Turntables and Tea

Turntables and Tea goes down the art-rock road with Franz Ferdinand's self-titled debut, featuring tunes like "Take Me Out" and "This Fire". Find out what Charlie feels is the ultimate badge of honor for a 2000s hit, how long Cory listened to just this album in 2004 and what song has been used by both an anime series and Lil Wayne. Release your darts of pleasure and take a listen!

The boys go pop to discuss Britney Spears' Blackout, featuring the hits "Gimme More" and Piece Of Me". Hear the tea on that infamous 2007 VMA performance, a couple of Charlie's embarrassing teenage memories and whether or not Britney is one of Cory's top five baby mamas. You'll want to keep this one on your radar!

Charlie and Cory settle "The Score" on one of hip-hop's greatest albums, and one of Cory's personal favorites. Were Lauryn, Wyclef and Pras able to make Charlie a hip-hop head? Ready or not, you'll find out on this beast of an episode.

Turntables & Tea takes on its first hip-hop album by covering Nas's 1994 debut "Illmatic". Find out which song Charlie thinks needs more streams, what it was like for Cory to hear some of these tunes live recently, and the line in "Halftime" that causes a debate. Take a trip down "memory lane" and enjoy!

Charlie and Cory grunge it up for their look at Nirvana's seminal 1991 album "Nevermind". Come as you are to hear Cory's nostalgic reflections, find out Charlie's new least favorite song and pick a side on the Kurt Cobain debate the boys have. You'll get a great helping of "teen spirit" with this one!

The boys begin their examination of the nineties with the one and only Janet Jackson - or "janet." Hear about how Janet showed the world that she was an artist with worth outside her last name. Also included are one of Charlie's awkward high school moments, a guest verse from Chuck D, and lots of samples and music videos. You know "you want this' episode!

Charlie and Cory are ready to party like it's "1999" with Prince's fifth album. As you listen, be sure to catch all of Charlie's Prince Easter eggs and puns. You'll also find out what Cory's new favorite song is. Hop in your "Little Red Corvette" for this wild purple ride!

"Who's bad?" Michael Jackson, obviously. Charlie and Cory take on the King of Pop and his follow-up to the best-selling album ever in this episode. Hear all the tea on bangers like "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Dirty Diana", and "Smooth Criminal". Of course, you'll also hear about the videos (or short films as Michael called them), the tour and the famous names who showed up for Mr. Jackson in this era. You don't want to miss this one!