Turntables and Tea

The boys begin their examination of the nineties with the one and only Janet Jackson - or "janet." Hear about how Janet showed the world that she was an artist with worth outside her last name. Also included are one of Charlie's awkward high school moments, a guest verse from Chuck D, and lots of samples and music videos. You know "you want this' episode!

Charlie and Cory are ready to party like it's "1999" with Prince's fifth album. As you listen, be sure to catch all of Charlie's Prince Easter eggs and puns. You'll also find out what Cory's new favorite song is. Hop in your "Little Red Corvette" for this wild purple ride!

Charlie and Cory are joined by their pal Justin Sutphin (The Baltimore Battery) to discuss Metallica’s clasic album “Master Of Puppets”. Hear a conversation that takes on televangelists, the supremacy of Cliff Burton and, of course, a little show called “Stranger Things”!

Charlie and Cory give the Queen of Pop her due when they take on “Like a Prayer”! Find out what Madonna deep cut Cory thinks Gwen Stefani should sing, which song the boys disagree on the merits of, and the whole shebang with Madonna, Pepsi and a music video that shook the world. You don’t want to miss this one!

"Who's bad?" Michael Jackson, obviously. Charlie and Cory take on the King of Pop and his follow-up to the best-selling album ever in this episode. Hear all the tea on bangers like "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Dirty Diana", and "Smooth Criminal". Of course, you'll also hear about the videos (or short films as Michael called them), the tour and the famous names who showed up for Mr. Jackson in this...

Charlie & Cory "rock a little" as they discuss Stevie Nicks's third solo album, featuring the hits "Talk To Me" and "I Can't Wait". Hear the boys break down Letterman's 1986 segment about Stevie, which song should've been a single and what "Sister Honey" is about on this episode!

Charlie and Cory tackle an album with an insane backstory set in Nigeria and classic rock staples such as "Band On The Run" and "Jet". Hear the boys take on Sir Paul's most celebrated post-Beatles album, featuring Charlie's childhood memories & concert recollections and Cory's opinion on John vs. Paul. You don't want to miss this one!

Charlie and Cory take a drive and discuss the legendary 1978 album "The Cars" by, you guessed it, The Cars. Featuring hits such as "My Best Friend's Girl" and "Just What I Needed", this album foreshadowed the music of the 1980s and found its way into the hearts and minds of millions. Hear what track Charlie thought should've been a single, how Cory would've rearranged the tracklist and all of the...

Charlie and Cory go "Over The Hills And Far Away" to visit Led Zeppelin's "Houses Of The Holy", featuring legendary tracks such as "D'yer Maker" and "No Quarter". You'll get to hear Charlie's thoughts on "That '70s Show", find out who Cory's baby mamas are and, of course, hear some hot tea about one of the biggest bands ever!

Charlie and Cory open up their "book of dreams" when they take the Steve Miller Band for a spin on a "Jet Airliner. Take a trip down to "Swingtown" as the boys spill their childhood tea and determine whether or not they have "Jungle Love" for this album!

Charlie and Cory go a little punk when they take on "Beauty And The Beat" by The Go-Go's, featuring the '80s classics "Our Lips Are Sealed" and "We Got The Beat". Find out about this groundbreaking album and hear Cory's shocking musical confession on this episode!

This week, Charlie and Cory spill the tea on Rush's 1981 classic "Moving Pictures", featuring classic rock staples such as "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight". Hear all about what went into the Canadian trio's biggest album on this episode! 

Join Charlie and Cory as they make some "hard promises" when discussing the fourth album from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, featuring classics such as "The Waiting" and "A Woman In Love (It's Not Me)". Hear all the tea about Petty's fight with MCA over record prices and all ten tracks of "Hard Promises" in this episode!

Charlie Fern (Turn Back Time: A Cher Podcast)and Cory Cross (Crosstown Gaming & Reviews)are here to spin the tunes and spill the tea for this brand new podcast! For the first episode, the boys discuss Cher's 2018 Abba tribute album "Dancing Queen"!