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PODCAST

The Rated Radio Podcast

Two music lovers pit your artist and album recommendations against each other, rating random Billboard hits along the way. Join bestselling author Shane Windham, and his co-host Ray Xander, on a playlist-making journey toward musical Utopia. Get yourself on the show by sending audio clips (texts, your Top 10 artists, etc.) to rated_radio@yahoo.com. Become a Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/rated-radio/subscribe

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00:12:53

TREEHOUSE vs A STRANGER DESIRED

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Shane and Ray share their thoughts about select Bleachers and I See Stars albums in Season 11, Bonus 4.See Shane's full ratings by visiting patreon.com/RatedRadio

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00:20:22

OTIS REDDING vs SAM COOKE

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding in Season 11, Episode 4.SAM COOKE ALBUM REVIEW:Ain't That Good News (1964)OTIS REDDING ALBUM REVIEW:The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads (1965)See Shane's full ratings by visiting patreon.com/RatedRadio

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00:09:43

TEARS FOR FEARS vs MIKE + THE MECHANICS

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Shane talks the pros and cons of Mike + the Mechanics vs Tears for Fears in Season 11, Plus Episode 3.MIKE + THE MECHANICS ALBUM REVIEW:Beggar on a Beach of Gold (1995)TEARS FOR FEARS ALBUM REVIEW:The Seeds of Love (1989)See Shane's full ratings by visiting patreon.com/RatedRadio

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00:11:01

YOUR OWN AWESOME MIX, VOL. 1

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2025/02/21

Shane and Ray tell stories related to their playlist for the "Your Own Awesome Mix, Vol. 1" topic in Season 11, Bonus 3.HEAR SHANE'S PLAYLIST:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6INPMqyra8ohOiqFlazsBq?si=0d699a9f55294d1cHEAR RAY'S PLAYLIST:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WswkbNjQpNRQlbIZtAWb8?si=e46e57d3ee344caeSee Shane's full ratings by visiting patreon.com/RatedRadio

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00:16:00

EMINEM vs LIL WAYNE

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2025/02/14

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of Lil Wayne and Eminem in Season 11, Episode 3.LIL WAYNE ALBUM REVIEW:Tha Carter (2004)EMINEM ALBUM REVIEW:Encore (2004)See Shane's full ratings by visiting patreon.com/RatedRadio

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00:08:02

Lil Yachty vs Young Thug

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2025/02/11

Shane talks the pros and cons of Young Thug and Lil Yachty in Season 11, Plus Episode 2.YOUNG THUG ALBUM REVIEW:Business Is Business (2023) LIL YACHTY ALBUM REVIEW:Let's Start Here (2023) See Shane's full ratings by visiting patreon.com/RatedRadio

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00:19:00

1984 vs The Tortured Poets Department

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2025/02/07

Shane and Ray share their thoughts about select Taylor Swift and Van Halen albums in Season 11, Bonus 2.See Shane's full ratings by visiting patreon.com/RatedRadio

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00:11:44

Melanie Martinez vs Doja Cat

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2025/01/31

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of Melanie Martinez and Doja Cat in Season 11, Episode 2. DOJA CAT ALBUM REVIEW: Scarlet (2023) MELANIE MARTINEZ ALBUM REVIEW: K-12 (2019) See Shane's full ratings by visiting patreon.com/RatedRadio

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00:07:34

Traveling Wilburys vs Stray Cats

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2025/01/28

Shane talks the pros and cons of Traveling Wilburys and Stray Cats in Season 11, Plus Episode 1.STRAY CATS ALBUM REVIEWS: Blast Off! (1989) TRAVELING WILBURYS ALBUM REVIEWS: Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 (1988) See Shane's full ratings by visiting patreon.com/RatedRadio

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00:06:52

Songs You Didn't Discover

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2025/01/24

Shane and Ray tell stories related to their playlist for the "Songs You Didn't Discover" topic in Season 11, Bonus 1.HEAR SHANE'S PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48GpojKIZ6UbPmezyxfnlu?si=35c9f6dd4f3d4e4d HEAR RAY'S PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gV13AnL6QrmOqIBnwS7rx?si=d9b0bf6364a745a1 See Shane's full ratings by visiting patreon.com/RatedRadio

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00:13:23

BABYMETAL vs BLACKPINK

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2025/01/17

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of BABYMETAL and BLACKPINK in Season 11, Episode 1.BLACKPINK ALBUM REVIEWS: Born Pink (2022) BABYMETAL ALBUM REVIEWS: Metal Galaxy (International Edition) (2019) See Shane's full ratings by visiting patreon.com/RatedRadio

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00:43:21

The VERY GAY Special

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/12/23

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of six LGBT classics.THE GIRLS ALBUM REVIEWS: Lady Gaga - The Fame Monster (Deluxe Edition) (2009) Chappell Roan - The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (2023) Cher - Heart of Stone (1989) THE BOYS ALBUM REVIEWS: ABBA - Arrival (green) (1976) George Michael - Faith (1987) David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars (1972)

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00:33:57

SEASON 10 FINALE

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/12/23

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of 5 random albums. ALBUM REVIEWS: AJR: The Maybe Man Fleetwood Mac: Say You Will The Weeknd: Dawn FM Chris Stapleton: Higher Prince: Musicology

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00:28:16

Rob Zombie vs Powerman 5000

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/10/14

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of 2 brotherly industrialists.POWERMAN 5000 ALBUM REVIEWS: Tonight the Stars Revolt! (1999) Anyone for Doomsday? (2001) Transform (2003) ROB ZOMBIE ALBUM REVIEWS: Hellbilly Deluxe (1998) The Sinister Urge (2001) Educated Horses (2006)

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00:40:27

Outkast vs Goodie Mob

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/09/16

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of 2 dirty south champions.GOODIE MOB ALBUM REVIEWS: Soul Food (1995) Still Standing (1998) World Party (1999) OUTKAST ALBUM REVIEWS: ATLiens (1996) Aquemini (1998) Stankonia (2000)

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00:24:27

No Doubt vs Sublime

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/08/14

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of 2 alt-ska outfits.SUBLIME ALBUM REVIEWS: 40oz. to Freedom (1992) Sublime (1996) Second-hand Smoke (1997) NO DOUBT ALBUM REVIEWS: Tragic Kingdom (1995) Return of Saturn (2000) Rock Steady (2001)

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00:31:07

Lizzo vs Megan Thee Stallion

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/07/15

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of 2 thick baddies.LIZZO ALBUM REVIEWS: Lizzobangers (2014) Cuz I Love You (2019) Special (2022) MEGAN THEE STALLION ALBUM REVIEWS: Make It Hot (2017) Suga (2020) Something for Thee Hotties (2021)

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00:11:38

Shane Sounds Off on Spotify

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/06/12

Ray practices her numbers, while Shane speaks truth to power.

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00:27:25

Fall Out Boy vs Good Charlotte

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/05/14

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of 2 pop-punk mainstays.GOOD CHARLOTTE ALBUM REVIEWS: The Young and the Hopeless (2002) The Chronicles of Life and Death (Life Version) (2004) Good Morning Revival (2007) FALL OUT BOY ALBUM REVIEWS: From Under the Cork Tree (2005) Infinity on High (2007) Save Rock and Roll (2013)

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00:27:41

Hozier vs Dashboard Confessional

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/04/15

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of 2 stellar singer-songwriters.HOZIER ALBUM REVIEWS: Hozier (2014) Wasteland, Baby! (2019) Unreal Unearth (2023) DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL ALBUM REVIEWS: The Swiss Army Romance (2000) A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar (2003) Dusk and Summer (2006)

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