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“Love this show and their deep dive into Matthew Sweet and his amazing Girlfriend album is a must-listen. More detail than I had ever learned before and listening to a great conversation about this amazing album is why podcasting is so great. Even more amazing that this is from the National Review.”
m_zipper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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“As an avid music fan, this podcast really hits the spot. These guys are very knowledgeable and have terrific insights into what makes the particular artist they are reviewing great. These guys know their stuff and it doesn’t hurt that they are fellow conservatives to…. My kind of podcast!”
ajfrazer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/24
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“As an Xennial (born in 1981) who grew up w a BMG cd subscription before hosting my own college radio show, my musical “upbringing” tracks very very closely w Scot and Jeff…So every episode I find myself texting high school/college buddies to say check out THIS episode or that one (did we all have...”Read full review »
aholtcpa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/23
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“Jeff Blehar is a white supremacist. He’s smug and entitled”
SammyBeats2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/23
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“I am enjoying the Jam episode. You’ve had some great past episodes, too (Roxy Music, Rolling Stones). A request: Please let each other finish before jumping in with a thought. The interruptions can be frustrating. I look forward to future episodes!”
douglastvc15 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/23
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“As a stand alone, not bad, but had I to make a choice. Their revered Radiohead wouldn’t be crazy about the sponsors of this podcast. Let’s keep it about the music, sure, maybe, but most of the artists they discuss are diametrically opposed to the politics of The National Review.”
samajax via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/23
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“From this Louisvillian: excellent dive into MMJ. Thank you for featuring this deserving band. A couple of suggestions: I expect many others listen as I do: walking the dogs, doing chores, at the gym. It would be helpful to repeat the title of the song after it plays. Bc you use so many cuts, for...”Read full review »
Mark Wm L via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/23
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“So I traveled along a podcast longer than the band Big Star’s complete discography. Worth every minute. Now I need Chris Bell’s posthumous solo album. And next is something called My Morning Jacket? Okay, I’m in!”
Dale Stratton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/23
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“So happy I found this podcast. It has reinvigorated my love for music which I sorely needed. Scott and Jeff are incredible hosts with a wealth of great knowledge and opinions. Guests are excellent as are the artists they cover. Could not recommend more!”
RPM4928 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/22
“I found this podcast relatively late, from a tweet about the Warren Zevon podcast, and uncovered a gem. The hosts love music and their enthusiasm is contagious. They discuss both familiar bands and niche artists and the episodes are informative and accessible for those of us who are familiar with...”Read full review »
Robert K - Orange CA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/22
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“Ironically, my discovery of this podcast coincided with my first deep dive into The Beach Boys. And it couldn’t have been more informative. I am still waiting on someone to come on and discuss The Killers. James Poulos seemed to want to talk about them a lot during the Eagles episode. So maybe...”Read full review »
TheRiversOwn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/22
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“Amazing podcast, I’m looking forward to to going back through the episodes. Please do a Beach House show.”
ceep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/22
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“An excellent episode on Squeeze, but I can’t believe the hosts couldn’t even devote just a few minutes to the 1991 album “Play,” an excellent outing from the latter-day version of Squeeze.”
stegj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/22
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“I enjoy some of the episodes. I prefer the episodes where you can’t hear Jeff breathing into his mic.”
TNSportsFan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/22
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“Political Beats is always enlightening, pinpointing nuances that go undetected even to the most ardent music aficionados, and the Fleetwood Mac episodes are no exception. I preferred the early incarnations of the band and was familiar their history. No one matched the aching sensitivity of Peter...”Read full review »
Raunchy Calhoun via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/22
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“I’ve been enjoying your podcasts, especially your most recent one dedicated to Kate Bush. Her music is so special, it’s exciting to hear other Americans talk about what her music means to them.”
ILoveAllDogsAlways via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/22
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“Love this show so much. They’ve covered many of my favorite bands (like Pavement) which is great, but I also listen to episodes of bands I don’t know (like King Crimson) and even bands I hate (the Smiths) - these guys are THAT good.”
bachelor no.2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/10/21
“Found this podcast and initially binged a few different bands I knew just to try it out. I ended up finding the insight and historical/musical detail so good I just listen to them all now to learn about groups I’m more unfamiliar with. Because of that, this podcast has inspired me to dig into...”Read full review »
TRyley14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/21
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“Finding this show took me down a looooong rabbit hole. Great work guys.”
pkMikeyT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/21
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“These guys have such an amazing way of framing the career arcs of the artists they cover in their podcasts. And they’ve turned me on to SO much music I’ve overlooked in past years and I’ve been an avid record collector since I was a kid. Am so grateful for this podcast and hope it continues for a...”Read full review »
JK music12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/21
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“I love how this show not only talks about the music, they play the music. Great place to hear songs or bands you may have missed. Much better than the Rolling Stone podcast.”
shortcut to swedish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/21
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“Great podcast. I like music a lot and know a lot of it, but man these two are near encyclopedic. Also, they do a lot of prep for each show. This is a great way to learn more about your favorite bands or get introduced to new music. If you are not the typical NRO audience, don’t worry there is...”Read full review »
Throwing Bows via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/21
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“I love this whole podcast because it essentially takes you on a journey through the past in Neil Young’s early and later catalogue. It allows you to rediscover some of his excellent music that you might’ve missed, and listen to it after. Great discussion of his music. Great job!”
willis55555555 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/01/21
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“WOMEN! Their contribution to music is seriously being minimized here. Do better, Jeff and Scott!”
Kilgore Trout Replica via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/21
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“Terrific content and discussion of important rock music.
But seriously, when discussing Jenny Lewis, how did you guys omit her work with Ben Gibbards in The Postal Service? One album, but a huge hit with “Such Great Heights.””
dpjlaw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/21
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“I love this podcast, it’s a fantastic way to pass three hours geeking out on one of your favorite bands or learning about a band you’ve neglected to get into. The fact that they are weirdo libertarians doesn’t really color the show, but it’s a fun bonus.”
Pete Dee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/21
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“About a year ago, I stumbled on Steve Hyden's podcast after reading his excellent book 'Twilight of the Gods", and heard one of the hosts of Political Beats give his insight on the political divide and music. Soon after I looked up Political Beats and heard "The Cars" episode....”Read full review »
Doyle6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/21
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“These shows can be helpful to fans when there’s a good guest. But Scot is afraid to offer anything of interest and almost apologizes for his opinions to Jeff, who bludgeons you with his constant interruptions of others and his arrogant long winded takes. He needs to get his own show and let...”Read full review »
CPOSharkey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/21
“Listened to the McCartney and Wings episode. Stopped listening once it became clear they had no real insights, just hunches. It devolved into them trashing great songs, like My Love.
Might keep them amused, but not me.”
sc-prkermls via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/21
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“Amazing 3 hours. Really enjoyed the journey and history.”
NJ Pete via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/20
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“For everyone who has said “I’ve heard of that band, but I have no idea why”. The podcast version of someone sitting down next to you with a stack of records showing you why they love a band.”
jhswick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/20
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“I don’t think you’ve done the great 80s goth/hard rock band The Cult.
They didn’t really survive the grunge revolution of the early 90s, but they had a really good run of albums from 1985 to 1989.”
Cooke1989 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/22/20
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“My absolute favorite music podcast. Never a dull overview or review, always interesting and insightful.”
bmcmolo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/20
“It is a joy to hear Scott and Jeff and their well-chosen guests recount the stories of artists I know well, and many I don’t. Jeff tends to dominate the discussions, but I don’t mind because I really want to hear his insights. Scott and the guest commentators have their say, too. (Terry...”Read full review »
Steve-er via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/20
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“...Springsteen “Part Two” included a PSA about a pro-Trump book to begin the episode. I know this is National Review, but this message seems to contradict one of the show’s goals of avoiding politics. Otherwise, keep it up guys!”
MusicNerd1991 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/20
“A podcast like this could turn into a fandom ramble, but Scott and Jeff are great at keeping that side in check and sticking to the music and it’s merit. In addition, these guys are musicians and artists which provides a deeper understanding of what’s playing, what’s missing, and why or not a...”Read full review »
Bodewell in seattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/20
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“Probably my favorite podacst going. Great hosts and always a guest host who is incredibly knowledgeable. Everyone puts politics aside and talks about what matters most; music! Thanks for the great content!”
Nati Hutch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/20
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“The good: These guys are unabashed fans of music, and it shows. Their deep dives into artists’ catalogs and histories will give you insight into the appeal of artists with whom you’re unfamiliar, and often teach you a thing or two even about those you know well.
The bad: The occasional problem...”Read full review »
jokerman5000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/20
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“They review a wide variety of musical artists from Van Halen to the Clash. I like the knowledge and passion their guests brings to the show. I tend to agree with the host Scott’s opinions on many items. The other host Jeff talks too much and comes off as an annoyance most times. I hope they...”Read full review »
JohnHimm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/20
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“I love political beats—. Mostly because I love popular rock (and not so popular) Rock music. Jeff and Scott do such a great job every time out. They actually have changed my mind on bands more than I can count. The knowledge brought by the guests and themselves for every podcast is dynamite. ...”Read full review »
Branigan's Law via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/20
“This is a great podcast and if you love music it’s must listen. It’s one of my favorites for my daily exercise! I love that it gets me to re-examine some of my favorite artists and go back and listen to music that I haven’t listened to in years. I don’t always agree with their assessment, but...”Read full review »
Coachcasa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/20
“I really have enjoyed this podcast, even getting past Scott's nervous laugh and Jeff's sometimes blowhard approach. I've definitely gotten into some bands that I only had a passing knowledge of and really enjoyed retrospectives of artists I've always loved. One distressing thing...”Read full review »
Beckerboy52 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/20
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“Awesome Jimi Hendrix podcast. I remember exactly where I was when I heard that he died. It’s good to hear the younger generation is appreciating the guitar master.”
deblcher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/19
“I am a huge fan of Political Beats. The podcast is a great listen and makes my commute much more tolerable.
Jeff and Scott are great hosts. They bring a ton of knowledge of and personal history with the artist discussed on each podcast. The do a great job of discussing how a band changes and...”Read full review »
Hobomoose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/19
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“I’ve listened to this podcast both for bands I don’t know and bands I thought I knew cold. I always learn a ton, even with the bands I thought I was expert on. It’s a great way of getting a survey on bands and between the two regulars and the guest, they flag every song you need to know. Really a...”Read full review »
Neddy Merrill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/19
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“This is the best music podcast I have heard! They take deep dives into a group’s discography. They focus on the music. I’ve listened to other music podcasts that are done by comedians. These podcasts tend to be unfocused with a lot of unfunny and crude jokes. The Political Beats podcast is...”Read full review »
Rocthorny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/19
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“They get a fifth star as soon as they do a deep dive on The King. Maybe get Bill Clinton on board?”
Boogeyone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/19
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“I really enjoy this podcast, but I really wish their discussion was more of a conversation, not a series of soliloquies. I realize that may be difficult as Jeff and Scot record this while in different locations.”
Tafkas23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/19
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