The boys (minus one) welcome back YouTube veteran and newly prolific author, Tim Durling into the lab to discuss his latest book, THE SOUND THAT HAUNTS YOU: A Beginners Companion to Fleetwood Mac.

The boys call their shot, trot confidently toward the warning track, and slide headfirst into the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of John Fogerty’s 1985 ballpark anthem, “Centerfield.” News items and digressions include Paul Anka finally confirming Frank Sinatra’s legendary “size” and the baseball buzzkill that is advanced analytics.

The boys embrace chronic boredom, get candid about solo hobbies, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Green Day’s 1994 slacker anthem, “Longview.” News items and digressions include Sharon Osbourne’s fury over an early Black Sabbath manager releasing old demos and the male loneliness epidemic.

The boys drink raw eggs in gray sweats, triumphantly sprint up the courthouse steps, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Survivor’s 1982 training-montage juggernaut, “Eye of the Tiger.” News items and digressions include the AC/DC concert so loud it registered on a seismograph in Australia—and a debate over whether lighting farts could ever achieve similar geological impact.

The boys break the bro-code by chasing a Beatle bride, tack a piano outro onto a love triangle, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Derek and the Dominos’ tortured 1970 classic, “Layla.” News items and digressions include Metallica’s decision to go 100% digital live.

The boys flip their guitars upside down, plug into the cosmic mainframe, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1968 psychedelic blues odyssey, “Voodoo Chile.” News items and digressions include Megadeth’s plan to cover Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning”—because apparently, therapy’s still more expensive than studio time.

The boys fire up the flux capacitor, time travel into corporate rock respectability, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Huey Lewis and the News’ immaculate yuppie anthem, “The Power of Love.” News items and digressions include Rush’s new tour with drummer Anika Nilles and navigating nostalgia versus escalating ticket prices.

The boys trade leather for life coaching, flex their motivational muscles, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Paul Stanley’s 2006 self-help mantra, “Live to Win.” News items and digressions include a farewell salute to the late, great Space Ace himself, Ace Frehley.