I've Been Meaning To Listen To That
by Andrew Ambrose Lee, Stenley Philippe, Jon Butts, Dakota West Foss
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Is Coloring Book A Classic? | Chance The Rapper Retrospective (w/ Derapy )
May 13, 2026
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Mitski's About To Happen To Me (w/ Jorge Chisi & Harper Thomson)
May 5, 2026
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AND WE SO BACK - Chance The Rapper STAR LINE Analysis
Apr 28, 2026
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Charli XCX's Wuthering Heights... Better than the Movie? (w/ Sean Wilkinson & Harper Thomson)
Apr 14, 2026
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Baby Keem Chooses Himself | "CA$INO" Analysis (w/ Edgar Momplaisir)
Mar 31, 2026
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| 5/13/26 | Is Coloring Book A Classic? | Chance The Rapper Retrospective (w/ Derapy ) | Did we forget the happy thoughts? This week of "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That" we review Coloring Book 10 years later with special guest Derapy! We also debate whether the album is a classic, whether 2016 is one of the best years for hip-hop, whether the Big Day is better than Cherry Bomb, and more!0:00 Andrew’s new podcast3:17 preconceived notions on Coloring Book6:07 The Big Day vs. Cherry Bomb12:11 More Preconceived Notions on Coloring Book25:31 Themes53:56 Meeting the album where it’s at59:17 Deryk’s Highlights1:00:37 No Problem1:04:16 All Night1:05:28 All We Got1:11:55 Mixtape1:13:11 Juke Jam & Smoke Break1:16:15 Drown1:18:40 Features1:20:56 Should this have been two sides?1:26:42 How Great1:29:17 Same Drugs1:33:47 Summer Friends1:34:38 Stray Observations1:37:04 Final ThoughtsSubscribe to our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/IBMTLTTFollow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay!! | — | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | Mitski's About To Happen To Me (w/ Jorge Chisi & Harper Thomson) | This week on "I've Been Meaning to Listen To That", we review NOTHING'S ABOUT TO HAPPEN TO ME by Mitski with special guests Jorge Chisi and Harper Thomson! Plus, we break down how "Nothing's About To Happen To Me" is a synthesis of "Bury Me At Makeout Creek" and "The Land is Inhospitable And So Are We", how this album acts as a darker B-Side album to "The Land is Inhospitable", how the record is a thoughtful meditation on the nature of sad music, how the album is brave enough to meet the audience at their level, and discuss Lisa Kudrow losing the Emmy two times against Julia Louis-Dreyfus! 0:00 Queening Out w/ Jorge0:24 theme song1:01 preconceived notions on Mitski15:25 the rollout27:28 themes & symbolism35:06 Lisa Kudrow & Julia Louis-Dreyfus44:32 where’s my phone50:57 If I Leave54:01 Instead of Here57:19 Rules / Lightning59:38 Cats1:03:14 that white cat1:14:58 final thoughts and ratingsFollow Jorge Chisi on Instagram (grilled_chisi)Follow Harper Thomson on Instagram (@harpingabout)Follow Michael Limentato on Instagram (@limentaco)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young ( Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comPlease leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Have a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | AND WE SO BACK - Chance The Rapper STAR LINE Analysis | This week on “I’ve Been Meaning To Listen To That” we review STAR LINE by Chance the Rapper! Plus, we compare Chance and JID’s Discography and see who comes out on top, break down if The Big Day is better than Cherry Bomb, discuss whether Anthony Fantano’s 0/10 review of the Big Day is waaay too harsh, draw parallels between Chance and Bruce Springsteen, and lavish praise on this album for being an absolute masterpiece!Co-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Stenley Philippe, Jon Butts0:00 Chance vs JID3:14 theme song3:53 preconceived notions on Chance16:40 is a 0/10 too harsh?27:52 Themes53:37 the highs and the lows1:00:00 STAR SIDE INTRO1:03:54 Speed of Light1:06:52 Speed of Love1:15:19 RIDE1:17:19 No More Old Men1:22:04 Space and Time1:30:07 Burn Your Block & Letters1:42:36 Stray Observations1:48:45 Final Thoughts and RatingsSOURCES: Cone, J. H. (2013). The cross and the lynching tree. Orbis BooksThe King of Growth: Chance the Rapper "Star Lines" analysis by Professor Skyehttps://www.youtube.com/watchv=6eoN8B9XgoQ&t=891sChance the Rapper Is Back and He’s Blacker Than Ever | Star Line Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJOHSRVoppcChance The Rapper - STAR LINE (Full Album Reaction)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCzpiDL3Ybs&t=6317sSubscribe to our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/IBMTLTTFollow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay!! | — | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | Charli XCX's Wuthering Heights... Better than the Movie? (w/ Sean Wilkinson & Harper Thomson) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review WUTHERING HEIGHTS by Charli XCX with special guests Sean Wilkinson & Harper Thomson! Plus, we discuss our feelings about the rollout of this album, assess where Charli XCX is at this point in her career, debate whether "Wuthering Heights" should have been hornier, talk about whether the Gossip Girl reboot is better than the original, and more!0:00 Wuthering Heights book & Discourse4:05 theme song4:43 introductions5:52 the rollout14:50 where is Charli XCX now in her career?31:35 themes51:22 wall of sound & eyes of the world52:40 my reminder57:04 House1:00:23 Dying for You1:03:03 Chains of Love / Stray Observations1:15:04 final thoughts and ratingsEdited by Sean WilkinsonFollow Sean Wilkinson on Instagram (@t1_sean)Follow Harper Thomson on Instagram (@harpingabout)Follow Michael Limentato on Instagram (@limentaco)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young ( Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comPlease leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Have a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | Baby Keem Chooses Himself | "CA$INO" Analysis (w/ Edgar Momplaisir) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That" we listen to CA$INO by Baby Keem with special guest Edgar Momplaisir (Dear White People, Strip Law, Everyone Still Hates Chris)!0:00 Cold open0:06 theme song0:43 intro2:22 history w/ Baby Keem12:00 themes31:54 the history of the parental advisory sticker38:35 Baby Keem as a slot machine55:43 House Money1:01:51 Good Flirts1:07:20 CASINO1:10:00 CIRCUS CIRCUS FREESTYLE1:16:35 Dramatic Girl1:24:25 I am not a lyricist & no security1:31:35 highway 95 & no blame1:36:45 $ex appeal1:40:55 Birds and the Bees / Baby Keem is PgLang Drake?1:46:04 final thoughts and ratingsSOURCES: Deflem, Mathieu. 2020. "Popular Culture and Social Control: The Moral Panic on Music Labeling." American Journal of Criminal Justice, 45(1):2-24 (First published online July 24, 2019). https://deflem.blogspot.com/2020/03/m...First Thoughts On Baby Keem's Ca$ino by Justin Hunte • First Thoughts On Baby Keem's Ca$ino BABY KEEM DROPPED A MASTERPEICE! CA$INO (FULL ALBUM) REACTION by Scru Face Jean • BABY KEEM DROPPED A MASTERPEICE! CA$INO (F... T.I. Verzuz 50 Cent, Baby Keem Ca$ino, Tyler Perry, New Class Cypher | Culture United by The Company Man • T.I. Verzuz 50 Cent, Baby Keem Ca$ino, Tyl... Baby Keem's Sprawling Family Epic- "Casino" analysis by Professor Skye • Baby Keem's Sprawling Family Epic- "Casino... Follow Edgar Momplaisir on Instagram (@edgar.momplaisir)Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay!! | — | ||||||
| 2/28/26 | Sinners: White Supremacy is a Pyramid Scheme (w/ Racquel Callahan) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review SINNERS written and directed by Ryan Coogler, with special guest Racquel Callahan! Plus, we discuss our history with Ryan Coogler's films and if he is the Kendrick Lamar of filmmakers, how white supremacy is a pyramid scheme, how "The Black Panther Party for Self Defense" could be a framework for understanding this movie, whether it's possible to decouple religion from capitalist forces, and more!0:00 introduction 2:20 relationship to Ryan Coogler8:58 expectation around Sinners12:00 themes26:16 white supremacy is a pyramid scheme38:52 black panther party for self defense42:09 highlights1:12:35 lowlights1:18:19 music, culture, and divine1:23:12 final thoughts and ratingsCo-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Stefanie Senior, Stenley Philippe, Jon ButtsSOURCES: I’m Not Black, I’m Kanye By Ta-Nehisi Coateshttps://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/05/im-not-black-im-kanye/559763/What is it about Tupac by Professor Skyehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDeq0A3tJWw&t=539sThe Problem with Killer Mike by FD Signifierhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuauLvgJamk&t=653sRyan Coogler talks Sinners, vampires and capitalism (SPOILERS)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mU_2VWpsmQDelroy Lindo talks Sinners, capitalism and vampires (SPOILERS)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jONprH45myw&t=1106sFollow Racquel on Instagram (@itstherac)Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay!! | — | ||||||
| 2/21/26 | Lily Allen's West End Girl: Lemonade for White People? (w/ Michael Limentato & Harper Thomson) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review WEST END GIRL by Lily Allen with special guests Michael Limentato & Harper Thomson! Plus, we discuss whether or not this album crosses a rubicon in terms of unapologetic oversharing, whether or not David Harbour is as famous and powerful as he's portrayed in this album, how this album attempts to come to grips with familial cycles of trauma, how this album will potentially be very influential, whether we will be having a roommate summer, the toxic sequence in Pitch Perfect 3, and more!Co-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Dakota West Foss, Harper Thomson, Michael Limentato1:23 Preconceived notions on Lily Allen15:17 Themes31:14 Did Lily Allen go too far?43:09 What is you Tahm Bout46:21 Madeleine56:21 West End Girl59:22 Ruminating1:04:05 Tennis1:07:50 Nonmonagamummy / 4chan stan1:10:46 Relapse1:12:28 Let You W(in) / Fruity Loops1:14:28 Just Enough1:16:34 Stray Observations1:34:16 Final Thoughts & RatingsFollow Harper Thomson on Instagram (@harpingabout)Follow Michael Limentato on Instagram (@limentaco)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young ( Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comPlease leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Have a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | J Cole: Lover or Loser? | "The Fall Off" Analysis [Pt. 2] | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review THE FALL OFF by J Cole with special guest Dakota West Foss! Plus, we talk about how J Cole combats the loss of the beef by being the best lover possible, discover parallels between Logic and J Cole, talk about how J Cole is at his best when he's rapping for his credibility, whether or not 2014 Forest Hills Drive was the album he was put on this earth to make, whether SAFETY showcases his growth regarding his understanding around the LGBTQ community, how this album works as a love letter to his real fans, and more!Co-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Stenley Philippe, Jon Butts, Dakota West Foss0:38 themes30:05 two six / run a train33:19 legacy35:55 the let out37:56 who tf is you42:16 hit the gas44:12 safety52:14 twenty nine intro53:11 thirty nine intro55:09 the vilest58:36 quik stop1:07:43 life sentence / only you1:10:06 what if1:19:38 I love her again1:26:00 stray observations1:29:16 final thoughts and ratingsFollow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 2/14/26 | Did J. Cole Actually Win? | "The Fall Off" Analysis [Pt. 1] | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we analyze the lead up to "THE FALL OFF" with special guest Dakota West Foss! Plus, we break down J Cole's discography and career moves since 2014 Forest Hills Drive, what sport we are talking about when we say "rap is a sport", whether J Cole has any claim to the Big 3 as a winner, the bogus stuff that he pulls on "Might Delete Later", and more!Co-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Stenley Philippe, Jon Butts, Dakota West Foss0:48 pre-conceived notions on J Cole8:13 expectations around the Fall Off18:56 Rap as a Sport25:31 Where Does J Cole go from here?30:09 Did J Cole actually win?Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 1/17/26 | Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska Is the Original Folklore & Evermore (w/ Kevin T. Porter) | This week on I’ve Been Meaning to Listen to That, we review Bruce Springsteen’s NEBRASKA with special guest KEVIN T. PORTER! We ponder why Bruce would sanction "Deliver Me From Nowhere" while he is still alive, which song from NEBRASKA Obama used for his presidential campaign, which artist should do their own version of Nebraska (the answer may surprise you!), whether Dolly Parton's husband Carl was real, and more! Co-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Dakota West Foss, Stefanie Senior0:00 cold open0:43 theme song1:20 intro2:48 Deliver Me From Nowhere16:01 Context for the album43:24 Themes1:08:12 Atlantic City1:14:19 Open All Night1:15:31 My Father’s House1:23:58 Highway Patrolman1:25:29 Used Cars1:27:49 Stray Observations1:34:46 Final Thoughts and RatingsPATREON SUPPORTERSSamuel LeeCarissa ZaffiroStenley PhilippeJon ButtsTanner Richard CraftSean WilkinsonFollow Kevin T Porter on Instagram (@kevintporter)Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
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| 1/10/26 | Is Lorde ACTUALLY a Trailblazer? | Pure Heroine Analysis (w/ Jack Riedy & Harper Thomson) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review PURE HEROINE by Lorde with special guests Jack Riedy ( @jackriedymusic ) & Harper Thomson!0:00 cold open5:18 history with Pure Heroine12:02 is Lorde a trailblazer because of this album?17:51 Themes51:26 highlights (Ribs)1:00:35 Glory and Gore, White Teen Teeth1:02:51 Tennis Courts1:05:54 lowlights (Still Sane)1:06:48 Buzzcut Season 1:10:46 Royals 1:14:39 final thoughts & ratings 1:20:52 final thoughts on LordeCo-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Dakota West FossPATREON SUPPORTERSSamuel LeeCarissa ZaffiroStenley PhilippeJon ButtsTanner Richard CraftSean WilkinsonListen to Jack's album RAW DEAL on BANDCAMPFollow Jack Riedy on Instagram (@jackriedymusic)Follow Harper Thomson at (@harpingabout)Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 1/3/26 | Carly Rae Jepsen's EMOTION: A Utilitarian Pop Masterpiece (w/ Erin Mallory Long & Michael Limentato) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review Carly Rae Jepsen's EMOTION with special guests ERIN MALLORY LONG & MICHAEL LIMENTATO! We discuss how EMOTION fares 10 years after its release, the Marvel-ification of the pop landscape, whether she is lying about writing 200 songs per album, whether Carly is the opposite of Rihanna, and more!Plus, Andrew unearths an unreleased Run Away With Me remix from the 10th-anniversary release!0:00 Cold Open / Taylor Momsen2:39 Theme Song3:18 Introduction5:37 Relationship to Carly Rae Jepsen18:03 Themes46:56 Making the Most of the Night54:58 Let’s Get Lost1:01:03 I Really Like You1:06:47 Run Away with Me1:07:10 Did Carly write 200 songs?1:08:10 Black Heart1:10:04 Stray Observations (Co-Workers Are People Outside of Work Too)1:16:29 Run Away with Me (Harry Shearer Remix)1:20:09 Final Thoughts and RatingsCo-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Dakota West Foss, Stenley Philippe, Michael LimentatoPATREON SUPPORTERSSamuel LeeCarissa ZaffiroStenley PhilippeJon ButtsTanner Richard CraftSean WilkinsonFollow Erin Mallory Long on Instagram (@erinmallorylong)Follow Michael Limentato on Instagram (@limentaco)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young ( Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comPlease leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Have a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 11/1/25 | Virgin – Lorde’s Pinkerton? (w/ Pallavi Gunalan) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review VIRGIN by Lorde with special guest Pallavi Gunalan (Pretty Gay, Dropout)!0:00 Benign White Boy Summer3:36 Theme Song4:17 Pallavi's Music Taste19:32 Preconceived Notions on Lorde26:33 Pallavi's Thoughts on Virgin43:07 Themes1:05:48 If She Could See Me Now / Shapeshifter / Clearblue1:12:11 Broken Glass1:17:14 Man of the Year1:18:22 Shapeshifter1:21:48 Lowlights1:25:45 Stray Observations1:30:16 Final Thoughts and RatingsFollow Pallavi Gunalan on Instagram (@pallavigunalan)Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 10/18/25 | Don’t Tap The Glass: It’s Not That Deep, Bro??? | Tyler, The Creator Album Analysis (w/ Sorcerer) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review DON'T TAP THE GLASS by Tyler, The Creator with special guest SORCERER!0:39 introduction2:19 history w/ Tyler20:37 Kendrick vs. Tyler33:36 how our perspective on Tyler has changed38:57 themes1:00:49 Big Poe1:04:46 Sugar on my Tongue1:10:14 Don’t Worry Baby / I’ll Take Care of You1:16:04 Sucka Free1:19:32 Ring Ring Ring1:22:48 Lowlights1:29:19 Stray Observations1:36:25 Andrew plays his new song1:38:56 Final Thoughts and RatingsFollow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 10/11/25 | Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl AH-MATIZED Us | Album Review (w/ Alison Mink & Harper Thomson) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review "The Life of a Showgirl" with special guests Alison Mink & Harper Thomson! 0:00 Cold Open & Theme Song3:05 History w/ Taylor Swift15:11 Rollout27:48 Themes54:56 Fave Sparkling Water Flavors57:13 Ruin the Friendship1:02:27 Opalite1:07:27 The Life of a Showgirl1:09:59 Honey1:10:38 Father Figure1:17:48 Eldest Daughter1:21:30 CANCELED!1:28:44 Actually Romantic1:42:08 Elizabeth Taylor1:44:08 Wood1:45:13 Final Thoughts and RatingsSubscribe to our Patreon series: "I've Been Meaning To Watch That"! Follow Harper Thomson on Instagram (@harpingabout)Follow Alison Mink on Instagram (@alisonmink)Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay!!#TaylorSwift #TheLifeOfAShowgirl #AlbumReview #NewMusic #PopMusic #MusicPodcast #Swifties #ErasTour #TravisKelce #JackAntonoff #MaxMartin #Folklore #Evermore #Midnights #TorturedPoets #MusicDiscussion #Podcast #Review | — | ||||||
| 9/13/25 | God Does Like Ugly… Do We? | JID Album Discussion + Analysis (w/ Ben Izlar Jr.) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review GOD DOES LIKE UGLY by JID with special guest Ben Izlar Jr.!1:26 Preconceived notions of JID11:40 they talk about record sales like they record execs themselves19:55 themes40:30 highlights1:06:38 lowlights1:14:23 stray observations1:20:12 final thoughts and ratingsSubscribe to our Patreon series: "I've Been Meaning To Watch That"! Follow Ben Izlar Jr. on Instagram (@thefreshestofprinces)Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 9/6/25 | Lorde: the Femme Frank Ocean? | “Melodrama” Album Analysis (w/ Phil Iscove & Harper Thomson) | This Week On "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That" we review MELODRAMA with special guest Phil Iscove & Harper Thomson!Listen to Podcast Like It's... on APPLE PODCASTS and SPOTIFYFollow Phil Iscove on X (@pmiscove) and Instagram (@pmiscove)Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 8/31/25 | JID: The Almost GOAT | "The Forever Story" Album Analysis (w/ ReedMySole) | This Week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review THE FOREVER STORY by JID with special guest ReedMySole!Subscribe to our Patreon series: "I've Been Meaning To Watch That"! Follow ReedMySole on Instagram (@reedmysole) and on YouTubeFollow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 8/23/25 | “In The Heights”: Community, Culture, & Latinx Joy in Trump's America (w/ Esteban Gast) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Watch That", we review Lin-Manuel Miranda's "In The Heights" with special guest Esteban Gast! 🎤 Co-hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Stefanie Senior, Stenley Philippe🔑 Key Topics:• How In The Heights became a milestone for Latinx representation in musical theater• Whether the film is an essential part of the Broadway canon—or just cheesy liberal propaganda• Lin-Manuel’s anthropological lens on Washington Heights and the power of storytelling to preserve cultural memory• Why In The Heights was overlooked by mainstream audiences—while similar white-centric stories were celebrated• What does community-building look like in a post-2020, post-Trump world?• Is Vanessa the musical’s most underwritten female lead—or does the film version do her dirty?• Should Ludacris and REO Speedwagon form the next great rap-rock supergroup like Jay-Z and Linkin Park?• and more!Cold Open: 0:00Theme Song 00:19Introduction (And Champaign-Urbana Memories) 0:59Preconceived Notions of Lin-Manuel Miranda 9:20Themes 18:48 Highlights 36:36Stray Observations 1:05:00Final Thoughts & Ratings 1:12:58Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Esteban Gast on Instagram (@realestebangast)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Twitter: @meganrika Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Twitter: @mxotnes Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comLeave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Have a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 8/16/25 | Lady Gaga: The Student Has Become The Master - Mayhem Album Analysis (w/ Fran Hoepfner) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That" we review MAYHEM by Lady Gaga with special guest FRAN HOEPFNER!🎙️ Co-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Dakota West Foss, Stenley PhilippeFollow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 8/9/25 | Let God Sort Em Out – Balance, Precision & Purity | Clipse Album Analysis (w/ Ausar Stephens) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", we review "Let God Sort Em' Out" by Clipse with special guest Ausar Stephens ( @RealSpacial )!Subscribe to our Patreon series: "I've Been Meaning To Watch That"! Follow Ausar Stephens on Instagram (@ausar.png) Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 8/2/25 | Lady Gaga's Joanne: Soul-Searching, Reinvention, and Americana Pop (w/ Brooke Solomon) | This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That" we review JOANNE by Lady Gaga with special guest Brooke Solomon (The Queer Quadrant)!🎙️ Co-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Dakota West Foss, Stefanie SeniorFollow Brooke Solomon on Instagram (@brookebsolomon)Listen to Queer Quadrant on Spotify!Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 7/26/25 | If You’re Reading This, It’s Drake at His Peak (w/ Jeremy Hecht) | 🎧 This week on I’ve Been Meaning To Listen To That, we dive into Drake’s If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late with special guest Jeremy Hecht (The Bigger Picture, Sound Check with Jeremy Hecht)!🔑 Key Topics:Jeremy’s history with Drake where he went from superstan to stan to critical yet appreciative fanWhy this mixtape was Canada’s Not Like Us moment — putting Toronto on the map without selling out.How The Matrix and Toy Story 2 help explain the album’s themes.Is Drake the McDonalds of rap? Is Travis Scott Drake’s best and most consistent collaborator?Is Jeremy scared of the 6???And more!Follow Jeremy Hecht on Instagram (@jeremy_hecht)Watch Jeremy's Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@jeremyhechtFollow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | J Cole is the Jordan Peterson of Rap | "2014 Forest Hills Drive" Album Analysis (w/ Sorcerer) | This week on “I’ve Been Meaning to Listen to That”, we listen to “2014 Forest Hills Drive” with special guest Sorcerer! Key Topics:- Does J Cole deserve to be in the Big 3 conversation as one of the GOATs of hip-hop, or is he the Jordan Peterson of rap?- How does J Cole fare as a competitor in the sport of rap? Can you be the best when you take yourself in and out of the sport so frequently?- We compare the song “Wet Dreamz” to the Netflix series “Big Mouth”, and discuss how this is the best version of an “after-school special” rap in contrast to kids learning from the likes of Andrew Tate.- Is “2014 Forest Hills Drive” a classic?- Plus, Andrew does a ad read for the “J Cole Meal” at Burger King!0:00 The J Cole Meal1:37 Theme Song2:17 Are these songs too long?5:45 J Cole… the Jordan Peterson of Rap?11:52 J Cole as a competitor31:42 Wet Dreamz39:57 St. Tropez43:26 Apparently48:32 Is This a Classic?1:01:12 ConclusionFollow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
| 7/19/25 | Nothing Was The Same... Drake's Best Album? (w/ Sorcerer) | This week on I’ve Been Meaning To Listen To That, we dive deep into Drake’s iconic 2013 album "Nothing Was the Same" with our special guest Sorcerer!We discuss:* Where Nothing Was the Same ranks in Drake’s discography — and whether his legendary five-album run cements his spot in the GOAT rapper conversation (despite modern-day Drake antics).* What do we really want from Drake in 2025? And what does he want from himself?* Are “Tuscan Leather” and “Worst Behavior” too long — or are they peak Drake?* In the “Big Three” debate, does Drake still deserve the silver medal?* Are Jay-Z’s “cake cake cake” bars on “Pound Cake” cringe or iconic?* …and so much more!Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (@jonbuttsishere)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (@down_with_fun)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (@andrewambroselee)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (@snapasten)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (@stefmsenior)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: @meganrika)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: @mxotnes)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on Tiktok & Instagram, and email us at ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.comHave a good daaay! | — | ||||||
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