Episodes

  • 062 | Escape (Journey, 1981)
    Jun 13 2026

    Matt and Dave discuss a potential crowd-pleaser: it's big, it's bold, it's Journey's 'Escape' from 1981. Now with 100 percent more Atari!

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • 061 | Station to Station (David Bowie, 1976)
    Apr 19 2026

    Matt and Dave wrap up a series on strong voices in music, highlighting the late, great David Bowie. Captivating and mysterious, this is his 1976 album, 'Station to Station.'

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • 060 | A Song For You (Carpenters, 1972)
    Mar 13 2026

    Matt and Dave pay tribute to the soothing, strong voice of Karen Carpenter, while discussing the Carpenters' 1972 album, 'A Song For You.'


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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • 059 | Debut (Bjork, 1993)
    Feb 16 2026

    Matt and Dave continue a conversation about strong vocalists, discussing the unique styles of Bjork and her first album, 'Debut.'

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • 058 | Otis Blue (Otis Redding, 1965)
    Jan 10 2026

    Matt and Dave discuss 1960s rhythm & blues, soul, and rock & roll, highlighting a powerful voice in music history: the legendary Otis Redding.

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • 057 | Skylarking (XTC, 1986)
    Dec 7 2025

    Matt and Dave discuss life and death and the season cycle, while exploring the intricate themes throughout XTC's 1986 art-pop album, 'Skylarking.'

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    2 hrs and 17 mins
  • 056 | Frampton Comes Alive! (Peter Frampton, 1976)
    Nov 4 2025

    Matt and Dave attempt to take an objective look beyond the hype and legendary status of Peter Frampton's monster-hit live album, 'Frampton Comes Alive.' Do you feel like we do?

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    2 hrs and 10 mins
  • 055 | Ram (Paul & Linda McCartney, 1971)
    Oct 6 2025

    Catch up, cats and kittens: don't get left behind! Matt and Dave discuss a particularly egregious case of the critics getting it wrong, diving into the quirky and fun 'Ram,' by Paul and Linda McCartney. What do critics know, anyway?

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    2 hrs and 4 mins