Why I Hate this Album

This week we bring you a very special surprise. Tim is in the Netherlands harassing the Dutch so Garrett pulled together a solocast. It is the second installment of the Band Breakups and Bitter Feuds series for the show. Episodes dedicated to telling the story behind the downfall of the world's biggest bands. This week we're talking first about folk superstars Simon & Garfunkel, followed by the ps...

This week we are discussing the often requested debut album by Panic! At the Disco, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, released ​​Sept. 27, 2005. Honestly we're not entirely sure why you did this to us listeners. In this episode we discuss planning, gun kata, honesty, Colin Powell, Bob Newhart, immortals, various cakes, inside jokes, adoption, addiction, Chuck Palahniuk, beef and cheddars, soaking, chea...

This week we're talking about the popular Guns N' Roses song you've never heard of. The incredibly petty and childish Get in the Ring from Use Your Illusion II. There's a reason no one talks about this song, it is embarrassing! Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss inventions, novelty finger traps, past lives,...

This week we return to the dreaded mid 90s to discuss The Wallflowers album Bringing Down the Horse, released May 21, 1996. This episode is full of shocking revelations including the reveal that one of us loved this album as a child, the answer might surprise you. In this episode we discuss the Dutch, secrets, little boy Tim, tragic fires, secret agents, horses, the homeless, ghosts, theft, Albert...

This week we're talking about the almost one hit wonder Scissor Sisters and their massive single (although not so much in the US) Take Your Mama Out. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss tail knives, friendships, Elton John, contradictions, secret crimes, ears, Todds, long silences, Prince, shock and awe, surp...

This week we're returning to the world of rap with the debut album from Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, SouljaBoyTellEm.com released Oct. 2, 2007. It took us 5 years to get to this album and we were right to procrastinate. In this episode we discuss Mad Maxing, the GT20 Celebration, Pinky & the Brain, cranking things, shoes, advertisements, the Sidekick 3, dance instructions, grown men, autographs, the mall,...

This week we go way back to the year 1978 and spend the week with Cheap Trick and their hit single the Dream Police. Are these police literal, are they a metaphor, does it matter? Find out this week! Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss man hunting, Ice-T, car accidents, Pixar movies, dream police, Hail to the...

This week we're discussing Counting Crows and their hit album August and Everything After, released Sept. 14, 1993. We thought we were signing up for Mr Jones style upbeat pop and instead we got 11 tracks of early 90s emo whining. In this episode we discuss boredom, hair, the FBI, secret government operations, fulfillment, secrets, lies, prison ships, quicksand, adultery, middle America, drowning...

This week we return to that magical year known as 1999 to discuss the Godsmack song Voodoo. It has had a strange effect on the show and we're not it's a positive thing. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss apnea, witches, court settlements, zombies, snake venom, bad brothers, ghost pictures, missing interns, u...

This week we're listening to the debut album by Yungblud 21st Century Liability released July 6, 2018. This was our first experience with this artist and we had a lot to say, arguably too much. Get ready, this is a long one. In this episode we discuss consent, Ritalin, clever editing, eulogies, ghosts, sins, lollipops, new ideas, cults, House MD, graffiti, vigilantes, ringing phones and so much mo...

This week we bring you a very special surprise. Tim was too injured from his marathon to record so Garrett pulled together an episode. It is the very first episode of the Band Breakups and Bitter Feuds series for the show. Episodes dedicated to telling the story behind the downfall of the world's biggest bands. This week we start with the kings of 60s surf rock, The Beach Boys and then turn our at...

This week we return to the magical year 1999 to discuss the Filter Song Take a Picture. It turns out nobody is actually singing the correct words to this song, and that's probably okay. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss squares, heroism, boats, sanity, plane incidents, goatees, comas, dark secrets, plagiari...

This week we're talking about the Chumbawamba album Tubthumper released Sept.1,1997. Foolishly we started the week expecting anarcho-punk rock, but what we got was Brit-pop and dance. Once again we did the listening so you don't have to! In this episode we discuss betrayals, selling out, local references, property ownership, thigh tattoos, Winter Soldiers, boats, New Labour, Virgin Mary, exorcisms...

This week, well honestly this week we needed a break. So we picked a weird song that we both like quite a bit. We're talking about the classic Sam Cooke song Another Saturday Night. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss business failures, sins, skunks, poor legal defenses, Latin, titles, Steven Seagal, bad joke...

This week we're talking about No Doubt and their wildly famous album Tragic Kingdom released October 10, 1995. We never thought we'd say it but, could have used more ska. In this episode we discuss investigations, Sweden, Ace of Base, being a creep, hammer incidents, poetry, webs, breakups, expectations, souls, name calling, amusement park prices, business, dungeons and so much more! Hatepod.com |...

This week we're talking about Meat Loaf and his his hit single I'd Do Anything for Love. If you've ever wondered what he won't do, we've got the answers once and for all! Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss adventure, vigilanties, cryptocurrency, bad nicknames, 11/22/63, House MD, math, lies, Michael Bay, kin...

This week we're bringing you part two of our already classic series about the Steven Seagal album Songs from the Crystal Cave, released in 2005. This album is back loaded, all the real crazy comes this week, we hope you enjoy! In this episode we discuss lies, harmony, monsters, romantic comedies, religious wars, humorless turtles, jealousy, secrets, slavery, annulments and so much more! Hatepod.co...

This week we're talking about the Steven Seagal debut album Songs from the Crystal Cave released in 2005. This is what we've been training for people! This episode is so insane we had to make it two for fear it would drive you and us mad! In this episode we discuss lies, bad takes, divorce, Russia, escalators, turquoise, easy listening, Jedi, ghosts, poison, tacos, accusations and so much more! Ha...

This week we're talking about the one hit wonder Zager and Evans and their forgotten song In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus). We only know about this song because of a Futurama joke, so you know it's going to be a good one. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss Geno's relatives, kittens, critical theories,...

This week we're discussing one of the most successful country artists of the 80s, which was surprising since we'd never heard their music. We're talking about Alabama and their wildly popular album Roll on, released January 1984. In this episode we discuss pitch meetings, deep fakes, adultery, road trips, poetry, song requests, arson, soul sharing, poverty, boot straps and so much more! Hatepod.co...

This week we're talking about the late, great and very strange David Crosby. How strange? He wrote a song called Cowboy Movie about his friends in CSNY and recorded it with the Grateful Dead. So of course we're going to talk about it. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss writing movies, robbing banks, the old...

This week we are contractually obligated to discuss Yung Gravy and his album Sensational released May 31, 2019. If you have a marketable skill and would like to barter it for our suffering through an album of your choice let us know, we're probably interested! In the meantime enjoy us discussing this blonde midwestern giant for ninety minutes. In this episode we discuss running for sheriff, author...

This week we're going back to the strange and magical year of 1999 to discuss boy band LFO and their hit single Summer Girls. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss pranks, life changes, Lou Pearlman, product placement, South Carolina, abandonment issues, Don Knotts, townies, American Eagle, musical scores, gate...

Better late than never, this week it's the 2022 Year in Review! That time of year where we look back at the worst albums and singles we covered on the show, talk about what 2023 has in store and even spare some time for music we enjoyed last year. In this episode we discuss torching evidence, possums, scientific publications, Sweden, grappling hooks, Face/Off, tractors, radiation, being friends wi...

Shine your shoes, get on your knees and prepare to worship in his name! In this week's mega episode we're talking about Christian rock band Petra and their greatest hits album Pertrafied! The best of Petra, released in 1991. Don't know this band, no problem. Hate Christian music, even better. This album is insane! In this episode we discuss weight loss, Latin, myrrh, cover bands, oxen, hard truths...