The 100 Albums Podcast

The 100 Albums Podcast
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Inspired by a 100 Albums scratch-off poster, four college friends are on a quest to explore and review 100 iconic-ish albums. Each episode the 100 Albums Podcast Crew dive into the quirks, eccentricities, and legendary moments. They deliver a fresh, funny take on the albums that have shaped the musical landscape. The guys make music commentary as entertaining as it is ridiculous. New episodes drop on Tuesdays!

  1. 6d ago

    Album #82: London Calling (with Dane Simmons)

    This week The Guys are joined by Dane Simmons to chat about The Clash's banger 1979 album "London Calling".   Dane Simmons is an educator, coach, and class advisor from western New York, and a HUGE fan of The Clash. He's a devoted music enthusiast, and of all of the songs and stories that are part of it.   Referenced in this episode "Haunted Elevator (ft. David S. Pumpkins)" on Saturday Night Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS00xWnqwvI    Songs featured in the episode "London Calling" by The Clash "Train In Vain (Stand By Me)" by The Clash "Someday I Suppose" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones "Staring At The Rude Boys" by The Ruts "A Message To You Rudy" by The Specials "The Guns Of Brixton" by The Clash "The Clampdown" by The Clash "White Riot" by The Clash "London's Burning" by The Clash "Tommy Gun" by The Clash "Lost In The Supermarket" by The Clash "Brand New Cadillac" by The Clash "The Card Cheat" by The Clash "Rock The Casbah" by The Clash "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" by The Clash "Lover's Rock" by The Clash "Wrong 'Em Boyo" by The Clash "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd "Rudie Can't Fail" by The Clash "Spanish Bombs" by The Clash "Koka Kola" by The Clash "Revolution Rock" by The Clash "The Right Profile" by The Clash "Parklife" by Blur

  2. Sep 1

    Album #81: Purple Rain, Part 2 (with Nate Walker)

    Welcome back to part two of The Guys' discussion of Prince's landmark 1984 album "Purple Rain" with their special guest Nate Walker. What a journey! Nate Walker is a musician, songwriter, producer, and a great friend of Bert's from high school. Please visit https://theultraplain.com, Nate's new music project, to purchase the first single "End Of The World". You can also drop a follow on socials @theultraplain and stream his music on Apple, Bandcamp, or Spotify.    Referenced in the episode "Purple Rain" feature-length film: https://pluto.tv/us/movies/5c6de49d967bb1dada14fba8/  "Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo": https://tubitv.com/movies/466108/breakin-2-electric-boogaloo  MST3K, "Pod People": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqPUqub98-c  "The Greatest Night In Pop" (the "We Are The World" documentary): https://www.netflix.com/title/81720500  This American Life "Better Call Dave": https://www.thisamericanlife.org/750/the-ferryman/act-three-18  Prince performing at the 2004 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction of George Harrison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y  Gospel/revival scene in "The Blues Brothers": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZpH9Khn0E0  "Prince 'Let’s Go Crazy' with guest Bashir Salahuddin", the One Song podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prince-lets-go-crazy-with-guest-bashir-salahuddin/id1696154359   Songs featured in this episode "Let's Go Crazy" by Prince "Purple Rain" by Prince "Computer Blue" by Prince "Darling Nikki" by Prince "The Beautiful Ones" by Prince "I Would Die 4 U" by Prince "Take Me With U" by Prince "Baby I'm A Star" by Prince "Control" by Janet Jackson "Bad" by Michael Jackson

  3. Aug 25

    Album #81: Purple Rain (with Nate Walker)

    This week The Guys welcome Nate Walker back to the pod to discuss Prince's landmark 1984 album "Purple Rain". They all had so much to say that they couldn't fit the conversation into one episode! Nate Walker is a musician, songwriter, producer, and a great friend of Bert's from high school. Please visit https://theultraplain.com, Nate's new music project, to purchase the first single "End Of The World". You can also drop a follow on socials @theultraplain and stream his music on Apple, Bandcamp, or Spotify.    Referenced in the episode "Purple Rain" feature-length film: https://pluto.tv/us/movies/5c6de49d967bb1dada14fba8/  "Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo": https://tubitv.com/movies/466108/breakin-2-electric-boogaloo  MST3K, "Pod People": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqPUqub98-c  "The Greatest Night In Pop" (the "We Are The World" documentary): https://www.netflix.com/title/81720500  This American Life "Better Call Dave": https://www.thisamericanlife.org/750/the-ferryman/act-three-18  Prince performing at the 2004 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction of George Harrison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y  Gospel/revival scene in "The Blues Brothers": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZpH9Khn0E0  "Prince 'Let’s Go Crazy' with guest Bashir Salahuddin", the One Song podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prince-lets-go-crazy-with-guest-bashir-salahuddin/id1696154359   Songs featured in this episode "When Doves Cry" by Prince "Diamonds and Pearls" by Prince & The New Power Generation "Soft And Wet" by Prince "I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad" by Prince "Still Waiting" by Prince "Sexy Dancer" by Prince "Let's Pretend We're Married" by Prince "Little Red Corvette" by Prince "Delirious" by Prince "1999" by Prince "I Would Die For U" by Prince "Baby I'm A Star" by Prince "Purple Rain" by Prince

  4. Aug 18 ·  Bonus

    Season 5 Is Coming!

    If you are a regular listener, then you know that last week was the finale episode of Season Four, where The Guys pitted albums 61 through 80 against each other in a bracket-style tournament. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, it’s not too late! You can head over to https://100albumspodcast.com/p/brackets/ and download your very own bracket, fill it out, then listen and play along with as The Guys battle it out. The Guys are taking this week off to begin prepping for season five - the LAST SEASON. Albums 81 through 100 on the poster. Look out! But in the meantime, Bert threw together some "cut for time" conversation from the "Disintegration" episode.  Got some feedback for the pod? Leave The Guys a voice message at https://speakpipe.com/100albums and let them know what you think! Record a message. Ask a question, or tell The Guys why you love (or hate) the podcast. Or you can send an email at 100Albums@bertislo.com. As always, thanks so much for listening!

  5. Aug 11 ·  Bonus

    Season 4 Finale: The Bracket

    Let's get ready to RUMBLLLLLLLE! It's the final episode of season four! This week The Guys are breaking out their pens, pencils and snarky comments to figure out which one of the 20 albums in season four (albums 61-80) is the GREATEST. If you haven't listened yet, download your bracket at https://100albumspodcast.com/p/brackets, then you can compare your rankings! Got thoughts about this episode - or others? Let The Guys know by leaving a voice message at Speakpipe.com/100albums. Who knows? Maybe they will feature your message in an upcoming episode! Connect with the podcast in a number of ways - check them all out at https://100albumspodcast.com.    Songs featured in this episode "Every Breath You Take" by The Police "Someday" by The Strokes "Doo Wop (That Thing)" by Lauryn Hill "Dear Mama" by 2Pac "Friends In Low Places" by Garth Brooks "Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)" by Arcade Fire "Wannabe" by Spice Girls "Lovesong" by The Cure "Pretty Hurts" by Beyonce "Dancing Queen" by ABBA "A Roller Skating Jam Named 'Saturdays'" by De La Soul "Geezers Need Excitement" by The Streets "Try Me" by James Brown & The Famous Flames "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" by The Smiths "Ziggy Stardust" by David Bowie "Back In Black" by AC/DC "Crosstown Traffic" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience "Stayin' Alive" by The Bee Gees "The A Team" by Ed Sheeran "I Get A Kick Out Of You" by Ella Fitzgerald "Open Sesame" by Kool & The Gang

  6. Aug 4

    Album #80: Me Against The World (with Ryan Connell)

    This week The Guys welcome Ryan Connell to the pod to talk about 2Pac's seminal record, "Me Against The World". Check out more about Ryan Connell at http://tconnellart.com.    Referenced in the episode "Ready To Live" by Kevin Powell, April 1, 1995, Vibe Magazine: https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/tupac-april-1995-cover-story-ready-to-live-686969/  Discover Classic Samples On 2Pac's "Me Against The World": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZue_4NpkWk    Songs featured in this episode "Check The Rhime" by A Tribe Called Quest "All That She Wants" by Ace Of Base "California Love (feat. Dr. Dre)" by 2Pac "Same Song (feat. 2Pac)" by Digital Underground "Keep Ya Head Up" by 2Pac "I Get Around" by 2Pac "Dear Mama" by 2Pac "So Many Tears" by 2Pac "Me Against The World (feat. Dramacydal)" by 2Pac "Temptations" by 2Pac "Heavy In The Game (feat. Richie Rich)" by 2Pac "Young N****z" by 2Pac "It Ain't Easy" by 2Pac "If I Die Tonight" by 2Pac "Sadie" by The Spinners "Inside My Love" by Minnie Ripperton "Old School" by 2Pac "That Girl" by Stevie Wonder

  7. Jul 28

    Album #79: No Fences (with Andy Sears)

    This week The Guys welcome Andy Sears to the pod to discuss Garth Brooks' album "No Fences".   Referenced in the episode "The Thunder Rolls" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjF36AxKodI    Songs featured in the episode "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by Garth Brooks "The Dance" by Garth Brooks "Unanswered Prayers" by Garth Brooks "Friends In Low Places" by Garth Brooks "The Thunder Rolls" by Garth Brooks "Two Of A Kind, Working On A Full House" by Garth Brooks "Wild Horses" by Garth Brooks "Victim Of The Game" by Garth Brooks "Thunder Rolls" by Garth Brooks "Thunder Rolls" by STATE of MINE (feat. No Resolve) "The Sound Of Silence" by Disturbed "Ol' 55" by Tom Waits "Mr. Blue" by Garth Brooks "A New Way To Fly" by Garth Brooks

  8. Jul 21

    Album #78: Disintegration (with Alyssa Anderson)

    This week, Dr. Alyssa Anderson joins The Guys once again as they chat about "Disintegration", the eighth studio album by The Cure.  Mezzo-soprano Alyssa Anderson's vocal repertoire spans the ages from Baroque masterpieces to contemporary experimental music, with a focus on American and twentieth/twenty-first-century artsong and chamber music. More about Dr. Anderson here: https://www.alyssaanderson.org/. Information about The Dream Songs Project here: https://www.thedreamsongsproject.org/.    Referenced in the episode "Goth: Undead Subculture" by Lauren M. E. Goodlad and Michael Bibby: https://read.dukeupress.edu/books/book/1194/GothUndead-Subculture  Classic Album Sundays, "The Cure’s ‘Disintegration’ at 30" by Andi Harriman: https://classicalbumsundays.com/the-cures-disintegration-at-30-by-andi-harriman/    Songs featured in this episode "Lovesong" by The Cure "Love Song" by 311 "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure "Why Can't I Be You?" by The Cure "Lullaby" by The Cure "Fascination Street" by The Cure "Pictures Of You" by The Cure "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye "Before Three" by The Cure "Lost" by The Cure "Plainsong" by The Cure "Welcome To The Jungle" by Guns 'N Roses "Untitled" by The Cure "Paradise City" by Guns 'N Roses "The Same Deep Water As You" by The Cure "Disintegration" by The Cure "Homesick" by The Cure

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Inspired by a 100 Albums scratch-off poster, four college friends are on a quest to explore and review 100 iconic-ish albums. Each episode the 100 Albums Podcast Crew dive into the quirks, eccentricities, and legendary moments. They deliver a fresh, funny take on the albums that have shaped the musical landscape. The guys make music commentary as entertaining as it is ridiculous. New episodes drop on Tuesdays!

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  • Creator
    The 100 Albums Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©2026, Turkey Cutlet Productions
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    The 100 Albums Podcast

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