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Cranked & Ranked

Old Head
Metallica
Rock Music
Nirvana
Heavy Metal
Grunge
Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne
Aerosmith
Metal
Judas Priest
Music History
The Beatles
Iron Maiden
Alice In Chains
Genesis
Faith No More
Ghost
Death Metal
Kiss
Phil Collins

2 generations, 2 continents, 1 misson...

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On this very special episode of Cranked & Ranked, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 90s Metallica classic, Load!

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Come dork out with us as we share our fantasy setlists for Metallica, Judas Priest, Nirvana, Megadeth, Alice in Chains, Anthrax, Faith No More, Ugly Kid Joe, and Fudge Tunnel, along with some submitted setlists from our viewers and listeners!

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Our top 10 favorite albums of 1983.

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Join us as we rank all 10 full-length studio albums from beloved alt-metal trailblazers, Deftones.

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Eddie Sparks
Co-host and primary driver of conversations, often steering deep dives into discographies with a candid, conversational approach.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • Unpretentious Music Discussion!

    Really enjoying the cranked and ranks episodes of the podcast, even for bands I don’t necessarily enjoy otherwise. Really nice to hear a fresh take on some of these artists that doesn’t mimick what you’ll find if you Google “XYZ’s Album’s Ranked”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Degenerex
    United States3 years ago
  • A lot of fun

    These guys are just a riot. It feels like hanging out with your best buds talking about your favorite bands and cracking jokes. I like how their ages and life experiences play into their perspectives on the music. If you’re looking for something to just relax and enjoy, and you’re a music nerd who loves metal, rock, hip hop, and are open to other styles, check them out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jefferyuniverse
    United States3 years ago
  • Cranked!

    Such an enjoyable show. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBGTALOCO
    Australia4 years ago
  • Ugly Kid Joe episode 👍

    Ugly Kid Joe episode was great. Enjoying the GN’R one too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PtheT01
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • A new Brit Listener

    Just discovered this podcast … you guys are way too young to be this well informed! Love it

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    5
    DazzaUK
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Cranked & Ranked Holiday Special 2025
Q: What is your favorite Christmas movie?
I'll have to say Die Hard because it is an action classic and a perfect holiday movie!

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Two hosts trade witty banter while ranking and debating discographies across metal, rock, and adjacent genres, often weaving in personal memories and cultural context from the 1980s to the 2000s. Episodes emphasize deep dives into albums, production quirks, and track-by-track debates, with playful tangents about artwork, era aesthetics, and fan culture. The show stands out for its conversational, opinionated style, cross-genre explorations, and a sense of nostalgia that appeals to longtime fans and curious newcomers alike. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who love music history, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes storytelling, and it offers clear sponsorship and collaboration angles with bands and classic-rock-cultural moments.

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Cranked & Ranked launched 7 years ago and published 260 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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