The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers

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The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers counts down Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time with comedians, actors, and musicians.

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20 episodes
Updated Wednesday
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Wednesday · 1 hr 41 min
97 - Bob Dylan - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - Lewis Black
Join Josh and comedy legend Lewis Black as they dive into Bob Dylan's The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, exploring the groundbreaking songwriting, cultural impact, and timeless protest anthems that helped redefine American music and launched one of history's most influential artists.
Wednesday · 2 min
Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show
The Jordan Harbinger Show is a top-rated podcast featuring thought-provoking conversations with experts across various fields. Hosted by Jordan Harbinger, the show dives into the art of charm and social dynamics, providing actionable insights to improve your personal and professional life. We've become regular listeners and we hope you enjoy it too.
July 22 · 1 hr 45 min
98 - Elvis Costello - This Year's Model - The Sklar Brothers
Josh is joined by the Sklar Brothers to dive into Elvis Costello's explosive 1978 classic This Year's Model, exploring its razor-sharp songwriting, punk energy, and the album's lasting influence on rock music.
July 15 · 1 hr 43 min
99 - Sly & The Family Stone - There's a Riot Goin' On - Luenell
Legendary comedian Luenell drops in to explore There's a Riot Goin' On, the groundbreaking album's raw emotion, revolutionary sound, and lasting influence on funk, soul, and popular music.
July 8 · 1 hr 47 min
100 - The Zombies - Odessey and Oracle - Wayne Federman
Comedian, actor, and comedy historian Wayne Federman is back for a deep dive into The Zombies' timeless 1968 masterpiece Odessey and Oracle.
July 1 · 1 hr 47 min
101 - Frank Sinatra - In the Wee Small Hours - Steve Schirripa
Actor Steve Schirripa explores Frank Sinatra's landmark 1955 album In the Wee Small Hours, discussing its timeless songs, groundbreaking concept, and enduring influence on popular music.
June 24 · 1 hr 26 min
102 - Cream - Fresh Cream - Wayne Federman
Comedian Wayne Federman returns to dive into Cream’s groundbreaking debut album Fresh Cream.
June 17 · 1 hr 19 min
103 - John Coltrane - Giant Steps - James Mattern
Comedian James Mattern to explore the brilliance and lasting influence of John Coltrane's groundbreaking 1960 masterpiece, Giant Steps.
June 10 · 1 hr 43 min
104 - James Taylor - Sweet Baby James - Jason Mraz
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz explores the timeless songs, deeply personal storytelling, and enduring legacy of James Taylor's landmark 1970 masterpiece, Sweet Baby James.
June 3 · 1 hr 44 min
105 - Ray Charles - Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music - Ken Marino
Actor, comedian, writer, and director Ken Marino explores Ray Charles' groundbreaking 1962 classic Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, unpacking how the legendary artist transformed country music, shattered genre boundaries, and created one of the most influential albums in American music history.
May 27 · 1 hr 59 min
106 - The Ramones - Rocket To Russia - Charlie Benante
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante blasts into the Ramones’ 1977 punk landmark Rocket to Russia, exploring the album’s lasting influence on punk, thrash, and the sound of rebellious rock and roll.
May 22 · 15 min
Introducing...Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, DEVO, the Synth Revolution and My Life Behind the Music by Robert Margouleff
Here’s a preview from a new audiobook we think you’ll love, Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, DEVO, the Synth Revolution and My Life Behind the Music by Robert Margouleff. In Shaping Sounds, visionary music producer Robert Margouleff shares his stories of pushing the boundaries of musical innovation, art, and technology while helping to create some of the most significant and influential music of our time. Along with his long-time partner, Malcolm Cecil, Robert invented the world's largest analog synthesizer, TONTO (The Original New Timbral Orchestra), which helped unleash Stevie Wonder’s genius on his era-defining classic albums, Music Of My Mind, Talking Book, Innervisions, and Fulfillingness’ First Finale. In legendary studios like Electric Lady and the Record Plant, Robert became a pioneering producer and engineer for artists like Billy Preston, Jeff Beck, DEVO, The Isley Brothers, and David Sanborn. Shaping Sounds is a story about creativity, collaboration, and artistic courage. In this preview, Robert shares the creative bond and mutual trust he, Malcolm, and Stevie had during the early 1970s, when they were working on three of Stevie’s landmark albums. Find the audiobook wherever you get audiobooks and use the code SOUNDS25 at pushkin.fm/shapingsounds to save 25%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20 · 1 hr 59 min
107 - Sam Cooke - Portrait of a Legend 1951–1964 - Aisha Tyler
Aisha Tyler celebrates Sam Cooke’s Portrait of a Legend 1951–1964, exploring the timeless voice, groundbreaking soul legacy, and unforgettable songs that changed popular music forever.
May 13 · 2 hr 13 min
108 - David Bowie - Hunky Dory - Seth Green
Actor, producer, writer, and Robot Chicken co-creator Seth Green digs into David Bowie’s landmark 1971 album Hunky Dory, exploring Bowie’s transformation into a global icon, the brilliance behind songs like “Changes” and “Life on Mars?,” and how the record’s fearless creativity still resonates today.
May 6 · 2 hr 3 min
109 - The Rolling Stones - Aftermath - Drew Carey
Drew Carey does a deep dive into Aftermath, the electrifying album that launched The Rolling Stones into a bold new era of fully original songwriting.
May 1 · 36 min
Introducing...Everybody Knows But Me
When comedian Holly Anabel Brown was 17, her dad was dying of cancer when he dropped a bombshell: she had twin brothers she never knew existed - young boys her entire extended family had kept secret. After his death left her with more questions than answers, Holly sets out to uncover how a secret this big could be hidden, and why the sitcoms that raised her were often the only way to make sense of a life stranger than TV.
April 29 · 1 hr 51 min
110 - The Velvet Underground - Loaded - Roddy Bottum
Roddy Bottum of Faith No More unpacks the raw charm and lasting influence of Loaded, the record that turned The Velvet Underground’s downtown art-rock spirit into something generations of outsiders could sing along to.
April 22 · 2 hr 22 min
111 - Radiohead - The Bends - Brittany Furlan
Josh sits down with his ex-girlfriend Brittany Furlan for a funny and unexpectedly personal conversation about love, history, and why The Bends remains one of Radiohead’s most emotionally resonant records.
April 15 · 1 hr 32 min
112 - The Mamas and the Papas - If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears - Beth Stelling
Comedian Beth Stelling breaks down The Mamas and the Papas’ 1966 debut, If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, exploring how its sun-soaked harmonies and era-defining hits like “California Dreamin’” captured a cultural moment and helped shape the sound of a generation.
April 8 · 1 hr 38 min
113 - Joni Mitchell - Court and Spark - Gina Gershon
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The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers

97 - Bob Dylan - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - Lewis Black

Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

98 - Elvis Costello - This Year's Model - The Sklar Brothers

99 - Sly & The Family Stone - There's a Riot Goin' On - Luenell

100 - The Zombies - Odessey and Oracle - Wayne Federman

101 - Frank Sinatra - In the Wee Small Hours - Steve Schirripa

102 - Cream - Fresh Cream - Wayne Federman

103 - John Coltrane - Giant Steps - James Mattern

104 - James Taylor - Sweet Baby James - Jason Mraz

105 - Ray Charles - Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music - Ken Marino

106 - The Ramones - Rocket To Russia - Charlie Benante

Introducing...Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, DEVO, the Synth Revolution and My Life Behind the Music by Robert Margouleff

107 - Sam Cooke - Portrait of a Legend 1951–1964 - Aisha Tyler

108 - David Bowie - Hunky Dory - Seth Green

109 - The Rolling Stones - Aftermath - Drew Carey

Introducing...Everybody Knows But Me

110 - The Velvet Underground - Loaded - Roddy Bottum

111 - Radiohead - The Bends - Brittany Furlan

112 - The Mamas and the Papas - If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears - Beth Stelling

113 - Joni Mitchell - Court and Spark - Gina Gershon