Back Beats and Breakdowns

Back Beats and Breakdowns

By Justin Richall & Stephen HodgmanMusic
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Back Beats and Breakdowns episodes

  • 11 - On The Road Again

    Watch out 2023, because the Triple B Crew is coming in hot with another fresh cast! Stephen and Justin talk music history, what makes a good road trip song, live performances that overshadow their studio counterparts, and all sorts of great topics in this episode! So just YMCA over to your car radio and tune in...unless you live in Norway.

    1 hr 8 min
  • 10 - Stop, Collaborate and Listen

    In this episode, Justin & Stephen make a loyal fan's dream come true when they talk about collaborations. We dont know if this is exactly what he had in mind but hey, you get what you get. Elton John & Alice In Chains, Beyonce & Lady Gaga, Buster Rhymes & Justin Bieber, Lincoln Park & Jay-Z and so much more. Stephen didn't realize he is working with a Grand Rapids MI legend - Justin was voted 2008 Graphic Artist of the Year at Grand Rapids Hip Hop Awards.  Oh, and an original Back Beats & Breakdowns collaboration puts a bow on our tenth episode. 

    1 hr 3 min
  • 09 - A Very Back Beats Christmas

    Ho ho ho! Merry Podcast! The Elves are back at it this week the a podcast so hot, Frosty's getting nervous! Speaking of...Stephen was nervous that Justin was going to bring a bunch of morbid "fun" facts again, but wouldn't you know it he did alright! For a while at least... In this episode the fellas give you more loosely-Christmas-music based information than you can shake a stocking at. And heck, they threw in a bunch of Hanukkah goodies as well! Enjoy.

    55 min
  • 08 - Behind the Podcast - Get to know Stephen

    In this episode, Justin peels back the onion that is Stephen. While he may not add flavor to your soup, he'll make you cry. Tune in as Stephen talks about his inspiration behind music, some embarrassing tunes on his playlist and the first record he ever bought.  

    1 hr 17 min
  • 06 - The dump is closed on Thanksgiving

    Tag Team, back again! In this near-perfect episode, the fellas talk turkey traditions and Thanksgiving music, give a quick Movember update, discuss a few notable events in music history this week, and converse over cover songs. You might be surprised that some of your favorite songs were actually covers! Spend time with Stephen and Justin this Thanksgiving, and don't forget to butter your bird!

    1 hr 26 min
  • 05 - Loosely Music Based Celebrities Part II

    Cousin Vinny is back as Justin and Stephen work their way from #5 to #1. The second half of the list may surprise you just as much as the first half. The top half of the list contains an elf, one of the world's sexiest men and much more!

    55 min
  • 04 - Loosely Music Based Celebrities Part I

    Bruce Springsteen learns a dark family secret, Eminem and Prince are better than Michael Jackson, and in their first top ten list, Stephen and Justin talk about celebrities that didn't necessarily make it big in music...but they sure did try! Part I covers numbers 10-6, and some of them may surprise you!

    50 min
  • 03 - Business Boomin'

    Whew, a lot to unpack here. The fellows discuss everything from Movember, to the greatest facial hair in music history, to athletes turned music superstars and a whole lot in-between.

    1 hr 18 min
  • 02 - Halloween Spooktacular

    Justin was wrong about a lot of things in the first episode, and Stephen lets him know all about it.

    The fellas discuss the greatest holiday song of all time, and it might surprise you to find out which song they're talking about.

    Working retail, the Christmas creep, severe hand injuries, and each state's favorite candies...all this and more!

    1 hr 42 min

About Back Beats and Breakdowns

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Back beats and Breakdowns is made up of two guys who know a thing or two about music...literally one or two things. Nothing is off the table when it comes to the beats that shape our culture and us as…