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How It's RelatedEpisode 52 - Spotify Wrapped 2025This one was chaos in the best way — starting with Wakanda Forever, somehow detouring through Seinfeld reenactments, and then landing right into the nostalgia of record stores, new-music Tuesdays, and the absolute disaster that is our Spotify Wrapped.Adam and Mike compare their 2025 listening stats and uncover some truly questionable trends—like Adam accidentally sleep-streaming The Wallflowers 180 times and Mike openly admitting he listens only to music he manually chooses because he “doesn’t trust the algorithm.” We dive into lost traditions like scanning CDs at Blockbuster Music, waiting for Tuesday releases, and discovering new bands before Spotify sp...
2025-12-3118 min
Behind the GrowthThe Journey Behind Growth by Design with Mike Joyner, Adam Ward, and Jill MacriFor our final episode, the three founding partners of Growth by Design Talent turn the lens on themselves. Mike Joyner, Adam Ward, and Jill Macri sit down together to reflect on the journey of building GBD from scratch, what led them to start the firm, and why they're closing this chapter.They share the inflection points that shaped each of their careers—from Adam's internship that sparked his love for recruiting to Jill's formative years at Backroads learning leadership, to Mike's path through design, tech, and into talent. The conversation covers what it really took to...
2025-12-1145 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 49 - Does Christmas Music Suck?Christmas season is here, and Adam and Mike jump straight into the world of holiday music — why Michael Bublé completely owns December, how Mariah Carey became the unofficial soundtrack of the season, and why some Christmas songs should never be covered by anyone but the original artist. The guys break down the nostalgia tied to certain tracks, the emotional punch behind classics like “O Holy Night,” and the endless parade of covers that rarely live up to the versions we grew up with.Mike stirs things up “just to make you mad,” and Adam makes it clear which holiday songs he re...
2025-12-1016 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 48 - Albums That Should Have ExplodedWelcome back to another warm-and-toasty Wednesday inside Studio Two — aka the only studio we’ve got until further notice. Adam and Mike power through the heat, the shadows, and Mike’s missing hat to break down a fun topic:Albums that should’ve been absolutely massive… but weren’t.🎧 What We CoveredStudio One is down for the count until January, so the guys are officially “cooped.”Adam calls out Make Yourself by Incubus — an album caught between genres, ahead of its time, and overshadowed by the new-metal wave of ’99.Why “Drive,” “Pardon Me,” and “I Miss You” didn’t translate into a monster album despit...
2025-12-0319 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 35 - Mixtape 1994: Somebody That We Used to LoveThis week, the guys dust off the Walkman and dive into Gotye, Kimbra, and the mixtape magic of 1994.Adam and Mike unpack:The viral rebirth of Somebody That I Used to Know in 2025Why Kimbra’s looping wizardry adds so much more than a feature creditThe generational déjà vu: Wayne’s World did it with Bohemian Rhapsody, now TikTok is doing it with GotyeThe “curmudgeon test” — are we just our parents telling us Jefferson Starship did it first?How a 27-year-old might be hearing Gotye for the first time ever🧠 Generational Memory: Cool or Curmudgeon?They go deep on:The fine lin...
2025-09-0316 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 34 - Selling DeftonesThis week, the guys finally dive into Deftones, the band that blurred the lines between metal, emo, shoegaze, and whatever the hell “nu metal” was supposed to mean.Adam and Mike unpack:How Adrenaline lit a fire in 7th grade band kids everywhereWhy Around the Fur is having a TikTok-fueled renaissanceThe shoegaze-y brilliance of White Pony and its legacyWhy Deftones have their own sonic lane—and no one’s really caught up🧠 Chino Moreno: The Weird GeniusThey go deep on:Chino’s dreamy, unnerving vocal style—why it shouldn’t work but totally doesHis new wave influences like Duran Duran and Depeche...
2025-08-2719 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 33 - Our Muse: MuseThis week, the guys lock in on Muse — the symphonic, space-rock powerhouse that somehow blends Queen, Radiohead, and Korn fuzz into one of the most unique catalogs in modern rock.Adam and Mike unpack:The chaotic sing-song cousin intros that led straight into Scatman, Benny & Joon, and “bad acting”Why Adam calls the Hives “tight, toy son” and how that connects to Muse’s precisionShowbiz → the scrappy debut with “Sunburn” and “Muscle Museum”Origin of Symmetry → the moment Muse becomes Muse, with “Citizen Erased” and “Micro Cuts”Absolution → a masterpiece fro...
2025-08-2023 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 32 - Your Favorite Bands Favorite Band (Faith No More)This week, the guys finally dive into Faith No More, the band that helped shape the entire sound of 2000s alt rock.Adam and Mike unpack:Why Faith No More is way more than just “Epic”The band’s funky early years with Chuck MosleyThe iconic arrival of Mike Patton, whose vocal style influenced everyone from Incubus to System of a DownThe album-by-album evolution, from The Real Thing to King for a Day… Fool for a Lifetime, and Album of the Year🧠 Mike Patton: The Mad GeniusThey go deep on:Patton’s 286,000 side projects (Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, opera, a cooking-theme...
2025-08-1321 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 30: Fan Request: Queens of the Stone Age & Josh HommeThis week your favorite cousins tackle their first-ever fan request—and it’s a good one: Queens of the Stone Age and the mad genius behind it all, Josh Homme.Adam and Mike dive deep into the desert-fueled chaos of QOTSA, unpacking what makes the band so original, so weird, and so undeniably awesome. Along the way, they pay tribute to Miles’ dad, roast Star Wars continuity, and try to explain why some Adam Sandler movies just hit.📝 Topics we hit:The YouTube comment that made this episode happenWhat makes Queens of...
2025-07-3020 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 21: Corgan BeatlesIt’s almost Mike’s birthday… but does he care? Not even a little. This week, Adam and Mike get into birthday apathy, why Mexican restaurants always feel like a party, and how one surprise Metallica concert changed everything.🎙 In This Episode:Mike’s 43rd birthday is coming—yawnAdam’s mom has birthday guilt tactics🎸 That time Mike saw Metallica for free at Tower Records🧁 The “Happy Birthday” song was illegal until 2015?🌯 Why all birthdays secretly happen at Mexican restaurants🍹 Chips, salsa, sombreros, and margaritas the size of your head🎶 Adam sings the Lucky Supermarket jingle from memory (??)🪅 Also:Comparing Mexican, Chinese, and Ameri...
2025-05-2815 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 20: Mexican Birthdays?It’s almost Mike’s birthday… but does he care? Not even a little. This week, Adam and Mike get into birthday apathy, why Mexican restaurants always feel like a party, and how one surprise Metallica concert changed everything.🎙 In This Episode:Mike’s 43rd birthday is coming—yawnAdam’s mom has birthday guilt tactics🎸 That time Mike saw Metallica for free at Tower Records🧁 The “Happy Birthday” song was illegal until 2015?🌯 Why all birthdays secretly happen at Mexican restaurants🍹 Chips, salsa, sombreros, and margaritas the size of your hea...
2025-05-2118 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 19: Songs That Write ThemselvesThis week on How It’s Related, Adam and Mike reflect on Mother’s Day, grilled steaks, and generational musical gaps—especially the wide-open one between Acoustic Alchemy and Deftones.🎵 Main Topics RecapAdam's dad brings out the "old guy chords"Mike explains why theory doesn’t drive creativity for himAcoustic Alchemy vs. Deftones: different languages, same passionThe Paul McCartney story that hits home for any songwriter“If you start thinking about it, it shuts down” – the creative paradoxThe exhausting but beautiful relationship musicians have with their craftSurprise: New music might be coming soon from Mike’s old band 👀🤘 Host-Specific ContributionsAdam shares...
2025-05-1423 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 17: The Rock & Roll Hall of SnubsThis week on How It's Related, Adam and Mike dive into the newly announced Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, including Outkast, Soundgarden, Chubby Checker, and more — and they’re not holding back on the snubs, surprises, and hilarious sidebars.Main Topics Recap🤔 Why is Chubby Checker just now getting in?🎶 Outkast’s case for the Hall and why it’s a little complicated🚫 Big snubs: Pixies, Mariah Carey, and more🎸 Should Wings be inducted? Don Merino Radio says yes.🤯 Linkin Park’s complicated legacy in rock history🎤 Fun...
2025-04-3028 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 16: It Cuts DeepWelcome back to How It’s Related, where cousins Adam and Mike dig deeper into the tracks that didn’t top the charts but still hit just as hard. This week, it's all about deep cuts—those lesser-known songs that left a lasting impression.🎶 In this episode:The great ketchup bottle debate 🍅Revisiting the "alphabet game" from a past podcast 🎤A heated discussion about Silverchair’s true deep cuts 👀Foo Fighters, Metallica, Green Day, Eagles, and more—what counts as a deep cut and whyA passionate listen-th...
2025-04-2530 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 15: Record Store Day!🎙 Welcome to Episode 15 of How It’s Related!This week, Adam and Mike take a break from brackets to celebrate something sacred: Record Store Day. From surprise vinyl finds to discovering your new favorite song at a $5 lunch spot, this episode is full of nostalgia, hot takes, and a whole lot of Queens of the Stone Age.The cousins hit up Wooden Nickel in Fort Wayne (completely by accident), get sort of featured on the local news, and share stories of the albums that take them back in time—whether it’s Korn, Soundgarden, or, yes, even Limp Bizkit.🎶 What’s Insid...
2025-04-1622 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 14: The Final Music Bracket🎙 Welcome to Episode 14 of How It’s Related!The madness ends here. Adam and Mike finally reveal their completed Music Bracket Madness—a four-region, 64-artist showdown covering Pop, Rock, Rap, and Country. After weeks of fierce debates and controversial upsets, one artist stands alone as the all-genre champion.Does Nas outlast Metallica? Did someone really pick Hall & Oates over Black Sabbath? And how did Backstreet Boys knock out George Strait?It’s the chaos finale you didn’t know you needed.🎶 Music Bracket Madness: The Final RoundThe bracket region...
2025-04-0914 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 13: The Pop Bracket🎙 Welcome to Episode 13 of How It’s Related!Pop goes the bracket! This week, Adam and Mike dive into the world of glitter, hooks, and heartbreak to assemble the ultimate Pop Music Bracket—a 16-artist showdown that somehow includes both the Backstreet Boys and Phil Collins.Can Mariah Carey out-sing Elton John? Does Lady Gaga belong in the same conversation as Madonna? And how many boy bands are too many boy bands?It’s the most chaotic list of pop icons you’ll ever hear—deliberately unhinged, aggressively nostalgic, and weirdly heartfelt.Adam unv...
2025-04-0227 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 12: The Rap BracketIt’s rap bracket time! This week, Adam and Mike take on the impossible task of ranking 16 of the greatest rappers of all time—combining lyrical skill, legacy, and cultural impact… with a little bit of chaos. From Eminem and Tupac to KRS-One and almost Ludacris, the arguments fly fast in this one.Can Snoop Dogg really take down Dolly Parton in a bracket showdown? Will Tech N9ne survive the cut? And why does Mike still refuse to acknowledge Drake?It’s our most intense—and hilarious—music bracket yet.🎶 The Rap & Hip-Hop Bracket Breakdown16 iconic rap artists ranked from lea...
2025-03-2630 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 11: The Country Bracket🎙 Welcome to Episode 11 of How It’s Related!March means bracket season, and this week, Adam and Mike break down the Country Music Bracket—whether they like it or not! From classic legends to modern chart-toppers, the guys react to an AI-generated ranking of the top 16 country artists of all time. Does Keith Urban belong on the list? Does anyone actually dislike Johnny Cash? And is Bo Burnham right about country music being one big pander-fest?It’s a wild ride of music debates, comedy, and completely derailing the show as usual.🎶 The Country Music Bracke...
2025-03-1925 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 10: The Rock n Roll BracketMarch Music Madness Begins: The Rock Bracket is Here!It’s bracket season, but we’re swapping basketballs for basslines! Adam and Mike are launching their own version of March Madness—a full tournament-style bracket featuring the biggest names in music history. And first up? Rock & Roll.In this episode, Mike unveils his Top 16 Rock Artists and ranks them from underdog to unstoppable, setting the stage for head-to-head matchups. Can Misfits survive against The Beatles? Will Nirvana edge out Led Zeppelin? And why does Foo Fighters make the bottom half of the list?! 🤯🔥 Inside This Episode:🏆 The Bracketology of RockWhat qualif...
2025-03-1216 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 9: Music Bracketology MadnessJoin cousins Adam and Mike as they mix college basketball energy with a brand-new twist on music debates. In this episode, the guys introduce music bracketology—a fun, opinionated challenge where genres go head-to-head and top bands are ranked in a bracket-style showdown. From R&B and hip hop to country, pop, and rock, they lay out their plan to score and debate the best of the best. And yes, they promise to post the brackets on Facebook and Instagram, so you can join in on the debate!What’s Inside This Episode?🎙️ Bracketology Basics• Adam and Michael explain how they’re...
2025-03-0513 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 8: Movie SoundtracksJoin cousins Adam and Mike as they dive into the wild world of movie soundtracks and scores—starting with hilarious sound-check mishaps and burp-induced microphone mayhem, and journeying through debates on what makes a soundtrack truly iconic. In this episode, they hash out everything from girl movies versus cult classics to why Hans Zimmer’s epic beats in Batman still give us goosebumps. Get ready for a nostalgic trip full of candid banter, musical throwbacks, and a few quirky tangents only these two can deliver!What’s Inside This Episode?🎙️ Mic Check Madness:• Burps & Lectures: Kick off with Adam’s classic tale...
2025-02-2736 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 7: 50 Years of Music From Saturday Night LiveJoin cousins Adam and Mike as they take a wild trip down memory lane, diving deep into the best—and most bizarre—musical moments from Saturday Night Live. From epic cowbell moments and unforgettable guest performances to cheeky behind-the-scenes tales, this episode is a nostalgic rollercoaster through live TV history that’ll have you laughing and reminiscing about the good old days of SNL.What’s Inside This Episode?🎤 SNL Musical Magic• Iconic Performances: Relive the magic—from the legendary cowbell moment with Will Ferrell to Nirvana’s electrifying “Teen Spirit” performance and everything in between.• Unexpected Guests: The cousins reminisce about...
2025-02-1929 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 6: Superbowl Beef and HypeJoin cousins Adam and Mike as they dive headfirst into one of the most talked-about topics in music: the sizzling beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake—and the Super Bowl halftime show that set off a media firestorm! In this episode of How It’s Related, the duo unpacks everything from the origins of the rap feud to whether the halftime performance was a genuine display of artistry or just a carefully staged photo-op.What’s Inside This Episode?🔥 The Rap Beef Breakdown• Beef Beginnings: The cousins revisit how a few pointed lyrics (and a clever “A minor” nod) sparked the inf...
2025-02-1224 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 4: The Cringe and the ChorusJoin cousins Adam and Mike Merino as they take a fun, spontaneous dive into the world of making music—from impromptu 311 covers to exploring Linkin Park’s surprising new vocalist! In this episode, they share behind-the-scenes clips from their one-take version of “Beautiful Disaster,” chat about what it’s like to jam together in Mike’s basement, and reveal why some bands change singers—and how fans react. Plus, you’ll get a sneak peek into Mike’s own music journey with the band Unjust.
What’s Inside This Episode?
🎶 The Spontaneous 311 Cover
Finger Drums & One-Take Wonders: Adam and Mike show off their 45...
2025-01-2922 minHow It's RelatedEpisode 3: Playlists: Organized Chaos vs. Emotional Time Capsules
In this week’s episode, cousins Adam and Mike Merino dive deep into the fascinating world of playlists. Are you a meticulous playlist curator, building the perfect vibe for every mood, or do you treat your liked songs as a living, breathing time capsule? Adam and Mike explore their wildly different approaches to listening to music, with plenty of laughs, debates, and heartfelt stories along the way.
What’s Inside This Episode?
🎶 Adam’s Playlists: Organized to a T
From Rap to Soft Stuff to Road Trip, Adam takes us on a tour of his carefully curated playlists.
Why each play...
2025-01-2222 min
How It's RelatedEpisode 2: One Hit Wonders and the Stories Behind ThemJoin cousins Adam and Mike Merino as they take a hilarious and heartfelt dive into the world of One Hit Wonders! In this episode, they explore songs that became cultural phenomena despite their artists vanishing from the spotlight. From Cotton Eye Joe to Steal My Sunshine and the infamous Pina Colada Song (aka Escape), Adam and Mike debate what makes a song stick and why some hits are still so divisive.
The duo also discusses their criteria for One Hit Wonders:
A song that achieved major success, but the band never had another recognizable hit.
Misremembered titles and artists that...
2025-01-1522 min
The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike's Best Songs of 2024 (Part 1: 12 to 7)With the new year upon us and 2024 now a distant memory, Adam and Mike share the songs that they will remember going forward as the year's BEST! This week, we hear their Top 12 Best Songs of 2024 (part 1: songs 12 - 7).
Check out the Spotify playlist curated by our listeners over on Discord of some of THEIR favorite songs of this past year as well: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Dc7Pd10nj7hkme0kEDmn5?si=7UXVOV6CR_OlC7kfxxufnA
#Bayside #BillieEilish #Bohnes #BringMeTheHorizon #ConanGray #TheGaslightAnthem #GirlInRed #Halsey #Makari #NothingNowhere #VisionsOfAtlantis
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2025-01-061h 14
The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike’s 2024 In MemoriamThis is our last 'regular' episode of The Skinny for 2024 before our year-end celebration in December and we're taking the time to reflect on another year in our lives. Lots of ups and downs, disappointments and triumphs were sprinkled throughout and Adam and Mike shared with one another and with our audience what the year-to-date was like for them.
Additionally, we go over the tentative Skinny Draft and Bets results for the year as it looks like some tentative winners have been chosen!
We both want to THANK YOU so much for choosing to spend s...
2024-11-251h 43
The Deep EndFavorite players to draft on all 32 NFL TeamsThe Deep End, Season 4, Episode 10: Adam and Mike go team by team through the league and revealing who they like to draft from each squad.--What rookie on the Cardinals does Adam like?Is there anyone in the NFC South worth drafting?Who is the Bills WR to own? Is it even a WR?and more!--🎧 Subscribe to the PlayerProfiler Podcast Network ➔ https://pod.link/1013135614--✉️ Sign-up for the Underworld Weekly newsletter ➔ www.playerprofiler.com/newsletter--🎯 Get...
2024-06-1553 minThe Deep EndFavorite players to draft on all 32 NFL TeamsThe Deep End, Season 4, Episode 10: Adam and Mike go team by team through the league and revealing who they like to draft from each squad.--What rookie on the Cardinals does Adam like?Is there anyone in the NFC South worth drafting?Who is the Bills WR to own? Is it even a WR?and more!--🎧 Subscribe to the PlayerProfiler Podcast Network ➔ https://pod.link/1013135614--✉️ Sign-up for the Underworld Weekly newsletter ➔ www.playerprofiler.com/newsletter--🎯 Get...
2024-06-1553 min
The Deep EndBest Ball ADP and Dynasty TradesThe Deep End, Season 4, Episode 4: Adam and Mike talk Best Ball ADP and how the rookies are moving.--Is there a rookie RB worth targeting?Adam made some High Stakes Dynasty trades....--🎧 Subscribe to the PlayerProfiler Network Podcast ➔ https://pod.link/1013135614--✉️ Sign-up for the Underworld Weekly newsletter ➔ www.playerprofiler.com/newsletter--🎯 Get the Dynasty Deluxe package ➔ https://www.playerprofiler.com/dynasty-league-rankings--📡 Download the Dynasty Dominator app for just $5 oniPhone ➔ https://apps.apple.co...
2024-04-0552 minThe Deep EndBest Ball ADP and Dynasty TradesThe Deep End, Season 4, Episode 4: Adam and Mike talk Best Ball ADP and how the rookies are moving.--Is there a rookie RB worth targeting?Adam made some High Stakes Dynasty trades....--🎧 Subscribe to the PlayerProfiler Network Podcast ➔ https://pod.link/1013135614--✉️ Sign-up for the Underworld Weekly newsletter ➔ www.playerprofiler.com/newsletter--🎯 Get the Dynasty Deluxe package ➔ https://www.playerprofiler.com/dynasty-league-rankings--📡 Download the Dynasty Dominator app for just $5 oniPhone ➔ https://apps.apple.co...
2024-04-0552 min
The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike's Best Songs of 2023 (Part 1: 12 to 7)With the new year upon us and 2023 now a distant memory, Adam and Mike share the songs that they will remember going forward as the year's BEST! This week, we hear their Top 12 Best Songs of 2023 (part 1: songs 12 - 7).
Check out the Spotify playlist curated by our listeners over on Discord of some of THEIR favorite songs of this past year as well: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uLBTciuaZj5tjETdN4Juf?si=c94fabf5351b4f7e
#EdSheeran #FallOutBoy #HoldingAbsence #Koyo #NothingNowhere #OffRoadMinivan #Pulses #Skrillex #AStoryTold #TakingBackSunday #ZachBryan
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2024-01-081h 35The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike’s 2023 In Memoriam
This is our last 'regular' episode of The Skinny for 2023 before our year-end celebration in December and we're taking the time to reflect on another year in our lives. Lots of ups and downs, disappointments and triumphs were sprinkled throughout and Adam and Mike shared with one another and with our audience what the year-to-date was like for them. Additionally, we go over the tentative Skinny Draft and Bets results for the year as it looks like some tentative winners have been chosen!
We both want to THANK YOU so much for choosing to spend...
2023-11-201h 27
The Deep EndWeek 3 Recap and Week 4 PreviewsThe Deep End, Season 3, Episode 25:Join Adam Krautwurst (@Adam_Krautwurst) and Mike Schopp (@Schopptalk) as they break down every game from Week 3 with a look towards Week 4.--In this episode, Adam and Mike provide valuable insights into:Keenan Allen's jaw-dropping catchesAdam Thielen's clutch playsJames Conner's game-changing momentsGet ready to take your fantasy football game to the next level, tune in now to gain the upper hand in your leagues.--
2023-09-271h 00The Deep EndWeek 3 Recap and Week 4 PreviewsThe Deep End, Season 3, Episode 25:Join Adam Krautwurst (@Adam_Krautwurst) and Mike Schopp (@Schopptalk) as they break down every game from Week 3 with a look towards Week 4.--In this episode, Adam and Mike provide valuable insights into:Keenan Allen's jaw-dropping catchesAdam Thielen's clutch playsJames Conner's game-changing momentsGet ready to take your fantasy football game to the next level, tune in now to gain the upper hand in your leagues.--
2023-09-271h 00
The Deep EndFFPC Main Event: Insights from Mike, Adam & GildzUnlock the strategies that fuel championship victories in the FFPC Main Event draft as Mike and Adam are joined by Andrew 'Gildz' Geller. Dive into the minds of these experts as they dissect their winning picks and unveil the tactics that set them apart. Discover the secret formula behind their selections, decode their draft philosophy, and gain invaluable insights to elevate your fantasy game to new heights. Join us for an immersive masterclass in FFPC drafting excellence that will leave you poised for triumph in your own fantasy football endeavors. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to revolutionize...
2023-08-201h 33The Deep EndFFPC Main Event: Insights from Mike, Adam & GildzUnlock the strategies that fuel championship victories in the FFPC Main Event draft as Mike and Adam are joined by Andrew 'Gildz' Geller. Dive into the minds of these experts as they dissect their winning picks and unveil the tactics that set them apart. Discover the secret formula behind their selections, decode their draft philosophy, and gain invaluable insights to elevate your fantasy game to new heights. Join us for an immersive masterclass in FFPC drafting excellence that will leave you poised for triumph in your own fantasy football endeavors. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to revolutionize...
2023-08-201h 33
The Deep EndFFPC Fantasy Pros Championship Expert Draft RecapAdam Krautwurst and Mike Schopp competed in a loaded FFPC Fantasy Pros Championship draft over the weekend. Theo Gremminger, Abib Agbetoba, Nick Costantino and other big name players joined the draft.Adam and Mike picked from the 10 hole. See how their strategy played out after taking a reach in round 1.#nfl #fantasyfootball #football #fantasyfootballdraft #fantasyfootballadvice--🔥 Start DOMINATING your fantasy leagues with the "World Famous" Draft Kit ➔ www.playerprofiler.com/fantasy-football-draft-kit/--🎧 Subscribe to the PlayerProfiler Network Podcast ➔ https://pod.link/1013135614--
2023-07-2859 minThe Deep EndFFPC Fantasy Pros Championship Expert Draft RecapAdam Krautwurst and Mike Schopp competed in a loaded FFPC Fantasy Pros Championship draft over the weekend. Theo Gremminger, Abib Agbetoba, Nick Costantino and other big name players joined the draft.Adam and Mike picked from the 10 hole. See how their strategy played out after taking a reach in round 1.#nfl #fantasyfootball #football #fantasyfootballdraft #fantasyfootballadvice--🔥 Start DOMINATING your fantasy leagues with the "World Famous" Draft Kit ➔ www.playerprofiler.com/fantasy-football-draft-kit/--🎧 Subscribe to the PlayerProfiler Network Podcast ➔ https://pod.link/1013135614--
2023-07-2859 min
The Deep EndScott Fish Bowl Live Event in BuffaloThe first drafts of #SFB13 from Fattey Beer in North Tonawanda, NY!!Mike Leone of Establish the Run and Tyler Dunne, the founder of Go Long, will guest host the show as Adam and Mike Draft live in this event.Tune in for a sneak peak on draft strategy for your upcoming SFB13 Drafts.#fantasyfootball #SFB13 #Football #bestball #fantasyfootballadviceTimestamps0:00 - Intro2:14 - Travis Kelce worth the 1.01?4:50 - Baltimore offense 2023...
2023-07-091h 03The Deep EndScott Fish Bowl Live Event in BuffaloThe first drafts of #SFB13 from Fattey Beer in North Tonawanda, NY!!Mike Leone of Establish the Run and Tyler Dunne, the founder of Go Long, will guest host the show as Adam and Mike Draft live in this event.Tune in for a sneak peak on draft strategy for your upcoming SFB13 Drafts.#fantasyfootball #SFB13 #Football #bestball #fantasyfootballadviceTimestamps0:00 - Intro2:14 - Travis Kelce worth the 1.01?4:50 - Baltimore offense 2023...
2023-07-091h 03
Success is a SystemAdam Stott & Mike Greene: Success Through AdversityWelcome to Success is a System with Mike Greene! This week Mike is appearing live at Adam Stott’s ‘Gold Circle’ event in Stanstead, UK. He answers questions about his journey from a rough childhood to becoming a successful businessman and building multimillion pound businesses to exit. In this week’s episode, Mike talks about how he envisions success as a system, explaining each step he takes to reach his goals. He highlights the importance of acquiring the necessary skills required to enter the competitive business market and using theses systems to measure and track progress...
2023-05-2336 min
The Deep EndNFL Schedule Reaction | The Deep EndThursday night at 9 ET Adam and Mike jump on to react to the NFL schedule, expected to be announced just prior to the Deep End. Join the show for analysis of the best-ball playoff week schedules. Along the way the guys will discuss polarizing players, and check in on their current drafts to analyze trends.#nfl #football #fantasyfootball #fantasyfootballadvice #dynastyfantasyfootball🆙 Upgrade your sports & movie watching experience now with an Epson EpiqVision® Ultra Projector ➔ www.epson.com/podfather--🏉 Rival Fantasy lets you give and take player perf...
2023-05-121h 00
The Deep EndRookie Draft Prep | The Deep EndAdam and Mike talk about some of the big name rookies heading into your dynasty rookie drafts. Landing spots, draft capital and talent...how to make it all fit.#nfl #football #fantasyfootball #fantasyfootballadvice #dynastyfantasyfootballTimestamps0:00 - Intro1:20 - Rookie Draft Trade Problems7:23 - Mike is OTC! And George Pickens10:52 - Tight Ends Saved this Rookie Class13:50 - More Trades!15:13 - Kyle Pitts vs Mark Andrews19:30 - 1 QB Leagues - Non TE Premium23:00...
2023-05-0450 minThe Deep EndRookie Draft Prep | The Deep EndAdam and Mike talk about some of the big name rookies heading into your dynasty rookie drafts. Landing spots, draft capital and talent...how to make it all fit.#nfl #football #fantasyfootball #fantasyfootballadvice #dynastyfantasyfootballTimestamps0:00 - Intro1:20 - Rookie Draft Trade Problems7:23 - Mike is OTC! And George Pickens10:52 - Tight Ends Saved this Rookie Class13:50 - More Trades!15:13 - Kyle Pitts vs Mark Andrews19:30 - 1 QB Leagues - Non TE Premium23:00...
2023-05-0450 min
The Deep EndTalking Rookie Prospects with Sigmund BloomAdam Krautwurst, Mike Schopp and special guest Sigmund Bloom of Footballguys.com bring you a matinee of The Deep End as they discuss rookie prospects before the 2023 NFL Draft.Sig dives deep on some of his favorite players. Adam and Mike also discuss some High-Stakes drafts they have just entered.If you're a heavy high-stakes player you won't want to miss an episode of The Deep End, Tuesday nights at 9 ET on the Player Profiler Network.#nfl #football #fantasyfootball #fantasyfootballadvice #dynastyfantasyfootball
2023-04-2753 minThe Deep EndTalking Rookie Prospects with Sigmund BloomAdam Krautwurst, Mike Schopp and special guest Sigmund Bloom of Footballguys.com bring you a matinee of The Deep End as they discuss rookie prospects before the 2023 NFL Draft.Sig dives deep on some of his favorite players. Adam and Mike also discuss some High-Stakes drafts they have just entered.If you're a heavy high-stakes player you won't want to miss an episode of The Deep End, Tuesday nights at 9 ET on the Player Profiler Network.#nfl #football #fantasyfootball #fantasyfootballadvice #dynastyfantasyfootball
2023-04-2753 min
The Deep EndNFL Draft Props | The Deep EndJoin Adam Krautwurst, Mike Schopp and special guest Joe Ostrowski of BetQL Daily tonight in The Deep End at 9 ET as they discuss what they see happening in next week's NFL Draft. Joe brings his special expertise on the betting markets, helping us try to pin down some predictions.Also Adam recaps a recent FFPC Never Too Early best-ball draft, and Mike shares the early rounds of his first venture into the FFPC FantasyPros Championship.If you're a heavy high-stakes player you won't want to miss an episode of...
2023-04-2048 minThe Deep EndNFL Draft Props | The Deep EndJoin Adam Krautwurst, Mike Schopp and special guest Joe Ostrowski of BetQL Daily tonight in The Deep End at 9 ET as they discuss what they see happening in next week's NFL Draft. Joe brings his special expertise on the betting markets, helping us try to pin down some predictions.Also Adam recaps a recent FFPC Never Too Early best-ball draft, and Mike shares the early rounds of his first venture into the FFPC FantasyPros Championship.If you're a heavy high-stakes player you won't want to miss an episode of...
2023-04-2048 min
The Deep EndFantasy Football QB Draft StrategiesThe growing list of dual-threat stars at the position has tempted savvy players into drafting their QBs uncomfortably early.Tonight, Adam and Mike plot out which QB draft strategies are working for them better than others.The Deep End, on the @rotounderworld Player Profiler network...0:00 - Intro1:13 - Partner Drafts12:09 - FFPC Draft Board16:37 - FFPC17:37 - Orphan teams20:05 - When to Draft QBs25:06 - Trevor Lawrence26:21 - Drafting QBs
2023-04-1457 minThe Deep EndFantasy Football QB Draft StrategiesThe growing list of dual-threat stars at the position has tempted savvy players into drafting their QBs uncomfortably early.Tonight, Adam and Mike plot out which QB draft strategies are working for them better than others.The Deep End, on the @rotounderworld Player Profiler network...0:00 - Intro1:13 - Partner Drafts12:09 - FFPC Draft Board16:37 - FFPC17:37 - Orphan teams20:05 - When to Draft QBs25:06 - Trevor Lawrence26:21 - Drafting QBs
2023-04-1457 min
Thin Line BelieversJesus RevolutionA new movie that tells the story of Pastor Chuck Smith and the original Calvary Chapel was released recently and Pastor Mike offers his review of the movie. Adam and Mike also discuss how the church should respond to those who may not "fit the mold" of the church.
2023-03-0543 min
The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike's Best Songs of 2022 (Part 1: 12 to 7)With the new year upon us and 2022 now a distant memory, Adam and Mike share the songs that they will remember going forward as the year's BEST! This week, we hear their Top 12 Best Songs of 2022 (part 1: songs 12 - 7).
Check out the Spotify playlist curated by our listeners over on Discord of some of THEIR favorite songs of this past year as well:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gu6QwYgSBT8YSqrXTPeBQ?si=2bcd3404ef6d4a1f
#AageBirch #Bloodywood #CoheedAndCambria #ConanGray #Dayseeker #EmBeihold #LASalami #MaggieLindemann #Siiickbrain #SilversunPickups #SlowlySlowly #SlyWithers
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2023-01-091h 17
The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike’s 2022 In MemoriamThis is our last 'regular' episode of The Skinny for 2022 before our year-end celebration in December and we're taking the time to reflect on yet another strange year in our lives. Lots of ups and downs, disappointments and triumphs were sprinkled throughout and Adam and Mike share with one another and with our audience what the year-to-date was like for them. Additionally, we go over the tentative Skinny Draft and Bets results for the year as it looks like some winners have been chosen!
Also on the episode, we share our thoughts on recent albums we checked...
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2022-09-2957 min
Thin Line BelieversThe Delay of the Day of the LordDoes the Lord delay His return? As Peter indicated, this is a common theme in our day. Just as people mocked Noah before the Flood, so people now mock Christians who await the rapture of the church.
Adam and Mike talk about a passage from 2 Peter in light of current events.
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2022-07-2355 min
The Deep EndLive FFWC Super-Flex BowlAdam and Mike do a live Super-Flex Bowl over at the FFWC. A new tournament that the guys attempt to take down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-06-271h 22The Deep EndLive FFWC Super-Flex BowlAdam and Mike do a live Super-Flex Bowl over at the FFWC. A new tournament that the guys attempt to take down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-06-271h 22The Deep EndDynasty Episode 12: Dynasty QB TiersAdam and Mike go through their Dynasty QB Tiers, while giving a Macro and Micro look at the position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-06-2758 minThe Deep EndDynasty Episode 12: Dynasty QB TiersAdam and Mike go through their Dynasty QB Tiers, while giving a Macro and Micro look at the position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-06-2758 minThe Deep EndPlayer Exposure on UnderdogAdam and Mike discuss their early season player exposures across Underdog and FFPC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-06-0859 minThe Deep EndPlayer Exposure on UnderdogAdam and Mike discuss their early season player exposures across Underdog and FFPC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-06-0859 minThe Deep End2022 NFL Schedule ReleaseAdam and Mike go live as the NFL Schedule comes out breaking down some of the critical weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-05-2545 minThe Deep End2022 NFL Schedule ReleaseAdam and Mike go live as the NFL Schedule comes out breaking down some of the critical weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-05-2545 minThe Deep EndBest-Ball Stacking Options for CheapAdam and Mike go over some cheap Best-Ball stacking options for later in your drafts. You are going to want to lock into these. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-05-121h 04The Deep EndBest-Ball Stacking Options for CheapAdam and Mike go over some cheap Best-Ball stacking options for later in your drafts. You are going to want to lock into these. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-05-121h 04The Deep EndDynasty Episode 9: 2022 Rookie Draft StrategyAdam and Mike cover some strategy for your 2022 Rookie Drafts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-05-071h 01The Deep EndDynasty Episode 9: 2022 Rookie Draft StrategyAdam and Mike cover some strategy for your 2022 Rookie Drafts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-05-071h 01The Deep EndWhy isn't Cooper Kupp the 1.01?Adam and Mike discuss Cooper Kupp being the 1.01. Should he be the top pick in 2022 drafts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-2754 minThe Deep EndWhy isn't Cooper Kupp the 1.01?Adam and Mike discuss Cooper Kupp being the 1.01. Should he be the top pick in 2022 drafts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-2754 minThe Deep EndDynasty Episode 8: Kevin Scott Joins the ShowAdam and Mike welcome in Kevin Scott of the Grinding the Data Podcast to discuss some overvalued and undervalued rookies heading into the 2022 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-2254 minThe Deep EndDynasty Episode 8: Kevin Scott Joins the ShowAdam and Mike welcome in Kevin Scott of the Grinding the Data Podcast to discuss some overvalued and undervalued rookies heading into the 2022 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-2254 minThe Deep EndDynasty Episode 7: Dynasty League Football's Adam Tzikas joins the showDLF IDP expert @Adamtz joins Adam and Mike to discuss some IDP targets. The guys also defend their recent Kyle Pitts pick in a $1k Dynasty Start Up over at Myffwc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-151h 08The Deep EndDynasty Episode 7: Dynasty League Football's Adam Tzikas joins the showDLF IDP expert @Adamtz joins Adam and Mike to discuss some IDP targets. The guys also defend their recent Kyle Pitts pick in a $1k Dynasty Start Up over at Myffwc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-151h 08The Deep EndDynasty Talk Episode 6: Fantasy Mojos Darren Armani Joins the ShowFFPC Gatekeeper Darren Armani joins the show to discuss Dynasty cut down week at the @FFPC. Adam and Mike also make a first round pick in a @PlayFFWC $1K Dynasty Start Up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-0854 minThe Deep EndDynasty Talk Episode 6: Fantasy Mojos Darren Armani Joins the ShowFFPC Gatekeeper Darren Armani joins the show to discuss Dynasty cut down week at the @FFPC. Adam and Mike also make a first round pick in a @PlayFFWC $1K Dynasty Start Up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-0854 minThe Deep EndBreaking Down ADPAdam and Mike breakdown an FFPC Never Too Early draft along with QB talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-0844 minThe Deep EndBreaking Down ADPAdam and Mike breakdown an FFPC Never Too Early draft along with QB talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-0844 minThe Deep EndLive Draft on UnderdogAdam and Mike do a live draft on @UnderdogFantasy. Adam picked 9th and Mike picked 12th. Tune in as they break down the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-03-3055 minThe Deep EndLive Draft on UnderdogAdam and Mike do a live draft on @UnderdogFantasy. Adam picked 9th and Mike picked 12th. Tune in as they break down the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-03-3055 minThe Deep EndBest-Ball Draft RecapAdam and Mike participated in a shark filled draft. What do you think of their teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-03-3059 minThe Deep EndBest-Ball Draft RecapAdam and Mike participated in a shark filled draft. What do you think of their teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-03-3059 min
The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike's Best Songs of 2021 (Part 1: 12 to 7)With the new year upon us and 2021 now a distant memory, Adam and Mike share the songs that they will remember going forward as the year's BEST! This week, we hear their Top 12 Best Songs of 2021 (part 1: songs 12 - 7).
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#CountedAmongSaints #Creeper #Halsey #HoldingAbsence #Lucero #MaydayParade #OliviaRodrigo #RebeccaBlack #SlowlySlowly #Spiritbox
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2022-01-031h 49
The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike's 2021 In MemoriamThis is our last 'regular' episode of The Skinny for 2021 before our year-end celebration in December and we're taking the time to reflect on yet another strange year in our lives. Lots of ups and downs, disappointments and triumphs were sprinkled throughout and Adam and Mike share with one another and with our audience what the year-to-date was like for them.
Also on the episode, we share our thoughts on recent albums we checked out from artists like The Seafloor Cinema, Silent Planet, Gold Necklace, Adele, The Killers, The Loved Ones, Lucero, and Wolf Parade.
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2021-11-221h 51The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike's Best Songs of 2019 (Part 1: 12 to 7)With the new year upon us and 2019 now a distant memory, Adam and Mike share the songs that they will remember going forward as the year's BEST! This week, we hear their Top 12 Best Songs of 2019 (part 1: songs 12 - 7).
#TheAlmost #CoryWells #TheDevilWearsPrada #TheFever333 #IPrevail #Issues #LindseyStirling #Northlane #NothingNowhere #Slaves #TinyMovingParts
2020-01-061h 45The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike Love the Tweens and Teens: 2017 EditionWelcome back to the next episode in our ten-part series in which we discuss this past decade - both in our personal lives and in the world - as well as all of the best and worst albums that we've come to listen to. Join us as we talk about the life and times of Adam and Mike and the music that helped us through it all from the years 2010 to 2019! This week's episode, 2017.#AFI #AllTimeLow #BrandNew #ChesterBennington #ChrisCornell #Dayseeker #JTWoodruff #JulienBaker #LIGHTS #LikeMothsToFlames #TheMenzingers #NothingNowhere #Silverstein #TheSmithStreetBand #Sufferer
2019-08-262h 06The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike Love the Tweens and Teens: 2016 EditionWelcome back to the next episode in our ten-part series in which we discuss this past decade - both in our personal lives and in the world - as well as all of the best and worst albums that we've come to listen to. Join us as we talk about the life and times of Adam and Mike and the music that helped us through it all from the years 2010 to 2019! This week's episode, 2016.#Beartooth #BrianFallon #Capsize #DriveByCurious #Issues #Letlive #PierceTheVeil #PUP #Saosin #Sum41 #The1975 #Thrice #TooCloseToTouch
2019-08-122h 30The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike Love the Tweens and Teens: 2015 EditionWelcome back to the next episode in our ten-part series in which we discuss this past decade - both in our personal lives and in the world - as well as all of the best and worst albums that we've come to listen to. Join us as we talk about the life and times of Adam and Mike and the music that helped us through it all from the years 2010 to 2019! This week's episode, 2015.#ASkylitDrive #DustinKensrue #DanceGavinDance #ChrisCornell #DeathCabForCutie #BringMeTheHorizon #ITheMighty #HawthorneHeights #MegMyers #ManOverboard #TheWonderYears #MumfordAndSons
2019-08-051h 58The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike Love the Tweens and Teens: 2014 EditionWelcome back to the next episode in our ten-part series in which we discuss this past decade - both in our personal lives and in the world - as well as all of the best and worst albums that we've come to listen to. Join us as we talk about the life and times of Adam and Mike and the music that helped us through it all from the years 2010 to 2019! This week's episode, 2014.
2019-07-152h 35The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike Love the Tweens and Teens: 2013 EditionWelcome back to the next episode in our ten-part series in which we discuss this past decade - both in our personal lives and in the world - as well as all of the best and worst albums that we've come to listen to. Join us as we talk about the life and times of Adam and Mike and the music that helped us through it all from the years 2010 to 2019! This week's episode, 2013 - which is one of our favorite (if not THE favorite) years in music.
2019-07-012h 13The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike Love the Tweens and Teens: 2012 EditionWelcome back to the next episode in our ten-part series in which we discuss this past decade - both in our personal lives and in the world - as well as all of the best and worst albums that we've come to listen to. Join us as we talk about the life and times of Adam and Mike and the music that helped us through it all from the years 2010 to 2019! This week's episode, 2012.
2019-06-172h 24The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike Love the Tweens and Teens: 2011 EditionWelcome back to the next episode in our ten-part series in which we discuss this past decade - both in our personal lives and in the world - as well as all of the best and worst albums that we've come to listen to. Join us as we talk about the life and times of Adam and Mike and the music that helped us through it all from the years 2010 to 2019! This week's episode, 2011.
2019-05-272h 00The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike Love the Tweens and Teens: 2010 EditionIt feels good to be back! This current decade will be over before we know it and before that happens, we want to take the time to go back and reminisce about all of the important events - both in our personal lives and in the world - as well as all of the best and worst albums that we've come to listen to. Join us in this first episode in a ten-part series as we talk about the life and times of Adam and Mike and the music that helped us through it all from the years 2010 to 2019...
2019-05-062h 19The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike's Best Songs of 2018 (Part 1: 12 to 7)With the new year upon us and 2018 now a distant memory, Adam and Mike share the songs that they will remember going forward as the year's BEST! This week, we hear their Top 12 Best Songs of 2018 (part 1: songs 12 - 7).
2018-12-311h 26The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike's Best Songs of 2017 (Part 1: 12 to 7)With the new year upon us and 2017 now a distant memory, Adam and Mike share the songs that they will remember going forward as the year's BEST! This week, we hear their Top 12 Best Songs of 2017 (part 1: songs 12 - 7).
2018-01-081h 05The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike's Best Songs of 2016 (Part 1: 12 to 7)With the new year upon us and 2016 now a distant memory, Adam and Mike share the songs that they will remember going forward as the year's BEST! This week, we hear their Top 12 Best Songs of 2016 (part 1: songs 12 - 7).
2017-01-021h 13The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike's Best Songs of 2015 (Part 1: 12 to 7)With the new year upon us and 2015 now a distant memory, Adam and Mike share the songs that they will remember going forward as 2015's BEST! This week, we hear their Top 12 Best Songs of 2015 (part 1: songs 12 - 7). Since this ended up being an extra long episode, please tune in next week to hear the second half and find out what songs they have considered to rule above them all!
2016-01-041h 08The Skinny with Mike and AdamAdam and Mike's Best Songs of 2014 (Part 1: 12 to 7)With the new year upon us and 2014 now a distant memory, Adam and Mike share the songs that they will remember going forward as 2014's BEST! This week, we hear their Top 12 Best Songs of 2014 (part 1: songs 12 - 7). Since this ended up being an extra long episode, please tune in next week to hear the second half and find out what songs they have considered to rule above them all!
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