Radio Rebels

Radio Rebels

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Radio Rebels episodes

  • 2018: Troye Sivan's Bloom

    Consistent posting of episodes? In this economy? That's right folks, we are back and ready to continue this incredible musical adventure with Troye Sivan's album, Bloom. 2018 was a pretty distinct time for pop music so join us this week to see what Troye brought to the table. A smash? Baby smash? A full pass? Only one way to find out and that's to tune in!

    38 min
  • 1971: Bill Withers' Just As I Am

    You heard it here first folks, don't work 60 hour weeks and try to run a podcast! After a long break, the rebels are back and ready to continue this musical adventure with Bill Withers' Just As I Am. With absolutely zero facts about the Vietnam War in this episode, join us as we check out Withers' debut album to determine if it's a hit or if we were deceived by the popular songs we grew up with.

    25 min
  • 1975: Emmylou Harris' Pieces of the Sky

    After an absolute wild ride with Geri Halliwell last week, Ruby and Britney needed a country reset. Who better to do that with than Emmylou Harris, an artist that's considered to be foundational to the genre? Join us this week as we explore her album Pieces of the Sky and determine if this was enough to get over our experience with Ms. Halliwell.

    45 min
  • 1999: Geri Halliwell's Schizophonic

    This week, Ruby and Britney are partying it up like it's 1999 with the one and only Ginger Spice! Join us this week as we listen to Geri Halliwell's debut solo album, Schizophonic. It's a blast from the past and we're here to see if the 90s are still as amazing as we remember.

    35 min
  • 1986: The Beastie Boys' Licensed to Ill

    I'm sure you're thinking, "What do you mean you haven't listened to Licensed to Ill?" We know...we know. But that's what this musical adventure is all about! So join us this week as we dive into what's considered a foundational album in hip-hop. Will we enjoy this as much as folks did in 1986? Or will we just be left with a better understanding of the genre?

    39 min
  • 2005: The Bravery's The Bravery

    After an unexpected summer break, your girls are back and ready to continue their musical adventure! What better way to come back than with a debut album? Ruby and Britney take some time with The Bravery's self-titled album The Bravery to check out the indie scene of the early aughts. Join us for our return to see if Britney can convince Ruby to listen to their later work after experiencing their debut.

    35 min
  • 1996: Counting Crows' Recovering the Satellites

    This week, Ruby and Britney are diving into a familiar genre but with an unfamiliar band. The hits of the Counting Crows are known by many, but that doesn't always translate into a fire album. Tune in to see if we add Counting Crows to our list of favorite Alt Rock bands or if they end up on our growing list of albums we would pass on.

    23 min
  • 1970: The Flying Burrito Brothers' Burrito Deluxe

    In a year where we could have explored albums by Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, and some of the other greats, we decided to stay tru to our journey and explore a band completely new to us. Enter the Flying Burrito Brothers and their album, Burrito Deluxe. Is it a tasty menu item or the album of the decade? Join us this week to find out!

    36 min
  • 1982: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's The Message

    After artfully dodging a hip-hop album for the majority of the challenge, Ruby has finally convinced Britney to spend some time with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. What better way to dive into the genre with the foundational album, The Message? Tune in this week to see if these cool cats still have what it takes to impress 43 years later!

    33 min
  • 1985: The Cure's The Head on the Door

    Ruby and Britney are headed back to the wild year of 1985. They're checking out The Cure and their goth, but not goth vibes to see what they've been missing out on. Is the album that's considered their first international breakout a smash for the Rebels? Tune in to find out!

    33 min

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Get in loser, we're listening to music! Two old crones take on a music challenge of listening to a new album each week to discover new favorites. From nostalgic tracks to hidden gems, get ready for a…