The Chartographers

Those ranking episodes don't come around here no more, but we're not Mary Jane and this ain't our last dance. Instead, Evan, Taran, and special guest Nico Pashka dive in and run down this dream of talking about Tom Petty as hero, Tom Petty as asshole, and Tom Petty as try-hard sex symbol. Enjoy!

/// Our theme song for this episode is "The Devil Never Sleeps" by Iron & Wine off of his 2007 album THE SHEPHERD'S DOG (Sub Pop Records). Get it and support him here [ ironandwine.bandcamp.com/album/the-shepherds-dog ]. Used with permission.

The waiting is the hardest part -- but for you, the wait is over! The debate over the best Tom Petty album has arrived, and Evan, Taran, and special guest Nico Pashka reaches a fever-pitch as the trio really breakdown what makes a true Tom Petty classic. We promise it's a fair ranking. Anything else? We wouldn't do you like that.

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Can't You See" by Skylar Spence off of his debut album PROM KING (Carpark Records). Get it and support him here [ skylarspence.bandcamp.com/ ]. Used with permission.

You don't know how it feels ... to rank meeeeee. That's right, this week we tackle everything Tom Petty, with Evan, Taran, and special guest Nico Pashka breaking down his disocgraphy and ranking it from worst to first. We hope your favorite Petty album lands near the top instead of free-fallin' near the bottom. Enjoy!

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Can't You See" by Skylar Spence off of his debut album PROM KING (Carpark Records). Get it and support him here [ skylarspence.bandcamp.com/ ]. Used with permission.

Are you feeling so damn tired? Do you spy something that is red? Well if so, time to sober up with a Happy Hour Minisode about Guster, where Evan, Taran, and Whiskey Delta Films' Dave Coupe discuss the group's worst song, their undeniably distinct live shows, whether or not they're resentful of their success, and oh so much more. Enjoy!

/// Our theme song for this episode is "The Devil Never Sleeps" by Iron & Wine off of his 2007 album THE SHEPHERD'S DOG (Sub Pop Records). Get it and support him here [ ironandwine.bandcamp.com/album/the-shepherds-dog ]. Used with permission.

The architcets and engineers couldn't design a better podcast if they tried. This week, Evan, Taran, and Whiskey Delta Films' Dave Coupe dive into all things Guster, going from hand-bongo college heroes to oddly synth-heavy rockers of a certain type. We don't front with these rankings though: we're really gunning for those two points for honesty.

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Can't You See" by Skylar Spence off of his debut album PROM KING (Carpark Records). Get it and support him here [ skylarspence.bandcamp.com/ ]. Used with permission.

Where do you start when everybody starts talkin' about Harry Nilsson? For this incredible Happy Hour Minisode, Evan, Taran, and Pharoah Hound band members/Chartographers All Stars Jon Harvey and J.C. Sciaccotta debate Harry's worst song, discuss his self-destructive tendencies, his Beatles connections, and at one point he gets called "the Jessie J of '70s pop" so, ya know, we're basically counting on there to be some hot comments on this one.

/// Our theme song for this episode is "The Devil Never Sleeps" by Iron & Wine off of his 2007 album THE SHEPHERD'S DOG (Sub Pop Records). Get it and support him here [ ironandwine.bandcamp.com/album/the-shepherds-dog ]. Used with permission.

When it comes to the hotly-anticipated debate of what the best Harry Nilsson album is, turn on your radio (or podcast app) and listen as Evan, Taran, and Pharoah Hound band members/Chartographers All Stars Jon Harvey and J.C. Sciaccotta get ready to put that lime in that coconut and get into the weeds. It's a hell of a discussion, and we and our arrows don't steer us wrong. Enjoy!

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Can't You See" by Skylar Spence off of his debut album PROM KING (Carpark Records). Get it and support him here [ skylarspence.bandcamp.com/ ]. Used with permission.

We can't 'cast ... if castin' is without you. That's right, for this week's episode, Evan, Taran, and Pharoah Hound band members/Chartographers All Stars Jon Harvey and J.C. Sciaccotta dare to jump into the fire and talk about what everybody's talkin' about: the fascinating, frustrating, and fun career of the impish pop jester that was the one and only Harry Nilsson (Schmilsson).

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Can't You See" by Skylar Spence off of his debut album PROM KING (Carpark Records). Get it and support him here [ skylarspence.bandcamp.com/ ]. Used with permission.

After these young guns ranked George Michael's albums from worst to best, it's time to sit in a different corner for a new perspective. Evan, Taran, and special guest Carmen Barnes spend this glorious Happy Hour Minisode talking about George's worst song, his lovers, how useful/less his Wham! bandmate Andrew was, and so much more.

/// Our theme song for this episode is "The Devil Never Sleeps" by Iron & Wine off of his 2007 album THE SHEPHERD'S DOG (Sub Pop Records). Get it and support him here [ ironandwine.bandcamp.com/album/the-shepherds-dog ]. Used with permission.

Download this ep / Before you go-go / So you can listen to it / On the road-road! That's right: Evan, Taran, and special guest Carmen Barnes proudly declare that Wham! mastermind George Michael is our Father Figure this week, and rank a combined discography of both Wham! and solo George material. We don't wanna say how quickly we'll get to our #1 pick, but along the way, there will be some Fastlove ...

/// Our theme song for this episode is "Can't You See" by Skylar Spence off of his debut album PROM KING (Carpark Records). Get it and support him here [ skylarspence.bandcamp.com/ ]. Used with permission.