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This week we're going up high! And down hard! With the high hard one and the best podcast about Ice Cube and the 187th greatest album of all time, AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted.   But before we get to the music all of our Apple Maps enthusiasts will be taken on a detour for our discussion of open-toed shoes, stolen cars mats, and scrambled cable TV. We also celebrate the new Pearl Jam and Vampire Weekend albums and become the best NFL Draft podcast when we draft the best charcuterie ingredients.    Then at (1:13:00) we turn off the radio and discuss Ice Cube's debut studio album, AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted. We chat about old-school rhyme schemes, The Bomb Squad production, and BIG3 Basketball.    Next week we'll bang the gong and get it on when we become the best T. Rex podcast and break down the 1971 glam rock album, Electric Warrior.     

If you have $7,500 lying around you could give it away or you could buy an Eames chair and listen to the best mid-century modern podcast about the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the 187th greatest album of all time, Blood Sugar Sex Magik.   But before we get to the album we take a trip to the Mustang Ranch where you might get to hear about Bruce Springsteen in concert, yoga dehydration, and first class flight etiquette.   Then at (1:08:00) we go under the bridge to talk about Blood Sugar Sex Magik from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. We discuss the band's cross-genre influences, nonsense lyrics, and the best hard rock performances from 1993.   Next week you should turn off the radio and join us for the best Ice Cube podcast when we cover his debut studio album AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted.

Guys. This week "Russ misunderstood" what was going on and he made Rob edit this episode all by himself. I tried to say no but Russ just put on his sunglasses and stared.    So here is the Show in a Connections type game. Try to guess what section of the show each is from.      That Sub that got Crushed.                      Sid Bream  A dominatrix  Sex with a Football Coach  Men's Rights Aaron says you should go with your wife to get your hair done.  Rob's Fast Bat Racing League Leather Mask "What album is this?" Aaron Drove! Nascar Driver  A detailed history of the album Woke Mind Virus  Captain Phillips Subtitles Sully Sullenburger

We are busy so I put together a "best of" bits that lead into my favorite parody songs.    I was trying to find the bit where Aaron admitted early on that he loved feet because it inspired a million songs but I couldn't find it. Oh well.

They say if you listen to this podcast you might go blind. But if you can't stop messin' with the danger zone then welcome to the best podcast about Cyndi Lauper and the 184th greatest album of all time, She's So Unusual.   But before we get to the music your four favorite therapeutic tools provide some curmudgeonly commentary on adult pick-up basketball, thermostat control, and bar hopping in Ft. Lauderdale on spring break. We also go the distance on polyamorous opportunities, bumping and grinding, and other glorious topics.     Then at (1:06:00) we bop with the original quirky singer, Cyndi Lauper, and her debut studio album She's So Unusual. We discuss Cyndi Lauper's place in 80's pop culture, the Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection, and the best songs featuring the melodica.   Next week we have no expectations that we will become the best Rolling Stones podcast when we cover their 1968 roots rock album, Beggars Banquet.

We are the world. We are children. We are the ones who make the best podcast about D'Angelo and the 183rd greatest album of all time, Brown Sugar, so you should start listening.1   Before we get to the music, we provide our rebuttal to the State of the Union with some discussion about the Wizard of Oz, the keys to good hospitality, and 44 days of amazing music in 1991.2  We're also your accountability buddy when it comes to airport etiquette when we chat about security checkpoint stops and normalizing kiosk shoplifting.   Then at (55:00) this podcast takes a smooth turn when we discuss D'Angelo's 1995 debut studio album Brown Sugar. We discuss D'Angelo's double entendres, the Voodoo sound, and the best weed songs ever.3   Next week we just want to have fun when we become the best Cyndi Lauper podcast and cover her 1983 debut studio album, She's So Unusual.    1. The opening of this writeup was a play on words from the song We Are the World, which was covered in the 2024 Documentary, The Greatest Night in Pop.   2. If our discussion of the 7 Legendary Rock Albums that were released in 44 days gives you the perfect body feeling, then reading this article reference will put a little mustard on it.   3. If you think this video of Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson singing Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die deserves a two-star rating then you probably should've just left this podcast about 15 minutes earlier.

This week Rob invites three random co-hosts aboard the Lex Express for 100 minutes of unlistenable drivel, also known as the best podcast about James Taylor and the 182nd greatest album of all time, Sweet Baby James.   But lo and behold before we get to the music we earn our two stars by reliving our best moments from the best podcast about Portishead. We also discuss martial arts, finding the perfect pants, and the best things to do in Savannah, Georgia. In memoriam of the Academy Awards, we also break down Air Bud II.   Then at (1:04:00) we provide the exact opposite of a deep dive analysis of James Taylor's 1970 album, Sweet Baby James. We discuss James Taylor's songwriting, titular tracks, and the best musical cameos in the Simpsons.    Alright, next week you're going to get a jonz in your bonz when we become the best D'Angelo podcast and discuss his debut studio album, Brown Sugar. If you like this episode please give us a 2-star review.

Rob and Jon take this week to talk about the Humpty Dance, skiing, Burger King, and what movie could be improved with Humpty Hump's writing.  We also cover grapefruiting. It's loopid!

It's Beyonce. It's good! Aaron salutes my underwear!

Now we are the best podcast about Taylor Swift. 

Folks... I am in a work meeting. I can't write anything funny here. It's Bob Dylan. We talk about Moby Dick. What more do you want? 

To be or not to be the best podcast about Love, and the 180th greatest album of all time, Forever Changes...that is the question.    Before we answer that question we turn this double-stuffed episode into a mega-stuffed episode when we plead fifth to a voicemail about Viagra. We also discuss the virtue of cleaning your hot sauce bottles, couples retreats, and the best movies about bands. Just like the Droids at the Carnival Court in Vegas, this podcast is wack as hell.    Then at (1:00:00), we set the scene for the rock band Love's 1968 album, Forever Changes. We discuss contemporary bands from the late '60s, Arthur Lee's influence on the band, and the best songs about the ice cream man. _   This episode is all over now, baby blue. But next week we're taking the show on the road again when we become the best Bob Dylan podcast and cover Dylan's folk rock album, Bringing it All Back Home.

We're here this week to be your accountability buddy. We're also here to be the best podcast about the Notorious B.I.G. and the 179th greatest album of all time, Life After Death.   But before we hypnotize you with our music knowledge we take a voicemail about getting on the wrong flight, how would you handle it? We also chat about selecting your birthday dinner location, things our parents have started doing, and how many titles Scottie Pippen's ex-wife and Michael Jordan's son have won. We're not here to judge, just to enjoy the flavors.   Then at (56:00) I got a story to tell when we discuss the Notorious B.I.G.'s final studio album, Life After Death. We talk about Puff Daddy's influence on the album and the Shiny Suit era, Tupac's All Eyez on Me, and the best posthumous albums of all time.   Call the Beck Line at 802 277 BECK and ask a question that will make us say funny things.    Next week's episode is sure to be a bummer in the summer when we become the best podcast about the band Love and cover their 1967 album Forever Changes.

(Note from Rob: Vegas almost killed me and I forgot what day of the week it was. Sorry everyone.)     If you can't handle our skunk ape, then you probably can't handle this podcast giving it to your claspers. But maybe you can handle the best podcast about Otis Redding and the 178th greatest album of all time, Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul.    But before you earn your next album patch on your Beck Did it Better letter jacket one of our favorite listeners calls in with a fantastic review of the Sphere in Las Vegas. We also discuss T-Pain crushing Tennessee Whiskey, soft jam records, tailored suits, and text chain etiquette. If you have 176 unread podcast summaries in your queue, you'll fit right in.    Then at (1:01:00) we take you into the wonderful world of Otis Redding and his third studio album, Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul. We discuss Stax Records covering Motown, where Otis Redding ranks in the greatest singers of all time, and the best covers of Satisfaction covers.  We also go down in the valley and discuss the greatest high school choir songs ever. This part of the podcast is sure to leave you staring at your bathroom mirror for 43 minutes, wondering what's the difference between a cryptid and a mythological beast.   It's too bad this podcast doesn't have Mo Money, because we certainly have Mo Problems, and next week we'll prove it when we become the best podcast about the Notorious B.I.G. and cover his final studio album, Life After Death.

Can you imagine if someone on this podcast could goaltend in a basketball game? It's probably just as likely as this being the best podcast about Rod Stewart and the 177th greatest album of all time, Every Picture Tells a Story.    Before we get to the music we have a special invite to our swinging potluck in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our delicious spread features some Cold Stone Creamery, Noodles & Company mac and cheese, and caffeine-free diet coke. Our podcast chancellor also leads a discussion about New Year's resolutions, scratched records, and fun music facts about Peter Frampton, Jim Morrison, and Flea.   The first half of this podcast seems like a long time, but at (1:01:00) we fire up the karaoke machine and talk about Rod Stewart's 1971 album, Every Picture Tells a Story. We discuss Rod Stewart's numberone albums, recruiting mandolin players, and the best Bob Dylan covers.   Next week a change is gonna come when we become the best Otis Redding podcast and celebrate Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul.

What's that smell in your crib? It's the best podcast about Public Enemy and the 176th greatest album of all time, Fear of a Black Planet.    Before we get to the album we run all our jokes into the ground and lay some foundation for the best office nicknames, sock swapping, and 1980's NBA Superstars music videos.    Then at (46:00) the B side of this podcast wins again when we cover Public Enemy's third studio album, Fear of a Black Planet. We play spot the sample, discuss Public Enemy's influence on hip hop, and break down the four elements of hip hop. We also share an impromptu list of the best songs with the word nine in the title.   If you need to find a reason to believe then join us next week when we become the best Rod Stewart podcast and his 1971 hit album, Every Picture Tells a Story. Doubling a hard twelve!

Excuse Me...I have a written bit about this being the best podcast about Kendrick Lamar and the 175th greatest album of all time, Damn.   Before we get to the album we wrap up a small package for the holiday season and discuss playing Christmas songs at weddings, giving presents to yourself, and weird wife Christmas cards. We also talk about what age you should let your kids start playing video games and shame a fantasy football quitter.   We also discover an amazing storytelling podcast, Firebreathing Kittens. If you're into mystery-solving, comedic banter, and friendship, you should check out Firebreathing Kittens.   Then at (1:01:00) we become a bit more humble and discuss Kendrick Lamar's fourth studio album, Damn. We discuss Pulitzer Prize winning music, Kendrick's dense slang and wordplay, and the best hip-hop songs with one word titles.   Next week we welcome you to the terrordome where we become the best Public Enemy podcast and cover Fear of a Black Planet.

Are you looking for the best podcast about Jimmy Cliff and the 174th greatest album of all time, The Harder They Come soundtrack? You can get it if you really want it right here on our Ole Fans account!   But before we get to the music we get this sabre party started by discussing the best way to eat a hot dog, night golfing, and the best song requests for dueling pianos. We also chat about Elvis impersonators, call BS on broken bones, and do a deep dive into all things leather jackets. Well, actually we spend a little more time focusing on leather zipper masks if that gives you a hard four.   Then at (1:12:00) the pressure drops when we cover The Harder They Come soundtrack, starring Jimmy Cliff. We discussed how this album paved the way for the popularity of reggae music in the United States, Toots and the Maytals on SNL, and the best titular tracks from movie soundtrack albums.    Today's episode was sure to test your loyalty, but if you feel the love you should join us next week when we become the best Kendrick Lamar  podcast, and discuss his Pulitzer Prize winning album, Damn.

1993, much more ba-e-ya-e-younce. Beck Did it Better's comin' with the best podcast about Nirvana and the 173rd greatest album of all time, In Utero...and the half ounce.   But before we get to the album, we discuss the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship, and we've got this group pegged! Then we discuss proper Christmas tree care, school dances, and the best songs in our Spotify wrap. We also empty our french drain with some landscaping talk and relive some of our favorite prank phone calls.   Then at (1:00:00) we serve the servants and cover Nirvana's final studio album In Utero. With all apologies, we share our thoughts on Nirvana's pop hooks, the best albums from 1993, and the best acoustic versions of popular songs.   Tune in next week for a sweet and dandy episode when we become the best Jimmy Cliff podcast and cover the soundtrack album that popularized reggae music in the United States, The Harder They Come.

Yes, I can confirm that the bill for $24.32 at Taco Bell was my order. I can also confirm that this is the best podcast about Simon & Garfunkel and the 172nd greatest album of all time, Bridge Over Troubled Water.   But before we talk about the music we get lost in El Segundo on a non-consecutive timeline while chomping on some Girl Scout cookies, pretzel M&Ms, and dark turkey meat, We also cover the best holiday albums, the best Madonna songs, and which state has the toughest kids per capita.   Then at (53:00) we're down on our knees, beggin you please to hear our thoughts about Simon & Garfunkel's 1970 album, Bridge Over Troubled Water. We discuss why Simon & Garfunkel broke up, Paul Simon's song-writing process, and the best rap songs featuring the flute. We also do a deep dive on the movie Air-Bud. To be clear, the rules do not say that dogs are not allowed to play.    If you're wondering why this podcast is so windy, it's because this episode sucks and next week's total trash blows when we become the best Sonic Youth podcast, and discuss the 1988 album, Daydream Nation.