In this episode, Ryan explores how R.E.M. find immense beauty in life's bleakest moments through their most immediate and emotionally resonant album.

In this episode, Ryan tackles the podcast's first double album, the record that made Prince a household name with its brand of brazen sexuality and infectious synth-funk.

In this episode, Ryan breaks down the transcendent magic behind David Bowie's glam rock masterpiece "Ziggy Stardust" and why that particular persona has become his lasting statement.

In this episode, Ryan breaks down the Arctic Monkeys' fifth album and how it transformed the quartet from underdog indie rockers to arena ready rock stars.

In this episode, Ryan breaks down "Synchronicity", a 1983 new wave staple and how it is the perfect fusion of Police and solo Sting styles.

In this episode Ryan breaks down his love for Paul McCartney's greatest solo album, "Band on the Run", and how it recaptures some of McCartney's melodious Beatles-era magic.