Turntables and Tea

Turntables and Tea

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Turntables and Tea episodes

  • Madonna-Ray Of Light

    The boys dive into the album Charlie walked into on a previous episode. Hear about how Madonna pulled off her most radical reinvention ever after becoming a mother. Does Cory still question Charlie's journalistic integrity for stating this album should've won a top Grammy, or is Charlie just being a Madonna fanboy? Find out on this must-listen episode!

    1 hr 34 min
  • Paul McCartney-McCartney

    The boys go back to 1970 to discuss the solo debut of none other than Paul McCartney. Hear about the controversy surrounding the album's release date, a song intended for Frank Sinatra, and whether or not Macca set out to make a "lo-fi" record. Maybe we're amazed if you listen, but we know you want to, so get on it!

    1 hr 11 min
  • Tracy Chapman-Tracy Chapman

    The boys go folk when they look at Tracy Chapman's huge self-titled debut. Hear how Tracy took on topics such as materialism, domestic violence and poverty during the end of the Reagan era. Of course, we also discuss Luke Combs's "Fast Car" and how it compares to the original. You don't want to miss Charlie and Cory "talkin' 'bout a revolution", so listen!

    57 min
  • Taylor Swift-Speak Now (From The Vault)

    Continue the Turntables & Tea journey into "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" as the boys dive into the 6 Vault tracks that close out the album. Hear what Charlie & Cory think about the collabs with Hayley Williams and Fall Out Boy, as well as the song both of them think should've been included the first time around and the tune that relates to their friend. You'll love hearing about some "timeless" tunes, and you'd be a "foolish one" not to listen!

    42 min
  • Taylor Swift-Speak Now (Taylor's Version)

    Charlie and Cory "speak now" on the latest rerecording from the music industry herself. Hear recollections on the original album passing the boys by and find out about Charlie's guilty pleasure song, Cory's reaction to track 5 as a John Mayer fan, and, of course, the changed lyrics of "Better Than Revenge". This podcast is not just mine, it's ours, so take a listen!

    1 hr 38 min
  • Lauryn Hill-The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill

    The boys celebrate the 4th of July with "The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill". Hear all the tea on the making of and aftermath of this classic release. It's a story involving huge sales, countless awards, a lawsuit and appearances from figures like Mary J. Blige and Carlos Santana. Does the album and its commentary on society hold up 25 years later? Find out how Charlie and Cory see it on this episode!

    1 hr 20 min
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers-Blood Sugar Sex Magik
    The boys take on the Chili Peppers again by going back to 1991 and their breakthrough album. Find out which song both Charlie and Cory dislike for different reasons, how Sinead O’Connor played into the creation of one of the best songs and why this band blew up at the perfect time. You don’t need to go under any bridges to enjoy this one!
    1 hr 23 min
  • The Smashing Pumpkins-Siamese Dream

    The boys get a little grunge-y in this one when they look at the Smashing Pumpkins classic "Siamese Dream". It's one of Cory's favorites from his teenage years. Come to find out if it holds up today, stay to hear all the tea behind alt-rock classics like "Today" and "Disarm". If anything, listen because Billy Corgan wants you to!


    Content warning: this episode contains discussion of suicide, child abuse and drug addiction.

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Foo Fighters-But Here We Are

    The boys take on the latest from the Foo Fighters in this one. Hear about how Dave Grohl channeled his grief of Taylor Hawkins musically in some unexpected ways. You don’t want to miss this one!

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    52 min
  • Radiohead-In Rainbows

    The boys go back into the Radiohead arena to discuss “In Rainbows”. Did Charlie enjoy this one more than “OK Computer”. Find out that and all the tea surrounding this album’s unconventional release in this episode. The weird fishes want you to listen!


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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!