HAPPY 100TH EPISODE! We're taking on an iconic album to celebrate: Abbey Road, the Beatles' eleventh album and the last one they would record together. One side contains standalone hits like Come Together, Something, and Oh! Darling, and the other contains the infamous "Long One" medley that solidified this record's place in history. We'll talk about the band's origins and rise to prominence, and Fact Or Spin will teach us about Jelly Babies, Ringo's toenails, and a musical private island. Then we cover the album in depth, with fun facts about everything from the album cover photoshoot to their cutting-edge mixing console. It's the only way to celebrate 100 episodes, and a career that helped shape the future of popular music!

And if you're craving more Beatles content, our EXTENDED B-SIDE episode on SpinItPod.com features an extra 50-ish minutes of jokes, trivia, and more. Learn about the phenomenon of Beatlemania, our history with famous Beatles places, and the time the Fab Four cast themselves in Lord Of The Rings! The Mixtaper's extended Fact Or Spin is also bringing back a classic minigame: Fast Fire Facts!! This is our "long one..." you won't wanna miss it!

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Get ready to Shake Your Money Maker with us... We're talking about the debut album of Atlanta blues rockers The Black Crowes! This 1990 record contains some of their biggest hits, from the heart-wrenching She Talks To Angels to the upbeat jams of Twice As Hard and everything in between. We'll talk about the band's problematic name proposal, a party so wild that evidence of it isn't allowed to exist, and the ruckus Chris Robinson caused over a couple of Twinkies (a ruckus that landed him in handcuffs)! We know we can be a bit much sometimes, but we promise this week we'll sure be Hard To Handle! That's a wrap for our double-digits!

How Will You Know If You Never Try? No, we're not asking... that's the title of COIN's second album! Whether you're looking forward to the future like Don't Cry, 2020 or looking back on the past like Malibu, 1992, the Nashville-based alt-pop band will keep you Feeling (even if you Don't Wanna Dance). It's a reflective, perceptive record that expands their sonic boundaries without compromising COIN's energetic DNA. In a stunning round of Fact Or Spin we learn about the most skull-like fruit, arachibutyrophobia, and an interstate road trip! Plus, we'll Talk Too Much about every track on this album (and about the 1981 movie Body Heat... spoiler alert).

This week we're walking from Boulder To Birmingham with country-folk pioneer Emmylou Harris' sophomore album, Pieces Of The Sky! Written in the wake of the death of her friend and mentor Gram Parsons, this emotional record effortlessly blends tradition with innovation. It features the songwriting talents of everyone from Dolly Parton to The Beatles to Shel Silverstein (yes, that one). We're talking about her dog philanthropy, her bad luck with limousines, and her favorite bedeviled treats during Fact Or Spin, and we witness something we haven't seen for a LONG time. She's alright, she just hit her stride-- so grab your Bluebird Wine and learn about the Queen Of The Silver Dollar with us!

Release your wiggle! This week we're getting Heated with Beyoncé's Grammy-nominated seventh studio album Renaissance! With carefully-chosen samples and infectious grooves, this album perfectly encapsulates the heart of club music. It's her attempt to "focus on her joy," and we're getting Cozy with each track to determine where we think the Album Of The Year should have gone. There's plenty to say about her record-breaking career! We're talking about her very costly mistake, a hat special enough to delay someone's flight, and the way she revolutionized "bootylicious" forever. Connor might break his chair, but you won't Break My Soul! 

It's Gonna Be May, and we're kicking the month off by saying "hi, hi, hi" to the boys behind Bye Bye Bye, *NSYNC! Their turn-of-the-millennium record No Strings Attached epitomizes the boy band revolution, and we'll see whether their vocal harmonies and cutting-edge production are enough to save this album from the ruin of time. We'll learn whether JC Chasez can use the Force, get some tips to cure scurvy and puckerface from a lime-ified Justin Timberlake, and talk about their troubled history with the scam artist and Backstreet Man Lou Pearlman. Love 'em or hate 'em, This I Promise You... we're Bringin' Da Noise this week.

Take the A-Train with us this week! We're stepping back in time into an era of jazz, and celebrating the special birthday of someone very near and dear to the podcast... Duke Ellington! He'd be 124 this year, so we're taking a look at his 1953 record Ellington Uptown! It features some of the most complex and engaging instrumentals we've seen yet (including our longest drum solo to date), and it covers some of the biggest hits from Duke's vast body of work, including the Harlem Suite and Perdido (Perdido, Perdido, Perdido)! Plus, the Mixtaper has a series of unbelievable facts about all the ways Ellington got "mixed up" with 30% of the Presidents during his lifetime. Happy Birthday, Duke! (Oh... and Connor.)

Are 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 Sister (or even if you're just their clubbing buddy), this is the episode you've been waiting for!

Just 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 our favorite Honorary Cowgirl in this week's episode!

Connor's Year Of Vengeance is almost over, and this week he lands another blow with a new concept-- Ray Stevens' Career Classics! We're talking about all his greatest hits, serious and silly alike, and getting to know the voice behind novelty hits like The Streak and The Great Mississippi Squirrel Revival like we've never known him before. We'll talk about bagpipes, his piano bar, and evergreen hits like Everything Is Beautiful! Bring your "Ray" game, because the Mixtaper gives us a glimpse into the many other careers and hobbies of Ray Stevens in an innovative round of Fact Or Spin. It's an episode that will rock you, shock you, and go down in the Spin It record books for more reasons than one. Boogity Boogity!

Be sure to check out our extended B-Side episode on SpinItPod.com for more songs in every category, more jokes, and a podcast-first full DOUBLE round of Fact Or Spin! Check it out... if you dare.

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Welcome 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, grab your mood rings, and frost your tips with us this week!

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Every girl's crazy about a Sharp Dressed Man, and this week WE'RE going crazy about ZZ Top's blues-rock crossover hit, Eliminator! We're talking about the iconic bearded trio and learning about their history, their smallest audience, and a million-dollar offer they had to refuse. Then we get into this synth-infused record that took some special recording techniques and thrust the band to the top of the charts with signature hits like Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin'... not to mention rocking music videos that feature spinning sheepskin guitars and the $250,000 custom Eliminator car that graces the record's cover! Time to heat up your favorite TV Dinner and top off those ZZs with us!

Somebody 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 disasters, a tiger purchase, and more-- see if he can Fake You Out in this episode.

We'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 A Word... and it's not looking good for Worcestershire Sauce.

It'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 Mixtaper! Get doubled with us.. Diggy dang diggy dang didang didang!

You 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 over to get them back together. Plus, we're talking baseball stakes, mattress logistics, and getting sue-happy on this episode that's sure to be anything but Wasted Time!

Oh, Great Illinois, it can only start with you! In 2005 Sufjan Stevens put out the second (and final) album of his ambitious 50 States Project, a 22-track tribute to the Midwest's "center of gravity," Illinois! Months of research went into this entirely self-made record that's basically a massive history lesson told through song. Stevens pays tribute to the state's greatest cities, notable individuals, and significant events, from the Black Hawk War and the World's Fair to serial killer John Wayne Gacy, Jr. and President Abraham Lincoln. We cover it all! Plus, the Mixtaper is live on location to deliver facts about aliens, Olympics, and full neon costumes! It's a monumental album you won't want to miss, so check out this episode to see what hidden details we uncover!

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HAPPY GRAMMYS WEEK! It's our second annual Grammy Special, and this Podcast For A Sushi Restaurant is taking on another Album Of The Year winner, Harry's House by Harry Styles! We'll talk about our experience watching this year's history-making show, the accuracy of our predictions, and much more. Learn about Harry's candy (and tongue) eating habits, his famous fake parents, and get our thoughts on every track from the synth-laden As It Was to the harmony-driven Little Freak and everything in between. Plus, the Mixtaper is back to make Fact Or Spin history! See whether his incredible 2023 lossless streak can continue and get your groove on with this truly one-of-a-kind episode. We're spinnin' out waiting for ya!

Anxious? Doubtful? Making Mistakes? Well you've got time to Think It Over this week as we talk about Bambi by the ever-evolving alt-pop band Hippo Campus! Inspired to shake things up after a solid first record, Bambi is the band's attempt to challenge themselves and "burn the room" into an entirely new sound. This batch of cathartic, vibey songs will definitely get us talking, and Fact Or Spin might leave us with more questions than answers! What tools does it take to carve and decorate spoons? How much does a wet trumpet cost? Why are Green Day and Hippo Campus chugging iced coffee with Rachael Ray?! There's only one way to find out...

It's One For The Money, Two For The Show, Three To Get Ready, Now Go, Cat, Go! We're putting on our finest Blue Suede Shoes this week and talking about the self-titled 1956 debut record of the King Of Rock And Roll himself, Elvis Presley! We'll talk about how this small-town Mississippi boy came to be one of music's most influential superstars and dig into hit songs like Tutti Frutti, I Got  A Woman, and Money Honey (some of the most highly acclaimed songs of all time)! From his Graceland home to his chimpanzee to his untimely death, we still barely scratch the surface of the legend in this episode. Also... did you know Elvis was a law enforcement officer? Uh-Huh-Huh.

We're going back to The Night Me And Your Mama Met this week with Childish Gambino (and Donald Glover)! His 2016 record, "Awaken, My Love!" sent shockwaves through the music world with its psychedelic soul and funk-infused R&B sounds. We'll talk about Glover's ambitious projects, from Simpsons scripts to moon movies to hit shows like Community and Atlanta. We trade bits, share secrets, learn about cruise pirates, and more. See what this Spider-Man inspiration has been up to, and dig into the loose concept of memorable tracks like Boogieman, California, and the mega-hit Redbone! We hope you Have Some Love for this record, and don't forget to STAY WOKE!

Take a walk West Of The Fields this week as we listen to R.E.M.'s debut album Murmur! Widely considered one of the first acts in alt rock, learn how the Athens, Georgia band got their start on a $2 budget, overcame producer hardship on the original Catapult, and quickly rose to prominence beyond their wildest expectations thanks to hits like Radio Free Europe! We'll talk about Michael Stipe's unique lyric-writing style, packed with gibberish vowel sounds and loaded to the brim with references and mythology. We'll also examine his near-death experiences, learn who covered a traveler with yogurt, and discover why R.E.M. won't be there for us.  Clap clap clap clap!

Don't cross him, don't boss him! We're screaming like a panther in the middle of the night this week with Willie Nelson's career-defining classic, Red Headed Stranger! This 1975 concept LP was mistaken for a demo when record execs first heard it, but hits like Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain and Remember Me helped cement its legacy. We'll follow the Preacher on a redemptive journey full of love, lust, and murder, all the way from Blue Rock to Denver. We'll also talk about Willie's hitchhiker lifestyle, his creative use of a barf bag, and the time he was accused of murder as we sail O'er The Waves on Spin It! 

Nina Simone has us Feeling Good this week with her twelfth studio album, I Put A Spell On You! She's come to be known as the High Priestess Of Soul, and for good reason -- her classically-trained piano playing and expressive vocals lend themselves perfectly to the soulful R&B and jazz music she chose to sing. As a vocal figure during the Civil Rights Movement she helped give rise to the protest song as a tool and art form, and her career was fraught with turbulence from within and without. We'll talk about the wildlife of Barbados, a record-breaking vocal performance, and a time she REALLY lost her temper as we Take Care Of Business with this record. Happy New Year!

Spinter Wonderland is upon us once again... We've compiled a list of the best holiday singles recorded by artists we've covered on the show and now it's time to get YOUR vote! We streamed this episode live and let you pick your favorites in head-to-head matchups, with some twists, turns, and surprises along the way. We'll talk about our Christmas wishes, play a brand new game, check in with the Mixtaper, and crown ONE artist that gets to remain on the Nice List this year! Everyone else is headed to the Naughty side, and nobody wants that. Find out who wins during this special seasonal episode!