Maniacal Music Musings

In this episode of Maniacal Music Musings, hosts Jeremy and CJ return after a brief hiatus to talk albums with special guest Kevin Jackson, host of the Kultivation with Kevie podcast. The trio dives deep into three vastly different records, starting with Kevin's soulful pick, Amerie's 2002 debut album All I Have. They discuss her incredible vocal talent, the nostalgia of early 2000s R&B, and r...

In this episode of Maniacal Music Musings, host Jeremy continues the epic quest to rank the top 150 songs about drugs. Joined by a lively panel of guest podcasters, the crew debates and votes on 38 tracks in a bracket-style tournament. From classic rock staples to alternative metal and rap, the hosts share personal stories, musical critiques, and plenty of humorous banter as they narrow down the f...

In this episode, hosts Jeremy and CJ welcome Mike Gomoll, Founder of Joey's Song, a charity concert series raising funds for epilepsy research in honor of his late son. Mike shares how he leverages his music industry connections, including legendary producer Butch Vig, to bring together incredible supergroups of famous musicians for these unique annual shows in Madison, Wisconsin. Albums Discussed...

In this high-energy episode of Maniacal Music Musings, host Jeremy is joined by a lively panel of guests to battle it out in the 2019 Metal Madness Bracket. The crew systematically breaks down the right side of the bracket, featuring 28 top metal songs from 2019 as ranked by Ranker with some extras thrown in by Jeremy. From mainstream giants to underground favorites, the panel spars over vocal sty...

In this episode of Maniacal Music Musings, host Jeremy sits down with Philadelphia's own OG rap artist, Grand Agent. The duo dives deep into Grand Agent's musical journey, tracing his roots back to the late 1980s and exploring how the hip-hop landscape has evolved from physical vinyl and underground labels like Rawkus Records to today's digital streaming era. They also discuss the art of sampling,...

Welcome back as we continue this amazingly fun bracket that we did over the last couple months, that's right the Ranker Top 150 Songs About Drugs Bracket continues as we tackle the next 37 songs in part 2. Join us for another battle of genres, decades, and styles of music. Special Guests: Dean Boese from Family Plot Podcast Lisa & Phil from Yeah Uh-Huh Podcast Maxx Payne, Former WCW/WWF Wrestl...

Welcome back to another amazing episode with your musers and we finally are back in the rap world for this one. Mr. B, an amazing rap artist is joining us to celebrate his newest album, which dropped back in July(sorry for delayed release Mr. B). So be sure to check out his discography using the Spotify link below and if you listen to end of episode you'll hear Jeremy's favorite song off the EP he...

Welcome back to the start of a new series of brackets for the musers who are more metal inclined. Since The Asylum with Harley and Joker has been on hiatus since beginning of summer, Jeremy figured this is a way to fill the weeks where there has been no bracket. Join Jeremy and his band of metalheads as we talk about one of our favorite subjects in the world, metal of course. Special Guests: Andre...

Welcome back to another episode with your favorite musers, sorry for the delay in releases lately everyone, life has been busy but I can guarantee that won't happen again anytime soon. We are being joined on this fun edition by a friend of the podcast, Dean Boese of Family Plot podcast, who you may have seen on almost every bracket we've done in the last couple years. Join us for a fun time and so...

Welcome back to another special bracket and this one is extremely special because it was picked by the one and only Jeremy. We are starting the Ranker Top 150 Songs About Drugs Bracket in this episode and it's a 5-parter. Jeremy figured let's keep it in the same theme as the previous metal bracket, so join us as we conquer the first of five parts of songs all about drugs from all genres and decade...

Welcome back to a very special one part bracket picked by the one and only Steve Sxaks, everyone's favorite music artist. That's right we are tackling the Ranker Top 34 Metal Songs About Weed bracket. So grab your blunt, joint, pipe, bong, or vape and come join us for a a good stoned time. Special Guests: Dean Boese of Family Plot Podcast Mr Dark, Devourer of Souls Maxx Payne a.k.a Man Mountain Ro...

Well it's finally time to start closing this bracket out everyone, in this episode we finish off the third and final part of the Ranker Top 100 1980's Alternative Songs Bracket. Join us as we tackle the 16 remaining songs to see who will face the grand winner from part 2 to see what song will win the whole bracket. We finish off the whole bracket in this final part so come back next week to see wh...

Well it's finally time to start closing this bracket out everyone, in this episode we start off the third and part of the Ranker Top 100 1980's Alternative Songs Bracket. Join us as we tackle 34 songs to see who will face the grand winner from part 2 to see what song will win the whole bracket. We finish off round 1 in this first part and make sure to come back next week to see who wins the whole...

Welcome back everyone to a very, very special episode of Maniacal Music Musings. You see as has happened before folks, our guest ended up not making it to this episode so CJ and Jeremy decided to do something they've talked about for a while. Both musers decided to bring a multi-disc album for the other to enjoy and critique, so step back and join us as your musers embrace their horrorcore roots....

Welcome back to the next part of this incredible bracket that is Ranker Top 100 1980's Alternative Songs Bracket. We tackle the second round and beyond of Part 2 in this episode and let me tell you it was a challenge and a half to pick between these songs. Join us though as we break down 33 songs to see who will face the grand winner for a chance to go to Part 3. Special Guests: Alyx from Haunting...

Welcome back to another great show with your musers everyone and this is a slightly different episode. CJ couldn't make this show so Jeremy went solo with our guest, Michael Coleman of See Your Shadow, a great country artist. So join Jeremy and Michael as they go through all 3 albums and talk about music in general, it was a really fun time. Be sure to listen to the end to hear See Your Shadow's m...

Welcome back to the next part of this incredible bracket that is Ranker Top 100 1980's Alternative Songs Bracket. We tackle the first round of Part 2 in this episode and let me tell you it was a challenge and a half to pick between these songs. Join us though as we break down 33 songs to see who will face the grand winner for a chance to go to Part 3. Note: This recording had to be built from two...

Welcome back to another amazing episode with your musers everyone and do we have an amazing episode this time around. We are being joined by Jake Maxwell; Professional DJ, Producer, Advocate, and so much more. It was a pleasure having Jake on the show and he made me go back to a very important time in my music history, listen to find out what it is. Albums Discussed: The Black Parade by My Chemica...

Welcome back musers of the world as we start the next bracket event on Maniacal Music Musings. Dean won the wheel spin at the end of the 80's New Wave Bracket and he chose to keep it in the decade and pick the Ranker Top 150 80's Alternative Songs Bracket. Join us as we tackle the Round 2 and beyond of the first part and decide which song wins 1st place and become the grand winner to continue on t...

Welcome back to Maniacal Music Musings everyone, so glad you could join us yet again. We're in for a rocking good time in this episode as the guest joining us is Tarra Stubbins, Former Roadie and Founder of Take It Easy Group. Tarra is full of tales from her days touring with some big name artists but I won't ruin the surprises hear. Give it a listen and hear some amazing stories yourself. Albums...

Welcome back musers of the world as we start the next bracket event on Maniacal Music Musings. Dean won the wheel spin at the end of the 80's New Wave Bracket and he chose to keep it in the decade and pick the Ranker Top 150 80's Alternative Songs Bracket. Join us as we tackle the round 1 of the first part and decide which 16 songs make it into round 2. Special Guests: Amy Bolduc of Grounded in Ma...

Welcome back to another amazing episode of Maniacal Music Musings, this was a really fun hip-hop episode that we all had a blast doing.  Your musers are being joined by Ezekiel "Rad Brown" Hampton; Musician, Songwriter, and Producer. We talked about three great albums and had fun doing it, so come here an amazing episode with three music lovers gushing over their album choices. If you listen to th...

Welcome back everyone to another amazing special from MMM and was this one for the books, that's right it's the fifth and final part of the Ranker Top 172 80's New Wave Songs Bracket. This episode determines the grand winner of this whole 5-part bracket and who picks the next bracket. Join in to see what song becomes the grand champion and who gets to pick the next bracket topic. Special Guests: A...

Welcome back everyone to another amazing episode with your favorite maniacal musers and do we have a treat for you on this one. We are being joined by our favorite beautiful juggalette from Haunting Travels podcast, Alyx. She's been joining us on our brackets for a while now and it was finally time to get her on a regular episode. So join us as we have a fun time with this episode. Albums Discusse...

Welcome back everyone to another amazing special from MMM and was this one for the books, that's right it's the fifth and final part of the Ranker Top 172 80's New Wave Songs Bracket. This was an episode that can't be missed as it determines the grand winner of this whole 5-part bracket and who picks the next bracket. Join in this part for Round 1 and come back next week to hear the finale, only 1...