This week, Matt and Ryan continue their Pride Month celebration by exploring Frank Ocean's acclaimed second studio album, "Blonde." Released independently after the success of Channel Orange, Blonde quickly became a critical darling, even being named Pitchfork's best album of the 2010s. Tune in to hear their take!

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Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

04:20 Last Week Recap

05:43 What is a Frank Ocean?

16:54 Nikes

24:15 Ivy

29:48 Pink + White

34:40 Be Yourself

38:23 Solo

43:05 Skyline To

46:59 Self Control

54:27 Good Guy

56:38 Nights

01:03:35 Solo (Reprise)

01:07:40 Ways to Support the Show

01:11:31 Pretty Sweet

01:16:55 Facebook Story

01:18:55 Close To You

01:20:58 White Ferrari

01:27:10 Seigfried

01:32:08 Godspeed

01:36:48 Futura Free

01:41:23 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:49:25 Next Week's Review

01:51:17 Outro

This week on the podcast, Matt and Ryan are continuing their Pride Month celebration by diving into Wham!'s second studio album, "Make It Big." This iconic record was a game-changer for the duo, propelling them to superstardom in America with smash hits like "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" and "Careless Whisper."

Christopher Connelly of Rolling Stone raved about the album, calling it "an almost flawless pop record, a record that does exactly what it wants to and has a great deal of fun doing it."

Tune in to hear what Matt and Ryan have to say about this essential pop masterpiece!

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Ryan’s Vinyl Collection

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Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

02:51 Last Week Recap

04:10 What is a Wham!?

10:44 Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

18:18 Everything She Wants

27:25 Heartbeat

33:09 Like A Baby

38:52 Ways to Support the Show

42:40 Freedom

48:53 If You Were There

55:41 Credit Card Baby

01:01:05 Carless Whisper

01:07:46 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:17:29 Next Week's Review

01:19:55 Outro

This week, Matt and Ryan kick off Pride Month with a deep dive into Against Me!'s "Transgender Dysphoria Blues." Released at a pivotal moment in frontwoman Laura Jane Grace's life—shortly after she publicly came out as a transgender woman—the album powerfully explores themes surrounding her transition. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about this impactful record!

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Ryan’s Vinyl Collection

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Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

02:03 Last Week Recap

03:43 What is an Against Me!?

15:39 Transgender Dysphoria Blues

21:27 True Trans Soul Rebel

27:40 Unconditional Love

32:19 Drinking With the Jocks

37:51 Osama Bid Laden As the Crucified Christ

43:15 Ways to Support the Show

46:11 Fuckmylife666

51:20 Dead Friend

55:35 Two Coffins

01:00:25 Paralytic States

01:07:00 Black Me Out

01:16:04 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:25:25 Next Week's Review

01:26:40 Outro