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2&1/2 Hippys Podcast

by Alex Nabong & Jack Toolan

Looking Back on Some Of Music’s Greatest (and Forgotten) Records From As Many Different Genres We Can Think Of. Sometimes Sports and Pop Culture.

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Episodes

  1. Zedd/Dave Matthew Band | Ep. 69

    We reviewed Zedd's EDM staple Clarity (2013) and Dave Matthew Band's decisive Stand Up.

  2. Blu & Exile/Love | Ep. 68

    We reviewed the cult classic Forever Changes by the band Love and Below the Heavens by Blu & Exile.

  3. Audioslave/Khalid | Ep. 67

    We reviewed rock supergroup Audioslave self-titled debut and Khalid's breakout record American Teen

  4. What’s the Greatest Steely Dan Album? | Ep. 66

    We reviewed the history of Steely Dan through their classic run from 1972-1980.

  5. Noname/The Budos Band | Ep. 65

    We reviewed Noname's 2016 mixtape Telefone and The Budos Band self titled debut album. We also react to Night Trip Festival and the history of the AZ rave scene.

  6. Masayoshi Takanaka/Twilight | Ep. 64

    We reviewed cult classics Twilight's Still Loving You and Masayoshi Takanaka's 1976 album Seychelles

  7. Supertramp/T.I. | Ep 63

    We reviewed Supertramps defining album Breakfast in America and T.I. "trap" classic Trap Muzik.

  8. The Doors/Daft Punk | Ep. 62

    We reviewed Daft Punk's legendary record Random Access Memories (2013) and the final album by the Doors before the passing of Jim Morrison, LA Woman (1971)

  9. Three Brothers Play Games | Ep. 61

    three brothers play games and stuff

  10. Don McLean/Third World | Ep. 60

    We reviewed Don McLean's very famous American Pie and Third World's hidden gem The Story's Been Told

  11. Adele/Logic | Ep.59

    We reviewed Adele's iconic record 21 and Logic's debut Under Pressure

  12. Britney Spears/Pink Floyd | Ep. 58

    We discuss some major events in the sports world like the World Cup and the NBA Finals along with a double album review of Pink Floyd's opus Wish You Were Here and Britney Spear's debut record Baby...One More Time

  13. Coachella 2026 | Ep. 57

    Cousins review mk.gee's album Two Stars & the Dream Police. Also, we talk about our experience of going to Coachella for the first time.

  14. Hall & Oates/Nate Dogg | Ep. 56

    We review Hall & Oates' 1975 self-titled "Silver" album and Nate Dogg's Music and Me, discussing the artists' musical influences, the nuances of "blue-eyed soul" versus hip-hop, and the broader cultural impact of their respective genres.

  15. Sade/Billy Joel | Ep. 55

    Welcome to the Season 2 Premiere. We kick off with a double album review of Sade's seminal album Love Deluxe (1992) and Billy Joel's mainstream breakthrough record The Stranger (1977)

  16. Madeon/Gorillaz | Ep. 54

    We review Gorillaz' iconic 2006 album Demon Days and Madeon's 2019 project Good Faith, while also touching on sports, pop culture events, and the Mandela Effect.

  17. Outkast/The Cars | Ep. 53

    We review Outkast's Aquemini and The Cars' self-titled debut album, engaging in discussions about hip-hop history, music production, and lighthearted trivia.

  18. Carole King/Lauryn Hill | Ep. 52

    We review two of the most prolific singer/songwriters in their respective eras: Tapestry (1971) by Carole King and The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) by Lauryn Hill.

  19. Sublime/The Strokes | Ep. 51

    We review and discuss the history, lore, and musical impact of Sublime's 1994 album Robbin' the Hood and The Strokes' 2001 debut Is This It.

  20. 50 Greatest Songs of All Time! (50th Episode Special!) | Ep. 50

    We narrow down the 50 greatest songs of all time

  21. Santana/Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young | Ep. 49

    We reviewed both Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young and Santana, both of which were prominent figures in the iconic Woodstock 1969

  22. Massive Attack/Common | Ep. 48

    We spoke on the Super Bowl and reviewed Massive Attack's debut album Blue Lines and Common's 2007 classic Finding Forever.

  23. Happy Dilla Day! J Dilla Album Reviews | Ep. 47

    We celebrate J Dilla Day by discussing his legacy, reviewing his posthumous album The Shining, and exploring the influential Soulquarians collective and the broader landscape of conscious hip-hop.

  24. Amy Winehouse/boygenius | Ep. 46

    We review Amy Winehouse's iconic album Back to Black and the supergroup boygenius's album The Record, while also discussing their personal music discovery and sharing our predictions for the upcoming 68th annual Grammy Awards.

  25. Seahawks Fan Predicts Super Bowl LX Winner! | Ep. 45

    Seahawks Fan Predicts Super Bowl LX Winner!!

  26. Jimi Hendrix/Anderson. Paak | Ep. 44

    We review Jimi Hendrix's debut album Are You Experienced and Anderson .Paak's Malibu, while also discussing our personal favorite albums, NFL playoff predictions, and the nature of legendary status.

  27. The Velvet Underground/Elvis Costello | Ep. 43

    We talk about their recent football predictions, review classic albums from The Velvet Underground and Elvis Costello, and engage in a broader conversation about music history, industry trends, and the legacies of various iconic artists.

  28. Simon & Garfunkel/Labi Siffre | Ep. 42

    We review albums by Simon & Garfunkel and Labi Siffre, discuss the origins of podcasting, and share our predictions for the upcoming NFL playoffs.

  29. Wavelength & Other Games | Ep. 41

    We engage in a series of lighthearted conversations and competitive games, including ranking Nickelodeon shows, testing NBA knowledge, playing an alphabet-based trivia game, and participating in the game Wavelength.

  30. Grunge Match: Nirvana/Pearl Jam | Ep. 40

    In this episode, the hosts review and compare the landmark 1991 grunge albums Ten by Pearl Jam and Nevermind by Nirvana, while also engaging in tangential discussions about various music artists, pop culture, and football predictions.

  31. SG Lewis/UGK | Ep. 39

    We talk about the NFL Pro Bowl roster, review UGK's 1996 album Ridin' Dirty and SG Lewis's 2020 album times, and engage in various music-related games and holiday discussions.

  32. Arizona Music: Jimmy Eat World/Gin Blossoms | Ep. 38

    We talk about Arizona culture, sports, and music, specifically reviewing albums by the Gin Blossoms and Jimmy Eat World.

  33. Stevie Wonder/Dr. Dre | Ep. 37

    We dive into the careers of Andre 3000 and Dr. Dre before reviewing Stevie Wonder's classic album Innervisions and Dr. Dre's Chronic 2001, concluding with a lighthearted discussion of their respective end-of-year music consumption summaries.

  34. The Beach Boys/Tame Impala | Ep. 36

    We talk about the enduring influence and production of The Beach Boys' album Pet Sounds and Tame Impala's Currents, followed by lighthearted conversations about sports legends and iconic album artwork.

  35. Diplo Special: LSD/Jack Ü | Ep. 35

    We debate the definition of a sport, conduct a draft of the greatest athletes of all time, and review the collaborative projects of producer Diplo, specifically the supergroups Jack Ü and LSD.

  36. Peter Tosh/Black Sabbath | Ep. 34

    We review the reggae classic Legalize It by Peter Tosh and the seminal heavy metal album Master of Reality by Black Sabbath, before pivoting to a discussion on hip-hop favorites, recent NFL trades, and music recommendations.

  37. The Michael Jackson-Quincy Jones Trilogy | Ep. 33

    We reviewed the Michael Jackson albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad which were the only albums that he worked with producer Quincy Jones. Who's the true genius behind these albums?

  38. The Prodigy/Kendrick Lamar | Ep. 32

    We talk about recent NBA developments and dive deep into album reviews for The Prodigy's The Fat of the Land and Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly,, ultimately concluding with a game naming songs after cities.

  39. Moby/Oasis | Ep. 31

    We discuss golf equipment, music history trivia, reviews of Moby's 18 and Oasis's What's the Story? Morning Glory, and their NBA preseason predictions.

  40. Bruno Mars/Kanye West | Ep. 30

    Starts off with a jam session with reviews of Bruno Mars' debut Doo Wops & Hooligans (2010) and Kanye's sophomore classic Late Registration (2005)

  41. The Killers/Panic! At The Disco | Ep. 29

    We review and discuss the impact of sophomore albums from two Las Vegas-based bands, Panic! At The Disco's Pretty. Odd. and The Killers' Sam's Town, while also sharing our perspectives on musical pet peeves and guilty pleasures.

  42. TNF Week 5 Reaction/People Under the Stairs | Ep. 28

    We provide a live reaction to the NFL Thursday Night Football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the LA Rams while also incorporating a music review of the album by People Under the Stairs during halftime.

  43. Wu-Tang Clan/Weezer | Ep. 27

    We talk about sports news and review the Wu-Tang Clan's album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and Weezer's Blue Album.

  44. Coachella Lineup 2026 Reaction & Kendrick Lamar | Ep. 26

    We react to the Coachella 2026 lineup, sharing their thoughts on various artists, especially those from the electronic dance music (EDM) scene. Also, we review Kendrick Lamar's "debut" album Section 80 released back in 2011.

  45. Monday Night Football Week 2 Live Reaction | Ep. 25

    We provide a live reaction to the Los Angeles Chargers versus Las Vegas Raiders football game while discussing NFL news, fantasy football updates, and conclude with a draft of songs from Kanye West's album, Graduation.

  46. Fleetwood Mac/Frank Ocean | Ep. 24

    We talk about football, review Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and Frank Ocean's Channel Orange, and debate various music topics including one-hit wonders, the evolution of music collectives, and industry legends.

  47. Discovery (2001) | Ep. 23

    We discuss our recent fantasy football draft, current sports broadcasting trends, and provide a detailed review of Daft Punk's 2001 album Discovery, exploring its significance as a landmark electronic record and debating other notable sophomore albums.

  48. David Bowie/Freddie Gibbs | Ep. 22

    We react to the Micah Parsons trade, review David Bowie's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and Freddie Gibbs and Madlib's album Piñata.

  49. Songs in the Key of Life (1976) Stevie Wonder Album Review | Ep. 21

    We talk about our favorite film directors and TV theme songs, provide a detailed review of Stevie Wonder's iconic album Songs in the Key of Life (1976), and share our thoughts on fantasy football strategies.

  50. Don't Tap the Glass (2025) | Ep. 20

    We discuss their favorite movies and directors, followed by a review and draft of tracks from Tyler, The Creator's latest album, Don't Tap The Glass.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Looking Back on Some Of Music’s Greatest (and Forgotten) Records From As Many Different Genres We Can Think Of. Sometimes Sports and Pop Culture.

HOSTED BY

Alex Nabong & Jack Toolan

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