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Infectious Groove Podcast

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We love music. You love music. Let's talk about it. From current events, crazy show stories, what we're currently listening to, and anything else that is on our minds—there may even be a special guest on to answer all of your burning questions. The only way to know is to tune in weekly and find out.

193 Episodes | 2020 - 2024

Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

Album Tournament Re-Release - AND YOUR WINNER IS!

September 25th, 2023

27:50

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 15 - Led Zeppelin Vs Prince

September 18th, 2023

27:03

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 14 - Prince Vs Pearl Jam

September 11th, 2023

28:46

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 13 - Carole King Vs Led Zeppelin

September 4th, 2023

44:10

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 12 - Michael Jackson Vs Prince

August 28th, 2023

32:32

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 11 - Dermot Kennedy Vs Pearl Jam

August 21st, 2023

32:52

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 10 - Metallica Vs Led Zeppelin

August 14th, 2023

27:51

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 9 - Carole King Vs Eminem

August 7th, 2023

18:17

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 8 - Michael Jackson Vs Silversun Pickups

July 31st, 2023

30:52

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 7 - Fleetwood Mac Vs Prince

July 24th, 2023

39:35

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 6 - Dermot Kennedy Vs Beach Boys

July 17th, 2023

28:50

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 5 - The Weeknd Vs Pearl Jam

July 10th, 2023

34:42

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 4 - Pink Floyd Vs Metallica

July 3rd, 2023

37:20

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 3 - Garth Brooks Vs Led Zeppelin

June 26th, 2023

34:03

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 2 - Guns N' Roses Vs Eminem

June 19th, 2023

36:24

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Album Tournament Re-Release Round 1 - Aerosmith Vs Carole King

June 12th, 2023

30:11

It's back! We are doing our first ever re-release of a very popular series of episodes from our past. Join Michelle, Kyle & Russ as we rip …

Season 8, Episode 15: The Last Episode...Maybe?

May 22nd, 2023

52:16

Over the past 3 years Michelle, Kyle & Russ have brough you 160+ episodes of the Infectious Groove Podcast. Covering music news, our jammy jams, interviews with some of our favorite artists ever....we've …

IGP Presents A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Bob Dylan Vs Guns N' Roses

May 15th, 2023

45:16

The time has come for one more Totally Epic Cover Battle! This week we call in our old friend Seth to discuss a Bob Dylan song from 1973 versus a …

Our Favorite Music Biopics - with Lauren from Beer'd Al Podcast

May 8th, 2023

1:01:41

"Dewey Cox has to think about his entire life before he goes on stage". That and MANY other music biopic tropes are the reasons that we've never done an episode on them before. Seeing as this is our last season, we …

IGP Album Review: Michael Jackson - Bad

May 1st, 2023

53:27

Michael Jackson has produced some of the greatest music in the past 100 years. Over the years, the Infectious Groove Podcast has reviewed many Michael Jackson albums including Thriller, HIStory and Invincible. This …

IGP Presents A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Van Morrison Vs Everclear - Brown Eyed Girl

April 24th, 2023

56:38

Do you remember whem we used to sing....totally different versions of a classic song? This week on the show we circle back to one of our favorite topics, the Totally Epic Cover Battle. We're putting the classic 1967 Van …

Lyrics With The Biggest Impact On Our Lives with BFYTW Podcast

April 17th, 2023

1:12:17

We discuss lyrics quiet often on our show but this week, we decided to make it the main focus. We called our friends fromt the BFYTW Podcast and asked them to sit in with us for this special discussion. Artists like …

IGP Album Review: The Lone Bellow - Love Songs For Losers

April 10th, 2023

51:47

If you're a long time listener of our show, you've heard us mention The Lone Bellow many times over the years. With this week being Michelle's turn to pick an album for review, she chose the latest effort fromt the …

IGP Presents A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Gloria Gayor Vs Cake - I Will Survive

April 3rd, 2023

49:49

At first I was afraid.....I was petrified....you know those lyrics and you're familiar with at least one version of the song that takes off from there. This week we're cracking opening another Totally Epic Cover Battle …

Do Artists Personal Lives Matter? with Dave from Beer In Front

March 27th, 2023

57:28

Is learning a ton about the artists you love a good thing? What if you find out they're not that great of person? In our day & age, we have more access to information about artists than ever. Even when you're not …

IGP Album Review: Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever

March 20th, 2023

1:01:51

This week's episode features an album pick from Russ for review. We've called in a member of the OddPods Media family to help us out too! Richie from Super Media Bros sits in with Russ while we talk through one of Russ' …

IGP Presents A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Michael Jackson Vs Fall Out Boy - Beat It

March 13th, 2023

1:13:16

We are excited to welcome out friends from The Itch Rocks Podcast back for one more Totally Epic Cover Battle. This week find Michelle & Russ discussing the song "Beat It" from two different eras. We discuss the …

Our Top 5 Soundtracks of All Time featuring Dayton from dockingbay77 Podcast

March 6th, 2023

1:11:45

Soundtracks can add so much to the experience of seeing a movie. Whether it's one of the greatest movies you've ever seen and the music helps you relieve it or you'd rather forget the movie, but want to hear the songs …

IGP Album Review: Cake - Fashion Nugget

February 27th, 2023

48:27

The early to mid 90s yieded a lot of diverse sounds but somehow, you usually only hear about grunge from that era. This week, the IGP crew opens up the suggestion box and let's a listener pick the album for us to …

IGP Presents A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Man Who Sold The World

February 20th, 2023

49:22

Who knows? We do. This week the Infectious Groove Podcast returns to it's popular Totally Epic Cover Battle series and boy do we have a good one. …

Season 8 Premiere - The Great Mix Up!

February 13th, 2023

54:37

We are kicking off Season 8 with a bang! We're discussing a topic we've meant to cover since Day 1: mixed tapes and CDs. Have you ever made one of somone? Has anyone ever made one for you? What do they mean? Are they …

Season 7 Finale - A Look Back At 3 Years Of IGP

January 23rd, 2023

41:13

Back in January of 2020, we released the first episode of the Infectious Groove Podcast. Over the years, we've been shocked and delighted about so many things. We've been able to interview so many great artists. We've …

IGP Album Review: Gin Wigmore - Blood To Bone

January 16th, 2023

47:00

Do you like new & unique sounds? Well boy howdy have we got an album for you to check out. This week, our Album Review series continues and this time it's Michelle's turnt to bring something to the table. Michelle …

IGP Presents A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Boys Of Summer

January 9th, 2023

38:42

Way back in 1984, Don Henley was enjoying solo success after having left The Eagles. One of his most memorable hits came from his second solo album. …

Wrapped In Robots - Our Look Back On 2022

January 2nd, 2023

1:01:22

It's that time of year again! Time for Russ & Michelle to take a look back on what they were listening to in 2022, via Spotify Wrapped. Be prepared for the usual "reasoning" and arguments, along with some great …

Song Writing & Rights Management

December 26th, 2022

1:03:10

Songs popping up in commercials, movies & television is not a new thing. However, you can end up very surprised when it happens with a certain artist or song. How many people were shocked when they first heard …

IGP Album Review: Sturgill Simpson - A Sailor's Guide To Earth

December 19th, 2022

1:07:39

What would happen if someone released an album that's supposed to be "country" but instread, it sounded like soul, rock, R&B? What if that album …

IGP Presents A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Dancing In The Moonlight

December 12th, 2022

37:13

Technical difficulties tried to prevent us from brining this episode to you, but if you've listened to us for any length of time you know that …

Music, Parenting & Pitfalls

December 5th, 2022

1:01:34

Whether you're a parent or not, you've probably wondered what music should or shouldn't be played in front of children. We tackle that topic this …

IGP Album Review: Gorillaz - Plastic Beach

November 28th, 2022

49:59

Whether or not the Gorillaz are "real", our music discussion podcast certainly is! It's time once again for us to open our doors to a crowd pick for our album review rotation. This week not only did we let the crowd …

IGP Presents: A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Jolene

November 21st, 2022

57:26

Jolene...Jolene....Jolene...Joleeeeeene! You know the song and we know you love it. Who did it better though? Was it the incredible woman who whote …

Our 3 Favorite Rap Albums of All Time featuring Brad of Album Concept Hour

November 14th, 2022

55:04

Although much younger then many other genres, rap music already has a long and storied history. Much like any other genre, new artists are constantly …

IGP Album Review: Maren Morris - Humble Quest

November 7th, 2022

49:08

This week on your favorite music podcast, Michelle has chosen an album for us to review. Is this album considered country music? We cover that aspect along with our thoughts in general about the best songs, the stinkers …

IGP Presents: A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Last Kiss

October 31st, 2022

54:42

We're got a fantastic match up this time out for the next in our series of Totally Epic Cover Battles. This time out, we're discussing a very sad song with two completely different versions that span over 30 years apart.

Lost In The Crowd? The Return of Live Events

October 24th, 2022

1:05:20

Very soon after we started the Infectious Groove Podcast, one of the biggest parts of our lives were taken away: LIVE CONCERTS. This might seem like a small worry for many, but for us concerts were a way of life.

We, …

IGP Album Review: Arcade Fire - The Suburbs

October 17th, 2022

52:59

Release in 2010, "The Suburbs" by Arcade Fire went on to massive critical and commercial success. Would you believe that we never got around to …

S7E01 - Season Premiere - Totally Epic Cover Battle

October 10th, 2022

47:20

"When the rain's blowin' in your face...and the whole world is on your case..." that's how this modern day standard starts. Nearly unrivaled lyricist …

Keeper At The Gates (Season 6 Finale)

September 19th, 2022

1:00:20

Somehow, someway, we've made it through yet another season of pretty much everyone's favorite music podcast. If you're confused as to what podcast I'm referencing, it's this one. I just figured I'd put that out there. …

IGP Crew Album Review: Pink Floyd - The Wall

September 12th, 2022

57:35

First unleashed on the world in late 1979, Pink Floyd - The Wall is many things to many people. Shortly after the release of the album, the band toured with an unbelieveable stage show performing the album in it's …

IGP Presents: A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Smooth Criminal

September 5th, 2022

59:42

Not many people have tried to cover the one and only, undisputed King of Pop Michael Jackson. Those that have usally find themselves trying to top something that is already perfect. A funny thing happened to the band …

Get In Losers, We're Discussing Road Trip Songs!

August 29th, 2022

48:55

This week's episode finds Michelle & Russ sitting down with Frankie & Garrett of The EverTrending Story Podcast to discuss road trip songs! …

IGP Crew Album Review: City And Colour - Sometimes

August 22nd, 2022

55:28

The tripods back again, check it to wreck it, let's begin. Okay now that I've gotten that out of my system, let's get to it. It's just another mundane Monday so you know what that means. Another fan-freaking-tastic …

IGP Presents: A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Land of Confusion

August 15th, 2022

54:35

Our Totally Epic Cover Battle series, now a regular and beloved part of our program continues this week! We also welcome special guest Chris from the …

The IGP Crew Watches - Elvis: That's The Way It Is

August 8th, 2022

1:01:43

It's Monday, and we're back with a brand spanking new episode for your ears to swallow. Another new episode means another special guest that we add to the roster. This week we welcome fellow podcaster, and OddPods …

IGP Crew Album Review: Brand New - The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me

August 1st, 2022

1:04:16

It's time for anotther IGP Crew Album Review and this time we've got two special treats. First up, it's Michelle's turn to join the crew and it's her turn to pick the album for review. On top of that, we have long time …

Pretty Weird, Isn't It Al?

July 25th, 2022

1:02:27

Hopefully, ya'll are getting used to the new format. If not, too bad! Just kidding, but seriously though we hope you're picking up what we're laying …

IGP Presents: A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Lady Marmalade

July 18th, 2022

41:20

We're back on track but certainly not back to "normal"! This week, we're up to our old shenanigans as we bring back our Totally Epic Cover Battle.

All The News That's Fit To Print - An IGP Update

July 11th, 2022

30:51

This week's update has so much going on! We called in a pinch hitter to assist with the first half of the episode, then in the second half we have an update for you.

We may even be over sharing here, but the three of us …

The Age Old Rockle Debacle

July 4th, 2022

48:00

This argument seems to be as old as time (or at least as old as "Rock" music), and well if you're as old as time, maybe it's your fault that we're …

IGP Crew Album Review: Amigo The Devil - Everything Is Fine

June 27th, 2022

49:57

We've come around once again to one of our favorite segments of the podcast, where we let you the listener choose an album, any album, and then we take a crack at listening, reviewing, and then telling you all what we …

IGP Presents: A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Hurt

June 20th, 2022

50:58

It's not often that you come across a song that seemingly transcends time and space when performed by two different artists. It's even more interesting when those two artists are on the complete opposite ends of the …

Truth Runs Marathons - The Michael Jackson Special

June 13th, 2022

21:12

**SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT** This episode is a special solo effort from Russ being released on June13th for a very specifc reason. All information and …

Suns Out Buns Out

June 6th, 2022

47:56

Well now that spring has sprung and we've moved on to 85-degree temps with 70% humidity, things are starting to stick to one another, so we thought …

IGP Crew Album Review: INXS - Kick

May 30th, 2022

45:15

Season 6 is rolling and we're back with another one of our famous or well if you're Michelle, "infamous" album reviews. This week Russ decided to …

IGP Presents: A Totally Epic Cover Battle - Sympathy For The Devil

May 23rd, 2022

46:57

As we continue to Humpty Dance our way into season 6, your favorite musical tripod has decided to do something a little different and add a new themed episode into the rotation of episodes you've grown to know and love.

Battle Of The Bulge: 1984 vs 1991

May 16th, 2022

52:06

DISCLAIMER: Before diving headfirst into this episode, it is recommended that you go back and listen to the episodes that we dedicated solely to 1984 …

IGP Crew Album Review: The Weeknd - Kiss Land

May 9th, 2022

50:40

AND WE'RE BACK! Man, that seemed like the longest between-season break ever, but lucky for you, we're back and better than ever. This season (season 6 a.k.a season 3 or 4 if you ask Michelle) is going to be another …

Dumpster Fyre

April 18th, 2022

1:00:27

DISCLAIMER: This episode contains potential spoilers that involve two separate documentaries about the events that unfolded at a particular music …

IGP Crew Album Review: The Lone Bellow - Then Came The Morning

April 11th, 2022

50:50

From time to time here at Infectious Groove, we run across a particular artist or group that puts so much time and effort into a project that you …

Memorable Misunderstandings

April 4th, 2022

49:57

When it comes to a song, the only person that truly knows exactly what the song is about is the songwriter themselves, but that never stops us from …

IGP Crew Album Review: Terence Trent D'Arby - Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby

March 28th, 2022

53:41

It's that time again where we let you the listener choose an album, we listen, and then we tell you what we think. Honestly, this has become one of our favorite parts of the show. More often than not, we end up …

Is Bigger Really Better?

March 21st, 2022

45:56

If it seems like the music industry is more crowded than ever, and that's because when it comes down to it, compared to other times throughout music history, it really is. Much of this is due to how we consume music now …

IGP Crew Album Review: Fun. - Some Nights

March 14th, 2022

46:58

From time to time, a new album comes along and becomes so popular that it almost forces itself into the culture whether they like it or not. It's …

We Got More In 1984 (Part 2)

March 7th, 2022

1:07:45

Disclaimer: This is a two-part episode, and it is recommended that you go back and start with part one before diving into this episode.

When talking …

We Got More In 1984 (Part 1)

February 28th, 2022

1:00:15

When talking about the chronological history of music and its importance, more often than not a few years, in particular, will come up. Though all …

IGP Crew Album Review: Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

February 21st, 2022

39:45

When you hear the name Kanye West, a million different people are bound to have a million different thoughts and opinions. Kanye is no stranger to controversy and being in the media headlines, and though that is where …

What Would The Oneders Do?

February 14th, 2022

56:20

DISCLAIMER: This episode contains spoilers. If you have not seen "That Thing You Do!" it is recommended that you check out the movie before heading into this episode. If you don't care, then by all means carry on my …

IGP Crew Album Review: Kelly Clarkson - Meaning of Life

February 7th, 2022

52:32

If you're not familiar with the name Kelly Clarkson, there is a large chance that you either live in a cave somewhere or possibly deep in the foothills of West Virginia. For the rest of you, hearing that name probably …

Flip Flop Ya Don't Stop

January 31st, 2022

54:04

From time to time our episodes aren't planned ahead of time, and the ideas pop up from things that might happen in our daily lives.

This is one of those episodes.

"Grampa Kyle" seemed to have blown a musical gasket a few …

IGP Crew Album Review: Goo Goo Dolls - Superstar Car Wash

January 24th, 2022

49:28

Well, we've made it around the album review circle again, and we are once again throwing it off to one of our loyal listeners. This week, Mike from Chicago (better known as Chicago Mike) caught us all off guard with …

After Two Years, One Thing Remains Clear

January 17th, 2022

1:09:06

Okay, well more than one thing remains clear and I am going to start this on a positive note. I'm really trying to get hired this season, or at least turn my unpaid internship into a paid one, so maybe starting this off …

IGP Crew Album Review: Michael Jackson - HIStory (continues)

January 10th, 2022

56:12

Disclaimer: Yes, you are correct this is in fact a double-disc/triple LP album, but Russ has decided to focus on the latter half of this offering …

Our Year In Streaming "Wrapped"

December 20th, 2021

1:00:05

Well somehow, someway, by the grace of the musical gods we've made it into our fifth season as a podcast. Well let me back up for a second, we've made it to the end of our fourth season, and if you guys keep listening …

IGP Crew Album Review: Matt Maeson - Bank On the Funeral

December 13th, 2021

46:59

Who the f#$k is Matt Maeson!?! Am I right? It's okay, you and probably everyone else that read the title of this episode was most likely thinking something similar. With that being said, Kyle is glad that you asked.

Crowds, Caution and Caring

December 6th, 2021

1:01:02

Throughout music history, there have been quite a few concerts that turned into a catastrophe, but you don't really hear much about it until it happens again. Travis Scott is the latest artist to be publicly crucified …

IGP Crew Album Review: Mumford & Sons - Wilder Mind

November 29th, 2021

54:07

Mumford & Sons is a relatively "young" band when you look at it, but the mark they've left on the music industry as a whole is undeniable. When …

The One Hit Thunder

November 22nd, 2021

1:01:55

More often than not, what a person contributes to the music industry goes hand in hand with what we think an artist or band is worth to the music industry. Typically an artist's contributions are dependent on their …

IGP Crew Album Review: My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade

November 15th, 2021

1:00:17

It's that time again. You choose, we review. This time around, your favorite musical tripod was able to wet their emo whistles and take it all the way back to 2006. This isn't your average emo album, and some may even …

Walking A Fine Line w/ Parker Millsap

November 8th, 2021

58:27

Every so often here at Infectious Groove Podcast, we come across an artist that just blows us away. Not all that long ago Michelle happened upon a singer/songwriter/musician from Oklahoma, and she knew immediately what …

A Long Way Back To "Normal"

November 1st, 2021

52:25

I think we can all agree that it's been one hell of a covid induced roller-coaster ride over the past couple of years, and one of the industries that …

IGP Crew Album Review: Elvis - As Recorded at Madison Square Garden

October 25th, 2021

54:53

Live albums aren't for everyone, and if you want to get technical, some might say Elvis isn't either. I'm not sure who those people are, but I'm sure they're out there somewhere. Regardless of what you think about …

Here's To The Next 100... (Part 2)

October 18th, 2021

1:04:18

The number 100 can be looked at as a milestone in many facets. Live to 100, and not only are you old as dirt, but you've most likely outlived most of …

Here's To The Next 100... (Part 1)

October 11th, 2021

1:11:56

The number 100 can be looked at as a milestone in many facets. Live to 100, and not only are you old as dirt, but you've most likely outlived most of …

Are You In It For The Long Haul?

October 4th, 2021

49:38

lon·gev·i·ty
noun

- long life.
"the greater longevity of women compared with men"

- long existence or service.
"her longevity in office now appeared as a handicap to the party"

Longevity used to be the goal when it came to …

IGP Crew Album Review: Jonny Craig - A Dream Is A Question You Don't Know How To Answer

September 27th, 2021

55:07

We're going to keep this short and sweet. If you've heard of (or should I say about) Jonny Craig, then simply forget what you've heard, read, or …

Physical Past Digital Future: Will The Album Survive?

September 20th, 2021

1:03:52

What is an album? In technical terms, it was ultimately a music industry workaround for not being able to use the term "LP"—thanks Columbia! But for …

IGP Crew Album Review: Eminem - The Marshall Mathers LP

September 13th, 2021

54:56

As a musician, what do you do when the first project you're ready to present to the world doesn't get the reaction you were hoping for? For many, …

Count Me In - Heartbeat Of The Band

September 6th, 2021

54:49

SPOILER ALERT: It is highly encouraged that you stop this episode, log on to your Netflix account, and watch the new documentary film they're featuring called "Count Me In". We talk about this film in-depth and discuss …

IGP Crew Album Review: The Who - Who's Next

August 30th, 2021

56:39

As we keep trucking along through Season 4, most of you are probably familiar with our critically acclaimed album review series. This season we've decided to switch it up a bit and allow you the listener to pick an …

Diversity & Debuts - 1991 Year In Review (Part 2)

August 23rd, 2021

1:07:24

DISCLAIMER: Just tuning in? It is highly recommended that you listen to part 1 of this 2 part episode first. Don't want to? That's cool too, you can …

Diversity & Debuts - 1991 Year In Review (Part 1)

August 16th, 2021

57:45

1991 was an incredible year in music, but it often gets sold short in the music press. When people relfect on the year in music, it's usuallly …

IGP Crew Album Review: Pink Floyd - The Division Bell

August 9th, 2021

1:08:11

Much to the surprise of Michelle, we've somehow made it to season four (even though this is the sixth episode in season four). We think she just got here, but cannot be certain—so why don't you all give Michelle a warm …

The Revolution Was Not Televised

August 2nd, 2021

54:05

A lot of things happened in 1969, some you may recall, and others not so much. If you're saying to yourself "hey isn't that when Woodstock happened?" then you most certainly are on the right train of thought, you know …

IGP Crew Album Review: John Mayer - Battle Studies

July 26th, 2021

58:10

Fresh from their hiatus/babycation to Isle Drool, Michelle and Kyle are back in the studio to continue our critically acclaimed music review series. …

A Record A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

July 19th, 2021

52:06

Record Store Day draws thousands of line ladened music fanatics from all over the world, and with good reason and intention, but why? Who wants to stand in line (surely not Michelle) to try and get their hands on a …

IGP Crew Album Review: Kings Of Leon - Mechanical Bull

July 12th, 2021

45:43

DISCLAIMER: Yes, Kings Of Leon recently released an album, and no you should absolutely not start there if you want to dig into their catalog more. …

It Was All A Dream

July 5th, 2021

53:32

It's Season 4, and we're BACK—but don't call it a comeback, because you know damn well we never really left! In the Season 4 premiere, we've got Russ in-studio with Michelle and Kyle joining remotely from Babyland—the …

IGP Crew Album Review: KALEO - Surface Sounds

June 14th, 2021

52:49

If you asked any of the three of us just a short time ago if we would be wrapping up the third season of our podcast, and working our way into a …

Winner Winner Spaghetti Dinner

June 7th, 2021

1:08:41

It's not every day that someone mentions something positive and Ohio in the same sentence—but there are a few exceptions now and again. When you think of Ohio you might think of Cedar Point, Lebron James, The O'Jays, …

IGP Crew Album Review: Michael Jackson - Invincible

May 31st, 2021

1:04:51

It's 2001 but don't call it a comeback, even though so many did at the time. It had been six years since Michael Jackson had released an album and the anticipation was eating his fans alive. Having endured years of …

Road To Nowhere

May 24th, 2021

58:13

WARNING: This episode contains sensitive subject matter about mental health and suicide. This may be a trigger for some listeners of the show. If you or someone you know is struggling with or having thoughts of suicide, …

IGP Crew Album Review: Miguel - War & Leisure

May 17th, 2021

57:09

If you're a regular listener of the podcast, then you know by now that we've been regularly doing album review episodes where we pick an album, dive …

Do You Even Music Bro!?!?

May 10th, 2021

50:01

Snob - noun

1. a person who imitates, cultivates, or slavishly admires social superiors and is condescending or overbearing to others.

2. a person …

IGP Crew Album Review: Brand New - Deja Entendu

May 3rd, 2021

58:14

Brand New as a band has been called a lot of things (Emo, Punk, etc.), but one thing you won't find anyone calling them is brand new. Yes, that was a bad dad joke and no, I do not regret it.
Formed in 2000, the band …

Damn The Man Save The Empire

April 26th, 2021

54:39

What do you get when you combine a decent screenplay based on personal experiences, a director with a specific vision for bringing that screenplay to …

IGP Crew Album Review: Prince - Around The World In A Day

April 19th, 2021

1:13:01

Prince was many things to many people. A legend. An icon. An extremely talented musician. A man who lived his life shrouded in mystery. But most importantly Prince was an artist—but not just your average run-of-the-mill …

Algorithmic Blues

April 12th, 2021

1:02:56

TL;DR: The internet is both equally fascinating as it is a scary place, and Skynet might be closer than we once thought.

The internet as we know it …

In Conclusion Hereafter

April 5th, 2021

51:06

What seems like years ago, but in reality has just been a bit over a year now—everything stopped in its tracks. The world as we knew it stopped. Everything. Stopped. Once the dust settled we knew we were in for what …

IGP Crew Album Review: The Rolling Stones - Some Girls

March 29th, 2021

58:58

DISCLAIMER: Due to the nature of this episode, it is recommended that you not only take a listen to the album being reviewed but that you also listen …

Forgive Or Forget

March 22nd, 2021

56:51

WARNING: This episode contains language and descriptions of situations regarding instances of individuals becoming infected with a very contagious music-based fever and possible sickness. Listen at your own risk.

From …

Women That Rock - Part 2

March 15th, 2021

59:47

TL;DR: Women are music industry badasses.

Disclaimer: This is the second and final part of our two-part episode on Women That Rock, so if you've ended up here and you haven't listened to part one, it is suggested you …

Women That Rock - Part 1

March 8th, 2021

1:01:35

TL;DR: Women are music industry badasses.

Much like every other industry on earth, the music industry is dominated by old white guys that dictate who …

IGP Crew Album Review: CCR - Cosmo's Factory

March 1st, 2021

1:09:06

DISCLAIMER: Due to the nature of this episode, it is recommended that you not only take a listen to the album being reviewed but that you also listen …

Growing Pains

February 22nd, 2021

58:27

I think we can all agree that growing up is hard to do. I think we can all also agree that music makes growing a tad bit more tolerable. Often times …

The Art Of Selling Out

February 15th, 2021

1:06:27

TL;DR: Your favorite musical act or artist might be a sellout.

It's 1991 and you've just waited in line for several hours to get your hands on what you hope is the greatest Metallica album yet. You finally get home, …

A Little Bit Of Lovin' Gone Wrong

February 8th, 2021

1:13:27

The misinterpretation of song lyrics goes back as far as songwriting does—because let's face it the only one that really knows what a song is about is the person or people writing it. So it really is easy to take …

Livin' For Love w/ Bill Champlin

February 1st, 2021

1:10:37

TL;DR: Holy Shit, it's Bill Champlin!

Here at IGP, we've been fortunate enough to sit down and talk with more than our fair share of seasoned …

Third Time's A Charm

January 25th, 2021

1:07:14

Guess who's back, back again, IGP's back...tell your friends.

Okay, that was an awful way to start this off but it was the only thing that came to …

One Hell Of A Year - Season 2 Finale

January 4th, 2021

1:06:37

New year, same show. Who dis?

TLDR: THANK YOU!

Well, 2020 was nothing short of the largest dumpster fire any of us probably have ever witnessed. As …

Reaction Retraction

December 28th, 2020

1:22:15

Disclaimer: We were going to make this the holiday episode, but Jesus and Kyle are still fighting over who's birthday was more fun—so this is what …

Adventures In South Detroit w/ Arnel Pineda

December 21st, 2020

1:00:43

You're on your way to meet some friends at some new restaurant in South Detroit, but as you're nearing the city you're beginning to realize that there are in fact no freeway signs pointing you in the direction of …

Physical Media Madness!!!

December 14th, 2020

1:14:55

Over here at IGP, we've come up with a quick word problem for you, ready? What do you get when you take an intimidated Kyle, add an inconvenienced Michelle, and then throw in a self-proclaimed recovering music snob …

Hall Of Fame: Fancy or Farce?

December 7th, 2020

1:15:26

Chances are that when you think of a "Hall Of Fame" your first thought is almost always going to lead to something having to do with sports—unless you're from Ohio (yes there is more than just Cedar Point in Ohio) or …

A Futuristic Past

November 30th, 2020

59:52

Technology. Music. When you marry the two, a bit of magic can happen—and it oftentimes does, but what happens when technology starts getting in the …

Don't Hate, Motivate

November 23rd, 2020

1:07:19

mo·ti·va·tion
noun
- the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
"escape can be a strong motivation for travel"
- the …

Black Days In A Nutshell w/ CJ From The PodAskew Podcast

November 16th, 2020

1:12:24

It's been a long flight but you're finally up and able to stretch your cramped legs as you make your way through the airport. As you're hurrying your way to baggage claim you hear a familiar name come over the …

Take Care w/ Brian Elmquist

November 9th, 2020

56:36

 It's always refreshing when a musician takes a step back and realizes they have more to say than what their current offering might allow them to. Ahhh yes the side project, that's it—It's Kind of like having a …

Will You Be There w/ Taj Jackson

November 2nd, 2020

1:09:06

 Michael Jackson. Chances are when you hear that name a few thoughts come to mind. Many of those thoughts were strategically placed right where you were thinking about them, by the media. Few people have been …

Vinyl Nation: A Conversation

October 26th, 2020

1:15:22

 The resurgence of the vinyl record is undeniable, and more than a few years into a comeback vinyl and vinyl collectors seem to be everywhere. But …

Runnin' Down A Dream w/ Will From The Limehouse Podcast

October 19th, 2020

1:05:53

 It's not every day that someone refuses to pay sixty or even one hundred dollars to see one of America's greatest musical treasures, but sometimes …

What's That Sound?: A Van Halen Tribute

October 12th, 2020

1:07:43

  Some say that musicians are a dime a dozen, and to some degree that may be true. The only thing about that is, not all musicians are created …

Wiser Time w/ Steve Gorman

October 5th, 2020

58:58

 It's not every day that a little bit of Twitter banter turns into having the opportunity to interview the top person on your list of people you'd want to interview for your podcast, but every now and then a little …

That's How They Getcha w/ Rob of the FD&S Podcast

September 28th, 2020

1:08:49

 From one hundred dollar cell phones to two hundred and fifty dollar concert tickets, sprinkle in pay by the package cable TV— Granddad always said …

One Of These Days w/ Guy Pratt

September 21st, 2020

1:01:50

 What do Pink Floyd, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Tears For Fears, and Robert Palmer have in common? Yes, that's right they're all musicians. You also …

The Fab Three Talk The Fab Four

September 14th, 2020

1:01:46

 In this very special one of a kind episode, we've decided to first off announce to all of you out there that we've replaced Kyle. We finally got tired of his potty mouth and just overall had enough—juuuuuuuuust kidding …

Do Yourself A Favor And Listen To This

September 7th, 2020

1:05:24

 It's Season 2 (Episode 2)! New and improved! Now with 50% more explosive topics, jammy jams, controversy, outrage, and a fresh new car scent! But wait there's more! 2X MORE grunge, grit, and glamour than the other …

Music For The Masses w/ Aaron Ruby

August 31st, 2020

1:22:51

 New look who dis? Juuuuuust kidding. You know what it is, it's season two and your favorite musical podcast tripod is back in action. After a much-needed break to recharge our batteries, manage our cords, adjust our …

The Show Must Go On: Live Do's and Don'ts

August 10th, 2020

1:23:07

 Let's talk Pizza for a second. Simple ingredients but not always created equal from one pie to another. It absolutely depends on who makes the …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - AND THE WINNER IS...

August 7th, 2020

28:23

*DISCLAIMER - This episode contains spoilers about the outcome of the tournament. If you're behind on episodes it is advised that you get all caught up before starting this episode.
 Well, it's been a wild ride over the …

Who Are You?

August 3rd, 2020

1:08:19

 Okay okay, so you've read the title of this episode and I am willing to bet you're either singing (out loud) the theme song from CSI: Las Vegas (shame on you), or maybe you're thinking about when you got super stoned …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 15

July 31st, 2020

27:03

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

Front & Center w/ Friend Of The Show Joe

July 27th, 2020

1:34:33

front·man
/ˈfrəntˌman/
noun
noun: frontman; plural noun: frontmen; noun: front man; plural noun: front men
1. the lead singer of a pop or rock group.
2. a person who represents an organization and works to make its image …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 14

July 24th, 2020

29:02

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

A Perfect Pair

July 20th, 2020

1:20:24

There is nothing better than being able to really connect with two musicians that are looking into the eyes of one another as they sing one of the greatest love songs you think you've ever heard. You know, when you can …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 13

July 17th, 2020

43:42

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

The Greatest Love Of All w/ Jeff Scott Soto

July 13th, 2020

56:41

 What makes a good love song? What makes a good love song great? What would you consider to be one of the greatest love songs of all time? Does a …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 12

July 10th, 2020

32:19

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

And The Award Goes To...

July 6th, 2020

1:06:42

 It's 1989, your half in the bag—full of pizza and beer while sitting in your living room at your very own Grammy party. You've decided to go all-in …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 11

July 3rd, 2020

33:32

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

As Heard on TV

June 29th, 2020

58:19

 What's that you ask? That screeching is your brand new baybay needing your attention from the next room over. While you're getting your wipe on (and …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 10

June 26th, 2020

26:49

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

Political Advisory Complicit Content

June 22nd, 2020

56:00

 Music and Politics go way back, and your favorite musician speaking out about them is nothing new. But is it something they should do? Should they …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 9

June 19th, 2020

17:00

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

All About The Visuals Baby w/ Royal

June 15th, 2020

1:01:52

Disclaimer: When sitting down to record this episode, we all thought Michelle had seen way more music videos than she has. What you're hearing now, is what ensued next. 
 You look left, you look right, and then down at …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 8

June 12th, 2020

29:50

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

Sweet Emotion w/ The Nixons

June 8th, 2020

59:06

Music has the capability to bring not only the best but also the worst out in people. But what is it exactly that makes a song hit you so hard that it's hard to breathe? What makes a song help you run ten miles on a …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 7

May 29th, 2020

38:12

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

It's Supposed To Sound Like This w/ The Dodies

May 25th, 2020

58:23

 It's not every day that a rock duo from the Southern desert of Israel decides to carry on the torch for the likes of MC5, The Stooges, The White Stripes, Link Wray, The Gories and so many more, but that's exactly what …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 6

May 22nd, 2020

27:26

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

Double Live - Disc Two

May 18th, 2020

59:43

Carole Baskin. Killed her husband—whacked him, can't convince me—that it didn't happen, fed him to tigers—they snackin. What's happnin? Carole …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 5

May 15th, 2020

33:36

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

Double Live - Disc One

May 11th, 2020

56:05

 We're all bored in the house, cause we're in the house bored— so put the kids to bed, throw on your favorite band tee, pour yourself a cold one …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 4

May 8th, 2020

35:46

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

Voice of Reason w/ Oceanship

May 4th, 2020

1:13:13

 It's episode 16 and boy do we have a treat for you. It turns out that Lars was onto something when he thought you shouldn't be able to steal …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 3

May 1st, 2020

32:44

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

Copyright Firefight

April 27th, 2020

48:39

 Ever try to record your kid dancing to one of their favorite songs and post it on social media—only to have some robot designed by a bunch of suits either mute the audio or make your video unavailable entirely because …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 2

April 24th, 2020

35:21

Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

The Art of Censorship

April 20th, 2020

53:34

 It's not every day that your album gets banned, and stores refuse to carry it because there is a toilet in the photo you've chosen to use as your album artwork—but it's happened. From poor taste to just simply having …

IGP PRESENTS: THE IN THE ROUND BRACKET CHALLENGE - ROUND 1

April 17th, 2020

28:59

 Well, as you all now know, March was full of madness— it just wasn't the kind of madness we were all expecting. So in order to satisfy everyone's …

Seeing Sounds

April 13th, 2020

1:06:39

 SHOW NOTE: This episode contains audio that is being recorded remotely and not in a studio setting. Please bear with us as we continue to find the best ways to bring you the highest quality audio experience our …

Heal The World

April 6th, 2020

19:27

 It's Episode 12 and you're all well aware that things are quite a bit different now. We're currently witnessing in real-time the true power of music and what it can do for us all in such uncertain times. From countless …

Live In Five

March 30th, 2020

1:11:50

 There are many elements that go into making a live show a great one. For some, it's the sound. For others, it's stage presence. For many more, it's simply the environment. Sometimes it's Marilyn Manson drunkenly …

The Grapevine

March 23rd, 2020

1:09:15

 "Hey, I tell ya what I'm gonna give you, Snakes. I'm gonna give you to the count of 10, to get your ugly, yella, no-good keister off my property, …

Undercover: A Different Spin On It

March 16th, 2020

1:02:38

 Stuck in the house? Kids screaming and fighting with each other all day?  Husband/Wife driving you nuts? Sink into that recliner, and slowly slide those earbuds into your ears while you fade into podcastland. It's …

Castaway Three Play

March 9th, 2020

1:07:07

You and your pals were having a chat about music the other day.....
fa·vor·ite
/ˈfāv(ə)rət/
adjective
1. preferred before all others of the same kind.
 We all have our favorites. Favorite kid. Favorite food. Favorite drink. …

Parental Advisory: The Tipping Point

March 2nd, 2020

56:29

So what exactly happened on that one stormy evening that Mary Elizabeth decided to pop in the soundtrack to a very popular R Rated film and give it a …

A Rose By Any Other Name

February 24th, 2020

55:27

5 + 1 = 6. Arithmetic sure is something, isn't it? The late great Billy Shakespeare once said: "The beauty of me is that I am very rich". Wait, that …

Sharing Is Caring

February 17th, 2020

49:48

Good googly moogly this pod is juicy. Okay, well maybe it's not all that juicy but damn are these topics getting good. This week we're talking about Napster. Okay now that's just a downright lie, the only people still …

Initial Impact

February 10th, 2020

1:14:52

Making it alllllll the way to Episode 4 meant we had to celebrate the only way we knew how—by cracking open a nice tall can of FOUR LOKO. Just kidding, we haven't hammered one of those down since it was banned for …

Our Lips Are Sealed

February 3rd, 2020

1:02:49

 Weeeeeeeee'rrrrrreeee Baaaaaaaaaaack! Episode 3 is a fun one. Wait, is he even singing? It's something at one time or another we will all end up wondering. Sometimes the answer is yes, sometimes no—and for all sorts of …

Opening Act

January 27th, 2020

1:10:12

Whoa! We made it to episode 2. Who would have thought? In this week's episode, we discuss our first concerts and talk about some of our most …

Side A, Song 1 - Pilot

January 20th, 2020

49:42

Our First run at creating our brand new Infectious Groove Podcast. Introductions to us, some great songs and a little bit about what's to come. 
Enjoy!

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