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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
204 episodes
S6 – Ep 33 | 1996 Overlooked Gems: Failure, R.L. Burnside, the Radio Days & Collecting in the Digital Era
Craig and Kevin set the dial to 1996 for this week's picks. Craig spotlights Fantastic Planet by Failure, a sprawling, hypnotic space-rock record that slipped past the mainstream at the time and has since become a touchstone for fans o...
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S6 – Ep 32 | 1970 Classics, Emitt Rhodes, Cactus & Kevin's Either/Or Gauntlet
Craig and Kevin dig deep into 1970 for this week's picks. Craig spotlights the self-titled solo debut from Emitt Rhodes — a home-recorded, one-man-band pop masterpiece so Beatles/McCartney-adjacent in sound and timing that it remains one of the...
S6 – Ep 31 | Jazz & Folk Meets Funk-Hop: 2007 Picks & an Improvised Over/Under
Craig and Kevin head back to 2007 for this week's picks. Craig spotlights Civilians, Joe Henry's tenth studio album — a stripped-back, politically tinged folk-and-jazz record cut in his home studio with an all-star cast including Loudo...
S6 – Ep 30 | 2025: Will Hoge's Sweet Misery, Tristen's Unpopular Music & Labels vs. Artists
Craig and Kevin bring things into the present with a look at 2025. Kevin spotlights Sweet Misery, Will Hoge's 15th studio album — a loud, hooky return to his rock 'n' roll roots after the quieter, solo-recorded Tenderhearted Boys
S6 – Ep 29 | Hard Rock Meets Hip-Hop: 1989 Picks, Either/Or & Growing Up on Music
Craig and Kevin dig into 1989 for this week's picks. Craig leads off with Surprise Attack, the debut from Memphis hard rockers Tora Tora — a hooky, blues-tinged slice of late-'80s rock built around the hit "Walkin' Shoes." Kevin answer...
S6 – Ep 28 | Remembering Dolly Parton, 1977's Hidden Gems, Plus Exploring The Blues Trail
This episode opens on a somber note as Craig and Kevin pay tribute to Dolly Parton, who passed away in Nashville after a brief battle with cancer. A songwriter, performer, and philanthropist whose reach went far beyond country music, Dolly was ...
S6 – Ep 27 | 2003: Josh Rouses & Robert Randolph, Stage Banter & Juke Joint Road Trips
Craig and Kevin travel back to 2003 for this week's picks. Craig spotlights 1972 by Josh Rouse — a warm, sunny homage to the AM-radio songwriters of the year Rouse was born, steeped in Laurel Canyon vibes and widely regarded as one of ...
S6 – Ep 26 | 2023 Album Spotlights & Artists' Second (or Fifth) Life
Craig and Kevin jump forward to 2023 for this week's spotlights. Craig picks Altitude, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives' first new album in five years — a cosmic-country trip through dreamers, drifters, and desert-flavored ...
S6 – Ep 25 | 1986 Debuts, Review Math & Listening Habits
This week Craig and Kevin head to 1986 for two very different debut albums. Craig opens with the self-titled solo debut from Peter Case — the former Nerves/Plimsouls frontman's pivot from power pop to acoustic-leaning Americana, a record T-Bone...
S6 – Ep 24 | 1974 Deep Cuts Meet Olivia Rodrigo
Craig and Kevin roll the clock back to 1974 for this week's overlooked-and-underrated dig. Kevin goes deep into library music territory with Stefano Torossi's Feelings — a cult Italian jazz-funk record cut under pseudonyms for contract...
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,...