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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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01:28:02

Season 4 Episode 15: Doctor Jesus (#FreshCuts Vol. 101)

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/04/15

Current events. Underground pop. #FreshCuts-induced confusion in the drive-thru. A great, old but fresh song from a band we don't like. Anonymous trendsetters. And a retort to our fellow Midlife Critic Bryan Mosby. All of that and so much more are on this episode. Nathan Ferrell (seen in the cover artwork as a doctor) and Grant Wasson count down #FreshCuts Vol. 101 with your host Burke Wasson. This one will make you think. It'll make you laugh. And it'll make you want to listen to these songs that

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00:44:58

BONUS EPISODE: Angel Grit

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/04/13

Angel Grit comes from the concrete of New York City’s Lower East Side. They are a collision of hardcore, punk, and metal that doesn’t fit neatly into one box. The band exists to cut through a male-dominated scene with a ferocious, female-forward presence that is as melodic as it is heavy. Frontwoman Melissa Schainker and drummer Louis Iacobelli sit down with Wellington Davis and Steve Strait to discuss the band’s formation, balancing personal life with band dynamics, and the expectations of women in

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00:44:58

BONUS EPISODE: Angel Grit

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/04/13

Angel Grit comes from the concrete of New York City’s Lower East Side. They are a collision of hardcore, punk, and metal that doesn’t fit neatly into one box. The band exists to cut through a male-dominated scene with a ferocious, female-forward presence that is as melodic as it is heavy. Frontwoman Melissa Schainker and drummer Louis Iacobell sit down with Wellington Davis and Steve Strait to talk about the band’s dynamic, juggling their personal lives with their band dynamics, and the expectations

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01:36:13

Season 4 Episode 14: #FreshCuts Vol. 100

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/04/10

This is an old-school episode wrapped totally around a chat between your host Burke Wasson, Travis Boots, Bryan Mosby, and Steve Strait. We discuss our #FreshMadness tournament of #1 songs of the week from the first 99 volumes, get into discussion of the top 4 #FreshestCuts, and spend the last hour or so complaining, laughing, and getting into what's ahead in Vol. 101, out this afternoon.

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01:50:03

Season 4 Episode 13: How We Pick Our #FreshCuts

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/04/02

Each month, our Grand Poobah Wellington Davis gets to pick a topic that we must discuss on the podcast. For his first, he chose how we pick the songs we nominate in #FreshCuts. But that's not all! We also discuss what genres or artists we've got into from #FreshCuts, what genres we STILL don't enjoy despite (and because of ) repeated exposure, and what changes are coming to #FreshCuts starting next week with Volume 101. Your host Burke Wasson is joined by Wellington, Bryan Mosby, Wes Dorris, and

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01:45:00

Season 4 Episode 12: #FreshCuts Vol. 99

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Travis Boots, Bryan Mosby, Steve Strait, Wellington Davis, and Claire Knight join your host Burke Wasson to count down a massive week of #FreshCuts Vol. 99. The songs that made the top half were more inspired than usual, and we get into those songs as well as which country we'd be willing to call our new home. This one was a lot of fun, but the music is our source. Plus, hear what plans are in store for #FreshCuts Vol. 100.Listen to the #FreshCuts Vol. 99 playlist on the following apps at these

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01:37:03

Season 4 Episode 11: #FreshCuts Vol. 98: Gigantic!

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/03/19

To discuss the largest #FreshCuts volume we've ever had, your host Burke Wasson brings in some heavy hitters: Wellington Davis and Nathan Ferrell. We count down our top 22 songs plus 2 Stray Cuts. We discuss how often we'd like to have a supersized volume of #FreshCuts where each person can pick 3. And we marvel at the level of songs in this volume. Listen to the #FreshCuts Vol. 98 playlist on the following apps at these links:Spotify:

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01:07:48

Season 4 Episode 10: Burke Solo (#FreshCuts Vol. 97)

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2026/03/12

Your host Burke Wasson gets into every single song in our Songs of the Week countdown from #FreshCuts Vol. 97. Which three songs does he think the group snubbed? Which three would he remove from the countdown, if he could? Find out. Plus, which artist this week sounds like Herbert from Family Guy? And our #1 song this week adds a cool fact to some #FreshCuts history. Nerd out.

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02:30:16

Season 4 Episode 9: #FreshCuts Vol. 96

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/03/06

Wellington Davis, Nathan Ferrell, Steve Strait, Travis Boots, and Bryan Mosby join your host Burke Wasson for one of the most genuinely thoughtful and humorous episodes we've done, counting down our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 96. Be warned. There are voices, a preview of an upcoming album, and a Grand Poobah announcement. And as always, great music. And if you enjoy this podcast, you can donate at the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at

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02:01:42

Season 4 Episode 8: #FreshCuts Vol. 95 + Pumpkinhead

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/02/26

What new character was created during the making of this episode? What does the band behind our #1 song this week have to do with Anthony Kiedis? What mood must you be in to listen to a 19-minute jazz song? And what songs shocked us to hear? Hear all of that and our songs of the week, as Wellington Davis, Wes Dorris, and Grant Wasson join your host Burke Wasson for a finely fun-filled podcast episode. Plus, at the end of this episode, listen to the debut of The Midlife Critics Podcast spin-off

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00:55:09

BONUS EPISODE: Year Of October

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2026/02/20

Year of October is a Nashville-based trio with Kentucky roots and a heavy fuzz rock soul sound. Their 6th album, I've Given You Everything, was released in October and is a bloozey trip that sounds just as rewarding in your living room as it does at a kegger in the woods. Phlecia Sullivan's soulful vocals mingle well with her husband Josh Sullivan's thick but nimble guitar tone and James Varner's thunderous drums. The album's opening track, "Rabid Badger", was The Midlife Critics' #5 song of 2025,

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02:13:32

Season 4 Episode 7: #FreshCuts Vol. 94

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/02/19

Bryan Mosby, Travis Boots, Steve Strait, Nathan Ferrell, Grant Wasson, and Claire Knight join your host Burke Wasson to count down #FreshCuts Vol. 94. What would a Mosby sandwich look like? And which of us would be the mayonnaise? Is Jello Biafra the punk version of Fred Schneider? What music video did Steve Strait thoroughly enjoy? What does Travis Boots think of high school reunions? What revelation made Nathan Ferrell go “ugh”? What song did Grant Wasson inspire, even though he forgot it? Whose

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02:35:07

Season 4 Episode 6: #FreshCuts Vol. 93

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/02/12

Wellington Davis, Nathan Ferrell, Steve Strait, and Bryan Mosby join your host Burke Wasson to dig into our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 93. Steve, Mosby, and Burke also discuss Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show at the start of the episode. Plus, find out which tribute albums in the '90s are worth seeking. Mosby and Burke get into social media pet peeves. And find out which home appliance Burke yelled at in the middle of this episode.

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01:51:09

Season 4 Episode 5: #FreshCuts Vol. 92

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/02/05

Wedding songs. Missing persons. Jazz or jass. Murder waltz. Grungegrass. Wellington Davis and Steve Strait join your host Burke Wasson to cover all of that and more, plus our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 92. Buckle up. This one goes all over the place. 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

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02:40:17

Season 4 Episode 4: #FreshCuts Vol. 91

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/01/30

Bryan Mosby, Travis Boots, Nathan Ferrell, Steve Strait, and Wellington Davis join your host Burke Wasson to break down our songs of the week countdown. You'll hear a lot of great stories, comparisons between shoegaze and dreampop, and which song might get Steve punched in the face. The standings and playlist will post by the end of Friday. Enjoy ! This one gets weird, in a good way!If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal

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01:22:46

Season 4 Episode 3: #FreshCuts Vol. 90 : Here Come...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/01/22

Wellington Davis joins Burke to discuss our Songs of the Week from #FreshCuts Vol. 90. Steve Strait, Wes Dorris, and Zach Anthony share their words on songs from this week. And after Burke had the #1 song the first 2 weeks of 2026, we have a new champion. The standings will be revealed by Friday, Jan. 23. To hear our countdown, listen to 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

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02:22:26

Season 4 Episode 2: #FreshCuts Vol. 89 (Build a...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/01/15

The last 30 minutes of this episode are a beacon of how society should be, as Wellington Davis, Bryan Mosby, and Travis Boots join your host Burke Wasson to discuss our #1 song of the week. But before then, we go on a sonic exploration of discovering long broken-up bands, music from a current public pariah before she was despised, a trio of Mike Patton songs, new punk rock, spoken-word songs with heavy riffs, a documentary on a 1974 boxing match, and a song that is a worldwide hit that was

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02:20:55

Season 4 Episode 1: #FreshCuts Vol. 88 (Hello, 2026!)

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2026/01/08

Claire Knight, Nathan Ferrell, Travis Boots, Steve Strait, and Wellington Davis join your host Burke Wasson for a wide-reaching talk on The Midlife Critics' songs of the week fron #FreshCuts Vol. 88. We dig deep and get down.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.#FRESHCUTS VOL. 88

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02:14:13

Season 3 Episode 50: Our Top Songs of 2025...

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/12/30

Listen to Nathan Ferrell, Steve Strait, Wellington Davis, Claire Knight, Bryan Mosby, and Grant Wasson join your host Burke Wasson for the most conversation we've ever had on this podcast, counting down the results of our group's songs of the year poll. The full list will be revealed in the Facebook group shortly . For now, find out what they are, which song is #1, and what we think of all of it. Plus, a celebrity drops by. And the panel hijacks the podcast when Burke loses his

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01:22:15

BONUS EPISODE: Merry Christmas, Mom & Dad

The Midlife Critics Podcast ·

2025/12/25

Special message from Burke Wasson:Curt and Gretchen Wasson's span of influence on their sons is far-reaching and our topic of this very special episode. My brother Grant and I talk for an hour and 19 minutes on memories from childhood, when our parents were 10 years or more younger than we are now. You're going to hear some great stories, clips from several songs, and how Grant and I became who we are musically. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you may need Kleenex. You'll also hear a recording that I made

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