Everything You Need To Know About Music

In this episode we discuss the soulful, jazzy, and R&B legend Bobby Caldwell. Known Best for his hit song "what you won't do for love" we discuss his hits and his under-the-radar songs that you should know. Sadly, we lost Bobby recently but his music lives on. enjoy !

Released in early 1970, CCR at this time was at their pinnacle of creativity, fame, and sound. This album, full of hits, is almost like a greatest hits. we discuss the album, the songs, where the name comes from, and a funny personal story during our "this is my jam" segment at the beginning of the show. enjoy!

In this episode, we each pick three of our favorite one-hit-wonders that we love and discuss why. We also discuss what it means to be a one hit wonder in the first place and set some criteria for future podcast. enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss the classic, never tired, never hated "Easy Lover" by two of the best Phils in the music business. enjoy.

So what exactly is the genre that is called "New Wave?" is it 80's pop with a a bit of digitized synths? or is it Punk with less harsh vocal melodies? or is it something else? in this episode, we discuss all of that and learn why its so important. Enjoy

In this episode we discuss the band Nirvana. They're almost a genre in themselves, paving the way for grunge and the Seattle sound that emerged from just a very short time of the band's existence. Within a topic that could span many epodes, we try and cover all the things that one needs to know. Told from the perspective of a true fan from the beginning. Enjoy.

In this episode, we again discuss what "Yacht Rock" is as a genre and what defines it, Why its become the popular style of music that it has and what criteria a song needs to meet to be part of the group. Ahoy and happy sailing. Enjoy

What happened after the fateful night, July 12th 1979, when DJ Steve Dahl literally Blew up disco and killed it? We discuss one of the most fun, unappreciated, and now newly budding genres of music...Post Disco Funk! Enjoy

In this episode, we discuss songs that were specifically made better because of the films that enhanced their sound and brought more color and meaning to their existence. NOT songs that were made FOR a movie, but rather songs that showed up in a movie and became iconic... enjoy.

Do you know the story of the worst Beatles remake album/movie ever made? in this episode we discuss Beatles covers, for better or worse....and sometimes simply awful. enjoy!

In this episode, professor Seth breaks down the the history of New Orleans Jazz, how it came about and, all the cultures that contributed to its formation. From Symphonic orchestral music, to African drum beats, to Louis Armstrong and current music, we talk it all. Enjoy

What is Philly Soul? Well, the personification of that sound can be best heard in the slow, soulful ballads and great high harmonies of the 3 members of this under appreciated band. We go deeper than just the hits like "la-la Means iLove you" and "Didn't i blow your mind (this time)" Enjoy

What exists at the intersection of Rock N Roll, Folk, Poetry and Harmony? The answer can be found within quite possibly the greatest Duo of all time, Simon and Garfunkel. Enjoy

In this episode, we talk about remakes of songs that are, in our opinion, better than the originals. Can covers be better than their original creation, and why? Plus, at the end, songs you may not have even known were covers.....enjoy!

in this episode, I tell a story about a songwriter that few know his name, but you will surely know his music. His personal tale is beautiful and heartwarming. We also discuss the power and responsibility that the songwriter, sometimes more so than the song's performer, have....Enjoy

In this episode we overanalyze the 1973 track from the famed Rock N' Roll icon Bruce Springsteen, which has been haled as quite possibly the greatest rock n' Roll song ever. enjoy

Originating in Oakland, California, the brass bombers "Tower of Power" are the leaders in all things Rock-n-Roll Horns. With a Funk and R&B flair, this not overly popular band is widely regarded, by those who know horns, as the top of the list. With clever arrangements and wide array of harmonies, the level of musicianship and talent are second to none. Enjoy

In this episode, we discuss what "Yacht Rock" is as a genre and what defines it, Why its become the popular style of music that it has and what criteria a song needs to meet to be part of the group. Ahoy and happy sailing. Enjoy

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Billie Eilish grew up in a household of actors and musicians and was home-schooled along with her brother and music collaborator Finneas. We discuss the vocal styling of this recent new-styled pop icon, her recent successes, and much much more. Enjoy

The album was originally met with mixed reviews before a positive critical reassessment during the 1970s. It has since been viewed by many critics as the Rolling Stones' best work. Rolling Stone magazine has ranked Exile on Main St. number 7 on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2003 and 2012, and dropping to number 14 in the 2020 edition, the highest Rolling Stones album ranked on...

in 1969, The band Santana released their first studio, self titled Album to great responses and opened the world to their version of Fusion across Rock, Jazz, Latin, Soul and Funk.

Everything you ever wanted, and needed, to know about the amazing Rock Band "Foo Fighters". After drumming for Nirvana, Dave Grohl started his own amazing band...and this time as the front man. This is his amazing story told by a Super-fan. Enjoy

Is U2 not only one of the biggest bands to ever exist on the planet, but also the band that deserves the award for each of their albums having the best lead-off track? we discuss this, a great unrelated tangent, and much more...enjoy!

can you guess the mystery artist from the clues as they are presented...??

The Group that was, before the people were. What an eye opening education on shock culture hiphop and the super group that started it all.