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The Broken Record Player Podcast30 Favorite Albums of 2024No guest today as I look back on the previous year and share with you all my top 30 albums of the year! Great year of music filled with comeback albums, new artists that really impressed me, and some albums we've been waiting a long time for! Support the show2025-01-1449 minThe Broken Record Player Podcast30 Favorite Albums of 20242024 was a great year for music, here are my 30 favorite albums of the year! Support the show2025-01-1340 minThe Broken Record Player PodcastCharli XCX-Brat with Barbara Mendes JorgeHappy Holidays! Returning guest, and co-host of the Over/Underrated Podcast, joins me as we discuss arguably the most talked about album of the year: Brat by Charli XCX. Support the show2024-12-271h 58The Broken Record Player PodcastPrimus-Pork Soda with Ray BlevinsHappy Friday the 13th!! What's a weirder album than Pork Soda by Primus for this unlucky day? Ray Blevins is back (DJ and vinyl collector) to discuss this dark, yet commercially successful, third album by Primus! Check it out! Support the show2024-12-131h 23The Broken Record Player PodcastCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young-Deja Vu with Bill Van VeghelBill Van Veghel, host of the Land of the Creeps and Phantom Galaxy podcasts, is back again as we dive into the first album from supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Support the show2024-11-291h 23The Broken Record Player PodcastMF DOOM-MM..FOOD with Patrick Herzog of Rollin' RecordsWith Thanksgiving around the corner, an album with a lot of food metaphors seems relevant. MF DOOM was one of the most interesting and compelling figures in Hip Hop, even if he didn't achieve the commercial success many of his peers did, and his sophomore album was where he shined the brightest. Patrick Herzog from the incredible Rollin' Records joins me as we discuss the man, the mystery, the legend, and his hilarious, yet serious, album MM..FOOD. Support the show2024-11-151h 12The Broken Record Player PodcastVenom-Black Metal with Larry SantiagoMetal musician and metalhead Larry Santiago is back for a Halloween special as we dive into the influential, extreme, and oh so perfect Halloween sophomore album from Venom: Black Metal! Support the show2024-10-311h 31
The Broken Record Player PodcastMarilyn Manson-Mechanical Animals with Tom Austin-MorganMarilyn Manson has always been a controversial figure, and while there are some recent allegations against him, this podcast is about the music we love, and my guest and I love Marilyn Manson's early music. So if you're looking for us to comment on the allegations, we don't. This is about music and always has been. Tom Austin-Morgan of the Banned Biographies podcast joins me once again for this episode. Support the show2024-10-181h 32
The Broken Record Player PodcastFavorite Metal Albums of the 80s with Bill Van Veghel and Necrotic NickThank you for your patience! We're back! Bill Van Veghel and Necrotic Nick return as we go over our 25 favorite metal albums of the 80s! Support the show2024-10-042h 36
The Broken Record Player Podcast50 Favorite Albums of the 60s, Part 2 with Bill Van VeghelRyan, Oscar, and Bill Van Veghel are back to finish off their list of favorite 60s albums! What will be number 1? Listen to find out! Support the show2024-07-122h 22
The Broken Record Player Podcast50 Favorite Albums of the 60s, Part 1 with Bill Van VeghelRyan and Oscar are bath for another decade rankings, this time they go to the pivotal year of the 1960s and pick their 50 favorite albums. Joining them is frequent guest Bill Van Veghel of the Phantom Galaxy and Land of the Creeps podcasts! Support the show2024-06-281h 45
The Broken Record Player PodcastAlbum Ranking-The MisfitsOscar and Ryan discuss one of their favorite punk bands of all time, The Misfits! They also rank all 8 of their studio albums (will the Michale Graves era beat out any of the Danzig era?? You'll have to listen to find out!). Support the show2024-05-3158 min
The Broken Record Player PodcastJustice-Cross with Ian of Big Thicc ElectricRyan and Ian from Big Thicc Electric discuss the French electronic duo Justice and their masterpiece debut album Cross. Ian is a musician who is a huge fan of Justice. They discuss his music, the new album from Justice, and go through each song off Cross. Check it out! Support the show2024-05-171h 30
The Broken Record Player PodcastElton John-Goodbye Yellow Brick Road with Corey Landis of Black AngelRyan is joined by actor, and lead singer of goth rock band Black Angel, Corey Landis as they discuss the epic masterpiece by Elton John that featured hits like Candle in the Wind, Bennie and the Jets, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and more! Support the show2024-04-261h 33
The Broken Record Player PodcastThe Doors-Strange Days with Mark Iverson of IdahistoryRyan's good friend Mark Iverson is back after the two of them took a macabre history/music tour vacation down in LA, visiting countless cemeteries and sites related to The Doors. On this episode they discuss some of the places they visited, and the reason that the Doors second album, Strange Days, is probably their favorite album from the legendary LA rock band. Support the show2024-04-191h 21
The Broken Record Player PodcastFaith No More-The Real Thing with Ray BlevinsRyan is joined once again by vinyl DJ and collector Ray Blevins. On this episode they dive into the eclectic, and surprisingly commercially successful, The Real Thing by Faith No More. Featuring their hit song Epic, and the first album featuring frontman Mike Patton on vocals, Ray and Ryan discuss the way this album represented a big shift in the music industry, and also why vinyl is so damn expensive these days! Support the show2024-03-151h 19
The Broken Record Player PodcastBlack Sabbath-Master of Reality with Jenn D'EugenioRyan and his guest, Jenn D'Eugenio, discuss the album that might hold the title for the most copied metal album in history: Master of Reality by Black Sabbath. Jenn is the founder of the nonprofit Women in Vinyl, is involved in the actual production of vinyl records through Gold Rush Vinyl, and is fanatical about Master of Reality. Support the show2024-03-011h 04
The Broken Record Player PodcastCreedence Clearwater Revival-Cosmo's Factory with Bill Van VeghelRyan and Bill Van Veghel (host of the Land of the Creeps and Phantom Galaxy podcasts) kick off the new year with one of those albums that just feels like a greatest hits record: CCR's iconic Cosmo's Factory! Support the show2024-02-021h 33
The Broken Record Player Podcast100 Favorite Albums of the 80s Part 3The final part of the 100 Favorite Albums of the 80s list, Ryan and Oscar discuss their top 20! Support the show2023-12-082h 15
Over/underrated: a music podcast with Fran and BabsS7E4 - Goth: The Cure (Overrated) & Xmal Deutschland (Underrated) - with Ryan SchaffJoined by our first ever returning guest - Ryan Schaff, host of The Broken Record Player podcast - we're breaking out the eyeliner, black nail varnish and discussing what makes a band truly goth...
Ryan is a huge fan of The Cure - they're in his top five favourite bands of all time - while Fran & Babs don't exactly muster the same level of enthusiasm...can he get them more on board?
Xmal Deutschland's 'Incubus Succubus' might be considered a 'goth classic', but Ryan argues that this 80's band deserve more success and recognition beyond one song - an...2023-11-161h 34
The Broken Record Player Podcast100 Favorite Albums of the 80s Part 2Oscar and Ryan are back discussing their favorite albums of the 80s (50-21)! Support the show2023-11-101h 32
The Broken Record Player PodcastMorbid Angel-CovenantRyan sits down once again with Necrotic Nick from Thralls of Metal to discuss one of death metal's most iconic records, the album that opened the doors for death metal to succeed, and for countless bands to copy.Support the show2023-10-271h 36
The Broken Record Player PodcastJudas Priest-PainkillerRyan is joined by concert photographer and videographer Amber Buchanan, a fellow Bay Area resident. They're discussing Painkiller, the 12th studio album by heavy metal gods Judas Priest!! Support the show2023-10-131h 04
The Broken Record Player Podcast100 Favorite Albums of the 80s-Part 1We're back! This was a fun list to do, but a difficult one. So many great albums were left off my list, but I think this accurately captures my musical tastes. Goth, metal, and punk are all represented here in a wide variety, but every once in a while a curveball comes flying out of nowhere. I’ve always been proud of the fact that I can listen to a wide variety of music. You’ll find Bathory on here, but you’ll also find Janet Jackson and U2. You’re going to find goth heavyweights like The Cure and Siou...2023-09-221h 18
The Broken Record Player PodcastStoner MetalOscar and Ryan breakdown the genre of stoner metal, as voted by the Instagram followers. They discuss their favorite albums, artists, impressions, and discuss the origins of this genre. Support the show2023-07-211h 30
The Broken Record Player PodcastOzzy Osbourne-No More TearsOn the 70th episode of the Broken Record Player Podcast, Oscar and Ryan dive into the album that rejuvenated the career of the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, and saw him sober for the first time. Support the show2023-06-161h 12
The Broken Record Player PodcastIggy Pop-The IdiotIggy Pop and David Bowie teamed up back in 1977 to create The Idiot, Iggy's debut solo album, and an album that captured the dystopian feel of Berlin and helped lay the groundwork for the post punk and goth music scenes. Support the show2023-05-051h 20
The Broken Record Player Podcast100 Favorite Albums of the 70s, Part 3Here it is! We finally have reached the end! Our top 20 albums of the 70s. We started at number 100, and now we’re here at 20. Hope you’ve enjoyed the ride so far!Support the show2023-04-082h 37
The Broken Record Player Podcast100 Favorite Albums of the 70s, Part 3Here it is! We finally have reached the end! Our top 20 albums of the 70s. We started at number 100, and now we’re here at 20. Hope you’ve enjoyed the ride so far!2023-04-071h 34
The Broken Record Player Podcast100 Favorite Albums of the 70s, Part 2Alright, back with part 2!!! This one had some heavy hitters. Listen Ryan, Oscar, and myself go through numbers 60-21!!! Support the show2023-03-311h 51
The Broken Record Player Podcast100 Favorite Albums of the 70s Part 1I am joined by two friends of mine (Oscar and Ryan) as we reveal our 100 favorite albums of the 70s! Support the show2023-03-101h 34
The Broken Record Player PodcastHoliday Special-30 Favorite Albums of 2022It’s a new year, and I wanted to share with you my favorite albums from the previous year. I had a hard time getting it down to 20, so I settled on 30 favorite albums. There’s also a chance for you to win one of the albums on this list (if it comes in vinyl or CD, your choice). You simply have to comment on the post, tell me what your favorite album from this list was, tag a friend, and make sure you’re following the page! The contest ends Feb. 1st! Sup...2023-01-0640 min
The Broken Record Player PodcastThe Chemical Brothers-Dig Your Own HoleBarbara Mendes-Jorge of the Over/Underrated Podcast is back to talk about an album that paved the way for the Big Beat dance craze of the mid to late 90s: The Chemical Brothers second album Dig Your Own Hole. We talk about the impact it had, some of the backlash it faced from snobby music critics, and who the Chemical Brothers really are (no, they’re not bothers for real). Support the show2022-12-161h 47
The Broken Record Player PodcastFela Kuti-Expensive ShitI am beyond thrilled to bring this episode to you all. I had a great time talking with Shahid Buttar about music and politics. For those who don’t know, Shahid ran for Congress in 2020 and 2022 as a progressive to represent California’s 12 district, my district, in San Francisco. His opponent? Nancy Pelosi. He was able to win more votes than any opponent in over a decade. We talk about that experience, his music history, his substack that he writes for, and how Fela Kuti inspired his own music. Shahid also performs live on the show, a cappella. So chec...2022-12-021h 36
The Broken Record Player PodcastCream-Disraeli GearsBill Van Veghel of the Phantom Galaxy and Land of the Creeps podcast is back, along with my friend and guitarist Ryan Musser, as we dive into the legendary second album by Cream. Disraeli Gears is where Cream cemented themselves as rock gods, and forever changed the landscape of rock music. Without Cream, there may not be heavy music as we know it. Support the show2022-11-181h 37
The Broken Record Player PodcastGoblin-SuspiriaOn this final spooky themed episode of the podcast I’m joined by two vinyl fanatics: Ray Blevins of Gold Vinyl and Jenn D’Eugenio of Women in Vinyl and Gold Rush Vinyl join me to discuss one of our favorite soundtracks for the Halloween season, Goblin’s masterpiece of prog rock horror, Suspiria! Support the show2022-11-041h 00
The Broken Record Player PodcastSlayer-South of HeavenOn this spooky Halloween themed episode, friend and musician Larry Santiago returns for another discussion of Slayer and their album South of Heaven! A slower, more menacing Slayer album, South of Heaven shows Slayer taking a risk and not replicating their successful album Reign in Blood. While not fully appreciated at the time, it has grown to become one of their greatest albums. Support the show2022-10-211h 40
The Broken Record Player PodcastOzzy Osbourne-Diary of a MadmanIt’s my favorite month of the year, and to kick off the Halloween season I have artist Raven Quinn on the show. We are talking about Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, and his 1981 masterpiece Diary of a Madman! Support the show2022-10-072h 30
The Broken Record Player PodcastKendrick Lamar-To Pimp a ButterflyOn this episode, I'm joined once again by Sabrina Clarke was we dive into the hip hop masterpiece To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar. Filled with nods to the past, and messages for the future, Kendrick displayed his maturity as an artist, but also his humble roots to deliver one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. Support the show2022-09-232h 16
The Broken Record Player PodcastPantera-Far Beyond DrivenOn this episode, this Labor Day special, Necrotic Nick from the Thralls of Metal channel on YouTube joins me to discuss Pantera’s chart topping masterpiece Far Beyond Driven. Make sure you check out Thralls of Metal on YouTube for all your heavy metal needs. Support the show2022-09-052h 14
The Broken Record Player PodcastThe Cult-LoveOn this episode, Matt Vowles of the gothic rock band Black Angel joins me as we discuss one of his favorite albums, and an album that launched the career of The Cult to new heights. Support the show2022-08-261h 34The Broken Record Player PodcastT. Rex-The SliderOn this episode, Jason Reis from the YouTube channel Tastes Like Music joins me as discuss T. Rex and their third album The Slider. Marc Bolan and T. Rex inspired countless artists, their sound can still be heard today, but they don't get the credit they deserve. Without Bolan, who was a true rock and roll star, rock music would look unrecognizable today. Be sure to check out Tastes Like Music on YouTube for discography rankings of your favorite bands and more! Support the show2022-08-121h 37The Broken Record Player PodcastThe Cure-PornographyJames Edward, the founder and frontman of the darkwave band Male Tears, joins me as we discuss one of our favorite albums: Pornography by The Cure, clearly their darkest and most bleak album, but was there a joke in all of this? James seems to think so. What do you think? Support the show2022-07-291h 47The Broken Record Player PodcastMetallica-Master of PuppetsComedian, and host of KYG Y2K: A Millennial Nostalgia Podcast, Jesse Draham joins me to discuss one of our favorite albums, and one that’s making waves recently: Metallica’s masterpiece Master of Puppets! We discuss the legacy of Cliff Burton, the recent surge in popularity, and our favorite songs. So pour yourself a cold one, sit back, and listen as we discuss MASTER! MASTER! Support the show2022-07-151h 29The Broken Record Player PodcastBad Religion-Suffer4th of July special edition episode is out now! I’m joined once again by Tom Austin-Morgan, the host of Banned Biographies, a documentary podcast about some of the most notorious bands in music history! We’re discussing one of the most political albums probably ever recorded, and my introduction to punk rock: Bad Religion’s album Suffer. Support the show2022-07-042h 02The Broken Record Player PodcastNew York DollsGot a new episode out today. My friend Oscar Granados joins me to talk about one of the most influential albums of all time, the 1973 debut from the New York Dolls! Oscar is the creator of a zine called Wax, which includes urban photos, art, and poetry. Check it out at https://allonwax.comSupport the show2022-06-171h 27The Broken Record Player PodcastNirvana-NevermindNew episode is finally out! My friend Mark Iverson joins me once again to talk about Nirvana’s masterpiece and game changing album Nevermind! Mark is from Seattle, born and raised, and he gets into the impact this album had on him at an early age growing up near the Emerald City. Mark also is a tour guide for macabre walking history tours of Boise, Idaho and the surrounding areas. Check it out at https://www.idahistory.comSupport the show2022-06-032h 21The Broken Record Player PodcastThe Police-SynchronicityNew episode is finally out! I am joined once again by my friend and guitarist Ryan Musser, and podcaster Bill Van Veghel, the host of Phantom Galaxy and Land of the Creeps. We’re discussing all things The Police and their final album Synchronicity! Support the show2022-05-202h 04The Broken Record Player PodcastBjörk-HomogenicFinally back with a new episode! Ryan is joined once again by Amanda Stilwell, the founder of Last Craft Designs, to talk about Icelandic artist Björk and her masterpiece album Homogenic! Support the show2022-05-061h 18The Broken Record Player PodcastOpeth-Ghost ReveriesRyan sits down once again with podcaster Ian Clarke to discuss Opeth's Ghost Reveries. Ian is a musician, but also co-hosts two podcasts about music (We Dig Music and Free With This Month’s Issue). Support the show2022-03-181h 52The Broken Record Player PodcastGhost-MelioraOn today’s episode, I am joined by musician Raven Quinn, whose latest album Alchemy is available now on Spotify, iTunes, and at www.ravenquinn.com, to discuss Ghost and their masterpiece album Meliora. Support the show2022-03-042h 12The Broken Record Player PodcastCocteau Twins-Heaven or Las VegasRyan is joined by podcaster Rob Trevino, the host of Interrupted Tales and Parasitecology,, to discuss Cocteau Twins and their beautiful masterpiece Heaven or Las Vegas. Support the show2022-02-181h 57The Broken Record Player PodcastDaft Punk-DiscoveryRyan is joined by podcaster Tom Austin-Morgan, the host of Banned Biographies and Anywhere But Here, to discuss Daft Punk’s 2001 masterpiece Discovery. Support the show2022-02-041h 37The Broken Record Player PodcastPink Floyd-The Dark Side of the MoonNew episode out! I am joined once again by two familiar faces: Ryan Musser, who knows a thing or two about guitar, and Bill Van Veghel, the host of the Phantom Galaxy and Land of the Creeps podcasts. We’re here to talk about one of the most iconic albums of all time, a true masterpiece, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon! Support the show2022-01-212h 15The Broken Record Player PodcastSystem of a Down-ToxicityNew episode out! I am joined by podcaster Bárbara Mendes Jorge, co-host of the Over/Underrated Podcast, to talk all things System of a Down and their 2001 masterpiece album Toxicity! Support the show2022-01-072h 23The Broken Record Player PodcastThe Smashing Pumpkins-Mellon Collie and the Infinite SadnessNew episode out! I am joined by podcaster Colin Jackson-Brown who is part of two podcasts about music: We Dig Music and Free With This Month’s Issue! We’re talking about a massive epic album today! Join us as we go through the ambitious Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins! Support the show2021-12-242h 18The Broken Record Player PodcastNas-IllmaticNew episode out! This time Sabrina Clarke from Niche on Demand is back once again to talk about another classic album. We’re discussing the 1994 masterpiece by Nas…Illmatic. We discuss the hype about this album before it was released, how Nas feels about celebrating the anniversary of this album, and more. Support the show2021-12-101h 26The Broken Record Player PodcastNeil Young-After the Gold RushNew episode is out now! Joining me for the fourth time is Bill Van Veghel, the host of two podcasts, Land of the Creeps and Phantom Galaxy! Bill is here to talk about one of his all time favorite albums by a fellow Canadian. We’re talking about Neil Young and his 1970 classic After the Gold Rush. Support the show2021-11-241h 33The Broken Record Player PodcastBlack Sabbath-Vol. 4New episode is out now! Joining me once again is the creator of the Legends of Music page on Instagram, Anuj Rajkumar! Today we’re talking about one of Black Sabbath’s greatest, but still somewhat slightly underappreciated fourth album, Vol. 4! Support the show2021-11-121h 36The Broken Record Player PodcastSlayer-Reign in BloodNew episode is out now for this Halloween weekend! Joining me once again to discuss a classic album is my friend and musician Larry Santiago. Larry’s latest project is the metal band Anger Tactics. They’ll be playing Winters Tavern in Pacifica on November 20! For the final episode of October, we’re sitting to discuss one of the masterpieces in heavy metal: Slayer’s 1986 classic Reign in Blood! Support the show2021-10-291h 36The Broken Record Player PodcastSiouxsie & The Banshees-JujuNew episode is out now! We’re close to Halloween and my guest today is Lindsay, the owner of the amazing punk rock shop Dead Rockers located in Long Beach, California! Dead Rockers is a fantastic store that caters to punk rock, goth, metal, and horror fans! They sell shirts, albums, books, collectibles, you name it! We’re talking about one of our favorite albums, Juju by Siouxsie and the Banshees. Support the show2021-10-221h 35The Broken Record Player PodcastAC/DC-Highway to HellNew episode is out now! From the Land of the Creeps and Phantom Galaxy podcasts, Bill Van Veghel is back once again! We’re discussing an album from a band that needs no introduction, it’s Highway to Hell by AC/DC!! A fun, rockin album with plenty of connections to Halloween (especially the final track). Support the show2021-10-081h 29The Broken Record Player PodcastWhite Zombie-La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Vol. 1New episode is out now! From the Thralls of Metal on YouTube I am joined once again by Necrotic Nick! We’re kicking off the month of October with the first of the Halloween inspired episodes and what better place to start than with White Zombie? Crazy samples, Rob Zombie saying “Oh yeah” 500 times, and a spooky campy vibe that is perfect for Halloween, La Sexorcisto has it all. Support the show2021-10-011h 37
Unsung PodcastEpisode 189 - Tinderbox by Siouxsie and the Banshees w/ Ryan Schaff from The Broken Record Player PodcastIT’S A PODCAST CROSSOVER, BABY! This week we’ve asked Ryan Schaff from The Broken Record Player Podcast to come chat to us about an album he thinks is an unsung classic. His choice? Tinderbox by Siouxsie and the Banshees. We always knew that we’d need to address these guys at some point, so it was great to have a fan come on and do the job with us. Ryan’s a super lovely dude and Siouxsie and the Banshees are a super interesting band so we couldn’t be happier to have him on hand to le...2021-09-271h 28The Broken Record Player PodcastIron Maiden-PowerslaveNew episode is out now! Military historian Dr. David Walker joins me to discuss one of his favorite heavy metal albums: Powerslave by Iron Maiden! We discuss what it was like to see Maiden on their World Slavery Tour promoting this album, how Iron Maiden were different from other metal bands with their songwriting that delved deep into history and literature, and more!Support the show2021-09-171h 43The Broken Record Player PodcastDead Kennedys-Fresh Fruit for Rotting VegetablesNew episode out now! Jesse Draham, comedian and host of the podcast Kill Your Gods, joins me to discuss the comedic and satirical political punk masterpiece Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables by Dead Kennedys. Support the show2021-09-031h 53The Broken Record Player PodcastKyuss-Welcome (To Sky Valley)New episode out now! Ryan Musser and Stefan Henskens, from the band Astral Cult, are back to talk about one of their favorite albums, and one that was a huge influence on their music. We’re talking about Kyuss and their 1994 album Welcome (To Sky Valley). Coming out of the deserts of Southern California, Kyuss made sure to incorporate the harsh, remote, and vast landscape into their sound. Kicking your ass with a wall of sound, Kyuss left ears ringing, hearts pounding, and adrenaline rushing, while being as chill as possible. A perfect album from start to fin...2021-08-201h 43The Broken Record Player PodcastWu-Tang Clan-Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)New episode out now! I had the privilege to sit down with rapper/punk rocker from the band Old City, Mr. Tr38cho! We discussed one of the most important hip-hop albums of all time: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan! Also be sure to check out Tr38cho’s site for music and blog posts: https://tr38cho.comReleased back in 1993, Enter the Wu-Tang brought a grittiness to East Coast Hip-Hop that hadn’t been seen before. Featuring nine unique members, all with their own styles, personalities, and influences, Wu-Tang Clan’s debut a...2021-08-062h 01The Broken Record Player PodcastMy Bloody Valentine-LovelessOn this new episode I’m sitting down with Tracey Bowen from the We Dig Music Podcast. We’re going to talk about one of her favorite albums, and mine as well, Loveless by My Bloody Valentine! Released in 1991, My Bloody Valentine’s second studio album changed the game. It inspired some of the biggest acts of the 90s, helped to create an entire subgenre of music, and would be on every critics top albums of the 90s list. Combining both dreamy, drowsy sounds with aggressive and distorted guitar, Loveless was a noisy yet beautiful journey...2021-07-231h 50The Broken Record Player PodcastDeath-LeprosyFor this latest episode of The Broken Record Player Podcast, I am joined by Necrotic Nick and Jammin Jon from the YouTube channel Thralls of Metal. We’re taking a look at one of the classics from the Florida Death Metal scene: Death’s 1988 masterpiece Leprosy! We take a look at every song, talk about the mad scientist behind Death, Mr. Chuck Schuldiner, as well as discuss how Leprosy really helped to put Death Metal on the map. Leprosy expanded Death’s sound from their debut, Scream Bloody Gore, and really showcased the talent of Chuck...2021-07-091h 31Over/underrated: a music podcast with Fran and BabsS2E9b - Grunge: Part II, L7 (Underrated) - with Ryan SchaffJoined by Ryan Schaff, host of The Broken Record Player podcast, we took such a deep dive into grunge that we broke up the episode into two parts.
In this second episode, Ryan takes us on a ten-track tour of "fierce feminist pioneers" L7. We talk about how sexism definitely contributed to their underratedness and how many bands they still influenced along the way. While Fran is not so keen on all of L7's oeuvre, he watched the 'L7: Pretend We're Dead' documentary and recommends it to any music lovers interested in the grunge movement.
2021-07-061h 03Over/underrated: a music podcast with Fran and BabsS2E9a - Grunge: Part I, Pearl Jam (Overrated) - with Ryan SchaffJoined by Ryan Schaff, host of The Broken Record Player podcast, we took such a deep dive into grunge that we broke up the episode into two parts.
In this first section, we ponder one of grunge's biggest successes, Pearl Jam. Ryan is a big fan - who has never seen them live - and he's here to convince Babs & Fran - who are not big Pearl Jam fans despite both of them having seen them live - to reconsider.
Through an eclectic playlist, we discuss their wide-ranging lyrical themes, the relationship between music and d...2021-07-011h 08The Broken Record Player PodcastSoundgarden-SuperunknownBack with me on this new episode of The Broken Record Player Podcast is Anuj Rajkumar, the creator of The Legends of Music page on Instagram! We’re discussing Soundgarden’s 1994 masterpiece Superunknown. We look at how this album took Soundgarden’s sound to another level, how they retained their heavy gritty roots while appealing to a wider audience with radio friendly songs, and how varied the album is compared to their previous releases. We also reflect on the life of Chris Cornell, and what separated him from other rock singers of the 90s. Superunknown is a ma...2021-06-251h 53The Broken Record Player PodcastThe Sisters of Mercy-FloodlandRyan has a very special guest for this episode of The Broken Record Player Podcast! Matt Vowles, the man behind the Gothic Rock band Black Angel, is here to talk about one of his favorite albums of all time: Floodland by The Sisters of Mercy. Ryan and Matt talk about how The Sisters of Mercy, and this album in particular, influenced Matt’s music, how the record was mostly an Andrew Eldritch solo record, and how he’s not too fond of his music being labeled as goth. Ultimately, Floodland is a catchy, dark, and timele...2021-06-111h 09The Broken Record Player PodcastRush-Moving PicturesRyan sits down once again (third time to be precise, which is a BRPP record!) with guitarist Ryan Musser, and Bill Van Veghel (host of the podcasts Land of the Creeps and Phantom Galaxy) to discuss Canadian prog rock titans Rush, and their most successful record Moving Pictures. Bill hosts two fantastic podcasts about horror and sci fi. Land of the Creeps focuses on all things horror movies. Land of the Creeps can be found here: http://landofthecreeps.blogspot.com/ Phantom Galaxy is a podcast that looks at horror, sc...2021-05-281h 21The Broken Record Player PodcastAlice Cooper-Billion Dollar BabiesOn this latest episode of The Broken Record Player Podcast, I am joined once again by the host of the Metal From the Inside podcast, Sydney Taylor! Sydney sits down with me to discuss an iconic album from her favorite artist of all time, Alice Cooper! In fact, on her podcast Metal From the Inside, Sydney recently sat down with Alice Cooper and interviewed him. Make sure you check that interview out because it’s really fascinating, and Alice is on point as always. Billion Dollar Babies was the bigg...2021-05-141h 21The Broken Record Player PodcastPrince-Purple RainOn this next episode of The Broken Record Player Podcast, my buddy Tim Guill and I pay homage to the Purple One, Prince, as we dive deep into the masterpiece that is Purple Rain. Coming off the success of 1999, Prince was looking to push the envelope further. Already a star, Prince would cement his legacy with Purple Rain. It was not just an album, rather it was a testament to the genius that was Prince. Filled with classics such as the title track itself, “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” “I Would Die 4 U,” and more...2021-04-301h 39The Broken Record Player PodcastMassive Attack-MezzanineOn this next episode of The Broken Record Player Podcast, I sat down with fellow music podcaster Ian Clarke to discuss one of the most iconic albums of the 90s. Ian is involved in two podcasts related to music: We Dig Music and Free With This Month’s Issue! We Dig Music is a podcast where Ian and his friends get together to talk about what they love, music. Free With This Month’s Issue is a little more random. Taking those sampler CDs that come with music magazines, Ian and his co-hosts listen to them and discuss. It’s a mi...2021-04-161h 26The Broken Record Player PodcastPJ Harvey-DryOn this episode, I am joined by podcaster Bárbara Mendes Jorge, who hosts the music podcast Over/Underrated with her friend Fran. Each episode, they pick a theme (a genre, music scene, decade, etc) and pick two bands: one that is overrated, and one that is underrated and they try to get each other to see their POV. However, Bárbara is not here to debate, she’s here to share her love for PJ Harvey and her 1992 debut album Dry. Featuring a guitar heavy blues punk sound, Polly Jean Harvey crafts elaborate stori...2021-04-021h 36The Broken Record Player PodcastAlice in Chains-DirtOn this episode, my good friend, and history tour guide (focusing on macabre history of Boise, Idaho), Mark Iverson sits down with me to talk about one of our favorite albums: Dirt by Alice in Chains. Mark also happens to be from Seattle, giving him an insight into this band/music scene that few have. Released in 1992 at the height of the Grunge explosion out of Seattle, Dirt (the second studio album by the band) took 90s rock to a whole new level of grittiness and darkness. With themes exploring drug addiction, depression, and d...2021-03-191h 33The Broken Record Player PodcastQueen-A Night at the OperaA Night at the Opera, Queen's 4th studio album, is one of the most ambitious, diverse, unique, and iconic albums ever recorded. A rock album that features just about every genre you can imagine (well besides rap), it took the band to new heights, not to mention they weren't broke after this record. Joining me to discuss this eclectic masterpiece is Scott Ferrara. Scott hosts a podcast called The Rugby Rant where they talk all things rugby. It's a perfect combo, sports and Queen. I mean we are talking about the band that pretty much invented the s...2021-03-051h 30The Broken Record Player PodcastLiving Colour-VividThings get a little political on this episode as my friend Larry Santiago (who is also a teacher and a musician) returns to discuss Vivid, the 1988 debut from Living Colour. We talk about how this album was able to blend so many different styles together from funk, jazz, pop, metal, hip hop, and even a little country, but also touch on the messages that are still relevant today, from gentrification and racism, to cults and how our political leaders brainwash us and lead us astray. This album paved the way for bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ra...2021-02-191h 24The Broken Record Player PodcastThe Doors-The DoorsOn this episode, it's all about one of the best debut albums of all time! We're talking about The Doors and their 1967 self titled album! Sitting down to talk about this breakthrough album is Anuj Rajkumar, the creator of the Instagram page, The Legends of Music. Anuj is a massive music fan, and as seen through the Legends of Music, he knows quite a bit about it as well! We discuss how this album fit in (or didn’t) with the 1960s Flower Power movement, what each member brought to the band, the contr...2021-02-051h 33The Broken Record Player PodcastEmperor-In the Nightside EclipseGoing in a little different direction for episode 2 of this new season! It's still winter, and so I decided to pick one of my favorite winter albums: In the Nightside Eclipse by Norwegian black metal giants Emperor. Joining me to talk about this beautiful album is my friend, black metal fan, and former record store co-worker, Matt Kramer. We talk about the reasons this album stands out from its peers, the black metal image, Tolkien and his inspiration on this album, and more. Combining beautiful symphonic and atmospheric sounds with harsh, cold, black metal music, In...2021-01-2257 minThe Broken Record Player PodcastDavid Bowie-The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From MarsWelcome to 2021! First episode of the new year, and we're taking a look at David Bowie's 1972 landmark classic The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust!We're also doing this to commemorate the fact it has been five years since David Bowie's passing back in 2016. The world lost a genius that day. This album is a testament to that. Joining me to discuss this album is Don Grant. Don is the host of a podcast called Three Interesting Things, a podcast where they look at three of the most interesting internet stories of the...2021-01-081h 28
The Broken Record Player PodcastMotörhead-Ace of SpadesMerry Christmas everyone! For the final episode of the year, Sydney Taylor, the host of the Metal From the Inside Podcast, sits down to discuss Motörhead and their classic album Ace of Spades. Released 40 years ago, Ace of Spades is a badass, to the point, hard rocking album that is sure to get you pumped up. We discuss all that, the legacy of the iconic frontman Lemmy on the 5 year anniversary of his passing, and why the album still holds up today. Check it out!Also check out Sydney’s podcas...2020-12-251h 05
The Broken Record Player PodcastJay Z-The Black AlbumRyan is once again joined by Sabrina Clarke-Okwubanego, the founder of Niche on Demand (a place where black creativity, capital, and culture meet), to talk about The Black Album by Jay-Z. Supposed to be his "retirement" album, The Black Album saw Jay-Z look back on everything he's achieved, all the friends, and enemies, he's made, and his roots that made it all possible. Featuring a more grand and mature sound, The Black Album allowed Jay-Z to achieve even greater success and prove that he still had more to accomplish. If you'd like to know more...2020-12-111h 17
The Broken Record Player PodcastKate Bush-Hounds of LoveRyan is joined by Amanda Stilwell, the founder of Last Craft Designs, to talk about a masterpiece in musical storytelling. Hounds of Love by Kate Bush is an emotional rollercoaster that takes the listener on a journey of love, fear, death, life, and reflection. Critically acclaimed, and commercially successful, Kate's fifth album reached wider audiences due to its hit single "Running Up that Hill," yet it still retained the experimental, artistic, and avant-garde aspects that made Kate Bush stand out from the rest. Join us as we dive into this incredibly beautiful album! Last Craft Designs is...2020-11-2756 min
The Broken Record Player PodcastVan Halen-1984Ryan is joined by guitarist Ryan Musser, and fellow podcaster Bill Van Veghel, to pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen and Van Halen's masterpiece album, 1984. This album was the 6th studio album released by Van Halen, and it was a more epic and diverse record than their previous releases. Featuring keyboards, but still keeping that hard rock sound, 1984 shows the band's talent as a group more than any other Van Halen record. Eddie was a guitar virtuoso, and some of his best riffs and solos are on this record. So sit back, relax, and raise a glass to Eddie...2020-11-1356 min
The Broken Record Player PodcastMisfits-Walk Among UsHappy Halloween!! On this episode, musician, music teacher, and therapist, Larry Santiago, sits down with us to talk about Walk Among Us by The Misfits, one of the most fitting albums to listen to on Halloween. Fast, catchy, campy, heavy, this 24 minute album is filled with throwbacks to horror and sci-fi movies of the 50s and 60s, stories of monsters, and ghoulish tales of destruction. If you listen to any music this Halloween, you have to listen to The Misfits. Support the show2020-10-301h 05
The Broken Record Player PodcastBlack Sabbath-Master of RealityWith Halloween coming up, Ryan sits down with two musicians to talk about the spooky, doomy, apocalyptic, yet inspiring third album by Black Sabbath, Master of Reality! Rob Sneddon of Sky Pig, and Stefan Henskens of Astral Cult, join Ryan to discuss this masterpiece of an album that inspired not only their bands, but thousands of other bands such as Nirvana, Sleep, Kyuss, Soundgarden, YOB, Electric Wizard, The Melvins, and more. So turn out the lights, light a candle (do that maybe before you turn out the lights), and enjoy as we talk about Master of Reality! ...2020-10-1655 min
The Broken Record Player PodcastJohn Coltrane-A Love SupremeRyan is joined by Sabrina Clarke-Okwubanego, the starter of Niche on Demand (a studio where black creativity, capital, and culture meet), to talk about John Coltrane's A Love Supreme. This album, considered one of the greatest albums ever created, reveals Coltrane's spiritual inspirations, and came out at a time rife with social injustice, racism, and downright hatred for others. Join us as we talk about this groundbreaking, and beautifully composed, album!Check out Niche on Demand here: https://www.nicheondemand.com/Support the show2020-10-021h 04
The Broken Record Player PodcastThe Cure-DisintegrationRyan sits down with David Rosen to talk about The Cure's 1989 masterpiece, Disintegration. David is an award winning musician, composer, and the host of a number of podcasts as well. We're approaching Fall and Halloween, and the Spiderman is having you for dinner tonight! Sit back and enjoy as we talk about Disintegration! David Rosen's website: https://www.bydavidrosen.com/David hosts the podcast Piecing It Together, a podcast about movies and the movies that inspire them, which can be found at https://www.piecingpod.com/ as well as on Google, Spotify, Stitcher, and Apple...2020-09-2652 min
The Broken Record Player PodcastThe Smashing Pumpkins-Siamese DreamOn this episode, Ryan, and friend and fellow history teacher Tim Guill, sit down to talk about Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins. This album came out in 1993, brought the Pumpkins to new heights, and managed to be a complex and reflective album while achieving its success. A nostalgic album for both Tim and Ryan, Siamese Dream is a timeless album that will never grow old. Support the show2020-09-181h 01
The Broken Record Player PodcastPublic Enemy-Fear of a Black PlanetRyan and Rajeev Rambob, co-host of Irenicast Podcast and Haystacks Podcast, discuss Public Enemy's 1990 hit album Fear of a Black Planet. Like most PE albums, Fear of a Black Planet sheds light on a number of social, cultural, and political issues in America. Filled with funk, jazz, metal, soul, this hip-hop classic is not only important for its messages, but for its sound as well. Enjoy! Irenicast Podcast: irenicast.comHaystacks Podcast: haystackspodcast.comSupport the show2020-09-1151 min
The Broken Record Player PodcastLed Zeppelin-Led Zeppelin IV (untitled)Ryan is joined by Matt Kramer and Ryan Musser to talk about one of the most iconic rock albums of all time: Led Zeppelin IV. Selling over 37 million copies, this album made the already famous Led Zeppelin global megastars and ensured their dominance over 1970s rock music. Mysterious, bluesy, steeped in mythology and folklore (and a lot of Tolkien references), Led Zeppelin IV not only remains one of Zeppelin's best works of art, but one of the most celebrated albums in music history. Support the show2020-09-0444 min
The Broken Record Player PodcastIggy and The Stooges-Raw PowerRyan talks about Raw Power by Iggy and The Stooges, an album that was underappreciated when it first came out, but later helped inspire the punk rock scene of the late 1970s. Energetic, chaotic, and loud, Raw Power was unlike anything else at the time. Oscar Granados joins Ryan on this episode to discuss why it is one of his all time favorite albums, and how Iggy and The Stooges created a sound that has lasted to this day. Support the show2020-08-2050 min
The Broken Record Player PodcastType O Negative-Bloody Kisses/October Rust/World Coming DownRyan looks at his three favorite albums from the Gothic Metal band Type O Negative. Howard and Stefan (from the band Astral Cult) join him to discuss Bloody Kisses, October Rust, and World Coming Down. So sit down, grab a glass of red wine, and listen to them talk about vampires, full moons, bass tones, and three incredible albums from a band that tragically ended after the death of their larger than life frontman. Listen to those albums here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0blJzvevdXrp21YeI2vbcoSupport the show2020-08-121h 06
The Broken Record Player PodcastNine Inch Nails-The Downward SpiralRyan and Mark take a look at the 1994 masterpiece that took Nine Inch Nails to new heights, despite the album being a bleak and painful expression of Trent Reznor's feelings at the time, and why it still sounds just as good today as it did in 1994. Listen to the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3nJnyDV8fwFpffo0EyHQtoBuy it here: https://www.amoeba.com/the-downward-spiral-definitive-edition-lp-nine-inch-nails/albums/3991321/ (vinyl) https://www.amoeba.com/the-downward-spiral-cd-nine-inch-nails/albums/2818103/ (CD)https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-downward-spiral/1440837096 (download)Support...2020-08-011h 12The Broken Record Player PodcastTRAILERA preview of the Broken Record Player Podcast. Support the show2020-08-0101 min