The Perfect Album Side Podcast
Episodes
96 episodes
PAS Single: Rock Myths & Biopics
Some music stories refuse to die, not because they’re true, but because they’re irresistible. We go myth-hunting through rock and pop’s greatest legends: Paul Is Dead, Elvis is alive, “Eric Clapton is God,” Ozzy’s onstage infamy, and the backwa...
Michael Jackson
For Episode 95, we finally take on the King of Pop: Michael Jackson.Sounds easy, right? Just grab six monster hits and call it a day? Not so fast, moonwalker. This is The Perfect Album Side, which means rules, categories,...
Grunge
# Grunge## Episode Info- **Episode**: S03E94- **Title**: Grunge- **Original Air Date**: March 2026- **Duration**: 1 hour, 26 minutes## Episode SummarySteve and Windham throw on their imag...
Two Middle-Aged Rock Nerds Walk Into A Debate And Forget Grease
We kick off the new year debating whether music before 1996 truly hits harder and why easier tools may not equal better songs. Then we switch gears for a spirited soundtrack trivia run, crowning the top five best-sellers and arguing about Greas...
Christmas by the Decade!
What makes a Christmas song timeless? We set ourselves a deceptively hard challenge: pick the single most iconic holiday track from each decade, starting with the 1960s and ending in the 2010s, then fuse them into one perfect album side. Right ...
PAS Single: Motley Crue Can’t Crash Here, But Hootie Can
Windham & Steve weigh the moments that launched rock into the mainstream, from Elvis and the Beatles on TV to Woodstock, Michael Jackson’s moonwalk, and the rise of digital streaming. Then we stress-test rock mythology with the “couch test,...
The Power of Vocal Intro Hooks
Some songs don’t wait for the chorus to hook you—they grab you from the very first word. In this episode of The Perfect Album Side, we explore the magic of vocal hook intros: those unforgettable openings where the human voice alone set...
All the Way to the Bass!
Finally an episode worth my time and talents! This week on the Perfect Album Side Podcast we get real big focusing on the iconic bass intro riffs! Yes, it’s about damn time. We scour decades of great music to find those intro rhythms ...
PAS Single: Pinball & Piano
Steve and Wyndham delve into the legacy of iconic rock pianists, debating which legends deserve a place on the Mount Rushmore of keyboard players who shaped rock history.• Tribute to recently departed Rick Derringer, known for "Hang On ...
Vocals Only!
“Vocals Only: Six Mouths. No instruments.”This week we toss the instruments and let the human voice run wild. From Motown’s silky legends to the boy-band meme that returns every April 30th, we crown the ultimate all-voca...
PAS Single: The Big Song & Star Wars Bad Guys
This week on The Perfect Album Side: Singles, we’re asking the big questions—like, does every band’s signature song actually slap? Or did they just get lucky once in a Holiday Inn lounge? Side B? We head to a galaxy far, far away to debate the ...
1999
Grab your Discman, dial up your AIM away message, and join us as we throw on some frosted tips and build the Perfect Album Side of 1999. From debut pop princesses to Latin guitar gods, futuristic girl groups to the weirdest one-hit wonders, we’...
PAS Single: Concerts & Sitcoms
Side A: Big hits or deep cuts: what makes a better concert? We’ll break down the eternal setlist struggle, share our own show stories, and somehow end up talking about Alf’s favorite songs and the Golden Girls’ hidden love for obscure B-...
Supergroups!
What happens when some of the most legendary musicians of all time team up to form a new band? In this episode, we dive into the world of supergroups—the epic collisions of rock royalty that gave us unforgettable anthems, crazy backstage storie...
PAS Single: Perfect Albums & The Mt. Rushmore of NFL Running Backs!
In this PAS Single, we’re diving deep into two big topics. On Side A, we celebrate those rare albums that are so perfect you never hit skip—classic records that flow seamlessly from start to finish. Then, on Side B, we trade music for football ...
PAS Single: Should the Band Break Up & Chicks That Rock!
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 los...
Days of the Week
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 ...
1987
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 a...
Foreign Language Tunes!
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 ...
One Word Song Titles
Simple. 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...
Bon Jovi w/Jerry Braden
Are 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, w...
Guns n' Roses
D’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 G...
