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Steely Dan: Can’t Buy A Thrill (1972)

We're reaching out to you because we've received a lot of complaints about our last epsiode. So we're offering a 20% discount on this mystery box, which could possibly include the best podcast about Steely Dan and th 168th greatest album of all time. Can't Buy a Thrill.

 

But before we grab a guiro and get going, we dicuss the follies of our life, including our espresso martini problems, letter jacket patches, and some Thanksgiving Day pairings. We also discuss mustache styles, another perfect song, oreo cookies, and a mouse that crawled out of.....sorry the last part of the writeup cutoff beause of your slow discounted internet.

 

Then at (1:06:00) we take a few minutes away from our dirty work to discuss Steely Dan and their debut album, Can't Buy a Thrill. We celebrate Steely Dan's commercial hits (that we didn't know were by Steely Dan), discuss why Steely Dan is so polarizing, and cover the best songs from Guitar Hero World Tour.

 

Next week, we're offering you a bottle or white, a bottle of red, or perhaps the best podcast about Billy Joel instead, when we discuss Billy Joel's 5th studio album, The Stranger.

Depeche Mode: Violator (1990)

I didn't post this late. Your galaxy just stinks. 

WARNING AARON IS SO DIRTY ON THIS ONE. 

Buddy Holly: 20 Golden Greats (1978)

Merry Halloween everyone! Some of our listeners might call this episode a double decker bust but the rest of you pissants will recognize it as the best podcast about Buddy Holly and the 166th greatest album of all time, 20 Golden Greats. 

 

Before we get to the music we think it over and talk about leprechaun tag, the best things to do in San Francisco, and concerts at the Vegas Sphere. We also revive our annual graveyard smash with a list of the scariest songs of all time. 

 

Then at (52:00) we share some words of love on 20 Golden Greats, the greatest hits album by Buddy Holly & the Crickets. Can't you picture your grandpa fumbling a bra to these hits? We discuss how Buddy Holly is credited with the rock-and-roll lineup, the story behind Peggy Sue, and the best songs featuring the Bo Diddley Beat. 

 

Over the next week you can enjoy the silence, but next Tuesday we'll be back with the sweetest perfection when we become the best Depeche Mode podcast and discuss their electronic music album, Violator.

R.E.M.: Murmur (1983)

For all of our pro athlete listeners out there, tonight is the perfect night to dunk a basketball, cheat on your spouse, and then listen to the best podcast about R.E.M. and the 165th greatest album of all time, Murmur.

 

Before we get to the album, we show off our big cork and screw when we become the best wine podcast and provide a first timer's guide to Napa Valley. Then we thrown on our XXXL Big Johnson shirts and talk sports including Kirk Cousins attending the Twins game, youth soccer coaching, and whether it's OK to steal a YETI cooler off a public bike seat. Does that make you randy baby? YEEAAAHHHH BABY!!! 

 

Then at (1:00:00) we walk off the tipping point and discuss R.E.M. and their debut album, Murmur. We cover R.E.M.'s nonsense lyrics, their impact on other bands, and the best jangle pop songs of all time. 

 

If you join us next Tuesday, that'll be the day when we become the best Buddy Holly podcast and rave on about his 20 Golden Greats.

Johnny Cash: At Folsom Prison (1968)

Hello...my name is Little Dick Nick the Quick Hit Dip Shit, and this is the best podcast about Johnny Cash and the 164th greatest album of all time, At Folsom Prison. And for all you Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle podcast fans, this is also the #1 Krang Live Mashup Podcast of All Time. 

 

In all seriousness, we didn't have very lively stuff on this podcast, but we did make Paul Rudd laugh when we talked about claiming a best friend, the best way to talk to celebrities and kids who use their parents' first names. Then you can count on us to meet you in the parking lot to discuss the David Beckham Netflix series, whether a hall pass is good for a relationship, and what not to do on Beale Street.

 

Then at (53:00) we're combing our hair and going to Jackson to discuss Johnny Cash's first live album, At Folsom Prison. We cover the Johnny Cash career resurgence, singing along with the Man in Black, and the best country music vocal performances of all time.

 

Next up, for both of you listening, we are going to take a pilgrimage to a radio-free Europe and become the best R.E.M. podcast when we cover their debut album, Murmur.