Couple of Critics Podcast

If you can't take the heat, get yo' ass out the kitchen, we on a mission to get to the bottom of Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio. "This episode of Couple of Critics Podcast is not wack", said Coolio. This episode is brought to you by ice cream.

There comes a time when every Black Sabbath fan must at least dip a toe into the waters of the Dio years. That special time has finally come for Sam and Michelle. This episode the critics listen to and review Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath. Featuring an episode of Rock n' Roll History!

Find the nearest brick and drown it slowly because it's time to review Whatever and Ever Amen by Ben Folds Five. That's what that song said, right? This episode features a tune from a godless sodomite.

Are you ready to get weird? This week, the critics review the self-titled album by the short-lived 80s jazzy new wave band Dog Police. Nobody knows who they are! This episode is brought you by Side of the Road Mattresses.

The break that lasted twice as long as planned is over, and the critics are back! It only seems appropriate to return by reviewing the beloved millennial classic, Drop Dead Fred. This episode includes a tribute to a fallen American hero.

Happy Halloween! This holiday the critics are on their second foray into the world of Ernest P. Worrel with 1992's Ernest Scared Stupid. What is Trantor's underground diet? How old is Old Lady Hackmore? How sexy is Ernest? This episode asks the important questions.

Podcast guest all-star Travis Harpster has once again made the drive to the podcast studio. This time he brought Infant Sorrow - Get Him To The Greek which means it's time to dive into the world of Russel Brand. Let the scandals begin. This episode features a special round of Guess That Melody.

For the first time in five years, the critics have chosen an album from the same artist, two weeks in a row. Dr. Dre is back with the album 2001 for the critics to review. Will Sam stay on board the Dre train, or will he flush this down the Dre drain? This episode features a spooky story!

Sam is strapped and ready to continue his rap journey. This week the critics are listening to and discussing Dr. Dre's The Chronic! This episode features a Halloween Hip Hop Hit.

It's a celebration episode! Why? Because it's the 5th anniversary of The Couple of Critics Podcast! Michelle and Sam have separately created playlists made up of five songs from each other's album selections throughout every single year of the podcast. Plus, there are some extra song selections in there just for an extra good time. This episode features October 4th Birthday Shoutouts!

Long time guest guy Zach Broering is back on the podcast. This time he chose Consolers of the Lonely by The Raconteurs to listen to and talk about. Why in the world would he do something like this? I don't know. I just don't know. This episode features a message from our sponsor.

Michelle went and did something special & sweet for her podcast host and husband Sam this week. As if his ego isn't big enough already, this episode is a Michelle curated playlist dedicated to songs that include the name Sam! This episode features a political ad paid for by the council to elect the extremely elderly Robert Charlesworth as president.

This week, the Critics review the beloved animated film South Park : Bigger, Longer & Uncut. Has Sam created childhood memories that aren't real? Is Michelle completely losing her memory? I guess you will just have to listen to know the real answers. This episode features a mini-sode of of The Abraham Lincoln Crack Emporium Show.

Although the critics may not always agree on music, one thing they will never disagree on is the magical creature most refer to as the feline. This week, Michelle made an ode of sorts to her pet of choice by compiling a playlist of songs with "Cat" in the title. Eat your heart out, Tom Jones. This Episode features another round of You Got One Second, Bitch!

What did the Furious Five say to the face?! Sam's old school rap immersion continues with The Message by Grand Master Flash & The Furious Five. This episode features another try at a little game called Who You Doin?

After the hardships the critics faced last week with Meatloaf, they are getting a psychedelic break this week. To breathe some fresh musical air for all those involved Michelle chose Disraeli Gears by Cream. This episode features a rou-rou-rousing round of Guess That Melody.

This week is a crash course in Jim Steinman for Sam and Michelle. Dale is back and along with him he brought the album Bat Out Of Hell by Meatloaf and former podcast guest Gus. Only one of those things he brought is interesting to the critics but you'll have to listen to figure that one out. This episode features a round of You Got One Second Bitch.

It's the diggy diggy D.O.C. y'all! Can you believe it? It's Sam's choice and he has uncharacteristically chosen a rap album. This week's episode is all about The D.O.C. and his debut 1989 album No One Can Do It Better. This episode also features another round of Guess That Melody!

Chris is back again and brought along one of his favorites. It's time to listen to and review OK Orchestra by those three brothers from a little band called AJR. This episode features a round of the smash hit game You Got One Second, Bitch!

Michelle has decided to take second dip into the world of this so-called grunge band. This week the critics discuss the debut album Core by Stone Temple Pilots. This episode also features some of that tasty mid break goodness we call Guess That Melody!

This movie is a cult classic that neither Michelle nor Sam had seen in a long time. This week's topic of discussion is Ice Cube's comedy hit Friday. Will it still hold up to their memories? Will Chris Tucker ever play Smokey again? The only thing we truly know is don't go in the bathroom for about 35-45 minutes.

This week we welcome back Rob Suding for his second appearance, and he's brought some metal! Some metal with a soft side though, just like Rob! This episode's topic of discussion is Blackwater Park by Opeth. This episode features a mini-sode of The Abraham Lincoln Crack Emporium Show! You should skip it.

Hallelujah! This week is dedicated to one of the masters of funk, Bootsy Collins. The critics sits down to listen to and discussthe debut album Stretchin' Out In Bootsy's Rubber Band by Bootsy's Rubber Band. This episode features a delightful round of Guess That Melody!

There is just no way to avoid these Buffalo born fellas when one of the hosts is into death metal. It's time for Michelle to hear what this band has to offer as she and Sam listen to and discuss The Bleeding by Cannibal Corpse!

That don't impress Sam much that Michelle made him review the genre-altering album, Come On Over. Don't try to run Sam, Shania Twain can be fun. Let's go, girls!