Ass-Kickers, meet Sir Elton Hercules John. Sir Elton, Ass-Kickers.
Now that we're properly introduced, let's get to the music! And there is a TON of it.
You see, this is one of our One Song episodes, where we pick the best song of an artist's entire catalog. Thing is, this particular catalog is 31 FREAKING ALBUMS long. That's [counts on fingers] A LOT OF ALBUMS. But, faithful listeners, we don't shy away from a challenge here at Interrobang Media HQ. In fact, we run head-first into challenges, because we're dumb as hell and we don't know any better.
And for once, we were all the better for taking that approach, as this was one hell of a ride. From 1969's debut, Empty Sky, to 2021's Regimental Sgt. Zippo, and everything in between... we went through them all. (Fun Fact: Regimental Sgt. Zippo is actually the newest AND the oldest Elton John album in the discography! You'll have to listen to the ep to find out why, or just look it up, we can't stop you.)
As always, we need to know how YOU felt about our picks. Did we get it right? Did we overlook any great jams? Let us know in all the usual ways:
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Next week: no idea! We're looking at the Vault, and we're gonna pull something out... your guess is as good as mine.
You know what else is as good as mine? It made no sense, and I don't care. Just... Keep. Kicking. Ass. Whatever.

Ass-Kickers! We're back with a brand-new-old episode.
You see, back in December of last year, we did our first Top 5 Redraft. "What's that?", you all say on cue because I mailed each and every one of you cue cards before writing this, and let's not talk about the shipping costs, okay?
Anydangway, we took our Top 5 Songs to Ring in the New Year ep, originally posted in 2021, and put a fresh coat of paint on it. We took all the songs - both top 5's and honorable mentions - on all three of our lists, threw 'em in a pool, and selected from them to create a new list. Each of us picked in a round, just like they do it in your sportsball of choice.
The catch? Each song could only be selected once. No overlaps, no sharing. Someone grab a song from your list? Sorry about your luck.
This time around, it's our Top 5 TV Show Themes ep from 2023 getting the Redraft treatment. Will we go with some tried and true choices from our first lists? Will we go off the beaten path to try and snipe one another? Is this a blatant reuse of old content because we couldn't be arsed to think of a new episode topic?
I... well, you see... what about social media? Let's maybe do that like right now!! Hahaha yeah everything is great!!!
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Next week: legend status is maybe something we throw around a bit too much, but this cat practically wrote the book on the topic. We talk about all his work. It's fun.
You know what else is legendary? Well lemme tell ya: it's legendary whenever you Keep. Kicking. Ass.

Ass-Kickers! Welcome to the Rush episode for the Song of the Summer.
Ass-Kickers! Welcome to the Vibes episode for the Song of the Summer.
[cue that one gif from Road to El Dorado where Miguel and Tulio are all "Both! Both-both... both."]
Yep, we smashed the two episode types together. It's basically a Rush with more discussion... or is it a Vibes with more rankings? I mean, what even IS a "podcast" anyway? This is getting weird, as per usual. I'll just say that this episode is exactly what it's supposed to be, replete with the typical mediocrity that you've come to expect from us.
...or is it? Do you expect more? Heaven help you if you expect more.
Either way, chime in and let us know if this episode met your expectations, and what we could have done better to win you over as a fan ("get off of my podcast provider of choice" is a valid answer here).
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Next Week: A normal, garden-variety Top 5 for you. No surprises. Nope. None. Just normal, everyday things.
Which is fitting, because by now I know that all of you Keep. Kicking. Ass. on the daily. So... yeah keep doing that bye.