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Today on the Extended Play Podcast, hosts E and Tank review Jason Isbell’s “Foxes in the Snow.” It’s his first solo record in 10 years, and comes on the heels of a divorce that partially played out in a Max#country documentary. It’s been described as a redefinition of the breakup/divorce album, and we can see why.What did you think of the album? Let us know in the comments.Watch other album reviews.View previous episodes.Please like/follow/subscribe to The Extended Play Podcast.

In these dark times, we really needed something to lift our spirits. And right in time, we stumbled upon…wait for it…a rap video by Drake’s dad?! You know we had to react to it!

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It’s our 100th episode! What better way to celebrate than with a countdown of our 100 favorite music moments. If you’re as obsessed with music as we are, what do you do with your mental database of guitar solos, lead singer wails, and drum fills? You share them with our loyal listeners (AKA The Extended Family.😉)

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What happens when capital-A “Art” meets capital-E “Entertainment?” In this episode, hosts E and Tank take an honest look at Kendrick Lamar’s incredible Super Bowl Halftime Show. If only a small percentage of the audience understands the art you’re making, is it really effective? Or is being provocative a large part of the point? Tune in to watch our hosts’ reaction to this historic pop culture moment.

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It’s freezing here in Michigan, so for this edition of the Playlist Challenge, hosts E and Tank each choose five songs with references to “cold” in their titles and rank them. Sometimes the Playlist Challenge is about introducing each other to new music. Other times, we just want to see the other person react to butt rock.

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You’re welcome, Extended Family. For the first time in easily 20 years, hosts E and Tank watched the Grammy Awards, and they certainly have thoughts. What were their favorite performances? How did they do on their predictions? Is it possible for one TV program to break a man? Tune in to find out!

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Believe it or not, we’ve never spent a lot of time with Mac Miller’s music. We figured that it was time to remedy that. After getting up to speed with his vast back catalogue, we do a deep dive on Mac Miller’s second posthumous album, which was actually recorded back in 2014. Can two nearly-50 year-old dudes hang? Watch and find out!

What did you think of “Balloonerism?” Let us know in the comments!

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The Grammys are coming up in a few weeks, so what better time to make some predictions? Who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments.

We’re back, and in a new(ish) studio! This time around, hosts E and Tank discuss the importance of musicianship in 2025 and beyond. Will AI eventually replace recorded music? Does being a virtuoso even matter anymore? We tackle these issues and a lot more, including some confusing opinions about Swedes.

This episode brought to you by Shanky’s Whip. It’s Worth a Try! (There is no official partnership between The Extended Play Podcast and Shanky’s Whip…yet. We just love the stuff. 😉🥴)

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It’s time to look back at the year in music with The Extended Play Podcast. Hosts E and Tank listened to a ton of new music this year, and even managed to like a lot of it. Get your Notes app ready, because we’ve got a lot of recommendations. Or just check out this Spotify playlist.

We also talk about some of the biggest stories in music, including the Kendrick/Drake beef, Diddy being a scumbag, and the future of AI.

Thanks to all of our Extended Family for an amazing 2024. We’ll be back in a few weeks from a remodeled studio with more great music talk.

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