Why I Hate this Album

This week we conclude our annual Scaretober (and a little Scarevember) with the beautiful but haunting Sufjan Stevens song John Wayne Gacy Jr, released July 4, 2005. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album.

In this episode we discuss why people should listen on YouTube, that time Tim next to a murderer, the science of chloroform, a quick reminder that murder is wrong, awkward meetings in heaven, how common promposals are, how to track bits from the show across episodes, all the movies that Garrett loves but won't admit it, why Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift don't speak, Garrett's pranks, which dead celebrities make the most money, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | [email protected]

Episode Outline:

• Quick show updates
• Discuss our history with the song/band
• Song discussion - lyrics and music
• Music Video
• How the song did worldwide
• Amazon reviews
• Listener email (just 2)
• Music news of the weird
• Announce next week's album

This week we continue our Halloween spooktacular despite it being November. We are discussing the (almost) concept album by Alice Cooper, Welcome to My Nightmare, released February 28, 1975. This is a truly strange album that crosses genres, topics and Vincent Price is here too for some reason.

In this episode we discuss Tim's rich inner life, when to wear a large belt buckle, that time Eddie Haskell was shot 3 times, replacing drugs and alcohol with Jesus and golf, Raquel Welch, workshopping how to start a cult, controversial world records, the ideal place for a tattoo, how to eat an entire box of Cheerios, which spiders you should worship, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | [email protected]

Episode Outline:

• Top of the show "Do you hate it?"
• Personal History
• History of Artist
• General Thoughts
• Song by Song - What do they mean!?!
• How Did it Do
• Reviews
• Post Episode "Do you hate it?"

This week we are celebrating the spooky season with the terror known as the late 90s swing revival! Specifically Squirrel Nut Zippers and their single Hell, released June 4, 1996. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album.

In this episode we discuss how sick Tim has been lately, the Brendan Fraser cinematic universe, attempted alchemy, why Garrett isn't scared of ghosts, whether a "final destination" can actually happen, bone cakes, the most evil breakfast food, The Devil's Advocate, TCBY ice cream cakes, how much taller Garrett is than Tim, why Kings of Leon are doing songs with the weather channel, why is Elon Musk is lame, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | [email protected]

Episode Outline:

• Quick update on the goings on at the world headquarters
• Discuss our history with the song/band
• Song discussion - lyrics and music
• Music Video
• How the song did worldwide
• Amazon reviews
• Listener email (just 2)
• Music news of the weird
• Announce next week's album

This week we're talking about country music superstar Luke Bryan and his new album Signs, released Sept. 18, 2026. If you're as unfamiliar as we were, this is the guy that was accused of writing his new songs with AI and his defense was that these were bad songs written by people not computers (or Luke Bryan).

In this episode we discuss a serious retraction from last week, how to get ripped eating Golden Corral, how to build a new daddy, signs of a drinking problem, why genies are in lamps, what is and is not in the woods, the illusion of fun, anthropomorphic guns, the all new CBS show Praying by the Rules, magical beer trees, manly activities, how to tell if someone is a soulless person or robot, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | [email protected]

Episode Outline:

• Top of the show "Do you hate it?"
• Personal History
• History of Artist
• General Thoughts
• Song by Song - What do they mean!?!
• How Did it Do
• Reviews
• Post Episode "Do you hate it?"

This week we are discussing one of the more popular and ubiquitous songs of 2024. We listened to APT. by Rosé, featuring a potentially kidnapped Bruno Mars for a week straight and we have some thoughts. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album.

In this episode we discuss what non-alcoholic whiskey is, who is and isn't a Winter Soldier, how to replace a monarchy, why we don't like drinking games, who is holding Bruno Mars hostage, various brand slogans for longer than we should, a disturbing question from a listener, code words for new super drugs, William Shatner, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | [email protected]

Episode Outline:

• Quick update on the goings on at the world headquarters
• Discuss our history with the song/band
• Song discussion - lyrics and music
• Music Video
• How the song did worldwide
• Amazon reviews
• Listener email (just 2)
• Music news of the weird
• Announce next week's album

This week we tried to recapture our youth by listening to the Modest Mouse album The Golden Casket, released June 25, 2021. Whether you're a fan from way back or just like that one song you've probably never heard this album. Many listeners requested it and we hate to disappoint so this is your fault and we take no responsibility.

In this episode we discuss Tim's Die Antwoord makeover, Garrett's attempt at being the new Charles Xavier, poor self-defense techniques, how to know you've been charged with attempted murder in Oregon, finger snaps, surprise dosing, how cool it is to hotwire a car, the secret plans of witches, Parks and Recreation, trolls, bad Yelp reviews, peeping toms, what women enjoy talking about, the song Vogue, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | [email protected]

Episode Outline:

• Top of the show "Do you hate it?"
• Personal History
• History of Artist
• General Thoughts
• Song by Song - What do they mean!?!
• How Did it Do
• Reviews
• Post Episode "Do you hate it?"

This week the show stinks of Patchouli and Nag Champa because we are discussing the mellow harmonies of the Starland Vocal Band and their hit single Afternoon Delight, released in April of 1976. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album.

In this episode we discuss spoilers for the movie Rain Main, how David Letterman got his start, Samson and Delilah, the Manson murders, what skyrockets are, modern beauty standards, why we don't take photos of people who are or are not Meg White, amish adultery, a lot lizard themed musical, why you shouldn't publicly admit to murder, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | [email protected]

Episode Outline:

• Quick update on the goings on at the world headquarters
• Discuss our history with the song/band
• Song discussion - lyrics and music
• Music Video
• How the song did worldwide
• Amazon reviews
• Listener email (just 2)
• Music news of the weird
• Announce next week's album

This week the show gets dark and edgy so we can discuss the Nine Inch Nails album The Downward Spiral, released March 8, 1994. Get ready for a whole lot of teen angst from an adult man set to screaming (no not Tim).

In this episode we discuss NILFs, the Useless Eaters, Event Horizon, Garrett apologizes to new listeners, smashing instruments on stage, suspicious videotapes, being possessed, Dead Man on Campus, pig people, how to peel back a mask, proper IUD placement, mind control, Robocop, sugar daddies, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | [email protected]

Episode Outline:

• Top of the show "Do you hate it?"
• Personal History
• History of Artist
• General Thoughts
• Song by Song - What do they mean!?!
• How Did it Do
• Reviews
• Post Episode "Do you hate it?"

This week we are truly broadening our horizons as we discuss the Barry Manilow song I Write the Songs, released in December of 1975. Despite being a sleepy song that even your grandma would think is a little boring, this thing was wildly popular when it came out and we can't figure out why. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album.

In this episode we discuss easy listening music, everyone Tim is legally required to apologize to and make clarifying statements about, who isn't Canadian, trailers for movie trailers, where music comes from, the movie Weapons and running funny, the mutant Apocalypse, Lucifer and his music, the Force, bellybutton tattoos, William Shatner's new album, Kanye in Russia, mandatory Mandy sessions, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | [email protected]

Episode Outline:

• Quick update on the goings on at the world headquarters
• Discuss our history with the song/band
• Song discussion - lyrics and music
• Music Video
• How the song did worldwide
• Amazon reviews
• Listener email (just 2)
• Music news of the weird
• Announce next week's album

This week we are turning up the temperature with 98°, and their album 98° and Rising, released October 20, 1998. Perhaps best known as the band that Jessica Simpson's ex-husband was in, this is the group that claimed "they're not like those other boybands!", but they seemed pretty similar to us.

In this episode we discuss shocking revelations, Charmed, Kurt Russell, windchimes, Cincinnati chili, the events of September 2001, how to ignore your instincts, Buffy and Angel, the difference between courting and stalking, the joys of having a catch, hypnosis, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | [email protected]

Episode Outline:

• Top of the show "Do you hate it?"
• Personal History
• History of Artist
• General Thoughts
• Song by Song - What do they mean!?!
• How Did it Do
• Reviews
• Post Episode "Do you hate it?"=