Harry and Dean's Five Faves

Join Harry and Dean as they take turns turning back the Time Machine as they list their Five Fave “artists they wish they’d seen.” As always, the guys share their lists and explanations for their picks, but even go so far as to name what year (and maybe even which concert, specifically) they’d attend. This is one full of stories and surprises, as Dean looks back on possibly regrettable missed conc...

Join Harry and Dean as they switch things up and cover an underutilized topic - their Five Fave Overhated Artists. Differing from underrated or overrated, overhated artists is as it sounds - artists that don’t deserve the hate they get. In this entertaining episode, Dean fills his list with a bevy of surprises, featuring artists that may very well never place in another list on this podcast. On th...

Join Harry and Dean as they discuss their Five Fave John Mayer Albums in one of their most special episodes ever. With the podcast recorded to celebrate Dean’s 21st birthday, the excitement for this one was off the charts. What followed was truly magical. Not only did the boys do a deep dive of Mayer’s catalogue, but naturally, discussions of life, love, philosophy, and the future followed. And st...

Join Harry and Dean for a brand new season of the show! What better way to introduce the new season than reintroducing who we are by sharing our all-time favorite artists From new favorites making their way onto the list to lifelong staples having surprising placements… this episode has it all And as always, after you are done listening make sure to check out the hand crafted Spotify playlist feat...

Join Harry and Dean as they once again are joined by Super Bowl Halftime Show EXPERT Jack Bernard to discuss and review Bad Bunny's performance

Join Harry and Dean for the FINAL EPISODE of season 2! Continuing the tradition, the boys list their Five Fave Albums of 2025! Their lists display range, with genres including jamband, country, rock, rap, metal, folk, and more! And stay tuned as Dean shares an underdog #1 pick, and Harry goes with a staple (oh, but which one!?) Stories are also shared from the shows, from drama getting a ticket to...

Join Harry and Dean as they partake in their third installment of their annual tradition, ranking their Five Fave Albums of the year. As this has become a Five Fave tradition for the boys, the excitement in this one is palpable. Having kept their conversation about this year’s albums to a minimum for the sole purpose of the episode, they are bubbling with surprises, stories, and analysis. Both sha...

Join Harry and Dean in their sequel episode, as they rank their Five Fave Album Endings. Following last edition’s “album openings,” a two-parter was inevitable, as the prompt also had the boys thinking about album endings that knocked their socks off. Harry shares picks both classic and surprising, and Dean’s eclectic list comprises of both nostalgic contemporary albums and iconic bangers. And as...

Join Harry and Dean as they discuss their Five Fave Album Openings of all time. First, Harry and Dean both go over a personal criteria of what they considered an album opening, as well as the method and reasoning behind some of their rankings. The guys delve in and discuss topics within their picks, such as skits, pre-songs, and the most underwhelming album of all time (with a great beginning)- ac...

Join Harry and Dean as they rank their Five Fave Live Albums. Live albums are a topic very near and dear to the boys’ hearts, as they share some of their earliest musical memories associated with impactful recordings. They also share anecdotes, ranging from sibling sparked musical awakenings, to oddly life changing coffee shop experiences. After you listen to the episode, make sure to check out th...

Join Harry and Dean as they interview guitarist Jake Brownstein of Eggy. The guys discuss everything from Eggy’s next record and the influences inspiring their writing, playing with Bill Kreutzmann in Hawaii, and managing fatigue on the road. They also cover a variety of topics, from the horror of loose socks, to Jake performing a Weezer song at a middle school talent show. And of course, the boys...

Join the boys as they review Phish’s 3-night run at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, from April 25-27. Harry and Dean give setlist rundowns, jam analysis, and stories from the unforgettable weekend. Whether or not you made it out to the shows, this episode is a must listen for any Phish phan out there.

Join Harry and Dean as they do a track by track review of Goose’s new album, Everything Must Go. Breaking down each track, the boys often share differing opinions on the songs, and surprise each other many times with their takes. They also note their thoughts on the production, the translation of songs into a studio environment, and the band’s overarching general direction. And of course, it would...

Join Harry and Dean in this bonus episode as they discuss the latest chapter in the Goose saga, with the departure of percussionist Jeff Arevalo. Instead of speculating what happened - the boys take a different approach. They go over the two posts about Jeff leaving - but then leave it to the wonders of the internet for the rest of this bonus. Raking deep through the unbridled, chaotic threads of...

Join Harry and Dean as they share their Five Fave Dream Walk-Up Songs! Opening Day is here and the boys get together to envision themselves walking up to home plate with their favorite tunes in the background. Harry and Dean pick a variety of songs to intimidate the other team, songs to make the crowd dance, and even a song to confuse the opposing pitcher; all great things to consider. Whether you...

Join Harry and Dean as they share their Five Fave songs of one of their favorite modern day artists - Sturgill Simpson! The guys talk all things Sturgill - not just discussing their picks but also his albums, story, and live show. They both share their personal journeys of getting into his music, and how their first sons may both end up being named Sturgill. Whether you consider yourself a hardcor...

Join Harry and Dean as they welcome back close friend of the podcast and Super Bowl Halftime Show expert, Jack Bernard, to review Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 performance. The guys discuss their thoughts on the music, the interpretations of the show, and debate even how this halftime show could completely change the game. Looking forward to the 2026 Halftime Show, they also discuss predictions, potential...

Join Harry and Dean as they kick off SEASON 2 in the most controversial of ways, featuring a very special guest - jamband journalist and expert, Ryan Storm! The three share their Five Hottest Jamband Takes. Things get pretty heated, especially as the takes get hotter. This episode has no shortage of arguing, debating, and intense logic explaining as some of Harry and Dean’s takes even threaten the...

Join Harry and Dean for their FINAL episode of the first season of Harry and Dean’s Five Faves, ranking their Five Fave Concerts of 2024. Celebrating the amazing year of live music that the boys witnessed, they recount their memorable concert experiences, from incredible setlist choices, journeys around the concert, and moments that had them equally gripped and shocked. Clocking record concert num...

Join Harry and Dean as they rank their Five Fave Albums of 2024. It’s that wonderful time of year again when Harry and Dean get to look back at all of the great musical moments, and no better way to start the recaps than by talking about the great music released this year that had a significant impact on them. The boys have some surprise picks - from Dean’s last minute addition to his list to Harr...

Join Harry and Dean as they take on the daunting task of ranking their Five Fave KING GIZZARD AND THE LIZARD WIZARD ALBUMS! Having listened to all 26 of their albums, the boys unpack their faves among the bunch - giving analysis, fun facts, and personal anecdotes on why the albums have a special place in their hearts. And of course, disagreements were inevitable, as some unpopular picks made their...

Join Harry and Dean as they interview Mountain Grass Unit guitarist, Luke Black. Mountain Grass Unit is an upcoming bluegrass band out of Birmingham, Alabama, and Luke is something of an internet guitar sensation! Luke shares about his entry into music, the formation of Mountain Grass Unit, and some of the formative concerts he saw growing up - including a very special Billy Strings show. Luke als...

Join Harry and Dean as they share a brand new artist list - their Five Fave Beck songs! With so much range across his entire catalogue, the boys cover a lot of ground, but at the same time barely scratch the surface of all of Beck’s capabilities. They also both share their unique entry-points to Beck’s music, what about his music captivated them, and his underrated funk gem of an album that happen...

Join Harry and Dean for this bonus episode, sharing their thoughts on the announcement of the second "Dead Ahead" festival, which will take place January 9-13, 2025 in Riviera Cancun, Mexico. The boys review the lineup including the absence of OG Grateful Dead member Mickey Hart, two bassists at the same time, and talk their view on what the festival could potentially look like.

Join Harry and Dean as they share a brand new, unique episode! In their second ever, “NOT Fave” list, the boys share their concert pet peeves. While the guys ultimately share a combined list, they give many personal anecdotes and stories. The boys discuss everything from the time Harry got uncomfortably grinded on at the Goose pit, to Dean’s heated confrontation with an obnoxious Phish phan. This...