
Album picks on a range of topics selected by the all knowing Wheel of Musical Destiny. Two friends and music nerds discuss classic albums across a variety of genres including rock, metal, country, hip-hop, r&b and pop. Nostalgia, nonsense and general nerdery ensue. New episodes every week.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 325 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||

Don and Dude keep the “I Love the 80s” tour rolling into 1984, when country music drifted back toward rootsy storytelling while heavy metal hit MTV in full glam mode. One of us spins a mother–daughter country debut rooted in acoustic instruments, App... more
Don and Dude keep the “I Love the 80s” tour rolling into 1983, a year when cable TV, mail‑order music clubs, and early MTV helped R&B and pop polish their hooks without sanding off all the emotional rough edges. One of us brings a married‑duo soul re... more
Don and Dude continue the “I Love the 80s” tour with a stop in 1982, a year when rock still ruled the charts even as the culture splintered into cable TV excess, recession anxiety, and neon‑lit moral ambiguity. One host brings a haunted, lo‑fi folk s... more
Don and Dude continue the “I Love the 80s” journey with a trip to 1981, a year when economic anxiety and political tension coexisted with malls, arcades, and cable TV escapism. Country and Pop both learned how to look and sound modern. One host bring... more
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These guys know a lot about music. It’s done with a sense of humour and the episodes just fly by!
I really enjoy tuning into all 3 hosts and the classic albums they pick. Their honesty and sense of humor are naturally entertaining. You feel like you’re hanging out with the guys and talking music.
I like this show a lot because the guys have a fun and easy going way about their talking, and I find the topics are informative yet easily digestible, not too dense.
I keep getting bumped off before I can tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed my first listen. Trouble joiningof Adiscord. Much to add re The Band- a genuine gold link in the chain of American music
These guys are pretty funny and talk about some cool music I had not heard of before. I now love the band the sheepdogs. Thanks guys!
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This podcast features passionate discussions centered around classic albums across diverse musical genres, such as rock, metal, country, hip-hop, R&B, and pop. Each episode revolves around a selection made by the "Wheel of Musical Destiny," which adds an element of unpredictability and fun to the conversation. The hosts engage in lively exchanges, blending nostalgia, musical analysis, and humor as they explore the cultural impacts of the albums and the artists behind them. This unique approach to music commentary not only entertains but also informs listeners about the intricacies of the music they love.
Listeners can expect a mix of deep dives into musical legacy and lighthearted banter, often accompanied by personal anecdotes that enhanc... more
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