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The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers

The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers

By Josh Adam Meyers

Spotify Original The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers counts down Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time with comedians, actors, and musicians.
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458 - Elton John - Tumbleweed Connection - Ron Bennington

The 500 with Josh Adam MeyersAug 28, 2019

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403 - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Josh Wolf

403 - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Josh Wolf

Comedian Josh Wolf evokes the soulful simplicity and salt-of-the-earth songwriting epitomized by southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1973 debut album (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd).

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Sep 16, 202001:54:04
404 - Dr. John - Dr. John's Gumbo - Harry Shearer

404 - Dr. John - Dr. John's Gumbo - Harry Shearer

Famed voice actor on The Simpsons, comedian, musician, and radio host Harry Shearer digs deep into the legend of one of New Orlean’s greatest singer-songwriters, Dr. John, and his 1972 album Dr. John’s Gumbo.

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Sep 09, 202001:49:49
405 - Big Star - Radio City - Jody Stephens
Sep 02, 202001:19:56
406 - PJ Harvey - Rid of Me - Kerri Kenney-Silver

406 - PJ Harvey - Rid of Me - Kerri Kenney-Silver

Emmy-nominated 'Reno 911!' actor Kerri Kenney-Silver reminisces of the creative New York scene in the 90's making music in the band Cake Like with a crunchy nod to grunge superstar PJ Harvey's 1993 album 'Rid of Me'.

Check out 'Reno 911!' Part 2 streaming now on Quibi!

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Aug 26, 202001:41:32
407 - The Clash - Sandinista! - Tom Morello

407 - The Clash - Sandinista! - Tom Morello

Revolutionary rock guitarist 'The Nightwatchman' Tom Morello reveals Rage Against The Machine wouldn't exist without The Clash's politically-infused eclectic triple album masterpiece, 1980's 'Sandinista!'

Check out Tom's new song “You Belong To Me” and preorder his photo memoir “Whatever It Takes” here: https://linktr.ee/tommorello

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Aug 19, 202001:21:03
408 - Sinéad O'Connor - I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got - Sara Quin

408 - Sinéad O'Connor - I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got - Sara Quin

Singer-songwriter Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara pays homage to the trailblazing emotional rawness and political integrity of alternative rocker Sinéad O'Connor's 1990 sophomore album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got.

Check out Tegan and Sara's new video for 'I Know I'm Not The Only One' and get their latest (9th) album, an EP of remixes of 'Hey, I'm Just Like You'.

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Aug 12, 202001:35:41
409 - The Doors - Strange Days - Harland Williams

409 - The Doors - Strange Days - Harland Williams

Comedian and actor Harland Williams channels his inner Jim Morrison through the medium of psychedelic rockers The Doors’ 1967 sophomore album Strange Days.

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Aug 05, 202001:55:12
410 - Bob Dylan - Time Out Of Mind - Rita Wilson

410 - Bob Dylan - Time Out Of Mind - Rita Wilson

Actress and musician Rita Wilson bubbles over with enthusiasm for the breathtaking blues of Bob Dylan's 1997 comeback record Time Out Of Mind.

Listen to Rita's music "Where's My Country Song", “When This Is Over” with the Oak Ridge Boys & Tauren Wells
as well as "Everybody Cries" from the film The Outpost.

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Jul 29, 202001:34:26
411 - Eric Clapton - 461 Ocean Boulevard - Joe Satriani

411 - Eric Clapton - 461 Ocean Boulevard - Joe Satriani

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani analyzes the god-like abilities of fellow rock deity Eric Clapton, dissecting his 1974 release 461 Ocean Boulevard in excruciating detail.

Buy Joe's new album Shapeshifting out now.

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Jul 22, 202001:59:51
412 - Wire - Pink Flag - Mike Watt

412 - Wire - Pink Flag - Mike Watt

Minutemen bassist Mike Watt offers a life's worth of wisdom, condensed through the keyhole into the world of punk that is Wire's 1977 debut album Pink Flag.

Check out Mike Watt’s hoot page and listen to The Watt From Pedro Show.

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Jul 15, 202001:52:41
413 - Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime - Dave Pirner

413 - Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime - Dave Pirner

Soul Asylum frontman Dave Pirner advocates for the all-time greatness of the highly influential post-hardcore trio Minutemen's 1984 album Double Nickels on the Dime.

Listen to Soul Asylum’s latest album Hurry Up and Wait out now, and read Dave’s book Loud, Fast, Words.

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Jul 08, 202059:40
414 - The Go-Go’s - Beauty and the Beat - Karen Kilgariff

414 - The Go-Go’s - Beauty and the Beat - Karen Kilgariff

Comedian and "Queen of the Quip" Karen Kilgariff returns to the show ready to defend the idea that new wave punk rockers The Go-Go's 1981 debut album ‘Beauty and the Beat’ contains some of the greatest songs in human history.

Listen to Karen’s podcast My Favorite Murder on Spotify.

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Jul 01, 202001:15:21
415 - Van Halen - Patrick Wilson

415 - Van Halen - Patrick Wilson

Weezer drummer and co-founding member Patrick Wilson revels in the raucous hard rock of Van Halen's 1978 self-titled debut album.

Check out new songs from Weezer’s forthcoming album Van Weezer on Spotify.

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Jun 24, 202001:02:36
416 - Tom Waits - Mule Variations - Chris Sullivan

416 - Tom Waits - Mule Variations - Chris Sullivan

Actor and musician Chris Sullivan hoots, hollers and howls along to the experimental blues rock of his musical hero Tom Waits' 1999 album Mule Variations.

Watch Chris play Toby on 'This is Us' and catch him perform with his band Joseph the Spouse.

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Jun 17, 202001:18:59
417 - U2 - Boy - Phoebe Robinson

417 - U2 - Boy - Phoebe Robinson

Comedian Phoebe Robinson proudly displays her undying love for Irish rock band U2, whose historic contributions to the genre and the world began with their 1980 debut album Boy.

Watch the 'Two Dope Queens' star's upcoming Comedy Central interview series, 'Doing the Most with Phoebe Robinson', launching later this year. She has also been hosting Instagram Lives with activists, writers, comedians, politicians and thought leaders to engage in thought provoking and important discussions around racial equality and social justice.

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Jun 10, 202001:16:46
418 - Paul McCartney and Wings - Band on the Run - Reggie Watts
Jun 03, 202001:16:58
419 - Portishead - Dummy - Jamie Kennedy
May 27, 202001:19:50
420 - The Chirping Crickets - Tom Kenny

420 - The Chirping Crickets - Tom Kenny

The Emmy award-winning voice actor behind Spongebob Squarepants Tom Kenny bares his old music soul and digs deep into the roots of rock ‘n roll following his beloved Buddy Holly leading The Crickets on their 1957 debut album The “Chirping” Crickets. Check out a virtual table read by the Spongebob Squarepants crew on June 1st, don't miss The Spongebob Movie coming out in August, and don't miss 'Tom Kenny & the Hi-seas' when they go back on tour.
May 20, 202001:19:47
421 - The Best of the Girl Groups - Stephanie Simbari
May 13, 202001:10:58
422 - The Ronettes - Presenting The Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica - Zainab Johnson

422 - The Ronettes - Presenting The Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica - Zainab Johnson

Comedian and actress Zainab Johnson finds strength in the powerful femininity of Spanish Harlem R&B trio The Ronette's only studio album: 1964's Presenting The Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica. Watch her on Amazon’s ‘Upload’, '100 Humans' on Netflix, and listen to her podcast HonesTEA with Z. For new music influenced by this album, music history and show notes, go to The500podcast.com. Join the movement.
May 06, 202001:07:11
423 - Diana Ross and The Supremes - Anthology - Esther Povitsky
Apr 29, 202001:16:21
424 - Bruce Springsteen - The Rising - Greg Fitzsimmons
Apr 22, 202001:16:13
425 - Gram Parsons - Grievous Angel - Tommy Chong

425 - Gram Parsons - Grievous Angel - Tommy Chong

Comedian, actor, director and musician Tommy Chong peers back through time to an era when rock went country, of which there is no more perfect example than Gram Parson’s final studio album: 1974’s Grievous Angel. Download Cheech & Chong's Bud Farm Video Game app on iOS or Android. For guest playlists, new music influenced by this album, and full show notes, go to The500podcast.com. Join the movement.
Apr 15, 202001:18:22
426 - Cheap Trick - At Budokan - Matt Sorum
Apr 08, 202001:03:40
427 - Peter Wolf - Sleepless - Bill Burr
Apr 01, 202001:08:09
428 - The Police - Outlandos d’Amour - Matt Braunger
Mar 25, 202001:09:27
429 - Brian Eno - Another Green World - Gerald Casale
Mar 18, 202001:09:09
430 - Vampire Weekend - Rosebud Baker
Mar 11, 202001:08:39
431 - PJ Harvey - Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea - Mary Lynn Rajskub
Mar 04, 202001:09:27
432 - Brian Eno - Here Come the Warm Jets - Perry Farrell
Feb 26, 202001:04:32
433 - George Harrison - All Things Must Pass - Peter Asher
Feb 19, 202001:07:19
434 - Big Star - #1 Record - Ronnie Barnett
Feb 12, 202001:05:34
435 - Nirvana - In Utero - Jeff Dye
Feb 05, 202001:08:28
436 - Beck - Sea Change - Nick Thune
Jan 29, 202001:08:59
437 - Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III - Chris D'Elia

437 - Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III - Chris D'Elia

Comedian & actor Chris D'Elia discusses baller moves and internet beefs to the beat of rapper Lil Wayne's 2008 release Tha Carter III.
Jan 22, 202001:08:42
438 - The Cure - Boys Don't Cry - Margaret Cho
Jan 15, 202001:06:41
439 - Sam Cooke - Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Jan 08, 202001:07:05
440 - The Pogues - Rum, Sodomy & The Lash - James Fearnley

440 - The Pogues - Rum, Sodomy & The Lash - James Fearnley

The Pogues' legendary accordion-player James Fearnley regales with tales of how the Irish folk punk band began and ended using their second album 'Rum, Sodomy & the Lash' as a guide through the back-alleys and barrooms of music history. For guest playlists, new music influenced by this album, and full show notes, go to The500podcast.com. Join the movement.
Jan 01, 202001:09:56
441 - Suicide - Fahim Anwar
Dec 25, 201901:14:14
442 - DEVO - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO - Josh Freese
Dec 18, 201901:11:10
443 - Cheap Trick - In Color - Annie Lederman
Dec 11, 201901:08:42
444 - WAR - The World is a Ghetto - Caron Butler
Dec 04, 201901:07:46
445 - Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle - Wayne Federman
Nov 27, 201901:08:39
446 - MC5 - Back in the USA - Adam Ray
Nov 20, 201901:10:02
447 - Stan Getz João Gilberto - Getz/Gilberto - Jade Catta-Preta
Nov 13, 201901:01:56
448 - The Police - Synchronicity - Dan Soder

448 - The Police - Synchronicity - Dan Soder

Comedian Dan Soder mercilessly mocks the maudlin pretentiousness of Sting on The Police's final studio album, 1983's Synchronicity. This episode was recorded live at Just For Laughs 42 in Toronto.
Nov 06, 201901:08:54
449 - Big Star - Third/Sister Lovers - Chris Garcia
Oct 30, 201901:09:14
450 - Jackson Browne - For Everyman - Judd Apatow
Oct 23, 201901:13:32
451 - Amy Winehouse - Back to Black - Dulcé Sloan
Oct 16, 201901:07:17
452 - John Prine - Tim Dillon
Oct 09, 201901:05:20