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Here’s the playlist for 3-3-2026, a show in which I decried the recent war with Iran, mourned the death of John Hammond, and counted down the top ten UK artists hated in the United States:

Hour 1

1. Dead Kennedys, “I Kill Children/Stealing People’s Mail” [Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables (1980)]
2. Country Joe & The Fish, “The Fish Cheer & I-Feel-Like-I’m Fixin’-To-Die Rag” [I-Feel-Like-I’m Fixin’-To-Die (1967)]
3. Donovan, “Universal Soldier” [Retrospective (1965/2015)]
4. Krokus, “American Woman” [One Vice At A Time (1982)]
5. Ian Hunter (with Mick Ronson), “The Loner” [Yui Orta (1989)]

This Day In Music

6. Robyn Hitchcock (with The Egyptians), “The Yip Song” [Respect (1993)]
7. The Hooters, “And We Danced” [Nervous Night (1985)]
8. The Nixons, “Rocket Man” [Scrapbook (1998)]
9. Susanna Hoffs And Matthew Sweet, “Maggie May” [Under The Covers Vol. 2 (2009)]
10. Queensryche, “For What It’s Worth” [Take Cover (2007)]
11. Thor, “Rock The Nation” [Rock The Universe (2025)]

Hour 2

12. John Hammond Jr., “Slick Crown Vic” [Ready For Love (2003)]

Songs About Chicago (part two)

13. Graham Nash, “Chicago (We Can Change The World)” [Songs For Beginners (1971)]
14. Frank Sinatra, “Chicago” [Sinatra Sings Of Love And Things (1962)]
15. Dolph Chaney, “Chicago” [Gumshoe Koala (2008)]
16. ZZ Top, “Jesus Just Left Chicago” [Tres Hombres (1973)]
17. The Hold Steady, “Chicago Seemed Tired Last Night” [Separation Sunday (2005)]

New Music Express

18. Bruno Mars, “I Just Might” [The Romantic (2026)]
19. Mitski, “Where’s My Phone?” [Nothing’s About To Happen To Me (2026)]
20. Iron & Wine, “Roses” [Hen’s Teeth (2026)]
21. The Legal Matters, “It Doesn’t Matter” [Lost At Sea (2026)]

Hour 3

22. John Hammond, “Traveling Riverside Blues” [Country Blues (1965)]

Phun With Phish

23. Phish, “Divided Sky (Live At The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa, 12/2/97)” [The Spectrum ’97 (2024)]
24. Phish, “Meat” [Live Bait Vol. 16 (2019)]

Featured artist: Barclay James Harvest (part four):

25. Barclay James Harvest, “May Day” [Octoberon (1976)]
26. Barclay James Harvest, “Polk Street Rag” [Octoberon (1976)]
27. Barclay James Harvest, “Hymm” [Gone To Earth (1977)]

Hour 4

28. John Hammomnd, “No Money Down” [Big City Blues (1964)]

Top 10 U.K. Artists Hated In The U.S.

29. Status Quo, “Whatever You Want” [Whatever You Want (1979)] #10
30. The Smiths, “Heavens Knows I’m Miserable Now” [The Sound Of The Smiths (The Very Best Of) (1984/2008)] #9
31. XTC, “Making Plans For Nigel” [Drums And Wires (1979)] #8
32. The Jam, “Town Called Malice” [The Gift (1982)] #7
33. T. Rex, “Baby Strange” [The Slider (1972)] #6
34. The Move, “California Man” [Magnetic Waves Of Sound – The Best Of The Move (1972/2017)] #5
35. The Kinks, “National Health” [Low Budget (1979) #4
36. Roxy Music, “Virginia Plain” [Roxy Music (1972)] #3
37. Slade, “Dead Men Tell No Tales” [Whatever Happened To Slade (1977)] #2
38. The Small Faces, “Playmates” [Playmates (1977)] #1

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 2-10-2026, a show in which I announced the demise of Fan Duel Sports Network, read an article about Gigabit Ethernet, and had Barclay James Harvest as the featured artist:

Hour 1

1. Vince Guaraldi Trio, “Linus and Lucy” [A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)]
2. The dBs, “Not Cool” [Like This (1984)]
3. Fountains Of Wayne, “Denise” [Utopia Parkway (1999)]
4. Warren Zevon, “Hit Somebody (The Hockey Song)” [My Ride’s Here (2002)]
5. Rick Rock, “Buddha Buddha” [Raiders Of The Lost Hook Vol. 2 (1982/2008)]

This Day In Music

6. Dave Van Ronk, “House Of The Rising Sun” [Just Dave Van Ronk (1964)]
7. The Rubinoos, “Walk Don’t Run (Live)” [Live At The Reading University (Rock Goes To College) (1979)]
8. Suzi Quatro, “I Feel The Earth Move” [Uncovered EP (2022)]
9. Robyn Hitchcock, “A Day In The Life” [1967: Vacations In The Past (2024)]
10. The Stooges, “1969 [John Cale Mix]” [The Stooges: John Cale Mix (1969/2020)]
11. The Clash, “Career Opportunities” [The Clash (1977)]
12. The Pretenders, “Brass In Pocket” [Pretenders (1980)]
13. Van Halen, “Eruption/You Really Got Me” [Van Halen (1978)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (Songs about Lincoln, Nebraska)

14. Bruce Springsteen, “Nebraska” [Nebraska (1982)]
15. Lana Del Rey, “Not All Who Wander Are Lost” [Chemtrails Over The Country Club (2021)]
16. John Prine, “Egg & Daughter Nite, Lincoln Nebraska, 1967” [The Tree Of Forgiveness (2018)]
17. Marcos Cabanas, “From The Town Of Lincoln, Nebraska” [From The Town Of Lincoln, Nebraska (2020)]
18. Humbird, “Lincoln, Nebraska” [Bandcamp download (2020)]
19. Vampire Weekend, “Hannah Hunt” [Modern Vampires Of The City (2013)]

New Music Express

20. Robbie Williams, “Pretty Face” [BRITPOP (2026)]
21. Silversun Pickups, “The Wreckage” [Tenterhooks (2026)]
22. Nick Jonas, “Sweet To Me” [Sunday Best (2026)]
23. Megadeth, “Tipping Point” [Megadeth (Target Exclusive) (2026)]

Hour 3: Phun With Phish

24. Phish, “Set Your Soul Free (Set 1, The Sphere, Las Vegas 4.20.24)” [Live At The Sphere, Las Vegas, Nv (2024.04.20) (2024)]
25. Phish, “Contact” [St. Louis ’93 (Live) (2017)]

Featured artist: Barclay James Harvest (part one)

26. Barclay James Harvest, “Early Morning” [Early Morning single A-side (1968)]
27. Barclay James Harvest, “Mr. Sunshine” [Early Morning single B-side (1968)]
28. Barclay James Harvest, “Taking Some Time On” [Barclay James Harvest (1970)]
29. Barclay James Harvest, “Good Love Child” [Barclay James Harvest (1970)]
30. Barclay James Harvest, “She Said” [Once Again (1971)]

Top 20 LPs of 1979 (part one)

31. Grateful Dead, “Box of Rain [American Beauty (1970)] #20
32. The Beatles, “Dig a Pony” [Let It Be (1970)] #19
33. Emerson Lake & Palmer, “Lucky Man” [Emerson Lake & Palmer (1970)] #18
34. Van Morrison, “Caravan” [Moondance (1970)] #17
35. Pink Floyd, “Atom Heart Mother Suite” [Atom Heart Mother (1970)] #16

And here’s the show:

Here’s the show for 2-3-2026, a show in which I talked about retrofitting an iPod classic, reading a RUN Magazine article about the PC-10, and in which I counted down the 10 worst albums of 1970:

Hour 1

1. Parthenon Huxley, “Buddha, Buddha (With Noodles)” [Thank You Bethesda (2013)]
2. Ian Hunter, “Golden Opportunity” [Overnight Angels (1977)]
3. Pink Floyd, “Careful With That Axe, Eugene (Live) [Pink Floyd At Pompeii – MCMLXXII (2025)]
4. Bill Lloyd, “Mama Told Me Not To Come” [We All Shine On: Celebrating The Music of 1970 (2022)]

This Day In Music

5. The Kinks, “Strangers” [Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround: Part One (1970)]
6. New York Dolls, “It’s Too Late” [Too Much Too Soon (1974)]
7. Sonic Youth, “Bubblegum” [Evol (1986)]
8. Foghat, “That’ll Be The Day” [Energized (1974)]
9. Flamin’ Groovies, “Lady Madonna (Live)” [The Old Wadorf, San Francisco (1981)]
10. The Beatles, “Lady Madonna” [The Beatles 1967-1970 (1968/2023)]
11. Poison, “Stand” [Native Tongue (1993)]

Hour 2: Songs About Dodge City

12. The Wave Pictures, “Dodge City Blues” [Look Inside Your Heart (2018)]
13. X-Piracy, “Dodge City Limits” [Dodge City Limits (1991)]
14. The Olympics, “Dodge City” [Doin’ The Hully Gully/Dance By The Light Of The Moon (1961)]
15. Ray Manzarek And Roy Rogers, “New Dodge City Blues” [Translucent Blues (2011)]
16. Frank Foster, “Dodge City” [Ridin’ For The Brand EP (2023)]

New Music Express

17. Grupo Um, “Cortejo Dos Reis Negros (Version 2)” [Nineteen Seventy Seven (2026)]
18. GUV, “Thorns In My Heart” [Warmer Than Gold (2026)]
19. Joel Ross, “Wisdom Is Eternal (For Barry Harris)” [Gospel Music (2026)]
20. The Legal Matters, “The Message” [The Message single (2026)]

Hour 3: Phun With Phish

21. Phish, “Axilla/My Sweet One/Run Like An Antelope (1993-07-28 Grady Cole Center – Charlotte, NC)” [Live Bait 04 – Past Summers (2011)]
22. Phish, “Loving Cup” [2012-08-29 Oklahoma City, Ok (Zoo Amphitheatre) (Live) (2012)]

Featured artist: Drive-By Truckers (part eight)

23. Drive-By Truckers, “Armageddon’s Back In Town” [The Unraveling (2020)]
24. Drive-By Truckers, “Thoughts And Prayers” [The Unraveling (2020)]
25. Drive-By Truckers, “The New OK” [The New OK (2020)]
26. Drive-By Truckers, “The Driver” [Welcome 2 Club XIII (2022)]

Hour 4: Top 10 Worst LPs of 1970

27. The Steve Miller Band, “Good Morning” [Number 5 (1970)] #10
28. Paul Kantner, Jefferson Starship, “A Child Is Coming” [Blows Against The Empire (1970)] #9
29. Alice Cooper, “Beautiful Flyaway” [Easy Action (1970)] #8
30. Marvin Gaye, “That’s The Way Love Is” [That’s The Way Love Is (1970)] #7
31. James Brown, “Ain’t It Funky (Parts 1 And 2)” [Ain’t It Funky (1970)] #6
32. The Monkees, “Oh My My” [Changes (1970)] #5
33. Ringo Star, “Sentimental Journey” [Sentimental Journey (1970)] #4
34. Bob Dylan, “The Boxer” [Self Portrait (1970)] #3
35. John Lennon, “God” [Plastic Ono Band (1970)] #2
36. Charles Manson, “People Say I’m No Good” [Lie: The Love And Terror Cult (1970)] #1

And here’s the show:

Here is the playlist for 1-27-2028, a show in which I discussed getting computer equipment at Goodwill, my latest iPod project, and played the top 10 overrated bands:

Hour 1

1. Suburban Lawns, “Janitor” [Suburban Lawns (1981)]
2. Pink Fairies, “Between The Lines” [The Stiff Records Box Set (1976/1992)]
3. Pretty Things, “Come Home Momma” [Silk Torpedo (1974)]
4. Crossword Smiles, “Counting By Fives” [25 for ’25: The Big Stir Records Hit Machine (2025)]
5. The Rolling Stones, “All The Way Down” [Undercover (1983)]
6. The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy, “Television, The Drug Of A Nation” [Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury (1992)]
7. Dwight Twilley Band, “TV” [Sincerely (1976)]

This Day In Music

8. The J. Geils Band, “Insane, Insane Again” [Freeze Frame (1981)]
9. Ashton Gardner & Dyke, “Resurrection Shuffle” [The Best of Ashton Gardner & Dyke (1970/2009)]
10. Faith No More, “Epic” [The Real Thing (1989)]
11. The Sweet, “The Ballroom Blitz” [The Sweet (1974/2023)]
12. The Muffs, “Changes” [A Salute To The Thin White Duke – The Songs Of David Bowie (2016)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (songs about Denver)

13. Dave Edmunds, “Get Out Of Denver” [Get It (1977)]
14. Bob Seger, “Get Out Of Denver” [Seven (1974)]
15. John Cale, Things To Do In Denver When You’re There” [Vienna (Live) (2007)]
16. Warren Zevon, “Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead” [Mr. Bad Example (1991)]
17. The Hold Steady, “Denver Haircut” [Thrashing Through The Passion (2019)]
18. Clyde McPhatter, “Denver” [Trojan 50: The Rare And Unreleased (2018)]
19. Bill Callahan And Bonnie “Prince” Billy, “OD’d In Denver (Feat. Matt Sweeney)” [Blind Date Party (2009)]

New Music Express

20. The Format, “Holy Roller” [Boycott Heaven (2026)]
21. Lucinda Williams, “How Much Did You Get For Your Soul” [World’s Gone Wrong (2026)]
22. Shintaro Sakamoto, “Is There A Place For You There?” [Yoo-hoo (2026)]
23. Louis Tomlinson, “Lemonade” [How Did I Get Here? (2026)]
24. The Jack Rubies, “Swampsnake” [Visions In The Bowling Alley (2026)]

Hour 3: Phun With Phish

25. Phish, “Free > What’s The Use (1999-07-09 Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD)” [Live Bait 04 – Past Summers (2011)]
26. Phish, “Ride Captain Ride” [2012-09-02 I Commerce City, Co (Live) (2012)]

Featured artist: Drive-By Truckers (part seven)

27. Drive-By Truckers, “Everybody Needs Love” [Go-Go Boots (2011)]
28. Drive-By Truckers, “Primer Coat” [English Oceans (2014)]
29. Drive-By Truckers, “When Walter Went Crazy” [English Oceans (2014)]
30. Drive-By Truckers, “Surrender Under Protest” [American Band (2016)]

Hour 4: Top 10 overrated bands

31. Dream Theater, “Pull Me Under” [Images And Words (1992)] #10
32. Nirvana, “Come As You Are” [Nevermind (1991)] #9
33. Grateful Dead, “Franklin’s Tower” [Blues For Allah (1975)] #8
34. Led Zeppelin, “Wearing And Tearing” [Coda (1982)] #7
35. Oasis, “Wonderwall” [(What’s The Story) Morning Glory? (1995)] #6
36. The Velvet Underground, “Run Run Run” [The Velvet Underground & Nico (1966)] #5
37. Rush, “Anthem” [Fly By Night (1975)] #4
38. Pink Floyd, “See Emily Play” [Early Singles (1967/1992)] #3
39. The Beach Boys, “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” [Pet Sounds (1966)] #2
40. The Beatles, “Hey Bulldog” [Yellow Submarine Soundtrack (1969)] #1

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 1-20-2026, a show in which I chronicled the stock market crash, I discussed my new Roku, and counted down the 10 most disappointing debut LPs:

Hour 1

1. Size 14, “Clare Danes Poster” [Size 14 (1997)]
2. Big Star, “In The Street” [#1 Record (1972)]
3. Devo, “Jocko Homo” [The Stiff Records Box Set (1978/1992)]
4. R.E.M., “What’s The Freqency, Kenneth?” [In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988-2003 (1994/2003)]
5. Bob Dylan, “I And I” [Infidels (1983)]

This Day In Music

6. Judas Priest, “Heading Out To The Highway” [Point Of Entry (1981)]
7. Londonbeat, “I’ve Been Thinking About You” [Londonbeat (1989)]
8. The Monkees, “For Pete’s Sake” [The Best Of The Monkees (1966/2003)]
9. Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders, “Groovy Kind Of Love” [The Best Of Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders (1965/1994)]
10. Sex Pistols, “Rock Around The Clock” [The Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Swindle (1979)]
11. Barclay James Harvest, “The Joker (Single B side)” [Taking Some Time On (The Parlophone-Harvest Years) (1973/2011)]
12. Ozzy Osbourne, “Crazy Babies” [No Rest For The Wicked (1988)]
13. L.A. Guns, “Sex Action” [L.A. Guns (1988)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (Songs about Salt Lake City)

14. The Beach Boys, “Salt Lake City (instrumental)” [Stack-O-Tracks (1967)]
15. The Beach Boys, “Salt Lake City” [Summer Days And Summer Nights! (1965)]
16. The Queers, “Salt Lake City” [Pleasant Screams (2007)]
17. Dwarves, “Salt Lake City” [The Dwarves Must Die (2004)]
18. Chris Issak, “Don’t Get So Down On Yourself” [Speak Of The Devil (1998)]
19. Bob Weir, “Salt Lake City” [Heaven Help The Fool (1978)]
20. Bobby Bare, “Salt Lake City” [Talk Me Some Sense (1966)]
21. Fad Gadget, “Salt Lake City Sunday” [Fireside Favourites (1980)]
22. Stan Kenton, “I Lost My Sugar In Salt Lake City” [The Kenton Era (2006)]
23. FKJ, “Salt Lake City (Live from The Union)” [22_23 Live Sessions (2024)]
24. The Osmonds, “Utah” [Crazy Horses (1972)]

New Music Express

25. Sleaford Mods, “Kill List” [The Demise of Planet X (2026)]
26. The James Hunter Six, “Two Birds One Stone” [Off The Fence (2026)]
27. Jana Horn, “Designer” [Jana Horn (2026)]
28. They Might Be Giants, “Peggy Guggenheim” [Eyeball EP (2026)]
29. The Corner Laughers, “Rainbow Cardigan” [Rainbow Cardigan single (2026)]

Hour 3: Phun With Phish

30. Phish, “Wolfman’s Brother/Undermind” [Live Bait Vol. 19 (2022)]
31. Phish, “The Wedge (1993-08-20 Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO)” [Live Bait Vol. 06 – 2011 Colorado Sampler (2011)]

Featured artist: Drive-By Truckers (part six)

32. Drive-By Truckers, “Daylight” [A Blessing And A Curse (2006)]
33. Drive-By Truckers, “I’m Sorry Huston” [Brighter Than Creation’s Dark (2008)]
34. Drive-By Truckers, “Drag The Lake Charles” [The Big To-Do (2010)]
35. Drive-By Truckers, “This F**king Job” [The Big To-Do (2010)]
36. Drive-By Truckers, “Go-Go Boots” [Go-Go Boots (2011)]
37. Drive-By Truckers, “Where’s Eddie” [Go-Go Boots (2011)]

Hour 4: Top 10 Disappointing Debut LPs

38. Red Hot Chili Peppers, “True Men Don’t Kill Coyotes” [Red Hot Chili Peppers (1984)] #10
39. Rush, “Take A Friend” [Rush (1974)] #9
40. Billy Joel, “She’s Got A Way” [Cold Spring Harbor (1971)] #8
41. Tori Amos, “Heart Attack At 23” [Y Kant Tori Read (1988)] #7
42. Johnny Cougar (a.k.a John Mellencamp), “Do You Believe In Magic” [Chestnut Street Incident (1976)] #6
43. Lou Reed, “Lisa Says” [Lou Reed (1972)] #5
44. Genesis, “In The Wilderness” [From Genesis To Revelation (1969)] #4
45. David Bowie, “Love You Till Tuesday” [David Bowie (1967)] #3
46. George Harrison, “Drilling A Home” [Wonderwall Music (1968)] #2
47. John Lennon and Yoko Ono, “Remember Love” [Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins (1968)] #1

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 1-13-2026, a show in which I mourned the death of Scott Adams, discussed posting a poem on rec.arts.drwho, and played the top 10 most disappointing LPs of all time:

Hour 1

1. Vince Guaraldi Trio, “Linus And Lucy” [A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)]
2. Thin Lizzy, “Rosalie” [Fighting (1975)]
3. Liz Phair, “6’1″” [Exile In Guyville (1993)]
4. XTC, “Generals And Majors” [Black Sea (1980)]
5. Grateful Dead, “Sugar Magnolia” [American Beauty (1970)]

This Day In Music

6. Pete Townshend, “Rough Boys” [Empty Glass (1980)]
7. Material Issue, “The Kids Are Alright” [Issues: Volume 15 (1996)]
8. Madness, “Our House” [Full House – The Very Best of Madness (1982/2017)]
9. Soft Machine, “Dada Was Here” [Volume Two (1969)]
10. Trevor Rabin, “Getting To Know You Better” [Beginnings (1978)]
11. Slaughter, “Up All Night” [Stick It To Ya (1990)]
12. Barclay James Harvest, “Titles” [Time Honoured Ghosts (1975)]
13. The Lumineers, “Subterranean Homesick Blues” [CD single (2017)]

Hour 2

14. Grateful Dead, “Hell In A Bucket” [In The Dark (1987)]
15. Jewel, “The Boise Song” [MP3 download (2010)]
16. Bonnie “Prince” Billy, “Boise, Idaho” [The Purple Bird (2025)]
17. Good Riddance, “Boise” [My Republic (2006)]
18. Pearl Django, “Boise Jump” [Chasing Shadows (2005)]

New Music Express

19. Dry Cleaning, “Let Me Grow And You’ll See The Fruit” [Secret Love (2026)]
20. Thomas Strønen & Time Is A Blind Guide, “Memories Of Paul” [Off Stillness (2026)]
21. Alter Bridge, “Silent Divide” [Alter Bridge (2026)]

Hour 3

22. Bob Weir, “One More Saturday Night” [Ace (1972)]

Phun With Phish

23. Phish, “Waves (2003-08-02 IT, Loring Air Force Base – Limestone, ME)” [Live Bait Vol. 05 – 2011 Festival Sampler (2011)]

Featured artist: Drive-By Truckers (part five)

23. Drive-By Truckers, “The Buford Stick” [The Dirty South (2004)]
24. Drive-By Truckers, “Lookout Mountain” [The Dirty South (2004)]
25. Drive-By Truckers, “Easy On Yourself” [A Blessing And A Curse (2006)]
26. Drive-By Truckers, “Space City” [A Blessing And A Curse (2006)]
27. Drive-By Truckers, “Two Daughters And A Beautiful Wife” [Brighter Than Creation’s Dark (2008)]

Hour 4: Top 10 Most Disappointing LPs

28. Michael Jackson, “You Rock My World” [Invincible (2001)] #10
29. Yes, “The Ancient/Giants Under The Sun” [Tales From Topographic Oceans (1973)] #9
30. Stevie Wonder, “The Secret Life Of Plants” [Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants (1979)] #8
31. The Beach Boys, “Good Vibrations” [Smiley Smile (1967)] #7
32. Bruce Springsteen, “57 Channels (And Nothin’ On)” [Human Touch (1992)] #6
33. Guns N’Roses, “Street Of Dreams” [Chinese Democracy (2008)] #5
34. David Bowie, “Blue Jean” [Tonight (1984)] #4
35. Bob Dylan, “The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)” [Self Portrait (1970)] #3
36. The Rolling Stones, “The Lantern” [Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967)] #2
37. John Lennon, “Attica State” [Sometime In New York City (1972)] #1

Here is the playlist for 1-6-2026, the first show of the year which had some technical difficulties, n which I discussed the U.S. invasion of Venezuela, and I played Drive-By Truckers for the featured artist:

Hour 1

1. Doucette, “Back Off” [Mama Let Him Play (1977)]
2. The Stranglers, “No More Heroes” [No More Heroes (1977)]
3. King’s X, “Black Flag” [King’s X (1992)]
4. The Chesterfield Kings, “Pictures of Matchstick Men” [Loose Ends: 1989-2004 Rare, B-Sides And Unreleased (2025)]
5. Mick Farren, “Outrageous Contagious” [The Stiff Singles – Vol. 5 (1977/2008)]

This Day In Music

6. Sex Pistols, “EMI” [Never Mind The Bollocks (1977)]
7. Faster Pussycat, “You’re So Vain” [100 Greatest Covers (1987/2020)]
8. Pink Floyd, “Jugband Blues” [A Saucerful Of Secrets (1968)]
9. The Who, “I Can’t Reach You/Medac” [The Who Sell Out (1967)]
10. Living Colour, “Type” [Time’s Up (1990)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (Songs about Seattle)

11. Queensryche, “Jet City Woman” [Empire (1990)]
12. Foo Fighters, “Aurora” [There Is Nothing Left To Lose (1999)]
13. Robyn Hitchcock, “Belltown Ramble” [Ole! Tarantula (With The Venus 3) (2006)]
14. Duff McKagan, “Seattle Head” [Beautiful Disease (1999)]
15. Macklemore, “City Don’t Sleep (Feat. Don-P)” [The Language Of My Mind (2005)]
16. Game Theory, “Seattle” [The Big Shot Chronicles (1986)]

New Music Express

17. Paleface Swiss, “Everything Is Fine” [The Wilted EP (2026)]
18. Petra, “Filthy Lucre” [Hope (2026)]
19. Fuzz, “This Time I Got A Reason” [Fuzz’s Fourth Dream: Singles, Demos And Rarities (2025)]
20. The Gold Needles, “Turns To Gold” [Mood Elevator (2025)]

Hour 3

21. The Rolling Stones, “Everything Is Turning To Gold” [The Singles Collection 1971-2006 (1978/2011)]

Phun With Phish

22. Phish, “Harpua” [St. Louis ’93 (2017)]
23. Phish, “Sand” [Live In Utica (2011)]

Featured artist: Drive-By Truckers

24. Drive-By Truckers, “Careless” [Decoration Day (2003)]
25. Drive-By Truckers, “Do It Yourself” [Decoration Day (2003)]
26. Drive-By Truckers, “The Day John Henry Died” [The Dirty South (2004)]

Hour 3: Top 10 times the opening act upstaged the main act

27. Metallica, “Battery” [Master Of Puppets (1986)] #10
28. King Crimson, “21st Century Schizoid Man” [In The Court Of The Crimson King (1969)] #9
29. Rage Against The Machine, “Bulls On Parade” [The Collection (1996/2010)] #8
30. The Cranberries, “Linger” [Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? (1993)] #7
31. Iron Maiden, “Sanctuary” [Iron Maiden (1980)] #6
32. Nine Inch Nails, “March Of The Pigs” [The Downward Spiral (1994)] #5
33. Van Halen, “Runnin’ With The Devil” [Van Halen (1978)] #4
34. AC/DC, “Girls Got Rhythm” [Highway To Hell (1979) #3
35. Queen, “Keep Yourself Alive” [Queen (1973)]
36. Grand Funk Railroad, “Are You Ready” [On Time (1969)]

Here’s the playlist for 12-30-2025, the last show of the year, in which I discussed installing a new wireless access point, the alleged attack on Putin’s residence, and I counted down the Top 25 of 2025:

Hour 1

1. The Tubes, “White Punks On Dope” [The Tubes (1975)]
2. Blake Babies, “Temptation Eyes” [Rosy Jack World EP (1991)]
3. Graham Parker, “Discovering Japan” [Squeezing Out Sparks (1979)]
4. Genesis, “Misunderstanding” [Duke (1980)]
5. The Specials, “Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think)” [More Specials (1980)]

This Day in Music

6. Bo Diddley, “The Story Of Bo Diddley” [ABC Of The Blues (1959/2010)]
7. Traveling Wilburys, “Runaway” [The Traveling Wilburys Collection (2007)]
8. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, “This Time It’s For Real” [This Time It’s For Real (1977)]
9. Michael Nesmith & The First National Band, “Joanne” [Magnetic South (1970)]
10. David Bowie, “I Can’t Explain” [Pinups (1973)]
11. Tracey Ullman, “Breakaway” [The Stiff Records Box Set (1983/1992)]
12. Jethro Tull, “Cross-Eyed Mary” [Aqualung (1971)]

Hour 2

13. Prince Buster, “Enjoy It (Enjoy Yourself)” [King of Ska (1968/2002)
14. Guided By Voices, “What Begins On New Year’s Day” [August By Cake (2017)]

Theme Time: Songs about Portland

15. The Replacements, “Portland” [Don’t Tell A Soul (2008)]
16. Mac Demarco, “Portland” [Five Easy Hot Dogs (2023)]
17. The Happy Stars, “Portland 3 PM” [International Pop Overthrow Vol. 13 (2009)]
18. Black Marble, “Portland U” [It’s Immaterial (2016)]
19. Bill Fox, “Portland Town” [Transit Byzantium (1998)]
20. California Guitar Trio, “Portland Rain” [Andromeda (2010)]

New Music Express

21. Peter Criss, “Cheaper To Keep Her” [Peter Criss (2025)]
22. Juliana Hatfield, “Ashes” [Lightning Might Strike (2025)]
23. Strawberry Alarm Clock, “Blow Yor Mind” [Blow Your Mind single (2025)]

Hour 3

24. Van Duren, “New Year’s Eve” [Are You Serious? (1978)]
25. The Brian Setzer Orchestra, “What Are You Doing For New Years Eve?” [Dig That Crazy Christmas (2005)]

Phun With Phish

26. Phish, “Weekapaug Groove (Live At The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa, 12/2/97)” [The Spectrum ’97 (2024)]
27. Phish, “Mountains In The Mist (Set 1, The Sphere, Las Vegas 4.20.24)” [Live At The Sphere, Las Vegas, Nv (2024.04.20) (2024)]

Featured artist: Drive-By Truckers (part three)

28. Drive-By Truckers, “Let There Be Rock” [Southern Rock Opera (2001)]
29. Drive-By Truckers, “Women Without Whiskey” [Southern Rock Opera (2001)]
30. Drive-By Truckers, “Marry Me” [Decoration Day (2003)]

Hour 4

31. Guy Lombardo, “Enjoy Yourself” [Swing Party By Bart & Baker (1949/2013)]
32. Slade, “Here’s To The New Year” [Crackers – The Christmas Party Album (1986)]

Top 25 of 2025 (part five)

33. The Beths, “Straight Line Was A Lie” [Straight Line Was A Lie (2025)] #6
34. Robert Plant, “As I Roved Out” [Saving Grace (2025)] #5
35. Spin Doctors, “I Liked You Better When Your Butt Was Big” [Face Full Of Cake (2025)] HM
36. Puddle Of Mudd, “Free” [Kiss The Machine (2025)] HM
37. Crossword Smiles, “Falling All Over Myself” [Consequences And Detours (2025)] #4
38. Ty Segall, “Shining” [Possession (2025)] #3
39. Arcade Fire, “Year Of The Snake” [Pink Elephant (2025)] HM
40. 20/20, “Back To California” [Back To California (2025)] #2
41. Dolph Chaney, “Mr. Eli” [Mug (2025)]
42. The Gold Needles, “I Don’t Know About That” [Mood Elevator (2025)]
43. Harry Harrison, “May You Always” [The Ultimate Christmas Album (1965/2001)]