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