Fall is in full swing. The cooler temperatures are starting to sweep through the land, and The Music List is celebrating with an episode dedicated to fall! Wait, well, dedicated to falls...or falling...or fell. A different kind of fall, but it's all in honor of autumn! Which falling song will stay on top? Find out on this episode of The Music List podcast!

Spooky season is here! As much as Heather and Beth love Halloween and all things associated with the holiday, The Music List is guaranteed to bring you a fright-filled episode in October. Ghosts and hauntings are a fairly popular theme across all genres of music, and the siblings take on the daunting task of compiling and ranking the top five ghost story songs of all time in this episode. So, sit back, grab a handful of candy corn, and dim the lights for a great conversation about the best...

Music has accompanied sporting events for literally thousands of years. From the Colosseum and gladiator combat of ancient Rome to the Super Bowls of today, stadium songs have always been an important segment of the sports culture. We play stadium songs at every level from the pro leagues down to junior high. Even pee-wee football teams that take their pregame seriously pump up the volume with a well-placed hype song in the pregame. But what songs are the greatest sports anthems of all time?...

The siblings went toe to toe over two episodes to determine the top five songs of Beatles in the early era as well as the top five songs from the late Beatles era. With 10 songs between them selected, which five will make the cut as the best Beatles songs from their entire catalog? Which Beatles classic will reign supreme as their very best? Will the siblings be petty like the previous two episodes, or will they put aside their differences and Let it Be? Find out in this bonus episode of The...

Few bands accomplished so much over such a short period of recording time that the Beatles. With just seven years of recording history, the "Fab Four" are widely considered the greatest rock and roll band to grace a stage or put music to vinyl. It is perhaps the late Beatles era, from 1966 to 1970, that solidified their place as rock's greatest and most influential band. With albums such as Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, the White Album, Yellow Submarine, Abbey Road, and Let...

There has been no shortage of great rock albums in the last 50 years. Five decades ago takes us back to 1973- quite possibly in the midst of the greatest diversity of sound in what would be considered "rock and roll." Queen, Skynyrd, and ZZ Top Released debut albums in 1973 while a couple of brothers whose last name was "Young" started a band of their own in Sydney, Australia. Rock got grittier, heavier. And, the albums rocked people's socks off. But what are the best rock albums since 1973?...

Back by popular demand, the second annual "Favorite Misheard Lyrics" episode is here! No genre is off limits. No musical icon is safe. A general musical mystery remains unsolved, and potty humor makes a roaring comeback in this fun and comedic episode. Join the siblings as they take a break from the arguing and laugh together to some hilarious misheard lyrics.

The 1980's was a decade of decadence, spandex, machismo males wearing lipstick while playing guitars, and, of course, hard-hitting jams about sex, drugs, and rock and roll. And yet, there was a softer side to the hair bands and hard rockers of the 80s. It manifested itself in the power ballad. The 80's didn't invent the power ballad, but they certainly ramped up the song production, the cheesy lyrics, and the music video budgets. Which power ballads are the very the best of the 1980's? Join...

Tumbleweed. Big iron. Mood-setting flute music. Ten paces and fast draws. In this explosive episode of The Music List podcast, the siblings duel it out over the best story ballads in the history of country music. Country music tells great stories that showcase conflict with winners and losers, and sometimes, no winners at all. The siblings mirror that with a conversation that gets so heated, the hosts have to take a timeout and cool down! See how it all shakes out on this narrative and...

In the late 1960s, a new pop sound arrived on the scene. Geared toward kids and adolescents, this new subgenre earned the name "bubblegum pop." Many of the monster hits that fall under this "sweet" new sound were recorded by one-hit wonders. Others dominated not only the radio charts but television ratings as well. These same bands had merchandise that included toys, lunchboxes, and lots and lots of albums sold. In an episode dedicated to their mom, the siblings battle it out over the sweet...

From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee...patriotic songs ring through the land during summertime. Rock legends, country icons, soul superstars, and more have honored America with amazing patriotic songs about the United States. In honor of America's Independence Day, the siblings fight as if it were the Battles of Lexington and Concord. But which American patriotic song reigns supreme? And does anyone really reign in a democratic, constitutional republic? Find out all of this...

The first official day of summer has arrived, and no band harnesses the summer sun, the beach, and summer vibes quite like the Beach Boys. The Beach Boys revolutionized rock music and became one of the most influential groups of all time. The Beach Boys have more Billboard Top 40 hits than any other American band in rock history, so cutting the list to the top 5 is a near impossible task. Join in as the siblings scratch, claw, and surf their way to taking that task head on. Whether you agree...

Father. Dad. Daddy. Pops. Papa. Papi. There are billions of father's all over the world and a fair number of great songs celebrating them. In June, we celebrate Father's Day, and The Music List podcast comes in with an episode dedicated to all the great dads out there, including the cohosts' own. Join the siblings in one of the most emotional episodes in the podcast's history. Enjoy great music, great debate, and great stories.

The Beatles need no introduction. They are best selling musical act of all time and the most successful in the history of the Billboard charts. Like others who stand the test of time, the Beatles evolved with the musical styles of the day. Or perhaps, they stayed fresh and the musical times evolved to keep up. There was a marked change in the Beatles between Rubber Soul, their sixth studio album and Revolver, their seventh and the beginning of their psychedelic era. It is the "Early Beatles"...

Back in season 1 (episode 9) of The Music List, the siblings argued, persuaded, cut deals, and finally settled on the top 5 female R&B vocalists of the 20th century. In season 2 (episode 9), the TML siblings decided on a top five list of the best male R&B vocalists during the same period. In this special bonus episode, The Music List takes the list of those 10 absolute R&B legends, and assumes the unenviable task of removing five of them from the master list. To up the ante, the...

Rhythm and blues music originated in the African-American communities during the 1940's. Over the past 80 years, R&B has developed subgenres and even the subgenres have subgenres. Doo-wop, hip-hop, funk, soul, and even swamp rock can trace their roots to R&B music. And of course, that amazing baby-making music of slow jams and crystal-clear voices is the heart and soul of the R&B genre. As diverse a genre as R&B is, this episode did not disappoint. The only thing that is...

Pete Rose finished his baseball career as the all-time hit leader with 4,256 hits. That's 4,255 more than the artists discussed in this episode. Like Pete Rose, however, these artists will likely not be getting a Hall of Fame invitation. In this installment of The Music List, we celebrate the best one-hit wonders of the 1980's. The siblings duke it out over the songs, the artists, and even...what exactly constitutes a "hit," anyway? Join us as TML explores one of their more diverse episodes...

The flower power movement of the 60's and 70's brought new styles, new harmonies, and a renewal of music as a form of social commentary. Out of hippie music was born some of the most iconic songs in the history of rock and roll. But which flower power songs reign supreme as the best ones ever? This episode of The Music List aims to answer exactly that question. So, find your inner hippie or social commentator, and join the siblings as they argue and fight over peace and love!

In honor of Wrestlemania week, The Music List podcast wanted to celebrate in a way that only The Music List can celebrate- by arguing over a wrestling-themed music list. This episode is all about the entrance songs of some of the greatest pro wrestling talents of all time. Which wrestler's intro music is "the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be?" Join the siblings and find out! Whatcha gonna do when The Music List Podcast runs wild on you, brother!

With March Madness and college basketball's biggest event about to take center court, The Music List came in HOT with some madness of their own- Best Mad Songs. What are the angriest songs ever recorded? This episode brings one of the most diverse song selections in the podcast's history! Listen along, and see if you agree with the siblings' selections. If you don't agree, don't get too mad!

Ha ha! Hee-hee! Comedians have been using music for decades as a platform to provide laughs to audiences. Or, have musicians been providing comedy? Regardless, comedy and music go great together. But, who are the greatest musical comedy acts of all time? All jokes aside, the siblings on The Music List take on this most serious topic, and despite the fun-loving nature of the episode, the sparks still fly. Which sibling gets the last laugh? Which musical comedian or comedic group reigns...

Unfortunately, not everyone finds true love on Valentine's Day. Sometimes, you decide your significant other just isn't that significant after all. Or, someone you thought would be the love of your life leaves you heartbroken and torn. Relationships end in a myriad of ways, and the 1970s was loaded with tremendous breakup songs that exemplify each demise. If your Valentine's Day didn't go as planned, then maybe this is just the episode you need. Angry, heartbroken, or just plain apathetic,...

February is the month of Valentine's Day and love, so The Music List decided to bring the passion with an episode to capitalize. Country music between 2000 and 2009 provided some great love songs. Some were sweet. Some were sultry. Some gave a lifetime of remembrance by storytelling in a way only country music can do. But what are the best country love songs that came out of the first decade of the 21st century? Join the siblings as they give their thoughts and list the ones they...love...the...

The 1970's ushered in a new wave of rockers and a laundry list of new subgenres. As the rock and roll sound diversified, so too did the primary weapon of rock- the guitar. Heavy metal and hard rock rose to the top of the charts. Blues motifs in rock music still sold out massive arenas. Fusion bands with ethnic guitar sounds from all around the globe made the world smaller and more accessible. Americana-style playing still had its place in the charts as well. But out of this diversity, which...

Who comes to mind when you think of classic Christmas songs? Bing Crosby? Nat King Cole? Andy Williams? With so many huge names and amazing Christmas songs released before 1970, it is an impossible task to determine the five best classic Christmas songs. But, the Music List Podcast siblings aim to make the impossible, possible. Join Heather, Ben, and Beth, as they argue while listing and listening to the Best Classic Christmas songs ever recorded.