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This week, Rich and Clint return to the topic of stage names — episode 42 was on "best stage names" back in June of 2022 — this time to discuss which are the worst of all-time. As the guys discuss, it's sometimes a razor thin line between terrible and brilliantly memorable. Meat Loaf anyone? Proudly part of Pantheon Pods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the songs that reveal themselves after less than a second - a snare hit, a guitar chord, amp feedback... - and explore how little information our brains need to recognize a song. This week's very special guest is Josh Turknett, neurologist, musician and author of two fascinating books on cognition, including "Anyone Can Play Music." Part of Pantheon Pods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Rich and Clint are tackling maybe the most epic age old question of all — what is the greatest rock n' roll saga...the most epic song in rock history. The guys also stumble into an interesting sidenote - the year 1975 might be "the year of the epic." Artists discussed in this episode include Dylan, Rush, Queen, Zep, Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Petty, Bad Company and more. Proudly part of Pantheon Pods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Rich and Clint discuss the greatest drinking songs of all-time — the ones about drinking, the ones you like to sing when you're drinking (from , the ones that you listen to when you're drinking. From Margaritaville to Whiskey River, from Red Red Wine to Tequila Sunrise...this round is on us. Proudly part of Pantheon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Age Old Question is back, and Rich and Clint are tackling one of their biggest debates yet: What is the greatest guitar riff of all time? From The Stones to Chuck Berry, Hendrix to The White Stripes...the contenders are legendary. Along the way, they "go to the comments" and discuss the "Johnny B. Goode Paradox." Which riff takes the crown? Tune in and decide for yourself. Proudly part of Pantheon Pods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the greatest songs that never actually mention the title in the lyrics of the song. If you can never really judge a book by its cover, the same might be said about songs. Bands and artists discussed include Alice In Chains, The Who, Coldplay, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, STP, The Band and many more. In episode 90...the guys also unveil a link to new TAOQ merch. Proudly part of Pantheon Pods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich and Clint talk about the greatest breakup songs - it's possible that half of all songs ever written are in some way or another a "breakup song," so that means there's only about a billion songs to choose from. Artists discussed in this episode include Garth Brooks, Olivia Rodrigo, Lewis Capaldi, Gloria Gaynor, Brian Chartrand, Gotye, Carrie Underwood, Smokey Robinson, Bob Dylan, Prince, Johnny Cash, Dolly, Elvis and many more. Proudly part of Pantheon Pods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich and Clint celebrate the 50th season of SNL and the role that music has played from the very first season, when Billy Preston and Janis Ian were musical guests. Over the years, music has continued to be almost as important as the comedy to SNL. Bands discussed include Tom Petty, Nirvana, Sinead, U2, Paul Simon, The Stones and many more. Proudly part of Pantheon Pods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich and Clint explore the greatest songs that pose a question in the title - artists discussed in today's question Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, The Beatles, Four Non-Blondes, Bob Marley and many more awesome questioners. The guys also do a "we found it on the internet" and a "let's go to the comments." Proudly part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich and Clint explore the most memorable references to drugs in song. This episode is not an endorsement of drug use, like that's needed, but instead a celebration of the songs that were inspired by it. Artists discussed include Tom Petty, Jefferson Airplane, Prince, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Beatles (of course), Steely Dan, Ben Harper and many more. Proudly part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich and Clint celebrate the artists that drifted from relevance and, through an inspired song, album or performance, shot back to the center of the universe. After a hiatus on this podcast...Rich and Clint are ready for their big comeback too. Proudly part of Pantheon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich and Clint celebrate the songs that celebrate other bands - the greatest references that one band or artist makes to another band or artist. Sometimes it's a tribute and act of reverence...sometimes it's a diss and a slam. Bands and artists discussed in this episode include Bruce Springsteen, Wheatus, David Bowie, Phish, Van Morrison, Eminem, Will Smith, Bob Dylan and more. Proudly part of Pantheon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the greatest songs to drive to. But, of course, it's highly dependent on what type of driving. Clint walks through the critical driving scenarios (e.g. driving after a breakup, driving in the morning up to the ski mountain, white-knuckle driving at night...). Artists discussed in this episode include Tom Petty, Pink Floyd, Beck, Sting, Pearl Jam, U2, Lindsay Buckingham, Paul Simon, Green Day, Dr Dre and more. Proudly part of Pantheon Pods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the great singing drummers - the multi-tasking geniuses that held down the groove and sang lead vocal. As Levon said, "normally singing is a full-time job, and drumming is a full-time job." He and a handful of others did it so well they'll be remembered always. With special guests Jeff Symonds and Will Evans. Proudly part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich and Clint celebrate the songs where the bands or artists give themselves a shout-out. Special phone-in guests include Brian Chartrand (of The Sweet Remains) and Jeff Symonds. Artists celebrates this week include The Monkees, The Beastie Boys, NWA, Eminem, Survivor, Steely Dan, The Who, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beatles and more. Proudly part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices