Christmas entertainment is weird. Some of it feels warm and nostalgic, and some of it feels like John Lennon yelling at you during the holidays.
This week, Adam and Mike talk depressing Christmas songs, why Paul McCartney is clearly having a better December than everyone else, and why Home Alone remains untouchable. Theater memories, plot holes, New York vs. Chicago, and the case for Home Alone 2 being better all make an appearance.
Then it’s time for the annual argument: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Analogies are made, Wham gets pulled into the discussion, Bruce Willis has the final word, and the debate may finally be settled.
The episode wraps with a deep dive into the forgotten Home Alone sequels, questionable reboots, and the realization that there are way too many of these movies.
All that, plus holiday nostalgia and a proper sendoff as the guys gear up for the final show of 2025.
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With Christmas right around the corner, we end up digging into the holiday memories that somehow feel crystal clear and completely jumbled at the same time.
From handmade puff paint sweatshirts and post-dinner returns from The Old Spaghetti Factory, to one-piece pajamas, questionable toys, and houses that feel frozen in time, this episode is pure childhood nostalgia. We talk about why certain moments stick, how music can (or can’t) anchor memories, and why every Christmas from that era feels like it happened in the same year.
It’s less about what we got and more about who was there—and why those small moments still matter decades later.
🎄 What’s your earliest Christmas memory?
🎶 Is there a song tied to it?
🎁 And yes… Die Hard may or may not be part of next week’s conversation.
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Welcome back to another warm-and-toasty Wednesday inside Studio Two — aka the only studio we’ve got until further notice. Adam and Mike power through the heat, the shadows, and Mike’s missing hat to break down a fun topic:Albums that should’ve been absolutely massive… but weren’t.🎧 What We CoveredStudio One is down for the count until January, so the guys are officially “cooped.”Adam calls out Make Yourself by Incubus — an album caught between genres, ahead of its time, and overshadowed by the new-metal wave of ’99.Why “Drive,” “Pardon Me,” and “I Miss You” didn’t translate into a monster album despite radio dominance and grocery-store rotation.How branding, timing, and early-era scene politics stunted what could’ve been an all-timer.Mike goes deep on Silence by Blindside — a record with massive hooks, proggy ideas, pristine production, and the perfect 2002 moment… that somehow still flew under the radar.Linkin Park tours, POD cosigns, Elektra Records backing — they had every advantage. So what happened?Revisiting standout tracks like “Caught a Glimpse,” “Sleepwalking,” and “The Endings” that hold up shockingly well today.A full nostalgia dive into Madden soundtracks, 5-disc CD changers, and the rotation of Linkin Park, Puff Daddy, Korn, 311, Better Than Ezra, Collective Soul, and Incubus classics.The guys wrap with one album that secretly shaped a generation and one album that never got its flowers.All this and more on Episode 48 of How It’s Related.Want more deep dives, nostalgia trips, and questionable opinions from two cousins who should probably be supervised?Subscribe on YouTube, drop a comment with the album you think deserved more love, and share the episode with a friend who still owns a five-disc changer.New episodes every Wednesday.#MusicPodcast #HowItsRelated #AlbumTalk #Incubus #Blindside #90sRock #2000sRock #UnderratedAlbums #Podcast #Cousins
Welcome back to the Weird Studio—still running on fried circuits and questionable wiring. Today we wrap up our four-part journey through Danger Mouse’s iconic mashup project, The Grey Album. Adam and Mike break down the final section, explore the strangest Beatles pairings, and dig into why this album is more of a creative flex than a definitive listen.We start with some of the more unusual choices, including the “Piggies” mashup and the tracks that rely heavily on repetition. From there, we dive into the wild collision of Jay-Z’s most aggressive verses with the Beatles’ most chaotic moments, especially the pairing with “Helter Skelter.” Some combinations land, some don’t—but the craftsmanship is undeniable.The episode also explores how Danger Mouse built the entire album using only sounds from the White Album: chopped drums, filtered guitars, mic bumps, tape clicks, and rebuilt loops. No drum machines. No outside samples. Just obsessive editing and experimentation over two intense weeks.We also revisit the legal explosion that followed the release. EMI issued takedowns, websites rebelled, and “Grey Tuesday” became an early-internet milestone as over 170 sites spread the album to more than 100,000 people in a single day. Despite the controversy, insiders say the Beatles themselves found the project surprisingly respectful.Twenty-one years later, The Grey Album remains a fascinating artistic artifact—part remix, part rebellion, part editing masterclass. Thanks for sticking with us through all four parts.#HowItsRelated #GreyAlbum #DangerMouse #Beatles #JayZ #MusicPodcast #Mashups #WhiteAlbum #BlackAlbum #Cousins #MusicNerds #Podcast
Welcome to another Weird Wednesday — We are in the backup studio after the computer meltdown (and no, Adam didn’t break it… probably).
Today we continue our deep dive into Danger Mouse’s legendary mashup project: The Grey Album — where Jay-Z’s Black Album meets The Beatles’ White Album and somehow becomes its own thing entirely.
This is Part 3 of our four-part series, so if you skipped Episodes 1 and 2 thinking you’d be “cool”… go back.
It’ll make way more sense.
It’s been years since either of us listened all the way through, so the reactions in this episode are fresh, surprised, and full of “wait… I forgot how good this part is.”
We break down how perfectly Jay-Z’s cadence sits on a Beatles sample — without obvious pitch-shifting.
It shouldn’t blend this well… but somehow it does.
Every sound you hear — kicks, snares, hi-hats, pads — was created strictly from White Album audio.
We dig into how he:
repurposed Clapton’s While My Guitar Gently Weeps riff into a soft pad
built drum patterns from Savoy Truffle and Birthday
looped imperfect phrases into smooth beats
kept everything cohesive without modern plugins or sample packs
We walk through:
What More Can I Say
Encore (one of the standout flips)
December 4th
Helter Skelter mashup
—and more, calling out the clever cuts, sample skips, and unexpected transitions.
One of the album’s strongest moments pairs Jay-Z’s most aggressive track with Helter Skelter — easily the Beatles’ most unhinged song.
It’s loud, it’s messy, it’s intense… and it weirdly works.
A few combinations feel like stretches — cool concepts, but not emotionally satisfying.
We call out one in particular and why it doesn’t quite land.
We talk about Jay-Z’s style of narrative writing, the criticisms he gets, and how certain lines hit differently when surrounded by psychedelic Beatles melodies.
We discuss whether Danger Mouse had a clear plan…
or whether this album is a brilliant collection of “let’s just try this and see what happens” experiments.
We get into:
Mother Nature’s Son
Glass Onion
Dear Prudence
Julia
the Across the Universe movie
and the wild Evan Rachel Wood / Marilyn Manson story
We wrap the episode with a track that feels straight out of Across the Universe and tease Part 4 — where we finish the album and get into the massive copyright explosion known as “Grey Tuesday.”
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🎧 What We Cover in Part 3• Hearing The Grey Album again for the first time• The Public Service Announcement intro• Danger Mouse’s editing wizardry• Track-by-track reactions• Jay-Z aggression meets Beatles chaos• When mashups don’t work• Storytelling in hip-hop• Creativity, chaos, and happy accidents• Music deep cuts & movie trivia• Closing Thoughts
It’s Beatles time. 🎸
The cousins keep the mashup momentum rolling, flipping from Jay-Z to the Fab Four as The Grey Album journey continues. This episode digs into The White Album — 30 songs, one blank cover, and a creative sprint that reshaped music history.
In this episode:
🎶 The White Album — 30 songs, total chaos, and why it still feels iconic
💿 “Dear Prudence” and other deep cuts that found new life in Across the Universe
🕰 The Beatles’ entire career… in six years? (Seriously, if they broke up today, they’d have started in 2019)
🎤 One-take Beatles vs. the 70s studio perfectionists
🥁 Danger Mouse’s wild move: using only Beatles sounds — no extra beats
⚡ The kicker? He did the whole thing in just two weeks
🎧 Why mashups hit that sweet spot between nostalgia and discovery
🚀 Next up: a track-by-track look at The Grey Album and where it lives (and doesn’t) online
For anyone who loves music history, production wizardry, or just the thrill of “I know that song AND that song” — this one’s for you.
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Can I get an encore?The cousins are diving deep into one of the boldest mashups ever made — The Grey Album — where Jay-Z’s Black Album meets The Beatles’ White Album, all through the genius of producer Danger Mouse. What started as a bootleg experiment in 2004 became a blueprint for modern remix culture and changed how people think about sampling forever.In this episode:🎧 Who Danger Mouse really is — from Pelican City to Gorillaz to Gnarls Barkley🧠 Why he’s the “quiet genius” producer every artist wants in their corner🎤 The legacy of The Black Album and how Jay-Z’s flow fits anythingIf you love musical rabbit holes, producer magic, and the art of blending worlds that shouldn’t fit — this one’s for you.#HowItsRelated #TheGreyAlbum #DangerMouse #JayZ #TheBeatles #Mashup #MusicPodcast #Producers #GnarlsBarkley #Cousins
Listen to the wind blow… and cue the spooky vibes.It’s Halloween week, and the cousins are diving into the music, movies, and weird little moments that feel like October. From Fleetwood Mac’s haunting harmonies to Danny Elfman’s creepy-genius fingerprints on everything from The Simpsons to The Nightmare Before Christmas, it’s all fair game in this Halloween hangout.In this episode:👻 Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” and the mysterious line between country and rock🎶 Bob Moses’ new album and why his sound just makes you feel good💀 Danny Elfman’s double life — from Oingo Boingo to iconic film scores🧪 The Monster Mash origin story and a “Ghostbusters” plagiarism showdown🎭 The cousins’ favorite adult Halloween costumes (and questionable accuracy levels)Whether you’re carving pumpkins, dodging trick-or-treaters, or cueing up your spooky playlist — this one’s got your soundtrack covered.#HowItsRelated #Halloween #MusicPodcast #DannyElfman #OingoBoingo #FleetwoodMac #Ghostbusters #BobMoses #MusicNerd #Cousins
🚨 Episode 21 is having a moment — 400+ more views than any other! So here’s a birthday quickie worth revisiting 👇
Adam & Mike hit the road to Detroit to see the Giants vs. Tigers and somehow end up deep in… Billy Corgan’s brain.
🎤 Did Nirvana really rip off Smashing Pumpkins?🧱 Influence or ego trip?💿 Double albums, CD memories & anti-skip glory🥁 Beatles tangents (obviously)
All this and more in this RESHARE of How It’s Related — the chaotic birthday classic that keeps climbing.
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This week, Adam makes his defense for one of the most misunderstood bands of the ’90s and 2000s — Collective Soul. From surprise radio success to an underrated catalog of hits, the guys break down why the band deserves more respect than they often get.
Along the way:
The brothers at the heart of the band and their origin story in Atlanta
Recording inside Elvis Presley’s home (!), and why that matters
The hits you forgot were theirs (and how many more there actually are)
A blind song challenge to test true Collective Soul fandom
All this and more on Episode 39 of How It’s Related.
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This week, the cousins dive into System of a Down — the band that turned spastic verses, massive choruses, and political chaos into one of the most unique catalogs in heavy music.They cover:Why Toxicity still stands as a “no-skip” classicThe twin albums (Mezmerize + Hypnotize) and their hidden connectionLive show memories that prove SOAD was raw, real, and unpredictableA hilariously awkward Papa Roach story from Adam’s teenage yearsPlus: Rick Rubin’s fingerprints, circus-metal formulas, and whether SOAD’s lyrics actually mean anything.---📲 Follow us: @howitsrelatedpod📧 Email: adammikepodcast@gmail.com🔗 Watch full episodes: / @howitsrelatedpod#SystemOfADown #Toxicity #ChopSuey #NuMetal #AltMetal #Cousins #HowItsRelated
This week we hop back to 1993, a year where R&B and hip hop absolutely dominated the airwaves. From Whitney Houston’s blockbuster ballads to Silk, Shai, Jade, and Jodeci, the charts were stacked with soulful voices and smooth jams.
🎵 The 1993 Hit List Challenge
Adam rattles off the Billboard Top 15 of 1993, and we put names to songs at lightning speed. Whitney, Janet, Tag Team, Snow, H-Town, and more — some came instantly, others slipped through the cracks.
🎶 Rapid-Fire Name That Tune
Half a snare, a guitar strum, or even a synth swell — can you recognize songs from just a second of sound? Goo Goo Dolls, No Doubt, Sophie B. Hawkins, Lisa Loeb, and Alanis Morissette all make surprise appearances in this round of sonic memory lane.
🥤 RC Cola, Again?
Adam relives the surreal discovery of a couple of RC Cola cans in his parents’ fridge during his dad’s 80th birthday celebration. Proof that sometimes nostalgia just pops out of nowhere.
📼 Singles & Cassettes
We reminisce about cassette singles, car rides soundtracked by R&B tapes, and the quirks of 90s production — from open-string guitar tunings to intentional imperfections that made grunge accessible.
All this and more on Episode 37 of How It’s Related — where the year is 1993, the vibe is R&B, and the game is always Name That Tune.
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Bang bang, Niner gang — we kick off with some football nostalgia before diving headfirst into a mixtape from one of the most memorable years in music: 1995.🎵 The 1995 Hit ListAdam throws down the Billboard gauntlet with the top 13 songs of the year — Seal, Mariah Carey, TLC, Michael Jackson, Green Day, Live, and even a curveball from Blessed Union of Souls. Some were unforgettable anthems, others… not so much.🎶 Name That Tune (Under 2 Seconds!)From the snap of a snare to half a synth note, can you ID songs faster than Adam? A-ha, Rick Springfield, Queen, Fine Young Cannibals, Pet Shop Boys, and even Level 42 all make an appearance in this lightning-round game that had us cracking up.🥤 Not Sponsored By…RC Cola, Diet Right, and the ghost of Tab make their unlikely cameos as we riff on sodas that time forgot.🤘 Deftones & Collective SoulWe shout out the Deftones for finally hitting #1s thanks to a new generation of fans, and Adam shares his $4 investment in a Collective Soul documentary that left him with newfound respect for Ed Rowland’s artistry.🌟 Artists Who Transcend GenresFrom Dolly Parton to Johnny Cash to Willie Nelson, we debate which musicians rise above genre walls — and why Ed Rowland might belong in that conversation.All this and more on Episode 35 of How It’s Related — where every week we prove that a chat about nothing always turns into something.👇 Listen now & join the conversation!#HowItsRelated #Podcast #MusicPodcast #90sMusic #1995Hits #Mixtape #CollectiveSoul #Deftones #DollyParton #JohnnyCash #Cousins
This week, the guys dust off the Walkman and dive into Gotye, Kimbra, and the mixtape magic of 1994.Adam and Mike unpack:The viral rebirth of Somebody That I Used to Know in 2025Why Kimbra’s looping wizardry adds so much more than a feature creditThe generational déjà vu: Wayne’s World did it with Bohemian Rhapsody, now TikTok is doing it with GotyeThe “curmudgeon test” — are we just our parents telling us Jefferson Starship did it first?How a 27-year-old might be hearing Gotye for the first time ever🧠 Generational Memory: Cool or Curmudgeon?They go deep on:The fine line between nostalgia and “they don’t make ‘em like they used to”Why every generation thinks their discovery of a hit song is brand newWhat it felt like to hear Queen or The Doors again through the lens of a movie trailer or teen comedyWhy rediscovery isn’t lazy — it’s a new way in📼 Mixtape 1994Adam blindsides Mike with a lightning round of Billboard hits, including:Ace of Base → “The Sign” & “Don’t Turn Around”Boyz II Men → “I’ll Make Love to You”Richard Marx → “Now and Forever”Tony Braxton, Lisa Loeb, Elton John, Aaliyah, John Secada, Coolio & more💿 The Playlist EffectFrom dentist-office background music to Snapchat clips, the guys explore:Why 1994’s hits still feel so ingrained in memoryHow cultural “re-releases” keep songs alive for new fansThe strange comfort of hearing a song exactly as you remembered it🥞 Side Tangents (Because, Cousins)Somehow we end up talking about:Jefferson Starfish (don’t ask, just listen)Amy Grant’s unexpected cameoSnapchat kids rediscovering The HangoverWhy Richard Marx is low-key the MVP of the ‘90s🔮 Coming Next WeekAnother deep dive into how rediscovery keeps music alive — and why some artists thrive long after their moment.📲 Follow us on Instagram & YouTube: @howitsrelatedpod📧 Email us: adammikepodcast@gmail.com🔗 Watch full episodes & clips: / @howitsrelatedpod#Gotye #Kimbra #Mixtape1994 #SomebodyThatIUsedToKnow #90sHits #Cousins #HowItsRelated
This week, the guys finally dive into Deftones, the band that blurred the lines between metal, emo, shoegaze, and whatever the hell “nu metal” was supposed to mean.Adam and Mike unpack:How Adrenaline lit a fire in 7th grade band kids everywhereWhy Around the Fur is having a TikTok-fueled renaissanceThe shoegaze-y brilliance of White Pony and its legacyWhy Deftones have their own sonic lane—and no one’s really caught up🧠 Chino Moreno: The Weird GeniusThey go deep on:Chino’s dreamy, unnerving vocal style—why it shouldn’t work but totally doesHis new wave influences like Duran Duran and Depeche ModeThe internal creative tension that shaped the band’s directionHow the band evolved from skate-rap-metal to genre-breaking innovators🎧 Selling Deftones: Your First Hit’s FreeFrom “Bored” to “Change (In the House of Flies)” to 2025’s “Milk of the Madonna,” we walk through the songs that hooked us and the albums that kept us around.Adam calls it:“There’s no other way to sing those songs. He invented his own way.”Also discussed:Why the lack of guitar solos was a feature, not a bugThe strange crossover between Deftones and emo kidsWhy Limp Bizkit was never quite heavy enoughHow this band still pulls in 16 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone🤘 Playlist Includes:“Bored” (Adrenaline)“My Own Summer (Shove It)”“Digital Bath”“Change (In the House of Flies)”“Minerva”“My Mind is a Mountain” (2025)“Milk of the Madonna” (2025)📦 White Pony = UntouchableMike’s favorite. Adam’s first real entry point. 25 years later, still sounds like the future.🎁 Bonus Moments:A Metallica tangent (of course)Mike reclaims a riff that Deftones might have stolen from his hard driveA sales pitch: “Here’s how to sell someone on Deftones in under 30 seconds”📲 Follow us on Instagram & YouTube: @howitsrelatedpod📧 Email us: howitsrelatedpod@gmail.com🔗 Watch full episodes & clips: YouTube.com/@howitsrelatedpod#Deftones #WhitePony #ChinoMoreno #NuMetal #AltRock #TikTokSongs #LimpBizkit #Metallica #MusicPodcast #HowItsRelated #Cousins #SpotifyWrapped
This week, the guys lock in on Muse — the symphonic, space-rock powerhouse that somehow blends Queen, Radiohead, and Korn fuzz into one of the most unique catalogs in modern rock.
Adam and Mike unpack:
The chaotic sing-song cousin intros that led straight into Scatman, Benny & Joon, and “bad acting”
Why Adam calls the Hives “tight, toy son” and how that connects to Muse’s precision
Showbiz → the scrappy debut with “Sunburn” and “Muscle Museum”
Origin of Symmetry → the moment Muse becomes Muse, with “Citizen Erased” and “Micro Cuts”
Absolution → a masterpiece front-to-back with “Time Is Running Out,” “Hysteria,” and “Stockholm Syndrome”
🧠 Matt Bellamy: The Operatic Architect
They go deep on:
Bellamy’s mix of classical piano chops, spacey fuzz guitars, and over-the-top vocals
Why no one in Muse is replaceable — each instrument stands on its own
The ADHD cousin curse: binging a band hard, then peacing out after “season one”
How writing music while inspired by Muse always risks sounding too Muse-y
📼 Muse: From Underground to Stadium Kings
Whether it’s the haunting beauty of “Citizen Erased” or the head-punching chaos of “Stockholm Syndrome,” Muse built their reputation on refusing to sound like anyone else.
Also discussed:
The Watchmen trailer that reignited love for “Take a Bow”
The awkward cousin feeling when your band suddenly becomes everyone’s band
Ben Folds producing William Shatner’s spoken-word album (and why pancakes with Prince still win the story battle)
💿 The Mainstream Shift
From underground heroes in Europe to mainstream chart-toppers in the U.S., Muse’s journey includes:
The breakout of Black Holes and Revelations with hits like “Starlight”
Political anthems aimed at lying leaders and war profiteers
Their refusal to chase approval — doing whatever the hell they want, and making it sound massive
🥞 Side Tangents (Because, Cousins)
Somehow we end up talking about:
Kevin Smith’s unreleased Prince documentary
Ben Folds’ absurd talent level
Who really controls Prince’s estate (spoiler: not us)
🔮 Coming Next Week
A dive into another musician who blends humor, virtuosity, and chaos — Ben Folds.
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This week, the guys finally dive into Faith No More, the band that helped shape the entire sound of 2000s alt rock.Adam and Mike unpack:Why Faith No More is way more than just “Epic”The band’s funky early years with Chuck MosleyThe iconic arrival of Mike Patton, whose vocal style influenced everyone from Incubus to System of a DownThe album-by-album evolution, from The Real Thing to King for a Day… Fool for a Lifetime, and Album of the Year🧠 Mike Patton: The Mad GeniusThey go deep on:Patton’s 286,000 side projects (Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, opera, a cooking-themed album… yes, seriously)His “I hate everything” vibe in interviewsThe cult following he’s built by not chasing mainstream fameThe impact of COVID, which reportedly led to Patton developing agoraphobia and stepping away from touring📼 Faith No More: Influencing Your Whole PlaylistWhether it's the funk-metal blend of Midlife Crisis or the raw energy of Digging the Grave, this band has quietly shaped modern rock.Adam calls it: “They’re your favorite band’s favorite band.”Also discussed:Rivalries with Red Hot Chili PeppersUnderrated albums like Angel Dust and Soul InvictusWhy they’re so easy to listen to, despite being so weirdThe Sonic the Hedgehog coin sound from Last Cup of Sorrow💿 What About the Gaps?A massive 18-year break between Album of the Year (1997) and Soul Invictus (2015) gets explored.Mike’s theory: all the best bands hate each other.🥄 Faith, Seinfeld, and Soup NazisSomehow we end up talking about:Mike’s DVD box set obsession with Seinfeld Season 7Episode sequencingAnd how discovering Faith No More is kind of like discovering Seinfeld: there’s no “start here”—you just jump in and find what sticks.🔮 Coming Next WeekIt’s time to explore Muse—the band Mike loves, Adam kind of likes, and both agree is worth a deeper dive.📲 Follow us on Instagram & YouTube: @howitsrelatedpod📧 Email us: howitsrelatedpod@gmail.com🔗 Watch full episodes & clips: YouTube.com/@howitsrelatedpod#FaithNoMore #MikePatton #Incubus #AltRock #90sMusic #Seinfeld #RedHotChiliPeppers #MrBungle #MusicPodcast #Cousins #HowItsRelated
Join your favorite cousins as they start the episode with a chaotic story—something about a screwdriver accident, a butt pinch, and a snakebite metaphor gone wrong. Just a normal Wednesday.🎸 The Collective Soul SpiralAdam opens up about his teenage love for Collective Soul, sparked by Shine and solidified by discovering the lead singer was a pastor’s kid—just like him.Talks through the band’s history, internal drama, and personal memories tied to their musicMentions Pretty Donna, which was played at his weddingExplains how the lyrics of The World I Know helped him feel less alone during his time in Slovakia🧠 When Lyrics Actually Meant SomethingSome bands wrote actual poetry. Adam shares examples from The World I Know, highlighting lines that felt profound when you were young and trying to figure things out.✅ The Four-Song RuleIf you like four songs across multiple albums, you like the band. Period.Gin BlossomsGoo Goo DollsMatchbox 20Better Than EzraCollective SoulEven if they weren’t considered "cool," the consistency counts.🎧 90s Soundtracks & Pop CompilationsA rundown of elite 90s movie soundtracks (Varsity Blues, City of Angels, Can’t Hardly Wait) leads into a nostalgic rant on Now That’s What I Call Music compilations and the rise of pop crossover moments.🎤 The Festival TierSome bands may not sell out arenas today, but they’re still crushing festival stages and nostalgia tours.Collective SoulBetter Than EzraEverclearTonicOur Lady Peace🔮 Next WeekA pivot is coming: the next episode is all about Faith No More.---📲 Follow us on Instagram & YouTube: @howitsrelatedpod📧 Email us: howitsrelatedpod@gmail.com🔗 Watch full episodes & clips: YouTube.com/@howitsrelatedpod---#90sMusic #CollectiveSoul #GooGooDolls #Matchbox20 #BetterThanEzra #VarsityBlues #CityOfAngels #NowThatsWhatICallMusic #MusicPodcast #ComedyPodcast #Cousins #HowItsRelated #PodcastRewind
This week your favorite cousins tackle their first-ever fan request—and it’s a good one: Queens of the Stone Age and the mad genius behind it all, Josh Homme.
Adam and Mike dive deep into the desert-fueled chaos of QOTSA, unpacking what makes the band so original, so weird, and so undeniably awesome. Along the way, they pay tribute to Miles’ dad, roast Star Wars continuity, and try to explain why some Adam Sandler movies just hit.
📝 Topics we hit:
The YouTube comment that made this episode happen
What makes Queens of the Stone Age so different—and why it works
Dave Grohl’s wild ride through Songs for the Deaf
Why originality is Josh Homme’s superpower
Star Wars prequels, bad acting, and high ground memes
Adam Sandler, Funny People, and the underrated beauty of sad comedies
The Collective Soul documentary no one asked for (except Adam)
🎵 Artists & Albums Mentioned:
Queens of the Stone Age
Kyuss
Dave Grohl
Foo Fighters
Collective Soul (briefly… sorry, Adam)
Adam Sandler (yes, we’re counting him)
🧠 Final Take:
Songs for the Deaf is your gateway drug. But like most great bands, Queens of the Stone Age takes time. Weird chords, gritty vocals, and surprising turns—that’s the charm. And Josh Homme? He’s out here breaking musical rules just to see what happens.
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