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185. The Rolling Stones: Beggar's Banquet (1968)

Guys. This week "Russ misunderstood" what was going on and he made Rob edit this episode all by himself. I tried to say no but Russ just put on his sunglasses and stared. 

 

So here is the Show in a Connections type game. Try to guess what section of the show each is from. 

 

 

That Sub that got Crushed.	Sid Bream	A dominatrix	Sex with a Football Coach
Men's Rights	Aaron says you should go with your wife to get your hair done.	Rob's Fast Bat Racing League	Leather Mask
"What album is this?"	Aaron Drove!	Nascar Driver	A detailed history of the album
Woke Mind Virus	Captain Phillips	Subtitles	Sully Sullenburger

The Bits that Inspired the Hits.

We are busy so I put together a "best of" bits that lead into my favorite parody songs. 

 

I was trying to find the bit where Aaron admitted early on that he loved feet because it inspired a million songs but I couldn't find it. Oh well.

184. Cyndi Lauper: She's So Unusual (1983)

They say if you listen to this podcast you might go blind. But if you can't stop messin' with the danger zone then welcome to the best podcast about Cyndi Lauper and the 184th greatest album of all time, She's So Unusual.

 

But before we get to the music your four favorite therapeutic tools provide some curmudgeonly commentary on adult pick-up basketball, thermostat control, and bar hopping in Ft. Lauderdale on spring break. We also go the distance on polyamorous opportunities, bumping and grinding, and other glorious topics.  

 

Then at (1:06:00) we bop with the original quirky singer, Cyndi Lauper, and her debut studio album She's So Unusual. We discuss Cyndi Lauper's place in 80's pop culture, the Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection, and the best songs featuring the melodica.

 

Next week we have no expectations that we will become the best Rolling Stones podcast when we cover their 1968 roots rock album, Beggars Banquet.

183. D'Angelo: Brown Sugar (1995)

We are the world. We are children. We are the ones who make the best podcast about D'Angelo and the 183rd greatest album of all time, Brown Sugar, so you should start listening.1

 

Before we get to the music, we provide our rebuttal to the State of the Union with some discussion about the Wizard of Oz, the keys to good hospitality, and 44 days of amazing music in 1991.2  We're also your accountability buddy when it comes to airport etiquette when we chat about security checkpoint stops and normalizing kiosk shoplifting.

 

Then at (55:00) this podcast takes a smooth turn when we discuss D'Angelo's 1995 debut studio album Brown Sugar. We discuss D'Angelo's double entendres, the Voodoo sound, and the best weed songs ever.3

 

Next week we just want to have fun when we become the best Cyndi Lauper podcast and cover her 1983 debut studio album, She's So Unusual. 

 

1. The opening of this writeup was a play on words from the song We Are the World, which was covered in the 2024 Documentary, The Greatest Night in Pop.

 

2. If our discussion of the 7 Legendary Rock Albums that were released in 44 days gives you the perfect body feeling, then reading this article reference will put a little mustard on it.

 

3. If you think this video of Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson singing Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die deserves a two-star rating then you probably should've just left this podcast about 15 minutes earlier.

 

 

182. James Taylor: Sweet Baby James (1970)

This week Rob invites three random co-hosts aboard the Lex Express for 100 minutes of unlistenable drivel, also known as the best podcast about James Taylor and the 182nd greatest album of all time, Sweet Baby James.

 

But lo and behold before we get to the music we earn our two stars by reliving our best moments from the best podcast about Portishead. We also discuss martial arts, finding the perfect pants, and the best things to do in Savannah, Georgia. In memoriam of the Academy Awards, we also break down Air Bud II.

 

Then at (1:04:00) we provide the exact opposite of a deep dive analysis of James Taylor's 1970 album, Sweet Baby James. We discuss James Taylor's songwriting, titular tracks, and the best musical cameos in the Simpsons. 

 

Alright, next week you're going to get a jonz in your bonz when we become the best D'Angelo podcast and discuss his debut studio album, Brown Sugar. If you like this episode please give us a 2-star review.