Schizophrenic Music's Podcast

This week, Craig and Kevin are back in full force — covering more ground than a double LP and still finding space to shake things up.They kick things off with a return to the tried-and-true: spotlighting underrated or overlooked albums from 1995 — a year drenched in alt-rock, grunge’s fading glow, and the rise of genre-blending misfits.Next, it’s time for not one, but two rounds of "Rate It":

This week, the Schizo crew takes it on the road — broadcasting live from the ALE tRail Off The Tracks Beer Festival, hosted by WTCI PBS in Chattanooga, TN. With the sun shining, beers flowing, and Rick Rushing & The Blues Strangers laying down the perfect soundtrack in the background, Craig and Kevin soak in the scene and keep the conversation rolling in real time.What to expect from this one? 

Craig and Kevin kick things off by taking each other to task in a fresh round of the Schizo Hot Seat — rapid-fire Either/Or album selections, 10 rounds, winner stays on the board. Quick instincts, strong opinions, no lifelines.Then Craig raises the stakes with a new layer: Rate It. He throws 10 music-related topics at Kevin — anything from genres and trends to album formats and fuzzy concepts — and asks for a 1–10 rating, with Kevin forced to lock it in and (maybe) explain himself afterward. Zero prep. All gut.Next, they shift gears and dive into their albums of the week, spotlighting two underrated or overlooked records from 2010 — a year where indie exploded, pop got experimental, and some now-iconic acts were just getting started.Finally, the conversation winds into something more reflective: 

Craig and Kevin kick things off with the return of the Schizo Hot Seat — a 10-round, no-skips showdown where it’s album vs. album, and the winner moves on to face the next contender. Think musical March Madness with zero brackets and maximum gut instinct. Will classics reign, or will personal bias break the system? Either way, only one album survives each round.Next, they take it all the way back to 1964, spotlighting two overlooked or underrated albums from a pivotal year in music history. Sure, the Beatles and Stones were taking over, but Craig and Kevin dig deeper to highlight the lesser-known gems that still hold weight.Then it’s time for the heart of the episode: World Music

It’s Episode 20 and the Schizo boys are still going strong — and a little unpredictable. Craig and Kevin kick things off with another round of Either/Or Hot Seats, throwing ten rapid-fire choices at one another that force some tough (and occasionally absurd) musical decisions.From there, it’s time to rewind to 1991 — a year packed with genre-defining albums and seismic shifts in the music landscape. Naturally, Craig and Kevin each bring one underrated or overlooked record from the year that helped shape the ‘90s sound — without just playing the hits.And just when Kevin thinks the ride is winding down, Craig drops a surprise shuffle twist:

Craig and Kevin flip the format this week, ditching the Schizo Shuffle and skipping the album cover battles — instead, they jump straight into the fire by putting each other on the hot seat with rapid-fire questions, unexpected prompts, and mildly uncomfortable musical truths.Once the flames settle, they spotlight two underrated or overlooked albums from 1987, offering a fresh listen to a year that gave us hair metal highs, alt-rock beginnings, and pop polish with bite.The conversation then turns introspective as they dive into the topic of music reviews — how they’ve changed from the golden days of Rolling Stone, Spin, and NME to today’s world of algorithm-fed opinions, YouTube reactors, and scores without context.Finally, Craig throws down a challenge for both hosts moving forward: 

This week, Craig and Kevin start things off with the Schizophrenic Shuffle — their ongoing audio roulette where five randomly shuffled tracks are shared, digested, and categorized into three distinctive reactions:

Craig and Kevin kick things off with their Schizophrenic Shuffle, where both hosts shuffle their personal libraries, trade five tracks, and return with one song in each of these categories:

Craig and Kevin rewind to 1992, a year where grunge officially cracked the mainstream, hip-hop kept evolving, and alternative rock started to take over the airwaves. True to form, they each bring one overlooked or underrated album to the table — records that might’ve been drowned out by the buzz of the big hitters, but still pack a serious punch.Then it’s time for another round of the Schizophrenic Shuffle, where Craig and Kevin trade five randomly shuffled tracks from their personal libraries, listen during the week, and return to slot them into three categories:

This week, Craig and Kevin dive into the often-overlooked corners of 1976, each bringing an underrated album from a year often dominated by disco and denim. Expect deep grooves, unexpected picks, and a little rock ‘n roll rebellion.Then it’s time for the Schizo Music Shuffle — where both hosts shuffle their personal libraries, trade 10 songs, listen over the course of the week, and return ready to assign each track into one of these three categories:

Craig and Kevin fire up Two Albums, One Year with a return to the not-so-distant past: 2021. Each brings an underrated or overlooked album from that year — gems that got lost in the noise of algorithmic overload and pandemic playlists.Then it’s the return of the Schizo Music Shuffle — the reimagined format where each host shuffles their personal collection, shares five tracks with the other, and listens throughout the week. They return ready to place those songs into three distinct categories:

This week, Craig and Kevin head back to 1982 — a year pulsing with synths, new wave edges, and major shifts in the musical landscape. Each host brings an underrated or overlooked album from that year, diving into what made it special then, and why it still deserves a spin now.But instead of their usual Schizophrenic Shuffle, Craig throws a curveball and shifts gears into the future — the two wrap up the episode by scanning the horizon and discussing upcoming releases slated for the next couple of months. Which ones are worth watching? Which artists are due for a return to form? And is rock finally sneaking back into the spotlight?It’s equal parts retro rewind and forward-thinking radar — all in true Schizo style.

This week, Craig and Kevin plug into 2006, a year buzzing with indie breakthroughs, MySpace hype, and post-millennial genre mashups. Each host brings one underrated or overlooked album from that chaotic yet creatively rich year — the kinds of records that might’ve been blog favorites but never got the long-term love they deserved.Then it’s time for the latest round of their reimagined Schizophrenic Shuffle — a weekly exchange that’s become part playlist swap, part personal time capsule. Here’s the format:Each host shuffles their personal collection and pulls five tracksThey find each song on Apple Music and send them to each otherAfter listening to each track in full over the week, they return to the mic ready to break them down in four categories:

This week, Craig and Kevin rewind to the tail end of the '70s for a Two Albums, One Year spotlight on 1979 — a year where disco clashed with punk, synths started creeping in, and genre lines were beginning to blur. As always, they each bring an underrated or overlooked album from that year — records that slipped through the cracks in a decade overflowing with iconic releases.Then it’s time for the ongoing experiment that is the revamped Schizophrenic Shuffle — the new listening ritual that turns random track pulls into full-week explorations. Here’s how it works:Craig and Kevin each shuffle their digital librariesThey pull five random songs and find them on Apple MusicThey send them to each other and listen in full over the weekOn the pod, they assign each song to one of these four categories:

This week, it’s time for the revamped Schizophrenic Shuffle, the ongoing listening game that’s reshaped how Craig and Kevin explore their own music collections. Here’s how it works:Each host shuffles their personal library and picks five tracksThey share those songs via Apple Music the week before recordingBoth hosts listen to each song in full, then come to the pod ready to assign them to four categories:

This week, Craig and Kevin fast-forward to the not-so-distant past with 2022 as the focus for Two Albums, One Year. Each host brings an album from that year they feel flew under the radar — releases that might’ve been buried by algorithm overload, TikTok trends, or the sheer flood of new music. From genre-defying statements to quiet masterpieces, they dig into what made their picks stand out in a crowded field.Then it’s on to the revamped Schizophrenic Shuffle, where Craig and Kevin swapped 10 randomly shuffled tracks from their personal libraries the week prior. They return to share their picks across four categories:

Craig and Kevin dive into the chaotic, genre-bending world of 1999, each spotlighting an underrated or overlooked album that may have been lost in the Y2K panic, the boy band explosion, or the rise of Napster. Expect a mix of nostalgia, sonic surprises, and maybe even a little turn-of-the-century slander.Then it’s time to unveil the revamped Schizophrenic Shuffle — now a weeklong listening game instead of a live-fire round. Here’s how it works:Each host shuffles their personal collection.They find the first 10 tracks on Apple Music.They swap songs and listen to each one in full.On the episode, they each select tracks from the combined pool — one for each of these categories:

This week, Craig and Kevin set the dials for 1972, one of rock’s most iconic years — but instead of focusing on the obvious heavy-hitters, they spotlight two underrated or overlooked albums that deserve more love in the classic rock canon. Expect deep cuts, unexpected picks, and the usual musical detours.After the trip to ’72, the guys fast-forward to present day for a look at this year’s AMA nominees — and it’s exactly as predictable as you'd expect. They break down the categories, the glaring genre gaps, and the ongoing lack of legitimate Rock representation in major music awards. Is rock dead… or just ignored?From vintage vinyl to modern music politics, it’s another wild ride on the Schizo express.

This week, Craig and Kevin head all the way back to 1961, each picking an overlooked or under-appreciated album from a year that laid the groundwork for the music explosion to come. They dig into the sounds, styles, and why these records still deserve a spin in 2025.After the trip to ’61, they dive into what might just be their final Schizophrenic Shuffle — randomly pulling five tracks each from their digital libraries and giving those familiar thumbs up, thumbs down, or thumbs sideways reactions one more time (for now...).But just when Kevin thinks the episode is winding down, Craig has a surprise up his sleeve:Enter Classic Rock Magazine’s “The REAL Top 100 Albums of the ’70s.”Before revealing the theme, Craig challenges Kevin to blindly pick five random numbers between 11 and 100 — then unveils what the list is all about, capped off with a run through the Top 10 albums according to the magazine’s alternate take on the decade.It’s a deep cut celebration, a shuffle send-off, and a little 1970s curveball all

Craig and Kevin rewind to 1966, digging past the usual Beatles-Stones-Dylan trinity to spotlight two albums from that iconic year that they feel deserve more love. Each host brings one underrated or overlooked record to the table — albums that may have flown under the radar then, or just haven’t gotten the same legacy shine over the decades.From hidden gems to deep cuts, it’s a celebration of sonic storytelling from a year that helped shape the sound of modern music.To close things out, they return to their ritual: the Schizophrenic Shuffle — where each host blindly selects five tracks from their personal digital collection and the other responds with a thumbs up, thumbs down, or thumbs sideways if it's unfamiliar territory. Surprises (and hot takes) guaranteed.