Best The Official Frank Zappa Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Ranking All the Best Songs From Season 7 18:37

7d ago18:37

18:37

Well, season seven is now behind us. So, we gotta do what we always go. It's time to rank all the best songs from the season and determine once and for all which one is the best!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sur…

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Episode 137: King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King 32:08

14d ago32:08

32:08

Surprise, it's the season seven finale! Kind of sudden, but I explain at the end of the video. Regardless, there's a whole episode to listen to prior to that. Join me as I check out King Crimson and their 1969 album "In the Court of the Crimson King"Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new ep…

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Episode 136: Nine Inch Nails - With Teeth 53:11

21d ago53:11

53:11

Missed the 20th anniversary by a week, but that wont stop me from celebrating. Join me as I check out Nine Inch Nails and their 2005 album "With Teeth."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an e…

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Episode 135: Frank Zappa - Zoot Allures 36:38

28d ago36:38

36:38

Almost one hundred episodes later, I figured it was time he came back. This week we're checking out the one and only Frank Zappa and his 1976 album Zoot Allures!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye…

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Episode 134: Soundgarden - Superunknown 44:39

1M ago44:39

44:39

An absolute 90s highlight. So what am I going to think about it though? Not that that should matter though. But if you're curious, join me as I check out Soundgarden and their 1994 album Superunknown. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out ev…

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Episode 133: April Wine - First Glance 27:05

2M ago27:05

27:05

Some old school Canadian rock music for this episode. We're taking a look at April Wine and their 1978 album First Glance. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week! I would lov…

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Episode 132: Mother Mother - The Sticks 46:27

2M ago46:27

46:27

Let's bring it all back to the Canadian indie scene as we take a look at mother Mother and their 4th studio album The Sticks.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!I would lo…

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Episode 131: Killing Joke - Night Time 30:30

2M ago30:30

30:30

Am I going to get shadow banned for having that band name in the title of this episode? That band happens to be Killing Joke and I'm checking out their 1985 album Night Time.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure yo…

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Episode 130: Radiohead - The Bends 41:56

2M ago41:56

41:56

Back on March 13th, this one turned 30 years old. Almost time for a good old midlife crisis, eh? This week, I'm looking at Radiohead and their 1995 album The Bends. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an…

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Episode 129 : The Naked and Famous - Passive Me, Aggressive You 41:45

3M ago41:45

41:45

We're going back to 2010, when indie electro pop rock was all the craze in the alternative music world! This week, we're checking out The Naked and Famous and their 2010 debut studio album "Passive Me, Aggressive You."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Pod…

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Episode 128: Evanescence - Fallen 41:28

3M ago41:28

41:28

If you're a millennial like me, this brought back those high school years of angst and mall goth. This week we're looking at Evanescence and their 2003 debut album "Fallen."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you…

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Episode 127: Queens of the Stone Age - Songs for the Deaf 49:51

3M ago49:51

49:51

Queens of the Stone Age making their third appearance on the podcast. Songs for the Deaf is definitely one of their biggest and most well known albums, so how will it fare here? Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sur…

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Episode 126: Mogwai - The Bad Fire 30:56

4M ago30:56

30:56

So back in September '24, I gave a pretty decent review of one of the songs on this album. Well, the whole project is out now. Do it hold up AND does the album sound good altogether? Let's talk about Mogwai and their 2025 album The Bad Fire.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of …

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Episode 125: Primus - Frizzle Fry 43:52

4M ago43:52

43:52

It's finally time once again to get this show on the road! Season seven is officially here and what better way than to kick it off by reviewing/celebrating the 35th anniversary of Primus and their 1990 album Frizzle Fry.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record P…

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Into the Zappaverse with Miss Abigail Devoe! 1:19:07

6M ago1:19:07

1:19:07

Greetings to you all in this festive holiday season! In this decidedly enticing episode, Bill and Scott chat with Miss ABIGAIL DEVOE, host of YouTube's wildly popular VINYL MONDAY where she dives super deep into rock's greatest albums, including lots of brilliant Frank Zappa content! Abby shares with us her journey into the Zappaverse, and gives us…

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Ranking All The #1 Songs in Season Six 11:08

6M ago11:08

11:08

Let's slap a big completion bow on season six, shall we? With 24 episodes in the can, there were a lot of song rankings. Out of all of them only one can be declared the very best of the best. How will the list shape up? Find out and let's compare lists!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new…

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Episode 124: Spotlights - Alchemy for the Dead 32:24

7M ago32:24

32:24

To wrap up season six, let's go with a personal favourite of mine. But what will the score look like? Find out as I take a look at Spotlights and their 2023 album Alchemy for the Dead.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so ma…

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Episode 123: Beck - Mellow Gold 32:32

7M ago32:32

32:32

The second last episode of the season calls for something a little stranger. This week is all about Beck and his 1994 album Mellow Gold.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week…

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Episode 122: Rob Zombie - Hellbilly Deluxe 34:51

7M ago34:51

34:51

It's almost Halloween (when this episode drops)! And there's no one else I wouldn't to cover for that type of theme. So we're checking out Rob Zombie and his 1998 album Hellbilly Deluxe.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so …

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Happy 50th, Apostrophe (') -- A Deep Dish Special!!! 1:13:00

7M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

We are back, kids! In this episode, Joe, Bill and Scott talk about the various new reissues of APOSTROPHE ('), a top-tier Zappa classic! We go all Deep Dish with you on the new Super Deluxe 50th Anniversary CD reissue of the album, and the two new vinyl editions that are now available! Come and get your love!!…

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Episode 121: Ozzy Osbourne - Diary of a Madman 27:45

7M ago27:45

27:45

Two 80s albums in a row (including last week), really throwing it back around here. No... not like that. Join me as I take a look at Ozzy osbourne and his 1981 album Diary of a Madman.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so ma…

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Episode 120: Bauhaus - The Sky's Gone Out 30:39

8M ago30:39

30:39

Calling all the bat cavers for this one. Bela Lugosi has been dead for a while and we're still looking to talk about Bauhaus and their 1982 album "The Sky's Gone Out."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep …

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Episode 119: Tobacco - Ultima II Massage 38:08

8M ago38:08

38:08

We need more weirder sounding music on the show. Let's start by taking a look at Tobacco and their 2014 album Ultima II Massage.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!I would…

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Episode 118: Fever Ray - Self-Titled 32:30

8M ago32:30

32:30

Digging back into an album I haven't heard in full in over a decade. Does it still hold up at all? Find out as I check out Fever Ray's 2009 self-titled debut album.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an …

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Episode 117: Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile 1:07:39

8M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

This absolutely massive double album is turns 25 on September 21st, so there was no way in hell I was missing an opportunity to cover Nine Inch Nails and their 1999 double album The Fragile.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday,…

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Episode 116: System of a Down - Self-Titled 48:24

9M ago48:24

48:24

I can't be the only person who thinks this is more a punk album than anything. Well, I know I'm not. I just wanted to say it. Anyway, that album is today's episode and it's System of a Down's 1998 self-titled debut album!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record …

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Episode 115: Alexisonfire - Otherness 29:34

9M ago29:34

29:34

Time to relive a little of my high school nostalgia... I mean, circa 2003 - 2007, so it kind of counts. I'm checking out Alexisonfire and their 2022 album Otherness.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an…

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Episode 114: Idles - Tangk 37:55

9M ago37:55

37:55

For the second time in the history of the show, Idles makes an appearance! This time, it's their 2024 album "Tangk."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!I would love to hea…

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Episode 113: Pearl Jam - No Code 35:23

9M ago35:23

35:23

The podcast is now three years old! As is customary on the anniversary, it's time to look at Pearl Jam once again, and their 1996 album No Code.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out e…

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Episode 112: Deftones - White Pony 37:24

9M ago37:24

37:24

With today's album and Korn having been done, you know Limp Bizkit is inevitable. Until then, I'm checking Detones and their 2000 album White Pony.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear ou…

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The Whisky A Go Go Inevitable Deep Dish Spectacular! 1:20:22

10M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

In this episode, the ZappaCast team takes a DEEP DISH dive into the new Frank Zappa album, Whisky A Go Go, 1968! This is a HUGE release, packed with interesting and unique events. We go inside the making of the album with Vaultmeister Joe Travers, and Joe takes some questions from you, our amazing listeners! Hoopla in every little sip!…

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Episode 111: Mushroomhead - Call the Devil 41:31

10M ago41:31

41:31

A band I originally listened to a lot back in middle and high school just dropped a new album. What better time to check out Mushroomehad and their 2024 album Call the Devil.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure yo…

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Episode 110: Drab Majesty "Modern Mirror" 26:14

10M ago26:14

26:14

The last of the requests left over from season five! This time around I've been asked to check out Drab Majesty and their 2019 album "Modern Mirror."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear …

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Episode 109: Jane's Addiction "Nothing's Shocking" 32:09

10M ago32:09

32:09

Such a popular band with so few albums in their history. No worries though, because today I'm looking at Jane's Addiction and their 1988 debut album "Nothing's Shocking."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you ke…

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Episode 108: Deep Purple "=1" 32:45

10M ago32:45

32:45

Reviewing a brand new album by a band that (according to the channels analytics) is older than most of the audience! Today I'm checking our Deep Purple and their 2024 album "=1"Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure…

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Episode 107: Blink 182 "Enema of the State" 39:38

11M ago39:38

39:38

Throwing it back to the late 90s when pop-punk and nu-metal were peaking in popularity. Today, let's check out Blink 182 and their 1999 album "Enema of the State."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an e…

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Episode 106: Sloan "One Chord to Another" 33:51

11M ago33:51

33:51

Another request that was received toward the end of season five is finally seeing the light of day. Today, for the third time on this show, I've been asked to listen to Sloan and their 1996 album "One Chord to Another."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Po…

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Episode 105: Gary Numan "The Pleasure Principle" 39:16

11M ago39:16

39:16

Time for the first REAL big throwback of the season. This time around, I wanted to take a look at Gary Numan and his 1979 album "The Pleasure Principle."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an …

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Episode 104: Black Country, New Road "Ants From Up There" 40:24

11M ago40:24

40:24

The first request of the new season is upon us! This a request I got back toward the end of season five and meant to do it in season six. Well, here I am now listening to Black Country, New Road, and their 2022 album "Ants From Up There."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the…

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Episode 103 - Kittie "Fire" 32:17

11M ago32:17

32:17

Time for another BRAND NEW album on the show. It's their first album in 13 years, so I think it's as good a time as any to check out Kittie and their 2024 album "Fire."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep…

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Episode 102: Nine Inch Nails "The Downward Spiral" 49:43

11M ago49:43

49:43

Back into the swing of things again. This time, an album I originally chose to do for March 2024 (before the show went on a hiatus). Today is all about Nine Inch Nails and their 1994 album The Downward Spiral.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast come…

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Episode 101: Julie Christmas "Ridiculous and Full of Blood" 34:26

11M ago34:26

34:26

The podcast is finally back! Half a year later and I'm ready to go! Time to do something we never previous did on the podcast, and that's cover a brand new album! This week, I'm checking out Julie Christmas and her 2024 album "Ridiculous and Full of Blood."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A…

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Ladies and Gentlemen...Arthur Dyer Tripp III!!!!! 1:12:10

12M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

That’s right, you heard right, the ZappaCast team chats with THE Art Tripp! You will know Art as the percussionist for The Mothers from 1968 to 1970, and as Ed Marimba, with Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. In this incredibly special episode, we chat with Art about his life and career, and the many highlights contained therein! This is a MUST …

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Rate The Record Podcast Channel Trailer 2024 0:57

12M ago0:57

0:57

An updated trailer for the show.Visit www.ratetherecord.caBy Rate The Record

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Over-Nite Sensation 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition - Deep Dish (Episode 2) 48:51

1+ y ago48:51

48:51

Well hello again, friends and neighbors! It's your old pals the ZappaCast team, ready with all the new that's fit to hear! And what do you we have ready to serve up hot and fresh? How about a DEEP DISH dive into the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of OVER-NITE SENSATION? Yes kids, the Vaultmeister himself shares his processes with all of us, taking…

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