Explore every episode of the podcast The Greatest Music Podcast
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| S2 007 - Cleveland Rocks - House of Blues - Relient K Concert Recap | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:34:33 | |
Ian and Andy met in Cleveland to attend the Relient K Concert at the House of Blues. The opening act was Semler. 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 Playlist | 21 Mar 2022 | 01:12:53 | |
Start here: 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: | |||
| 039 - AJR - The Click | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:57:21 | |
| 038 - Jars of Clay - Another man's trash is another man's treasure | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:53:20 | |
Andy and Ian do not see eye to eye on the self-titled debut album by Jars of Clay. Links: I'm a Potato Next week: | |||
| 037 - Drake - Nice for What - Redux Part 2 | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:54:34 | |
Andy and Ian are joined by Ian's friend, Ryan Douglass. Links: The Palindromists Movie Website The Palindromists Movie on Vudu Next Week: | |||
| 036 - Nickelback - Does Nickelback Suck? | 08 Nov 2021 | 01:06:08 | |
Yes......well kind of. Ian tries to say they aren't as bad as the stereotype. Playlist Links Why Does Everyone Hate Nickelback? Video Next Week | |||
| 035 - St Paul and the Broken Bones - NPR Tiny Desk Concert - Musicians doing Musician Things | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:46:39 | |
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. Other Notable NPR Tiny Desk Concerts: Next Week: Does Nickelback Suck? Playlist | |||
| 034 - Drake - Way 2 Sexy - Bueller...Bueller?!? | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:36:44 | |
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: Links: NEXT WEEK: | |||
| 033 - Metallica - Metallica (aka the Black Album) - A South Star | 18 Oct 2021 | 01:15:00 | |
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: Links: Metallica Blacklist Album Wiki Drummer hears Enter Sandman for First Time Napster founder trolls Metallica NEXT WEEK: | |||
| 032 - Jimi Hendrix - Jimi and the squirrely squires | 11 Oct 2021 | 01:12:13 | |
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: 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 Next Week: | |||
| 031 - Death Cab for Cutie - Top 10 playlist - Good music contains no music | 04 Oct 2021 | 01:12:38 | |
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: John Cage's 4'33" wiki Playlist: Next Week - Jimi Hendrix | |||
| 030 - Simon and Garfunkel - The Concert in Central Park - They broke up over bagels | 27 Sep 2021 | 01:02:10 | |
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: Playlists: Next Week: | |||
| S2 005 - The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place - Explosions in the Sky | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:59:37 | |
What would your one desert island album be? Ian and Andy talk about hope, life and grocery stores. Links: | |||
| 029 - Olivia Rodrigo - Sour | 20 Sep 2021 | 01:05:55 | |
| 028 - Inc.com "These are the Top 10 happiest songs" | 13 Sep 2021 | 01:07:39 | |
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. Playlists: Other things: Bobby McFerrin Live in Montreal Concert | |||
| 027 - Rage Against the Machine - Evil Empire - QUIT IT NOW!! | 06 Sep 2021 | 01:13:23 | |
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! Playlists: Other links: Next Week: | |||
| 026 - The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds - AT THE BEACH! | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:50:50 | |
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?! Playlists: Other Links: Stuff about Pet Sounds Article People of Walmart | |||
| 025 - Kayne West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - an Express episode with guest Josh Myers | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:44:12 | |
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 Other links: Next Week: | |||
| 024 - Roy Clark - Keep your heart and ears open | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:19:17 | |
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 Next time: | |||
| 023 - Biffy Clyro - Live at TRNSMT - Mon the Bif | 09 Aug 2021 | 01:02:29 | |
We listen to the Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro. Ian chose the 2017 live concert from Glasgow. How did Biffy Clyro get their name? CGP Grey explains UK, Great Britain and England Next Week: | |||
| 022 - Michael Jackson - Thriller - King of Pop? | 02 Aug 2021 | 01:00:54 | |
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? Playlist Other Links 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: | |||
| 021 - The Clash - London Calling - The only band that matters | 26 Jul 2021 | 01:07:07 | |
We listen to an iconic 80s album and try to figure out what the heck Joe Strummer is saying. Playlists Other Links: Bruce and others - London Calling | |||
| 020 - Twenty One Pilots - Holding On To You | 19 Jul 2021 | 01:00:51 | |
Ian suggests the complete opposite of last weeks episode. We listen to Twenty One Pilots song "Holding On To You" Playlists Other Links: Next Week: The Clash - London Calling (Album) | |||
| S2 004 - The Joshua Tree - U2 | 07 Mar 2022 | 01:07:23 | |
We look at the iconic 80's album by the Irish Band U2. Next Week: | |||
| 019 - Kenny Chesney - Get Along - Don't buy a boat | 12 Jul 2021 | 01:11:16 | |
The gods of the music universe reached out to Andy and told him we have to talk about this song. Playlists: Other Stuff: Cinema Therapy - Inside Out - It's really good, especially if you have kids -Andy | |||
| 018 - Muse - Black Holes and Revelations - A journey down the muse hole | 05 Jul 2021 | 01:26:31 | |
Andy brings another selection to the table. We discuss government power, alien communication, with a little dash of hope. Playlists Other stuff mentioned | |||
| 017 - Carole King - Tapestry - with special guest Jan Wiedemann | 28 Jun 2021 | 01:02:28 | |
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. Playlists Next Week: | |||
| 016 - John Mayer - A man, a guitar and ravioli shoes | 21 Jun 2021 | 01:24:39 | |
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: Other Links: Mary Spender finishes John Mayer's new song Stevie Ray Vaughan's amazing guitar change during Austin City Limit Concert | |||
| 015 - Hamilton the Musical - Pt. 2 - Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story | 14 Jun 2021 | 01:10:10 | |
We continue our conversation on Hamilton ask we look at Act 2. 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: | |||
| 014 - Hamilton the Musical - Pt 1 | 07 Jun 2021 | 01:05:37 | |
| 013 - Ozma - Battlescars - A Double Date Episode with our wives | 31 May 2021 | 00:56:57 | |
| 012 - Dave Matthews Band - You and Me - A Double Date Episode with our wives | 24 May 2021 | 00:54:28 | |
Andy and Ian are joined by our wives to talk about a song. | |||
| 011 - Duke Special - Condition - and trying to explain our 6 part system | 17 May 2021 | 01:34:26 | |
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 Links | |||
| 010 - Chris Stapleton - NPR Tiny Desk Concert - Slappy Wappy and that's the difference | 10 May 2021 | 01:09:30 | |
We talk about our first performance on today's episode. We listen to Chris Stapleton's NPR Tiny Desk Concert from 2015. Playlists: Other Links: Other NPR Tiny Desk Concerts CMA Performance with Justin Timberlake | |||
| S2 003 - 30 - Adele | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:58:38 | |
We dive into the new Adele record "30" and we get into some deep feelings. | |||
| 009 - A Conversation with the Surviving Life Podcast | 03 May 2021 | 01:06:24 | |
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. Playlists Links | |||
| 008 - Jethro Tull - Aqualung - "Hes not hearing me Andy, lets build with legos." | 26 Apr 2021 | 01:17:23 | |
Andy and Ian are joined by another guest, Ian's dad, Corey! Playlists Links 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 bicycle | 19 Apr 2021 | 01:12:22 | |
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
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| 006 - Rich Mullins - The Jesus Record (So what do you think of a penny whistle Smitty?) | 12 Apr 2021 | 01:10:57 | |
Today we are joined by another guest. Dave Robinson Also, we talk about the penny whistle and Ian's distain for a popular Contemporary Christian artist. Playlists | |||
| 005 - Grace Potter - Daylight - with special guest Katie Wiedemann | 05 Apr 2021 | 01:11:43 | |
We are so excited to have a special guest with us, my (Andy) cousin, Katie Wiedemann. We had a great time in conversation and hope you will enjoy it too. Other Things: | |||
| 004 - Regina Spektor - Far (and an antifolk rabbit trail) | 29 Mar 2021 | 01:09:13 | |
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. | |||
| 003 - Marvin Gaye - What's Going On? | 22 Mar 2021 | 01:07:32 | |
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: Other things mentioned: Support the Go Fund Me: | |||
| 002 - Radiohead - OK Computer (or a trunk full of pasta and I was t-boned) | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:52:55 | |
Ian and Andy back again to talk about some more music. and here is the live performance of the full album Wikipedia page for the album The Greatest Music Podcast - Go Fund Me: DONATE | |||
| 001 - Jon Foreman - Departures | 08 Mar 2021 | 00:49:39 | |
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. Check out this playlists to listen to the full songs: Amazon Music Playlist Wikipedia: Jon Foreman The Greatest Music Podcast - Go Fund Me: DONATE | |||
| S2 002 - The Beatles - Let It Be | 21 Feb 2022 | 01:10:23 | |
The long awaited and much anticipated Beatles episode. | |||
| S2 001 - Welcome Back, Don't Talk About Bruno | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:43:25 | |
WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2!!! We are so glad to be back. Ian and Andy both had a life happen from Christmas to now. | |||
| 2021 -End of Year Episode!!! | 24 Dec 2021 | 00:30:30 | |
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 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 - Christmas | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:43:46 | |
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: Next Week: 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. | |||
| 040 -Taylor Swift - Red (Taylor's Version | 06 Dec 2021 | 01:06:12 | |
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: Links: Next Week: | |||