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She's a single mom who works two jobs, who loves her kids and never stops... she's a Survivor, and she's Reba McEntire!! James & Connor are discovering Whoever's In New England this week with her ballad-laden, breakthrough tenth record! We petition the Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame and journey from her rodeo origins to the biggest stages in country music. The Mixtaper's lined up a star-studded red carpet affair with a few familiar fact faces and the Concept King is back at it again to weave these tracks into a touching story of love, heartbreak, and healing. Reba Can't Stop Now and neither can we.. so grab One Thin Dime, slip off that Little Rock, and get ready To Make That Same Mistake Again with us this week! OMHOF.... get with it.

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0:00 Intro

2:18 About Reba

8:32 About Whoever's In New England

10:57 Awards & Accolades

13:09 Fact Or Spin

14:09 She Caused Someone To Lose Their Seat On A Plane To A Hat

19:05 She Has A Worm Named After Her

24:10 She Owns Ghost Detecting Equipment

29:02 She Almost Survived At Sea

36:47 Album Art

39:38 Can't Stop Now

41:20 You Can Take The Wings Off Me

43:45 Whoever's In New England

48:12 I'll Believe It When I Feel It

49:36 I've Seen Better Days

51:23 Little Rock

54:22 If You Only Knew

56:28 One Thin Dime

58:26 Don't Touch Me There

1:00:13 To Make That Same Mistake Again

1:01:06 Final Spin

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Oh, honey, let's ride!! We're celebrating Connor's birthday (DEFINITELY not forgetting it again!) with his newest pick: The Strike's 2022 album The Lost Years! We first discovered their single Overtime on our Singles Episode (#15) and now we're going All The Way with a dozen Painkillers that are anything but Nothing New. It's a feel-good, good-time alt-pop extravaganza, driven by its energetic instrumentals and unique saxophone solos! The Mixtaper's back with an inflated ego after his last bout with Connor and he's done the unthinkable... Will facts about bomb shelters, ambulances for snowmen, and bad bowling stump him? We also wrap up with a live-listen to their brand new single The Getaway! If you like desert drives, brass instruments, and custom combs... this is your episode!

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0:00 Intro

3:49 About The Strike

10:28 About The Lost Years

11:52 Fact Or Spin

16:36 They Were Prepared For A Different Kind Of Strike

20:32 Jay Tibbitts Has A Special Object

26:13 They Drove An Ambulance (For Snowmen)

32:17 Myles Lawrence Has Bowled An "Imperfect Game"

40:54 Album Art

42:16 Overtime

44:41 Nothing New

47:38 Miles Ahead

51:11 Devils In The Canyon

53:58 Take Me As I Am

56:18 Looking For Love

57:59 Painkillers

1:00:42 All The Way

1:03:01 The Strangest Dream

1:05:25 The World Keeps Turning

1:08:48 Through The Silence

1:10:23 In This Time Apart

1:14:27 Nothing New - Francisco Ojeda Remix

1:15:19 The Getaway (Live First Listen)

1:17:43 Final Spin

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Looking California and feeling Minnesota? Well you've come to the right place! James and Connor are breaking our Rusty Cage this week and exploring the Mind Riot of Soundgarden's 1991 album Badmotorfinger! We'll talk about the actual garden of sound that gave the band their name, the science of cryptozoology, and the black hole that almost had a very famous name. From Chris Cornell's legendary vocals to Kim Thayil's exceptional guitar solos, this album of experimental time signatures and guitar tunings (you instrumentalists will get it) helped secure the band's legacy as grunge legends and is sure to keep you on your toes. We're getting faster and weirder than ever before!! 

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0:00 Intro

2:36 About Soundgarden

8:40 About Badmotorfinger

18:00 Awards & Accolades

18:53 Fact Or Spin

20:20 Yamamoto's Interesting Degree

25:30 Chris Cornell Almost Got A Black Hole Named After Him

28:28 There Was An Internet Rumor That They Were Drug Traffickers

31:47 Chris Cornell's Not In Kansas Anymore

36:16 A Bonus Fast-Fire Facts

40:20 Album Art

41:42 Rusty Cage

45:16 Outshined

48:18 Slaves & Bulldozers

52:03 Jesus Christ Pose

57:16 Face Pollution

59:20 Somewhere

1:01:19 Searching With My Good Eye Closed

1:05:37 Room A Thousand Years Wide

1:07:32 Mind Riot

1:09:43 Drawing Flies

1:11:39 Holy Water

1:13:26 New Damage

1:15:13 Final Spin

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Rumour Has It we're spinning Adele this week.. She Set Fire To The Rain with her unforgettable coming-of-age breakup record 21 and now the tables have turned and we get to talk about it! From music fan to music student to early-life crisis to international superstar, find out what turned her into a mononymous household name. The Mixtaper has more facts about things he thinks James doesn't know.. we'll learn about the time she emotionally compromised a secret agent, her blossoming rivalry with another pop star, and see the suspicious return of a recent fact. She might find Someone Like You but we'll never find another one like her.. Can she join an elite club and earn our most prestigious honor?

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0:00 Intro

3:24 About Adele

7:52 About 21

17:51 Awards & Accolades

22:09 Fact Or Spin

23:43 She Was Inspired By Louis Armstrong... Or So She Thought

28:54 She Made James Bond Cry

32:10 She Almost Died At Sea

37:06 She Has A Strange Rivalry With Her Neighbor

42:10 Album Art

44:04 Rolling In The Deep

46:51 Rumour Has It

50:56 Turning Tables

54:20 Don't You Remember

56:40 Set Fire To The Rain

1:00:56 He Won't Go

1:02:21 Take It All

1:03:26 I'll Be Waiting

1:05:15 One And Only

1:07:00 Lovesong

1:09:16 Someone Like You

1:13:26 Final Spin

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Bonus Content! In Episode 142 we rocked down the highway with The Doobie Brothers and their Toulouse Street record, but James is convinced he could have done better. We're backtracking to Minute By Minute, the band's eighth album, featuring hits like What A Fool Believes and a handful of newbie Doobies that have changed the band's style and sound pretty drastically. Will the iconic vocals of Michael McDonald and instrumental complexity win Connor over, or was Toulouse Street the right choice after all?

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Woah-oh, Listen To The Music! That's right, we're Rockin' Down The Highway with The Doobie Brothers and their breakthrough sophomore album Toulouse Street! We trace the band's Pud origins as a biker band and watch them grow into one of the foundational pillars of rock for more than a decade. We'll talk about a Beatle-beating record, the mysterious and unknowable origins of Doobie (Do-Bee?), and the explosive hobby that sent Skunk Baxter to Congress. Their tight vocal harmonies and country rock-inspired fingerpicking set this album apart.. Whether you're a Snake Man or Jesus Is Just Alright With You, there's a whole lot to love on this record. And Connor would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for you kids and your.. ugh, you know.

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0:00 Intro

1:18 Our Experience With The Doobie Brothers

4:40 About The Doobie Brothers

12:34 About Toulouse Street

17:17 Awards & Accolades

18:42 Fact Or Spin

21:00 Michael Hossack Was Never Officially A Member Of The Band

24:38 John Hartman Didn't Know What A Doobie Was

32:09 They Beat The Beatles

35:58 Rocket Scientist Skunk

42:16 Album Art

43:14 Listen To The Music

46:45 Rockin' Down The Highway

49:52 Mamaloi

51:57 Toulouse Street

54:17 Cotton Mouth

56:00 Don't Start Me To Talkin'

58:11 Jesus Is Just Alright With Me

1:01:08 White Sun

1:02:06 Disciple

1:04:22 Snake Man

1:06:10 Final Spin

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...---... You know what that means: Time to talk about SZA's expansive, Grammy-winning sophomore album SOS! In an ambitious, intentional attempt to blend all her influences and styles into one melting pot, this 23-track record incorporates rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop, and more into hits like Kill Bill, Shirt, Low, and Snooze (and Conceited)!! James & Connor talk about SZA's Olympic dreams, her doomsday bunny, and more. The Mixtaper stumbles upon the most truth-filled lie he's ever made up. Between the content and the various strong Spin Cycle tie-ins, how will we compare SOS to the Album Of The Year it lost out to in Midnights? Did SZA deserve the Grammy instead? All this and more will be answered in this episode!

And if you can't get enough SZA or Spin It in your life, head over to our website and check out the B-Side Extended Episode! We'll share our thoughts on every single one of these 23 tracks, get a little deeper into streaming royalties and Album-Equivalent Units, and face off against the Mixtaper with two bonus facts about shelved ships and the wrath of Athena. Find it at .-- .-- .-- .-.-.- ... .--. .. -. .. - .--. --- -.. .-.-.- -.-. --- -- (that's www.SpinItPod.com for all you non-Morse coders)!

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0:00 Intro

3:08 About SZA

7:25 About SOS

11:49 Awards & Accolades

12:19 Fact Or Spin

13:32 She Performed At The Olympics

19:54 She Hunted Heffalumps

26:18 Her Life, Uh... Finds A Way.

32:14 She Had A Strange Dream

39:40 Album Art

41:30 S.O.S.

43:11 Kill Bill

45:52 Seek & Destroy

47:11 Blind

49:29 Used (feat. Don Toliver)

51:18 Snooze

53:29 Gone Girl

55:50 Ghost In The Machine (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)

57:39 F2F

58:33 Nobody Gets Me

1:00:00 Conceited

1:01:44 Too Late

1:02:02 Shirt

1:03:28 Open Arms (feat. Travis Scott)

1:05:27 I Hate U

1:05:48 Good Days

1:06:05 Forgiveless (feat. ODB)

1:08:12 Final Spin

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When all you've gotta keep is strong listen to The All-American Rejects' sophomore album Move Along, like you know we do! James and Connor are breaking down the pop-punk band's signature album with hits you might know from Rockband, Snakes On A Plane, and even the Disney Cars video game. Plus, the Mixtaper is back to spill the band's Dirty Little Secrets as we learn about their time in a Batcave, a bassist who can't play bass, and a license to hunt rare animals! Whether you're on Top Of The World or you Can't Take It with your Straightjacket Feeling, a taste of the Rejects soup might just Change Your Mind and make you Dance Inside. Either way..... It Ends Tonight.

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0:00 Intro

3:43 About The All-American Rejects

8:23 About Move Along

13:06 Awards & Accolades

14:29 Fact Or Spin

15:41 Nick Wheeler's Morning Routine

20:26 They Lived In The Bat Cave

22:29 Tyson Lied His Way Into The Band

25:36 Nick Wheeler Hunts An Exotic Animal

34:06 Album Art

35:12 Dirty Little Secret

38:40 Stab My Back

42:48 Move Along

45:55 It Ends Tonight

49:57 Change Your Mind

51:47 Night Drive

53:38 11:11pm

55:17 Dance Inside

56:38 Top Of The World

58:16 Straightjacket Feeling

1:01:23 I'm Waiting

1:02:28 Can't Take It

1:05:08 Final Spin

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WOAH! YEAH! Mötley Crüe's iconic 1989 record Dr. Feelgood has Kickstarted Our Hearts, hope it never stops! James & Connor are learning about the band's wilder days, including the true stories that inspired their most iconic songs! From power ballads like Without You to thinly veiled euphemisms like Rattlesnake Shake and Sticky Sweet, we're ordering up another slice of glam metal! The Mixtaper is getting fired up this week with tales of aggressive pest control, run-ins with Swiss police, and an ex who tried to extinguish a relationship... literally. One thing's for sure... it's never the Same Ol' Situation when Mötley Crüe is involved. And once you're done with this episode... Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away).

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0:00 Intro

3:32 About Motley Crue

10:52 About Dr Feelgood

17:35 Awards & Accolades

18:42 Fact Or Spin

20:40 They Had A Close Call Involving Fire (Roaches)

25:16 They Had A Close Call Involving Fire (Flare Gun)

29:29 They Had A Close Call Involving Fire (Bonfire)

32:24 They Had A Close Call With A Fire... Extinguisher.

38:26 Album Art

40:27 T.n.T (Terror 'n Tinseltown)

42:01 Dr. Feelgood

47:46 Slice Of Your Pie

51:14 Rattlesnake Shake

53:35 Kickstart My Heart

55:32 Without You

59:01 Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)

1:01:27 Sticky Sweet

1:03:26 She Goes Down

1:05:23 Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)

1:07:47 Time For Change

1:10:25 Final Spin

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We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a new concept: A March Madness-style bracket made entirely of TV show theme songs!We compiled 64 of the most iconic, memorable, and popular television shows, separated them by category, and brought them to the dance. We debated each matchup carefully and considered all kinds of factors, from relevance and intensity to storytelling and instrumentation to narrow down the best of the best! By the episode's end we'll crown our first March Madness champion! We're 100% sure there's a theme song you know or love on this list, so start rooting for your favorite and see how well it fares in this exciting tournament! Recorded live at twitch.tv/spinitpod!

Listen along to the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSvpFv0e_W4&list=PLYumnChiw_I_qa7WzYr5PX9UT2tKFRztV

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0:00 Intro

3:38 The Shows That DIDN'T Make The Cut

6:12 Dramas: Round Of 64

21:48 Dramas: Round Of 32

29:32 Dramas: Sweet Sixteen

32:56 Sitcoms: Round Of 64

49:32 Sitcoms: Round Of 32

53:52 Sitcoms: Sweet Sixteen

55:31 Crime & Action: Round Of 64

1:07:09 Crime & Action: Round Of 32

1:11:01 Crime & Action: Sweet Sixteen

1:13:09 Reality, Game, Animated, & Children: Round Of 64

1:24:58 Reality, Game, Animated, & Children: Round Of 32

1:28:14 Reality, Game, Animated, & Children: Sweet Sixteen

1:30:12 The Elite Eight

1:35:21 The Final Four

1:39:34 THE CHAMPIONSHIP!

1:44:02 Final Spin

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Get ready to Roll Up for another week of ranking albums! We're on the Rooftops of Pittsburgh with Wiz Khalifa's 2011 major-label debut, Rolling Papers! It features the mega hit Steelers anthem Black And Yellow, pop crossover No Sleep, and a dozen other atmospheric, synth-laden tracks that will give us a glimpse into Wiz's life. The Mixtaper has new Hopes & Dreams with facts about the time he wiz arrested, the ghosts that haunt him, and his trademark (?) laugh. Will this be another hiccup in the Year Of Healing? How long can Wiz Khalifa sing about his own success? And WHY hasn't anyone made the perfect Fruit Roll Up commercial yet?! Find out when we finish the race, taking the winner's place!

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0:00 Intro

3:49 About Wiz Khalifa

8:13 About Rolling Papers

16:58 Fact Or Spin

19:09 He Had An Extremely High Bail

22:13 He Tried To Trademark His Laugh

26:34 He Believes In Magic

29:18 He Has "Weed Ghosts"

33:49 Album Art

34:43 When I'm Gone

38:38 On My Level

41:11 Black And Yellow

45:02 Roll Up

48:26 Hopes And Dreams

51:04 Wake Up

52:50 The Race

56:07 Star Of The Show

57:47 No Sleep

59:28: Get Your (Stuff)

1:01:18 Top Floor

1:03:17 Fly Solo

1:05:39 Rooftops

1:07:48 Cameras

1:09:44 Final Spin

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Sucker for the pain, huh, honey? This week we're Forever (Sailing) into forlorn indie pop with Valentine, the heart-wrenching sophomore album from 1999-born Lindsey Jordan, better known asSnail Mail! From the depths of heartbreak (and a lamplit cave), we'll explore everything from resilient teeth and homemade paper to lipomyelomeningocele. With captivating lyrics, provocative imagery, and the 249th-best guitar playing the world has ever seen, Snail Mail is coming out of her shell at her very best this week! The only question left to answer is this: so why'd you wanna erase her?

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0:00 Intro

3:18 About Snail Mail

8:07 About Valentine

16:51 Fact Or Spin

17:30 She Has Weird Teeth

21:27 She Got Really Into Paper-Making

24:16 She Almost Died

27:48 She Doesn't Like Salty Foods

31:12 The Reveal

36:00 Album Art

37:25 Valentine

41:00 Ben Franklin

44:13 Headlock

46:24 Light Blue

51:00 Forever (Sailing)

53:18 Madonna

56:24 c. et al

59:58 Glory

1:02:44 Automate

1:05:12 Mia

1:08:21 Final Spin

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Bonus Content! In Episode 130 we talked about Florence + The Machine's record How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful... but did we make the right choice? James went back and forth between that and their fourth record High As Hope. After the episode he made Connor go listen to it, and now we're comparing notes! We'll talk about the differences between each record, how their sound evolved over the few years in between, what we liked better, and ultimately answer the question we posed in the episode: was this the right choice, or do we have to Backtrack?

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Meet me at midnight... for another Spin It Grammy Special! We've got plenty of award winners and performances to discuss. Find out how we were right and wrong about last week's predictions! And you best believe Taylor Swift is still Bejeweled... her latest record Midnights is the 2024 Album Of The Year! We'll talk about what she's been up to since we covered Red (it's a lot), break down her record-breaking Grammy wins, and dig into her surprise announcement of a new album, The Tortured Poets Department! Our resident Anti-Hero the Mixtaper is, of course, the Mastermind behind another round of Fact Or Spin, bestowing awards about elbows, corny husbands, and coveted convoluted handwriting. Can we push through the Lavender Haze and get to the bottom of this record, or will Karma track us down?

For more about Taylor Swift check out Episode 113 (and the extended B-Side version on our website) about Red! We go in-depth about her career beginnings, Taylor's Versions, the Eras Tour, and MUCH more!

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0:00 Intro

1:53 More Taylor Swift In Episode 113!

2:26 Taylor's Grammy History

3:17 Our Grammy Prediction Results

6:41 This Year's Big Winners And Losers

13:29 Other Memorable Grammy Moments

16:59 Tortured Poet's Department Announcement

18:41 What Has Taylor Been Up To For The Last 22 Weeks?

23:53 About Midnights

31:06 Fact Or Spin

34:06 The 'That's What You Get' Award

36:39 The Popcorn Wish Award

41:33 The Copycat Award

45:00 The Copycat Copycat Award

52:34 Album Art

53:31 Have You Evolved Since Listening To Red?

55:06 Lavender Haze

59:23 Maroon

1:01:56 Anti-Hero

1:08:47 Snow On The Beach (Feat. Lana Del Rey)

1:11:29 You're On Your Own, Kid

1:12:39 Midnight Rain

1:14:49 Question...?

1:17:15 Vigilante

1:21:58 Bejeweled

1:23:46 Labyrinth

1:25:26 Karma

1:30:23 Sweet Nothing

1:32:46 Mastermind

1:35:31 3am & Til Dawn Editions

1:37:27 Final Spin

1:50:12 Wrap-Up

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It's Groundhog Day! Back in Episode 45 Connor introduced us to George Gershwin's Rhapsody In Blue, and described it as his "going mad montage" where he tried to catch a pesky gopher. So we decided today should be Gopher Day instead! We're celebrating by revisiting George and Ira Gershwin and some of the iconic music that made their careers the stuff of legends. From the banks of the Swanee to Porgy & Bess and every concerto, suite, and show tune in between, these brothers were international pioneers of America's musical pantheon. We cover their lives end to end (and then some) with 13 of their greatest works, learn about their secondary careers, experience gastric dysfunction, and discuss the differences between groundhogs and gophers. Time to reap what we've sown... It's a new kind of holiday special you'll go-pher time and time again!

Experience the Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythms with our playlist of songs for the episode! Find it here:

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YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImgqGv0TXCs&list=PLYumnChiw_I8KxxAVa_6x_O85uevdejG4

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0:00 Intro

6:02 Awards & Accolades

8:09 About The Gershwins

12:53 Fact Or Spin

14:10 Groundhog Or Gopher?

17:59 George & Ira Are Not Their Real Names

19:33 They're Also Painters

22:35 George Credits His Success To An Illness

26:50 He Had A Custom Composing Desk Built

31:13 Swanee

35:31 Blue Monday

39:33 Rhapsody In Blue

43:43 Concerto In F

47:56 Strike Up The Band

51:59 'S Wonderful

54:07 An American In Paris

57:43 Cuban Overture

1:00:32 Who Cares

1:05:48 Summertime

1:10:53 I Loves You, Porgy

1:13:34 Let's Call The Whole Thing Off

1:17:37 Love Is Here To Stay

1:21:07 Final Spin

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BONUS CONTENT! Happy Grammy Week! We're stoked for this year's ceremony, and in anticipation of our annual Album Of The Year Grammy Special we decided to make our own predictions about winners in each of the 94 categories this year. The Mixtaper will teach us a little about how voting works and what's new at the 66th Grammy Awards, and then James and Connor will dive into their predictions one field at a time, and we wrap up by calling our shot for Episode 135! Timestamps for each segment are below, so you can easily find the awards you care about. Catch the Grammys on Sunday, Feb. 4, and then enjoy our special episode on Friday, Feb. 9! Recorded live at Twitch.tv/SpinItPod!

Find our full list of predictions here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NV92dyhk2KfdSpSzx9avIAHrWzrFo5wMsg7Lf_-TxvY/edit?usp=sharing

And at www.SpinItPod.com/rankings!

0:00 Intro

3:06 The What's What of the Grammys

13:44 Grammy Voting Process

17:38 How Submissions Work

19:30 Who Owns The Gramophone Statuettes?

20:31 A Sneak Peak At Our Grammy Episode

21:53 What We're Excited To See During The Ceremony

23:10 Predictions! Field 11: Classical

32:20 Field 10: Production, Engineering, Composition, And Arrangement

39:48 Field 9: Package, Notes, And Historical

43:35 Field 8: Children's, Comedy, Audiobooks, Visual Media, And Music Video/Film

54:20 Field 7: Latin, Global, Reggae & New Age, Ambient, or Chant

59:45 Field 6: Gospel & Contemporary Christian Music

1:02:19 Field 5: Country & American Roots Music

1:09:52 Field 4: Jazz, Traditional Pop, Contemporary Instrumental, And Musical Theater

1:13:56 Field 3: R&B, Rap, And Spoken Word Poetry

1:20:08 Field 2: Rock, Metal, And Alternative Music

1:25:13 Field 1: Pop And Dance/Electronic Music

1:31:41 General Field: The Big 4

1:47:10 Wrap-Up

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Every Day We Have The Blues, and today we're getting to know the King-- B.B. King, that is! His 1965 concert album Live At The Regal has often been hailed as one of the best blues records of all time. How Blue Can You Get? James & Connor will find out as they discover Blues Boy King's exceptional tractor-driving skills (and tractor-wrecking skills), his iconic guitar(s) Lucille, and an explosive career that made him one of the most legendary names in music. We'll learn about the historic Regal Theater, the Eggwich, and the dangerous hobby he carried into his 70s. Find out if our second-ever live album lives up to the hype as our Sweet Little Angel or if We Done Lost Our Good Thing Now.

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0:00 Intro

3:27 About B.B. King

8:25 About Live At The Regal

14:38 Awards & Accolades

15:50 Lucille, His Guitar(s)

19:08 Fact Or Spin

19:58 He Partnered With Another Famous King

23:21 He Dodged More Than Just The Draft

26:34 He Ends Up In A Lot Of Explosions

29:39 The Million Dollar Explosion

34:10 Album Art

35:37 Everyday I Have The Blues

 39:19 Sweet Little Angel

41:14 It's My Own Fault

42:33 How Blue Can You Get?

45:51 Please Love Me

47:33 You Upset Me Baby

49:16 Worry Worry

 50:42 Woke Up This Mornin'

 51:41 You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now

 52:48 Help The Poor

54:33 Final Spin

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Got a Heart Like A Truck? Hold our halos... this week we're cooking with Grease and talking about Lainey Wilson's award-winning country fusion record Bell Bottom Country! From ripping country hits like Road Runner and Wildflowers and Wild Horses to unforgettable moments like Watermelon Moonshine and Those Boots, you won't need BBSP to know a good time's in store! The Mixtaper tries to call his Fact Or Spin shot with tales of Lainey's MySpace, inherited pirate treasure, and the true secret identity of Hannah Montana... there's no telling what this one's gonna cost him! Can this Hillbilly Hippie bust out of Connor's country clump?

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0:00 Intro

2:23 About Lainey Wilson

4:17 About Bell Bottom Country

8:12 Fact Or Spin

9:53 Her First EP Was Released In A Space For Friends

13:21 She Grew Up With A Pirate

17:56 Her Dog Is More Famous Than She Is

22:31 She Had The Best Of Both Worlds

28:36 Album Art

30:01 Smell Like Smoke

32:01 Hillbilly Hippie

34:14 Road Runner

36:19 Watermelon Moonshine

38:40 Grease

40:28 Weak End

42:01 Me, You, And Jesus

43:31 Hold My Halo

45:06 Heart Like A Truck

46:48 Atta Girl

48:02 This One's Gonna Cost Me

49:07 Those Boots

51:25 Live Off

 52:53 Wildflowers And Wild Horses

55:07 What's Up (What's Going On?)

57:35 New Friends

58:36 Final Spin

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Sarah's off on a turnaround, but James and Connor are on to another album! This week we're spinning Daryl Hall & John Oates' 1973 sophomore album Abandoned Luncheonette! It's a perfect example of their blossoming signature sound, with a blend of tracks that might just end up being magical. We'll talk about the shootout origins of one of rock's most recognizable duos, the legal woes they just can't seem to stay away from, egregious luncheonette litter, and more. Join us as we get to the bottom of what "&" means, prepare for doomsday, and get our hands covered in gravy! Had we known this album better then, we might have been alright when the morning came!

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0:00 Intro

2:35 About Daryl Hall & John Oates

5:41 About Abandoned Luncheonette

13:33 Fact Or Spin

14:23 They Sued A Granola Company

17:59 Oates Is Left-Handed But Plays Righty

20:41 John Oates Is A Doomsday Prepper

23:58 Daryl Hall Owns An Ancient Egyptian Artifact

29:51 Album Art

34:36 When The Morning Comes

36:07 Had I Known You Better Then

38:17 Las Vegas Turnaround (The Stewardess Song)

40:30 She's Gone

43:14 I'm Just A Kid (Don't Make Me Feel Like A Man)

48:53 Lady Rain

52:13 Every Time I Look At You

54:21 Final Spin

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How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful! James and Connor are building a Ship To Wreck and talking about the smash-hit third record by Florence + The Machine. From emotional introspective rockers to soulful ballads, Florence Welch can sing it all (with her impressive 3-octave vocal range)! We'll talk about her favorite smells, turbulent travel, and throat-donor fans during Fact Or Spin, and Connor will have some VERY tough decisions to make. It's an album that's full of water-free water songs that have both peakish and valleyish tendencies. Can we get some intrachorus consistency from the Queen Of Peace, or will we be Caught in the Various Storms And Saints? Find out!

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0:00 Intro

3:26 About Florence + The Machine

6:34 About How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

14:59 Fact Or Spin

15:33 They Had A Technological Malfunction At A Major Event

19:21 She Has VERY Loyal Fans

22:46 She Has A Weird Flying Ritual

26:18 She Really Likes The Smell Of A Boys' Locker Room... Probably.

32:36 Album Art

34:12 Ship To Wreck

37:12 What Kind Of Man

39:39 How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

41:50 Queen Of Peace

44:32 Various Storms And Saints

46:27 Delilah

50:48 Long And Lost

51:22 Vocal Range Facts

56:08 Caught

57:58 Third Eye

1:00:51 St. Jude

1:03:57 Mother

1:05:36 Final Spin

1:12:42 BACKTRACKS - New Bonus Content Concept

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Happy New Year! We're back @ it again with another Listener Recommendation and saying Goodbye To All Of That 2023 with The WLDLFE! This up-and-coming indie pop band has toured with some of our previous faves like Bad Suns and The Band Camino. James and Connor are breaking down their FOURTH record to talk about lemonade, a lack of i's, drum muggers, Monkey Boo, and more! We're also recapping the past year of Spin It with a brand new game with real prizes on the line! Wake up, get close to all your friends, and be a little more like Jeremy as we jump into the deep end and ring in the new year with a bang bang this week!

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It's another Spinter Wonderland special! We're reviving last year's Naughty Or Nice competition and putting 12 holiday hits head-to-head in a bracket-style elimination! The catch? Each song is by an artist we've covered in one of this year's episodes and voted on LIVE by our Twitch chat! From Elvis and the Eagles to Ray Stevens and *NSYNC, the results WILL surprise you and you'll find plenty of joy in the "Season Of Silly." Deck those halls, rock around those Christmas trees, jingle those bells, and fuel up that blimp! Come see who lands on the Nice list and who gets sentenced to Naughtiness this year!

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Hello, we've waited here for you Everlong! Get ready to put a Monkey Wrench in your listening habits with The Colour And The Shape, the sophomore album from the Dave Grohl-led Foo Fighters! James and Connor find out what he's been up to since Nirvana. What's a foo? Who earned the title of Honorary Beatle? What caused the band to move the earth? We'll answer all these questions and then talk about this musical therapy session (and Our Poor Brain isn't ready)! Kick back and look at the February Stars with us on this very Foo-ful episode!

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Connor's taking the wheel this week with another album.. it's Drive by Alan Jackson!This 2002 record is often considered one of the best of his career and it features songs like First Love, That'd Be Alright, and the contemplative Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning). We'll talk about his pets, weightlifting, and his career's sky-high origins, and we'll even taste-test his favorite food! The Mixtaper is back up against lil' ugly flirty Smurf Connor and hoping to beat his personal best of 50/50 and you don't wanna miss it. Whoops, we slipped and fell in love with Drive! 

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Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution, and we're cranking it to 11 with AC/DC's iconic record Back In Black! Join James and 2008 Connor as we journey through this album one (or more) metaphors at a time. In the wake of Bon Scott's passing and largely shaped by new lead singer Brian Johnson, this record would go on to be one of the best-sellers in the entire world. Hits like Shoot To Thrill, Hells Bells, and You Shook Me All Night Long solidified the Australian pub rock band's place in history. We'll talk about outfits and rituals in a record-setting TWO Fast Fire Facts, and learn about everything from their sewing machine name to the time their music provided the soundtrack for a nuclear attack. Connor owns it, do you? (Oh.. and there WILL be a test.)

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Happy Thanksgiving! King Harvest has surely come and we're heading Across The Great Divide to celebrate with The Band! Their self-titled sophomore album builds on everything that made Big Pink great. Expect lots of characters, evocative lyricism, jug-band style jams, and harmonious ballads. We'll get into their award-winning, iconic Last Waltz concert, a feast that included literal tons of food, an elephant mishap, Garth Hudson's toilet seat preferences, and their instrumental round-robins! Whether you're Up On Cripple Creek or reminiscing on The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down... Keep an open mind.

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Welcome! This week we're wild about the third record by the Nashville-based folk string trio The Arcadian Wild! With an innate sense of rhythm, a knack for tight vocal harmony, and raw instrumental talent, the band takes their skills to new heights on Welcome to put a spring in the step of sentimentality. We'll go all the way from ancient Greece to Big Sky, MT as we learn about cherry gardens, pinball wizardry, ACTUAL wizardry, and dinner parties. Can we unplug from Dopamine, decode the Fable Of The Times, and determine which of the Two Kinds of people we are? There's a little something for everyone on this record and in this episode that you don't want to miss. Connor will remember that.

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Hello, Younkers! This week we're rhapsodizing about the marvelous Queen Of Jazz herself, Ella Fitzgerald! Her 1957 album Like Someone In Love features songs from a wide range of contemporary songwriters that give us another glimpse into the Great American Songbook. We'll follow her rise to legendary status from the streets of New York all the way to the White House and learn about her improvised Grammy-winners, her heavy medals, and more. The Mixtaper has tales of what's allegedly one of her worst songs ever, and what's gonna work? Teamwork. Pour yourself a tall glass of milk and gaze at the Midnight Sun.. Then we'll be tired of this album.

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Attention all planets of the Solar Federation! We have assumed control, and this week we're talking about Rush's iconic record 2112!Designed to be a defiant last-ditch middle finger at their record label, this album features a 20-minute sci-fi prog opera as its first side. James and Connor will talk about this timeless tale of triumph over tyranny and learn a lot along the way, from new words like "scraunch" to fun ways to smack plywood. Plus, find out about Neil Peart's cameo in one of our very niche favorite movies! This prog rock record is truly out of this world.. tune in to see if Connor has learned his Lessons or if he leaves James in Tears.

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Happy Mixtober! Connor's out of town so this week we're letting The Mixtaper take over and share his playlist of the 13 best Halloween songs to get you in the spirit (pun intended) of the season! From movie soundtracks to hit singles to novelty songs, this dastard has brought every trick in his arsenal to make this episode unforgettable. Join James as he opens three surprise mystery gifts from The Mixtaper and play along as we try to guess each entry on the countdown with some (mostly) true facts about each song! Recorded live on our Twitch channel (@SpinItPod). Be sure to check out our socials for all the graphics, present pics, costumes, and more!

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Kveðja vinir! Mixtober continues with a very Icelandic episode about Kaleo, whose blues-rocking 2016 debut record A/B took the world by storm! You might know songs like No Good and Way Down We Go from any number of TV shows, movies, or video games. James and Connor are getting to the heart of this powerful, atmospheric album with a sum greater than each of its intriguing halves. Our favorite villain is bringing elvish advice, mosquito bites, and Wolverine to Fact Or Spin, and this time he's really done his Mixtaper research (which is just like normal research, but it's wearing a mask). This episode is absolutely full of surprises... Tune in to hear Connor try to pronounce all sorts of words and more!

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Forgive our Northern Attitude, but this week we're headed to Vermont with Noah Kahan's breakout folk-pop record Stick Season! This album takes a few general ideas and distributes them to a wide range of relatable situations- songs of change, loneliness, growth, and perspective provide a bit of nostalgia for a place you've never been but already know intimately. The Mixtaper is giving us All His Love with an unforgettable new challenge and facts about geckos, dry shampoo, and a record-ranking dog! We sure have a New Perspective on The View Between Villages.. Grab a frosty and yearn with us on a journey through the season of the sticks this Mixtober!

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You best Protect Ya Neck! This week we're heading into an auditory kung fu movie with another listener recommendation: it's the revolutionary hip-hop debut Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by the Wu-Tang Clan!We'll talk about the group's unique blend of influences and their expert sample selection, and we'll go behind the scenes to learn how these songs came to be. Who had to rap battle for a solo track? What is Chessboxing? How many flavors of Tang are there? Can you be a juggle-hating juggler? All these questions and more will be answered as we move through the 36 chambers. Can It All Be So Simple? With us, it never is. Dollar dollar bills, y'all.

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Royalty returns to the podcast this week as we celebrate the King Of Country Music: George Strait! This former Texan Of The Year's sophomore album Strait From The Heart features some of the greatest country singles of all time, including Amarillo By Morning and Fool Hearted Memory. James and Connor are getting familiar with a voice as smooth as chocolate cake and learning about a whiskey made of crustaceans! Plus, the Mixtaper is taking us down a shocking (nearly unimaginable) Opry tangent. George Strait is A Fire We Can't Put Out, and you'll love this episode (even if you can't see Texas from here)! Aliens, look no further!

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She was a girl, we were a podcast. Could I make it any more obvious? We're talking about Sk8r Girl Avril Lavigne's 2002 debut albumLet Go!After grappling with her signature sound for years, this collection of angsty tracks gives a glimpse into the life of a skateboarding, hockey-playing Canadian teen. From Losing Grip to Unwanted, this record is Anything But Ordinary. The Mixtaper is making things Complicated with facts about a sneaky prize, a forgotten classic film, and mislabelled shirts that will send you down the rabbit hole. Get ready to throw this album on repeat, because with Avril Lavigne enough is never enough!

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Well, well, well.. Otis Redding is ringing a bell this week with his pivotal record Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul! We're out to prove he's been doing more than just Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay... Get ready to go Down In The Valley to learn about a career that literally defined soul music before it was tragically cut short in its prime. The album's full of songs you probably already know pretty well, from Respect to My Girl to Satisfaction, with rich, brassy arrangements that bring new life to some true classics. The Mixtaper will also dazzle us with royal coups, elevator tricks, and a nuclear accident of Big O proportions! What a Wonderful World this will be!

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I don't know about you, but we're feeling Red by Taylor Swift!! We're standing on Holy Ground as we talk about her evolutionary, pop-country crossover fourth record, with hits like I Knew You Were Trouble and We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. We talk about her songwriting skills, secret messages, and the production techniques that take Red to another level. Plus, the Mixtaper brings back some facts we know All Too Well as we learn about Girl the girl and an unhappy holiday. Whether you're a Swiftie, a Slowie, or a... Cruisie (?), you'll want to witness the record that made Connor break his most sacred rule..

Plus, check out the B-Side Extended Cut (Mixtaper's Version) of this episode exclusively on SpinItPod.com (From The Vault)! Explore all the eras with us as we learn about her rise to international superstardom, unpack the music business technicalities behind re-recording Taylor's Versions, and talk about the record-breaking music event of the year, the Eras Tour! Our favorite supervillain is also bringing two more exciting games to the table during Fact Or Spin, and we'll go in-depth about all sixteen tracks. It's a record-breaking B-Side in more ways than one, so don't Stay Stay Stay here, go check it out!!

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0:00 Intro

3:58 Why Episode 113?

4:13 About Taylor Swift

4:54 Career Beginnings

7:08 Fearless Era

9:24 Speak Now Era

11:40 Red Era

13:55 Acting Career

14:53 Reputation Era

15:03 Taylor's Versions

16:44 Lover, Folklore, Evermore

17:23 Midnights Era

17:59 The Eras Tour

18:57 Awards & Accolades

19:13 Fact Or Spin

20:05 She Owns Ghost Detecting Equipment

24:47 She Uses Interesting Software For Her Shows

27:33 She Wrote A Book

30:46 She Thought Santa Had A Bad Christmas

34:08 Album Art

34:23 Red, First Impressions

35:59 State Of Grace

37:42 Red (Song)

40:35 Treacherous

40:42 I Knew You Were Trouble

42:59 All Too Well

45:20 22

47:29 I Almost Do

47:39 We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

50:25 Stay, Stay, Stay

52:20 The Last Time

54:56 Holy Ground

56:26 Sad, Beautiful, Tragic

56:45 The Lucky One

57:39 Everything Has Changed

1:00:07 Starlight

1:02:28 Begin Again

1:03:39 Final Spin

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Bada-ya, we're dancin' into September with I Am, the groovy 1979 album by everyone's favorite Afro-gospel-jazz-blues-rock-funk collective: Earth, Wind & Fire! Born out of Maurice White's jingle-writing Chicago days and boosted by the incomparable talents of the Phenix Horns, EWF truly gives their all to this record and to the magical shows they put on to accompany it. Plus, we're talking about the band's all-time classic single September! We'll explore the career of a young David Copperfield as he took the band to new heights (and even made them disappear)! Fire up the time machine, lace up those ice skates, and get ready to dance your way through a Boogie Wonderland with us this week!

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We're Cheating On The Blues tonight with Brooks & Dunn's 1991 debut album Brand New Man! We'll talk about the duo's origins, a Marlboro-sponsored contest, and figure out just how Brand New we really are. This neotraditional honky tonk country breakup album will have you shakin' till the break of dawn! If you've got a lot to learn you can dig into little-known facts about a high stakes steak challenge, several successful presidential campaigns, and more! We'll commiserate about our days as middle school line dancers trying our very best to Boot Scootin' Boogie, and why we'll heel-toe-do-si-do until the day we die. We're still in our Neon Moon era, but if we had a horse...

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Connor's taking us on a journey this week- a Journey journey!! We're talking about their 1983 record Frontiers, featuring hits like Separate Ways, Faithfully, and Ask The Lonely. From aggressive synth rock staples to arena rock power ballads, Elmo pilots us to the farthest reaches of the sonic universe. Will the Mixtaper finally best Connor? He's got facts about cattle, baseball, and a certain semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal of action... will it be enough? Make a move across the Rubicon with us as we diss Tron, fire facts fast, and pretend B-b-b-b-Back Talk doesn't exist this week for Connor's first pick in the Year Of Healing!

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Bored? Don't break up with your girlfriend, listen to this episode of Spin It instead! We're talking about Ariana Grande's record-smashing fifth album, 2019's Thank U, Next! It features some of her biggest recent hits that will lead us to discover how bloodlines work and why 90% of the royalties from 7 Rings will go to cowriters who never heard the song. We'll be baffled by a very special cloud drink, figure out the right way to pronounce her name, and learn about a Chinese Banana Ban as we dig into this very emotional, extremely personal album that came after the stress of a series of unfortunate events in Ariana's life and career. One thing is for sure: there are no Fake Smiles here (but there might be a Holy Grail??)!

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Big wheels keep on turning! Get ready for a Second Helping of Lynyrd Skynyrd! We're talking (for the first time) about the group's sophomore album, featuring rowdy hits like Call Me The Breeze and Sweet Home Alabama and impactful ballads like The Ballad Of Curtis Loew. Learn about their history, from the ballpark to Battle Of The Bands to the classroom of their namesake gym teacher. We've also got surprising facts about their ill-fated 1977 flight.. there were a lot of bare feet and a few shots fired. Get ready to explore Southern Rock at its finest with a band who helped define the genre! Don't ask us no questions, and we won't tell YOU no lies!

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I want it, I need it... We're embarking on Safe Travels with the third record from piano power pop trio Jukebox The Ghostthis week! From peppy, punchy pop to the depths of death, this record rides a unique wave of energy spurred along by two distinct but complementary songwriting styles. We'll learn what makes Connor a Tommy guy, figure out where the band got their name, and get a pretty succinct summary of Fiddler On The Roof this week! You'll also get a peek into jukebox patents, learn how to tell your Olive Garden waiter you've had ENOUGH, and witness the return of a daunting, haunting fact! We won't let you fall behind, even with devils on your side. Fair enough?

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It's gonna take a lot to drag us away from TOTO IV, Toto's career-saving collection of pop rock classics! James and Connor will dabble in the opening notes of Jeff Porcaro's iconic Rosanna Shuffle and bless the rains down in Africa. We'll explore Toto's unexpected connections with diverse corners of the music world, from Hakuna Matata to Michael Jackson's Thriller to Star Wars. We've got facts about all 10 songs from this 1982 record, plus we discover a brand new drink and learn about an art installation hidden somewhere in the vast Namib Desert. Between great rockers like Good For You and We Made It to power ballads like I Won't Hold You Back, you can be SURE we're not in Kansas anymore!

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From the streets of Kyoto to a Graceland shrine in Mississippi, Phoebe Bridgers' sophomore album Punisheris an emotional record that expands her sound in a dramatic way, with themes of healing, emptiness, and self-awareness playing out over the backdrop of gardens, costume parties, and imagined encounters with idols. We're breaking into the filing cabinet to learn about her inspirations, aspirations, and the stories behind these songs that made this record one of 2020's most talked-about releases. The Mixtaper has some new tricks... get to know the art of candle-making and help us invent a new chestnut-themed sport. If You Know The End and feel something when ICU, get ready to scream your way into the Year Of Healing with us!

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Good Moon Afternoon! The Year Of Vengeance and the Year Of Healing will be like Day 'n' Nite, and we're putting the nightmares behind us in Pursuit Of Happiness with Kid Cudi's 2009 debut record Man On The Moon: The End Of Day! Cudi welcomes us to his world with the Soundtrack 2 His Life. We'll talk about moon phases, Cudi's rise to prominence as a producer, and we'll discover how this record revolutionized the genre by opening a dialog around mental health. There will be debate, confusion, a ridiculous number of cheeseburgers, and podcast history will be made as we head Up Up & Away through the Cudi Zone (and where did all the snow leopards go??). Thanks for a great end to Year 2!!

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Let it rock! We're Livin' On A Prayer this week with Bon Jovi's first of two back-to-back knockout albums, Slippery When Wet! This 1986 classic bridges the gap between glam metal and pop, walking a fine line with help from outside songwriters like Desmond Child. We're jamming to hits like You Give Love A Bad Name and Wanted Dead Or Alive, with plenty of woah-ohs in the chorus to keep us engaged. Discover what things are actually slippery when wet and learn about the phenomenon of the Litter Critter as we discuss Bon Jovi's droid-themed Christmas record, his famous Bongiovi family ties, and his Godfather cameo appearance this week!

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We hit the sidewalk and this is how it starts. James and Connor are going Guns Out for Young The Giant's 2011 eponymous debut album! This so-called "beach" record tackles weighty concepts through tracks like My Body, Strings, and Cough Syrup, to varying degrees of success. Learn about the parental intervention they had to have in order to keep the band going, their top-secret clubbing ritual, and a world-record-breaking tongue during Fact Or Spin, and learn about various kinds of citrus fruits like Finger Limes, Buddha's Hand, and pomelos as our jokes make rough landings. Are 12 Fingers too many? What does the name Young The Giant even mean? All this and more awaits in this copacetic episode!

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Oye Como Va! Grab your guitars and your guiros... we're talking about Santana's sophomore album, Abraxas! This primarily instrumental Latin fusion record features some of the band's all-time classics, including their iconic cover of Black Magic Woman. Between the mind-boggling percussion and guitar solos that are as expressive as they are technically impressive, Abraxas has a little something for everybody. We're talking about his first day job as a TikTok Star and we discover a few things that bear his name, from worms to women's shoes to a school he never went to. Can you dig it? We sure can.

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HAPPY 100TH EPISODE! We're taking on an iconic album to celebrate: Abbey Road, the Beatles' eleventh album and the last one they would record together. One side contains standalone hits like Come Together, Something, and Oh! Darling, and the other contains the infamous "Long One" medley that solidified this record's place in history. We'll talk about the band's origins and rise to prominence, and Fact Or Spin will teach us about Jelly Babies, Ringo's toenails, and a musical private island. Then we cover the album in depth, with fun facts about everything from the album cover photoshoot to their cutting-edge mixing console. It's the only way to celebrate 100 episodes, and a career that helped shape the future of popular music!

And if you're craving more Beatles content, our EXTENDED B-SIDE episode on SpinItPod.com features an extra 50-ish minutes of jokes, trivia, and more. Learn about the phenomenon of Beatlemania, our history with famous Beatles places, and the time the Fab Four cast themselves in Lord Of The Rings! The Mixtaper's extended Fact Or Spin is also bringing back a classic minigame: Fast Fire Facts!! This is our "long one..." you won't wanna miss it!

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Get ready to Shake Your Money Maker with us... We're talking about the debut album of Atlanta blues rockers The Black Crowes! This 1990 record contains some of their biggest hits, from the heart-wrenching She Talks To Angels to the upbeat jams of Twice As Hard and everything in between. We'll talk about the band's problematic name proposal, a party so wild that evidence of it isn't allowed to exist, and the ruckus Chris Robinson caused over a couple of Twinkies (a ruckus that landed him in handcuffs)! We know we can be a bit much sometimes, but we promise this week we'll sure be Hard To Handle! That's a wrap for our double-digits!

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How Will You Know If You Never Try? No, we're not asking... that's the title of COIN's second album! Whether you're looking forward to the future like Don't Cry, 2020 or looking back on the past like Malibu, 1992, the Nashville-based alt-pop band will keep you Feeling (even if you Don't Wanna Dance). It's a reflective, perceptive record that expands their sonic boundaries without compromising COIN's energetic DNA. In a stunning round of Fact Or Spin we learn about the most skull-like fruit, arachibutyrophobia, and an interstate road trip! Plus, we'll Talk Too Much about every track on this album (and about the 1981 movie Body Heat... spoiler alert).

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This week we're walking from Boulder To Birmingham with country-folk pioneer Emmylou Harris' sophomore album,Pieces Of The Sky!Written in the wake of the death of her friend and mentor Gram Parsons, this emotional record effortlessly blends tradition with innovation. It features the songwriting talents of everyone from Dolly Parton to The Beatles to Shel Silverstein (yes, that one). We're talking about her dog philanthropy, her bad luck with limousines, and her favorite bedeviled treats during Fact Or Spin, and we witness something we haven't seen for a LONG time. She's alright, she just hit her stride-- so grab your Bluebird Wine and learn about the Queen Of The Silver Dollar with us!

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Release your wiggle! This week we're getting Heated with Beyoncé's Grammy-nominated seventh studio albumRenaissance! With carefully-chosen samples and infectious grooves, this album perfectly encapsulates the heart of club music. It's her attempt to "focus on her joy," and we're getting Cozy with each track to determine where we think the Album Of The Year should have gone. There's plenty to say about her record-breaking career! We're talking about her very costly mistake, a hat special enough to delay someone's flight, and the way she revolutionized "bootylicious" forever. Connor might break his chair, but you won't Break My Soul! 

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It's Gonna Be May, and we're kicking the month off by saying "hi, hi, hi" to the boys behind Bye Bye Bye, *NSYNC! Their turn-of-the-millennium record No Strings Attached epitomizes the boy band revolution, and we'll see whether their vocal harmonies and cutting-edge production are enough to save this album from the ruin of time. We'll learn whether JC Chasez can use the Force, get some tips to cure scurvy and puckerface from a lime-ified Justin Timberlake, and talk about their troubled history with the scam artist and Backstreet Man Lou Pearlman. Love 'em or hate 'em, This I Promise You... we're Bringin' Da Noise this week.

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Take the A-Train with us this week! We're stepping back in time into an era of jazz, and celebrating the special birthday of someone very near and dear to the podcast... Duke Ellington! He'd be 124 this year, so we're taking a look at his 1953 recordEllington Uptown! It features some of the most complex and engaging instrumentals we've seen yet (including our longest drum solo to date), and it covers some of the biggest hits from Duke's vast body of work, including the Harlem Suite and Perdido (Perdido, Perdido, Perdido)! Plus, the Mixtaper has a series of unbelievable facts about all the ways Ellington got "mixed up" with 30% of the Presidents during his lifetime. Happy Birthday, Duke! (Oh... and Connor.)

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Are you gonna take it? We're not! And neither is Twisted Sister, the iconic hair metal band that wants to rock (Rock)! As we learn about their third and most famous LP, Stay Hungry, James and Connor are exploring the band's relentless work ethic, their genre-shaping career, The Price they had to pay, and the role they played in getting "Parental Advisory" labels attached to albums. We'll talk about the time they told Pee-Wee Herman to Burn In Hell, the buildings they looted, and Dee Snider's affinity for Broadway this week. If you're a true SMF Fan Of Twisted Sister (or even if you're just their clubbing buddy), this is the episode you've been waiting for!

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Just how heavy are wings, anyway? This week James and Connor are running (just in case) with Miranda Lambert's first double-album that reads more like pages straight from her diary than a record of chart-toppers, The Weight Of These Wings! This reflective record will keep it country til the Ugly Lights come on.. We're talking about another Vice, the Tin Man, and melodies so catchy they go beyond earworms! We'll learn about Miranda's mix-up with a former president, the shiv she always has at the ready, and her favorite ways to shake it as we await the arrival of our favorite Honorary Cowgirl in this week's episode!

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Connor's Year Of Vengeance is almost over, and this week he lands another blow with a new concept-- Ray Stevens' Career Classics! We're talking about all his greatest hits, serious and silly alike, and getting to know the voice behind novelty hits like The Streak and The Great Mississippi Squirrel Revival like we've never known him before. We'll talk about bagpipes, his piano bar, and evergreen hits like Everything Is Beautiful! Bring your "Ray" game, because the Mixtaper gives us a glimpse into the many other careers and hobbies of Ray Stevens in an innovative round of Fact Or Spin. It's an episode that will rock you, shock you, and go down in the Spin It record books for more reasons than one. Boogity Boogity!

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Welcome to the '90s! We're kicking off this podcast era with a special Singlesepisode dedicated to the biggest hits from one of music's most unpredictable decades, the 1990s! The charts were full of surprises, from up-and-coming superstars like Britney Spears to one-hit wonders like Lou Bega to career-evolving resurgences of artists like Cher! James and Connor will talk about 13 of the most influential and memorable tracks, learn about the world's longest loaf of bread, and The Mixtaper makes Spin It history by revealing EVERYTHING in the live return of Guess Who... Or Spin! Slap your slap bracelets, grab your mood rings, and frost your tips with us this week!

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Every girl's crazy about a Sharp Dressed Man, and this week WE'RE going crazy aboutZZ Top's blues-rock crossover hit, Eliminator! We're talking about the iconic bearded trio and learning about their history, their smallest audience, and a million-dollar offer they had to refuse. Then we get into this synth-infused record that took some special recording techniques and thrust the band to the top of the charts with signature hits like Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin'... not to mention rocking music videos that feature spinning sheepskin guitars and the $250,000 custom Eliminator car that graces the record's cover! Time to heat up your favorite TV Dinner and top off those ZZs with us!

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Somebody stole my Car Radio so now I just listen to Spin It! We're going Semi-Automatic this week with Vessel, the major-label debut of central Ohio alt-pop duo Twenty One Pilots. From the erratic, unpredictable Ode To Sleep to the gentle lullaby of Truce, this relentless record explores the boundaries of alt hip hop and emotion alike, and foreshadows just what the band would become. James and Connor will talk about these dozen tracks and cover everything from the band's name to their concert experience! And, despite losing his favorite thimble, The Mixtaper is back with facts about makeup disasters, a tiger purchase, and more-- see if he can Fake You Out in this episode.

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We're having a Record Year so far, and we're keeping the Round Here Buzz coming with Eric Church's fifth album, Mr. Misunderstood! Written, recorded, and released in just 70 days, this record is a prime example of the Chief's raw, neo-Outlaw Country sound and lyrical wordplay that tells a captivating story with each new turn of phrase. James and Connor are learning about his unique practice of "nounification," the sawdust (with attitude) that runs through his veins, and why he got fired for telling people to go to sleep without knives. Plus, we take a stab at how we'd Kill A Word... and it's not looking good for Worcestershire Sauce.

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It's like Butter, baby! James and Connor are kickin' it (yes, we can) with A Tribe Called Quest and their sophomore record, The Low End Theory!Aside from being one of the most renowned and transformational records in hip-hop, the album features breakout moments for Phife Dawg and Busta Rhymes, as well as stellar sampling and production from Q-Tip. Their lyrics and inverted syntax flow seamlessly from fun, energetic grooves like Check The Rhime and Buggin' Out into songs with a purpose, like Rap Promoter and What?. We'll experience Spin-ception in a chaotic series of baby-adjacent facts from The Mixtaper! Get doubled with us... Diggy dang diggy dang didang didang!

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You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave! Join James and Connor as we live Life In The Fast Lane and spend some time with the Eagles' best-selling studio album of all time: Hotel California! With the introduction of Joe Walsh to the band's lineup, the group explores uncharted territories of country rock in each of these nine classic tracks. From guitar solos to vocal arrangements, this record shows off what the band does best. We'll talk about the infamous Wrong Night At Long Beach that shattered the band and the time Hell froze over to get them back together. Plus, we're talking baseball stakes, mattress logistics, and getting sue-happy on this episode that's sure to be anything but Wasted Time!

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Oh, Great Illinois, it can only start with you! In 2005 Sufjan Stevens put out the second (and final) album of his ambitious 50 States Project, a 22-track tribute to the Midwest's "center of gravity,"Illinois! Months of research went into this entirely self-made record that's basically a massive history lesson told through song. Stevens pays tribute to the state's greatest cities, notable individuals, and significant events, from the Black Hawk War and the World's Fair to serial killer John Wayne Gacy, Jr. and President Abraham Lincoln. We cover it all! Plus, the Mixtaper is live on location to deliver facts about aliens, Olympics, and full neon costumes! It's a monumental album you won't want to miss, so check out this episode to see what hidden details we uncover!

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HAPPY GRAMMYS WEEK! It's our second annual Grammy Special, and this Podcast For A Sushi Restaurant is taking on another Album Of The Year winner, Harry's House by Harry Styles! We'll talk about our experience watching this year's history-making show, the accuracy of our predictions, and much more. Learn about Harry's candy (and tongue) eating habits, his famous fake parents, and get our thoughts on every track from the synth-laden As It Was to the harmony-driven Little Freak and everything in between. Plus, the Mixtaper is back to make Fact Or Spin history! See whether his incredible 2023 lossless streak can continue and get your groove on with this truly one-of-a-kind episode. We're spinnin' out waiting for ya!

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Anxious? Doubtful? Making Mistakes? Well you've got time to Think It Over this week as we talk about Bambi by the ever-evolving alt-pop band Hippo Campus! Inspired to shake things up after a solid first record, Bambi is the band's attempt to challenge themselves and "burn the room" into an entirely new sound. This batch of cathartic, vibey songs will definitely get us talking, and Fact Or Spin might leave us with more questions than answers! What tools does it take to carve and decorate spoons? How much does a wet trumpet cost? Why are Green Day and Hippo Campus chugging iced coffee with Rachael Ray?! There's only one way to find out...

Also... we recorded this before we realized they'd moved the Grammys (and therefore we had to move our Grammy Special)! If you're confused why we mention it like we do... we messed up the date. So you get this episode a week early instead!

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It's One For The Money, Two For The Show, Three To Get Ready, Now Go, Cat, Go! We're putting on our finest Blue Suede Shoes this week and talking about the self-titled 1956 debut record of the King Of Rock And Roll himself,Elvis Presley! We'll talk about how this small-town Mississippi boy came to be one of music's most influential superstars and dig into hit songs like Tutti Frutti, I Got A Woman, and Money Honey (some of the most highly acclaimed songs of all time)! From his Graceland home to his chimpanzee to his untimely death, we still barely scratch the surface of the legend in this episode. Also... did you know Elvis was a law enforcement officer? Uh-Huh-Huh.

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We're going back to The Night Me And Your Mama Met this week with Childish Gambino (and Donald Glover)! His 2016 record, "Awaken, My Love!" sent shockwaves through the music world with its psychedelic soul and funk-infused R&B sounds. We'll talk about Glover's ambitious projects, from Simpsons scripts to moon movies to hit shows like Community and Atlanta. We trade bits, share secrets, learn about cruise pirates, and more. See what this Spider-Man inspiration has been up to, and dig into the loose concept of memorable tracks like Boogieman, California, and the mega-hit Redbone! We hope you Have Some Love for this record, and don't forget to STAY WOKE!

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Take a walk West Of The Fields this week as we listen toR.E.M.'s debut album Murmur! Widely considered one of the first acts in alt rock, learn how the Athens, Georgia band got their start on a $2 budget, overcame producer hardship on the original Catapult, and quickly rose to prominence beyond their wildest expectations thanks to hits like Radio Free Europe! We'll talk about Michael Stipe's unique lyric-writing style, packed with gibberish vowel sounds and loaded to the brim with references and mythology. We'll also examine his near-death experiences, learn who covered a traveler with yogurt, and discover why R.E.M. won't be there for us. Clap clap clap clap!

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Don't cross him, don't boss him! We're screaming like a panther in the middle of the night this week with Willie Nelson's career-defining classic, Red Headed Stranger! This 1975 concept LP was mistaken for a demo when record execs first heard it, but hits like Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain and Remember Me helped cement its legacy. We'll follow the Preacher on a redemptive journey full of love, lust, and murder, all the way from Blue Rock to Denver. We'll also talk about Willie's hitchhiker lifestyle, his creative use of a barf bag, and the time he was accused of murder as we sail O'er The Waves on Spin It! 

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Nina Simone has us Feeling Good this week with her twelfth studio album, I Put A Spell On You! She's come to be known as the High Priestess Of Soul, and for good reason -- her classically-trained piano playing and expressive vocals lend themselves perfectly to the soulful R&B and jazz music she chose to sing. As a vocal figure during the Civil Rights Movement she helped give rise to the protest song as a tool and art form, and her career was fraught with turbulence from within and without. We'll talk about the wildlife of Barbados, a record-breaking vocal performance, and a time she REALLY lost her temper as we Take Care Of Business with this record. Happy New Year!

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Spinter Wonderland is upon us once again... We've compiled a list of the best holiday singles recorded by artists we've covered on the show and now it's time to get YOUR vote! We streamed this episode live and let you pick your favorites in head-to-head matchups, with some twists, turns, and surprises along the way. We'll talk about our Christmas wishes, play a brand new game, check in with the Mixtaper, and crown ONE artist that gets to remain on the Nice List this year! Everyone else is headed to the Naughty side, and nobody wants that. Find out who wins during this special seasonal episode!

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The Doctor Is In!! It's Spin-ter Wonderland season, and we're kicking off the holidays with Connor's pick: Dr. Demento's Greatest Christmas Novelty CD Of All Time! Brace yourself. This festive record is packed with a wide array of comedic tunes, from staples that have transcended novelty like Christmas Don't Be Late, Hippopotamus For Christmas, and Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer to lesser-known deep cuts. We'll talk about the Disc Jockey himself and learn about monkey muggings, dog mayors, and the Weird Al movie! It's an album unlike any we've encountered before (and hopefully unlike any we'll encounter again) so be sure to tune in and "stay demented!" 

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It's time to get Sparky with PEP, the latest record from Canadian pop music's own Prodigal Daughter, Lights! This "electronic landscape of moody sunset times" strikes a balance between joy and sadness like few other records can, from the brooding Beside Myself to the unbridled energy of Money In The Bag. We're going where no music podcast has dared to go before-- join us as we learn about the largest Sony TV, uncover an ACTUAL CRIME for the first time, and watch Connor attempt to eat 50 chicken nuggets before the episode's exciting conclusion. This album is truly the Real Thing, and it'll be in your head Rent free after this episode that's much more than Okay Okay!

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You Oughta Know the '90s is a state of mind. We're taking a Jagged Little Pill with Alanis Morissette's third record this week, featuring hits like Hand In My Pocket and the not-so-ironic Ironic. This album's got a lot to say, and this post-punk garage rock will fill the void that's solely yours. We'll talk about Alanis' peanut butter preferences, that time she got mugged before meeting Madonna, and the bizarre 6-week period where her music could only be purchased from Starbucks. Take a listen; this record might just be All You Really Want!

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So I was taking a walk the other day... We're talking about Kendrick Lamar's 2017 record, DAMN. this week. Kendrick tackles a wide range of emotions and challenges, from Fear to Loyalty to Pride. This concept record was designed to be played forward AND backward, so we'll talk about all the intricacies that come with an album like that. We also learn about another celebrity prank, the perfect cereal ratio, and how not to prepare a turkey, and we find out What Happens On Earth Stays On Earth! Get ready to sit down, be Humble, and learn about the power, poison, peace, and joy inside this album's DNA that makes it so impactful.

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Better make a little Room For Squares this week.. It's time to party like it's 2001 with John Mayer's debut album! It features hits like Why Georgia and Your Body Is A Wonderland! This acoustic singer-songwriter soft pop record showcases Mayer's skill with a guitar and shows off his ability to craft a metaphor, even if it plateaus pretty early on. We'll talk about his murder ties, take a ride on the Skunk Train, and crown our very own Pickle King in between discussion about all 13 album tracks, watch collections, krav maga, and James Franco films. Plus, we have our second FAN FACT OR SPIN at the end of this week's episode!

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You can't plant us in your penthouse, we're going back to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by the Rocket Man himself, Sir Elton Hercules John! This ambitious double-LP features some of his biggest hits of all time, including Candle In The Wind, B-B-B-Bennie And The Jetsss, and Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting! We'll talk about his remarkable journey to superstardom and uncover the truth about his dressing room needs, his Godfather tendencies, and that time he hired a team of snipers.

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Hang On To A Dream with us this week! We're spinning Everything As Nice As Mother Makes It (aka The Nice Album) by the grandfathers of Prog Rock and launchpad for famed pianist Keith Emmerson, The Nice! Half the album consists of the last batch of studio tracks the band would ever record, while the back half features two raucous live performances from New York City's Fillmore East. Hear the roots that make up this "missing link" album between the acid rock of the late '60s and the prog rock of today! Plus, the Mixtaper is putting James on the spot with cow-mounting, chess chimps, and root beer. It's anything but the Diary Of An Empty Day!

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Mixtober comes to its epic conclusion this week! Connor can't make it to the recording so we have a special guest host... Join us as the Mixtaper takes us on a journey through the story of HIS favorite masked villian, The Phantom Of The Opera! We're talking about Andrew Lloyd Webber and the 2004 film adaptation of his 1986 show that's become a staple of musical theatre everywhere. We'll learn why he was so into trains, learn about the legendary superstar he accidentally killed, and why he needed a Cats dog as we explore the dungeons of dark despair that lie just behind the mirror. Keep your hand at the level of your eyes!

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Keep Mixtober coming this week with another creepy Halloween-themed album! This week we're venturing into The In-Between withIn This Moment's 2020 record Mother! This sweeping monolith of an album lands firmly in a genre we've dubbed "aluminum metal"-- come see why! We also discuss the band's surprising touring connections, debate the best way to cover a song, and shed some light on all the "spookable" creatures frontwoman Maria Brink may or may not have encountered. Find out if this album will Fly Like An Eagle or be turned Into Dust... what's its Legacy?

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Welcome to Mixtober! We're taking Spin It to the movies this week with Ice Nine Kills' Silver Scream! Each track is inspired by a classic horror movie and brought to life through the band's signature music videos and metal "theatricore" sound. Prepare yourself for slashers, monsters, serial killers, and the most disgusting Fact Or Spin fact we've had yet. Stay tuned for more special Mixtober episodes the rest of the month!

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What's Love Got To Do With It? We don't know, but Tina Turner does! This week we're showing some respect to her 1984 record Private Dancer! This pivotal first record after her divorce helped reinvigorate and elevate her solo career to the next level. James and Connor are discussing this time capsule of an album, digging into her world records and horseback riding habits, and getting into heated debates about our least favorite tracks this week! Come see what the iconic Queen Of Rock And Roll from Nutbush, TN is up to this week!

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These are our drums. This.. is our podcast! James and Connor are headed deep into Bummerland withAJR's OK Orchestra! From transparent underpants to paintball islands, find out what this band of brothers has been up to when they're not busy churning out snappy electropop hits from their living room! Featuring hits like Bang! and Way Less Sad, the band's latest, pandemic-inspired record continues to do what they do best, looking at life's biggest problems through life's tiniest metaphors. Take a listen and hear what we loved (or didn't) as AJR spews their tiny symphony on this uniquely entertaining LP.

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Picture This: A Blondieepisode. One Way Or Another we were going to do it. This week we're spinning their breakthrough 1978 record Parallel Lines, which catapulted them from the New Wave underground into power pop superstardom. From the sing-songy melodies to the gritty guitars, this album is nothing short of a wild ride. We'll talk about Debbie Harry's closest encounters, including her ties to Grand Theft Auto and serial killer Ted Bundy's attempts at Grand Theft Blondie. Miley Cyrus' Plastic Hearts (Ep. 20) brought us here; let's see how it stacks up to this Spin Cycle Pick!

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You may be asking yourself, "where is Tim McGraw?" Would you believe us if we said he's Everywhere? At least, that's what he tells us on his 1997 record, Everywhere! From the blizzards of Albuquerque to the tip of his hat-bearing fivehead, Tim McGraw puts his best foot forward and delivers SIX Top 2 singles, including classics like Where The Green Grass Grows, Just To See You Smile, and It's Your Love. We'll discuss his baseball ambitions, his inner thigh tattoos, and how much private islands cost as we figure out whether we do or we don't like these songs (and pimento cheese).

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Revisit the peak of 1960s folk with Bob Dylan's sixth album, Highway 61 Revisited! Recorded and released in the wake of the genre-changing Newport Folk Festival where Dylan "went electric," this record features nine songs that helped re-shape the genre's sound altogether including Like A Rolling Stone and the mysterious Ballad Of A Thin Man. We're digging into Dylan's history and legacy, plus learning about his obscure hobbies, how he smells, and how much milk one human can safely drink. Grab your harmonica and head on down Highway 61 with us this week on Spin It!

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You want One Hit Wonders? We Got 'Em. In our first-ever Bracket Challenge we put 16 of the biggest hits from the last 50 years head-to-head in a cutthroat single-elimination tournament. The catch? YOU decided our winners! We recorded this episode LIVE on our Twitch and let the chat choose the outcome! Connor and James made their own brackets and are competing for accuracy... Who will win? Can we even compare The Lion Sleeps Tonight with Gangnam Style? And where did the Mixtaper get a blimp?! Only one way to find out, on this week's unique take on a Spin It Singles Episode!

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We all go up in flames... James and Connor are going out in style this week with Coheed And Cambria's Vaxis II: A Window Of The Waking Mind! Set in frontman Claudio Sanchez's fictional Amory Wars universe, this concept album tells the story of a pair of criminals on a quest to save their son's life. We're digging into the lore, fandom, and outstanding music behind the story this week. Mama, watch your mouth-- Figure out what NOT to do with cereal, discover the truth about Claudio's rap career, and learn what Coheed's "pinkle sprinkle" is on this week's epic unclear episode!

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Jitterbug! Put the boom-boom into your life with James and Connor! We're taking you back to 1984 with Make It Big, the second and final studio album by British power pop duo Wham!George Michael and Andrew Ridgely bring all the hits, including Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Everything She Wants, and the iconic Careless Whisper. We'll dive into the world of F3 racing, discuss capybara care, and figure out if jitterbugs are even real. There's a lot to learn in this episode and if you were there... You'd know.  

PLUS! We need your help! We'll be live-streaming our next Singles Episode on Thursday, 8/25! It will be a One-Hit Wonders Bracket Competition, featuring some of the biggest one-off songs from the last 60 years. WE NEED YOUR VOTES! Come help us pick the winner live on our Twitch channel: https://twitch.tv/spinitpod ! Be sure to check out the first round of the bracket on our socials, fill out your own copy to play along, and get a feel for all the songs that will compete:  

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A million here, a million there... James and Connor are trying to Phone Home with Lil Wayne! His Three-Peat sixth record, Tha Carter III, features career-defining chart-toppers like A Milli, Dr. Carter, and the crossover hit Lollipop. From his innovative, on-the-spot lyrics to his captivating instrumentation, Weezy really brings his all to this record that led the charge for 2008 hip hop. We also discuss his role as the Tin Man, that time he joined the Bee Gees, and the infamous Got Milk campaign, all while disappointing Tom Hanks. Find out if we're Comfortable giving Mr. Carter a high score, or whether he's Tied Our Hands this week on Spin It!

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We thought love was only true in fairytales. Then we listened to More Of The Monkees and now we're believers! This sophomore album from mid-60s TV stars The Monkees has a really unique backstory unlike any album we've talked about! Born of controversy, label control, and mounting tension, this album surprised everyone- even the band- when it came out. Learn about their revolutionary TV show and try your trivia knowledge as some classic Fact Or Spin tropes return, including a "legend" from episodes past! She only did you wrong but we won't, so check out this Monkee-fied episode of Spin It!

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Need a little Post-Hardcore in your life? We did, so we turned to Dance Gavin Dance's 2016 release Mothership! Powered in equal parts by captivating instrumentals, smooth-yet-bouncy melodies, and corrosive, nonsensical John Mess screams, this is unlike any record we've covered to date. Learn the truth behind Trumpeter Swans, Feathercore metal music, and prep for the release of their upcoming Jackpot Juicer with James and Connor! We're also digging into certified poetry in brand new ways, with classic lyrics like "I can't wait to tap into the brain of my cat," and "Rooster's beak, I'll sleep when I leap that jeep." DGD might not be right for everyone but they might be just right for you, and there's only one way to find out-- diving in headfirst on this week's episode of Spin It!

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It's Brutal out there, so it may be Good 4 U to listen to this episode of Spin It! We're getting swept off our feet by Olivia Rodrigo's record-breaking debut, SOUR! Featuring the smash hit Drivers License, this pop album with punk roots will have us taking steps forward, backward, and all over the place. Find out how much money she spent on a designer doghouse, how many undercut slaps are headed your way, and whose toenails were up for auction as we dig into this Grammy-winning album!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We're starting off Year Two with a different kind of album. It's the ephemeral, genre-fluid, medium-challenging fourth studio album from British innovators Radiohead: Kid A! From weird instruments (like the Ondes Martenot and the EBow) to snippets of lyrics pulled from a hat, we kind of figure this album is like listening to a painting. Some favorite facts return, and The Mixtaper teaches us how to ruin a Goldfish Christmas. Could Kid A be a record-breaker for both James and Connor? Only one way to find out.

PLUS! We have some Big Birthday Announcements this week! Starting tomorrow, you can find specialSpin It Merchandiseon our new Etsy store, and to celebrate we'll be hosting a giveaway later on in the week (keep an eye on socials @Spinitpod and @Spinitpodofficial for more details)! One of our favorite fibbing felons has made his way onto Twitter as well, and we've got even more to announce in this episode.

Thanks so much to each and every one of you for making this first year of podcasts such a fun ride. We're looking forward to many more albums, spins, and memories with you by our side! Keep Spinning into Year Two with us!

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It's the last episode of Year One, so Connor's taking a shot at redemption with his third pick: Crazy Loveby modern music's favorite crooner, Michael Bublé! We'll talk about how his pipe dreams turned into a surprising career, discuss his proudest accomplishment (no, it's not his four Grammys), and explore how he stood his ground against record labels to cover pop and jazz standards, and keep the flame of some of the genre's most enduring hits alive for a new generation. This record and this episode are bubbling over with big band, so come celebrate the end of our first year with us!!

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Happy Fourth Of July! Celebrate Independence Day with Green Day's 2004 rock opera, American Idiot! Brimming with Billie Joe Armstrong's scathing critiques of the nation, this snot-rock masterpiece follows Jesus Of Suburbia on a journey of self-discovery down the Boulevard Of Broken Dreams. We'll talk about how one of punk's most recognizable trios rose from the halls of high school via Bookmobile to the stage of a very muddy Woodstock. From the frantic opening guitar to the gentle fade of Whatsername, this is an album and a story you shouldn't miss.

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