EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 1H 9M
The 2026 Rock Hall Nominees: Does Your Favorite Match Up to the Maestro Meter?
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The 2026 Rock Hall ballot meets the Maestro Meter! We’re putting this year’s nominees to the ultimate test to see who truly belongs in the Hall. Snubs, surprises, and a whole lot of opinion—Two Fat Guys style. Who gets the Maestro’s seal of approval? Find out now! 🤘 So welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Support the Two Fat Guys and an Album podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/bandman35. ------------------------------------- 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome! 2:45 Introducing The Maestro Meter™. Advanced Rock Hall worthiness analytics based on Chart & Commercial Success, Career Longevity, Impact on Rock History, Musical Influence & Canon and Critical Acclaim. 5:40 The Maestro Meter™ rates current Hall of Famers The Beatles, Bad Company, and The Who. 12:30 The Black Crowes 16:38 Jeff Buckley 19:34 Mariah Carey 21:42 Phil Collins https://youtu.be/Tca6QQx6RZ8 24:34 Melissa Etheridge 28:10 Lauryn Hill 31:00 The Wu-Tang Clan 32:42 Billy Idol 35:53 INXS 39:02 Iron Maiden https://youtu.be/b9HcFGZ2z3M 42:13 Joy Division/New Order 45:00 New Edition 45:50 Oasis 47:29 P!NK https://youtu.be/4kdC05yeBsE?si=A4b0DB9aKnYciCIO 51:01 Sade 51:50 Shakira 54:01 Luther Vandross 55:40 The Maestro's vote and The Show's predictions 58:31 The Maestro's predictions 59:00 The People's Vote 59:45 The Snubs. How does *The Maestro Meter™* rate Phish, Alice and Chains, Styx, Boston, Motörhead, Jethro Tull https://youtu.be/7ReQvH_5LtQ?si=Q2oOWpFhfMACmD2z, King Crimson https://youtu.be/L5ieARK0SPA?si=TN13Xj_k6wHo2xNu, The Strokes. 1:07:53 Thank you and Goodbye👋 Full Episode List and Album Ranking https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SEryl6jnLRXhHsTwvlhN239mmw2gg8VL/view?usp=drive_link ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 MKE Video – [email protected]
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The 2026 Rock Hall ballot meets the Maestro Meter! We’re putting this year’s nominees to the ultimate test to see who truly belongs in the Hall. Snubs, surprises, and a whole lot of opinion—Two Fat Guys style. Who gets the Maestro’s seal of approval? Find out now! 🤘 So welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Support the Two Fat Guys and an Album podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/bandman35. ------------------------------------- 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome! 2:45 Introducing The Maestro Meter™. Advanced Rock Hall worthiness analytics based on Chart & Commercial Success, Career Longevity, Impact on Rock History, Musical Influence & Canon and Critical Acclaim. 5:40 The Maestro Meter™ rates current Hall of Famers The Beatles, Bad Company, and The Who. 12:30 The Black Crowes 16:38 Jeff Buckley 19:34 Mariah Carey 21:42 Phil Collins https://youtu.be/Tca6QQx6RZ8 24:34 Melissa Etheridge 28:10 Lauryn Hill 31:00 The Wu-Tang Clan 32:42 Billy Idol 35:53 INXS 39:02 Iron Maiden https://youtu.be/b9HcFGZ2z3M 42:13 Joy Division/New Order 45:00 New Edition 45:50 Oasis 47:29 P!NK https://youtu.be/4kdC05yeBsE?si=A4b0DB9aKnYciCIO 51:01 Sade 51:50 Shakira 54:01 Luther Vandross 55:40 The Maestro's vote and The Show's predictions 58:31 The Maestro's predictions 59:00 The People's Vote 59:45 The Snubs. How does *The Maestro Meter™* rate Phish, Alice and Chains, Styx, Boston, Motörhead, Jethro Tull https://youtu.be/7ReQvH_5LtQ?si=Q2oOWpFhfMACmD2z, King Crimson https://youtu.be/L5ieARK0SPA?si=TN13Xj_k6wHo2xNu, The Strokes. 1:07:53 Thank you and Goodbye👋 Full Episode List and Album Ranking https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SEryl6jnLRXhHsTwvlhN239mmw2gg8VL/view?usp=drive_link ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 MKE Video – [email protected]
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