These are our drums. This.. is our podcast! James and Connor are headed deep into Bummerland with AJR's OK Orchestra! From transparent underpants to paintball islands, find out what this band of brothers has been up to when they're not busy churning out snappy electropop hits from their living room! Featuring hits like Bang! and Way Less Sad, the band's latest, pandemic-inspired record continues to do what they do best, looking at life's biggest problems through life's tiniest metaphors. Take a listen and hear what we loved (or didn't) as AJR spews their tiny symphony on this uniquely entertaining LP.

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Picture This: A Blondie episode. One Way Or Another we were going to do it. This week we're spinning their breakthrough 1978 record Parallel Lines, which catapulted them from the New Wave underground into power pop superstardom. From the sing-songy melodies to the gritty guitars, this album is nothing short of a wild ride. We'll talk about Debbie Harry's closest encounters, including her ties to Grand Theft Auto and serial killer Ted Bundy's attempts at Grand Theft Blondie. Miley Cyrus' Plastic Hearts (Ep. 20) brought us here; let's see how it stacks up to this Spin Cycle Pick!

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You may be asking yourself, "where is Tim McGraw?" Would you believe us if we said he's Everywhere? At least, that's what he tells us on his 1997 record, Everywhere! From the blizzards of Albuquerque to the tip of his hat-bearing fivehead, Tim McGraw puts his best foot forward and delivers SIX Top 2 singles, including classics like Where The Green Grass Grows, Just To See You Smile, and It's Your Love. We'll discuss his baseball ambitions, his inner thigh tattoos, and how much private islands cost as we figure out whether we do or we don't like these songs (and pimento cheese).

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Revisit the peak of 1960s folk with Bob Dylan's sixth album, Highway 61 Revisited! Recorded and released in the wake of the genre-changing Newport Folk Festival where Dylan "went electric," this record features nine songs that helped re-shape the genre's sound altogether including Like A Rolling Stone and the mysterious Ballad Of A Thin Man. We're digging into Dylan's history and legacy, plus learning about his obscure hobbies, how he smells, and how much milk one human can safely drink. Grab your harmonica and head on down Highway 61 with us this week on Spin It!

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You want One Hit Wonders? We Got 'Em. In our first-ever Bracket Challenge we put 16 of the biggest hits from the last 50 years head-to-head in a cutthroat single-elimination tournament. The catch? YOU decided our winners! We recorded this episode LIVE on our Twitch and let the chat choose the outcome! Connor and James made their own brackets and are competing for accuracy... Who will win? Can we even compare The Lion Sleeps Tonight with Gangnam Style? And where did the Mixtaper get a blimp?! Only one way to find out, on this week's unique take on a Spin It Singles Episode!

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We all go up in flames... James and Connor are going out in style this week with Coheed And Cambria's Vaxis II: A Window Of The Waking Mind! Set in frontman Claudio Sanchez's fictional Amory Wars universe, this concept album tells the story of a pair of criminals on a quest to save their son's life. We're digging into the lore, fandom, and outstanding music behind the story this week. Mama, watch your mouth-- Figure out what NOT to do with cereal, discover the truth about Claudio's rap career, and learn what Coheed's "pinkle sprinkle" is on this week's epic unclear episode!

The extended B-Side cut (our longest ever!) is packed with two bonus rounds of Fact Or Spin, stories from Coheed's current tour, and ALL our thoughts that were too long to put into the normal episode. Give it a try if you're really One Among The Fence! https://www.spinitpod.com/episodes/extended-cuts 

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Jitterbug! Put the boom-boom into your life with James and Connor! We're taking you back to 1984 with Make It Big, the second and final studio album by British power pop duo Wham! George Michael and Andrew Ridgely bring all the hits, including Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Everything She Wants, and the iconic Careless Whisper. We'll dive into the world of F3 racing, discuss capybara care, and figure out if jitterbugs are even real. There's a lot to learn in this episode and if you were there... You'd know.  

PLUS! We need your help! We'll be live-streaming our next Singles Episode on Thursday, 8/25! It will be a One-Hit Wonders Bracket Competition, featuring some of the biggest one-off songs from the last 60 years. WE NEED YOUR VOTES! Come help us pick the winner live on our Twitch channel: https://twitch.tv/spinitpod ! Be sure to check out the first round of the bracket on our socials, fill out your own copy to play along, and get a feel for all the songs that will compete:  

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A million here, a million there... James and Connor are trying to Phone Home with Lil Wayne! His Three-Peat sixth record, Tha Carter III, features career-defining chart-toppers like A Milli, Dr. Carter, and the crossover hit Lollipop. From his innovative, on-the-spot lyrics to his captivating instrumentation, Weezy really brings his all to this record that led the charge for 2008 hip hop. We also discuss his role as the Tin Man, that time he joined the Bee Gees, and the infamous Got Milk campaign, all while disappointing Tom Hanks. Find out if we're Comfortable giving Mr. Carter a high score, or whether he's Tied Our Hands this week on Spin It!

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1. We thought love was only true in fairytales. Then we listened to More Of The Monkees and now we're believers! This sophomore album from mid-60s TV stars The Monkees has a really unique backstory unlike any album we've talked about! Born of controversy, label control, and mounting tension, this album surprised everyone- even the band- when it came out. Learn about their revolutionary TV show and try your trivia knowledge as some classic Fact Or Spin tropes return, including a "legend" from episodes past! She only did you wrong but we won't, so check out this Monkee-fied episode of Spin It!

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Need a little Post-Hardcore in your life? We did, so we turned to Dance Gavin Dance's 2016 release Mothership! Powered in equal parts by captivating instrumentals, smooth-yet-bouncy melodies, and corrosive, nonsensical John Mess screams, this is unlike any record we've covered to date. Learn the truth behind Trumpeter Swans, Feathercore metal music, and prep for the release of their upcoming Jackpot Juicer with James and Connor! We're also digging into certified poetry in brand new ways, with classic lyrics like "I can't wait to tap into the brain of my cat," and "Rooster's beak, I'll sleep when I leap that jeep." DGD might not be right for everyone but they might be just right for you, and there's only one way to find out-- diving in headfirst on this week's episode of Spin It!

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