It’s Episode 30 and Craig & Kevin are wasting no time. Things kick off with a round of Either/Or, putting each other in tough spots with quick-hit matchups between albums, artists, and impossible-to-choose favorites.

From there it’s on to Rate It, with each host firing off 1–10 style prompts — from hot takes to guilty pleasures to genre gut checks.

Then it’s time to rewind to 1984, a year dominated by pop megastars and synth-driven radio — but also home to a wealth of overlooked and underrated albums. Each host brings one to the spotlight, pulling back the curtain on records that may have gotten buried beneath the glitz and chart-toppers.

No Soundtrack segment this week — just riffs, ratings, and musical observations.

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This week, Craig steers the ship with a fresh batch of Rate It and Either/Or prompts for Kevin — covering everything from genre gut-checks to impossible album choices. Quick takes, strong opinions, and probably a little friendly tension.

Then they roll into album highlights from 2012, each picking one underrated or overlooked release from a year when indie was peaking, hip-hop was evolving, and streaming was starting to shift the game.

Finally, the duo close out with this week’s Soundtrack to...
🎶 The Soundtrack to Late Night Drives
Whether you're cruising solo, decompressing after a long day, or getting lost in highway lights, Craig and Kevin each bring 5 songs that capture the stillness, reflection, and low-beam mood of a proper late-night ride.

▶️ A YouTube playlist will be created for this “Soundtrack to…” theme and every one that follows — perfect for your next 1AM detour.

The Soundtrack to Late Night Drives

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This week, Craig and Kevin bring the noise and the nostalgia — starting with a round of Craig’s Music Trivia, putting Kevin’s brain (and memory) to the test with a few stumper questions right out the gate.

Then it’s time for Rate It and Either/Or, with both hosts trading turns at challenging each other with rapid-fire music topics, ranking prompts, and forced-choice dilemmas.

From there, they dial things back to 1978, each spotlighting an underrated or overlooked album from a year where disco peaked, punk spit, and classic rock continued to evolve in wild directions.

Finally, the duo wrap things up with this week’s entry in their signature playlist series:

 🎶 The Soundtrack to… Cleaning Your Parents’ House as a Child 

Each host brings 5 songs that instantly transport them back to weekend chores, vacuuming to vinyl, and wondering why cleaning took all day. It's nostalgia through sound — and the playlist might just trigger some muscle memory.

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The Soundtrack to Cleaning Your Parents’ House as a Child 

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This week, Kevin and Craig keep the format sharp and the conversation loose — starting with a round of Rate It, as Kevin tosses a batch of songs Craig’s way for instant 1–10 ratings. Honest takes only. No lifelines.

Then Craig hits Kevin (and the audience) with a fresh round of “Did You Know?” — sharing a music fact, backstory, or bit of lesser-known trivia designed to blow minds or spark some serious sidebars.

From there, the duo step back in time to 1962, each spotlighting an underrated or overlooked album from one of the most transitional years in modern music — pre-British Invasion, post-Elvis dominance, and right on the cusp of cultural shift.

Finally, they close it out with the latest edition of their recurring series:
 🎶 The Soundtrack to… Songs That Converted You to a Fan
Each host brings 5 songs that made them fall in love with a band or artist — the moment that tipped the scale from “they’re alright” to “I’m all in.” It’s all about the turning points, the hooks that landed, and the tracks that turned curiosity into obsession.

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The Soundtrack To Becoming a Fan

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This week, Craig and Kevin waste no time — diving headfirst into a mix of Either/Or and Rate It challenges, throwing fast takes, forced decisions, and 1–10 gut ratings across genres, eras, and a few purposely dicey selections.

From there, Craig throws in another trivia twist, hitting Kevin with questions meant to stump, surprise, or spark a spontaneous tangent (or all three).

Then the duo rewind to 1980, each picking an underrated or overlooked album from a year that straddled decades and genres — where classic rock evolved, punk splintered, and new wave started sneaking through the radio static.

Finally, they close out with a brand-new edition of their running series:
 🎶 The Soundtrack to… The Grocery Store That Only Plays Deep Cuts
Each host brings 5 songs to the register — trading off track-by-track — to build a playlist for the kind of store where no Billboard chart has ever dared tread. Think crate-digging background noise that turns heads in the frozen food aisle.

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The Soundtrack to The Grocery Store That Only Plays Deep Cuts

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Craig and Kevin are still livin’ in the ‘90s — and they’re not mad about it. This week, the focus is on 1994, a year loaded with grunge holdouts, alt-rock breakthroughs, and a wave of overlooked albums that deserve another spin. Each host brings one underrated record to the table, continuing the Schizo tradition of digging deep beyond the obvious.

From there, it’s time for a round of Rate It, where Kevin fires off ten quick-hit topics for Craig to rate 1–10 — and then Craig flips the script with his own batch of rating challenges for Kevin.

Then it’s on to Either/Or, followed by another round of Craig’s ongoing 5-Hint Artist Challenge:
🎯 Can Kevin guess the mystery artist they both love before the final clue? Or will Craig throw him off the scent once again?

Finally, they close things out with their new signature segment:
 🎶 The Soundtrack to… Getting Pumped Up Before a Game
Whether it’s football, basketball, a swim meet, or your annual beer league ping-pong tournament, Craig and Kevin each bring 5 songs that crank up the energy and get the blood pumping. Hype. Power. Motivation. No genre is off-limits.

▶️ A YouTube playlist will be created for each "Soundtrack to..." theme so you can blast it on your way to warm-ups or trash talk your opponent with flair.

The Soundtrack to Game Day Hype

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This week, Craig and Kevin are back in full force — covering more ground than a double LP and still finding space to shake things up.

They kick things off with a return to the tried-and-true: spotlighting underrated or overlooked albums from 1995 — a year drenched in alt-rock, grunge’s fading glow, and the rise of genre-blending misfits.

Next, it’s time for not one, but two rounds of "Rate It":
🎯 Kevin tosses 10 rapid-fire topics at Craig for 1–10 ratings
🎯 Craig fires back with his own set of curveballs
No time to overthink. Just score it and stand by it.

Then it’s onto Either/Or, followed by a brand-new twist:
🕵️‍♂️ Craig’s Artist Clue Game — 5 rounds of hints describing a beloved artist.
Can Kevin guess before the final clue drops? Or will Craig stump the pod?

Finally, they close things out with the debut of a brand-new segment:
🎶 The Soundtrack to… the End of Summer
Each host brings 5 songs that capture the vibe of the season slipping away — from hazy nostalgia to quiet reflection to full-on sun-soaked sendoffs. No rules, just feels.

▶️ And to keep the vibes going, a YouTube playlist will be created for each “Soundtrack to…” theme so listeners can experience the full mood.

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This week, the Schizo crew takes it on the road — broadcasting live from the ALE tRail Off The Tracks Beer Festival, hosted by WTCI PBS in Chattanooga, TN. With the sun shining, beers flowing, and Rick Rushing & The Blues Strangers laying down the perfect soundtrack in the background, Craig and Kevin soak in the scene and keep the conversation rolling in real time.

What to expect from this one?
 🍻 Candid convos
 🎶 Commentary inspired by the sights, sounds, and spontaneous vibes
 🎸 Live blues grooves as the ever-present backdrop
 🎤 Random hot takes, crowd reactions, and festival-fueled fun

No strict format, no rules — just two music nerds with mics in hand, letting the setting shape the show.

Big thanks to WTCI PBS, Rick Rushing & The Blues Strangers, and everyone who came out to make it a one-of-a-kind Schizo session.

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And be sure to check out these some of Chattanooga's best (links below)

Alpha Brews / Siglers

Buck Bald Brewing

Hutton & Smith Brewing

Mean King Brewing

Oddstory Brewing Co.

Tap House

Wanderlinger Brewing Co

Yellow Racket Records

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Craig and Kevin kick things off by taking each other to task in a fresh round of the Schizo Hot Seat — rapid-fire Either/Or album selections, 10 rounds, winner stays on the board. Quick instincts, strong opinions, no lifelines.

Then Craig raises the stakes with a new layer: Rate It.
He throws 10 music-related topics at Kevin — anything from genres and trends to album formats and fuzzy concepts — and asks for a 1–10 rating, with Kevin forced to lock it in and (maybe) explain himself afterward. Zero prep. All gut.

Next, they shift gears and dive into their albums of the week, spotlighting two underrated or overlooked records from 2010 — a year where indie exploded, pop got experimental, and some now-iconic acts were just getting started.

Finally, the conversation winds into something more reflective:
 🎤 What happens when artists disappear?
Craig and Kevin explore the phenomenon of musicians who seem to vanish — no farewell tour, no breakup post, no warning — and whether the mystique is intentional, frustrating, or part of the mythology.

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And don't forget to join us TOMORROW (Sat 9/27/25) for the ALE tRail "Off The Track" Beer Festival hosted by WTCI PBS - Visit the link here and enter the code SMP for your $5 discount!

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Craig and Kevin kick things off with the return of the Schizo Hot Seat — a 10-round, no-skips showdown where it’s album vs. album, and the winner moves on to face the next contender. Think musical March Madness with zero brackets and maximum gut instinct. Will classics reign, or will personal bias break the system? Either way, only one album survives each round.

Next, they take it all the way back to 1964, spotlighting two overlooked or underrated albums from a pivotal year in music history. Sure, the Beatles and Stones were taking over, but Craig and Kevin dig deeper to highlight the lesser-known gems that still hold weight.

Then it’s time for the heart of the episode: World Music 🌍
After discovering a new album that opened his ears, Craig turns to Kevin for guidance — asking when and how he first got into global sounds, and where he goes to find fresh discoveries today. From Afrobeat to Latin psych, Southeast Asian funk to Middle Eastern jazz, the conversation winds through decades and continents of musical treasure.

Whether you’re a longtime world music explorer or new to the journey, this episode’s got something for your ears and your record wish list.

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And don't forget, the ALE tRail "Off The Track" Beer Festival is about a week away! Come see us on Sat 9/27/25 hosted by WTCI PBS - Visit the link here and enter the code SMP for your $5 discount!

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