The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers

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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467 - Bruce Springsteen - Tunnel of Love - Jay ...
One of the most raw albums Bruce Springsteen ever produced, Tunnel of Love sets the scene for actor and comedian Jay Mohr to bare his soul discussing his own roller coaster ride following his heart to the bottom and back up again. The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts. For show notes, guest playlists, and fan blogs about the music go to The500Podcast.com. New Artist/Song influenced by Bruce Springsteen: Gaslight Anthem "National Anthem" Join. The. Movement.
142 min
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468 - The Paul Butterfield Blues Band - Charley...
It's a counterculture deep dive with the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers Charley Steiner sharing his passion for music through the lens of the 1965 debut self-titled album by The Paul Butterfield Blues Band. The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.For show notes, guest playlists, and fan blogs about the music go to The500Podcast.com.New Artist/Song influenced by The Paul Butterfield Blues Band: Durand Jones & The Indications "Morning In America"  Join. The. Movement.
77 min
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469 - The Fugees - The Score - Andrew Santino
Self-proclaimed hip hop junkie Andrew Santino opens the floodgates on his intimate knowledge of the 1996 sophomore studio album The Score from rap supergroup The Fugees.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.For show notes, guest playlists, and fan blogs about the music go to The500Podcast.com.New Artist/Song influenced by The Fugees: The Internet "Girl"  Join. The. Movement.
133 min
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470 - LL Cool J - Radio - Russell Peters
International sensation Russell Peters drops extensive knowledge of the hard-hitting 1985 debut album Radio from LL Cool J that firmly established his place as founding father of hip hop.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.For show notes, guest playlists, and fan blogs about the music go to The500Podcast.com.New Artist/Song influenced by L.L. Cool J: Lute "Still Slummin'" Join. The. Movement.
112 min
305
471 - Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want To Se...
Best friend of the podcast Avery Pearson drops by to revel in the darkly whimsical folk rock of Richard and Linda Thompson's highly underrated 1974 release I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.For show notes, guest playlists, and fan blogs about the music go to The500Podcast.com.New Artist/Song influenced by Richard and Linda Thompson: David Ramirez "Watching From A Distance" Join. The. Movement.
112 min
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472 - George Michael - Faith - Nia Renee Hill
Actor Nia Renee Hill - of Crashing on HBO, Santa Clarita Diet and F is for Family on Netflix - shares her love for George Michael's Grammy-winning album Faith.Hear Nia's regular appearances on The Monday Morning Podcast with Bill Burr.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com.New Artist/Song influenced by George Michael:January Jane "Take The Lions On" 
119 min
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473 - The Smiths - Christina P
Comedian Christina Pazsitzky sheds light on her past and faces the post-punk darkness of The Smith’s 1984 debut album The Smiths with her own unflinching spirit.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com.New Artist/Song influenced by The Smiths: Flora Cash "They Own This Town"Join. The. Movement.
123 min
308
474 - Manu Chao - Proxima Estacion Esperanza - ...
Last Comic Standing winner Felipe Esparza gets down to the nitty gritty of his hard upbringing, when hope was scarce, yet could still be found in the bright, Latin reggae sounds of Manu Chao's 2001 release Proxima Estacion: Esperanza.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com.New Artist/Song influenced by Manu Chao: Victizzle "Oshé Gan Gan" Join. The. Movement.
108 min
309
475 - Elvis Costello - Armed Forces - Dana Gould
Comedian, actor and writer Dana Gould waxes philosophic about his post-punk idol and doppelgänger Elvis Costello’s 1979 release Armed Forces.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com.New Artist/Song influenced by Elvis Costello: All Day Sucker "Quality Problems"Join. The. Movement.
102 min
310
476 - Notorious B.I.G. - Life After Death - Ber...
Two masters storytellers meet as comedian and world-famous party animal Bert Kreischer intertwines the narrative thread of his nearly unbelievable life with the ominous street poetry of Notorious B.I.G.'s classic hip hop double album Life After Death.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.Go to The500Podcast.com for show notes & guest playlistsNew Artist/Song influenced by Notorious B.I.G.:Benny the Butcher - "97 Hov" on (Spotify) + (YouTube)Join. The. Movement.
102 min
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477 - Merle Haggard - Down Every Road - Peter B...
Producer, director and actor Peter Billingsley puts the nearly 40 years of outlaw country legend Merle Haggard's career-spanning retrospective collection Down Every Road into perspective for the modern era.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com. New Artist/Song influenced by Merle Haggard:"Mick Fury Front Porch of America"(YouTube)Join. The. Movement.
140 min
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478 - Loretta Lynn - All Time Greatest Hits - J...
Two veritable rebels sustain us in this supremely honest conversation about love and relationships. While stand-up comic Jenny Zigrino bares all on her appearances on Conan and Comedy Central, Loretta Lynn lambasts her long-time husband for every wrongdoing in the book in this, her All Time Greatest Hits album, a classic in the eyes of pioneers looking for historical footholds.For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries and audiobooks about the music, go to The500Podcast.com.
152 min
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479 - Funkadelic - Maggot Brain - BaronVaughn
Actor and comedian Baron Vaughn welcomes the weird and waxes philosophic while listening to Funkadelic's 1971 acid funk masterpiece Maggot Brain.For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries and audiobooks about the music, go to The500Podcast.com.New Music influenced by Funkadelic:“El Moran” by Mascaras (bandcamp) “Bay City Blues” by Jack McCue / Idle Hands (Soundcloud)The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.
139 min
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480 - Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx - Ron F...
The world’s friendliest comedian, Ron Funches, steps into the murderous, drug-dealing rap game through one of the greatest Wu Tang Clan solo albums of all time: Raekwon’s 1995 release Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries and audiobooks about the music, go to The500Podcast.com.New Music influenced by Raekwon:Armand Hammer – “No Days Off” The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.
109 min
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481 - D'Angelo - Voodoo - Michael Rapaport
Actor, director and social media instigator Michael Rapaport opens up about his public image, past mistakes and and his love for the neo-soul serenading of D'Angelo's classic 2000 release Voodoo.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com.New Artist / Song influenced by D'Angelo:Dijon "Skin"Join. The. Movement.
110 min
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482 - Steve Earle - Guitar Town - Tom Everett S...
Actor Tom Everett Scott finds parallels to his own life in the small-town roots and overnight success of Steve Earle’s 1986 debut album Guitar Town. For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com.New Artist / Song influenced by Steve Earle:Barrel Bones "Rebel Threat" (YouTube)Join. The. Movement.
89 min
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483 - Gang of Four - Entertainment - Karen Kilg...
Comedy television maven Karen Kilgariff makes up for bailing on going to a Gang of Four concert with Josh by pouring her heart out over a thorough analysis of the band’s 1979 release Entertainment! For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com.Join. The. Movement.
123 min
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484 - Mott the Hoople - All the Young Dudes - M...
Music industry legend Matt Pinfield lets Josh pick over his encyclopedic brain in this epic discussion of the slightly obscure but sorely underrated 1972 Mott the Hoople release All the Young Dudes.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com. New Song / Artist influenced by Pearl Jam:"Outta My Mind" by Des Rocs (feat. The Cobra)Join. The. Movement.
100 min
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485 - Pearl Jam - Vitalogy - Joe List
Pearl Jam fanatic and incomparable comedic talent Joe List digs deep into the band’s third studio album Vitalogy in order to explain why it just might be worth seeing them live at least 40 times before you die.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com. New Song / Artist influenced by Pearl Jam:"Rock N Roll" by WellesJoin. The. Movement.
90 min
320
486 - Earth Wind and Fire - That's The Way Of T...
Positivity reigns supreme as comedy powerhouse Wanda Sykes shines some light on how she has found her way through the darkness by keeping hope in her heart and the uplifting funk of Earth Wind and Fire’s 1975 release That’s the Way of the World on repeat.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts. For show notes & guest playlists, , go to The500Podcast.com. New Song / Artist influenced by Earth, Wind and Fire:"Beat 54 (All Good Now)" by Jungle Join. The. Movement.
70 min
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487 - Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual - Big Jay...
Growing up, Big Jay Oakerson was drawn to Cyndi Lauper's strangeness, and he was not alone. Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga created careers out of replicating and building upon that oddball personality, letting their freak flags fly. The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts. For show notes, guest playlists, fanblogs about the music go to The500Podcast.com.  New Song / Artist influenced by Cyndi Lauper:"She's Kerosene" by The InterruptersJoin. The. Movement. 
76 min
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488 - Hüsker Dü - New Day Rising - Joe Sib
Punk rock comedian Joe Sib joins The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers to discuss Hüsker Dü's influence on his music career.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts. For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com.  New Song / Artist influenced by Hüsker Dü:"Ollie Oxen Free" by Chill ParentsJoin. The. Movement. 
94 min
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489 - KISS - Destroyer - Jeff Ross
Star of Comedy Central's Celebrity Roasts and the host of the network's hit show Roast Battle, Jeff's ability to tear people to shreds while keeping them hysterically laughing has garnered him international renown, much like the blistering glam metal that has kept Kiss as a household name for decades.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.Show Notes & Guest Playlists at The500Podcast.com.New Music inspired by KISS:"Stepdad" by Regan & Watkins featuring Pauly Shore
85 min
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488 - ZZ Top - Tres Hombres - Chris Porter
One of Josh's oldest friends in comedy Chris Porter joins The 500 to relive the glory days of jam sessions past and revel in the high octane blues rock glory that is ZZ Top's 1973 release Tres Hombres.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts. For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com.  New Song / Artist influenced by ZZ Top:"Homesick" by Marcus King Band Join. The. Movement.
93 min
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491 - Albert King - Born Under A Bad Sign - Sinbad
Sinbad joins The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers to declare his love for the blues as the two comics breakdown Albert King's Born Under a Bad Sign. The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts. For show notes, guest playlists, documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com.  New Song / Artist influenced by Albert King:"Face In The Scene" by Black Joe Lewis (YouTube) & (Spotify)Join. The. Movement. 
87 min