and unreleased tracks hiding in plain sight on Spotify. They both disc...
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31:27
Is the scene going country? + Tenacious D-saster + Reading mean Tweets + blink-182 vs Green Day
This episode is jam-packed! In this week's episode, Tyler and John discuss the recent horrible performance of the National Anthem by Ingrid Andress, Tenacious D's untimely joke that has gotten them canceled, and MGK getting fangs. They also rea...
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48:44
Did Simple Plan just ruin this Disney song?
On this episode, Tyler and John discuss Disney's exciting announcement of a pop-punk covers album featuring beloved Disney songs. The boys then listen to Simple Plan's cover of Elton John's "Can You Feel The Love Tonight", the album's debut tra...
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24:38
Bands we'd be ok with never hearing from again
With the boys off this week, Tyler and John are sharing a conversation they had after last week's episode where they discuss bands and songs they'd be ok with never hearing again. Do you agree? Let us know on our socials what bands and/or songs...
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12:25
New blink-182 + Grading Alt Press' 5 best emo vocalists of all time list
On this episode, Tyler and John take a look at and grade Alternative Press' recent list of the 5 Best Emo Vocalists of All Time. Do they agree? But before they get to ...
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32:59
Should bands feel obligated to play the hits at concerts?
This week, Tyler and John are back from their nearly month-long hiatus. On this episode, they explain the reasoning behind the break, answer the question of whether or not bands should feel obligated to play the hits at concerts, talk about the...
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45:01
Unplugged with Yellowcard's Ryan Key (Audio Only)
For this episode, John and Tyler go LIVE on Yellowcard frontman Ryan Key's Twitch channel. It was a great discussion that touched on topics of the band's reunion, the reasons why they seem bigger than they've ever been, their upcoming tour, and...
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ROASTING our Spotify listening habits
This week, we get our Spotify listening habits roasted by AI. We also talk about new music from The Dangerous Summer and new Hopeless Records signee Karen Dió. We also follow up on The Starting Line getting a big streaming boost from Taylor Swi...
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35:33
Bands that SHOULD NOT be universally loved + Jack White can STFU now
On this episode, before John and Tyler discuss bands that are universally praised by the scene but shouldn't be, they kick things off with a discussion about how The Starting Line was referenced in a new Taylor Swift song.. They also bring up J...
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55:57
How big do you think Olivia Rodrigo can get? + Will she keep leaning toward pop punk?
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 sa...
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16:17
A terrible Fall Out Boy concert experience + Why do all pop punk bands sound the same?
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 ...
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33:59
What's the deal with song lyrics nowadays? + What we really think about Sum 41's new album
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 disapprovi...
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40:10
Unplugged with You (Tommy the Doctor)
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...
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42:06
Controversial takes we're AFRAID to admit
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 embarrasse...
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40:57
Bands GAMING the Billboard charts need STOPPED!!!
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 re...
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38:20
Why pop punk (and emo) failed to stay mainstream
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 "La...
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42:08
Are you too old for the pit?
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 constantl...
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17:24
Grading Alt Press’ 5 best debut albums of all time list
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 ...
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30:34
Unplugged with Osees (John Dwyer)
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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41:54
Would you get rid of WWWY to bring back Warped Tour?
From Paul McCartney's lost bass to skyrocketing US visa fees, this episode packs a punch! We explore new music drops, the surprising return of porn soundtracks, and Spotify's artist-friendly gig discovery tool. Plus, the Rock Hall nominations a...
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