Podcast
Jay & Joey: On the Record
Hosted by Jay Jensen & Joey Smith · EN
Jay had the idea to listen to all of his albums during one calendar year. We then decided to turn that idea into a podcast. We'll discuss his albums, life, and our journeys through music along the way.
Get in touch with us at jayandjoeypod@gmail.com.
You can find the list of albums, our Spotify playlists, and ways to support the show at https://linktr.ee/jayandjoeypod!
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Bonus Episode: One Last Talk
Jan 4, 202201:07:53Tap to summarizeThis is it, the true finale. Jay and Joey discuss how much music they listened to, how their tastes changed, how they listen to music differently, songs that got stuck in their heads, a whole bunch of favorites, and who the Kevin Bacons of the podcast were while reflecting on this achievement. Find the final playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhmx98y3j8a1drluzo2rs4y7p
Transcribe →Episode 50 - The Grand Finale*
Dec 21, 202101:13:23Tap to summarizeThe guys will be putting out a bonus episode in a few weeks, but this episode wraps up the albums in Jay's collection! They're talking about :deep breath: coins, what they'll do with their new free time, whether what they did was impressive or not, a very unique listening experience for Joey on album thanks to an assist from Jay, their experiences buying the same album, Sneaky Pete, Nudie suits, Herb Alpert, a half-speed mastered album that is very proud to be so, Jimmy Page's supposed favorite guitar solo, seeing kids at shows, Jay getting a handwritten note from a band, a stinker of a live album, what they'll bring to a musical potluck, and how much music they've listened to during this experience. This week's albums are: Blasorchester Bavaria - Auf Geht's Zum Schutzenball! (German Beer Drinking Music) Flying Burrito Brothers - The Gilded Palace of Sin The Doobie Brothers - The Captain and Me Steely Dan - Can't Buy a Thrill Ume - Other Nature Kylesa - Exhaulting Fire Eagles - Eagles Live Find this week's playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhmx98y3j8a1drluzo2rs4y7p
Transcribe →Episode 49 - Turn of the decade: Albums from 1979, 1980, and 1981
Dec 14, 202101:11:33Tap to summarizeOn today's penultimate episode, Jay and Joey start things off by chatting about the importance of a good lotion routine, roadtripping with a baby, and their order of listening ritual. Then... they talk about a very surprising tour combo, Jay does a phenomenal Fred Durst impersonation, Joey rants about whitewashing reggae, and they ponder what kind of music movie monsters would play, summer thunderstorms, and the night Sting joined the nWo Wolfpac before engaging in the longest Didn't See That Coming ever and sharing some New Year's Eve memories. Albums discussed this week are: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Uprising Warren Zevon - Bad Luck Streak at the Dancing School Fleetwood Mac - Tusk The Police - Ghost in the Machine Joe Walsh - There Goes the Neighborhood Eddie Rabbit - Horizon Find this week's playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhmx98y3j8a1drluzo2rs4y7p
Transcribe →Episode 48 - Male Solo Artists
Dec 7, 202101:06:59Tap to summarizeThis week the duo is looking at male solo artists by starting off with talking about being choosier about the shows they attend and getting really heavy early in the episode. Once they get to the albums, they look at an artist who heavily influenced the roots of heavy metal, riff on knockoff Mountain Dew, discuss Hulk Hogan being a bass player and the WWF studio albums, talk about how Joe Walsh apparently lived in a studio in Nederland, CO, uniting the disc golf community through Pepper, and how Jay got an album credit on Kyle Shutt's album before creating some Stevie Wonder/Jeff Beck fan fiction. And to round things off? Time capsules and solo journeys. This week's albums are... Jeff Beck - Truth & Beck-ola Rick Derringer - All American Boy John Cougar Mellencamp - Uh-Huh Dan Fogelberg - Nether Lands Kyle Shutt - Kyle Shutt Stevie Wonder - Talking Book Find this week's playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhmx98y3j8a1drluzo2rs4y7p
Transcribe →Episode 47 - Artists & Songs that have Appeared in Films
Nov 30, 202101:10:49Tap to summarizeJay and Joey are headed to the cinema this week as they discuss artists and song that have appeared in films. Some highlights this week involve talking to strangers, bangers on the Paul Blart soundtrack, soundtracks for films they haven't seen, one of the most bizarre albums they have listened to, tater tot appreciation, an album Jay ended up throwing away, one of the best albums to date, and a classic post-credit reel. Albums this week are: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmo's Factory Electric Light Orchestra - Out of the Blue Willie Nelson - The Electric Horseman Jim Croce - I Got a Name Eddie Money - No Control St. Elmo's Fire - St. Elmo's Fire Soundtrack Find this week's playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhmx98y3j8a1drluzo2rs4y7p
Transcribe →Episode 46 - Country
Nov 23, 202101:00:45Tap to summarizeToday Jay and Joey are heading out to the countryside of Jay's collection, where Joey finds himself in a very comfortable spot for the most part. The fellas discuss one of the oldest albums in Jay's collection, an absolute steal in Joey's collection, and an album Jay had no idea he owned until about a week ago before diving into rodeo life, getting a little political, discussing how the Devil beat Johnny in their head-to-head, and playing video games against Satan. Albums this week are: Roy Acuff - Night Train to Memphis Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison Charlie Daniels Band - Million Mile Reflections George Strait - Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind? Randy Travis - No Holdin' Back Merle Haggard - I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall Find this week's playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhmx98y3j8a1drluzo2rs4y7p
Transcribe →Episode 45 - Greatest Hits Vol. III
Nov 16, 202101:07:04Tap to summarizeToday the guys are rounding out the rest of the greatest hits albums in Jay's collection. To kick things off, they contemplate what babies are doing while in the womb before revisiting some old favorites. We also find out the boys are bad at surfing, hear about a couple of albums that are mostly covers but are 100% better than the originals, and learn about how the people in Jay's house are really good at spotting music that has been sampled. And to wrap things up, the guys discuss the greatness of Carol Kaye and the greatest hits of their lives Albums discussed this week: The Byrds - Greatest Hits Eric Clapton - History of Eric Clapton Joe Cocker - Greatest Hits Eagles - Their Greatest Hits Little River Band - Greatest Hits Rolling Stones - Made in the Shade Santana - Greatest Hits Cat Stevens - Greatest Hits Three Dog Night - Joy to the World: Their Greatest Hits The Beach Boys - Endless Summer Find this week's playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhmx98y3j8a1drluzo2rs4y7p
Transcribe →Episode 44 - Albums purchased at the For Your Ears Only Record Sale
Nov 9, 202100:54:41Tap to summarizeJay has mentioned the For Your Ears Only Record Sale, so it only made sense to finally have an episode focusing on that event. The guys are talking about what the sale is and what it benefits, Minoan civilization and ancient history, video game soundtracks, a really bad album, dancing, house party music, and Jay's $2 surprises. Albums this week are: Pablo Cruise - Worlds Away Blackfoot - Strikes Kansas - Point of Know Return Rupert Holmes - Partners in Crime ZZ Top - Eliminator The Doobie Brothers - What Were Once Vices are Now Habits Find this week's playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhmx98y3j8a1drluzo2rs4y7p
Transcribe →Episode 43 - Albums from 1975 (and Jay's a Dad!)
Nov 2, 202101:04:01Tap to summarizeThis show has it all, starting with Jay being a dad! Jay and Joey are talking tricking versus treating, 1975 being a wild year, Acadian history, which game show they would be on, liking but not loving Fleetwood Mac, and singing songs in their range. This week's albums are: The Band - Northern Lights, Southern Cross Chicago - Chicago VIII Fleetwood Mac - Fleetwood Mac Foghat - Fool for the City Lynyrd Skynyrd - Nuthin' Fancy War - Why Can't We Be Friends Find this week's playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5nnjqffiE8NDLMWTMjUc22?si=d4e532bd9053421a
Transcribe →Episode 42 - Albums that were Recorded in London
Oct 26, 202101:09:01Tap to summarizeThis week Jay and Joey are jetting over to jolly old England to discuss albums that were recorded in London, and it's Jay's birthday! The guys are discussing baking at higher altitudes, eating raw cookie dough, the treasures of Canada, their favorite Beatles album, Mick Jagger showing up in someone's studio to sing, stolen Wings demos, metal legend Christopher Lee, Role Models, Jay's old man's musical tastes, historical music scenes, and history in general! Albums discussed this week are: The Beatles - Rubber Soul Uriah Heep - The Magician's Birthday Carly Simon - No Secrets Wings - Band on the Run Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak Eric Clapton - Slowhand Find the playlist and support the guys at https://linktr.ee/jayandjoeypod!
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