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Season 2, Episode 8: In Discussion - In Review - Cracked Rear View by Hootie & The Blowfish (with commentary from Mark Bryan) We're drowning in nostalgia this week as we travel back to 1994 to review the iconic debut record from Hootie & The Blowfish, Cracked Rear View . We are joined by the band's legendary lead guitarist, Mark Bryan, who gives us insight into the making of the record in light of...

Season 2, Episode 7: In Discussion - Talking MTV with Mark Goodman   I WANT MY OBU-FM! Wait, that's not it... In this episode, we are joined by the legendary Mark Goodman, one of the original MTV VJs, who stops by to discuss the heyday of the 1980s cultural revolution that he was at the forefront of. Hear stories about Live Aid, John Lennon's assassination, and an unfortunate evening with Daryl Ha...

Season 2, Episode 6: In Review - OK Computer by Radiohead   (Recorded on October 24, 2023)   This week, join Sam and Luke for an in-depth discussion about Radiohead's seminal 1997 release, OK Computer. What is techno-angst? Is there a true definition for "Gucci little piggy"? What connection does Radiohead have with Harry Potter? Hear the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode....

Season 2, Episode 5: In Discussion - Talking Music with Dr. Ben Sells (Recorded on November 16, 2023) We are joined this week by Dr. Ben Sells, President of our alma mater, Ouachita Baptist University. Dr. Sells walks us through what music means to him, shares a few of his favorite songs, and discusses his love for the Bee Gees. Also, Dr. Sells, Sam, and Luke weigh in on whether or not November is...

Season 2, Episode 4: In Review - Sports by Huey Lewis & the News (with commentary from Bill Gibson)   We are joined this week by the Grammy-winning drummer for Huey Lewis & the News, Bill Gibson, who stops by to discuss their 1983 classic, Sports. In this exclusive interview, hear the stories behind the songs, videos, and tour for this legendary record in celebration of its 40th Anniversary. Donat...

Season 2, Episode 3: In Review - Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin   Join us this week as we travel back to 1973 to discuss the iconic Led Zeppelin album,  Houses of the Holy.  What is a crunge? Is Phil Collins truly to blame for the disastrous reunion at Live Aid? How do you pronounce D'yer Mak'er? Why was "Houses of the Holy" not on the  Houses of the Holy  record? Hear the answers to all of th...

Season 2, Episode 2: In Review - Fahrenheit by TOTO (with commentary from Steve Porcaro)   In this week's episode, join us as we sit down with the 3-time Grammy Award-winning keyboardist, songwriter, and founding member of TOTO, Steve Porcaro. In this in-depth interview, Steve details his prolific career working with his former bandmates in TOTO, as well as Michael Jackson, Don Henley, Boz Scaggs,...

Season 2, Episode 1: In Discussion - Talking Music with Sydni Whitfield & Mariah Halbert   Season 2 is finally here! In this episode, Sydni Whitfield and Mariah Halbert from  The Sound of the Signal  podcast stop by to talk all things music. Hear about overrated artists, desert island album picks, legendary concert experiences, and how listening to Bro Country needs to be a phase and nothing more....

Season 1, Episode 5: In Review - Ram by Paul McCartney   (Originally released on May 18, 2023 - This episode was shelved for audio quality reasons between June 2023 and January 2024. When we recorded the episode, we were unable to use our usual studio, so we opted for a makeshift recording rig at home instead. This caused the audio to be of a very low quality, so the episode was taken down until w...

Season 1, Episode 4: In Review - An Innocent Man by Billy Joel (with commentary from Mark Rivera)   In this episode, join us as we travel to 1983 to discuss the Billy Joel classic, An Innocent Man . Joining us is Joel's longtime saxophone player, Mark Rivera, who offers his first-hand knowledge of recording this week's album alongside the Piano Man. Rivera also discusses his work with various Beat...

Season 1, Episode 3: In Review - Currents by Tame Impala   This week, we travel back to the distant land of Australia's 2015 to discuss the Tame Impala classic,  Currents.  Join us as we dive into the mind and musicality of Kevin Parker.   (Originally released on March 15, 2023)   Sam's 3 of the Week Picks... 1.) Let Me Know - KISS, 1974 2.) You Need A Hero - Pages, 1981 3.) Sweet and Simple - Jou...

Season 1, Episode 2: In Review - Invisible Touch by Genesis (with commentary from Nic Collins)   We are joined this week by Nic Collins, who helps us take an in-depth look at the 1986 Genesis classic,  Invisible Touch.  He also details his life of playing alongside his father, Phil Collins, and joining Genesis on their final farewell tour. Nic also discusses what we can expect from his own band, B...

Season 1, Episode 1: In Review - Rumours by Fleetwood Mac   In our first episode, take a dive into one of the greatest albums of all time. Hear the history of the band and the album itself, and then a full, in-depth review of each song. This is an episode that you don't want to miss!   (Originally released on February 24, 2023)   Sam's 3 of the Week Picks... 1.) Walkin' The Dog - Aerosmith, 1973 2...