Best John Staley Derek Showerhead And David J Podcasts (2024)

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Wheel - Charismatic Leaders - Podcast Album Review 18:45

1d ago18:45

18:45

This time around Derek got progged over the head. And he liked it! Charismatic Leaders is the third release from Finland’s progmetal gurus Wheel. As the resident Shit Talk prog guy, John wanted to bring it to the table. The album is great and is covered with just enough frosting for Derek (the resident thrash guy) to dig it too; the consensus is th…

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Kerry King - From Hell I Rise - Album Review 19:28

7d ago19:28

19:28

John and Derek sat down this time around to do the Devil’s Work. (Or rather, to chat about Kerry King’s new album From Hell I Rise.) It’s all Kerry King, but with enough touches of the Slayer to keep the diehard fans into it. It’s got so much power that Derek wants to run back to the woods in Vermont and start throwing beer kegs around if that’s an…

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Death Lens - Cold World - Album Review 17:36

10d ago17:36

17:36

It’s a “West-Coast-reverbed-out-surf-punk-with-tight-and-bouncy-Britrock” kind of week as the guys talk about Cold World, the latest release from L.A. based Death Lens. An album filled with ear worms, great production and big energy, the Shit Talk triumvirate get into it. You know where the STR site is, but we’re gonna remind you again anyway: http…

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Gwyn Strang - Frayle - Podcast Interview 26:48

17d ago26:48

26:48

On this episode of Shit Talk Reviews Derek and John have a chat with Gwyn Strang, the celestial frontwoman from Cleveland based doom band Frayle. Pull up a chair, light a candle and spend some time with them. The interview is up now on YouTube and on all streaming platforms. Links in bio. 0:00 Welcome to Shit Talk Reviews 0:33 Hi Gwyn! 1:00 Influen…

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DVNE - Voidkind - Album Review 23:34

22d ago23:34

23:34

This time around the fellas are chatting about VOIDKIND, the new release from Scottish prog sludge band DVNE. It’s a strong record and the guys have plenty to say about it. Grab yourself some snacks and a cold one (we’d recommend some haggis with cracked pepper crisps and a Harviestoun…) and drop in for the convo! The video version is up now on You…

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Daniel Freyberg - Crownshift - Podcast Interview 27:51

1M ago27:51

27:51

Daniel Freyberg is a monstrous guitar player and songwriter who has played with Naildown, Norther, Children Of Bodom and Crownshift. Crownshift's debut album was released on May 10 2024 and it's absolutely killer. Derek and John had the chance to talk with him about all things Daniel, Crownshift, gear and some of Crownshift's future plans. Grab you…

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Cavalera Conspiracy - Escape To The Void - Podcast Quickie 12:18

1M ago12:18

12:18

The Cavaleras and crew return with another re-recording of a vintage ripper and the Shit Talk guys are all about it. Max and Igor remain in top form with the first single from the upcoming rerelease of Schizophrenia. Drop in on the fellas as they get into it. Nostrildamus makes his predictions for the future of Cavalera/Sepultura, David J bemoans m…

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Melvins - Tarantula Heart - Album Review 16:04

2M ago16:04

16:04

For fans of the wild, sludgy, trudge, awesomeness that is MELVINS, it’s a great week with the release of their new album Tarantula Heart. It’s a beast of a record and the guys were psyched to talk about it. Grab yourself a glass of some of the world’s best lemonade (Country Time Lemonade; It’s not just for the summer, it’s good ALL YEAR ROUND…) and…

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Motley Crue - Dogs Of War - Podcast Quickie Review 14:22

2M ago14:22

14:22

Ohhh boy… The Shit Talk Reviews crew had to talk about Motley Crue’s latest single Dogs Of War. Obviously the guys all have their own opinion about the track, but the conversation seems to leave more questions than answers. For instance, did the band write track or was it composed by the great wizard behind the AI curtain? We’ll all find out at som…

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Crownshift - Crownshift - Podcast Album Review 21:50

2M ago21:50

21:50

It’s a lovefest this week as the guys get into the debut release from Crownshift. With members from Nightwish, Children Of Bodom, Fintroll and Wintersun, this album is expansive, grandiose and is destined to go down as one of the year’s best progressive metal records. Grab yourself a tasty beverage and some snacks and hang out with the Shit Talk gu…

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Vltimas - Epic - Album Review 20:32

2M ago20:32

20:32

This time around two of the three idiots (who make up this podcast trifecta of ineptitude) have a chat about Epic, the new album from supergroup Vltimas. The multinational band of powerhouse performers came together again to bring nine new tracks of the heavy. Also, John is a complete dink who may likely be forever haunted and Derek wants Lars to g…

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DragonForce - Warp Speed Warriors - Podcast Album Review 14:55

3M ago14:55

14:55

It's all about Taylor Swift this week! (Ok, not ALL about Taylor Swift...) This week David J and John sit down and yammer on about Warp Speed Warriors, the new album from DragonForce. A killer, super fast album packed full of powerful performances. As Derek was yachting in the French Riviera he wasn't able to attend the chat, but David and John are…

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Bruce Dickinson - The Mandrake Project - Podcast Album Review 32:22

3M ago32:22

32:22

This episode the yahoos talk about Bruce Dickinson's new solo album The Mandrake Project. Do Bruce's projects stand up to the high water mark set by his work with Iron Maiden? Should Bruce cut ties with Maiden and stick to a straight solo career? Should Dave take Bruce or Wolfie to the secluded island to repopulate the planet? Tune in to find out. …

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Enterprise Earth - Death: An Anthology - Podcast Album Review 25:16

3M ago25:16

25:16

The guys plop down and dig into the monstrous new album from Enterprise Earth. It's a beast of an album with enough meat on the bone to feed a country or two. Join in the frivolities and witness the majesty of David not knowing who Bruce Dickenson's studio band is, John speaking way out of turn and Derek falling prey to his own innards. Check out a…

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Judas Priest - Invincible Shield - Podcast Album Review 29:49

3M ago29:49

29:49

Judas Priest is back! (But did they ever really leave? No, they didn't...) The new album is solid so the fellas had to chat about it. Join the idiots for some Priestly conversation. David J sits in the dark, Derek is fully tomatoed and John admits his shortcomings when it comes to heritage metal. Hit up the STR website at https://www.shittalkreview…

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Ministry - Hopiumforthemasses - Podcast Album Review 25:43

4M ago25:43

25:43

This time around John, Derek "Ackbar" Showerhead and David J get into the latest offering from Ministry: Hopiumforthemasses. All of the guys were excited to chat about this album because, well, it's Ministry. (It's hard to go wrong with Al...) Grab some snacky cakes, a tasty beverage and settle in. Swing by https://www.shittalkreviews.com for all t…

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Lord Dying - Clandestine Transcendence - Podcast Album Review 23:18

4M ago23:18

23:18

The guys cop a squat and chat about the killer new release from Lord Dying - Clandestine Transcendence. The doom/sludge/metal outfit have graced us all with a monster album that scratches all kinds of itches. Be sure to drop by https://www.shittalkreviews.com to see all the podcasts, reviews, merch drops and instructions on how to drift your grandm…

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Alluvial - Death Is But A Door - Podcast Album Review 23:29

5M ago23:29

23:29

The guys were excited to sit down and talk about the latest EP from Alluvial: Death Is But A Door. (Well, initially only John was fired up, but he managed to drag Derek and David J into his fandom for the band...) The newest album from the Atlanta quartet is another amazing release and continues down the same road that was set by the previous two r…

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A Day To Remember - For Those Who Have Heart - Podcast Album Review 23:22

5M ago23:22

23:22

The fellas stepped back to 2007 to talk about the 2023 reissue of A Day To Remember’s album For Those Who Have Heart. David J espouses his love for Blink 182, Derek espouses his love for Dark Souls and John stays non-committal, outside of his love for Alluvial. Swing by https://www.shittalkreviews.com to check out all the reviews, podcasts and you …

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Witchsnake - Deathcult Of The Snake - Podcast Album Review 23:01

6M ago23:01

23:01

Happy New Year everybody! The dimwitted nimrods are kicking off 2024 with a swim in the Italian doom scene with a chat about Witchsnake’s new release Deathcult Of The Snake. Hang around for a bit as Derek grades David J’s grading, John hoards blackmail fodder and David J sports a sporty hat that’s of a sporting variety. Oh yeah, somehow, someway, t…

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THE FINALISTS! Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums of 2023 4:17

6M ago4:17

4:17

All the lists are up, the fighting has finally ended and all the blood has been mopped up. What does that REALLY mean? That it’s time to squish all the guys’ lists together into one big ‘ole master Top 10 Heavy Albums of 2023! Needless to say, as David J is at the center of the universe and everything revolves around him, he believes that all of hi…

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Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums Of 2023 - John Edition 24:19

6M ago24:19

24:19

It's John's week to educate Derek and David J on which albums made the Top 10 list for 2023. (Spoiler Alert: Apparently there are headbutts incoming for John...) Be sure to tune in next week for the knock-down, drag out, free for all as the idiots fight each other for the ultimate album of the 2023! In the meantime, head on over to https://www.shit…

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Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums of 2023 - Derek Edition 27:08

6M ago27:08

27:08

It's a tall pile of heavy albums this week! Strap in as the Shit Talk Reviews knuckleheads walk through Derek's Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums of 2023. Does David J call every single albums on Derek's list? Only time will tell. Grab yourself a tasty beverage and join the fellas as Derek waxes ecstatic over 2023's best heavy albums. Put on your showshoes…

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Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums Of 2023 - David J Edition 17:03

7M ago17:03

17:03

Since we're nearing the end of the year we're starting up the tanks and troop carriers and rolling into battle! What could these three buffoons have to fight about? Why, the best album of the year, of course. The (and we use this term lightly) brain trust are each taking turns with their top 10 albums of the year with David J taking the lead. He sn…

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Igor Amadeus Cavalera - Go Ahead And Die - Podcast Interview 40:11

8M ago40:11

40:11

The Shit Talk guys had a great conversation with the talented Igor Amadeus Cavalera. Igor is a talented guitar and bass player, vocalist, songwriter author, outdoor enthusiast and all-around socially conscious fella. Growing up in a hugely musical family, Igor was predisposed to the industry at an early age and latched right on. He’s a great cat an…

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Ministry - Just Stop Oil - Podcast Quickie 13:46

8M ago13:46

13:46

Ministry dropped their new single Just Stop Oil last night, so the guys had to talk about it, because, well, MINISTRY!! If you’re a Ministry fan, there’s not much to say because just about all Ministry is good Ministry. If you’re not familiar with the band, then settle in for a few minutes with the STR jackasses and get their thoughts. The giveaway…

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Dan Lorenzo - Patriarchs In Black - Podcast Interview 29:14

8M ago29:14

29:14

The fellas sit down for a chat with guitarist and song writer Dan Lorenzo. Some of Dan's numerous projects include Hades, Non Fiction, Cassius King, Vessel Of Light and most recently the powerhouse collaborative Patriarchs In Black. The New Jersey native talks all things music, his personal history, his thoughts on singles versus albums and a slew …

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3TEETH - ENDEX - Podcast Review 22:09

8M ago22:09

22:09

It’s all about 3TEETH as the Halloweenies talk ENDEX, the lastest offering from the L.A. based industrial metal band. Have a watch or a listen as the guys get into it and discuss not only the album, but breeze by a few classic horror flicks, David’s wardrobe, Derek’s pythons and John’s Mick Gordon fandom. Hit up https://lsems.gravityzone.bitdefende…

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Podcast Interview - Trevor Phipps from UNEARTH 25:28

8M ago25:28

25:28

The STR crew had the great pleasure of sitting down for a chat with Trevor Phipps, the incredibly thoughtful vocalist from the powerhouse metalcore band UNEARTH. Trevor shares some of his thoughts on family, the environment and being a warrior for metal. UNEARTH will be on the road in Europe in November 2023. If you have the chance to see a show, d…

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Patriarchs In Black - My Veneration - Podcast Review 25:15

8M ago25:15

25:15

This time around the Sh!t Talk malcontents talk the new album from Patriarchs In Black. The P.I.B. duo, powered by Dan Lorenzo and Johnny Kelly, brought another great album that's loaded with a great roster of guest artists. Be sure to drop by https://www.shittalkreviews.com to see all the podcasts, written reviews and links to music by all the ban…

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Tesseract - War Of Being - Podcast Review 25:15

8M ago25:15

25:15

Do you dig progressive metal, loaded with top-rate compositions, killer performances and amazing production? Of course you do. Fall into your favorite chair and hang with the Sh!t Talk yahoos as they get into War Of Being, the latest album from Tesseract. We also learn that David is a part time Ninja Turtle, Derek has to fight for any opportunity t…

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Judas Priest - Panic Attack - Single Review Podcast Quickie 11:53

8M ago11:53

11:53

Judas Priest dropped a new single on us, so the feeble Sh!t Talk Reviews brain trust sat down for a podcast quickie to review it! They also circled around a few upcoming interviews and mused about 80s movies and what masks they should wear. Next time you're out on the highway of interwebs, get off at exit 174 and drop by https://www.shittalkreviews…

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Concert Review & Trip Ramblings - Death Ray Vision, Exhumed, Incite, Cavalera Conspiracy 34:38

9M ago34:38

34:38

RAMBLE WARNING! This time around, the morons (under the guise of having been busy,) aren’t talking about an album. After some time on the road the Sh!t Talk chuckleheads ramble on (ad nauseum) about their trip to New England, the astonishing Boston tour guide that is Keith Bennett and a killer show at The Paradise Rock Club (Death Ray Vision, Incit…

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Polar - Everywhere, Everything - Podcast Review 34:48

9M ago34:48

34:48

This week the buffoons sat down to talk about Everywhere, Everything, the latest album from Polar. Some tough questions were raised during this convo: Will Dave get naked and spoon with Derek? Will Derek make a deposit in David's tailpipe? Will John run screaming from all of it? Don't forget, the morons have a website now. They think it's the great…

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Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon - Completely Unnecessary Podcast Review of a Masterful Album 34:40

9M ago34:40

34:40

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of arguably one of the greatest albums of all time: Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon. The Sh!t Talk idiots just had to take a minute (or 34) to talk about this incredible piece of music. Not that there are too many folks who've been alive for more than 15 minutes who haven't heard it, but it's such an amazing album…

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Celestial Sanctuary - Insatiable Thirst For Torment - Podcast Review 32:28

9M ago32:28

32:28

Do you like the death metal? Are you down with horror-styled, crushing, heavy music? Then settle in with the guys as they talk about the Celestial Sanctuary's latest album Insatiable Thirst For Torment. They get into all aspects of the record and also conquer some heavy-hitting topics: Will Derek make it home before he loses his innards? Will David…

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Podcast Interview with McKeenan from OneFromTheNorth 36:41

9M ago36:41

36:41

The Sh!t Talk team had the pleasure of virtually sitting down with the brainchild of OneFromTheNorth: the one and only McKeenan. The guys pick his brain about living in the land of the Midnight Sun, bringing contrasting musical genres together and which NFL team has the most "metal" team logo. Be sure to swing by the STR website at https://www.shit…

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Filter - The Algorithm - Podcast Review 34:03

10M ago34:03

34:03

It's all about Filter this week as the guys talk about The Algorithm. Richard Patrick is back at it with a new record and because it's Filter, they just had to talk about it. Tune in to see if David did any research on this album, if Derek yearns for his college days in the back of an F-150 and if John can keep his extremities attached to his torso…

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Podcast Interview with URNE singer and bassist Joe Nally 41:02

10M ago41:02

41:02

The guys were psyched to get to have a chat with bassist and singer Joe Nally, the frontman for the UK trio URNE. Joe dropped right into the Shit Talk dynamic and immediately started taking shots at the guys. IT WAS GLORIOUS. Joe talks family, passion, heartbreak and his musical history as they talk all things A Feast On Sorrow. Be sure to drop by …

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Atreyu - The Moment You Find Your Flame - Podcast Review 29:14

10M ago29:14

29:14

It's an Atreyu kind of day as the Sh!t Talk Reviews morons get into The Moment You Find Your Flame. Has David entered orbit? Did John lose all technical acumen? Has Derek taken the crown as the most responsible guy in the room? Clearly, the apocalypse is upon us. Check out the STR website at www.shittalkreviews.com and drop a note in the mailbox by…

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Urne - A Feast On Sorrow Podcast Review 37:05

10M ago37:05

37:05

It's all about A Feast On Sorrow on this episode. Join the fellas as they take a walk and talk through this passionate new album offered up by UK trio Urne. We also learn this time around that David J is irritating, Derek is irritable and John is addicted to the pink. Check the video version on YouTube at @ShtTalkReviews or check out the STR websit…

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Humanity's Last Breath - Ashen - Podcast Review 32:00

10M ago32:00

32:00

This week the Sh!t Talk Reviews idiots go super heavy with a conversation about Ashen, the latest release from Humanity's Last Breath. It's a seriously heavy album and for the STR guys, it led some realizations: David J's personal fan count is by far the highest, Derek's Boston is better than anyone else's Boston, and John is a crazy secretive Celi…

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Mammoth - II Podcast Review 25:43

10M ago25:43

25:43

This week we sit down to dine and wind up chowing down on some spicy meatballs! We get into the sophomore release from Mammoth WVH: II. The heat rises in the STR studios during this convo and there are moments when it looks like we’ll all be going home without dessert. But do we? You’ll have to tune in to find out! In addition to talking Wolfie, we…

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Cavalera Conspiracy - Bestial Devastation/Morbid Visions Album Review 24:37

11M ago24:37

24:37

This time around we're getting into not one, but two albums from Cavalera Conspiracy; Bestial Devastation and Morbid Visions. Max, Iggor and crew have re-recorded both of these albums that were first given to the world back in 1985 and 1986, respectively, and we've been waiting to dig in. In other news, David gets a phone call, Derek yearns for the…

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Podcast Interview with Boston Hardcore Icon Keith Bennett 43:44

11M ago43:44

43:44

We were stoked to sit down for a conversation with Boston singer and bass player Keith Bennett. A true veteran in the Boston scene, Keith has been crushing it with bands like Wrecking Crew, PanzerBastard, Casket Rats and now Death Ray Vision. We talk the Boston scene history, the passion of music fans and why Goth clubs are some of the greatest pla…

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Spirit Adrift - Ghost At The Gallows Review 29:24

11M ago29:24

29:24

This week the topic at hand is the latest release from Spirit Adrift: Ghost At The Gallows. Surely you're asking yourself what went down in the STR studio, and we're here to satiate your need for the hottest info. We dive headfirst into Nate Garrett's killer album, suffer through David's general frustration and anger, get reminded that of all thing…

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Podcast Interview with bassist Eric J. Morgan 39:52

11M ago39:52

39:52

We had the great pleasure of sitting down with phenomenal bassist, producer, socialite, great father and all-around nice guy Eric J. Morgan for some rambling conversations. We chat about his musical history from his work with First Order up through A Pale Horse Named Death and Patriarchs In Black. We also touch on the intricacies of cultivating a h…

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Currents - The Death We Seek Review 20:41

11M ago20:41

20:41

Once again we find ourselves in different parts of the country this week as we talk about the new Currents album The Death We Seek. We chat about climbing out of a tough week as David lets his private "bead" collection out into the wild, Derek fishes for more sponsorship dollars and John tries desperately to just keep it together. Check out our Ins…

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Death Ray Vision - No Mercy From Electric Eyes Review 25:16

11M ago25:16

25:16

It's Death Ray Vision Day in the Sh!t Talk Studio! In this episode we get into DRV's new album No Mercy From Electric Eyes, discuss David J naked on a deserted island and speak quite highly of Boston's high-class mosh pit etiquette. Many thanks for all the #STRDefaced pics you've sent us. If you need a stash for your stickering needs, hit us up at …

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Podcast Quickie - Deserted Island Albums 6:19

11M ago6:19

6:19

You're stuck on a deserted island. Forever. You've got next to nothing with you except (obviously) a few albums and the means to play them. We jump in for a quick conversation about a few of the albums that we'd definitely want with us. No surprise to any of us, David wants the quintessential Barry Manilow collection. Derek throws a curveball and g…

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