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Beck Did It Better

Beck Did It Better

Beck Did It Better is a comedy podcast where we discuss the top 500 albums of all time as decided by Rolling Stone magazine. We don’t know the Beatles from the Beach Boys, but we are here to talk about it. We also give dating advice to our single friend.

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137:18

Beck Does it Again! John Prine: John Prine (1971)...

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/09/10

We're busy and we're sorry but our buddy Jon just started a new job so we want to celebrate by reposting one of our favorite episodes, favorite albums, and favorite guest (Suzanne doesn't read these) Congrats to Jon on the new job, here is to hoping you can buy bigger buckets for the garage, and some more shoes for your two lengthed legs. We may or may not be back next week. We haven't quit yet, I promise.

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249. Whitney Houston: Whitney Houston (1985)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/09/02

WELCOME TO THE POSITIVE SHOW! The greatest love of all is loving your shelf.... that holds the best selling album of 1986, its this one... Whitney Houston by Whitney Houston! We become the best podcast about THE VOICE with the only Whitney Houston album on this dumb list! but before we talk about Whitney, her voice, and her legacy, we talk selling cars, seeing rap shows, and making commitments and the best selling albums of 1986. The album is a banger and ends with one of the worst songs ever,

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117:37

Beck Did It Again! Johnny Cash: At Folsom Prison...

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/08/26

We can't get together to record due to the summer being over and everything happening at once so we got together with our good friend Jon and talked a little Minnesota State Fair because Johnny Cash is the first person to ever sell out a concert there! Listen up! This ep is funnier than I thought and has an all time "next album" joke that won't make you mad you stuck it through to listen to it!

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01:44:52

248. Green Day: American Idiot (2004)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/08/19

We are taking a drive down the boulevard as we become the best podcast about Green Day and American Idiot. We are talking the Miami Heat, the WNBA, and Aaron drops a bomb on us. It turns out kids love Green Day, we talk driving tests, and the fun of writing notes to bad parkers. Russ puts his relationship on the line for records and we talk about Green Day's comeback album "American Idiot" and the controversy surrounding the stolen album. Next week we talk about Whitney Houston: Whitney

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01:27:00

247. Sade: Love Deluxe (1992)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/08/12

We become the best podcast about Sade (the band) when we break down the album Love Deluxe and look at the timeline of how this album came to be known as one of their best. We also hear about Aaron's juice trips again and whats on the Radio, Russ gets big timed on his date, Matt gets down and dirty at the record store, and Rob gets big timed even more. INTERESTING We also talk sports memories and we DON'T talk about candy or cereal this time. Next week we take on Green Day with American

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01:56:00

246. LL Cool J: Mama Said Knock You Out (1990)

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2025/08/06

(Undertaker Rising up Gif) Sorry for the late upload, I could not find my Dad's computer and he was sleeping. I am 45 years old. We are now the best LL Cool J podcast and we are talking about the GOATs 4th album Mama Said Knock You Out. We discover that this is really a love album, an album about how much this guy loves food. From Candy Bars to Cereal, LL was starving when he made this album. We talk about the price of those famous MN cheese curds, friends forcing you to miss work to go to a

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01:45:33

Beck Does it Again: Paranoid by Black Sabbath

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/07/29

With the passing of Metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, we felt it was fitting to release an old episode where we listened to one of the first metal albums ever "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath. We recorded a little intro after our last episode but this episode is chock full of goodies from 2023. Russ does a parody song, Russ looks for a missing car, Matt talks Minneapolis concerts, and surprise surprise, Rob talks about candy and then we talk Metal and the hardest metal riffs of all time. We are out of town

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01:42:27

245. Cocteau Twins: Heaven or Las Vegas (1990)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/07/22

Hey everyone, This week we have Russell going a wedding and making a stop in a muddy field first, we talk 87/91 Twins, and we start our voicemail triptych. Matt talks about the changes in Pearl Jam and life in Noth Dakota, and Aaron goes to multiple water parks while Rob has some water problems of his own. Then we briefly discuss the Cocteau Twins and the top 100 album Heaven or Las Vegas, and mostly talk about the best Scottish bands ever. Next week we are talking about LL Cool J and Mama

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01:24:34

244. Kanye West: 808s & Heartbreak (2008)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/07/15

Hey folks, We are back talking about Kanye again, but we also have some fun. We are talking songs with more than one horn, keeping track of our IDs, and talking about Nerd Clusters for longer than I remember. We discuss Kanye and who this album influenced and the run he was in while also acknowledging he is a real problem overall. Next week we are talking Cocteau Twins and Heaven or Las Vegas.

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01:43:12

Beck Does It Again: TLC- Crazy Sexy Cool

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/07/08

I used Chat GPT to summarize this. It makes you appreciate Russ because this sucks. We will be back next week.We’re taking a break from recording, but we’ve got a classic episode of Beck Did It Better ready for you — perfect timing, because on this date in 1995, TLC’s “Waterfalls” hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and dominated the charts for seven weeks! In this hilarious music podcast episode, all four of your favorite hosts dive deep into an album from the Rolling Stone Top 500, sharing

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01:42:20

243. The Zombies: Odessey and Oracle (1968)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/07/01

Listen, we are doing Odessey and Oracle by the Zombies and it is basically like paul macartney wrote each song. Its a wild album with some fun bits and one of the worst songs we have ever heard.We talk about talking about jobs, Aaron makes mistake or something, and we revisit some classic Rob Bits. Next week we are forced to cover Kanye 808 and Heartbreaks.

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01:33:07

242. The Velvet Underground: Reloaded (1970)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/06/24

Gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme the best podcast about the Velvet Underground and the 242nd greatest album of all time, Loaded.Before we get to the album, this episode dishes up 11 splendid servings of good vibrations when we discuss our favorite Beach Boys songs and Marky Mark. Then we sit in on a beach wedding, relive some casino excitement, and share some iPhone hacks. We also pucker up some thoughts on kissing booths. Then, at (1:00:00), we cool it down to talk about the Velvet Underground's

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01:40:03

Beck Does It Again: Sly and the Family Stone: Stand!

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/06/19

Join Robert Ward and his co-hosts as they revisit the legendary Sly and the Family Stone with a repost of their deep dive into the groundbreaking album Stand! This episode is packed with funky grooves, unexpected tangents, and a whole lot of fun. Robert, Russell, and Aaron break down timeless tracks like "I Want to Take You Higher," "Everyday People," and "Sing a Simple Song," while exploring the rich history of this genre-defining band. But don’t expect a typical music review—our hosts often get

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01:45:38

Beck Does It Again: Tribute to Sly Stone Part 1:...

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/06/17

Listen,For some of us, the summer is a time where we can get that work done around the house that we need to. For some of us, it gets busy on the weekends so we can't record. In either case, we wanted to honor Sly Stone and Brian Wilson this week by re releasing their episodes so this week is a THESE GUYS DIED TRIPLE HEADER. We will be releasing 3 episodes this week to make up for not actually recording a new one. Enjoy!

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01:52:26

241. Massive Attack: Blue Lines (1991)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/06/10

Thank you all for being here. We're going to begin this meeting with a 2-hour guided meditation period where you can reflect on the best podcast about Massive Attack and the 241st greatest album of all time, Blue Lines.But before we get to the music, we roast an elementary school teacher, celebrate our favorite margaritas, and relive a best man speech. We also venture to a Russian bathhouse and head to Reno to meet Beck Did it Better's #1 fan. (It turns out he doesn't want Rob's kidneys, he just

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01:34:45

240. Sam Cooke: Live at the Harlem Square Club (1963)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/06/03

Making a podcast in the world today takes everything we've got. Telling your friends to listen now sure would help a lot. Wouldn't you like to laugh today.....If so, check out the best podcast about Sam Cooke and the 240th greatest album of all time, Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963.Before we get to the music, we walk the line of sacred and profane for an extended discussion of prolapsed duck corkscrews, the TV show Webster, and rollercoaster riding.. We also offer some wedding speech

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239. Boogie Down Productions: Criminal Minded (1987)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/05/27

Today we become the best podcast about Boogie Down Productions as we set the timer and have our first "Mission Impossible" podcast. We talk about grabbing babies, small stools, and Aaron's kid has pet bugs. Next week we go to Miami and listen to the long long live classic "Sam Cooke: Live at the Harlem Square Club"

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01:50:51

238. Kraftwerk: Trans-Europe Express (1977)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/05/20

This podcast may give you an existential crisis when we Marching Dice a John Philip Sousa song on your face and become the best podcast about Kraftwerk and 238th greatest album of all time, Trans-Europe Express. Before we get to the music, we let our haters become our motivators for some discussion of dominatrix dreams, one-arm pushups, and concert posters. We also celebrate a mental health day with another pack of Boston Baked Beans. Good luck trying to do a carpool karaoke version of this part

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01:54:44

237. Willie Nelson: Red Headed Stranger (1975)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/05/13

You've got a golden ticket so come and spread out on the bed and listen as the Beck Did it Better Gang talk bachelor party memories as we beg for a party. We talk artists who took a dip, what conversations Aaron's facewash is starting at a party, and we get DOs and DON'Ts about seeing an NBA playoff game. Matt is having a gay old time shopping online and Russell tells us how someone having a boyfriend is NOT a rejection. Then we delve into an album we found out we LOVED and talk skiing with

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01:46:46

236. Daft Punk: Discovery (2001)

Beck Did It Better ·

2025/05/06

According to PSA Collectibles Authentication and Grading Service, this is the best podcast about Daft Punk and the 236th greatest album of all time, Discovery. Certified Mint!Some say self-awareness is a life skill. But I say that people who download an electronic music podcast actually want to hear stories about old guy behavior in the locker room, giving up on your dreams, and the retail crusaders cancelling REI memberships. We're also sure that all of you listeners from around the country are

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