The Greatest Music Podcast

Ian and Andy met in Cleveland to attend the Relient K Concert at the House of Blues. The opening act was Semler. Here our recap and our reacts to the concert. Go check out Relient K, Semler, and then join us on Social Media and let us know about your favorite concert experience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Start here: SNL Weezer Skit Ian and Andy explore the realm of nerd/geek rock and look at the pioneers of the genre. Also, be advised, we get a little childish and immature as the episode goes on. Next Week: Tyler Childers NPR Tiny Desk Concert --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

What would your one desert island album be? Andy's would be this non-lyric'd post rock album from 2003. Ian and Andy talk about hope, life and grocery stores. Links: Explosions in the Sky Wiki The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place Wiki EITS Concert --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We look at the iconic 80's album by the Irish Band U2. We start with a kids movie, move to the political and social climates of the world, cold call people to get their opinion on the edge, and we come out better for it at the end. U2 Wiki The Joshua Tree Wiki Next Week: The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place - Explosions in the Sky --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We dive into the new Adele record "30" and we get into some deep feelings. Adele's 30 Wiki --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

The long awaited and much anticipated Beatles episode. We dig (a pony) into the Get Back Documentary and the Let It Be album. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2!!! We are so glad to be back. Ian and Andy both had a life happen from Christmas to now. We are back to the mics and we take a look at the Disney movie "Encanto" and more specifically the song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" that has been charting on radio charts. We talk about family, character development and story! Thanks for being back with us!!!! We Don't Talk About Bruno --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year!!!! This a shortened mashup episode. Editor Andy's computer decided to do bad things and it ruined 2 episodes we had recorded. So, Ian and Andy turned on the microphones in the midst of schedules that are full of work and celebration with friends and family to make sure we fixed it. "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey was to be one of the episodes. We sum that up at the beginning "Let It Be" by The Beatles (and the "Get Back" documentary) was the second episode. Don't worry we will come back to this one in the new year. We talk about a few of our favorite Christmas songs and albums. Lastly, We take a look back at some of our favorite parts from this past year. All in 30 minutes! We cannot express our appreciation and thankfulness for all of you enough. Also, please let us know what your highlights are from the past year. And let us know your suggestions to make these episodes better. Do you have a favorite thing we talk about? Let us know. It has been a blast listening and trying to find the greatest music! Be safe my friends, and we will see you in the future, Andy and Ian --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Love it or hate Christmas music is so tied to the Christmas holiday that is really hard to hold back the Nostalgia Monster. "Bubbles" (aka Michael Buble) croons at us, will we think its great? Playlist: Spotify Amazon Next Week: All I Want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey I couldn't find the Adam Neely video I referenced on YouTube. My guess it was taken down due to copyright infringement. Here are two other ones that talk about it. What Makes a Song Sound Like Christmas? A chord that makes Christmas music sound Christmassy? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Ian is super pumped to bring his girl T.Swift to the party. She has rerecorded her 2012 album to get around copyright issues. Playlist: Spotify Amazon Links: Taylor Swift Wiki Red (Taylor's Version) Wiki All Too Well Short Film Next Week: Michael Bublé - Christmas Spotify Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Social Media has certainly changed how music is heard and consumed. We look at the 2nd album from AJR and come to different opinions on most of the things. Playlists: Spotify Amazon Links: AJR Wiki Next Week: Taylor Swift's Red (Taylor's Version) Spotify Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Andy and Ian do not see eye to eye on the self-titled debut album by Jars of Clay. Links: Jars of Clay Band Wiki Jars of Clay Album Wiki I'm a Potato Playlist: Spotify Amazon Next week: AJR - The Click (Deluxe Edition) Spotify Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Andy and Ian are joined by Ian's friend, Ryan Douglass. We talk about the song "Nice For What" by Drake because Ryan thought we needed to give Drake and second chance. Other topics worth mention: Laffy Taffy, Bluey, and Palindromes Links: The Palindromists Movie Website The Palindromists Movie on Vudu Nice for What Music Video Next Week: Jars of Clay -self-titled album Spotify Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Yes......well kind of. Ian tries to say they aren't as bad as the stereotype. Playlist Spotify Amazon Links Wikipedia Sturgis Concert Why Does Everyone Hate Nickelback? Video Next Week Drake pt 2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Today, we hopefully have the privilege of introducing you to St. Paul and the Broken Bones. There NPR Tiny Desk concert is pretty incredible. The man stands on the desk for pete sake, it better be good. Concert KEXP Concert Other Notable NPR Tiny Desk Concerts: Sesame Street Blue Man Group Moon Hooch Superorganism Next Week: Does Nickelback Suck? Playlist Spotify Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Andy and Ian decide that this song is a hot piece of garbage. We talk about how bad it is for 30 minutes. Your welcome world. Song: Way 2 Sexy - Drake Links: Drake's Wiki Way 2 Sexy Wiki NEXT WEEK: St Paul and the Broken Bones NPR Tiny Desk Concert --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Andy and Ian jump back to earlier days and talk about Metallica's 4th album which was a real game changer. We have decided that we have changed a lot from when we first listened to this album Playlists: Spotify Amazon Links: Metallica Wiki Metallica Album Wiki Metallica Blacklist Album Wiki Heavy Metal Vocal Coach Drummer hears Enter Sandman for First Time Napster founder trolls Metallica NEXT WEEK: Drake - Way 2 Sexy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We look at the full catalog of Jimi Hendrix's work. Unfortunately, he only recorded 3 studio albums before his death. We try to discover what makes him one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Links from the show: Jimi Hendrix Wiki First video of Jimi (He is the guitar player in the back) One of the first guitar credits (Listen closely, you can tell its him, its just turned down a good bit) CPAC National Anthem Another version where someone "accompanies" her (All Keys Matter comment) Next Week: Metallica - Self Titled Album (The Black Album) Spotify Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Ian woke up and decide coco bean juice was a good idea. Andy had an emotional week. But they join forces to speak of the love and appreciation for the band Death Cab for Cutie. We shared a playlist with 5 songs from each of us. We ask the question: "Who's gonna watch you die?" Things we mentioned: The O.C. Saturn Cars Bonzo Doo-Dah Band Bixby Creek Bridge John Cage's 4'33" wiki Audio samples Drum lesson with Jason McGerr Death Cab for Cutie wiki Ben Gibbard wiki Live in Studio Performance Playlist: Spotify Amazon Next Week - Jimi Hendrix Spotify playlist --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Nearly 40 years ago a concert was put on in Central Park to help raise funds for upkeep of the park. It was a reunion of sorts for Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Ian and Andy discuss the concert and Ian also talks crap about Garfunkel for the whole time. Enjoy! Links: Concert Wikipedia Black Simon and Garfunkel Playlists: Spotify Amazon Next Week: Deathcab for Cutie playlist Spotify Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Andy and Ian listen to so new music. We also get in touch with our inner 17 year old girl feelings. Playlists: Spotify Amazon Next Week: Simon and Garfunkel - The Concert in Central Park Spotify Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We take a look at an article from Inc.com called "Neuroscience Says These Are the 10 Happiest Songs Ever". Spoiler alert, we didn't agree. And we talk a bit about bliss, happy, content and joy. Then we offer up our own Top 10 lists. The Article Playlists: Spotify Inc.com Top 10 Spotify Ian's Happy Songs Spotify Andy's Happy Songs Amazon Inc.com Top 10 Amazon Ian's Happy Songs Amazon Andy's Happy Songs Other things: Bobby McFerrin Power of the Pentatonic Scale Bobby McFerrin Live in Montreal Concert Wake Me Up Before I Go-Go - Wham Next Week: Olivia Rodrigo "Sour" Spotify Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We take another jump back into the 90s to discuss a band that defies genres. Are they metal? Are they rap? Are they some insane mix? Yes! We explore RATM's 2nd album and talk about this protest and "fight the system" filled album. Playlists: Spotify Amazon Other links: RATM wiki Evil Empire wiki 10 RATM moments Next Week: 10 of the happiest songs article Spotify Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Andy and Ian take time during our beach vacation to sit on a balcony and talk about the Beach boys, at the beach.....get it?! It's an au natural recording with all the atmosphere of sitting there with us. Playlists: Spotify Amazon Other Links: Pet Sounds Wiki Brian Wilson Wiki The Wrecking Crew Wiki The Wrecking Crew Documentary Carol Kaye Wiki My Evaline - Weezer Stuff about Pet Sounds Article Like the original title was "I Know There's An Answer" 15 facts about Pet Sounds People of Walmart you probably don't want to look at this, but if you do, you have been warned --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We record our first all in person episode in the lobby of a hotel. Our special guest is Josh Myers. He explains to us all about Kanye West's Album entitled "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Ian and Andy learn a lot about this one, but we all still don't know the difference between rap and hip hop. Playlists Spotify Amazon Other links: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Wiki Dissect Podcast Next Week: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

After a great conversation well over an hour, Ian's power went out at his house and we lost his side of the recording. So, with the small window of time we had left we had a phone call and an abridged recap of our conversation. Never the less, it was a great time and it has really made us think about great music. Youtube Playlist Roy Clark Wikipedia Next time: Kayne West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fanatasy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We listen to the Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro. Ian chose the 2017 live concert from Glasgow. Shirtless, Sequin pants and a whole lot of rock! Concert Wiki How did Biffy Clyro get their name? That Pedal Show 2016 That Pedal Show 2020 Folding Stars live in church CGP Grey explains UK, Great Britain and England Next Week: Roy Clark Playlist --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Ian and Andy talking about MJ's 6th album that came out in 1982. 7 songs were #1 one hits on the Billboard charts. But does that make it great? Listen to hear what we think! Playlist Spotify Amazon Other Links Thriller (album) Wiki Page Top 10 singles on Billboard The Jacksons: An American Dream The Civil Wars cover of Billie Jean James Hill cover of Billie Jean NEXT WEEK: Biffy Clyro - TRNSMT, Glasgow, Scotland 2017 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We listen to an iconic 80s album and try to figure out what the heck Joe Strummer is saying. Let's listen to some 80's British mumble rockabilly. Playlists Spotify Amazon Other Links: The Clash (wiki) MTV Rocumentary Induction into Hall of Fame Bruce and others - London Calling 2003 25th anniversary Rude Boy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Ian suggests the complete opposite of last weeks episode. We listen to Twenty One Pilots song "Holding On To You" We talk about food, faith, and world change coming from within. Playlists Spotify Amazon Other Links: Twenty One Pilots Wiki Next Week: The Clash - London Calling (Album) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

The gods of the music universe reached out to Andy and told him we have to talk about this song. It is a 4 year old song, sung by a 50 year old, barefoot, cowboy hat wearing man named Kenneth Arnold Chesney. Why did we listening to it? Hopefully to discover the stuff that really means something in our lives. Playlists: Spotify Amazon Other Stuff: "Old dudes wear hats" -Ian Heikel Axis of Awesome- 4 Chords Sailing Uma YouTube Channel Cinema Therapy - Inside Out - It's really good, especially if you have kids -Andy The Shrink Next Door Trailer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Andy brings another selection to the table. We discuss government power, alien communication, with a little dash of hope. Playlists Spotify Amazon Other stuff mentioned MuseWiki Muse on BBC Radio 1 TLDR Bible Zeta Talk Kevin James - Muffin Kevin James - Lady Gaga Parody Tom Sachs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Andy goes on a road trip (really it was just a family vacation) and is on location with our guest Jan Wiedemann. Ian joins the conversation as we talk about an album that has been record breaking. Ian goes on some rants and we talk about how influential Carole King was with this album. Playlists Spotify Amazon Next Week: Muse - Black Holes and Revelations --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Today, we look at John Mayer as a potential great artist. Ian picked out 15 songs that cover the songs from his entire discography. We cover a lot of ground and go down SO MANY rabbit trails. Join on us on this fun adventure and thanks for listening. John Mayer Playlist: Spotify Amazon Other Links: Home Depot Theme Song Mary Spender finishes John Mayer's new song Ravioli Shoes Stevie Ray Vaughan's amazing guitar change during Austin City Limit Concert Brian Regan - stand up comedian --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We continue our conversation on Hamilton ask we look at Act 2. As always, it sends us on a bunch of rabbit trails and getting to things bigger than us all. Playlists: Spotify Amazon Other things mentioned in this episode: Happy (documentary) Life Below Zero (series) The Tech Wise Family (book) No Dumb Questions (podcast - episode 105 - When is Old Technology Better?) Support us on Anchor: Anchor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Join us as we "rap" poorly and we talk about the first act of Hamilton the musical. Are you a Hamilton or a Burr, sir? Playlist Spotify Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We are joined again with our wives. We listen to Andy's favorite band and a song that Donna (his wife) picked that reminds her of him. We introduce The Nostalgia Monster, The Warm Fuzzies, and The Man. Playlists Spotify Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Andy and Ian are joined by our wives to talk about a song. Playlists Spotify Amazon You and Me (Europe 2009) video You and Me (Grammy's) video --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We take a dive into Duke Special's song called the Condition. We get real deep into music theory and try to use it to explain out the system we use. Playlist Spotify Amazon Links Duke Special Vaudeville Amazing Interiors Basement that looks like Disney --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We talk about our first performance on today's episode. We listen to Chris Stapleton's NPR Tiny Desk Concert from 2015. We get off on some pretty great rabbit trails right away but it all comes back around and makes a great difference at the end. The Concert Playlists: Spotify Amazon Other Links: Chris Stapleton Wiki Morgane Stapleton Wiki Other NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Superorganism Taylor Swift The Oh Hellos (not mentioned but one of Andy's favorites) Moon Hooch CMA Performance with Justin Timberlake How We Record Audio At The Tiny Desk Most Studio Recordings Song Writing Record Max Martin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Andy and Ian join the great people (Brit, DJ, and Bri) from The Surviving Life Podcast to talk about music that has helped us or inspired us in life. We have a great conversation about anxiety and depression, summer vacation, positive self care, wrestle with being "away" to provide for our family, and making it through the extremely hard parts of our lives. Playlists Spotify Amazon Links Adam Neely's YouTube video - The most elegant key change in all of pop music The Surviving Life Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Andy and Ian are joined by another guest, Ian's dad, Corey! We listen to Jethro Tull's Aqualung and take about Progressive Rock Playlists Spotify Amazon Links Jethro Tull (band) Jethro Tull (agriculturist) Aqualung Slappy the Squirrel - Who's on stage? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We listen to Randy Allen's (a go fund me supporter and all around great dude) suggestion, The Grateful Dead "Europe '72" We talk about music theory, what makes a "jam band", the hippie experience, and some good ice cream. Listen Here: Spotify Amazon Other Links: The Grateful Dead Wiki Europe '72 Wiki David Dodd Website Live Concert John Mayer with Dead & Co --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Today we are joined by another guest. Dave Robinson We discuss the album "by" Rich Mullins called The Jesus Record. The album consists of 9 demos and 10 songs that his band recorded after Rich's tragic death. Also, we talk about the penny whistle and Ian's distain for a popular Contemporary Christian artist. Playlists Spotify Amazon Info Rich Mullins Wikipedia The Jesus Record Rich's Obituary Documentary on Rich --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

We are so excited to have a special guest with us, my (Andy) cousin, Katie Wiedemann. She made the suggestion of Grace Potter's solo album called "Daylight" We had a great time in conversation and hope you will enjoy it too. Playlists: Spotify Amazon Other Things: Grace Potter's Wiki Page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Today, we listen to Ian's choice: Regina Spektor's "Far" We go on a few rabbit trails and talk about antifolk, and Ian patient explains Regina's greatness while Andy doesn't get it. Playlists: Spotify Amazon Music Wikipedia: Regina Spektor "Far" Antifolk Antifolk.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

After last week's episode, we ask the computers what the greatest album of all time is. We were both surprised by the answer. The conversation has "History with Ian", "Oversimplification with Andy", funk and a whole lotta church. Playlists: Spotify Amazon Other things mentioned: What's Going On? Bloody Thursday Bliss (Movie) Song Cycle James Jamerson Bob Babbitt Support the Go Fund Me: DONATE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Ian and Andy back again to talk about some more music. This week, the 1997 album by Radiohead called OK Computer. Our conversation looks at the depths of technology, car crashes, and how music can evoke feelings, even if we don't like it. (the feelings or the music) Here are the playlists for the episode: Spotify Amazon and here is the live performance of the full album OK Computer (Live) Wikipedia page for the album The Greatest Music Podcast - Go Fund Me: DONATE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support

Welcome to the first Episode of "The Greatest Music Podcast" Today we (Ian and Andy) are looking at the new solo album from Jon Foreman of the band Switchfoot. We introduce the 6 part system that we are using to see if this music can be called "GREAT" Check out this playlists to listen to the full songs: Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dSlGHxbaoRPplHzwW7bkS?si=c2c0f5ab66e24fa1 Amazon Music Playlist https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/2f9567b4de7e4999ad6268e5ab78f495sune?ref=dm_sh_0eea-27b1-c5f0-7093-5eaed Wikipedia: Jon Foreman The Greatest Music Podcast - Go Fund Me: DONATE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreatestmusicpodcast/support