Turntables and Tea

Turntables & Tea goes country for the first time with Shania Twain's "Come On Over". Find out how the Queen of Country Pop influenced Harry Styles (and countless others) with this record-breaking release. This album provokes a wide-ranging conversation involving fiddles, romance, Brad Pitt and horses. We think this episode might actually impress you much! Follow us on social medi...

Turntables & Tea visits "Harry's House" in this installment. Cory's going in blind, Charlie is not. Who will like the album more? Find out the song that spawns a major disagreement between the boys, who Charlie thinks "Matilda" is about and how Cory is able to associate the album with anime. You don't want to miss this  one (and there's a special announcemen...

The boys spend an evening with Silk Sonic on this edition of Turntables and Tea. Cory has been listening to this one since release, while Charlie is diving in for the first time. Find out which Con Funk Shun song gets covered by Bruno and .Paak, why Bootsy Collins is a perfect MC for this night out and the song that belongs on "That '70s Show". You'll want to leave the door open...

Turntables and Tea takes on Rihanna’s third album fresh off of her Super Bowl performance. Find out which producer’s tracks underwhelmed, the R&B singer Cory hates, and the song Charlie wish Rihanna did at the big game. You can stop the music to listen to this one! Follow us on social media: Twitter- https://twitter.com/turntablestea Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandteapodcast I...

The boys do their first post-Grammys episode by taking on “Renaissance”. Charlie and Cory break it down to determine whether or not Beyoncé made a concept album, what the songs are telling the listeners, and, of course, whether or not the Grammys snubbed one of 2022’s defining albums. No souls were broken during the making of this episode, so what are you waiting for? Follow us on social media: Tw...

Turntables & Tea takes a listener suggested album and hopefully does it justice. It’s time to discuss the legendary “Purple Rain” from Prince & The Revolution. Find out who Prince originally sent the title track to, what Cory thinks about Tipper Gore hating “Darling Nikki” and why Charlie thinks this is a perfect album. Take a listen unless you want to hear what it sounds like when doves c...

The boys wrap up their look at 1997 with a successful yet divisive hip-hop album. Puff Daddy teamed up with a “family” consisting of the East Coast’s best rappers and singers. Hear Charlie and Cory take on Biggie, Jay-Z, Twista, Lil’ Kim and many more. Can’t nobody hold us down! Follow us on social media: Twitter- https://twitter.com/turntablestea Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/turntablesandte...

The boys tackle their most divisive album yet on this one. Charlie and Cory are two sides of the same coin when it comes to Radiohead's beloved "OK Computer". But who falls where, and what are their reasons why? You'll only find out if you listen. If you don't, the karma police might hunt you down! Follow us on social media: Twitter- https://twitter.com/turntablestea Facebook...

The boys kick off the new year with their coverage of Fleetwood Mac's "The Dance", the first live album covered on T&T. Hear Charlie's thoughts on "Go Your Own Way" being played at the grocery store, Cory's reaction to Lindsey Buckingham's solo guitar tour de force and the crazy backstory behind a little tune called "Silver Springs".  "Don&#39...

Turntables and Tea ends the year with a look at the "dream canteen" the Red Hot Chili Peppers presented to them. Find out what song gets Charlie fired up, the single choice that confused Cory and the surprising instrument Flea is proficient on. Hear about some funky monks on the run to kick off 2023!

The boys finally have the previously teased episode about Taylor Swift's "Midnights"! Dive deep into the world of sleepless nights and fantasies, a concept that Cory loves. Also stay tuned for Charlie's two grades, all the speculation about the seventh track and all the tea on that Lana Del Rey collaboration. Don't be an "anti-hero" and take a listen!

Charlie and Cory continue their holiday deep dive by covering Motown’s iconic “Jackson 5 Christmas Album”. Find out which song should be played more often, the uplifting song that divides the boys and how the Motown machine cranked out one of the best Christmas albums. Be good for Santa and take a listen!

The boys get festive and go back to 1957 and the release of “Elvis’ Christmas Album”. Find out which Christmas carol Charlie doesn’t find uplifting, how often Cory listens to Christmas music in December, and how there are two editions of the yuletide standard. You won’t have a “Blue Christmas” listening to this!

Our first two-parter concludes with Charlie, Cory and Sam discussing "The 20/20 Experience (2 of 2)". How did Justin Timberlake's sequel to his blockbuster album stack up? It's "not a bad thing" to listen and find out!

The boys are joined by their pal Sam to discuss Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" in the first ever two-part episode of Turntables & Tea. Find out what song reminds Sam of Cory's wedding, the highlights of the concert on this tour that both Charlie and Sam attended, and how JT's comeback was the music event of 2013. Get your "suit and tie" ready and take a listen!

The boys discuss their "Random Access Memories" when covering Daft Punk's fourth album. Hear about how a pair of robots collaborated with Pharrell, Nile Rogers, Girogio Moroder and others. You'll also pick up on Charlie's recollection of Daft Punk's 2014 Grammy victory and Cory's standom of the robots. You'll "Get Lucky" listening to this one!

Charlie and Cory kick off their look at the 2010s with Lady Gaga's Joanne. Find out all the major players on the album, what Charlie's college anthem was, and whether or not the album should be considered a success or failure for Stefani Germanotta. You won't need a "million reasons" to give this one a listen!

Take a listen to Charlie & Cory in a pre-Turntables & Tea world when they discuss Cher's not.com.mercial album on the Turn Back Time Podcast. Hear the boys break down Cher's songwriting skills and her first appearance on "Will & Grace". Turn back time to the year 2000 with this one!

The boys wrap up the 2000s by discussing Amy Winehouse's iconic "Back To Black", featuring modern classics such as "You Know I'm No Good" and "Tears Dry On Their Own". Hear Charlie and Cory take a journey with appearances from Adele, Beyonce and Prince as they take on one of the most acclaimed albums of the 21st century. You won't need "rehab" for this one!

Turntables and Tea takes on its first pop punk album with Jimmy Eat World's "Bleed American", featuring the hits "The Middle" and "Sweetness". Find out why the boys aren't pop punk, which band Charlie thinks is just the worst and the song that Cory used to hate but came to love. Unleash your inner emo kid and take a listen!

Turntables and Tea goes down the art-rock road with Franz Ferdinand's self-titled debut, featuring tunes like "Take Me Out" and "This Fire". Find out what Charlie feels is the ultimate badge of honor for a 2000s hit, how long Cory listened to just this album in 2004 and what song has been used by both an anime series and Lil Wayne. Release your darts of pleasure and take a listen!

The boys go pop to discuss Britney Spears' Blackout , featuring the hits "Gimme More" and Piece Of Me". Hear the tea on that infamous 2007 VMA performance, a couple of Charlie's embarrassing teenage memories and whether or not Britney is one of Cory's top five baby mamas. You'll want to keep this one on your radar!

Charlie and Cory settle "The Score" on one of hip-hop's greatest albums, and one of Cory's personal favorites. Were Lauryn, Wyclef and Pras able to make Charlie a hip-hop head? Ready or not, you'll find out on this beast of an episode.

Turntables & Tea takes on its first hip-hop album by covering Nas's 1994 debut "Illmatic". Find out which song Charlie thinks needs more streams, what it was like for Cory to hear some of these tunes live recently, and the line in "Halftime" that causes a debate. Take a trip down "memory lane" and enjoy!

Charlie and Cory grunge it up for their look at Nirvana's seminal 1991 album "Nevermind". Come as you are to hear Cory's nostalgic reflections, find out Charlie's new least favorite song and pick a side on the Kurt Cobain debate the boys have. You'll get a great helping of "teen spirit" with this one!