Send us a text This week’s PAS Single packs two hot topics onto one record. On Side A, we ask the question that splits fans down the middle: at what point does a band stop being the band you love? If there’s no Zep left in Led Zeppelin, or the Crowes have lost their feathers, are you really still rocking out to the same group? Then, on Side B, we chisel away at the Mount Rushmore of chicks who rock, and let’s just say the debate gets almost as intense as a guitar solo from you-know-who. It’s ...

Send us a text In this week’s episode, we tackle the ultimate music calendar challenge: piecing together a Perfect Album Side that takes you from a sleepy Sunday to a rowdy Saturday. Along the way, we’ll dive into the quirks and chaos behind some of the most iconic tracks tied to specific days of the week. Spoiler alert: it’s got everything—wild recording stories, ménage à trois, break-ins, Jerry Lewis, and even a few unexpected twists. If you think you know your weekdays, think again. Tune i...

Send us a text Tear down this wall…but don’t tear down this podcast ! In this episode, we’re rolling back to 1987 to pick six standout tracks that defined the year. From a blockbuster soundtrack anthem to a debut that blew the doors off the charts, we’ll argue over which songs truly hit the right note. There’s a one-hit wonder, a killer music video, and a wildcard choice that might just leave you saying, “Whoa, that’s totally ‘87!” One idea. Six songs. Infinite possibilities...

Send us a text Bienvenido! Benvenuto! Willkommen! In any language, great music always hits the right way! This week on The Perfect Album Side Podcast, we explore the most iconic foreign-language songs—the ones that speak differently but sound exactly right. Ever wondered why a song you don’t understand gets stuck in your head like that one embarrassing high school memory? We dive into the global hits that took over the world, from unexpected origins to accidental karaoke disasters. Along the ...

Send us a textSimple. Succinct. Easy. Clear. Complete. This week's episode of The Perfect Album Side Podcast focuses on iconic songs with One Word titles. One. Word. What tunes are coming to mind? Lots to choose from, so we are looking at song from July 1987 onward. This is a good one. The laughs are plentiful, and the nuggets, oh man the nuggets! Lots of hyperbole in this episode too…and oh yeah, the number 1 hits are everywhere! Tune ...

Send us a textAre you excited? Are you ready to rock? Are you prepared for an unprecedented journey with one of rock 'n' roll's most successful bands? If you said ‘yes’ to these questions, then RAISE YOUR HANDS. This week on The Perfect Album Side Podcast, we dive into the Bon Jovi catalog with a special guest from the Bon Jovi Discussions podcast, host Jerry Braden! This guy is all Jovi, all the time. We have a great discussion (with great music, of course) about the songs, the videos, the l...

Send us a textD’you know where the $&*% you are???? You’re in the Perfect Album Side baby!! It’s time to get in the ring! This week…oh man we’ve been wanting to do this episode since Day 1. We are spotlighting Guns N’ Roses with the help of GnR guru Brando from The Appetite For Distortion podcast. We run Axl, Slash, Duff, and the boys thru the PAS gauntlet, where only the strongest tracks will survive. Let’s Gooooooooo!!Check out the Appetite for Distortion Podcas...

Send us a textThis week on The Perfect Album Side Podcast, the guys look at the most iconic singles from live albums. Yep, the bands that are live and loud! What do you think are those most memorable live songs? We dive into it, and things get crazy! Oh, and did I mention, we almost…ALMOST…run into a situation never before seen on the PAS. You don’t need to miss this, especially the random connect one of the guys has with one of the artists spotlighted.&nbs...

Send us a textAll that’s old is new again…except for the guys, they’re old and always will be. This week on the Perfect Album Side Podcast we look at the great music that is perfect for ringing in the new year! What comes to mind when you think of those tunes you party to when the clock strikes midnight? Party rock, dance anthems, hands up, playing your song? Just like the new years ball drop, the guys drop sick beats to welcome 2024!! Tune in to find out if your tunes make The Pe...

Send us a textThe music, the lyrics, the beat, the rhythm…all good and fine. This week, though, we’re only here for the sax. Yep, nothing beats really good sax. It’s the “Sax Sells!” episode of the Perfect Album Side Podcast. We look at the iconic saxophone riffs and solos in music. Some of the most memorable songs are just that because of amazing sax and we break ‘em down to make up the Perfect Album Side. And don’t worry, we encourage safe sax. Wh...

Send us a textBoo! Did that scare you? Well if that didn’t, the fact that we’re back in the studio should! Stone Cold utters that world famous introduction, and yes, we are so fired up (and a tad frightened) to be talking amazing and spirited music this week on the Perfect Album Side Podcast. We are all about Halloween Songs That Rock!! Music that’s scary, creepy with doors that creak, skeletons, zombies and zombie dances. I’m terrified just writing about it. Join us, you gh...

Send us a textE.T., David Letterman, Clubber Lang, and Trickle-Down Economics....what a great time to be alive! We're talking about 1982, more specifically, the MUSIC of 1982. In this episode, Steve & Windham build The Perfect Album Side of 1982, and solve several of life's biggest mysteries.... One idea. Six songs. Infinite possibilities...

Send us a textWe’re back baby!! Yep and we are waving that flag, waving it high and wide! This week on The Perfect Album Side Podcast, we are celebrating the Fourth of July Holiday in true PAS-style by focusing on Songs About America….”of thee I sing”. What songs get you fired up about America? These are the patriotic chills kind of songs, not the traditional standards, but those songs that get the pride going for our dear republic on this Independence Day holiday! Th...

Send us a textThis week on The Perfect Album Side podcast we delve into Dynamic Duos! Those iconic pairs that made equally iconic music and the hits that resulted. Not looking at one off duets or family bands (hash tag past topic alert) but the twosomes in the front who were the face of a group, the power of the group, even the voices. There is nothing to feel guilty about with this episode (if you know you know). Any immediate duos come to mind? Think you got the perfect al...

Send us a textDon't ask, don't tell...This week on The Perfect Album Side Podcast, we get in the safe tree and offer up some confessions. Yep, we look at Guilty Pleasures, the songs we don’t want people to know we really like. Driving in the car, windows down, just ripping some music…we turn the volume down at stop lights when we’re playing these tunes. We’re nothing if not honest and transparent and unashamed. I mean, let’s be real for a second, you are already think...

Send us a textThis week on the Perfect Album Side Podcast we are ready to boogie, and we hope your booty is ready to shake as well. Why? Because we are talking about Songs With A Dance Craze!! Yep, get your groove on with the music that made the world dance!! Right now, you are thinking of songs, and maybe even already dropping some sick moves. This is a really fun episode and we hope you will join us for Songs With A Dance Craze!!!One idea. Six songs. Infinite possibilitie...

Send us a textThis week on the Perfect Album Side podcast, it’s all about genetics and offspring. Hold up, what? We are focused on Famous Music Kids of Famous Music Parents. Now, it’s a tougher topic than you think. What are some of the big time hits by kids of parents with big time hits? Do the kids’ success ever outshine the parents’ success? Alright, you’ve already thought of a few, think they’ll make the Perfect Album Side? Tune in and find out!! One id...

Send us a textAnd just like that…we are BACK BABY! All the heartfelt letters and notes and texts and calls and restraining orders in our absence have been so wonderful (#TearDrop). You ready for this? This week on The Perfect Album Side Podcast, we are talking about the mouth organ, the French harp, the aerophone…the harmonica. Yep, so many amazing songs that either have a harmonica foundation or it’s an accoutrement or the main rif of the song. We are so fired...

Send us a textAre you ready for this? Things are about to get exciting! This week on The Perfect Album Side we focus on the music and the musicians of Collective Soul. The Georgia rock band has produced hit after hit and one great album after another, and the Perfect Album Side is paying tribute on this episode. As usual, amazing music, abundant laughter and trademark jocularity. Here’s what is extra special awesome…we welcome Collective Soul Bassist and founding...

Send us a textThis week on The Perfect Album Side Podcast we pick another year out of the music hat, and land on…1994!! What a great year for great music! We break it down into categories, you know how it works. This episode is full of laughs, nuggets, and really excellent songs. We discuss the events of 1994, birthdays, and what prices were back then. This episode is all that and a bag of chips and we absolutely get jiggy with it. Hail hail 1994, ...