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| Robyn *REALLY* Lets Her Body Talk - Reviewing "Existentialism" + Our Ten Bucket List Concerts | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:30:51 | |
A new Robyn album is always cause for celebration, and this week we check out her latest - "Sexistentialism." We should've picked up from the album title and cover that we were in for an extremely horny album, but somehow we were still surprised just *how* horny it was - which definitely says more about us than Robyn. We'll let you know who should check this album out, count down ten artists we want to see live before they/we kick the bucket, and along the way create a playlist of five songs to renew your passion for music. What do you think of "Sexistentialism" by Robyn? What concerts are on your bucket list? What album should we review next? Let us know in the comments.
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| Our Only Hope Against AI or Just Hype? Angine de Poitrine + Top 10 Weird Songs by "Normal" Artists | 12 Apr 2026 | 00:45:17 | |
If you're anywhere near as obsessive about music as we are, Angine de Poitrine's KEXP performance has been inescapable these past few weeks. So is this just weird prog rock for music nerds or a real blow against the looming threat of AI on music? We dig into their latest album, count down ten weird songs by "normal" bands, and along the way create a playlist of five songs to renew your passion for music. This one is a long one, so buckle up! What do you think of "Volume II" by Angine de Poitrine? What are some other weird songs "normal" bands? What album should we review next? Let us know in the comments.
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| Under-appreciated Masterpiece? First Listen to Fiona Apple's "The Idler Wheel..." + Top 10 Canadian Songs | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:32:21 | |
Fiona Apple has such a unique career arc. Following huge mainstream success with her debut album to creating genre-defying critical masterpieces, she's got the respect of the public and the critics locked. Maybe it's time we actually give her our undivided attention? đ We listen to "The Idler Wheel..." for the first time, count down the Top 10 songs by Canadians, and, as always, give you a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music. What do you think about "The Idler Wheel?" What are your favorite songs by Canadians? What album should we listen to next? Let us know in the comments!
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| Remember When Country Was Country? Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" + Songs That Make Us Laugh | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:32:59 | |
It's been a minute since either of us have listened to a capital-C Country album. Was this the right choice? We dig into Willie Nelson's classic "Red Headed Stranger" blindly and end up with mixed thoughts. Who found it haunting and romantic? Who was bored? Check out the episode and find out. We also count down 10 songs that crack us up, and, as always, give you a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music.What do you think about "Red Headed Stranger?" What songs make you laugh, whether intentionally or not? What album should we listen to next? Let us know in the comments!
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| Is This Album Too Metal For Us?! First Listen to Gojira's "From Mars to Sirius" + Songs To Drive To | 19 Mar 2026 | 00:31:10 | |
We're back with another first listen to an album - an artist - that we should've probably listened to already. This week it's Gojira's "From Mars to Sirius." Is it possible that this album is too metal even for us?! Or do we just not get it? Plus, we count down our 10 favorite songs to drive to, and, as always, give you a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music. What do you think about "From Mars to Sirius?" What are you favorite songs to drive to? What album should we listen to next? Let us know in the comments! Listen to the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists | |||
| First Listen to Frank Ocean - "Channel Orange" + Songs to Fall Asleep To | 07 Mar 2026 | 00:29:43 | |
Two white dudes sit in a basement and talk about R&B. No, it's not the setup for an off-color joke, it's actually what you'll see on this week's edition of Extended Play. We went digging in the crate to listen to album we completely missed the first time around and found "Channel Orange" by Frank Ocean. Are we R&B converts? Maybe! We also count down our 10 favorite songs to fall asleep to, and, as always, give you a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music. What do you think about "Channel Orange?" What are you favorite songs to fall asleep to? Let us know in the comments!
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| From "Brat" to Avant Garde Pop?! "Wuthering Heights" by Charli XCX + The Top 10 Movie Soundtracks | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:51:12 | |
We admit it: we never listened to "brat." Not that shocking, considering we're not huge pop fans. But when we heard Charli XCX was doing the soundtrack for "Wuthering Heights," we thought it might be our way in. Were we pleasantly surprised? Terribly disappointed? Watch and find out! We'll also count down our 10 favorite movie soundtracks, and, as always, give you a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music. What do you think about "Wuthering Heights?" What are you favorite soundtracks? Let us know in the comments!
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| Minds Blown! 𤯠1st Listen to Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life," + Top 10 Artists of the 90s | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:39:58 | |
It's time to review another classic album we somehow never got around to listening to before. Can you believe neither of us had ever given "Songs in the Key of Life" a full listen?! I mean, it was released the year we were both born. đ´đ´ Watch us get our minds blown by a 50 year-old album, and then stick around as E tries to guess the Top 10 Artists of the '90s. Plus, as always, we give you a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music.What do you think about "Songs in the Key of Life?" How would you have done in our "10 Before 5" music trivia quiz? Let us know in the comments!
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| Is Bad Bunny For Us? First Listen to ""DebĂ Tirar MĂĄs Fotos" + Super Bowl Halftime Show Review | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:52:42 | |
What's that you say? 98.7 million listeners? Okay, we'll give it a shot. It's finally time for our intrepid hosts to listen to Bad Bunny. What better place to start than the "DebĂ Tirar MĂĄs Fotos," 2025's album of the year? And what better time to start than the week he plays the Super Bowl halftime show? Will they dig it? Will it make them feel old? Maybe both?The show starts with a discussion of the halftime show (and the alternative halftime "show"), then our hosts let you know if you need to listen to "DebĂ Tirar MĂĄs Fotos" or not. Finally, it's the triumphant* return of the fan favorite quiz show "10 Before 5."What did you think of the halftime show? Were the guys fair in their assessment of the album? Let us know in the comments!
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| Middle-Aged Dudes Watch(?) The 2026 Grammys | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:14:00 | |
Well, we tried. Kind of. Since we loved last yearâs show so much, we thought weâd try to watch the 2026 edition of The Grammys and react live. Due to technical difficulties (and for our own mental health) we only made through the first 45 minutes. Find out if weâre finally, actually, too old for this stuff.What did you think of the 2026 Grammys? Let us know in the comments.Like/follow/subscribe to Extended PlayJoin the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists | |||
| Style Over Substance? "DON'T BE DUMB" by A$AP Rocky + Our Top 10 Vocalists | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:37:29 | |
Before we listened to A$AP Rockyâs new album âDONâT BE DUMB,â weâd *heard* of A$AP Rocky before. A runway show here, a sneaker sponsorship there, RIhannaâŚbut weâd only head a track or two by him. Was this a good place to start? Get our first impressions and whether we think *you* should check this album out. Then itâs time for us to count down our ten favorite vocalists and, as always, leave you with a five-song playlist to renew your passion for music. What do you think of "DONâT BE DUMB" by A$AP ROCKY? Who are your favorite vocalists? Let us know in the comments! Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Mentioned in the episode: Florence Welchâs hospital performance Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists | |||
| The Radiohead of Metal? First Listen to Tool's "Lateralus" + A Playlist For Your Enemies | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:34:52 | |
We're back with another Classic/Crate/Current album review, and this time around it's a Crate pick - Tool's "Lateralus" from 2001. Are they the Radiohead of metal? Or are they just...boring? We're gonna get some hate for this one... Plus, we count down ten songs you can use to torture your enemies. And no, it's not just ten Nickelback songs. And as always, we end with a playlist of five songs to help renew your passion for music. What do you think of "Lateralus" by Tool? What are songs would you choose to torture your friends/enemies? Let us know in the comments! Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists | |||
| Does the New De La Soul Album Live Up to Their Legacy? Plus Terrible Songs on Otherwise Great Albums | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:31:57 | |
We dove into the latest De La Soul record called âCabin in the Skyâ to see if it hits the same highs as their legendary back catalog. Weâll let you know whether this album is worth your time or not. Plus, we count down ten terrible songs on otherwise amazing albums. And as always, we end with a playlist of five songs to help renew your passion for music. What do you think of the new De La Soul album? What are some terrible songs on otherwise great albums that we missed? Let us know in the comments! Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Join the Extended Family on Patreon for exclusive playlists and weekly articles Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play | |||
| It's Influential, But Is It Any Good? Bad Brains 1st Listen + 2025's Best Songs & Albums | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:42:39 | |
In this episode, our hosts wonder whether being an âinfluentialâ album necessarily equates with a being a good listen. We continue rounding out our crit cred by listening to Bad Brainsâ self-titled debut from 1982 for the first time. Does it shred? Does it snooze? Maybe a little bit of both? Plus, we count down our favorite music moments from 2025, leaving you with at least THREE playlists to renew your passion for music. What do you think of Bad Brains's debut album? What were your favorite songs/albums/performances of 2025? Let us know in the comments! Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist! (Spotify, YouTube) Bonus Playlist: Best of 2025 (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists | |||
| What Makes This Album an All-Time Classic? - "Who's Next" by The Who | Plus 10 Awesome Australians | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:39:10 | |
It's time for our hosts to dig deep into an album from before their time. This time, it's The Who's "Who's Next." Is this truly a classic album? Or is it only seen so based on the strength of two (maybe three) amazing songs? Plus, a countdown of ten awesome songs by Australian artists and our newest playlist of five songs to renew your passion for music. What do you think of âWho's Next?â What awesome songs by Australians did we miss? Let us know in the comments!
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| Reaction: Tyler the Creator's "Igor" - Why Is He Such a Big Deal? | Plus Songs to Work Out To | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:47:08 | |
In this episode, we dig deep into Tyler the Creator's "IGOR." It's our first time with Tyler at all, and pretty quickly we realized that we may have picked the wrong album to start with. Plus, a countdown of ten songs to work out to and our newest playlist of five songs to renew your passion for music. What do you think? Did we pick the wrong Tyler album? Any other workout song recommendations? Let us know in the comments! Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Bonus Playlist: Best Workout Songs (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists | |||
| Steely Danâs "Aja" â Our Honest First Impressions (No Nostalgia Attached) | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:47:55 | |
We know what you're thinking. Just by a quick glance at our dumb faces would lead you to believe that of course we're into Steely Dan. But believe it or not, we've never listened to "Aja" before. Is it the masterpiece it's often made out to be? Or does nostalgia shade critics' opinions on it? Watch and find out! Plus, we count down our 10 favorite uses of samples in songs, and - as always - give you a playlist of five songs that will help renew your passion for music. What do you think of "Aja?" What great instrumentals should we have included? Let us know in the comments!Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Bonus Playlist: The Best Use of Samples (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists | |||
| Album of the Year? "Getting Killed" by Geese + Top 10 Songs You Didn't Want to Hear | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:35:49 | |
We had to see (hear?) for ourselves if the hype was real. This week we listen to the latest album from Geese, count down ten songs that we never intend to listen to, and give you five more songs to renew your passion for music. What do you think of âGetting Killed?â What songs do you hear all the time if you didn't plan on it? Let us know in the comments! Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists | |||
| Avant-Garde or Just Odd? Our First Listen to The Velvet Underground & Nico + Top 10 Instrumentals | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:37:58 | |
We're slowly making our way through gaps in our musical knowledge, and this time around it's The Velvet Underground & Nico. With almost no context, how does this almost 60 year-old album hold up? We also discuss our ten favorite instrumentals, and, as always, give you a playlist of five songs that will help renew your passion for music. What do you think of "The Velvet Underground and Nico?" What great instrumentals should we have included? Let us know in the comments! Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists | |||
| Hip-Hop for Dorks? Aesop Rock's "The Impossible Kid" + Nostalgic 80s Songs | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:45:34 | |
Getting turned on to a musician from a children's song is weird enough - let alone when it's an indie hip-hop legend. This week we listen to Aesop Rock for the first time, rank nostalgic 80s songs, and give you five more songs to renew your passion for music. What do you think of âThe Impossible Kid?â What 80s acts bring you right back to that wild time? Let us know in the comments!Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube).Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play. Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists. | |||
| Hayley Williams's New Album Made Us Poptimists, the Best Trios, & 5 Songs to Renew Your Passion | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:33:28 | |
Listening to the latest Hayley Williams album - "Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party" - has got our two hosts wondering if they've actually been hipster snobs this whole time. Plus, the 10 best trios in music and an five more songs to renew your passion for music. What do you think of âEgo Death at a Bachelorette Party?â What awesome trios did we miss? Let us know in the comments!Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube). Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play. Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists. | |||
| What Are We Missing? Earl Sweatshirt's "Live Laugh Love" & The Best Duets | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:47:50 | |
The new Earl Sweatshirt album has our two hosts perplexed. They get that it's not for them, but then who is it for? Plus, the 10 best duets ever and an Extended Playlist featuring a song that's certified AWESOME. Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube)Like/follow/subscribe to Extended PlayJoin the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists This episode features brief music clips used solely for purposes of criticism, commentary, or review, and are employed under the doctrine of âfair useâ (17 U.S.C. § 107). These clips are owned by the original artists, composers, and recording labels, and we do not claim any ownership. All commentary and analysis is transformative. If you are the rights-holder and believe your content has been used improperly, please contact us. | |||
| RIP Ozzy Osbourne - We Listen to Black Sabbath for the First Time! - Plus 1997âs Best Albums | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:32:41 | |
To say that not *really* listening to Black Sabbath constitutes a major blind spot for us is putting it lightly. đŁ Weâre starting with Black Sabbath Vol. 4 (for some reason), and weâll tell you whether itâs for everyone, for fans of the genre, fans of the artist, or no one. We also rank the top ten albums of 1997 (man, was that a great year!) and give you a playlist of five songs that will help renew your passion for music. What do you think of âVol. 4â album? What albums from 1997 did we miss? Let us know in the comments!Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube)Like/follow/subscribe to Extended PlayJoin the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists | |||
| Is This Album Vital? Liz Phairâs âExile in Guyvilleâ | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:38:42 | |
Hosts E and Tank are back with more ways to renew your passion for music. This episode they dig into the lore and the impact of Liz Phairâs incredible âExile in Guyville.â Plus, 10 songs about illicit substances and another fantastic playlist. Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play. Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists. | |||
| THIS IS HARDCORE(!?) - Turnstileâs âNEVER ENOUGH,â Ranking Hair Metal Bands, and a New Playlist | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:33:29 | |
In this weekâs episode, you can hardly contain our hostsâ enthusiasm for the latest album from Turnstile, âNEVER ENOUGH.â Itâs an album thatâs got something for everyone, even us two old farts. Plus, we arbitrarily rank hair metal bands, and give you a new playlist of five songs that will renew your love for music. What do you think of the Turnstile album? What hair metal bands did we miss? Let us know in the comments! Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist! (Spotify, YouTube): Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play. Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists. | |||
| Hip-Hop Is NOT Dead - Clipseâs âLet God Sort âEm Out,â Ranking 90s Rock Bands, and a New Playlist | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:45:20 | |
Weâre back, baby! This week we unveil our new format, talk about Clipseâs incredible new album âLet God Sort âEm Out,â rank the top ten 90s rock bands you may (or may not) have forgotten about, and give you a playlist of five songs that will help renew your passion for music. What do you think of the new Clipse album? What 90s rock bands did we miss? Let us know in the comments! Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist! Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play. Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists. | |||
| Turnstile - âNEVER ENOUGHâ Visual Album Review | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:15:28 | |
On the eve of the release of Turnstileâs latest album, âNEVER ENOUGH,â we went to see a one-night only theater presentation of the visual album. We had a blast! In this episode, our hosts mostly talk about what the visual medium brought to this album, and advocate for these kind of things to happen every week.Did you see the visual album in theaters? What did you think? What did you think of the album? Let us know in the comments.Watch individual videos from the film:âNEVER ENOUGHââSEEINâ STARS/BIRDSââLOOK OUT FOR MEâView previous episodes.Like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| 1st Listen: âPet Soundsâ by the Beach Boys - Catching Up on Classic Albums [Audio Only] | 21 Jun 2025 | 00:29:11 | |
Note: Due to some trouble on the back end, Spotifyâs only letting us upload the audio version of this show. Weâre working our way through some of the criticsâ greatest albums of all time - well, those weâve never listened to before, anyway. đ These are mostly albums from the 60s and 70s, which are a HUGE blind spot for at least one of our hosts. This week the boys interrupt their summer breaks for a close look at âPet Soundsâ by The Beach Boys.What album have you just never got around to listening to? What do you think of this album? Let us know in the comments. Watch previous episodes.Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Bonus Episode: Favorite Live Shows & Desert Island Picks - Crossover with the Two Dudes and Killer Tunes Podcast | 12 Jun 2025 | 01:38:07 | |
In this bonus episode of The Extended Play Podcast, we get together with Karl & Neil from the Two Dudes and Killer Tunes podcast to talk about our favorite live shows, our desert island picks, and a whole lot more. Crazy that this much podcast talent comes straight out of Southeast Michigan, right?What are the best live shows youâve ever attended? Let us know in the comments!Check out the Two Dudes and Killer Tunes podcast.Watch previous episodes.Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Re-Ranking our Top 10 Music Artists | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:23:24 | |
For the past three seasons, weâve challenged ourselves to name our 10 favorite artists, knowing that at the end of the season, three artists would be relegated and three would be promoted (I.e., get booted from the list and join the list, respectively, a la the English Premier League). Itâs time to see who dropped and who joined the elite EPPL (Extended Play Premier League â˘ď¸). What do you think of our lists? Which of your favorite artists are in danger? Let us know in the comments!Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast.Check out previous episodes. | |||
| Review: David Bowie - âThe Rise and Fall of Ziggy StardustâŚâ - Catching Up on Classic Albums We Missed | 28 May 2025 | 00:22:08 | |
Weâre back again to review a classic album that we previously knew very little about. This time around itâs David Bowieâs âThe Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars.â How did hosts E and Tank find their first experience with Bowie? Watch and find out! What album have you just never got around to listening to? Let us know in the comments. Listen to âThe Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Marsâ for yourself. Watch previous episodes. Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Great Songs by Bands with Weird Names - The Playlist Challenge | 22 May 2025 | 00:50:09 | |
Looking for new music? Can we tempt you with songs by bands with weird/stupid names? Well we've got ten songs that fit the bill, and we're going to listen to them and rank them. It's the Playlist Challenge, and it's a great way to for our intrepid hosts to introduce each other to stuff they've (usually) never heard before.What are your favorite songs by bands with terrible names? Let us know in the comments.Listen to songs featured in the episode on Spotify or YouTube.Watch previous episodes.Like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| First Listen - Joni Mitchell: âBlueâ - Catching Up on Classic Albums | 14 May 2025 | 00:31:35 | |
Next up in our series of reviewing classic albums that we somehow previously never really listened to is Joni Mitchellâs âBlueâ from 1971. Did it meet its lofty expectations? Watch as hosts E and Tank take a deep dive - their findings might surprise you. đ What album have you just never got around to listening to? Let us know in the comments. Watch previous episodes.Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| When Are You Too OId to Go to a Rock Show? - When Artists and Fans Age Together | 07 May 2025 | 00:25:20 | |
Hosts E and Tank - music obsessive in their late 40s - recently attended a Bob Mould concert and thought to themselves, âAre we getting too old for this shit?â The short answer: no. The long answer: itâs complicated. We talk about the ideal circumstances for a fun concert experience once youâre in your 40s, how artists embrace (or donât embrace) aging, and a whole lot moreHow has the concert-going experience changed for you over time? Let us know in the comments!Mentioned in the episode: - Bob Mould & Dave Grohl live: âIce Cold Iceâ and âNew Day Risingâ Frankie Valli âperformancesâWatch previous episodes.Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| 1st Listen: Elton John - âGoodbye Yellow Brick Roadâ - Catching Up on Classic Albums | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:31:21 | |
I mean, we canât listen to ALL the music, can we? Thereâs gotta be a few blind spots. And believe it or not, Elton Johnâs 1973 album âGoodbye Yellow Brick Roadâ - a classic album by any measure - had totally escaped our hostsâ consciousness. Itâs time to fix that. Hosts E and Tank listen to the album for the first time and give their honest take on it. Their findings might surprise you. đ What album have you just never got around to listening to? Let us know in the comments. Watch previous episodes.Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Our Top 10 Guilty Pleasure Songs | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:43:54 | |
Imagine someone you want to impress leans over your shoulder and looks at your favorite playlist. Is there anything there youâd be embarrassed to show? Hosts E and Tank talk about the whole notion of guilty pleasures and each list five guilty pleasures of their own. Letâs just say youâre in for a surprise, folks. đ¤What are your guilty pleasures when it comes to music? Let us know in the comments. Listen to a playlist of songs mentioned in the episode. Mentioned in the episode: - Watch Pat Finnertyâs takedown of terrible songs. - Watch our episode on separating the art from the artist. - Listen to Eâs 39-hour playlist of late 90âs Abercrombie & Fitch Songs. Watch previous episodes. Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Album Review: Bon Iver - âSABLE, fABLEâ | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:36:34 | |
Bon Iverâs fifth studio album - âSABLE, fABLEâ - is perhaps his most optimistic and accessible record to date. In this episode, hosts E and Tank listen to the album for the first time straight through and react to it, then give their review. We call it a ârevactionâ (still workshopping that name TBH).â Does this lyrical/musical shift pay off? Tune in and find out! What did you think of the album? Let us know in the comments. Watch other album reviews. View previous episodes. Like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Are The Beatles *REALLY* The Greatest Band of All Time? | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:43:29 | |
We spend a lot of time thinking about music, and this topic has been percolating for a while - are The Beatles *really* the greatest band of all time? Or is calling them the GOAT just a cop-out for doing some deep thinking about what it means to be great? And if they are the best, what does that say about the entire history of rock and roll *since* The Beatles broke up? What do you think? Let us know in the comments. Watch previous episodes. Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Music Trivia: Who Are The Best Rock Frontmen/women Of All Time? | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:42:32 | |
Watch as hosts E and Tank spring music-related lists on each other, with each having to answer 10 correctly before getting 5 incorrect. This episode, E will have to guess the top frontmen/women of all time, while Tank will have to guess the top selling hard rock/metal albums. Who will win? Who will lose? How do two dudes who have a music podcast seemingly know so little about music?Play along and let us know how you did in the comments!Check out previous editions of 10 Before 5. Donât forget to like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| When Athletes Try To Make Music: The L.A. Ramsâ âLetâs Ram Itâ đł | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:19:36 | |
When it comes to terrible 80s music videos, we just canât help ourselves. This week, itâs the L.A. Rams performing their response/tribute(?) to the Chicago Bearsâ incredible âSuper Bowl Shuffleâ called âLetâs Ram It.â đ Yeah, you read that right. Watch to see how long it takes E to figure out that this song *just* might be about something other than football. đđłWhat did you think of the video? Let us know in the comments.Watch the video yourself.Check out other episodes of the show.Please like/follow/subscribe on YouTube or at our other homes online. | |||
| Video Reaction Roulette - âBooty Up Down 4Kâ | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:16:15 | |
Sometimes you go looking for an old school video to make fun of, and it turns out there actually isnât a video for the song in question. Whatâs a music podcast to do?! Well, we found another video with a similar name and subjected ourselves to possibly one of the most awful/depressing attempts at hip-hop we could possibly imagine. And we watched Drakeâs dadâs video! What did you think of the video? Let us know in the comments. Watch âBooty Up Down 4Kâ Check out other episodes of our show. Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Album Review: Bob Mould - âHere We Go Crazyâ | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:16:47 | |
Bob Mould has been kicking ass and taking names for a *long* time. So what did we expect his 15th solo album to do? Watch as hosts E and Tank get into the particular magic that Mould conjures again and again, and see how the album stacks up compared with our most recent review of Jason Isbellâs new record.What did you think of the album? Let us know in the comments.Watch other album reviews.View previous episodes.Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Album Review: Jason Isbell - âFoxes in the Snowâ | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:21:50 | |
Today on the Extended Play Podcast, hosts E and Tank review Jason Isbellâs âFoxes in the Snow.â Itâs his first solo record in 10 years, and comes on the heels of a divorce that partially played out in a Max#country documentary. Itâs been described as a redefinition of the breakup/divorce album, and we can see why.What did you think of the album? Let us know in the comments.Watch other album reviews.View previous episodes.Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Drakeâs Dad is an MC?! Video Reaction: Dennis Graham - âThat on Thatâ | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:13:53 | |
In these dark times, we really needed something to lift our spirits. And right in time, we stumbled uponâŚwait for itâŚa rap video by Drakeâs dad?! You know we had to react to it! What did you think of the video? Let us know in the comments. Check out other episodes of our show. Please like/follow/subscribe here on YouTube or at our other homes online. | |||
| 100th Episode Spectacular! Our 100 Favorite Music Moments | 28 Feb 2025 | 01:11:49 | |
Itâs our 100th episode! What better way to celebrate than with a countdown of our 100 favorite music moments. If youâre as obsessed with music as we are, what do you do with your mental database of guitar solos, lead singer wails, and drum fills? You share them with our loyal listeners (AKA The Extended Family.đ) Check out a Spotify playlist of all 100 songs. Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Art or Entertainment? Analyzing Kendrick Lamarâs Super Bowl Halftime Show | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:35:09 | |
What happens when capital-A âArtâ meets capital-E âEntertainment?â In this episode, hosts E and Tank take an honest look at Kendrick Lamarâs incredible Super Bowl Halftime Show. If only a small percentage of the audience understands the art youâre making, is it really effective? Or is being provocative a large part of the point? Tune in to watch our hostsâ reaction to this historic pop culture moment. Watch our Grammy predictions episode. Watch previous episodes. Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Playlist Challenge: âColdâ Songs | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:35:27 | |
Itâs freezing here in Michigan, so for this edition of the Playlist Challenge, hosts E and Tank each choose five songs with references to âcoldâ in their titles and rank them. Sometimes the Playlist Challenge is about introducing each other to new music. Other times, we just want to see the other person react to butt rock. Listen to aplaylist of songs from this episode. Pleaselike/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| We Watched the 2025 Grammys (So You Didnât Have To) | 05 Feb 2025 | 01:08:30 | |
Youâre welcome, Extended Family. For the first time in easily 20 years, hosts E and Tank watched the Grammy Awards, and they certainly have thoughts. What were their favorite performances? How did they do on their predictions? Is it possible for one TV program to break a man? Tune in to find out! Watch our predictions episode. Watch previous episodes. Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||
| Mac Millerâs âBalloonerismâ - Album Review | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:23:51 | |
Believe it or not, weâve never spent a lot of time with Mac Millerâs music. We figured that it was time to remedy that. After getting up to speed with his vast back catalogue, we do a deep dive on Mac Millerâs second posthumous album, which was actually recorded back in 2014. Can two nearly-50 year-old dudes hang? Watch and find out! What did you think of âBalloonerism?â Let us know in the comments! Watch the short film. Please like & subscribe and follow us on social media. Check out our other album reviews. | |||
| We Predict the 2025 Grammy Winners | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:38:56 | |
The Grammys are coming up in a few weeks, so what better time to make some predictions? Who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments. Watch more video episodes of the show. Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast. | |||