Podcast

The Worst Podcast on Mars

Music, Music History

Each week, Evan and Amanda bring you the history behind the albums on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s list of 200 Definitive Albums. New episodes weekly!

Episodes
385
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
35 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
3 months ago

Episodes

385 episodes, newest first

  1. Michael Jackson - Off The Wall

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    Evan and Amanda finish the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list by discussing the story behind Michael Jackson's "Off the Wall." Listen now to learn how Michael was able to finally make a break from the Jackson 5 with this album, and how it set him up for the success that was "Thriller."

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    1 hr 15 min
  2. Elvis Presley - Elvis At Sun

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    Evan and Amanda discuss the brief story behind the release of "Elvis at Sun." Listen today to learn why his recordings at Sun were not only important themselves, but why this compilation is an important listen.

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    42 min
  3. Jay Z - In My Lifetime, Vol. 1

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    Evan and Amanda discuss the story of "In My Lifetime, Vol. 1" by Jay-Z. Listen now to learn how the rapper was able to create a connection with his listeners with just his second album, giving the hip-hop genre new life.

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    31 min
  4. Natalie Cole - Unforgettable With Love

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    Evan and Amanda talk Natalie Cole's "Unforgettable with Love." Listen now to learn how Cole's tribute to her father, Nat King Cole, not only covered his own songs, but became her best-selling album.

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    35 min
  5. Marvin Gaye - Let’s Get It On

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    Evan and Amanda bring you the story of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On." Listen today to learn how Gaye was able to gain more artistic control over his work and make his way to become a sex symbol in the US. Find us on Instagram and Threads @worstpodonmars Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    44 min
  6. Simon And Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water

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    Evan and Amanda talk the story behind Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Listen today to learn how their final studio album together came to be, despite conflicts among the duo. Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    46 min
  7. OutKast - Speakerboxxx / The Love Below

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    Evan and Amanda talk the history of "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" from Outkast. Listen today to learn how the duo came together to create a double album that was not only full of massive hits and different genres, but signaled the end of their partnership. Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    38 min
  8. Usher - Confessions

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    Evan and Amanda talk the story of Usher's "Confessions." Listen now to learn how his album not only became so insanely popular and sold so incredibly well, but how the album also earned the star numerous accolades. Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    34 min
  9. Nas - Illmatic

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    Evan and Amanda discuss the story of "Illmatic" by Nas. Listen now to learn how the rapper created a cult classic that inspired many other artists for years. Find us on Instagram and Threads @worstpodonmars Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    34 min
  10. George Benson - Breezin’

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    Evan and Amanda talk the story behind "Breezin'" by George Benson. Listen today to learn how the album not only became a success across multiple genres, but became the best selling jazz album ever. Find us on Instagram and Threads @worstpodonmars Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    31 min
  11. The Chicks - Fly

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    Evan and Amanda tell the story behind "Fly" by The Chicks. Listen now to learn how the country trio released a second album that not only became a massive success for the country world, but brought in a new audience to the genre.

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    31 min
  12. The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet

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    Evan and Amanda bring you the story behind "Beggars Banquet" by The Rolling Stones. Listen today to discover how the group got back to their roots in order to set the stage of what would be the first of a run of four major albums. Find us on Instagram and Threads @worstpodonmars Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    35 min
  13. Billy Joel - The Stranger

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    Evan and Amanda talk the story behind Billy Joel's "The Stranger." Listen now to learn how Joel finally cemented his status as a star with staying power and turned his career into a long standing run at Madison Square Garden. Find us on Instagram and Threads @worstpodonmars Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    31 min
  14. LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out

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    Evan and Amanda are back with the history of "Mama Said Knock You Out" by LL Cool J. Tune in today to learn how this album not only was the success LL needed to keep going, but changed the way hip-hop was perceived in the mainstream. Find us on Instagram and Threads @worstpodonmars Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    30 min
  15. Live - Throwing Copper

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    Evan and Amanda bring you the story behind Live's "Throwing Copper." Tune in now to learn how their second album not only filled in the gap between grunge and alternative, but was used as a soundtrack to one of the saddest events of the 90s.

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    29 min
  16. Steely Dan - Aja

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    Evan and Amanda discuss the story behind Steely Dan's "Aja." Listen today to learn how the duo ditched the rest of their band in favor of session musicians to create an album that would go on to influence other artists for years. Find us on Instagram and Threads @worstpodonmars Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    27 min
  17. Janet Jackson - Janet.

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    Evan and Amanda tell the story of "Janet." by Janet Jackson. Listen now to learn how she created an album that not only put her in a bidding war with record companies, but how it also put her in rival status against her brother, Michael. Find us on Instagram and Threads @worstpodonmars Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    46 min
  18. Creed - Human Clay

    Season 5, Episode 10

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    Evan and Amanda tell the story of "Human Clay" by Creed. Listen now to learn how their second studio album became one of the best-selling albums in the United States. Find us on Instagram and Threads @worstpodonmars Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    40 min
  19. U2 - Achtung Baby

    Season 5, Episode 9

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    Evan and Amanda bring you the story behind U2's "Achtung Baby." Listen today to learn how U2 changed their image and worked through a potential breakup to create a comeback album that allowed the group to continue their work for years. Find us on Instagram and Threads @worstpodonmars Find us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on Mars Send us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

    41 min
  20. Kenny G - Breathless

    Season 5, Episode 8

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    Evan and Amanda talk the story of "Breathless" by Kenny G. Listen today to learn how his album not only blew up across the world, but became the reason we have smooth jazz radio stations today.

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    39 min