The Midlife Critics Podcast

In this specially themed episode, Wellington Davis and Steve Strait join your host Burke Wasson to get into songs reconsidered. These songs didn't get enough votes the first time around, and now we've given them the respect that they're due. We now like a good number of songs that we originally rejected...but we still don't like others. More episode info will post by Friday, Dec. 5. Enjoy!If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly fees.

In this special Thanksgiving episode, your host Burke Wasson gives thanks to The Midlife Critics and is joined by fellow critics Wellington Davis, Nathan Ferrell, and Steve Strait. We discuss everything from Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, and the movie "Creepshow" to cross-genre bands, artists better to hear as an album than in #FreshCuts, "unc" rock hate gone too far. And Wellington perhaps performed surgery during recording. It's all part of the fun, and we have a great discussion on our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 87. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly fees.1. Portugal. The Man - Angoon (2025) 13 + Wellington, Zach, Jenny, Grant 172. At The Drive-In - Starslight (1996) 12 + Wellington, Nathan, Travis, Jesse 163. This Is Lorelei - Dancing in the Club (MJ Lenderman Version) (2025) 10 + Steve, Zach, Scotty, Wes 144. Earl Sweatshirt - Hoarse (2013) 11 + Travis, JJJ 135. Dr. Dog - Where’d All the Time Go? (2010) 11 + Wellington, Grant 136. Urban Dance Squad - Good Grief (1994) 9 + Nate, Steve, Scotty 127. They Might Be Giants - Santa’s Beard (1988) 11 + Nathan 128. Alice Phoebe Lou - Old Shadows (2025) 10 + JJJ 119. Crumb - Ice Melt (2021) 8 + Wellington, Mosby, Jesse 1110. Field Music - Measure (2010) 7 + Burke, Wes, Grant, Jesse 1111. American Aquarium - Casualties (Live at Red Rocks) (2025) 8 + Zach, Scotty 1012. Pinback - Loro (1999) 8 + Jenny, Jesse 1013. Stephen Malkmus - China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider (2016) 9 + Wes 1014. Stephen Wilson Jr. - Gary (2025) 7 + Steve, Wes 915. AVTT/PTTN - Received (2025) 916. Tuba Skinny - Kansas City Stomps (2024) 7 + Jenny, Mosby 917. Minutemen - #1 Hit Song (1984) 918. Cyril Ferguson - Ya Mar (1974) (YouTube exclusive) 8 + Burke 919. John Grant - Sigourney Weaver (2010) 5 + Burke, Nathan, Steve 820. Dead Air - Teeth Grinder (2022) 6 + Travis, JJJ 821. Super Furry Animals - Slow Life (2003) 822. Holger Czukay - Ode to Perfume (1982) 6 + Grant, Mosby 8Listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 87 on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rV01tnvfyXlR1GTpOFqnR?si=SqFsaXuaQTmQbhY4N9iNVQπ=hd10Qw99TEOScApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-87/pl.u-06oxRgNTyNk0ZAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/1137299818c146a5afee82810f8724b2sune?ref=dm_sh_02WeNp4B8k13rWmni7en3Y0SPYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-8X45XQ-5_eVFuwMwH-2C3-&si=6IjttQExyZ-mQzr0And listen to Travis Boots’ Amazon Music playlist here on Amazon Music: Cedric Suckshttps://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/f0ecab79f62a46bfa7d78c79476b6033sune?ref=dm_sh_CcARPi9bShhh7M4hnV3Itzf2s

Your host Burke Wasson is joined by the return of “King Wellington” Davis, Bryan Mosby, Jesse Morgan, and Nathan Ferrell to discuss our favorite songs from #FreshCuts Vol. 87. We discuss. And now that we’ve figured out how to discuss songs we don’t like, we take advantage of that in this episode. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.​Phantogram - When I’m Small (2009) 14 + Wellington, Jesse, Mosby, Steve, Grant, Nathan 20​Khruangbin - Bin Bin ii (2025) 14 + Eric, Jesse, Nathan 17​Chris Robinson Brotherhood - Rosalee (2015) 11 + JJJ, Scotty, Jeremy, Steve, Nathan 16​Sharp Pins - Bye Bye Basil (2023) 13 + JJJ, Grant 15​Thundercat - Upside Down (Candy Crush) (2025) 15​Pavement - You Are a Light (1999) 13 + Jeremy, Steve 15​Sinéad O’Connor - Just Like U Said It Would B (1987) 13 + Mosby, Jesse 15​Gorillaz - The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks) (2025) 13 + Mosby 14​Molchat Doma - Судно (Борис Рыжий) (2018) 11 + Wellington, Eric, Grant 14​Griffin Winton - Cutthroat (2025) 11 + Burke, Zach 13​Pacifica - Don’t Save Me (2025) 12 + Travis 13​Gatlin - Florida Man (2025) 12 + Jenny 13​Blondshell - Thumbtack (2024) 12 + Jesse 13​Yonder Mountain String Band - Nothin’ but Nothin’ (2008) 12 + Lisa 13​(the) Melvins - A History of Bad Men (2006) 11 + Wellington, Grant 13​Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile (1999) 12 + Jeremy 13​Funkdoobiest - Wopbabalubop (Soul Assassins Remix) (1993) 10 + Zach, Travis, Nathan 13​David Gray - Smile Like You Mean It (Live Radio 1 Session) (2005) 12 + Jenny 13​Darrin Hacquard - Toe The Line (2025) 9 + Burke, Mosby, Wes 12​BLK ODYSSY - HEARTBREAK (2025) 11 + Wes 12​Jesse Ed Davis - Keep Me Comin’ (1973) 11 + Eric 12​Lifeguard - It Will Get Worse (2025) 10 + Wellington 11STRAY CUT:​Steve ‘n’ Seagulls - Silvera (2025) 8 + Burke + JJJ 10Listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 87 at the links on these apps:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6R2JvigWtiSw29XLgl0USV?si=EN1vCLLHTIyXH_M8gpSrwAπ=D03A5tZgRjyCYApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-86/pl.u-06oxR0bFyNk0ZYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-_yHft6FoZONcvZNcrpwY20&si=bmaQDumtUafjGq30Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/ec4a38b8de7d4c29a89c1dd4698d58a5sune?ref=dm_sh_C37o8gsKD0NWTW38aP1AUGjCR

In a frankly honest episode, we cover more personal territory than perhaps ever in the first half-hour and discuss how to critique songs we don’t like. Wes Dorris, Steve Strait, Travis Boots, Nathan Ferrell, and Wellington Davis join your host Burke Wasson to cover this and our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 85. Synth soundscapes, loving optimism, quality trap rap, double-digit-minute epics, German psych garage rock, Afro-beat, and new Roy Orbison-esque crooning highlight our songs of the week. Plus, Travis (still) has a bone to pick with the year 1994. Nate finally hears an Orville Peck song that he likes. Wes likens a song to sonic sativa. Steve discusses his recent "social experiment" in #FreshCuts. And Burke is frightened of one our songs. Plus, Burke shares an idea for a #FreshCuts volume in the near future. NOTE: I’m aware that Tunde Adebimpe is the lead singer of TV On The Radio. But during the intro of our #2 song, I said he’s in The War On Drugs. I am just a fool. They’re going to cancel the podcast if these kind of slip-ups continue. Otherwise, solid episode. Thanks again to Wes Dorris, Wellington Davis, Nathan Ferrell, Travis Boots, and Steve Strait for making this one an insightfully entertaining ride. - Burke If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.#FreshCuts Vol. 85 Standings:​Deltron 3030 - Mastermind (2000) 13 + Steve, Travis, Wes, Scotty, Nate, Zach , Jesse 20​Sleater-Kinney & Margo Price - Turn It On (2022) 15 + Wellington, Garrett, Grant 18​Orville Peck - Drift Away (2025) 12 + Burke, Eric, Nate, Jesse, Grant 17​Guided By Voices - Lucy’s World (2025) 14 + Steve, Jeremy 16​Cusp - Follow Along (2025) 13 + Travis, Scotty, Jesse 16​The Black Crowes - Exit (1994) (2025) 14 + Steve, Jeremy 16​Fela Kuti - Zombie (1976) 13 + Burke, Wes, Eric 16 4:26​Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks - Dragonfly Pie (2008) 13 + Nate, Mosby 15 0:13 0:29 1:50​Turin Brakes - What’s Underneath (2025) 10 + Burke, Scotty, Zach, Jenny 14​Brandi Carlile - A War With Time (2025) 13 + Jeremy 14​DOM - DOM (1972) 10 + Wellington, Travis, Eric, Nate 14 1:26​Djustin - New Preset (2017) 11 + Wellington, Jesse 13​Panda Bear - Bros (2006) 11 + Steve, Eric 13​Leo Kottke - Vaseline Machine Gun (1969) 11 + Zach, Jenny 13​Dr. John - Ramblin’ Man (2022) 12​Grandmaster Flash - The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheel of Steel (1984) 12​Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Sedan Delivery (1979) 12​Bruiser Wolf & Harry Fraud - Raised By Dope (feat. Benny the Butcher) (2025) 10 + Travis 11 ​Hohnen Ford - Tomorrow’s Tomorrow (2025) 9 + Wellington, Zach 11 0:30-1:01​This Mortal Coil - Sixteen Days / Gathering Dust (1983) 9 + Wes, Mosby 11 1:16 -1:46STRAY CUTS:​Buddha Sentenza - Greek Ancestry (2016) 10 + Grant 11 0:49​Stereolab - Jenny Ondioline (1993) 9 + Wes 10Listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 85 at the links on the following apps:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7scrTeyXHm6zu0pohtbMyx?si=E9cCkQmNRsGT1HUAXWp57gπ=nHGQ5IscS7-1jApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-85/pl.u-EdAVmaYsNykz6Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/36d7e1a0986e4411a1bf2000432a1bf2sune?ref=dm_sh_9NGVavcXrTzLHuVrTJO9dzXIsYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-8nPByLXhDdNMbLXW2iUIad&si=bpGixih0Fx0ZNDWU

Eric Prykowski makes his podcast debut, and Nathan Ferrell and Steve Strait join your host Burke Wasson on a finely rambling yarn of our favorite songs from #FreshCuts Vol. 84. Plus, Nate has earned a new position in The Midlife Critics. Find out what on this episode. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.Vol. 84 Standings​ DIIV - Blankenship (2019) 12 + Jesse, Nathan, Wes 15​ Bonny Doon - A Lotta Things (2018) (anti-Amazon) 12 + Eric, Scotty, Jennifer 15​ Chet Baker - Autumn Leaves (1974) 10 + Zach, Jenny, Wellington, Mosby 14​ S.G. Goodman - Snapping Turtle (2025) 12 + Scotty 13​ Snocaps - Coast (2025) 10 + Wellington, Nathan, Jesse 13​ First Aid Kit - Wolf (2012) 11 + Eric, Wellington 13​ Cannonball Adderley Quintet - Hummin’ (Live) (1969) 11 + Zach, Jenny 13​ Radkey - Falling Out of Grace (2025) 9 + Burke, Grant, Travis 12​ Aesop Rock - Crystals and Herbs (2025) 9 + Zach, Mosby, Wes 12​ Brandi Carlile - Church & State (2025) 11 + Jesse 12​ girl in red - We Fell in Love in October (2018) 10 + Zach, Grant 12​ Cortex - Huit octobre 1971 (1975) 8 + Wellington, Jenny, Steve, Nathan 12​ The Felice Brothers - Jazz on the Autobahn (2021) 10 + Scotty 11​ Teddybears - Punkrocker (feat. Iggy Pop) (2010) 7 + Steve, Mosby, Grant, Jesse 11​ Magnolia Electric Co. - The Dark Don’t Hide It (2005) 9 + Eric, Steve 11​ Cowboy Junkies - Rock And Bird (2025 Version) 11​ The Lemonheads - Togetherness Is All I’m After (2025) 10​ Westside Cowboy - Don’t Throw Rocks (2025) 9 + Scotty 10​ War - Roam & Ramble (1975) (2025) 8 + Jenny, Jennifer 10​ Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Little Triggers (1978) 9 + Wes 10STRAY CUTS:​ Failure - Bring Back the Sound (2021) (anti-Spotify) 8 + Burke, Travis 10​ Snarky Puppy, Metropole Orkest & Jules Buckley - Chimera (2025) 6 + Burke, Nathan, Travis 9​ GAUPA - Febersvan (2018) 5 + Eric, Steve, Grant, Travis 9​ Cloudkicker - Ludendorffbrücke (2020) 6 + Eric, Wes 8​ Horse Lords - People’s Park (2020) 4 + Burke + Jennifer 6Listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 84 on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iQBzBjxKXPHp51yURcWWl?si=MX1S2h7pREaRqLwVZYxkxwπ=MK_MNGGdRdS-UApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-84/pl.u-r2yBgPqTaoDmZAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/dafb2775a2f84b0db74fad0c4dff4e76sune?ref=dm_sh_aRqJQcGSC0PjKh8rlGQ6aWK6IYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-_gUCYXo11gxF6mb7LUdFmm&si=v5n-rY3rnbBB0Nt8

This is a heck of an episode counting down our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 83 (Standings below). Bryan Mosby, Jesse Morgan, Travis Boots, Wellington Davis, and a mystery guest join your host Burke Wasson. Plus, we have insights on a bite or a scar or perhaps a birthmark in a video of one of our songs, the roots of Travis' underground hip hop taste, physical ailments of middle age, and Wellington closes the episode with a horror flick idea for Travis. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.Vol. 83 Standings 1. Year of October - Crow on the Line (2025) 13 + Wellington, Travis, Mosby, Grant, JJJ, Wes 192. Foo Fighters - Asking For a Friend (2025) 14 + Jesse, Scotty, Claire 173. Night Tapes - drifting (2023) 12 + Wellington, Burke, Travis, Eric, Jenny 174. Lukas Nelson & Sierra Ferrell - Unknown Legend (with The Travelin’ McCourys) (2025) 13 + Burke, Jesse, Jeremy 165. The Rolling Stones - Time Waits For No One (1974) 14 + Jenny, Grant 166. Howlin’ Wolf - Sitting on Top of the World (1958) 167. Foals - Mountain at My Gates (2015) 10 + Travis, Scotty, Steve, Claire 148. ShitKid - Get jealous (2019) 11 + Wellington, Steve 139. Caroline Rose - Tightrope Walker (2014) 11 + Mosby, Steve 1310. Son Volt - Afterglow 61 (2005) 12 + Grant 1311. Ween - The Stallion, Pt. 1 (Live) (2003) 12 + Jeremy 1312. Big Thief - All Night All Day (2025) 10 + Eric, Wes 1213. Graduate - Elvis Should Play Ska (1980) 10 + Burke , Grant 1214. Arcy Drive - Creatures of the Night (2025) 9 + Jesse, Jenny 1115. Upchuck - Homenaje (2025) 8 + Mosby, Eric, Claire 1116. Teddy Swims - You’ve Got Another Thing Coming (2025) 9 + Scotty, JJJ 1117. Royal Blood - Where Are You Now? (2017) 10 + Jeremy 1118. Warpaint - Biggy (2014) 10 + Jesse 1119. Puscifer - Self Evident (2025) 9 + Jeremy 1020. Lonesome Wyatt and the Holy Spooks - S-K-E-L-E-T-O-N (2013) 9 + Wes 1021. North American Hallowe’en Prevention Initiative - Do They Know It’s Hallowe’en (2005) (YouTube exclusive) 1022. Felt - I Shot a Warhol (2005) 8 + Steve, Claire 1023. Child Rebel Soldier (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams) - Us Placers (2007) (YouTube exclusive) 8 + Travis 924. Cloudkicker - Tip Your Van Driver (2008) 7 + Wellington 825. Emmett Cohen w/ Cyrille Aimée & Wayne Tucker - Crazy Race (2022) (YouTube exclusive) 7 + Mosby 8

In this short but sweet episode, Steve Strait joins your host Burke Wasson to discuss our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 82. Steve and Burke ponder classic rock being an ironic prison, the movie that "The Hangover" ripped off, progressive jazz and progressive rock, the perfect 2 a.m. song, and taking back the American flag. Plus, Steve forgets one of his #FreshFour picks from 2 weeks back. It's all in good fun, so enjoy this brief 54-minute episode. There is no mention of songs without discussion, so look for the #FreshCuts Vol. 82 standings in this episode info.If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.#FreshCuts Vol. 82 Standings1. John Prine - Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore (Live) (2018) 13 + Jennifer, Zach, Wes 162. Blurt - The Ruminant Plinth (1982) 11 + Burke, Steve, Zach, Grant, Mosby 163. Laufey - Mr. Eclectic (2025) 10 + Wellington, Jenny , Jesse, JJJ, Mosby 154. King Woman - I Wanna Be Adored (2018) 13 + Steve, Grant 155. Fishbone - Racist Piece of Shit (2025) 13 + JJJ 146. The Beta Machine - The End (2014) 10 + Wellington, Steve, Jesse , Scotty 147. Billy Bragg and Wilco - Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key (feat. Natalie Merchant) (1998) 12 + Jenny, Jesse 148. BLACKSHAPE - itiiitiatiihylihyl (2021) 11 + Burke, Wes 139. GoGo Penguin - Hopopono (2014) 10 + Burke, Jennifer, Mosby 1310. Stephen Malkmus - No More Shoes (2005) 11 + Burke, Wes 1311. Courtney Barnett - Stay In Your Lane (2025) 11 + Scotty 1212. Boko Yout - IGNORED (2024) 10 + Wellington, Grant 1213. JEFF the Brotherhood - Idiot (2016) 10 + Scotty, Claire 1214. Wild Nothing - Nocturne (2012) 10 + Jenny, Jesse 1215. Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama (2003) 1216. Willie Bobo - Fried Neck Bone and Some Homefries (1966) 11 + Jenny 1217. Problem Patterns - Classic Rock Has Become My Prison (2025) 10 + Steve 1118. Town Portal - Archright (2018) 10 + Mosby 1119. Leon Bridges - Ain’t Got Nothing On You (2018) 9 + Jennifer, Scotty 1120. Arcade Fire - It’s Never Over (Hey Orpheus) (2013) 1121. Colour Revolt - Circus (2005) 8 + Wellington, Claire, Wes 1122. Leon Russell - Tight Rope (1972) 1123. Cheech & Chong - Earache My Eye (with Alice Bowie) (1974) 1124. Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension (2009) 10 + Claire 1125. Nourished By Time - BABY BABY (2025) 8 + Grant, JJJ 1026. Brownsville Station - The Martian Boogie (1977) 1027. Thou - Suck (2025) 1028. Mammoth - I Really Wanna (2025) 8 + JJJ 929. Gerard Way - Baby You’re a Haunted House (2018) 930. The Aquabats! - I Fell Asleep on My Arm (2000) 931. KISS - Cold Gin (1974) 832. The 6ths - San Diego Zoo (1995) 833. The Charlie Daniels Band - The Legend of Wooley Swamp (1980) 7 + Zach 834. JOON - Cruel Summer (2020) 835. Realname Kash - that’s how you count bitch (2025) 6 + Zach 736. Mick Gordon - Rip & Tear (2016) 737. We Are Scientists - After Hours (2008) 738. PIG - My Sanctuary (Spent Sperm Mix) (1996) 6 + Claire 739. billy woods - BLK ZMBY (feat. Steel Tipped Dove) (2025) 640. Rowland S. Howard - Breakdown (And Then…) (1999) 641. Marilyn Manson - Angel with the Scabbed Wings (1996) 642. Snõõper - Come Together (2025) 4

What happens when pigeons play ping pong while some butthole surfers look on in front of some pruning shears in a beach bar with an Otis Redding poster? Listen to this episode to find out. Travis Boots, Wellington Davis, and Nathan Ferrell join your host Burke Wasson to discuss our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 81. If you're feeling anxious, listen to some music. And enjoy this podcast. The Vol. 81 vote standings will post Friday, Oct. 17. For now, listen and enjoy. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.

This episode makes history, being the first to preview two future #FreshCuts nominated for Vol. 81. But before that, your host Burke Wasson is joined by Wellington Davis, Steve Strait, and Bryan Mosby to get into our #FreshCuts countdown from a raucous Vol. 80. There was a lot more metal than typical. Also some deep punk talk. And some controversy over a certain #FreshCut being included. This episode is fun, deep, and highly entertaining. Don't play this one on 1.5 speed. It's meticulously assembled, and you don't want to ruin the mood of the two future #FreshCuts that will be in Vol 81. Standings and playlists will post Friday. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.​ Ratboys - Light Night Mountains All That (2025) 14 + Burke, Claire, Eric, Scotty, JJJ, Kevin 20​ Chris Cornell - Seasons (1992) 15 + Jenny, Wes, Jeremy 18​ The Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored (1989) 13 + Travis, Steve, Jesse, Fodor, Grant 18​ Robin Trower - I’m Out To Get You (1978) 15 + Jennifer, Nate 17​ The Decemberists - A Beginning Song on(2014) 13 + Burke, Jennifer, Eric 16​ Goose - Thatch (2025) 14 + Fodor, Kevin 16​ Cut Chemist - What’s the Altitude (feat. Hymnal) (2006) 12 + Steve, Mosby, Wes 15​ Wednesday - Wasp (2025) 12 + Claire, Mosby, Nate 15​ Bad Brains - Supertouch / Shitfit (1979) 13 + Jeremy, Fodor 15​ Melvins - Night Goat (1993) 12 + Wellington, Jesse 14​ Slayer - Repentless (2015) 13 + Jeremy 14​ Blockhead - Mississippi (feat. Aesop Rock) (2023) 11 + Steve, Mosby, JJJ 14​ Jacuzzi Fire - Robocop (2025) 10 + Wellington, Nate, Zach 13​ Neko Case - Neon Grey Midnight Green (2025) 10 + Scotty, Mosby, Nate 13​ Danger Mouse & MorMor - Wonder (2025) 11 + Travis, Jesse 13​ Lamont Landers - America (2025) 12 + Scotty 13​ George Harrison - Beware Of Darkness (1970) 13​ Twin Tribes - Monolith (2023) 12 + Wellington 13​ Arrested Development - United Front (1994) 12 + Jennifer 13​ The Velvet Underground - Oh! Sweet Nuthin’ (1970) 12 + Zach 13​ Sebastian Ingrosso, Martin Garrix & Citadelle - Peace of Flood (2025) 9 + Burke, Claire, Jennifer 12​ Conor Oberst - Souled Out!!! (2008) 11 + Burke 12​ Swimming Tapes - See It Out (2019) 6 + Wellington, Jenny, Jesse 9 (STRAY CUT)​ The Halluci Nation - Electric Pow Wow Drum (2012) 5 + Steve 6 (STRAY CUT)Listen to the #FreshCuts Vol. 80 countdown playlist at the following links on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LohtWBb8oCgyKZDszk5qI?si=ybTYPAvFRb2tjPFbw6pPowπ=dH528py3QCqPZApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-80-countdown/pl.u-zPyLkL9s4vV7qAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e45fc46e-e911-405f-8fd2-ee1917814c21/episodes/8b0861fe-14e1-4fa4-bde6-f5606d8dac45/the-midlife-critics-podcast-s-3-e40-freshcuts-vol-80-with-new-features?ref=dm_sh_DgUDMxehXUNMB98paZyRebZPBYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-_GKObxNU3fZiJ_GfvkbgPg&si=3gqKWQckNkY6SLdJ

A mix of aggression and thoughtfulness dominates our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 79. Plus, your host Burke Wasson experiments with some new sound mixing. With special guests Claire Knight, Travis Boots, Wellington Davis, and Nathan Ferrell. Plus, Nate and I end the episode critiquing Bourbon & Beyond. The standings will post in the group this weekend. In the meantime, listen to the podcast to hear how our songs stacked up, and a lot more Stray Cuts than usual. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.

Steve Strait joins your host Burke Wasson to discuss our emotionally and politically charged songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 78. We cover a lot of ground, go a lot of places we didn't expect, and even discuss what our pets think of our music. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.

0:00: Kicking Off Vol. 77 with a Supertramp Tribute 6:03: Claire Estelle Knight’s Alt-J Pick and Wellington Davis’ Ecuador Mission11:51: Travis Boots’ Prime Hip-Hop Pick and The Commodores’ “Night Shift”20:02: #FreshGrass Is Coming and We Go Off the Rails on the Sasquatch Festival and “Night Shift” with Nathan Ferrell, Steve Strait, and Travis26:48: Jeremy Cook’s Ministry Pick and More #FreshCuts wit Travis, Wellington, and Claire 32:51: Smoko and Bitch Don’t Fuckin’ Quit with Bryan Mosby, Wellington, and Claire42:06: Grind and OYAHYTT with Nate and Travis51:46: “Too Drunk to Fuck” with Mosby, Nate, Wellington, and Claire, and Willie Deuel’s #FreshGrass 1:02:14: A Female Metal Trio with Claire and Wellington, and Mosby Hates Joe Jackson 1:12:42: Chicano Batman and The Wytches with Wellington and Claire1:20:04: Tame Impala and Neko Case with Wellington, Travis, Steve, and Mosby 1:33:04: Billy Strings’ #FreshGrass and Stereolab Making “Temper of the Times” Music with Claire and Wellington 1:41:41: Poppy Jean Crawford with Wellington, Claire, and Mosby and the Authenticity of Charley Crockett with Travis and Mosby 2:03:48: R.I.P. Mark Volman, Flo & Eddie’s Reggae Twist, and David Byrne’s Moisturizing Tale with Nate, Steve, and MosbyThis past week's #FreshCuts will go down in Midlife Critics history as maybe our best yet. And so will this episode - which vacillates between sharp analysis, personal insight, and off the rails commentary. It also has a ton of guests, as your host Burke Wasson is joined by Wellington Davis, Claire Knight, Bryan Mosby, Travis Boots, Nathan Ferrell, and Steve Strait to discuss our songs of the week. This episode will have chapters and playlist links by Wednesday. In the meantime, enjoy! If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.Listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 77 at the links on the following apps:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3HDWTNmP5wEY4cXni3WKgf?si=xE9MANK8TD63FQaBS-cu1wπ=77lurXGmTbOr8Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-77/pl.u-yZyVM2XC6JLG1YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-_Ew_DrHZQi068bmpHf64G4&si=Dc5_rhtVk_EbloK1Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/29497577b56140249207c66789b86fcbsune?ref=dm_sh_crH8U1sTmRlsLvJ1wwQBIQNIS

0:00-4:54: My Anxious Week, Community Support, and the #1 Song Tiebreaker4:54-14:29: Diving into Heatmiser's 'Get Lucky' and Victory Theatre Experiences14:29-21:02: Exploring Ozark Mountain Daredevils and Other Fresh Cuts from the Mid-List21:02-30:42: From Detroit Cobras to ‘Cocaine Hippo’30:42-42:30: The Flaming Lips' Foresight, Neil Merriweather, and Wednesday's Unique Vocals42:30-47:39: Unpacking Danger Mouse's Prolific Production with Karen O and Beyond47:39-56:56: Analyzing Wednesday's 'Pick Up the Knife' and the Weight of Adulting56:56-1:10:04: Jeff Tweedy's 'Feel Free' Lyrics and the Eternal Rolling Stones Album Debate1:10:04-1:21:58: Wellington's First Win and Danger Mouse's Signature SoundIn this historic podcast episode, our #1 song was decided by a tiebreaker, and Wellington Davis and Nathan Ferrell join your host Burke Wasson to discuss our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 76. Also, Steve Strait might want to listen. Nate and Burke share some recent insights that we've gleaned from Steve. The playlist and songs of the week standings will post Friday evening. For now, enjoy the countdown. And the occasional Stray Cut. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.Listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 76 at the links on the following apps:Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-76/pl.u-yZyV3Y3C6JLG1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3C2XMTylzOrdbVvOQ8Tl21?si=KE1NZGHPSUyh0HjwrEqWxQπ=DR1TNzF_T1qo-Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e45fc46e-e911-405f-8fd2-ee1917814c21/episodes/cf2270ba-7590-48d5-ae6d-a296738a389a/the-midlife-critics-podcast-season-3-episode-36-w-is-for-wellington-wednesday-and-winning?ref=dm_sh_vrz59tX891zoqv5Xbl3Gcdew8YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-9eun2MoJhFoKCJfeaPkorZ&si=EivWd72cbFSW0LhE​ Norah Jones - 4 Broken Hearts (2012) 14 + Scott, Nate, Wes, Jenny (Grand Poobah tiebreaker) 18​ Jeff Tweedy - Feel Free (2025) 12 + Burke, Nate, Mosby, Zach , Garrett, JJJ 18​ Wednesday - Pick Up That Knife (2025) 13 + Wellington, Mosby, Eric, Jesse 17​ Karen O & Danger Mouse - Leopard’s Tongue (2019) 13 + Nate, Wes, Travis 16​ Leon Bridges - Bad Bad News (2018) 14 + Eric, Garrett 16​ Wednesday - Bitter Everyday (2025) 11 + Wellington, Garrett, Travis, Grant 15​ Neil Merryweather - Star Rider (1975) 11 + Zach, Steve, Grant, Travis 15​ Eddie 9V - Love Moves Slow (2024) 10 + Scott, Wellington, Wes, JJJ 14​ Joe Jackson - Look Sharp! (1979) 13 + Eric 14​ Blind Melon - Sleepyhouse (1992) 12​ Lord Huron - Watch Me Go (2025) 10 + Grant 11​ The Flaming Lips - Free Radicals (2006) 10 + Mosby 11​ Latyrx - Lady Don’t Tek No (1998) 10 + Steve 11​ Sonic Youth - Junkie’s Promise (1995) 11​ Tyler Childers - Watch Out (2025) 10​ The Detroit Cobras - Cha-Cha Twist (1995) 9 + Wellington 10​ The Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Spaceship Orion (1973) 7 + Zach, Jesse, Wes 10​ Jem - They (2004) 9 + Steve 10​ Sons Of Legion - Carolina (2024) 8 + Scott, JJJ 10​ Mavis Staples - Worthy (2024) 9 + Scott 10​ Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe - Big Empty Country: II (2025) 7 + Jesse, Jen 9​ James McMurtry - Sailing Away (2025) 8 + Mosby 9​ Dawes - When My Time Comes (2009) 7 + Jenny, Travis 9​ Heatmiser - Get Lucky (1996) 7 + Nate, Garrett 9STRAY CUTS:​ Fire Down Below - Cocaine Hippo (2023) 6 + Burke, Wes 8​ Hot Tuna - Sunrise Dance with the Devil (1975) 6

Wes Dorris joins your host Burke Wasson to count down our mostly unheard by us songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 75. We also ponder why no one is starting a music video channel in 2025. We want our MTV...because MTV is pure ridiculousness! Literally! The playlist will post Friday evening. For now, enjoy the episode. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.

Nathan Ferrell, Travis Boots, Steve Strait, and Wellington Davis join your host Burke Wasson to discuss our favorite #FreshCuts from the past week. Plus, find out what our kids think of last week's #1 song. We discuss our recent trip to St. Louis to see Broncho at Off Broadway, break down how patient you have to be to enjoy prog, and discuss why Kurt Cobain owes Killing Joke a sandwich. The #FreshCuts standings will be revealed in this episode info on Friday evening. For now, enjoy the ride on this episode. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.1. Enola Gay - Sofa Surfing (2021) 13 + Wellington, JJJ, Jeremy, Claire, Mosby, Nate 192. Killing Joke - Eighties (1985) 13 + Steve, Travis, Grant, Nate 173. David Byrne & St. Vincent - Who (2012) 11 + Travis, Kevin, Scotty, Mosby, Jesse 164. Morphine - You Look Like Rain (1992) 14 + Mosby, JJJ 165. Molly Tuttle - Everything Burns (2025) 13 + Nate, Jeremy 156. Kings Of Leon - The Bandit (2021) 13 + Kevin, Eric 157. Moreish Idols - All in the Game (2025) 12 + Travis, JBH 148. Wolf Alice - The Sofa (2025) 13 + Wes 149. Peter Gabriel - I Don’t Remember (1980) 12 + Burke, Steve 1410. Flo & Eddie - Feel Older Now (1974) 12 + Grant, Mosby 1411. The Last Dinner Party - This Is The Killer Speaking (2025) 12 + Garrett 1312. CZARFACE & MF DOOM - Phantoms (feat. Open Mike Eagle & Kendra Morris) (2018) 9 + Burke, Steve, Wellington, Wes 1313. Malibu Ken - Dog Years (2019) 11 + Burke 1214. Pink Floyd - Poles Apart (1994) 10 + JBH, Nate 1215. And So I Watch You From Afar - A Little bit of Solidarity goes a Long Way (2009) 11 + Kevin 1216. John Hartford - With a Vamp in the Middle (1971) 1217. Dance With The Dead - Riot (2016) 8 + Travis, Jeremy, Claire 1118. BRONCHO - Funny (2025) 9 + Jeremy, Claire 1119. Lucy Dacus - Bus Back to Richmond (2025) 9 + JJJ, Garrett 1120. Alex G - Oranges (2025) 8 + Eric, Grant, JBH 1121. MUTEMATH - Composed (2015) 1122. The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Nevertheless (2001) 10 + Jesse 11Listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 74 at the links on the following apps:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Zs0tnjFAX2bJDxYW73IAt?si=SMm4BCADSgmdMOphDQM1tAπ=qd0eMBuuR22k9Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-74/pl.u-yZyV3erC6JLG1Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/06f2c65767134c8ca97026704013a63esune?ref=dm_sh_nIi6mxRCUmVGAuB4cnsvEaTqEYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc--3DW520p5Xx0MsoX9wHV3a&si=AcSiczfW5ND7ysZL

What happens when you get your host Burke Wasson and stalwart midlife critics Travis Boots, Wellington Davis, and Steve Strait together in the same recording session? Hot four-way action. Hear Travis' continued evolution getting into "good shoegaze" and "bluegrass with balls." Hear Steve wax poetic on more Swedish stoner rock and dark hip-hop. Listen to Wellington marvel at the eclecticism of this week's songs. Wellington and Travis also react to news of one of their favorite overlooked artists finding great success in the group this year. This is great time with fantastic songs and revealing conversation. You'll dig it.If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.#FRESHCUTS VOL. 73:​Aesop Rock - Roadwork Rappin’ (2025) 14 + Burke, Jen, Zach 17​Lukas Nelson - Born Runnin’ Outta Time (2025) 13 + Scotty, Jeremy, Kevin 16​The Dead South - Tiny Wooden Box (2024) 13 + Steve, Travis, Kevin 16​Aesop Rock - 100 Feet Tall (2023) 12 + Burke, Mosby, Grant 15​Cunninlynguists - Never Come Down (The Brownie Song) (2009) 11 + Steve, Mosby, Wellington, Wes 15​Snail Mail - Thinning (2016) 11 + Jesse, Mosby, Wes, JJJ 15​Band of Horses - Detlef Schrempf (2007) 12 + Jesse, Garrett, Zach 15​Goat - Let It Burn (2018) 11 + Steve, Burke, Wellington 14​Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye (1994) 11 + Garrett, Scotty, Grant 14​best dressed ghost - Oyster City Utah (2024) 10 + Wellington, Mosby, JJJ 13​Todd Snider - The Story & The Ballad of The Devil’s Backbone Tavern (Live) (2003) 10 + Jesse, Steve, Grant 13​John Prine - It’s a Big Old Goofy World (1991) 11 + Jen, Kevin 13​Jeff Beck - Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (1973) 11 + Jeremy 12​Sade - By Your Side (Live) (2002) 12​They Might Be Giants - If I Wasn’t Shy (1992) 10 + Garrett, Jeremy 12​Son Volt - Sometimes You’ve Got to Stop Chasing Rainbows (2023) 11 + Garrett 12​The Wandering Hearts - Woodstock (2025) 11 + Scotty 12​Swedish House Mafia - Frankenstein (feat. A$AP Rocky) (2022) 8 + Jesse, Travis, Wes 11​Modest Mouse - One Chance (2004) 11​Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Scattered (1996) 9 + Jeremy, Wes 11​Slowdive - When the Sun Hits (1993) 10 + Travis 11STRAY CUTS:​Jerry Garcia & David Grisman - Dreadful Wind and Rain (1990) (1996) 10 + Burke 11​Thao & the Get Down Stay Down - The Evening (2016) ​MEUTE - LoCKeDoWN2 (2023) You can listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 73 playlist at the links on the following apps:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/632yhNsbeYRo8PCUfwpplR?si=v1z7UoF9SwiphJ0Rg_VALwπ=WGJhN9OVQSmt4Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-73/pl.u-MDAWggDIXv1okAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/05ee7438acda4a9c901c9bdc975d152bsune?ref=dm_sh_0or8fW2HOYtYjPeQQZCQiB0eeYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-_gVF8NsAWuZ_SPf3KjadGy&si=lJULPOjB6fWj8VA4

Wellington Davis, Nathan Ferrell, Jesse Morgan, Travis Boots, and Bryan Mosby join your host Burke Wasson to break down our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 72. Wellington shares a big piece of his personal journey. Nathan ponders nominating songs to mess with people. Jesse shares his concern for people who nominate sad songs (even though he did, too!). Travis marvels at 2025 being a great year for new rap. And Mosby questions how Burke doesn't know a certain song that made our countdown this week. It's a good time. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.#FreshCuts Vol. 721. S.G. Goodman - Fire Sign (2025) (Nathan Ferrell) 15 + Wellington, Jen, Mosby 182. Lord Huron - Nothing I Need (2025) (Garrett Gaskins) 13 + Jesse, Jen, Scotty, Kevin 173. The Postal Service - Such Great Heights (2003) (Zach Anthony) 15 + Kevin 164. New Order - Your Silent Face (1983) (Wes Dorris) 14 + Zach 155. Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist - Ensalada (feat. Anderson Paak) (2025) (Franky Fairway) 9 + Burke, Jesse, Nathan, Travis, Garrett 146. Madeline Kenney - Breakdown (2025) (Burke Wasson) 12 + Eric, Grant 147. S.G. Goodman - Heaven Song (2025) (Steve Strait) 12 + Scotty, Mosby 148. Fisher Smith, Matthew Meyer & Bladel - 2nd Gear (2025) (Jesse Morgan) 10 + Jen, Burke, Garrett 139. shame - Quiet Life (2025) (Jesse Morgan) 11 + Burke, Kevin 1310. Baroness - Cocainium (2012) (Burke Wasson) 9 + Jesse, Steve, Nathan, Grant 1311. Tool - 7empest (2019) (Jeremy Cook) 10 + Wellington, Eric 1212. David Rawlings - Cumberland Gap (2017) (Scott Deuel) 9 + Jesse, Eric 1113. Anthrax - Refuse To Be Denied (2002) (Steve Strait) 10 + Travis 1114. Cam - Slow Down (2025) (Scott Deuel) 8 + Burke, Zach, Mosby 1115. Lucinda Williams - Car Wheels on a Gravel Road (1998) (Kevin Glen) 9 + Steve, Grant 1116. Pulp - Spike Island (2025) (Garrett Gaskins) 1017. Dizgo - Honey (2024) (Jason Robey) 9 + Nathan 1018. Andrew Gurruwiwi Band - Gatjumak (2022) (Willie Deuel) 7 + Wellington, Zach, Travis 1019. Lucero - Nights Like These (2002) (Kevin Glen) 9 + Steve 1020. Chris Cornell - When I’m Down (1999) (Travis Boots) 1021. Billy Bragg - Cindy of a Thousand Lives (1991) (Grant Wasson) 8 + Jesse, Garrett 1022. Bruce Springsteen - Follow That Dream (1983) (2025) (Franky Fairway) 8 + Garrett 9STRAY CUTS23. U.S. Girls - No Fruit (2025) (Grant Wasson)24. True Loves & Nigel Hall - Dopus No. 1 (2025) (Willie Deuel)25. The Uncluded - Organs (2013) (Wellington Davis)

In this countdown format episode of our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 71, your host Burke Wasson is joined by Travis Boots, Bryan Mosby, Jesse Morgan, Wellington Davis, and Steve Strait in a voyeuristic turn sneaking up on us in the studio. You’ll hear some new audio features and clips from some fantastic songs. Travis marvels at hearing “the only Billy Joel song that matters.” Burke and Travis discuss the surprising influx of synthwave into #FreshCuts and bemoan shoegaze. Mosby is in “a mood,” yet bloviates both positively and negatively, especially at some of our group members for not voting for a certain song. Mosby also contemplates how much he sings and dances every day. Jesse discusses finding new music from “behind my son’s bedroom door.” Wellington remains the coolest dude in the group. Burke shares a story of a late night misadventure and feeling “obnoxious” while listening to prospective #FreshCuts. And we close this episode with our #1 song of the week, which had the most combined votes in #FreshCuts history. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.Listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 71 at the folllwing links:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6TGDrtNSnPowieGYEexoh2?si=EjnfMmZjQSKxfPLl7b7xcgπ=xsq0JUSYR4qpSApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-71/pl.u-MDAWglJtXv1okAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/30230fad76fb40929ba983eec56c9e88sune?ref=dm_sh_QKLgdGF7EBFD0UwzUVXqWRl81YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc--Igz67xuzC6GafNbddi9hE&si=8HrV9Vh-xKLXupNJ#FreshCuts Vol. 71:​Jeff Tweedy - Enough (2025)  (Burke Wasson) 15 + Jen, Jesse, Zach, Grant, Garrett, Scott 21​Kean Kavanagh - A Cowboy Song (2025) (Jesse Morgan) 11 + Burke, Jen, Steve, Grant, Claire 16​Bright Eyes - 1st World Blues (2025) (Claire Knight) 11 +  Burke, Garrett 13​Greensky Bluegrass - Reverend (feat. Billy Strings) (2025) (Jeremy Cook) 11 + JBH, JJJ 13​Silver Jews - Honk If You’re Lonely (1998) (Franky Fairway) 11 + Burke, Garrett 13​Prof - Snake Skin Leather (2023) (Travis Boots) 9+ Steve, Mosby, Claire, JJJ 13​NewDad - Roobosh (2025) (Jesse Morgan) 9 + Wellington, Travis, Claire 12​Castle Rat - Dagger Dragger (2024) (Bryan Mosby) 9 + Wellington, Travis, Claire 12​Ween - Happy Colored Marbles (2003)  (Claire Knight) 9 + Jeremy, Zach, Grant 12​Steve Forbert - Cellophane City (1980) (Steve Strait) 10 + Kevin, Zach 12​Jeff Bridges - Obnoxious (1978) (2025) (Burke Wasson) 10 + Mosby 11​Berlin - The Metro (1982) (Kevin Glen) 10 + Grant 11​Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - In Like The Rose (2003) (Jennifer Jenny Jen) 11​Jason Isbell - Should I Go Missing (2015) (2025) (Scott Deuel) 10 + Jen 11​John Hiatt - Crossing Muddy Waters (2000) (Jeremy Cook) 10 + JBH 11​A Perfect Circle - Diary of a Lovesong (Live) (2004) (Claire Knight) 9 + Jesse 10​Clipse, Tyler The Creator, Pusha T & Malice - P.O.V. (2025) (Wes Dorris) 7 + and Wellington, Travis, Steve 10​Audioslave - Exploder (2002) (Travis Boots) 9 + Jeremy 10​The Cardigans - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1996) (Wellington Davis) 8 + Jesse 9​Corduroy - Ponytail (1992) (Willie Deuel) 8 + JBH 9​Flipturn - Sad Disco (2022) (Jennifer Bowles Hutchinson) 8 + Jesse 9​Hayes Carll - High (2025) (Lisa J. Reagan) 7 + JBH, Scott 9STRAY CUTS:​Carpenter Brut - The Widow Maker (feat. GUNSHIP) (2022) (Joel Graves) ​Lords Of Acid - Spank My Booty (1997) (Bryan Mosby)​Attila - Amplifier Fire (1970) (Nathan Ferrell) 

We start the episode paying tribute to the late great Ozzy Osbourne before getting into our songs of the week in #FreshCuts Vol. 70. Nathan Ferrell, Steve Strait, Wellington Davis, and Claire Knight join your host Burke Wasson. We discuss the changing dynamics of the crowd at live shows, Trent Reznor making songs for Disney movies, and we ponder if The Midlife Critics are a curse or in tune with the world. You'll also hear a clip of Bryan Mosby rapping to Wu-Tang Clan. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.Listen to the #FreshCuts Vol. 70 playlist on the apps at the following links:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DC3ikutjQMLVo8mZdjxte?si=FlzsJ3h2TdmvtC1Qa_5ofgApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-70/pl.u-55D6y76S1ZAyrAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/22433c6e2a084633857cca6e49d1d384sune?ref=dm_sh_qyNo6ayBf0RyvNnmD6cTFf4QyYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-9NKLflLWjVVuhh9SWdIkAk&si=meeO2cQJUac5xFVCListen to #OzzyCuts - The Midlife Critics’ handpicked favorite 50 songs featuring Ozzy Osbourne, at the links on the following apps:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WeTJbjGZ1HuvJv635l2jz?si=yCsxnEhYTBSNOwLtF0-YxQApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/ozzycuts/pl.u-EdAVGlqsNykz6Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/4c28b16c8a9140598d2811f7320424fbsune?ref=dm_sh_ZwzsooO7yEIgzrZDoruI7f9axYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-_miPKoAM3T8g34sMYtUU6u&si=7K1sD9Wgf13HrkMS#FreshCuts Vol. 70:​ Nine Inch Nails - As Alive As You Need Me To Be (2025) (Claire Estelle Knight) 12 + Wellington, Burke, Steve, Jesse, Grant, Jeremy 18​ Natalie Bergman - Gunslinger (2025) (Burke Wasson) 9 + Wellington, Jennifer, Steve, JBH, Scott 14​ Slomosa - In My Mind’s Desert (2020) (Bryan Mosby) 11 + Jesse, Claire 13​ Voxtrot - The Start of Something (2005) (Garrett Gaskins) 11 + Zach, Scott 13​ Gillian Welch - Everything Is Free (2001) (Jeremy Cook) 12 + Jennifer 13​ Ozzy Osbourne - Miracle Man (1988) 11 + Jeremy 12​ Super Cassette - Be Gay, Do Drugs, Hail Satan (2020) (Nathan Ferrell) 11 + Steve 12​ Joe Tex & The Vibrators - Papa Was Too (1966) (Nathan Ferrell) 11 + Jesse 12​ Temple Of The Dog - Times Of Trouble (1991) (Travis Boots) 11 + Jeremy 12​ American Aquarium - Burn Flicker. Die. (2012) (Kevin Glen) 10 + Scott, Jesse 12 ​ Steve Earle - Feel Alright (1996) (Kevin Glen) 11​ BlakRoc - On The Vista (feat. Mos Def) (2009) (Burke Wasson) 8 + Wellington, Travis, Mosby 11​ Beck - Debra (1999) (Jennifer Bowles Hutchinson) 8 + Jennifer, Steve, Grant 11​ Wu-Tang Clan - Dog Shit (1997) (Grant Wasson) 9 + Nate, Travis 11​ GUNSHIP - Monster in Paradise (feat. Milkie Way, Dave Lombardo, Tyler Yates & Tim Cappello) (2023) (Joel Graves) 8 + Burke, Nate 10​ Perturbator - Tactical Precision Disarray (2017) (Joel Graves) 6 + Burke, Travis, Mosby, Claire 10​ Faerybabyy - jabbermouth (2025) (Jesse Morgan) 8 + Scott, Zach 10​ grandson - BRAINROT (2025) (Burke Wasson) 8 + Zach 9​ Aesop Rock - Steel Wool (2025) (Travis Boots) 7 + Nate, Wellington 9​ Alice Cooper - Wild Ones (2025) (Chris Girtman) 7 + Burke, Jeremy 9​ Vacations - Midwest (2023) (Garrett Gaskins) 9​ Minutemen - Cohesion (1984) (Wes Dorris) 9​ Die Spitz - Throw Yourself to the Sword (2025) (Wellington Davis) 5 + Travis, Mosby, Claire 8​ Chuck Mangione - Hill Where The Lord Hides (Live At The American Hotel Ballroom) (1980) (Zach Anthony) 7 + Grant 8

In perhaps our greatest #FreshCuts yet, your host Burke Wasson is joined by Travis Boots, Wellington Davis, Nathan Ferrell, Bryan Mosby, and - in his podcast debut - Jesse Morgan. We talk doom metal, doom wop, multicultural jazz fusion, and some great hip-hop songs. Nathan and Burke discuss why Pentagram's Bobby Liebling is who Ozzy Osbourne would be if he'd never met Sharon. Jesse shares his thoughts on songs that he knows well getting into #FreshCuts. Travis talks about jazz dorks and the British-sounding inflections of Del the Funky Homosapien. Wellington talks about making great songs during dark times. And Mosby is a critically entertaining beast this week, throwing shade at both Gene Simmons and John Wayne. Plus, we reveal our next #FreshFlicks movies. This is a fun one.If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.Listen to the #FreshCuts Vol. 69 playlist on the apps at the following links:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FgFTxm7FJid4jm8dpXhtv?si=5f4d0SpNRYyypeFHy0ZZBQApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-69/pl.u-qxylMDatJ1oWDAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/c4d602833b894ecc80c272a30efcba11sune?ref=dm_sh_kn03NZ4ldVHDIfFzgsRBHiiixYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-970r2vGr2Z3SSmw_8YRT87&si=bAB_pTWabB1dB1kT1. Pentagram - Forever My Queen (1973) (Burke Wasson) 10 + Travis, Wellington, Jesse, Nate, Mosby, Steve 162. Brent Cobb & The Fixin’s - Take Yer Meds (2025) (Bryan Mosby) 11 + JJJ, Jesse, Nate, Garrett 153. Uncle Tupelo - Graveyard Shift (1990) (Kevin Glen) 13 + Grant, Nate 154. Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol - Doom Wop (2022) (Bryan Mosby) 9 + Travis, Wellington, Eric P, Grant, Steve 145. Mark Ronson & RAYE - Suzanne (2025) (Jennifer Jenny Jen) 12 + Wellington, Scott 146. Black Label Society - Lord Humungus (2025) (Burke Wasson) 137. Deftones - my mind is a mountain (2025) (Claire Estelle Knight) 12 + Grant 138. Uniting Of Opposites - Mints (2018) (Eric Prykowski) 10 + Burke, Travis, Steve 139. Hotline TNT - Break Right (2025) (Garrett Gaskins) 12 + Jesse 1310. Alter Boy - Act Of God (2021) (Claire Estelle Knight) 11 + JJJ, Jesse 1311. Wilson Pickett - Get Me Back On Time, Engine Number 9 (1970) (Nathan Ferrell) 12 + Scott 1312. Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick, Pt. 1 (1972) (Rocky Lane Ewell) 11 + Burke, Eric P 1313. The Wood Brothers - The Trick (2025) (Bryan Mosby) 10 + Jen, Scott 1214. Push Button Objects - 360 Degrees (Kut Master Kurt Remix) (feat. Del the Funky Homosapien, DJ Craze & Mr. Lif) (2001) (Steve Strait) 11 + Travis 1215. Mclusky- Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues (2002) (Wellington Davis) 9 + Zach, JJJ, Mosby 1216. Tyler Childers - Nose on the Grindstone (2025) (Scott Deuel) 10 + Zach, Kevin 1217. Public Enemy - Siick (2025) (Jesse Morgan) 9 + Wellington, JJJ 1118. Serengeti - Dennehy (2006) (Grant Wasson) 9 + Nate, Mosby 1119. Dropkick Murphys - Who’ll Stand With Us? (2025) (Chris Girtman) 1120. Soundgarden - Holy Water (1991) (Travis Boots) 10 + Scott 1121. Jade Warrior - Snake (1972) (Steve Strait) 8 + Burke, Eric P 1022. Spooky Tooth - Fantasy Satisfier (1974) (Nathan Ferrell) 1023. James and the Shame - Old Letters (2022) (Zach Anthony) 8 + Jen, Kevin 10PlusMiss Kitten and the Hacker - Frank Sinatra (2000)