The 1982 Albums Draft

What this episode covers

<p><span >Dave and Milt, along with their guest Mark Gerber and the AI entity ChatGPT, draft the best albums of 1982. They discuss iconic albums like Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' Prince's '1999,' and Duran Duran's 'Rio,' blending personal anecdotes, opinions, and spirited debate. The AI offers critical insights, evaluating the picks based on factors like commercial success and artistic depth. The episode ends with honorable mentions and reflections on the drafting process. </span></p><p><b >Instructions for Mac &amp; Cheese:</b><br></p><ol><li aria-level="1"><p role="presentation">Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Be sure to add ¼ tsp salt to the water used to boil the noodles. Drain, and set aside.</p></li></ol><p>Make the cheese sauce:</p><ol><li aria-level="1"><p role="presentation">Mix flour, sea salt, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Set aside.</p></li><li aria-level="1"><p role="presentation">In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.</p></li><li aria-level="1"><p role="presentation">Add flour mixture and whisk to combine.</p></li><li aria-level="1"><p role="presentation">Cook for 1 minute until mixture is slightly brown.</p></li><li aria-level="1"><p role="presentation">Add 1 cup milk and whisk until the mixture is smooth.</p></li><li aria-level="1"><p role="presentation">Add sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and whisk until smooth.</p></li><li aria-level="1"><p role="presentation">Cook on medium-high heat until the mixture is thickened (about 3-5 minutes). Do not let it boil.</p></li><li aria-level="1"><p role="presentation">Once mixture is thick (sticks to the back of the spatula), reduce heat to low and add cheese. Whisk until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Taste and add more salt/seasoning if desired.</p></li></ol><p>Assemble &amp; Serve</p><ol><li aria-level="1"><p role="presentation">Add cooked pasta to the pot of cheese sauce and stir until the sauce is evenly distributed.</p></li><li aria-level="1"><p role="presentation">Let the mac and cheese cool for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese sauce has thickened a little bit and sticks to the noodles. 
Serve warm!</p></li></ol><p>Topics</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Banter</p><p>00:59 Special Episode Announcement</p><p>02:41 Introducing the Guest</p><p>04:12 Drafting the Best Albums of 1982</p><p>09:09 First Round Picks</p><p>17:35 Second Round Picks</p><p>34:03 Third Round Picks</p><p>50:45 Nostalgic Record Store Memories</p><p>51:08 Stevie Wonder and High Fidelity</p><p>52:17 Huey Lewis and the News Discussion</p><p>54:30 Political Pop Culture Moments</p><p>55:59 Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska</p><p>01:01:00 The Clash's Combat Rock</p><p>01:04:15 The Who's It's Hard Album</p><p>01:06:44 Hall &amp; Oates' H2O Album</p><p>01:08:49 Asia's Debut Album</p><p>01:11:20 Billy Idol's Self-Titled Album</p><p>01:14:35 Donald Fagen's The Nightfly</p><p>01:17:52 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers</p><p>01:22:41 Draft Recap and Robot's Picks</p><p>01:29:41 Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts</p>