Best Spinitpod Podcasts (2024)

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Born In The U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen: Episode 155 1:33:17

2h ago1:33:17

1:33:17

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 …

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From Under The Cork Tree - Fall Out Boy: Episode 154 1:34:30

7d ago1:34:30

1:34:30

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 R…

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Little Oblivions - Julien Baker: Episode 153 1:07:39

14d ago1:07:39

1:07:39

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,…

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Tapestry - Carole King: Episode 152 1:10:05

23d ago1:10:05

1:10:05

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 anothe…

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Vampire Weekend (2008): Episode 151 1:19:18

1M ago1:19:18

1:19:18

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 …

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Led Zeppelin II - Led Zeppelin: Episode 150 1:35:02

1M ago1:35:02

1:35:02

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 sup…

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Dear Wormwood - The Oh Hellos: Episode 149 1:21:55

1M ago1:21:55

1:21:55

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 protagoni…

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Backtracks: Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd - Lana Del Rey 12:56

2M ago12:56

12:56

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 Ja…

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Born To Die - Lana Del Rey: Episode 148 1:24:18

2M ago1:24:18

1:24:18

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 throu…

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Scorpion - Drake: Episode 147 1:26:02

2M ago1:26:02

1:26:02

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…

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Whoever's In New England - Reba McEntire: Episode 146 1:14:43

2M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

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 m…

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The Lost Years - The Strike: Episode 145 (Connor's Pick) 1:33:15

3M ago1:33:15

1:33:15

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…

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Badmotorfinger - Soundgarden: Episode 144 1:24:42

3M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

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 ve…

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21 - Adele: Episode 143 1:22:50

3M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

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 f…

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Backtracks: Minute By Minute - The Doobie Brothers 13:22

3M ago13:22

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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 p…

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Toulouse Street - The Doobie Brothers: Episode 142 1:16:26

3M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

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 …

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S.O.S. - SZA: Episode 141 1:18:02

3M ago1:18:02

1:18:02

...---... 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 & C…

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Move Along - The All-American Rejects: Episode 140 1:17:20

4M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

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 S…

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Dr. Feelgood - Mötley Crüe: Episode 139 1:17:10

4M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

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…

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March Madness - A TV Theme Song Tournament: Episode 138 1:47:12

4M ago1:47:12

1:47:12

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 i…

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Rolling Papers - Wiz Khalifa: Episode 137 1:20:13

4M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

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…

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Valentine - Snail Mail: Episode 136 1:18:35

5M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

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 ca…

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Midnights - Taylor Swift (Grammy Special): Episode 135 1:52:58

5M ago1:52:58

1:52:58

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 …

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Predicting Every 2024 Grammy Winner: Bonus Content 1:48:57

5M ago1:48:57

1:48:57

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 a…

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George & Ira Gershwin's Greatest Hits - A Gopher Day Special: Episode 134 1:34:50

5M ago1:34:50

1:34:50

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 stuf…

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Live At The Regal - B.B. King: Episode 133 1:03:43

5M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

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)…

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Bell Bottom Country - Lainey Wilson: Episode 132 1:09:23

6M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

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 t…

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Abandoned Luncheonette - Daryl Hall & John Oates: Episode 131 1:04:19

6M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

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…

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Backtracks: High As Hope - Florence + The Machine 12:29

6M ago12:29

12:29

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 eac…

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How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful - Florence + The Machine: Episode 130 1:19:41

6M ago1:19:41

1:19:41

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…

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Goodbye To All Of That, 2023 - The WLDLFE: Episode 129 1:12:06

6M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

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,…

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Naughty Or Nice 2 - A Head-To-Head Holiday Hits Bracket: Episode 128 1:14:25

6M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

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 resu…

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The Colour And The Shape - Foo Fighters: Episode 127 1:07:52

7M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

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'…

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Drive - Alan Jackson: Episode 126 (Connor's Pick) 1:49:52

7M ago1:49:52

1:49:52

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 o…

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Back In Black - AC/DC: Episode 125 1:12:33

7M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

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…

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The Band - The Band: Episode 124 (Thanksgiving Special) 1:20:21

7M ago1:20:21

1:20:21

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 conc…

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Welcome - The Arcadian Wild: Episode 123 1:12:59

8M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

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…

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Like Someone In Love - Ella Fitzgerald: Episode 122 1:12:40

8M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

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 t…

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2112 - Rush: Episode 121 1:08:44

8M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

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…

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The Mixtaper's Halloween Thirteen - The Ultimate Mixtober Playlist: Episode 120 1:20:26

8M ago1:20:26

1:20:26

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…

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A/B - Kaleo: Episode 119 1:05:50

9M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

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…

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Stick Season - Noah Kahan: Episode 118 1:21:47

9M ago1:21:47

1:21:47

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 kno…

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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) - Wu-Tang Clan: Episode 117 1:14:02

9M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

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 …

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Strait From The Heart - George Strait: Episode 116 1:23:46

9M ago1:23:46

1:23:46

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 cho…

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Let Go - Avril Lavigne: Episode 115 1:24:15

10M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

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 …

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Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul - Otis Redding: Episode 114 1:17:15

10M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

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…

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Red - Taylor Swift: Episode 113 1:13:14

10M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

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 mes…

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I Am - Earth, Wind & Fire: Episode 112 1:10:43

10M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

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…

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Brand New Man - Brooks & Dunn: Episode 111 1:03:58

10M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

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 l…

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Frontiers - Journey: Episode 110 (Connor's Pick) 1:22:15

11M ago1:22:15

1:22:15

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 g…

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