The 100 Albums Podcast
Inspired by a 100 Albums scratch-off poster, four college friends are on a quest to explore and review 100 iconic-ish albums. Each episode the 100 Albums Podcast Crew dive into the quirks, eccentricities, and legendary moments. They deliver a fresh, funny take on the albums that have shaped the musical landscape. The guys make music commentary as entertaining as it is ridiculous. New episodes drop on Tuesdays!
Episodes

4 days ago
Season 2 Finale
4 days ago
4 days ago
In the final episode of the second season of the podcast, The Guys debate the next 20 albums from the poster - and take nearly two hours to do it. Who will come out on top?
If you haven't completed your own bracket, you can do so here: https://100albumspodcast.com/p/brackets/.
What do you think? Let The Guys know at 100albums@bertislo.com! Thanks for listening!

Friday Aug 01, 2025
Season 2 Finale Preview
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Next week marks the end of the second season of the 100 Albums Podcast! 40 albums down, only 60 more to go!
For the final episode of this season, The Guys will be lining up the second 20 albums in a bracket competition. However, prior to listening to the season finale, The Guys want you to join in the fun!
Down your own bracket at https://100albumspodcast.com/p/brackets. Then listen to the podcast and see how your bracket holds up against The Guys'. You can also email your thoughts (or bracket!) to 100albums@bertislo.com. Thanks for listening!

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Album #40: (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
On this week's episode, The Guys get a second dose of Britpop as they discuss Oasis and their sophomore album, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" And Drew is back from his abduction!
Referenced in the episode
Kids In The Hall "best of" sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xillqqt0Y0
Behind The Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdfEXMbYNDY
Noel Gallagher on "Hot Ones": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxZwXy8kds8
College Humor, "Learning Guitar To Get Laid": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5QCs3PnQBc

Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Album #39: Parklife
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
The gang is all here! On this week's episode, The Guys talk about Brit Pop's seminal album "Parklife" by Blur. All the way to The End.
Referenced in the episode
"Parklife" recording sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tBZP_MqVjM
"Girls and Boys" 1994 Mercury prize performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA6FzWErXXs
Damon Albarn v. the Omnichord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDX6l9_58RA
"Parklife" music video (featuring Phil Daniels): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSuHrTfcikU

Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Album #38: The Doors
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
This week The Guys break on through to the other side to discuss The Doors' 1967 self-titled debut album.
Referenced in the episode
Jimmy Tango's Fat Busters: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgt6xh
Kurt Weill's "The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVHtRk8a1nc
Demonstration of a Marxophone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rY_pMbAiPQ

Friday Jul 11, 2025
Between The Episodes: The 1980s
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
On this mini-episode, The Guys discuss what they each feel is the one song that best represents the decade of the 1980s. Here's the breakdown:
Ryan: "Drive" by The Cars
Bert: "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!
Ron: "Talk Dirty To Me" by Poison
Drew: "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister
What do you think? What song best represents the 1980s? Let The Guys know by writing to 100Albums@bertislo.com!

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Album #37: The Low End Theory
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
This week The Guys ponder what the "theory" is in A Tribe Called Quest's sophomore album "The Low End Theory".
Referenced in the episode
Interview with Q-Tip & Jonah Hill: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/khal/jonah-hill-q-tip-mid90s-a24-zine-interview
Q-Tip needle-dropping loops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMK1l0MmqoM
Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrbS29R0U-U

Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Taking A Week Off
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
This week The Guys are taking a short break to gather their thoughts and celebrate the USA's independence. Looking for some awesome content? Please go back through the archive and get caught up on episodes that you have missed - there's a ton to choose from!
The Guys will be back next week!

Friday Jun 27, 2025
Between The Episodes: What Are You Listening To?
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
On this mini-episode, The Guys (minus Ryan) chat about what artists are getting heavy rotation in their day-to-day. Here's the breakdown:
Ron: The Black Crowes, Happiness Bastards
Bert: Claudio Corona, "Burn The House Down" (feat. Adam Deitch) from Imagination Unlimited
Drew: Christophe Chassoul, "Mario, Part II" from LUDI, and Lady Blackbird, "Man on a Boat" from Slang Spirituals
What are you listening to right now? Let The Guys know at 100albums@bertislo.com!

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Album #36: Boy In Da Corner
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
This week The Guys get a little Dizzee... which results in a very interesting conversation, particularly given that on the first listen all four of The Guys panned "Boy In Da Corner", Dizzee Rascal's seminal debut album.
Referenced in this episode
0860 Podcast with Fracture: https://lnk.to/0860pod
Pitchfork article about Grime music: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/2345-boy-in-da-corner/