Best Album Concept Hour Podcasts (2024)

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Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (with Trevor "The Altered Beast" Kolden returning) 2:09:35

2h ago2:09:35

2:09:35

We've raved over DAMN. We dick-rided To Pimp a Butterfly. Now it's time to really glaze, because it is the summer of "Not Like Us" and we're going back to long before the beef began. It's time for the origin story for Drake v Kendrick with the album that put them together in a track, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. Before Kendrick turned into the literal B…

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CarCast+Edmunds - The new Corvette ZR1 and are Tesla drivers trading in their vehicles for gas engine cars? 50:24

1d ago50:24

50:24

Follow @motorator Follow @weaveroncars Follow @edmunds Presented by Bravago BeveragesBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Buying cars at auction, heading to Roadkill Nights and Monterey Car Week 38:56

5d ago38:56

38:56

Follow @motorator Follow @goldbergsgarage Presented by Bravago BeveragesBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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CarCast+Edmunds - New Ford Explorer review, driving in London and does your political party influence your car buying decisions? 53:18

7d ago53:18

53:18

Follow @motorator Follow @weaveroncars Follow @edmunds Presented by Bravago BeveragesBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Goodwood Festival of Speed, new Ford Lightning rumors and an update on lowering Matt’s truck 39:05

12d ago39:05

39:05

Follow @motorator Follow @goldbergsgarage Presented by Bravago BeveragesBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Supercar warranties, Porsche 911 Hybrid, NASCAR’s EV concept and more 44:54

19d ago44:54

44:54

Follow @motorator Follow @goldbergsgarage Presented by Bravago BeveragesBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Charli XCX - brat 1:50:02

5d ago1:50:02

1:50:02

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CarCast+Edmunds - WagonFest, the new BMW M5 and Alistair drives the Audi RS 6 Avant GT 47:31

22d ago47:31

47:31

Follow @motorator Follow @weaveroncars Follow @edmunds Presented by Bravago BeveragesBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Matt and Bill discuss custom fabrication, coatings and more on their project cars. Matt talks about getting more seat time in his turbo Mustang Mach 1 45:25

26d ago45:25

45:25

Follow @motorator Follow @goldbergsgarage Presented by Bravago BeveragesBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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CarCast+Edmunds - Edmunds owns nine EVs. Which ones would they recommend? 54:33

28d ago54:33

54:33

See the Edmunds EVs review video here Follow @motorator Follow @weaveroncars Follow @edmunds Presented by Bravago BeveragesBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Dr. Jamie Meyer joins us to talk about the new High Performance Expo 40:40

1M ago40:40

40:40

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CarCast+Edmunds - Bugatti Tourbillon, Fisker bankruptcy and Edmunds finally gets their Cybertruck 39:48

1M ago39:48

39:48

@motorator @weaveroncars @edmunds Presented by Bravago BeveragesBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Woody Guthrie - Dust Bowl Ballads 1:13:46

19d ago1:13:46

1:13:46

We're 194 episodes into this show and as we draw closer to the 200th, we thought we'd get to the ACTUAL first concept album (by most accounts): Woody Guthrie's 1940 song collection called Dust Bowl Ballads. This collection came out in 2-three disc 78 rpm records with one song per side. With autobiographical elements as well as story elements of Joh…

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John Hennessey is here to discuss his Tuner School, the Venom F5 and more. And what is combat motorsports? 1:05:39

1M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Hennessey Performance Hennessey Special Vehicles Tuner School Presented by Bravago BeveragesBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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CarCast+Edmunds - Ford Mustang GTD, Focus RS documentary and 24 Hours of Le Mans 41:06

1M ago41:06

41:06

Matt and Alistair talk about the Ford Mustang GTD. Alistair tells us about filming a documentary about the creation of the Ford Focus RS. And then the guys discuss the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Goldberg drag races Dodge Demons with Kid Rock and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Then Dyno tuning expert, Ray McClelland, joins us. 51:35

2M ago51:35

51:35

Goldberg talks about hitting the drag strip in his Dodge Demon 170 with Kid Rock and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Then we welcome Ray McClelland, dyno tuner and owner of Full Throttle Kustomz, back on the show. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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King Crimson - Discipline (w/ Adam Elk!) 1:26:56

1M ago1:26:56

1:26:56

In 1974, in the wake of the release of their magnum opus, Red, Robert Fripp made the decree "King Crimson is completely over. For ever and ever." And he meant it... for a time. For the next few years, he left the music industry completely to focus on himself and his spirituality, but he wouldn't be out for long. In the late 70s into 1980, Fripp was…

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CarCast+Edmunds - Ineos Grenadier, Rivian updates and Willow Springs Raceway for sale 52:09

2M ago52:09

52:09

Want to buy a race track? Matt and Alistair talk about Willow Springs going up for sale. Then they talk about the Ineo Grenadier and updates to the Rivian. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Goldberg’s garage door issues, Ford’s F-150 Pike’s Peak racer, Matt’s SEMA build and more 48:44

2M ago48:44

48:44

Goldberg talks about taking his son to college. Matt talks about his new SEMA project. Bill shares more about fixing his garage doors and more. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Daft Punk - Discovery (w/ Derick McDuff!!!) 1:53:44

2M ago1:53:44

1:53:44

On September 9th, 1999 (or 9-9-99), Thomas Bangalter and and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo became robots. After a night of working on a track, their sampler crashed and exploded. After some quick surgery to treat their injuries, they came out as robots. After realizing their track had been erased from the incident, they started to toil away on "Disco…

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CarCast+Edmunds - Porsche 911 goes hybrid 50:16

2M ago50:16

50:16

Matt and Alistair talk about the Silverado EV, the Mustang Mach-E Rally and the new Porsche GTS T-Hybrid. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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2024 Indy 500 recap and replay of IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud's interview 26:19

2M ago26:19

26:19

Matt recaps this year's Indy 500 and replays an interview with 2019 Indy 500 winner, Simon Pagenaud.By Bleav + Carolla Digital

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CarCast+Edmunds - Is now a good time to buy a car? We dig into the data to find out. 51:38

2M ago51:38

51:38

On today’s show, Jessica Caldwell, Head of Insights at Edmunds, joins us to help determine if now is a good time to buy a car. And if so, what should you look for? Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Aaron Hagar is our guest to discuss the Napa Valley 750 and more 31:06

2M ago31:06

31:06

Aaron Hagar tells us about the Napa Valley 750, a motor tour and culinary experience of the Northern California Wine Country. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Alice In Chains - Dirt (w/ Lunar Moth!!!) 2:13:50

2M ago2:13:50

2:13:50

Alrighty y'all, this episode is going to get DARK. We've talked about heroin as a subject matter in many songs for many bands, but today we get INTO it. Coming from an era glorifying the sex, drugs, and rock and roll style, Alice in Chains and their grunge cohorts recontextualized the lifestyle to be more of a cautionary tale than something to aspi…

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CarCast+Edmunds - McLaren Artura Spider launch event, Ford Ranger Raptor and Mercedes-Maybach 37:29

2M ago37:29

37:29

Matt and Alistair talk about McLaren’s glamorous events and the Artura Spider. Alistair talks about driving the Ford Ranger Raptor and shares some thoughts on the Mercedes-Maybach. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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What happened to high school shop class? California’s ridiculous antics. Brad Pitt’s F1 movie. 37:59

2M ago37:59

37:59

Matt and Bill talk about high school shop classes and why hot rod shops can’t find good help. Then they talk about ridiculous things happening in California and Brad Pitt’s massive Formula One movie in the works. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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CarCast+Edmunds - Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Manthey Kit, Alistair’s 993, Toyota Tacoma and Mean Tweets 43:23

3M ago43:23

43:23

Matt and Alistair talk about Porsche’s Manthey kit for the Cayman GT4 RS. Then they talk about Alistair’s Porsche 993 and the Toyota Tacoma. Then the guys share some funny, mean tweets. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Gage Goldberg's Bronco, Matt's Mach 1 dyno tune and a smashed iPhone 42:37

3M ago42:37

42:37

Goldberg tells us about running over his iPhone with a lawn mower. Then he talks about his son's Bronco. Matt gets ready to drop off his Mustang Mach 1 for more tuning on the dyno. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Erykah Badu - New Amerykah Pt. 2 (Return of the Ankh) 1:24:12

2M ago1:24:12

1:24:12

Last time on the pod we discussed Erykah's left brain album and today we have it's counterpart in her right brain album, New Amerykah Pt. 2, that arrived two years after New Amerykah Pt. 1. While it continues to have mixes from some of the best underground producers in the game, this one gets a little more personal. In "Return of the Ankh", she dis…

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CarCast+Edmunds - Ferrari 12Cilindri, new Aston Martin V12, Ford Ranger and more 39:11

3M ago39:11

39:11

Matt and Alistair talk about the new Ferrari 12Cilindri and Aston Martin announcing a new V12 engine for a future vehicle. Then Alistair talks about driving the 2024 Ford Ranger and shares his experience with the Senna legacy. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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New RAM RHO, Toyota GR Corolla and Goldberg’s TRX 43:51

3M ago43:51

43:51

Goldberg talks about his RAM TRX and going off-road for the first time on his ranch. Then they guys discuss the RAM RHO and Motorator Matt gives his driving impressions of the Toyota GR Corolla. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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CarCast+Edmunds - Hyundai IONIC 5N review, new Toyota Camry and Tesla Model 3 Performance 39:37

3M ago39:37

39:37

Alistair drives the Hyundai IONIC 5 N. Then the guys talk about the Tesla Model 3 Performance and the 2025 Toyota Camry. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Mister Cartoon talks about getting his start as an artist, his first album cover for Eazy-E and tattooing Eminem 43:01

3M ago43:01

43:01

Tattoo and graffiti artist, Mark Machado, better known as Mr. Cartoon, joins us today. Cartoon began doing illustrations and graffiti then going on to airbrushing clothing at car shows and swap meets before creating custom murals on lowriders. Cartoon then moved on to working in the music industry doing his first album cover for Eazy-E, tour mercha…

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Erykah Badu - New Amerykah Pt. 1 (4th World War) 1:29:09

3M ago1:29:09

1:29:09

Today we're talking about none other than the First Lady of Neo Soul. If you've ever wondered how hip hop of the 2010s got so groovy, look no further than New Amerykah. With her eclectic style and taste in music, she brings us everything from 70s funk to 90s R&B and everything in-between. After a several year hiatus due to writer's block, Erykah, w…

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CarCast+Edmunds - Luftgekuhlt and Air|Water co-founder and former Porsche race car driver, Patrick Long 48:36

3M ago48:36

48:36

Former factory Porsche racing car driver, Patrick Long, joins us on the show to talk about his days in racing and co-founding his events, Luftgekuhlt and Air|Water. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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1970 Dodge Coronet, carb vs EFI, lowering a new Ford Lightning and more 40:09

3M ago40:09

40:09

The guys talk about Goldberg’s 1970 Dodge Coronet and carb tuning vs fuel-injection. Matt visit Eibach and gets his 2022 Ford Lightning lowered. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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CarCast+Edmunds - Tesla freshens up the Model 3, review of the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and our first look at the new Toyota 4Runner 42:37

4M ago42:37

42:37

Matt and Alistair discuss changes to the Tesla Model 3 and why Edmunds just bought one. Then Alistair shares his driving impressions of the 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. Finally, the guys chat about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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New Toyota 4Runner, Mustang Mach-E improvements, Cobra update and more 31:53

4M ago31:53

31:53

Chevy teases the Corvette ZR1. Matt and Bill talk about the new Toyota 4Runner. Mustang updates the Mach-E with more range and performance. And Bill gives a quick update on his Cobra.By Bleav + Carolla Digital

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CarCast+Edmunds - New Porsche Taycan, Rolls-Royce Spectre test and Corvette E-Ray vs McLaren 750S 41:51

4M ago41:51

41:51

Matt and Alistair talk about the 2025 Porsche Taycan. Then Edmunds puts the Rolls-Royce Spectre on their test track. Finally, the guys discuss the latest U-Drags video with the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray vs. the McLaren 750S. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Scott Pilgrim Vs The World Soundtrack (w/ The Stinkeyes!!!) 2:04:00

4M ago2:04:00

2:04:00

What if Scott Pilgrim's garage rock band Sex Bob-Omb was real...? Well, it might sound like our guests for this episode, The Stinkeyes!!! What if we had that band on our podcast??? Fortunately for you we do! Today we're joined by Emily, Jordan, and Haley from The Stinkeyes to discuss an incredibly influential cult classic, Scott Pilgrim Vs The Worl…

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Test driving the new Lincoln Nautilus, mods on Matt's Ford Lightning and more 40:42

4M ago40:42

40:42

Goldberg talks about the custom Green Machine color of his Dodge Demon 170. Matt talks about starting some mods for his 2022 Ford Lightning. Then the guys discuss the new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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CarCast+Edmunds - Fisker's troubles and 2024 New York Auto Show news 41:11

4M ago41:11

41:11

Matt and Alistair talk about Fisker’s financial troubles and what it means for consumer. Then they discuss the Polestar 4, Kia K4, Genesis Neolun Concept and the new Magma performance line from Genesis. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Bleav + Carolla Digital

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Goldberg’s Cobra project update, Willys Jeep CJ-2A and review of the Lexus TX 500h+ 48:58

4M ago48:58

48:58

Goldberg talks about getting his Cobra kit car body back from paint and taking it to Xpel for full PPF. Then he talks about driving his Willys Jeep. Matt reviews the new 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid SUV. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Adam Carolla

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Megadeth - Killing is my Business... and Business is Good - The Final Kill (w/ Nate Maney) 1:39:51

4M ago1:39:51

1:39:51

Today, the concept... is revenge. Not just any revenge. A revenge that would go on to define the entire Thrash Metal genre. It's Dave Mustaine versus Metallica... Part ONE: Megadeth. With friend and Megadeth superfan, Nate Maney Megadeth "Behind the Music": ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/R3l4kZk2GXc?si=iBcP7FFCx8xfP1HY Icons: Dave Mustaine of Megadeth: https:/…

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NASCAR at Bristol, custom car covers, Corvette E-Ray dyno 44:45

4M ago44:45

44:45

Goldberg talks about doing the driver introductions for the NASCAR race as Bristol Motor Speedway. Then the guys discuss the new Corvette E-Ray on the dyno and Goldberg’s fun, custom car cover that he got. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Adam Carolla

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CarCast+Edmunds - Manufacturers dropping prices on new cars, used car prices, financing vs leasing and more. 47:48

4M ago47:48

47:48

Matt and Alistair welcome Jessica Caldwell, head of data insights at Edmunds, to discuss new and used car prices, negative equity, high interest rates and what you should consider when buying a vehicle. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Adam Carolla

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Aaron Hagar is our guest. Matt drives the Cybertruck. Ford’s new Gen 4 Coyote crate engine. 37:18

5M ago37:18

37:18

Aaron Hagar joins Matt to discuss driving the Tesla Cybertruck. Then the guys chat about Ford’s new Gen 4 Aluminator crate engine. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Adam Carolla

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Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique (w/ Moses Wolfenstein!) 2:22:33

4M ago2:22:33

2:22:33

100 - 300 samples. That's how many songs, give or take, that went into the production of Beastie Boys' sophomore opus, "Paul's Boutique". After getting run through the music industry, sold as frat rap, and having a less than fly time in New York after their brush with success. After a few years, they escaped New York, saved by The Dust Brothers out…

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CarCast+Edmunds - Tesla Cybertruck vs Ford Lightning vs Rivian R1T. Mazda CX-50 test drive. 45:28

5M ago45:28

45:28

Comparing the Cybertruck to the Rivian and the Ford Lightning. Discussing the Rivian R2 and R3. Matt drives the Mazda CX-50. Presented by DrinkBravago.comBy Adam Carolla

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