Turntables and Tea

Turntables and Tea

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Turntables and Tea episodes

  • A Tribe Called Quest-The Low End Theory

    Turntables & Tea dips its toes into the hip-hop pool to cover A Tribe Called Quest's sophomore album. Hear about the original version of "Show Business", Phife Dawg's increased presence and all that jazz (literally). Listen to find out what the scenario is!


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    1 hr 8 min
  • Dua Lipa-Radical Optimism

    Turntables & Tea brings everyone some radical optimism by taking on Dua Lipa. Hear about Dua's collaboration with Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) and how she changed her sound for this album. You'll also hear Charlie's thoughts on Dua's recent tribute to Cher at the Rock Hall. No training season is needed to listen to this episode!


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    47 min
  • Foreigner-4

    Turntables and Tea returns with its dive into Foreigner and their 4th studio album. Hear about the involvement of Thomas Dolby and Junior Walker as Charlie and Cory explain why the songs on "4" make a case for Foreigner's recent Rock Hall induction. Make listening to this urgent!

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    50 min
  • Katy Perry-143

    Turntables and Tea take on 2024's messiest album cycle by discussing the latest release from Katy Perry. Hear Charlie and Cory's thoughts on Dr. Luke's involvement, the "Woman's World" video and whether or not "143" deserves the scathing reviews it has received from many. We'll love you for lifetimes if you listen!

    CW: Episode contains a brief discussion of sexual assault allegations at the five minute mark.

    LA Times article about Kesha and Dr. Luke:

    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-08/kesha-sebert-dr-luke-allegations-west-hollywood-hotel-night

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    1 hr 25 min
  • Van Halen-1984

    Turntables & Tea concludes its look into the music of 1984 by diving into the album of the same name. Hear about the clashes between Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth, how synths changed Van Halen's sound and if it makes the grade for Charlie and Cory. Go ahead and jump into this episode!

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    58 min
  • Bruce Springsteen-Born In The U.S.A.

    Turntables and Tea take on the man known as The Boss for the first time in this episode. Hear which songs inspire the hot tea takes as Charlie and Cory cover one of the most popular albums of the 1980s. Create a glory day for yourself and take a listen!

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    1 hr 14 min
  • Metallica-Ride The Lightning

    Turntables & Tea welcomes back Justin Sutphin (The Baltimore Battery) to discuss Metallica's sophomore album as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Hear how Metallica built up their pedigree after their debut to create a thrash metal touchstone. You won't want this episode to "fade to black"!

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Phish-Hoist

    Turntables and Tea finally takes on Phish! Cory gets his first chance to discuss his favorite band and how "Hoist" was his intro to becoming a Phishhead. You'll get more than a sample in a jar with this episode!

    1 hr 3 min
  • Talking Heads-Remain In Light

    Turntables and Tea enters the Taking Headspace by covering the most critically acclaimed album from David Byrne and company. Hear about the personality clashes, the funky dance tunes and whether or not the album lives up to its hype. You don't want to miss this once in a lifetime episode!

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    52 min
  • The Rolling Stones-Exile On Main St.

    Turntables & Tea celebrates its 100th episode by diving into the Rolling Stones and the album considered by many to be their magnum opus. Hear how the band's status as tax exiles inspired a batch of classic tunes. Roll the tumbling dice and take a listen!

    1 hr 15 min

About Turntables and Tea

From the publisher's feed

Charlie Fern (Turn Back Time: A Cher Podcast) and Cory Cross (Crosstown Gaming & Reviews) will be spinning albums every week and spilling the tea about all of them on this new show!