The 1982 Albums Draft

Dave and Milt, along with their guest Mark Gerber and the AI entity ChatGPT, draft the best albums of 1982. They discuss iconic albums like Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' Prince's '1999,' and Duran Duran's 'Rio,' blending personal anecdotes, opinions, and spirited debate. The AI offers critical insights, evaluating the picks based on factors like commercial success and artistic depth. The episode ends with honorable mentions and reflections on the drafting process.

Instructions for Mac & Cheese:

1. Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Be sure to add ¼ tsp salt to the water used to boil the noodles. Drain, and set aside.

Make the cheese sauce:

1. Mix flour, sea salt, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

3. Add flour mixture and whisk to combine.

4. Cook for 1 minute until mixture is slightly brown.

5. Add 1 cup milk and whisk until the mixture is smooth.

6. Add sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and whisk until smooth.

7. Cook on medium-high heat until the mixture is thickened (about 3-5 minutes). Do not let it boil.

8. Once mixture is thick (sticks to the back of the spatula), reduce heat to low and add cheese. Whisk until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Taste and add more salt/seasoning if desired.

Assemble & Serve

1. Add cooked pasta to the pot of cheese sauce and stir until the sauce is evenly distributed.

2. Let the mac and cheese cool for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese sauce has thickened a little bit and sticks to the noodles. 
Serve warm!

Topics

00:00 Introduction and Banter

00:59 Special Episode Announcement

02:41 Introducing the Guest

04:12 Drafting the Best Albums of 1982

09:09 First Round Picks

17:35 Second Round Picks

34:03 Third Round Picks

50:45 Nostalgic Record Store Memories

51:08 Stevie Wonder and High Fidelity

52:17 Huey Lewis and the News Discussion

54:30 Political Pop Culture Moments

55:59 Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska

01:01:00 The Clash's Combat Rock

01:04:15 The Who's It's Hard Album

01:06:44 Hall & Oates' H2O Album

01:08:49 Asia's Debut Album

01:11:20 Billy Idol's Self-Titled Album

01:14:35 Donald Fagen's The Nightfly

01:17:52 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

01:22:41 Draft Recap and Robot's Picks

01:29:41 Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts