Two Fat Guys & An Album

Led Zeppelin IV (2FGA #30)

_Led Zeppelin IV_ is *Led Zeppelin’s* untitled 1971 masterpiece that blends hard rock, blues, and folk into eight iconic tracks, including “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “When the Levee Breaks.” Often called the definitive heavy rock album, it pairs mystical lyrics and acoustic moments with thunderous riffs and drums, showcasing the band at the peak of its power.
_Anthem of the Peaceful Army_ is *Greta Van Fleet’s* 2018 debut album, a retro-inspired rock record that mixes big vocals, bluesy riffs, and 1970s-style production across songs like “When the Curtain Falls,” “You’re the One,” and “Age of Man.” It plays like a modern classic-rock concept album, touching on themes of nature, spirituality, and environmental and social consciousness while showcasing the band’s youthful energy and throwback sound.
So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week,  your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0-------------------------------------📼 Episode Breakdown🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in:0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 *The Police* _Synchronicity_ and *Bela Fleck and the Flecktones* _Left of Cool._ The Saxello. Jeff Coffin HOF. The Squonk myth.13:55 Robert Plant vs. Josh Kiszka.22:45 *Side One:* *Led Zeppelin IV* Heavy Metal vs. Hard Rock. The Band. Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and John Bonham. Sandy Denny. Ian Stewart.37:15 The Songs. https://youtu.be/2cZ_EFAmj08?si=ltwbtM0V6jMrdoFA Skiffle. Sonny Boy Williamson.1:05:15 Landmark 🗺️ , Perfect💯 ?1:09:34 *Side Two: What's Going On:* *The Mountain Goats* at the Salt Shed. *New Found Glory* _100%._ *Tedeschi Trucks Band* _Mad Dogs and Englishmen._ Joe Cocker. 1:28:45 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Anthem of the Peaceful Army_  *Greta Van Fleet.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr1-jIyRB90&list=RDSr1-jIyRB90&start_radio=11:41:00 *Side Four:* "The Maestro's" Ranking, "The Show's" Top Ten, and Thank You 🙌-------------------------------------💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors!📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com🎬 MKE Video – Elliott@MKEVideo.com-------------------------------------*Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts!-------------------------------------*The Maestro's Current Album Ranking*Check out our full episodes on each the following albums!1.  Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles2.  Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison3. Led Zeppelin IV (1971) – Led Zeppelin 4.  The Doors (1967) – The Doors5.  Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd6.  Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull7.  Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon8.  Who’s Next (1971) - The Who9.  Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath10.  Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes11. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction12. London Calling (1979) – The Clash13. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan14. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead15. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones16. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats17. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush18. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis19. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf20. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits21. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M22. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets23. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson24. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead25. Joshua Tree (1987) U226. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis27. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting28. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp29. Synchronicity (1983) - The Police30. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden
*"The Show's" Current Top Ten*1. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead2. London Calling (1979) – The Clash3. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan4. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull6. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who8. Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd9.  The Doors (1967) – The Doors10. Synchronicity (1983) – The Police-------------------------------------#️⃣ Tags:#ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast  #ledzeppelin  #gretavanfleet #tedeschitrucksband #maddogsandenglishmen #joecocker  #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion

Synchronicity (2FGA #29)

🚨 Forget ‘best of’ lists — Synchronicity is The Police weaponizing pop: paranoid reggae rhythms, existential poetry, and Wrapped Around Your Fingers’ spellbinding mystique. An era-defining masterclass that still towers today. 
⚡️ Left of Cool isn’t jazz, bluegrass, or fusion — it’s Béla Fleck detonating genre walls: banjo pyrotechnics soaring over the finest Victor Wooten synth-funk grooves, Future Man’s drumitar sorcery, and Jeff Coffin's melodies that hijack your soul.
So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week,  your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0-------------------------------------📼 Episode Breakdown🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in:0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Mike + the Mechanics vocalist. The Musical Box Genesis cover band. Word of the Day #1: Synchronicity. Word of the Day #2: Pretentious. 14:20 Literature's influence on Music. What make's good music?25:30 *Side One:* The Police. Sting. Stewart Copland. Andy Summer.39:30 The songs.58:30 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯1:04:09 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Concert reviews: Umphrey's McGee with Scott Page;  https://youtu.be/KM6wpbYfMVE?si=RagYxdvDH-PtDc5a; Tedeschi Trucks and Gov't Mule. *The Mountain Goats* _Armies of the Lord._ *Wednesday* _Bleeds._1:19:10 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Left of Cool_ by *Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7ecy27llFA1:46:15 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌-------------------------------------💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors!📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com-------------------------------------*Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts!-------------------------------------*The Maestro's Current Album Ranking*Check out our full episodes of each the following albums!1.  Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles2.  Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison3.  The Doors (1967) – The Doors4.  Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd5.  Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull6.  Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon7.  Who’s Next (1971) - The Who8.  Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath9.  Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes10. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction11. London Calling (1979) – The Clash12. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan13. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead14. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones15. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats16. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush17. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis18. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf19. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits20. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M21. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets22. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson23. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead24. Joshua Tree (1987) U225. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis26. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting27. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp28. Synchronicity (1983) - The Police29. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden
*"The Show's" Current Top Ten*1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting-------------------------------------#️⃣ Tags:#ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast  #BlackSabbath #screamingtrees #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion

Halloween Special (2FG&45)

Get into the spooky groove with our Halloween Music special! We dig into iconic haunted hits — "Monster Mash," "Tubular Bells," “Thriller,” “Werewolves of London,” and “This Is Halloween.” From moonlit howls to dance-floor chills, we’re unearthing the stories behind the songs that make October scream. 👻
 
So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
 
Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0
 
0:00 Welcome!
1:05 Actual welcome- ignore that first part. Paul Lynde Halloween Special. Donny and Marie Osmond. Ronnie Woo-Woo. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
8:35 _The Monster Mash_ by *Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers.*
17:32 _Tubular Bells_ by *Mike Oldfield.*
26:00 _Werewolves of London_ by *Warren Zevon.*
34:30 _Thriller_ by *Michael Jackson.*
41:40 _This is Halloween_ by *Danny Elfman.*
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🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com
🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com
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🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com

A Trick of the Tail (2FGA #28)

This week we explore *Genesis'* stunning first post-Peter Gabriel album, _Trick of the Tail._ Then in our *What's Going On* segment we share some new music releases we're interested in. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to the brilliant _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.*
 
So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
 
Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0
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📼 Episode Breakdown
🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in:
0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 *Iron Maiden* _Number of the Beast_ and _Somewhere More Familiar_ by *Sister Hazel.* Who owns Eddie? Did Elmo kill Grover? How do you define a "one hit wonder?" *The Beatles* _Anthology 4._
18:07 When does a band stop being a band?
31:15 *Side One:* _Genesis_ *Trick of the Tail.* Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks. 1981 concert recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD3LnhlZ7_g&t=4877s. Phil Collins v. Peter Gabriel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6ZhiEj3G3A.
49:28 The songs. Hipgnosis. 
1:13:48 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯
1:20:32 *Side Two: What's Going On:* _Tell Me a Tale_ by *Michael Kiwanuka.* _Bowery_ *Zac Bryan* with *Kings of Leon.* _Dry Stick_ *Buddy Guy* with *Joe Bonamassa.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC02wGj5gPw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjGowAPNlvc
1:42:12 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.* Fish and the band. Major and minor keys.
2:02:38 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌
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💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors!
📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com
🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com
🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com
📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com
🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com
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*Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts!
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*The Maestro's Current Album Ranking*
Check out our full episodes of each the following albums!
1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles
2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison
3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors
4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd
5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull
6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon
7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who
8. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath
9. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes
10. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction
11. London Calling (1979) – The Clash
12. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan
13. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead
14. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones
15. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats
16. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush
17. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis
18. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf
19. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits
20. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M
21. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets
22. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson
23. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead
24. Joshua Tree (1987) U2
25. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis
26. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting
27. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
28. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden
 
*"The Show's" Current Top Ten*
1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash
2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan
3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull
4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf
5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors
6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush
7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison
9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits
10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting
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#️⃣ Tags:
#ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #Progrock #Genesis #Marillion

Number of the Beast (2FGA #27)

🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸
 
This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus step into the worlds of heavy metal and heartfelt harmonies as they explore two iconic records from opposite ends of the music spectrum. On Side One we bang away at *Iron Maiden's* 1982 metal masterpiece, _Number of the Beast._ On Side Two we check out *What's Going On* with commentary on some our favorite new releases. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we get warm and fuzzy (sort of) with _Somewhere More Familiar_ a wonderful 90's Alt-Pop album by *Sister Hazel.*
 
So tune in to *Two Fat Guys and an Album,* a lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, we passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
 
Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0
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📼 Episode Breakdown
🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in:
0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 *Black Sabbath's* _Paranoid_ and *The Screaming Trees'* _Sweet Oblivion_. Elmo v. Grover.
7:40 Is all publicity good publicity? Record burning and rock music protests. "Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood."
16:30 The New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
21:37 *Side One:* *Iron Maiden's* _Number of the Beast._ Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Clive Burr, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Eddie.
34:48 The songs.
Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯
1:03:25 *Side Two: What's Going On:* *The Beatles* _Free as A Bird._ *Wolf Alice* _The Clearing._ *Lathe of Heaven* _Aurora_. https://www.jamusa.com/venues/the-vic
1:19:14 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Somewhere More Familiar_ by *Sister Hazel.* *The Sheepdog's* _Changing Colours._
1:38:30 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌
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💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors!
📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com
🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com
🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com
📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com
🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com
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*Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts!
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*The Maestro's Current Album Ranking*
1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles
2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison
3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors
4. Wish You Were Here (1973) - Pink Floyd
5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull
6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon
7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who
8. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath
9. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes
10. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction
11. London Calling (1979) – The Clash
12. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan
13. American Beauty (1970) - Grateful Dead
14. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones
15. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats
16. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush
17. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf
18. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits
19. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M
20. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets
21. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson
22. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead
23. Joshua Tree (1987) U2
24. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis
25. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting
26. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
 
*"The Show's" Current Top Ten*
1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash
2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan
3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull
4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf
5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors
6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush
7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison
9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits
10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting
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#️⃣ Tags:
#ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast #sisterhazel #ironmaiden #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #heavymetal #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion @sisterhazel @ironmaiden 

Paranoid (2FGA #26)

#ClassicAlbums🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸
This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus contrast classic British swagger with modern Americana storytelling. On Side One we explore *Black Sabbath's'* 1970 foundational Heavy Metal masterpiece,  _Paranoid._ Then on Side Two we take a look at *What's Going On* with concert reviews of  *The Flaming Lips,* *Friko,* *Good Charlotte* and *Postmodern Jukebox.* But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to _Sweet Oblivion_ by *The Screaming Trees.*
So tune in to *Two Fat Guys and an Album,* a lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, we passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0-------------------------------------📼 Episode Breakdown🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in:0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 _Let it Bleed_ by *The Rolling Stones.* and _Pressure Machine_ by *The Killers.* Tyler the Creator. Favorite Rolling Stones cover album https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-bluesd-up-songs-of-the-rolling-stones/303811086. _1971: The Year that Music Changed Everything_. Doom Metal *Candlemass,* *Konvent* and *Pallbearer.*22:22 *Side One:* *Black Sabbath's'*  _Paranoid._ *Bonerama.* Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, Tommy Iommi.32:22 The songs.48:20 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯53:42 *Side Two: What's Going On:* *The Beths* _Metal._ *Good Charlotte* _Hotel Du Cap._ *Friko* *Modest Mouse* *The Flaming Lips* and *Postmodern Jukebox.*1:14:18 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:*  _Sweet Oblivion_ by *The Screaming Trees.* *Hootie and the Blowfish.**Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌-------------------------------------💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors!📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com-------------------------------------*Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts!-------------------------------------*The Maestro's Current Album Ranking*Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The BeatlesMoondance (1970) – Van MorrisonThe Doors (1967) – The DoorsWish You Were Here (1973) - Pink FloydAqualung (1971) - Jethro TullGraceland (1986) - Paul SimonWho’s Next (1971) - The WhoViolent Femmes (1983) - Violent FemmesNothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ AddictionLondon Calling (1979) – The ClashBlonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob DylanAmerican Beauty (1970) - Grateful DeadLet It Bleed (1969) - Rolling StonesThe Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain GoatsMoving Pictures (1981) – RushBat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat LoafBrothers in Arms (1985) – Dire StraitsAutomatic for the People (1992) - R.E.MThe Chirping Crickets (1958) - The CricketsDiscipline (1981) – King CrimsonOK Computer (1997) - RadioheadJoshua Tree (1987) U2What’s the Story (1995) OasisDream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – StingBreakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
*"The Show's" Current Top Ten*1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting-------------------------------------#️⃣ Tags:#ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast  #BlackSabbath #screamingtrees #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

Let It Bleed (2FGA #25)

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus contrast classic British swagger with modern Americana Heartland Rock storytelling. On Side One we explore The Rolling Stones' 1969 Blues-Country-Rock masterpiece, Let it Bleed. Then on Side Two we chat about What's Going On with concert reviews of The Drive-By Truckers, Deer Tick, Thelma and the Sleaze and Car Seat Headrest. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to Pressure Machine a profound and emotional Heartland Rock album by The Killers. So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album, a lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, we passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist on Apple Music:   / two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025   ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Jane's Addiction. King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard. 18:22 Side One: Let it Bleed by The Rolling Stones. The band: Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts and Mick Taylor. Too much information on the autoharp. Double lead guitar. Quasi-fretless bass. 48:12 The album. Mary Clayton. Robert Johnson. Ry Cooder. Bobby Keys. Nicky Hopkins. 1:13:10 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:19:50 Side Two: What's Going On: The Drive-By Truckers, Deer Tick, Thelma and the Sleaze, and Car Seat Headrest. Fitzgerald's https://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Stomach Book. 1:43:25 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Pressure Machine by The Killers. Phoebe Bridgers. 1:58:20 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com ------------------------------------- Two Fat Guys and an Album is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- The Maestro's Current Album Ranking 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 7. Who's Next (1971) - The Who 8. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 9. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 10. Nothing's Shocking (1988) - Jane's Addiction 11.Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 12. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 13. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 14. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 15. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 16. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 17. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 18. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - Buddy Holly 19. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 20. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 21. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 22. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 23. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 24. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp "The Show's" Current Top Ten 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

Isn’t it Ironic? JANE'S ADDICTION Nothing's Shocking + King Gizzard & Highly Suspect | Ultimate Album Reactions & Analysis! (2FGA #24)

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸
This week, Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving into Jane’s Addiction’s alt-rock breakthrough, Nothing’s Shocking 🔥—a landmark in alternative and art rock that helped shape the sound of late ’80s and early ’90s music. With Perry Farrell, Eric Avery, Dave Navarro, and Stephen Perkins at the helm, this album was raw, eclectic, and fearless. From its explosive energy to its cultural legacy (hello, Lollapalooza), Nothing’s Shocking left a permanent mark on rock history.
On Side Two, the guys check in on King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and their sprawling psychedelic jam-prog record Phantom Island 🌴🐉. Then Side Three takes a turn into Highly Suspect’s gritty, emotional and alternative powerhouse, The Boy Who Died Wolf 🐺⚡.
If you love deep dives, lively debates, and music that pushes at boundaries, you’re in the right place.
🎶 Explore even more with the official Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist:Apple Music Playlist
📼 Episode Breakdown
0:00 Welcome + Nuggets 🐔 (The Who – Who’s Next, Keith Moon, rock is dead?, Tyler the Creator podcast rant)11:55 Side One: Jane’s Addiction – Nothing’s Shocking (band history, Lollapalooza, Porno for Pyros, Mountain Song video)32:15 Song breakdown & analysis51:51 Landmark? Perfect? 🗺️💯1:01:48 Side Two: What’s Going On: Blind Melon, Des Plaines Theater, Becoming Led Zeppelin, BoDeans, Al Scorch, King Gizzard – Phantom Island, Flying Microtonal Banana1:25:02 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Highly Suspect – The Boy Who Died Wolf1:38:20 Side Four: Ranking + Thank You 🙌
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📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com
🎧 Listen Everywhere
Stream Two Fat Guys and an Album on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you get your podcasts!
🎵The Maestro's Current Album Ranking
1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles
2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison
3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors
4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd
5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull
6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon
7. Who's Next (1971) - The Who
8. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes
9. London Calling (1979) – The Clash
10. Nothing's Shocking (1988) - Jane's Addiction
11.Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan
12. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead
13. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats
14. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush
15. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf
16. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits
17. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M
18. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - Buddy Holly
19. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson
20. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead
21. Joshua Tree (1987) U2
22. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis
23. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting
24. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
 
🎵The Show's Current Album Ranking
1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash
2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan
3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull
4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf
5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors
6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush
7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp
8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison
9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits
10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting

WAIT. WHAT??? Who's Next by THE WHO is a Concept Album? + Bee Thousand GUIDED BY VOICES. (2FGA #23)

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸
This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on The Who’s 1971 Rock masterpiece, Who’s Next. Then on Side Two we review Matt Beninger’s new Indie album Get Sunk. But wait… there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to Bee Thousand, the seminal Punk/Lo-Fi album by Guided by Voices.
So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album, to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre.
Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: Apple Music Playlist
📼 Episode Breakdown
🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in:
0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Buddy Holly The Chirping Crickets. Tragically Hip Fully Completely. The greatest rock band in history?
21:30 Side One: The Who’s Who’s Next. Band breakdown Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon. Zak Starkey.
42:35 Album breakdown. Lowery Organ and synth talk. Concept album? Meher Baba and Terry Riley.
1:02:00 Landmark? 🗺️ Perfect 💯
1:07:12 Side Two: What’s Going On: New video for the Talking Heads Psycho Killer. YouTube LinkThe Cure Mixes of a Lost World. Review Matt Beninger’s new Indie album Get Sunk. Ronboy. Kevin Morby Bittersweet Tennessee.Angela Ellsworth bonnets aellsworth.com/seer-bonnets. Booker T. Jones.
1:26:26 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Bee Thousand, by Guided by Voices.
1:40:45 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌
💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors!
📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com
Two Fat Guys and an Album is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts!
🎶 The Maestro’s Current Album Ranking
Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles
Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison
The Doors (1967) – The Doors
Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd
Aqualung (1971) – Jethro Tull
Graceland (1986) – Paul Simon
Violent Femmes (1983) – Violent Femmes
London Calling (1979) – The Clash
Blonde on Blonde (1966) – Bob Dylan
American Beauty (1970) – Grateful Dead
The Sunset Tree (2005) – The Mountain Goats
Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush
Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf
Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits
Automatic for the People (1992) – R.E.M
The Chirping Crickets (1958) – Buddy Holly
Discipline (1981) – King Crimson
OK Computer (1997) – Radiohead
The Joshua Tree (1987) – U2
What’s the Story (1995) – Oasis
Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting
Breakfast in America (1979) – Supertramp
#️⃣ Tags:#TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

WOW! The OG BUDDY HOLLY Chirping Crickets + The Counting Crows + The Tragically Hip (2FGA #22)

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸
This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus dive into:
The Chirping Crickets' 1957 rock & roll masterpiece, The Chirping Crickets
The Counting Crows' new album Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets
The Tragically Hip's indie-pop tour de force Fully Completely
Entertaining reviews, thoughtful analysis, and plenty of laughs—because these guys just love to talk about music, no matter the genre.
Check out the official playlist on Apple Music:Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist
📼 Episode Breakdown
🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in:0:00 Welcome and Nuggets – Graceland, Phil Collins' drum sound, Billy Strings' guitar sound16:34 Death Legacy of Rock Stars?28:45 Side One: The Chirping Crickets – The Chirping Crickets (Buddy Holly, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Roy Orbison, Chuck Willis, Don McLean)1:05:47 Landmark? Perfect?1:08:55 Side Two: What's Going On: Counting Crows – Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets1:21:38 Fixing your vinyls → Watch here1:24:07 The Sheepdogs' challenge1:27:54 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: The Tragically Hip – Fully Completely1:47:00 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌
💌 Sponsors & Contributors
📧 Contact: twofatguysalbum@gmail.com🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com
🎧 Listen Everywhere
Two Fat Guys and an Album is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts!
🎼 The Maestro's Current Album Ranking
Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles
Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison
The Doors (1967) – The Doors
Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd
Aqualung (1971) – Jethro Tull
Graceland (1986) – Paul Simon
Violent Femmes (1983) – Violent Femmes
London Calling (1979) – The Clash
Blonde on Blonde (1966) – Bob Dylan
American Beauty (1970) – Grateful Dead
The Sunset Tree (2005) – The Mountain Goats
Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush
Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf
Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits
Automatic for the People (1992) – R.E.M
The Chirping Crickets (1958) – Buddy Holly
Discipline (1981) – King Crimson
OK Computer (1997) – Radiohead
Joshua Tree (1987) – U2
What’s the Story (1995) – Oasis
Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting
Breakfast in America (1979) – Supertramp
🎶 The Show's Current Top Ten
London Calling (1979) – The Clash
Blonde on Blonde (1966) – Bob Dylan
Aqualung (1971) – Jethro Tull
Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf
The Doors (1967) – The Doors
Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush
Breakfast in America (1979) – Supertramp
Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison
Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits
Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting
#️⃣ Tags:#TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast