
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 | 319 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||

Don and Dude return to celebrate the 2025 Holiday Spectacular, sharing Christmas albums that keep things simple, warm, and replayable. The episode leans into storytelling, vibes, and the sweeter side of the season rather than bombast.
The albums: Tr... more
Don and Dude return to honor two titans lost in 2025, revisiting albums that capture the creative peaks and lasting influence of Brian Wilson with The Beach Boys and Ozzy Osbourne with Black Sabbath. The episode traces how The Beach Boys Today! and P... more
Don and Dude return to Classic Casey Countdowns, this time jumping to December 2, 1989, to trace the stories behind two albums tied to Top 10 hits from Casey Kasem’s American Top 40. The episode revisits how Paula Abdul and Alice Cooper helped captur... more
Don and Dude continue honoring Casey Kasem with another Classic Casey Countdowns visit, this time to November 25, 1978, when disco, rock, and pop intertwined on the American Top 40. This episode highlights two albums behind that week’s Top 10 hits, c... 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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