The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers

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The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers counts down Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time with comedians, actors, and musicians.

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279 - David Bowie - Aladdin...

02.01.2023

Radio legend and comedian Ron Bennington returns to wax nostalgic about the incomparable era of rock that produced David Bowie's 1973 album Aladdin Sane. Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenningtonShow Check out Ron's website for info about his radio shows: https://benningtonshow.com/ ...

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02.01.2023 279 - David Bowie - Aladdin Sane - Ron Bennington Radio legend and comedian Ron Bennington returns to wax nostalgic about the incomparable era of rock that produced David Bowie's 1973 album Aladdin Sane. Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenningtonShow Check out Ron's website for info about his radio shows: https://benningtonshow.com/ ...
01.25.2023 280 - U2 - All That You Can't Leave Behind - Vir Das Comedian Vir Das outlines his argument in favor of highly divisive pop rockstars U2's 2000 album All That You Can't Leave Behind. Follow Vir Das on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virdas/ Follow Vir Das on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevirdas Check out Vir Das's website for ...
01.18.2023 281 - Mary J. Blige - My Life - Ms. Pat Comedian Ms. Pat finds validation in the raw and real R&B of Mary J. Blige's 1994 album My Life. Follow Ms. Pat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comediennemspat/ Follow Ms. Pat on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/comediennemspat Watch "The Ms. Pat Show" on BET+ https://www.bet.plus/shows/the-ms-pat-show?uid=2ff12519-da2d-11eb-8774-70df2f866ace&xrs=vdapi_01_2396ea3d2bed918e58eb614e692a0682 Check ...
01.11.2023 282 - Muddy Waters - Folk Singer - Ryan Sickler Comedian Ryan Sickler returns for an unexpected gem from one of his favorite blues artists: Muddy Water's 1964 album Folk Singer. Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryansickler/ Follow Ryan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/ryansickler Check out Ryan's podcast: https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/ Follow Josh on Instagram: ...
01.04.2023 283 - Barry White - Can't Get Enough - Yamaneika Saunders Comedian Yamaneika Saunders returns to swoon before the smooth soul sounds of Barry White's 1974 album Can't Get Enough. Follow Yamaneika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yamaneika/ Follow Yamaneika on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/yamaneika Check out Yamaneika's livestream every Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChnT0XLJ8dFaMgKlbFNd2XA Follow Josh on Instagram: ...
12.28.2022 284 - The Cars - The Cars - Robert Kelly Comedian Robert Kelly lays out the case for why The Car's 1978 self-titled album is a rock 'n roll masterpiece. Follow Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertkellylive/ Follow Robert on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/robertkelly Check out Robert's website: https://robertkellylive.com/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ ...
12.21.2022 285 - Stevie Wonder - Music of My Mind - Rex Chapman NBA All-star and "King of Twitter" Rex Chapman shares the inspiration he took from R&B master Stevie Wonder's 1972 album Music of My Mind. Follow Rex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rexchapman Check out Rex's podcast "The Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins": ...
12.14.2022 286 - Al Green - I'm Still in Love With You - Loni Love Comedian, author and actress Loni Love warms her spirit with the heartfelt soul of Al Green 's 1972 album I'm Still in Love With You. Follow Loni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comiclonilove/ Follow Loni on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lonilove Check out Loni's podcast "This ...
12.07.2022 287 - X - Los Angeles - Dana Gould Comedian and writer Dana Gould returns to break down the balls out punk rock beauty that is X's 1980 album Los Angeles. SPONSORED BY Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THE500 and use code THE500 to get 10% off your first box ...
11.30.2022 288 - Grateful Dead - Anthem of the Sun - Phil Hanley Comedian Phil Hanley gets deep in the groove of jam band originators Grateful Dead's 1968 album Anthem of the Sun. SPONSORED BY Crescent Canna has an amazing selection of legal cannabis products to help you feel better any time. Give ...
11.23.2022 289 - The Kinks - Something Else by the Kinks - Dave Davies The Kinks' lead guitarist Dave Davies relives the creatively fertile year that was 1967, when his band of rock geniuses produced one their greatest albums: Something Else by the Kinks. Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davedavieskinks/ Follow Dave on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/davedavieskinks ...
11.16.2022 290 - Al Green - Call Me - Luenell Comedian Luenell adores the heartfelt honesty of soul legend Al Green's 1973 album Call Me. SPONSORED BY Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THE500 and use code THE500 to get Free Ribeyes for a year plus $10 off. Give Crescent Canna THC ...
11.09.2022 291 - Talking Heads - Talking Heads: 77 - Blake Anderson Comedian and actor Blake Anderson breaks down post-punk prodigies Talking Heads' brilliant debut album Talking Heads: 77. SPONSORED BY Trade is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your subscription plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/the500. Follow Blake on Instagram: ...
11.02.2022 292 - Bob Dylan & The Band - The Basement Tapes - Nish Kumar Comedian Nish Kumar expounds upon his love of Bob Dylan and The Band's 1975 album The Basement Tapes. SPONSORED BY Give Crescent Canna THC gummies a try or enjoy any of their potent, effective, and legal cannabis products at crescentcanna.com ...
10.26.2022 293 - The Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat - Wayne Federman Comedian Wayne Federman returns once again to help understand the eternal relevance of art rock originators The Velvet Underground and such albums as 1968's White Light/White Heat. Follow Wayne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instafederman/ Follow Wayne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/federman Check out Wayne's ...
10.19.2022 294 - MC5 - Kick Out the Jams - Kim Thayil Soundgarden lead guitarist Kim Thayil returns to praise his rock heroes MC5 and their 1969 album Kick Out the Jams. ButcherBox Sign up today at butcherbox.com/The500 and use code The500 to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first ...
10.12.2022 295 - Leonard Cohen - Songs of Love and Hate - Tal Wilkenfeld Singer-songwriter and bass prodigy Tal Wilkenfeld honors one of her heroes, Leonard Cohen, by talking in depth about his 1970 album Songs of Love and Hate. ButcherBox Sign up today at butcherbox.com/The500 and use code The500 to get one 10-14 ...
10.05.2022 296 - The Smiths - Meat Is Murder - Chris Gethard Comedian Chris Gethard opens up about his own inner uniqueness that post-punk progenitors The Smiths helped him unlock with the help of their 1985 album Meat Is Murder. ButcherBox Sign up today at butcherbox.com/The500 and use code The500 to get ...
09.28.2022 297 - The Mothers of Invention - We're Only in It for the Money - Joe DeRosa Comedian Joe DeRosa returns to worship at the altar of his heroes: weirdo rock icons The Mother of Invention and their 1968 album We're Only in It for the Money. Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joederosacomedy/ Follow Joe on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/joederosacomedy ...
09.21.2022 298 - Kanye West - The College Dropout - Rell Battle Comedian Rell Battle talks the unexpected rise of genius rapper Kanye West from the humble beginnings of his 2003 debut album The College Dropout. Follow Rell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rellbattle/ Follow Rell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rellbattle Check out Rell's website: https://www.rellbattle.com/home Follow ...
09.14.2022 299 - Weezer - Blue Album - Big Jay Oakerson & The Sklar Brothers (Live @ 2022 Moontower JFL) Comedians Big Jay Oakerson and the Sklar Brothers reunite once again at the 2022 Moontower Just For Laughs Festival in Austin, Texas to talk indie rock darlings Weezer's 1994 "Blue Album." Follow Big Jay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigjayoakerson Follow the Sklars ...
09.07.2022 300 - Black Sabbath - Master of Reality - Jim Norton Comedian Jim Norton welcomes the unpretentious darkness of heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath's 1971 album Master of Reality. Follow Jim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimnorton/ Follow Jim on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/jimnorton Check out Jim's website: https://www.jimnorton.com/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow Josh ...
08.31.2022 301 - Dolly Parton - Coat of Many Colors - Leanne Morgan Comedian Leanne Morgan reminisces over her youth in Appalachia listening to local hero and country singer Dolly Parton's 1971 album Coat of Many Colors. Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leannemorgancomedy/ Follow Leanne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/leannecomedy Check out Leanne's website: https://www.leannemorgan.com/ Follow ...
08.24.2022 302 - Public Enemy - Fear of a Black Planet - Tony Rock Comedian Tony Rocks recounts the real world education he received from listening to rappers Public Enemy's 1990 album Fear of a Black Planet. Follow Tony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tony_rock/ Follow Tony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyrock Check out Tony's website: http://tonyrockcomedy.com/ Follow Josh ...
08.17.2022 303 - Bob Dylan - John Wesley Harding - Nimesh Patel Comedian Nimesh Patel unravels the inner mysteries of mythic singer-songwriter Bod Dylan's 1967 album John Wesley Harding. Follow Nimesh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingnimesh/ Follow Nimesh on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/findingnimesh Check out Nimesh's website: https://findingnimesh.com/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow Josh on ...
08.10.2022 304 - Jeff Buckley - Grace - Brandon Boyd Incubus's lead singer Brandon Boyd discusses a deeply influential album in his life: singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley's 1994 record Grace. Follow Brandon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonboyd/ Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mybrandonboyd Check out Brandon's website: https://www.brandonboyd.me/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow ...
08.03.2022 305 - Lucinda Williams - Car Wheels on a Gravel Road - Ann Wilson Heart's lead singer and songwriter Ann Wilson marvels at the magnetic poetry infused in folk rocker Lucinda Williams' 1998 album Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Follow Ann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annwilson/ Follow Ann on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnWilson Check out Ann's website: ...
07.27.2022 306 - Beck - Odelay - The Sklar Brothers Comedians Randy and Jason Sklar are back again to wax poetic about the brilliantly weird art pop of Beck's 1996 album Odelay. Follow The Sklar Brothers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarbrothers/ Follow The Sklar Brothers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SklarBrothers Check out The Sklar ...
07.20.2022 307 - The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night - Gary Gulman Comedian Gary Gulman relies on the power of The Beatles' perfect pop sound to bring himself all the way back to his childhood days listening to 1964's A Hard Day's Night. Follow Gary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garygulman/ Follow Gary on Twitter: ...
07.13.2022 308 - Frank Sinatra - Songs for Swingin' Lovers! - Tom Dreesen Comedian Tom Dreesen shares stories of his years-long relationship with legendary crooner Frank Sinatra, including his 1956 comeback album Songs for Swingin' Lovers! Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomdreesencomic/ Follow Tom on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tomdreesencomic Check out Tom's website: https://tomdreesen.com/ Follow Josh ...
07.06.2022 309 - Creedence Clearwater Revival - Willy and the Poor Boys - Jenny Johnson Comedian Jenny Johnson howls along to the raspy wailing blues rock of Creedence Clearwater Revival and their 1969 album Willy and the Poor Boys. Follow Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyjohnsonhi5/ Follow Jenny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JennyJohnsonHi5 Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow ...
06.29.2022 310 - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Ryan Long Comedian Ryan Long funks it up to the polarizing alt rock sounds of Red Hot Chili Peppers groundbreaking 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanlongcomedy/ Follow Ryan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/ryanlongcomedy Check out Ryan's website: https://www.ryanlongcomedy.com/ Follow ...
06.22.2022 311 - Various Artists - The Sun Records Collection - Wayne Federman Comedian Wayne Federman returns once again to delve into the roots of American rock and blues housed in the 1994 compilation album The Sun Records Collection. Follow Wayne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instafederman/ Follow Wayne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/federman Check out Wayne's website: ...
06.15.2022 312 - Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking - Matt Braunger Comedian Matt Braunger returns to remind the alt rock community of the debt owed to the total uniqueness of Jane's Addiction's 1988 album Nothing's Shocking. Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braunger/ Follow Matt on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/braunger Check out Matt's website: https://www.mattbraunger.com/ ...
06.08.2022 313 - Nirvana - MTV Unplugged in New York - Mike Feeney Comedian Mike Feeney discusses the shooting star of a human that was Kurt Cobain and the incredible moment that was his genre-defining grunge band Nirvana's 1994 live album MTV Unplugged in New York. Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammikefeeney/ Follow Mike ...
06.01.2022 314 - Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill - Tony Baker Comedian Tony Baker returns to worship the singular vision of hip-hop star Lauryn Hill's 1998 debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Follow Tony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonybaker/ Follow Tony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyBakercomedy Check out Tony's website: https://www.tonybakercomedy.com/ Follow Josh ...
05.25.2022 315 - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Damn the Torpedoes - Geoff Tate Comedian Geoff Tate is all in on iconic rock pioneer Tom Petty and his band the Heartbreakers' 1979 album Damn the Torpedoes. Follow Geoff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geofftate/ Follow Geoff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/geofftate Check out Geoff's website: https://www.geofftatecomedy.com/ Follow Josh on ...
05.18.2022 316 - The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground - James Adomian Comedian James Adomian immerses himself in the unfettered hipness of art rockers The Velvet Underground's self-titled album from 1969. Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadomian/ Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jadomian Check out James's website: https://jamesadomian.com/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow ...
05.11.2022 317 - Pixies - Surfer Rosa - Patton Oswalt Comedian Patton Oswalt surpasses all others in his fandom of alt rock icons Pixies and their 1988 release Surfer Rosa. Follow Patton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattonoswalt/ Follow Patton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pattonoswalt Check out Patton's website: https://pattonoswalt.com/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ ...
05.04.2022 318 - The O'Jays - Back Stabbers - Derek Gaines Comedian Derek Gaines flashes back to a time when soul was supreme and everyone was listening to The O'Jays' 1972 album Back Stabbers. Follow Derek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatboy/ Follow Derek on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/derek1gaines Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow Josh ...
04.27.2022 319 - The Wailers - Burnin' - Indica Flower Adult film star Indica Flower connects to the spiritual roots at the heart of Bob Marley's message in reggae pioneers The Wailers' 1973 album Burnin'. Follow Indica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indicaflower_/ Follow Indica on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lndicaFlowerxxx Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ ...
04.20.2022 320 - Radiohead - Amnesiac - Alec Sulkin Actor and TV Comedy Writer Alec Sulkin returns to The 500 to discuss the merits of Radiohead's 2001 release and follow-up to Kid A, Amnesiac. Follow Alec on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alecsulkin/ Follow Alec on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesulk Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ ...
04.13.2022 321 - Nick Drake - Pink Moon - Duncan Trussell Comedian Duncan Trussell pulls back the many layers and unveils the secret meaning behind folk legend Nick Drake's 1972 album Pink Moon. Follow Duncan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duncantrussell/ Follow Duncan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/duncantrussell Check out Duncan's website: https://www.duncantrussell.com/ Follow Josh on ...
04.06.2022 322 - Randy Newman - Sail Away - Eric Jackowitz Comedian and musician Eric Jackowitz laughs along to his satirical songwriting inspiration Randy Newman's 1972 album Sail Away. Follow Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesitseric Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericjackowitz Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshAdamMeyers Follow Josh ...
03.30.2022 323 - The Police - Ghost in the Machine - Kate Flannery Actor Kate Flannery blasts back to her past when post-punk trio The Police were the biggest band in the world, and their 1981 album Ghost in the Machine meant the world to her. Follow Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkateflannery/ Follow Kate ...
03.23.2022 324 - David Bowie - Station to Station - Gavin Rossdale Bush lead singer Gavin Rossdale embodies his idol David Bowie whilst listening to the Thin White Duke's 1976 album Station to Station. Follow Gavin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinrossdale/ Follow Gavin on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gavinrossdale Check out Gavin's website: https://bushofficial.com/ Follow Josh on ...
03.16.2022 325 - Eric Clapton - Slowhand - Adam Ferrara Actor and comedian Adam Ferrara goes over every single note of an album that contains some of blues guitarist Eric Clapton's greatest songs to date: 1977's Slowhand. Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamferrara/ Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamferrara Check out Adam's ...
03.09.2022 326 - The Cure - Disintegration - Wil Anderson Comedian Wil Anderson returns to relive the most impactful album of his entire life: new wave icons The Cure's 1989 release Disintegration. Follow Wil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialwilanderson/ Follow Wil on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wil_anderson Check out Wil's website: https://wilanderson.com/ Follow Josh on ...
03.02.2022 327 - Liz Phair - Exile in Guyville - Ari Shaffir Comedian Ari Shaffir goes back to his indie rock roots while listening to Liz Phair's 1993 debut album Exile in Guyville. Follow Ari on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/ Check out Ari's website: https://arithegreat.com/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow Josh on Twitter: ...
02.23.2022 328 - Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation - Kim Gordon Sonic Youth singer & bassist Kim Gordon revisits the era that helped spawn her noise rock band's critically-acclaimed 1988 album Daydream Nation. Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimletgordon/ Follow Kim on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/kimletgordon Check out Kim's website: https://kimaltheagordon.com/ Follow Josh on ...

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