Welcome to our first Valentine's Day episode where we discuss famous couples in popular music. Some are still together, some may even be married, and some just might flat out hate each other, but through it all the music remains. So join us for this journey into great musical couples of the past and present. In the immortal words of Toni Tennille, "Do That To Me One More Time". https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-47/pl.u-vxy6kLXsgYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for li...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 47
Did you know that right now you can access bots to artificially generate both lyrics and music? That's right, AI can manufacture an entire song. Join Cary and me for the second part of our discussion of how we access music. We explore where this future may take us, and take a walk down memory lane as we explore how this digital menace crept into our listening habits through synthesizers, drum machines, and auto tune. Is it real or is it Memorex? https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-46/pl....
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 46
In this first episode of a two part series we explore the past and present of how we access music, and the role technology has played. We recount our earliest examples of listening to the radio and buying our first records, tapes, CDs, and digital downloads. It might be a history lesson, but think of me and Cary as the cool professors. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-45/pl.u-vxy6kJMFgYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcas...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 45
Join Cary and Chuck for the second half of the year end review of the best new music in 2022. In this episode we concentrate on the NME (New Music Express) list and play some of our personal favorites from this past year. Ain't no stems or seeds here. This is some choice sh~~! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-43/pl.u-Ymb09E2C72kPz Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 44
Join Cary and Chuck for the first of a two part year end review of the best new music in 2022 according to the NME (New Music Express), Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone lists. As usual we play a bit, critique, compare and contrast with similar hidden gems of the past. No Adele this time but Tay Tay gets some play. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-43/pl.u-Ymb09E2C72kPz Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Ins...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 43
Are you waiting for the family to arrive? Are you sure you got the room to spare inside? So here it is Merry Christmas, everybody's having fun. That's right it's time to join me and Cary for a look back at our inaugural year of podcasts and play a few of our favorite, and not so favorite Christmas tunes. Goths, Punks, OGs and Outlaw Cowboys are all welcome around our yule log...uhhuhuh I said log. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-42/pl.u-PDb40YBsMKxLZ Hey Rally fans you can now text u...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 42
Whether you prefer swangas on your slab or 20 inch blades on the Impala, we’ve got you covered as we give a history lesson and pay tribute to the Screwston, TX rap scene, with the help of our professor Reuben Ramirez. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-41/pl.u-vxy6kJ3ugYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 41
Let's play seven card draw. In this episode Cary and I dissect what Quentin Tarantino recently claimed are 7 “perfect” movies and must hold at least 2 each. We then deal ourselves 5 more cards, our personal “perfect” films, and defend them to make our poker movie hand. It's time to call. Help us to decide who wins this round. Editors note, I incorrectly refer to the Brian DePalma movie Dress to Kill as Star 80; the latter being directed by Bob Fosse. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thank...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 40
Is that Queen I hear? No, wait that’s Vanilla Ice. Okay this is definitely Marvin Gaye...wait, what, this is Robin Thicke? In this episode we tackle plagiarism in music and instances that have resulted in famous lawsuits. Sometimes the similarities are unintentional and others, well they're pushing the boundaries. Join us for some of our favorite examples. You will never hear these songs the same again. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-39/pl.u-vxy6kB5TgYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now ...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 39
What do Scary Monsters, Werewolves of London and Girlfriends in a Coma all have in common.? Why they are featured in our homage to Halloween of course. In this episode we dive into some of our favorite examples of spooky and dark themed music. So whether you are busting ghosts, driving Dead Man's curve or that Highway to Hell, we've got you covered. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-38/pl.u-Ymb09MmF72kPz Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 38
We pay our tributes to Anthony Bourdain and the greatest episodes and adventures of his shows with Houston Sous Chef Aidan Chavira-Farris. Aidan also gives us his take on how people in his younger generation were influenced by Bourdain to make cooking their profession. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 37
In this episode we discuss the latest "best of” list from Rolling Stone magazine. This time they rank what they consider the best 100 television shows of all time, and Cary and I dissect accordingly. We also pay tribute to the queen of Country and Blue Grass, Miss Loretta Lynn. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-36/pl.u-PDb40mAIMKxLZ Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 36
Whether to mask insecurities or simply a money making gimmick, there are plenty of examples of stage personas, costume acts, and makeup-wearing artists in every genre of music. In this episode we explore some early rock examples, and then jump through metal, rap, EDM, goth, and new wave dandies. School’s out forever? Nah it's just getting started. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-35/pl.u-ZmblV41fKY40l Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe t...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 35
The hottest new director in Hollywood or the best new band. It’s a rare thing for a director to knock it out of the park on the first film, or for a band to come out red hot with their first album. In this episode, Cary and I will sample some of the best debuts and draw some parallels between a director and a band, and their ultimate trajectories. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-34/pl.u-LdbqE73u9blxa Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe t...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 34
Don't go breaking my heart, my endless love, because enough is enough! Yes that's right duets come in many forms, love songs, dance hits, all male, all female or mixed vocals. Love them or hate them they do seem to move units. Join Cary and I for our take on some of the best and worst examples. What is our inspiration for the episode? Hint, Elton and Brit Bit pop up. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-33/pl.u-vxy6kp6CgYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 33
James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd joins us in the studio this week to talk about the incredible work his charitable organization Southern Smoke is doing nationwide in the food and beverage industry. And because we have an expert in the house, we grill Chris about the phenomenon of chef as rockstar in Pop culture. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 31
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Aug 25, 2022•6 min•Ep. 32
Hey did you know that Eddie Haskel on Leave it to Beaver was a porn star? No? Well what about the guy that whipped out his junk in Teen Wolf? How about that time Ozzy bit the head off a bat during a concert? We’ll explore urban legends from the worlds of music and film and try our best to debunk or prove them true. As the X-Files taught us, the truth is out there. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-30/pl.u-PDb40JZtMKxLZ Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be su...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 30
The Kate Bush effect has continued to bring about a resurgence of '80's music, this time we are talking about Heavy Metal. In this episode we dive into what we believe are the roots of Metal, what brought Metal into the forefront and where is it going now. Our caveat to this episode being neither one of us are Metal experts, just fan boys. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-29/pl.u-ZmblVPmhKY40l Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our po...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 29
Sometimes a popular song will get a second life on the charts due to use in a movie, on TV, in a video game, or on social media. In this episode we dive into some examples of songs that had a second success years after their initial release. Is it nostalgia or is some music just timeless? You be the judge. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-28/pl.u-LdbqERvs9blxa Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagr...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 28
For our 27th episode we discuss the Bermuda Triangle of musicians and artists, the infamous 27 Club. Is there really some correlation here, and what could be the causes? It’s just a good excuse to talk about some really talented people who left us way too early. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 27
Join Cary and Chuck for a little walk through the NME (New Music Express), Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone lists of the best new music for 2022 halfway through the year. We play a bit, critique, and unearth examples of similar hidden gems of the past. There is some great new stuff out there! Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 26
From country to rock to reggae, protest songs are here to stay. In support of the women and girls who are our family, friends, colleagues and listeners, we dedicate this episode to the most important protest songs in music history. We hope that many more will be written and sung in the proud tradition of fighting against injustice. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-25/pl.u-6mo448KT2A5BR Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, a...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 25
Musical biopics, there is obviously something we love about them because Hollywood keeps churning them out. In this episode we talk about some of the biopics we liked, some common themes, and which ones are truthful and which ones are factual garbage. Also compare and contrast the vocal talents of the actors vs. the original artists. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 24
The ancient Greeks believed that a swan sings its most beautiful song just before death. Can the same be said of television shows and bands? In this episode we make some off the wall comparisons between tv series finales and the final albums of your favorite artists. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 23
We are Stardust, we are golden, we are billion year old carbon, and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden. Join us for a journey into both the history and the current state of the music festival in the U.S. and around the globe. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
May 31, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 22
In this episode we continue to explore the multiverse of tv spinoffs and how they relate to music in the form of supergroups. Do these represent the return of a beloved TV show and legendary musicians, or just a cash grab. You decide. In the immortal words of BritBrit, hit me baby one more time. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook...
May 21, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 21
You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have a Spinoff. In this 20th episode we explore spinoffs in both television and in music. Which ones are good and which ones sucked. Let's find out together. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
May 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 20
I'm taking a ride with my best friend. I hope he never lets me down again. He knows where he's taking me. Taking me where I want to be....NUMBERS. That's right we dedicate this episode to Houston's, and possibly the US’s, longest continuously running dance club and live alternative music venue. We give you a rundown of some of our favorite live shows and experiences, plus the origins of goth and some of our favorite 80's and 90's dance club hits. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks fo...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 19
The more things change the more they stay the same. In this episode we explore why vinyl records are still around, why we love them, and why record sales have had such a huge resurgence. We even have some on the spot interviews with record store day fans and look at what drives people to get up early, stand in line for hours, and try to find rare, diverse music. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Fa...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 18
