The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers

Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith revels in the beauty and the mania of experimental musician Tom Waits’ flawless 1985 album Rain Dogs. Get Dawes' new album 'Good Luck with Whatever' now!

Temptations founding member Otis Williams and producer Harry Weinger bring their combined knowledge of the famed R&B group’s history to bear while examining its 1995 retrospective album Anthology.

Comedian Big Jay Oakerson returns to weigh in on one of the most divisive bands in music history: funk punkers the Red Hot Chili Peppers and their 1999 album Californication.

Comedian Tony Baker shows mad love and respect for New York rapper Nas’s 1994 debut masterpiece Illmatic. Check out his new special “Tony Baker and Friends” just dropped last week. Watch it on tonybakercomedy.com For New Music and Album History, go to The500Podcast.com

Comedian Josh Wolf evokes the soulful simplicity and salt-of-the-earth songwriting epitomized by southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1973 debut album (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd). FOR ALBUM HISTORY + NEW MUSIC INFLUENCED BY EACH ALBUM...CHECK OUT THE500PODCAST.COM

Famed voice actor on The Simpsons, comedian, musician, and radio host Harry Shearer digs deep into the legend of one of New Orlean’s greatest singer-songwriters, Dr. John, and his 1972 album Dr. John’s Gumbo. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: Sunset Lake CBD - Get 15% off when you use the code 'JAM500' here https://sunsetlakecbd.com/ FOR ALBUM HISTORY + NEW MUSIC INFLUENCED BY EACH ALBUM...CHECK OUT THE500PODCAST.COM

Big Star founding member Jody Stephens looks back on the legacy of highly influential power pop he helped create, as immortalized in the band’s 1974 sophomore album Radio City. FOR ALBUM HISTORY + NEW MUSIC INFLUENCED BY EACH ALBUM...CHECK OUT THE500PODCAST.COM

Emmy-nominated 'Reno 911!' actor Kerri Kenney-Silver reminisces of the creative New York scene in the 90's making music in the band Cake Like with a crunchy nod to grunge superstar PJ Harvey's 1993 album 'Rid of Me'. Check out 'Reno 911!' Part 2 streaming now on Quibi! This episode was sponsored by Sunset Lake CBD. Use the promo code 'JAM500' for 15% off your next order of organic, pesticide-free CBD flower, pre-rolls, tinctures and gummies. Learn more at sunsetlakecbd.com.

Revolutionary rock guitarist 'The Nightwatchman' Tom Morello reveals Rage Against The Machine wouldn't exist without The Clash's politically-infused eclectic triple album masterpiece, 1980's 'Sandinista!' Check out Tom's new song 'You Belong To Me' and pre-order his photo memoir "Whatever It Takes". This episode was sponsored by Sunset Lake CBD. Use the promo code 'JAM500' for 15% off your next order of organic, pesticide-free CBD flower, pre-rolls, tinctures and gummies. Learn more at sunsetlakecbd.com.

Singer-songwriter Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara pays homage to the trailblazing emotional rawness and political integrity of alternative rocker Sinéad O'Connor's 1990 sophomore album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got. Check out Tegan and Sara's latest (9th) album, an EP of remixes of 'Hey, I'm Just Like You'. This episode was sponsored by Sunset Lake CBD. Use the promo code 'JAM500' for 15% off your next order. Learn more at https://sunsetlakecbd.com/

Comedian and actor Harland Williams channels his inner Jim Morrison through the medium of psychedelic rockers The Doors’ 1967 sophomore album Strange Days. For new music influenced by this album, music history and show notes, go to  The500podcast.com. Join the movement.

Actress and musician Rita Wilson bubbles over with enthusiasm for the breathtaking blues of Bob Dylan's 1997 comeback record Time Out Of Mind. Listen to Rita's music "Where's My Country Song", “When This Is Over” with the Oak Ridge Boys & Tauren Wells as well as "Everybody Cries" from the film The Outpost. For new music influenced by this album, music history and show notes, go to  The500podcast.com. Join the movement.

Actress and musician Rita Wilson bubbles over with enthusiasm for the breathtaking blues of Bob Dylan's 1997 comeback record Time Out Of Mind. Listen to Rita's music "Where's My Country Song", “When This Is Over” with the Oak Ridge Boys & Tauren Wells as well as "Everybody Cries" from the film The Outpost.  For new music influenced by this album, music history and show notes, go to  The500podcast.com. Join the movement.

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani analyzes the god-like abilities of fellow rock deity Eric Clapton, dissecting his 1974 release 461 Ocean Boulevard in excruciating detail. Buy Joe's new album Shapeshifting out now. For new music influenced by this album, music history and show notes, go to  The500podcast.com. Join the movement.

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani analyzes the god-like abilities of fellow rock deity Eric Clapton, dissecting his 1974 release 461 Ocean Boulevard. Buy Joe's new album Shapeshifting out now. For new music influenced by this album, music history and show notes, go to  The500podcast.com. Join the movement.