The Music List

The NFL draft is one of the great non-sporting events that's still a sporting event on the face of the planet. Teams do research on hundreds of players to get exactly the right fit for their team. With the draft right around the corner, someone needs to bring that same draft energy to music. Enter The Music List. The siblings are taking the draft to a whole new level in this episode. It's not enough to just pick the best or the worst or the songs that fit a category. In this episode, they're building a band. They have to have all the components- guitar, vocals, bass, drums, lyricists...and a sound that is cohesive and makes sense. How would Ozzy pair up with Brian Wilson? Meh? Key him up with a thrasher guitar player, and then you're business. After the dust settles, help the siblings determine....who built the best band?

Whether or not you're a basketball fan, or if your team is still one of the 16 teams remaining, the NCAA tournament for basketball is one of the great sporting events of the year. The siblings are all Arkansas Razorback fans, so they're excited that the Hogs are back in the Sweet 16. But even if they weren't, the podcast would still be celebrating this event with some great music. We're debating what the best songs are that are about basketball, are associated with basketball, or just happen to mention in it in passing. If you have a March Madness watch party, you need to listen to us first so you can set your playlist. We promise, it's a slam dunk!

You don't have to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick's Day. You don't need green beer, leprechauns, shamrocks, or buckets of gold at the end of a rainbow. What you do need is some great music. To celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2026, the siblings fought and clawed and researched some of the best Irish musicians (and some that have strong Irish heritage), and put together the definitive list of the best Irish musicians of all time. The list includes everything from monster arena bands to alternative powerhouses to choral groups to foundational metal bands. Join The Music List podcast so that U2 can be in on the fun. (See what we did there?)

With so much drama in the LBC...I mean, NFL, it's kind of hard not to talk about one of the most premier live performances that occur each other. We're talking Super Bowl Halftime shows and with 60 0f them now in the books, we have a strong list of contenders for which halftime shows are the most iconic. Bands, musical icons, and groups, wardrobe malfunctions, and top of the line production make for a ton of iconic shows and moments. But which one reigns supreme? Join The Music List Podcast with a special guest as they rank the most iconic shows and moments in Super Bowl halftime history.

Valentine's Day certainly has its detractors. Whether or not you believe it's a made up holiday spurred by capitalism and the greeting card and chocolate industries, it nevertheless is a day for sweethearts. And it just so happens that one of The Music List's hosts, Heather, is married to the show's producer, Shaun. Both are rockers that have a soft spot for songs and their meanings. In this special Valentine's Day episode, we share a playlist of songs that have special meaning to The Music List host and producer. It will be sentimental. It will be heartfelt. But most importantly it's definitely going to rock.

In this episode, the siblings tackle the Best Family Bands- acts build on bloodlines, not just talent. Though, genetics being what they are, talent, like apples, doesn't seem to fall far from the tree. Using The Music List's signature draft and debate format, we argue which bloodline ties that played together truly earned their legacy. The only rule? The musical act must have at least two members in it that are blood relatives. Mother and daughter, father and son, siblings, or even cousins. Shared blood means they're eligible for drafting. We discuss siblings' blood harmony, its effects on the music, and how shared DNA contributes to greatness. Of course, you can expect hot takes, humorous moments, and fierce arguments as siblings debate...other siblings. Join us and decide for yourself which family-based musical acts should earn top billing on The Music List!

Looking for the ultimate winter playlist? In the season 5 premiere of The Music List, the siblings draft and debate songs about snow, freezing nights, and icy vibes — from classic rock to modern hits. Which tracks capture the chill of winter, and which ones spark the biggest arguments? Tune in to hear the debates, discover new favorites, and find the perfect soundtrack for cold-weather days.

The first quarter of the 21st century has come to a close, and it was a fine year for music. Rock and roll is trying to rebound. Country music has some artists finding their roots and pop is still going strong. The blues still resonates with the emotional base of the listener, and all of these genres and more are represented in this episode of reflection- the best songs of 2025! Sit back and listen as the siblings share the list of songs they believe represent 2025 the best, and Happy New Year!

Sometimes, you aren't looking to curate a playlist or mix and match. Sometimes, you're in the mood to just listen to someone you trust sing some great Christmas songs back to back...to back...to back to back...etc. You need an album. In this episode of The Music List, the siblings put down their good cheer and roll up their sleeves. They're going to duke it out over the very best Christmas albums of all time. We have it all- classics, pop, country, rock...There will be an album for you! Which holiday album reigns supreme? Listen to this episode to find out and see if you agree!

Are you looking for some great albums for the music lovers in your life? Well, look no further! I mean, you should probably look other places too, but we definitely are providing a list of 15 great albums spanning decades of great music. If you have country fans, rock fans, blues fans, pop fans...we got you covered. Get the siblings' list of 15 fantastic albums that are great all the way through- from the first track to the last track. Merry Christmas, and let the Music List help you with your Christmas list!

The music industry is full of interesting characters. Some are funny. Some are wild, crazy, or dangerous. Some are just...weird. But they all fall under the umbrella of being a turkey. What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving by recognizing and ranking some of the biggest turkeys in the music biz? But who is the biggest turkey? What will win the day? A long list of crazy antics? An incredible sense of humor? A weird streak? Legendary tales of conquests on the road? Or maybe, just the right amount of seasoning of all the above? The siblings hash this out on this special Thanksgiving episode of The Music List!

Few hall of fames seem to have the controversy as the Rock Hall. Every year, new inductees make music fans scratch their heads while those that are snubbed for another year make those same fans shake their fist. The Rock Hall has complicated matters by broadening their inductees beyond rock artists. R&B acts, pop stars, and country artists are getting the red carpet treatment while some rock and roll legends are on the outside looking in. But which musical artists are the biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs? This one gets testy! The siblings go to bat for the worst snubs, and they leave bruises in this episode! Listen in to find out who the siblings finally determine are the five biggest, worst snubs for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Over the decades, it's not only the movies that have frightened people out of their wits. Television has a long, storied history of keeping people awake at night as well. In fact, there is something routinely grotesque about awaiting your own terror-inducing sleep deprivation on a weekly basis. These frightening episodic programs can't lure you in with rainbows and unicorns. No, they set the stage with some of the eeriest, mood-setting music the entertainment industry has ever known. For Halloween this year, the siblings take on the long history of television and the scary. Together, they provide for you, the spookiest, scariest, eeriest of television themes. Listen in to this episode of The Music List...if you dare.

The siblings are back—Ben, Heather, and Beth—taking a wild ride through the dark and legendary catalog of the Godfather of Heavey Metal. From Sabbath’s heavy beginnings to Ozzy’s solo anthems, they debate which songs truly define the man, the myth, the madman. But just when things start to get over the top, or day we say, mountain, they bring in a guest who knows Ozzy’s riffs better than most—an expert metal guitarist with encyclopedic Ozzy knowledge and a wicked sense of tone. Tune in as sparks fly and amps roar… it will take an Iron Man to survive these debates, but fear not...even though we're discussing the Prince of Darkness, there will be no more tears, and laughter and smiles will rule the day. This is the Very Best of Ozzy Osbourne!

While the United States is the undisputed birthplace of rock and roll, the Brits have put together a collection of some of the greatest bands in the history of popular music. In fact, if you made a Mount Rushmore of the greatest rock bands of all time and all four bands came from Great Britain, that argument would likely hold water. With legendary bands like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Queen, Deep Purple, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd....you get the picture...drafting only nine and then eliminating four to create a top five is a tough job that requires a lot of knowledge and strong opinions. Luckily, the siblings of The Music List are here to do exactly that. And boy, do the fireworks fly like New Year's Day at the London Eye. Is there a surprise number 1? And will it cause a sibling war that makes 1776 look like a game of patty-cake? Join the siblings for this hotly-debated episode of The Music List as they provide the definitive list of the Best British Rock Bands of all time!

Remember the good old days when you couldn't just skip the commercials? Maybe you could fast forward through them if you recorded a show on VHS, but then it got all grainy. You had to rewind and fast forward, rewind and fast forward, because it would skip and jump and never land in the right spot to start the show? That's right, the good old 80s! They had some great commercial jingles, didn't they? Here are the episode and the debate you didn't know you needed. The siblings take you down Memory Lane without pulling any punches as they debate the best 80s TV jingles!

Grab your leather, crank up the volume, and prepare for a loud, sleezy ride down the Sunset Strip! In this episode of The Music List, we’re diving headfirst into the debauchery, decadence, and downright legendary riffs of Mötley Crüe. Will Home Sweet Home melt enough hearts to claim the top spot, or will a deep cut roar past the hits? Expect fierce debates, sibling betrayals, and plenty of headbanging as we battle it out to create the ultimate Mötley Crüe list. It's time to take a ride on the Wild Side on this episode of The Music List podcast!

Ray Charles famously sang, "What'd I say?" A lot of times, musicians genuinely leave their audiences asking that very thing. The siblings bring that question to life once again with a variety of musicians across a wide range of genres. Do these musicians have a soft spot for potty humor, or are we just hearing things? Is Ronnie Dunn a superhero, or is he playing games with us? Find out all of these answers and more as we dive into 15 new misheard lyrics on the 4th installment of what is always one of The Music List's fanbase's favorite episodes of the year.

Get your Union Jacks ready and tease that hair high—this week, the siblings crank up the amps and dive headfirst into the glam metal glory of Def Leppard! From Sheffield steel to Hysteria-fueled superstardom, we’re ranking the very best tracks from one of rock’s most explosive hit machines. Will “Photograph” outshine “Love Bites”? Does “Pour Some Sugar on Me” still rule the arena, or will a deep cut steal the crown?Expect strong opinions, savage guitar riffs, and at least one sibling betrayal as we battle it out to build the ultimate Def Leppard list. Spoiler: someone thinks “Sugar” is overrated. Let the debates begin!

Sun, sand, and a soundtrack to fall in love to! In this special episode of The Music List Podcast, regular host Heather teams up with husband and TML producer, Shaun, to craft the ultimate summer romance mixtape. Together, they dive into the songs that capture the thrill of a summer fling, the warmth of long, lazy evenings, and the bittersweet nostalgia that lingers when the season fades. From classic love ballads to fresh Top 10 hits, Heather and Shaun share personal stories, playful debates, and unexpected picks that make this mixtape one you’ll want on repeat. Tune in and discover what makes a perfect summer romance soundtrack—and maybe get inspired to make your own.