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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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01:05:48

Episode 17: #FreshCuts Vol. 17

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/07/13

I reveal our top 12 #FreshCuts of the week, picked and voted on by the Live Wire group. This week’s #FreshCuts feature majestic acoustic folk harmonies, bass-slapping funk metal, electronica, and songs ranging from fuzzed-out hipster rock to acoustic ditties. I’m joined by Bryan Mosby, Wellington Davis, and Steve Strait to discuss these songs. This week’s #FreshCuts feature songs by Fleet Foxes, Les Claypool, Iron & Wine feat. Fiona Apple, Eddie Vedder, Aphex Twin, Jane’s Addiction, Timmy Thomas,

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01:17:18

IN TRIBUTE: Bryant Bartok (1981-2024)

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/07/11

One of my oldest friends left this life at age 43 last week on July 6, 2024. Bryant Bartok was a unique, goofy, intelligent, and emotional person with a dedicated passion for music. In this episode, some friends and I share our memories of Bryant and try to process our grief. I’m joined by Joe Burtis, Scott Deuel, Shariff Shakir, Wes Dorris, Joel Graves, and my brother - Grant Wasson. This episode made me laugh as well as tear up. And it’s a reminder to take more notice of mental health in others

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01:04:06

Episode 16: Closing Out Our Top 16 R&B Funk Songs/Fun...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/07/10

This was the most informationally entertaining episode we’ve done and probably the first time that anyone has enjoyed discussing cancel culture. It was a lot of fun. Travis Boots and Bryan Mosby bring their A game, breaking down 16 more R&B/funk songs. And Travis says how he would have separated these songs into two different tournaments. Look for the Live Wire private group on Facebook. This episode features discussion of songs by Kool & The Gang, Marvin Gaye, Sly And The Family Stone, Aretha

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00:32:38

Episode 15: Trying To Pick 8 of our Top R&B/Funk...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/07/09

This episode accomplishes exactly what it set out to do. And that’s discuss the first day of polls to cut our 32 greatest R&B/funk songs in half to the top 16. I’m joined by Travis Boots and Bryan Mosby for a dive into these songs. And listen for a brief cameo from Jennifer. Find us on Facebook under private groups at Live Wire. In this episode, we discuss songs by Otis Redding, James Brown, Bill Withers, Prince, Sam & Dave, Stevie Wonder, Lakeside, Parliament, Hot Chocolate, The Commodores, Wilson

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00:46:49

Episode 14: #FreshCuts Vol. 17

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/07/08

Jennifer and I break down all 24 of the next week’s #FreshCuts nominations. These are songs so new or so rare that most of us haven’t heard them. It’s also my favorite part of Live Wire, which you can find on Facebook private groups. Send us a join request and get in on a comprehensive music experience. The playlist is shared below on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and YouTube. It features songs (in order) by Wooden Shjips, Orion Sun, Ron Gallo, Eddie Vedder, Spark Master Tape, Culture Wars, Iron & Wine

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01:42:28

Episode 13: #FreshCuts Vol. 16: Our Top 25 Songs of...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/07/06

This is a very special episode of the Live Wire podcast, interspersing 6 guests in and out as we wind our way through our top 25 songs of 2024 so far. We also get into our thought processes of picking new music. If you’re looking for new songs, this episode is for you. And if that intrigues you so much, find us on Facebook under private groups at Live Wire. I won’t give away the actual list here, but artists included in this episode’s discussion in alphabetical order are: The Black Crowes, The Black

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01:03:50

Episode 12: 2nd Chance R&B/Funk Polls

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/07/04

For an immersive music experience, find us on Facebook private groups under Live Wire. I am joined by Bryan Mosby and Steve Strait to discuss the 2nd Chance polls for our greatest R&B/funk songs of all time. And if you could pick one album to hear again for the first time, what would it be? You’ll hear our picks. Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart (1990) vs.Alabama Shakes - Dunes (2015) Michael Jackson - Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough (1979) vs. Booker T & The

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01:24:47

Episode 11: Deep Cuts/R&B & Funk Polls/Odds & Ends

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/07/02

I’m joined today by artist and music aficionado Steve Strait. Steve is a longtime friend, and we get into a wide variety of topics. If you’ve ever heard of Deke Leonard, May Blitz, Adam Blessing, or Back Jack, this episode is for you. And if you haven’t, listen and learn. We also reveal the polls for the final day of new songs in our R&B/funk polls for Wednesday, July 3. And we end with a wide-ranging conversation on how Steve isn’t into The Black Keys anymore, bands like Queen selling out their

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01:35:28

Episode 10: We Want The Funk! And Jerry Garcia...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/07/02

I’m joined by Travis Boots and Bryan Mosby to discuss the close votes so far in our greatest R&B/funk songs. We also go on a hell of a derailment over recently unearthed 1985 comments from Jerry Garcia about Eddie Van Halen. And with some encouragement, I issue a warning against any suspected hate voting in Tuesday’s polls. Get ready.

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00:20:05

Bonus Episode: The Birth of Songsloth and Songauthor.

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Nine episodes in, we already have a lost episode. 😱 If you want to hear how Jennifer and I come up with our votes and the ridiculous levels that can take, this episode is for you. This is a collection of bits from our first attempt at recording Episode 9. It did not go well. But 18 minutes of comedic gold that gets funnier as it goes ensued. Here are those 18 minutes.

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01:47:59

Episode 9: #FreshCuts Vol. 16: Our Top 50 Songs of...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/06/30

With the year half-over, it’s a great chance to pay respect to our favorite songs of 2024 (so far). Jennifer and I review all 50 songs chosen by the Live Wire group. We pick the ones worthy of the top 25 (there are more than 25 worthy!), discuss whether Taylor Swift is more a poet than a singer, ponder the last generation of outside kids, and consider the deeper meanings of each song. We also get into Kendrick Lamar dissing Drake, whether the blues ceases to be the blues when it sounds happy, dying

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01:09:09

Episode 8: An Audit Of Our Top 100 Hip-Hop Songs

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/06/24

This is the most fascinating episode we’ve done. Part intervention, part therapy session, all relevant. The Geto Boys were ranked way too low, Biz Markie was ranked way too high, and we get into a pet peeve - voting without listening to both songs. This episode will provoke you. So you might as well give it a listen.

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00:44:20

Episode 7: #FreshCuts Vol. 15

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/06/22

Jennifer and I crack open the new #FreshCuts posted on Saturday, June 22, and believe it is the strongest group we’ve had yet. On a 44-minute silly-sophical discussion, we uncover a theme of self-acceptance in this week’s songs. And we ponder 2 very different versions of the same song (twice!), how the ‘90s has turned retro cool, if in fact Brad sucks, and when does alternative become more of the same? You can hear all 24 songs in #FreshCuts Vol. 15 here on YouTube:

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00:35:41

Episode 6: The Great Hip-Hop Summit Of 2024: Which...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/06/20

We debate which songs deserve the last 3 spots in our Sweet 16 hip-hop songs of all time. But first, our Grand Poobah Bryan Mosby of the Shadow Council, exerts his tiebreaker powers and picks the 3 matchups for Thursday’s 3rd Chance polls. Plus, a Google dive on Lil’ Troy uncovers a shocking change in employment - from a baller to a hauler?Find out.

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01:31:37

Episode 5: The Greatest Hip-Hop Conversation Ever

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/06/18

No joke. This is the greatest hip-hop conversation I’ve ever witnessed. And that’s because of the minds of Travis Boots and Bryan Mosby. I’m just glad I was a part of it. We discuss the exits of Run-DMC and 2Pac from the tournament and get into an illuminating discussion on 3rd round hip-hop songs. The best of which I’ve ever heard.

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01:12:12

Episode 3: Weekend At The Shawnee Cave Revival

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/06/11

Last Friday, June 7, Jeremy Cook, Nathan Ferrell, and I experienced one of the best and most immersive concert experiences I’ve ever seen. And that was Night 1 of the Shawnee Cave Revival outside Murphysboro, Illinois. Greensky Bluegrass, The Red Clay Strays, and Paul Thorn put on memorable shows. But the venue itself was just as much the star. Buried below a cave bluff is an amphitheater of natural beauty and supreme hospitality. You’ll hear about our experiences there and urge you to go to Shawnee

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01:20:17

Episode 1 As It Was Meant To Be Heard

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/06/09

Our 1st published episode has full versions of each song discussed rather than the intended 30-second clips. This episode fixes that. In Episode 1, I discuss how Live Wire tries to achieve growth through music; discuss newly discovered #FreshCuts from Annie Bosko & Dwight Yoakam, Booker T. Jones & Yim Yames, Blitzen Trapper, and Pavid Vermin; and Bryan Mosby and I debate some of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time 2 songs at a time while also questioning 2Pac’s authenticity. And there’s some

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00:00:58

Live Wire (Trailer)

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2024/06/06

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