Alice Cooper’s lifelong manager Shep Gordon share stories from inside the studio as the band’s third album Love It To Death represents a pivotal point in the legendary entertainer’s career. For guest playlists, new music influenced by this album, and full show notes, go to The500podcast.com. Join the movement.

Comedian Frankie Quinones gets in touch with his East LA roots via the blues rock sounds of the 1984 sophomore Los Lobos album How Will the Wolf Survive?

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. bears witness to the cold-blooded rhythm and blues of Marvin Gaye's musical reckoning of his divorce in the form of the 1978 album Here, My Dear. For guest playlists, new music influenced by this album, and full show notes, go to The500podcast.com.Join the movement.

SNL alum Brooks Wheelan reveals his zealous love for all things My Morning Jacket, especially their 2005 psychedelic rock triumph Z.For guest playlists, new music influenced by this album, and full show notes, go to The500podcast.com.Join the movement.

Radio legend Ron Bennington reminisces about growing up in an era defined by roots rock albums like Elton John’s 1970 release Tumbleweed Connection.For guest playlists, new music influenced by this album, and full show notes, go to The500podcast.com. Join the movement.

Comedian Erik Griffin raises some interesting questions about the integrity of the timeless soul classics included in The Drifters’ 1968 compilation Golden Hits. For guest playlists, new music influenced by this album, and full show notes, go to The500podcast.com. Join the movement.

Comedian JessiMae Peluso fully embodies the fearless but feminine grunge rock of Hole’s 1994 album Live Through This.For guest playlists, new music influenced by this album, and full show notes, go to The500podcast.com.Join the movement.

With former Sex Pistols front man Johnny Rotten at the helm, you’d think P.I.L.’s 1979 release Metal Box would be a slam dunk for anti-establishment types the world over, but that is not the case for punk rock-loving comedian Kyle Kinane.

In the Premiere episode of The 500 as a Spotify Original, Comedy icon Bobby Lee runs wild with R.E.M.’s 1987 album Document revealing the hilarious highs and lows of his life and career as well as his passion for alternative music at the 2019 Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. For guest playlists, new music influenced by this album, and full show notes, go to The500podcast.com. Join the movement. Join the movement.

Podcasting powerhouse Krystina Hutchinson pulls no punches while pouring over the post-punk perfection of Echo and the Bunnymen’s 1981 release Heaven Up Here.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 Echo & The Bunnymen: ‘Medio Litro’ by Cosmonauts (Listen on Spotify)Join The Movement

Big Jay Oakerson and the Sklar Brothers descend on Austin Texas to tear apart Def Leppard’s 1987 release Hysteria taped in front of a live audience at Moontower Comedy Festival. 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 Def Leppard: ‘Panic Attack’ by The Glorious Sons Join. The. Movement.

Biologist-turned-writer & comedian Tony Sam dissects the emotional breadth of the Magnetic Fields’ 1999 low fi, indie pop masterwork 69 Love Songs. 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 Magnetic Fields: ‘Dog Inside a Car’ by Fell RunnerJoin. The. Movement.

Comedian and foosball all-star Kelsey Cook revels in her unabashed love for the anthemic alternative rock of Coldplay's 2002 sophomore album A Rush of Blood to the Head.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 Coldplay: Luke Sital-Singh "Lover"Join. The. Movement.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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" 

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.