Why I Hate this Album

This week things heat up on the show as we discuss Kelis and her breakout single Milkshake, released in 2003. Is it all innuendo and sensual metaphor, or is this song simply about a delicious frozen treat? We guarantee the answer will surprise you. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss empty coffins, undercover...

This week we're listening to David Bowie's debut self-titled album, no not the one you're thinking of. The one he released in 1967 that no one listens to because it sounds like the creation of madman. However, it is one of the most interesting albums we have discussed maybe ever. In this episode we discuss rumors, Tito Jackson, controlling mothers, poisoning a spouse, peepers, bragging, Lord of th...

This week things get downright sexy as we discuss the LL Cool J song Doin' It, released February 20, 1996. Fair warning this episode gets pretty "after dark" quickly, you have been warned. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss houseboats, the art of seduction, Michael J Fox, the movie Toys, feet, dinosaur upris...

This week we're talking about the Justin Timberlake album Man of the Woods released February 2, 2018. Get ready for a whole bunch of confusing metaphors and country cosplay, this album has it all, and by has it all I mean mostly just those 2 things. In this episode we discuss pranks, the film In Time, Jessica Biel, Justified, nicknames, Multiplicity, fake relationships, recreational addiction, ran...

This week we bring you the magical, mystical song that is Abracadabra by the Steve Miller Band released way back in May of 1982. We thought it was an innocent, if a bit forgettable song, that was until Tim had a life altering incident in Sedona and everything changed.  Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss hot...

This week we're discussing Doja Cat and her most popular album Planet Her, released June 25, 2021. This is one of those rare weeks where the artist's history is almost more interesting than the album itself. Prepare to learn strange and shocking "facts" about Doja Cat! In this episode we discuss poor hiring choices, wild accusations, propaganda, cocaine, Freddy Kruger, Dallas Cowboys, thousand isl...

This week we're discussing Jack Harlow and his single Lovin on Me, released November 10, 2023. After some song lyrics breakdown we get to the heart of the issue, why does he look like that? Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss justice, nicknames, Turkish delight, Mr. Tumnus, slang, notaries, beards, prayers, z...

This week we return to our roots. We're discussing the band from our very first episode and possibly the inspiration for the entire show, Korn. We listened to their very popular album Issues, released November 16, 1999. After seven years and almost 350 episodes are we still anti-Korn or have we softened on these boys from Bakersfield? In this episode we discuss bridge trolls, perfection, therapy,...

This week we are discussing the one hit wonder and beloved song You Get What You Give by The New Radicals, released Nov. 3, 1998. We had no idea people loved this song so much, but we got a lot of threats when we announced this song was up next, enjoy! Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss handymen, raccoons, s...

This week, we celebrate the season as we do every year, with an ICP album! This year we are taking it back to the beginning, the debut Insane Clown Posse album Carnival of Carnage, released October 18, 1992. Join us as we learn the true meaning of holiday, and a merry ICPissmas to you all! In this episode we discuss unwanted rashes, steel mills, clown documentaries, Kenny G, windchimes, misunderst...

This week we're bringing a little holiday cheer to the podcast with the completely unknown John Denver song Please Daddy Don't Get Drunk This Christmas released in 1973. Who would have thought alcohol abuse and domestic violence wouldn't be the best topics for a Christmas hit? Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we disc...

This week we're talking about Maroon 5 and their mega hit single Moves Like Jagger released June 21, 2011. That's right, we're not doing the "good song". Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss Judging Amy, Beverly Hills 90210, Snapple, CBS, Slender Man, face blindness, hypnotism, Shallow Hal, tails, skin suits,...

This is our second week in a row with Post Malone, this time talking about his hit album F 1-Trillion released Aug. 16, 2024. Was it a mistake for him to go country, was it a mistake to listen to Posty 2 weeks in a row, was the entire conceit of this show a giant mistake? Tune in this week to find out! In this episode we discuss temporary tattoos, stolen teeth, wasting money, rhythm, monster truck...

This week we're checking out what the kids are into, and it turns out that's sleepy auto-tuned mumbling about watches and jewels? We're discussing Post Malone and his hit single Psycho, released Feb. 23, 2018.  Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss fake tattoos, rapping names, CIA plants, fancy jewels, wordplay...

This week things get gross as we discuss GWAR and their moderately popular album Scumdogs of the Universe, released on Jan.8 1990. So get out your codpieces and skull masks, it's time to pay tribute to World Maggot! In this episode we discuss jaywalking, arrests, Jerry Springer, terraforming, soul suckers, war trophies, dating apps  and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod...

This week the Scaretacular continues into November, we missed some weeks in October and so we're making them up! This week we're talking about Ministry and their cult single (Every Day Is) Halloween, released all the way back in 1985. In this episode we discuss Cuba, nicknames, Oingo Boingo, halloween curses, goths, JNCOs, jealousy, the candlestick maker, the West Campus Strangler, fleeing the pol...

Tim is back and so the Spooktacular can continue! This week we are talking about Roky Erickson and his album The Evil One, released in 1980 and then again in 1981. Get ready for things to get spooky in the best possible way, not like last week when Garrett's solocast made us all sad.  In this episode we discuss ongoing legal issues, Diddy, the devil, forced haircuts, toilet paper poems, aliens, bl...

It is October, and that means things are getting spooky at the WIHTA headquarters. Tim remains "at large" this week so Garrett is going to tell you three dark tales of murder and mayhem that somehow inspired popular (and not so popular) songs. In this episode we discuss murder, savage beatings, stalking, words that get you demonetized no matter the context, the French, celebrity liars, getting los...

This week we kickoff the annual Spooktacular with the trademark infringing Geto Boys song Chuckie, released in 1991. Don't worry you will not need to know anything about the films of Child's Play to understand this song. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss copyright infringement, patio furniture, religious aw...

This week we're talking about Tom Morello's alter ego The Nightwatchman, and his preposterously titled album One Man Revolution, released April 24, 2007. Who knew protest music could be this self aggrandizing?  In this episode we discuss Dune, Oz, alter egos, the 1% club, Cthulhu, bible dragons, music fights, terrorism, Judge Dredd, bird armies, bunkers, Michael Shannon, well children and so much...

This week we're talking about Stroke 9 and their song Little Black Backpack, released in 1999. It turns out this song wasn't quite the smash hit our local radio stations led us to believe. We're legitimately curious if any of our listeners know this song. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss bird experiments,...

This week we're getting Slipknot curious with their less successful sister band Stone Sour. Join us as we discuss the album Come What(ever) May, released August 1, 2006. In this episode we discuss baklava, balaclavas, the Mets, John Wayne Gacy, pants sizes, sovereign citizens, ghosts, peepers, maritime law, human trials, terrariums, people suits, Nickelback and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @Alb...

This week we're talking about Our Lady Peace and their hit song Superman's Dead released Jan. 16, 1997. Is this a song lamenting the death of the man of steel or an out of touch old person ranting about what the kids are into disguised as alternative rock? The answer may surprise you. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode...

This week we're doing more listener requests, and this one is a doozy. We are talking about Rush and their almost concept album 2112, released in Jan. 1976. In this episode we discuss Ayn Rand, Alan Greenspan, cultural insensitivity, diabetes, Cobra Commander, Equilibrium, ransoms, tears, Germans, Equilibrium again (thanks Tim), elders, copycats, professors and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @Alb...

This week we're talking about a song and a band that neither Tim or Garrett had ever heard of before. (No really) After years of requests we're discussing the Hinder song Lips of an Angel, released April 2006.  Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss living wills, Human Centipede, Michael Bolton, lips, the Matrix...