Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast
Milk Crates and Turntables is a Music Discussion Podcast. Each week Scott chooses a different music topic and discuss and debate the good, the bad and the ugly side of that particular topic. Maybe you'll agree or maybe you'll disagree. Listen in and find out.
Episodes
192 episodes
Ep. 205 - What makes music age well. Dark legacies of 70s rock icons. Honoring Robert Duvall’s Top 10 Movies
Ep. 204 - Lost Sounds: Vanished Rock Genres And Killer Crime Films
We chart the rise and fade of once-mighty rock genres and then sprint through a sharp list of the best crime films, mixing live reactions, music nerdery, and a few spicy takes. It ends with a rebrand tease, Super Bowl rituals, and a maple syrup...
Ep. 203 - From Skid Row Gossip To The Origins Of Mr. Brightside
We celebrate 203 by leaning into what keeps us steady: music, honesty, and the live-wire chat. Hot takes on “legendary” labels, deep cuts that deserve daylight, and why Mr. Brightside still hits like the first time.• calling the stream ...
Ep. 202 - Snorting Cupcakes, Skipping “Imagine,” And Other Honest Music Takes
We riff on how 1969 quietly engineered the 70s, why certain “boomer graduation” songs feel like revisionist history, and what Steely Dan actually meant. We also rank rock films that defined the look of music and spotlight four classics written ...
Ep. 201 - 201 Episodes And Still Loud
We mark 201 episodes with a fast, loud tour through the songs and stories that stick: the 20th century’s most played tracks, 1984’s turning points, and a fresh fight over who gets paid when the stream never stops. Along the way we defend underl...
Ep. 191 - From Oasis To AI: What Shook Music And What’s Next
We trade New Year jabs, swap home jam stories, and then dive into the state of music: tours, meltdowns, AI, and why some shows still matter more than numbers. It’s a fast hour of sharp takes, live-show nostalgia, and a few friendly punches....
Ep. 190 - A No-BS Year-End Tour Through Bands, Breakups, Comebacks, And Loss
A raw New Year’s Eve review of 2025 in music, from surprise “reunions” and messy breakups to the legends we lost and the awards that missed the mark. We share stories, call out the industry’s blind spots, and chart what still gives rock its pul...
We Revisit Reunions, Breakups, Awards, And The Legends We Lost To Make Sense Of 2025 In Music
A loose, late-night New Year’s Eve rewind of 2025 in music, from wild reunions and messy breakups to the losses that hit hardest and the awards that rang hollow. We talk plainly about fan respect, legacy weight, and why some moments lit up whil...
Ep. 188 - The Cars, Covers, And The Sound Of The Seventies
We riff through The Cars’ catalog, defend Ben Orr’s legacy, and stress why Candy O and Panorama still reward deep listens. We test a stack of California Dreamin’ covers, revisit 60s pillars like CCR and Hendrix, and salvage “forgotten” 70s and ...
Ep. 187 - Music News Reactions, KISS Guitar Drama, And The 15 Best One-Word Horror Movies
We go live, shake off tech gremlins, and dive into a sharp, funny tour through music headlines, a KISS guitar legacy check, and a Halloween-ready sprint through one-word horror greats. Along the way, we debate what “legendary” really means and ...
Ep. 186 - What happens when nostalgia meets new tours and old grudges?
We trace a wild line from hip‑hop sampling and 70s rock hooks to a brand‑new supergroup, a fiery takedown of residency culture, a riff‑detective dive into Paranoid, and the unsung glue of Michael Anthony. We end on boomer one‑hit wonders and wh...
Ep. 185 - Music News, Overplayed Classics, and Prog Rock Deep Dives...Sort Of.
This week I dive into music news solo, covering Aerosmith's uncertain future, overplayed yet undeniably great 90s songs, and an exhaustive history of progressive rock that might have tested everyone's patience.• Steven Tyler "just doesn...
Ep. 184 - Music Legends, Tour Cancellations, and Memorable Album Openers
We dive into music news and controversy, examining the recent Steve Miller Band tour cancellation that blamed "extreme weather" while evidence suggests poor ticket sales were the real reason.• Exploring Ozzy Osbourne's musical legacy th...
Ep. 183 - Music News, Steve Miller Cancels Tour, Some of Rocks BIGGEST Album Failures
We jump into the absurdity of Steve Miller Band canceling all upcoming tour dates, supposedly due to "extreme weather events," while exposing this as a likely cover for poor ticket sales.• Steve Miller's weather excuse includes potentia...
Ep. 182 - From Grunge to Pop: The Cultural Shifts of 90s Music
We explore the recent revelation of an AI-generated rock band called The Velvet Sundown that gained over one million Spotify listeners before announcing they weren't real, raising questions about artistic creation and authenticity in the music ...
Ep. 177 - Back in the Groove
Scott returns to the podcast after taking time off following his brother's death, reconnecting with Jack to discuss music, streaming services, and political commentary from aging rock stars.• Scott opens up about his brother's passing a...
Ep.175 - Music News Breakdown: Legends, Lawsuits, and Lost Albums
The music world never stops generating compelling stories, from legendary rockers facing mortality to controversial reunions and disturbing allegations.• Johnny Rotten refuses to rejoin what he calls the "woke Sex Pistols," claiming the...
Ep. 173 - Ticket Chaos, and the Hidden World of Library Music
This episode uncovers the fascinating world of library music, a genre that has unknowingly influenced many aspects of our auditory experiences. We discuss its definition, historical context, and the remarkable ways in which it has shaped not ju...
Ep. 170 - Exploring My Top 10 Essential Albums
After years of collecting vinyl records, I found myself on a musical journey that led me to the top 10 essential albums everyone should experience. Join me as I reflect on what makes an album essential and distinguish it from personal favorites...