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S2 007 - Cleveland Rocks - House of Blues - Relient K Concert Recap28 Mar 202200:34:33

Ian and Andy met in Cleveland to attend the Relient K Concert at the House of Blues. The opening act was Semler.
Here our recap and our reacts to the concert.

Go check out Relient K, Semler, and then join us on Social Media and let us know about your favorite concert experience.

S2 006 - The Weezer Playlist21 Mar 202201:12:53

Start here:

SNL Weezer Skit

Ian and Andy explore the realm of nerd/geek rock and look at the pioneers of the genre.

Also, be advised, we get a little childish and immature as the episode goes on.

Next Week:
Tyler Childers NPR Tiny Desk Concert

039 - AJR - The Click29 Nov 202100:57:21

Social Media has certainly changed how music is heard and consumed. We look at the 2nd album from AJR and come to different opinions on most of the things.

Playlists:
Spotify

Amazon

Links:
AJR Wiki

Next Week:
Taylor Swift's Red (Taylor's Version)
Spotify

Amazon

038 - Jars of Clay - Another man's trash is another man's treasure22 Nov 202100:53:20

Andy and Ian do not see eye to eye on the self-titled debut album by Jars of Clay.

Links:
Jars of Clay Band Wiki

Jars of Clay Album Wiki

I'm a Potato

Playlist:
Spotify

Amazon

Next week:
AJR - The Click (Deluxe Edition)
Spotify

Amazon

037 - Drake - Nice for What - Redux Part 215 Nov 202100:54:34

Andy and Ian are joined by Ian's friend, Ryan Douglass.
We talk about the song "Nice For What" by Drake because Ryan thought we needed to give Drake and second chance.
Other topics worth mention: Laffy Taffy, Bluey, and Palindromes

Links:

The Palindromists Movie Website

The Palindromists Movie on Vudu

Nice for What Music Video

Next Week:
Jars of Clay -self-titled album
Spotify

Amazon

036 - Nickelback - Does Nickelback Suck? 08 Nov 202101:06:08

Yes......well kind of. Ian tries to say they aren't as bad as the stereotype.

Playlist
Spotify

Amazon

Links
Wikipedia

Sturgis Concert

Why Does Everyone Hate Nickelback? Video

Next Week
Drake pt 2

035 - St Paul and the Broken Bones - NPR Tiny Desk Concert - Musicians doing Musician Things01 Nov 202100:46:39

Today, we hopefully have the privilege of introducing you to St. Paul and the Broken Bones. There NPR Tiny Desk concert is pretty incredible. The man stands on the desk for pete sake, it better be good.

Concert

KEXP Concert

Other Notable NPR Tiny Desk Concerts:
Sesame Street

Blue Man Group

Moon Hooch

Superorganism


Next Week:

Does Nickelback Suck? Playlist

Spotify

Amazon


034 - Drake - Way 2 Sexy - Bueller...Bueller?!?25 Oct 202100:36:44

Andy and Ian decide that this song is a hot piece of garbage. We talk about how bad it is for 30 minutes. Your welcome world.

Song:
Way 2 Sexy - Drake

Links:
Drake's Wiki

Way 2 Sexy Wiki


NEXT WEEK:

St Paul and the Broken Bones NPR Tiny Desk Concert

033 - Metallica - Metallica (aka the Black Album) - A South Star18 Oct 202101:15:00

Andy and Ian jump back to earlier days and talk about Metallica's 4th album which was a real game changer. We have decided that we have changed a lot from when we first listened to this album

Playlists:
Spotify

Amazon

Links:
Metallica Wiki

Metallica Album Wiki

Metallica Blacklist Album Wiki

Heavy Metal Vocal Coach

Drummer hears Enter Sandman for First Time

Napster founder trolls Metallica

NEXT WEEK:
Drake - Way 2 Sexy


032 - Jimi Hendrix - Jimi and the squirrely squires11 Oct 202101:12:13

We look at the full catalog of Jimi Hendrix's work. Unfortunately, he only recorded 3 studio albums before his death. We try to discover what makes him one of the greatest guitar players of all time.

Links from the show:
Jimi Hendrix Wiki

First video of Jimi (He is the guitar player in the back)

One of the first guitar credits (Listen closely, you can tell its him, its just turned down a good bit)

CPAC National Anthem
Another version where someone "accompanies" her (All Keys Matter comment)

Next Week:
Metallica - Self Titled Album (The Black Album)
Spotify

Amazon

031 - Death Cab for Cutie - Top 10 playlist - Good music contains no music04 Oct 202101:12:38

Ian woke up and decide coco bean juice was a good idea. Andy had an emotional week. But they join forces to speak of the love and appreciation for the band Death Cab for Cutie. We shared a playlist with 5 songs from each of us.

We ask the question: "Who's gonna watch you die?"

Things we mentioned:
The O.C.

Saturn Cars

Bonzo Doo-Dah Band

Bixby Creek Bridge

John Cage's 4'33" wiki
Audio samples

Drum lesson with Jason McGerr

Death Cab for Cutie wiki

Ben Gibbard wiki

Live in Studio Performance

Playlist:
Spotify

Amazon


Next Week - Jimi Hendrix

Spotify playlist


030 - Simon and Garfunkel - The Concert in Central Park - They broke up over bagels27 Sep 202101:02:10

Nearly 40 years ago a concert was put on in Central Park to help raise funds for upkeep of the park. It was a reunion of sorts for Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Ian and Andy discuss the concert and Ian also talks crap about Garfunkel for the whole time. Enjoy!

Links:
Concert Wikipedia

Black Simon and Garfunkel

Playlists:
Spotify

Amazon

Next Week:
Deathcab for Cutie playlist
Spotify

Amazon

S2 005 - The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place - Explosions in the Sky14 Mar 202200:59:37

What would your one desert island album be?
Andy's would be this non-lyric'd post rock album from 2003.

Ian and Andy talk about hope, life and grocery stores.

Links:

Explosions in the Sky Wiki

The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place Wiki

EITS Concert

029 - Olivia Rodrigo - Sour20 Sep 202101:05:55

Andy and Ian listen to so new music. We also get in touch with our inner 17 year old girl feelings.

Playlists:
Spotify

Amazon

Next Week:
Simon and Garfunkel - The Concert in Central Park
Spotify

Amazon

028 - Inc.com "These are the Top 10 happiest songs"13 Sep 202101:07:39

We take a look at an article from Inc.com called "Neuroscience Says These Are the 10 Happiest Songs Ever". Spoiler alert, we didn't agree. And we talk a bit about bliss, happy, content and joy. Then we offer up our own Top 10 lists.

The Article

Playlists:
Spotify Inc.com Top 10

Spotify Ian's Happy Songs

Spotify Andy's Happy Songs

Amazon Inc.com Top 10

Amazon Ian's Happy Songs

Amazon Andy's Happy Songs

Other things:
Bobby McFerrin Power of the Pentatonic Scale

Bobby McFerrin Live in Montreal Concert

Wake Me Up Before I Go-Go - Wham

Next Week:
Olivia Rodrigo "Sour"
Spotify
Amazon

027 - Rage Against the Machine - Evil Empire - QUIT IT NOW!!06 Sep 202101:13:23

We take another jump back into the 90s to discuss a band that defies genres. Are they metal? Are they rap? Are they some insane mix? Yes!
We explore RATM's 2nd album and talk about this protest and "fight the system" filled album.

Playlists:
Spotify

Amazon

Other links:
RATM wiki

Evil Empire wiki

10 RATM moments

Next Week:
10 of the happiest songs article

Spotify

Amazon

026 - The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds - AT THE BEACH!30 Aug 202100:50:50

Andy and Ian take time during our beach vacation to sit on a balcony and talk about the Beach boys, at the beach.....get it?!
It's an au natural recording with all the atmosphere of sitting there with us.

Playlists:
Spotify

Amazon

Other Links:
Pet Sounds Wiki

Brian Wilson Wiki

The Wrecking Crew Wiki

The Wrecking Crew Documentary

Carol Kaye Wiki

My Evaline - Weezer

Stuff about Pet Sounds Article
   Like the original title was "I Know There's An Answer"

15 facts about Pet Sounds

People of Walmart
   you probably don't want to look at this, but if you do, you have been warned

025 - Kayne West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - an Express episode with guest Josh Myers23 Aug 202100:44:12

We record our first all in person episode in the lobby of a hotel. Our special guest is Josh Myers. He explains to us all about Kanye West's Album entitled "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Ian and Andy learn a lot about this one, but we all still don't know the difference between rap and hip hop.

Playlists
Spotify

Amazon

Other links:
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Wiki

Dissect Podcast

Next Week:
The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

024 - Roy Clark - Keep your heart and ears open16 Aug 202100:19:17

After a great conversation well over an hour, Ian's power went out at his house and we lost his side of the recording. So, with the small window of time we had left we had a phone call and an abridged recap of our conversation. Never the less, it was a great time and it has really made us think about great music.

Youtube Playlist
Roy Clark

Wikipedia

Next time:
Kayne West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fanatasy

023 - Biffy Clyro - Live at TRNSMT - Mon the Bif09 Aug 202101:02:29

We listen to the Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro. Ian chose the 2017 live concert from Glasgow.
Shirtless, Sequin pants and a whole lot of rock!

Concert

Wiki

How did Biffy Clyro get their name?

That Pedal Show 2016

That Pedal Show 2020

Folding Stars live in church

CGP Grey explains UK, Great Britain and England


Next Week:
Roy Clark Playlist



022 - Michael Jackson - Thriller - King of Pop?02 Aug 202101:00:54

Ian and Andy talking about MJ's 6th album that came out in 1982. 7 songs were #1 one hits on the Billboard charts. But does that make it great?
Listen to hear what we think!

Playlist
Spotify

Amazon

Other Links
Thriller (album) Wiki Page

Top 10 singles on Billboard

The Jacksons: An American Dream

The Civil Wars cover of Billie Jean

James Hill cover of Billie Jean

NEXT WEEK:
Biffy Clyro - TRNSMT, Glasgow, Scotland 2017

021 - The Clash - London Calling - The only band that matters26 Jul 202101:07:07

We listen to an iconic 80s album and try to figure out what the heck Joe Strummer is saying.
Let's listen to some 80's British mumble rockabilly.

Playlists
Spotify

Amazon

Other Links:
The Clash (wiki)

MTV Rocumentary

Induction into Hall of Fame

Bruce and others - London Calling
    2003
    25th anniversary

Rude Boy

020 - Twenty One Pilots - Holding On To You19 Jul 202101:00:51

Ian suggests the complete opposite of last weeks episode. We listen to Twenty One Pilots song "Holding On To You"
We talk about food, faith, and world change coming from within.

Playlists
Spotify

Amazon

Other Links:
Twenty One Pilots Wiki

Next Week: The Clash - London Calling (Album)

S2 004 - The Joshua Tree - U207 Mar 202201:07:23

We look at the iconic 80's album by the Irish Band U2.
We start with a kids movie, move to the political and social climates of the world, cold call people to get their opinion on the edge, and we come out better for it at the end.

U2 Wiki

The Joshua Tree Wiki

Next Week:
The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place - Explosions in the Sky

019 - Kenny Chesney - Get Along - Don't buy a boat12 Jul 202101:11:16

The gods of the music universe reached out to Andy and told him we have to talk about this song.
It is a 4 year old song, sung by a 50 year old, barefoot, cowboy hat wearing man named Kenneth Arnold Chesney.
Why did we listening to it? Hopefully to discover the stuff that really means something in our lives.

Playlists:
Spotify

Amazon

Other Stuff:
"Old dudes wear hats" -Ian Heikel

Axis of Awesome- 4 Chords

Sailing Uma YouTube Channel

Cinema Therapy - Inside Out  - It's really good, especially if you have kids -Andy

The Shrink Next Door Trailer

018 - Muse - Black Holes and Revelations - A journey down the muse hole05 Jul 202101:26:31

Andy brings another selection to the table. We discuss government power, alien communication, with a little dash of hope.

Playlists
Spotify

Amazon

Other stuff mentioned
MuseWiki

Muse on BBC Radio 1

TLDR Bible

Zeta Talk

Kevin James - Muffin

Kevin James - Lady Gaga Parody

Tom Sachs

017 - Carole King - Tapestry - with special guest Jan Wiedemann28 Jun 202101:02:28

Andy goes on a road trip (really it was just a family vacation) and is on location with our guest Jan Wiedemann. Ian joins the conversation as we talk about an album that has been record breaking.
Ian goes on some rants and we talk about how influential Carole King was with this album.

Playlists
Spotify

Amazon

Next Week:
Muse - Black Holes and Revelations

016 - John Mayer - A man, a guitar and ravioli shoes21 Jun 202101:24:39

Today, we look at John Mayer as a potential great artist. Ian picked out 15 songs that cover the songs from his entire discography. We cover a lot of ground and go down SO MANY rabbit trails. Join on us on this fun adventure and thanks for listening.

John Mayer Playlist:
Spotify

Amazon

Other Links:
Home Depot Theme Song

Mary Spender finishes John Mayer's new song

Ravioli Shoes

Stevie Ray Vaughan's amazing guitar change during Austin City Limit Concert

Brian Regan - stand up comedian

015 - Hamilton the Musical - Pt. 2 - Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story 14 Jun 202101:10:10

We continue our conversation on Hamilton ask we look at Act 2.
As always, it sends us on a bunch of rabbit trails and getting to things bigger than us all.

Playlists:
Spotify

Amazon


Other things mentioned in this episode:

Happy (documentary)

Life Below Zero (series)

The Tech Wise Family (book)

No Dumb Questions (podcast - episode 105 - When is Old Technology Better?)


Support us on Anchor:

Anchor

014 - Hamilton the Musical - Pt 107 Jun 202101:05:37

Join us as we "rap" poorly and we talk about the first act of Hamilton the musical.

Are you a Hamilton or a Burr, sir?

Playlist
Spotify

Amazon

013 - Ozma - Battlescars - A Double Date Episode with our wives31 May 202100:56:57

We are joined again with our wives. We listen to Andy's favorite band and a song that Donna (his wife) picked that reminds her of him.
We introduce The Nostalgia Monster, The Warm Fuzzies, and The Man.

Playlists
Spotify

Amazon

012 - Dave Matthews Band - You and Me - A Double Date Episode with our wives24 May 202100:54:28

Andy and Ian are joined by our wives to talk about a song.

Playlists
Spotify

Amazon

You and Me (Europe 2009) video

You and Me (Grammy's) video

011 - Duke Special - Condition - and trying to explain our 6 part system17 May 202101:34:26

We take a dive into Duke Special's song called the Condition. We get real deep into music theory and try to use it to explain out the system we use.

Playlist
Spotify

Amazon

Links
Duke Special

Vaudeville

Amazing Interiors

Basement that looks like Disney

010 - Chris Stapleton - NPR Tiny Desk Concert - Slappy Wappy and that's the difference10 May 202101:09:30

We talk about our first performance on today's episode. We listen to Chris Stapleton's NPR Tiny Desk Concert from 2015.
We get off on some pretty great rabbit trails right away but it all comes back around and makes a great difference at the end.

The Concert

Playlists:
Spotify

Amazon

Other Links:
Chris Stapleton Wiki
Morgane Stapleton Wiki

Other NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Superorganism
Taylor Swift
The Oh Hellos (not mentioned but one of Andy's favorites)
Moon Hooch

CMA Performance with Justin Timberlake

How We Record Audio At The Tiny Desk

Most Studio Recordings

Song Writing Record

Max Martin

S2 003 - 30 - Adele28 Feb 202200:58:38

We dive into the new Adele record "30" and we get into some deep feelings.

Adele's 30 Wiki

009 - A Conversation with the Surviving Life Podcast03 May 202101:06:24

Andy and Ian join the great people (Brit, DJ, and Bri) from The Surviving Life Podcast to talk about music that has helped us or inspired us in life.
We have a great conversation about anxiety and depression, summer vacation, positive self care, wrestle with being "away" to provide for our family, and making it through the extremely hard parts of our lives.

Playlists
Spotify

Amazon

Links
Adam Neely's YouTube video - The most elegant key change in all of pop music

The Surviving Life Podcast

008 - Jethro Tull - Aqualung - "Hes not hearing me Andy, lets build with legos."26 Apr 202101:17:23

Andy and Ian are joined by another guest, Ian's dad, Corey!
We listen to Jethro Tull's Aqualung and take about Progressive Rock

Playlists
Spotify

Amazon

Links
Jethro Tull (band)
Jethro Tull (agriculturist)
Aqualung

Slappy the Squirrel - Who's on stage?

007 - Dead, Grateful Dead - Europe '72 - The best garage band that ever existed or a naked man on a bicycle19 Apr 202101:12:22
We listen to Randy Allen's (a go fund me supporter and all around great dude) suggestion, The Grateful Dead "Europe '72" We talk about music theory, what makes a "jam band", the hippie experience, and some good ice cream. Listen Here: Spotify Amazon Other Links: The Grateful Dead Wiki Europe '72 Wiki David Dodd Website Live Concert John Mayer with Dead & Co
006 - Rich Mullins - The Jesus Record (So what do you think of a penny whistle Smitty?)12 Apr 202101:10:57

Today we are joined by another guest. Dave Robinson
We discuss the album "by" Rich Mullins called The Jesus Record.
The album consists of 9 demos and 10 songs that his band recorded after Rich's tragic death.

Also, we talk about the penny whistle and Ian's distain for a popular Contemporary Christian artist.

Playlists
Spotify

Amazon

Info
Rich Mullins Wikipedia

The Jesus Record

Rich's Obituary

Documentary on Rich

005 - Grace Potter - Daylight - with special guest Katie Wiedemann05 Apr 202101:11:43

We are so excited to have a special guest with us, my (Andy) cousin, Katie Wiedemann.
She made the suggestion of Grace Potter's solo album called "Daylight"

We had a great time in conversation and hope you will enjoy it too.

Playlists:
Spotify

Amazon

Other Things:
Grace Potter's Wiki Page

004 - Regina Spektor - Far (and an antifolk rabbit trail)29 Mar 202101:09:13

Today, we listen to Ian's choice: Regina Spektor's "Far"

We go on a few rabbit trails and talk about antifolk, and Ian patient explains Regina's greatness while Andy doesn't get it.

Playlists:
Spotify

Amazon Music

Wikipedia:
Regina Spektor "Far"

Antifolk

Antifolk.com



003 - Marvin Gaye - What's Going On?22 Mar 202101:07:32

After last week's episode, we ask the computers what the greatest album of all time is. We were both surprised by the answer.

The conversation has "History with Ian", "Oversimplification with Andy", funk and a whole lotta church.

Playlists:
Spotify

Amazon

Other things mentioned:
What's Going On?

Bloody Thursday

Bliss (Movie)

Song Cycle

James Jamerson

Bob Babbitt


Support the Go Fund Me:
DONATE

002 - Radiohead - OK Computer (or a trunk full of pasta and I was t-boned)15 Mar 202100:52:55

Ian and Andy back again to talk about some more music.
This week, the 1997 album by Radiohead called OK Computer.

Our conversation looks at the depths of technology, car crashes, and how music can evoke feelings, even if we don't like it. (the feelings or the music)

Here are the playlists for the episode:
Spotify

Amazon

and here is the live performance of the full album
OK Computer (Live)

Wikipedia page for the album

The Greatest Music Podcast - Go Fund Me: DONATE

001 - Jon Foreman - Departures08 Mar 202100:49:39

Welcome to the first Episode of "The Greatest Music Podcast"

Today we (Ian and Andy) are looking at the new solo album from Jon Foreman of the band Switchfoot.

We introduce the 6 part system that we are using to see if this music can be called "GREAT"

Check out this playlists to listen to the full songs:
Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dSlGHxbaoRPplHzwW7bkS?si=c2c0f5ab66e24fa1

Amazon Music Playlist
https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/2f9567b4de7e4999ad6268e5ab78f495sune?ref=dm_sh_0eea-27b1-c5f0-7093-5eaed

Wikipedia: Jon Foreman

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S2 002 - The Beatles - Let It Be21 Feb 202201:10:23

The long awaited and much anticipated Beatles episode.
We dig (a pony) into the Get Back Documentary and the Let It Be album.

S2 001 - Welcome Back, Don't Talk About Bruno14 Feb 202200:43:25

WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2!!!

We are so glad to be back. Ian and Andy both had a life happen from Christmas to now.
We are back to the mics and we take a look at the Disney movie "Encanto" and more specifically the song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" that has been charting on radio charts. We talk about family, character development and story!

Thanks for being back with us!!!!

We Don't Talk About Bruno

2021 -End of Year Episode!!!24 Dec 202100:30:30

Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year!!!!

This a shortened mashup episode. Editor Andy's computer decided to do bad things and it ruined 2 episodes we had recorded. So, Ian and Andy turned on the microphones in the midst of schedules that are full of work and celebration with friends and family to make sure we fixed it.

"All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey was to be one of the episodes. We sum that up at the beginning

"Let It Be" by The Beatles (and the "Get Back" documentary) was the second episode. Don't worry we will come back to this one in the new year.

We talk about a few of our favorite Christmas songs and albums.

Lastly,
We take a look back at some of our favorite parts from this past year. All in 30 minutes!

We cannot express our appreciation and thankfulness for all of you enough. Also, please let us know what your highlights are from the past year. And let us know your suggestions to make these episodes better. Do you have a favorite thing we talk about? Let us know.

It has been a blast listening and trying to find the greatest music!

Be safe my friends, and we will see you in the future,

Andy and Ian

041 - Michael Buble - Christmas13 Dec 202100:43:46

Love it or hate Christmas music is so tied to the Christmas holiday that is really hard to hold back the Nostalgia Monster. "Bubbles" (aka Michael Buble) croons at us, will we think its great?

Playlist:
Spotify

Amazon

Next Week:
All I Want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey

I couldn't find the Adam Neely video I referenced on YouTube. My guess it was taken down due to copyright infringement. Here are two other ones that talk about it.
What Makes a Song Sound Like Christmas?

A chord that makes Christmas music sound Christmassy?


040 -Taylor Swift - Red (Taylor's Version06 Dec 202101:06:12

Ian is super pumped to bring his girl T.Swift to the party. She has rerecorded her 2012 album to get around copyright issues.

Playlist:
Spotify

Amazon

Links:
Taylor Swift Wiki

Red (Taylor's Version) Wiki

All Too Well Short Film

Next Week:
Michael Bublé - Christmas
Spotify

Amazon

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