The Plaque Series Part 2 Episode 3: Carly Rae's I Really Like You, My Darkest Days' Pornstar Dancing, & Theory of a Deadman's Scars & Souvenirs cover art

The Plaque Series Part 2 Episode 3: Carly Rae's I Really Like You, My Darkest Days' Pornstar Dancing, & Theory of a Deadman's Scars & Souvenirs

The Plaque Series Part 2 Episode 3: Carly Rae's I Really Like You, My Darkest Days' Pornstar Dancing, & Theory of a Deadman's Scars & Souvenirs

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We're back with the last episode of our second plaque series!

From Theory of a Deadman fighting the "Nickelback clone" label, to the controversy around My Darkest Days' "Porn Star Dancing," to the emotional fallout after Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" era — this episode dives deep into the music industry politics, artist development, producer influence, and nostalgia resurgence bringing these bands back into the spotlight.

Jonathan talks about:

  • Chad Kroeger and Joey Moi's influence on modern rock
  • How Theory of a Deadman finally escaped Nickelback comparisons
  • The success and backlash of Porn Star Dancing
  • Why 2000s post-grunge rock is suddenly huge again
  • Carly Rae Jepsen's transition from pop phenomenon to respected songwriter
  • Jonathan & Carly's relationship after Call Me Maybe

Featuring discussion around:
Theory of a Deadman, Nickelback, My Darkest Days, Carly Rae Jepsen, Three Days Grace, Chad Kroeger, Joey Moi, Faber Drive, Default, Thornley, Morgan Wallen and more.

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