The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers

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

Some music just hits harder if you can see yourself in the lyrics and find a personal connection to the stories being told in the songs. Queensbridge’s brightest son Nas is unparalleled in the world of hip-hop when it comes to painting a gritty and distinctly raw picture of life in the New York City housing projects where he grew up. And so it’s not hard to understand why comedian Tony Baker was so drawn to the rapper, from the moment he first saw the music video for one of the single’s from his 1994 debut album Illmatic. It mirrored the harsh realities of Tony’s own life growing up in Chicago, which Tony has drawn upon in his incredible work on NBC’s The Carmichael Show, HBO’s All DEF Comedy, and Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks.Check out his new special “Tony Baker and Friends” just dropped last week. Watch it on tonybakercomedy.com FOLLOW TONY ON: Twitter -- @TonyBakercomedy Instagram -- @tonybaker Patreon -- TonyBakerComedy FOR ALBUM HISTORY + NEW MUSIC INFLUENCED BY EACH ALBUM...CHECK OUT THE500PODCAST.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Josh Wolf evokes the soulful simplicity and salt-of-the-earth songwriting epitomized by southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1973 debut album (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd).CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: Sunset Lake CBD - Get 15% off when you use the code 'JAM500' here https://sunsetlakecbd.com/FOR ALBUM HISTORY + NEW MUSIC INFLUENCED BY EACH ALBUM...CHECK OUT THE500PODCAST.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Famed voice actor on The Simpsons, comedian, musician, and radio host Harry Shearer digs deep into the legend of one of New Orlean’s greatest singer-songwriters, Dr. John, and his 1972 album Dr. John’s Gumbo.CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: Sunset Lake CBD - Get 15% off when you use the code 'JAM500' here https://sunsetlakecbd.com/ FOR ALBUM HISTORY + NEW MUSIC INFLUENCED BY EACH ALBUM...CHECK OUT THE500PODCAST.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Star founding member Jody Stephens looks back on the legacy of highly influential power pop he helped create, as immortalized in the band’s 1974 sophomore album Radio City.FOR ALBUM HISTORY + NEW MUSIC INFLUENCED BY EACH ALBUM...CHECK OUT THE500PODCAST.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy-nominated 'Reno 911!' actor Kerri Kenney-Silver reminisces of the creative New York scene in the 90's making music in the band Cake Like with a crunchy nod to grunge superstar PJ Harvey's 1993 album 'Rid of Me'. Check out 'Reno 911!' Part 2 streaming now on Quibi!This episode was sponsored by Sunset Lake CBD. Use the promo code 'JAM500' for 15% off your next order of organic, pesticide-free CBD flower, pre-rolls, tinctures and gummies. Learn more at sunsetlakecbd.com.For new music influenced by this album selected by Music Director Matt Pinfield, music history and show notes, go to THE500PODCAST.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revolutionary rock guitarist 'The Nightwatchman' Tom Morello reveals Rage Against The Machine wouldn't exist without The Clash's politically-infused eclectic triple album masterpiece, 1980's 'Sandinista!'Check out Tom's new song “You Belong To Me” and preorder his photo memoir “Whatever It Takes” here: https://linktr.ee/tommorelloThis episode was sponsored by Sunset Lake CBD. Use the promo code 'JAM500' for 15% off your next order of organic, pesticide-free CBD flower, pre-rolls, tinctures and gummies. Learn more at sunsetlakecbd.com.For new music influenced by this album selected by Music Director Matt Pinfield, music history and show notes, go to The500podcast.com. Join the movement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer-songwriter Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara pays homage to the trailblazing emotional rawness and political integrity of alternative rocker Sinéad O'Connor's 1990 sophomore album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got.Check out Tegan and Sara's new video for 'I Know I'm Not The Only One' and get their latest (9th) album, an EP of remixes of 'Hey, I'm Just Like You'.This episode was sponsored by Sunset Lake CBD. Use the promo code 'JAM500' for 15% off your next order of organic, pesticide-free CBD flower, pre-rolls, tinctures and gummies. Learn more at sunsetlakecbd.com.For new music influenced by this album selected by Music Director Matt Pinfield, music history and show notes, go to The500podcast.com. Join the movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices