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Turntables and Tea

Turntables and Tea
1984
Bruce Springsteen
Pearl Jam
Phish
Talking Heads
Van Halen
Dark Matter
Born In the USA
Katy Perry
Exile On Main St.
Eddie Van Halen
David Lee Roth
Woman's World
Abba
Remain In Light
Nebraska
Dancing In the Dark
Hot For Teacher
Jump
Panama

Charlie Fern (Turn Back Time: A Cher Podcast) and Cory Cross (Crosstown Gaming & Reviews) will be spinning albums every week and spilling the tea about all of them on this new show!

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Harry Styles is back with his much-anticipated album, "Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally"—and Turntables and Tea is ready to cover it! Hear what the new album consists of in addition to Charlie and Cory's thoughts on it!

Turntables and Tea returns by taking on the latest release from Bruno Mars. Hear where Cory thinks Die With A Smile could have fit on the track list and if "The Romantic" is a worthy solo return for Mr. Mars.

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Turntables and Tea takes on Outkast in light of the iconic duo's recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hear Charlie and Cory's thoughts on beloved tunes like "B.O.B.", "Ms. Jackson", and "So Fresh, So Clean". You don't want to miss th... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Brilliant
Episode: The Beach Boys-Smile
Jerry Konfor
Special guest returning to discuss Kendrick Lamar's album
Episode: Kendrick Lamar-GNX (Part 1)
Justin Sutphin
Graduate and guest speaker on metal music
Episode: Metallica-Ride The Lightning

Hosts

Charlie Fern
Co-host, Turntables and Tea; known for hosting Crosstown Gaming & Reviews affiliations; provides historical context and artist-focused insights.
Cory Cross
Co-host, Turntables and Tea; contributes track-by-track analysis and industry context; has involvement in other music and media projects.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    Love the deep dive these guys do into albums!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Chazman60
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the thoughtful, in-depth album explorations and the hosts' easy banter.
The show is a go-to for fans who want deeper context beyond surface-level track lists.
Guests add fresh perspectives and broaden album discussions without losing the hosts' voice.

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#79
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#245
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Metallica-Ride The Lightning
Q: How do you feel about the songwriting process for this album compared to their previous albums?
This album showcases a clear maturing of the band, moving from their raw early sound into something more complex and dynamic, influenced by the growth of individual band members' musical skills.
Metallica-Ride The Lightning
Q: What do you think of the influence of Cliff Burton on the album?
Cliff Burton's influence is profound, bringing specialized training and creative musicality that transformed the band beyond just thrash metal, adding sophistication to many songs.
Soundgarden - Superunkown
Q: What's your favorite track on the album?
Charlie prefers 'Fell on Black Days' while Cory enjoys 'The Day I Tried to Live'.

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Spins through classic and cult albums with two co-hosts who bring a music-nerd enthusiasm and personal anecdotes to every pick. Each episode frames an album's era, production choices, and cultural impact, with thoughtful track-by-track discussion, guest anecdotes, and a steady tea-break wit. The format is approachable for fans of deep-dive music conversations, with a friendly duo banter that makes even familiar records feel new. A standout trait is the blend of archival context, storytelling, and recurring references to artist history and broader music trends, making it a solid spot for listeners who want both critique and curiosity in equal measure.

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Turntables and Tea launched 4 years ago and published 137 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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