#116 The White Stripes - ElephantIt’s two on two ball (and biscuit) as Breddy and Helio take on a fellow duo we all knew would show up sooner or later: The White Stripes, and at the height of their powers with songs and riffs that resonated across the globe and catapulted them into stardom. The boys also begin a new long term project, recite monologues from Spielberg movies, and literally fiddle with guitar pedals. Also odd coincidences pile up, breaking the boys’ minds and driving them into the arms of Doop. Note: this episodes audio is best experienced over phonograph or dictaphone.

00:00 Welcome to the Indy 500 Podcas

t01:03 Introducing the Smarch Madness Tournament

04:33 Redemption Conference: Albums We Want Included

04:55 Shame Conference: Albums We Could Do Without

05:53 Brady's Picks for the Redemption Conference

16:40 Helio's Picks for the Redemption Conference

32:38 Listener Contributions and Call to Action

35:39 This Week's Album: The White Stripes' Elephant

52:17 Early Concert Experiences and Band Recommendations

53:56 The White Stripes' Breakthrough with 'White Blood Cells'

54:32 Iconic Music Videos and Their Impact

55:41 The Rock Revival Era

56:36 Exploring the Multiverse of Bad Lists

57:44 The Cure's 'Disintegration' and Its Legacy

01:02:08 Movie Spotlight: 'Catch Me If You Can'

01:07:09 Video Game Highlight: Gears of War II

01:12:13 Blues Legend: Blind Blake

01:15:32 Cultural Context and Coincidences

01:35:15 Band's Transitional Phase

01:35:47 Square Enix Merger and Final Fantasy

01:37:34 Political Climate: George W. Bush Era

01:39:11 White Stripes' Simplicity and Experimentation

01:41:31 Recording 'Elephant' at Toe Rag Studios

01:46:02 Jack White's Unique Equipment Choices

02:03:53 The Impact of 'Seven Nation Army'

02:10:12 The White Stripes' Final Days

02:14:10 Jack White's Post-White Stripes Ventures

02:28:21 Analyzing the Album's Riff and Beat

02:28:57 Band Dynamics and Support

02:29:16 Comparing Two-Person Bands

02:29:40 Track-by-Track Album Review

02:30:22 Discussing the Album's Poetry and Depth

02:30:55 Favorite Tracks and Riffs

02:36:28 The Influence of Grunge on Jack White

02:38:04 Blues Influence and Favorite Songs

02:38:52 Reflecting on 'Seven Nation Army'

02:40:00 Album's Final Track and Conclusion

02:42:45 Breaking News: Coachella 2026 Lineup

02:45:31 Detroit Pizza Recipe and Music Recommendations

02:47:14 Homework Albums and Live Album Discussion

03:03:42 Random Number Generator: Next Album