Best Garbage Fire Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Inside the Greatest Supergroup Ever: The Untold Story of “We Are the World” 28:08

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Oh man, we got a great one for you next… Brand new interviews and insights on the biggest selling #1 hit of the 80s: We Are the World. And the group USA For Africa was only together for a couple of hours… They put the super in supergroup… The greatest supergroup ever assembled, and I got many of those legends telling the story today. A group that h…

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You're Smelling Yourself - 06/25/25 1:44:48

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Listen ad free or watch the unedited live stream. Support Us on Patreon Become a Dougalo and get weekly bonus episodes and ad free public episodes by joining our Patreon. Join us at http://patreon.com/whosright •The Idiots Have Made A Podcast •Here’s Your Monkey, Sir •Current Events From 1993 •Animal Trafficking Includes Plastic Wrap And Tasting •O…

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Van Halen, The Beatles & More: The Most Misunderstood Songs in Rock History 27:38

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You know, sometimes, songs that become classics aren’t quite what we think they are. Hidden meanings, mistaken lyrics, or misunderstood messages. All of those things. These are tracks that have fooled listeners for decades. We’re going to count down and share the crazy backstories behind the most misunderstood songs of all time… Including Van Halen…

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A Happy Wife Happy Life Love Story ❤️ 1:12:25

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Jordan and Kendahl of Happy Wife Happy Life are on the big bad podcast for you this week! Unlock 10% off your entire order this June and July! Visit https://betterbiom.com and use promo code NOBSINYOURMOUTH at checkout.Right now, Syd and Olivia Talk Shit listeners can save 30% on their first order! Just head to https://cornbreadhemp.com/TALK and us…

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1968’s Greatest Songs: Janis, Otis, The Beatles, and a Chilling Surprise 35:19

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Up next is our final countdown of our top song of each year countdown…We’ve covered every year from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and we have one left. Can you guess the final year? It was a monumental year, including Janis Joplin, a nervous legend who vomited every take she did while recording a song that out did any male rocker of the time…also the last…

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Bracket Show - Worst Item To Inherit - Episode #4 (All the items in Dahmer's apartment VS Vending Machine parts [non-working] from the Hamlet chicken processing plant fire) 11:16

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VOTE IN THE POLL: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bracket-show-4-132101929?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link All the items in Dahmer's apartment VS Vending Machine parts [non-working] from the Hamlet chicken processing plant fire

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FROM THE VAULT: Why Beastie Boys Hated Their Own Hit "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party) 23:36

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FROM THE VAULT: On this day in 2004, The Beastie Boys' album "To The 5 Boroughs" debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. To celebrate, we’ve got the story of those three mischievous New Yorkers who disavowed one of their biggest songs… Mike D, Ad-Rock, and MCA otherwise known as the Beastie Boys hated (You Gotta Fight) for Your Right (to Party). This b…

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Operation Goblini Freedom (Video Games) 1:34:47

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The Liberation of Undermine: Raid Review!It's been months since The Liberation of Undermine actually showed up and now it's time to review it! Operation Goblini Freedom was a great success. Gazlowe has cast out Gallywix. What did we think of one of Blizzard's shortest raids in recent memory? And where does this rank in our stack of raids of all tim…

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The Secret Behind Led Zeppelin’s “Ramble On” and Its Mysterious Drums 24:14

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When Led Zeppelin released their debut album, it literally made the entire world shake. Nobody had ever heard a band like this… They took over America, touring nonstop in support of their earth-shattering LP. Their Label begged them to get one album #2 ASAP… Their sophomore record came out just months after their debut. Unheard of in music at that …

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Top ’90s TV Theme Songs: Friends, Seinfeld, X-Files & More 34:22

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Alright, we’ve done it three times before, and every time it was a Gas. I’m talking about the greatest television themes countdown. We’ve done the 60s, the 70s, and the 80s. So you know, we gotta dial up the 90s. And this is my favorite yet… You know all these themes by heart. We’ve got the Friends Theme I'll Be There For You that was recorded over…

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Dear Flabby 06/20/25 41:39

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Listen ad free or watch the unlisted live stream. Support Us on Patreon!! Become a Dougalo and get weekly bonus episodes and ad free public episodes by joining our Patreon. Join us at http://patreon.com/whosright For superchat sounds, send them over to Doug at [email protected] with "superchat" in the subject line. Got burning questio…

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How Soul Asylum’s “Runaway Train” Saved Lives and Changed the World 19:36

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Coming up next, a very interesting interview that was a little off at first but got better as we went along. It’s about Soul Asylum's Runaway Train, a song that started out as one thing and ended up making a powerful change worldwide. It came out of crippling depression and it took years to finish. Initially, the lyrics were too similar to another …

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Bracket Show - Worst Item To Inherit - Episode #3 (Stuffed Animals from School Shooting Memorials VS All Of The Garbage Left Behind In The Dome From Hurricane Katrina) 7:26

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VOTE IN THE POLL: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bracket-show-2-131614457?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Stuffed Animals from School Shooting Memorials VS All Of The Garbage Left Behind In The Dome From Hurricane Katrina

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Exclusive Interview: Gary Numan on His UK Success, U.S. One-Hit Wonder, and Finding Peace 22:24

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Up next, an interview with Gary Numan about several songs that shook radio in different parts of the world. The first one, Are Friends Electric, was a hit in the UK and it came from an out of tune instrument that was written as a science fiction story about the future one that seemed far fetched in the late 70s but one that is a reality now about a…

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The Road To Pipe Cock - 06/18/25 1:32:45

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Listen Ad Free or watch the unedited live stream and SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Support Us on Patreon Become a Dougalo and get weekly bonus episodes and ad free public episodes by joining our Patreon. Join us at http://patreon.com/whosright •You’re Welcome, Black Sabbath •Catalytic Convertor For A Jeep? •Why Are Stereotypes Stereotypes If They Aren’t S…

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FROM THE VAULT: How the Bee Gees Rose from Collapse to Conquer the 70s: Top 5 Songs of the Gibb Brothers 23:47

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FROM THE VAULT: The Bee Gees or the brothers Gibb. Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb have sold more than 220 million records over their storied career. In this Bee Gees documentary we celebrate their astonishing run as the most prolific group of the 70s and list their top 5 songs from Lonely Days to Stayin’ Alive, from Jive Talking to How Deep Is Your …

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Tap Into Summer - Fired-Up for Spinal Tap 2! 7:43

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We're excited, you're excited, everyone is excited about the long-awaited release of the Spinal Tap 2 feature film on September 12, 2025. So let's tap into summer and go to 11 as we get fired-up for the cinematic event of the year! Hear how you can join us, the TMEP Show crew, to participate in the fun AND get insider info on our upcoming episodes …

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MacDoesIt And A MURDEROUS Love Affair 💀 58:05

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Machaizelli Kahey AKA MacDoesIt is on the big bad podcast for you this week! Try Rocket Money for free: https://RocketMoney.com/sydandolivia We filmed this a couple weeks ago before all the events that are currently unfolding in CA and the rest of the country. Here are some resources to stay safe and know your rights! https://www.ilrc.org/ https://…

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When Kiedis Bombed Live and Loggins Got Fired—Then They Made History 28:35

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Sometimes, taking a bold leap or making a risky move can seem like career suicide—until it isn’t. Coming up, we’ll reveal six incredible stories of artists who faced doubt, backlash, or skepticism, only to turn those moments into their greatest triumphs... including an up and coming singer, Anthony Kiedis, who had written a deeply personal song, Un…

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Bracket Show - Worst Item To Inherit - Episode #2 (Fire Truck From 9/11 VS Everything from the nursery from Oklahoma City Bombing) 10:13

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VOTE IN THE POLL: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bracket-show-2-131614457?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Fire Truck From 9/11 VS Everything from the nursery from Oklahoma City Bombing Support Us on Patreon for AD FREE EPISODES and unedited video livestreams. Become a Dougalo and get…

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The Untold Stories of 1972’s Greatest Hits: Bowie, Seals & Crofts, and The Hollies 32:18

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Coming up, a year that was so great we had to reformat our countdown to 12 songs, truly compelling masterworks here... including the song All the Young Dudes by David Bowie, which he knew was a can’t miss smash. But he gave it to his favorite band, Mott the Hoople, who needed a hit or they were done. The song saved their career and became an all-ti…

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The Genius of Brian Wilson: A Farewell to Pop’s Most Profound Composer 24:47

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Today, we have a very special episode of Professor of Rock, and I’m going to get right into it. We lost a true musical Genius recently. But Ya know.. I’ve been thinking a lot about it. And GENIUS simply doesn't cover it. For Brian Wilson, there should be a higher word or title for him that could never be bestowed up on anyone else in music history.…

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FROM THE VAULT: How Bon Jovi Rose to Fame with Anthems of Hope and Resilience 17:47

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FROM THE VAULT: The thing about Jon Bon Jovi and his incredible band is the music they've created has always got your back. From "Livin' On A Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name" to "Wanted Dead or Alive" and "It's My Life", their music gives us redemption and faith against all odds. Mostly it's music of hope, which is a powerful thing, especiall…

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The Wildest Rock Supergroups That Almost Happened: Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, and Llamas 30:50

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From rock royalty to wild misfires — today we’re covering the greatest supergroups you’ve never heard of… but won’t forget any time soon. We’re telling the stories of rock legends who almost joined forces but just couldn’t get it together… And others that actually made it to the stage and into the studio. Among them, there’s a soap opera-inspired b…

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Dear Flabby 06/13/25 50:43

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Listen ad free or watch the unlisted unedited livestream. Support Us on Patreon!! Become a Dougalo and get weekly bonus episodes and ad free public episodes by joining our Patreon. Join us at http://patreon.com/whosright For superchat sounds, send them over to Doug at [email protected] with "superchat" in the subject line. Got burning…

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He Lost the Bet...Then Wrote Their Biggest Hit in Minutes! 23:37

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Coming up next, the evolution of one of the most legendary groups ever through their greatest songs…and we have all three principles here to tell the story of their sound and its impact on the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Crosby, Stills, and Nash. SO many great stories here in our Evolution series. Including their first album that blew up radio with harmonie…

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Bracket Show - Worst Item To Inherit - Episode #1 (Kobe Bryant Propeller VS All The Shoes From The Holocaust) 11:08

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VOTE IN THE POLL: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bracket-show-1-131321332?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Kobe Bryant Propeller VS All The Shoes From The Holocaust Support Us on Patreon for AD FREE EPISODES and unedited video livestreams. Become a Dougalo and get weekly bonus episode…

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Kenny Rogers on “The Gambler”: The Song That Made Him a Legend 20:19

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Coming up next is an interview with Kenny Rogers, a legend we lost a few years back… He was voted the greatest singer in the world several times by the people, and today’s song, The Gambler, his most famous one, is a major reason why… It’s a song that everyone knows and loves, even if they won’t admit it. It’s a song that changed the fortune of a c…

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Why Is There A Bagel On My Wall? - 06/11/25 1:37:58

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Listen ad-free or watch the live unedited video. Support us on Patreon! Become a Dougalo and get weekly bonus episodes and ad free public episodes by joining our Patreon. Join us at http://patreon.com/whosright •Anthony Might Start Changing His Clothes •Stinky, Weak Fries •Why Is There A Bagel On My Wall? •Quintavious Gooch: The Man, The Myth, The …

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Celebrating Brian Wilson: The Musical Genius Behind The Beach Boys | Bonus Tribute Episode 21:47

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Today, we honor the life, genius, and lasting legacy of Brian Wilson—co-founder of The Beach Boys, and one of the most visionary minds in rock history. In this special bonus episode of Professor of Rock, we commemorate Brian’s extraordinary contributions to music following the news of his passing. Through exclusive commentary and historical perspec…

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Banned by MTV, Rejected by Radio: The ’80s Hits Too Hot to Handle 32:59

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Some songs were made to push boundaries — stirring up scandal, controversy, and uncomfortable conversations. On today’s episode, we’re featuring songs that did just that… We’re breaking down six songs that either got themselves banned from radio, blacklisted by MTV, or pulled from live shows. The list of taboo tracks includes Olivia Newton-John Joh…

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A Big Podcast MOMENT! 1:02:12

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Syd's college BFF Joey is here and he's having a podcast moment! We filmed this a couple weeks ago before all the events that are currently unfolding in CA and the rest of the country. Here are some resources to stay safe and know your rights! https://www.ilrc.org/ https://www.nilc.org/ https://caimmigrant.org/ Remember these episodes now go up a f…

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FROM THE VAULT: How Tom Petty Proved His Label Wrong with Free Fallin’ 20:57

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FROM THE VAULT: An unlikely superstar partnership turned 3 simple chords into the biggest solo hit of a rock icon’s career. The story of the making, and the major label snubbing of the Tom Petty smash Free Fallin that he co-wrote with Electric Light Orchestra principal Jeff Lynne and Mike Cambell from the album Full Moon Fever. We discuss why this …

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The 16-Year-Old Who Outsold The Beatles —Top 11 Songs of 1967 31:37

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COMING up next, we are taking the time machines back to the Summer of Love, the birth of psychedelia, and the year when music truly became art. With 11 of the greatest songs of that magical time, including a scruffy 16-year-old kid Alex Chilton, who won a high school talent show and got to record a short 2-minute song, The Letter… It ended up hitti…

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How Rick Astley’s Label Hated His Song—Then It Took Over the World 20:34

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Coming up next, the fascinating story of the 80s mega-hit Never Gonna Give You Up that topped the charts in at least 25 countries. And it almost never happened. When Rick Astley was searching for his first hit, he got picked up by one of the world's premier production teams. Only instead of letting him record an album, they had him doing chores aro…

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Top 10 Most Soul-Stirring Female Vocal Performances of the ’80s: Aimee Mann, Stevie Nicks, and More 33:05

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Coming up, we’re moving into the shadows of the '80s to uncover the most chilling, emotionally gripping performances of the decade. They were the songs that ruled the radio dial and haunted our souls with 10 iconic vocal performances from the decade’s best. As we count down the most haunting songs of the 80s, including post-punk icon Siouxie Sioux,…

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How a Paul Simon–Mentored Band Created One of the Most Haunting One-Hit Wonders of the ’80s 24:17

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Some songs are just BLESSED…seriously, it just seems like certain songs are touched by the hand of God where the miraculous and unexplained happens… Well that’s exactly what today’s song was and still is. Life in a Northern Town.. It was a mind blowing song in 1986 that didn’t sound like anything on radio. And it was meant to be. Today’s singer Nic…

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The Story Behind “Juke Box Hero”: Lou Gramm’s Vocal Feat and Fan Inspiration 20:21

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Up next.. the story of Juke Box Hero, an all-time classic rock song from both its iconic singer, Lou Gramm, and guitarist Mick Jones, who both wrote it. It's one of the '80s greatest anthems. They each had a great song and pretty much combined it into one with dual experiences… Mick said it came from a fan who stood in the rain for 5 hours to get t…

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Top 10 Guitar Solos of the ’70s: Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, and More 28:06

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Songwriters have stated many times that you never know where or when a clever lyric is going to strike. It’s also that way for a guitarist. A catchy riff can come at any time and from any place. You’ll hear what I mean when we talk about some of the best solos of the 70s. For instance, Ritchie Blackmore improvised a solo to impress a journalist who…

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When Whales Yell “FIRE” In A Movie Theater - 06/03/25 1:07:21

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Listen ad-free or watch the unedited live stream. Support Us on Patreon! Become a Dougalo and get weekly bonus episodes and ad free public episodes by joining our Patreon. Join us at http://patreon.com/whosright •Jada Pinkett Puts A Tariff On Zack Attack •When Whales Yell “FIRE” In A Movie Theater •The Monkey Rights Slope Gets Real Slippery, Real Q…

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The Police's Stewart Copeland - Stalker Anthems + Temper Tantrums 1:01:20

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Late May and early June 1983 is when The Police's defining song "Every Breath You Take" was released and promptly steamrolled its way to #1 in the UK (hitting the top spot on June 5th) before conquering America a month later. While Sting's creepy-but-catchy ode to obsessive surveillance was busy becoming the band's biggest hit and the year's most-p…

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THE DISASTERS ARE HERE! ft. Marriage & Childbirth 47:58

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Will we ever get married? Use code TALK for 30% off your first order at Cornbread Hemp! https://cornbreadhemp.com/TALK Remember these episodes now go up a few days early AND with bonus content on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/syd_and_olivia Listen to the show on the go! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2j0iQxY9Pf0h4mXEOFxgmk?si=a95ba3e2a…

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FROM THE VAULT: The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams – Stevie Nicks’ Heartfelt Breakup Anthem 16:12

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FROM THE VAULT: When you listen to the modern day standard "Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, you may not immediately hear the sadness. You may not recognize that it is song about a failing relationship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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FROM THE VAULT: 5 Forgotten 90s Songs Featuring Tonic, LIT, Sponge, Garbage, and More 20:23

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FROM THE VAULT: Hey Music Junkies, the Professor of Rock, always here to celebrate the greatest artists and songs of all time; If you love music, you’ll want to subscribe below and hit the bell so you always get our daily content. You’ll also want to check us out on Patreon as we’ve added a bunch of exclusives and benefits there. Today we're discus…

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The ’70s Hit Randy Bachman Wrote as a Joke—That Hit #1 in 22 Countries 33:37

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Coming up next, we're firing up the time machine and heading to an iconic year in the 70s… Can you guess it? It was the year Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record and Muhammad Ali stunned George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle. And in music, it was a pummeling, too. One song came when a future rock star Donal Fagen, hit on the wife of on…

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Ranking the Greatest Classic Rock Songs of All Time: The Ultimate Showdown 38:37

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I really screwed up a few weeks ago. I was counting down the greatest songs of 1976 and left out More Than a Feeling, one of the greatest songs in classic rock history. I’ve never messed up like this, but here’s the thing: in any other year, it would easily be the #1 song. But in 1976, it would be competing with Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. So that g…

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How “The Power of Love” Became a #1 Hit—and a Soundtrack Tragedy 22:31

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Coming up, an interview with one of my favorite people, Huey Lewis, about one of the biggest #1 hits of the '80s, The Power of Love. It’s become legendary both because of the feel-good sing-along chorus and the iconic movies it supported. Huey was in the midst of a huge album THAT RULED the mid 80s with 4 big hits, when he was tapped to write the t…

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The For Real Universes Beyond Episode (MTG) 1:45:27

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So, a few years ago, we did a big grab bag and complained about Universes Beyond in Magic: The Gathering. Since then, it's... it's just gotten way worse. On top of the release of the Final Fantasy Universes Beyond set, it feels like a good time to revisit the topic for 2025. What is the state of Universes Beyond in MTG?Every 5x5 Nonogram: https://p…

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How Two Teens and a Cheap Synth Launched OMD into Pop History 22:57

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Coming up, the legendary duo Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, or OMD for short, tells the story of their career in 5 key songs that helped invent the iconic sound of the 80s. So get this, they wrote their first big song “Electronic” when they were teenagers forming an underground synth duo, and it ended up selling 5 million copies of their single …

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Men at Work Ruled the ’80s—Then Vanished. Colin Hay Explains Why 21:41

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Coming up, an interview with a true 80s icon, Colin Hay, who people forget was on a Beatles-like trajectory... if only for a couple of years. But those years, he and his band Men at Work were as big as anyone. They actually pulled off something that not even the Beatles did… when their debut record Business as Usual, spent 15 weeks at #1 and contai…