There comes a time when every Black Sabbath fan must at least dip a toe into the waters of the Dio years. That special time has finally come for Sam and Michelle. This episode the critics listen to and review Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath.

Featuring an episode of Rock n' Roll History!

Find the nearest brick and drown it slowly because it's time to review Whatever and Ever Amen by Ben Folds Five. That's what that song said, right?

This episode features a tune from a godless sodomite.

Are you ready to get weird? This week, the critics review the self-titled album by the short-lived 80s jazzy new wave band Dog Police. Nobody knows who they are!

This episode is brought you by Side of the Road Mattresses.

The break that lasted twice as long as planned is over, and the critics are back! It only seems appropriate to return by reviewing the beloved millennial classic, Drop Dead Fred.

This episode includes a tribute to a fallen American hero.

Happy Halloween! This holiday the critics are on their second foray into the world of Ernest P. Worrel with 1992's Ernest Scared Stupid. What is Trantor's underground diet? How old is Old Lady Hackmore? How sexy is Ernest? This episode asks the important questions.

Podcast guest all-star Travis Harpster has once again made the drive to the podcast studio. This time he brought Infant Sorrow - Get Him To The Greek which means it's time to dive into the world of Russel Brand. Let the scandals begin.

This episode features a special round of Guess That Melody.

For the first time in five years, the critics have chosen an album from the same artist, two weeks in a row. Dr. Dre is back with the album 2001 for the critics to review. Will Sam stay on board the Dre train, or will he flush this down the Dre drain?

This episode features a spooky story!

Sam is strapped and ready to continue his rap journey. This week the critics are listening to and discussing Dr. Dre's The Chronic!

This episode features a Halloween Hip Hop Hit.

It's a celebration episode! Why? Because it's the 5th anniversary of The Couple of Critics Podcast! Michelle and Sam have separately created playlists made up of five songs from each other's album selections throughout every single year of the podcast. Plus, there are some extra song selections in there just for an extra good time.

This episode features October 4th Birthday Shoutouts!

Long time guest guy Zach Broering is back on the podcast. This time he chose Consolers of the Lonely by The Raconteurs to listen to and talk about. Why in the world would he do something like this? I don't know. I just don't know.

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