Things get feisty as we nominate hip hop tracks to go head to head and see who wins. Tune in to see who has the best picks and/or the most conveniently fluid and vague definition of what does or doesn’t qualify as hip hop.

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Hip Hop Battle Royale (Feat. H.T.)

Wherein we share our picks for 3rd wave Ska, along with some ska-influenced tracks by other bands, and conclude with the best/worst ska band names of all time.

Ska Hall of Fame // Part 2

In this episode we are joined by special guest Brian Croxall to discuss his time in the local ska scene as well as induct our entries to the Ska wing of the LTMBYM Hall of Fame.

Ska Hall of Fame // Part 1

I know you’re surprised and disappointed that the best cover of all time didn’t make an appearance on our previous episode, but there’s a good chance it shows up on this one. Also featuring commentary on The Beatles from Professor Michael Hicks, and another round of Name That Tune.

Favorite Cover Songs – Part 2

There are so many great covers to choose from, and here we share a few of our favorites and discuss what makes a cover stand the test of time. Also Steve Tells Us Something Good and Jordan sets a personal best for longest duration without mentioning Bonnie Prince Billy.

Favorite Cover Songs – Part 1

We continue our exploration of the best popular songs from the 2000’s and 2010’s.

Shallow Cuts (Part 2)

In this episode we try our best to repress our music snobbery and sing the praises of popular music, specifically songs that reached the Billboard Top 10 (by an artist not shared yet on a previous episode). Part 1 covers the 80’s and 90’s.

Shallow Cuts (Part 1)

We continue our nominations for The Beatles wing of the LTMBYM Hall of Fame. Share your comments with us at www.letthemusicbeyourmaster.com  

The Beatles Hall of Fame (part 2)

An exploration of the influence and legacy of The Beatles as we build them their very own wing in the LTMBYM Hall of Fame.

The Beatles Hall of Fame (Part 1)

In this episode we discuss the value of a “canon” of albums and share our top 3 albums each.

Top Albums of All Time: Our Personal Canon

In this episode, along with celebrating the end of 2020, we celebrate the multifaceted power of music: its ability to energize, comfort, warn, mourn, rejoice and give hope.

Shelter From the Storm

This Christmas, tune in for more discussion of Jazz, including some deep cuts and honorable mentions.  

Jazz part 2

Our inductees for the LTMBYM Jazz Hall of Fame. No big deal.

I Pledge Allegiance to the Jazz

We explore some deep tracks that may or may not qualify as metal.

Reign in Metal: Bonus Tracks

Here are our nominees for the Metal wing of the LTMBYM Hall of Fame.

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