Schizophrenic Music
A genre-jumping, decade-spanning music podcast where Craig and Kevin riff, rank, and occasionally roast their way through underrated albums, ridiculous matchups, and unexpected playlists.
Expect deep cuts, rapid-fire games, trivia twists, and the ever-growing series: “The Soundtrack to…”. Zero rules. Just riffs.
The Schizophrenic Music Podcast isn’t just a show — it’s a platform for sonic disobedience and musical pluralism.
Episodes
194 episodes
S6 – Ep 23 | Dry July, Road Trips & Forgotten Albums from 1990
Craig and Kevin kick things off the only way they know how—with a beer in hand...well, almost. Kevin enjoys his usual brew while Craig embarks on "Dry July" with a non-alcoholic alternative. Wish him luck.The conversation then tur...
S6 – Ep 22 | 2001 Hidden Gems & Artists Beyond the Spotlight
This week, Craig and Kevin turn their attention to 2001, uncovering a pair of albums that may have slipped under the radar but remain worthy of rediscovery.Craig spotlights From Here on In by South, a debut album p...
S6 – Ep 21 | Beyond the Hits: Overlooked Albums from 1963
This week, Craig and Kevin travel back to 1963, revisiting a year dominated by hit singles and exploring what was happening beyond the top of the charts.The guys begin by reviewing some of the year's biggest songs before turning t...
S6 – Ep 20 | Critics vs. Sales Charts, Nick Hakim & Styx in 2017
This week, Craig and Kevin kick things off with an interesting music-industry comparison: the most acclaimed albums versus the best-selling albums. Using a list of Time Magazine's top-rated records, the guys compare critical darlings aga...
S6 – Ep 19 | The 1969 Album We Both Chose (And Why We Couldn't Review It)
This week, Craig and Kevin head back to 1969, but with a twist.After comparing notes, both hosts agreed that UFO by Jim Sullivan would have been their shared Album of the Week. Rather than doubling up, they decided to dig a...
S6 – Ep 18 | 2004: The Year It All Started - Album Picks & the Evolution of the Music Industry
This week, Craig and Kevin revisit 2004, a year that holds special significance for both hosts and marked the beginning of a friendship built around a shared love of music.For their album picks, Craig spotlights LP by Ambulance...
S6 – Ep 17 | Streaming-Only Releases, Fancy Burgers, Ice Baths & 2016 Hidden Gems
Craig and Kevin jump into 2016 this week with two albums that couldn’t be more different in style, but both leave a lasting impression.Craig spotlights The Party by Andy Shauf, a beautifully crafted indie-folk record filled...
S6 – Ep 16 | Songs Under 2 Minutes? Buffets? + 2009 Hidden Gems
Craig kicks things off this week by putting Kevin through another round of Dig It or Dump It, featuring a mix of music-related debates, random lifestyle topics, and a few curveballs that spark some strong reactions along the way.F...
S6 – Ep 15 | 1966 Listener Pick, 2018 Albums & Dig It or Dump It
Craig and Kevin kick things off with a listener recommendation, diving into Black Monk Time by The Monks — a raw, proto-punk release from 1966 that still sounds ahead of its time.From there, the guys jump to 2018 for...
S6 – Ep 14 | Can You Guess the Artist? + 2013 Deep Cuts & Listener Emails
Craig and Kevin kick things off this week by diving into a couple of listener emails, sparking some early conversation before shifting into their featured year: 2013.Craig brings Jesse Woods’ Get Your Burdens ...
S6 – Ep 13 | 1971 Deep Cuts, Dig It or Dump It, Algorithms, Albums or Playlists, Angine De Poitrine
Craig and Kevin take it back to 1971, digging into a pair of albums that showcase very different sides of the era’s sound.Craig highlights Lee Moses’ Time and Place, a soulful, gritty release packed with raw...
S6 – Ep 12 | 1983 Album Picks, Power Ballad Either/Or & Music Trends Talk
Craig and Kevin head into 1983 this week, spotlighting two albums that hit very different corners of the rock spectrum.Kevin kicks things off with Fastway’s self-titled debut, a hard-hitting blend of bluesy riffs and arena-...
S6 – Ep 11 | 1975 Album Picks - Roots Reggae Meets Folk - Dig It or Dump It & Either/Or
This week, Craig and Kevin turn their attention to 1975, digging into two albums that deserve far more love in the larger music conversation.Craig shines a light on Burning Spear’s Marcus Garvey, a towering ...
S6 – Ep 10 | 1967 Album Picks, Either/Or Battles & Dig It or Dump It
Craig and Kevin switch things up this week, diving straight into their albums of the week, spotlighting the year 1967 — one of the most transformative years in music history.Craig kicks things off with Magic Sam’s
S6 – Ep 9 | The Return of Either/Or & Overlooked Gems from 1965
This week kicks off with a little Either/Or — as Craig & Kevin throw 10 rapid-fire matchups to each other — forcing some tough decisions from a variety of topics.From there we move onto our Overlooked / Underrated Album of the week,...
S6 – Ep 8 | 1973 Album Picks, Music Reviews & The Rise of YouTube Tastemakers
This week kicks off with a little Either/Or: 1973 Edition, as Craig throws 10 rapid-fire matchups at Kevin — forcing some tough decisions from one of the most diverse years in music history.And speaking of ’73… that just so happen...
S6 – Ep 7 | Kevin’s Birthday, 1998 Album Picks, Festival Talk & The Sound of New Orleans
This week kicks off with a celebration — it’s Kevin’s birthday, and the guys raise a glass before diving into the music.For their Albums of the Week, they rewind to 1998. Kevin spotlights Corey Glover’s ...
S6 – Ep 6 | 1985 Album Picks, Catalog Sales, Super Bowl Halftime & The Future of Music Media
This week, Craig and Kevin rewind to 1985 for their albums of the week.Kevin kicks things off with Pandemonium’s Hole in the Sky — a melodic heavy metal gem that captures the mid-‘80s underground energy with...
S6 – Ep 5 | 1960 Albums, Grammy Talk & The Cost of Music Catalog Buyouts
This week, Craig and Kevin rewind all the way back to 1960 for their overlooked & underrated album picks. Kevin kicks things off with Rev. Gary Davis' Harlem Street Singer, a stunning gospel-blues staple, while...
S6 – Ep 4 | Riot, Reggae & The Ultimate Sin: 1981 in Review
In this episode, Craig and Kevin travel back to 1981 — a year brimming with genre-bending breakthroughs. Craig highlights the rootsy dub rhythms of Love Joys – Reggae Vibes, while Kevin fires things up with Riot – Fire Down Under
S6 – Ep 3 | 1968 Album Deep Cuts & Why AI Might Actually Help Music
Craig and Kevin kick things off by digging into two overlooked albums from 1968 — Craig’s pick is Savoy Brown, bringing gritty British blues-rock to the table, while Kevin highlights Giant Crab, a psychede...
S6 – Ep 2 | 2015 Album Picks & Embracing the Evolution of Taste
Craig and Kevin head back to 2015 to spotlight two criminally underrated albums: Craig’s pick is Helio Sequence’s self-titled LP — a shimmering slice of indie pop precision — while Kevin highlights Sonny Landreth’s Bo...
S6 – Ep 1 | 2005’s Underrated Albums, Artists Who Vanish & Indie Power in 2026
Craig and Kevin toast the start of a brand-new year by spotlighting their overlooked albums of 2005, including Craig’s pick Wilderness by Archer Prewitt (of The Sea & Cake) and Kevin’s pick Popsicle by Diamond Nights. This...
S5 - Ep 34 - Our Top 5 Albums of 2025 – Boxing Day Playlist & Holiday Hot Takes
This is it — the final episode in our Top 25 Albums of 2025 series!Craig and Kevin kick things off with their “Soundtrack to… Boxing Day” — a curated playlist that reflects the calm, the leftovers, the quiet reflection, and...
S5 - Ep 33 - Top 25 Albums of 2025 (Part 2) - Americana, Soul, Psych, Indie & So Much More
The countdown continues!This week, Craig and Kevin dive into Part 2 of their Top 25 Albums of 2025, revealing picks #15 through #6 — trading selections back and forth as the excitement builds toward the top.Before di...