Two Fat Guys & An Album

Is Ten a perfect 10? This week, we’re digging into the album that turned Seattle into the center of the musical universe. From Eddie Vedder’s iconic growl to the soaring guitar 🎸 work that defined a generation, we’re exploring the iconic album that transformed internal anguish into stadium-sized euphoria. Then, we pivot to the modern day with the 2025 album "Bleeds," *Wednesday’s* high-decibel ra...

The 2026 Rock Hall ballot meets the Maestro Meter! We’re putting this year’s nominees to the ultimate test to see who truly belongs in the Hall. Snubs, surprises, and a whole lot of opinion—Two Fat Guys style. Who gets the Maestro’s seal of approval? Find out now! 🤘 So welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to...

⚡️ Ziggy Played Guitar (and We’re Talking About It!) ⚡️Put on your platform boots and glitter—the Fat Guys are going to space! This week, we’re diving into the ultimate glam album: David Bowie’s 1972 masterpiece, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. 🍸 Welcome to the Moon’s Most Exclusive Lounge 🍸 After leaving the glitter of Ziggy Stardust behind, the Fat Guys are hea...

_Disintegration_ is the definitive Gothic Rock masterpiece 🏰, a sprawling, atmospheric new wave epic that cemented *The Cure's* legacy. Drenched in lush melancholy 🖤 and existential dread, the album is built on soaring synth pads, echoing guitars, and colossal, deliberate production. Tracks like "Lovesong," "Pictures of You," and the title track create an immersive, almost cinematic experience o...

_Led Zeppelin IV_ is *Led Zeppelin’s* untitled 1971 masterpiece that blends hard rock, blues, and folk into eight iconic tracks, including “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “When the Levee Breaks.” Often called the definitive heavy rock album, it pairs mystical lyrics and acoustic moments with thunderous riffs and drums, showcasing the band at the peak of its power. _Anthem o...

🚨 Forget ‘best of’ lists — Synchronicity is The Police weaponizing pop: paranoid reggae rhythms, existential poetry, and Wrapped Around Your Fingers’ spellbinding mystique. An era-defining masterclass that still towers today.  ⚡️ Left of Cool isn’t jazz, bluegrass, or fusion — it’s Béla Fleck detonating genre walls: banjo pyrotechnics soaring over the finest Victor Wooten synth-funk grooves, Fut...

Get into the spooky groove with our Halloween Music special! We dig into iconic haunted hits — "Monster Mash," "Tubular Bells," “Thriller,” “Werewolves of London,” and “This Is Halloween.” From moonlit howls to dance-floor chills, we’re unearthing the stories behind the songs that make October scream. 👻   So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A li...

This week we explore *Genesis'* stunning first post-Peter Gabriel album, _Trick of the Tail._ Then in our *What's Going On* segment we share some new music releases we're interested in. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to the brilliant _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.*   So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively,...

🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸   This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus step into the worlds of heavy metal and heartfelt harmonies as they explore two iconic records from opposite ends of the music spectrum. On Side One we bang away at *Iron Maiden's* 1982 metal masterpiece, _Number of the Beast._ On Side Two...

#ClassicAlbums🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus contrast classic British swagger with modern Americana storytelling. On Side One we explore *Black Sabbath's'* 1970 foundational Heavy Metal masterpiece,  _Paranoid._ Then on Side Two we take a look at *What's Going On* with con...

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus contrast classic British swagger with modern Americana Heartland Rock storytelling. On Side One we explore The Rolling Stones' 1969 Blues-Country-Rock masterpiece, Let it Bleed. Then on Side Two we chat about What's Going On with concert review...

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving into Jane’s Addiction’s alt-rock breakthrough, Nothing’s Shocking 🔥—a landmark in alternative and art rock that helped shape the sound of late ’80s and early ’90s music. With Perry Farrell, Eric Avery, Dave Navarro, and Stephen Perkins at the helm, thi...

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on The Who’s 1971 Rock masterpiece, Who’s Next. Then on Side Two we review Matt Beninger’s new Indie album Get Sunk. But wait… there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to Bee Thousand, the seminal Punk/Lo-Fi album by Gui...

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus dive into: The Chirping Crickets' 1957 rock & roll masterpiece, The Chirping Crickets The Counting Crows' new album Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets The Tragically Hip's indie-pop tour de force Fully Completely Entertaining reviews, thoughtful analys...

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on Paul Simon's 1986 world music masterpiece, Graceland. Then on Side Two we review Car Seat Headrest's new indie album The Scholars. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to a Hidden Gem 💎 Prologue a wonder...

🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on *The Beatles* 1967 masterpiece,  _Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band_ Then on Side Two we take a look at "What's Going on" currently in music. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to _Pretty. Odd._ a...

Is Purple Mountains by Purple Mountains the saddest album ever recorded? 🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 Tune in to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre. In this episode your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on Purple Mountains' 2019 Indie maste...

Did REM's Automatic for the People define 90s music? 🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 Tune in to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre. This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on REM's 1992 indie masterpiece, Automatic for the People. Then...

Is Sunset Tree by The Mountain Goats the best album you've never heard?  🎙️Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on The Mountain Goats' 2005 indie-folk-goth masterpiece, The Sunset Tree. Then on Side Two we review Samantha Fish’s new Blues/Rock album Paper Doll. But wai...

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus shine the spotlight on: The Violent Femmes' self-titled 1983 folk-punk masterpiece, Violent Femmes Mumford and Sons' brand-new album Rushmere Blues Traveler's underrated gem 💎 Traveler's Blues Three sides of reviews, discoveries, and laughs, plus plenty of...

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus spotlight Pink Floyd’s 1975 psychedelic art-rock masterpiece, Wish You Were Here. From the haunting beauty of Shine On You Crazy Diamond 💎 to the poignant title track 💔🎸, this album stands as a tribute, a protest, and a timeless exploration of the music...

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus dive into King Crimson’s 1981 progressive rock masterpiece, Discipline. 🔴 With polyrhythms, New Wave urgency, and Robert Fripp’s hypnotic guitar loops, Discipline pushed prog into the future with mathy precision and minimalist brilliance. From Elephant Tal...