WSOE Podcasts

This week Keith Montena and special guest Hannah Relovsky discuss Taylor Swift's sixth studio album, "reputation". Coming off the back of an untouchable run of hit singles from "1989" at the height of her pop fame, Swift also dealt with public feuds and her first storm of media backlash. This became a clear through-line for the lyrical content across the album, and this sparked a conversation about if this laid the best groundwork for an album concept. Hear Keith and Hannah touch on how the singer experimented with more synth and dubstep, and argue if she was successful in utilizing her feuds with Kanye West, Katy Perry, and Kim Kardashian as inspiration. Make sure to follow @vinyldropodcast on Instagram, and stay tuned for more episodes.

This week Keith Montena and special guest Carly Giacoio discuss Lorde's sophomore studio album, "Melodrama". The album gained a reputation of acclaim upon release in 2017, but failed to make waves in terms of hits. This sparks a conversation about where Lorde fits in the pop landscape, and how this album positions her future releases. Hear

Vinyl Drop returns this week with a discussion about Olivia Rodrigo's "SOUR". Olivia's first studio album is home to three huge singles, and has cemented itself as one of the biggest debut eras of all time. Starting off 2021 with a ballad, Keith Montena and special guest Katie Hausler discuss how fast the singer blew up, and the different influences found on her debut material. Make sure to follow @vinyldropodcast on Instagram, and stay tuned for more episodes.

As the semester winds down and finals creep closer, Genevieve and Gabriela are determined to make the most of their time together. Join along as the girls celebrate Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, share their opinions as Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers, and their favorite Kelly Clarkson songs.

Keith Montena and Ashley Tatum dive into Trouble by Natalia Kills, an underrated pop album conquering the singer's personal life surrounding her family life and turbulent teenage years. Released in 2013, the album is Kills' second effort after her debut project featuring support from will.i.am and Akon, and acted as a big leap for her artistically. Listen to hear a track-by-track recap, and discover why this album became Keith and Ashley's favorite of the entire podcast.

Welcome, welcome one and all!! This episode is all about the super fun, never avoidable, pre-summer slump. Join Gabriela and Genevieve as they gab about the latest celebrity news and complete the Q&A to end all Q&As!

Keith Montena and Ashley Tatum dive into Britney Spears' eighth studio album "Britney Jean", which includes the hit single "Work B****" and introduced the singer's Las Vegas residency. Executive produced by will.i.am, the album did not reach a high level of commercial success and left fans concerned about who actually recorded vocals for the album.

Keith Montena and Ashley Tatum dive into Lady Gaga's fourth studio album "ARTPOP", which became a trending topic this week with fans recognizing the project as underrated or misunderstood. Released in 2013, Lady Gaga was coming off the high of three blockbuster albums and had to deal with overexposure from the general public. While many plans for the album had been hindered, the singer still produced her very own flying dress and mobile app to pair with the edm-inspired project.

Nothing’s off-limits in this episode! Join Gabriela and Genevieve as they rank their favorite Cher songs, types of bagels, and what they would do if they saw Bobby and Giada together. Listeners are in for a special treat: there’s lots of broadway singing if you stick to the end.

This week Keith Montena and Ashley Tatum are diving into Demi Lovato's seventh studio album "Dancing With The Devil... The Art of Starting Over". Paired with a documentary, the album marks the singers heroic comeback into music and reveals a lot about her past struggles, recovery, and current place. To hear more about this album, listen to this all new track-by-track recap and discussion.