Vinyl Four Podcast

Shawn and Craig return for Episode 10, the second recap installment of the Vinyl Four Podcast. This time, the guys revisit the winners from Rounds 5–8 — the next four brackets — which together form the newest Sweet 16.

It’s a heavyweight spread: the soul and genius of Ray Charles, the stadium punch of U2, the rootsy warmth of The Band, the thunder of AC/DC and Led Zeppelin, and the legacy of John Lennon. Add in the atmospheric depth of Radiohead and Portishead, the timeless songwriting of Carole King and Elton John, and the emotional fire of Pearl Jam, plus folk-rock icons The Byrds and the legendary Bob Dylan & The Band — and you’ve got a truly stacked lineup.

The fellas revisit each matchup, share surprises from the past four rounds, and set the stage for what’s next as the march toward the ultimate Vinyl Four continues.

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Shawn and Craig return for Round 8 of the Vinyl 4 Podcast — and the bracket just keeps getting weirder (and better). This week’s 16 albums stretch the boundaries of genre, from Dr. John’s swamp-rock voodoo to Sonic Youth’s experimental noise, from Kiss’s arena-rock theatrics to James Brown’s timeless funk and soul.

Throw in Radiohead’s ambient modernism and Meat Loaf’s operatic bombast, and you’ve got one of the most unpredictable rounds yet. Genres collide — psych rock, alternative, soul, and more — but only four will advance.

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Shawn and Craig are back for Round 7 of the Vinyl 4 Podcast, where the musical contrasts are sharper than ever. This week’s 16-album bracket bridges wildly different sounds — from Brian Eno’s avant-rock experiments to Bonnie Raitt’s soulful Americana, from Nas’s hip-hop mastery to The Byrds’ folk-rock shimmer, with Jane’s Addiction and Love rounding out the chaos in style.

Avant-rock collides with Americana. Hip-hop meets psychedelia. Hard rock crosses paths with folk-rock — and somehow, it all works. Tune in for another round of unexpected upsets, musical passion, and the tough calls that define the Vinyl 4.

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Shawn and Craig are back with Round 6 of the Vinyl 4 Podcast, and this one might be the wildest yet. The 16-album lineup stretches across genres and generations — from the smooth harmonies of The Carpenters to the hardcore punch of Black Flag, the soulful energy of Jackie Wilson, and the raw garage revival of The White Stripes.

Throw in LL Cool J, The Band, Bonnie Raitt, and U2, and you’ve got one of the most eclectic brackets to date. Who makes the cut? Who gets left behind? The debates are fierce, the surprises keep coming, and the Vinyl 4 grows stronger.

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Shawn and Craig are back for Round 5 of the Vinyl 4 Podcast! Another batch of 16 albums, randomly selected from Rolling Stone’s Top 500, go head-to-head as the guys narrow it down to 4 more finalists.

This week’s bracket spans genres and eras — from Carole King’s timeless songwriting to the country-rock of The Flying Burrito Brothers, the classic charm of Patsy Cline, and the sharp, rhythmic pulse of The Police. Expect plenty of surprises, spirited debated, and a few tough eliminations along the way.

While they forgot to share their usual “should’ve made the list” picks this round, don’t worry — that tradition picks back up next episode.

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Shawn and Craig return with a special edition of the Vinyl Four Podcast! This week, the duo revisits the winners from Rounds 1 through 4 — 16 albums that have survived the bracket gauntlet so far. From the soul-shaking power of Aretha Franklin to the clever edge of Elvis Costello, the melodic punch of Big Star to the heavy roar of Black Sabbath, it’s a lineup spanning decades and genres — from folk to new wave and post-punk.

But that’s not all… there’s a new twist. For the first time ever, Shawn and Craig reveal the next 16 albums for Round 5 ahead of time — giving listeners a chance to play along, make their picks, and see how their bracket stacks up when the episode drops.

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Shawn and Craig return for Round 4 of the Vinyl Four Podcast, pulling another 16 random numbers from Rolling Stone’s Top 500 albums list and battling it out to narrow things down to 4 new finalists.

This round spans generations and genres — from Bob Dylan’s poetic folk to N.W.A’s raw power, The Byrds’ jangly harmonies to Green Day’s pop-punk punch, with stops along the way for both British heavy metal and Southern soul.

To close things out, each host once again brings two personal picks they feel were unjustly left off the Top 500 — albums that deserve a second listen and a rightful place in music history.

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Shawn and Craig are back for Round 3 of the Vinyl Four Podcast! Another set of 16 random numbers from Rolling Stone’s Top 500 albums sets the stage for fresh matchups and tough decisions, as the bracket narrows toward the next four finalists.

This week’s musical spread is all over the map — from punk pioneers The Ramones to the soulful brilliance of Lauryn Hill, from timeless Christmas classics to indie-rock gems, and from Randy Newman’s wit to Radiohead’s innovation.

As always, each host wraps things up by nominating two albums they feel were unjustly left off the Top 500 — deep cuts, overlooked gems, or personal favorites that deserve recognition.

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Shawn and Craig are back for Round 2 of the Vinyl Four Podcast! With the first four finalists locked in from Episode 1, it’s time to build the next half of the bracket.

This week’s lineup brings the heat — from Bob Marley’s reggae spirit to Hank Williams’ country soul, AC/DC’s hard rock thunder to Eminem’s lyrical fire, plus the genre-bending soundscapes of Massive Attack and the legendary riffs of Led Zeppelin.

As always, the hosts narrow the 16 contenders down to their Final 4, adding to the official Vinyl Four. To wrap things up, each host spotlights two albums that should have made Rolling Stone’s 500 — personal picks they argue deserve a place in music history.

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Shawn and Craig kick off the very first bracket battle with 16 wild card picks pulled straight from Rolling Stone’s Top 500. From the electric fire of Jimi Hendrix and the grit of Bruce Springsteen to the soulful harmonies of The Drifters and the psych-rock of Moby Grape, some matchups feel like slam dunks, while others sting to let go.  The playoff runs its course until each host lands on their “Final 4” picks. 

Then, to cap things off, Shawn and Craig each spotlight two albums they believe were unjustly left off the Top 500 list — records that deserve a bracket of their own.

Tune in for debates, tough calls, and plenty of laughs as the Vinyl 4 Podcast begins its journey.