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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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00:27:41

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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00:32:19

Salt-n-Pepa vs TLC

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/03/14

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of 2 genre-bending female trios.TLC ALBUM REVIEWS: Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip (1992) CrazySexyCool (1994) FanMail (1999) SALT-N-PEPA ALBUM REVIEWS: Hot, Cool & Vicious (1986) Very Necessary (1993) Brand New (1997)

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00:32:17

Bleachers vs Fiction Factory

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/02/14

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of 2 throwbacks to the '80s.BLEACHERS ALBUM REVIEWS: Strange Desire (2014) Gone Now (2017) Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night (2021) FICTION FACTORY ALBUM REVIEWS: Throw the Warped Wheel Out (1984) Another Story (1985)

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00:11:41

The KYLE AARON RYAN Extra

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/01/28

Shane and Ray are joined by musical artist Kyle Aaron Ryan for a comedic exploration of kids entertainment (IE: Blippi, Bluey, Peppa Pig, etc.).

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00:41:41

The INSANE CLOWNS Special

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2024/01/14

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of six Juggalo classics. ICP ALBUM REVIEWS: Riddle Box (1995) The Great Milenko (1997) The Wraith: Hell's Pit (2004) INSANE CLOWN POSSE ALBUM REVIEWS: Bang! Pow! Boom! (green) (2009) The Mighty Death Pop! (2012) The Marvelous Missing Link: Lost (2015)

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00:20:27

Season 9 BILLBOARD Bonus

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/12/28

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of six Billboard Hot 100 tracks. SONG REVIEWS: What Was I Made For? (Billie Eilish) Vampire (Olivia Rodrigo) Watermelon Moonshine (Lainey Wilson) Anti-Hero (Taylor Swift) You Proof (Morgan Wallen) Lift Me Up (Rihanna)

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00:40:53

SEASON 9 FINALE

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/12/14

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of 5 random albums. ALBUM REVIEWS: AFI: Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes Dream Theater: Distance Over Time Lords of Acid: Lust Lydia: Paint it Golden Our Lady Peace: Healthy in Paranoid Times

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00:21:42

Season 9 MOVIES Bonus

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/11/28

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of Sling Blade, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

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00:38:30

The Weeknd vs Usher

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/11/14

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of two modern R&B masters. USHER ALBUM REVIEWS: My Way Confessions Raymond v. Raymond THE WEEKND ALBUM REVIEWS: Beauty Behind the Madness Starboy After Hours

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00:30:03

Season 9 LIST 5 Bonus

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/10/28

Shane and Ray share 5 things from their bucket lists, and 5 things they'd drop if killed in a video game.

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00:30:42

In This Moment vs Jack Off Jill

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/10/14

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of two lady-led metal rogues. IN THIS MOMENT ALBUM REVIEWS: Blood Black Widow Ritual JACK OFF JILL ALBUM REVIEWS: Sexless Demons & Scars Clear Hearts Grey Flowers Humid Teenage Mediocrity

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00:22:00

Season 9 MUSIC VIDEOS Bonus

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/09/28

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of six music videos. MUSIC VIDEO REVIEWS: Nine Inch Nails - Closer (Director's Cut) David Bowie - Lazarus (Video) Justin Timberlake - Say Something (Official Video) ft. Chris Stapleton Mindy White - Ghost (Official Music Video) Patent Pending - Hey Mario Marc Rebillet - VACCINATED ATTITUDE

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00:35:28

Thrice vs Thursday

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/09/14

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of two lyric-forward outfits. #versusbattle THRICE ALBUM REVIEWS: The Artist in the Ambulance Major/Minor Palms THURSDAY ALBUM REVIEWS: Full Collapse War All the Time A City by the Light Divided

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01:43:38

The KYLE RYAN Interview

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/08/28

Shane and Ray are joined by musical artist, Kyle Aaron Ryan for an in-depth peek behind the creative curtain. Please note that all music in this episode was crafted by Kyle Aaron Ryan, and used with his express permission.

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00:36:36

Yelawolf vs Rittz

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/08/14

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of two American rappers. #versusbattle YELAWOLF ALBUM REVIEWS: Trunk Muzik 0-60 Love Story Mud Mouth RITTZ ALBUM REVIEWS: The Life and Times of Jonny Valiant Last Call Picture Perfect

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00:20:46

Season 9 STORIES Bonus

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/07/29

Shane and Ray share five stories each surrounding New Obsession songs.

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00:31:49

Jim Croce vs Dr. Hook

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/07/15

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of two staples from the '70s. #versusbattle DR. HOOK ALBUM REVIEWS: Bankrupt A Little Bit More Pleasure & Pain JIM CROCE ALBUM REVIEWS: You Don't Mess Around with Jim Life and Times I Got a Name

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00:16:07

Season 9 TABLE GAMES Bonus

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/06/29

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of two fresh board games. TABLE GAME REVIEWS: Verses Tapple

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00:30:36

Blind Guardian vs Blackmore's Night

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/06/15

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of two fantasy masters. #versusbattle BLACKMORE'S NIGHT ALBUM REVIEWS: Under a Violet Moon Fires at Midnight Ghost of a Rose BLIND GUARDIAN ALBUM REVIEWS: Somewhere Far Beyond Imaginations from the Other Side Nightfall in Middle-Earth

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00:15:09

Season 9 THIS OR THAT Bonus

The Rated Radio Podcast ·

2023/05/29

Shane and Ray talk the pros and cons of six This or That(s).

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