The CHAIN⛓️💥 Podcast
A weekly podcast where a friendly guest discusses their chain submissions, what they're vibing to, and a newly released album.
Episodes
Gorillaz & The Mountain with Evan (Episode 21)
On episode 21, Ben is joined for the fourth time by Evan to walk through the history and lore of Damon Albern’s groups Blur & Gorillaz before diving into the eighth album from the latter, The Mountain.On The Mountain, both Damon and Jamie Hewlett recruit a series of collaborators to confront the deaths of their fathers. The heavily South-Asian influenced album deals with grief, loss, eastern relig
Mumford & Sons & Prizefighter with Lindsay (Episode 20)
On episode 20, Ben is joined for the third time by Lindsay to break down Mumford & Sons’ six album Prizefighter.Less than a year after the release of RUSHMERE, the boys are back with new music and are joined by collaborators including producer Aaron Desner and grapple with relationships, addiction, and the stillness of life. Visit The CHAIN ⛓️💥 on Instagram to find links to the other
Chain Reaction: Best Albums of 2025 with Jen, Evan & Aaron (Episode 19)
On episode 19, Ben, Jen, Evan and Aaron turn 2025 into a Chain Reaction — our game-show-style showdown where everyone’s year-end lists collide, points are earned, and chaos reigns. Think music draft meets group therapy meets spirited debate over which Spanish language album is best.My own ballot runs the full spectrum: from LUX glow to MAYHEM, from quiet devastation to maximalist nonsense, from po
Chain Reaction: Taylor Swift with Lindsay, Katherine & Erin (Episode 18)
✨The Chain Playlist goes full Swiftie edition!✨ Episode 18 is a Taylor-made game show special called Chain Reaction ⛓️ with Katherine, Erin and Lindsay joining me to celebrate 15 of Taylor Swift’s greatest songs. I even ranked all 89 tracks (!!) to get us hyped for tomorrow’s release of Life of a Showgirl. 🎤💃 playlist on Apple and Spotify. Dive in for laughs, hot takes, and plenty of Easter eggs b
The Beaches, No Hard Feelings & Exchainge with Siobhan (Episode 17)
On episode 17, Ben is joined for the first time by Siobhan to share some tracks from the playlists and sing our praises for The Beaches’ third album No Hard Feelings.The girls are no longer blaming Brett alone but have dug deep, realizing it takes one one to know one, all, while still airing out the dirty laundry. The vocals, beats and poetry come through every track and this album is Certified Ic
PUP & Who Will Look After the Dogs? with Ryan (Episode 16)
On episode 16, Ben is joined for the second time by Ryan to chat about the History of PUP and their 2025 release Who Will Look After the Dogs?Who Will Look After the Dogs? is the 5th studio album from the Toronto punk kings and brings with it a little bit of everything that they’ve delivered over their careers so far. While not reaching the heights of The Dream Is Over or Morbid Stuff, this record
The Doobie Brothers & Walk This Road with Beth (Episode 15)
On episode 15, Ben is joined by his mom Beth to chat about the History of the Doobie Brothers and their 2025 release Walk This Road.Walk This Road (★★★★½) is the 16th studio album from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and newly minted Songwriters Hall of Fame group The Doobie Brothers - a band that didn’t chart with their first album, had another #1 for 5 weeks and has long had two faces - perfectly
Bad Bunny, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS & Exchainge with Jen (Episode 1)
On the first episode of the Chain Podcast, Ben is joined by Jen to Exchainge music, talk about Bad Bunny, and his 2025 album ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’.DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (★★★★½) is a dedication to Peurto Rico, plena beats, and the past. 🎶Visit The CHAIN ⛓️💥 on Instagram to find links to the playlist volumes, listenable on either Spotify or Apple Music.Exchange songs:Arooj Aftab - Whiskey (vol. 12🏅
Djo, The Crux & Exchainge with Amanda (Episode 14)
On episode 14, Ben is joined by Amanda to Exchainge music, discuss Steve Harrington aka DJO and his 2025 album The Crux.On The Crux (★★★★½) DJO provides clean and often filtered modern indie rock vocals while chameleoning between The Stokes, ELO, and the Beatles, paying homage to his sisters, and making a few TikTok hits why he’s at it. Just in time for Season 5.Visit The CHAIN ⛓️💥 on I
Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Who Believes in Angels? & Exchainge with Tony (Episode 13)
On episode 13, Ben is joined by Tony to Exchainge music, discuss the pairing of Elton John & Brandi Carlile and their 2025 album Who Believes In Angels?Who Believes In Angels? (★★★★½) is a beautifully crafted collection of energetic anthems celebrating rock and roll’s past greats, possibly saying farewell to a great of the present, and ushering in a great of the future. The musical-esque album
Perfume Genius, Glory & Exchainge with Evan (Episode 12)
On episode 12, Ben is joined by Evan to Exchainge music, discuss the avant garde and enigmatic artist Perfume Genius and his 2025 album Glory.Glory (★★★★☆) continues the beautiful, time-signature experimental David Lynchian work from Mike Haldeas who, with his beautifully soothing voice, grails with themes of being middle aged, aging and death. In delivering a solid piece of art, Haldeas continued
Mumford & Sons, RUSHMERE & Exchainge with Lindsay (Episode 11)
On episode 11, Ben is joined by Lindsay to Exchainge music, discuss Mumford & Sons and their 2025 album RUSHMERE.RUSHMERE (★★★★½) is lush and beautifully filled with biblical hymn-like lyrics towing the line between gospel and romance, and despite its short 34 minute runtime, brings the listener on a rollercoaster of pace and very heavy emotions as @marcusmumford continues his battle with reli
Jessie Reyez, Paid in Memories & Exchainge, with Paulette (Episode 10)
On episode 10, Ben is joined by Paulette to Exchainge music, discuss Jessie Reyez and her 2025 album Paid in Memories.PAID IN MEMORIES (★★★★★) is the Canadian-Colombian rapper's third studio album. Since coming onto the scene with her first studio album in 2020, Jessie has been joined by some of rap’s greatest stars and has hung out with them while spitting fire lines and beautiful vocals in b
Lady Gaga, Mayhem & Exchainge with Zach (Episode 9)
On episode 9, Ben is joined by Zach to Exchainge music, discuss Lady Gaga and her 2025 album Mayhem.Mayhem (★★★★½) is a Lady Gaga Greatest Hits album but all of the songs are new. Mother Monster is back and showcasing eras from throughout her career as she duals with herself.Visit The CHAIN ⛓️💥 on Instagram to find links to the playlist volumes, listenable on either Spotify or Apple Mus
Mdou Moctar, Tears of Injustice & Exchainge with Jen (Episode 8)
On episode 8, Ben is joined by Jen to discuss Mdou Moctar and his 2025 album Tears of Injustice.Tears of Injustice, sung in all Tamasheq, is a more acoustic track-by-track re-arrangement of the political protest prog. rock album Funeral for Justice released lack year. Called the Jimi Hendrix of the desert, Mdou brings his signature shredding in a more accessible form to keep commenting on foreign
The Weekend, Hurry Up Tomorrow & DJ Mix (Episode 7)
On episode 7, Ben flies solo and discusses The Weeknd and his 2025 album Hurry Up TomorrowHurry Up Tomorrow (★★★★☆) is the bookend to Abel’s 2nd trilogy, beginning with After Hours and continuing with Dawn FM. His 6th album continues to boast his angelic vocals and while carrying some repetitive themes from the past albums, serves to reflect the cycle he keeps finding himself in while potentially
FKA Twigs, Eusexua & Exchainge with Evan (Episode 6)
On episode 6, Ben is joined by Evan to Exchainge music, chat about the amazing polymath FKA Twigs and her 2025 album Eusexua.Eusexua (★★★★★), a word created by Twigs while in a bathroom in a club in Prague, describes the pinnacle of human experience - the moment of clarity before a rush of inspiration or orgasm - the feeling of community one feels while on the dance floor. This electronic trance a
Maribou State, Hallucinating Love & Exchainge with Sarah (Episode 5 )
On episode 5, Ben is joined by Sarah to Exchainge music, chat about British electronic duo Maribou State, and their 2025 album Hallucinating Love.Hallucinating Love (★★★★☆) is a dreamy, mature, soulful electronic album that just makes you want to groove and dance in the summer sun. 💃🕺Visit The CHAIN ⛓️💥 on Instagram to find links to the playlist volumes, listenable on either Spotify or Apple Mu
Central Cee, Can’t Rush Greatness & Exchainge with Aaron & Jordan (Episode 4)
On episode 4 Ben is joined for the first time by two guests, Aaron and Jordan, to Exchainge music, talk about Central Cee and his 2025 debut album Can’t Rush Greatness.On Can’t Rush Greatness (★★★½☆) Cench highlights his rags to riches story with his unique and extremely consistent flow, peppers us with a handful of features from fellow UK rappers, but also gets a little introspective. Through 17
Mac Miller, Balloonerism & Exchainge with Ryan (Episode 3)
On episode 3 of the Chain Podcast, Ben is joined by Ryan to Exchainge music, talk about the Life of Mac Miller and his 2025 album ‘Balloonerism’.Balloonerism (★★★★☆) is a posthumous gift from the heavens, a fully formed lost album recorded in a 2-week span right around when Faces was recorded in 2014. Malcolm grapples with his substance abuse and how his music and fame contributed to that, with a
Ringo Starr, Look Up & Exchainge with Nuria (Episode 2)
On episode 2 of the Chain Podcast Ben is joined by Nuria to Exchainge music and breakdown Uncle Ringo Starr’s 2025 album ‘Look Up’.Look Up (★★★☆☆), Starr’s 20th studio album, contains simple universal lyrics and his grandfatherly voice really captures the peace and love✌️❤️ that he has presided over for his 84 years. Visit The CHAIN ⛓️💥 on Instagram to find links to the playlist volumes, listenab
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