Beck Did It Better

108. Fiona Apple: When the Pawn...(1999)

We know we're the mess that you don't want to clean up, but we promise it's only kisses on the cheek from here on out this episode when we become the best podcast about Fiona Apple and the 108th greatest album of all time When the Pawn...

 

But before we get to the album we find something sweet and enjoyable and totally ruin it when we discuss fig-flavored desserts, ballpark nachos, and realizing that you are in fact...inside-out shirt guy. We also talk about dating someone younger than you (Leo style), rules for watching TV shows with your spouse, and Pageant of the Masters performance art.

 

Then at (52:00) we're serving up a savory pie of discussion about Fiona Apple and her second studio album, When the Pawn. We talk about Fionna's percussive rhythms, her ability to play with a phrase, and the best Jon Brion songs.

 

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Next week we hitchhike our way across the USA and take a walk on the Wildside when we become the best Lou Reed podcast and talk about his glam rock album Transformer. Autobots, roll out! 

107. Television: Marquee Moon (1977)

Quality is our motto this week when we become the best podcast about Television and James Bond's upstairs neighbor, the 107th greatest album of all time, Marquee Moon.

 

But before we get to the album, we're talking about the songs that were hits on our 21st birthday and the discussion gets quite hot. Then we discuss custom cowboy hats, vanity license plates, and professional cornhole players. We also are proud to release our merch store [NOTE FROM ROB] (the merch store has been shut down by the website.... I'll let you know when it is back up)  where you can buy all the new Beck Did it Better Swag. We are officially a cash cow.

 

Then at (1:00:00) we break out our ass-less chaps and share our thoughts on Television and their debut studio album, Marquee Moon. We discuss the Mixolydian mode (which Aaron mocks), french poetry (which Matt confuses with a Stallone franchise), and the best bands to come out of the CBGB club in New York City (which Russ had never heard of).

 

Next week you can either deal it out or deal with all that we lay down when we become the best Fiona Apple podcast and talk about her alternative rock album When the Pawn...

 

Call or text 802 277 BECK.  Don't be a brat!

You can email us at beckdiditbetter@gmail.com follow us on our Twitter and Instagram @beckdiditbetter and feel free to leave a review on your favorite podcast app.

Please mention feet if you do review the show. If we can get "ROSIE LOVES FEET" to be something that is searchable online, I feel like this will all be worth it. 

106. Hole: Live Through This (1994)

Expect the unexpected in the kingdom of the madness this week when we become the best podcast about Hole as we discuss the 106th greatest album of all time, Live Through This. Truly a delightful but morbid surprise.

 

But before we talk about the whole album, we invite former WWF Champion Randy Macho Man Savage onto the pod to talk about the best baseball closer songs ever, and Bonesaw is ready. Then we discuss how much tuna should go on a tuna melt, being the last person on a flight, and the merits of crustless pizza. We're also testing our might when we chat about the best arcade games ever.

 

Then at (56:00) we get Kurt Loder's thoughts on Hole's alternative rock album, Live Through This. We discuss Nirvana's influence on Hole, the Courtney Love controversy, and the best Riot grrrl movement songs. The Sphinx also gives a riddle for you.

 

Call or text 802 277 BECK.  Don't be a brat!

You can email us at beckdiditbetter@gmail.com follow us on our Twitter and Instagram @beckdiditbetter and feel free to leave a review on your favorite podcast app.

Please mention feet if you do review the show. If we can get "ROSIE LOVES FEET" to be something that is searchable online, I feel like this will all be worth it. 

 

If you follow the guiding light after this episode you will see no evil next week when we become the best Television Podcast and talk about their debut post-punk album Marquee Moon.

105. The Allman Brothers Band: At Filmore East (1971)

The given name for this complimentary podcast is Beck Did it Better, but for short, you can call it the best podcast about The Allman Brothers Band and the 105th greatest album of all time, At Fillmore East.

 

But before we get to the music the conversation is like wrapping yourself in vaseline and then getting on some rubber sheets and spinning around...It just feels good. First, we answer a voicemail about which is a better option, a microwave or a toaster oven. Then we discuss whether to use somebody's given name or nickname, the best seats we've ever had for a sporting event, and the perks of sitting in first class. We also became the best podcast about the weather when we got started on fog patterns and the dew point.

 

Then at (50:00) the guys from Fillmore West look to start a street fight when we talk about the Allman Brothers and their first live album, At Fillmore East. We discuss the blues influence on this album, double drum solos, and the best live albums ever. 

 

If you were able to get through this jam band episode quick enough to get marmalade last night then you should come back and join us next week when we become the best Hole podcast and best Courtney Love podcast and talk about the alternative rock album, Live Through This.

The Rolling Stones: Sticky Fingers (1971)

This episode has the demon life that will hold you listeners in its sway when prove to be the best podcast about the Rolling Stones and the 104th greatest album of all time, Sticky Fingers, or as it is known by its devastating nickname, Stinky Fingers.

 

Before we get to the album we're taking you into the tree of trust when discuss asking for phone numbers, the best ways to improve communication with your wife, financial dominating, and the best concert singalong songs. And just so you know we have some other listener options out there, so you're going to have to fight a little bit harder if you want to keep listening to the pod.

 

For those listeners who have a problem with commitment, you can skip to (57:00) where we talk about the Rolling Stones and their 11th American studio album, Sticky Fingers. We discuss great b-side tracks on singles, dumping someone after they get out of a coma, and the best songs that have the word bitch in the title, and we do not feel ashamed.

 

They call it stormy Monday, but next Tuesday we'll cure your Statesboro Blues when we become the best Allman Brothers podcast and talk about one of the greatest live albums ever, At Fillmore East.