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Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastBewitched - Laufey | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 240It Must Be Love this Valentine's Day as we review and rank Bewitched, the second studio album by jazz-pop sensation Laufey! With timeless melodies, lush instrumentation, and heart-filled lyrics, this "love album" blends the traditional and the trendy effortlessly. We'll see Laufey's career through From The Start, including her run on The Voice Iceland and her solo cello appearance with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra at age 15! From jazz standards like Misty to the powerful Lovesick, Bewitched is a record that lives up to its title track!James & Connor talk Valentine plans, jazz affinity, and more, all...
2026-02-131h 04
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastPredicting Every 2026 Grammy Winner: Bonus ContentBONUS CONTENT! It's Grammy Week once again and we're gearing up for our special episode by predicting the winners of ALL 95 categories! After Connor's big win last year, who will walk away the winner? James & Connor will talk about the new categories for 2026 and discover some oddities-- a father & son competition, 8-bit jazz, stacked categories for Best Rap Album and Best Pop Vocal Album, and some humous hopefuls. There are artists we've covered (like Doechii, Cody Fry, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar, to name a few) and even more new names to consider. See how many picks we make...
2026-01-3150 min
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastBrat - Charli XCX | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 237We're just living that life, Von Dutch, cult classic, as we rank Charli XCX's hyperpop club record Brat! Its danceable melodies, carefree bite, and minimalist neon green aesthetic sparked a cultural movement in Brat Summer, and hits like 360, Apple, and Sympathy Is A Knife turned into certified Club Classics. Inspired by her early days in London's underground illegal rave scene, Brat sees Charli showing off striking vulnerability through crisp, energetic songs with memorable melodies. From relationships to generational trauma to impending motherhood (or even to just a good party song), this record really does it all....
2026-01-231h 21
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastRemain In Light - Talking Heads | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 236Same as it ever was... We're letting the days go by as we review and rank Remain In Light by the Talking Heads! For their iconic 1980 record, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz migrated to the Bahamas to escape city life. While they were there they developed an affinity for the Caribbean ethos and African-inspired percussion, which they brought into the studio alongside producer Brian Eno. The result is a polyrhythmic, pulsing new-wave sound, made with "human sampling" techniques and a flair for the funky. The record is home to instant classics like Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On...
2026-01-161h 16
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastImmortalized - Disturbed | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 235 (Connor's Pick)Ooh-wah-ah-ah-ah!!! This week we head into the Eye Of The Storm as we review and rank Immortalized, the riotous sixth studio album from Disturbed! After an indefinite hiatus in the early 2010s the band roared back onto the scene with this surprise record in 2015, featuring iconic moments like The Vengeful One, the ballad-adjacent The Light, and an unforgettable cover of The Sound Of Silence. Sucker punch hooks and powerful vocals keep the album moving, but did the band play it too safe by sticking to their tried-and-true formula?Connor first recommended Disturbed's Evolution to James half...
2026-01-091h 46
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThe Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - Bob Dylan | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 234Honey, Just Allow Him One More Chance! The Year Of Redemption blows us back into the North Country this week to revisit The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan! After Highway 61 Revisited didn't exactly leave Connor "going electric," we decided to wind back the clock to 1962 and explore one of Dylan's first masterpieces. After barely breaking even with his debut, people called him a folly... but with his sophomore effort, this so-called spokesman of a generation set out to prove them wrong! Armed with a guitar and a harmonica and inspired by social upheaval that defined the decade, the future folk legend...
2026-01-021h 32
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThe Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess - Chappell Roan | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 233We're gonna keep on dancing into 2026 with Chappell Roan's electric debut album The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess! Join us as we review and rank this Grammy-nominated record full of powerful pop hits like Red Wine Supernova and HOT TO GO! From a small town in Missouri to the world's biggest stages, Chappell Roan's rise has been surreal. We'll talk about her early folk songwriting days, her move to Los Angeles (and a devastating false start to her career), and the slow and steady rising tide that propelled tracks like Pink Pony Club from obscurity into the...
2025-12-261h 30
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastNaughty Or Nice 4 - A Holiday Hits Bracket Challenge: Episode 232The Spin-ter Wonderland season is upon us! Get ready for a head-to-head bracket elimination of your favorite holiday hits with our annual NAUGHTY OR NICE Competition! We've selected fourteen songs by artists we've covered on the podcast in the last year and pitted them against one another to determine who comes out on top, based on YOUR VOTES! From Frank Sinatra's crooning Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas to Lady Gaga's Christmas Tree, we've got a blend of new tunes and familiar favorites in the running this year. The Beach Boys' Little Saint Nick is also looking for redemption...
2025-12-191h 49
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThe Nutcracker Ballet - Pyotr Tchaikovsky | History & Review: Episode 231We're heading to the Land Of Sweets this week and reviewing The Nutcracker ballet, an annual seasonal staple around the globe! The 1892 ballet proved to be Pyotr Tchaikovsky's swansong, serving as a capstone on a composing career that brought Russian music to western audiences. Today, the ballet brings in more than $50 million in annual ticket sales to support dance companies and education... but what made it so popular in the first place? Sure, it features iconic songs like the March, the Russian Dance, and the Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, but the remarkable history of The Nutcracker goes...
2025-12-121h 26
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastKind Of Blue - Miles Davis | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 230It's All Blues this week as we review and rank Kind Of Blue, the revolutionary instrumental modal jazz album by the legendary Miles Davis! Davis and his sextet (full of icons like John Coltrane and Julian "Cannonball" Adderley) abandoned the idea of chord progressions and studied scales, with minimal rehearsal. The result is a five-track improvised album that "changed the language of music." Its songs have become staples in the jazz canon, to the point that a certain chord is named the So What chord because it's so recognizable from this album. We'll talk about Miles' storied life and...
2025-12-051h 21
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastEureka - Mother Mother | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 229It's like paradise spread out with a butter knife! This week we wanna scream "EUREKA!" with the colorful third record from Canadian sibling band Mother Mother! Ryan and Molly Guldemond noticed a striking lack of powerful melodic rock and set out to make the music they wanted to hear. After becoming British Columbia's next big thing (and releasing the future viral hit Hayloft), the band pushed high-concept emotional rock to infectious levels with tracks like Oleander, Problems, and their first charting hit, The Stand! This self-made creative endeavor stands out from the rest of the band's discography with its...
2025-11-281h 15
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastUnreal Unearth (Unaired) - Hozier | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 228If you've lived your whole life before the First Light, you'd better check out Hozier's latest LP, Unreal Unearth! James & Connor are reviewing the "Unaired" edition of the album, with seven bonus tracks including Too Sweet, his biggest hit since Take Me To Church! This concept album inspired by Dante's Inferno takes us down circle by circle, vice by vice, so seamlessly that you'll forget you're in the middle of the descent. Through moving songs like Francesca, All Things End, Butchered Tongue, and Eat Your Young, Hozier explores our relationship to darkness, power, and human connection through his well-sifted...
2025-11-211h 58
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastA Beautiful Lie - Thirty Seconds To Mars | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 226Almost 200 weeks ago we explored Thirty Seconds To Mars' 2017 record America and... let's just say it didn't go well. For the Year Of Redemption, we decided the band needed a second chance so we're back to talk about A Beautiful Lie, the band's sophomore record that really solidified their arena rock sound. Jared Leto sings and screams his way through some of the band's all-time classics like Attack, The Kill, and From Yesterday. Their lyrics pull back from cosmic generality and hone in on the angsty, intimate side of the human experience. Bartholomew Cubbins is also back in the...
2025-11-071h 25
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastParanoid - Black Sabbath | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 223Black Sabbath has us Paranoid as we review their sophomore album this week! After Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, and company literally invented the genre of heavy metal with their debut they knew they needed to push the envelope to further define and refine their style with the next release. With just three days of studio time and hits like War Pigs and Iron Man in their arsenal, find out if Paranoid ranks among the greats... or if it gets an Electric Funeral.James & Connor explore the record's origins as Walpurgis, talk about the Prince Of Darkness...
2025-10-171h 17
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastHysteria - Def Leppard | Album Review & Ranking: Episode 219Get ready to Rocket on a satellite of love with Def Leppard's 1987 hit record Hysteria! James & Connor discuss the band's challenges to grow an international fanbase through their first three albums of "lust, blood, and rock" music with a sleek, polished glam metal edge. We'll talk about the car accident that changed Thunder God Rick Allen's life and transformed Hysteria into a legendary album. With major staples like Animal, Pour Some Sugar On Me, and Love Bites, this was Def Leppard's attempt to make an all-hits record. Did they succeed? The Mixtaper enlightens us on undercover roadies, confectionery cleanup...
2025-09-191h 29
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastGUTS - Olivia Rodrigo: Episode 215We Got Her Back! The Year Of Redemption continues with Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album GUTS. After our Year Two episode about Sour (Episode 54) James & Connor discovered they weren't in her primary audience demographic... but her maturing perspective and a new, punkier voice might elevate our opinions! Can the Ballads Of A Homeschooled Girl win us over? Hits like Vampire, Lacy, and Bad Idea Right took over the pop music conversation in 2023, and her 95-show world tour was the highest-grossing for an artist born in this millennium. The Mixtaper will shoehorn in facts about ethical bathtubs, international crime, and a...
2025-08-221h 26
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastOnly The Lonely - Frank Sinatra: Episode 210 (Connor's Pick)Ol' Blue Eyes is crooning his way onto the podcast this week! We're reclining by the fireside, tie loose, scotch in hand, and listening as Frank Sinatra sings for Only The Lonely. It's Connor's first crack at the Year Of Redemption; James scored Sinatra's Watertown years ago (and he was pretty harsh). Will this ballad-laden, melancholy album raise the stakes and earn the Chairman Of The Board a better score? We'll talk about his rise, demise, and resurgence, get lost in Sinatramania, and evaluate his salary as his career cemented itself as the stuff of legends. The Mixtaper squares...
2025-07-181h 46
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastDiscovery - Daft Punk: Episode 208The Year Of Discovery comes to a close this week! We're exploring Discovery, the sophomore album from Daft Punk, the iconic robotic French duo that changed the trajectory of electronica as we know it. Their sample-heavy style breathed new life into funk and disco, and hits like Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger and One More Time took the world by storm. From their explosive origins to the record's companion anime Interstella 5555, James & Connor will fall in Digital Love with this one. We'll play Fact Or Spin about trucks, the precursors to their iconic helmets, and NASA's Deep Space Network.. and...
2025-07-041h 25
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastCurrents - Tame Impala: Episode 199New Person, Same Old Podcast! James & Connor are talking about Tame Impala (just one guy!) and their 2015 record Currents! Kevin Parker's self-created album is the result of hundreds of hours of work, thousands of vocal takes, and a lifetime of passion for music. With themes of change and personal growth, this album sets Reality In Motion with electronic hooks and ambient, saturated vibes. We'll talk about the abandoned power plant that inspired the record, impala enrichment activities, and more! The Mixtaper gets wiggly with facts about aural entanglement and a pet-napping bandit. Embrace The Moment and Let It Happen...
2025-05-021h 17
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastFlying - Cody Fry: Episode 198 (Connor's Pick)It's Connor's birthday! We finally remembered, but that doesn't mean things go any better... His latest pick is Flying by Cody Fry, an orchestral pop record featuring the viral TikTok hit I Hear A Symphony! In a shocking turn of events, it's an album James has known for 7 years. How will sweeping scores and saturated modern pop Hold On in the rankings? The Mixtaper has done his research into illegal trees, wooden rings, and inconsistent haircuts. Will Connor perform Better than he did last time? It's a one-of-a-kind record with a unique blend of influences from classical to dubstep...
2025-04-251h 31
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastOut Of Sight - James Brown: Episode 196YOW!! We feel good, like you knew that we would when we listened to James Brown's album Out Of Sight! It features the debut of his iconic hit alongside other standards like Mona Lisa, Only You, I Loves You Porgy, and the ethereal Nature Boy. We'll talk about James Brown's time with the Famous Flames and learn how he became the hardest working man in show biz! Find out about the Godfather Of Soul's bougie Poojie, his backflipping Little Richard impression, and what happens when you try to use his private bathroom... Join us for a second go at...
2025-04-111h 16
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastShort N' Sweet - Sabrina Carpenter: Episode 194Sabrina Carpenter leaves quite an impression (5 feet, to be exact) with her explosive breakout album Short N' Sweet! James & Connor may not be the Sharpest Tools in the shed, but we're ready to break down this album! We'll talk about Sabrina's Best New Artist credentials, her probable and improbable family members, and all the dumb guys in these dozen tunes. The Mixtaper will give us a Taste about her X-Ray Chef Dad, secret dance-offs, and lost child mishap. Is this album Slim Pickins or will it Please Please Please us? How does it compare to Album Of The Year...
2025-03-281h 18
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastCowboy Carter - Beyoncé (Grammy Special): Episode 187This ain't Texas, ain't no Hold 'Em... But there sure is an Album Of The Year Grammy! Beyoncé took home top honors at the 67th Grammy Awards this week and we're celebrating with our traditional special dedicated to Cowboy Carter! This genre-fluid country crossover record defied expectations and shed new light on country's history and trajectory. James & Connor will debrief about our favorite moments and award predictions (with VERY different results than last year) and stampede our way through this 27-track record with cameos from Willie, Dolly, Posty, Miley, Linda Martell, and more! We'll talk about Jolene, spaghetti westerns, O...
2025-02-071h 42
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastMentors - Fish In A Birdcage: Episode 185 (Connor's Pick)Hey, all you able-bodied creatures! This week James & Connor learn all the rules behind Mentors, the new album by singer, songwriter, Poet, and folk renaissance multi-instrumentalist Fish In A Birdcage. Connor discovered his music on a trip and has deemed it a "no skips" discography. After sharing a Fish List with James he decided to bring a brand new album to the podcast full of plucky instruments, ballads, and lyrics that are just so good! The Mixtaper will enlighten us about wedding crashers, espresso splashers, and song stashers in Fact Or Spin. If there's a Badger clinging to your...
2025-01-241h 27
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastNaughty Or Nice 3: The Wham-Off! - Episode 180Three years of competition all comes down to this... It's our annual Naughty Or Nice Holiday Special! We'll put the best seasonal songs by podcast artists head-to-head and see who comes out on top with live voting, and the stakes have never been higher. Not only is this a rubber match between James & Connor, NoN 2024 will also determine the fate of two-time champion Last Christmas by Wham! Will they rise to the challenge and earn the triple crown, or will this truly be their last Christmas? Only the chat knows... See who stays nice and who ends up naughty...
2024-12-201h 22
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastAja - Steely Dan: Episode 177Up on the hill, James & Connor are talking about Aja by Steely Dan! The group gave up on touring to pursue perfection in the studio and this 7-track yacht rock staple was the result. With the help of more than 40 session players who learned to work the saxophone, Don Fagen and Walter Becker's complicated chord work and "obscure" lyricism will take us Home At Last. The Mixtaper whisks us through space and time as we learn about arcade soundtracks and hunt down the Title Track Bandit! From the harmonious seediness of Peg to the rockin' Josie, get ready to...
2024-11-291h 13
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastIt Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back - Public Enemy: Episode 167Yeah, boy!! Get some bass for your face this week with It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back, the sophomore album from hip-hop pioneers Public Enemy! James & Connor will learn about Chuck D and Flavor Flav's moving van freestyles, Hank Shocklee's Bomb Squad and their iconic wall of noise, and more as we tackle exactly one hour of music. We'll find out what's on Channel Zero (shewatchshewatch), refuse to believe the hype, and learn about everything from dactylic hexameter to Caspar Milquetoast. The Mixtaper informs us about the personal life of Terminator X and Flavor Flav's...
2024-09-201h 36
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThe Wellermen - The Wellermen: Episode 166 (Connor's Pick)Ahoy! It's another Connor Pick, and he's taking us sailing on the seven seas with the self-titled debut of The Wellermen! Born from long-distance collaboration in the midst of a TikTok sea shanty craze, the group's signature deep bass folk style brings new life to 13 classics (although some are more classic than others)! After a shocking surprise reveal we'll learn their backstory and dive into songs that range from traditional Viking music and pirate shanties to Ed Sheeran chart-toppers and everything in between. The Mixtaper squares off against Connor again with facts about action figures, limos, alps, Donut Boy...
2024-09-131h 51
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThe Blueprint - Jay-Z: Episode 160H to the Izzo, V to the Izzay! The Ruler's Back and this week it's a Jay-Z Takeover! James and Connor are heading to the Heart Of The City with Hov's legendary 2001 record The Blueprint. We'll cover young Shawn Carter's rise to the top, discuss his ambitious business ventures, and more as we learn about the feuds, friends, and experiences that inspired this album. The Mixtaper helps us see the world in proprietary Jay-Z Blue, hatch a dragon, and encounter Michael Jackson in the most unexpected places. No one can make a Song Cry quite like Small Hov, and...
2024-08-021h 37
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastWe All Want The Same Things - Craig Finn: Episode 159It's another Birthday Episode! James and Connor (they used to call us Junebug and Jester) are talking about one of James' must-know albums: We All Want The Same Things, the third solo album from The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn! His effortless worldbuilding introduces us to a whirlwind of characters who are down on their luck and looking for something to hope for. From the disorienting progress of Preludes to the sting of divorce in Be Honest, no stone is left unturned. The Mixtaper will wax poetic about Walt Whitman, spill the tea about teapots, and introduce us to...
2024-07-261h 16
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastEndless Summer Vacation - Miley Cyrus: Episode 156 (Connor's Pick)The Year Of Healing comes to a dramatic conclusion this week with Connor's riskiest pick yet: Endless Summer Vacation by Miley Cyrus! We talked about Plastic Hearts in Episode 20 (check it out!), and Connor's never forgiven James for his thoughts. In this episode we'll talk about what Miley's been up to over the last few years and then take on her first Grammy-winning record, from the "song of the summer" in Flowers to the synthscape of Handstand to the piano ballads like Wonder Woman. The Mixtaper has a lot to make up for too, and we help jog his...
2024-07-051h 58
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastFrom Under The Cork Tree - Fall Out Boy: Episode 154We're going down, down in an earlier round, and Sugar, We're Going Down spinning! This week we're talking about Fall Out Boy's quintessential 2005 pop-punk record From Under The Cork Tree! With hits like Dance, Dance and song titles longer than we can fit in the episode description, it's a great intro to the band that would go on to Save Rock And Roll. James & Connor talk about Fall Out Boy's history and make very persuasive arguments for their scores. Plus, The Mixtaper (real friend or sham friend?) is setting interview records, getting paid in pizza, and teaching us about...
2024-06-211h 34
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastLed Zeppelin II - Led Zeppelin: Episode 150Want a Whole Lotta Love? This week we Ramble On with Led Zeppelin on their aptly named sophomore album, Led Zeppelin II! James & Connor are celebrating 150 episodes of Spin It with one of the most iconic bands in rock-- practically a household name to this day, almost 50 years after the end of their legendary career. We'll talk about the band's supergroup origins, the innovations they brought to the music world, and the crucial differences between blimps and zeppelins (yes, they're different)! From the life-changing Heartbreaker and the drums of Moby Dick to the scorned Living Loving Maid, we've got...
2024-05-241h 35
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastWhoever's In New England - Reba McEntire: Episode 146She's a single mom who works two jobs, who loves her kids and never stops... she's a Survivor, and she's Reba McEntire!! James & Connor are discovering Whoever's In New England this week with her ballad-laden, breakthrough tenth record! We petition the Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame and journey from her rodeo origins to the biggest stages in country music. The Mixtaper's lined up a star-studded red carpet affair with a few familiar fact faces and the Concept King is back at it again to weave these tracks into a touching story of love, heartbreak, and healing. Reba Can't Stop...
2024-04-261h 14
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThe Lost Years - The Strike: Episode 145 (Connor's Pick)Oh, honey, let's ride!! We're celebrating Connor's birthday (DEFINITELY not forgetting it again!) with his newest pick: The Strike's 2022 album The Lost Years! We first discovered their single Overtime on our Singles Episode (#15) and now we're going All The Way with a dozen Painkillers that are anything but Nothing New. It's a feel-good, good-time alt-pop extravaganza, driven by its energetic instrumentals and unique saxophone solos! The Mixtaper's back with an inflated ego after his last bout with Connor and he's done the unthinkable... Will facts about bomb shelters, ambulances for snowmen, and bad bowling stump him? We also wrap...
2024-04-191h 33
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastS.O.S. - SZA: Episode 141...---... You know what that means: Time to talk about SZA's expansive, Grammy-winning sophomore album SOS! In an ambitious, intentional attempt to blend all her influences and styles into one melting pot, this 23-track record incorporates rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop, and more into hits like Kill Bill, Shirt, Low, and Snooze (and Conceited)!! James & Connor talk about SZA's Olympic dreams, her doomsday bunny, and more. The Mixtaper stumbles upon the most truth-filled lie he's ever made up. Between the content and the various strong Spin Cycle tie-ins, how will we compare SOS to the Album Of The Year...
2024-03-221h 18
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastDr. Feelgood - Mötley Crüe: Episode 139WOAH! YEAH! Mötley Crüe's iconic 1989 record Dr. Feelgood has Kickstarted Our Hearts, hope it never stops! James & Connor are learning about the band's wilder days, including the true stories that inspired their most iconic songs! From power ballads like Without You to thinly veiled euphemisms like Rattlesnake Shake and Sticky Sweet, we're ordering up another slice of glam metal! The Mixtaper is getting fired up this week with tales of aggressive pest control, run-ins with Swiss police, and an ex who tried to extinguish a relationship... literally. One thing's for sure... it's never the Same Ol' Situation wh...
2024-03-081h 17
T-Lokes: Tucson Local BusinessEpisode 7: Park Place Mall - Start with a CartHowdy T-Lokes, we have a special episode today to announce the Start-With-A-Cart event at the Park Park Place Mall. Joining me via virtual meetup is Jessica Carr, The Marketing and Business Development Manager, and James McGee the Local Leasing Manager for the Park Place Mall. We discuss the benefits of using mall space for retail startups, we talk about the misconceptions surrounding the mall, what the park place mall is doing to adapt to the community needs and elevate the businesses that work with them. Park Place Mall LinksSign up for Start-with-a-Cart!Park Place Mall WebsitePark Place Mall Instagram@leasingwithjaye...
2024-03-0435 min
Bloor Street Capital | Jimmy Connor Growing and Protecting My WealthWhere Uranium Price is Going in 2024 - Justin Huhn and James ConnorUranium Insider : https://www.uraniuminsider.com/a/4133...
James Connor and Justin Huhn discuss where the uranium price is going in 2024.
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2024-02-0336 min
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastLive At The Regal - B.B. King: Episode 133Every Day We Have The Blues, and today we're getting to know the King-- B.B. King, that is! His 1965 concert album Live At The Regal has often been hailed as one of the best blues records of all time. How Blue Can You Get? James & Connor will find out as they discover Blues Boy King's exceptional tractor-driving skills (and tractor-wrecking skills), his iconic guitar(s) Lucille, and an explosive career that made him one of the most legendary names in music. We'll learn about the historic Regal Theater, the Eggwich, and the dangerous hobby he carried into his 70...
2024-01-261h 03
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastHow Big, How Blue, How Beautiful - Florence + The Machine: Episode 130How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful! James and Connor are building a Ship To Wreck and talking about the smash-hit third record by Florence + The Machine. From emotional introspective rockers to soulful ballads, Florence Welch can sing it all (with her impressive 3-octave vocal range)! We'll talk about her favorite smells, turbulent travel, and throat-donor fans during Fact Or Spin, and Connor will have some VERY tough decisions to make. It's an album that's full of water-free water songs that have both peakish and valleyish tendencies. Can we get some intrachorus consistency from the Queen Of Peace, or will...
2024-01-051h 19
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastDrive - Alan Jackson: Episode 126 (Connor's Pick)Connor's taking the wheel this week with another album.. it's Drive by Alan Jackson! This 2002 record is often considered one of the best of his career and it features songs like First Love, That'd Be Alright, and the contemplative Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning). We'll talk about his pets, weightlifting, and his career's sky-high origins, and we'll even taste-test his favorite food! The Mixtaper is back up against lil' ugly flirty Smurf Connor and hoping to beat his personal best of 50/50 and you don't wanna miss it. Whoops, we slipped and fell in love with Drive!
2023-12-081h 49
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastBack In Black - AC/DC: Episode 125Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution, and we're cranking it to 11 with AC/DC's iconic record Back In Black! Join James and 2008 Connor as we journey through this album one (or more) metaphors at a time. In the wake of Bon Scott's passing and largely shaped by new lead singer Brian Johnson, this record would go on to be one of the best-sellers in the entire world. Hits like Shoot To Thrill, Hells Bells, and You Shook Me All Night Long solidified the Australian pub rock band's place in history. We'll talk about outfits and rituals in a record-setting...
2023-12-011h 12Bloor Street Capital | Jimmy Connor Growing and Protecting My WealthHoward Klein - RK Equity - Lithium Outlook 2024 - James ConnorJames Connor interviews Howard Klein of RK Equity. Howard provides his thoughts on the Rolling Stones new album, China's restrictions on graphite, recent M&A transactions, and where the lithium price is going in 2024.
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2023-11-2635 minBloor Street Capital | Jimmy Connor Growing and Protecting My WealthSara Vakhshouri on Oil, Russia, and the Middle East - James ConnorJames Connor interviews Sara Vakhshouri of SVB Energy International, which is a strategic consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. and Dubai. Sara is a specialist on energy security and risk management.
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2023-11-2628 min
Spin It! The Record Ranking Podcast2112 - Rush: Episode 121Attention all planets of the Solar Federation! We have assumed control, and this week we're talking about Rush's iconic record 2112! Designed to be a defiant last-ditch middle finger at their record label, this album features a 20-minute sci-fi prog opera as its first side. James and Connor will talk about this timeless tale of triumph over tyranny and learn a lot along the way, from new words like "scraunch" to fun ways to smack plywood. Plus, find out about Neil Peart's cameo in one of our very niche favorite movies! This prog rock record is truly out of this...
2023-11-031h 08
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThe Mixtaper's Halloween Thirteen - The Ultimate Mixtober Playlist: Episode 120Happy Mixtober! Connor's out of town so this week we're letting The Mixtaper take over and share his playlist of the 13 best Halloween songs to get you in the spirit (pun intended) of the season! From movie soundtracks to hit singles to novelty songs, this dastard has brought every trick in his arsenal to make this episode unforgettable. Join James as he opens three surprise mystery gifts from The Mixtaper and play along as we try to guess each entry on the countdown with some (mostly) true facts about each song! Recorded live on our Twitch channel (@SpinItPod). Be...
2023-10-271h 20
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastA/B - Kaleo: Episode 119Kveðja vinir! Mixtober continues with a very Icelandic episode about Kaleo, whose blues-rocking 2016 debut record A/B took the world by storm! You might know songs like No Good and Way Down We Go from any number of TV shows, movies, or video games. James and Connor are getting to the heart of this powerful, atmospheric album with a sum greater than each of its intriguing halves. Our favorite villain is bringing elvish advice, mosquito bites, and Wolverine to Fact Or Spin, and this time he's really done his Mixtaper research (which is just like normal research, but i...
2023-10-201h 05
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastStrait From The Heart - George Strait: Episode 116Royalty returns to the podcast this week as we celebrate the King Of Country Music: George Strait! This former Texan Of The Year's sophomore album Strait From The Heart features some of the greatest country singles of all time, including Amarillo By Morning and Fool Hearted Memory. James and Connor are getting familiar with a voice as smooth as chocolate cake and learning about a whiskey made of crustaceans! Plus, the Mixtaper is taking us down a shocking (nearly unimaginable) Opry tangent. George Strait is A Fire We Can't Put Out, and you'll love this episode (even if you...
2023-09-291h 23
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastFrontiers - Journey: Episode 110 (Connor's Pick)Connor's taking us on a journey this week- a Journey journey!! We're talking about their 1983 record Frontiers, featuring hits like Separate Ways, Faithfully, and Ask The Lonely. From aggressive synth rock staples to arena rock power ballads, Elmo pilots us to the farthest reaches of the sonic universe. Will the Mixtaper finally best Connor? He's got facts about cattle, baseball, and a certain semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal of action... will it be enough? Make a move across the Rubicon with us as we diss Tron, fire facts fast, and pretend B-b-b-b-Back Talk doesn't exist this week for Connor's first pick...
2023-08-181h 22
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastToto IV - Toto: Episode 106It's gonna take a lot to drag us away from TOTO IV, Toto's career-saving collection of pop rock classics! James and Connor will dabble in the opening notes of Jeff Porcaro's iconic Rosanna Shuffle and bless the rains down in Africa. We'll explore Toto's unexpected connections with diverse corners of the music world, from Hakuna Matata to Michael Jackson's Thriller to Star Wars. We've got facts about all 10 songs from this 1982 record, plus we discover a brand new drink and learn about an art installation hidden somewhere in the vast Namib Desert. Between great rockers like Good For You...
2023-07-211h 18
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastYoung The Giant (2011): Episode 102We hit the sidewalk and this is how it starts. James and Connor are going Guns Out for Young The Giant's 2011 eponymous debut album! This so-called "beach" record tackles weighty concepts through tracks like My Body, Strings, and Cough Syrup, to varying degrees of success. Learn about the parental intervention they had to have in order to keep the band going, their top-secret clubbing ritual, and a world-record-breaking tongue during Fact Or Spin, and learn about various kinds of citrus fruits like Finger Limes, Buddha's Hand, and pomelos as our jokes make rough landings. Are 12 Fingers too many? What...
2023-06-231h 08
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastStay Hungry - Twisted Sister: Episode 93Are you gonna take it? We're not! And neither is Twisted Sister, the iconic hair metal band that wants to rock (Rock)! As we learn about their third and most famous LP, Stay Hungry, James and Connor are exploring the band's relentless work ethic, their genre-shaping career, The Price they had to pay, and the role they played in getting "Parental Advisory" labels attached to albums. We'll talk about the time they told Pee-Wee Herman to Burn In Hell, the buildings they looted, and Dee Snider's affinity for Broadway this week. If you're a true SMF Fan Of Twisted...
2023-04-211h 12
Indie BitesJordan O'Connor on running a $30k MRR SaaS and doing SEO consulting on the sideJordan O’Connor is the founder of Closet Tools, a bootstrapped app that helps people sell more stuff on Poshmark which has been in and around the $30-40k MRR mark. He’s found a lot of his growth through SEO, like many successful entrepreneurs, and now helps other founders do the same through his Rank to Sell power half hours.Listen to the full 90 minute chat with Jordan here ->Timestamps00:00 Intro03:29 Jordan being awful with money04:30 Jordan's indie hacking journey06:10 Launching and failing with different products07:06 Choosing SaaS08:31 Starting closet tools11:38 Pricing for...
2023-04-2017 min
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThe Weight Of These Wings - Miranda Lambert: Episode 92Just how heavy are wings, anyway? This week James and Connor are running (just in case) with Miranda Lambert's first double-album that reads more like pages straight from her diary than a record of chart-toppers, The Weight Of These Wings! This reflective record will keep it country til the Ugly Lights come on.. We're talking about another Vice, the Tin Man, and melodies so catchy they go beyond earworms! We'll learn about Miranda's mix-up with a former president, the shiv she always has at the ready, and her favorite ways to shake it as we await the arrival of...
2023-04-141h 17
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastSpin It Spins The '90s: Episode 90Welcome to the '90s! We're kicking off this podcast era with a special Singles episode dedicated to the biggest hits from one of music's most unpredictable decades, the 1990s! The charts were full of surprises, from up-and-coming superstars like Britney Spears to one-hit wonders like Lou Bega to career-evolving resurgences of artists like Cher! James and Connor will talk about 13 of the most influential and memorable tracks, learn about the world's longest loaf of bread, and The Mixtaper makes Spin It history by revealing EVERYTHING in the live return of Guess Who... Or Spin! Slap your slap bracelets...
2023-03-311h 18
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastVessel - Twenty One Pilots: Episode 88Somebody stole my Car Radio so now I just listen to Spin It! We're going Semi-Automatic this week with Vessel, the major-label debut of central Ohio alt-pop duo Twenty One Pilots. From the erratic, unpredictable Ode To Sleep to the gentle lullaby of Truce, this relentless record explores the boundaries of alt hip hop and emotion alike, and foreshadows just what the band would become. James and Connor will talk about these dozen tracks and cover everything from the band's name to their concert experience! And, despite losing his favorite thimble, The Mixtaper is back with facts about makeup...
2023-03-171h 06
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastMr. Misunderstood - Eric Church: Episode 87We're having a Record Year so far, and we're keeping the Round Here Buzz coming with Eric Church's fifth album, Mr. Misunderstood! Written, recorded, and released in just 70 days, this record is a prime example of the Chief's raw, neo-Outlaw Country sound and lyrical wordplay that tells a captivating story with each new turn of phrase. James and Connor are learning about his unique practice of "nounification," the sawdust (with attitude) that runs through his veins, and why he got fired for telling people to go to sleep without knives. Plus, we take a stab at how we'd Kill...
2023-03-101h 07
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThe Low End Theory - A Tribe Called Quest: Episode 86It's like Butter, baby! James and Connor are kickin' it (yes, we can) with A Tribe Called Quest and their sophomore record, The Low End Theory! Aside from being one of the most renowned and transformational records in hip-hop, the album features breakout moments for Phife Dawg and Busta Rhymes, as well as stellar sampling and production from Q-Tip. Their lyrics and inverted syntax flow seamlessly from fun, energetic grooves like Check The Rhime and Buggin' Out into songs with a purpose, like Rap Promoter and What?. We'll experience Spin-ception in a chaotic series of baby-adjacent facts from The...
2023-03-031h 13
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastHotel California - Eagles: Episode 85You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave! Join James and Connor as we live Life In The Fast Lane and spend some time with the Eagles' best-selling studio album of all time: Hotel California! With the introduction of Joe Walsh to the band's lineup, the group explores uncharted territories of country rock in each of these nine classic tracks. From guitar solos to vocal arrangements, this record shows off what the band does best. We'll talk about the infamous Wrong Night At Long Beach that shattered the band and the time Hell froze...
2023-02-241h 13
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastPrivate Dancer - Tina Turner: Episode 65What's Love Got To Do With It? We don't know, but Tina Turner does! This week we're showing some respect to her 1984 record Private Dancer! This pivotal first record after her divorce helped reinvigorate and elevate her solo career to the next level. James and Connor are discussing this time capsule of an album, digging into her world records and horseback riding habits, and getting into heated debates about our least favorite tracks this week! Come see what the iconic Queen Of Rock And Roll from Nutbush, TN is up to this week!Keep Spinning at www...
2022-10-071h 13
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastOK Orchestra - AJR: Episode 64These are our drums. This.. is our podcast! James and Connor are headed deep into Bummerland with AJR's OK Orchestra! From transparent underpants to paintball islands, find out what this band of brothers has been up to when they're not busy churning out snappy electropop hits from their living room! Featuring hits like Bang! and Way Less Sad, the band's latest, pandemic-inspired record continues to do what they do best, looking at life's biggest problems through life's tiniest metaphors. Take a listen and hear what we loved (or didn't) as AJR spews their tiny symphony on this uniquely entertaining...
2022-09-301h 17
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastOne Hit Wonders Bracket Challenge - Spin It Singles: Episode 60You want One Hit Wonders? We Got 'Em. In our first-ever Bracket Challenge we put 16 of the biggest hits from the last 50 years head-to-head in a cutthroat single-elimination tournament. The catch? YOU decided our winners! We recorded this episode LIVE on our Twitch and let the chat choose the outcome! Connor and James made their own brackets and are competing for accuracy... Who will win? Can we even compare The Lion Sleeps Tonight with Gangnam Style? And where did the Mixtaper get a blimp?! Only one way to find out, on this week's unique take on a Spin It...
2022-09-021h 26
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastVaxis II: A Window Of The Waking Mind - Coheed And Cambria: Episode 59We all go up in flames... James and Connor are going out in style this week with Coheed And Cambria's Vaxis II: A Window Of The Waking Mind! Set in frontman Claudio Sanchez's fictional Amory Wars universe, this concept album tells the story of a pair of criminals on a quest to save their son's life. We're digging into the lore, fandom, and outstanding music behind the story this week. Mama, watch your mouth-- Figure out what NOT to do with cereal, discover the truth about Claudio's rap career, and learn what Coheed's "pinkle sprinkle" is on this week's...
2022-08-261h 13
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastMake It Big - Wham! Episode 58Jitterbug! Put the boom-boom into your life with James and Connor! We're taking you back to 1984 with Make It Big, the second and final studio album by British power pop duo Wham! George Michael and Andrew Ridgely bring all the hits, including Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Everything She Wants, and the iconic Careless Whisper. We'll dive into the world of F3 racing, discuss capybara care, and figure out if jitterbugs are even real. There's a lot to learn in this episode and if you were there... You'd know. PLUS! We need your help! We'll be li...
2022-08-1959 min
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastTha Carter III: Lil Wayne - Episode 57A million here, a million there... James and Connor are trying to Phone Home with Lil Wayne! His Three-Peat sixth record, Tha Carter III, features career-defining chart-toppers like A Milli, Dr. Carter, and the crossover hit Lollipop. From his innovative, on-the-spot lyrics to his captivating instrumentation, Weezy really brings his all to this record that led the charge for 2008 hip hop. We also discuss his role as the Tin Man, that time he joined the Bee Gees, and the infamous Got Milk campaign, all while disappointing Tom Hanks. Find out if we're Comfortable giving Mr. Carter a high score...
2022-08-121h 10
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastMothership - Dance Gavin Dance: Episode 55Need a little Post-Hardcore in your life? We did, so we turned to Dance Gavin Dance's 2016 release Mothership! Powered in equal parts by captivating instrumentals, smooth-yet-bouncy melodies, and corrosive, nonsensical John Mess screams, this is unlike any record we've covered to date. Learn the truth behind Trumpeter Swans, Feathercore metal music, and prep for the release of their upcoming Jackpot Juicer with James and Connor! We're also digging into certified poetry in brand new ways, with classic lyrics like "I can't wait to tap into the brain of my cat," and "Rooster's beak, I'll sleep when I leap that...
2022-07-291h 10
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastKid A: Radiohead - Episode 53 (One-Year Anniversary!)HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We're starting off Year Two with a different kind of album. It's the ephemeral, genre-fluid, medium-challenging fourth studio album from British innovators Radiohead: Kid A! From weird instruments (like the Ondes Martenot and the EBow) to snippets of lyrics pulled from a hat, we kind of figure this album is like listening to a painting. Some favorite facts return, and The Mixtaper teaches us how to ruin a Goldfish Christmas. Could Kid A be a record-breaker for both James and Connor? Only one way to find out.PLUS! We have some Big Birthday Announcements this...
2022-07-151h 19
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastCrazy Love - Michael Buble: Episode 52 (Connor's Pick)It's the last episode of Year One, so Connor's taking a shot at redemption with his third pick: Crazy Love by modern music's favorite crooner, Michael Bublé! We'll talk about how his pipe dreams turned into a surprising career, discuss his proudest accomplishment (no, it's not his four Grammys), and explore how he stood his ground against record labels to cover pop and jazz standards, and keep the flame of some of the genre's most enduring hits alive for a new generation. This record and this episode are bubbling over with big band, so come celebrate the end of o...
2022-07-081h 13
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastDestroyer - Kiss: Episode 50Do you wanna Rock And Roll All Nite? Then you won't wanna miss this episode on Kiss! James and Connor are Rock N Roll Partying their way through the band's most successful album, Destroyer, featuring hits like Beth, Detroit Rock City, and God Of Thunder! With a billion-dollar brand and industry-changing tour practices, there's plenty to explore, from famous pyrotechnics to Gene Simmons' tongue. The Mixtaper is bringing a new minigame your way, too! Give us a spin; you might just know more about Kiss music than you thought!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! T...
2022-06-241h 07
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastCalifornication - Red Hot Chili Peppers: Episode 47Ever wonder what would happen if you took four funk-rockers, covered them in rap, and sent them to California? Well, they might write an album like the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1999 record, Californication! The record features some monumental tracks including Scar Tissue, Otherside, and Around The World. James and Connor discuss what really happened Under The Bridge and find out how many Fleas it takes to change a light bulb. We've got 15 great songs to talk about this week, and you're Right On Time to hear about them all!Keep Spinning At www.SpinItPod.com! T...
2022-06-031h 10
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastMontero - Lil Nas X: Episode 46Call Us By Your Name... We're talking about Montero by the Industry Baby himself, Lil Nas X! Learn the story behind one of the most sweeping pop-rap success stories ever, Old Town Road, and get Lost In The Citadel with James and Connor as we figure out his namesake, play the video game he created, and discuss how he got world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay to take up arms. We'll venture into unknown territory with new sounds, new featured artists, and the same old jokes. Come see whether this meme expert in Satan shoes can convert Connor into a fan...
2022-05-271h 10
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastSpin It Singles 2: Episode 45SPIN IT SINGLES RETURNS! You sent us your favorite songs by your favorite artists, and we're live-listening and putting our own spin on them! We also trade our own singles; find out about Connor's gopher fantasies and his descent into madness and hear a song James thinks is cool. Plus, the Mixtaper returns with a few rounds of Guess Who... Or Spin. Our second Singles episode is sure to have something for everyone. We've got country, metal, soul, classical, and everything in between! Check out the accompanying playlist on YouTube and Spotify to hear all the songs!...
2022-05-201h 17
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastAt Folsom Prison - Johnny Cash: Episode 43Hello, we're James and Connor. Take a look behind the walls At Folsom Prison this week with Johnny Cash as we talk about our first ever live album! Recorded in 1968, this iconic record puts The Man In Black's talent and sense of humor on full display. Follow his legendary career from humble beginnings to his final days, and learn about his numerous incidents with various birds that you may not have known about! We'll talk about the story and style of all 16 tracks, including Folsom Prison Blues, Greystone Chapel, Dirty Old Egg-Sucking Dog, and even country music staples Long...
2022-05-061h 05
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastEnglish Rain - Gabrielle Aplin: Episode 42James and Connor are soaking in the English Rain this week with Gabrielle Aplin's debut album! This 2013 singer-songwriter record features hit songs like Home, The Power Of Love, and Please Don't Say You Love Me! We'll introduce you to Gabrielle's new friend Ryan the Ghost, figure out how she could use a pizza box as a musical instrument, and stumble our way through plenty of rough transitions on this album! Come figure out what sets this album apart... and what once again causes a rift in our scores. You can hate it, you can like-like it.... but please, don't...
2022-04-291h 13
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastChutes Too Narrow - The Shins: Episode 41Born from the depths of James Mercer's soul and basement alike, The Shins' sophomore album Chutes Too Narrow presents a pop-folk-infused take on the human condition. James and Connor, on the other hand, present a mentally-boosted commentary on this 2003 "best of the decade" record! Along the way we'll discover the secrets behind a wet McDonald's, discuss Mercer's favorite amphibious armies, and the Shins merch you didn't know you wanted! Join us for the latest episode in this podcast about something!!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See...
2022-04-221h 10
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastEven Now - Barry Manilow (Connor's Pick!) : Episode 40For this special Connor Takeover we're heading all the way to the Copacabana with Barry Manilow's Even Now! This 1977 record from the King of Jingles features smash hits like Can't Smile Without You and Somewhere In The Night. The Mixtaper returns in his second round against Connor... Tune in to learn about Barry's "problematic" neighbors, his ties to Jamie Foxx, and how he helped quell some Doof-Doof lovin' hoons to bring peace to an Australian suburb! Manilow may be an easy-listening crooner, but that won't stop us from digging as deep as we can into this collection of piano...
2022-04-151h 12
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastWE ARE - Jon Batiste (GRAMMY Special) : Episode 39It's a GRAMMY Special! Jon Batiste's WE ARE just took home top honors as Album Of The Year and James and Connor are here to break it down. This unexpected blend of jazz, contemporary R&B, and hip hop sent us into "identity crisis" mode as our norms were flipped on their heads! Hear whether we thought this album deserved the win, and learn about Batiste's favorite melodica and personal ties to Star Wars villain Kylo Ren along the way. It's a can't-miss album, and if that leaves you saying "Whatchutalkinbout," maybe you should press play and let us...
2022-04-0858 min
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastNo Jacket Required - Phil Collins: Episode 38Can you feel it coming in the air tonight? We sure can! James and Connor are taking on Phil Collins' most successful solo record: No Jacket Required! It's a more upbeat outing than his first two records, with peppy dance pop anthems like Sussudio, I Don't Wanna Know, and Who Said I Would alongside the occasional power ballad like Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore. We'll figure out why this Honorary Texan looks so wet on the album cover, which famous musician fired him from a drumming gig, and why he might have anonymously taken on the role of a...
2022-04-011h 03
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastCheap Thrills - Janis Joplin and Big Brother & The Holding Company: Episode 35Whether Turtle Blues have got you down, you're anxiously awaiting Summertime, or A Combination Of The Two, Cheap Thrills by Big Brother and the Holding Company might be the album you turn to! Spearheaded by the legendary vocals of Janis Joplin, this 1968 acid rock record is going to take us on a journey from Texas to San Francisco and beyond. With the timeless hit Piece Of My Heart at the center, James and Connor are digging into the mythos behind this fake live album and its noteworthy leading lady. Janis Joplin's past, her car, and the last-minute changes to...
2022-03-111h 07
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThe Young & The Hopeless - Good Charlotte: Episode 34Are you young? Hopeless? Perhaps both? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you're in luck! James and Connor return to the world of Pop Punk to discuss Good Charlotte's sophomore outing, The Young And The Hopeless. We'll talk you through some of their biggest hits like The Anthem and Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous, and a band led by identical twin brothers is sure to provide some confusing Fact Or Spin topics. In a historic twist, this episode is home to the first Spin It 10/10!! Come hear our take on this pillar of early 2000...
2022-03-041h 08
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastAmerica - Thirty Seconds To Mars: Episode 33For our Thirty-Third installment, James and Connor are exploring America by Thirty Seconds To Mars! This 2018 record is overflowing with polished electronic stadium anthems, and it represents a real shift in the band's style. We cover everything on this record, from its TEN unique album covers to its multitudinous "woah-oh" choruses. Find out the surprisingly scientific story behind the band's name and which investment opportunities frontman Jared Leto just can't pass up. Take a listen to this polarizing album and tell us what you think! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com !Thanks for listening!
2022-02-251h 09
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastApocalypse Whenever - Bad Suns: Episode 32James and Connor better put on their Baby Blue Shades, because Bad Suns are in store this week! Our next A&R Department recommendation, their brand new album Apocalypse Whenever, is taking us to the Electric Circus and back into the wide world of modern alt-pop. This "soundtrack for a movie that doesn't exist yet" is a constant tug-of-war between bright music and dismal lyrics. The Mixtaper's bringing us more mysteries of a missing EP, the Watermelon Crawl, and even common allergies! If you've been Silently Screaming, maybe Heaven Can Be A Place In Your Head with this week's...
2022-02-181h 04
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastPet Sounds - The Beach Boys: Episode 29Wouldn't It Be Nice if we talked about Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys? Yes, it would, so we did. This album is full of surf-adjascent psychedelic pop, with the kind of mid-60s charm that only Brian Wilson can capture. James and Connor will get into the disastrous album cover shoot, the band's famous members and friends, and Connor might even dislike a ballad or two! We'll tell you about the real-life Sloop John B., all the wacky instruments they used to make the record, and we've got pigeon updates (for some reason)! God Only Knows what we'd...
2022-01-281h 13
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastAvenged Sevenfold (2007): Episode 28Connor needs a lesson in heavy metal, so this week James trying his best to teach him about Avenged Sevenfold's self-titled 2007 record! From the first organs of Critical Acclaim to the last fading notes of Dear God, this album is every bit the Disneyland Acid Trip the band intended it to be. Between the intense imagery of Scream and A Little Piece Of Heaven and the heartfelt moments of Almost Easy and Afterlife, Avenged Sevenfold manages to evoke EVERY emotion in the book over the course of this 10-track collection. We learn about the band's barnyard mascot, siblings, and...
2022-01-211h 08
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastRumours - Fleetwood Mac: Episode 25Happy New Year! Ring in 2022 with James and Connor as they check out the Breakup-Album-to-End-All-Breakup-Albums, Rumours by Fleetwood Mac! Learn about all the drama that inspired this instant classic, and hear the stories behind hits like Don't Stop, Dreams, and Go Your Own Way. The Mixtaper is hoping to return to form with tales of more Olympics (yeah, I know) and a fake Fleetwood Mac! We really enjoyed this record and we think you will too. It's a great way to Keep Spinning into the New Year!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks...
2021-12-311h 10
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThe Twelve Spins Of Christmas (Spin-ter Wonderland!) : Episode 24'Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through the month, James and Connor picked music from movies they love! They picked out a dozen fun favorites to share, in hopes that they'd be fun for everyone, everywhere! The Mixtaper was nestled all snug in his bed, in hopes that old Santa would bring him some bread. Welcome to the final episode of Spin-ter Wonderland! This Christmas Eve James and Connor dive into the world of classic Christmas movies to determine their all-time favorite Christmas movie songs (or at least that was the plan...) We talk about songs f...
2021-12-241h 10
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThat's Christmas To Me - Pentatonix (Spin-ter Wonderland!) : Episode 23Welcome back to Spin-ter Wonderland! This week we're losing the instruments and going A Cappella!! Join James and Connor on a Sleigh Ride through the deluxe edition of Pentatonix's 2015 Christmas record, That's Christmas To Me! From holiday classics like Santa Claus Is Coming To Town to songs you might be hearing for the first time like Just For Now, this vocal-only record is sure to help you Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas! We'll talk about the group's meteoric rise-- from their last-second formation until they became vocal music royalty-- and their pre-show chicken rituals. Come have a good...
2021-12-1757 min
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastApoptosis - Inner Wave: Episode 21For our first listener-recommended episode James and Connor are going on a trip through Inner Wave's new album, Apoptosis! Through concise, vivid-yet-indirect lyrics, the record explores loss, memory, time, and longing in a way that few others can. From the first punchy "wah" hook of One In A Million to the final lyrical gut-punch of Bones, Inner Wave will catch your ear with a release that's full of heart (oh, and the Mixtaper brought yo-yo facts this week). Check it out in this episode, and thank YOU for the recommendation!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!
2021-12-031h 09
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastPlastic Hearts - Miley Cyrus (Connor's Pick!) : Episode 20It's a Connor Takeover!! This week Connor's bringing James a new album-- one he's heard 84 times-- and it's James' turn to be a first-time listener. We're talking about the latest record from Miley Cyrus, Plastic Hearts! It's a glam-punk recap of Miley's last decade in the public eye, full of Bangerz (pun intended) like WTF Do I Know and ballads like Angels Like You. The Mixtaper has a few new tricks up his sleeve, too, and it's a game of Fact Or Spin like we've never seen before! It's a record that might keep you up all night, so...
2021-11-261h 09
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastColoring Book - Chance the Rapper: Episode 19And We Back, And We Back! James and Connor are venturing into the world of rap once again to read between the lines of Chance The Rapper's record-setting third mixtape, Coloring Book. You'll learn everything from his unique path to stardom, to the meaning behind his now-iconic "3" hat, to his favorite varieties of cheese. It's a record you'll want to listen to All Night, so take a Smoke Break, count your Blessings, and have an IGH IGH IGH IGH for his real fans! Woo wap de bam, this week on Spin It!Thanks For Listening!
2021-11-191h 08
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastSpin It! Official TrailerWelcome to Spin It! The Record Ranking Podcast For People Who Would Rather Be Listening To Music! Each week James and Connor give their spin on an album James has heard dozens of times... and Connor's only heard once. Follow us here and on socials to be sure you never miss a beat about your favorite albums! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com ! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-2201 min
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastHank Williams Greatest Hits: Episode 12Hey, good lookin'! How's about spinning something up with Spin It? In this episode, James and Connor take on country music legend Hank Williams' Greatest Hits! If the Lovesick Blues have you down, pole a pirogue On The Bayou and Move It On Over for good ol' country at its finest. Tune in to find out who really saw the light, how many women Hank *actually* married, and about his rejection from the Grand Ole Opry. The Hillbilly Shakespeare is yodeling your way, right here, right now!Thanks for listening!!Keep Spinning at www...
2021-10-021h 06
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastI Love Rock 'N' Roll - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts: Episode 11Do you love rock 'n' roll? Do you like Crimson and Clover, over and over? Are you just a Victim Of Circumstance? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, odds are you're gonna love this episode of Spin It! James and Connor are getting acquainted with the Queen Of Rock 'N' Roll herself, Joan Jett, as we put another dime in her 1981 album "I Love Rock 'N' Roll!" Learn about her covers, her cats, and her... fight with Chuck Norris?? It's classic rock for the ages, with more "naggities" than we know what to do with. Give...
2021-09-241h 04
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastDark Side Of The Moon - Pink Floyd: Episode 8All that you touch, and all that you see, and all that you spin... This week James and Connor are taking a trip to The Dark Side Of The Moon with Pink Floyd! Often regarded as one of the best albums of all time, the 1973 grandfather of all concept albums is jam-packed with musical innovation. We'll talk about how they produced some of these crazy instrumental effects, why they were sued over The Great Gig In The Sky, and which member of the band may or may not have burned down a house. All this and more awaits, right...
2021-09-031h 07
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastThe Head & The Heart (2011): Episode 7James and Connor are going Down In The Valley on this week's episode as we talk about The Head & The Heart's Self-Titled Debut Album! This cozy 2011 record features lots of vocal harmony, the hit song Rivers And Roads, and plenty of "oh-woahs" to satisfy even the folksiest of cravings. What does a hallelujah sound like? What's a Coeur d'Alene? Curious about the sheep?? We know you are. So take a break from your bricklaying, because there are stars up above and a podcast in your ears. Time to get Lost In Your Mind on this episode of Spin It!
2021-08-271h 08
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastPermanent Vacation - Aerosmith: Episode 6We know you really, really, really need Saint-Tropez, but since we can't give you that we're giving you the next best thing: Aerosmith's PERMANENT VACATION! Join Connor and James as they tap dance on a landmine and talk about this rockin' record. Heralded as Aerosmith's "true" comeback record, this 1987 album features all-time classics "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)," "Rag Doll," and "Angel." Come learn about the humble origins of America's Greatest Rock And Roll Band, play America's greatest version of Guitar Hero, and help solve America's greatest beta carotene mystery. Keep Spinnin', and keep shufflin' in a shoeshine!
2021-08-201h 07
Spin It! The Record Ranking PodcastFuture Nostalgia - Dua Lipa: Episode 5You want a timeless song? We wanna change the game-- this week James and Connor are bringing you their spin on Future Nostalgia by one of today's most explosive pop stars, Dua Lipa! Come Levitate with us and learn about her world record, the time she was exposed by a lie detector, and find out what we thought about this collection of the most groove-along-able songs ever assembled. No matter what you do we're gonna Spin It without ya! (But we're much happier to Spin It with you, so give it a listen!)Socials: https://allmylinks...
2021-08-131h 02
The Healthtech Podcast#186 The Story of Eko with CEO Connor Landgraf 💞This week, James is joined by Connor Landgraf, CEO and co-founder of Eko, a cardiopulmonary digital health company. Eko is elevating the way clinicians detect and monitor cardiac and respiratory disease by bringing together advanced sensors, patient and provider software, and AI-powered analysis. Connor shares his quick tips with us for entrepreneurs entering the health tech space.
Get in touch with Connor at: connor@ekohealth.com
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Get in touch: www.jamessomauroo.com | www.somx.co.uk
2021-04-0846 min
The Healthtech Podcast#181 Quick Tips for Entrepreneurs with CEO Connor Landgraf of Eko 💔🫁This week, James is joined by Connor Landgraf, CEO and co-founder of Eko, a cardiopulmonary digital health company. Eko is elevating the way clinicians detect and monitor cardiac and respiratory disease by bringing together advanced sensors, patient and provider software, and AI-powered analysis. Connor shares his quick tips with us for entrepreneurs entering the health tech space.
Get in touch with Connor at: connor@ekohealth.com
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Get in touch: www.jamessomauroo.com | www.somx.co.uk
2021-03-1807 min