The Worst of the Best Podcast

Ryan welcomes back returning guest Doug for a track-by-track breakdown of Metallica’s untouchable 1986 masterpiece, Master of Puppets. The duo relive their teenage discoveries of the album, marvel at how a bunch of 22–23-year-olds created one of the most influential metal records ever, discuss Cliff Burton’s tragic death, the album’s dark lyrical themes (addiction, war, televangelists, mental illness, control), play key clips, and — in true “Worst of the Best” fashion — bravely sacrifice one song to the metal gods… even when every track is a certified banger!