This is a good idea for a podcast. The execution is so-so. For example, the one about the Vanilla Ice album was mostly just a biography on Ice and his career and not the album itself. And most of these are albums that have been overly discussed on Internet forums for years.

Hilarious and well-made. I love how Tony isn't making fun of these albums, he's appreciating them for all their weirdness.

I adore the concept and many of the episodes. Personally, I think there is slightly more 80s and 90s TV/movie culture than I care about even though I was born into that era.

I love this podcast. I am so happy when a new one comes out - Tony rocks . I like the short and sweet format , and I also sometimes wish the episodes were longer because they are so enjoyable. There are fun facts and cool bops to enjoy, my favorite episodes have been the ones about figures from the 50’s and 60’s, I feel like I’ve gained a better understanding of the life my grandparents experienced in their youth. It is strange ! Also I would like to record an album now.

It’s great. Simply great! Smart, not overly produced, informative, entertaining! Love!

This show is a beautiful gift to every music-loving human. Thanks Tony!

Consistently one of my favorite podcasts. The material is funny, informative, and useful in helping me find excellent jams. Tony is charming and his research is always well-done. Couldn’t recommend this highly enough if you’re into music & pop culture.

Doesn’t really matter what the topic, every episode is the sort of thing music geeks love, and I most certainly love “Bizarre Albums.” Fascinating and weird, no episode overstays its welcome.

Love love love this podcast. As a big music person and a lover of the unusual, offbeat, odd or unlikely, this scratches a unique itch!

All music lovers should give “Bizarre Albums” a listen. The focus is on the odd, but each episode includes a lot of general music history - well researched, interesting, and fun. My favorite podcast!

Tony puts out such a good show, week after week. The research is thorough, insights smart and the humor and drops are spot on. The best podcast you haven’t listened to yet. 👍

Are you one of those folks, who like me, end up in the “Misc” section of record stores? Have your friends given you that patient look that says “Why are you making me listen to this?” while you smile and giggle? Then this is the podcast for you! Tony, as he says in the intro, isn’t making fun of these albums, but celebrating them. With clips of the songs and as much background as he can find, one gets a good sense of what is happening on the record even if sometimes the why is lost to the ages. If you are a music obsessive or enjoy sonic cul-du-sacs, this is for you.

I love this podcast. It is well researched and informative. It’s respectful and entertaining. If you love music and pop culture, this is the podcast for you.

Stumbled across this great show and had it on binge for a week. Love it.

Each episode is entertaining, informative and so much fun. Tony talks about the albums and artists with no snark, and just delivers a fascinating and well researched piece. The episodes are short, but that’s ok since I finish each episode with a list of things to Google or check out on YouTube that could take me down a rabbit hole for hours. Happy 100th episode!

I love this show, but one thing i always wonder.. why do the episodes need to be around 20 minutes..? I’d honestly listen to an hour+ of this guy run through his research, it’s odd the episodes seem to be restricted in length.

Well researched and treats the subjects with respect. Rather than make fun of an album, it contextualizes them and explains them. Love it! Highly recommended

If you’re anything like me and love going down Wikipedia wormholes, learning about bands or songs then this podcast shout appeal to you. Tony delves much deeper finding many new and unusal facts about these unique albums and artists. Equal parts entertaining and informative!

Tony gets straight to the point every time. Each episode is all killer, no filler, which is kind of rare for podcasts that focus on odd or obscure trivia. I’ve learned and been amazed in every episode.

I’ve been listening to Bizarre Albums since it’s inception, and even though it was always enjoyable and entertaining, it continues to get even better with each installment. Stop reading this review and just go listen already!

Each episode quickly draws listeners into the most interesting aspects of rare or kitschy albums. The show touches on the obvious then quickly goes to a next-level story about the people who made, used or consumed the recordings. BTW: that ends up including you, the listener! The best part is Tony: he sounds like a genuinely nice guy, with excellent self control (for knowing all this super cool history) and real under the radar home-run quips and puns. I’d give two thumbs up but am busy pressing play on the next episode ;) 👍

Well researched, insightful and entertaining. One of my favorite podcasts.

Such a joy to listen to. I look forward to every episode.

Incredibly comprehensive and delightful. One of my favorite podcasts ever.

Basically 15-20 minutes of pop culture fun facts. That’s all I need!

Love the show! Wesley Willis please!

The research that goes into every episode is more than impressive, with information on other things here and there, there’s nothing not to like. Great stuff!

Tony is a fantastic host. He’s super passionate about these records and it really shows in the quality of his work. I love seeing what wacky new album he’s managed to dig up every week!

Each episode is a delicious 20 minute treat of trivial delight. Tony researches the mundane, yet wonderful aspects that are involved in these albums. Every episode is jam packed with interesting information that I (almost always) never knew before. Tony is a great host and I always learn something from each episode.

Very interesting essay style podcast with serious takes on ridiculous albums. 5 stars!

I’ve listened to these oddities for a long time, but the have learned a lot from the information presented in this podcast. Really well done.

Great premise, fantastic host, and an eclectic selection of albums that are covered thoroughly and thoughtfully!

This podcast is so much fun to listen to. A must for any music fan!

Fun look at records that you see and wonder what it’s about.

Wonderfully curated and always interesting. Try any episode!

This podcast is awesome! If you are interested in weird music with weird origins stories, start here.

If you’ve got a passion for the oddest of pop culture phenomenon, this is a wonderful, bite-sized podcast that will consistently satisfy your cravings.

Tony Thaxton is the man! Each week he brings you bizarrely interesting fact packed 20 minutes on albums that make you hmmmmm? Once I heard one episode I was hooked and had to go back and listen to them all. I think I tore through 36 episodes in two days and I can’t wait to listen to them all again. Do yourself a favor and get on board!

When I first subscribed, I cherry picked the episodes that sounded the most interesting to me to listen to first, but I soon discovered that EVERY episode kept me engaged from start to finish. It’s like Tony knows exactly which totally random trivia my brain craves. Highly recommended!!

For pop culture history fanatics this essential

As a 55 year old lifelong music nerd I’m awestruck by the trivia and info that Tony puts together. Yet it moves so quickly that it never drags. Highly recommended.

A fun and interesting look into so many albums that, somehow, got made (though you learn why through the show!)

Tony Thaxton’s breezily informative podcast brings light to wild musical anomalies that will have surprises for even the more dedicated pop-culture enthusiasts. From crazy franchise tie-ins to inexplicable left turns from popular artists, the subjects are diverse and receive affectionate tributes from Mr. Thaxton. He has a knack for tying together disparate sources (like Richard Simmons and Fellini, for example) and never resorts to snarky commentary. Pop and counter-culture lovers alike should look no further!

You’re doing a great job! I had no clue about that Van Morrison album, it was a great episode.

Great podcast. I’m subscribed and have enjoyed each and every episode. Highly recommended!

Love to listen to Tone Zone give his take on bizarre albums.

Perfect for the music nerd! Totally worth the listen.

Tony is a great story teller (and I’m a terrible writer of reviews!) Listen and enjoy!!

Tony, I am thoroughly enjoying your podcast. As you, I love good album and your research and information that you dig up is always interesting. Keep up the good work. Love it!

I don't know much about music or music history. Normally, stuff like this isn't very appealing to me but I really like this show.