Team Derringer has adopted two catch phrases that describe, in their opinions, the current status of a band's popularity. These two catch phrases, Jumping the Shark and Crossing the Rubicon, may not make a lot of sense depending on your age or geographic location. To provide some context and to help explain what the Derringer Brothers are talking about, allow us to provide the following definitions (from Wikipedia):

Jumping the shark is an idiom that was coined in 1985 by Jon Hein. He developed it in response to a 1977 episode from the fifth season of the American sitcom Happy Days, in which Fonzie (Henry Winkler) jumps over a shark while on water-skis.

The phrase "jumping the shark" is used to argue that a creative outlet or work appears to be making a misguided attempt at generating new attention or publicity for something that is perceived to be once, but no longer, widely popular. It is pejorative and is most commonly used in reference to perceived unsuccessful gimmicks for promoting something, by critics who believe that a television show has strayed irretrievably from an older and better formula, that its writers have exhausted their focus, or that the series as a whole has declined in quality. Its usage subsequently broadened beyond its first use in television, indicating the moment when a brand, design, franchise, or creative effort's evolution declines, or when it changes notably in style into something unwelcome.

Crossing the Rubicon

Julius Caesar's crossing the Rubicon River on 10 January, 49 BC precipitated the Roman Civil War, which ultimately led to Caesar's becoming dictator for life (dictator perpetuo) and the rise of the imperial era of Rome. Caesar had been appointed to a governorship over a region that ranged from southern Gaul to Illyricum (but not Italy). As his term of governorship ended, the Roman Senate ordered Caesar to disband his army and return to Rome. He was explicitly ordered not to take his army across the Rubicon river, which was at that time a northern boundary of Italy. In January 49 BC, Caesar brought the 13th legion across the river, which the Roman government considered insurrection, treason, and a declaration of war on the Roman Senate. According to some authors, he uttered the phrase alea iacta est—the die is cast—as his army marched through the shallow river.

Today, the phrase "crossing the Rubicon" is a metaphor that means to pass a point of no return. 

Snippet

Laura Derringer is a super-fan of the word, "snippet."  We use the word often to describe a small segment or clip of music. Better yet, let us offer you an "official" definition:

Post-Episode Bonus

The Derringer Discoveries Post-Episode Bonus occurs after the main segment of some of our podcasts. In the Post-Episode Bonus, we interview up-and-coming artists that have appeared on Derringer Discoveries' radar. We also present to you, the listener, our favorite selections from the artist's catalog. Team Derringer gets up-close-and-personal to discover the stories behind the artists and their songs. We hope you'll stick around for each and every Post-Episode Bonus!