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Charlie Fern (Turn Back Time: A Cher Podcast) and Cory Cross (Crosstown Gaming & Reviews) will be spinning albums every week and spilling the tea about all of them on this new show!
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CW: this episode contains brief mentions of murder and rape in the context of one of the songs discussed.Turntables & Tea kicks off their Rock Hall miniseries by taking on 2025 inductee Warren Zevon and his most successful album. Hear about the making of the immortal "Werewolves Of London" and the many famous names who helped make a truly unique singer-songwriter album. You don't want to miss this one!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Charlie and Cory delve into world of Florence + The Machine once again with their latest, 'Everybody Scream.' Hear them discuss the album's connection to Halloween, the impact of Florence Welch's life experiences on the music, and how it all ties together. You don't want to miss this one!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Harry Styles-Fine Line

Harry Styles-Fine Line

2025-11-0651:34

Turntables & Tea delve into Harry Styles' second album, 'Fine Line,' exploring its themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth. Charlie & Cory discuss the album's production quality, the emotional depth of its tracks, and how Styles' influences shape the music. Take a listen to this golden episode!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
When Taylor Swift puts out a new album, Turntables and Tea does an episode all about it. Hear Charlie's take on some of the crazier reactions to the album tracks, Cory's enthrallment with the stories told and how "The Life Of A Showgirl" really stacks up. Save yourself from the fate of Ophelia and take a listen!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Deftones-private music

Deftones-private music

2025-10-0344:38

Turntables and Tea dives into the latest album by Deftones in this episode. Charlie and Cory discuss the themes present in the album and how it reflects the band's sonic evolution. The music isn't too private for you not to listen!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Katy Perry-Teenage Dream

Katy Perry-Teenage Dream

2025-09-2101:24:31

Turntables and Tea takes on a landmark pop album in this episode. Hear about Charlie's experience at Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour, the track that made Cory look at her differently, and how "Teenage Dream" really holds up after 15 years. Don't let this episode be the one that got away!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Turntables & Tea dives into one of the most iconic debut albums of all time on this episode. Hear about Charlie's experience at a recent Cyndi Lauper show and Cory's childhood memories to a unique soundtrack. You'll want to listen to this one time after time!
The Beach Boys-Smile

The Beach Boys-Smile

2025-08-1301:49:19

Charlie and Cory are joined by returning guest Daniel Brilliant to discuss The Beach Boys' "Smile" and it's evolution from a "lost album" to a modern reinterpretation that showcased Brian Wilson at the peak of his creative powers. Hear about tunes like "Surf's Up" and "Good Vibrations" and find out if "Smile" lives up to its legendary status!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
In this episode, Charlie & Cory delve into The White Stripes' fifth studio album, 'Get Behind Me Satan'. It's a journey that involves avant-garde sounds, old Hollywood and even some blues. Sniff a blue orchid and take a listen!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
In this episode, Charlie & Cory dive deep into Madonna's tenth studio album 'Confessions on the Dance Floor,' exploring its themes, production, and impact. They discuss the album's reinvention of Madonna's sound, the significance of its singles, and the personal reflections embedded in the lyrics. You'll be "hung up" on this episode, so take a listen!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Turntables & Tea dives into the latest from the former Hannah Montana in this episode. Charlie and Cory haven't seen the visual album, but they can still discuss how the songs hold up on their own. Is this truly Miley Cyrus's best album yet? Don't wait until the end of the world to listen!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Turntables & Tea celebrates the highest-selling album of 2005 in this one. Hear about the epic comeback of Mariah Carey as she worked with Jermaine Dupri, the Neptunes and others to create her most free album yet. Take a listen because we (Charlie and Cory) belong together with you (the listener).Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Gorillaz-Demon Days

Gorillaz-Demon Days

2025-05-2401:00:13

Turntables and Tea takes on a virtual band for the first time in this episode. Hear about the second release from Damon Albarn's Gorillaz, which just celebrated its 20th anniversary. It's the perfect time to reminisce and you'll be a member of "Feel Good Inc." if you listen.Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Michael Jackson-Dangerous

Michael Jackson-Dangerous

2025-05-0301:20:26

Turntables & Tea once again takes on the King of Pop by diving into his 1991 album "Dangerous". Hear about how a planned compilation became a new album, how MJ embraced new jack swing and if the album stacks up to his work with Quincy Jones. You'll want to remember the time you heard this one!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Turntables & Tea once again takes on the Purple One with by discussing 1991's "Diamonds & Pearls". Hear about how Prince acknowledged hip-hop and returned to form after the disappointing "Graffiti Bridge" in this episode. It's a ride you won't want to "gett off" of!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Lady Gaga-Mayhem

Lady Gaga-Mayhem

2025-03-2901:14:18

Turntables & Tea take on the latest from Lady Gaga in this episode. Hear about the album rollout coinciding with the Joker sequel, the variety of influences present on the album and how it stacks up all around. Enjoy the mayhem and take a listen!Follow us on social media:Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Turntables & Tea kicks off 2025 by looking at the latest from Halsey as voted on by the listeners. Hear about Halsey's inspirations for the album and if Charlie and Cory feel that this is a successful concept album. You'll be lucky if you listen! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠ Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Turntables & Tea looks into a '90s curio in this episode. Hear about the time that Death Row Records released a collection of holiday cheer amidst much turmoil. Overlooked upon its release, is "Christmas On Death Row" an underrated gem or an overcooked turkey? The only way you'll find out is if you listen!
Turntables & Tea gets into the holiday spirit by diving into a landmark holiday album. Hear about Cher's experience recording this album as a backing vocalist (discussed in her new memoir) in addition to Charlie's appreciation for Ronnie Spector and Cory's thoughts on how "Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers" should be done. It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride with this episode! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠ Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
Turntables & Tea dips its toes into the hip-hop pool to cover A Tribe Called Quest's sophomore album. Hear about the original version of "Show Business", Phife Dawg's increased presence and all that jazz (literally). Listen to find out what the scenario is! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠ Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠
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