Drop the Needleheads

Drop the Needleheads takes a deep dive into the discographies of rock and roll's greatest musicians. Hosted by Mike Carpenter (Schmiggy) and Ben Yates (Yahtzee), each miniseries devotes a full episode to one of the artist's albums, charting their progression from the debut LP all the way to their final or most recent work. Follow us @needleheadspod on Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube .

Drop the Needleheads is a music podcast hosted by Schmiggy and Yahtzee, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Schmiggy and Yahtzee hosts Drop the Needleheads, a music show with 15 episodes published.

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  Oasis - Heathen Chemistry (2002)

  Nov 11, 20251h 42mS0

  <p>"But my pod woke up on the wrong side of his cast . . . "</p><p>Eight years from their explosive debut Definitely Maybe, Oasis had graduated into stadium rock stalwarts. Their previous album, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, was met with lukewarm response; its psychedelic flourishes and laid-back vibe were a far cry from the ear-crushing, electric guitar-dominated sounds of their early work.</p><p>It's no accident that 2002's Heathen Chemistry begins with "The Hindu Times", a sinewy riff that recalls some of their earlier successes. It also seems likely that "Little By Little" and "Stop Crying Your...

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  Oasis - Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000)

  Sep 29, 20251h 51mS0

  <p>"Kids are running around naked, podcasting in the bushes . . . "</p><p>As the popularity of Britpop declined, Oasis found themselves at a bit of a crossroads. So, they decided to switch things up. They ditched their iconic logo for one with a more futuristic typeface, added some psychedelic flourishes to their songs, and used a completely non-British photo of the New York City skyline. for the album cover. </p><p>The end result was Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, an uneven affair that nonetheless features some top-notch Noel Gallagher compositions and some of his brother Liam's best vocal...

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  Oasis Live '25 - Chicago, IL

  Sep 9, 20252h 42mS0

  <p>On a very special episode of Drop the Needleheads, Schmiggy and Yahtzee discuss Oasis' triumphant return to the United States on their Live '25 tour. They both attended the Chicago show on August 28, 2025, and were among the tens of thousands blown away by what has become the tour of the year . . . nay, decade.</p><p>They talk about the long-anticipated show 16 years in the making, the vibes in the city leading up to show time, and the myriad of emotions throughout Oasis' 23-song set. They also discuss why this tour is having such an impact on hardcore and casual...

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  Oasis Live '25 from Chicago

  Sep 9, 20252h 42mS0

  <p>On a very special episode of Drop the Needleheads, Schmiggy and Yahtzee discuss Oasis' triumphant return to the United States on their Live '25 tour. They both attended the Chicago show on August 28, 2025, and were among the tens of thousands blown away by what has become the tour of the year . . . nay, decade.</p><p>They talk about the long-anticipated show 16 years in the making, the vibes in the city leading up to show time, and the myriad of emotions throughout Oasis' 23-song set. They also discuss why this tour is having such an impact on hardcore and casual...

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  Oasis - Be Here Now (1997)

  Aug 26, 20252h 23mS0

  <p>"Kickin' up a storm from the day that I was born / Cast a pod with me, one from 'Let it Be', open up your eyes get a grip of yourself inside . . . "</p><p>In 1997, Oasis was the biggest rock band in the world. So, it was befitting they released an album grand in scope, length, guitar overdubs . . . well, grand in everything. Unleased onto the public at the end of the summer, Be Here Now flew off the shelves, blasting out of stereo speakers and Sony Discmans around the world. The fans and critics raved, with some going so far...

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