Turntables and Tea

Turntables & Tea takes on the latest from one-man jam band Keller Williams in this episode. Hear about Cory's close encounter with the artist in question and how the blues make their way into this collection of songs. It'll be hippies for the win if you take a listen! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntab...

Turntables and Tea finally takes on Joni Mitchell by covering her iconic album "Court And Spark". Hear about how jazz was incorporated into the music of a "folk singer" and if these styles blend seamlessly. With appearances from famous names like David Crosby and Robbie Robertson, you'll want to help yourself and take a listen! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://...

Turntables & Tea kicks off 2025 by looking at the latest from Halsey as voted on by the listeners. Hear about Halsey's inspirations for the album and if Charlie and Cory feel that this is a successful concept album. You'll be lucky if you listen! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠ Instagram-...

Turntables & Tea looks into a '90s curio in this episode. Hear about the time that Death Row Records released a collection of holiday cheer amidst much turmoil. Overlooked upon its release, is "Christmas On Death Row" an underrated gem or an overcooked turkey? The only way you'll find out is if you listen!

Turntables & Tea gets into the holiday spirit by diving into a landmark holiday album. Hear about Cher's experience recording this album as a backing vocalist (discussed in her new memoir) in addition to Charlie's appreciation for Ronnie Spector and Cory's thoughts on how "Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers" should be done. It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride with this episode! Follow us on socia...

Turntables & Tea dips its toes into the hip-hop pool to cover A Tribe Called Quest's sophomore album. Hear about the original version of "Show Business", Phife Dawg's increased presence and all that jazz (literally). Listen to find out what the scenario is! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠...

Turntables & Tea brings everyone some radical optimism by taking on Dua Lipa. Hear about Dua's collaboration with Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) and how she changed her sound for this album. You'll also hear Charlie's thoughts on Dua's recent tribute to Cher at the Rock Hall. No training season is needed to listen to this episode! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntable...

Turntables and Tea returns with its dive into Foreigner and their 4th studio album. Hear about the involvement of Thomas Dolby and Junior Walker as Charlie and Cory explain why the songs on "4" make a case for Foreigner's recent Rock Hall induction. Make listening to this urgent! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntab...

Turntables and Tea take on 2024's messiest album cycle by discussing the latest release from Katy Perry. Hear Charlie and Cory's thoughts on Dr. Luke's involvement, the "Woman's World" video and whether or not "143" deserves the scathing reviews it has received from many. We'll love you for lifetimes if you listen! CW: Episode contains a brief discussion of sexual assault allegations at the five m...

Turntables & Tea concludes its look into the music of 1984 by diving into the album of the same name. Hear about the clashes between Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth, how synths changed Van Halen's sound and if it makes the grade for Charlie and Cory. Go ahead and jump into this episode! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebo...

Turntables and Tea take on the man known as The Boss for the first time in this episode. Hear which songs inspire the hot tea takes as Charlie and Cory cover one of the most popular albums of the 1980s. Create a glory day for yourself and take a listen! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠ Instagr...

Turntables & Tea welcomes back Justin Sutphin (The Baltimore Battery) to discuss Metallica's sophomore album as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Hear how Metallica built up their pedigree after their debut to create a thrash metal touchstone. You won't want this episode to "fade to black"! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-...

Turntables and Tea finally takes on Phish! Cory gets his first chance to discuss his favorite band and how "Hoist" was his intro to becoming a Phishhead. You'll get more than a sample in a jar with this episode!

Turntables and Tea enters the Taking Headspace by covering the most critically acclaimed album from David Byrne and company. Hear about the personality clashes, the funky dance tunes and whether or not the album lives up to its hype. You don't want to miss this once in a lifetime episode! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.faceboo...

Turntables & Tea celebrates its 100th episode by diving into the Rolling Stones and the album considered by many to be their magnum opus. Hear how the band's status as tax exiles inspired a batch of classic tunes. Roll the tumbling dice and take a listen!

Charlie and Cory are joined by Daniel Brilliant (The Gayvourites) to look into Abba’s 1976 album Arrival, which features pop classics such as “Money, Money, Money”, “Knowing Me, Knowing You” and the immortal “Dancing Queen”. You don’t want to miss this deep dive into some of Sweden’s best!

Charlie & Cory finish up their deep dive into the Beatles and their white album in this episode. Hear why Charlie rated this album lower than most for a while, how Cory feels self-indulgence crept into the band's creative process and why "Helter Skelter" has an unfortunate association with Charles Manson. You don't want to miss this one! Our Soundgarden episode: https://open....

Turntables & Tea is back to start a deep dive into the most famous double album in history. Hear the tea behind the Fab Four's visit to India, the tension during recording sessions and, most importantly, how the songs turned out. You don't want to miss this one! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesand...

Turtables & Tea takes on one of its biggest albums yet by tackling Adele's game-changing "21". Hear about Charlie's experience at Weekends With Adele in Las Vegas, the story Cory thinks is being told on the album and if this album is an all-timer (spoiler alert: it is). We need someone like you to listen! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea...

Turntables & Tea looks at the newest release from Pearl Jam! Can this release for a "Legacy" band, hold up to the Pearl Jam standards in the year 2024? Listen this week to find out what Charlie and Cory have to say about it. Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠ Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://w...

Join us this week as we dive into Soundgarden's Superunkown! Find out which tracks (if any) that we love and also which track Cory handed in as a poetry assignment in his early school days! Follow us on social media: Twitter-⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/turntablestea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast⁠⁠⁠ Instagram-⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/turntablesandteapodcast/⁠⁠

Turntables & Tea looks at the second half of Taylor Swift's latest in a continuation from last week. Hear Charlie's thoughts on the "I Hate It Here" controversy, Cory reveal the song that made him cry and if this second half manages to elevate "The Tortured Poets Department". You'll love it if your name is Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus (or any other name)! Fo...

Turntables & Tea dives into the latest record-breaking release from one Taylor Swift. Hear about the collaborations with Post Malone and Florence + The Machine, who the subjects of the songs are and the production choices of returning cohorts Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner. The tea is always hot with Taylor, and this album is no exception. You don't want to wait a fortnight to listen! Fol...

Turntables & Tea takes on the debut album of the vehicle for the one-of-a-kind Florence Welch in this episode. Hear which beloved tune doesn’t do it for Cory, why Charlie missed out on a soundtrack tune until recently and how this album ties into a new release soon to be featured on T&T. You don’t want to miss this one!

Beyoncé's foray into country history inspired Charlie and Cory to dive into the sole album by music pioneer Linda Martell. Hear how the first black woman to perform at the Grand Ole Opry left the country music scene almost as quickly as she appeared, and, of course, how the tunes she recorded hold up. You don't want to miss this look into Nashville history! Follow us on social media: Twitt...