Schizophrenic Music
A genre-jumping, decade-spanning music podcast where Craig and Kevin riff, rank, and occasionally roast their way through underrated albums, ridiculous matchups, and unexpected playlists.
Expect deep cuts, rapid-fire games, trivia twists, and the ever-growing series: “The Soundtrack to…”. Zero rules. Just riffs.
The Schizophrenic Music Podcast isn’t just a show — it’s a platform for sonic disobedience and musical pluralism.
Episodes
188 episodes
S6 – Ep 17 | Streaming-Only Releases, Fancy Burgers, Ice Baths & 2016 Hidden Gems
Craig and Kevin jump into 2016 this week with two albums that couldn’t be more different in style, but both leave a lasting impression.Craig spotlights The Party by Andy Shauf, a beautifully crafted indie-folk record filled...
S6 – Ep 16 | Songs Under 2 Minutes? Buffets? + 2009 Hidden Gems
Craig kicks things off this week by putting Kevin through another round of Dig It or Dump It, featuring a mix of music-related debates, random lifestyle topics, and a few curveballs that spark some strong reactions along the way.F...
S6 – Ep 15 | 1966 Listener Pick, 2018 Albums & Dig It or Dump It
Craig and Kevin kick things off with a listener recommendation, diving into Black Monk Time by The Monks — a raw, proto-punk release from 1966 that still sounds ahead of its time.From there, the guys jump to 2018 for...
S6 – Ep 14 | Can You Guess the Artist? + 2013 Deep Cuts & Listener Emails
Craig and Kevin kick things off this week by diving into a couple of listener emails, sparking some early conversation before shifting into their featured year: 2013.Craig brings Jesse Woods’ Get Your Burdens ...
S6 – Ep 13 | 1971 Deep Cuts, Dig It or Dump It, Algorithms, Albums or Playlists, Angine De Poitrine
Craig and Kevin take it back to 1971, digging into a pair of albums that showcase very different sides of the era’s sound.Craig highlights Lee Moses’ Time and Place, a soulful, gritty release packed with raw...
S6 – Ep 12 | 1983 Album Picks, Power Ballad Either/Or & Music Trends Talk
Craig and Kevin head into 1983 this week, spotlighting two albums that hit very different corners of the rock spectrum.Kevin kicks things off with Fastway’s self-titled debut, a hard-hitting blend of bluesy riffs and arena-...
S6 – Ep 11 | 1975 Album Picks - Roots Reggae Meets Folk - Dig It or Dump It & Either/Or
This week, Craig and Kevin turn their attention to 1975, digging into two albums that deserve far more love in the larger music conversation.Craig shines a light on Burning Spear’s Marcus Garvey, a towering ...
S6 – Ep 10 | 1967 Album Picks, Either/Or Battles & Dig It or Dump It
Craig and Kevin switch things up this week, diving straight into their albums of the week, spotlighting the year 1967 — one of the most transformative years in music history.Craig kicks things off with Magic Sam’s
S6 – Ep 9 | The Return of Either/Or & Overlooked Gems from 1965
This week kicks off with a little Either/Or — as Craig & Kevin throw 10 rapid-fire matchups to each other — forcing some tough decisions from a variety of topics.From there we move onto our Overlooked / Underrated Album of the week,...
S6 – Ep 8 | 1973 Album Picks, Music Reviews & The Rise of YouTube Tastemakers
This week kicks off with a little Either/Or: 1973 Edition, as Craig throws 10 rapid-fire matchups at Kevin — forcing some tough decisions from one of the most diverse years in music history.And speaking of ’73… that just so happen...
S6 – Ep 7 | Kevin’s Birthday, 1998 Album Picks, Festival Talk & The Sound of New Orleans
This week kicks off with a celebration — it’s Kevin’s birthday, and the guys raise a glass before diving into the music.For their Albums of the Week, they rewind to 1998. Kevin spotlights Corey Glover’s ...
S6 – Ep 6 | 1985 Album Picks, Catalog Sales, Super Bowl Halftime & The Future of Music Media
This week, Craig and Kevin rewind to 1985 for their albums of the week.Kevin kicks things off with Pandemonium’s Hole in the Sky — a melodic heavy metal gem that captures the mid-‘80s underground energy with...
S6 – Ep 5 | 1960 Albums, Grammy Talk & The Cost of Music Catalog Buyouts
This week, Craig and Kevin rewind all the way back to 1960 for their overlooked & underrated album picks. Kevin kicks things off with Rev. Gary Davis' Harlem Street Singer, a stunning gospel-blues staple, while...
S6 – Ep 4 | Riot, Reggae & The Ultimate Sin: 1981 in Review
In this episode, Craig and Kevin travel back to 1981 — a year brimming with genre-bending breakthroughs. Craig highlights the rootsy dub rhythms of Love Joys – Reggae Vibes, while Kevin fires things up with Riot – Fire Down Under
S6 – Ep 3 | 1968 Album Deep Cuts & Why AI Might Actually Help Music
Craig and Kevin kick things off by digging into two overlooked albums from 1968 — Craig’s pick is Savoy Brown, bringing gritty British blues-rock to the table, while Kevin highlights Giant Crab, a psychede...
S6 – Ep 2 | 2015 Album Picks & Embracing the Evolution of Taste
Craig and Kevin head back to 2015 to spotlight two criminally underrated albums: Craig’s pick is Helio Sequence’s self-titled LP — a shimmering slice of indie pop precision — while Kevin highlights Sonny Landreth’s Bo...
S6 – Ep 1 | 2005’s Underrated Albums, Artists Who Vanish & Indie Power in 2026
Craig and Kevin toast the start of a brand-new year by spotlighting their overlooked albums of 2005, including Craig’s pick Wilderness by Archer Prewitt (of The Sea & Cake) and Kevin’s pick Popsicle by Diamond Nights. This...
S5 - Ep 34 - Our Top 5 Albums of 2025 – Boxing Day Playlist & Holiday Hot Takes
This is it — the final episode in our Top 25 Albums of 2025 series!Craig and Kevin kick things off with their “Soundtrack to… Boxing Day” — a curated playlist that reflects the calm, the leftovers, the quiet reflection, and...
S5 - Ep 33 - Top 25 Albums of 2025 (Part 2) - Americana, Soul, Psych, Indie & So Much More
The countdown continues!This week, Craig and Kevin dive into Part 2 of their Top 25 Albums of 2025, revealing picks #15 through #6 — trading selections back and forth as the excitement builds toward the top.Before di...
S5 – Ep 32 - Our Top Albums of 2025 (Part 1) From Bahamas to Djo, No Joy to Goose
It’s list season, and Craig and Kevin are kicking things off with the first part of their Top 25 Albums of 2025, revealing picks #25 through #16 in this episode.Expect a wide-ranging mix of styles and sounds — from modern psych-p...
S5 - Ep 31 - 2008 Album Picks, Dig It/Dump It & The Soundtrack to the First Beer of the Weekend
Craig and Kevin shake things up in Episode 31, leading off with their underrated/overlooked album picks from 2008, a year rich in genre mashups and shifting sounds as digital took hold.Then it’s time to debut some brand-new segments:
S5 - Ep 30 - Overlooked 1984 Album Picks, Either/Or Chaos & Rate It Rundown
It’s Episode 30 and Craig & Kevin are wasting no time. Things kick off with a round of Either/Or, putting each other in tough spots with quick-hit matchups between albums, artists, and impossible-to-choose favorites.From there...
S5 - Ep 29 - 2012 Album Picks, Rate It Riffs & The Soundtrack to Late Night Drives
This week, Craig steers the ship with a fresh batch of Rate It and Either/Or prompts for Kevin — covering everything from genre gut-checks to impossible album choices. Quick takes, strong opinions, and probably a little friendly t...
S5 - Ep 28 - 1978 Albums, Music Trivia & The Soundtrack to Cleaning Your Parents’ House
This week, Craig and Kevin bring the noise and the nostalgia — starting with a round of Craig’s Music Trivia, putting Kevin’s brain (and memory) to the test with a few stumper questions right out the gate.Then it’s time for Rat...
S5 - Ep 27 - Overlooked Albums from 1962, Song Ratings & The Soundtrack to Becoming a Fan
This week, Kevin and Craig keep the format sharp and the conversation loose — starting with a round of Rate It, as Kevin tosses a batch of songs Craig’s way for instant 1–10 ratings. Honest takes only. No lifelines.Then Craig hits...