Two Fat Guys & An Album

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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February 16, 2026 86 mins
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_Led Zeppelin IV_ is *Led Zeppelin’s* untitled 1971 masterpiece that blends hard rock, blues, and folk into eight iconic tracks, including “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “When the Levee Breaks.” Often called the definitive heavy rock album, it pairs mystical lyrics and acoustic moments with thunderous riffs and drums, showcasing the band at the peak of its power.

_Anthem of the Peaceful Army_ is *Greta Van ...

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November 7, 2025 113 mins

🚨 Forget ‘best of’ lists — Synchronicity is The Police weaponizing pop: paranoid reggae rhythms, existential poetry, and Wrapped Around Your Fingers’ spellbinding mystique. An era-defining masterclass that still towers today. 

⚡️ Left of Cool isn’t jazz, bluegrass, or fusion — it’s Béla Fleck detonating genre walls: banjo pyrotechnics soaring over the finest Victor Wooten synth-funk grooves, Future Man’s drumitar sorcery, and Jeff...

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October 31, 2025 48 mins

Get into the spooky groove with our Halloween Music special! We dig into iconic haunted hits — "Monster Mash," "Tubular Bells," “Thriller,” “Werewolves of London,” and “This Is Halloween.” From moonlit howls to dance-floor chills, we’re unearthing the stories behind the songs that make October scream. 👻

 

So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedica...

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October 29, 2025 127 mins

This week we explore *Genesis'* stunning first post-Peter Gabriel album, _Trick of the Tail._ Then in our *What's Going On* segment we share some new music releases we're interested in. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to the brilliant _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.*

 

So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to...

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October 20, 2025 104 mins

🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸

 

This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus step into the worlds of heavy metal and heartfelt harmonies as they explore two iconic records from opposite ends of the music spectrum. On Side One we bang away at *Iron Maiden's* 1982 metal masterpiece, _Number of the Beast._ On Side Two we check out *What's Going On* wit...

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October 13, 2025 101 mins

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This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus contrast classic British swagger with modern Americana storytelling. On Side One we explore *Black Sabbath's'* 1970 foundational Heavy Metal masterpiece,  _Paranoid._ Then on Side Two we take a look at *What's Going On* with concert reviews of  *The Flaming Lips...

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October 6, 2025 123 mins
🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus contrast classic British swagger with modern Americana Heartland Rock storytelling. On Side One we explore The Rolling Stones' 1969 Blues-Country-Rock masterpiece, Let it Bleed. Then on Side Two we chat about What's Going On with concert reviews of The Drive-By Truckers, Deer T...
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This week, Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving into Jane’s Addiction’s alt-rock breakthrough, Nothing’s Shocking 🔥—a landmark in alternativ...

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This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on The Who’s 1971 Rock masterpiece, Who’s Next. Then on Side Two we r...

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This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on Paul Simon's 1986 world music masterpiece, Graceland. Then on Side Two we review Car Seat Headrest's new indie album The Scholars. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to a Hidden Gem 💎 Prologue a wonderful Indie-folk album by *The Milk ...

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🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸

This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on *The Beatles* 1967 masterpiece,  _Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band_ Then on Side Two we take a look at "What's Going on" currently in music. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to _Pretty.Odd._ a Beatlesque album by *Panic at the ...

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Is Purple Mountains by Purple Mountains the saddest album ever recorded?

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 Tune in to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre.

In this episode your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on Purple Mountains' 2019 Indie masterpiece, Purple Mountains. This is ...

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Did REM's Automatic for the People define 90s music?

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 Tune in to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre.

This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on REM's 1992 indie masterpiece, Automatic for the People. Then on Side Two we review Briston Mar...

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Is Sunset Tree by The Mountain Goats the best album you've never heard?

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This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on The Mountain Goats' 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...

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This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus shine the spotlight on:

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This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus spotlight Pink Floyd’s 1975 psychedelic art-rock masterpiece, Wish You Were Here. From the haunt...

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🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸

This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus dive into King Crimson’s 1981 progressive rock masterpiece, Discipline. 🔴 With polyrhythms, New ...

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