Actor and comedian Joel McHale explores the peerless perfection of a band on the brink of collapse that is The Beatles' final studio album: 1970's Let It Be.Watch Joel McHale in the new film Happily. Check out his after-show special of Netflix’s documentary series Tiger King, called “The Tiger King and I”, and the game show Card Sharks he hosts which airs Sundays 10 (9 Central) on ABC.Follow Joel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joelmchaleFollow Joel on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/notalimac/Check Joel's website:http://joelmchale.com/Follow Josh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/Follow Josh on Twitter:https://twitter.com/JoshAdamMeyersFollow Josh on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/joshameyersFollow The 500 on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the500podcast/ Follow The 500 on Twitter:https://twitter.com/the500podcastFollow The 500 on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The500PodcastWithJAM/Email the show: 500podcast@gmail.comCheck the show website: https://the500podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Ali Macofsky fully embodies the simultaneously ultra cool and thought-provoking aesthetic of rapper M.I.A.'s 2006 sophomore album Kala.Listen to Ali's podcast Resting Bitch:https://alimacofsky.com/podcastFollow Ali on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/notalimac/Check Ali's website:https://alimacofsky.com/Follow Josh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/Follow Josh on Twitter:https://twitter.com/JoshAdamMeyers Follow Josh on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/joshameyers Follow The 500 on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the500podcast/ Follow The 500 on Twitter:https://twitter.com/the500podcastFollow The 500 on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The500PodcastWithJAM/Email the show: 500podcast@gmail.comCheck the show website: https://the500podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and writer Jordan Temple shows singular appreciation for satirical singer-songwriter Randy Newman's 1974 semi-concept album Good Old Boys.Check out Jordan on his website:https://www.jordantemplecomedy.com/Follow Josh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow Josh on Twitter:https://twitter.com/JoshAdamMeyers Follow Josh on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/joshameyers Follow The 500 on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the500podcast/ Follow The 500 on Twitter:https://twitter.com/the500podcastFollow The 500 on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The500PodcastWithJAM/ Email the show: 500podcast@gmail.com Check the show website: https://the500podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Wil Anderson joins the podcast to discuss the dancy sadness of LCD Soundsystem's album 'Sound of Silver'. They cover topics such as the formation of DFA and LCD Soundsystem, the transformative experience at Splendor in the Grass music festival, and the satirical song 'North American Scum' reflecting on America.

Duran Duran bassist John Taylor discusses Roxy Music's album 'For Your Pleasure' and their influence on the music scene. They explore the early days of Roxy Music, analyze Bryan Ferry's songwriting skills, and discuss the album's experimental nature. They also touch on the influence of Roxy Music on bass playing and share entertaining anecdotes from their music career.

Comedian Margaret Cho discusses her drug-fueled days and nights grooving to Massive Attack's Blue Lines album. They talk about the creation of the album, obsession with the song 'Daydreaming', the influence of drug culture, and the connection between music and cold climates. They also touch on early generation plot, the history of Pilates, ordering while intoxicated, and personal reflections on music and past experiences. The conversation ends with discussions on corporate gigs and shitty venues.

ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons discusses how the band reinvented themselves with their album Eliminator. They talk about the unique sound of the album, the process behind its creation, maintaining their image, and the influence of their manager. They also share interesting anecdotes about their music in commercials and their friendship with guitar legend Jeff Beck.

Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith revels in the beauty and mania of experimental musician Tom Waits' flawless album Rain Dogs. They discuss the impact of 'Rain Dogs' and its fusion of different genres. They delve into Tom Waits' unique vocal style and the authenticity of his recordings. They also reflect on their own experiences as musicians and share stories of unforgettable gigs and strange performances.

The Temptations founding member Otis Williams and producer Harry Weinger bring their combined knowledge of the famed R&B group’s history to bear while examining its 1995 retrospective album Anthology.Get tickets to The Goddamn Comedy Jam live stream featuring Jim Jefferies, Tony Baker, Steve Byrne, The Sklar Brothers, Jamie Kennedy, and Adam Ray October 15th at The500Podcast.com.Submit your music to The 500 Podcast theme music contest on the website or by emailing 500podcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While any band with an album on the list obviously deserves respect and appreciation, some of these musicians can be extremely polarizing. Whether you consider them to be once-obnoxiously ubiquitous novelties or true genre blending artists, you probably have some opinion about alternative rock royalty the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Afterall, their 1999 album Californication is their most commercially successful to date selling over 15 million copies worldwide. Never one to shy away from sharing his opinions, comedian Big Jay Oakerson makes his third appearance on the podcast to discuss the album, comment on the band’s cultural legacy, and remind everyone why his show The Bonfire on SiriusXM and podcast Legion of Skanks make up some of the funniest content you’ll ever enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices