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The Midlife Critics Podcast

The Midlife Critics

Find us on Facebook private groups. Our goal is to open your mind authentically through music. That includes new and old songs in rock, country, hip-hop, alternative, metal, blues, funk, punk, and anything that tickles our fancy. We get into new songs, emerging artists, and unappreciated deep cuts. We’re opinionated, but open minded and love every minute of it. That’s what we hope you get out of this.

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01:04:21

Season 3 Episode 14: Sport and Champ

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/04/05

In this hybrid episode of both old and new podcast formats, Burke Wasson talks our Songs Of The Week: #FreshCuts Vol. 55 with Wellington Davis, Bryan Mosby, and the return of Jennifer Wasson! This is not one to be missed! Mosby and Burke talk about how people like to be haters, Wellington and Burke nail down the signature sound of The Midlife Critics, and Jennifer is back on her bullshit - and it’s wonderful. 1. The Smashing Pumpkins - Silverf**k (1993) (Wes Dorris)2. The Roots - The Seed (2.0)

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00:45:24

Season 3 Episode 13: #FreshCuts Vol. 54 (Burke Goes...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/03/26

What happens when life happens and Burke Wasson does the #FreshCuts episode by himself? Find out. Burke shares his pick for album of the year (so far) of 2025, celebrates the group getting into jazz, and reveals a popular band that he's never really enjoyed. Equal parts fanboy and cantankerous bastard, Burke gets it done.#FreshCuts Vol. 54 Songs of the WeekMiles Davis - So What (1959) Cypress Hill - Illusions (1995) My Morning Jacket - Die For It (2025)Crowded House - Love This Life (1988)The

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01:06:45

#FreshFlicks Vol. 1 Spoiler Episode

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/03/23

For the past month, The Midlife Critics watched 10 movies that most of us hadn’t seen. Nathan Ferrell and Steve Strait join Burke Wasson to discuss. Episode info is below: 0:00-5:32: Intro5:32-16:02: The Substance16:02-22:02: Psycho Goreman22:02-22:42 Strange Darling22:42-25:37: Burke gets Nate and Steve sidetracked and we talk about Succession:25:37-28:13: Back to Strange Darling:28:13-37:19: Body Double37:19-50:52: Gene Hackman tribute50:52-56:23: Heretic56:23-1:00:19: Wind River1:00:19-1:06:45:

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02:14:52

Episode 3 Season 12: #FreshCuts Vol. 53 Songs of the...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Travis Boots, Nathan Ferrell, Bryan Mosby, and Steve Strait join Burke Wasson to discuss our Songs of the Week and so much more. We discuss Mike McCready being restrained in Pearl Jam in the '90s, engage in some quality Grateful Dead talk, Nate and Burke discuss our favorite late night unwinding albums and the roles in Crosby Stills & Nash, Mosby gives Burke crap for liking one of our Stray Cuts, and Travis and Burke paint a vivid picture of how much we love Stone Temple Pilots' "Crackerman" and

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01:27:14

Season 3 Episode 11: #FreshCuts Vol. 52

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/03/14

This is a sound experience with songs and discussion. You'll dig it. Every week, we pick songs most of us haven't heard. Out of a record 49 submissions, we have our Songs of the Week with the most votes. Burke Wasson has plenty to talk about with Travis Boots, Wellington Davis, and Nathan Ferrell, who ends the episode sharing his experience as a clown at Long John Silver's in 1998. Dig it. Find The Midlife Critics on Facebook private groups. Chances are I'll let you in. #FRESHCUTS VOL. 52 SONGS OF

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01:09:59

Season 3 Episode 10: The Butt Rock Summit

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/03/08

In time for the Facebook group's polls for Saturday, March 8th, Travis Boots, Nathan Ferrell, and Burke Wasson discuss butt rock. Is there anything more you need? We also get into new nicknames for Kiss and Scott Stapp. And Nate takes this episode to 11, literally. And 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

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01:04:30

Season 3 Episode 9: #FreshCuts Vol. 51 Songs Of The Week

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Every week, people in The Midlife Critics pick 1 or 2 songs that most of us haven't heard. We vote and then award our top half as our Songs Of The Week. It's a great way to turn ourselves onto music new to us, both from this year and decades ago. Nathan Ferrell and Wellington Davis jump in and out of this episode with Burke Wasson to discuss our Songs Of The Week. You'll also hear clips of those songs, some occasionally heady banter, and Nathan's dead-ringer impression of Andy Rooney. If you want in

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00:29:48

Doug Blimline: Local Artist Showcase

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/03/02

Originally from Baltimore, previously serving in the Coast Guard, and now living in Harrisburg, Illinois, Doug Blimline is a traveled man with a knack for crunchy guitar riffs. HIs 2021 song “[Do I Have] Bad Intentions” recalls the bare-knuckle riffs of AC/DC. Doug talks with Burke Wasson about his path, the music industry and social media in general, how depressed he is to follow the news, and his time making songs. Doug was even kind enough to share practice versions of two original songs: “I Hate

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00:59:51

Franko Teston: Local Artist Showcase

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/03/02

From Harrisburg, Illinois, Franko Teston is an up and coming craftsman of hooky alternative rock melodies, first with the band Mayfall and now solo alongside friends and bandmates Jake Evans, Garrett Phillips, and Cash Thomas. Franko’s songs are packed with emotion, and his melodies are both fresh and retro at once, owing as much to modern rock as grunge influences. Franko talks here with Burke Wasson about his plans to release an album this year, preparing to move to Indianapolis, and the

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00:49:34

Lucas Wayne: Local Artist Showcase

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/03/01

From Carmi, Illinois, to Nashville, Tennessee, Lucas Wayne is making a name for himself in live shows with a breathtaking voice in the high range and a blistering band - The Cottonmouths. With Nate Graham, Tim Whiteford, and Max Senteney backing him, Lucas is carving a path for himself with sweet country songs of everything from Great Value Pizza to abandoned lamps, with plenty of heartbreak and revelry in between. Lucas talks here with Burke Wasson about his recent album, Wookin’ Overtime, family

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00:52:23

Jonah McGuire: Local Artist Showcase

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/02/28

For the first in our ongoing Local Artist Showcase episodes, we have southern Illinois folk singer-songwriter Jonah McGuire. Jonah talks with Burke Wasson about the Harrisburg school band program leading him to develop his songs, which he is also kind enough to pick apart in a very engaging talk. At 21 years old, Jonah is just getting started. His latest EP, Honey I Don’t Love You, can be heard on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, and other streaming platforms. Jonah is

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01:45:56

Season 3 Episode 8: Our New Grand Poobah /Short Ones...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/02/28

The Midlife Critics' newly elected Grand Poobah Jennifer Bowles Hutchinson joins Burke to discuss her new role in the Facebook group and dive into our top 30 Short Ones (our favorite songs under 2 minutes). And Nathan Ferrell continues his streak of podcast episodes, diving into our new category of polls in the Facebook group - butt rock. What is butt rock? Listen and find out. And Nathan and Burke debate whether Guns N' Roses is butt rock at the end of the episode.0:00:00 - 0:05:05: Intro 0:05:06 -

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02:47:06

Season 3 Episode 7: The O.G.

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/02/21

SEASON 3 EPISODE 7: The O.G. (Show Notes Below)00:00:00: Intro (Burke Wasson)00:07:22: #FreshCuts Vol. 49 Songs Of The Week (with Nathan Ferrell, Wellington Davis, and Bryan Mosby)01:24:02: Stray Cuts (with Nathan Ferrell)01:33:21: #FreshFlicks with Nathan Ferrell (Psycho Goreman, Sweet Darling, Body Double, Heretic)02:04:31: #FreshFlicks with Steve Strait (The Substance, Sound Of Metal, The Peanut Butter Falcon, Sweet Darling, Heretic)#FreshCuts Vol. 49 Songs Of The WeekDe La Soul - Say No Go

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02:03:12

BONUS EPISODE: SNL 50th Anniversary Concert / Rock &...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/02/17

In a bonus episode, Travis and Burke discuss the star-studded Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary homecoming concert. And then Steve joins us for an in-depth talk on the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominations. Lots of talk. You'll dig this one.

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02:21:14

Season 3 Episode 6: They Not Like Us

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/02/14

Follow The Midlife Critics private group on Facebook.Subscribe to The Midlife Critics Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts for free, and Amazon Music.Show Times: Season 3 Episode 6: They Not Like Us00:00: Intro05:26: Mosby and Burke talk Kendrick Lamar and future Super Bowl halftime shows19:06: Travis and Burke talk the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominees. 29:28-#FreshFlicks: The Midlife Critics get into movies! Nathan and Burke talk movies38:37: Short Ones: Burke discusses our Facebook group

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01:55:41

Season 3 Episode 5: Of Our Time

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/02/07

Travis Boots, Nathan Ferrell, Steve Strait, and Wellington Davis join Burke to discuss our biggest Songs Of The Week yet for #FreshCuts Vol. 47. Nate and Burke close the episode by previewing this year's Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville. But mostly, this episode feels personal, cathartic, and connected. With a lot more sound clips this week! Join The Midlife Critics Facebook private group. #FreshCuts Vol. 47 Songs Of The Week 1. Steely Dan - The Fez (1976) 2. Chet Atkins & Mark Knopfler -

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01:28:53

Season 3 Episode 4: What's New, Pussycat?

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/01/31

In a historic episode with increased sound clips, Bryan "Ol' Wheeler" Mosby (pictured here) enforces his group tiebreaker status and picks our #1 Dick & Pussy Song Of All Time. Nathan Ferrell and Mosby join Burke for a rousing discussion on our top 50 Dick & Pussy Songs. And Burke breaks down #FreshCuts Vol. 46 with The Midlife Critics' Songs Of The Week. Out of a record number of votes and 40 submissions, we have our top 20 Songs Of The Week. 00:00-03:15: Intro03:16-52:12: Burke, Nate & Mosby talk

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01:29:02

Season 3 Episode 3: Garth Hudson/#FreshCuts Vol....

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/01/24

THE MIDLIFE CRITICS PODCAST:SEASON 3 EPISODE 3 (Jan. 23, 2025)00:00: Intro (The Band - Chest Fever) 04:59: #FreshCuts Vol. 45 Songs Of The Week (My Morning Jacket - Time Waited)18:11: Garth Hudson Tribute/#FreshCuts Vol. 45 Songs Of The Week (The Band - Twilight)29:17: Riff Of The Week/#FreshCuts Vol. 45 Songs Of The Week (Spiritual Beggars - Magic Spell)31:43: Our Final Song Of The Week (Jesse Welles - Gtfoh)34:37: Dick & Pussy Polls with Nathan Ferrell & Steve Strait Poll 1: Spinal Tap - Big

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02:00:02

Season 3 Episode 2: David Lynch, Songs Of The Week,...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/01/17

A tribute to David Lynch, our Songs Of The Week you’ve never heard, our 50 greatest yacht rock songs, and songs about dick and pussy are the topics of a fun episode. Nathan Ferrell and I discuss yacht rock, and Wellington Davis and Bryan Mosby join me to discuss dick and pussy songs. Find The Midlife Critics on Facebook groups. Enjoy yourselves and check out the songs at the links below, Burke #FreshCuts Vol. 44 Songs Of The Week: 1. Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings - Blackjack County Chains

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01:03:47

Season 3 Episode 1: Getting Yachty With It

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/01/07

Nathan Ferrell and Burke Wasson mine the depths of yacht rock - a retroactively named genre that we grew up with. Even if you don't like yacht rock, you'll appreciate this episode and the HBO Max documentary Yacht Rock. We dive into that documentary, the music itself with plenty of talk about Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, Toto, Ambrosia, and more, and get into Tuesday's yacht rock polls. We'll be down to our 16 greatest yacht rock songs tomorrow, so get your votes in on The

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