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Hallelujah, I Love Her So - Ray Charles | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 247

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Hallelujah, We Love Him So! We're doing the Mess Around back to the earliest days of soul music with The Genius, Ray Charles, and his self-titled 1957 debut LP! After a childhood marked by tragedy, Ray Charles learned to read braille sheet music and arrange songs. After moving from coast to coast and back again to find work, Ray's intuition for melody and his passionate vocals finally started to land him on the charts and earn record deals. His eponymous album (later reissued as "Hallelujah, I Love Her So) features fourteen of his biggest early hits, from the wailing Drown In My Own Tears to the zip and pep of I've Got A Woman! He would change the course of music as we know it... but how does this early record compare?

After learning all about Charles' past, we invite The Mixtaper back for some Fact Or Spin! He'll teach us about Ray's affinity for chess, an improvised scramble that turned into a crossover pop hit, and we'll explore the fascinating world of limited edition postage stamps. Then we break down the album track by track and discover what exactly about his music makes him a legend. We'll talk nostalgia, famous covers, and anagrams as we learn to Care Rashly about Ray Charles this week!

Are any of these tracks sleeper hits for you? Did you look up all the interesting new stamps after the episode (like we did)? Had you ever heard the word "philatelic" before? Be honest. Like, subscribe, rate, comment, follow... do all the things and we'll see you next week for another album!

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0:00 Intro

3:17 About Ray Charles

11:34 About Hallelujah I Love Her So

18:40 Awards & Accolades

20:20 Fact Or Spin

21:13 He's A Chess Grandmaster

30:54 He Ran Out Of Songs

35:05 He Has Memory Expansion

37:58 He Has A Unique Stamp

47:44 Album Art

50:49 Ain't That Love

52:29 Drown In My Own Tears

55:12 Come Back Baby

56:57 Sinner's Prayer

58:12 Funny (But I Still Love You)

59:44 Losing Hand

1:01:05 A Fool For You

1:02:02 Hallelujah, I Love Her So

1:04:08 Mess Around

1:06:06 This Little Girl Of Mine

1:07:09 Mary Ann

1:08:16 Greenbacks

1:10:09 Don't You Know

1:11:15 I've Got A Woman

1:13:38 Final Spin

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Rio - Duran Duran | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 246

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

We're dancing on the sand this week as we rank and review Rio, the sophomore album by Duran Duran and a staple of the early '80s New Romantics movement. Featuring some of the band's biggest hits in Hungry Like The Wolf, Save A Prayer, and the title track, this record also includes some cult classics like the ambient soundscape of The Chauffeur! Learn how the Fab Five leveraged provocative music videos to dominate MTV and lead the charge for the Second British Invasion. Rio is a meticulously constructed record, with a vibrant energy and a cigar-inspired aesthetic to match. How will they fare in our ratings?

James & Connor will talk about their love for early '80s music. Then we get into the band's sci-fi name origins, Girls On Film, and the three unrelated Taylors. The Mixtaper Mixtaper is back for Fact Or Spin, where we set sail on Drum The Cursed Yacht, flee some non-imminent bulls, and talk about the 1987 hit movie Mannequin. We learn all about the dangers of shooting videos in Antigua and Sri Lanka, discover the role Hungry Like The Wolf played in a grisly murder trial, and explore the loving intervention behind Hold Back The Rain. It's a one-of-a-kind episode for a one-of-a-kind band!

Would you ever wear such sharp earrings? How hungry do you think a wolf can get? Do you prefer the band's energetic new wave sound or the sweeping soundscape of The Chauffeur? Let us know in the comments and on social media!

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0:00 Intro

2:31 About Duran Duran

8:55 About Rio

19:03 Awards & Accolades

19:40 Fact Or Spin

21:09 Duran Dudrum

29:34 Duran Duryachtin'

33:51 Duran Durunning With The Bulls

36:29 Duran Durannequins

42:20 Album Art

44:31 Rio

47:36 My Own Way

50:00 Lonely In Your Nightmare

51:30 Hungry Like The Wolf

56:03 Hold Back The Rain

57:39 New Religion

59:07 Last Chance On The Stairway

1:00:07 Save A Prayer

1:02:42 The Chauffeur

1:04:17 Final Spin

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Rascal Flatts (2000) - Rascal Flatts | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 245

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

If you've been Waiting All Your Life for a follow-up to our Rascal Flatts episode (18), this is your time!! With the band officially re-formed and on their own redemption tour, we figured the Year Of Redemption was the perfect time to check out their self-titled debut album! After Me And My Gang pierced our nostalgic rose-colored glasses, we'll learn if getting right down to the DNA of Rascal Flatts' boy band-esque country sound can recalibrate our perceptions. After a fortuitous founding in a Nashville club, Jay, Gary, and Joe Don introduced themselves to the world with memorable tracks like Prayin' For Daylight, This Everyday Love, and I'm Movin' On. With sleek harmonies, hooky choruses, and a family-friendly polish, find out what's made the band so unreplicatable over the decades.

James & Connor will talk about why Me And My Gang went sideways and dive deeper into the band's founding. A lot has changed since Episode 18! We'll revisit Hot Chicken Takeover (RIP) and the creation of Spinny, and then talk about what Rascal Flatts has been up to for the last five years (and why reunion seemed so out of reach)! Then The Mixtaper shocks us during Fact Or Spin as we learn the expensive REAL origins behind the band's name, visit a secret supper club, and learn to Walk The Llama Llama... it's truly deep-cut, must-see Rascal Flatts lore. Some Say it's a redemption, I say... take a listen and decide for yourself this week.

Do you feel the Rascal Flatts nostalgia? Are you more into the rock-leaning Me And My Gang, or the sleek polish of their 2000 debut? Did you ever imagine they'd collab with the JONAS BROTHERS?! Let us know your rascaliest, flattest thoughts in the comments and on social media! Like and subscribe for more next week!

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0:00 Intro

0:26 Last Time: Me & My Gang

6:24 About Rascal Flatts (The Band)

8:44 About Rascal Flatts (The Album)

16:56 The Reunion!

19:50 Awards & Accolades

20:57 Fact Or Spin

22:22 They Are Rascal Flatts 2.0

27:46 Gary's Secret Supper Club

31:27 They Were Almost In The Emperor's New Groove

37:55 Jay DeMarcus Got Electrocuted

43:46 Album Art

44:19 Prayin' For Daylight

46:43 This Everyday Love

49:23 While You Loved Me

52:29 Some Say

54:03 See Me Through

56:28 One Good Love

57:59 It's Not Just Me

59:22 Waiting All My Life

1:00:41 From Time To Time

1:02:44 Long Slow Beautiful Dance

1:05:25 I'm Movin' On

1:07:42 Final Spin

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A (Movie) Score To Settle - March Madness 2026: Episode 244

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Lights, camera, action! March Madness is in full swing, and this year we're breaking down a bracket of 36 iconic MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS! With four quadrants representing different genres and showcasing four facets of a meaningful soundtrack, this lineup is guaranteed to set the scene, get your adrenaline pumping, and tug at your heartstrings. Our audience had the opportunity to rank and score each song to determine our winners, and James and Connor are here to see how their personal brackets held up to public opinion.

From the rich worlds of Middle Earth to a galaxy far, far away, from action heroes like Indiana Jones to James Bond, and from shark attacks to shower scares, this bracket has it all. We'll talk briefly about our experience with each movie and get to the bottom of what makes each score so special. We'll learn about iconic composers like John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and Alan Silvestri along the way! Each head-to-head matchup is a VERY close race, and every round is a chance at elimination. Who will rise to the top? Can we settle the score in 2026?!

Did the audience's votes match your own bracket? What movies did we over/underhype and what else would you like to see represented? Let us know in the comments and on socials! Happy March Madness!

Find playlists for each of these songs here:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ni4rnoeOp4DePi0mvzVeL?si=355aa17a8be64ea7

YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYumnChiw_I-rd015bWlwULcKuxx-mbhX&si=q9Z79YAcUCH93hsE

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0:00 Intro

4:20 This Year's Bracket: Rules, Regions, And Voting

9:40 Opening Ceremony

12:57 Region One: Epic Worlds

13:46 Epic Worlds Round 1.1: Binary Sunset (Star Wars) vs. Test Drive (How To Train Your Dragon)

20:06 Epic Worlds Round 1.2: Welcome To Jurassic Park (Jurassic Park) vs. Now We Are Free (Gladiator)

24:48 Epic Worlds Round 1.3: Hedwig's Theme (Harry Potter) vs. The Medallion Calls (Pirates Of The Caribbean)

30:52 Epic Worlds Round 1.4: Concerning Hobbits (Lord Of The Rings) vs. Ripples In The Sand (Dune)

34:32 Epic Worlds: Round 2.1

37:22 Epic Worlds: Round 2.2

38:10 Epic Worlds: Round 3.1

40:08 Region Two: Action & Adventure

40:11 Action & Adventure Round 1.1: Desert Chase (Indiana Jones) vs. Komodo Dragon (James Bond: Skyfall)

45:08 Action & Adventure Round 1.2: Time (Inception) vs. Stairs And Rooftops (Mission Impossible: Fallout)

49:36 Action & Adventure Round 1.3: Portals (Avengers Endgame) vs. Storm Is Coming (Mad Max Fury Road)

54:01 Action & Adventure Round 1.4: Like A Dog Chasing Cars (The Dark Knight) vs. The Clock Tower (Back To The Future)

57:47 Action & Adventure: Round 2.1

58:35 Action & Adventure: Round 2.2

1:00:59 Action & Adventure: Round 3.1

1:03:28 Region Three: Tear Duct Titans

1:03:42 Tear Duct Titans Round 1.1: Rose (Titanic) vs. Flying Theme (E.T.)

1:08:05 Tear Duct Titans Round 1.2: No Time For Caution (Interstellar) vs. The Feather Theme (Forrest Gump)

1:11:06 Tear Duct Titans Round 1.3: The King Of Pride Rock (The Lion King) vs. Going The Distance (Rocky)

1:15:13 Tear Duct Titans Round 1.4: Married Life (Up) vs. Immolation (Schindler's List)

1:18:08 Tear Duct Titans: Round 2.1

1:19:12 Tear Duct Titans: Round 2.2

1:19:57 Tear Duct Titans: Round 3.1

1:21:07 Region Four: Fear & Tension

1:21:14 Fear & Tension Round 1.1: The Shark Approaches (Jaws) vs. Beau's Death Theme (A Quiet Place)

1:24:51 Fear & Tension Round 1.2: Supermarine (Dunkirk) vs. In Motion (The Social Network)

1:28:13 Fear & Tension Round 1.3: Trinity (Oppenheimer) vs. The Beast (Sicario)

1:31:03 Fear & Tension Round 1.4: The Murder (Psycho) vs. Tubular Bells (The Exorcist)

1:36:28 Fear & Tension: Round 2.1

1:36:59 Fear & Tension: Round 2.2

1:38:23 Fear & Tension: Round 3.1

1:39:54 The FINAL FOUR

1:40:11 Round 4.1

1:41:40 Round 4.2

1:44:04 The FINAL SHOWDOWN

1:47:37 Final Spin

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Ready To Die - The Notorious B.I.G. | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 243

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

The Notorious B.I.G. lived his life Ready To Die, and he set out to prove it to the world with his 1994 debut album... Ready To Die. After walking away from a straight-A career to enter the world of drug dealing and rap, Christopher George Latore Wallace (or, as you may know him, Biggie Smalls) became THE dominant force in the thriving East Coast hip-hop scene. His music was unfiltered, witty, and raw. It didn't glamourize or sugarcoat his lifestyle, but also highlighted his lighthearted side. Crossover hits like Big Poppa and Juicy set Biggie up for incredible success... and then the unthinkable happened.

James & Connor will explore Biggie's role in the infamous East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry, his decaying friendship with Tupac Shakur, and the pair of unsolved murders that devastated the music world. We'll hear the story unfold through tracks like Things Done Changed and Who Shot Ya? The Mixtaper is back to tell us about some unfortunately realistic sound effects, a personal diss he took to heart, and some spoiled "mashed potatoes" during an Unbelievable round of Fact Or Spin. From opening heartbeat to final thud, we'll cover the clever lyrics, soulful samples, and unstoppable attitude that make up the only LP released during Biggie's abbreviated lifetime. Learn how he achieved rap immortality and Life After Death this week!

Are you a fan of the harder tracks or the pop crossover sounds? Will you ever hear Respect the same way? Where do you stand in the Biggie/Tupac rivalry? Let us know in the comments and on socials! Follow, like, and check out our website for more!

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0:00 Intro

2:01 About Biggie Smalls

10:51 About Ready To Die

16:55 Later Career

19:07 East Coast Vs. West Coast Rivalry

21:27 Tupac Murdered

23:35 Biggie Murdered

26:14 Awards & Accolades

27:02 Fact Or Spin

28:23 A Public Service Announcement

28:59 You Can Hear His... Explicit Activities

31:47 He Signed A Rapper While In Bed

34:12 Biggie Dissed His Teacher

36:49 His Mom Threw Out His Mashed Potatoes

39:29 Biggie Had His Own Restaurant

43:36 Album Art

44:36 Intro

46:13 Things Done Changed

47:19 Gimme The Loot

50:12 Machine Gun Funk

51:18 Warning

52:53 Ready To Die

54:04 One More Chance

57:00 F Me (Interlude)

59:05 The What

1:00:12 Juicy

1:04:24 Everyday Struggle

1:05:29 Me And My B****

1:07:04 Big Poppa

1:09:21 Respect

1:10:33 Friend Of Mine

1:12:00 Unbelievable

1:12:35 Suicidal Thoughts

1:14:57 Who Shot Ya?

1:16:47 Just Playing (Dreams)

1:18:12 Final Spin

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London Calling - The Clash | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 242

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Hello? It's London Calling, the revolutionary third record by British punk pioneers The Clash! Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, the band writes on everything from nuclear meltdown to consumerism to the harsh realities of addiction, backed by a raw edge and a reggae-infused beat. We'll learn how Joe Strummer & co. rose to meet the musical moment, taking cues from friends and rivals like the Sex Pistols and The Ramones. From staples like Lost In The Supermarket to Train In Vain (a cut that almost missed the album altogether), find out what makes The Clash and their legacy such a force to be reckoned with.

We'll talk about our favorite Clash hits as we Rock The Casbah! Then The Hateful Mixtaper is bringing The Clampdown once more during Fact Or Spin, where we discover a marathon disappearance, child labor, and pogo grandmas... Rudie Can't Fail, but can our resident Dastard? Then we get Lost In The Supermarket with each track on this expansive double album as we explore everything from Spanish tourism to Over The Hedge! Curl up with your favorite Montgomery Clift movie and take a listen to this episode. Find out whether London Calling achieves Death Or Glory!

Is this double album worth the listen? What's the worst place to practice the drums? Should you stay or should you go?! (The answer is GO... but go to our socials and www.spinitpod.com for more!)

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0:00 Intro

2:49 About The Clash

14:03 About London Calling

22:40 Awards & Accolades

23:13 Fact Or Spin

24:23 Joe Strummer's Marathon Disappearing Act

27:39 They Gave Two Kids Career Opportunities

29:25 Topper Had A Unique Practice Space

33:23 Mick Jones Missed A Soundcheck To Teach Grandmas How To Pogo

39:54 Album Art

43:26 London Calling

48:55 Brand New Cadillac

50:23 Jimmy Jazz

51:56 Hateful

53:45 Rudie Can't Fail

55:37 Spanish Bombs

57:22 The Right Profile

1:00:18 Lost In The Supermarket

1:05:19 The Clampdown

1:08:31 The Guns Of Brixton

1:10:13 Wrong 'Em Boyo

1:11:30 Death Or Glory

1:13:33 Koka Kola

1:16:10 The Card Cheat

1:17:41 Lover's Rock

1:19:07 Four Horsemen

1:21:05 I'm Not Down

1:22:23 Revolution Rock

1:23:51 Train In Vain (Stand By Me)

1:26:09 Final Spin

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GNX - Kendrick Lamar | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 241

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Tell 'em Kendrick did it... We're back to talk about Compton's own Kendrick Lamar and his 2025 record GNX! After we explored Damn back on episode 72, James felt like this Pulitzer Prize winner deserved a better score from Connor. We're back (reincarnated) in the Year Of Redemption to break down his shortest record yet (but one of his most expansive). After decimating Drake in a years-long feud with the astounding Not Like Us, GNX is Kendrick's attempt to move his career forward with songs of the confrontational, the introspective, and the catchy. He wrote more than 80 songs for the project, but only a dozen made the cut. Will it be the perfect combo to redeem his score?

James & Connor will debrief on our last Kendrick episode and get to the bottom of why we're back again. We relive the backwards concept album and catch up on our Kendrick listening habits. The Mixtaper is ready to Squabble Up with a new round of Fact Or Spin, featuring comfy socks, vault tracks, and a baffling reskin of a classic crunchy conundrum. From the vintage car on the cover to the final twist of Gloria, we'll touch every corner of this Album Of The Year nominee. Ain't no legends if his legends end, so find out why we think K Dot does (or doesn't) deserve the Greatest Of All Time!

Is this album a step up or a step back after Damn and Mr. Morale? Is SZA a dominant force for Favorite Feature or can one of the 9 other voices on this record compete? If you woke up lookin' for that broccoli, turn the TV Off and head to our socials or spinitpod.com for more!

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0:00 Intro

0:25 Last Time: Damn.

4:55 About Kendrick Lamar

7:31 Not Like Us / Drake Feud

11:48 About GNX

16:12 Awards & Accolades

17:25 Fact Or Spin

20:03 He Has An Interesting Rider

24:00 He Has An Unreleased Track With Prince

26:20 Kendrick Has A Supernatural Connection To Tupac

29:47 He Needs A Shepherd's Pie For Every Show

39:40 Album Art

40:53 Wacced Out Murals

43:36 Squabble Up

45:52 Luther (with SZA)

48:55 Man At The Garden

50:10 Hey Now (feat. Dody6)

51:47 Reincarnated

54:20 TV Off (feat. Lefty Gunplay)

56:26 Dodger Blue (feat. Wallie The Sensei, Siete7x, Roddy Ricch)

57:47 Peekaboo (feat. AZChike)

59:52 Heart Pt. 6

1:01:32 GNX (feat. Hitta J3, YoungThreat, Peysoh)

1:03:58 Gloria (with SZA)

1:05:50 Final Spin

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Bewitched - Laufey | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 240

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

It Must Be Love this Valentine's Day as we review and rank Bewitched, the second studio album by jazz-pop sensation Laufey! With timeless melodies, lush instrumentation, and heart-filled lyrics, this "love album" blends the traditional and the trendy effortlessly. We'll see Laufey's career through From The Start, including her run on The Voice Iceland and her solo cello appearance with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra at age 15! From jazz standards like Misty to the powerful Lovesick, Bewitched is a record that lives up to its title track!

James & Connor talk Valentine plans, jazz affinity, and more, all while trying to remember what little we know about Icelandic pronunciation. The Mixtaper is back to introduce us to a new alter ego and sidekick in Mei Mei the Bunny in a cozy knit sweater! Then he teaches us about sugar-sweet clapbacks, a fairytale moment, and Laufey's secret (fifth?) language! Then we break down this record top to bottom, exploring the stories behind Letter To My 13 Year Old Self, Promise, California And Me, and more! It's a Grammy-winning album with its own kind of pizzazz, but how will it fare amongst Jazzy Connor's other rankings?

Are you rocking with jazz pop? Do you prefer the vocals or Mei Mei's newly-unearthed instrumental versions? If you inadvertently insulted Laufey in a coffee shop... what do you think she'd say? Let us know in the comments and on social media! Tune in next week for an episode on another (very different) album!

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0:00 Intro

3:22 About Laufey

10:03 About Bewitched

15:20 Awards & Accolades

16:13 Fact Or Spin

18:18 She Has An Alter Ego & Sidekick

25:31 She Gave A Sugar-Sweet Clapback

29:28 She Had A Cinderella Moment

32:28 She And Her Twin Have A Secret Musical Language

35:48 Album Art

37:23 Dreamer

38:38 Second Best

39:46 Haunted

41:00 Must Be Love

41:39 While You Were Sleeping

43:07 Lovesick

44:07 California And Me

45:37 Nocturne (Interlude)

46:41 Promise

47:59 From The Start

49:55 Misty

52:31 Serendipity

52:58 Letter To My 13 Year Old Self

56:02 Bewitched

57:13 Final Spin

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DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS - Bad Bunny | 2026 Grammy Award Special: Episode 239

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

¡Hola! In our annual Grammy Special, we're reviewing and ranking the Album Of The Year: DeBÍ TIRAR MáS FOTOS by Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny! This reggaeton fusion record is a love letter to Benito's roots and homeland, from plena and dembow beats to vibrant traditions. With diverse instrumentation, nostalgic lyrics, and his signature swagger, Bad Bunny delivers on his promises and takes us straight to the Enchanted Isle (and El Clúb)! After a near-miss at the 2023 Grammys, find out how this award-winning album rose above all the competition!

It all kicks off with our Grammy recap. We'll reveal the results of our predictions, debrief about the night's biggest winners, and talk ceremony highlights. Then we discover our (somewhat minimal) experience with Spanish and discuss various influential rabbits as we explore Bad Bunny's unique rise to the top of the global charts! The Mixtaper is back in Fact Or Spin to bestow new Awards For The Shellbound, spanning conservation, soap operas, and gastroparesis. Find out which of these 17 tracks Bad Bunny loves, and get ready for his Super Bowl LX halftime show with this special episode!!

¿Entiendes español? Was Bad Bunny your AOTY champion, or did you make other predictions? What did you think of the Grammys? Let us know in the comments or on socials, and stay tuned for another album next week!

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0:00 Intro

2:29 68th Grammy Awards Predictions Results

13:54 Ceremony Highlights Recap

20:29 About Bad Bunny

31:19 About DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS

37:02 Awards & Accolades

38:27 Fact Or Spin

40:30 The Turtle Conservation Award

44:03 The Bubble Bath Betrayal Award

48:56 The Gastroparesis Award

55:23 Fast Fire Awards: Chaotic Concerts

1:01:48 Album Art

1:03:47 NUEVAYoL

1:07:00 VOY A LLeVARTE PA PR

1:09:56 BAILE INoLVIDABLE

1:12:55 PERFuMITO NUEVO

1:15:18 WELTiTA

1:16:57 VeLDÁ

1:18:29 EL CLúB

1:20:46 KETU TeCRÉ

1:22:13 BOKeTE

1:23:49 KLOuFRENS

1:25:16 TURiSTA

1:26:50 CAFé CON RON

1:28:32 PIToRRO DE COCO

1:30:40 LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii

1:33:54 EoO

1:35:54 DtMF

1:40:14 LA MuDANZA

1:41:12 Final Spin

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Predicting Every 2026 Grammy Winner: Bonus Content

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

BONUS CONTENT! It's Grammy Week once again and we're gearing up for our special episode by predicting the winners of ALL 95 categories! After Connor's big win last year, who will walk away the winner? James & Connor will talk about the new categories for 2026 and discover some oddities-- a father & son competition, 8-bit jazz, stacked categories for Best Rap Album and Best Pop Vocal Album, and some humous hopefuls. There are artists we've covered (like Doechii, Cody Fry, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar, to name a few) and even more new names to consider. See how many picks we make in sync again, and then find out who we predict will be our next Album Of The Year! Every nominee from Bad Bunny to Leon Thomas would be a first-time AOTY champion, so this year's ceremony will certainly be one for the record books!

Find all our Grammy picks on our Official Ranking Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NV92dyhk2KfdSpSzx9avIAHrWzrFo5wMsg7Lf_-TxvY/edit?gid=409464286#gid=409464286

And tune in on the Friday after the Grammys for our annual Grammy Special to learn how we did with these picks and see who reigns supreme with the Album Of The Year!

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0:00 Intro

3:17 Changes To The Categories

4:59 Field 11: Classical

8:11 Field 10: Production, Engineering, Composition, & Arrangement

9:56 Field 9: Package, Notes, & Historical

12:45 Field 8: Children's, Comedy, Audiobooks, Visual Media, & Music Video/Film

20:40 Field 7: Latin, Global, Reggae & New Age, Ambient, or Chant

22:38 Field 6: Gospel & Contemporary Christian Music

23:39 Field 5: Country & American Roots Music

29:28 Field 4: Jazz, Traditional Pop, Contemporary Instrumental & Musical Theater

32:32 Field 3: R&B, Rap, & Spoken Word Poetry

35:35 Field 2: Rock, Metal & Alternative Music

37:12 Field 1: Pop& Dance/Electronic Music

40:24 General Field

45:51 Predicting Album Of The Year

48:10 Wrap-Up

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Highwayman - The Highwaymen | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 238

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Happy Gopher Day! Join James and Connor (aka the Country Road Kid) as we rank and review Highwayman, the debut studio album by country supergroup The Highwaymen! In an attempt to stay relevant in an ever-changing country music landscape, four legends came together to create something different: Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson. After collaborating and admiring each other's work for decades, the Mount Rushmore of rugged outlaw country took to the studio, armed with ten hits like Against The Wind, Deportee, and Cash's own Big River. Would this Hail Mary effort jumpstart their iconic careers?

We'll talk about the four episodes that led us here -- one about each individual Highwayman-- and learn about the holiday specials and films that brought them all together in the first place. We'll explore their group dynamics and talk about the ways music had changed around them between their debuts and 1985. All the while we'll reminisce about panning for gold in the sandbox, hearing these songs as kids, and more. The Mixtaper has facts (or spins) about hotel horses, midwife pranks, and a suspiciously Bill-Murray-adjacent Midnight Breakfast fact. Turn those suits inside out and get ready to ride with some of the genre's greatest.

What do you think about the Highwaymen supergroup? Is this album over- or under-ambitious, and is it the best of their three records to cover in an episode? How do you think the Groundhog Day time loop mechanics work? Let us know in the comments or on socials, and be sure to follow for our Grammy Special coverage next week!

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0:00 Intro

2:05 Relevant Past Episodes

5:20 About The Highwaymen

9:10 About Highwayman

17:48 Awards & Accolades

18:41 Fact Or Spin

21:39 Waylon And Willie Rode Horses In A Hotel

24:36 Waylon And Cash Used Dynamite As Entertainment

26:58 Willie Tricked Kris Into Thinking He Was Delivering A Baby

30:52 Waylon and Cash Loved To Make Midnight Breakfast

37:17 Album Art

38:02 Highwayman

41:19 The Last Cowboy Song

42:23 Jim, I Wore A Tie Today

44:36 Big River

46:55 Committed To Parkview

48:08 Desperados Waiting For A Train

49:20 Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)

51:30 Welfare Line

52:20 Against The Wind

54:55 The Twentieth Century Is Almost Over

56:58 Final Spin

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Brat - Charli XCX | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 237

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

We're just living that life, Von Dutch, cult classic, as we rank Charli XCX's hyperpop club record Brat! Its danceable melodies, carefree bite, and minimalist neon green aesthetic sparked a cultural movement in Brat Summer, and hits like 360, Apple, and Sympathy Is A Knife turned into certified Club Classics. Inspired by her early days in London's underground illegal rave scene, Brat sees Charli showing off striking vulnerability through crisp, energetic songs with memorable melodies. From relationships to generational trauma to impending motherhood (or even to just a good party song), this record really does it all.

James & Connor are ready to Talk Talk about Charli's unique path to superstardom, from I Don't Care and Boom Clap to Wuthering Heights. The Mixtaper is so Julia as we ponder her homecoming coup, a sentimental vault track, Bratcoin, and even more VERY passionate fans during Fact Or Spin! Then we Rewind to 2024 and reminisce about Brat Summer as we work through these bite-sized pop beats. Where will Connor score Charli XCX compared to her fellow Album Of The Year nominees? James might even go so far as an on-the-spot redemption for this one!

Did you catch the main metaphor in Apple? What foods would you make into footlongs? Are we your favorite reference? Tell us all about it in the comments or on socials! Follow for more next week as we go for a supergroup during our Gopher Day Special!!

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0:00 Intro

3:01 About Charli XCX

13:13 About Brat

19:10 Awards & Accolades

20:03 Fact Or Spin

21:17 She Crashed A High School Homecoming Dance

25:45 Hardcore Fans Are Obsessed With Her Unreleased Song

28:52 She Has Passionate Fans

35:16 She Launched Her Own Cryptocurrency

39:58 Album Art

44:21 360

47:27 Club Classics

49:11 Sympathy Is A Knife

51:39 I Might Say Something Stupid

52:31 Talk Talk

54:50 Von Dutch

58:00 Everything Is Romantic

59:04 Rewind

1:00:18 So I

1:02:05 Girl, So Confusing

1:04:23 Apple

1:07:40 B2B

1:09:25 Mean Girls

1:10:14 I Think About It All The Time

1:12:06 365

1:13:18 Final Spin

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Remain In Light - Talking Heads | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 236

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Same as it ever was... We're letting the days go by as we review and rank Remain In Light by the Talking Heads! For their iconic 1980 record, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz migrated to the Bahamas to escape city life. While they were there they developed an affinity for the Caribbean ethos and African-inspired percussion, which they brought into the studio alongside producer Brian Eno. The result is a polyrhythmic, pulsing new-wave sound, made with "human sampling" techniques and a flair for the funky. The record is home to instant classics like Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) and Once In A Lifetime, but how will the rest of these intense-yet-danceable tracks hold up?

James & Connor (your own resident talking heads) walk through the band's history and a breakup so sudden only David Byrne knew it had even happened! We'll talk about their inspirations and legacy, and we'll learn why this blotchy album cover is the first of its kind! The Mixtaper's ready for another round on the Great Curve of Fact Or Spin with tales of limo dispatches, sticky shaving, and a humiliating burglary at letter-opener point. Then we'll Overload you with facts about the 8 tracks that make up Remain In Light... but the Talking Heads' score remains to be Seen And Not Seen.

You may ask yourself, "well, how did I get here?" Good question. Let us know on our socials and wherever you get your podcasts! Are you a Talking Head-head? Do you have a tiny way mouth? What's the worst shaving liquid? We want all your thoughts in the comments!!

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0:00 Intro

3:19 About Talking Heads

10:50 About Remain In Light

22:46 Awards & Accolades

23:24 Fact Or Spin

24:21 Tina Weymouth Was A Limo Dispatcher

27:40 David Byrne Shaved With An Interesting Lubricant

30:37 David Byrne Was Burgled With A Letter Opener

36:51 Fast Fire Facts: Celebrity Talking Head Heads

44:16 Album Art

48:21 Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)

51:35 Crosseyed And Painless

54:05 The Great Curve

55:38 Once In A Lifetime

1:01:43 Houses In Motion

1:03:18 Seen And Not Seen

1:05:08 Listening Wind

1:07:26 The Overload

1:09:09 Final Spin

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Immortalized - Disturbed | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 235 (Connor's Pick)

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Ooh-wah-ah-ah-ah!!! This week we head into the Eye Of The Storm as we review and rank Immortalized, the riotous sixth studio album from Disturbed! After an indefinite hiatus in the early 2010s the band roared back onto the scene with this surprise record in 2015, featuring iconic moments like The Vengeful One, the ballad-adjacent The Light, and an unforgettable cover of The Sound Of Silence. Sucker punch hooks and powerful vocals keep the album moving, but did the band play it too safe by sticking to their tried-and-true formula?

Connor first recommended Disturbed's Evolution to James half a decade ago. It was a solid record, but scored low on his ranking list. In the Year Of Redemption, Connor's hoping a more lively record can Fire It Up and recalibrate James' opinions. We'll talk about the band's rise to greatness, David Draiman's decision to walk from a six-figure salary, and learn about the secret reunion that led to Immortalized! The Mixtaper is brewing up facts about a wrestling wife, defenestration, and a four-year follicular fakeout. Can Disturbed Open Our Eyes or have we Saved Our Last Goodbye for the latest of Connor's picks?

Have you ever been to Oconomowoc, WI? Did we even get close to saying that one right? Did you recognize that gurgly sound? Let us know in the comments or on social media! And be sure to like and subscribe for more-- in the words of Disturbed, "What Are You Waiting For?!"

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0:00 Intro

1:45 Past Disturbed Experience

6:55 About Disturbed

17:13 About Immortalized

25:50 Fact Or Spin

27:19 Love Was Brewing For Mike Wengren

30:43 Brewing Was Love For Mike Wengren

36:42 David Draiman Disturbs Almost Everyone

44:11 Dan Donegan Was Not As He Appeared...

51:50 Album Art

54:43 The Eye Of The Storm

55:59 Immortalized

59:37 The Vengeful One

1:02:12 Open Your Eyes

1:05:44 The Light

1:08:36 What Are You Waiting For

1:10:43 You're Mine

1:12:14 Who

1:14:51 Save Our Last Goodbye

1:18:48 Fire It Up

1:20:32 The Sound Of Silence

1:25:09 Never Wrong

1:27:48 Who Taught You How To Hate

1:29:59 Final Spin

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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - Bob Dylan | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 234

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Honey, Just Allow Him One More Chance! The Year Of Redemption blows us back into the North Country this week to revisit The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan! After Highway 61 Revisited didn't exactly leave Connor "going electric," we decided to wind back the clock to 1962 and explore one of Dylan's first masterpieces. After barely breaking even with his debut, people called him a folly... but with his sophomore effort, this so-called spokesman of a generation set out to prove them wrong! Armed with a guitar and a harmonica and inspired by social upheaval that defined the decade, the future folk legend suddenly came into his own with hits like Blowin' In The Wind, A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, and Don't Think Twice, It's All Right.

James & Connor break down what went wrong for Dylan in our first episode. Then we'll explore his backstory and dive deeper into the making of Freewheelin', from its jazz producer to its strikingly cool (literally) cover photo. The Mixtaper is back to redeem himself with facts about loitering crime, scared children, and a $100,000,000 secondhand couch. As we move through Freewheelin' track by track, we'll discover the traditional roots of so many of these songs and learn the social, political, and personal context behind lyrics that evolved the course of popular music. Whether you're here for pacifist protest pieces like Masters Of War, heartaching ballads like Girl From The North Country, or you just want to hear him say "needle" in a funny voice... Freewheelin' could be just the Bob Dylan redemption you need.

Have you tried the infamous cherry cordial milk? Would you be kind to a scruffy vagrant? Is YOUR favorite Dylan track in the acoustic or electric style? Let us know if Dinky Dylan deserved a follow-up in the comments or on socials. See you soon for another album; Happy New Year!!

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0:00 Intro

6:50 About Bob Dylan

11:09 About The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

22:18 Awards & Accolades

23:37 Fact Or Spin

26:21 Bob Dylan Is A Scruffy Vagrant

30:35 Bob Dylan Went Incognito

34:48 Grandpa Bob Scares Children

38:17 Bob Dylan Is Not Much Of A Negotiator

46:48 Album Art

49:59 Blowin' In The Wind

54:23 Girl From The North Country

58:16 Masters Of War

1:00:52 Down The Highway

1:03:59 Bob Dylan's Blues

1:04:57 A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall

1:08:20 Don't Think Twice, It's All Right

1:10:49 Bob Dylan's Dream

1:13:10 Oxford Town

1:15:12 Talkin' World War III Blues

1:17:08 Corrina, Corrina

1:19:18 Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance

1:21:04 I Shall Be Free

1:23:53 Final Spin

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The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess - Chappell Roan | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 233

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We're gonna keep on dancing into 2026 with Chappell Roan's electric debut album The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess! Join us as we review and rank this Grammy-nominated record full of powerful pop hits like Red Wine Supernova and HOT TO GO! From a small town in Missouri to the world's biggest stages, Chappell Roan's rise has been surreal. We'll talk about her early folk songwriting days, her move to Los Angeles (and a devastating false start to her career), and the slow and steady rising tide that propelled tracks like Pink Pony Club from obscurity into the spotlight. We'll talk about what makes her music stand out in the modern pop arena, from her unique vocals to her genuine, heartfelt lyrics.

James & Connor are keeping it Casual this week. After sharing our Chappell Roan discovery stories and learning her history, The Super Graphic Ultra Modern Dastard (aka The Mixtaper) is back at it again with facts about a private pizza party, an accidental duel with a stranger, and a wrestling spectacular! Then we break down this record one track at a time. Listen to Connor struggle to pronounce "Femininomenon," learn the loopholes to being Naked In Manhattan, and reminisce about kaleidoscopes with us! Find out why we'd change the end of the album and see if this Midwest Princess will rise or fall in our rankings!

What's your Guilty Pleasure? Are you an expert at the HOT TO GO dance? Would you stop the world just to stop the feeling?? Give us all your Chappell Roan takes in the comments or on social media. Maybe TikTok? Thanks for ringing in the new year with us! Follow for many more album reviews in 2026.

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0:00 Intro

4:37 About Chappell Roan

10:42 About The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess

17:32 Good Luck, Babe! & The Next Era

20:55 Awards & Accolades

21:44 Fact Or Spin

23:19 She Had A Pizza Party With The Rocket Man

26:10 She Was Caught In An Accidental TikTok Duel

29:53 She Turned A Music Festival Into A Wrestling Spectacle

35:16 Chappell Roan Lost Her Head

40:58 Album Art

41:57 Femininomenon

46:30 Red Wine Supernova

50:35 After Midnight

53:09 Coffee

55:19 Casual

58:05 Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl

59:59 HOT TO GO!

1:03:32 My Kink Is Karma

1:05:05 Picture You

1:06:34 Kaleidoscope

1:09:10 Pink Pony Club

1:12:36 Naked In Manhattan

1:13:55 California

1:16:06 Guilty Pleasure

1:17:35 Final Spin

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Naughty Or Nice 4 - A Holiday Hits Bracket Challenge: Episode 232

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

The Spin-ter Wonderland season is upon us! Get ready for a head-to-head bracket elimination of your favorite holiday hits with our annual NAUGHTY OR NICE Competition! We've selected fourteen songs by artists we've covered on the podcast in the last year and pitted them against one another to determine who comes out on top, based on YOUR VOTES! From Frank Sinatra's crooning Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas to Lady Gaga's Christmas Tree, we've got a blend of new tunes and familiar favorites in the running this year. The Beach Boys' Little Saint Nick is also looking for redemption after underperforming a few years back. Will Fall Out Boy's Yule Shoot Your Eye Out remain our champion??

James & Connor are back to talk about their holiday traditions, previous Naughty Or Nice contests (including the tragic and complicated elimination of Wham! and Last Christmas a year ago). We'll play memory games about Connor's scores and units, learn about each of these seasonal staples, and compete against each other with our own brackets to break a years-long tie. Then we'll end the episode with a new memory game that might end up with James on the naughty list after all!

Thank you for another great year! Which of these holiday songs were your favorites? Would your bracket have matched the final score? Are there any artists we've covered with more deserving Christmas classics? Let us know on social media, and follow us into 2026 next week wherever you get your podcasts!

Check out this episode's playlists!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7HbbcFipapfg9h2BLUxGeR?si=2da8e2471a844871

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJtsKngXJU&list=PLYumnChiw_I_gaLMEZ0UiHzFwkN22kQu-

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0:00 Intro

2:47 Tales Of The Glories Of Naughty Or Nice Long, Long Ago

6:29 Have We Been Naughty Or Nice?

11:33 The NoN 2025 Bracket

18:02 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Sinatra) vs. You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch (Tyler, The Creator)

25:40 Another Lonely Christmas (Prince) vs. Not Another Christmas Song (Blink-182)

33:20 Cherry Tree Carol (Wiggles feat. Hozier) vs. Christmas Tree (Lady Gaga)

41:45 We All Need Christmas (Def Leppard) vs. Little Saint Nick (The Beach Boys)

49:46 Together Again And A Very Merry Christmas (Randy Newman) vs. The Christmas Song (Olivia Dean)

57:10 Alone On Christmas With You (Cody Fry) vs. 8 Days Of Christmas (Destiny's Child)

1:04:11 A Nonsense Christmas (Sabrina Carpenter) vs. Winter (The Rolling Stones)

1:10:38 Round 2.1

1:12:19 Round 2.2

1:14:15 Round 2.3

1:16:16 Round 2.4 Featuring Yule Shoot Your Eye Out (Fall Out Boy)

1:19:28 Round 3.1

1:20:50 Round 3.2

1:22:56 Round 4: The Finale

1:24:30 One Last Experiment

1:29:33 Final Bracket Recap

1:30:28 One More Game For Connor

1:46:58 Final Spin

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The Nutcracker Ballet - Pyotr Tchaikovsky | History & Review: Episode 231

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We're heading to the Land Of Sweets this week and reviewing The Nutcracker ballet, an annual seasonal staple around the globe! The 1892 ballet proved to be Pyotr Tchaikovsky's swansong, serving as a capstone on a composing career that brought Russian music to western audiences. Today, the ballet brings in more than $50 million in annual ticket sales to support dance companies and education... but what made it so popular in the first place? Sure, it features iconic songs like the March, the Russian Dance, and the Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, but the remarkable history of The Nutcracker goes deeper than we realized!

James & Connor are talking holiday traditions! We look at the ballet's striking stats, meet Connor's (actual) 5'11" nutcracker Nick and the world's LARGEST functional nutcracker, and talk about some idiosyncrasies between different adaptations of the ballet. We'll explore Tchaikovsky's legendary career, from the 1812 Overture to Swan Lake. The Mixtaper has lost his head with some 19th-century Fact Or Spin tidbits about superstitions, giant bees, and grand theft Celesta during the Waltz Of The Dastard. Then we learn what sugar plums actually are and share our thoughts on the plot, characters, and music that make up this Christmas classic!

Have you seen The Nutcracker live? What's your favorite version of the ending? Have you ever had a sugar plum?! And... how do you decorate your tree? Let us know in the comments or on any of our social media! See you next week for our own tradition-- the annual Naughty Or Nice competition!

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0:00 Intro

8:27 Modern Nutcracker Statistics

12:09 About Pyotr Tchaikovsky

18:19 About The Nutcracker

21:45 Why Did The Ballet Get So Famous?

26:58 Fact Or Spin

33:21 Tchaikovsky Was Afraid Of Losing His Head

37:31 He Was A Musical Secret Agent

42:47 The Original Ballet Avoided 13 Of Everything

47:01 The Original Nutcracker Was Quite The Buzz

53:53 Breaking Down The Ballet

54:15 What Are Sugarplums?

56:23 The Plot: Act I

59:06 The Plot: Act II

1:01:17 The Music

1:03:51 The Suite

1:10:52 The Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairy

1:12:23 Decorating The Christmas Tree

1:15:49 Full Ballet Vs. Suite?

1:16:50 Final Spin

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Kind Of Blue - Miles Davis | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 230

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

It's All Blues this week as we review and rank Kind Of Blue, the revolutionary instrumental modal jazz album by the legendary Miles Davis! Davis and his sextet (full of icons like John Coltrane and Julian "Cannonball" Adderley) abandoned the idea of chord progressions and studied scales, with minimal rehearsal. The result is a five-track improvised album that "changed the language of music." Its songs have become staples in the jazz canon, to the point that a certain chord is named the So What chord because it's so recognizable from this album. We'll talk about Miles' storied life and fluctuating career that led to his 1959 masterpiece... and then figure out why he later dismissed it as "warmed-over turkey."

James and Jazzy Connor talk about bearing Davis' torch into the future! As our resident trumpeter, Connor is quite familiar with Miles Davis. We learn how puffed up he can get. The Mixtaper is freestyling Fact Or Spin with tales about a vow of silence, a mysterious good Samaritan, and a Presidential Mix-Up that ended up Kinda Red. Then, get ready for a five-course meal as we examine the album track by track. Whether you're a decadent soup or an arugula dressed in regret, there's something on this album for every appetite.

How's this jazz album sit with you? Are there other foods you'd put in your five-course meal? Let us know if hard bop and modal jazz is music to your ears in the comments or on social media, and be sure to give us a follow! It's all no charge-- there are no Freddie Freeloaders here!

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0:00 Intro

4:01 About Miles Davis

16:34 About Kind Of Blue

28:18 Awards & Accolades

29:19 Fact Or Spin

30:52 He Took A Year-Long Vow Of Silence

35:05 He Had A Presidential Mix-Up

38:49 He Was Saved By A Famous Good Samaritan

45:34 Albino Loco Punched Him In The Face

50:25 Album Art

51:23 So What

57:01 Freddie Freeloader

1:00:41 Blue In Green

1:05:03 All Blues

1:09:18 Flamenco Sketches

1:12:37 Final Spin

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Eureka - Mother Mother | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 229

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

It's like paradise spread out with a butter knife! This week we wanna scream "EUREKA!" with the colorful third record from Canadian sibling band Mother Mother! Ryan and Molly Guldemond noticed a striking lack of powerful melodic rock and set out to make the music they wanted to hear. After becoming British Columbia's next big thing (and releasing the future viral hit Hayloft), the band pushed high-concept emotional rock to infectious levels with tracks like Oleander, Problems, and their first charting hit, The Stand! This self-made creative endeavor stands out from the rest of the band's discography with its sleek, polished romp through internal turmoil.

James & Connor Connor learn about Quadra Island, talk about the Greek & gold rush origins of the album title, and explore why the band became TikTok famous in the early 2020s. The Mixtaper will blow our hair and ears away as he belts out four supposedly-true facts about anthropomorphic metronomes, cover art cosplay, and a new type of magnet that fans took a bit too far. Will the album Carve A Name into our hearts, or will we have to Getaway to something new? Eureka might just awaken a new bad habit for Connor...

Let us know if you'd bring your own Mother to Mother Mother! Have you ever been poisoned by oleander? Are you.. some sort of butter knife hater? Chime in down in the comments and on social media!

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0:00 Intro

1:27 About Mother Mother

7:17 About Eureka!

13:28 Awards & Accolades

13:53 Fact Or Spin

15:27 Ryan's Hair And Ears Were Blown Away

20:45 They Pitched A Mother Mother Cartoon

26:19 They Dressed As Their Album Art For Halloween

30:02 They Became A Mother Magnet

35:43 Album Art

39:19 Chasing It Down

41:31 The Stand

44:38 Baby Don't Dance

46:17 Original Spin

47:40 Born In A Flash

48:50 Simply Simple

50:23 Problems

51:55 Aspiring Fires

53:32 Getaway

54:49 Far In Time

56:02 Oleander

58:00 Calm Me Down

59:12 In The Wings

1:01:34 Carve A Name

1:02:46 Final Spin

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Unreal Unearth (Unaired) - Hozier | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 228

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

If you've lived your whole life before the First Light, you'd better check out Hozier's latest LP, Unreal Unearth! James & Connor are reviewing the "Unaired" edition of the album, with seven bonus tracks including Too Sweet, his biggest hit since Take Me To Church! This concept album inspired by Dante's Inferno takes us down circle by circle, vice by vice, so seamlessly that you'll forget you're in the middle of the descent. Through moving songs like Francesca, All Things End, Butchered Tongue, and Eat Your Young, Hozier explores our relationship to darkness, power, and human connection through his well-sifted lyrics and unique creative lens.

We'll dig into Hozier's Irish roots, from a small hometown to the country's national choir, and discover his rise from starving artist to folk pop sensation. We refamiliarize ourselves with the mythology behind the Divine Comedy, reminisce on the popularity of Take Me To Church, and gear up for Thanksgiving before The Mixtaper brings us his Hoziest facts to date! Twitter stalkers, lead pants, and a well full of digestive biscuits (for the land) await us in Fact Or Spin! Then we'll discuss the whopping 16-track record and its accompanying EPs in their entirety! Will this hellish descent be able to rise above the competition?

Let us know which EP songs you think should have made the album! Did we get close on pronouncing "uiscefhuaraithe?" If this podcast felt like Hozier's yell, let us know in the comments and on social media.. and be sure to follow along through the holiday season! Happy Thanksgiving!

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0:00 Intro

4:30 About Hozier

13:04 About Unreal Unearth

18:13 Podcast Segment That Feels Like Hozier's Yell

19:10 Awards & Accolades

21:22 Fact Or Spin

22:50 His Fans Track Him

27:22 He Nearly Drowned

31:22 He's Immortal

34:43 He Offered Biscuits To Faeries

43:04 Album Art

44:30 Nobody's Soldier

46:22 July

48:53 That You Are

51:18 Too Sweet

55:44 Wildflower And Barley (feat. Allison Russell)

59:09 Empire Now

1:01:00 Fare Well

1:02:34 De Selby (Part 1)

1:04:55 De Selby (Part 2)

1:08:09 First Time

1:10:49 Francesca

1:13:43 I, Carrion (Icarian)

1:16:59 Eat Your Young

1:20:19 Damage Gets Done (feat. Brandi Carlile)

1:22:56 Who We Are

1:26:34 Son Of Nyx

1:28:26 All Things End

1:30:22 To Someone From A Warm Climate (Uiscefhuaraithe)

1:33:44 Butchered Tongue

1:36:05 Anything But

1:38:41 Abstract (Psychopomp)

1:40:50 Unknown / Nth

1:42:52 First Light

1:45:05 Final Spin

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Sail Away - Randy Newman | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 227

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

You know him, you love him, You've Got A Friend In Him... It's Randy Newman! This week we're exploring his sardonic, sarcastic wit as we review and rank his commercial breakthrough, Sail Away! After years as a hit songwriter behind the scenes and a false start to his own recording career, Newman turned his greatest hits into a studio album full of social commentary that still resonates today. From the frolicking Simon Smith And The Amazing Dancing Bear to the rollicking You Can Leave Your Hat On, this songsmith and his piano crank out hits faster than you can say "satire."

We'll trace Randy's roots to a family tree that's full of talent (the most Oscar-nominated family tree in history, actually). We'll talk about the rocky road into recording, the artists whose covers paved the way, and more! Then we reminisce about our favorite Newman-scored films, talk about his career in score, and find out how he broke his Oscar drought! The Mixtaper is bringing a roster of four supposedly true Friends of Randy Newman, from athletes to archeologists to... literal dancing bears. From Major League to Monsters Inc., Randy Newman's music has shaped generations of entertainment... but how will this solo record fare in our rankings? Tune in and find out!

We wouldn't have nothin' if we didn't have you-- tell us your favorite Randy Newman-scored movie! How does his hard-hitting satire resonate with short people? Rednecks? Politicians?? Tell us your take in the comments and on social media!

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0:00 Intro

3:14 About Randy Newman

12:50 About Sail Away

20:40 Awards & Accolades

23:58 Fact Or Spin

24:44 Randy Newman Has A Friend In The Cincinnati Bengals

27:37 He's Got A Friend In A Dancing Bear

30:28 He Has A Friend In A FAKE Dancing Bear

33:02 Randy Newman's Got A Friend In Harrison Ford

38:12 Album Art

39:58 Sail Away

45:04 Lonely At The Top

46:27 He Gives Us All His Love

47:49 Last Night I Had A Dream

49:27 Simon Smith And The Amazing Dancing Bear

51:45 Old Man

53:58 Political Science

56:35 Burn On

59:13 Memo To My Son

1:00:43 Dayton, Ohio - 1903

1:02:30 You Can Leave Your Hat On

1:04:05 God's Song (That's Why I Love Mankind)

1:05:13 Let It Shine

1:06:48 Final Spin

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A Beautiful Lie - Thirty Seconds To Mars | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 226

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Almost 200 weeks ago we explored Thirty Seconds To Mars' 2017 record America and... let's just say it didn't go well. For the Year Of Redemption, we decided the band needed a second chance so we're back to talk about A Beautiful Lie, the band's sophomore record that really solidified their arena rock sound. Jared Leto sings and screams his way through some of the band's all-time classics like Attack, The Kill, and From Yesterday. Their lyrics pull back from cosmic generality and hone in on the angsty, intimate side of the human experience. Bartholomew Cubbins is also back in the picture and we'll talk about some of his directorial feats, including a climate change documentary and a music video from the Forbidden City!

James & Connor reminisce on Episode 33, talk about cotton candy grapes (and yes, the ear), and then learn more about 30STM's early days before The Mixtaper enters the scene with Beautiful (Potential) Lies about pyramid schemes, cult islands, and ambitious zero-G promotion in Fact Or Spin! Then we'll take a look at this top-heavy rock record and decide whether it reigns supreme. Will Thirty Seconds To Mars blast off to redemption, or are they doomed to be one of our lowest-scoring bands of all time?

Did our 30STM takes get a little too hot? Too cold?? Is there an even better record we could have chosen for redemption? And... do you like cotton candy grapes as much as Connor does? Okay.. the answer to the last question is "no," but check in with us in the comments or on socials about the rest! Follow us for more album reviews and rankings every week!

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0:00 Intro

0:48 Last Time: America

3:18 Past 30STM Experience

6:58 About Thirty Seconds To Mars

11:10 About A Beautiful Lie

20:18 Awards & Accolades

21:26 Fact Or Spin

24:05 The Band's Desert Pyramid Extravaganza

28:13 The Tale Of Mars Island

35:45 They're Pioneers Of Space Rock Marketing

39:16 The Band Wanted To Record On The International Space Station

47:39 Album Art

49:19 Attack

52:54 A Beautiful Lie

57:16 The Kill

1:03:16 Was It A Dream?

1:04:52 The Fantasy

1:05:59 Savior

1:07:00 From Yesterday

1:09:28 The Story

1:10:56 R-Evolve

1:12:34 A Modern Myth

1:13:06 Battle Of One

1:14:13 Hunter

1:15:26 Final Spin

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The Mother, The Mechanic, And The Path - The Early November | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 225

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The Early November came out of nowhere in 2001, and after a strong debut in The Room's Too Cold, frontman Ace Enders got ambitious. Their sophomore record, The Mother, The Mechanic, And The Path, is a three-disc concept album that pushed every boundary. It's the longest album we've ever reviewed and scored, clocking in at 2 hours and 12 minutes, with more than 45 tracks that tell the story of a broken family and a boy who's afraid to follow in his father's footsteps... and make his father's mistakes. It's all told in their quintessential 2006 emo-punk sound, over the course of hits like Decoration, Hair, and 1,000 Times A Day. Whether it's a big hit or a big miss, you can't deny it's a big swing for this new band.

We'll talk about the band's debut in the rock scene and their acoustic re-workings of their early songs that help develop their softer side. The Mixtaper introduces us to a record-breaking Conga and a new adrenaline sport, as well as the art of van-flipping. We do have a Mixtober tie to break in Fact Or Spin, after all! Then we'll work our way through the album disc by disc by disc, sharing our favorite moments, our impressions of the story, and more. Which disc will reign supreme? Will Connor be able to overlook integrated dialogue on The Path, a section that feels more like an audio drama than an album? If there's A Bigger Meaning to this record we'll Figure It Out this week!

What did YOU think about this self-indulgent album? Does the unique storytelling structure justify the immense length? Which of the three discs was your favorite? Reach out and let us know in the comments or on social media, and be sure to follow for more!

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0:00 Intro

8:31 About The Early November

11:18 About The Mother, The Mechanic, And The Path

18:29 Fact Or Spin

20:21 They Have An Impressive Conga

29:38 They Had A Tarot Interpreter

32:07 They Wrote A Hit While Desert Surfing

35:37 They Might Hold The Record For Most Replaced Equipment In A Month

42:18 Album Art

43:33 Doing Things A Little Differently

44:41 Disc 1: The Mechanic

46:28 Decoration

47:33 No Good At Saying Sorry

49:24 Outside

49:55 The Car In 20

50:10 Figure It Out

51:09 Disc 2: The Mother

52:00 My Lack Of Skill

52:23 A Little More Time

53:11 Hair

55:13 The Truth Is / 1000 Times A Day

57:18 Disc 3: The Path

1:04:43 Story Content

1:07:33 Standout Disc 3 Moments

1:07:42 Long Talks

1:08:20 Guess What

1:09:56 Runaway & Runaway II

1:11:31 Final Spin

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Backtracks: Asking Alexandria (2017) - Asking Alexandria

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Bonus Content! We sent our wolves to war with Asking Alexandria's Reckless And Relentless on Episode 224... but Connor wondered whether an album with less screaming and more melody could pique his interest. He listened to the band's 2017 self-titled album on his own, and we decided it needed a second look with this Backtrack. The band's shifted away from screaming and blended electronica into their metalcore sound, but how will it compare to the darker, more introspective songwriting of R&R? The self-titled record comes after Danny Worsnop's departure and return, so in some ways it IS still a return to form, but tracks like Alone In A Room, Into The Fire, and Vultures take their sound to new arena rock heights. Did we pick the right album? Will this tame the two wolves? And whose ship is it, anyway?! Find out if we truly need to backtrack after this unique record.

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0:00 Intro

1:57 About Asking Alexandria (2017)

5:50 Our Opinions

15:54 Wrap-Up

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Reckless And Relentless - Asking Alexandria | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 224

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Got questions about being Reckless And Relentless? We do, and we're Asking Alexandria about their 2011 album. (Not literally asking, but we'll review and rank it just the same!) After guitarist Ben Bruce "Ship-Of-Theseused" his band from South Africa to London, they started making waves with vocalist Danny Worsnop and a metalcore sound that ruffled feathers and explored the human condition. On Reckless & Relentless, tracks like Someone Somewhere, Another Bottle Down, and Morte Et Dabo tackle themes of addiction, loss, and love in a gritty, dark way based in realism.

We'll trace the band's journey and maturation from album to album! This record is on the precipice of the band's commercial success, but they continue to push the envelope in its wake. Then the Mixtaper has some hot new facts that bring the roof down as he introduces us to Metal Elvis and some DEVOTED fans. Then, two wolves inside Connor go to war as we balance intense screaming with intricate instrumentals.. and then he does something that's a podcast-first. See how this record stacks up as we close out Mixtober!

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0:00 Intro

3:52 About Asking Alexandria

8:09 About Reckless & Relentless

15:49 Awards & Accolades

16:09 Fact Or Spin

17:45 They Performed With Elvis

21:50 Asking Alexandria Flooded A Venue

25:20 They Literally Brought The House Down

28:45 They Have VERY Passionate Fans

34:43 Album Art

35:43 Welcome

36:49 Dear Insanity

39:42 Closure

41:09 A Lesson Never Learned

43:02 To The Stage

44:42 Dedication

45:33 Someone, Somewhere

48:05 Breathless

49:03 The Match

51:38 Another Bottle Down

52:33 Reckless & Relentless

54:31 Morte Et Dabo

56:27 Final Spin

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Paranoid - Black Sabbath | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 223

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Black Sabbath has us Paranoid as we review their sophomore album this week! After Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, and company literally invented the genre of heavy metal with their debut they knew they needed to push the envelope to further define and refine their style with the next release. With just three days of studio time and hits like War Pigs and Iron Man in their arsenal, find out if Paranoid ranks among the greats... or if it gets an Electric Funeral.

James & Connor explore the record's origins as Walpurgis, talk about the Prince Of Darkness' life and legacy, and dive into the recording techniques used to make Paranoid stand out-- from floaty flutes to metal fan blades. Connor the Concept King tries to imagine the Iron Man story woven into the MCU, and The Mixtaper is bringing us facts of the band's unbelievable antics (emphasis on the ANT). We'll talk about mysterious aerosol poisons, exploding fish, and Michael Bolton's branching career path during Fact Or Spin. Can Black Sabbath make this a Mixtober to remember?

We've got one more Mixtober week in store, so make sure to subscribe and follow for more! This album has the band's highest concentration of hits... but is it Black Sabbath's best? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or on socials!

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0:00 Intro

2:13 About Black Sabbath

10:32 About Paranoid

18:48 Back To The Beginning Reunion Show

19:44 Awards & Accolades

20:10 Fact Or Spin

21:30 They Almost Had A Wildly Different Lead Singer

26:02 Ozzy Snorted A Line Of Live Ants

31:10 Ozzy Accidentally Poisoned His Drummer

34:54 Richard Branson's Fish Had A Bad Christmas

43:20 Album Art

45:11 War Pigs/Luke's Wall

48:49 Paranoid

51:43 Planet Caravan

54:33 Iron Man

58:43 Electric Funeral

1:01:13 Hand Of Doom

1:03:40 Rat Salad

1:05:27 Jack The Stripper / Fairies Wear Boots

1:07:53 Final Spin

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The Marshall Mathers LP - Eminem | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 222

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Will The Real Slim Shady please stand up? Mixtober continues as we score and rank The Marshall Mathers LP, the third record by legendary Detroit hip-hop artist Eminem! His shocking, horror film-esque lyrics exploded onto the scene with his Slim Shady LP, and this time around (as the title suggests) he gives us a peek behind the persona with a personal glimpse into sudden fame and public backlash about his music. The record produced hits like the iconic Real Slim Shady, The Way I Am, and of course one of Em's all-time greats in Stan!

We'll talk about the Rap Olympics that launched Eminem's career, explore his meaningful relationship with Dr. Dre that led to the album's distinct sonic profile, and learn about villains on the M&Ms wiki as we break down this record. Connor's already claimed Eminem as a favorite rapper... but will his score reflect that? The Mixtaper is pulling no punches with facts about an insulting feud, a taste of how Eminem vents his frustration, and a home sold off one piece at a time. Will this album scare us away, or will this Criminal-ly catchy wordplay keep us Under The Influence?

Follow us for more Mixtober-y albums all month long! Let us know your favorite Eminem facts in the comments or on socials, and give us a like if you learned something (about the rapper OR about the little dragee lentil candies)!

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0:00 Intro

3:36 About Eminem

13:38 About The Marshall Mathers LP

22:05 Awards & Accolades

24:01 Fact Or Spin

27:31 Eminem Had A Feud Live On TV

32:12 He Puts His Enemies On Dartboards

35:19 Eminem Sold His Childhood Home (Piece By Piece)

40:59 He Used A Chainsaw To Kill A Barracuda

47:12 Album Art

48:38 Public Service Announcement 2000

49:50 Kill You

53:31 Stan

58:05 Paul - Skit

58:27 Who Knew

1:00:41 Steve Berman

1:01:25 The Way I Am

1:03:54 The Real Slim Shady

1:07:20 Remember Me?

1:08:39 I'm Back

1:09:40 Marshall Mathers

1:10:42 Ken Kaniff - Skit

1:11:41 Drug Ballad

1:12:41 Amityville

1:14:32 B** Please II

1:15:42 Kim

1:18:02 Under The Influence

1:19:03 Criminal

1:20:39 Final Spin

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ANOTHER Another Halloween Thirteen - The Mixtaper's Mixtober Playlist Evolves: Episode 221

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

HAPPY MIXTOBER! Connor is out of town, so once again the Mixtaper is taking over for his annual Halloween Thirteen playlist, with 13 songs guaranteed to get you into the spirit of the season! But there's a twist: too many holidays each year go underappreciated (and under-soundtracked), so this time around our resident dastard has decided to share some Halloween Hits with other holidays throughout the year. James will have 60 seconds to solve his clues and figure out which special day will be rocking these songs. You definitely already celebrate some of these holidays and definitely haven't heard of the rest. It's Another Another spooky special in the way only The Mixtaper can, so celebrate Mixtober all month long with us as we kick it off this week!

Listen along with The Mixtaper's playlist on Spotify and YouTube!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yMLM0aeo8Ns8TtxVsSxmx?si=9c947311e2b6401f

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1O2-oFmWXM&list=PLYumnChiw_I8Z68AxRXm4_r4Bbc6r4gqj

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0:00 Intro

2:49 Previous Halloween 13s Recap

5:14 What's New For Another Another Halloween 13

8:54 Rules Of The Game

10:43 The Time Warp - Rocky Horror Picture Show

15:36 Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon

19:31 Haunted - Taylor Swift

23:47 Purple People Eater - Sheb Wooley

26:50 Spooky Scary Skeletons - Andrew Gold

30:58 People Are Strange - The Doors

33:55 The Addams Family Theme

37:29 Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran

40:00 Hell's Kitchen - Alice Cooper

43:16 The Season Of The Witch - Donovan

45:45 Bela Lugosi's Dead - Bauhaus

49:23 Abracadabra - The Steve Miller Band

52:02 Strange Brew - Cream

54:26 Another Another 13 Recap

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OK Computer - Radiohead | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 220

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

No alarms and No Surprises! This week we're revisiting Radiohead for the Year Of Redemption! Connor tore into the experimental nature of Kid A on Episode 53, so we're turning back the clock to another definitive, revolutionary Radiohead record: OK Computer. We'll learn the story behind this iconic album (from transportation anxiety to haunted mansions), which features some of their greatest hits like Paranoid Android and Let Down! The Mixtaper plays the role of Karma Police with Fact Or Spin rounds about sleepy fans, puppet publicity, and bullying. Can this song-shaped non-concept album get Lucky and increase Connor's score, or is Radiohead a band doomed to the bottom of his rankings?

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0:00 Intro

3:59 About Radiohead

6:38 About OK Computer

20:43 Awards & Accolades

21:39 Fact Or Spin

23:18 They Stopped A Show To Help A Sleepy Fan

26:46 Thom Yorke Did An Interview With A Sock Puppet

30:09 Radiohead Bullied A Child

35:50 Radiohead Has Ghost Detecting Equipment

43:58 Album Art

46:24 Airbag

51:39 Paranoid Android

57:53 Subterranean Homesick Alien

1:00:23 Exit Music (For A Film)

1:04:54 Let Down

1:08:18 Karma Police

1:11:59 Fitter Happier

1:14:27 Electioneering

1:16:48 Climbing Up The Walls

1:19:28 No Surprises

1:23:35 Lucky

1:25:19 The Tourist

1:27:30 Final Spin

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Hysteria - Def Leppard | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 219

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Get ready to Rocket on a satellite of love with Def Leppard's 1987 hit record Hysteria! James & Connor discuss the band's challenges to grow an international fanbase through their first three albums of "lust, blood, and rock" music with a sleek, polished glam metal edge. We'll talk about the car accident that changed Thunder God Rick Allen's life and transformed Hysteria into a legendary album. With major staples like Animal, Pour Some Sugar On Me, and Love Bites, this was Def Leppard's attempt to make an all-hits record. Did they succeed? The Mixtaper enlightens us on undercover roadies, confectionery cleanup, and unique tour habits! Tune in to see if Joe Elliot and crew can earn our Love And Affection... we know you get so Excitable!

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0:00 Intro

3:29 About Def Leppard

9:57 Rick Allen's Car Accident

10:37 About Hysteria

19:24 Awards & Accolades

21:32 Fact Or Spin

22:38 Rick Allen Had A Roadie Disguise

25:42 The Band Literally Poured Sugar On The Audience

30:11 They Got Arrested By The Fun Police

34:26 Fast Fire Facts: Tour Habits

44:12 Album Art

45:40 Women

49:55 Rocket

54:44 Animal

57:09 Love Bites

1:00:46 Pour Some Sugar On Me

1:05:34 Armageddon It

1:10:22 Gods Of War

1:12:44 Don't Shoot Shot Gun

1:13:34 Run Riot

1:14:36 Hysteria

1:16:37 Excitable

1:17:32 Love And Affection

1:18:53 Final Spin

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Cage The Elephant (2009) - Cage The Elephant: Episode 218

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

How do you cage an elephant? One bar at a time! There Ain't No Rest For The Wicked this week as we take on the self-titled debut from Cage The Elephant! This unpolished garage rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky experiments with loud guitars, louder drums, and mile-a-minute soapbox lyrics that offer a candid look at life in 2009. We'll talk about their Foo Friends, stolen pockets, and more as James takes on the Danny DeVito-sized Mixtaper! (And yes, we do learn plenty of elephant facts along the way.) Will the band get some Free Love from us, or will this record go In One Ear and right out the other?

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0:00 Intro

3:07 About Cage The Elephant (The Band)

7:51 About Cage The Elephant (The Album)

12:06 Awards & Accolades

12:32 Fact Or Spin

13:53 They Got Saved By The Foo

17:41 Matt Schultz Had His Pocket Stolen

20:27 Jared And Matt Got Weird Gifts

24:30 Jared Wants To Fight Danny DeVito

29:20 Album Art

30:28 In One Ear

34:07 James Brown

36:41 Ain't No Rest For The Wicked

40:09 Tiny Little Robots

42:16 Lotus

43:25 Back Against The Wall

44:39 Drones In The Valley

45:55 Judas

47:05 Back Stabbin' Betty

49:50 Soil To The Sun

50:38 Free Love

52:14 Cover Me Again (Bonus Track)

52:40 Final Spin

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Swimming - Mac Miller: Episode 217

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We were drowning and now we're Swimming in the depths of Mac Miller's introspective 2018 record, the final album he'd release in his lifetime. We'll talk about the Pittsburgh native's EZ Mac days and his evolution from frat lyrics to his now-signature deeply personal jazz rap. Swimming features hits like What's The Use and Self Care that see Mac navigate addiction, complicated relationships, and the road to healing. The Mixtaper will teach us about several Larries, big hot dogs, and a petty zoo. Miller's impact and legacy will be an inspiration in music for ages to come.. how will we score this unique record? Brace yourself, because we'll never run out of Jet Fuel!

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0:00 Intro

3:05 About Mac Miller

9:51 About Swimming

16:33 Awards & Accolades

16:57 Fact Or Spin

18:11 He Rented A School Bus

23:34 He Turned Down A Super Bowl Commercial

27:43 He Had A Petty Zoo

34:10 Fast Fire Facts: Pseudonyms

41:28 Album Art

43:42 Come Back To Earth

46:22 Hurt Feelings

48:49 What's The Use?

50:07 Perfecto

51:48 Self Care

54:08 Wings

55:01 Ladders

56:34 Small Worlds

57:57 Conversation Pt. 1

59:01 Dunno

59:31 Jet Fuel

1:00:49 2009

1:02:46 So It Goes

1:04:37 Final Spin

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Here's Little Richard - Little Richard: Episode 216

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Wop-Bop-A-Loo-Wop-A-Wop-Bam-Boom! This week we're Slippin' And Slidin' into the world of Little Richard Penniman! Raised on Gospel music in his dad's church, the War Hawk soon took to the stage to play "the Devil's music," complete with rollicking piano, screaming vocals, and boundless energy. His 1957 debut Here's Little Richard exploded onto the scene with hits like Tutti Frutti and Long Tall Sally that defined early rock 'n' roll and changed the nature of music forever. We'll cover his career, his conversion from rock star to preacher, and more as we Rip It Up with this record! The Mixtaper has facts about Grammy anachronisms, pompadour problems, and 29 weddings (give or take). So if you're Ready, Teddy.. rock and roll!

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0:00 Intro

3:27 About Little Richard

13:04 About Here's Little Richard

21:15 Awards & Accolades

23:01 Fact Or Spin

23:58 He Made Grammy Award History

28:11 He Had Car Problems

32:27 A-Wop-Bop-A-Loo-Bop-A-Scoop-Bam-Boom

39:17 Fast Fire Facts: Who Got Hitched?

46:24 Album Art

47:14 Tutti Frutti

55:30 True, Fine Mama

57:10 Can't Believe You Wanna Leave

57:48 Ready Teddy

59:37 Baby

1:00:11 Slippin' And Slidin' (Peepin' And Hidin')

1:01:59 Long Tall Sally (The Thing)

1:05:41 Miss Ann

1:07:06 Oh Why?

1:08:09 Rip It Up

1:08:57 Jenny, Jenny

1:09:59 She's Got It

1:11:36 Final Spin

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GUTS - Olivia Rodrigo: Episode 215

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We Got Her Back! The Year Of Redemption continues with Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album GUTS. After our Year Two episode about Sour (Episode 54) James & Connor discovered they weren't in her primary audience demographic... but her maturing perspective and a new, punkier voice might elevate our opinions! Can the Ballads Of A Homeschooled Girl win us over? Hits like Vampire, Lacy, and Bad Idea Right took over the pop music conversation in 2023, and her 95-show world tour was the highest-grossing for an artist born in this millennium. The Mixtaper will shoehorn in facts about ethical bathtubs, international crime, and a circus censure as we try to figure out if GUTS is a true redemption or a sophomore slump. Maybe we'll know when we're 70.

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0:00 Intro

2:37 Musings On HSMTMTS

7:16 About Olivia Rodrigo Since Sour

8:14 About GUTS

13:37 Awards & Accolades

15:00 Fact Or Spin

16:45 She Received A Weird Gift

22:35 She Does Not Have An Ethically Enriched Bathtub

27:04 She Was Interrogated By Border Police

32:14 Olivia Rodrigo Has Been Banned By The Clowns

39:44 Album Art

40:58 All-American B***h

47:14 Bad Idea Right?

50:25 Vampire

53:43 Lacy

57:09 Ballad Of A Homeschooled Girl

59:37 Making The Bed

1:02:43 Logical

1:06:42 Get Him Back!

1:09:25 Love Is Embarrassing

1:12:04 The Grudge

1:13:26 Pretty Isn't Pretty

1:14:41 Teenage Dream

1:17:20 Final Spin

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Alligator Bites Never Heal - Doechii: Episode 214

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Doechii the Don, Doechii the Dean, Doechii Supreme has us caught in a Death Roll this week with her Grammy-winning mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal! TikTok turned Jaylah Hickmon from an aspiring choral singer into an overnight rap sensation. On her sophomore record the Swamp Princess blends styles and genres into a biting, analog hip-hop sound that tackles everything from mental health to relationships. The Mixtaper has a slew of swamp facts about homemade shoes, alligator activism (#StayWokezilla), and amphibious musicals. Can we handle the Boom Bap, rappity rap rap, or are we just in Denial? You'll just have to fall back and Wait... or Slide right into this episode!

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0:00 Intro

3:30 About Doechii

8:10 About Alligator Bites Never Heal

13:26 Awards & Accolades

14:02 Fact Or Spin

15:01 She's An Entrepreneur

20:49 She Practices Alligator Activism

27:18 Swamp Princess: The Musical

30:20 She's Official Swamp Royalty

34:01 Album Art

36:26 Stankah Pooh

39:02 Bullfrog

39:56 Boiled Peanuts

42:53 Denial Is A River

45:19 Catfish

48:01 Skipp

48:51 Hide N Seek

50:02 Bloom

52:02 Wait

54:14 Death Roll

56:54 Profit

58:02 Boom Bap

59:55 Nissan Altima

1:02:41 GTFO

1:04:16 Huh!

1:05:08 Slide

1:06:18 Fireflies

1:08:27 Beverly Hills

1:11:12 Alligator Bites Never Heal

1:12:48 Final Spin

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Honky Tonk Heroes - Waylon Jennings: Episode 213

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

It's the last stop on our road to The Highwaymen with Waylon Jennings! He's an icon of Outlaw Country, and his 1973 record Honky Tonk Heroes combines his diverse musical influences and Billy Joe Shaver's modern cowboy songwriting into a consistent, ramblin' experience. From his humble DJ beginnings to his near brush with the Day The Music Died, we'll uncover how Waylon (not Wayland) became a staple of the Nashville country scene. We'll talk about hits like Black Rose and We Had It All, reminisce about Five & Dimes, and more. The Mixtaper will teach us about an indoor motorcycle, a Big Bird mishap, and a high-stakes Presidential(ish) Mix-Up. Enjoy the album and the episode, and remember.. if it was here, it ain't here no more!

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0:00 Intro

3:22 About Waylon Jennings

12:10 About Honky Tonk Heroes

17:12 Awards & Accolades

18:05 Fact Or Spin

19:00 He Got Stuck In A Big Bird Costume

25:03 Waylon Inspired A Classic TV Gag

28:31 He Fired Up Buddy Holly's Motorcycle In His Hotel Room

31:25 Waylon Had A Presidential Mix-Up

37:24 Album Art

38:18 Honky Tonk Heroes

41:42 Old Five And Dimers (Like Me)

43:38 Willy The Wandering Gypsy And Me

45:12 Low Down Freedom

46:36 Omaha

48:05 You Ask Me To

50:15 Ride Me Down Easy

51:22 Ain't No God In Mexico

52:41 Black Rose

53:53 We Had It All

55:33 Final Spin

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Born This Way - Lady Gaga: Episode 212

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We're on the Edge Of Glory this week with pop superstar Lady Gaga! After her glam burlesque beginnings and earth-shaking debut, Gaga released her so-called "freedom album" Born This Way. She refines the pillars of her signature sound while seamlessly blending influences across a surprising range of genres. From the religious undertones (and overtones) of Judas to the social commentary in Government Hooker and Americano to empowerment anthems like the title track and Hair, Lady Gaga brings a strong voice in a way that most artists just don't. The Mixtaper shares how she got grounded by NASA, dazzles us with fast-fired fashion, and bops with cyborg bugs! Not only is this our 200th album ranked, this episode also includes some other surprise history-making Spin It moments! We've waited long enough... so get ready to Marry The Night with us!

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0:00 Intro

3:58 About Lady Gaga

11:07 About Born This Way

19:54 Awards & Accolades

21:42 Fact Or Spin

23:59 Lady Gaga Shot For The Moon (But Was Denied)

30:08 She Had An Interesting Rider (Pink Hair Mannequin)

32:53 Fast Fire Facts: Gaga Outfits

37:08 Cyborg Roaches Love Her Music

41:21 A Bonus Round

53:37 Album Art

54:41 Marry The Night

57:36 Born This Way

1:00:44 Government Hooker

1:02:59 Judas

1:07:09 Americano

1:09:37 Hair

1:11:44 Scheise

1:14:05 Bloody Mary

1:16:48 Bad Kids

1:17:52 Highway Unicorn (Road To Love)

1:19:03 Heavy Metal Lover

1:21:12 Electric Chapel

1:22:27 Yoü And I

1:24:05 The Edge Of Glory

1:26:10 Final Spin

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Juno - Remi Wolf: Episode 211

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Quiet On Set.. we're going Guerilla this week with Juno, the debut LP by Remi Wolf! James' birthday pick comes with a unique tale of discovery and a lot more chaos than he's used to. Find out why this album had him hooked instantly! Can Connor keep up? We'll talk about Remi's Olympic career, American Idol run, and her dog-centric style. The Mixtaper teaches us about improv and questionable Monster Mac, and the lyrics on this record take us everywhere from Chuck E. Cheese to bolo ties to churning techniques. Every listen reveals new sonic elements to this record, so whether you're a Sexy Villain or you're looking for ways to pull the weeds, suck the venom, this episode has a surprise in store!

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0:00 Intro

3:39 About Remi Wolf

7:31 About Juno

10:58 Awards & Accolades

11:45 Fact Or Spin

14:59 She Performed At The Olympics

19:51 She Has An Affinity For Dogs (The Midnight Howl)

23:54 She Was Kicked Out Of A Band

26:55 She Does The Monster Mac(aroni)

33:07 Album Art

35:20 Liquor Store

38:54 Anthony Kiedis

43:53 wyd

46:32 Guerrilla

49:42 Quiet On Set

53:21 Volkiano

55:11 Front Tooth

57:31 Grumpy Old Man

59:24 Buttermilk

1:02:01 Sally

1:03:41 Sexy Villain

1:08:02 Buzz Me In

1:09:42 Street You Live On

1:11:17 Final Spin

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Only The Lonely - Frank Sinatra: Episode 210 (Connor's Pick)

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Ol' Blue Eyes is crooning his way onto the podcast this week! We're reclining by the fireside, tie loose, scotch in hand, and listening as Frank Sinatra sings for Only The Lonely. It's Connor's first crack at the Year Of Redemption; James scored Sinatra's Watertown years ago (and he was pretty harsh). Will this ballad-laden, melancholy album raise the stakes and earn the Chairman Of The Board a better score? We'll talk about his rise, demise, and resurgence, get lost in Sinatramania, and evaluate his salary as his career cemented itself as the stuff of legends. The Mixtaper squares off against Connor once more with facts about too much cheesecake, a high-profile kidnapping, and a string of infamous karaoke killings you have to hear to believe! Give me one for my baby and one score for the road...

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0:00 Intro

8:34 About Frank Sinatra

28:51 About Only The Lonely

32:47 Fact Or Spin

34:20 Frank Sinatra Had A Famous Rival

39:31 Fast Fired Facts: Burial Items

42:41 Frank Sinatra Was Kidnapped

46:55 My Way And The Highway: The My Way Killings

52:13 Facts From The Cutting Room Floor

55:10 Album Art

57:20 Only The Lonely

1:03:22 Angel Eyes

1:06:20 What's New?

1:08:29 It's A Lonesome Old Town

1:10:11 Willow Weep For Me

1:11:50 Good-Bye

1:14:05 Blues In The Night

1:17:24 Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry

1:19:22 Ebb Tide

1:21:30 Spring Is Here

1:23:39 Gone With The Wind

1:27:06 One For My Baby

1:29:26 Final Spin

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The Beach Boys Today! - The Beach Boys: Episode 209

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Year Of Redemption! Throughout the year we'll revisit artists we've covered in the past who have received lower scores than we expected and see how their other work compares. Up first is The Beach Boys! After Pet Sounds (Episode 29) failed to meet Connor's expectations, James decided to step a little farther back in time with The Beach Boys Today! It was a pivotal moment of growth for the band and for Brian Wilson as they expanded past the teen surf pop of their early days. One half is full of peppy coming-of-age pop tunes, while the other features heart-aching ballads. The Mixtaper has new facts about Brian Wilson's 8-ton sandbox, a crappy dinner, and a legendary surf duel. Get ready for the band's signature harmonies and inspired instrumentation, and ask yourself... Do You Wanna Dance?

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0:00 Intro

4:34 Last Time: Pet Sounds

8:47 About The Beach Boys

12:26 About Today!

21:37 Awards & Accolades

22:24 Fact Or Spin

24:00 Brian Wilson Had His Own Sandbox

29:39 Brian Wilson Made His Dad A Crappy Meal

33:06 Paul McCartney Is A Beach Boy

38:16 The Beatles Lost A Surf Duel To The Beach Boys

45:31 Album Art

48:37 Do You Wanna Dance?

52:02 Good To My Baby

53:45 Don't Hurt My Little Sister

55:38 When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)

57:49 Help Me, Rhonda

1:01:08 Dance, Dance, Dance

1:02:33 Please Let Me Wonder

1:05:54 I'm So Young

1:07:54 Kiss Me, Baby

1:09:55 She Knows Me Too Well

1:12:42 In The Back Of My Mind

1:14:39 Bull Session With "Big Daddy"

1:17:03 Cut Tracks

1:17:33 Final Spin

1:30:06 Pet Sounds Revisited

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Discovery - Daft Punk: Episode 208

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The Year Of Discovery comes to a close this week! We're exploring Discovery, the sophomore album from Daft Punk, the iconic robotic French duo that changed the trajectory of electronica as we know it. Their sample-heavy style breathed new life into funk and disco, and hits like Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger and One More Time took the world by storm. From their explosive origins to the record's companion anime Interstella 5555, James & Connor will fall in Digital Love with this one. We'll play Fact Or Spin about trucks, the precursors to their iconic helmets, and NASA's Deep Space Network.. and The Mixtaper has a special surprise that's 100 episodes in the making! Something's in the air, so come celebrate the conclusion of our FOURTH year of ranking records!!

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0:00 Intro

5:08 About Daft Punk

11:48 About Discovery

20:18 Awards & Accolades

21:06 Fact Or Spin

22:59 Thomas Almost Got Hit By A Truck

26:48 They Performed With Garbage Cans On Their Heads

29:46 They Tried To Contact Alien Robots

36:16 Daft Punk Has A Worm Named After Them

46:07 Album Art

49:11 One More Time

52:02 Aerodynamic

53:41 Digital Love

55:19 Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

59:17 Crescendolls

1:00:50 Nightvision

1:01:58 Superheroes

1:04:05 High Life

1:05:13 Something About Us

1:06:31 Voyager

1:08:01 Veridis Quo

1:09:52 Short Circuit

1:11:01 Face To Face

1:13:19 Too Long

1:14:29 Final Spin

1:19:31 Up Next: The Year Of Redemption!

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Bat Out Of Hell - Meat Loaf: Episode 207

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Today we'll answer the age-old question.. WHO IS MEAT LOAF?! From the moment he was born, Marvin Aday lived an unbelievable life. We dive into the lore that led to the ninth-bestselling album in the world, Bat Out Of Hell! Inspired by Jim Steinman's Peter Pan metal musical, this theatrical metal record features major and inexplicable hits like Paradise By The Dashboard Light and Heaven Can Wait. The Mixtaper is teaching us about his name's various origins, his fresh rubber ducky collection, and a fishy marriage proposal. Can this record hold up to the hype? Will our scores reflect its absurd sales statistics? Will we ever truly know Meat Loaf? The Year Of Discovery continues with this special episode!

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0:00 Intro

2:35 Who Is Meat Loaf?

11:02 About Bat Out Of Hell

23:44 Awards & Accolades

24:28 Fact Or Spin

25:32 Cher Bingo: Meat Loaf Name Origins

30:13 He Needed An Oxygen Mask For Filming

34:26 Meat Loaf's Ducky Rider

38:43 Meat Loaf Proposed With A Fish

42:55 Album Art

44:40 Bat Out Of Hell

48:49 You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)

52:44 Heaven Can Wait

53:32 All Revved Up With No Place To Go

54:59 Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad

57:48 Paradise By The Dashboard Light

1:03:05 For Crying Out Loud

1:04:55 Final Spin

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Desire, I Want To Turn Into You - Caroline Polachek: Episode 206

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Bunny Is A Rider, and she probably listens to Desire, I Want To Turn Into You by Caroline Polachek! This atmospheric, artsy pop record showcases her voice and musicality as she uses familiar instruments and sounds in new ways. James discovered her on tour with the Queen Dua Lipa but Connor is just hearing of her now. We'll explore her past ventures in haunted house music, draw targets around our arrows, and subjectively compare drawings of angels. The Mixtaper's Fact Or Spin includes terrorists, a dramatic escape from the mafia, and a shocking horse tale. Everything is Pretty In Possible and we've got Billions of things to say about this album.. Hope you like her, you ain't leaving!

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0:00 Intro

3:15 About Caroline Polachek

11:40 About Desire, I Want To Turn Into You

13:31 Awards & Accolades

14:23 Fact Or Spin

15:16 She's An Entymologist

19:41 She Accidentally Associated With Terrorists

23:43 She Has Ties To The Korean Mafia

28:17 She Was Electrocuted By A Horse

37:36 Album Art

41:19 Welcome To My Island

44:11 Pretty In Possible

45:46 Bunny Is A Rider

48:59 Sunset

51:48 Crude Drawing Of An Angel

53:33 I Believe

56:15 Fly To You (feat. Grimes and Dido)

58:12 Blood And Butter

1:00:01 Hopedrunk Everasking

1:01:44 Butterfly Net

1:03:18 Smoke

1:04:44 Billions

1:07:21 Final Spin

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Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO! - DEVO: Episode 205

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We've got an Uncontrollable Urge to de-evolve this week with DEVO, the satirical concept band from Akron, Ohio! Their 1978 debut Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO! is full of social commentary, wacky lyrics, and disorienting music inspired by classic films, anti-evolution propaganda, and even NORAD. We'll talk about the tragedy that inspired the band, the origin of Booji Boy, and the shocking success of Whip It! The Mixtaper is putting his right hand to work with facts about DEV2.0, and Seamus the roof-racked dog! If you're gettin' Sloppy, don't Shrivel-Up! Learn the truth about de-evolution in this one-of-a-kind episode about a one-of-a-kind band of Jocko Homos!

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0:00 Intro

2:27 About DEVO

7:57 About Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO!

13:54 Awards & Accolades

14:22 Fact Or Spin

15:10 They Were Part Of DEV2.0

22:54 DEVO Protested Mitt Romney's Dog

28:21 They Got Into An On-Stage Brawl

30:50 They Played Sarah Jessica Parker's Bat Mitzvah

36:41 Album Art

39:55 Uncontrollable Urge

42:12 (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

44:43 Praying Hands

47:13 Space Junk

51:31 Mongoloid

54:06 Jocko Homo

58:42 Too Much Paranoias

1:01:43 Gut Feeling / (Slap Your Mammy)

1:03:16 Come Back Jonee

1:05:10 Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin')

1:06:48 Shrivel-Up

1:08:18 Final Spin

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Believe - Cher: Episode 204

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Do you Believe in life after love? We do! And so does Cher, one of pop music's legends. We'll trace her path to superstardom through every Ch-era. We'll talk about her time with Sonny, a handful of TV shows, her endless comebacks, and her eruption into the world of dance pop with her 22nd studio album Believe! It features hits like the title track, Strong Enough, and Love Is The Groove (same songs, different fonts). It's an album that literally altered the course of music. The Mixtaper will teach us about aliens, motorcycle crashes, and a nose-breaking shoe cannon! Then we're playing a new game-- Cher Bingo-- about the Queen Of Almost! Find out what happened to her YL and don't be selfish... Cher this episode with a friend!

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0:00 Intro

4:27 About Cher

16:19 About Believe

22:17 Awards & Accolades

27:02 Fact Or Spin

29:39 Cher Had An Alien Encounter

32:17 Cher Crashed A Motorcycle That Wasn't Hers

35:25 Cher Shoots Shoes From A Cannon

39:08 Cher Bingo: A Brand New Game

51:22 Album Art

53:01 Believe

56:40 The Power

58:42 Runaway

1:00:31 All Or Nothing

1:01:56 Strong Enough

1:03:43 Dov'è l'amore

1:06:44 Takin' Back My Heart

1:08:20 Taxi Taxi

1:10:30 Love Is The Groove

1:13:05 We All Sleep Alone

1:16:07 Final Spin

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The Heights - Knox Hamilton: Episode 203

Fri, 30 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week we're lost in love and Washed Up Together with Knox Hamilton's debut record The Heights! This Little Rock-based alt pop band picked up thrift store instruments, named themselves after a rockin' yearbook photo, and took the radio by storm with their hit Work It Out! And Rightfully So... we'll talk about the band's mission to keep the good vibes flowing with every track on this two-in-one album. The Mixtaper is taking us on a berry hunt full of onstage weddings, questionable tattoos, and punny pranks in Fact Or Spin. How will this unique album hold up in the Year Of Discovery? Find out now!

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0:00 Intro

3:06 About Knox Hamilton

6:48 About The Heights

9:22 Knox Hamilton's Later Work

10:15 Fact Or Spin

11:12 Fans Thought An Album Was Coming Years Ago (April Fools)

15:46 Boots Married A Couple Live On Stage

18:31 The Band Has Matching Tattoos

22:12 Boots And Cobo Almost Got Mauled By A Bear

28:28 Album Art

30:08 We Get Back

32:05 Washed Up Together

34:11 Set It On Fire

36:26 Call Me Up

37:47 Pretty Way To Fight

41:43 How's Your Mind

43:45 Work It Out

45:51 Never My Love

47:15 Rightfully So

49:43 Sight For Sore Eyes

51:50 Back Porch

53:10 Barely Missed You

54:23 The Heights

57:44 Final Spin

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Moondance - Van Morrison: Episode 202

Fri, 23 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

It's a marvelous night for a podcast, and this week we're heading Into The Mystic with Van Morrison's 1970 record Moondance! After an accidental first record, a hit single in Brown Eyed Girl, and a commercial flop in Astral Weeks, Moondance was Morrison's last-ditch comeback effort to avoid starvation. It ended up becoming a classic soft rock album and a hit with hippies, featuring classic-caliber songs like Crazy Love and a full horn section! We'll explore little Ivan's Irish upbringing, learn about Them, and figure out why he uses so many syllables. The Mixtaper is on a mission to bully* Van Moron... remember to always read your contracts and pay your parking meters.

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0:00 Intro

3:22 About Van Morrison

10:05 About Moondance

14:18 Awards & Accolades

15:17 Fact Or Spin

16:44 He Abandoned A Concert Mid-Show For A Parking Meter

21:12 His Biggest Fan Is A Border Collie

24:23 His Manager Nicknamed Him Van Moron

28:00 Van Morrison Has Some Strange Songwriting Habits

33:01 Album Art

38:18 And It Stoned Me

41:25 Moondance

43:40 Crazy Love

46:00 Caravan

48:13 Into The Mystic

51:28 Come Running

52:53 These Dreams Of You

54:31 Brand New Day

55:53 Everyone

58:13 Reading The Fine Print*

1:00:59 Glad Tidings

1:02:36 Final Spin

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1984 - Van Halen: Episode 201

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We've got it bad, got it bad, got it bad... We're hot for Van Halen! Their sixth studio album 1984 (their final with David Lee Roth) took the band in a bold new direction that blended their signature glam rock edge with sleek synthesizers to produce all-time hits like Panama, I'll Wait, and of course the iconic Jump! We explore Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar skills, find a sneaky music video urine stain, and even dabble in the post-1984 Sammy Hagar years. The Mixtaper is drilling James in another round of Fact Or Spin with facts about fishy tour managers, certified EMTs, and a good ol' guitar string feast! Go ahead and Jump headfirst into the 200s with us!

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0:00 Intro

3:22 About Van Halen

11:14 About 1984

16:19 Awards & Accolades

17:03 Fact Or Spin

19:22 Van Halen's Interesting Rider

21:04 They Got A Pet For Their Hotel Room

26:52 Eddie Van Halen Used A Power Drill In A Song

31:17 David Lee Roth Was A Certified EMT

34:21 David Lee Roth Loves A Good Guitar String Feast

39:34 Album Art

42:07 1984

42:55 Jump

46:04 Panama

48:58 Top Jimmy

50:26 Drop Dead Legs

52:26 Hot For Teacher

56:15 I'll Wait

57:54 Girl Gone Bad

59:09 House Of Pain

1:00:15 Final Spin

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200 Fast Fired Facts - Rolling Stones Merch: Bonus Content

Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Ever wonder what kind of Rolling Stones merch you can buy? Us too... The Mixtaper compiled a list of 200 unique items the band has allegedly sold, but some are 100% made up. We picked 15 items at random for Fact Or Spin during our full episode on Sticky Fingers (#200), but we decided that wasn't enough and are back to play Fast Fired Facts and work through the entire list! See if there's any clothing, memorabilia, or knick-knacks you can't live without as James tries his best to correctly identify 101 or more facts and spins in this special Spin It Bonus Content!

Be sure to check out Episode 200 for more Rolling Stones content!

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0:00 Intro

1:52 The Game Begins

14:15 Midgame Check-In: Item #100

24:45 Conclusion and Results

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Sticky Fingers - The Rolling Stones: Episode 200

Fri, 09 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Rolling Stones!! For our 200th episode we're hunting for treasure with their 1971 record Sticky Fingers! From rock classics like Brown Sugar to ballads like Sway to improvised jams like Can't You Hear Me Knocking, this album has a little bit of everything. We'll talk about Mick Jagger & Keith Richards' childhood friendship, the band's rise to international superstardom with the (literal) sleeper hit Satisfaction, and their weird record-setting performance at Altamont. Meanwhile the Mixtaper is talking football, driving test cheats, and a sharp-dressed slugger before a massive surprise round of Fast Fired Facts! Wild Horses couldn't drag us away from this episode, and it'd be pretty couth if you sent us Dead Flowers every mornin'.

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0:00 Intro: Memories From 200

6:45 About The Rolling Stones

19:07 The Stones At Altamont

21:41 About Sticky Fingers

27:49 Awards & Accolades

30:17 Fact Or Spin

33:17 Mick Jagger Founded A Soccer Team

38:27 Bill Wyman: Treasure Hunter

43:20 Keith Richards Failed His Driving Test(s)

47:40 Charlie Watts Is A Sharp-Dressed Slugger

51:01 Someone Lost Their Seat On A Plane To Mick Jagger's Hat

57:13 Fast Fired Facts - Official Stones Merch

1:04:03 Album Art

1:07:21 The Tongue And Lips Logo

1:08:22 Brown Sugar

1:12:54 Sway

1:14:31 Wild Horses

1:17:55 Can't You Hear Me Knocking

1:20:50 You Gotta Move

1:22:19 B*tch

1:24:47 I Got The Blues

1:26:37 Sister Morphine

1:28:37 Dead Flowers

1:30:57 Moonlight Mile

1:32:40 Final Spin

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Currents - Tame Impala: Episode 199

Fri, 02 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

New Person, Same Old Podcast! James & Connor are talking about Tame Impala (just one guy!) and their 2015 record Currents! Kevin Parker's self-created album is the result of hundreds of hours of work, thousands of vocal takes, and a lifetime of passion for music. With themes of change and personal growth, this album sets Reality In Motion with electronic hooks and ambient, saturated vibes. We'll talk about the abandoned power plant that inspired the record, impala enrichment activities, and more! The Mixtaper gets wiggly with facts about aural entanglement and a pet-napping bandit. Embrace The Moment and Let It Happen... but if you don't, well, The Less I Know The Better.

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0:00 Intro

4:23 About Tame Impala

13:23 About Currents

19:18 Awards & Accolades

20:02 Fact Or Spin

22:13 Tame Impala Embodies The Spirit Of "The Show Must Go On"

27:34 Kevin Parker Is One Hot Potato

31:29 Kevin Had To Visit A Hypnotherapist

35:01 He Helped Catch A Bandit

46:49 Album Art

48:43 Let It Happen

52:07 Nangs

53:23 The Moment

54:53 Yes I'm Changing

56:49 Eventually

58:25 Gossip

59:15 The Less I Know The Better

1:03:18 Past Life

1:04:27 Disciples

1:05:19 'Cause I'm A Man

1:06:30 Reality In Motion

1:07:22 Love/Paranoia

1:07:55 New Person, Same Old Mistakes

1:09:27 Final Spin

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Flying - Cody Fry: Episode 198 (Connor's Pick)

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

It's Connor's birthday! We finally remembered, but that doesn't mean things go any better... His latest pick is Flying by Cody Fry, an orchestral pop record featuring the viral TikTok hit I Hear A Symphony! In a shocking turn of events, it's an album James has known for 7 years. How will sweeping scores and saturated modern pop Hold On in the rankings? The Mixtaper has done his research into illegal trees, wooden rings, and inconsistent haircuts. Will Connor perform Better than he did last time? It's a one-of-a-kind record with a unique blend of influences from classical to dubstep. Don't miss it! (And stay tuned for a melty birthday curse at the end of the episode...)

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0:00 Intro: Happy Birthday Connor!

4:47 Spicy Nugget Sauce Taste Test

6:09 Unique Discovery Stories

10:19 About Cody Fry

14:43 About Flying

18:44 Fact Or Spin

21:19 Cody Fry Has A Favorite Word

24:30 He Planted An Illegal Tree

29:29 He Never Visits The Same Barber Twice

33:35 He Made Custom Wedding Rings

40:17 Album Art

43:10 Prelude

44:16 Better

49:53 Go

53:24 Nobody But You

55:40 Love Somebody

58:05 Interlude: Wind At The Edge Of A Cliff

58:32 Flying

1:01:20 Hold On

1:03:04 Interlude: From Across The Room

1:04:49 Falling In Love

1:06:20 Want Me Back

1:08:03 Before I Met You

1:10:23 A Little More

1:11:53 I Hear A Symphony

1:14:48 Final Spin

1:27:49 The Birthday Curse Continues

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Marry Me - St. Vincent: Episode 197

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We're crawling through Landmines this week as we explore St. Vincent's debut album Marry Me! Her unique, emotionally ambiguous polysemous lyrics paired with complex-but-intuitive instrumental arrangements bring this very gray self-made album to life in vibrant colors. We'll talk about her early life and the Sufjan Stevens connection that landed her a record deal! Then The Mixtaper will teach us about her vibe-matching voicemail butler, a few controversial outfits, a giant toilet, and "The Neon Pink Interview Cube." Discover murder ballads, decadent instrumentals, and war stories as All Our Stars Align and we go Human Racing through this album! Available everywhere Now, Now!

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0:00 Intro

1:48 About St. Vincent

10:47 About Marry Me

16:26 Awards & Accolades

18:45 Fact Or Spin

19:29 She Has A Voicemail Butler

23:18 She Had A Controversial Performance Outfit

26:16 She Dressed As A Giant Purple Toilet

29:04 St. Vincent And The Neon Pink Interview Cube

34:42 Album Art

37:16 Now, Now

39:08 Jesus Saves, I Spend

41:12 Your Lips Are Red

43:24 Marry Me

45:54 Paris Is Burning

47:43 All My Stars Aligned

49:50 The Apocalypse Song

51:37 We Put A Pearl In The Ground

52:54 Landmines

54:21 Human Racing

55:48 What Me Worry

56:45 Final Spin

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Out Of Sight - James Brown: Episode 196

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

YOW!! We feel good, like you knew that we would when we listened to James Brown's album Out Of Sight! It features the debut of his iconic hit alongside other standards like Mona Lisa, Only You, I Loves You Porgy, and the ethereal Nature Boy. We'll talk about James Brown's time with the Famous Flames and learn how he became the hardest working man in show biz! Find out about the Godfather Of Soul's bougie Poojie, his backflipping Little Richard impression, and what happens when you try to use his private bathroom... Join us for a second go at Episode 21, and don't eat the yellow jell-o!

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0:00 Intro

4:27 About James Brown

10:14 About Out Of Sight

15:55 Awards & Accolades

17:23 Fact Or Spin

19:10 An Infamous Bathroom Police Chase

25:35 He Jumped Into A Pool During A Performance

28:43 He Held A Lavish Poodle Funeral

32:57 James Brown Would Get Little Richard's Fans P.O.'d

37:29 Album Art

39:40 Out Of Sight

42:57 Come Rain Or Come Shine

45:52 Good Rockin' Tonight

47:23 Till Then

48:42 Nature Boy

50:55 I Wanna Be Around

53:33 I Got You (I Feel Good)

56:14 Maybe The Last Time

57:06 Mona Lisa

59:00 I Loves You Porgy

1:01:41 Only You

1:03:56 Somethin' Else

1:05:33 Final Spin

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Is This It - The Strokes: Episode 195

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Modern Age! The Strokes designed their 2001 debut album Is This It to be like a band from the past making an album in the future. Will its live sound and raw energy land its score among the greats? We'll go back to When It Started and learn how the band changed the conversation around post-punk and alternative music with hits like Last Nite and Someday! The Mixtaper will teach us how to keep track of our drummers and we'll discover several regions of 'wegians as we look to make diamonds in the rough. Find out how terrorists and methadone clinics drastically affected the record! With their bold guitars and lo-fi vocals The Strokes will challenge us to Take It Or Leave It.

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0:00 Intro

2:53 About The Strokes

5:34 About Is This It

13:30 Awards & Accolades

13:53 Fact Or Spin

17:07 They Had An X-Rated Tour Poster

20:44 They Left Their Drummer At A Highway Rest Stop

25:34 Their Studio Was Beneath A Methadone Clinic

29:26 Moretti Vs. The Mailbox: A Strokes Story

38:33 Album Art

41:08 Is This It

43:32 The Modern Age

45:51 Soma

47:28 Barely Legal

48:35 Someday

50:28 Alone, Together

51:38 Last Nite

53:44 Hard To Explain

55:12 When It Started

56:59 Trying Your Luck

58:17 Take It Or Leave It

59:10 Final Spin

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Short N' Sweet - Sabrina Carpenter: Episode 194

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Sabrina Carpenter leaves quite an impression (5 feet, to be exact) with her explosive breakout album Short N' Sweet! James & Connor may not be the Sharpest Tools in the shed, but we're ready to break down this album! We'll talk about Sabrina's Best New Artist credentials, her probable and improbable family members, and all the dumb guys in these dozen tunes. The Mixtaper will give us a Taste about her X-Ray Chef Dad, secret dance-offs, and lost child mishap. Is this album Slim Pickins or will it Please Please Please us? How does it compare to Album Of The Year winner Cowboy Carter? Find out.. and also CHECK OUT THE SABRINA CARPENTER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL RARARA!!!!

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0:00 Intro

3:20 About Sabrina Carpenter

14:06 About Short N' Sweet

22:24 Awards & Accolades

23:37 Fact Or Spin

25:17 She Had A Really Fun Cameo

30:14 She's Never Tasted McDonald's

35:06 She Secretly Competed In A Ballroom Dance Contest

38:50 She Was A Lost Child At Disneyland

45:14 Album Art

46:15 Taste

50:09 Please Please Please

53:23 Good Graces

54:34 Sharpest Tool

55:59 Coincidence

57:13 Bed Chem

1:00:01 Espresso

1:03:31 Dumb & Poetic

1:04:49 Slim Pickins

1:06:53 Juno

1:09:06 Lie To Girls

1:10:04 Don't Smile

1:11:21 Final Spin

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Flower Boy - Tyler, The Creator: Episode 193

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Okayokayokayokay, we're heading to the Garden Shed this week and going back to November with Flower Boy, the hazy 2017 record from Tyler, The Creator! Find out whether this non-rap fusion record holds up or whether we have to unleash Connor, The Destroyer. We'll shine like Glitter, discover horrorcore, and eat all the ice cream we can handle as we learn about one of hip-hop's most provocative artists. The Mixtaper will try to trick us with a new game called Guess That Watch Amount and a racist goat from a Mountain Dew ad... Plus, Connor's got to choose a favorite feature! If you're Mr. Lonely, feeling Boredom, or Enjoying Right Now, Today, we hope we'll See You Again this week for another album review! (edited)

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0:00 Intro

4:37 About Tyler, The Creator

10:16 About Flower Boy

16:53 Awards & Accolades

17:54 Fact Or Spin

19:03 He Has His Own Flavor Of Ice Cream

23:51 He Has His Own Ice Cream Flavor

26:45 A Flavor Of Ice Cream, He Has

27:22 He Created A Watch

31:08 He Directed And Starred In A Banned Mountain Dew Commercial

37:54 Album Art

41:43 Foreword (feat. Rex Orange County)

46:49 Where This Flower Blooms (feat. Frank Ocean)

48:41 Sometimes...

49:38 See You Again (feat. Kali Uchis)

52:27 Who Dat Boy (feat. A$AP Rocky)

56:11 Pothole (feat. Jaden Smith)

57:51 Garden Shed (feat. Estelle)

59:50 Boredom (feat. Rex Orange County & Anna Of The North)

1:01:43 I Ain't Got Time!

1:03:56 911/Mr. Lonely (feat. Frank Ocean & Steve Lacy)

1:05:42 Droppin' Seeds (feat. Lil' Wayne)

1:07:20 November

1:10:17 Glitter

1:12:31 Enjoy Right Now, Today

1:14:17 Final Spin

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March Madness 2025 - A Video Game Soundtracks Bracket: Episode 192

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Happy March Madness! Grab your controllers... We're taking on another bracket tournament featuring 32 iconic video game soundtracks! From action & RPGs to multiplayer and simulation games, find out which games and their music made the cut and which franchises will only make it to Game Over. We'll consider every detail, from popularity and cultural impact to the effect the music has on the game as we fight to determine the greatest of all time! Did we make any controversial picks? Did your favorite game or series make the cut? Let us know! Sit back and enjoy the madness.

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0:00 Intro

5:59 Making The Bracket

17:21 Our Personal Criteria For Picking

20:40 RPGs & Narrative Games

21:17 Dearly Beloved (Kingdom Hearts) vs. Last Of Us (Main Theme)

24:32 Rte 1 Theme (Pokemon) vs. Dragonborn (Skyrim)

28:36 Rivers In The Desert (Persona 5) vs. Geralt Of Rivia (The Witcher)

33:58 One Winged Angel (Final Fantasy) vs. I Don't Set The World On Fire (Fallout)

37:47 RPG & Narrative Sweet 16

38:19 Round 2.1

41:24 Round 2.2

42:47 RPG & Narrative Elite 8

45:43 Action & Adventure Games

45:47 Hyrule Field (Legend Of Zelda) vs. Main Theme (God Of War Ragnarok)

49:56 Stickerbush Symphony (Donkey Kong) vs. Floral Fury (Cuphead)

54:50 Eseerin Vasahina (Star Wars: Jedi Survivor) vs. Ezio's Family (Assassin's Creed)

1:00:34 Jump Up Superstar (Mario) vs. City Of Tears (Hollow Knight)

1:04:37 Action & Adventure Sweet 16

1:04:42 Round 2.1

1:06:23 Round 2.2

1:07:42 Action & Adventure Elite 8

1:10:43 Strategy & Simulation Games

1:11:11 Baba Yetu (Civilization IV) vs Main Theme (Bloons Tower Defense 6)

1:17:08 Tetris Theme vs. Main Theme (Animal Crossing New Horizons)

1:20:57 Spring: It's A Big World Outside (Stardew Valley) vs. Nostalgium (Satisfactory)

1:26:00 Still Alive (Portal) vs. Wii Sports Theme

1:27:35 Strategy & Simulation Sweet 16

1:27:40 Round 2.1

1:32:24 Round 2.2

1:35:43 Strategy & Simulation Elite 8

1:38:44 Competitive & Multiplayer Games

1:38:51 Halo Theme vs. Coral Chorus Lobby Theme (Fortnite)

1:41:33 Guile's Theme (Street Fighter) vs. Main Theme (Mortal Kombat)

1:43:41 Rainbow Road (Mario Kart) vs. Lifelight (Super Smash Bros)

1:47:42 Minecraft Theme vs. Goldeneye 007 Theme

1:50:39 Competitive & Multiplayer Sweet 16

1:50:43 Round 2.1

1:51:46 Round 2.2

1:52:42 Competitive & Multiplayer Elite 8

1:53:23 THE FINAL FOUR

1:53:29 RPG & Narrative vs. Strategy & Simulation

1:55:00 Action & Adventure vs. Competitive & Multiplayer

1:57:15 THE FINALS

2:10:08 Final Spin

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Melodrama - Lorde: Episode 191

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We're waiting for it, that Green Light! This week Jamese and Connore are getting wild & fluorescent with Melodrama, the sophomore coming-of-age breakup album by New Zealand's resident royalty, Lorde! She broadcasts the boom boom boom, we decide whether it belongs in the Louvre. We'll discuss the complexities of dual citizenship before enjoying a Supercut of facts (or spins) about intimate art, comedic cameos, and a dangerous hidden talent that might shatter all your preconceptions. Moody melodies and synthy soundscapes fill out this tale of heartbreak and the complications of teenage superstardom. We might like it now, but what will we do when we're Sober? Find out!

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0:00 Intro

3:48 About Lorde

11:31 About Melodrama

16:04 Awards & Accolades

17:41 OnionRingsWorldwide

19:08 Fact Or Spin

20:10 She Has Interesting Taste In Art

22:54 She Had A Comedic Cameo

27:06 She Put On A Scavenger Hunt For Fans

30:07 Lorde Believes She's The Best At Punching Glass

35:45 Album Art

38:20 Green Light

41:33 Sober

44:04 Homemade Dynamite

46:00 The Louvre

49:57 Liability

52:36 Hard Feelings/Loveless

54:34 Sober II (Melodrama)

56:06 Writer In The Dark

58:27 Supercut

1:00:04 Liability (Reprise)

1:02:06 Perfect Places

1:05:04 Final Spin

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Purple Rain - Prince: Episode 190

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Life... and learn about one of pop music's biggest icons, Prince! His legendary film and soundtrack album Purple Rain dominated the mid-80s, whether he was tearing up the dance charts with When Doves Cry or triggering a congressional hearing full of parental outrage for Darling Nikki! We'll talk about the creation of the film, the whereabouts of his motorcycle, his legendary halftime show, and the unbelievable amount of music that's still in the vault! The Mixtaper has tales of smells, smoke, and spaghetti... get your toilets ready. Baby, The Artist Formerly Known As Prince (aaaand currently known as Prince, too) is a Star.. so Let's Go Crazy this week!

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0:00 Intro

2:55 About Prince

12:04 About Purple Rain

17:29 Prince Vs. The Parents Music Resource Center

20:38 The Artist Formerly Known As Prince

25:55 The Prince Vault

27:21 Awards & Accolades

28:12 Fact Or Spin

30:06 He Likes To Smell McDonald's Food

33:19 His Music Videos Are Bad For Toilets

36:02 His Favorite Meal Is Spaghetti And Orange Juice

39:00 Prince Performed At George Lucas' Wedding

42:09 Prince Fact Or Spin Vault

47:37 Album Art

50:25 Let's Go Crazy

53:09 Take Me With U

55:26 The Beautiful Ones

57:42 Computer Blue

59:33 Darling Nikki

1:02:24 When Doves Cry

1:06:08 I Would Die 4 U

1:08:08 Baby I'm A Star

1:09:49 Purple Rain

1:13:48 Final Spin

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Kristofferson - Kris Kristofferson: Episode 189

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

There's nothing like the sound of Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down, and there's no voice that can sing it like the froggy croak of Kris Kristofferson, perhaps the smartest man in music! His eponymous debut album is full of character work and hit after hit of excellent storytelling. We'll discover how he abandoned his Rhodes scholar days and exploited his military pilot training to harass a superstar and break into the music biz! After churning out hits like Me And Bobby McGee and To Beat The Devil he even launched a lucrative acting career... The man doesn't Stop Stopperson! The Mixtaper delivers during his Kris-themed round of Fact Or Spin where we learn about wrestling refs, brutish rugby, and Kristory in the making. Even if you don't love his music, you'll want to listen to this episode just For The Good Times!

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0:00 Intro

3:07 About Kris Kristofferson

13:00 About Kristofferson (The Album)

17:51 Awards & Accolades

18:19 Fact Or Spin

22:22 A Rugby Krisis

26:02 Kristastrophe At The Grand Ol' Opry

30:23 Kris-Krossing In The Ring

35:41 Kristory In The Making

41:06 Album Art

42:44 Blame It On The Stones

47:04 To Beat The Devil

49:34 Me And Bobby McGee

52:45 Best Of All Possible Worlds

54:46 Help Me Make It Through The Night

57:11 The Law Is For Protection Of The People

59:35 Casey's Last Ride

1:01:08 Just The Other Side Of Nowhere

1:02:31 Darby's Castle

1:05:07 For The Good Times

1:06:47 Duvalier's Dream

1:08:37 Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down

1:11:20 Final Spin

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Messy - Olivia Dean: Episode 188

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Maybe it's the loving in her eyes, but we're ready to Dive right into Olivia Dean's debut album Messy to celebrate Valentine's Day! She's one of the UK's biggest up-and-coming songwriters, and her vibrant lyrics and neo-soul style effortlessly dance through new love and heartbreak alike. We'll discuss her childhood stage fright, crack down on UFOs and UAPs, and learn about our own limited high-dive and Ladies Room experience. The Hardest Part might just be Fact Or Spin as the Mixtaper prepares for his date night with floating festivals, picnic parties, and blooming bushes. It's an album that's Dangerously Easy to enjoy (on Valentine's Day or any day at all)!

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0:00 Intro

4:36 About Olivia Dean

10:31 About Messy

13:20 Fact Or Spin

14:48 Olivia Dean Was Discovered In An Interesting Way

17:40 She Once Performed On A Floating Stage

21:16 She Hosted A Songwriters' Picnic In Hyde Park

24:05 Olivia Dean Has A Bit Of A Red Thumb

31:57 Album Art

33:39 UFO

39:00 Dive

43:39 Ladies Room

45:29 No Man

47:24 Dangerously Easy

48:52 Getting There - Interlude

50:06 Danger

51:43 The Hardest Part

54:24 I Could Be A Florist

55:41 Messy

57:56 Everybody's Crazy

58:49 Carmen

1:01:16 Final Spin

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Cowboy Carter - Beyoncé (Grammy Special): Episode 187

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

This ain't Texas, ain't no Hold 'Em... But there sure is an Album Of The Year Grammy! Beyoncé took home top honors at the 67th Grammy Awards this week and we're celebrating with our traditional special dedicated to Cowboy Carter! This genre-fluid country crossover record defied expectations and shed new light on country's history and trajectory. James & Connor will debrief about our favorite moments and award predictions (with VERY different results than last year) and stampede our way through this 27-track record with cameos from Willie, Dolly, Posty, Miley, Linda Martell, and more! We'll talk about Jolene, spaghetti westerns, Oreos, and shotgun riders, while the Mixtaper has his own set of awards to hand out. If you like the sound of frogs, toes, or 80,000 bees this episode is for you! Do a Riiverdance, raise II Hands II Heaven, and get Buckiin', buckin', buckin' like a mechanical bull for this year's one and only SPIN IT GRAMMY SPECIAL!

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0:00 Intro

0:50 67th Grammy Awards Recap & Predictions

17:24 A Second Beyonce Episode

19:23 About Cowboy Carter

21:37 Genre?

23:45 Recording & Release

26:36 Streaming Stats & Chart Positions

28:16 Awards & Accolades

29:15 Fact Or Spin

31:18 The Bee-yonce Award

36:16 The Disney Princess Award

39:39 The Four Award

41:51 The Broken Toe Award

47:30 Album Art

51:41 Ameriican Requiem

54:26 Blackbiird

57:01 16 Carriages

59:01 Protector, My Rose

59:54 Smoke Hour * Willie Nelson

1:01:09 Texas Hold 'Em

1:04:13 Bodyguard

1:05:56 Dolly P

1:06:41 Jolene

1:09:49 Daughter

1:10:44 Spaghettii

1:12:55 Alliigator Tears, Smoke Hour II, Just For Fun

1:15:39 II Most Wanted

1:18:16 Levii's Jeans

1:22:55 Flamenco, The Linda Martell Show

1:23:47 Ya Ya

1:26:01 Oh Louisiana, Desert Eagle

1:26:37 Riiverdance

1:27:37 II Hands II Heaven

1:28:15 Tyrant

1:29:30 Sweet * Honey * Buckiin'

1:30:34 Amen

1:31:38 Final Spin

1:34:03 Connor's Turn

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The Record - Boygenius: Episode 186

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Happy Gopher Day! We finally caught 'em all-- all the members of Boygenius, that is-- and now it's time to be Cool About It as we learn about their debut record, The Record! You've listened to their episodes separately; now hear Lucy, Julien, and Phoebe's powers combined in a supergroup! From the sick riffs of $20 to the Grammy-winning Not Strong Enough, find out if We're In Love with this album! The Mixtaper has a Pokemon-inspired round of Fact Or Spin queued up where we'll learn about the Forest Gym, a shiny album, and tattooths! It's a special conclusion to an 81-episode arc, so choose your favorite starter and get ready to battle!

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0:00 Intro

4:45 About Boygenius

8:12 About The Record

10:52 The End?

12:02 Fact Or Spin

14:52 Earning The Friendship Badge

20:36 They Recorded At The Forest Gym

24:12 A Rare Shiny Album

28:01 A Wild Song Appears!

33:08 Album Art

35:00 Without You Without Them

37:42 $20

40:11 Emily I'm Sorry

41:54 True Blue

44:09 Cool About It

46:21 Not Strong Enough

48:40 Revolution 0

50:43 Leonard Cohen

53:23 Satanist

54:48 We're In Love

59:23 Anti-Curse

1:02:06 Letter To An Old Poet

1:04:50 Final Spin

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Mentors - Fish In A Birdcage: Episode 185 (Connor's Pick)

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Hey, all you able-bodied creatures! This week James & Connor learn all the rules behind Mentors, the new album by singer, songwriter, Poet, and folk renaissance multi-instrumentalist Fish In A Birdcage. Connor discovered his music on a trip and has deemed it a "no skips" discography. After sharing a Fish List with James he decided to bring a brand new album to the podcast full of plucky instruments, ballads, and lyrics that are just so good! The Mixtaper will enlighten us about wedding crashers, espresso splashers, and song stashers in Fact Or Spin. If there's a Badger clinging to your back and you're a Long Way From Home, be Brave and tell your Elders to tune in for another Connor's Pick!

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0:00 Intro

6:40 About Fish In A Birdcage & The Fish List

9:00 To The Future!

10:39 Fish List Debrief

18:10 About Mentors

21:27 Fact Or Spin

22:34 He Created A Vinyl Record That Wasn't His Album

25:49 He Has A Secret Song: Rule #6

30:20 He Had An Unexpected Wedding Crasher

33:54 He's A Big Espresso Guy

38:54 Album Art

41:12 Rule #35 - Microphone

44:56 Rule #36 - Long Way From Home

49:27 Rule #37 - Mentors

51:41 Rule #38 - Elders

53:23 Rule #39 - Lore

56:33 Rule #40 - Brave

1:00:27 Rule #41 - C'est La Vie

1:01:49 Rule #42 - Fever Pitch

1:03:03 Rule #43 - Chosen

1:05:14 Rule #44 - Badger

1:07:36 Rule #45 - Rooftop Jam

1:09:25 Rule #46 - Poet

1:10:46 Final Spin

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Oh Wonder (2015) - Oh Wonder: Episode 184

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Jump into the heat of a Technicolour Beat with the 2015 debut record from the indie-pop duo Oh Wonder! This collection of bedroom-produced tracks was rolled out as a series of singles over the course of a full year before launching the couple into stardom! Get ready to Lose It in a warm, cozy blanket of soft emotions, sparked by a Livewire of electronic ambience. We'll discover how quickly and naturally Anthony and Josephine write their music as the Mixtaper takes us on a lavender-scented tour full of toys and a van named Wendy. See how well this record's aged a decade on.. they've given all their love to you!

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0:00 Intro

1:50 About Oh Wonder (The Band)

4:24 About Oh Wonder (The Album)

10:25 Fact Or Spin

11:38 Their First Single Was Written In Five Minutes

14:57 They Sold A Vinyl That Smelled Like Lavender

21:01 They Wrote A Song With Toy Instruments

23:52 Their first tour van was nicknamed Wendy

27:57 Album Art

29:59 Livewire

33:03 Body Gold

36:03 Technicolour Beat

37:45 Drive

41:04 Lose It

43:41 Landslide

46:20 White Blood

48:07 Without You

50:27 The Rain

53:00 Dazzle

54:58 All We Do

56:58 Midnight Moon

58:44 Shark

1:00:19 Heart Hope

1:01:49 Plans

1:03:15 Final Spin

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Synchronicity - The Police: Episode 183

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:00:39 GMT

Get ready for a run-in with The Police and their farewell record Synchronicity! We're having Tea In The Sahara with Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers, and Sting... and you know he'll be watching you! From the chaotic Mother to the dinosaur-filled Walking In Your Footsteps, this new wave record truly has a little bit of everything. We'll trace the band's story and learn what Sting can do during a headstand. The Mixtaper's also teaching us how he got his iconic stage name, making fake jazz, and spoiling TV shows! How does it feel to fight yourself? Is there a little black spot on the sun today? Why is the Loch Ness Monster here?! All your biggest Police questions and more will be answered right here, right now.

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0:00 Intro

About The Police 4:54

About Synchronicity 13:27

Awards & Accolades 23:31

Fact Or Spin 24:24

How Sting Got His Nickname 25:35

The Police Once Pretended To Be A Jazz Band 28:44

Sting Wrote A Song While Standing On His Head 32:17

Sting Was Accused Of Murder 35:26

Sting Once Fought Himself 38:13

Album Art 42:33

Synchronicity I 44:11

Walking In Your Footsteps 47:52

O My God 49:31

Mother 52:23

Miss Gradenko 53:41

Synchronicity II 56:25

Every Breath You Take 58:45

King Of Pain 1:03:59

Wrapped Around Your Finger 1:07:20

Tea In The Sahara 1:10:31

Murder By Numbers 1:13:57

Final Spin 1:16:38

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Enema Of The State - Blink-182: Episode 182

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 06:00:15 GMT

What's our age again? 182 Episodes? That sounds like the perfect time to get into All The Small Things with Blink-182's genre-altering skate punk record Enema Of The State! We'll learn the moving stories behind Adam's Song and Going Away To College and the un-moving stories behind The Party Song and Mutt. The Mixtaper will teach us about Mark Hoppus' comedic flamingos, Tom DeLonge's extraterrestrial achievements, and an old friend will make an unexpected yet logical return. Don't be a Dysentery Gary... spend a couple hundred of your blinks listening to this week's episode and let the music turn the lights off, carry you home.

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0:00 Intro

2:56 About Blink-182

9:51 About Enema Of The State

19:28 Awards & Accolades

21:01 Fact Or Spin

23:02 Mark Hoppus Knows A Thing Or Two About Funny Birds

28:05 Tom DeLonge Performed Suspended From A Helicopter

34:31 Tom DeLonge Is An Alien Afficionado

38:21 Blink-182 Recorded In A Haunted House

52:07 Album Art

55:17 Dumpweed

56:53 Don't Leave Me

58:59 Aliens Exist

1:02:22 Going Away To College

1:04:08 What's My Age Again?

1:07:24 Dysentery Gary

1:09:37 Adam's Song

1:12:54 All The Small Things

1:18:27 The Party Song

1:20:02 Mutt

1:21:01 Wendy Clear

1:22:06 Anthem

1:23:23 Final Spin

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Losing Sleep - Parachute: Episode 181

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:00:56 GMT

We're Back Again just in time for The New Year, and we're taking the leap with Parachute's very 2009 debut record Losing Sleep! It features their biggest hit She Is Love, alongside pop-rockers like Under Control and piano ballads like The Mess I Made. The Mixtaper's gone a bit mad and is teaching us about Parade Chutes, laundromats, and the Taste Of Love as we tackle another round of Fact Or Spin. Will this record's songwriting and hooky melodies overcome production that leaves it stuck in its time? When Words Meet Heartbeats you'll know!

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0:00 Intro

4:05 About Parachute

5:02 About Losing Sleep

9:28 Fact Or Spin

10:32 Their Name Is A Misheard Lyric

14:38 Parachute Wrote A Song For A Fast Food Commercial

20:05 Parachute Played A Surprise Concert

23:54 Their Drummer Once Designed Their Merch

31:10 Album Art

33:19 All That I Am

34:50 Back Again

36:26 She (For Liz)

38:10 The Mess I Made

39:13 She Is Love

43:02 Ghost

46:26 Under Control

48:48 Blame It On Me

50:47 Words Meet Heartbeats

52:26 The New Year

56:32 Final Spin

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Naughty Or Nice 3: The Wham-Off! - Episode 180

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:00:14 GMT

Three years of competition all comes down to this... It's our annual Naughty Or Nice Holiday Special! We'll put the best seasonal songs by podcast artists head-to-head and see who comes out on top with live voting, and the stakes have never been higher. Not only is this a rubber match between James & Connor, NoN 2024 will also determine the fate of two-time champion Last Christmas by Wham! Will they rise to the challenge and earn the triple crown, or will this truly be their last Christmas? Only the chat knows... See who stays nice and who ends up naughty as we compare our personal brackets to the fan-favorite results in Naughty Or Nice 3: The Wham-Off!

Listen to all of this year's competitors on our Naughty Or Nice Playlist!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3sdsOPIGUklfgYBOJlvK6J?si=e45f6409bf164037

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYumnChiw_I97kvJc8Aj3bW9QC7Jpf3f1

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0:00 Intro

5:24 The Challengers

10:26 Mariah Carey vs. Queen

18:19 Simon & Garfunkel vs. The Wellermen

23:54 Tom Petty vs. Bruce Springsteen

30:34 Fall Out Boy vs. Lana Del Rey & Kacey Musgraves

37:14 Motley Crue vs. George Gershwin

43:41 Lainey Wilson vs. Daryl Hall & John Oates

53:21 The Quarterfinals

53:47 Round 2.1

55:26 Round 2.2

57:39 Round 2.3

59:35 The Semifinals

1:00:07 Round 3.1

1:03:39 Round 3.2 - Introducing WHAM! (Again!)

1:07:55 THE FINALS

1:14:15 Final Spin

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Merry Christmas - Mariah Carey: Episode 179

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:00:11 GMT

We don't want a lot for Christmas, we just want to listen to Mariah Carey's first holiday album, Merry Christmas! It features seven impressive covers of the tried-and-true classics alongside brand new songs for the season like Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) and the incomparable All I Want For Christmas Is You! We'll talk about the annual staple's broken records-- it's a LOT. We also get into the centuries of history behind carols like Silent Night, Joy To The World, and more. The Mixtaper has crafted a Twelve Spins Of Spinmas parody song complete with pampered puppies, milk baths, and all you need to know to win the beauty school popularity contest! Get into the Spinter Wonderland spirit as we prep for next week's Naughty Or Nice!

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0:00 Intro

5:08 About Mariah Carey

10:09 About Merry Christmas

15:10 Awards & Accolades

16:43 Fact Or Spin

18:29 Nine Humidifiers Humidifying

22:03 Eight Lavish Dogs

27:53 3 Things She Was Known For In Beauty School

32:03 One Jug Of Milk... For Bathing

39:31 Album Art

40:27 Silent Night

45:13 All I Want For Christmas Is You

51:54 O Holy Night

54:06 Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

57:12 Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)

57:58 Joy To The World

59:43 Jesus Born On This Day

1:01:13 Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

1:04:23 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Gloria (In Excelsis Deo)

1:07:01 Jesus Oh What A Wonderful Child

1:07:54 Final Spin

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Mad Season - Matchbox Twenty: Episode 178

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:00:12 GMT

There's a little bit of something Rob Thomas in everything in you.. We're entering a Mad Season with the sophomore album from the new millennium's hottest pop-rock band, Matchbox Twenty! We'll learn the true stories that inspired songs like Rest Stop and Last Beautiful Girl, and ponder the softball jersey that gave the band their name. The Mixtaperoo will teach us how to Tour The Rainbow and give us a quote for a standard barber shop expansion. We'll get Angry, get defensive, and sleep in this Bed Of Lies... but one thing we'll NEVER do is talk about Santana's Smooth (or the shrine to it that Rob Thomas may or may not have in his spare bedroom).

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0:00 Intro

4:19 About Matchbox Twenty

7:43 About Mad Season

10:48 Awards & Accolades

11:20 Fact Or Spin

12:50 Rob Thomas Has Cowritten With A Famous Artist

18:20 Rob Thomas Has An Entire Room Dedicated To Smooth

21:49 Matchbox Twenty Funded A Barbershop Expansion

28:49 MB20 Was Sponsored By A Popular Candy Brand

38:49 Album Art

40:13 Angry

42:54 Black & White People

44:38 Crutch

46:53 Last Beautiful Girl

49:01 If You're Gone

53:31 Mad Season

56:49 Rest Stop

59:22 The Burn

1:00:56 Bent

1:03:59 Bed Of Lies

1:05:25 Leave

1:06:21 Stop

1:07:52 You Won't Be Mine

1:09:15 Final Spin

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Aja - Steely Dan: Episode 177

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:19 GMT

Up on the hill, James & Connor are talking about Aja by Steely Dan! The group gave up on touring to pursue perfection in the studio and this 7-track yacht rock staple was the result. With the help of more than 40 session players who learned to work the saxophone, Don Fagen and Walter Becker's complicated chord work and "obscure" lyricism will take us Home At Last. The Mixtaper whisks us through space and time as we learn about arcade soundtracks and hunt down the Title Track Bandit! From the harmonious seediness of Peg to the rockin' Josie, get ready to drink your big Black Cow and get outta here this week!

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0:00 Intro

4:50 About Steely Dan

12:07 About Aja

20:17 Awards & Accolades

20:47 Fact Or Spin

21:39 They Once Tried To Write An Opera

25:48 They Were The Victims Of An Unsolved Crime

31:38 They Wrote A Song For A Video Game

36:52 They Had A Secret Song

42:36 Album Art

44:51 Black Cow

50:05 Aja

53:40 Deacon Blues

58:08 Peg

1:00:43 Home At Last

1:02:36 I Got The News

1:04:05 Josie

1:06:10 Final Spin

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Poems, Prayers & Promises - John Denver: Episode 176

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:00:02 GMT

Country Roads, Take Me Home! We're heading to almost-heaven this week with John Denver's commercial breakthrough record Poems, Prayers & Promises! It features his first and biggest hits like the title track and Sunshine On My Shoulders, as well as several well-chosen covers from musicians he loves. We'll talk about his Deutschendorf days, his ill-fated aviation aspirations, his Muppet specials, and more. The Mixtaper teaches us about his extensive conservation efforts and a shocking decapitation as we get ready to celebrate another Thanksgiving! Get ready for a wave of nostalgia like only John Denver can provide.. the radio reminds me of my home far away!

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0:00 Intro

3:57 About John Denver

8:36 About Poems, Prayers & Promises

12:50 John Denver's Plane Crash

14:14 Awards & Accolades

18:12 Fact Or Spin

20:08 A Trip To The Denver Family Forest

24:21 Somebody Stole John Denver's Head

28:35 John Denver Tried To Write A Song Entirely With Bird Calls

35:18 He Performed A Concert For Dolphins

45:09 Album Art

46:17 Poems, Prayers & Promises

48:42 Let It Be

50:01 My Sweet Lady

51:36 Wooden Indian

52:49 Junk

55:20 Gospel Changes

56:19 Take Me Home, Country Roads

1:01:42 I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado

1:02:47 Sunshine On My Shoulders

1:05:17 Around And Around

1:06:24 Fire And Rain

1:07:43 The Box

1:10:49 Final Spin

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A Night At The Opera - Queen: Episode 175

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:00:58 GMT

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in Episode 175, no escape from Queen's sweeping hit record A Night At The Opera! From vaudevillian jaunts to space odysseys to the incomparable Bohemian Rhapsody, this ambitious album has a little bit of everything. We'll get into the band's dentist-approved origins and their genre-altering rise to fame before The Mixtaper baffles us with a tail of many cats, knitting needle creations, and secret swordfights. Whether you're in love with your car, searching for a Seaside Rendezvous, or with the love of your life you'll be in Good Company! Queen has chart records and recording revolutions galore... You don't want to miss this special episode.

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0:00 Intro

3:53 About Queen

14:54 About A Night At The Opera

19:08 Queen's Career Continued

26:51 Awards & Accolades

27:49 How Familiar Are You With Queen?

29:55 Fact Or Spin

31:21 Brian May Had A Unique Guitar (NOT The Red Special)

36:56 Freddie Mercury Had A Lot Of Cats

41:53 The Band Used To Hold Secret Fencing Matches

45:01 John Deacon Has Ghost Detecting Equipment

54:14 Bonus: Freddie Mercury Once Outran A Bull Wearing Roller Skates

57:13 Bonus: Brian May Almost Quit The Band To Become A Zookeeper

1:01:45 Album Art

1:03:07 Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To...)

1:06:32 Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon

1:09:14 I'm In Love With My Car

1:11:18 You're My Best Friend

1:13:36 '39

1:17:00 Sweet Lady

1:18:48 Seaside Rendezvous

1:20:24 The Prophet's Song

1:23:32 Love Of My Life

1:25:18 Good Company

1:27:30 Bohemian Rhapsody

1:32:49 God Save The Queen

1:34:19 Final Spin

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Good At Falling - The Japanese House: Episode 174

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:46 GMT

It's time to get Good At Falling with the 2019 debut album from The Japanese House! After a long journey of anonymity and EPs under the mentorship of The 1975's Matty Healy, this indie pop record explores loneliness and dreams through vast soundscapes. As usual, We Talk All The Time as we learn about lilos, accidental catfishing, and party tricks. The Mixtaper will teach us what she really means when she says "I saw you in a dream," and we'll wash it down with a whopping glass of royal wine. Maybe Everybody Hates You. Maybe You're The Reason! Either way, we'll Seem So Happy as we explore this record.

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0:00 Intro

4:08 About The Japanese House

8:16 About Good At Falling

13:24 Fact Or Spin

15:49 She Has A Rare Wine In Her Collection

22:18 She Has A Unique Style Of Dreaming

26:07 She Has Party Tricks For Days

29:41 She Accidentally Catfished Someone

34:38 Album Art

35:41 went to meet her (intro)

38:49 Maybe You're The Reason

41:03 We Talk All The Time

43:11 Wild

44:48 You Seemed So Happy

46:47 Follow My Girl

49:05 somethingfartoogoodtofeel

50:22 Lilo

53:00 Everybody Hates Me

55:00 Marika Is Sleeping

58:23 Worms

59:51 f a r a w a y

1:01:10 i saw you in a dream

1:02:54 Final Spin

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Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel: Episode 173

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:00:13 GMT

Hello, Darkness, my old friend.. This week we'll hear everything BUT the Sound Of Silence as we journey across a Bridge Over Troubled Water with Simon & Garfunkel! They wrote and recorded their final album while the breakup was imminent. We'll talk about this career retrospective and try to count all the times these childhood best friends quit speaking (spoiler alert, it's a LOT). Then the Mixtaper has a golden ticket as he takes us from Jasper and Jinx to a worldwide boycott! Learn about the Peruvian anthem Paul Simon accidentally stole, the tape recorder party that birthed Cecilia, and the hundred hours the duo poured into The Boxer with us!

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0:00 Intro

4:11 Hello Darkness, My Old Friend...

5:41 About Simon & Garfunkel

21:32 About Bridge Over Troubled Water

24:14 Breakup & Aftermath

30:03 Awards & Accolades

31:27 Fact Or Spin

32:25 Jasper & Jinx

36:16 Garfunkel Almost Won The Golden Ticket

39:26 Garfunkel Went 4 Years Without Speaking

42:34 Paul Simon Was Boycotted By The World

47:23 Album Art

48:42 Bridge Over Troubled Water

53:30 El Condor Pasa (If I Could)

56:34 Cecilia

58:37 Keep The Customer Satisfied

59:55 So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright

1:02:03 The Boxer

1:07:51 Baby Driver

1:09:27 The Only Living Boy In New York

1:11:22 Why Don't You Write Me

1:12:26 Bye Bye Love (Live At Memorial Auditorium)

1:14:38 Song For The Asking

1:16:05 Final Spin

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ANOTHER Halloween Thirteen - The Mixtaper's Mixtober Playlist Continues: Episode 172

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:00:57 GMT

IT'S HERE! The Mixtaper is back for the grand finale of Mixtober and he's got a playlist full of ANOTHER 13 Halloween songs to get you into the spirit of the season! They're not the best thirteen, they're just thirteen of the best! Play along as James tries to guess each song through cryptic clues from Spinny-taper. Can he solve the riddles? Has he even heard most of these songs? Put on your scariest costume, set out a bowl of your favorite candy, and get ready to celebrate with this seasonal special full of tricks and treats! Recorded live at twitch.tv/spinitpod!

Also, be sure to check out the final playlist on Spotify and YouTube!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zYZnvMqiop31myGACwMUo?si=34796f25b8244a4f

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYumnChiw_I8QyU0mr5r_ArBrDH5Fw-rG

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0:00 Intro

7:07 Get Into The Game

8:09 The Rules

8:44 Round 1

11:35 Round 2

15:53 Round 3

19:35 Round 4

23:07 Round 5

27:12 Round 6

30:44 Round 7

34:10 Round 8

36:13 Round 9

39:20 Round 10

41:52 Round 11

44:25 Round 12

46:58 Round 13

49:53 Halloween 13 Wrap-Up

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Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces - Seether: Episode 171

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:11 GMT

Walk Away From The Sun and seethe into another Mixtober episode.. We're talking about Seether's monumental 2007 record Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces! It tackles Shaun "Cheerful" Morgan's breakup with singer Amy Lee as he grapples with the loss of his brother. We'll learn about Sarin Gas, meet Candace The Ghost, bless the rains (again), and find out what it truly means to seethe as we Breakdown this record. The Mixtaper's revved up and ready to send some sparks flying with a 6 Spun Quota. Find out if we can Rise Above This or if the whole episode was a Waste.

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0:00 Intro

4:24 About Seether

12:06 About Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces

19:14 Fact Or Spin

20:21 Shaun Is A Cheerful Guy

24:44 They Were Part Of A Massacre

30:27 They Bless The Rains Quite Frequently

33:59 Sparks Were Flying When Dale Met His Wife

41:54 Album Art

46:42 Like Suicide

50:04 Fake It

54:17 Breakdown

57:21 FMLYHM

58:48 Fallen

1:00:56 Rise Above This

1:04:07 No Jesus Christ

1:06:02 6 Gun Quota

1:08:23 Walk Away From The Sun

1:10:56 Eyes Of The Devil

1:12:43 Don't Believe

1:13:39 Waste

1:15:34 Careless Whisper

1:18:02 Final Spin

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Three - Phantogram: Episode 170

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:04 GMT

Calling All Phantogram fans! We're keeping Mixtober rolling with their 2016 album Three (or Ӡ if you're cool)! Their unique, shoegazey style of sample-laden dark electropop makes for a captivating backdrop for this record that's anything but the Same Old Blues. We'll explore Big Bois and sound toys, learn how to be the best a man can be, and figure out if hurt people hurt people. The Mixtaper will tell us all about his Bill Murray bender, and he needs an Answer. It used to take one, now it takes four... will Phantogram get us high anymore? And nevermind the Barking Dog... there's lions in here!!

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0:00 Intro

4:17 About Phantogram

9:07 About Three

12:49 Fact Or Spin

14:34 They Use Sound Toys

22:01 They Wanna Help Create The Best A Man Can Be

27:00 They're Part Of A Unique Club: Bill Murray

35:20 They Wanted To Title This Album Properly

41:35 Album Art

42:11 Funeral Pyre

44:19 Same Old Blues

47:08 You Don't Get Me High Anymore

52:05 Cruel World

54:02 Barking Dog

57:44 You're Mine

59:50 Answer

1:01:34 Run Run Blood

1:03:21 Destroyer

1:05:00 Calling All

1:06:29 Final Spin

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The Velvet Underground And Nico - The Velvet Underground And Nico: Episode 169

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:52 GMT

Peel slowly and see what we have in store this week-- it's The Velvet Underground And Nico! What happens when experimentalists Lou Reed and John Cale join forces with eccentric pop artist Andy Warhol? Turns out they make one of the most influential and regarded cult classic records of the late '60s. Its raunchy, suggestive, and provocative lyrics kept them off the radio, but won over fans worldwide. We'll talk about their unusual origins and eventual disbanding. The Mixtaper reactivates our arachnophobia, bargains with art, and introduces us to a couple who can't seem to stick together. Run Run Run and check out this episode... we promise you'll still have time for All Tomorrow's parties! Happy Mixtober!!

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0:00 Intro

4:29 About The Velvet Underground

15:34 About The Velvet Underground And Nico

29:27 Awards & Accolades

30:32 Fact Or Spin

31:41 Lou Reed Is In A Special Club With Johnny Cash

38:15 Instead Of Cash, Warhol Paid For Their Record With Art

43:44 Nico Was Married To The Inventor Of The Glue Stick

52:05 The Band Had An Equally Genius And Annoying Album Idea

58:08 Album Art (Peel Slowly And See)

1:02:56 Sunday Morning

1:09:25 I'm Waiting For The Man

1:14:20 Femme Fatale

1:17:05 Venus In Furs

1:20:16 Run Run Run

1:23:09 All Tomorrow's Parties

1:26:18 Heroin

1:31:23 There She Goes Again

1:33:21 I'll Be Your Mirror

1:35:20 The Black Angel's Death Song

1:37:29 European Son

1:39:05 Final Spin

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Historian - Lucy Dacus: Episode 168

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:00:47 GMT

We'll take the Night Shift this week with Lucy Dacus' 2018 record Historian! This album explores the weighty emotions that come with the human condition, from finding purpose through the act of creating to facing death with courage. The Mixtaper is teaching us how to play with fire, singing to foliage, and shocking us with Fact Or Spin! Take care of you and yours, but me and mine are gonna fight time (even if it wins in a landslide). This is our THIRD episode to feature a solo album from a Boygenius member, so if you've got Addictions too, check out our episodes on Phoebe (105) and Julien (153) and choose your starter Pokemon!!

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0:00 Intro

2:15 About Lucy Dacus

6:09 About Historian

13:55 Fact Or Spin

16:17 She Loves To Be Wet

18:51 She Almost Died

22:53 She's A Licensed Pyrotechnician

27:31 She Writes Music For Plants

35:35 Album Art

37:13 Night Shift

42:09 Addictions

45:37 The Shell

48:49 Nonbeliever

52:08 Yours & Mine

54:02 Body To Flame

56:21 Timefighter

57:56 Next Of Kin

1:00:38 Pillar Of Truth

1:03:47 Historians

1:05:54 Final Spin

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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back - Public Enemy: Episode 167

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:00:26 GMT

Yeah, boy!! Get some bass for your face this week with It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back, the sophomore album from hip-hop pioneers Public Enemy! James & Connor will learn about Chuck D and Flavor Flav's moving van freestyles, Hank Shocklee's Bomb Squad and their iconic wall of noise, and more as we tackle exactly one hour of music. We'll find out what's on Channel Zero (shewatchshewatch), refuse to believe the hype, and learn about everything from dactylic hexameter to Caspar Milquetoast. The Mixtaper informs us about the personal life of Terminator X and Flavor Flav's contributions to sports, politics, and hotel lobbies... You're gonna have to listen to this one, because this time around the podcast will not be televised.

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0:00 Intro

2:32 About Public Enemy

13:14 About It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

22:32 Awards & Accolades

23:16 Fact Or Spin

24:53 Flavor Flav Was Named Ambassador To Flavortown

29:21 The Band Gets Free Room Service In Hotels

33:01 Flavor Flav Performed At The Olympics

40:33 Terminator X Raises Johnny Cash Assassins

46:37 Album Art

47:18 Countdown To Armageddon

49:59 Bring The Noise

55:11 Don't Believe The Hype

57:55 Cold Lampin' With Flavor

1:00:44 Terminator X To The Edge Of Panic

1:02:45 Mind Terrorist

1:03:32 Louder Than A Bomb

1:06:44 Caught, Can We Get A Witness?

1:10:11 Show 'Em Whatcha Got

1:12:55 She Watch Channel Zero?!

1:16:07 Night Of The Living Baseheads

1:17:27 Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos

1:21:15 Security Of The First World

1:21:36 Rebel Without A Pause

1:24:20 Prophets Of Rage

1:25:19 Party For Your Right To Fight

1:26:36 Final Spin

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The Wellermen - The Wellermen: Episode 166 (Connor's Pick)

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:00:44 GMT

Ahoy! It's another Connor Pick, and he's taking us sailing on the seven seas with the self-titled debut of The Wellermen! Born from long-distance collaboration in the midst of a TikTok sea shanty craze, the group's signature deep bass folk style brings new life to 13 classics (although some are more classic than others)! After a shocking surprise reveal we'll learn their backstory and dive into songs that range from traditional Viking music and pirate shanties to Ed Sheeran chart-toppers and everything in between. The Mixtaper squares off against Connor again with facts about action figures, limos, alps, Donut Boy, and MUCH more in a historic Fact Or Spin first! Get ready to Hoist The Colors, sail her home to Mingulay, and raise a Parting Glass to The Wellermen! Soon may they come!

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0:00 Intro

0:32 A Surprise Episode Reveal

5:50 And We're Back!

9:00 Shanty-Tok Origins

12:50 About The Wellermen

15:20 About Their Self-Titled Debut

17:06 Fact Or Spin: Two Spins & A Win

20:09 Luke: No Pets, 9 Toes, Accidental Alps

22:31 Bobby: Limousine Crash, White Water Rafting, Red Sox First Pitch

26:19 Jonny: Nickelback, Jelly Donut Contest, Ska Band

30:18 Sam: Francis Drake, Talked To Elton, Boba Fett Action Figure

35:11 A Special Thank You!

38:46 Album Art

41:39 My Mother Told Me

46:44 Nancy Mulligan

51:29 Old Maui

56:15 Northwest Passage

1:02:25 Hoist The Colors

1:06:26 One More Pull

1:10:04 Sixteen Tons

1:15:09 Drunken Sailor

1:19:41 Misty Mountains

1:25:11 Mingulay Boat Song

1:27:44 Rains Of Castamere

1:30:50 Parting Glass

1:33:12 Wellerman

1:36:29 Final Spin

1:39:16 James' Scores

1:41:06 Connor's Scores

1:44:06 Connor Top Threes

1:46:26 Playlist Picks

1:48:29 Wrap-Up

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Backtracks: Willy And The Poor Boys - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:00:11 GMT

Bonus Content! In Episode 165 we took a stroll by the Green River with Creedence Clearwater Revival. Now we're back to dive into their THIRD album from 1969 (and fourth overall), Willy And The Poor Boys! James struggled to choose between the two but is standing by Green River... Will this very similar record with a scrapped concept win us over? How do hits like Down On The Corner and the juggernaut Fortunate Son stack up to what we've already heard? Connor's done some math and presents a convincing case to support his hypothesis. Will we burn an Effigy for Green River or will we leave Feelin' Blue? Find out!

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0:00 Intro

1:56 About Willy And The Poor Boys

5:28 How Does It Compare To Green River?

13:29 Conclusions

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Green River - Creedence Clearwater Revival: Episode 165

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:00:33 GMT

Well! Take a walk along the Green River with us as we cause a Commotion about Creedence Clearwater Revival's era-defining third album, and their second record in just under a year! We'll learn how the band Golliwogged and Gossamer Wumped their way into a record contract and how they slowly imploded under John Fogerty's scrutiny. The Mixtaper challenges our understanding of what's possible with questionable "facts" about allergies, the USSR, and a tense induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Behold what the Bad Moon Rising represents, learn how the Lodi locals feel about being stuck there, and find out the ill-fated fortune that put Fogerty in a Tombstone Shadow this week. CCR Wrote A Song For Everyone, so fire up this record, cite your sources, and Keep On Chooglin' (and Spinning) with the most accurate source of information on the internet!

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0:00 Intro

2:55 About Creedence Clearwater Revival

11:27 About Green River

14:15 Creedence At Woodstock

19:17 Breakup And Aftermath

25:58 Awards & Accolades

28:43 Fact Or Spin

29:36 John Fogerty Had A Horrible Allergy

31:15 John Fogerty Was Already Famous Before Joining CCR

34:54 The Band Had A Unique Performance...

38:39 A Debunking Interlude

45:01 John Fogerty Was Part Of A Super Trio

50:43 Album Art

51:32 Green River

55:34 Commotion

57:07 Tombstone Shadow

58:36 Wrote A Song For Everyone

1:00:38 Bad Moon Rising

1:04:33 Lodi

1:06:32 Cross-Tie Walker

1:08:07 Sinister Purpose

1:09:41 The Night Time Is The Right Time

1:11:54 Final Spin

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Full Moon Fever - Tom Petty: Episode 164

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:00:29 GMT

And we're free... Free Fallin' into another album this week with Tom Petty's most successful record Full Moon Fever! It was released as a solo project in 1989 at the height of his popularity and workload, and contains a handful of his greatest hits. We'll learn about the movie star encounter that sent him Runnin' Down A Dream, and cover everything from his petty (pun intended) squabbles with record labels to his time with The Travelling Wilburys (and, of course, The Heartbreakers). The Mixtaper shares how he got burnt out on tires, foiled foo, and met Bobby Hill during Fact Or Spin. From attempted arson to Grand Theft Auto VI trailers this episode is a Long Road, and we Won't Back Down. Just be prepared to ask for forgiveness.

0:00 Intro

2:07 About Tom Petty

12:50 About Full Moon Fever

16:16 Awards & Accolades

18:36 Fact Or Spin

21:28 He Incepted A Song

23:23 He Hates Tire Companies

29:04 He Was Lucky

33:58 He's A Friend Of The Postman

38:05 He Almost Prevented Earth's Mightiest Defenders

42:27 Album Art

43:39 Free Fallin'

51:39 I Won't Back Down

55:42 Love Is A Long Road

58:50 A Face In The Crowd

1:00:12 Runnin' Down A Dream

1:02:34 Attention, CD Listeners...

1:03:58 Feel A Whole Lot Better

1:06:05 Yer So Bad

1:08:42 Depending On You

1:09:46 The Apartment Song

1:10:45 Alright For Now

1:12:04 A Mind With A Heart Of Its Own

1:15:02 Zombie Zoo

1:16:40 Final Spin

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The Atomic Mr. Basie - Count Basie: Episode 163

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:00:30 GMT

Spin It is getting Splanky! We're talking about Big Band royalty, the one and only Count Basie! His 1958 instrumental record The Atomic Mr. Basie is the culmination of the talent of dozens of musicians and decades of bandleading experience. Find out how The Kid From Red Bank went from being the town's (second) best drummer to one of the genre's best pianists! On E=MC2, the Count joins arranger (and Batman theme song composer) Neal Hefti to create a pop-friendly swing record that holds tight to jazz tradition. Will they accomplish their goals? The Mixtaper teaches us about Spain, space, and a namesake kingdom that's 472,000,000 wide. Fight the Foo Birds, watch the Fantails, and hop along with Teddy The Toad as we give Basie a good ol' Double-O this week! And remember... it's all about the notes you DON'T play.

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0:00 Intro

4:46 About Count Basie

14:56 About The Atomic Mr. Basie

18:45 The First Grammys

21:58 Basie's Career Continued

23:10 Awards & Accolades

24:20 Fact Or Spin

25:17 He's A Real-Life Count

30:31 His Kingdom Is 472,000,000 Wide

34:15 Neal Hefti Helped Basie Accomplish His Goal

39:33 Batman Can Go Space Truckin' Past Count Basie

43:49 Album Art

45:09 The Kid From Red Bank

47:50 Duet

49:41 After Supper

51:32 Flight Of The Foo Birds

54:39 Double-O

56:41 Teddy The Toad

57:49 Whirly-Bird

59:22 Midnite Blue

1:00:57 Splanky

1:02:54 Fantail

1:04:28 Lil' Darlin'

1:06:47 Final Spin

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Machine Head - Deep Purple: Episode 162

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:00:44 GMT

Come on, come on! We're Space Truckin' our way through prog metal this week with Machine Head from Deep Purple's Mark II. After a devastating casino fire ruined their plans (and inspired their biggest hit, Smoke On The Water) they created this album with a mobile studio truck in an empty hotel. We'll discover the interesting concept behind the band and their many members, become Highway Stars, and rock out to seven intense jam sessions from the world's certified loudest band! The Mixtaper's purple is deeper than usual with facts about Jesus, Judas, and a pair of semi-iconic performances that were real to the people. It's a perfect record for the Year Of Discovery.. If you like guitar solos, Hammond organs, and heavy metal, maybe this album's for you... or Maybe You're A Leo.

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0:00 Intro

3:55 About Deep Purple

13:53 About Machine Head

20:25 The Rest Of Deep Purple's Career

23:41 Awards & Accolades

26:58 Fact Or Spin

28:22 Jesus Was Part Of The Band

33:32 Judas Was In The Band

36:39 The Band Has Performed In A Tornado

41:29 The Band Once Performed For A Toilet And Its Father

45:48 Mixable Mentions

49:11 Album Art

50:58 Highway Star

54:17 Maybe I'm A Leo

57:38 Pictures Of Home

1:00:12 Never Before

1:03:34 Smoke On The Water

1:10:12 Lazy

1:11:56 Space Truckin'

1:16:18 Final Spin

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SUPERBLOOM - MisterWives: Episode 161

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:00:36 GMT

This week we Decide To Be Happy with SUPERBLOOM, the cathartic 19-track breakup pop album from MisterWives! Frontwoman Mandy Lee laments the end of an 8-year relationship and takes us Over The Rainbow with Wizard Of Oz references to explore the poppy fields in the desert and find growth in hardship. We head all the way to Rock Bottom before Coming Up For Air, but we never lose sight of the brass, funk, and creative arrangements that give MisterWives their groove. Mr. Mixtaper also has a series of facts about the noisiest man in the world, a mythical tome called the Encleanopedia, and confusing soups (with a fun minigame at the end)! Find out whywhywhy we give our scores! Whether you're Running In Place, Finding Your Way Home, or saying those 3 Small Words, SUPERBLOOM has a little something in store for you.

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0:00 Intro

3:18 About MisterWives

10:48 About Superbloom

14:57 Fact Or Spin

17:24 Etienne Is The Loudest Person In The World

20:52 William Loves To Clean

25:10 Marc Campbell Mixed Up Tomato And Pea Soup

30:48 Mandy Was The Smartest Man In School

33:11 Mister-ies Minigame

41:24 Album Art

42:40 the end

44:42 ghost

46:56 whywhywhy

48:53 alone

50:18 stories

52:17 valentine's day

54:08 over the rainbow

56:52 it's my turn

58:40 find my way home

1:00:55 7-2

1:04:13 rock bottom

1:06:35 coming up for air

1:07:40 oxygen

1:10:27 running in place

1:12:19 decide to be happy

1:14:15 love me true

1:15:24 3 small words

1:18:15 muse

1:20:35 SUPERBLOOM

1:23:51 Final Spin

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The Blueprint - Jay-Z: Episode 160

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:00:53 GMT

H to the Izzo, V to the Izzay! The Ruler's Back and this week it's a Jay-Z Takeover! James and Connor are heading to the Heart Of The City with Hov's legendary 2001 record The Blueprint. We'll cover young Shawn Carter's rise to the top, discuss his ambitious business ventures, and more as we learn about the feuds, friends, and experiences that inspired this album. The Mixtaper helps us see the world in proprietary Jay-Z Blue, hatch a dragon, and encounter Michael Jackson in the most unexpected places. No one can make a Song Cry quite like Small Hov, and no one can rank a Renegade like Spin It! Will pure exposure therapy and soul-infused hip-hop finally break through to Connor? Some things Never Change... but we better do something about that space shuttle.

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0:00 Intro

4:44 About Jay-Z

12:10 About The Blueprint

19:09 Other Jay-Z Business Ventures

22:45 Awards & Accolades

26:56 Fact Or Spin

28:44 Jay-Z Bought His Fiancée Beyoncé A Dragon Egg

34:21 He Has His Own Color

39:32 He Has A Potentially Secret Guest Vocalist

44:01 Jay-Z, We Have A Problem!

50:14 Album Art

52:42 The Ruler's Back

1:00:42 Takeover

1:04:29 Izzo (H.O.V.A.)

1:07:55 Girls, Girls, Girls

1:10:24 Skipping Over Track 5

1:10:46 U Don't Know

1:13:39 Hola' Hovito

1:16:22 Heart Of The City (Ain't No Love)

1:18:38 Never Change

1:19:17 Song Cry

1:21:12 All I Need

1:22:19 Renegade

1:26:26 Blueprint (Mama Loves Me)

1:28:21 Final Spin

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We All Want The Same Things - Craig Finn: Episode 159

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:38 GMT

It's another Birthday Episode! James and Connor (they used to call us Junebug and Jester) are talking about one of James' must-know albums: We All Want The Same Things, the third solo album from The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn! His effortless worldbuilding introduces us to a whirlwind of characters who are down on their luck and looking for something to hope for. From the disorienting progress of Preludes to the sting of divorce in Be Honest, no stone is left unturned. The Mixtaper will wax poetic about Walt Whitman, spill the tea about teapots, and introduce us to a new (and impossible) birthday matching game! If you've never been to Chicago and you've got nothing going on tomorrow... maybe you can listen to this episode tonight. Sit back, relax, and widen out the angle for all of Craig Finn's Tracking Shots.

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0:00 Intro

2:29 About Craig Finn

10:24 About We All Want The Same Things

13:41 Fact Or Spin

14:42 Craig Finn Is Our Competition

16:09 He's A Walt Whitman Impersonator

21:32 He Has An Interesting Collection

26:24 The Grand Finale: Birthday Or Forgotten Birthday?

35:29 Album Art

36:49 Jester & June

40:48 Preludes

44:36 Ninety Bucks

46:55 Birds Trapped In The Airport

49:32 God In Chicago

55:07 Rescue Blues

57:14 Tangletown

1:00:09 It Hits When It Hits

1:03:01 Tracking Shots

1:06:02 Be Honest

1:07:24 Final Spin

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Traveller - Chris Stapleton: Episode 158

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:00:13 GMT

We're as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey this week and we've got Nobody To Blame but Chris Stapleton! His breakout 2015 record Traveller took the evolving country music scene by storm and skyrocketed this Kentucky songwriter to the top of the charts. He created this reflective, personal album with the help of his wife, friends, and long-time musical collaborators. With raw vocal power and neotraditional instrumentals, hits like Parachute and Fiiiiiire Away pack an unrivaled emotional punch. The Mixtaper will lead us on a fantastical journey through tales of miner music, TV show cameos, and stolen pizzas. From mandolins to harmonicas to a really cool cowboy hat, Stapleton and his music have it all... but can Traveller's greatest hits make up for its slowest moments? Give it a spin and see!

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0:00 Intro

2:40 About Chris Stapleton

7:36 About Traveller

13:20 Awards & Accolades

13:46 Fact Or Spin

15:16 He Would Have Been A Hit In District 12

19:30 He Served The Night King

23:29 He Served His Alpha

29:10 The Hobbits Could Learn A Thing Or Two From Him About Free Meals

39:10 Album Art

40:26 Traveller

43:46 Fire Away

46:18 Tennessee Whiskey

51:01 Parachute

54:20 Whiskey And You

57:20 Nobody To Blame

1:02:06 More Of You

1:04:46 When The Stars Come Out

1:07:42 Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore

1:12:45 Might As Well Get Stoned

1:14:48 Was It 26

1:18:25 The Devil Named Music

1:20:11 Outlaw State Of Mind

1:22:08 Sometimes I Cry

1:25:02 Final Spin

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In The Aeroplane Over The Sea - Neutral Milk Hotel: Episode 157

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:00:14 GMT

What a beautiful face we have found in this place.. it's the face of a tambourine! We're entering the Year Of Discovery on a strong note and talking about In The Aeroplane Over The Sea, the second and final album by the mysterious and eclectic Neutral Milk Hotel. This cult classic record is a sonic journey through Jeff Mangum's haunted carnival of lucid dreams and WWII imagery, with a little bit (lotta bit?) of Anne Frank sprinkled throughout. We'll explore goopy, disjointed lyrics, innovative distortion techniques, singing saws, and more as we head back to Holland, 1945. The Mixtaper is teaching us about donkey cheese and expensive chess in another installment of Foxtrot Oscar Sierra! From those red lips to the Two-Headed Boy, we hit it all this week! How strange it is to be anything at all, and this album might just be even stranger.

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0:00 Intro

3:36 About Neutral Milk Hotel

8:23 About In The Aeroplane Over The Sea

19:51 Fact Or Spin

22:35 They Have An Unreleased Song

27:03 He Has An Expensive Favorite Cheese

34:40 He Can Play A Weird Instrument

37:50 He Did A Photoshoot With An Expensive Item

46:09 Album Art

51:46 King Of Carrot Flowers Pt. 1

55:54 King Of Carrot Flowers Pts. 2 & 3

59:47 In The Aeroplane Over The Sea

1:07:52 Two-Headed Boy

1:10:14 The Fool

1:11:20 Holland, 1945

1:14:08 Communist Daughter

1:15:14 Oh Comely

1:17:33 Ghost

1:19:48 [untitled]

1:20:56 Two-Headed Boy Pt. 2

1:24:29 Final Spin

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Endless Summer Vacation - Miley Cyrus: Episode 156 (Connor's Pick)

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:00:51 GMT

The Year Of Healing comes to a dramatic conclusion this week with Connor's riskiest pick yet: Endless Summer Vacation by Miley Cyrus! We talked about Plastic Hearts in Episode 20 (check it out!), and Connor's never forgiven James for his thoughts. In this episode we'll talk about what Miley's been up to over the last few years and then take on her first Grammy-winning record, from the "song of the summer" in Flowers to the synthscape of Handstand to the piano ballads like Wonder Woman. The Mixtaper has a lot to make up for too, and we help jog his failing memory as we try to end this year of Fact Or Spin in a 50/50 tie! Plus he has all new facts about tonsils, weddings, and balloon animals... with a twist that nobody saw coming. Maybe we Used To Be Young. Maybe James was Jaded, or Connor was looking through Rose Colored Lenses. Endless Summer Vacation is definitely a lot more mature and nuanced than the maximalist Plastic Hearts, but will it be enough for Connor to achieve his ultimate goal of landing an album in James' Top 100? Will we find the Violet Chemistry and finish the Year Of Healing fully healed? Find out!

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0:00 Intro

2:29 Why Are We Revisiting Miley?

6:16 What's New With Miley

9:48 About Endless Summer Vacation

15:43 Fact Or Spin

17:47 Ayy-ja Vu

32:49 She Had Tonsil Stones

35:02 She Took A Balloon Animal Class

37:07 Miley Cyrus Officiated A Wedding

40:30 One More Game...

48:02 Album Art

49:52 Flowers

56:19 Jaded

1:00:33 Rose Colored Lenses

1:05:13 Used To Be Young

1:09:37 Thousand Miles (feat. Brandi Carlile)

1:13:27 You

1:17:22 Handstand

1:21:57 River

1:24:47 Violet Chemistry

1:27:55 Muddy Feet (feat. Sia)

1:30:09 Wildcard

1:31:59 Island

1:34:56 Wonder Woman

1:35:47 Flowers (Demo)

1:37:05 Final Spin

1:43:08 James' Scores

1:49:07 Playlist Picks

1:51:02 The Year Of Healing Statistics

1:53:55 Introducing... The Year Of Discovery

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Born In The U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen: Episode 155

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:00:12 GMT

Happy 4th Of July! We're celebrating ironically with Born In The U.S.A., the legendary seventh studio album by the pride of New Jersey, the Boss himself! Bruce Springsteen's iconic title track is one of the most misconstrued songs in popular music.. We'll get to the bottom of why it's so misunderstood and relive our Glory Days as we talk about the record's unique cassette demo origins! The Mixtaper is bringing No Surrender with REALLY old songs, a smelly duplex, and offspring-steen equestrians. It's an album full of compelling characters facing everyday life, told through powerful vocals and in memorable melodies. From the outskirts of Darlington County to a chain gang Working On The Highway, Born In The U.S.A. is sure to keep you Dancing In The Dark. (And if you're out there, Bobby Jean... The Boss has you on his mind!)

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0:00 Intro

4:35 About Bruce Springsteen

13:58 About Born In The U.S.A.

19:24 Springsteen After Born In The U.S.A.

20:36 Awards & Accolades

22:51 Fact Or Spin

24:29 The Boss Had An Interesting First Song

32:22 He Has A Planet Named After Him

36:15 His Childhood Home Had An Unusual Smell

39:35 He Performed At The Olympics

48:14 Album Art

50:02 Born In The U.S.A.

55:13 Cover Me

58:19 Darlington County

1:00:05 Working On The Highway

1:02:12 Downbound Train

1:04:13 I'm On Fire

1:06:48 No Surrender

1:08:36 Bobby Jean

1:12:43 I'm Goin' Down

1:15:14 Glory Days

1:18:17 Dancing In The Dark

1:22:03 My Hometown

1:24:33 Final Spin

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From Under The Cork Tree - Fall Out Boy: Episode 154

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:00:51 GMT

We're going down, down in an earlier round, and Sugar, We're Going Down spinning! This week we're talking about Fall Out Boy's quintessential 2005 pop-punk record From Under The Cork Tree! With hits like Dance, Dance and song titles longer than we can fit in the episode description, it's a great intro to the band that would go on to Save Rock And Roll. James & Connor talk about Fall Out Boy's history and make very persuasive arguments for their scores. Plus, The Mixtaper (real friend or sham friend?) is setting interview records, getting paid in pizza, and teaching us about anarchoprimitivism during Fact Or Spin! Of all the podcast feeds in all the world, you found this episode in yours. So douse yourself in cheap perfume and do it for the scars and stories.. we don't blame you for being you. Is it our Sophomore Slump, or could this be our Comeback Of The Year?

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0:00 Intro

7:37 About Fall Out Boy

16:36 About From Under The Cork Tree

24:36 Awards & Accolades

26:26 Fact Or Spin

27:55 They Can Be Paid In Pizza

31:53 A Fun World Record

39:27 Pete's Private Photos Were Leaked In A Scavenger Hunt

43:00 Andy Hurley Wanted To Be An Anarchoprimivist

48:42 Album Art

50:22 Our Lawyers Made Us Change The Name Of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued

53:17 Of All The Gin Joints In All The World

56:01 Dance, Dance

1:00:37 Sugar, We're Goin Down

1:04:56 Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner

1:07:53 I've Got A Dark Alley And A Bad Idea That Says You Should Shut Your Mouth (Summer Song)

1:09:22 7 Minutes In Heaven (Atavan Halen)

1:11:48 Sophomore Slump Or Comeback Of The Year

1:13:40 Champagne For My Real Friends, Real Pain For My Sham Friends

1:16:19 I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy And All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me

1:18:40 A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More "Touch Me"

1:21:00 Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying (Do Your Part To Save The Scene And Stop Going To Shows)

1:24:04 XO

1:25:36 Final Spin

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Little Oblivions - Julien Baker: Episode 153

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:00:06 GMT

We're on a mission to learn about all the members of Boygenius, and this week we have a Ringside seat to Julien Baker's incisively personal third album Little Oblivions! You won't find many choruses, but you WILL find raw, honest lyrics that aren't just Crying Wolf. Tracks like Faith Healer, Heatwave, and Favor take us through her youth, anxieties, and experiences on a one-way musical journey with great instrumental breaks between verses. The Mixtaper has discovered Reddit, and he's casting a vote for Best Smile, Best Dancing Meme (young & sweet), and Greenest Hair! We also crown Spin It royalty with the coronation of our Pickle Queen!! It's a solid back-to-back-to-back-to-back album that you'll definitely add to your Highlight Reel and play on Repeat, Repeat, Repeat!

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0:00 Intro

3:25 About Julien Baker

9:16 About Little Oblivions

12:15 Fact Or Spin

13:38 She's The Pickle Queen

18:13 She Was A Green-Haired, Office-Cleaning Princess

22:50 She Was Voted Best Smile In The World

26:01 She Is A Dancing Meme

32:58 Album Art

34:02 Hardline

37:10 Heat Wave

38:38 Faith Healer

40:12 Relative Fiction

42:50 Crying Wolf

45:57 Bloodshot

47:49 Ringside

49:17 Favor

51:05 Song In E

52:54 Repeat

55:05 Highlight Reel

56:25 Ziptie

58:22 Final Spin

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Tapestry - Carole King: Episode 152

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:00:29 GMT

You'll feel the earth move under your feet this week because You've Got A Friend in Carole King! We'll listen to her weave a Tapestry of self-love and heartache on her unprecedented 1971 sophomore album. She was already established as a hit songwriter; we'll talk about her early career and her breakout as a recording artist. The Mixtaper has another journey for us and Where He Leads, we will follow... even if that means facts about Gilmore Girls, her VERY loose ties to Otis Redding, or even reading the phone book‽‽ The whole album feels like a time capsule, like sitting around a piano listening to Carole King play these songs in her living room with Telemachus. Will it be a surefire winner? Can James call his shot in the Year Of Healing? (And if you DIDN'T want us to release this episode, well, It's Too Late, baby, it's too late... We really did try to make it.)

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0:00 Intro

4:26 About Carole King

9:34 About Tapestry

16:16 Awards & Accolades

18:01 Fact Or Spin

19:35 Otis Redding Was A Part Of Her Conception

23:49 Carole King Is A Fan Of Dead Punctuation‽

30:40 Gilmore Girls: She Sang That Song

33:31 Carole King: Grade Skipper

38:40 Album Art

40:07 I Feel The Earth Move

42:15 So Far Away

44:06 It's Too Late

46:47 Home Again

47:53 Beautiful

49:34 Way Over Yonder

50:37 You've Got A Friend

52:56 Where You Lead

54:33 Will You Love Me Tomorrow?

56:12 Smackwater Jack

57:51 Tapestry

1:00:02 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

1:02:20 Final Spin

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Vampire Weekend (2008): Episode 151

Fri, 31 May 2024 05:00:11 GMT

Don't you wanna get out of Cape Cod tonight? Take a look through a musical kaleidoscope with Vampire Weekend's self-titled 2008 debut, ranked among the best debut albums of all time! This vibey record kickstarted and pioneered a new subgenre. From a Columbia semi-secret society to the halls of a middle school and everywhere in between, learn about the creation of this scrapped screenplay-turned-album! We'll share our EXTENSIVE knowledge of vampires, Mansard Roofs, cod fishing, and the Oxford Comma. The Mixtaper is teaching us all about Parks & Rec's Rashida Jones and her boyfriend, both avid Vampire Weekend fans. And Connor will surprise us all with his judgment and a dark secret that may or may not be true... Listen along if you're not A-Punk!

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0:00 Intro

4:23 About Vampire Weekend (The Band)

7:11 About Vampire Weekend (The Album)

17:15 Awards & Accolades

18:03 Fact Or Spin

20:18 The Band Performed The Parks & Rec Theme Song

23:34 The Band Performed On An Interesting Holiday

32:08 They Were In A TV Commercial

36:15 Ezra Koenig Has Another Career

41:44 Album Art

44:24 Mansard Roof

49:32 Oxford Comma

54:28 A-Punk

57:31 Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa

59:28 M79

1:00:36 Campus

1:02:29 Bryn

1:03:50 One (Blake's Got A New Face)

1:06:20 I Stand Corrected

1:07:37 Walcott

1:09:47 The Kids Don't Stand A Chance

1:10:58 Final Spin

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Led Zeppelin II - Led Zeppelin: Episode 150

Fri, 24 May 2024 05:00:43 GMT

Want a Whole Lotta Love? This week we Ramble On with Led Zeppelin on their aptly named sophomore album, Led Zeppelin II! James & Connor are celebrating 150 episodes of Spin It with one of the most iconic bands in rock-- practically a household name to this day, almost 50 years after the end of their legendary career. We'll talk about the band's supergroup origins, the innovations they brought to the music world, and the crucial differences between blimps and zeppelins (yes, they're different)! From the life-changing Heartbreaker and the drums of Moby Dick to the scorned Living Loving Maid, we've got a lot to cover on the Brown Bomber. Can The Mixtaper Bring It On Home during Fact Or Spin with tales about Nobs, rigid dirigibles, and a cult house that's home to a certain famous spirit? Find out, exclusively in our special sesquicentennial episode! The future is now!!

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0:00 Intro

2:52 Our Zeppelin Experience + Why Led Zeppelin II

8:03 About Led Zeppelin

15:17 About Led Zeppelin II

21:44 Led Zeppelin III And Beyond

24:52 Awards & Accolades

26:34 Fact Or Spin

28:12 They Inspired A Tin Blimp

33:41 They Had A Different Name

39:16 They Recorded An Album From Wheelchairs

43:44 Jimmy Page Owns Ghost Detecting Equipment

54:58 Album Art

57:20 Whole Lotta Love

1:02:28 What Is And What Should Never Be

1:04:55 The Lemon Song

1:07:48 Thank You

1:10:27 Heartbreaker

1:14:12 Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman)

1:16:12 Ramble On

1:20:26 Moby Dick

1:25:31 Bring It On Home

1:26:26 Final Spin

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Dear Wormwood - The Oh Hellos: Episode 149

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:52 GMT

Oh, hello! Join us on a Danse Macabre this week as we weave through a fantastical land of conquerors, demons, and kings with Dear Wormwood, the sophomore concept album from folk duo The Oh Hellos! These Texas siblings wrote and recorded this C.S. Lewis-inspired epistolary all by themselves, with each track representing another step in the protagonist's quest to end an unhealthy relationship. We'll Oh-Lei-Oh-Lai our way through whimsical tracks like There Beneath and Soldier, Poet, King, and learn about everything from the intricacies of Irish citizenship to all the ways you could get wet during a concert. This folksy album blends deep symbolism with hard-hitting poetic lyrics and upbeat instrumentals that you might just have to hear to believe. We know who we are now... do you?

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0:00 Intro

2:16 About The Oh Hellos

3:51 About Dear Wormwood

11:37 Fact Or Spin

13:13 Everything's Bigger In Texas

15:59 They're Irish Citizens

20:53 They've Been On Broadway

25:46 A Very Wet Performance

32:24 Album Art

33:49 Prelude

35:13 Bitter Water

39:17 There Beneath

41:29 In The Blue Hours Of Morning

42:39 Exeunt

45:05 Caesar

46:36 This Will End

48:23 Pale White Horse

50:37 Where Is Your Rider

54:22 Soldier, Poet, King

59:08 Dear Wormwood

1:02:09 Danse Macabre

1:03:51 Thus Always To Tyrants

1:06:12 Final Spin

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Backtracks: Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd - Lana Del Rey

Mon, 13 May 2024 05:00:26 GMT

Bonus Content! In Episode 148 we felt the Summertime Sadness with Lana Del Rey's rich debut album Born To Die, but we couldn't resist the chance to check out her Grammy-nominated ninth record Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, too! It's a new evolution for her sound, with so-called "automatic singing," and featured artists like Jack Antonoff, Father John Misty, and Jon Batiste! Will this experimental, ballad-heavy album sway Connor? Were there too many risks without enough reward? And how can we even begin to compare it to the other Album Of The Year nominees?

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Born To Die - Lana Del Rey: Episode 148

Fri, 10 May 2024 05:00:26 GMT

Turn on your Radio, crack open a Diet Mountain Dew, and experience that Summertime Sadness with us.. We're Off To The Races with Lana Del Rey's sweeping, saturated, cinematic debut Born To Die! This trip-hop album with a dark edge was born from her experiences with alcohol, mental health, and growing up. The Mixtaper is taking us on a journey through her Dark Paradise with facts that are almost as cinematic as this record, from Gatsby memes to dino dinners. We'll talk about her storytelling lyrics, signature low-register vocals, and Connor will rant about Carmen in the mornin'. It's truly a unique, unforgettable, genre-shifting album that's a must-listen for anybody who's interested in the pop music that defined the 2010s. Keep Spinning Del Rey!!

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0:00 Intro

2:56 About Lana Del Rey

8:32 About Born To Die

13:09 Awards & Accolades

14:08 Fact Or Spin

14:42 She Was The Soundtrack To A Meme

20:27 She Lived In A Trailer Park

22:58 She Was Eaten By A Dinosaur

30:45 She Made James Bond Cry

39:04 Album Art

41:40 Born To Die

44:46 Off To The Races

46:39 Blue Jeans

50:26 Video Games

52:43 Diet Mountain Dew

54:47 National Anthem

58:24 Dark Paradise

1:00:12 Radio

1:02:53 Carmen

1:06:52 Million Dollar Manchester

1:09:20 Summertime Sadness

1:12:34 This Is What Makes Us Girls

1:14:58 Final Spin

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Scorpion - Drake: Episode 147

Fri, 03 May 2024 05:00:08 GMT

It's a Rollie, not a stopwatch. Drake don't ever stop, and neither does his 2018 double album Scorpion! This week we're learning about everyone's favorite star of Degrassi (remember that) and exploring every corner of his unique, chart-topping style. We'll hear Sandra's Rose bloom with 25 rap and R&B-influenced hits full of hidden lyrical gems that keep Drake talking about Drake engaging for an hour and a half. The Mixtaper is bringing lawsuits, Rab Havztims, and whiskey records from the Top Boy himself! From God's Plan to In My Feelings, can this daunting record earn an 8 Out Of 10? Will it Elevate Connor's taste in rap? Worms.. we just opened up a can of those.

And if, like Drake, you find yourself asking, "Is There More?" YES! There is! Head over to www.SpinItPod.com for the special extended B-Side version of the episode where we dive into all 25 tracks, discuss some of his unbelievable chart and sales records, and visit the world's worst website. The Mixtaper has bonus facts that will take us for a walk on the Champagne Papi side... just watch out for Raptors. And don't scrub ahead!!

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0:00 Intro

4:25 About Drake

9:17 About Scorpion

14:50 Awards & Accolades

16:12 Fact Or Spin

18:41 He Was Sued By A Venue

22:54 He Had A Re-Bar Mitzvah

26:47 He Broke A Record

35:13 He Starred In And Produced A Hit Show

42:38 Album Art

43:16 Survival

46:11 Nonstop

49:33 Elevate

49:58 Emotionless

52:08 God's Plan

55:37 I'm Upset

57:16 8 Out Of 10

58:47 Mob Ties

1:00:35 Talk Up (feat. Jay-Z)

1:03:47 Is There More

1:06:09 Summer Games

1:07:53 Nice For What

1:11:52 In My Feelings

1:14:52 Don't Matter To Me (with Michael Jackson)

1:16:56 March 14

1:19:16 Final Spin

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Whoever's In New England - Reba McEntire: Episode 146

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:41 GMT

She's a single mom who works two jobs, who loves her kids and never stops... she's a Survivor, and she's Reba McEntire!! James & Connor are discovering Whoever's In New England this week with her ballad-laden, breakthrough tenth record! We petition the Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame and journey from her rodeo origins to the biggest stages in country music. The Mixtaper's lined up a star-studded red carpet affair with a few familiar fact faces and the Concept King is back at it again to weave these tracks into a touching story of love, heartbreak, and healing. Reba Can't Stop Now and neither can we.. so grab One Thin Dime, slip off that Little Rock, and get ready To Make That Same Mistake Again with us this week! OMHOF.... get with it.

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0:00 Intro

2:18 About Reba

8:32 About Whoever's In New England

10:57 Awards & Accolades

13:09 Fact Or Spin

14:09 She Caused Someone To Lose Their Seat On A Plane To A Hat

19:05 She Has A Worm Named After Her

24:10 She Owns Ghost Detecting Equipment

29:02 She Almost Survived At Sea

36:47 Album Art

39:38 Can't Stop Now

41:20 You Can Take The Wings Off Me

43:45 Whoever's In New England

48:12 I'll Believe It When I Feel It

49:36 I've Seen Better Days

51:23 Little Rock

54:22 If You Only Knew

56:28 One Thin Dime

58:26 Don't Touch Me There

1:00:13 To Make That Same Mistake Again

1:01:06 Final Spin

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The Lost Years - The Strike: Episode 145 (Connor's Pick)

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:00:26 GMT

Oh, honey, let's ride!! We're celebrating Connor's birthday (DEFINITELY not forgetting it again!) with his newest pick: The Strike's 2022 album The Lost Years! We first discovered their single Overtime on our Singles Episode (#15) and now we're going All The Way with a dozen Painkillers that are anything but Nothing New. It's a feel-good, good-time alt-pop extravaganza, driven by its energetic instrumentals and unique saxophone solos! The Mixtaper's back with an inflated ego after his last bout with Connor and he's done the unthinkable... Will facts about bomb shelters, ambulances for snowmen, and bad bowling stump him? We also wrap up with a live-listen to their brand new single The Getaway! If you like desert drives, brass instruments, and custom combs... this is your episode!

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0:00 Intro

3:49 About The Strike

10:28 About The Lost Years

11:52 Fact Or Spin

16:36 They Were Prepared For A Different Kind Of Strike

20:32 Jay Tibbitts Has A Special Object

26:13 They Drove An Ambulance (For Snowmen)

32:17 Myles Lawrence Has Bowled An "Imperfect Game"

40:54 Album Art

42:16 Overtime

44:41 Nothing New

47:38 Miles Ahead

51:11 Devils In The Canyon

53:58 Take Me As I Am

56:18 Looking For Love

57:59 Painkillers

1:00:42 All The Way

1:03:01 The Strangest Dream

1:05:25 The World Keeps Turning

1:08:48 Through The Silence

1:10:23 In This Time Apart

1:14:27 Nothing New - Francisco Ojeda Remix

1:15:19 The Getaway (Live First Listen)

1:17:43 Final Spin

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Badmotorfinger - Soundgarden: Episode 144

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:00:33 GMT

Looking California and feeling Minnesota? Well you've come to the right place! James and Connor are breaking our Rusty Cage this week and exploring the Mind Riot of Soundgarden's 1991 album Badmotorfinger! We'll talk about the actual garden of sound that gave the band their name, the science of cryptozoology, and the black hole that almost had a very famous name. From Chris Cornell's legendary vocals to Kim Thayil's exceptional guitar solos, this album of experimental time signatures and guitar tunings (you instrumentalists will get it) helped secure the band's legacy as grunge legends and is sure to keep you on your toes. We're getting faster and weirder than ever before!!

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0:00 Intro

2:36 About Soundgarden

8:40 About Badmotorfinger

18:00 Awards & Accolades

18:53 Fact Or Spin

20:20 Yamamoto's Interesting Degree

25:30 Chris Cornell Almost Got A Black Hole Named After Him

28:28 There Was An Internet Rumor That They Were Drug Traffickers

31:47 Chris Cornell's Not In Kansas Anymore

36:16 A Bonus Fast-Fire Facts

40:20 Album Art

41:42 Rusty Cage

45:16 Outshined

48:18 Slaves & Bulldozers

52:03 Jesus Christ Pose

57:16 Face Pollution

59:20 Somewhere

1:01:19 Searching With My Good Eye Closed

1:05:37 Room A Thousand Years Wide

1:07:32 Mind Riot

1:09:43 Drawing Flies

1:11:39 Holy Water

1:13:26 New Damage

1:15:13 Final Spin

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21 - Adele: Episode 143

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:00:40 GMT

Rumour Has It we're spinning Adele this week.. She Set Fire To The Rain with her unforgettable coming-of-age breakup record 21 and now the tables have turned and we get to talk about it! From music fan to music student to early-life crisis to international superstar, find out what turned her into a mononymous household name. The Mixtaper has more facts about things he thinks James doesn't know.. we'll learn about the time she emotionally compromised a secret agent, her blossoming rivalry with another pop star, and see the suspicious return of a recent fact. She might find Someone Like You but we'll never find another one like her.. Can she join an elite club and earn our most prestigious honor?

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0:00 Intro

3:24 About Adele

7:52 About 21

17:51 Awards & Accolades

22:09 Fact Or Spin

23:43 She Was Inspired By Louis Armstrong... Or So She Thought

28:54 She Made James Bond Cry

32:10 She Almost Died At Sea

37:06 She Has A Strange Rivalry With Her Neighbor

42:10 Album Art

44:04 Rolling In The Deep

46:51 Rumour Has It

50:56 Turning Tables

54:20 Don't You Remember

56:40 Set Fire To The Rain

1:00:56 He Won't Go

1:02:21 Take It All

1:03:26 I'll Be Waiting

1:05:15 One And Only

1:07:00 Lovesong

1:09:16 Someone Like You

1:13:26 Final Spin

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Backtracks: Minute By Minute - The Doobie Brothers

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:00:31 GMT

Bonus Content! In Episode 142 we rocked down the highway with The Doobie Brothers and their Toulouse Street record, but James is convinced he could have done better. We're backtracking to Minute By Minute, the band's eighth album, featuring hits like What A Fool Believes and a handful of newbie Doobies that have changed the band's style and sound pretty drastically. Will the iconic vocals of Michael McDonald and instrumental complexity win Connor over, or was Toulouse Street the right choice after all?

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Toulouse Street - The Doobie Brothers: Episode 142

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:17 GMT

Woah-oh, Listen To The Music! That's right, we're Rockin' Down The Highway with The Doobie Brothers and their breakthrough sophomore album Toulouse Street! We trace the band's Pud origins as a biker band and watch them grow into one of the foundational pillars of rock for more than a decade. We'll talk about a Beatle-beating record, the mysterious and unknowable origins of Doobie (Do-Bee?), and the explosive hobby that sent Skunk Baxter to Congress. Their tight vocal harmonies and country rock-inspired fingerpicking set this album apart.. Whether you're a Snake Man or Jesus Is Just Alright With You, there's a whole lot to love on this record. And Connor would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for you kids and your.. ugh, you know.

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0:00 Intro

1:18 Our Experience With The Doobie Brothers

4:40 About The Doobie Brothers

12:34 About Toulouse Street

17:17 Awards & Accolades

18:42 Fact Or Spin

21:00 Michael Hossack Was Never Officially A Member Of The Band

24:38 John Hartman Didn't Know What A Doobie Was

32:09 They Beat The Beatles

35:58 Rocket Scientist Skunk

42:16 Album Art

43:14 Listen To The Music

46:45 Rockin' Down The Highway

49:52 Mamaloi

51:57 Toulouse Street

54:17 Cotton Mouth

56:00 Don't Start Me To Talkin'

58:11 Jesus Is Just Alright With Me

1:01:08 White Sun

1:02:06 Disciple

1:04:22 Snake Man

1:06:10 Final Spin

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S.O.S. - SZA: Episode 141

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:00:07 GMT

...---... You know what that means: Time to talk about SZA's expansive, Grammy-winning sophomore album SOS! In an ambitious, intentional attempt to blend all her influences and styles into one melting pot, this 23-track record incorporates rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop, and more into hits like Kill Bill, Shirt, Low, and Snooze (and Conceited)!! James & Connor talk about SZA's Olympic dreams, her doomsday bunny, and more. The Mixtaper stumbles upon the most truth-filled lie he's ever made up. Between the content and the various strong Spin Cycle tie-ins, how will we compare SOS to the Album Of The Year it lost out to in Midnights? Did SZA deserve the Grammy instead? All this and more will be answered in this episode!

And if you can't get enough SZA or Spin It in your life, head over to our website and check out the B-Side Extended Episode! We'll share our thoughts on every single one of these 23 tracks, get a little deeper into streaming royalties and Album-Equivalent Units, and face off against the Mixtaper with two bonus facts about shelved ships and the wrath of Athena. Find it at .-- .-- .-- .-.-.- ... .--. .. -. .. - .--. --- -.. .-.-.- -.-. --- -- (that's www.SpinItPod.com for all you non-Morse coders)!

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0:00 Intro

3:08 About SZA

7:25 About SOS

11:49 Awards & Accolades

12:19 Fact Or Spin

13:32 She Performed At The Olympics

19:54 She Hunted Heffalumps

26:18 Her Life, Uh... Finds A Way.

32:14 She Had A Strange Dream

39:40 Album Art

41:30 S.O.S.

43:11 Kill Bill

45:52 Seek & Destroy

47:11 Blind

49:29 Used (feat. Don Toliver)

51:18 Snooze

53:29 Gone Girl

55:50 Ghost In The Machine (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)

57:39 F2F

58:33 Nobody Gets Me

1:00:00 Conceited

1:01:44 Too Late

1:02:02 Shirt

1:03:28 Open Arms (feat. Travis Scott)

1:05:27 I Hate U

1:05:48 Good Days

1:06:05 Forgiveless (feat. ODB)

1:08:12 Final Spin

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Move Along - The All-American Rejects: Episode 140

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:00:03 GMT

When all you've gotta keep is strong listen to The All-American Rejects' sophomore album Move Along, like you know we do! James and Connor are breaking down the pop-punk band's signature album with hits you might know from Rockband, Snakes On A Plane, and even the Disney Cars video game. Plus, the Mixtaper is back to spill the band's Dirty Little Secrets as we learn about their time in a Batcave, a bassist who can't play bass, and a license to hunt rare animals! Whether you're on Top Of The World or you Can't Take It with your Straightjacket Feeling, a taste of the Rejects soup might just Change Your Mind and make you Dance Inside. Either way..... It Ends Tonight.

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0:00 Intro

3:43 About The All-American Rejects

8:23 About Move Along

13:06 Awards & Accolades

14:29 Fact Or Spin

15:41 Nick Wheeler's Morning Routine

20:26 They Lived In The Bat Cave

22:29 Tyson Lied His Way Into The Band

25:36 Nick Wheeler Hunts An Exotic Animal

34:06 Album Art

35:12 Dirty Little Secret

38:40 Stab My Back

42:48 Move Along

45:55 It Ends Tonight

49:57 Change Your Mind

51:47 Night Drive

53:38 11:11pm

55:17 Dance Inside

56:38 Top Of The World

58:16 Straightjacket Feeling

1:01:23 I'm Waiting

1:02:28 Can't Take It

1:05:08 Final Spin

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Dr. Feelgood - Mötley Crüe: Episode 139

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:48 GMT

WOAH! YEAH! Mötley Crüe's iconic 1989 record Dr. Feelgood has Kickstarted Our Hearts, hope it never stops! James & Connor are learning about the band's wilder days, including the true stories that inspired their most iconic songs! From power ballads like Without You to thinly veiled euphemisms like Rattlesnake Shake and Sticky Sweet, we're ordering up another slice of glam metal! The Mixtaper is getting fired up this week with tales of aggressive pest control, run-ins with Swiss police, and an ex who tried to extinguish a relationship... literally. One thing's for sure... it's never the Same Ol' Situation when Mötley Crüe is involved. And once you're done with this episode... Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away).

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0:00 Intro

3:32 About Motley Crue

10:52 About Dr Feelgood

17:35 Awards & Accolades

18:42 Fact Or Spin

20:40 They Had A Close Call Involving Fire (Roaches)

25:16 They Had A Close Call Involving Fire (Flare Gun)

29:29 They Had A Close Call Involving Fire (Bonfire)

32:24 They Had A Close Call With A Fire... Extinguisher.

38:26 Album Art

40:27 T.n.T (Terror 'n Tinseltown)

42:01 Dr. Feelgood

47:46 Slice Of Your Pie

51:14 Rattlesnake Shake

53:35 Kickstart My Heart

55:32 Without You

59:01 Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)

1:01:27 Sticky Sweet

1:03:26 She Goes Down

1:05:23 Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)

1:07:47 Time For Change

1:10:25 Final Spin

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March Madness - A TV Theme Song Tournament: Episode 138

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:00:49 GMT

We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a new concept: A March Madness-style bracket made entirely of TV show theme songs! We compiled 64 of the most iconic, memorable, and popular television shows, separated them by category, and brought them to the dance. We debated each matchup carefully and considered all kinds of factors, from relevance and intensity to storytelling and instrumentation to narrow down the best of the best! By the episode's end we'll crown our first March Madness champion! We're 100% sure there's a theme song you know or love on this list, so start rooting for your favorite and see how well it fares in this exciting tournament! Recorded live at twitch.tv/spinitpod!

Listen along to the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSvpFv0e_W4&list=PLYumnChiw_I_qa7WzYr5PX9UT2tKFRztV

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0:00 Intro

3:38 The Shows That DIDN'T Make The Cut

6:12 Dramas: Round Of 64

21:48 Dramas: Round Of 32

29:32 Dramas: Sweet Sixteen

32:56 Sitcoms: Round Of 64

49:32 Sitcoms: Round Of 32

53:52 Sitcoms: Sweet Sixteen

55:31 Crime & Action: Round Of 64

1:07:09 Crime & Action: Round Of 32

1:11:01 Crime & Action: Sweet Sixteen

1:13:09 Reality, Game, Animated, & Children: Round Of 64

1:24:58 Reality, Game, Animated, & Children: Round Of 32

1:28:14 Reality, Game, Animated, & Children: Sweet Sixteen

1:30:12 The Elite Eight

1:35:21 The Final Four

1:39:34 THE CHAMPIONSHIP!

1:44:02 Final Spin

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Rolling Papers - Wiz Khalifa: Episode 137

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Get ready to Roll Up for another week of ranking albums! We're on the Rooftops of Pittsburgh with Wiz Khalifa's 2011 major-label debut, Rolling Papers! It features the mega hit Steelers anthem Black And Yellow, pop crossover No Sleep, and a dozen other atmospheric, synth-laden tracks that will give us a glimpse into Wiz's life. The Mixtaper has new Hopes & Dreams with facts about the time he wiz arrested, the ghosts that haunt him, and his trademark (?) laugh. Will this be another hiccup in the Year Of Healing? How long can Wiz Khalifa sing about his own success? And WHY hasn't anyone made the perfect Fruit Roll Up commercial yet?! Find out when we finish the race, taking the winner's place!

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0:00 Intro

3:49 About Wiz Khalifa

8:13 About Rolling Papers

16:58 Fact Or Spin

19:09 He Had An Extremely High Bail

22:13 He Tried To Trademark His Laugh

26:34 He Believes In Magic

29:18 He Has "Weed Ghosts"

33:49 Album Art

34:43 When I'm Gone

38:38 On My Level

41:11 Black And Yellow

45:02 Roll Up

48:26 Hopes And Dreams

51:04 Wake Up

52:50 The Race

56:07 Star Of The Show

57:47 No Sleep

59:28: Get Your (Stuff)

1:01:18 Top Floor

1:03:17 Fly Solo

1:05:39 Rooftops

1:07:48 Cameras

1:09:44 Final Spin

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Valentine - Snail Mail: Episode 136

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:00:58 GMT

Sucker for the pain, huh, honey? This week we're Forever (Sailing) into forlorn indie pop with Valentine, the heart-wrenching sophomore album from 1999-born Lindsey Jordan, better known as Snail Mail! From the depths of heartbreak (and a lamplit cave), we'll explore everything from resilient teeth and homemade paper to lipomyelomeningocele. With captivating lyrics, provocative imagery, and the 249th-best guitar playing the world has ever seen, Snail Mail is coming out of her shell at her very best this week! The only question left to answer is this: so why'd you wanna erase her?

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0:00 Intro

3:18 About Snail Mail

8:07 About Valentine

16:51 Fact Or Spin

17:30 She Has Weird Teeth

21:27 She Got Really Into Paper-Making

24:16 She Almost Died

27:48 She Doesn't Like Salty Foods

31:12 The Reveal

36:00 Album Art

37:25 Valentine

41:00 Ben Franklin

44:13 Headlock

46:24 Light Blue

51:00 Forever (Sailing)

53:18 Madonna

56:24 c. et al

59:58 Glory

1:02:44 Automate

1:05:12 Mia

1:08:21 Final Spin

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Midnights - Taylor Swift (Grammy Special): Episode 135

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:00:24 GMT

Meet me at midnight... for another Spin It Grammy Special! We've got plenty of award winners and performances to discuss. Find out how we were right and wrong about last week's predictions! And you best believe Taylor Swift is still Bejeweled... her latest record Midnights is the 2024 Album Of The Year! We'll talk about what she's been up to since we covered Red (it's a lot), break down her record-breaking Grammy wins, and dig into her surprise announcement of a new album, The Tortured Poets Department! Our resident Anti-Hero the Mixtaper is, of course, the Mastermind behind another round of Fact Or Spin, bestowing awards about elbows, corny husbands, and coveted convoluted handwriting. Can we push through the Lavender Haze and get to the bottom of this record, or will Karma track us down?

For more about Taylor Swift check out Episode 113 (and the extended B-Side version on our website) about Red! We go in-depth about her career beginnings, Taylor's Versions, the Eras Tour, and MUCH more!

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0:00 Intro

1:53 More Taylor Swift In Episode 113!

2:26 Taylor's Grammy History

3:17 Our Grammy Prediction Results

6:41 This Year's Big Winners And Losers

13:29 Other Memorable Grammy Moments

16:59 Tortured Poet's Department Announcement

18:41 What Has Taylor Been Up To For The Last 22 Weeks?

23:53 About Midnights

31:06 Fact Or Spin

34:06 The 'That's What You Get' Award

36:39 The Popcorn Wish Award

41:33 The Copycat Award

45:00 The Copycat Copycat Award

52:34 Album Art

53:31 Have You Evolved Since Listening To Red?

55:06 Lavender Haze

59:23 Maroon

1:01:56 Anti-Hero

1:08:47 Snow On The Beach (Feat. Lana Del Rey)

1:11:29 You're On Your Own, Kid

1:12:39 Midnight Rain

1:14:49 Question...?

1:17:15 Vigilante

1:21:58 Bejeweled

1:23:46 Labyrinth

1:25:26 Karma

1:30:23 Sweet Nothing

1:32:46 Mastermind

1:35:31 3am & Til Dawn Editions

1:37:27 Final Spin

1:50:12 Wrap-Up

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Predicting Every 2024 Grammy Winner: Bonus Content

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT

BONUS CONTENT! Happy Grammy Week! We're stoked for this year's ceremony, and in anticipation of our annual Album Of The Year Grammy Special we decided to make our own predictions about winners in each of the 94 categories this year. The Mixtaper will teach us a little about how voting works and what's new at the 66th Grammy Awards, and then James and Connor will dive into their predictions one field at a time, and we wrap up by calling our shot for Episode 135! Timestamps for each segment are below, so you can easily find the awards you care about. Catch the Grammys on Sunday, Feb. 4, and then enjoy our special episode on Friday, Feb. 9! Recorded live at Twitch.tv/SpinItPod!

Find our full list of predictions here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NV92dyhk2KfdSpSzx9avIAHrWzrFo5wMsg7Lf_-TxvY/edit?usp=sharing

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0:00 Intro

3:06 The What's What of the Grammys

13:44 Grammy Voting Process

17:38 How Submissions Work

19:30 Who Owns The Gramophone Statuettes?

20:31 A Sneak Peak At Our Grammy Episode

21:53 What We're Excited To See During The Ceremony

23:10 Predictions! Field 11: Classical

32:20 Field 10: Production, Engineering, Composition, And Arrangement

39:48 Field 9: Package, Notes, And Historical

43:35 Field 8: Children's, Comedy, Audiobooks, Visual Media, And Music Video/Film

54:20 Field 7: Latin, Global, Reggae & New Age, Ambient, or Chant

59:45 Field 6: Gospel & Contemporary Christian Music

1:02:19 Field 5: Country & American Roots Music

1:09:52 Field 4: Jazz, Traditional Pop, Contemporary Instrumental, And Musical Theater

1:13:56 Field 3: R&B, Rap, And Spoken Word Poetry

1:20:08 Field 2: Rock, Metal, And Alternative Music

1:25:13 Field 1: Pop And Dance/Electronic Music

1:31:41 General Field: The Big 4

1:47:10 Wrap-Up

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George & Ira Gershwin's Greatest Hits - A Gopher Day Special: Episode 134

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 06:00:35 GMT

It's Groundhog Day! Back in Episode 45 Connor introduced us to George Gershwin's Rhapsody In Blue, and described it as his "going mad montage" where he tried to catch a pesky gopher. So we decided today should be Gopher Day instead! We're celebrating by revisiting George and Ira Gershwin and some of the iconic music that made their careers the stuff of legends. From the banks of the Swanee to Porgy & Bess and every concerto, suite, and show tune in between, these brothers were international pioneers of America's musical pantheon. We cover their lives end to end (and then some) with 13 of their greatest works, learn about their secondary careers, experience gastric dysfunction, and discuss the differences between groundhogs and gophers. Time to reap what we've sown... It's a new kind of holiday special you'll go-pher time and time again!

Experience the Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythms with our playlist of songs for the episode! Find it here:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/198JuLihZAwc1APEbaomCb?si=d9528a5d479540bb

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImgqGv0TXCs&list=PLYumnChiw_I8KxxAVa_6x_O85uevdejG4

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0:00 Intro

6:02 Awards & Accolades

8:09 About The Gershwins

12:53 Fact Or Spin

14:10 Groundhog Or Gopher?

17:59 George & Ira Are Not Their Real Names

19:33 They're Also Painters

22:35 George Credits His Success To An Illness

26:50 He Had A Custom Composing Desk Built

31:13 Swanee

35:31 Blue Monday

39:33 Rhapsody In Blue

43:43 Concerto In F

47:56 Strike Up The Band

51:59 'S Wonderful

54:07 An American In Paris

57:43 Cuban Overture

1:00:32 Who Cares

1:05:48 Summertime

1:10:53 I Loves You, Porgy

1:13:34 Let's Call The Whole Thing Off

1:17:37 Love Is Here To Stay

1:21:07 Final Spin

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Live At The Regal - B.B. King: Episode 133

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:00:33 GMT

Every Day We Have The Blues, and today we're getting to know the King-- B.B. King, that is! His 1965 concert album Live At The Regal has often been hailed as one of the best blues records of all time. How Blue Can You Get? James & Connor will find out as they discover Blues Boy King's exceptional tractor-driving skills (and tractor-wrecking skills), his iconic guitar(s) Lucille, and an explosive career that made him one of the most legendary names in music. We'll learn about the historic Regal Theater, the Eggwich, and the dangerous hobby he carried into his 70s. Find out if our second-ever live album lives up to the hype as our Sweet Little Angel or if We Done Lost Our Good Thing Now.

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0:00 Intro

3:27 About B.B. King

8:25 About Live At The Regal

14:38 Awards & Accolades

15:50 Lucille, His Guitar(s)

19:08 Fact Or Spin

19:58 He Partnered With Another Famous King

23:21 He Dodged More Than Just The Draft

26:34 He Ends Up In A Lot Of Explosions

29:39 The Million Dollar Explosion

34:10 Album Art

35:37 Everyday I Have The Blues

39:19 Sweet Little Angel

41:14 It's My Own Fault

42:33 How Blue Can You Get?

45:51 Please Love Me

47:33 You Upset Me Baby

49:16 Worry Worry

50:42 Woke Up This Mornin'

51:41 You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now

52:48 Help The Poor

54:33 Final Spin

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Bell Bottom Country - Lainey Wilson: Episode 132

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 06:00:04 GMT

Got a Heart Like A Truck? Hold our halos... this week we're cooking with Grease and talking about Lainey Wilson's award-winning country fusion record Bell Bottom Country! From ripping country hits like Road Runner and Wildflowers and Wild Horses to unforgettable moments like Watermelon Moonshine and Those Boots, you won't need BBSP to know a good time's in store! The Mixtaper tries to call his Fact Or Spin shot with tales of Lainey's MySpace, inherited pirate treasure, and the true secret identity of Hannah Montana... there's no telling what this one's gonna cost him! Can this Hillbilly Hippie bust out of Connor's country clump?

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0:00 Intro

2:23 About Lainey Wilson

4:17 About Bell Bottom Country

8:12 Fact Or Spin

9:53 Her First EP Was Released In A Space For Friends

13:21 She Grew Up With A Pirate

17:56 Her Dog Is More Famous Than She Is

22:31 She Had The Best Of Both Worlds

28:36 Album Art

30:01 Smell Like Smoke

32:01 Hillbilly Hippie

34:14 Road Runner

36:19 Watermelon Moonshine

38:40 Grease

40:28 Weak End

42:01 Me, You, And Jesus

43:31 Hold My Halo

45:06 Heart Like A Truck

46:48 Atta Girl

48:02 This One's Gonna Cost Me

49:07 Those Boots

51:25 Live Off

52:53 Wildflowers And Wild Horses

55:07 What's Up (What's Going On?)

57:35 New Friends

58:36 Final Spin

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Abandoned Luncheonette - Daryl Hall & John Oates: Episode 131

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:00:30 GMT

Sarah's off on a turnaround, but James and Connor are on to another album! This week we're spinning Daryl Hall & John Oates' 1973 sophomore album Abandoned Luncheonette! It's a perfect example of their blossoming signature sound, with a blend of tracks that might just end up being magical. We'll talk about the shootout origins of one of rock's most recognizable duos, the legal woes they just can't seem to stay away from, egregious luncheonette litter, and more. Join us as we get to the bottom of what "&" means, prepare for doomsday, and get our hands covered in gravy! Had we known this album better then, we might have been alright when the morning came!

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0:00 Intro

2:35 About Daryl Hall & John Oates

5:41 About Abandoned Luncheonette

13:33 Fact Or Spin

14:23 They Sued A Granola Company

17:59 Oates Is Left-Handed But Plays Righty

20:41 John Oates Is A Doomsday Prepper

23:58 Daryl Hall Owns An Ancient Egyptian Artifact

29:51 Album Art

34:36 When The Morning Comes

36:07 Had I Known You Better Then

38:17 Las Vegas Turnaround (The Stewardess Song)

40:30 She's Gone

43:14 I'm Just A Kid (Don't Make Me Feel Like A Man)

48:53 Lady Rain

52:13 Every Time I Look At You

54:21 Final Spin

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Backtracks: High As Hope - Florence + The Machine

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:55 GMT

Bonus Content! In Episode 130 we talked about Florence + The Machine's record How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful... but did we make the right choice? James went back and forth between that and their fourth record High As Hope. After the episode he made Connor go listen to it, and now we're comparing notes! We'll talk about the differences between each record, how their sound evolved over the few years in between, what we liked better, and ultimately answer the question we posed in the episode: was this the right choice, or do we have to Backtrack?

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How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful - Florence + The Machine: Episode 130

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:00:13 GMT

How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful! James and Connor are building a Ship To Wreck and talking about the smash-hit third record by Florence + The Machine. From emotional introspective rockers to soulful ballads, Florence Welch can sing it all (with her impressive 3-octave vocal range)! We'll talk about her favorite smells, turbulent travel, and throat-donor fans during Fact Or Spin, and Connor will have some VERY tough decisions to make. It's an album that's full of water-free water songs that have both peakish and valleyish tendencies. Can we get some intrachorus consistency from the Queen Of Peace, or will we be Caught in the Various Storms And Saints? Find out!

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0:00 Intro

3:26 About Florence + The Machine

6:34 About How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

14:59 Fact Or Spin

15:33 They Had A Technological Malfunction At A Major Event

19:21 She Has VERY Loyal Fans

22:46 She Has A Weird Flying Ritual

26:18 She Really Likes The Smell Of A Boys' Locker Room... Probably.

32:36 Album Art

34:12 Ship To Wreck

37:12 What Kind Of Man

39:39 How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

41:50 Queen Of Peace

44:32 Various Storms And Saints

46:27 Delilah

50:48 Long And Lost

51:22 Vocal Range Facts

56:08 Caught

57:58 Third Eye

1:00:51 St. Jude

1:03:57 Mother

1:05:36 Final Spin

1:12:42 BACKTRACKS - New Bonus Content Concept

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Goodbye To All Of That, 2023 - The WLDLFE: Episode 129

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:00:35 GMT

Happy New Year! We're back @ it again with another Listener Recommendation and saying Goodbye To All Of That 2023 with The WLDLFE! This up-and-coming indie pop band has toured with some of our previous faves like Bad Suns and The Band Camino. James and Connor are breaking down their FOURTH record to talk about lemonade, a lack of i's, drum muggers, Monkey Boo, and more! We're also recapping the past year of Spin It with a brand new game with real prizes on the line! Wake up, get close to all your friends, and be a little more like Jeremy as we jump into the deep end and ring in the new year with a bang bang this week!

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0:00 Intro

2:21 Spin It 2023 Stats

3:57 Goodbye To All Of That 2023 Game

18:11 About The Wldlfe

23:17 Fact Or Spin

23:53 Jeff Was Mugged After A Performance

27:17 Carson Is The Mixtaper's Competitor

31:21 They Have An Interesting Collab... With Monkey Boo

34:49 Carson Is A Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

37:30 The Reveal

39:18 Album Art

40:42 Close To You

44:43 Psycho (When I Wake Up)

46:27 All My Friends

48:57 Good@Bad@Us

51:53 Jeremy

53:42 Lemonade (Growing Pains)

56:14 Both And

58:01 Deep End

59:39 Lonely

1:01:24 Final Spin

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Naughty Or Nice 2 - A Head-To-Head Holiday Hits Bracket: Episode 128

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:00:23 GMT

It's another Spinter Wonderland special! We're reviving last year's Naughty Or Nice competition and putting 12 holiday hits head-to-head in a bracket-style elimination! The catch? Each song is by an artist we've covered in one of this year's episodes and voted on LIVE by our Twitch chat! From Elvis and the Eagles to Ray Stevens and *NSYNC, the results WILL surprise you and you'll find plenty of joy in the "Season Of Silly." Deck those halls, rock around those Christmas trees, jingle those bells, and fuel up that blimp! Come see who lands on the Nice list and who gets sentenced to Naughtiness this year!

Featuring:

Santa Claus Is Watching You - Ray Stevens
Oh Come All Ye Faithful - Twisted Sister
Christmas Song - Phoebe Bridgers
Troy & Abed's Christmas Infiltration - Donald Glover
R2D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Bon Jovi
My Only Wish (This Year) - Britney Spears
Sugar Rum Cherry - Duke Ellington
Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley
Please Come Home For Christmas - Eagles
Santa Tell Me - Ariana Grande
Christmas Tree Farm - Taylor Swift
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays - *NSYNC
?????????????? - ?????

Listen to this year's playlist on

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pQ6F4RHD3wMMDPyTyNFWB?si=7ed1c7deb4714b9e

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYumnChiw_I9-HFdcRJ5MMFgOPkUig7Jg

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0:00 Intro

5:53 Bracket Seeding

6:58 1.1 Ray Stevens vs. Twisted Sister

15:00 1.2 Phoebe Bridgers vs. Donald Glover

21:49 1.3 Bon Jovi vs Britney Spears

30:32 1.4 Duke Ellington vs. Elvis Presley

35:48 1.5 Eagles vs. Ariana Grande

41:43 1.6 Taylor Swift vs. *NSYNC

49:37 ROUND 2

50:12 A Visit From The Mixtaper

53:25 Matchup 2.1

55:05 Matchup 2.2

55:59 Matchup 2.3

57:17 ROUND 3

1:00:13 Matchup 3.1

1:02:35 Matchup 3.2

1:05:09 ROUND 4: The Finals

1:08:46 Bracket Comparison

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The Colour And The Shape - Foo Fighters: Episode 127

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:00:34 GMT

Hello, we've waited here for you Everlong! Get ready to put a Monkey Wrench in your listening habits with The Colour And The Shape, the sophomore album from the Dave Grohl-led Foo Fighters! James and Connor find out what he's been up to since Nirvana. What's a foo? Who earned the title of Honorary Beatle? What caused the band to move the earth? We'll answer all these questions and then talk about this musical therapy session (and Our Poor Brain isn't ready)! Kick back and look at the February Stars with us on this very Foo-ful episode!

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0:00 Intro

3:56 About The Foo Fighters

7:17 About The Color And The Shape

15:00 Fact Or Spin

15:45 Dave’s Daughter Is An Honorary Beatle

18:51 They Have An Interesting Rider

24:09 Dave Grohl Is A Generous Tipper

27:01 Foo Fighters Caused Seismic Activity

30:29 Album Art

32:21 Doll

34:09 Monkey Wrench

36:07 Hey, Johnny Park!

38:56 My Poor Brain

40:40 Wind Up

42:34 Up In Arms

43:52 My Hero

46:17 See You

47:45 Enough Space

49:10 February Stars

51:06 Everlong

54:43 Walking After You

56:50 New Way Home

58:38 The Colour And The Shape

59:49 Final Spin

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Drive - Alan Jackson: Episode 126 (Connor's Pick)

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:00:21 GMT

Connor's taking the wheel this week with another album.. it's Drive by Alan Jackson! This 2002 record is often considered one of the best of his career and it features songs like First Love, That'd Be Alright, and the contemplative Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning). We'll talk about his pets, weightlifting, and his career's sky-high origins, and we'll even taste-test his favorite food! The Mixtaper is back up against lil' ugly flirty Smurf Connor and hoping to beat his personal best of 50/50 and you don't wanna miss it. Whoops, we slipped and fell in love with Drive!

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Back In Black - AC/DC: Episode 125

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:00:14 GMT

Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution, and we're cranking it to 11 with AC/DC's iconic record Back In Black! Join James and 2008 Connor as we journey through this album one (or more) metaphors at a time. In the wake of Bon Scott's passing and largely shaped by new lead singer Brian Johnson, this record would go on to be one of the best-sellers in the entire world. Hits like Shoot To Thrill, Hells Bells, and You Shook Me All Night Long solidified the Australian pub rock band's place in history. We'll talk about outfits and rituals in a record-setting TWO Fast Fire Facts, and learn about everything from their sewing machine name to the time their music provided the soundtrack for a nuclear attack. Connor owns it, do you? (Oh.. and there WILL be a test.)

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The Band - The Band: Episode 124 (Thanksgiving Special)

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving! King Harvest has surely come and we're heading Across The Great Divide to celebrate with The Band! Their self-titled sophomore album builds on everything that made Big Pink great. Expect lots of characters, evocative lyricism, jug-band style jams, and harmonious ballads. We'll get into their award-winning, iconic Last Waltz concert, a feast that included literal tons of food, an elephant mishap, Garth Hudson's toilet seat preferences, and their instrumental round-robins! Whether you're Up On Cripple Creek or reminiscing on The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down... Keep an open mind.

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Welcome - The Arcadian Wild: Episode 123

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:00:07 GMT

Welcome! This week we're wild about the third record by the Nashville-based folk string trio The Arcadian Wild! With an innate sense of rhythm, a knack for tight vocal harmony, and raw instrumental talent, the band takes their skills to new heights on Welcome to put a spring in the step of sentimentality. We'll go all the way from ancient Greece to Big Sky, MT as we learn about cherry gardens, pinball wizardry, ACTUAL wizardry, and dinner parties. Can we unplug from Dopamine, decode the Fable Of The Times, and determine which of the Two Kinds of people we are? There's a little something for everyone on this record and in this episode that you don't want to miss. Connor will remember that.

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Like Someone In Love - Ella Fitzgerald: Episode 122

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:00:14 GMT

Hello, Younkers! This week we're rhapsodizing about the marvelous Queen Of Jazz herself, Ella Fitzgerald! Her 1957 album Like Someone In Love features songs from a wide range of contemporary songwriters that give us another glimpse into the Great American Songbook. We'll follow her rise to legendary status from the streets of New York all the way to the White House and learn about her improvised Grammy-winners, her heavy medals, and more. The Mixtaper has tales of what's allegedly one of her worst songs ever, and what's gonna work? Teamwork. Pour yourself a tall glass of milk and gaze at the Midnight Sun.. Then we'll be tired of this album.

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2112 - Rush: Episode 121

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Attention all planets of the Solar Federation! We have assumed control, and this week we're talking about Rush's iconic record 2112! Designed to be a defiant last-ditch middle finger at their record label, this album features a 20-minute sci-fi prog opera as its first side. James and Connor will talk about this timeless tale of triumph over tyranny and learn a lot along the way, from new words like "scraunch" to fun ways to smack plywood. Plus, find out about Neil Peart's cameo in one of our very niche favorite movies! This prog rock record is truly out of this world.. tune in to see if Connor has learned his Lessons or if he leaves James in Tears.

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The Mixtaper's Halloween Thirteen - The Ultimate Mixtober Playlist: Episode 120

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Happy Mixtober! Connor's out of town so this week we're letting The Mixtaper take over and share his playlist of the 13 best Halloween songs to get you in the spirit (pun intended) of the season! From movie soundtracks to hit singles to novelty songs, this dastard has brought every trick in his arsenal to make this episode unforgettable. Join James as he opens three surprise mystery gifts from The Mixtaper and play along as we try to guess each entry on the countdown with some (mostly) true facts about each song! Recorded live on our Twitch channel (@SpinItPod). Be sure to check out our socials for all the graphics, present pics, costumes, and more!

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A/B - Kaleo: Episode 119

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 05:00:53 GMT

Kveðja vinir! Mixtober continues with a very Icelandic episode about Kaleo, whose blues-rocking 2016 debut record A/B took the world by storm! You might know songs like No Good and Way Down We Go from any number of TV shows, movies, or video games. James and Connor are getting to the heart of this powerful, atmospheric album with a sum greater than each of its intriguing halves. Our favorite villain is bringing elvish advice, mosquito bites, and Wolverine to Fact Or Spin, and this time he's really done his Mixtaper research (which is just like normal research, but it's wearing a mask). This episode is absolutely full of surprises... Tune in to hear Connor try to pronounce all sorts of words and more!

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Stick Season - Noah Kahan: Episode 118

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:00:46 GMT

Forgive our Northern Attitude, but this week we're headed to Vermont with Noah Kahan's breakout folk-pop record Stick Season! This album takes a few general ideas and distributes them to a wide range of relatable situations- songs of change, loneliness, growth, and perspective provide a bit of nostalgia for a place you've never been but already know intimately. The Mixtaper is giving us All His Love with an unforgettable new challenge and facts about geckos, dry shampoo, and a record-ranking dog! We sure have a New Perspective on The View Between Villages.. Grab a frosty and yearn with us on a journey through the season of the sticks this Mixtober!

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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) - Wu-Tang Clan: Episode 117

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:33 GMT

You best Protect Ya Neck! This week we're heading into an auditory kung fu movie with another listener recommendation: it's the revolutionary hip-hop debut Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by the Wu-Tang Clan! We'll talk about the group's unique blend of influences and their expert sample selection, and we'll go behind the scenes to learn how these songs came to be. Who had to rap battle for a solo track? What is Chessboxing? How many flavors of Tang are there? Can you be a juggle-hating juggler? All these questions and more will be answered as we move through the 36 chambers. Can It All Be So Simple? With us, it never is. Dollar dollar bills, y'all.

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Strait From The Heart - George Strait: Episode 116

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:00:19 GMT

Royalty returns to the podcast this week as we celebrate the King Of Country Music: George Strait! This former Texan Of The Year's sophomore album Strait From The Heart features some of the greatest country singles of all time, including Amarillo By Morning and Fool Hearted Memory. James and Connor are getting familiar with a voice as smooth as chocolate cake and learning about a whiskey made of crustaceans! Plus, the Mixtaper is taking us down a shocking (nearly unimaginable) Opry tangent. George Strait is A Fire We Can't Put Out, and you'll love this episode (even if you can't see Texas from here)! Aliens, look no further!

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Let Go - Avril Lavigne: Episode 115

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:00:18 GMT

She was a girl, we were a podcast. Could I make it any more obvious? We're talking about Sk8r Girl Avril Lavigne's 2002 debut album Let Go! After grappling with her signature sound for years, this collection of angsty tracks gives a glimpse into the life of a skateboarding, hockey-playing Canadian teen. From Losing Grip to Unwanted, this record is Anything But Ordinary. The Mixtaper is making things Complicated with facts about a sneaky prize, a forgotten classic film, and mislabelled shirts that will send you down the rabbit hole. Get ready to throw this album on repeat, because with Avril Lavigne enough is never enough!

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Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul - Otis Redding: Episode 114

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:00:56 GMT

Well, well, well.. Otis Redding is ringing a bell this week with his pivotal record Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul! We're out to prove he's been doing more than just Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay... Get ready to go Down In The Valley to learn about a career that literally defined soul music before it was tragically cut short in its prime. The album's full of songs you probably already know pretty well, from Respect to My Girl to Satisfaction, with rich, brassy arrangements that bring new life to some true classics. The Mixtaper will also dazzle us with royal coups, elevator tricks, and a nuclear accident of Big O proportions! What a Wonderful World this will be!

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Red - Taylor Swift: Episode 113

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:00:19 GMT

It's time. This is our most requested episode EVER.

I don't know about you, but we're feeling Red by Taylor Swift!! We're standing on Holy Ground as we talk about her evolutionary, pop-country crossover fourth record, with hits like I Knew You Were Trouble and We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. We talk about her songwriting skills, secret messages, and the production techniques that take Red to another level. Plus, the Mixtaper brings back some facts we know All Too Well as we learn about Girl the girl and an unhappy holiday. Whether you're a Swiftie, a Slowie, or a... Cruisie (?), you'll want to witness the record that made Connor break his most sacred rule..

Plus, check out the B-Side Extended Cut (Mixtaper's Version) of this episode exclusively on SpinItPod.com (From The Vault)! Explore all the eras with us as we learn about her rise to international superstardom, unpack the music business technicalities behind re-recording Taylor's Versions, and talk about the record-breaking music event of the year, the Eras Tour! Our favorite supervillain is also bringing two more exciting games to the table during Fact Or Spin, and we'll go in-depth about all sixteen tracks. It's a record-breaking B-Side in more ways than one, so don't Stay Stay Stay here, go check it out!!

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0:00 Intro

3:58 Why Episode 113?

4:13 About Taylor Swift

4:54 Career Beginnings

7:08 Fearless Era

9:24 Speak Now Era

11:40 Red Era

13:55 Acting Career

14:53 Reputation Era

15:03 Taylor's Versions

16:44 Lover, Folklore, Evermore

17:23 Midnights Era

17:59 The Eras Tour

18:57 Awards & Accolades

19:13 Fact Or Spin

20:05 She Owns Ghost Detecting Equipment

24:47 She Uses Interesting Software For Her Shows

27:33 She Wrote A Book

30:46 She Thought Santa Had A Bad Christmas

34:08 Album Art

34:23 Red, First Impressions

35:59 State Of Grace

37:42 Red (Song)

40:35 Treacherous

40:42 I Knew You Were Trouble

42:59 All Too Well

45:20 22

47:29 I Almost Do

47:39 We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

50:25 Stay, Stay, Stay

52:20 The Last Time

54:56 Holy Ground

56:26 Sad, Beautiful, Tragic

56:45 The Lucky One

57:39 Everything Has Changed

1:00:07 Starlight

1:02:28 Begin Again

1:03:39 Final Spin

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I Am - Earth, Wind & Fire: Episode 112

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:20 GMT

Bada-ya, we're dancin' into September with I Am, the groovy 1979 album by everyone's favorite Afro-gospel-jazz-blues-rock-funk collective: Earth, Wind & Fire! Born out of Maurice White's jingle-writing Chicago days and boosted by the incomparable talents of the Phenix Horns, EWF truly gives their all to this record and to the magical shows they put on to accompany it. Plus, we're talking about the band's all-time classic single September! We'll explore the career of a young David Copperfield as he took the band to new heights (and even made them disappear)! Fire up the time machine, lace up those ice skates, and get ready to dance your way through a Boogie Wonderland with us this week!

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Brand New Man - Brooks & Dunn: Episode 111

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 05:00:47 GMT

We're Cheating On The Blues tonight with Brooks & Dunn's 1991 debut album Brand New Man! We'll talk about the duo's origins, a Marlboro-sponsored contest, and figure out just how Brand New we really are. This neotraditional honky tonk country breakup album will have you shakin' till the break of dawn! If you've got a lot to learn you can dig into little-known facts about a high stakes steak challenge, several successful presidential campaigns, and more! We'll commiserate about our days as middle school line dancers trying our very best to Boot Scootin' Boogie, and why we'll heel-toe-do-si-do until the day we die. We're still in our Neon Moon era, but if we had a horse...

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Frontiers - Journey: Episode 110 (Connor's Pick)

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:00:23 GMT

Connor's taking us on a journey this week- a Journey journey!! We're talking about their 1983 record Frontiers, featuring hits like Separate Ways, Faithfully, and Ask The Lonely. From aggressive synth rock staples to arena rock power ballads, Elmo pilots us to the farthest reaches of the sonic universe. Will the Mixtaper finally best Connor? He's got facts about cattle, baseball, and a certain semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal of action... will it be enough? Make a move across the Rubicon with us as we diss Tron, fire facts fast, and pretend B-b-b-b-Back Talk doesn't exist this week for Connor's first pick in the Year Of Healing!

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Thank U, Next - Ariana Grande: Episode 109

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:00:30 GMT

Bored? Don't break up with your girlfriend, listen to this episode of Spin It instead! We're talking about Ariana Grande's record-smashing fifth album, 2019's Thank U, Next! It features some of her biggest recent hits that will lead us to discover how bloodlines work and why 90% of the royalties from 7 Rings will go to cowriters who never heard the song. We'll be baffled by a very special cloud drink, figure out the right way to pronounce her name, and learn about a Chinese Banana Ban as we dig into this very emotional, extremely personal album that came after the stress of a series of unfortunate events in Ariana's life and career. One thing is for sure: there are no Fake Smiles here (but there might be a Holy Grail??)!

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Second Helping - Lynyrd Skynyrd: Episode 108

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:00:51 GMT

Big wheels keep on turning! Get ready for a Second Helping of Lynyrd Skynyrd! We're talking (for the first time) about the group's sophomore album, featuring rowdy hits like Call Me The Breeze and Sweet Home Alabama and impactful ballads like The Ballad Of Curtis Loew. Learn about their history, from the ballpark to Battle Of The Bands to the classroom of their namesake gym teacher. We've also got surprising facts about their ill-fated 1977 flight.. there were a lot of bare feet and a few shots fired. Get ready to explore Southern Rock at its finest with a band who helped define the genre! Don't ask us no questions, and we won't tell YOU no lies!

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Safe Travels - Jukebox The Ghost: Episode 107

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:00:27 GMT

I want it, I need it... We're embarking on Safe Travels with the third record from piano power pop trio Jukebox The Ghost this week! From peppy, punchy pop to the depths of death, this record rides a unique wave of energy spurred along by two distinct but complementary songwriting styles. We'll learn what makes Connor a Tommy guy, figure out where the band got their name, and get a pretty succinct summary of Fiddler On The Roof this week! You'll also get a peek into jukebox patents, learn how to tell your Olive Garden waiter you've had ENOUGH, and witness the return of a daunting, haunting fact! We won't let you fall behind, even with devils on your side. Fair enough?

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Toto IV - Toto: Episode 106

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:00:57 GMT

It's gonna take a lot to drag us away from TOTO IV, Toto's career-saving collection of pop rock classics! James and Connor will dabble in the opening notes of Jeff Porcaro's iconic Rosanna Shuffle and bless the rains down in Africa. We'll explore Toto's unexpected connections with diverse corners of the music world, from Hakuna Matata to Michael Jackson's Thriller to Star Wars. We've got facts about all 10 songs from this 1982 record, plus we discover a brand new drink and learn about an art installation hidden somewhere in the vast Namib Desert. Between great rockers like Good For You and We Made It to power ballads like I Won't Hold You Back, you can be SURE we're not in Kansas anymore!

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Punisher - Phoebe Bridgers: Episode 105

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:00:11 GMT

From the streets of Kyoto to a Graceland shrine in Mississippi, Phoebe Bridgers' sophomore album Punisher is an emotional record that expands her sound in a dramatic way, with themes of healing, emptiness, and self-awareness playing out over the backdrop of gardens, costume parties, and imagined encounters with idols. We're breaking into the filing cabinet to learn about her inspirations, aspirations, and the stories behind these songs that made this record one of 2020's most talked-about releases. The Mixtaper has some new tricks... get to know the art of candle-making and help us invent a new chestnut-themed sport. If You Know The End and feel something when ICU, get ready to scream your way into the Year Of Healing with us!

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Man On The Moon: The End Of Day - Kid Cudi: Episode 104

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:00:41 GMT

Good Moon Afternoon! The Year Of Vengeance and the Year Of Healing will be like Day 'n' Nite, and we're putting the nightmares behind us in Pursuit Of Happiness with Kid Cudi's 2009 debut record Man On The Moon: The End Of Day! Cudi welcomes us to his world with the Soundtrack 2 His Life. We'll talk about moon phases, Cudi's rise to prominence as a producer, and we'll discover how this record revolutionized the genre by opening a dialog around mental health. There will be debate, confusion, a ridiculous number of cheeseburgers, and podcast history will be made as we head Up Up & Away through the Cudi Zone (and where did all the snow leopards go??). Thanks for a great end to Year 2!!

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Slippery When Wet - Bon Jovi: Episode 103

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:00:21 GMT

Let it rock! We're Livin' On A Prayer this week with Bon Jovi's first of two back-to-back knockout albums, Slippery When Wet! This 1986 classic bridges the gap between glam metal and pop, walking a fine line with help from outside songwriters like Desmond Child. We're jamming to hits like You Give Love A Bad Name and Wanted Dead Or Alive, with plenty of woah-ohs in the chorus to keep us engaged. Discover what things are actually slippery when wet and learn about the phenomenon of the Litter Critter as we discuss Bon Jovi's droid-themed Christmas record, his famous Bongiovi family ties, and his Godfather cameo appearance this week!

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Young The Giant (2011): Episode 102

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:00:03 GMT

We hit the sidewalk and this is how it starts. James and Connor are going Guns Out for Young The Giant's 2011 eponymous debut album! This so-called "beach" record tackles weighty concepts through tracks like My Body, Strings, and Cough Syrup, to varying degrees of success. Learn about the parental intervention they had to have in order to keep the band going, their top-secret clubbing ritual, and a world-record-breaking tongue during Fact Or Spin, and learn about various kinds of citrus fruits like Finger Limes, Buddha's Hand, and pomelos as our jokes make rough landings. Are 12 Fingers too many? What does the name Young The Giant even mean? All this and more awaits in this copacetic episode!

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Abraxas - Santana: Episode 101

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:00:15 GMT

Oye Como Va! Grab your guitars and your guiros... we're talking about Santana's sophomore album, Abraxas! This primarily instrumental Latin fusion record features some of the band's all-time classics, including their iconic cover of Black Magic Woman. Between the mind-boggling percussion and guitar solos that are as expressive as they are technically impressive, Abraxas has a little something for everybody. We're talking about his first day job as a TikTok Star and we discover a few things that bear his name, from worms to women's shoes to a school he never went to. Can you dig it? We sure can.

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Abbey Road - The Beatles: Episode 100

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:00:41 GMT

HAPPY 100TH EPISODE! We're taking on an iconic album to celebrate: Abbey Road, the Beatles' eleventh album and the last one they would record together. One side contains standalone hits like Come Together, Something, and Oh! Darling, and the other contains the infamous "Long One" medley that solidified this record's place in history. We'll talk about the band's origins and rise to prominence, and Fact Or Spin will teach us about Jelly Babies, Ringo's toenails, and a musical private island. Then we cover the album in depth, with fun facts about everything from the album cover photoshoot to their cutting-edge mixing console. It's the only way to celebrate 100 episodes, and a career that helped shape the future of popular music!

And if you're craving more Beatles content, our EXTENDED B-SIDE episode on SpinItPod.com features an extra 50-ish minutes of jokes, trivia, and more. Learn about the phenomenon of Beatlemania, our history with famous Beatles places, and the time the Fab Four cast themselves in Lord Of The Rings! The Mixtaper's extended Fact Or Spin is also bringing back a classic minigame: Fast Fire Facts!! This is our "long one..." you won't wanna miss it!

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Shake Your Money Maker - The Black Crowes: Episode 99

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:00:38 GMT

Get ready to Shake Your Money Maker with us... We're talking about the debut album of Atlanta blues rockers The Black Crowes! This 1990 record contains some of their biggest hits, from the heart-wrenching She Talks To Angels to the upbeat jams of Twice As Hard and everything in between. We'll talk about the band's problematic name proposal, a party so wild that evidence of it isn't allowed to exist, and the ruckus Chris Robinson caused over a couple of Twinkies (a ruckus that landed him in handcuffs)! We know we can be a bit much sometimes, but we promise this week we'll sure be Hard To Handle! That's a wrap for our double-digits!

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How Will You Know If You Never Try? - COIN: Episode 98

Fri, 26 May 2023 05:00:35 GMT

How Will You Know If You Never Try? No, we're not asking... that's the title of COIN's second album! Whether you're looking forward to the future like Don't Cry, 2020 or looking back on the past like Malibu, 1992, the Nashville-based alt-pop band will keep you Feeling (even if you Don't Wanna Dance). It's a reflective, perceptive record that expands their sonic boundaries without compromising COIN's energetic DNA. In a stunning round of Fact Or Spin we learn about the most skull-like fruit, arachibutyrophobia, and an interstate road trip! Plus, we'll Talk Too Much about every track on this album (and about the 1981 movie Body Heat... spoiler alert).

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Pieces Of The Sky - Emmylou Harris: Episode 97

Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:31 GMT

This week we're walking from Boulder To Birmingham with country-folk pioneer Emmylou Harris' sophomore album, Pieces Of The Sky! Written in the wake of the death of her friend and mentor Gram Parsons, this emotional record effortlessly blends tradition with innovation. It features the songwriting talents of everyone from Dolly Parton to The Beatles to Shel Silverstein (yes, that one). We're talking about her dog philanthropy, her bad luck with limousines, and her favorite bedeviled treats during Fact Or Spin, and we witness something we haven't seen for a LONG time. She's alright, she just hit her stride-- so grab your Bluebird Wine and learn about the Queen Of The Silver Dollar with us!

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Renaissance - Beyoncé: Episode 96

Fri, 12 May 2023 05:00:24 GMT

Release your wiggle! This week we're getting Heated with Beyoncé's Grammy-nominated seventh studio album Renaissance! With carefully-chosen samples and infectious grooves, this album perfectly encapsulates the heart of club music. It's her attempt to "focus on her joy," and we're getting Cozy with each track to determine where we think the Album Of The Year should have gone. There's plenty to say about her record-breaking career! We're talking about her very costly mistake, a hat special enough to delay someone's flight, and the way she revolutionized "bootylicious" forever. Connor might break his chair, but you won't Break My Soul!

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No Strings Attached - *NSYNC: Episode 95

Fri, 05 May 2023 05:00:14 GMT

It's Gonna Be May, and we're kicking the month off by saying "hi, hi, hi" to the boys behind Bye Bye Bye, *NSYNC! Their turn-of-the-millennium record No Strings Attached epitomizes the boy band revolution, and we'll see whether their vocal harmonies and cutting-edge production are enough to save this album from the ruin of time. We'll learn whether JC Chasez can use the Force, get some tips to cure scurvy and puckerface from a lime-ified Justin Timberlake, and talk about their troubled history with the scam artist and Backstreet Man Lou Pearlman. Love 'em or hate 'em, This I Promise You... we're Bringin' Da Noise this week.

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Ellington Uptown - Duke Ellington: Episode 94

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:00:05 GMT

Take the A-Train with us this week! We're stepping back in time into an era of jazz, and celebrating the special birthday of someone very near and dear to the podcast... Duke Ellington! He'd be 124 this year, so we're taking a look at his 1953 record Ellington Uptown! It features some of the most complex and engaging instrumentals we've seen yet (including our longest drum solo to date), and it covers some of the biggest hits from Duke's vast body of work, including the Harlem Suite and Perdido (Perdido, Perdido, Perdido)! Plus, the Mixtaper has a series of unbelievable facts about all the ways Ellington got "mixed up" with 30% of the Presidents during his lifetime. Happy Birthday, Duke! (Oh... and Connor.)

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Stay Hungry - Twisted Sister: Episode 93

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:00:35 GMT

Are you gonna take it? We're not! And neither is Twisted Sister, the iconic hair metal band that wants to rock (Rock)! As we learn about their third and most famous LP, Stay Hungry, James and Connor are exploring the band's relentless work ethic, their genre-shaping career, The Price they had to pay, and the role they played in getting "Parental Advisory" labels attached to albums. We'll talk about the time they told Pee-Wee Herman to Burn In Hell, the buildings they looted, and Dee Snider's affinity for Broadway this week. If you're a true SMF Fan Of Twisted Sister (or even if you're just their clubbing buddy), this is the episode you've been waiting for!

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The Weight Of These Wings - Miranda Lambert: Episode 92

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:00:47 GMT

Just how heavy are wings, anyway? This week James and Connor are running (just in case) with Miranda Lambert's first double-album that reads more like pages straight from her diary than a record of chart-toppers, The Weight Of These Wings! This reflective record will keep it country til the Ugly Lights come on.. We're talking about another Vice, the Tin Man, and melodies so catchy they go beyond earworms! We'll learn about Miranda's mix-up with a former president, the shiv she always has at the ready, and her favorite ways to shake it as we await the arrival of our favorite Honorary Cowgirl in this week's episode!

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Ray Stevens Career Classics - Episode 91

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:00:22 GMT

Connor's Year Of Vengeance is almost over, and this week he lands another blow with a new concept-- Ray Stevens' Career Classics! We're talking about all his greatest hits, serious and silly alike, and getting to know the voice behind novelty hits like The Streak and The Great Mississippi Squirrel Revival like we've never known him before. We'll talk about bagpipes, his piano bar, and evergreen hits like Everything Is Beautiful! Bring your "Ray" game, because the Mixtaper gives us a glimpse into the many other careers and hobbies of Ray Stevens in an innovative round of Fact Or Spin. It's an episode that will rock you, shock you, and go down in the Spin It record books for more reasons than one. Boogity Boogity!

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Spin It Spins The '90s: Episode 90

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:00:35 GMT

Welcome to the '90s! We're kicking off this podcast era with a special Singles episode dedicated to the biggest hits from one of music's most unpredictable decades, the 1990s! The charts were full of surprises, from up-and-coming superstars like Britney Spears to one-hit wonders like Lou Bega to career-evolving resurgences of artists like Cher! James and Connor will talk about 13 of the most influential and memorable tracks, learn about the world's longest loaf of bread, and The Mixtaper makes Spin It history by revealing EVERYTHING in the live return of Guess Who... Or Spin! Slap your slap bracelets, grab your mood rings, and frost your tips with us this week!

Recorded LIVE at twitch.tv/spinitpod! Follow for more livestream action and hop in chat to join the fun!

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Eliminator - ZZ Top: Episode 89

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:00:37 GMT

Every girl's crazy about a Sharp Dressed Man, and this week WE'RE going crazy about ZZ Top's blues-rock crossover hit, Eliminator! We're talking about the iconic bearded trio and learning about their history, their smallest audience, and a million-dollar offer they had to refuse. Then we get into this synth-infused record that took some special recording techniques and thrust the band to the top of the charts with signature hits like Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin'... not to mention rocking music videos that feature spinning sheepskin guitars and the $250,000 custom Eliminator car that graces the record's cover! Time to heat up your favorite TV Dinner and top off those ZZs with us!

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Vessel - Twenty One Pilots: Episode 88

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:00:22 GMT

Somebody stole my Car Radio so now I just listen to Spin It! We're going Semi-Automatic this week with Vessel, the major-label debut of central Ohio alt-pop duo Twenty One Pilots. From the erratic, unpredictable Ode To Sleep to the gentle lullaby of Truce, this relentless record explores the boundaries of alt hip hop and emotion alike, and foreshadows just what the band would become. James and Connor will talk about these dozen tracks and cover everything from the band's name to their concert experience! And, despite losing his favorite thimble, The Mixtaper is back with facts about makeup disasters, a tiger purchase, and more-- see if he can Fake You Out in this episode.

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Mr. Misunderstood - Eric Church: Episode 87

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 06:00:53 GMT

We're having a Record Year so far, and we're keeping the Round Here Buzz coming with Eric Church's fifth album, Mr. Misunderstood! Written, recorded, and released in just 70 days, this record is a prime example of the Chief's raw, neo-Outlaw Country sound and lyrical wordplay that tells a captivating story with each new turn of phrase. James and Connor are learning about his unique practice of "nounification," the sawdust (with attitude) that runs through his veins, and why he got fired for telling people to go to sleep without knives. Plus, we take a stab at how we'd Kill A Word... and it's not looking good for Worcestershire Sauce.

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The Low End Theory - A Tribe Called Quest: Episode 86

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:00:32 GMT

It's like Butter, baby! James and Connor are kickin' it (yes, we can) with A Tribe Called Quest and their sophomore record, The Low End Theory! Aside from being one of the most renowned and transformational records in hip-hop, the album features breakout moments for Phife Dawg and Busta Rhymes, as well as stellar sampling and production from Q-Tip. Their lyrics and inverted syntax flow seamlessly from fun, energetic grooves like Check The Rhime and Buggin' Out into songs with a purpose, like Rap Promoter and What?. We'll experience Spin-ception in a chaotic series of baby-adjacent facts from The Mixtaper! Get doubled with us... Diggy dang diggy dang didang didang!

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Hotel California - Eagles: Episode 85

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 06:00:26 GMT

You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave! Join James and Connor as we live Life In The Fast Lane and spend some time with the Eagles' best-selling studio album of all time: Hotel California! With the introduction of Joe Walsh to the band's lineup, the group explores uncharted territories of country rock in each of these nine classic tracks. From guitar solos to vocal arrangements, this record shows off what the band does best. We'll talk about the infamous Wrong Night At Long Beach that shattered the band and the time Hell froze over to get them back together. Plus, we're talking baseball stakes, mattress logistics, and getting sue-happy on this episode that's sure to be anything but Wasted Time!

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Illinois - Sufjan Stevens: Episode 84

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 06:00:37 GMT

Oh, Great Illinois, it can only start with you! In 2005 Sufjan Stevens put out the second (and final) album of his ambitious 50 States Project, a 22-track tribute to the Midwest's "center of gravity," Illinois! Months of research went into this entirely self-made record that's basically a massive history lesson told through song. Stevens pays tribute to the state's greatest cities, notable individuals, and significant events, from the Black Hawk War and the World's Fair to serial killer John Wayne Gacy, Jr. and President Abraham Lincoln. We cover it all! Plus, the Mixtaper is live on location to deliver facts about aliens, Olympics, and full neon costumes! It's a monumental album you won't want to miss, so check out this episode to see what hidden details we uncover!

PLUS! Head to www.SpinItPod.com for the extended B-Side episode where you can find our thoughts on all 22 tracks, catch two surprising bonus rounds of Fact Or Spin, and listen to us fail miserably at some simple math. If you can't get enough of Illinois, the B-Side is the way to go!

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Harry's House - Harry Styles: Episode 83 (Grammy Special)

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:00:17 GMT

HAPPY GRAMMYS WEEK! It's our second annual Grammy Special, and this Podcast For A Sushi Restaurant is taking on another Album Of The Year winner, Harry's House by Harry Styles! We'll talk about our experience watching this year's history-making show, the accuracy of our predictions, and much more. Learn about Harry's candy (and tongue) eating habits, his famous fake parents, and get our thoughts on every track from the synth-laden As It Was to the harmony-driven Little Freak and everything in between. Plus, the Mixtaper is back to make Fact Or Spin history! See whether his incredible 2023 lossless streak can continue and get your groove on with this truly one-of-a-kind episode. We're spinnin' out waiting for ya!

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Bambi - Hippo Campus: Episode 82

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 06:00:44 GMT

Anxious? Doubtful? Making Mistakes? Well you've got time to Think It Over this week as we talk about Bambi by the ever-evolving alt-pop band Hippo Campus! Inspired to shake things up after a solid first record, Bambi is the band's attempt to challenge themselves and "burn the room" into an entirely new sound. This batch of cathartic, vibey songs will definitely get us talking, and Fact Or Spin might leave us with more questions than answers! What tools does it take to carve and decorate spoons? How much does a wet trumpet cost? Why are Green Day and Hippo Campus chugging iced coffee with Rachael Ray?! There's only one way to find out...

Also... we recorded this before we realized they'd moved the Grammys (and therefore we had to move our Grammy Special)! If you're confused why we mention it like we do... we messed up the date. So you get this episode a week early instead!

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Elvis Presley (1956) - Elvis Presley: Episode 81

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 06:00:50 GMT

It's One For The Money, Two For The Show, Three To Get Ready, Now Go, Cat, Go! We're putting on our finest Blue Suede Shoes this week and talking about the self-titled 1956 debut record of the King Of Rock And Roll himself, Elvis Presley! We'll talk about how this small-town Mississippi boy came to be one of music's most influential superstars and dig into hit songs like Tutti Frutti, I Got A Woman, and Money Honey (some of the most highly acclaimed songs of all time)! From his Graceland home to his chimpanzee to his untimely death, we still barely scratch the surface of the legend in this episode. Also... did you know Elvis was a law enforcement officer? Uh-Huh-Huh.

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"Awaken, My Love!" - Childish Gambino: Episode 80

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 06:00:58 GMT

We're going back to The Night Me And Your Mama Met this week with Childish Gambino (and Donald Glover)! His 2016 record, "Awaken, My Love!" sent shockwaves through the music world with its psychedelic soul and funk-infused R&B sounds. We'll talk about Glover's ambitious projects, from Simpsons scripts to moon movies to hit shows like Community and Atlanta. We trade bits, share secrets, learn about cruise pirates, and more. See what this Spider-Man inspiration has been up to, and dig into the loose concept of memorable tracks like Boogieman, California, and the mega-hit Redbone! We hope you Have Some Love for this record, and don't forget to STAY WOKE!

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Murmur - R.E.M.: Episode 79

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 06:00:01 GMT

Take a walk West Of The Fields this week as we listen to R.E.M.'s debut album Murmur! Widely considered one of the first acts in alt rock, learn how the Athens, Georgia band got their start on a $2 budget, overcame producer hardship on the original Catapult, and quickly rose to prominence beyond their wildest expectations thanks to hits like Radio Free Europe! We'll talk about Michael Stipe's unique lyric-writing style, packed with gibberish vowel sounds and loaded to the brim with references and mythology. We'll also examine his near-death experiences, learn who covered a traveler with yogurt, and discover why R.E.M. won't be there for us. Clap clap clap clap!

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Red Headed Stranger - Willie Nelson: Episode 78

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 06:00:44 GMT

Don't cross him, don't boss him! We're screaming like a panther in the middle of the night this week with Willie Nelson's career-defining classic, Red Headed Stranger! This 1975 concept LP was mistaken for a demo when record execs first heard it, but hits like Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain and Remember Me helped cement its legacy. We'll follow the Preacher on a redemptive journey full of love, lust, and murder, all the way from Blue Rock to Denver. We'll also talk about Willie's hitchhiker lifestyle, his creative use of a barf bag, and the time he was accused of murder as we sail O'er The Waves on Spin It!

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I Put A Spell On You - Nina Simone: Episode 77

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 06:00:31 GMT

Nina Simone has us Feeling Good this week with her twelfth studio album, I Put A Spell On You! She's come to be known as the High Priestess Of Soul, and for good reason -- her classically-trained piano playing and expressive vocals lend themselves perfectly to the soulful R&B and jazz music she chose to sing. As a vocal figure during the Civil Rights Movement she helped give rise to the protest song as a tool and art form, and her career was fraught with turbulence from within and without. We'll talk about the wildlife of Barbados, a record-breaking vocal performance, and a time she REALLY lost her temper as we Take Care Of Business with this record. Happy New Year!

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Naughty Or Nice? - Holiday Singles: Episode 76 (Spinter Wonderland)

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 06:00:59 GMT

Spinter Wonderland is upon us once again... We've compiled a list of the best holiday singles recorded by artists we've covered on the show and now it's time to get YOUR vote! We streamed this episode live and let you pick your favorites in head-to-head matchups, with some twists, turns, and surprises along the way. We'll talk about our Christmas wishes, play a brand new game, check in with the Mixtaper, and crown ONE artist that gets to remain on the Nice List this year! Everyone else is headed to the Naughty side, and nobody wants that. Find out who wins during this special seasonal episode!

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The Greatest Christmas Novelty CD Of All Time - Dr. Demento: Episode 75 (Spinter Wonderland)

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:00:07 GMT

The Doctor Is In!! It's Spin-ter Wonderland season, and we're kicking off the holidays with Connor's pick: Dr. Demento's Greatest Christmas Novelty CD Of All Time! Brace yourself. This festive record is packed with a wide array of comedic tunes, from staples that have transcended novelty like Christmas Don't Be Late, Hippopotamus For Christmas, and Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer to lesser-known deep cuts. We'll talk about the Disc Jockey himself and learn about monkey muggings, dog mayors, and the Weird Al movie! It's an album unlike any we've encountered before (and hopefully unlike any we'll encounter again) so be sure to tune in and "stay demented!"

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PEP - Lights: Episode 74

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 06:00:22 GMT

It's time to get Sparky with PEP, the latest record from Canadian pop music's own Prodigal Daughter, Lights! This "electronic landscape of moody sunset times" strikes a balance between joy and sadness like few other records can, from the brooding Beside Myself to the unbridled energy of Money In The Bag. We're going where no music podcast has dared to go before-- join us as we learn about the largest Sony TV, uncover an ACTUAL CRIME for the first time, and watch Connor attempt to eat 50 chicken nuggets before the episode's exciting conclusion. This album is truly the Real Thing, and it'll be in your head Rent free after this episode that's much more than Okay Okay!

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Jagged Little Pill - Alanis Morissette: Episode 73

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:15:51 GMT

You Oughta Know the '90s is a state of mind. We're taking a Jagged Little Pill with Alanis Morissette's third record this week, featuring hits like Hand In My Pocket and the not-so-ironic Ironic. This album's got a lot to say, and this post-punk garage rock will fill the void that's solely yours. We'll talk about Alanis' peanut butter preferences, that time she got mugged before meeting Madonna, and the bizarre 6-week period where her music could only be purchased from Starbucks. Take a listen; this record might just be All You Really Want!

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DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar: Episode 72

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:53 GMT

So I was taking a walk the other day... We're talking about Kendrick Lamar's 2017 record, DAMN. this week. Kendrick tackles a wide range of emotions and challenges, from Fear to Loyalty to Pride. This concept record was designed to be played forward AND backward, so we'll talk about all the intricacies that come with an album like that. We also learn about another celebrity prank, the perfect cereal ratio, and how not to prepare a turkey, and we find out What Happens On Earth Stays On Earth! Get ready to sit down, be Humble, and learn about the power, poison, peace, and joy inside this album's DNA that makes it so impactful.

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*Our episode is clean but this album is not, listener discretion advised!*

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Room For Squares - John Mayer: Episode 71

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:11 GMT

Better make a little Room For Squares this week.. It's time to party like it's 2001 with John Mayer's debut album! It features hits like Why Georgia and Your Body Is A Wonderland! This acoustic singer-songwriter soft pop record showcases Mayer's skill with a guitar and shows off his ability to craft a metaphor, even if it plateaus pretty early on. We'll talk about his murder ties, take a ride on the Skunk Train, and crown our very own Pickle King in between discussion about all 13 album tracks, watch collections, krav maga, and James Franco films. Plus, we have our second FAN FACT OR SPIN at the end of this week's episode!

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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John: Episode 70

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:15:08 GMT

You can't plant us in your penthouse, we're going back to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by the Rocket Man himself, Sir Elton Hercules John! This ambitious double-LP features some of his biggest hits of all time, including Candle In The Wind, B-B-B-Bennie And The Jetsss, and Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting! We'll talk about his remarkable journey to superstardom and uncover the truth about his dressing room needs, his Godfather tendencies, and that time he hired a team of snipers.

PLUS! You can find an extended cut of this episode with bonus facts, discussion about our live concert experience, and our thoughts on all 17 "unskippable" tracks at www.SpinItPod.com!

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The Nice Album - The Nice: Episode 69

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:00:31 GMT

Hang On To A Dream with us this week! We're spinning Everything As Nice As Mother Makes It (aka The Nice Album) by the grandfathers of Prog Rock and launchpad for famed pianist Keith Emmerson, The Nice! Half the album consists of the last batch of studio tracks the band would ever record, while the back half features two raucous live performances from New York City's Fillmore East. Hear the roots that make up this "missing link" album between the acid rock of the late '60s and the prog rock of today! Plus, the Mixtaper is putting James on the spot with cow-mounting, chess chimps, and root beer. It's anything but the Diary Of An Empty Day!

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Phantom Of The Opera - Andrew Lloyd Webber: Episode 68 (MIXTOBER!)

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:10:42 GMT

Mixtober comes to its epic conclusion this week! Connor can't make it to the recording so we have a special guest host... Join us as the Mixtaper takes us on a journey through the story of HIS favorite masked villian, The Phantom Of The Opera! We're talking about Andrew Lloyd Webber and the 2004 film adaptation of his 1986 show that's become a staple of musical theatre everywhere. We'll learn why he was so into trains, learn about the legendary superstar he accidentally killed, and why he needed a Cats dog as we explore the dungeons of dark despair that lie just behind the mirror. Keep your hand at the level of your eyes!

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Mother - In This Moment: Episode 67 (MIXTOBER!)

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:09:25 GMT

Keep Mixtober coming this week with another creepy Halloween-themed album! This week we're venturing into The In-Between with In This Moment's 2020 record Mother! This sweeping monolith of an album lands firmly in a genre we've dubbed "aluminum metal"-- come see why! We also discuss the band's surprising touring connections, debate the best way to cover a song, and shed some light on all the "spookable" creatures frontwoman Maria Brink may or may not have encountered. Find out if this album will Fly Like An Eagle or be turned Into Dust... what's its Legacy?

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The Silver Scream - Ice Nine Kills: Episode 66 (MIXTOBER!)

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:23:55 GMT

Welcome to Mixtober! We're taking Spin It to the movies this week with Ice Nine Kills' Silver Scream! Each track is inspired by a classic horror movie and brought to life through the band's signature music videos and metal "theatricore" sound. Prepare yourself for slashers, monsters, serial killers, and the most disgusting Fact Or Spin fact we've had yet. Stay tuned for more special Mixtober episodes the rest of the month!

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Private Dancer - Tina Turner: Episode 65

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 03:31:57 GMT

What's Love Got To Do With It? We don't know, but Tina Turner does! This week we're showing some respect to her 1984 record Private Dancer! This pivotal first record after her divorce helped reinvigorate and elevate her solo career to the next level. James and Connor are discussing this time capsule of an album, digging into her world records and horseback riding habits, and getting into heated debates about our least favorite tracks this week! Come see what the iconic Queen Of Rock And Roll from Nutbush, TN is up to this week!

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OK Orchestra - AJR: Episode 64

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:02:55 GMT

These are our drums. This.. is our podcast! James and Connor are headed deep into Bummerland with AJR's OK Orchestra! From transparent underpants to paintball islands, find out what this band of brothers has been up to when they're not busy churning out snappy electropop hits from their living room! Featuring hits like Bang! and Way Less Sad, the band's latest, pandemic-inspired record continues to do what they do best, looking at life's biggest problems through life's tiniest metaphors. Take a listen and hear what we loved (or didn't) as AJR spews their tiny symphony on this uniquely entertaining LP.

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Parallel Lines - Blondie: Episode 63

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:45:19 GMT

Picture This: A Blondie episode. One Way Or Another we were going to do it. This week we're spinning their breakthrough 1978 record Parallel Lines, which catapulted them from the New Wave underground into power pop superstardom. From the sing-songy melodies to the gritty guitars, this album is nothing short of a wild ride. We'll talk about Debbie Harry's closest encounters, including her ties to Grand Theft Auto and serial killer Ted Bundy's attempts at Grand Theft Blondie. Miley Cyrus' Plastic Hearts (Ep. 20) brought us here; let's see how it stacks up to this Spin Cycle Pick!

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Everywhere - Tim McGraw: Episode 62

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:54:02 GMT

You may be asking yourself, "where is Tim McGraw?" Would you believe us if we said he's Everywhere? At least, that's what he tells us on his 1997 record, Everywhere! From the blizzards of Albuquerque to the tip of his hat-bearing fivehead, Tim McGraw puts his best foot forward and delivers SIX Top 2 singles, including classics like Where The Green Grass Grows, Just To See You Smile, and It's Your Love. We'll discuss his baseball ambitions, his inner thigh tattoos, and how much private islands cost as we figure out whether we do or we don't like these songs (and pimento cheese).

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Highway 61 Revisited - Bob Dylan: Episode 61

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:18:36 GMT

Revisit the peak of 1960s folk with Bob Dylan's sixth album, Highway 61 Revisited! Recorded and released in the wake of the genre-changing Newport Folk Festival where Dylan "went electric," this record features nine songs that helped re-shape the genre's sound altogether including Like A Rolling Stone and the mysterious Ballad Of A Thin Man. We're digging into Dylan's history and legacy, plus learning about his obscure hobbies, how he smells, and how much milk one human can safely drink. Grab your harmonica and head on down Highway 61 with us this week on Spin It!

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One Hit Wonders Bracket Challenge - Spin It Singles: Episode 60

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 04:58:24 GMT

You want One Hit Wonders? We Got 'Em. In our first-ever Bracket Challenge we put 16 of the biggest hits from the last 50 years head-to-head in a cutthroat single-elimination tournament. The catch? YOU decided our winners! We recorded this episode LIVE on our Twitch and let the chat choose the outcome! Connor and James made their own brackets and are competing for accuracy... Who will win? Can we even compare The Lion Sleeps Tonight with Gangnam Style? And where did the Mixtaper get a blimp?! Only one way to find out, on this week's unique take on a Spin It Singles Episode!

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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Q4RR8BB2CcHRuuvyf0FjM?si=3a060ca04c2f4e4d

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Vaxis II: A Window Of The Waking Mind - Coheed And Cambria: Episode 59

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:20:39 GMT

We all go up in flames... James and Connor are going out in style this week with Coheed And Cambria's Vaxis II: A Window Of The Waking Mind! Set in frontman Claudio Sanchez's fictional Amory Wars universe, this concept album tells the story of a pair of criminals on a quest to save their son's life. We're digging into the lore, fandom, and outstanding music behind the story this week. Mama, watch your mouth-- Figure out what NOT to do with cereal, discover the truth about Claudio's rap career, and learn what Coheed's "pinkle sprinkle" is on this week's epic unclear episode!

The extended B-Side cut (our longest ever!) is packed with two bonus rounds of Fact Or Spin, stories from Coheed's current tour, and ALL our thoughts that were too long to put into the normal episode. Give it a try if you're really One Among The Fence! https://www.spinitpod.com/episodes/extended-cuts

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Make It Big - Wham! Episode 58

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:08:42 GMT

Jitterbug! Put the boom-boom into your life with James and Connor! We're taking you back to 1984 with Make It Big, the second and final studio album by British power pop duo Wham! George Michael and Andrew Ridgely bring all the hits, including Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Everything She Wants, and the iconic Careless Whisper. We'll dive into the world of F3 racing, discuss capybara care, and figure out if jitterbugs are even real. There's a lot to learn in this episode and if you were there... You'd know.

PLUS! We need your help! We'll be live-streaming our next Singles Episode on Thursday, 8/25! It will be a One-Hit Wonders Bracket Competition, featuring some of the biggest one-off songs from the last 60 years. WE NEED YOUR VOTES! Come help us pick the winner live on our Twitch channel: https://twitch.tv/spinitpod ! Be sure to check out the first round of the bracket on our socials, fill out your own copy to play along, and get a feel for all the songs that will compete:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Q4RR8BB2CcHRuuvyf0FjM?si=d6a29fe7c44847d2

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Tha Carter III: Lil Wayne - Episode 57

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:00:41 GMT

A million here, a million there... James and Connor are trying to Phone Home with Lil Wayne! His Three-Peat sixth record, Tha Carter III, features career-defining chart-toppers like A Milli, Dr. Carter, and the crossover hit Lollipop. From his innovative, on-the-spot lyrics to his captivating instrumentation, Weezy really brings his all to this record that led the charge for 2008 hip hop. We also discuss his role as the Tin Man, that time he joined the Bee Gees, and the infamous Got Milk campaign, all while disappointing Tom Hanks. Find out if we're Comfortable giving Mr. Carter a high score, or whether he's Tied Our Hands this week on Spin It!

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More Of The Monkees - The Monkees: Episode 56

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:03:01 GMT

We thought love was only true in fairytales. Then we listened to More Of The Monkees and now we're believers! This sophomore album from mid-60s TV stars The Monkees has a really unique backstory unlike any album we've talked about! Born of controversy, label control, and mounting tension, this album surprised everyone- even the band- when it came out. Learn about their revolutionary TV show and try your trivia knowledge as some classic Fact Or Spin tropes return, including a "legend" from episodes past! She only did you wrong but we won't, so check out this Monkee-fied episode of Spin It!

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Mothership - Dance Gavin Dance: Episode 55

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 03:54:40 GMT

Need a little Post-Hardcore in your life? We did, so we turned to Dance Gavin Dance's 2016 release Mothership! Powered in equal parts by captivating instrumentals, smooth-yet-bouncy melodies, and corrosive, nonsensical John Mess screams, this is unlike any record we've covered to date. Learn the truth behind Trumpeter Swans, Feathercore metal music, and prep for the release of their upcoming Jackpot Juicer with James and Connor! We're also digging into certified poetry in brand new ways, with classic lyrics like "I can't wait to tap into the brain of my cat," and "Rooster's beak, I'll sleep when I leap that jeep." DGD might not be right for everyone but they might be just right for you, and there's only one way to find out-- diving in headfirst on this week's episode of Spin It!

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Sour - Olivia Rodrigo: Episode 54

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:24:42 GMT

It's Brutal out there, so it may be Good 4 U to listen to this episode of Spin It! We're getting swept off our feet by Olivia Rodrigo's record-breaking debut, SOUR! Featuring the smash hit Drivers License, this pop album with punk roots will have us taking steps forward, backward, and all over the place. Find out how much money she spent on a designer doghouse, how many undercut slaps are headed your way, and whose toenails were up for auction as we dig into this Grammy-winning album!

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Kid A: Radiohead - Episode 53 (One-Year Anniversary!)

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:02:29 GMT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We're starting off Year Two with a different kind of album. It's the ephemeral, genre-fluid, medium-challenging fourth studio album from British innovators Radiohead: Kid A! From weird instruments (like the Ondes Martenot and the EBow) to snippets of lyrics pulled from a hat, we kind of figure this album is like listening to a painting. Some favorite facts return, and The Mixtaper teaches us how to ruin a Goldfish Christmas. Could Kid A be a record-breaker for both James and Connor? Only one way to find out.

PLUS! We have some Big Birthday Announcements this week! Starting tomorrow, you can find special Spin It Merchandise on our new Etsy store, and to celebrate we'll be hosting a giveaway later on in the week (keep an eye on socials @Spinitpod and @Spinitpodofficial for more details)! One of our favorite fibbing felons has made his way onto Twitter as well, and we've got even more to announce in this episode.

Thanks so much to each and every one of you for making this first year of podcasts such a fun ride. We're looking forward to many more albums, spins, and memories with you by our side! Keep Spinning into Year Two with us!

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Crazy Love - Michael Buble: Episode 52 (Connor's Pick)

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:00:49 GMT

It's the last episode of Year One, so Connor's taking a shot at redemption with his third pick: Crazy Love by modern music's favorite crooner, Michael Bublé! We'll talk about how his pipe dreams turned into a surprising career, discuss his proudest accomplishment (no, it's not his four Grammys), and explore how he stood his ground against record labels to cover pop and jazz standards, and keep the flame of some of the genre's most enduring hits alive for a new generation. This record and this episode are bubbling over with big band, so come celebrate the end of our first year with us!!

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American Idiot - Green Day: Episode 51

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:57:42 GMT

Happy Fourth Of July! Celebrate Independence Day with Green Day's 2004 rock opera, American Idiot! Brimming with Billie Joe Armstrong's scathing critiques of the nation, this snot-rock masterpiece follows Jesus Of Suburbia on a journey of self-discovery down the Boulevard Of Broken Dreams. We'll talk about how one of punk's most recognizable trios rose from the halls of high school via Bookmobile to the stage of a very muddy Woodstock. From the frantic opening guitar to the gentle fade of Whatsername, this is an album and a story you shouldn't miss.

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Destroyer - Kiss: Episode 50

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:39:27 GMT

Do you wanna Rock And Roll All Nite? Then you won't wanna miss this episode on Kiss! James and Connor are Rock N Roll Partying their way through the band's most successful album, Destroyer, featuring hits like Beth, Detroit Rock City, and God Of Thunder! With a billion-dollar brand and industry-changing tour practices, there's plenty to explore, from famous pyrotechnics to Gene Simmons' tongue. The Mixtaper is bringing a new minigame your way, too! Give us a spin; you might just know more about Kiss music than you thought!

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I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It - The 1975: Episode 49

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:20:16 GMT

We know when you're around cause we know the sound of The 1975! This week we're talking about their pivotal sophomore album, I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It! This genre-fusing ambient concept record tackles themes of love and loss through the cynical-but-never-hopeless eyes of Matty Healy. From the synth-pop vibes of The Sound to the gospel-infused If I Believe You to the sweeping titular instrumental, this Jupiter Award-winning album has it all. The Mixtaper is bringing a record-breaking 1,975 facts this week- learn all about the price of bread and how to make pet rocks! Tune in to find out more.

And this ISN'T your dream: our extended B-Side Cut of this episode is available exclusively on SpinItPod.com! It features full analysis of every song, an extra round of Fact Or Spin, a Bonus Track, and a complete recounting of Connor's experience in Paris. Head on over to check it out!

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Fragile - Yes: Episode 48

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:37:10 GMT

Any guesses what album we're breaking into this week? Yes! That's right, it's Yes (the band) and their 1971 record, Fragile! This one-of-a-kind record features a solo contribution from each band member alongside landmark prog rock tracks like Roundabout and South Side Of The Sky! Join us as Connor tries to create a nickname and the Mixtaper tries to pull off some REALLY conniving spins. Come discover some fun Fish Facts, how many trumpets it would take to shake the world, and why several of Yes' 19 full-time members over the years can't stand each other.

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Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers: Episode 47

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:15:48 GMT

Ever wonder what would happen if you took four funk-rockers, covered them in rap, and sent them to California? Well, they might write an album like the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1999 record, Californication! The record features some monumental tracks including Scar Tissue, Otherside, and Around The World. James and Connor discuss what really happened Under The Bridge and find out how many Fleas it takes to change a light bulb. We've got 15 great songs to talk about this week, and you're Right On Time to hear about them all!

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Montero - Lil Nas X: Episode 46

Fri, 27 May 2022 06:19:38 GMT

Call Us By Your Name... We're talking about Montero by the Industry Baby himself, Lil Nas X! Learn the story behind one of the most sweeping pop-rap success stories ever, Old Town Road, and get Lost In The Citadel with James and Connor as we figure out his namesake, play the video game he created, and discuss how he got world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay to take up arms. We'll venture into unknown territory with new sounds, new featured artists, and the same old jokes. Come see whether this meme expert in Satan shoes can convert Connor into a fan of rap... only time will tell.

*This episode is clean but this album is not, listener discretion advised!*

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Spin It Singles 2: Episode 45

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:18:36 GMT

SPIN IT SINGLES RETURNS! You sent us your favorite songs by your favorite artists, and we're live-listening and putting our own spin on them! We also trade our own singles; find out about Connor's gopher fantasies and his descent into madness and hear a song James thinks is cool. Plus, the Mixtaper returns with a few rounds of Guess Who... Or Spin. Our second Singles episode is sure to have something for everyone. We've got country, metal, soul, classical, and everything in between! Check out the accompanying playlist on YouTube and Spotify to hear all the songs!

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Master Of Puppets - Metallica: Episode 44

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:58:29 GMT

Do you need a little metal in your life? Then you should get ready for our take on Master Of Puppets by thrash metal powerhouse Metallica! This genre-defining record never relents, from the high-energy anthem Battery or isolation of Sanitarium to the total destruction of the world by Cthulhu. Learn James Hetfield's inspiration for these dark lyrics and ponder Lars Ulrich's.. eccentric taste in home decor! Can you guess which species has (probably) seen the most Metallica live shows? Will you feel the bitter sting of defeat when you learn of the band's sweet side projects? All this and more in this week's episode!

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At Folsom Prison - Johnny Cash: Episode 43

Fri, 06 May 2022 06:56:24 GMT

Hello, we're James and Connor. Take a look behind the walls At Folsom Prison this week with Johnny Cash as we talk about our first ever live album! Recorded in 1968, this iconic record puts The Man In Black's talent and sense of humor on full display. Follow his legendary career from humble beginnings to his final days, and learn about his numerous incidents with various birds that you may not have known about! We'll talk about the story and style of all 16 tracks, including Folsom Prison Blues, Greystone Chapel, Dirty Old Egg-Sucking Dog, and even country music staples Long Black Veil and The Green, Green Grass Of Home. Enjoy!

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English Rain - Gabrielle Aplin: Episode 42

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:12:35 GMT

James and Connor are soaking in the English Rain this week with Gabrielle Aplin's debut album! This 2013 singer-songwriter record features hit songs like Home, The Power Of Love, and Please Don't Say You Love Me! We'll introduce you to Gabrielle's new friend Ryan the Ghost, figure out how she could use a pizza box as a musical instrument, and stumble our way through plenty of rough transitions on this album! Come figure out what sets this album apart... and what once again causes a rift in our scores. You can hate it, you can like-like it.... but please, don't say you love it.

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Chutes Too Narrow - The Shins: Episode 41

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:52:32 GMT

Born from the depths of James Mercer's soul and basement alike, The Shins' sophomore album Chutes Too Narrow presents a pop-folk-infused take on the human condition. James and Connor, on the other hand, present a mentally-boosted commentary on this 2003 "best of the decade" record! Along the way we'll discover the secrets behind a wet McDonald's, discuss Mercer's favorite amphibious armies, and the Shins merch you didn't know you wanted! Join us for the latest episode in this podcast about something!!

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Even Now - Barry Manilow (Connor's Pick!) : Episode 40

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:49:06 GMT

For this special Connor Takeover we're heading all the way to the Copacabana with Barry Manilow's Even Now! This 1977 record from the King of Jingles features smash hits like Can't Smile Without You and Somewhere In The Night. The Mixtaper returns in his second round against Connor... Tune in to learn about Barry's "problematic" neighbors, his ties to Jamie Foxx, and how he helped quell some Doof-Doof lovin' hoons to bring peace to an Australian suburb! Manilow may be an easy-listening crooner, but that won't stop us from digging as deep as we can into this collection of piano ballads.

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WE ARE - Jon Batiste (GRAMMY Special) : Episode 39

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:24:55 GMT

It's a GRAMMY Special! Jon Batiste's WE ARE just took home top honors as Album Of The Year and James and Connor are here to break it down. This unexpected blend of jazz, contemporary R&B, and hip hop sent us into "identity crisis" mode as our norms were flipped on their heads! Hear whether we thought this album deserved the win, and learn about Batiste's favorite melodica and personal ties to Star Wars villain Kylo Ren along the way. It's a can't-miss album, and if that leaves you saying "Whatchutalkinbout," maybe you should press play and let us Show You The Way.

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No Jacket Required - Phil Collins: Episode 38

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:29:58 GMT

Can you feel it coming in the air tonight? We sure can! James and Connor are taking on Phil Collins' most successful solo record: No Jacket Required! It's a more upbeat outing than his first two records, with peppy dance pop anthems like Sussudio, I Don't Wanna Know, and Who Said I Would alongside the occasional power ballad like Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore. We'll figure out why this Honorary Texan looks so wet on the album cover, which famous musician fired him from a drumming gig, and why he might have anonymously taken on the role of a chocolate-peddling ape. This actor, Genesis drummer and frontman, and newly-inducted Spin It Legend has plenty of surprises in store, and we won't even require that you wear a jacket. Su-Su-Sussudio!

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If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power - Halsey: Episode 37

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:27:32 GMT

IT'S FINALLY TIME! After 28 episodes of anticipation, we're finally talking about Halsey's newest record, If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power! We'll examine their social media rise to fame, the origins of their stage name, and how they might've picked up a chainsaw carving hobby! It's an album full of sweeping, cinematic highs, but, as Halsey puts it, "all of this is temporary." Find out if this Grammy-nominated release lived up to our lofty expectations on this episode of Spin It!

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The Sky Is Crying - Stevie Ray Vaughan: Episode 36

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 06:57:47 GMT

We're double-dipping back into the blues and taking on the rockin' guitar tones of Stevie Ray Vaughan! With his iconic Fender Stratocaster guitars by his side, he's got a musical knack like no other. The Sky Is Crying, released in 1991 after his untimely death, is a career-spanning collection of originals, blues classics, and more! In this episode, we're talking about his status as a guitar hero, his favorite instruments, creative uses for superglue, and his legacy. Come hear our take on this unique collection and see how it compares to last week's acid-infused jam rock!

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Cheap Thrills - Janis Joplin and Big Brother & The Holding Company: Episode 35

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:48:07 GMT

Whether Turtle Blues have got you down, you're anxiously awaiting Summertime, or A Combination Of The Two, Cheap Thrills by Big Brother and the Holding Company might be the album you turn to! Spearheaded by the legendary vocals of Janis Joplin, this 1968 acid rock record is going to take us on a journey from Texas to San Francisco and beyond. With the timeless hit Piece Of My Heart at the center, James and Connor are digging into the mythos behind this fake live album and its noteworthy leading lady. Janis Joplin's past, her car, and the last-minute changes to her will await us, so help us increase the whack on this special episode of Spin It!

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The Young & The Hopeless - Good Charlotte: Episode 34

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:11:49 GMT

Are you young? Hopeless? Perhaps both? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you're in luck! James and Connor return to the world of Pop Punk to discuss Good Charlotte's sophomore outing, The Young And The Hopeless. We'll talk you through some of their biggest hits like The Anthem and Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous, and a band led by identical twin brothers is sure to provide some confusing Fact Or Spin topics. In a historic twist, this episode is home to the first Spin It 10/10!! Come hear our take on this pillar of early 2000s emo rock... Unless you're happy Wondering.

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America - Thirty Seconds To Mars: Episode 33

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:08:16 GMT

For our Thirty-Third installment, James and Connor are exploring America by Thirty Seconds To Mars! This 2018 record is overflowing with polished electronic stadium anthems, and it represents a real shift in the band's style. We cover everything on this record, from its TEN unique album covers to its multitudinous "woah-oh" choruses. Find out the surprisingly scientific story behind the band's name and which investment opportunities frontman Jared Leto just can't pass up. Take a listen to this polarizing album and tell us what you think!

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Apocalypse Whenever - Bad Suns: Episode 32

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:27:49 GMT

James and Connor better put on their Baby Blue Shades, because Bad Suns are in store this week! Our next A&R Department recommendation, their brand new album Apocalypse Whenever, is taking us to the Electric Circus and back into the wide world of modern alt-pop. This "soundtrack for a movie that doesn't exist yet" is a constant tug-of-war between bright music and dismal lyrics. The Mixtaper's bringing us more mysteries of a missing EP, the Watermelon Crawl, and even common allergies! If you've been Silently Screaming, maybe Heaven Can Be A Place In Your Head with this week's episode in your ears.

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Storms Of Life - Randy Travis: Episode 31

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:39:38 GMT

On one hand, we could talk about any ol' artist this week. But On The Other Hand, we could talk about Randy Travis' 1986 debut, Storms Of Life! Full of some of the smoothest vocals ever known to the genre, this reminiscent record takes us through all the heartache and heartbreak you'd expect from one of country's greats. We'll dig up the bones of his troubled past, discuss farming in space, and tell you all about the time he acted alongside Nicolas Cage. Find out if this record is a Reason We Cheat or whether The Storms Of Life are blowin' us away!

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Songs In The Key Of Life - Stevie Wonder: Episode 30

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:40:25 GMT

This week we're talking about Stevie Wonder's Songs In The Key Of Life, and Isn't She Lovely? It's our first-ever Double LP, packed full of funk staples and Stevie Wonder deep cuts that will Knock You Off Your Feet. Learn about his impromptu pilot lessons, marvel at his uniquely punchy lyrics, and feel it all over as we take you all through twenty one groovy tracks. There's plenty to discover about this 70-time Grammy nominee and record-setting artist, so check out this week's episode and wonder a little less (and Wonder a little more)!

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Pet Sounds - The Beach Boys: Episode 29

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:49:40 GMT

Wouldn't It Be Nice if we talked about Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys? Yes, it would, so we did. This album is full of surf-adjascent psychedelic pop, with the kind of mid-60s charm that only Brian Wilson can capture. James and Connor will get into the disastrous album cover shoot, the band's famous members and friends, and Connor might even dislike a ballad or two! We'll tell you about the real-life Sloop John B., all the wacky instruments they used to make the record, and we've got pigeon updates (for some reason)! God Only Knows what we'd be without you..

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Avenged Sevenfold (2007): Episode 28

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:29:56 GMT

Connor needs a lesson in heavy metal, so this week James trying his best to teach him about Avenged Sevenfold's self-titled 2007 record! From the first organs of Critical Acclaim to the last fading notes of Dear God, this album is every bit the Disneyland Acid Trip the band intended it to be. Between the intense imagery of Scream and A Little Piece Of Heaven and the heartfelt moments of Almost Easy and Afterlife, Avenged Sevenfold manages to evoke EVERY emotion in the book over the course of this 10-track collection. We learn about the band's barnyard mascot, siblings, and much more on our first metal episode. Rock on!

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Lady Like - Ingrid Andress: Episode 27

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 07:25:30 GMT

We've been told we're not Lady Like, and so has Ingrid Andress. On her 2020 debut album, the hip-hop dancing, pop-country newcomer comes out swinging with a handful of exceptionally personal, relatable songs. From piano breakup ballads to empowerment anthems, we don't think it's Bad Advice to say you should check out this record! You'll learn how to upset her parents, how to be the Life Of The Party, and which of our previous artists beat her in a competition! We'll dive deep into her lyrical style and figure out whether you can, in fact, do Both. Be sure to vote in the Spin It Grammys-- tune in to find out more!

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The Blue Album - Weezer | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 26

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 04:59:03 GMT

If your name is Jonas or you look just like Buddy Holly (wee-ooo) you're probably familiar with this week's album-- we're covering Weezer's 1994 debut, appropriately called The Blue Album! New Year, New Podcast, lots of twos. Tune in to learn about the band's connection to Keanu Reeves, the wide world of pigeon racing, and why the band almost left some of their biggest hits off this record. We're waxing up our mics to bring you this staple of the Geek Rock genre, from the deepest recesses of Rivers Cuomo's garage to the unravelling threads of his favorite sweater. Will we find this semi-emo record Remarkable or Remarkably... something else? Say it ain't so!

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0:00 Intro

1:20 About Weezer

4:23 About The Blue Album

6:30 Fact Or Spin

8:40 Weezer Was Cyberbullied To Cover “Africa”

11:42 They Opened For A Celebrity For Their First Performance

15:07 A Famous Dog Pooped On Their Drum

17:17 Rivers Has An Interesting Hobby: Pigeon Racing

22:10 Album Art

24:16 My Name Is Jonas

29:51 No One Else

35:52 Buddy Holly

39:03 Undone (The Sweater Song)

42:02 Surf Wax America

45:39 Say It Ain’t So

48:35 In the Garage

50:44 Holiday

53:19 Only In Dreams

55:50 Final Spin

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Rumours - Fleetwood Mac: Episode 25

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:13:04 GMT

Happy New Year! Ring in 2022 with James and Connor as they check out the Breakup-Album-to-End-All-Breakup-Albums, Rumours by Fleetwood Mac! Learn about all the drama that inspired this instant classic, and hear the stories behind hits like Don't Stop, Dreams, and Go Your Own Way. The Mixtaper is hoping to return to form with tales of more Olympics (yeah, I know) and a fake Fleetwood Mac! We really enjoyed this record and we think you will too. It's a great way to Keep Spinning into the New Year!

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0:00 Intro

1:35 About Fleetwood Mac

7:13 About Rumours

10:39 Fact Or Spin

14:43 The Band Performed At The Olympics

17:05 There Was A Fake Version Of The Band

20:46 Their Drug Dealer Was Supposed To Be Thanked On Rumours

24:17 The Band Members Lived Together 4 Separate Times In The 70s

29:18 Album Art

31:21 Second Hand News

34:15 Dreams

39:18 Never Going Back Again

41:06 Don’t Stop

42:56 Go Your Own Way

47:14 Songbird

49:09 The Chain

52:21 You Make Loving Fun

55:06 I Don’t Want To Know

57:28 Oh Daddy

1:00:23 Gold Dust Woman

1:02:01 Final Spin

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The Twelve Spins Of Christmas (Spin-ter Wonderland!) : Episode 24

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:17:11 GMT

'Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through the month, James and Connor picked music from movies they love! They picked out a dozen fun favorites to share, in hopes that they'd be fun for everyone, everywhere! The Mixtaper was nestled all snug in his bed, in hopes that old Santa would bring him some bread.

Welcome to the final episode of Spin-ter Wonderland! This Christmas Eve James and Connor dive into the world of classic Christmas movies to determine their all-time favorite Christmas movie songs (or at least that was the plan...) We talk about songs from classic movies such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas and It's a Wonderful Life while also exploring some more unique songs and movies such as The Star Wars Holiday Special and apparently A Christmas Carol? Tune in to find out the official Spin It 12 Spins of Christmas!

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0:00 Intro

2:41 The Mixtaper’s Special Announcement

7:51 Into The 12 Spins Of Christmas

8:17 A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens

8:50 Welcome Christmas - How The Grinch Stole Christmas

13:21 Goodnight, But Not Goodbye - Star Wars Christmas Special

19:34 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Rankin/Bass

24:10 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - The California Raisins

29:40 Believe - The Polar Express

34:45 Hot Chocolate - The Polar Express

37:39 Christmas Time Is Here - A Charlie Brown Christmas

42:02 Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer

46:38 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - It’s A Wonderful Life

51:44 What’s This? - The Nightmare Before Christmas

56:35 White Christmas - Holiday Inn

1:02:10 I Hate Christmas - Sesame Street Christmas Special

1:07:51 Final Spin

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That's Christmas To Me - Pentatonix (Spin-ter Wonderland!) : Episode 23

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 06:14:06 GMT

Welcome back to Spin-ter Wonderland! This week we're losing the instruments and going A Cappella!! Join James and Connor on a Sleigh Ride through the deluxe edition of Pentatonix's 2015 Christmas record, That's Christmas To Me! From holiday classics like Santa Claus Is Coming To Town to songs you might be hearing for the first time like Just For Now, this vocal-only record is sure to help you Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas! We'll talk about the group's meteoric rise-- from their last-second formation until they became vocal music royalty-- and their pre-show chicken rituals. Come have a good time, on this week's LIVE episode of Spin It!

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0:00 Intro

1:55 About Pentatonix

5:08 About That’s Christmas To Me

7:30 Fact Or Spin

9:28 The Band Was In Pitch Perfect 2

11:22 Scott Has A Personal Connection To The Pitch Perfect Movies

13:09 The Group Didn’t Fully Form Until The Day Before The Sing Off

15:09 The Group Eats Two Rotisserie Chickens Before Every Show

19:48 Album Art

20:38 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

22:31 White Winter Hymnal

24:14 Sleigh Ride

28:13 Winter Wonderland / Don’t Worry Be Happy (feat. Tori Kelly)

31:00 That’s Christmas To Me

31:39 Mary, Did You Know?

34:38 Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy

36:52 It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

37:57 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

38:57 Silent Night

40:10 Let It Go (From Frozen)

41:23 Joy To The World

42:35 Just For Now

43:49 The First Noel

44:26 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

46:09 Mary, Did You Know (feat. The String Mob)

48:58 Final Spin

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra LIVE! (Spin-ter Wonderland!) : Episode 22

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 05:04:27 GMT

Welcome to Spin-ter Wonderland! We're kicking off the Holiday Season with a trip to a LIVE Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert! It's the 25th anniversary of their album Christmas Eve & Other Stories, and we'll go in depth about the band's unique origins, touring habits, and talk about our overall concert experience! It's the first in-person recording we've done, too, so there are plenty of new podcasting experiences to sort out. Hear about all the music, pyrotechnics, and interesting members of the audience from our show, and get in the Christmas Spirit with all the holiday-themed metal you can handle.

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0:00 Intro

1:25 Past TSO Experience

2:10 About The Trans-Siberian Orchestra

6:08 Fact Or Spin

7:45 The Band Donates $1 From Every Ticket Sold To Charity

9:27 The Band Uses Local Orchestras To Fill Out Their Live Sound

11:19 The Band Works With The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Every WildLights Season

12:49 The Band Is So Popular That There Are Two Of Them

15:50 TSO Live!

17:22 Our Pre-Concert Experience

18:33 Welcome To The Show

19:59 Christmas Eve And Other Stories

24:37 Arena Atmosphere

26:31 Mad Russian’s Christmas

28:26 Special Effects

29:34 Story Wrap-Up

33:48 Part Two Of The Concert

38:32 Our Favorite Performers

39:35 Final Spin / Concluding Thoughts

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Apoptosis - Inner Wave: Episode 21

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:53:03 GMT

For our first listener-recommended episode James and Connor are going on a trip through Inner Wave's new album, Apoptosis! Through concise, vivid-yet-indirect lyrics, the record explores loss, memory, time, and longing in a way that few others can. From the first punchy "wah" hook of One In A Million to the final lyrical gut-punch of Bones, Inner Wave will catch your ear with a release that's full of heart (oh, and the Mixtaper brought yo-yo facts this week). Check it out in this episode, and thank YOU for the recommendation!

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0:00 Intro

1:47 About Inner Wave

4:11 About Apoptosis

5:25 Fact Or Spin

7:00 Apoptosis Came out On Their 15-Year Band Anniversary

9:56 Their Name Was Decided By A Vote

12:17 Pablo Developed An Interesting Pandemic Hobby

15:24 Pablo Recorded Half The Album By Himself

19:40 Album Art

21:06 One In A Million

26:15 Rey

28:42 Fever

31:51 Memory(Trees)

36:08 June

39:15 Reach

42:00 Nature

43:13 Take 3

45:06 O

49:30 Air

52:53 Mystery

53:09 Bones

1:00:08 Final Spin

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Plastic Hearts - Miley Cyrus (Connor's Pick!) : Episode 20

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 07:35:12 GMT

It's a Connor Takeover!! This week Connor's bringing James a new album-- one he's heard 84 times-- and it's James' turn to be a first-time listener. We're talking about the latest record from Miley Cyrus, Plastic Hearts! It's a glam-punk recap of Miley's last decade in the public eye, full of Bangerz (pun intended) like WTF Do I Know and ballads like Angels Like You. The Mixtaper has a few new tricks up his sleeve, too, and it's a game of Fact Or Spin like we've never seen before! It's a record that might keep you up all night, so get ready for... whatever might happen during a Connor Takeover. It's a wild one!

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0:00 Intro

3:38 About Miley Cyrus

5:31 About Plastic Hearts

6:46 Fact Or Spin

7:58 One Of Her First Jobs Was Collecting Bras

9:52 She Plays An Uncredited Character In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

11:11 She Was Involved In A Hit-And-Run That She Almost Got Away With

13:39 She Has A Pet Emu

17:19 She Has A Teddy Roosevelt Tattoo

18:26 She Was Kicked Out Of School For French Kissing Or Stealing A Scooter

21:44 Album Art

24:19 WTF Do I Know

27:53 Plastic Hearts

31:09 Angels Like You

34:36 Prisoner (feat. Dua Lipa)

38:21 Gimme What I Want

40:13 Night Crawling (feat. Billy Idol)

43:32 Midnight Sky

46:37 High

50:38 Hate Me

54:25 Bad Karma (feat. Joan Jett)

56:55 Never Be Me

59:46 Golden G String

1:03:14 Final Spin

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Coloring Book - Chance the Rapper: Episode 19

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:43:13 GMT

And We Back, And We Back! James and Connor are venturing into the world of rap once again to read between the lines of Chance The Rapper's record-setting third mixtape, Coloring Book. You'll learn everything from his unique path to stardom, to the meaning behind his now-iconic "3" hat, to his favorite varieties of cheese. It's a record you'll want to listen to All Night, so take a Smoke Break, count your Blessings, and have an IGH IGH IGH IGH for his real fans! Woo wap de bam, this week on Spin It!

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0:00 Intro

1:39 About Chance The Rapper

4:57 About Coloring Book

8:26 Fact Or Spin

9:40 He Helped Create A Card Game: Second Chance

12:22 He Interned For President Barack Obama

13:45 He Inspired A Restaurant’s Cheese Stick Recipe

16:27 He Won A Talent Show As Michael Jackson

18:55 Album Art

22:04 All We Got (feat. Kanye West & Chicago Children’s Choir)

24:57 No Problem (feat. Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz)

28:26 Summer Friends (feat. Jeremih & Francis & The Lights)

31:20 D.R.A.M. Sings Special

33:06 Blessings (feat. Jamila Woods)

37:06 Same Drugs

41:18 Mixtape (feat. Young Thug & Lil Yachty)

43:52 Angels (feat. Saba)

47:16 Juke Jam (feat. Justin Bieber & Towkio)

50:04 All Night (feat. Knox Fortune)

52:05 How Great (feat. Jay Electronica & My Cousin Nicole)

55:06 Smoke Break (feat. Future)

56:53 Finish Line/Drown (feat. T-Pain, Kirk Franklin, Eryn Allen Kane, & Noname)

59:42 Blessings (feat. Ty Dolla $ign, Anderson .Paak, BJ The Chicago Kid, Raury, & Jamila Woods)

1:01:10 Final Spin

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Me And My Gang - Rascal Flatts: Episode 18

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:31:43 GMT

We're headed to the pinnacle of 2000s country this week, from California to Oregon-- It's Me And My Gang by country's original boy band, Rascal Flatts! Yes, it's true they've lost it all forever... but do we Spin It anyway? Yes we do. Come learn about the band's origins, what role they played in the movie Cars, and what now-infamous line had to be changed during recording! There aren't many Words We Couldn't Say, and We Feel Bad that we don't feel bad about it. Does this motorcycle gang image work for the boys? Who wrote all these songs? It's a packed episode-- and we even have an exciting new addition to the podcast!

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0:00 Intro

0:39 Spinny’s Origin Story

3:56 About Rascal Flatts

5:31 Awards & Accolades

8:02 About Me And My Gang

10:40 Fact Or Spin

11:30 Gary Levox Was Roommates With Jamie Foxx

14:00 Rascal Flatts Helped Bring Nashville Hot Chicken To Ohio

17:04 They Were Supposed To Voice Characters In Cars

18:35 The Band Wrote A Shakespearean-Inspired Play

21:48 Album Art

22:50 Stand

26:15 What Hurts The Most

30:55 Backwards

33:27 I Feel Bad

37:18 My Wish

41:04 Pieces

45:10 Yes I Do

47:47 To Make Her Love Me

49:21 Words I Couldn’t Say

51:07 Me And My Gang

56:10 Cool Thing

58:25 Ellsworth

1:01:43 He Ain’t The Leavin’ Kind

1:03:54 Life Is A Highway

1:04:50 Final Spin

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Pixie Queen - Anthony Green: Episode 17

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:03:45 GMT

It's November!! This week we're talking about one of James' go-to autumn albums, Pixie Queen by Anthony Green! His unique blend of acoustic alt-folk, reverberant harmonies, and raw, emotional lyrics make for an incisive commentary on life, romance, and fatherhood. Come learn why "You'll Be Fine," hear our (ironically) hot takes on "East Coast Winters," and figure out which of these songs we really, REALLY disagree about. We're Not Holding You Back from this divisive episode of Spin It!

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0:00 Intro

2:19 About Anthony Green

4:32 About Pixie Queen

5:45 Fact Or Spin

7:38 He Used To Wear A Skunk Mask On Stage

9:23 He Votes For Himself For Governor Of Pennsylvania Every Election

11:27 He Was Roommates With Jamie Foxx

13:09 He Carries A Special $5 Bill In His Wallet

17:35 Album Art

19:23 You’ll Be Fine

24:24 I’m Not Holding You Back

27:36 Will It Be

30:41 A Reason To Stay

33:12 East Coast Winters

36:35 Dawn On The Canal

39:34 From What I Understand

42:41 Cellar

45:56 Better Half

48:03 I’m Sorry For Everything I’ve Ever Done

51:49 Pixie Queen

57:59 Final Spin

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Thriller - Michael Jackson (Halloween Special): Episode 16

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:58:17 GMT

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! It's our spookiest episode yet.. it's a THRILLER night! Michael Jackson's 1982 masterpiece is a pop classic, and the titular single has become a seasonal tradition. We're bringing you bone-chilling tales of his cursed zoo, ritual sacrifices, and much more.. and of course, we'll cover all the hits like Beat It, Billie Jean, and PYT along the way! As Vincent Price said, "No mere mortal can resist... The funk of forty (thousand) years!"

PLUS! Head to SpinItPod.com for our special Extended Cut of the episode, full of even more facts-- find out who had to strip for the album cover shoot, why Jackson tried to have the Thriller music video destroyed, and help the Mixtaper decide on a spooky costume! Only on SpinItPod.com !

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0:00 Intro

2:33 About Michael Jackson

4:25 About Thriller

8:27 Awards & Accolades

9:49 Fact Or Spin

10:59 He Owned A Zoo… With A Terrifying Curse

16:46 MJ Paid A Witch Doctor For A Death Curse

20:50 He Tried To Prolong His Death And Defy Aging

24:08 He Tried To Buy Marvel Entertainment

27:40 Album Art

28:48 Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’

32:24 Baby Be Mine

34:08 The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney)

36:47 Thriller

41:30 Beat It

44:30 Billie Jean

50:50 Human Nature

54:12 P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)

57:43 The Lady In My Life

59:50 Final Spin

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Spin It! Official Trailer

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:35:14 GMT

Welcome to Spin It! The Record Ranking Podcast For People Who Would Rather Be Listening To Music! Each week James and Connor give their spin on an album James has heard dozens of times... and Connor's only heard once. Follow us here and on socials to be sure you never miss a beat about your favorite albums!

Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com !

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Spin It SINGLES! : Episode 15

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:20:27 GMT

IT'S A SPIN IT SINGLES EPISODE! We're taking your favorite songs and reacting to them in real time! You sent your suggestions and we've mixed in some chart-topping hits, so there's bound to be a song that catches your ear. We've added some new segments like "Pass The Aux Cord" and "Guess Who... Or Spin" to spice things up even more. Hope you're as excited to spin these hits as we are! Check out our YouTube and Spotify playlists for easy ways to listen to the following singles:

Overtime by The Strike • 10 Years by Dadi Freyr • Stay by The Kid LAROI (feat. Justin Bieber) • Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me by Mac Davis • Solstice by Unwell • Heat Waves by Glass Animals • Spirit In The Sky by Norman Greenbaum • Fancy Like by Walker Hayes • BRIGHTSIDE by The Lumineers • Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton

Our SINGLES PLAYLIST: SPOTIFY and YOUTUBE

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0:00 Intro

2:06 Pass The Aux Cord

3:04 Overtime - The Strike

8:33 Ten Years - Dadi Freyr

14:20 Guess Who… Or Spin!

15:30 They Contributed To Pineapple Sales

17:57 They Were Worshipped As A God

20:07 They Hosted A Watermelon Festival For 7 Years

22:56 They Were Buried In Denim

25:09 Stay - The Kid LAROI feat. Justin Bieber

29:25 Baby Don’t Get Hooked On Me - Mac Davis

35:19 Solstice - Unwell

41:21 Heat Waves - Glass Animals

46:14 Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum

50:23 Fancy Like - Walker Hayes

55:54 BRIGHTSIDE - The Lumineers

1:00:16 Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

1:04:25 Final Spin

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Siamese Dream - The Smashing Pumpkins: Episode 14

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:21:06 GMT

In honor of October, this week we're bringing you an episode about the Smashing Pumpkins' 1993 record Siamese Dream, featuring hits like Cherub Rock and Today. Come take a walk through "Billy Corgan's nightmare land," and find out who wants that honey, or why life's a bummer when you're a Hummer. We'll also play a historic round of Fact Or Spin that you won't wanna miss! This emotional record is anything but Quiet. If you're craving some Sweet Sweet shoegaze music, be sure to tune in to this surprising episode of Spin It!

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0:00 Intro

1:35 About The Smashing Pumpkins

5:26 About Siamese Dream

12:20 Fact Or Spin

12:52 Billy Corgan Owns A 1930s-Themed Tea House, Visited By Two Presidents

15:52 Jimmy Chamberlain Refuses To Drink From Plastic Bottles

18:45 D’arcy Was Jailed After Several Horses Ended Up In A Walmart

21:45 The Band’s Name Was Chosen At Random

25:24 Album Art

26:54 Cherub Rock

33:21 Quiet

36:49 Today

39:24 Hummer

42:25 Rocket

44:31 Disarm

47:23 Soma

49:09 Geek U.S.A.

51:39 Mayonaise

54:31 Spaceboy

56:53 Track 11 (Silverf***)

59:02 Sweet Sweet

59:57 Luna

1:02:08 Final Spin

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Kin - Electric Guest: Episode 13

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 06:49:03 GMT

"We're all Electric Guests of the universe," said the lady in Dunkin' Donuts. Asa Taccone took those words to heart and he, along with Matthew "Cornbread" Compton, started his own band, Electric Guest. This week we're talking about their 2019 album, Kin, and all the funky falsetto pop/alt/hip-hop fusion that goes along with it. Come get a lesson in stoplight history and learn about the role serial killers played in Taccone's musical taste. Whether you've only got a Dollar in your pocket or you're Freestylin', Spin It is here to help you Max It Out, 24-7. It's a Baker's Dozen Special!

Thanks for listening!

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0:00 Intro

2:05 About Electric Guest

6:23 About Kin

7:21 Fact Or Spin

8:37 Asa Taccone Got Kicked Out Of High School

10:48 Matthew Cornbread Compton’s Great Grandfather Invented The Stoplight

13:24 A Serial Killer Influenced Asa’s Genre Choices

17:25 Asa Has A Prolific Amount Of Film And TV Credits

18:56 Matthew Compton Has An Elephant Named After Him

22:46 Album Art

26:12 Dollar

29:36 1 4 Me

32:16 More

34:26 24-7

37:39 Freestyle

40:19 I Got The Money

43:02 Basic

45:52 Get Out

47:59 Play With Me

51:07 Birthday

52:29 Max It Out

54:52 Final Spin

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Hank Williams Greatest Hits: Episode 12

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 02:24:34 GMT

Hey, good lookin'! How's about spinning something up with Spin It? In this episode, James and Connor take on country music legend Hank Williams' Greatest Hits! If the Lovesick Blues have you down, pole a pirogue On The Bayou and Move It On Over for good ol' country at its finest. Tune in to find out who really saw the light, how many women Hank *actually* married, and about his rejection from the Grand Ole Opry. The Hillbilly Shakespeare is yodeling your way, right here, right now!

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0:00 Intro

1:37 A Greatest Hits Compilation

3:20 About Hank Williams

9:34 Fact Or Spin

10:23 Hank Yodled At The Olympics

13:13 He Won A Pulitzer Prize For Songwriting

14:14 He Ran For President Of The United States

16:23 Hank Was Technically Never Married

20:10 Album Art (And Country Music Traditions)

21:16 Hey, Good Lookin’

27:16 Jambalaya (On The Bayou)

31:02 Move It On Over

34:41 Long Gone Lonesome Blues

37:08 Settin’ The Woods On Fire

39:03 Honky Tonk Blues

41:07 Why Don’t You Love Me

43:52 Honky Tonkin’

46:17 Lost Highway

49:04 (I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle

51:01 I Saw The Light

54:29 Lovesick Blues

59:10 Final Spin

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I Love Rock 'N' Roll - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts: Episode 11

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:27:22 GMT

Do you love rock 'n' roll? Do you like Crimson and Clover, over and over? Are you just a Victim Of Circumstance? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, odds are you're gonna love this episode of Spin It! James and Connor are getting acquainted with the Queen Of Rock 'N' Roll herself, Joan Jett, as we put another dime in her 1981 album "I Love Rock 'N' Roll!" Learn about her covers, her cats, and her... fight with Chuck Norris?? It's classic rock for the ages, with more "naggities" than we know what to do with. Give it a spin!

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0:00 Intro

2:49 About Joan Jett And The Blackhearts

6:58 About I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll

9:18 Fact Or Spin

11:00 Joan Jett Almost Created The McDonald’s Jingle

14:21 She Was In The 2001 Broadway Revival Of Rocky Horror Picture Show

16:48 She Taught Herself To Sing And Play Guitar At Age 13

18:03 Joan Jett Adopted Several Stray Cats: The Runaways

22:14 Album Art

23:47 I Love Rock ‘N Roll

30:10 (I’m Gonna) Run Away

34:00 Love Is Pain

36:59 Nag

40:28 Crimson And Clover

42:49 Victim Of Circumstance

44:07 Bits And Pieces

46:32 Be Straight

48:55 You’re Too Possessive

50:53 Little Drummer Boy

55:05 Oh Woe Is Me

56:20 Final Spin

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The Band Camino (2021): Episode 10

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 02:35:40 GMT

For our Tenth Episode Birthday, we decided to mix it up-- we're talking about a BRAND NEW ALBUM! Like, *really* new. Stop and smell the Roses with us as we talk about The Band CAMINO's debut record! If you haven't heard of them yet.. You will. We know we don't Know It All, but we can tell you all about their devoted fans' billboard-purchasing habits and "uuugh so good" choruses. Hope you're ready for some exciting music because we don't think The Band CAMINO is Just A Phase. We're glad you decided to Look Up this very special edition of The Spin It Podcast Camino!

*Content Warning: There's some language on this record!*

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0:00 Intro

3:30 About The Band CAMINO(The Band)

5:25 About The Band CAMINO (The Album)

7:32 Fact Or Spin

8:02 Their Fans Bought Them A Billboard In Times Square

9:50 The Band Gives Out A Free Record Every Concert (Giant Bingo)

12:24 They Have A Special Fan Club: The Moms CAMINO

14:32 The Band CAMINO Has A Pizza Named After Them

17:47 Album Art

19:33 EVERYBODYDIES

23:07 Roses

29:28 Underneath My Skin

31:00 I Think I Like You

33:02 Know It All

37:04 Who Do You Think You Are?

41:28 Sorry Mom

45:03 Just A Phase

46:45 1 Last Cigarette

49:13 Song About You

52:14 Damage

54:00 Look Up

57:45 Help Me Get Over You

1:00:17 Get It Your Way

1:02:26 Final Spin

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Tickets To My Downfall - Machine Gun Kelly: Episode 9

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 06:46:52 GMT

Do you like pop? Do you like punk? Have you been searching for a former rapper that could perhaps somehow blend the two? Well, search no more! Machine Gun Kelly might have sold Tickets To My Downfall, but we're giving you this episode of Spin It for free! We'll talk about the heart-wrenching stories behind Lonely and Play This When I'm Gone, examine the (surprisingly bloody) intricacies of MGK's relationship with Transformers leading lady Megan Fox, and ponder Kelly's unique blend of bravado and self-deprecation. It's a certified poetic Concert For Aliens, and All I Know is you won't want to miss this wild ride.

(Before we start... can you just give me some "beep boops?")

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0:00 Intro

2:22 About Machine Gun Kelly

8:18 About Tickets To My Downfall

9:32 Fact Or Spin

10:01 Machine Gun Kelly Has A Drop Of Megan Fox’s Blood

13:05 Bernie Sanders Saved His Relationship

15:03 Megan Fox And MGK Got Caught Breaking And Entering On Their First Date

17:56 MGK Has Weed Ghosts (And Tried To Shoot A Ghost)

22:05 Album Art

23:14 Title Track

28:05 Kiss Kiss

30:49 Drunk Face

34:15 Bloody Valentine

37:04 Forget Me Too (feat. Halsey)

40:41 All I Know (feat. Trippie Redd)

43:05 Lonely

46:56 WWIII

48:10 Kevin And Barracuda - Interlude

49:06 Concert For Aliens

52:11 My Ex’s Best Friend (with Blackbear)

54:43 Jawbreaker

55:57 Nothing Inside (feat. Iann Dior)

56:55 Banyan Tree - Interlude

59:08 Play This When I’m Gone

1:01:48 Final Spin

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Dark Side Of The Moon - Pink Floyd: Episode 8

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:37:22 GMT

All that you touch, and all that you see, and all that you spin... This week James and Connor are taking a trip to The Dark Side Of The Moon with Pink Floyd! Often regarded as one of the best albums of all time, the 1973 grandfather of all concept albums is jam-packed with musical innovation. We'll talk about how they produced some of these crazy instrumental effects, why they were sued over The Great Gig In The Sky, and which member of the band may or may not have burned down a house. All this and more awaits, right here on Spin It!

If you're a HUGE Pink Floyd Fan (or a huge Spin It fan), then run, rabbit, run on over to spinitpod.com for our first site-exclusive EXTENDED CUT of this episode with even more trivia, analysis, and jokes! Check under the Episodes menu!

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0:00 Intro

4:00 About Pink Floyd

10:35 About Dark Side Of The Moon

13:23 Fact Or Spin

14:00 Pink Floyd Used Colored Condoms In Their Stage Shows

15:56 Pink Floyd Has An Animal Named After One Of Their Albums

18:21 Syd Barrett Burned Down His Childhood Home… Or So He Thought.

20:57 Pink Floyd Makes Money From The Broadway Show Spam-A-Lot!

23:33 Album Art

25:06 Speak To Me

27:52 Breathe (In The Air)

31:21 On The Run

34:56 Time

50:59 The Great Gig In The Sky

44:40 Money

47:15 Us And Them

51:57 Any Colour You Like

53:52 Brain Damage

56:34 Eclipse

59:15 Final Spin

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The Head & The Heart (2011): Episode 7

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:29:48 GMT

James and Connor are going Down In The Valley on this week's episode as we talk about The Head & The Heart's Self-Titled Debut Album! This cozy 2011 record features lots of vocal harmony, the hit song Rivers And Roads, and plenty of "oh-woahs" to satisfy even the folksiest of cravings. What does a hallelujah sound like? What's a Coeur d'Alene? Curious about the sheep?? We know you are. So take a break from your bricklaying, because there are stars up above and a podcast in your ears. Time to get Lost In Your Mind on this episode of Spin It!

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0:00 Intro

1:06 About The Head And The Heart (The Band)

05:47 About The Head And The Heart (The Album)

7:22 Fact Or Spin

8:46 Rivers And Roads Is Featured In The Show How I Met Your Mother

11:24 The Band Went On A 2-Month Writing Retreat

13:10 The Band Used To Sell Their Music In Denim

15:13 Jonathan Russell Tore His Labrun By Reading A Book

19:24 Album Art

25:05 Cats And Dogs

28:49 Coeur D’Alene

38:22 Ghosts

41:35 Down In The Valley

43:15 Rivers And Roads

48:27 Honey Come Home

51:01 Lost In My Mind

53:07: Winter Song

56:27 Sounds Like Hallelujah

1:00:19 Heaven Go Easy On Me

1:02:57 Final Spin

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Permanent Vacation - Aerosmith: Episode 6

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:39:38 GMT

We know you really, really, really need Saint-Tropez, but since we can't give you that we're giving you the next best thing: Aerosmith's PERMANENT VACATION! Join Connor and James as they tap dance on a landmine and talk about this rockin' record. Heralded as Aerosmith's "true" comeback record, this 1987 album features all-time classics "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)," "Rag Doll," and "Angel." Come learn about the humble origins of America's Greatest Rock And Roll Band, play America's greatest version of Guitar Hero, and help solve America's greatest beta carotene mystery. Keep Spinnin', and keep shufflin' in a shoeshine!

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0:00 Intro

2:09 About Aerosmith

7:49 About Permanent Vacation

9:24 Fact Or Spin

10:23 Steven Tyler & Joe Perry Met Because Of French Fries

13:29 The Case Of The Missing Carrots

15:49 Joe Perry Once Tried To Buy A Forest

17:47 Aerosmith Has Made More Money From Guitar Hero Than Any Albums

21:08 Album Art

22:31 Heart’s Done Time

26:21 Magic Touch

29:39 Rag Doll

33:36 Simoriah

36:33 Dude (Looks Like A Lady)

42:42 St. John

44:37 Hangman Jury

49:46 Girl Keeps Coming Apart

51:51 Angel

55:46 Permanent Vacation

57:55 I’m Down

59:38 The Movie

1:02:26 Final Spin

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Future Nostalgia - Dua Lipa: Episode 5

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:57:00 GMT

You want a timeless song? We wanna change the game-- this week James and Connor are bringing you their spin on Future Nostalgia by one of today's most explosive pop stars, Dua Lipa! Come Levitate with us and learn about her world record, the time she was exposed by a lie detector, and find out what we thought about this collection of the most groove-along-able songs ever assembled. No matter what you do we're gonna Spin It without ya! (But we're much happier to Spin It with you, so give it a listen!)

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0:00 Intro

1:46 About Dua Lipa

7:30 About Future Nostalgia

10:07 Fact Or Spin

10:47 Dua Lipa Is A Spelling Bee Champion

13:54 Dua Lipa’s Favorite Prank Is The Pythagorean Cup

16:11 She Once Ate An Entire SpongeBob Sheet Cake By Herself

18:44 She Has The Keys To A City… But May Have Lost Them.

22:26 Album Art

24:31 Future Nostalgia

29:17 Don’t Start Now

31:23 Cool

34:43 Physical

38:54 Levitating

39:41 Pretty Please

41:37 Hallucinate

44:12 Love Again

45:35 Break My Heart

47:55 Good In Bed

50:20 Boys Will Be Boys

52:19 Final Spin

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Nevermind - Nirvana: Episode 4

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:21:40 GMT

Here you are now, we'll entertain you! This week James and Connor are diving into Nirvana's second and penultimate record, Nevermind (1991). We'll talk about the band's *other* guitarist, Kurt Cobain's crazy "Lithium" rage quit, whether we love ourselves better than you, and more. Come As You Are, no matter how bad your Teen Spirit smells! If you like to sing along but don't know what it means, have WE got the podcast for you!

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0:00 Intro

3:59 About Nirvana

7:58 About Nevermind

11:50 Fact Or Spin

12:40 Kurt Cobain Spit All Over Elton John’s Piano

14:41 Jason Everman Is Credited On Bleach, Even Though He Didn’t Play

16:48 Kurt Cobain Lived In His Car

18:27 Nirvana Was Kicked Out Of Their Own Release Party

21:27 Album Art

23:27 Smells Like Teen Spirit

31:12 In Bloom

36:29 Come As You Are

41:31 Breed

44:01 Lithium

47:18 Polly

49:47 Territorial Pissings

51:46 Drain You

54:04 Lounge Act

55:34 Stay Away

57:01 On A Plain

58:08 Something In The Way / Endless, Nameless

1:02:03 Final Spin

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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West: Episode 3

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 04:45:55 GMT

This week, James and Connor bring their Ye-Game to put their spin on Kanye West's 2010 magnum opus, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. We're turning up All Of The Lights on this record, so tune in to learn about everything from Kanye's peculiar recording habits to his very first "treat yourself" purchase (and no, you'll probably never guess what it is). Will this be the week our scores finally diverge? How many people can Kanye West diss on a single track? Who Will Survive In America? Come see if "Yeezy taught us well," only on Spin It!

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0:00 Intro

5:06 About Kanye West

9:20 About My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

12:29 Fact Or Spin

13:27 Kanye Once Tried To Donate A Statue Of Himself

15:04 He Bought An 18th Century Fish Tank

17:02 Kanye Bought Fax Machines For Himself And Jay-Z

18:47 He’s Owned Two Restaurant Chains And A Travel Agency

21:10 Album Art

24:05 Dark Fantasy

29:20 Gorgeous

33:38 POWER

37:48 All Of The Lights (Interlude)

38:01 All Of The Lights

41:27 Monster

43:42 So Appalled

46:10 Devil In A New Dress

48:48 Runaway

51:47 Hell Of A Life

53:42 Blame Game

56:05 Lost In The World

57:31 Who Will Survive In America

59:17 Final Spin

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Golden Hour - Kacey Musgraves: Episode 2

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 03:22:51 GMT

This week we're spinning Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves! Join us as we learn about this 2019 Album Of The Year and talk about everything from Kacey's Olympic career to UFOs to Velvety Elvises. Whether you're on your High Horse or having a Lonely Weekend, there's plenty of exciting music to talk about here. It's our first-ever country episode (with just a sprinkle of Daft Punk)! You "rarely never, ever don't" wanna miss this one-of-a-kind episode!

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0:00 Intro

4:05 About Kacey Mugraves

8:13 About Golden Hour

10:18 Fact Or Spin

11:58 She Performed At The Olympics

14:53 She Believes In Extraterrestrial Life And Had Two UFO Sightings

17:45 She Set Off Her High School’s Sprinkler System

20:03 She Got Lost During The Golden Hour Cover Shoot

23:27 Album Art

25:07 Slow Burn

28:16 Lonely Weekend

31:20 Butterflies

34:21 Oh, What A World

37:22 Mother

38:45 Love Is A Wild Thing

40:58 Space Cowboy

44:47 Happy & Sad

47:00 Velvet Elvis

50:36 Wonder Woman

53:05 High Horse

54:51 Golden Hour

56:22 Rainbow

57:48 Final Spin

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The Stranger - Billy Joel: Episode 1

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 01:12:03 GMT

In our first official episode, James and Connor get a good look at the Piano Man behind the mask by giving you our spin on Billy Joel's 1977 classic, The Stranger. Witness the origin of C-List supervillain The Mixtaper and his trivial superpowers! Did Billy Joel ever drive a Cadillac-ac-ac? Did the good really die young? Does Billy Joel "Get It Right The First Time"? And what does former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson have to do with any of this?! Tune in and find out.

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0:00 Intro

2:48 About Billy Joel

5:38 About The Stranger

7:05 Fact Or Spin

8:24 The Mixtaper’s Origin Story

9:08 Billy Joel Was Offered A Pet Koala While On Tour

12:00 Billy Joel Used To Be A Boxer

15:15 Billy Joel Needs Green Skittles Removed

17:08 Billy Joel Went To War With The Catholic Church

20:28 Album Art

23:54 Moving Out (Anthony’s Song)

29:42: The Stranger

35:11 Just The Way You Are

37:42 Scenes From An Italian Restaurant

42:32 Vienna

44:40 Only The Good Die Young

48:04 She’s Always A Woman

50:15 Get It Right The First Time

51:44 Everybody Has A Dream

54:00 Final Spin

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Test Episode: WALLS - Kings Of Leon

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:47:50 GMT

In our inaugural Pilot/Test Episode, James and Connor dig into Kings Of Leon's 2016 album, WALLS. Join us as we get technical about the music, figure out our nicknames, talk about Ken Doll cereal, and try to hash out our new catchphrase! Episode 1 is coming your way soon!

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0:00 Intro

3:44 About Kings Of Leon

5:00 About WALLS

6:42 Album Art

8:52 Fact Or Spin

9:43 Their Dad Used Pepper Fumes To Clear A Room

11:00 Their Eighth Album Was The First Time They Didn’t Get Into Any Fist Fights

12:58 The Band Got Lost In Wisconsin On Their WALLS Tour

15:29 Kings Of Leon Made Technological History

17:15 Music & Instruments

24:05 Lyrics

35:00 Final Spin

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