Two Fat Guys & An Album
Each week, we dive into a classic album, exploring its relevance at the time and how it holds up today. We’ll review contemporary critiques and discuss current music trends, what we’re listening to, and what we’re excited about. We’ll wrap up with a recommendation of overlooked or forgotten music worth revisiting
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🎙️Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸
This week your host Mike "Beaker" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on *The Mountain Goat’s* 2005 indie-folk-goth masterpiece, _The Sunset Tree._ Then on Side Two we review *Samantha Fish’s* new Blues/Rock album _Paper Doll._ But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to _The Family Tree: Branches,_ a...
Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album... the only podcast that really matters—and trust me, I’ve heard enough music to know when something actually counts.
This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving headfirst into Radiohead’s 1997 masterpiece OK Computer. This isn’t just an album—it’s an experience. A seismic shift in the sound of alternative rock, OK Computer is Radiohead’s third studio album, and it re...
Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album... the only podcast that really matters, and trust me, I’ve been around long enough to know!
This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on U2’s 1987 classic The Joshua Tree. This album, folks, is a real game-changer. It’s the band’s fifth studio record, and it stands tall as one of the most influential albums of the 80s, maybe of all time. With its swe...
Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album… the only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are taking a deep dive into two iconic albums: The Doors by The Doors and GoGo Boots by Drive-By Truckers. Get ready as they explore these two masterpieces, each in its own way marking a milestone in rock history.
First, the guys will take on The Doors (1967), the groundbreaking debut album fr...
Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album… the only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving into a true classic: Aqualung by Jethro Tull. Get ready as they explore this 1971 album that cemented the band's place in rock history. With its distinctive blend of folk, hard rock, and progressive influences, Aqualung not only introduced the world to Ian Anderson’s unique flute play...
Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album… the only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving into a true classic, Dream of the Blue Turtles by Sting. Get ready as they break down this 1985 album that marked Sting’s bold departure from The Police, blending jazz, rock, and reggae influences with his signature poetic lyrics. Tracks like “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free,” “Rus...
Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album... the only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on one of rock’s greatest epics, Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf. Get ready as they break down this 1977 powerhouse that blends operatic flair with hard rock grit, featuring legendary tracks like "Paradise by the Dashboard Light," "Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad," and of course, ...
Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album...The only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are putting the spotlight on the 1981 rock masterpiece “Moving Pictures” by Rush. Get ready as the guys break down what makes this album a timeless classic, featuring iconic hits like Tom Sawyer, YYZ, and Limelight. They’ll explore how the album blends progressive rock with more accessible elements, ...
Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album, the podcast where two guys who love music dive deep into iconic albums! This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Brek Hufnus are turning their attention to Bob Dylan’s legendary 1966 album, Blonde on Blonde. Get ready as they unpack why this album is often hailed as a rock and roll masterpiece, with timeless tracks like “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35,” “I Want You,” and the hauntingly beautiful ...
Welcome to 2 Fat Guys and an Album! This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Brek Hufnus are putting the spotlight on the 1985 rock masterpiece Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits. Get ready as the guys break down what makes this album a timeless classic, featuring iconic hits like Money for Nothing, Walk of Life, and, of course, the emotional title track Brothers in Arms. They'll explore how this blend of rock, jazz, and the polished prod...
Welcome to 2 Fat Guys and an Album! This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Brek Hufnus are diving into the 1979 classic Breakfast in America by Supertramp. Join the guys as they explore what made this album a massive success, featuring iconic hits like The Logical Song, Goodbye Stranger, and Take the Long Way Home. They'll dig into how this album’s mix of pop, prog rock, and symphonic elements captured the late ‘70s and whether it sti...
Welcome to 2 Fat Guys and An Album, your weekly dive into iconic albums and modern hits! In this episode, we explore the magic of Van Morrison’s "Moondance"—a timeless classic that blends jazz, folk, and soul in a way only Van can. Join us as we break down the stories, sounds, and vibes behind this iconic album and more. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love a good conversation about tunes, you’ll find something to vibe with h...
2 Fat Guys and an Album takes a deep dive into a classic album each week, and this episode features London Calling by The Clash, exploring its cultural significance when it was released and its lasting relevance. Hosted by Mike Blackburn and Brek Hufnus, the show examines the album’s reviews, influences, and the pivotal role it played in shaping punk and rock music. Alongside London Calling, the hosts also discuss their current mus...
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