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Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 2:8 Five Fave Album EndingsJoin Harry and Dean in their sequel episode, as they rank their Five Fave Album Endings.Following last edition’s “album openings,” a two-parter was inevitable, as the prompt also had the boys thinking about album endings that knocked their socks off. Harry shares picks both classic and surprising, and Dean’s eclectic list comprises of both nostalgic contemporary albums and iconic bangers. And as always, you’ll definitely want to tune in to find out what John Mayer pick made Dean’s list.As the year comes to a close, make sure to stay tune...
2025-11-071h 16Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 2:7 Five Fave Album OpeningsJoin Harry and Dean as they discuss their Five Fave Album Openings of all time.First, Harry and Dean both go over a personal criteria of what they considered an album opening, as well as the method and reasoning behind some of their rankings. The guys delve in and discuss topics within their picks, such as skits, pre-songs, and the most underwhelming album of all time (with a great beginning)- according to Harry.The guys also share touching moments of personal growth, life updates, and reflect on their maturity. This is not one to miss
2025-09-201h 39Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 2:6 Five Fave Live AlbumsJoin Harry and Dean as they rank their Five Fave Live Albums.Live albums are a topic very near and dear to the boys’ hearts, as they share some of their earliest musical memories associated with impactful recordings. They also share anecdotes, ranging from sibling sparked musical awakenings, to oddly life changing coffee shop experiences.After you listen to the episode, make sure to check out the playlist featuring hand-crafted picks from each albumhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/33YEIs3yXJCz206HIrUYVp?si=fYklbOJ_TOaCHHeteV9pFw&pi=2Lvgv86-QImXD
2025-07-221h 16Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 2:5 Jake Brownstein's Five Fave Guitarists and an InterviewJoin Harry and Dean as they interview guitarist Jake Brownstein of Eggy.The guys discuss everything from Eggy’s next record and the influences inspiring their writing, playing with Bill Kreutzmann in Hawaii, and managing fatigue on the road. They also cover a variety of topics, from the horror of loose socks, to Jake performing a Weezer song at a middle school talent show.And of course, the boys don’t let Jake leave without him sharing his Five Fave guitarists of all time - a list with much intention and thought.
2025-06-241h 22Harry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: Phish's Hollywood Bowl 3-Night Run ReviewJoin the boys as they review Phish’s 3-night run at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, from April 25-27.Harry and Dean give setlist rundowns, jam analysis, and stories from the unforgettable weekend. Whether or not you made it out to the shows, this episode is a must listen for any Phish phan out there.
2025-05-1351 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 2:4 Everything Must Go Album Review and Five Fave SongsJoin Harry and Dean as they do a track by track review of Goose’s new album, Everything Must Go. Breaking down each track, the boys often share differing opinions on the songs, and surprise each other many times with their takes.They also note their thoughts on the production, the translation of songs into a studio environment, and the band’s overarching general direction. And of course, it would not be an episode if they did not share their Five Fave tracks off the album, which they do at the end - so stick around for the full...
2025-05-081h 25Harry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: What the f*** is going on with Goose?!Join Harry and Dean in this bonus episode as they discuss the latest chapter in the Goose saga, with the departure of percussionist Jeff Arevalo.Instead of speculating what happened - the boys take a different approach. They go over the two posts about Jeff leaving - but then leave it to the wonders of the internet for the rest of this bonus. Raking deep through the unbridled, chaotic threads of Reddit, Harry and Dean read the funniest and most preposterous comments. If...
2025-03-3123 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 2:3 Five Fave Dream Baseball Walk-Up SongsJoin Harry and Dean as they share their Five Fave Dream Walk-Up Songs!Opening Day is here and the boys get together to envision themselves walking up to home plate with their favorite tunes in the background. Harry and Dean pick a variety of songs to intimidate the other team, songs to make the crowd dance, and even a song to confuse the opposing pitcher; all great things to consider.Whether you are a big baseball fan, a music lover, or maybe even baseball player yourself looking for ideas...
2025-03-2744 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 2:2 Five Fave Sturgill Simpson SongsJoin Harry and Dean as they share their Five Fave songs of one of their favorite modern day artists - Sturgill Simpson! The guys talk all things Sturgill - not just discussing their picks but also his albums, story, and live show. They both share their personal journeys of getting into his music, and how their first sons may both end up being named Sturgill. Whether you consider yourself a hardcore fan of Johnny Blue Skies, or are totally new to Sturge’s music, this episode is a must li...
2025-03-091h 11Harry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show Review Feat. Jack BernardJoin Harry and Dean as they welcome back close friend of the podcast and Super Bowl Halftime Show expert, Jack Bernard, to review Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 performance. The guys discuss their thoughts on the music, the interpretations of the show, and debate even how this halftime show could completely change the game. Looking forward to the 2026 Halftime Show, they also discuss predictions, potential artists, and one very big rumor. This is a must listen bonus!
2025-02-1445 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 2:1 Five Hottest Jamband Takes ft. Ryan StormJoin Harry and Dean as they kick off SEASON 2 in the most controversial of ways, featuring a very special guest - jamband journalist and expert, Ryan Storm!
The three share their Five Hottest Jamband Takes. Things get pretty heated, especially as the takes get hotter. This episode has no shortage of arguing, debating, and intense logic explaining as some of Harry and Dean’s takes even threaten their friendship with Ryan.
Harry and Dean are so excited to get this new season in the new year underway, and are re...
2025-02-021h 18Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:24 Five Fave Concerts of 2024Join Harry and Dean for their FINAL episode of the first season of Harry and Dean’s Five Faves, ranking their Five Fave Concerts of 2024.
Celebrating the amazing year of live music that the boys witnessed, they recount their memorable concert experiences, from incredible setlist choices, journeys around the concert, and moments that had them equally gripped and shocked. Clocking record concert numbers yet again in 2024, these lists truly encapsulate some of the best moments in live music across the globe.
Make sure to check out the handcrafted playlist wi...
2024-12-311h 27Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:23 Five Fave Albums of 2024Join Harry and Dean as they rank their Five Fave Albums of 2024.
It’s that wonderful time of year again when Harry and Dean get to look back at all of the great musical moments, and no better way to start the recaps than by talking about the great music released this year that had a significant impact on them.
The boys have some surprise picks - from Dean’s last minute addition to his list to Harry snubbing one of his Fave bands for a side project, they do n...
2024-12-121h 26Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:22 Five Fave King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Albums
Join Harry and Dean as they take on the daunting task of ranking their Five Fave KING GIZZARD AND THE LIZARD WIZARD ALBUMS!
Having listened to all 26 of their albums, the boys unpack their faves among the bunch - giving analysis, fun facts, and personal anecdotes on why the albums have a special place in their hearts. And of course, disagreements were inevitable, as some unpopular picks made their way into both lists.
Check out the curated playlist below with a standout track from each of the albums that...
2024-11-201h 21Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:21 Luke Black's Five Fave Mountain Grass Unit Songs and an InterviewJoin Harry and Dean as they interview Mountain Grass Unit guitarist, Luke Black.
Mountain Grass Unit is an upcoming bluegrass band out of Birmingham, Alabama, and Luke is something of an internet guitar sensation! Luke shares about his entry into music, the formation of Mountain Grass Unit, and some of the formative concerts he saw growing up - including a very special Billy Strings show.
Luke also talks the new Mountain Grass EP with the boys, as well as their debut album, and the recording process for both. He...
2024-10-1942 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:20 Five Fave Beck SongsJoin Harry and Dean as they share a brand new artist list - their Five Fave Beck songs!
With so much range across his entire catalogue, the boys cover a lot of ground, but at the same time barely scratch the surface of all of Beck’s capabilities. They also both share their unique entry-points to Beck’s music, what about his music captivated them, and his underrated funk gem of an album that happens to be both Harry and Dean’s Fave.
As always, make sure to check out th...
2024-10-0442 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: Dead Ahead '25 Announcement PREVIEWJoin Harry and Dean for this bonus episode, sharing their thoughts on the announcement of the second "Dead Ahead" festival, which will take place January 9-13, 2025 in Riviera Cancun, Mexico.
The boys review the lineup including the absence of OG Grateful Dead member Mickey Hart, two bassists at the same time, and talk their view on what the festival could potentially look like.
2024-09-2048 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:19 Five NOT Fave Concert Pet PeevesJoin Harry and Dean as they share a brand new, unique episode! In their second ever, “NOT Fave” list, the boys share their concert pet peeves.
While the guys ultimately share a combined list, they give many personal anecdotes and stories. The boys discuss everything from the time Harry got uncomfortably grinded on at the Goose pit, to Dean’s heated confrontation with an obnoxious Phish phan. This episode contains some serious tangents from Harry and relevant cautions from Dean, this episode was almost more of a therapeutic hashing out of unfortunate experiences in front...
2024-09-0757 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:18 Dani Battat's Five Fave Eggy Songs and an InterviewJoin Harry and Dean as they interview Eggy keyboardist, Dani Battat.
Eggy is an amazing up-and-coming jamband that are making waves in the scene, and Dani discusses their formation, what it’s like to live with your band, and finding his confidence as a keyboardist.
The boys also ask Dani how Eggy found a new, tight pop-rock sound with producer James Petralli, on their upcoming album, “Waiting Game” (out Sep. 6th). Dani discusses recording the album in Pasadena, California, and him and Dean bond over the Kacey Musgraves influence that h...
2024-08-271h 01Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:17 Marc Ford's Five Fave Solos He's Played and an InterviewJoin Harry and Dean as they talk to guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Marc Ford.
Marc is best known as the lead guitarist for the Black Crowes from 1992-1997 and 2005-2006. Marc not only discusses his time in the Crowes, but walks the boys through his start in music. He also talks lesser known projects, such as his short lived blues Pink Floyd cover band, Blue Floyd, as well as Burning Tree and playing with Ben Harper and Lucinda Williams.
Marc also discusses his signature Bill Asher guitar and the...
2024-08-1629 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: Dead & Co. Sphere Residency REVIEW 2024Join Harry and Dean for this bonus episode, where they review Dead & Company's 2024 MSG Sphere Residency. The boys attended a collective 6 out of the 30 (31 if you count the HP event) shows, and each recount their memories of the concerts.
They talk everything from visuals, to setlist patterns, and everything you need to know about what went down at the Sphere. They also discuss rumors floating around for the band's future in 2025, and potentially beyond! Whether you caught your first show at the Sphere or are a life-long Deadhead, this is surely an episode you...
2024-08-1343 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:16 D. James Goodwin's Five Fave Projects and an InterviewJoin Harry and Dean as they chat with producer, D. James Goodwin.
D. James is best known for his work producing records for artists such as Bob Weir, Goose, and Bonny Light Horseman. He talks to the boys about his first experiences with music, the moment he knew he wanted to become a producer, and his philosophies getting the best out of artists.
D. James also recounts his experience helping Bob Weir transform the songs of his youth into his 2016 album, Blue Mountain, and talks other notable projects.
2024-08-021h 06Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:15 Five Fave 80's Grateful Dead SongsJoin Harry and Dean as they rank their Five Fave 1980s Grateful Dead songs. This episode is special as it is the very first exclusively Grateful Dead list that the boys have shared!
You certainly won’t want to miss Harry and Dean debating topics including John Mayer’s effect on “Althea,” whether or not Built to Last is a good album, and if there’s anyone else out there who really likes “Victim or the Crime.” The boys also bond over sentimental favorites of theirs, their introduction to Grateful Dead music, and captivating live performances that solidified their lists.
As always, mak...
2024-07-2254 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:14 Sam Lucid's Five Fave Dogs In A Pile Songs and an InterviewJoin Harry and Dean as they sit down and chat with Dogs in a Pile bassist, Sam Lucid!
Sam shares about his start in music, transitioning from guitar to bass, the formation of Dogs in a Pile, completing his musical education at Berklee College of Music, and a bunch more. He also explains the jump moving to a six-string bass, writing songs with a unique blend of styles, and making albums with Dogs.
Whether you’re brand new to Dogs in a Pile, or a hardcore member of the Do...
2024-07-0650 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:13 Five Fave Vampire Weekend SongsJoin Harry and Dean as they list their Five Fave Vampire Weekend songs. As the guys run through their lists, they share not only the reasons, musically and lyrically, that they enjoy the songs, but also the personal significance behind them. They also share an impromptu ranking of the five Vampire Weekend albums - with Dean’s list even starting some hot debate. And as always, here is the link to a playlist with Harry and Dean’s Five Fave songs by Vampire Weekend - so after listening to the episode, you can jam out to the best of thei...
2024-06-1242 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:12 Five Fave Artist TransitionsJoin Harry and Dean as they kick off summer by ranking their Five Fave Artist Transitions! When discussing artists transitions, the boys evaluate a change in sound, style, or philosophy of an artist. In this episode, they share the times where that change paid off!
With both Harry and Dean covering everything from their favorite artists, and their transitions, to Dean’s long lost ‘90s pick, and Harry’s boy-band turned solo artist/pop-star choice, this surely a must listen to episode.
After you listen to the episode, check out th...
2024-05-2853 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:11 Five Fave Star Wars Movies Feat. Gavin KasperJoin Harry and Dean in a brand new episode discussing a brand new topic! In honor of May 4th, the boys countdown their Five Fave films of their favorite ever film franchise: STAR WARS!
But there’s more. They are joined by Gavin Kasper, a best friend and diehard fan of the pod and Star Wars. This episode is full of controversy and nerd-ery, from Dean’s love of the prequels, to Harry’s lightsaber duel preferences, to Gavin’s favorite ever Star Wars film - this is absolutely an episode you don’t want to mi...
2024-05-041h 37Harry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: Phish at MSG Sphere Review 2024Join Harry and Dean on this bonus episode as Dean gives a full recap of his Night 4 (04/21/24) Phish show at Sphere. Dean talks about his adventures getting to Vegas, running into familiar faces at the show, as well as giving setlist analysis and discussing the musical and Sphere experience that made his evening.
Harry and Dean also compare and contrast the Phish and U2 shows, as well as give their insights as to what Phish’s run at Sphere means for Dead & Company’s upcoming residency.
2024-04-231h 08Harry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: Goose's Capitol Theatre '24 Run ReviewJoin Harry and Dean as they review Goose’s four night run at the Capitol Theatre in New York. The guys break down each setlist, highlight the must listen to jams, and share their thoughts on the new-look band with new drummer, Cotter Ellis. Marking a monumental moment in the band’s history, these four shows are four of their best ever, and you certainly don’t want to miss Harry and Dean’s review.
2024-04-1250 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:10 Five Fave The Beatles AlbumsJoin Harry and Dean as they rank their Five Fave The Beatles Albums. Although the task may seem daunting, the boys had to introspectively search their brain, ears, and heart to conquer such a difficult task. As always, the guys get into it, debating the merits of Ringo’s songs, naming the best vocalist in the band, and even doing an impromptu, Five Fave (five!?) The Beatles members.
After you listen to the episode, check out the playlist below with handcrafted song selections from the albums that made Harry and Dean’s li...
2024-04-041h 17Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:9 Ethan Michael's Five Fave Great Blue Songs and an InterviewJoin Harry and Dean as they share their first EVER artist interview, featuring Ethan Michael! Ethan is a guitarist and singer for the band Great Blue, which features Peter Anspach from Goose as well.
Ethan walks them through the history of Great Blue, being a fan of the band before joining, finding his place in the band, and where they are today. The boys ask him everything from his jamming philosophies, to what goes in to building a setlist for the band. Ethan shares some memorable moments from recent Great Blue shows, and even...
2024-03-2544 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:8 Five NOT Fave Albums by Great ArtistsJoin Harry and Dean as they switch it up, and share their first ever Five NOT Fave list! Discussing their Five NOT Fave albums by great artists, the two unpack a list full of twists and turns. With most every artist that has a large discography, some stinkers in the bunch are practically inevitable. In this episode, Harry and Dean choose the most disappointing, disgruntling, or flat out worst records some of their favorite artists have released.
With Dean taking personal offense to some of Harry’s selections, and Harry astonishment at some of th...
2024-03-151h 03Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:7 Five Fave Creedence Clearwater Revival SongsJoin Harry and Dean as the count down their Five Fave Creedence Clearwater Revival songs! The boys not only discuss their favorite songs by the band, but their ability to transport listeners to a different time and place with their music. Beyond transporting listeners, CCR themselves also had an incredible talent of making music that was of a different time and place than their own, making swampy southern music while based out of Northern California. Besides geography, Harry and Dean also discuss the power of John Fogerty’s voice, their highly prolific short period as a band, and the sh...
2024-02-2938 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: Usher's Halftime Show Review Feat. Jack BernardJoin Harry and Dean as they welcome back guest Super Bowl Halftime Show expert, Jack Bernard. The three breakdown Usher’s 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show, each sharing their differing perspectives and debating the merits of the production value vs. the music. They also discuss the legacy of Usher’s performance, and where it lands among the rest.
2024-02-2228 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: Jackie Greene Concert ReviewJoin Harry and Dean as they reflect on their expierence at the Jackie Greene concert at the Ventura Music Hall.
2024-02-1813 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:6 Five Fave Super Bowl Halftime Shows Feat. Jack BernardJoin Harry and Dean as they rank their Five Fave Super Bowl Halftime Shows. BUT WAIT…Special guest Jack Bernard aka JackyB joins the hosts as the podcast’s first ever special guest!
A longtime friend of both, Jack is a certified Super Bowl Halftime expert, and he brings his in-depth analysis to every pick. Jack brings controversial takes on universally beloved performances, and Harry shares somewhat controversial takes on Jack’s beloved performances, making this episode a must!
Dean also talks about the performances opened his musical eye to new s...
2024-02-111h 23Harry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: Goose Gets New Drummer and Announce New Tour!Join Harry and Dean as they cover the exciting announcements in the Goose community this week! They unpack Cotter Ellis’s arrival and announcement video, initial thoughts, and possible shift in band dynamics. They also chat about the new instrumental Ted Tapes album the band dropped, and the Summer Tour 2024. Harry and Dean also express their grievances on the lack of news about a new album, and what they hope for in the future
2024-02-1013 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: Dead & Company SPHERE PREVIEW and more!Join Harry and Dean as they preview the return of Dead & Company and go over a bunch of other current musical topics on their mind! Harry and Dean break down the big announcement of Dead & Company’s 18 show residency at the state of the art Sphere in Las Vegas. The guys talk about everything you want to know, from ticket prices and seating, to “Where’s Shakedown Street?” Both sharing their conflicting views, Harry and Dean discuss the potential limitations of a Dead show at the Sphere, but why they ultimately still want to go.
In oth...
2024-02-0236 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:5 Five Fave NPR Tiny Desk ConcertsJoin Harry and Dean as they list their Five Fave NPR Tiny Desk Concerts. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts is a video series of musical performances put on by NPR Music. These “concerts” quickly gained popularity as the series became known for its often stripped down, intimate sets, and deeply personal performances. With over 15 years and 1000 performances, Tiny Desk is as strong as ever, and continues to produce excellent content for music lovers.
Harry and Dean share their well-crafted selections that boast variety as representative of the range of the Tiny Desk series itself. From mass...
2024-01-2731 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country 1/18/24 Show ReviewJoin Harry and Dean as they review their first concert of 2024, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country Show on 1/18/24 in Ventura.
Here is the link to some concert footage from Cosmic Country's cover of CCR's Midnight Special featuring Sugar Legg's Vocals
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country - Midnight Special - Ventura Music Hall-Ventura, CA January 18, 2023 (youtube.com)
2024-01-2610 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:4 Five Fave Daniel Donato SongsJoin Harry and Dean as they discuss their Five Fave Daniel Donato songs.
Daniel Donato is a young country/rock guitar-slinger from Nashville, who has made waves in the jam scene in the past few years. With his band Cosmic Country by his side, Donato has become known for firing tasty Southern licks off his fretboard, improvising inspiring jams that reach out beyond just country music, and putting on incredible live shows. These are just a few of the reasons Harry and Dean love Daniel Donato and listen to the episode for the rest!
2024-01-1822 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesBonus: Dead Ahead 2024 ReviewJoin Harry and Dean on their first ever bonus episode as they review "Dead Ahead," a Grateful Dead inspired festival featuring the likes of Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Derek Trucks, and many more!
Reminiscent of Dead & Company's, "Playing in the Sand" event, "Dead Ahead" featured many different acts and even a NEW post-Jerry incarnation of the Dead. Harry and Dean break it all down for you in this episode, from Dean's LP Giobbi insights, to Harry's Sturgill Simpson woes.
2024-01-1819 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:3 Five Fave Concerts of 2023Join Harry and Dean as they rank their Five Fave concerts of 2023.
In another recap episode of 2023, Harry and Dean discuss some of the many great moments in live music they were lucky enough to witness this past year. Listen up as they recount memorable sit-ins, exciting setlist choices, and songs that brought tears to their eyes. With record concert years for both, this top five truly brings you the cream of the crop, as this was a truly unforgettable year.
And Harry apologizes for calling Chicago a state - in his...
2024-01-1234 minHarry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:2 Five Fave Albums of 2023Join Harry and Dean as they talk about their Five Fave Albums of 2023.
2023 was a big year for music, and both Harry and Dean had a lot to say. From Harry's country-americana picks to Dean's mumble-rap turned psychedelic rock choices, these guys unpack a lot of stuff.
2024 will have a lot in store for the boys but 2023 was such a great year that it couldn't just go by without a review episode. And a special shoutout to all of the great music to come out of Australia, these guys are carrying music just in general.
2024-01-0632 min
Harry and Dean's Five FavesEp 1:1 Five Fave Musical ArtistsWelcome to Harry and Dean's Five Faves! In our first episode we will be introducing ourselves by going over our top 5 musical artists.
Let us know what you would want to see our five faves of!
After you listen to the episode, make sure to check out the playlist full of Harry and Dean’s picks!
H&D’s Five Fave Artists - playlist by Harry | Spotify
2023-12-3128 min
The Sole Channel CafeSCC398 - Mr. V Sole Channel Cafe Radio Show - January 15th 2019 - Hour 2SCC398 - Mr. V Sole Channel Cafe Radio Show - January 15th 2019 - Hour 2
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Mr. V closes out hour 2 of the Sole Channel Cafe in grand fashion with a slew of New House Music cuts killing his dancefloors & classic faves that always reminds us why we love HOUSE!
Complete your session now with hour 2 of The Sole Channel Cafe.
TRACKLIST //
1. Hype & Fame (KidzBlock Mix) - Reelsoul Feat. Mr. V
2. Don't Lie (Loui & Scibi Remix) - Loui & Scibi
3. Deep In The Underground (Block & Crown Club Mix) - Kiki Doll & Rio Dela Duna
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