The Chartographers

Much like a lighthouse, we at The Chartographers guide in some good opinions, and then reward them with a smoothie after the fact. Now, in tackling the luminous discography of Nickel Creek, Evan, Taran, and special guest (and Chartographers All-Star) Kerida O'Reilly dive right into some Americana goodness, even going so far as to rank and debate our first ever piece of "lost media." It's a great discussion, but the debate never gets heated to the point where you'd want to spit on a stranger. Enjoy!

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Everything" by Sam Sparro from his 2020 studio album BOOMBOX ETERNAL. Get that record here [ linktr.ee/samsparro ]. Used with permission.

Everybody knows it sucks to grow up, but what doesn't suck? A delightful Happy Hour Minisode with Evan, Taran, and special guest (and Chartographers All-Star) Briavael O'Reilly, where we talk about everything Ben Folds: from THE SING-OFF to OVER THE HEDGE to his Shatner collaborations to why people just don't seem to want to cover his songs. It's a grand ol' "Time", and you'll soon see how many of Evan's jokes truly have "Landed". /// Our theme song for this episode is "Turquoise (Skyline)" by Brothertiger off of their 2012 album GOLDEN YEARS(Mush Records). Support them by snagging it here [ brothertiger.bandcamp.com/album/golden-years ]. Used with permission.

When it comes to ranking the albums of pianoman Benjamin Folds, we're either the luckiest or we're still fighting it. Either way, come over the hedge to join Evan, Taran, and special guest (and Chartographers All-Star) Briavael O'Reilly to talk all things Ben Folds, both with and without the Five. Does your favorite record of his make it to #1? Or will you be left as one angry dwarf? Listen to find out!

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Everything" by Sam Sparro from his 2020 studio album BOOMBOX ETERNAL. Get that record here [ linktr.ee/samsparro ]. Used with permission.

If you like podcasts about Coldplay, then you'll truly enjoy something just like this! Evan, Taran, and special guest Mitchell Harvick of the MITCHCAST podcast tackle all non-ranking things related to Coldplay, from their worst song to their EDM attempts to that Super Bowl Halftime show to whether or not they rule the GARDEN STATE soundtrack. We tried our best, and we hope we succeed! /// Our theme song for this episode is "Turquoise (Skyline)" by Brothertiger off of their 2012 album GOLDEN YEARS(Mush Records). Support them by snagging it here [ https://brothertiger.bandcamp.com/album/golden-years ]. Used with permission.

Just when you thought you were rid of us -- we're back, baby! Season 5 kicks off in explosive fashion with a ranking of the records of Coldplay. Chris Martin and pals go under the microscope as Evan, Taran, and special guest and "Mitchcast" founder Mitchell Harvick talk about which albums give us Vida and which records try their best but just don't succeed. Enjoy!

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Everything" by Sam Sparro from his 2020 studio album BOOMBOX ETERNAL. Get that record here [ https://linktr.ee/samsparro ]. Used with permission.

What's the recipe for a good Season 4 closer? An amazing K-pop act and Evan, Taran, and special guest Mason Bykowski (IG: @mb_art21)! In it, celebrating our 50th artist we've gabbed about, we talk about Brown Eyed Girls' worst song, the girls' famed creation story, and sound off on other K-pop songwriters and labels to boot. Tune in and enjoy, friends!

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Miracle" by Caravan Palace off of their 2019 album CHRONOLOGIC (Lone Diggers/Le Plan Recordings). Support them by snagging it here [ lnk.to/Chronologic ]. Used with permission.

Who would've guessed that all these years later, Evan & Taran would be finishing the fourth season of their podcast by tackling their 50th artist, and not only that, it's their first foreign-language artist, their first K-pop act, and also, arguably, one of the best ones. It's the Brown Eyed Girls, and Evan, Taran, and special guest Mason Bykowski (IG: @mb_art21) rank the discography of one of K-pop's most beloved and storied groups. It's a hell of a ride, and thank you for taking it with us all these years later. Enjoy!

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Miracle" by Amelia Airhorn from their self-released album AMELIA AIRHORN. Get it and support them here [ ameliaairhorn.com ]. Used with permission.

What's the best mixtape YOU'VE ever had? This question, along with so many others, come up in our Happy Hour Minisode for Butch Walker. Evan, Taran, and special guest Sarah Gentile talk all things Butch, from seeing him live to his worst song to his documentaries to his just how hot his "Plaid Dad" phase is. Stay gold, y'all.

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Miracle" by Caravan Palace off of their 2019 album CHRONOLOGIC (Lone Diggers/Le Plan Recordings). Support them by snagging it here [ lnk.to/Chronologic ]. Used with permission.

Well son of a Butch, we've done it again. Join Evan, Taran, and special guest Sarah Gentile as they dive into the history of teenage bullet belt Butch Walker, who ascended from teenage hair metal guitar maestro to power pop fiend to accomplished solo artist. We rank his wide-ranging, genre-spanning discography with nothing but pure Rock Vocal Power. Enjoy!

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Miracle" by Amelia Airhorn from their self-released album AMELIA AIRHORN. Get it and support them here [ ameliaairhorn.com ]. Used with permission.

The ranking is over, but the good times with Shelby Lynne aren't done yet! Join Evan, Taran, and special guest Nathan Dunbar as they talk about Shelby's worst song, her "pop" phase and what its intentions are, and the "Woo Girls" that can be found at her otherwise-lovely concerts.

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Miracle" by Caravan Palace off of their 2019 album CHRONOLOGIC (Lone Diggers/Le Plan Recordings). Support them by snagging it here [ lnk.to/Chronologic ]. Used with permission.