The 100 Albums Podcast

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Inspired by a 100 Albums scratch-off poster, four college friends are on a quest to explore and review 100 iconic-ish albums. Each episode the 100 Albums Podcast Crew dive into the quirks, eccentricities, and legendary moments. They deliver a fresh, funny take on the albums that have shaped the musical landscape. The guys make music commentary as entertaining as it is ridiculous.

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Album #81: Purple Rain (with Nate Walker)
5d ago · 1:02:22
This week The Guys welcome Nate Walker back to the pod to discuss Prince's landmark 1984 album "Purple Rain". They all had so much to say that they couldn't fit the conversation into one episode! Nate Walker is a musician, songwriter, producer, and a great friend of Bert's from high school. Please visit https://theultraplain.com, Nate's new music project, to purchase the first single "End Of The World". You can also drop a follow on socials @theultraplain and stream his music on Apple, Bandcamp, or Spotify. Referenced in the episode "Purple Rain" feature-length film: https://pluto.tv/us/movies
Season 5 Is Coming!
12d ago · 19:16
If you are a regular listener, then you know that last week was the finale episode of Season Four, where The Guys pitted albums 61 through 80 against each other in a bracket-style tournament. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, it’s not too late! You can head over to https://100albumspodcast.com/p/brackets/ and download your very own bracket, fill it out, then listen and play along with as The Guys battle it out. The Guys are taking this week off to begin prepping for season five - the LAST SEASON. Albums 81 through 100 on the poster. Look out! But in the meantime, Bert threw together
Season 4 Finale: The Bracket
19d ago · 1:20:46
Let's get ready to RUMBLLLLLLLE! It's the final episode of season four! This week The Guys are breaking out their pens, pencils and snarky comments to figure out which one of the 20 albums in season four (albums 61-80) is the GREATEST. If you haven't listened yet, download your bracket at https://100albumspodcast.com/p/brackets, then you can compare your rankings! Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! Connect with the podcast in a number of way
Album #80: Me Against The World (with Ryan Connell)
26d ago · 1:32:46
This week The Guys welcome Ryan Connell to the pod to talk about 2Pac's seminal record, "Me Against The World". Check out more about Ryan Connell at http://tconnellart.com. Referenced in the episode "Ready To Live" by Kevin Powell, April 1, 1995, Vibe Magazine: https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/tupac-april-1995-cover-story-ready-to-live-686969/ Discover Classic Samples On 2Pac's "Me Against The World": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZue_4NpkWk Songs featured in this episode "Check The Rhime" by A Tribe Called Quest "All That She Wants" by Ace Of Base "California Love (feat. Dr. Dre)" b
Album #79: No Fences (with Andy Sears)
1mo ago · 1:34:03
This week The Guys welcome Andy Sears to the pod to discuss Garth Brooks' album "No Fences". Referenced in the episode "The Thunder Rolls" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjF36AxKodI Songs featured in the episode "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by Garth Brooks "The Dance" by Garth Brooks "Unanswered Prayers" by Garth Brooks "Friends In Low Places" by Garth Brooks "The Thunder Rolls" by Garth Brooks "Two Of A Kind, Working On A Full House" by Garth Brooks "Wild Horses" by Garth Brooks "Victim Of The Game" by Garth Brooks "Thunder Rolls" by Garth Brooks "Thunder Rolls" by STATE of MINE (f
Album #78: Disintegration (with Alyssa Anderson)
1mo ago · 1:16:25
This week, Dr. Alyssa Anderson joins The Guys once again as they chat about "Disintegration", the eighth studio album by The Cure. Mezzo-soprano Alyssa Anderson's vocal repertoire spans the ages from Baroque masterpieces to contemporary experimental music, with a focus on American and twentieth/twenty-first-century artsong and chamber music. More about Dr. Anderson here: https://www.alyssaanderson.org/. Information about The Dream Songs Project here: https://www.thedreamsongsproject.org/. Referenced in the episode "Goth: Undead Subculture" by Lauren M. E. Goodlad and Michael Bibby: https://rea
Album #77: Synchronicity
1mo ago · 1:31:49
This week The Guys are chatting about The Police and their final studio album "Synchronicity". Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! You can connect with the podcast in a number of ways. Check them all out at https://100albumspodcast.com. As always, thanks so much for listening! Referenced in the episode Recording set-up diagram: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EK5Ys4_XPBNbEtmC3JZVGYO78L9YvzIl/ Drumeo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Drume
Taking A Week Off
1mo ago · 2:21
Hey Turkeys! The Guys are taking the week off to celebrate America’s independence. They'll be back next week with your regularly scheduled programming. So enjoy the summer, drink some water, go outside occasionally, and if you miss the show too much this week, dig back into the archive and unearth an old episode. …and as you do that, let us know what you think! You can connect with The Guys by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. They would love to hear your voice, and your opinions! As always, thanks so much for listening!
Album #76: Is This It
2mo ago · 1:10:53
This week The Guys are dusting off their expensive guitars and renting fancy rehearsal space so that they can chat about the debut album by The Strokes, "Is This It". Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! You can connect with the podcast in a number of ways. Check them all out at https://100albumspodcast.com. As always, thanks so much for listening! Songs featured in this episode "New York City Cops" by The Strokes "When It All Started" by The
Album #75: Spice (with Liz Abram-Oldham)
2mo ago · 1:28:33
This week The Guys welcome Ryan's better half Liz to the pod to discuss all things Spice Girls, with particular emphasis on their debut album "Spice". Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! You can connect with the podcast in a number of ways. Check them all out at https://100albumspodcast.com. As always, thanks so much for listening! Referenced in this episode Dawson, Ryan. "Beatlemania and Girl Power: An Anatomy of Fame". University of Cambrid
Album #74: Funeral
2mo ago · 1:06:29
This week The Guys are analyzing Arcade Fire's 2004 debut album, "Funeral". Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! You can connect with the podcast in a number of ways. Check them all out at https://100albumspodcast.com. As always, thanks so much for listening! Referenced in this episode "Funeral Review", David Moore, Pitchfork, September 12, 2004: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/452-funeral/ "Arcade Fire’s ‘Funeral’ At 15: The Album That K
Album #73: The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill
2mo ago · 1:24:39
On this week's episode, The Guys are chatting about Lauryn Hill and her only solo studio album, "The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill". Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! You can connect with the podcast in a number of ways. Check them all out at https://100albumspodcast.com. As always, thanks so much for listening! Referenced in this episode "The Legal Tangle of ‘Miseducation’" by Geoff Boucher, Los Angeles Times, December 19, 1998: https://www.
Album #72: Original Pirate Material
2mo ago · 1:02:39
On this week's episode, The Guys are chatting about "Original Pirate Material", the 2002 debut album by The Streets. Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! You can connect with the podcast in a number of ways. Check them all out at https://100albumspodcast.com. As always, thanks so much for listening! Referenced in this episode Quotes from the film "Snatch": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pIuncegdOc Songs featured in this episode "Who Got The
Album #71: Back In Black (with Matt Nelson)
3mo ago · 1:24:45
On this week's episode, The Guys are listening to AC/DC's monster 1980 record "Back In Black", and they are joined by their good friend and former bandmate Matt! Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! Connect with the podcast in a number of ways - check them all out at https://100albumspodcast.com. As always, thanks so much for listening! Referenced in this episode Opening scene in "Iron Man": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY0QBfULgfA Songs fe
Album #70: PLUS
3mo ago · 1:15:55
This week The Guys are diving into singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran's full-length debut album "PLUS" (stylized as "+"). Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! Connect with the podcast in a number of ways - check them all out at https://100albumspodcast.com. As always, thanks so much for listening! Referenced in this episode Ed Sheeran on Austin City Limits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsEvtHAGTg8& Songs featured in this episode "The A Team" by E
Album #69: ABBA Gold
3mo ago · 1:24:54
This week The Guys are listening to ABBA's 1992 greatest hits album "Gold". Come and listen to The Guys try really hard to pronounce all of the northern European names, and have a few laughs while they talk about another disco album. Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! Connect with the podcast in a number of ways - check them all out at https://100albumspodcast.com. As always, thanks so much for listening! Referenced in this episode Caroline
Album #68: De La Soul Is Dead
3mo ago · 1:30:38
On this week's episode, The Guys are digging into the dirt of the flower pot to discover what happened to De La Soul on their sophomore release, "De La Soul Is Dead". The Guys discuss the music, the skits, and the samples, as well as the context of the album within De La Soul's career. Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! Connect with the podcast in a number of ways - check them all out at https://100albumspodcast.com. As always, thanks so muc
Album #67: Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack (with Brian Miller)
4mo ago · 1:35:23
This week's conversation is about the soundtrack from the film "Saturday Night Fever". And yes, if you're keeping score this is the second soundtrack album on the poster. And The Guys are welcoming Brian Miller back to the podcast to add his well-read perspective! You may recall a January 2025 episode in which Brian joined the pod to give his, errrr, feedback on The Guys' opinions on "Blue Lines" by Massive Attack (go back and check out that episode). Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will
Album #66: Electric Ladyland (with Seth Davis)
4mo ago · 1:38:38
This week The Guys welcome Seth Davis to the podcast to talk about "Electric Ladyland", the final studio release by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Seth Andrew Davis is a performer, composer, improviser, technologist, new media artist and educator from the Kansas City area. Davis is involved in the improvised music/free improvisation, experimental, and electronic music scenes in Kansas City. Davis’ music runs the gamut of compositions for orchestral and chamber ensembles, performances with free-jazz/free improvised music ensembles and large groups, live and interactive electronics, solo performan
Album #65: Live At The Apollo
4mo ago · 58:54
This week on the pod The Guys dive into a conversation about "Mr. Dynamite", "The Hardest-Working Man in Show Business", "Minister of New Super Heavy Funk", "The Godfather of Soul", "The King of Soul", "Soul Brother No. 1"... also known as James Brown. "Live At The Apollo" is the topic of this week's discussion. Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! As always, thanks so much for listening! Referenced in this episode Bootsy Collins explains "The
Album #64: The Queen Is Dead
4mo ago · 57:52
God save the Queen? Nah, "The Queen Is Dead". This week The Guys are chatting about The Smiths and their third studio album. Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! As always, thanks so much for listening! Songs featured in this episode "Hand In Glove" by The Smiths "Reel Around The Fountain" by The Smiths "Still Ill" by The Smiths "How Soon Is Now? by The Smiths "The Headmaster Ritual" by The Smiths "The Queen Is Dead" by The Smiths "I Know It's
Album #63: The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars
5mo ago · 1:16:07
On this week's episode, The Guys dive into the winner of the award for "Longest Title" on The Poster, David Bowie's 1972 concept album "The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars". Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! As always, thanks so much for listening! Referenced in this episode David Bowie interview on BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tdpz8 David Bowie on "Extras" with Ricky Gervais: https://www.youtube.com/wa
Mailbag #4
5mo ago · 16:44
It's another between-the-episodes-episode, and this time The Guys are once again looking at some mail and voicemail that they have received. Want to hear YOUR voice on the pod? Leave a message at Speakpipe.com/100albums and let The Guys know what you think - the good, the bad, or the ugly! As always, thanks so much for listening! Shout-outs: Mark, aka DJ Hypnotzya - www.djhypnotyza.com - www.mixcloud.com/hypnotyza Ian - The Guys would love to hang with you Matt - Bourbon Brothers Quartet - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCITthlvTqL1MYFkug3yxw Songs featured in this mini-episode "Number Song
Album #62: Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Songbook
5mo ago · 1:19:08
This week The Guys discuss the album from the poster that is the runner-up for longest title: "Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Songbook". It's a long title, for a long album! Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! Referenced in this episode "Trololo Song": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q6yphdZhUA Songs featured in this episode "Torn" by Natalie Imbruglia "Let's Do It" by Ella Fitzgerald "In The Still Of The Night" by Ella Fitzgerald "An
Album #61: Beyoncé, Part 2 (with Ashlyn Ruth)
5mo ago · 1:00:16
This week is the second half of The Guys' conversation about Beyoncé, and her self-titled fifth album Beyoncé. And once again The Guys welcome Ashlyn to the pod. Ashlyn Ruth is a marketing leader in New York City and longtime pop culture enthusiast (and yes, Drew’s daughter!). Off mic, she’s probably walking through Central Park with a Beyoncé playlist on repeat or convincing anyone who will listen that “Rocket” is an absolute masterpiece. Referenced in this episode Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_we_should_all_be_feminists J Dilla and "D

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