The boys review a recent ranking of 40 of some of the best guitar riffs of all time. Digressions include gratuitous riff belching, spirited riff vs lick debate, and the mainstream benefits of big dumb riffs.

The boys retire with respect, create a Catman classic about call girls, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of KISS’ 1974 epic rocker, “Black Diamond.” News items and digressions include Nicko McBrain’s sudden retirement from Iron Maiden.

The boys struggle with fidelity on the Serengeti, quit coffee to help the hungry, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Toto’s 1982 yacht rock classic, “Africa.” News items and digressions include Stewart Copeland, big four 90s guitarists, and 80s efforts to fight famine. Featuring Mark from the Songs That Don’t Suck podcast.

The boys carelessly continue to create content, people watch on public transportation, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of ZZ Top’s 1973 two-fer, “Waitin’ for the Bus” and “Jesus Just Left Chicago.” News items and digressions include Bono, Brian Eno, and Courtney Love.

The boys piggyback a legacy by booking a residency, play somewhat political punk to parody pollution, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Dead Milkmen’s 1987 bizarre ballad, “Watching Scotty Die.” News items and digressions include Fleetwood Mac, Hollywood hotties, and Sammy Hagar.

The boys open doors by dropping acid, channel Hendrix through Eddie Hazel, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Funkadelic’s 1971 psychedelic opus, “Maggot Brain.” News items and digressions include MGK, Megan Fox, and Rick Rubin’s controversial production methodology.

The boys find fault with feelings, set sail on a steam powered yacht, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Steely Dan’s 1977 art pop hit, “Peg.” News items and digressions include lexical diversity and Tony Iommi’s “Monkey.”

The boys reflect on Godly greed with Gordon Gekko, get angry in a hurry with janitorial studio time, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Nine Inch Nails’ 1989 industrial hit, “Head Like a Hole.” Includes panel discussion and review of the complete eight part “Did Cleveland Kill Rock ‘n Roll?” series.