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Music, Maria...& Drake!

Join Maria and Drake, two music-loving millennials living in Iowa with two extremely different musical tastes, as they seek to go into each other"s worlds. We"re aiming to have fun discussion, healthy banter and occasional hot-takes that might make you wanna rewind and listen again to make sure you heard us clearly. Don"t worry, you did. Let"s have fun exploring different albums, with a different theme, every week!

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00:44:43

Episode 46 - Podcasts...in Cupcake Form!

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2024/05/19

(orig. recorded on 4/21/14)Happy Sunday, friends! Back again to talk at your earholes this week, talking about our favorite travel albums. Drake chats about "#FFFFFF & #000000" from alternative California band The Neighbourhood and Maria gives her thoughts about "Epitaph" from Danish power metal band Pyramaze. Both a hoot and a holler, join us! Opening disclaimer courtesy of LuckyBoyCharm on Fiverr! Opening music "Powerful Beat" by penguinmusic, courtesy of

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00:46:02

Episode 45 - Back From The Dead

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2024/05/13

(orig. recorded 4/14/24) Wowza! From falling off the face of the planet and back again, we're back! Don't adjust wherever you get your podcasts from, we're here to grace your earholes once again with our riveting commentary, stout opinions and shenanigans. Today, Maria talks "Radiant Bloom" from Massachusetts band Astronoid and Drake talks "Born Sinner" from J. Cole. We also talk about the Kendrick/Drake beef where it currently stood (as of time of recording) so have

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00:48:08

Episode 44 - The Girlies Are Fighting!

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2024/04/15

Wow! We're back! You know what they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Or something like that. We're back, to talk about some underappreciated bands, not to be confused with underRATED bands. These are artists that are very renowned and acclaimed by their peers, but we just feel like maybe they don't get enough love sometimes. Today, Drake is talking "The Gifted" by rapper Wale and Maria chats about STYX's "The Grand Illusion"! Plus, we chat about some fun

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00:34:38

Episode 43 - Pronounciations? In THIS Economy?!

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2024/03/31

Hello friends! New pod rule: If you don't hear from us within a week, assume we're off touching grass. If you don't hear from us within a couple of weeks, uh...we're probably doing something important. Maybe. Who's to say?But fear not! We're back this week, talking about some fun albums that we've gotten recommended to us by non-pod friends. Drake will be talking the self-titled album from rock opera group East Village Opera Company and Maria chats about

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00:49:24

Episode 42 - We Ran Out of Things to Talk About!

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2024/03/17

Hello, all! As per the title, it's a lawless land this week. We couldn't think of a theme for today's episode, so the theme of this week...is that we don't have a theme. Today, Drake will be talking about "Tha Carter III" from Lil Wayne -- while Maria chats about "The Odyssey" from Symphony X, with a special guest! Tune in to listen who crashes our recording, live and in person! We even have diagrams!Opening disclaimer courtesy of LuckyBoyCharm on Fiverr! Opening

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00:45:56

Episode 41 - Drake vs. Ozzy at Wrestlemania

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2024/03/11

Another week is upon us, friends! Do you have that one album that gets better every time you listen to it? We sure do! Today, Drake talks "The Black Album" from Jay-Z and Maria dives into "Labyrinth" from Italian group Fleshgod Apocalypse...with help from Maria's mom? Plus, Drake responds to being called out for not enjoying Ozzy Osbourne! Opening disclaimer courtesy of LuckyBoyCharm on Fiverr! Opening music "Powerful Beat" by penguinmusic courtesy of Pixabay!

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00:41:59

Episode 40 - That's Right, Another MGK Episode

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2024/03/04

Hi, friends! We're back this week for the big 4-0 to discuss bands who've drastically changed their sound and we couldn't be more stoked to bring this to your earholes. Maria will be talking "Blackwater Park" from our favorite Swedes Opeth and Drake will be chatting about MGK's introduction in mainstream pop punk with "Tickets to My Downfall". Listen in as Maria once again goes toe to toe with geography and Drake talks about why it's important to not be a

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00:27:44

BONUS EPI - It Was The 80s (feat. GYASI)

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2024/02/26

Hi, friends! We're back this week with some bonus content for your earholes. While Drake was away, I got the esteemed pleasure of hanging out with our good pal, Minneapolis' own Gyasi Dwayne. Noted aficionado of all things frontmen, we pit some notable leading faces of music against each other to see who comes out on top! This talk was incredibly fun and incredibly chaotic, so we hope you enjoy! We'll be back next week with our regular content, take care for now!Opening disclaimer

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00:49:13

Episode 39 - Don't Come @ Us

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2024/02/19

Woohoo! Another riveting Sunday night is upon us, friends. And we're happy you're here! This week, we're chatting about some artists that have done random live performances during wrestling shows -- and while we would have loved to include Motorhead (Sorry, Lemmy), we decided to switch things up! This week, Maria is talking "All That Remains" from Chris Jericho-led Fozzy and Drake will be chatting about "Most Known Unknown" from Memphis group Three 6 Mafia, who's

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00:53:04

Episode 38 - Help! It's Child's Play on VHS!

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2024/02/12

Happy Sunday, friends! As you're listening to this, Super Bowl LVIII has came and went, hence the late posting. But hey! Still technically Sunday, right? This week, we're talking the first albums we ever listened to in our genre and we've got a doozy for ya'! Drake will be FINALLY talking Dr. Dre and his project "2001" while Maria will be giving her thoughts on "Ashes of the Wake" from heavy metal band Lamb of God. Also, as a fun mini-game treat, our resident

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00:52:11

Episode 37 - We've Been Trying to Reach You About...

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2024/02/04

Happy Sunday, friends! Today, we're talking two great albums from our two respective genres, but with a twist. Maria was tasked with giving Drake a group, where Drake had to suggest a solo artist from the world of metal. "Culture II" by Atlanta group Migos will be on the agenda for Drake today and Maria will be giving her thoughts on "Artkis" by Norwegian vocalist Ihsahn. Also, we're talking Nicki/Megan drama, playing on Fisher Price instruments and serious tummy

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00:56:32

Episode 36 - The 2022 Draft (feat. Jeremy AKA John...

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2024/01/28

Happy 2024, friends! We're happy to be back in your earholes for another season, now with our funky fresh posting day of Sundays! We decided to kick things off with another draft, this time for the year 2022! We enlist the help of our friend Jeremy and we have ourselves a silly, goofy time! Typical hijinks ensue, including Maria's ranking of One Direction members, our first positive conversation about country and what it means to pop that thang for some Kohl's cash. Join us! Picks and

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00:26:38

Episode 35 - That Dan Guy Can Sing!

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2023/12/31

Happy New Years and cheers to 2023, friends! When you listen to this, we'll probably be in the past, so consider us ~time travelers~. To round off his 2023 picks of the year, Drake reveals his Number 1 album and Maria gives her last album that she enjoyed. What are they? You gotta tune in to find out, shenanigans and good times included! We thank you for allowing us to enter your earholes since this project began and we'll look forward to seeing you in the New Year! Always remember to love

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00:29:03

Episode 34 - It's The Most Wonderful Time of Year!

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2023/12/23

Merry Christmas, friends! Before we wrap up our 2023 ranking/non-ranking, we wanted to provide you with some good joy and tidings for all this week! Drake will be talking about Ariana Grande's Christmas EP "Christmas and Chill" while Maria talks about "Mark Tremonti Christmas: Classics New & Old" by the man himself, Mark Tremonti! Also, we share a fun few insights courtesy of Spotify, thanks for all being a part of this wild and wacky project! Opening disclaimer courtesy

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00:34:27

Episode 33 - Hoboken Without the B

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2023/12/15

Happy Friday, friends! As Christmas and the end of the year is coming closer, so is the end of our countdown! This week on Drake's ranked list of 2023, Maria talks "Fauna" by British (not Australian) based band Haken! Meanwhile, Drake gives his thoughts on "Cracker Island" by (also unintentionally) British virtual band Gorillaz! Opening disclaimer courtesy of LuckyBoyCharm on Fiverr! Opening music "Powerful Beat" by penguinmusic courtesy of Pixabay!

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00:48:51

Episode 32 - Eddie Vedder for Cats!

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2023/12/09

Hello friends! Apologies for the late upload this week, we had a bit of technical difficulties - but thanks for bearing with us! (And if anything sounds a bit off this week, we did our best.) This week, we're continuing our fun non-countdown countdown of 2023 with Maria discussing Drake's #3 pick "Mammoth II" from Mammoth WVH and Drake is talking about "Jackman" from Jack Harlow, which was a general favorite of Maria's this year. We've also got a fun little

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00:40:13

Episode 31 - Don't Want Too Many Covers

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2023/12/01

Happy Friday, friends! (Or whenever you're listening to this.) We're back this week with our 2023 countdown series, with Drake's ranking and Maria's...not-so-ranking. For #4 on his 2023 list, Drake offered up "The Sinner Rides Again" by KK's Priest for Maria ... where as she gave him "On Top of The Covers", the most recent project from hip-hop legend T-Pain. We discuss many a topic this week, with usual shenanigans you've come to know and love! Opening

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00:53:40

Episode 30 - Drake's Doja Mojo Casa House

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2023/11/24

Hi friends! As we're winding down 2023, we're excited to bring you our favorite albums of the year and give our chaotic takes on them, per usual. Drake's selections will be ranked, whereas Maria's will be in no particular order. We hope you enjoy as Drake talks about Doja Cat's 2023 project "Scarlet" while Maria chats about Katatonia's "Sky Void of Stars." (Not to be confused with the Coldplay song 'Sky FULL of Stars'.) Enjoy and we'll see you

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00:37:26

Episode 29 - Oi Bruv, A Bloody Bri'ish Episode, Innit?

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2023/11/17

Hi friends! Drake is back from his journey of being a person this week and today, we're talking about some silly little Brits. We'll be exchanging our thoughts on some favorite albums of ours, from artists across the pond! Drake will be discussing "Disc-Overy" by Tinie Tempah and Maria will be talking about rock band Royal Blood's self-titled project, 'Royal Blood'. Do we get off the rails a bit on this episode? Of course. But it's the brand! Stick around for the

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00:28:10

BONUS EPI - Huff Knows His Stuff!

Music, Maria...& Drake! ·

2023/11/10

Happy Friday, friends! While Drake is out in the world, doing what he does, the pod traveled all the way up to Minnesota to have a chat with our friendly neighborhood concert going pal, Kara! In the process of music discovery herself, we talk to Kara about everything from distinguishing between country and church music, falling asleep at concerts and what the process entails of choosing to go to a specific band's concert! We also share some fun viral, cringe-worthy TikTok's for a blind

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