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#252 - Modest Mouse - The Golden Casket Sep 22, 2026

Show notes

This week we tried to recapture our youth by listening to the Modest Mouse album The Golden Casket, released June 25, 2021. Whether you're a fan from way back or just like that one song you've probably never heard this album. Many listeners requested it and we hate to disappoint so this is your fault and we take no responsibility.

In this episode we discuss Tim's Die Antwoord makeover, Garrett's attempt at being the new Charles Xavier, poor self-defense techniques, how to know you've been charged with attempted murder in Oregon, finger snaps, surprise dosing, how cool it is to hotwire a car, the secret plans of witches, Parks and Recreation, trolls, bad Yelp reviews, peeping toms, what women enjoy talking about, the song Vogue, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com

Episode Outline:

Top of the show "Do you hate it?"
Personal History
History of Artist
General Thoughts
Song by Song - What do they mean!?!
How Did it Do
Reviews
Post Episode "Do you hate it?"

Prepisode #151 - Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight Sep 15, 2026

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This week the show stinks of Patchouli and Nag Champa because we are discussing the mellow harmonies of the Starland Vocal Band and their hit single Afternoon Delight, released in April of 1976. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album.

In this episode we discuss spoilers for the movie Rain Main, how David Letterman got his start, Samson and Delilah, the Manson murders, what skyrockets are, modern beauty standards, why we don't take photos of people who are or are not Meg White, amish adultery, a lot lizard themed musical, why you shouldn't publicly admit to murder, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com

Episode Outline:

Quick update on the goings on at the world headquarters
Discuss our history with the song/band
Song discussion - lyrics and music
Music Video
How the song did worldwide
Amazon reviews
Listener email (just 2)
Music news of the weird
Announce next week's album

#251 - Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral Sep 08, 2026

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This week the show gets dark and edgy so we can discuss the Nine Inch Nails album The Downward Spiral, released March 8, 1994. Get ready for a whole lot of teen angst from an adult man set to screaming (no not Tim).

In this episode we discuss NILFs, the Useless Eaters, Event Horizon, Garrett apologizes to new listeners, smashing instruments on stage, suspicious videotapes, being possessed, Dead Man on Campus, pig people, how to peel back a mask, proper IUD placement, mind control, Robocop, sugar daddies, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com

Episode Outline:

Top of the show "Do you hate it?"
Personal History
History of Artist
General Thoughts
Song by Song - What do they mean!?!
How Did it Do
Reviews
Post Episode "Do you hate it?"

Prepisode #150 - Barry Manilow - I Write the Songs Aug 25, 2026

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This week we are truly broadening our horizons as we discuss the Barry Manilow song I Write the Songs, released in December of 1975. Despite being a sleepy song that even your grandma would think is a little boring, this thing was wildly popular when it came out and we can't figure out why. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album.

In this episode we discuss easy listening music, everyone Tim is legally required to apologize to and make clarifying statements about, who isn't Canadian, trailers for movie trailers, where music comes from, the movie Weapons and running funny, the mutant Apocalypse, Lucifer and his music, the Force, bellybutton tattoos, William Shatner's new album, Kanye in Russia, mandatory Mandy sessions, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com

Episode Outline:

Quick update on the goings on at the world headquarters
Discuss our history with the song/band
Song discussion - lyrics and music
Music Video
How the song did worldwide
Amazon reviews
Listener email (just 2)
Music news of the weird
Announce next week's album

#250 - 98° - 98° And Rising Aug 18, 2026

Show notes

This week we are turning up the temperature with 98°, and their album 98° and Rising, released October 20, 1998. Perhaps best known as the band that Jessica Simpson's ex-husband was in, this is the group that claimed "they're not like those other boybands!", but they seemed pretty similar to us.

In this episode we discuss shocking revelations, Charmed, Kurt Russell, windchimes, Cincinnati chili, the events of September 2001, how to ignore your instincts, Buffy and Angel, the difference between courting and stalking, the joys of having a catch, hypnosis, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com

Episode Outline:

Top of the show "Do you hate it?"
Personal History
History of Artist
General Thoughts
Song by Song - What do they mean!?!
How Did it Do
Reviews
Post Episode "Do you hate it?"=

Prepisode #149 - Sisqo - Thong Song Aug 04, 2026

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This week we listened to America's favorite celebration of backless underpants, Thong Song by Sisqo, released Feb.15, 2000. This guy loves thongs and we have questions. Spoiler alert this episode features very few thongs despite the song title. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album.

In this episode we discuss Tim's new obsession with Looksmaxxing, when nicknames go wrong, the appropriate amount of fudge per serving, the invention of the thong, why no one should be friends with Chris Brown, Tim shouting about BMs in public, destroying pool inflatables, why everyone is in Saudi Arabia these days, practical jokes with Anthony Hopkins, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com

Episode Outline:

Quick update on the goings on at the world headquarters
Discuss our history with the song/band
Song discussion - lyrics and music
Music Video
How the song did worldwide
Amazon reviews
Listener email (just 2)
Music news of the weird
Announce next week's album

#249 - Gin Blossoms - New Miserable Experience Jul 28, 2026

Show notes

This week we are discussing the Gin Blossoms album New Miserable Experience released, August 4, 1992. We're not entirely sure how this soft alternative rock album ended up on the show, but we listened to it for a week straight and now we have thoughts.

In this episode we discuss how old our producer and his parents are, Tim's secret off-Broadway show, the importance of tanktops, the art of deception, how to test a fortune teller, the rapid aging of clones, hitting a six foot deer in heels with a car, how to ignore a "Scream" scenario, the benefits of OCD, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com

Episode Outline:

Top of the show "Do you hate it?"
Personal History
History of Artist
General Thoughts
Song by Song - What do they mean!?!
How Did it Do
Reviews
Post Episode "Do you hate it?"

Prepisode #148 - Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy Jul 14, 2026

Show notes

This week we are finally discussing the often requested hit single I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred, released July 15, 1991. If you've never heard of it, ask your parents it was huge when they were kids. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails, and we announce next week's album.

In this episode we discuss our ongoing feud with the Yakuza, berries and cream, Wimbledon, Hugh Lowe Farms, mesh shirts, a new dog-off is declared, where to not have a baby while attending a festival, proper bathroom etiquette at concerts, why you shouldn't attend a lil Wayne concert, the worst wedding vows ever, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com

Episode Outline:

Quick update on the goings on at the world headquarters
Discuss our history with the song/band
Song discussion - lyrics and music
Music Video
How the song did worldwide
Amazon reviews
Listener email (just 2)
Music news of the weird
Announce next week's album

#248 - Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil Jul 07, 2026

Show notes

This week we are talking about the Motley Crue album Shout at the Devil released Sept. 26, 1983. Get ready for hair-metal, a shocking Beatles cover, and more makeup than your Aunt Ruth on Thanksgiving.

In this episode we discuss why Tim was uninvited to Saudi Arabia, over the phone vacuum sales, the fall of the Soviet Union, rehab with friends, where Mick Mars was on 9/11, our post podcast plans, Tim's flavorless candy, the origins of Bane, why we call it manslaughter, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com

Episode Outline:

Top of the show "Do you hate it?"
Personal History
History of Artist
General Thoughts
Song by Song - What do they mean!?!
How Did it Do
Reviews
Post Episode "Do you hate it?"

Prepisode #147 - Mystikal - Shake Ya @ss Jun 23, 2026

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This week was supposed to be fun and lighthearted, instead we're dragged into a dark and twisted tale of unspeakable acts. We're of course talking about Mystikal and his hit single Shake Ya Ass, released July 18, 2000. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album.

In this episode we discuss Tim's terrible observational humor, Garrett threats and apologies to various world powers, one of the more unpleasant artist's history Tim has ever delivered, Tim's various pen-pals, what is legally "assault", why Morgan Wallen canceled a recent show, Rod Stewart is terrible at lying, the importance of restraining orders, should you fear ducks, not telling the "swan story", Vanilla Ice reminds everyone that he will perform for literally anyone who will pay him, where Kanye West has been banned from this week, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com

Episode Outline:

Quick update on the goings on at the world headquarters
Discuss our history with the song/band
Song discussion - lyrics and music
Music Video
How the song did worldwide
Amazon reviews
Listener email (just 2)
Music news of the weird
Announce next week's album

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