The Daily Record Spin

Brothers/Music Lovers Jimmy Clements and Danny Okey convene one last time before Jimmy's paternity leave to discuss Hilary Duff! They swap stories about their childhood memories growing up with her music, TV shows, and movies, and ruminate on her lasting legacy. Then, they do a classic DRS Deep Dive on her new album "Luck...or Something," which delivers on nostalgia all while bringing Duff into her next era as an artist. Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny recap Bad Bunny's Halftime Show as well as the 2026 Grammys in this supersized episode! They talk about their favorite performances from music's biggest night, lament Hayley Williams going home empty handed, laugh about the evening's biggest gaffes (We're looking at you Cher!), and celebrate Benito's historic AOTY Win. Later on, the brothers discuss their favorite Halftime Shows as well as new releases from MUNA, Noah Kahan, and Nick Jonas.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Danny and Jimmy are back with another great episode - this time predicting the 2026 Grammy Awards! They discuss the three way battle for Album of the Year, a tight race in Best New Artist, the path to a big night for Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny, and whether or not podcast fave Hayley Williams can prevail with her critically acclaimed album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party in the Rock and Alternative Categories. They also chat about moments they'd like to see on the telecast, and close the show by dishing about the Academy Award slate and the phenomenal 4th season of "The Traitors." It's all here on The Daily Record Spin.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Brothers/Music Lovers Jimmy Clements and Danny Okey are back to start off the new year right with a 2026 Music Preview! They chat about the most anticipated upcoming releases including new albums from Bruno Mars, Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX and more.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny close out the year with their respective Top 10 Albums of 2025, highlighting projects from some of the years biggest stars (Lady Gaga, Rosalia, Sabrina Carpenter) and underrated gems (Little Simz, Audrey Hobert, Lola Young). You won't want to miss this jam packed Season 2 Finale! Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Music lovers Jimmy and Danny get together for their annual roundup of their favorite songs of the year in popular music, giving a spotlight to the artists that moved the culture, achieved breakout moments of success, or just made their toes tap.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Brothers Jimmy Clements and Danny Okey return from an extended hiatus to talk about the Grammy nominations, breaking down what they liked and didn't like about this year's slate. Then they bring their long running series "Our Top 25 Albums of the 21st Century So Far" to a thrilling conclusion with their Top 10 selections. Throw in an extended gushing session for Rosalía's groundbreaking new album "Lux" and you've got a can't miss pod for your morning commute. Bring on the music!Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny return to do rapid fire reviews of nearly a dozen Q3 releases from Jade, The Favors, Twenty-One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, Djo, and more! Next they look ahead to the rest of the year in music including the much anticipated release of Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl," Doja Cat and Demi Lovato's returns to pop, Florence + The Machine, Tame Impala and a whole host of other projects from artists big and small. Finally the brothers wrap up with the continuation of their Best Albums of the 21st Century So Far with numbers 15 through 11.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Hosts Jimmy Clements and Danny Okey break down Sabrina Carpenter's new album Man's Best Friend track by track, exploring the themes, lyrics, melodies, and musical moments that make this record sing! They also discuss Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement; weigh in on new releases from Hayley Williams, Audrey Hobert, and Blood Orange; pour one out for A Bar Song (Tipsy) after it finally departed the Billboard Top 10; and continue on with their favorite albums of the 21st Century so far.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny return from a brief hiatus for a Mega-stuffed episode. They gab about Taylor Swift's new album announcement and her interview on the New Heights podcast, dissect the 17 song Hayley Williams drop, recap a star filled Lollapalooza, and propose some major questions on their mind as the summer winds down. Finally, the brothers introduce the first five albums on their Top 25 Albums of the Century so far. You won't want to miss this one!Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

In honor of MLB All-Star Week, Jimmy and Danny each create a "batting lineup" of musical artists based on the strength of the tracks in their discography. They also discuss the surprise release of Justin Bieber's "SWAG" and recap other recent releases including albums by British acts Wet Leg and Little Simz.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

On this episode, hosts Jimmy Clements and Danny Okey break down the month of June in Music Releases and News. They touch on the surprise Sabrina Carpenter drop and ensuing controversy, the failures to launch of Benson Boone's new album and Miley Cyrus' "Something Beautiful,' the welcome delight of "Addison,"  and the impending doom of AI generated artists. Then they settle in for a Deep Dive into Lorde's rousing fourth studio album "Virgin."Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

On this episode of The Daily Record Spin, producer/musician Jimmy Clements and his brother, pop aficionado Danny Okey, discuss Taylor Swift's shocking announcement that she has gained full control of her musical catalogue. They analyze the economics of the decision, the unique power of her fandom, and the songs they are most excited to reclaim as Swifties. Then they do a Deep Dive into Miley Cyrus' extraordinary new album "Something Beautiful" and get at the heart of why the chameleonic pop star has endured and how her music is pushing more boundaries than ever before.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

On this episode, hosts/brothers Jimmy Clements and Danny Okey lament the current state of music. They discuss the underlying reasons for the dearth of successful songs and albums, comb through the upcoming Summer Release Slate and make predictions about where the Song of the Summer might come from in 2025. Finally, they break out the mailbag to weigh in on your 10/10 albums.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Brothers Jimmy Clements and Danny Okey are joined by their spouses Hunter Okey and Sarah Clingenpeel to rank their favorite songs from Disney Channel Original Movies (DCOMs) - Tier List Style. Expect hot takes on the High School Musical franchise, The Cheetah Girls, Camp Rock and more! You won't want to miss this dose of Disney nostalgia.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Brothers Jimmy Clements and Danny Okey are back to discuss Lady Gaga's instantly iconic Coachella performance, a potential Lorde summer, new albums from Djo, Jason Isbell, ROLE MODEL, Perfume Genius, Bon Iver, and several others, and the release of Ariana Grande's "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead." Then they embark on a quest to create the ultimate Ari album from all of her best songs.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny are BACK after a brief hiatus to discuss Lady Gaga's 7th Studio Album "MAYHEM." Along the way they share some music news, dish about the latest singles they've been checking out, and stand on parallel soapboxes to praise Tate McRae and Lisa's latest albums -- but don't get it twisted, this episode belongs to Mother Monster.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny check in before the release of Lady Gaga's 7th Studio Album "Mayhem" to do a deep dive into her entire discography to this point. They recount her historic breakthrough into the music scene, reminisce on some of her finest performances and pop culture moments, swap stories, share their love for A Star is Born, and most importantly take a fine tooth comb to her albums from The Fame all the way through 2020's "Chromatica." Little Monsters everywhere: This is the episode for you!Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Brothers Jimmy Clements and Danny Okey do a state of the union on their current Top 10 Favorite Artists. They also gab about Kendrick Lamar's historic Super Bowl performance, new releases from Sabrina Carpenter, The Weeknd, FKA Twigs, Inhaler and more! And if you stick around until the end, they even get into a little Oscars talk, particularly concerning pop princess Ariana Grande and her chances at Best Supporting Actress. It's all here on The Daily Record Spin.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Long distance brothers Jimmy Clements and Danny Okey huddle together to discuss their thoughts on the 2025 Grammys including: Beyonce's historic night, Kendrick Lamar's sweep, Brat's impact, a phenomenal Best New Artist showcase, and more!Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Welcome back to the Daily Record Spin! On our 2025 Kickoff episode, we recap what you've missed since our last episode and get into the meat and potatoes of Awards Season with our Grammy Predictions! We discuss Sabrina versus Chappell, Billie versus Beyonce, and whether or not the Grammys will finally break from giving Taylor Swift all the awards. You don't want to miss this one!Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

After a long delay, brothers Jimmy Clements and Danny Okey return for their final episode of the season. They recap current events in music, gush over the Wicked movie, Discuss Linkin Park's new album From Zero, Dive deep into their Spotify Wrapped and more. Then they wrap up an incredible first year of the pod with their Top 10 Albums of the Year lists. Don't let the runtime scare you -- this episode will fly by just as fast as 2024!Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny huddle together after a long election week to discuss the Grammy Nominations: Their snubs, surprises, and WTF moments - and even some pretty spot on predictions! Then they each rank their Top 10 Songs of the Year, showing a ton of love for some of 2024's biggest artists including Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

On this month's recap episode Jimmy and Danny discuss new albums from Coldplay, Halsey, FINNEAS, Katie Gavin, Leon Bridges and more. They gush over Lady Gaga's new single, and share their excitement for the final leg of the Eras Tour and the new GUTS Tour movie on Netflix. Next they do a track-by-track deep dive into Kelsea Ballerini's new record PATTERNS. Finally they close out the show with some special spooky season questions in honor of Halloween!Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny chat about the upcoming Grammy Nominations, offering up their takes (both measured and sizzling hot!) on what's to come in a just a few short weeks. Then they recap some major life events and speculate on what A-List artist is potentially dropping a new album this Friday. You won't want to miss this week's episode of The Daily Record Spin!Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny recap a month overflowing with music news, offering their takes on the Dave Grohl situation, Linkin Park's return, Chappell Roan drama, Katy Perry's flop era and more. Then they discuss listener submitted suggestions for Albums that fell under the radar in 2024. You won't want to miss the September Round-Up!Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny try something new this month with their first ever bracket challenge! The two brothers each select 8 of their favorite debut albums of all time to compete head-to-head in a test to determine their "Best Debut Album." The catch? The brothers have to agree before moving on -- leading to some spirited discussions and borderline wild takes.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

In this monthly recap episode, long distance brothers Jimmy and Danny discuss new releases from Beabadoobee, Foster the People, Magdalena Bay, and Post Malone. They weigh in on the news that shocked the music world: Oasis reuniting; and they close it all out with a track by track Deep Dive into Sabrina Carpenter's much anticipated new album Short and Sweet.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny are joined by Danny's good from Sam to draft their favorite songs from the cult classic TV Show Glee.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

What a week! Danny and Jimmy take a moment to process current events and their shared love of the Olympics. They discuss music's moment at the epicenter of pop culture, and then touch on some of their favorite albums and singles of the month. Following that, the two brothers do a Deep Dive into two of July's most noteworthy albums: Childish Gambino's "Bando Stone and The New World" and Remi Wolf's "Big Ideas."Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny are back with a rundown of their essential songs for your summer 2024 playlists! The brothers also recap attending recent performances by Cassidy Pope and Niall Horan, give some love to Megan Thee Stallion's new album "MEGAN," and share their excitement for summer TV phenomenons House of the Dragon and Big Brother.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny join you LIVE and IN PERSON from Florida while on summer vacation. They recap the month of June in music and follow that up with a track by track breakdown of Charli XCX's new album BRAT - a record that will have the brothers "bumpin' that" all summer long.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny are joined by Fort Collins based musician Jacob Godbey to take on this month's challenge: Selecting 5 Albums that they each can't live without.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny recap a whirlwind of a month in music, highlighting new releases from Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots, Cage the Elephant, Remi Wolf, more. Then they do a track-by-track deep dive into the month's biggest album: Billie Eilish's HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

On this middle of the month episode, Jimmy and Danny take a brief departure from new releases to take on a unique challenge: Selecting 5 good songs each from bad albums and 5 bad songs each from good albums. Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny recap the month of April in music. They discuss standouts at Coachella, albums they've liked this month, the Drake/Kendrick Lamar feud, and even Danny's recent European Vacation. Then they take an in depth look at Taylor Swift's newest release The Tortured Poets Department. Finally they offer their first reactions to Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny are joined by their spouses Sarah and Hunter respectively for the ultimate Swiftie challenge: Drafting the perfect playlist of songs from Taylor Swift's monumental discography. The rules are simple: In snaking draft order, the foursome take turns selecting their favorite songs one by one, but there's a catch - each player gets the opportunity to steal from the others, and let's just say Sparks Fly early and often.After listening, check out each of the contestants lists below, in the form of a curated playlist on Spotify:Jimmy'shttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/14CdIrB87838pgcVg1g5nR?si=2674520fd55946ceDanny'shttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qIxyd1O7NkSRmOzOnzNU3?si=5488f87c9ccc4af5Hunter'shttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/6FlA0NXAhfDWnr3jUeniHk?si=88310a3b3d424d44Sarah'shttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/5kY5zgr154BpfBGmZHLR5f?si=A0SJyQIDTVezC4jHtnVEjQ&pi=u-X3Ipw0_FTMWUThanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

On this special Bonus episode, Jimmy and Danny tackle Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" and give their thoughts on why this just might be one of the most important albums of our time.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny recap an absolutely loaded month in music, touching on new releases from Ariana Grande, Kacey Musgraves, BLEACHERS, Fletcher, Faye Webster, Tyla, Justin Timberlake, and Olivia Rodrigo. Then they do a deep dive into their two favorite records of the month: Ariana's Eternal Sunshine and Kacey's Deeper Well.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny recap one of their favorite events of the year: The Oscars! Then they delve into their favorite songs from the entire history of cinema with some Top Ten lists you are BOUND to refute. Or maybe, just maybe, they might be your favorites too.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Jimmy and Danny recap the top singles and albums of the month and look toward future releases in what is shaping up to be one of the best years for music this decade.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected] 

Long distance brothers Jimmy Clements and Danny Okey discuss the 2024 Grammy Awards, offering their takes on the night's winners, losers, and marquee moments.Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us.TikTok: @thedailyrecordspinInstagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcastEmail: [email protected]