​On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan tackle one of the biggest albums in history: Green Day's Dookie. After years of building an underground following through relentless live shows, the band's major label debut sparked immediate controversy, with of the punk scene labeling them "sellouts." Despite the backlash, Dookie propelled Green Day to rock stardom in a matter of months. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about this iconic record!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:16 Last Review Recap

05:09 What is a Green Day?

31:28 Burnout

39:18 Having a Blast

48:58 Chump

56:29 Longview

01:09:57 Welcome to Paradise

01:18:06 Pulling Teeth

01:26:51 Basket Case

01:36:40 Ways to Support the Show

01:44:23 She

01:54:38 Sassafras Roots

02:00:21 When I Come Around

02:10:23 Coming Clean

02:15:15 Emenius Sleepus

02:21:34 In The End

02:25:49 F.O.D./All by Myself

02:38:25 Overall Ratings

02:44:53 Next Album Recommendations

02:48:36 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into the discography of Michael Jackson. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from that catalogue and see how they rate on All Music. The host that picks the best-rated selection of albums will win bragging rates and have the ability to choose the artist on the next episode of Discography Draft. Whether you are a fan of Michael Jackson or not, this episode will have something for everyone.

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On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing Olivia Rodrigo's critically acclaimed third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. Critics are calling this record a major step forward in maturity for her songwriting. While she pulls from several distinct styles throughout the tracklist, her nod to the 80s and The Cure stands out the most. Check out what the guys have to say!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:24 Last Review Recap

06:26 What is an Olivia Rodrigo?

21:33 drop dead

31:27 stupid song

38:50 honeybee

46:37 maggots for brains

52:57 u + heart = <3

01:01:41 my way

01:08:03 purple

01:16:33 Ways to Support the Show

01:24:02 the cure

01:34:32 begged

01:43:01 what's wrong with me

01:50:38 less

01:56:27 expectations

02:04:37 cigarette smoke

02:12:58 Overall Ratings

02:18:40 Next Album Recommendations

02:22:22 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing moisturizer, the highly anticipated sophomore album by Wet Leg. The group broke out in 2022 with the massive success of their self-titled debut LP and electrifying live shows, earning several Grammy and Brit Award nominations along the way. This records sees the band expanding their sound from the pop stylings of "pokemon" to the hard rocking "pillow talk". Check out what the guys have to say about the album!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:41 Last Review Recap

04:56 What is a Wet Leg?

19:42 CPR

27:56 liquidize

35:46 catch these fists

44:57 davina mccall

53:04 jennifer's body

01:00:16 mangetout

01:09:07 Ways to Support the Show

01:15:46 pond song

01:20:22 pokemon

01:26:47 pillow talk

01:34:39 don't speak

01:40:57 11:21

01:47:29 u and me at home

01:54:04 Overall Ratings

01:59:29 Next Album Recommendations

02:03:15 Next Week's Review

This week, Matt and Ryan are stepping away from the track-by-track deep dives to test their knowledge of LGBTQIA+ artists! With Jamie officially taking over the studio, she’s designed a trivia game inspired by the React YouTube series.

Joining the fray is Rachel—can she swoop in and take the crown? From the genius of David Bowie to classic one-hit wonders, absolutely nothing is off-limits.

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:21 Game Rules

05:01 Lyric Battle 1

07:49 Lyric Battle 2

09:54 Lyric Battle 3

12:32 Lyric Battle 4

14:40 Lyric Battle 5

17:41 Lyric Battle 6

19:20 Lyric Battle 7

22:04 Lyric Battle 8

23:40 What Doesn't Belong 1

25:52 What Doesn't Belong 2

28:01 What Doesn't Belong 3

30:32 Lyric Battle 9

31:24 Lyric Battle 10

32:43 Lyric Battle 11

35:22 Lyric Battle 12

37:02 Lyric Battle 13

38:47 Lyric Battle 14

40:55 Real or Not? 1

43:18 Real or Not? 2

45:39 Real or Not? 3

48:00 Real or Not? 4

51:24 Real or Not? 5

53:31 Lyric Battle 15

54:36 Lyric Battle 16

57:38 Lyric Battle 17

59:24 Lyric Battle 18

01:01:11 Lyric Battle 19

01:03:48 Lyric Battle 20

01:05:48 List Reveal

01:07:16 Final Scores

01:08:15 Outro

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan revisit The Boss himself: Bruce Springsteen. They take a look at his album Born in the U.S.A. in honor of the 4th of July. In the episode, the guys discuss some of Bruce's biggest songs: "Born in the U.S.A.," "Glory Days," and "Dancing in the Dark." Check out what the guys have to say about the album!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

04:20 Last Week Recap

07:07 What is a Bruce Springsteen?

21:58 Born in the U.S.A.

33:13 Cover Me

40:58 Darlington County

48:32 Working on the Highway

55:09 Downbound Train

01:02:48 I'm On Fire

01:11:06 Ways to Support The Show

01:17:21 No Surrender

01:24:19 Bobby Jean

01:31:06 I'm Going Down

01:38:40 Glory Days

01:46:50 Dancing In The Dark

01:53:08 My Hometown

02:00:25 Overall Ratings

02:06:42 Next Album Recommendations

02:10:29 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan wrap up their Pride Month celebration by diving into The Whaler by Home Is Where. Hailing from Florida, this group has quickly risen from local favorites to a modern punk staple, largely thanks to their intense live shows. As their first full-length release, The Whaler sees the band drawing on an eclectic mix of influences, from Fugazi to Neutral Milk Hotel. Check out what the guys have to say about the album!

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https://homeiswhere.bandcamp.com/album/the-whaler-2

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:09 Last Week Recap

05:40 What is a Home Is Where?

25:04 skin meadow

34:00 lily pad pupils

42:51 yes! yes! a thousand times yes!

51:07 whaling for sport

58:21 everyday feels like 9/11

01:05:41 Ways to Support The Show

01:12:03 9/12

01:17:41 daytona 500

01:25:12 chris farley

01:31:19 nursing home riot

01:37:14 floral organs

01:44:55 Overall Ratings

01:50:00 Next Album Recommendations

01:53:46 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are continuing their Pride Month Celebration by reviewing Ingénue by k.d. lang. Released in 1992, it is Lang's most successful album on the charts. The album features a couple of her biggest songs "Constant Craving" and "Season of Hollow Soul". Check out what the guys have to say about the album!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNPGM2D7aODftu-VSSETLGkcWryTnQy7d&si=McbwcFjq_84mInVD

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:42 Last Week Recap

05:34 What is a k.d. lang?

20:40 Save Me

29:50 The Mind of Love

37:13 Miss Chatelaine

46:33 Wash Me Clean

52:26 So It Shall Be

01:00:13 Ways to Support The Show

01:07:53 Still Thrives This Love

01:15:49 Season of Hollow Soul

01:24:41 Outside Myself

01:31:20 Tears of Love's Recall

01:36:27 Constant Craving

01:44:21 Overall Ratings

01:50:31 Next Album Recommendations

01:54:45 Next Week's Review