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128. Queen: A Night at the Opera (1975)

If you're thinking about going to dinner in the dark by yourself but don't want to be a total loser you should download this monstrosity of an episode instead, because this is the best podcast about Queen and the 128th greatest album of all time, A Night at the Opera.

 

But before we get to the album your presidents of the smart club have a discussion about speeding tickets, plastic bags, and phone cases during another segment of Air-In or Air-Out. Your captains of chivalry also discuss cross-country skiing, vegan chocolate cake, massage guns, and the best 1994 music videos. 

Then at (1:02:00) there's no more sicko talk when we talk about Queen's fourth studio album, A Night at the Opera. We discuss the musical influences on Queen, the studio becoming its own instrument and the best tack piano songs.

 

Next week the show must go on, and this time it's in the flesh when we become the best Pink Floyd podcast and discuss one of the best-selling double albums of all time, the Wall.

127. Ray Charles: Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music (1962)

SORRY!!! I JUST GOT BACK FROM VEGAS AND I FORGOT IT WAS TUESDAY.  CALL THE BECK LINE TO COMPLAIN...

 

You can't stop loving Beck Did it Better and this week we return just a little lovin' with the best podcast about Ray Charles and the 127th greatest album of all time, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music.

 

But before we get to the album, we talk about how De La Soul's music is coming to streaming services, the worst person you could share an office with, and a driver's ed story that is so nice you have to hear it twice. But before we get to the album, we talk about how De La Soul's music is coming to streaming services, the worst person you could share an office with, and an amazing driver's ed story that is so nice you have to hear it twice. We also actually talk about music for once and become the best Johnny Cash podcast and the best They Might Be Giants podcast when we share some concert experiences. 

 

Then at (1:05:00) we talk about Ray Charles' ground-breaking album from 1962, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music. We discuss Ray Charles' reinterpretation of country standards, his use of big band and strings, and the Mt. Rushmore of male singers. We also announce our inaugural class into the Granny hall of fame. 

 

Call 802 277 Beck and leave a message so we love you and buy a shirt from the store here. All proceeds got to charity. 

 

Next week's episode is sure to send shivers down your spine and leave your body aching all the time when we deliver the best Queen Podcast and discuss A Night at the Opera. Bismillah! No, we will not let you go! 

126. Mary J. Blige: My Life (1994)

It's your doody to enjoy today's podcast because this week we're stealing Prince's flow and becoming the best podcast about Mary J. Blige and the 126th greatest album of all time, My Life.

 

Before we get to the album, we invite you into our venus fly trap when we talk about the dirtiest female rappers of all time and discuss Calvin and Hobbs, LCD Soundsystem, and boxers versus briefs. We also take a treacherous road less traveled in the dating advice corner with some tips for navigating the holidays with her family.

 

Then at (46:00) we'll bring you joy when we talk about Mary J. Blige's grammy award-winning R&B album, My Life. We discuss P. Diddy's production style, interpolation vs. sampling, and the best lyrical samples from Slick Rick's La Di Da Di.

 

Bye-bye, love, this episode is over. But next week, you win again when we become the best Ray Charles podcast and discuss his 1962 album, Modern Sounds in Country Western Music. 

 

 

 

 

125.The Beastie Boys: Paul’s Boutique (1989)

HEY LADIES and gentlemen! Today we are becoming the best podcast about Paul's Botique by the evolving Beastie Boys. We talk about how this is another album where the artists got to do what they want and showed why they are on the Rolling Stone Top 500 list! 

 

But first, the guys talk about a bunch of smart stuff like personal grooming, personal growth in a gi, personal cleaning in the basement, and whether or not someone would take it personally if your gift is more of a concept instead of a gift. 

 

Call 802 277 Beck and leave a message so we love you and buy a shirt from the store here. All proceeds got to charity. 

 

NEXT WEEK: We talk about My Life My Life My Life with the Queen of Hip Hop Soul as we become the best podcast about Mary J. Blige. 

 

 

Happy New Year to our wonderful fans!

 

 

124. U2: Achtung Baby (1991)

What better way to start 2023 than with a gift that keeps on giving the whole year in the best podcast about U2 and the 124th greatest album of all time, Achtung Baby?

 

But before we get to the album Aaron takes us through his mysterious ways and shares his best books, music, and food of 2022. We also discuss Christmas inflatables maintenance, sleeping styles, and another unfortunate hotel incident.

 

Then at (35:00) we take this episode over the edge when we discuss U2's Grammy Award-winning alternative rock album, Achtung Baby. We talk about U2's guitar sound, why people disdain U2 (and hot dog-flavored water), and the best songs portraying characters.

 

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If the final joke on this episode made you want to order a 5-piece chicken dinner, then you should download our bouillabaisse next week when we become the best Beastie Boys podcast and cover their hip hop sampledelia album, Paul's Boutique.