808s and Basements

Megan introduces Codi to the world of Lil Wayne, starting with Tha Carter III and following up with Tha Carter V. MORE FROM US @808s_Basements @meganisthejunk @codimohr Find the accompanying playlist, “Weezy Taught Me,” on Spotify.

On this edition of Holiday Skillet Sessions — festive sound stories served in a seasonal sizzling hot pan (or just a playlist) — Megan and Codi embrace the best Christmas music out there … and, yes, that does exist. Final playlist: A Willie Nice Mothaf***** Xmas (HOLIDAY SKILLET SESSIONS) MORE FROM US: @808s_Basements @codimohr @meganisthejunk

On this edition of Holiday Skillet Sessions — sound stories served in a seasonal sizzling hot pan (or just a playlist) — Megan and Codi created the most accurate Thanksgiving playlist two white girls could. Final playlist: thank u, next (HOLIDAY SKILLET SESSIONS) MORE FROM US: @808s_Basements @codimohr @meganisthejunk

*DISCLAIMER* This episode includes references to The Orwells, whose band members were accused of sexual assault. As previously noted, we will not knowingly include abusers, racists, or the like in any of our playlists. This Skillet Sessions episode was recorded before the allegations went public. The song has since been removed from the final list. On this edition of Skillet Sessions — sound stories served in a sizzling hot pan (or just a playlist) — Megan and Codi were inspired by the...

Men are trash. But in some cases their art significantly impacted us and women like us before we knew how trash they were. Whether it’s something as heinous as sexual assault or supporting questionable politics, some artists have severely disappointed their fans. Today we’re talking about approaching their work now … or not. MORE FROM US @808s_Basements @meganisthejunk @codimohr Find the accompanying playlist, “Men are Cancelled,” on Spotify. Undefeated article by David Dennis Jr.:...

On this edition of Skillet Sessions — sound stories served in a sizzling hot pan (or just a playlist) — Megan and Codi created a spooky audio experience to fill all your Halloween needs. INTRO/HONORABLE MENTIONS: 00:00 TOP 15 LISTS: 04:14 THE EXPERIENCE: 31:57 FINAL LIST: 44:25 OUTRO: 44:48 Watch this video immediately: "Shia LeBeouf" Live by Rob Cantor MORE FROM US @808s_Basements @meganisthejunk @codimohr Playlist: Dance 'Til You're Dead (SKILLET SESSIONS)

The Carters worked their narrative magic into a three-year triptych spanning three albums. They came and they saw and they conquered, and they took us along for the ride. Codi and Megan discuss Beyonce and Jay Z’s journey to EVERYTHING IS LOVE, family values and living out a marriage publicly. Recorded July 18, 2018. INTRO: 00:00 INITIAL REACTIONS: 01:10 TRAP MUSIC IN THE LOUVRE: 06:00 THE TRIPTYCH: 12:00 IS THIS REAL OR A NARRATIVE: 16:00 THE BEEF: 30:30 WATER = EVERYTHING:...

On this edition of Skillet Sessions — sound stories served in a sizzling hot pan (or just a playlist) — Megan and Codi created an audio experience based on songs that instantly change our moods. Check out the podcast episode to hear how we decided to include these songs and the stories they tell. (And if you find out who tf Shawty Snappin’ is, please @ Codi and let her know.) INTRO/HONORABLE MENTIONS: 00:00 - 09:20 TOP 15 LISTS: 09:20 - 38:30 THE EXPERIENCE: 38:30 - 47:00 FINAL LIST:...

Janelle Monae is known for her black-and-white uniform, but with her newest album, she introduced her fandroids to an electric rainbow of color. Today we’re talking about “Dirty Computer” and Monae’s persona-altering response to oppression. Recorded June 19. INTRO: 00:00 - 00:58 SHIFTING PERSONA: 00:58 ”DIRTY COMPUTER” MOVEMENTS: 12:00 COMING OUT/PRINCE: 20:30 CINEMATIC MUSICIANSHIP: 31:08 TECHNOLOGY/RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE: 36:15 RESPONSES TO THE WORLD: 39:09 OUTRO: 45:10 MORE FROM...

The first edition of Skillet Sessions — sound stories served in a sizzling hot pan (or literally just a playlist). This week we created an audio experience based on songs that make us feel like bad b*tches. INTRO/HONORABLE MENTIONS: 00:00 - 07:50 TOP 15 LISTS: 10:30 - 39:12 THE EXPERIENCE: 39:12 - 56:10 FINAL LIST: 56:25 - 57:11 OUTRO: 57:11 MORE FROM US @808s_Basements @meganisthejunk @codimohr SKILLET SESSION: So, You Wanna Be a Bad B*tch?

Kacey Musgraves is taking country music out of this world, but is she the future the genre needs? Megan and Codi break down Golden Hour and discuss why it’s such a mystifying response to a disastrous world. —————————————————————— More from us: @808s_Basements @meganisthejunk @codimohr —————————————————————— 00:00 - Intro - Free speech on the radio 01:00 - Golden Hour 29:35 - My Conservative Family Kept the Dixie Chicks From Me 35:30 - Genre bending 49:00 - Outro