Hosted by lifelong music enthusiasts and vinyl collectors, Tony and Smitty, this show celebrates how music transcends boundaries and brings people together.
From KISS to Kind of Blue: A Journey Through Loss, Vinyl, and Jazz Mastery
Hosts Tony and Smitty explore the impact of music during loss, share their early rock and dance influences, and celebrate the genius of Miles Davis in this episode.
18 Sept 2025
Don't Stop Believin' in 80s Music and TV
This episode explores how the TV show Miami Vice revolutionized music integration and visual storytelling, influencing fashion and television production, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.
4 Sept 2025
Between the Sheets and Behind the Beats: Music Is The Glue, Episode 10
Hosts Tony and Smitty explore the Isley Brothers' iconic "The Heat Is On" album, revealing its chart impact and enduring legacy in this interview episode.
5 Jun 2025
The Resurrectionist: How One Man's Mission Is Giving Lost Music New Life. Music Is The Glue, Episode 9
Graham Wallace and Ben Takis discuss rescuing obscure music and preserving a stepfather's musical legacy in this interview with hosts Tony and Smitty.
22 May 2025
From Rejection to Soundtrack Gold: The Hit That Almost Wasn't. Music Is The Glue, Episode 8
When a Scottish band declared they "couldn't give a toss about teenage American school kids," they nearly missed recording what would become their defining anthem. The story behind the band's reluctant path to recording the song forms the captivating centerpiece of this episode, revealing how a wife's crucial advice transformed music history. Tony and Smitty start by exploring a letter "G" in their record collections, unearthing fascinating tales along the way. Tony introduces an artist whos...
8 May 2025
The Kent State Tragedy and Its Musical Aftermath
Have you ever wondered how tragedy can inspire art that transcends decades? In this episode, we journey through one of America's darkest chapters that unexpectedly sparked musical innovation, transforming grief into creative genius. We kick things off with our A to Z segment, letter F, where Smitty introduces The Foreign Exchange, revealing how their groundbreaking debut album "Connected" was created entirely through transatlantic digital exchanges between North Carolina and the Netherlands—o...
24 Apr 2025
Footloose: The Soundtrack that Defined the 80s
Ever wonder how a broken rib led to one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s? The story behind that song is just one of the fascinating revelations in this episode as we dive deep into the soundtrack that dominated the charts for an incredible 10-week run. Beyond just being a collection of songs for a movie about rebellious dancing teens, this soundtrack produced six Top 40 hits and launched careers—all inspired by a real Oklahoma town that had banned dancing since 1898! We pull back the cu...
10 Apr 2025
From Jazz Samples to Hip-Hop History: The Story Behind A Tribe Called Quest's Debut. Music Is The Glue, Episode 5
The greatest hip-hop group of all time? That's a bold claim worth exploring. In this episode, Tony and Smitty dive deep into A Tribe Called Quest's groundbreaking 1990 debut album "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm," examining how it revolutionized hip-hop with its jazz-infused production and laid-back approach. When Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Jarobi White burst onto the scene from Queens, New York, the hip-hop landscape was dominated by aggressive sounds...
27 Mar 2025
The Voice That Shook R&B: Teddy Pendergrass' Legacy. Music Is The Glue, Episode 4
"Music is the Glue" isn't just a podcast title – it's a philosophy that guides Tony and Smitty through this engaging exploration of how melodies and rhythms connect us, even when everything else threatens to pull us apart. Their infectious enthusiasm for vinyl treasures kicks off with tales of recent record store hauls, from Miles Davis to MF Doom, showcasing the hosts' eclectic tastes. The episode truly shines during their fascinating deep dive into Teddy Pendergrass, soul music's powerhous...
13 Mar 2025
When Hip-Hop Rescued Rock & Roll: Music Is The Glue, Episode 3:
A wall between two musical worlds came crashing down in 1986 when Run-DMC and Aerosmith joined forces for "Walk This Way," forever altering the landscape of American music. Tony and Smitty take listeners back to this pivotal moment when a struggling rock band met an ascending rap group, creating a collaboration that would save one career while launching another into the mainstream. Before diving into this genre-defining partnership, we kick things off with our A to Z segment featuring Babyfa...
27 Feb 2025
Starting With "A": Music Is The Glue, Episode 2
Dive into a fresh discussion about the wild world of music collections in our latest episode! When listeners offered feedback on Smitty's disorganized vinyl records, he took it to heart and has embarked on a mission to restore some order to his collection. Join us as we examine the emotional connections we have with our records and explore what it means to cherish and organize our music. We introduce our fun “A to Z” segment, featuring 2 VERY different artists. See what we bring to the table...
13 Feb 2025
Who Are These Guys & Why Should I Listen?: Music Is The Glue, Episode 1
Tony & Smitty are lifelong music lovers and have been collecting vinyl records for years. They decided to start a podcast to talk about music & how it can bring us all together when nothing else can. In this episode, the guys simply introduce themselves, share some personal history & music favorites, and give a sneak peek of what to expect from the show. Check us out to us on social media! Your hosts: https://www.instagram.com/tmoney1968/ & https://www.instagram.com/smittys_s...
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
21,553
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.2 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
23
Social presence
97
YouTube
76
Engagement
51
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