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177. Rod Stewart: Every Picture Tells a Story (1971)

Can you imagine if someone on this podcast could goaltend in a basketball game? It's probably just as likely as this being the best podcast about Rod Stewart and the 177th greatest album of all time, Every Picture Tells a Story. 

 

Before we get to the music we have a special invite to our swinging potluck in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our delicious spread features some Cold Stone Creamery, Noodles & Company mac and cheese, and caffeine-free diet coke. Our podcast chancellor also leads a discussion about New Year's resolutions, scratched records, and fun music facts about Peter Frampton, Jim Morrison, and Flea.

 

The first half of this podcast seems like a long time, but at (1:01:00) we fire up the karaoke machine and talk about Rod Stewart's 1971 album, Every Picture Tells a Story. We discuss Rod Stewart's numberone albums, recruiting mandolin players, and the best Bob Dylan covers.

 

Next week a change is gonna come when we become the best Otis Redding podcast and celebrate Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul. 

 

 

 

 

176. Public Enemy: Fear of a Black Planet (1990)

What's that smell in your crib? It's the best podcast about Public Enemy and the 176th greatest album of all time, Fear of a Black Planet. 

 

Before we get to the album we run all our jokes into the ground and lay some foundation for the best office nicknames, sock swapping, and 1980's NBA Superstars music videos. 

 

Then at (46:00) the B side of this podcast wins again when we cover Public Enemy's third studio album, Fear of a Black Planet. We play spot the sample, discuss Public Enemy's influence on hip hop, and break down the four elements of hip hop. We also share an impromptu list of the best songs with the word nine in the title.

 

If you need to find a reason to believe then join us next week when we become the best Rod Stewart podcast and his 1971 hit album, Every Picture Tells a Story. Doubling a hard twelve!

175. Kendrick Lamar: DAMN (2017)

Excuse Me...I have a written bit about this being the best podcast about Kendrick Lamar and the 175th greatest album of all time, Damn.

 

Before we get to the album we wrap up a small package for the holiday season and discuss playing Christmas songs at weddings, giving presents to yourself, and weird wife Christmas cards. We also talk about what age you should let your kids start playing video games and shame a fantasy football quitter.

 

We also discover an amazing storytelling podcast, Firebreathing Kittens. If you're into mystery-solving, comedic banter, and friendship, you should check out Firebreathing Kittens.

 

Then at (1:01:00) we become a bit more humble and discuss Kendrick Lamar's fourth studio album, Damn. We discuss Pulitzer Prize winning music, Kendrick's dense slang and wordplay, and the best hip-hop songs with one word titles.

 

Next week we welcome you to the terrordome where we become the best Public Enemy podcast and cover Fear of a Black Planet.

185. Jimmy Cliff: The Harder They Come: (1972)

Are you looking for the best podcast about Jimmy Cliff and the 174th greatest album of all time, The Harder They Come soundtrack? You can get it if you really want it right here on our Ole Fans account!

 

But before we get to the music we get this sabre party started by discussing the best way to eat a hot dog, night golfing, and the best song requests for dueling pianos. We also chat about Elvis impersonators, call BS on broken bones, and do a deep dive into all things leather jackets. Well, actually we spend a little more time focusing on leather zipper masks if that gives you a hard four.

 

Then at (1:12:00) the pressure drops when we cover The Harder They Come soundtrack, starring Jimmy Cliff. We discussed how this album paved the way for the popularity of reggae music in the United States, Toots and the Maytals on SNL, and the best titular tracks from movie soundtrack albums. 

 

Today's episode was sure to test your loyalty, but if you feel the love you should join us next week when we become the best Kendrick Lamar  podcast, and discuss his Pulitzer Prize winning album, Damn.

Nirvana: In Utero (1993)

1993, much more ba-e-ya-e-younce. Beck Did it Better's comin' with the best podcast about Nirvana and the 173rd greatest album of all time, In Utero...and the half ounce.

 

But before we get to the album, we discuss the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship, and we've got this group pegged! Then we discuss proper Christmas tree care, school dances, and the best songs in our Spotify wrap. We also empty our french drain with some landscaping talk and relive some of our favorite prank phone calls.

 

Then at (1:00:00) we serve the servants and cover Nirvana's final studio album In Utero. With all apologies, we share our thoughts on Nirvana's pop hooks, the best albums from 1993, and the best acoustic versions of popular songs.

 

Tune in next week for a sweet and dandy episode when we become the best Jimmy Cliff podcast and cover the soundtrack album that popularized reggae music in the United States, The Harder They Come.