Category Playlists

A compilation of our most important, iconic, and favorite episodes of all time! We've compiled them here for easy access. Press play and relive the laughs and memories, or experience them for the first time!

From folksy acoustic records to aggressive alt pop, these Spin It episodes cover Alternative and Independent music of all kinds! From the angst of Weezer and Anthony Green to the lyrical puzzles of R.E.M. and Inner Wave, we've got a little bit of everything hidden in these often-deeper cuts!

Each of these episodes was so good we had to extend them! These episodes have extended versions exclusively on SpinItPod.com. Be sure to check them out for extra facts, jokes, conversations, and a few bonus rounds of Fact Or Spin!

Listen to the B-Sides Here!

Feeling down? Let these bluesy episodes of Spin It pick you right back up again! From classic blues to more modern rockers, these albums have all the 12-bar blues vibes you could ever want. With million-dollar beards, missing carrots, and tank drivers in the mix, you never know what's in store!

Connor says he's the King of Concept Albums. Is it true? You be the judge! These records all tell a coherent story & focus around a central theme (some more intensely than others). Can we unravel these tales and maybe make up a few of our own? If you love concept albums this is the playlist for you!

Every so often Connor gets to bring a pick to the podcast! These are albums he's listened to a LOT and James has only heard once. Get ready for diverse musical tastes, lots of hot takes, and Fact Or Spin chaos as the Mixtaper struggles to best his roommate. From Miley to Barry to Perry... strap in.

Howdy, y'all! These episodes feature our favorite Country records! From Hank to Cash to Miranda Lambert, we have country from every era. We've got prison ballads, honky tonkin', Opry tangents, and more. Get your boots ready to boogie and listen to these episodes about three chords and the truth!

Can't get enough of everyone's favorite "is it a truth, is it a lie" game show? Check out these hand-picked episodes that feature our favorite rounds of Fact or Spin!! You'll learn about pigeon racing, ear jewelry, a cursed zoo, and so much more! The Mixtaper will do his worst... NYEAH!

Ready to headbang? These episodes rock hard-- REALLY hard. These bands tear up clubs, vandalize aircrafts, and serenade penguins with music that shreds. You'll hear songs about war, Cthulu, murderous killers, and more. Get ready to scream and mosh your way through these albums and episodes!

We're taking it way back.. These historical episodes feature some of the oldest and most influential records we've talked about, from Duke Ellington's massive catalog of jazz standards to the King to hip-hop's first pioneers! Get ready to go back in time with us!

Ho ho ho! These holiday episodes span everything from our Spin-ter Wonderland specials to Mixtober's Halloween vibes, and everything in between! We've got some special themed albums and episodes to go along with the season, with music that will really help set the mood!

They say jazz is all about the notes you don't play.. We say jazz is all about the episodes you DO listen to! Check out these jazz and jazz-adjacent episodes, featuring polyrhythms, unusual chords, and all the other elements of this unique style you've all come to know and love.

And we're on the air!! These special episodes were recorded live with our audience, usually on our Twitch, twitch.tv/spinitpod ! You'll hear us host fun polls, interact with chat, and more in these special live episodes that let us do more than a normal episode can!

You know him, you love him.. He's our resident supervillain and dastard, The Mixtaper! Whether he's serving up Pumpkin Spice at your local Starbucks or paying off his college debt, you can always find him cooking up facts or spins each week for the podcast! These are his best moments, full of lore!

If you can't get enough of pop music, you might wanna check out these episodes! From classic pop like Michael Jackson and the Beach Boys to more modern pop stars like Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, and Taylor Swift, we've got enough hits to keep you moving for hours! 

Angsty? Angry? Haven't quite outgrown your "it's not a PHASE, mom" phase? Then these episodes are for you! We've got all the pent-up aggression you can handle in these pop-punk centric episodes, from the Sk8er Bois of Avril Lavigne to the American Idiots of Green Day and much more! 

If time signatures and musical convention  aren't really your thing, you might need more progressive rock in your life!! Check out these episodes on some of your favorite prog rock bands to get started! From the dark side of the moon to the long distance runaround, you'll find it all here!

While we're waiting patiently for Connor's Hippin' And Hoppin' album to drop you can listen to these hip-hop-centric epiosdes to pass the time! We've got rhymes from modern masters like Kendrick and Kid Cudi, and some throwback beats from artists like A Tribe Called Quest and Wu-Tang Clan!

You want it? You got it! These episodes and albums were all recommended to us by YOU, the audience, aka our writing and A&R departments! From hit singles like Spirit In The Sky to whole albums we might never have heard otherwise, thank you for all your ideas!! 

Rock on! We've got all your favorite rock hits right here, from Billy Joel and the Beatles to Phil Collins and Radiohead. It's a diverse genre, and we try to cover every era and subset in turn! Enjoy these episodes about some of history's most famous music (and some you might be finding just now)!

Who is Ryan The Ghost? He's an elusive specter that keeps showing up during Fact Or Spin. Do any of these artists own ghost detecting equipment? Who met this iconic character? Relive our most long-lived, torturous recurring fact and see all the times it's made an appearance so far on the podcast!

Once in awhile we take a break from listening to whole albums to check out some SINGLES! These episodes feature unique games, live listen-alongs, fan recommendations, and more! We get into themed episodes, current chart-toppers, and much more! You never know what each singles episode will bring!

The Spin Cycle is what happens when one album leads us to another. Maybe we hear a song or featured artist we like. Maybe we've talked about a song by the same writer or with the same title! Check out these episodes and see how it's all interconnected... And find out what makes it on here next!