Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast
Milk Crates and Turntables is a Music Discussion Podcast. Each week Scott chooses a different music topic and discuss and debate the good, the bad and the ugly side of that particular topic. Maybe you'll agree or maybe you'll disagree. Listen in and find out.
Episodes
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We pull over for an elderly woman lying in the grass beside a busy road and sit with the uncomfortable truth that most people kept driving. Then we shake it off the best way we know how, by talking music, arguing with AI-made lists, and spotlighting ways to support veterans through OMOM Coffee and our foundation work.
• stopping to check on a stranger and calling 911
• realizing how few people take...
We bounce between the dark origins of famous songs and the very modern problem of paying premium prices for artists who may not be able to deliver the show you remember. Along the way we argue about Springsteen, tell on ourselves about nostalgia, and try to figure out what “live” even means anymore.
• true crime cases that inspired popular songs and why the backstories change the listen
I come back from the Philippines and shake off brutal jet lag before diving into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 results and the snubs that still make no sense. We argue about what “counts” as rock, why the Hall’s side categories feel like a loophole, and how New Wave legends like Talking Heads, The Cure, The Police, and The Cars hold up when you actually test the label.
• trip highlig...
I chase the stories behind massive classic rock hits that almost didn’t happen, from “joke riffs” to last-minute album fillers. Then I pivot into how movies and TV lock songs into our brains and why 1980s films still set the standard for action, sci-fi, and cult classics.
• Sweet Child O’ Mine starting as a warm-up riff
• Don’t Stop Believin’ as slow-build cultur...
We go after music listicles that confuse genres, pad word counts, and still try to sound authoritative. Then we pivot from rock history and state-by-state band arguments to a movie list we actually like, plus a few recommendations worth your time.
• calling out the “classic rock” label problem in 1983 song lists
• giving Lionel Richie his respect while rejecting the category error&n...
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We chart the rise and fade of once-mighty rock genres and then sprint through a sharp list of the best crime films, mixing live reactions, music nerdery, and a few spicy takes. It ends with a rebrand tease, Super Bowl rituals, and a maple syrup legend.
• arena rock’s monoculture and why it collapsed
• glam swagger, new romantics’ club mystique, pub rock’s punk fuse
• psychedelic folk&r...
We celebrate 203 by leaning into what keeps us steady: music, honesty, and the live-wire chat. Hot takes on “legendary” labels, deep cuts that deserve daylight, and why Mr. Brightside still hits like the first time.
• calling the stream our church and choosing authenticity over clout
• sharing how podcasting supports PTSD healing and community
• updates on One Man One Mic Foundation and vete...
We mark 201 episodes with a fast, loud tour through the songs and stories that stick: the 20th century’s most played tracks, 1984’s turning points, and a fresh fight over who gets paid when the stream never stops. Along the way we defend underloved albums, roast flimsy takes, and remind ourselves why legacy matters.
• EDM nostalgia and a quick reset after tech chaos
• 20th century most played l...
We riff on how 1969 quietly engineered the 70s, why certain “boomer graduation” songs feel like revisionist history, and what Steely Dan actually meant. We also rank rock films that defined the look of music and spotlight four classics written at lightning speed.
• Led Zeppelin, Allman Brothers, and Elton John’s early signals for the 70s
• A myth check on graduation anthems and late boome...
A raw New Year’s Eve review of 2025 in music, from surprise “reunions” and messy breakups to the legends we lost and the awards that missed the mark. We share stories, call out the industry’s blind spots, and chart what still gives rock its pulse.
• Tarantino’s discovery of The 5.6.7.8’s as a lens on music discovery
• New Year’s Eve reflections and why the party ch...
We trade New Year jabs, swap home jam stories, and then dive into the state of music: tours, meltdowns, AI, and why some shows still matter more than numbers. It’s a fast hour of sharp takes, live-show nostalgia, and a few friendly punches.
• late-night music discovery gone wrong and right
• the Stones’ non-tour and what it signals
• how Oasis scaled and whether it sustains
• artist-fan t...
A loose, late-night New Year’s Eve rewind of 2025 in music, from wild reunions and messy breakups to the losses that hit hardest and the awards that rang hollow. We talk plainly about fan respect, legacy weight, and why some moments lit up while others fell flat.
• the 5.6.7.8s discovery story and the power of crate digging
• year-end scope of reunions, disbandments, and hiatuses
• rants on awards...
We go live, shake off tech gremlins, and dive into a sharp, funny tour through music headlines, a KISS guitar legacy check, and a Halloween-ready sprint through one-word horror greats. Along the way, we debate what “legendary” really means and why some songs grow back after years away.
• Wyman’s solo box set and the meaning of legendary
• How guest lists and name gravity shape solo ...
We riff through The Cars’ catalog, defend Ben Orr’s legacy, and stress why Candy O and Panorama still reward deep listens. We test a stack of California Dreamin’ covers, revisit 60s pillars like CCR and Hendrix, and salvage “forgotten” 70s and 80s bands with fresh ears. We end by crowning a 1975 opening line that still shocks and make the case for separating art from the artist.
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We trace a wild line from hip‑hop sampling and 70s rock hooks to a brand‑new supergroup, a fiery takedown of residency culture, a riff‑detective dive into Paranoid, and the unsung glue of Michael Anthony. We end on boomer one‑hit wonders and why some intros outlive the songs.
• sampling’s craft and the 70s sources it elevates
• Howl Owl Howl’s lineup, chemistry, and tour dates
• the Vegas re...
This week I dive into music news solo, covering Aerosmith's uncertain future, overplayed yet undeniably great 90s songs, and an exhaustive history of progressive rock that might have tested everyone's patience.
• Steven Tyler "just doesn't want to tour" according to bandmate Joe Perry, though Aerosmith might still have one show left
• Joe Perry Project touring with Chris Robinson from Black Crows as vocali...
We dive into music news and controversy, examining the recent Steve Miller Band tour cancellation that blamed "extreme weather" while evidence suggests poor ticket sales were the real reason.
• Exploring Ozzy Osbourne's musical legacy through a zodiac sign-matching exercise that pairs his songs with astrological personalities
• Debating the best opening tracks from debut albums, challenging conventional pi...
We jump into the absurdity of Steve Miller Band canceling all upcoming tour dates, supposedly due to "extreme weather events," while exposing this as a likely cover for poor ticket sales.
• Steve Miller's weather excuse includes potential hurricanes, tornadoes, and forest fires for venues that are mostly indoors
• Unpacking why Steve Miller's music might not be connecting with audiences today
• Explorin...
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