Nick, Kevin, and Max discuss Bonnie Raitt's comeback album, "Nick of Time" while becoming nostalgic about college dining. Kevin watches Max almost die and laughs about it, Nick breaks down the art of getting music to his father and the upcoming family mixtape, and everyone finally agrees on some music.

Kevin, Nick, and Max are joined by special guest co-host Sam, who brings his fire takes on life, love, and faith to... no just kidding the boys talk salty Marvin Gaye. Kevin hates birds, Nick and Sam say goodbye to MF Doom, and Max tries to keep everyone on the rails.

Kevin, Nick, and Max discuss the extremely influential album ...presenting the fabulous Ronettes. The podcast denounces Phil Spector, Kevin alienates himself with his disdain for holiday tunes, 60s music, and all else that is good in the world. Nick makes a key Beach Boys connection, and Max makes more unnecessary and played out parallels to The Beatles.

Nick, Kevin, and Max discuss II (#495) by Boyz II Men as well as a breakdown of the Max Octave, Kevin stans Bunji Garlin, and Nick is just Nick.

Kevin, Nick, and Max discuss the world famous Shakira's album: Donde estan los ladrones? (#496)

Nick, Max, and Kevin discuss album #497 on the countdown, The Indestructible Beat of Soweto

Nick, Max, and Kevin discuss the wildly outrageous album Suicide by Suicide

Nick and Max discuss #499 on the countdown, Ask Rufus by Rufus and Chaka Khan

Nick and Max intro Rolling Reviews and discuss album #500: Funeral by Arcade Fire