Episodes

  • Album #34: Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
    Jun 10 2025

    On this week's episode, The Guys talk about Frank Sinatra and his 10th studio album, "Songs For Swingin' Lovers!"

    Referenced in the episode

    Tinpan Alley - https://www.tinpanalley.nyc/

    Great American Songbook - https://thesongbook.org/about/what-is-the-songbook/

    Tom Waits “Frank’s Wild Years” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WMeJJ3LdHU&list=PLTMN6OMDTnKkHKH6wWJKtW6D_SJ5hTn4x

    Pat Boone “In A Metal Mood” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7ktY8L6v0A&list=OLAK5uy_mf_mdzl_BPV2FKBL6VRWCsdUdSOLkLKfI&index=2

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Album #33: The Chronic
    Jun 3 2025

    On this week's episode, The Guys waive away the puffs of smoke to discuss Dr. Dre's solo debut album, "The Chronic". Which, according to Drew, is "The Gangstarist Album Of All Time".

    Referenced in the episode

    "Straight Outta Compton" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F5WcFPDzko

    • The 2015 film chronicling the rise and fall of N.W.A.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Album #32: The Stone Roses
    May 27 2025

    On this week's episode, The Guys dive into the Stone Roses self-titled debut album, "The Stone Roses".

    Referenced in the episode

    Drew's "shoegaze" music examples:

    • Tame Impala - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFptt7Cargc
    • Toro Y Moi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INaL-BvxYi8

    Ron's "math":

    • B2 ÷ B (XY) = SR

    Does that make sense to anyone other than Ron? Let The Guys know at 100albums@bertislo.com, and thanks for listening!

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Album #31: Moondance
    May 20 2025

    On this week's episode, The Guys dive into Van Morrison's 1970 release "Moondance". It is what one of The Guys describes as, "soul wallpaper for white people".

    Let them know what YOU think at https://100albumspodcast.com!

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Album #30: Pet Sounds
    May 13 2025

    This week The Guys welcome their friend Matt to the podcast to talk about The Beach Boys' 1964 work of art, "Pet Sounds". What do trains, tonal centers, and "our freaky friends" have in common?

    Special thanks to Matt and the gents in The Bourbon Brothers Quartet for the shiny new 100 Albums Podcast "theme song". Please check them out on Facebook or Instagram to see and hear more of their great harmonies!

    Referenced in the episode

    "The Wrecking Crew", full documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZgBexrZvM0

    "Four Parts, No Waiting: A Social History Of Barbershop Harmony" by Gage Averill - https://books.google.com/books?id=4N6Q7dYV2FoC

    "If You Would Have Told Me: A Memoir" by John Stamos - https://www.google.com/books/edition/If_You_Would_Have_Told_Me/7z-qEAAAQBAJ

    "The Usual Suspects" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3t0Nc6fg7w

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Album #29: Slippery When Wet
    May 6 2025

    This week The Guys look at some of the nuances of Bon Jovi's 1986 hit record "Slippery When Wet". What do record store appearances, moderate head-banging, and skating rinks all have in common/

    Referenced in the episode

    "Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx93Z6zBnGE

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Between The Episodes: Awesomely Bad Stripper Songs
    May 2 2025

    In this mini-episode, The Guys put forward their nominations for genuinely great songs that would be terrible if used in a strip club.

    What are your suggestions to add to the list? Let us know at 100Albums@bertislo.com!

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    10 mins
  • Album #28: You've Come A Long Way, Baby
    Apr 29 2025

    On this episode, The Guys are going soul surfing in heaven as they discuss Fatboy Slim's 1998 sample-laden album "You've Come A Long Way, Baby". What do big beats, enormous outdoor concerts, and obscure sample references all have in common?

    Referenced in the episode

    Big Beach Boutique II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ET-hf8B-tI4

    "Trainwreck: Woodstock '99" Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/81280924

    Balance and Rehearsal JBL Sessions (Hoyt Axton): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVZFMLQn13Q&t=175s

    "Scratch" Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcOUYOg-dAM

    "Toe Jam" by The BPA feat. David Byrne & Dizzee Rascal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHyK4Q5HYfo

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    1 hr and 2 mins