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Pretenders: The Pretenders (1979)

If you're looking for a violent explosive episode that is sure to put you to sleep, we're flowing at you like an unkinked garden hose with the best podcast about The Pretenders and the 152nd greatest album of all time, Pretenders.

 

But if you came here for the music you're going to need just a little patience because first we remove our ball gags and discuss what it takes to be a great teacher, things that we're too old to be wearing, and the best way to cook salmon. We also become the best podcast about Vanilla Ice and the best podcast about the Undertaker, but our gong doesn't use the same baseline. Finally, we put on our $25,000 alpaca and drink your milkshake when we cover the best drama movies of all time. Our selections will surely make you grimace. 

 

Then at (1:00:00) you can stop your sobbing because we dive into the The Pretenders 1979 album, Pretenders. We discuss The Pretenders guitar riffs, the best songs from Guitar Hero II, and Chrissie Hynde's best composition ever, which your friends will enjoy, 

 

Next week we're going to Man-Size this podcast and Hook you back in when we become the best PJ Harvey podcast and discuss her 1993 debut album, Rid of Me. 

 

 

George Michael: Faith (1987)

All hail Liberia, all hail. Once again, we don't think this podcast is truly a round but it is the best podcast about George Michael and the 151st greatest album of all time, Faith. It also highlights the SEO friendly term, pubic lice face. 

 

Before we take two steps forward to talk about the album, we take two steps back when we do a breakdown of Paula Abdul's Opposites Attract music video. We discuss Instagram bartenders, cardboard camps, and comedy club food etiquette. We also continue with our most controversial bit ever, the DVD tournament, when we break down the best sports movies ever.

 

Then at (58:00) we get natural, chemical, logical, and sensual when we cover George Michael's debut solo studio album, Faith. We cover George Michael's time in WHAM, his impact on recording contracts, and the best songs featuring finger snaps. 

 

Next week's episode is sure to be a mystery achievement when we become the best The Pretenders podcast when we cover the 1979 album, Pretenders. And if you're upset that you have to wait a whole week for the next episode, don't worry, eat shit.

Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska (1982)

If you just came home with a 12-pack of Pineapple Truly and a How to Play the Harmonica book, this episode is for you because this week we are the best podcast about Bruce Springsteen and the 150th greatest album of all time, Nebraska. The N stands for knowledge.

 

But before we get to the album, we share another arrow in our quiver when we get the party started about the best songs that are synonymous with video games. We also discuss the merits of top cut buns, Shiny Happy People, and the best action movie DVDs (in alphabetical order).

 

Then at (55:00) we give you reason to believe when we discuss the Boss's 1982 album, Nebraska. We discuss Springsteen's use of the four track recorder, the best Springsteen albums, and the best harmonica songs ever.

 

For all you listeners that have shown faith in this podcast over the last 150 episodes, we're going to give you one more try next week when we become the best George Michael podcast and cover his debut solo album, Faith.

John Prine: John Prine (1971) with special guest Jon

What's the difference between a chickpea and a garbanzo bean? To find out, join us on our polyamorous date with a special guest co-host for the best podcast about John Prine and the 149th greatest album of all time, John Prine.

 

But before we get to the music, the repeating wheel of mediocrity continues when we talk about the best summer jams, CPAP machines, and Biffs...yep Biffs. Then we float on above that mountain for some talk about dress codes and become the best Oakland A's podcast and discuss the reverse boycott.

 

This podcast doesn't cost very much but it lasts a long while because at (1:24:00) we finally start talking about John Prine's eponymous folk album. We discuss Travis picking, compare John Prine to Bob Dylan, and break down the best songs that make the movie scenes.

 

Next week you'll need to put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty, and meet us on Tuesday in Atlantic City for the best Bruce Springsteen podcast, when we cover the Boss's 1982 album, Nebraska.

Frank Ocean: channel Orange (2012)

Excuse me, did you say greasy patties or was that just an audio fidelity issue? You can't memorialize this podcast episode with live streaming. Just be there, be in the moment, and enjoy the best podcast about Frank Ocean and the 148th greatest album of all time, Channel Orange.

 

But before we get to the album the podcast gets weird today when we take a voicemail question about live-streaming concerts. Then we throw a big slurve and discuss dealing with sick kids, kids not needing their parents anymore, and dating someone who doesn't speak the same language. Finally, we speak our truth about the best comedy DVDs.

 

Then at (53:00) you can see the turkeys are done and we start thinkin' bout you when we discuss Frank Ocean's debut studio album, Channel Orange. We talk about Stevie Wonder's influence on Frank Ocean, why this is an obnoxious sing-along album, and the best surprise release albums ever.

 

Next week's episode is sure to give you an illegal smile when we become the best John Prine podcast and discuss the folk singer's 1971 self-titled album, John Prine.