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Here’s the playlist for 11-3-2026, a show in which I talked about going to Barnes and Noble, further adventures with my Plex server, and played the Swimming Pool Qs in the featured artist segment:

Hour 1

1. Tanya Tucker, “When Will I Be Loved” [Tanya Tucker (1975)]
2. Alice Cooper, “Elected” [Billion Dollar Babies (1973)]
3. Todd Rundgren, “Voter Registration PSA” [Rarities (1980)]
4. Game Theory, “Throwing The Election” [Tinker To Evers To Chance (1990)]
5. Dickie Goodman, “Mr. President (1981 version)” [Dickie Goodman All Time Novelty Hits (1981/2006)]
6. Love Affair, “Everlasting Love” [The Best Of The Good Times (1968/2001)]
7. The Who, “Slip Kid (Alternate Roger Vocal / Early Mix Without Overdubs)” [The Who By Numbers Super Deluxe Edition (2026)]

This Day In Music
8. Hall & Oates, “She’s Gone” [Abandoned Luncheonette (1973)]
9. Adam & The Ants, “Prince Charming” [The Ultimate Collection Eighties 100 Hits (1981/2008)]
10. David Bowie, “Where Have All The Good Times Gone” [Pinups (1973)]
11. Cheap Trick, “Magical Mystery Tour” [The Greatest Hits (1991)]
12. M, “Pop Musik” [70s – The Ultimate Collection (1979/2019)]
13. Deep Purple, “Hush” [Shades Of Deep Purple (1968)]

Hour 2
14. Donnie Iris, “Injured In The Game Of Love” [No Muss No Fuss (1984)]

Theme Time: Songs about Warsaw
15. David Bowie, “Warszawa” [Low (1977)]
16. Joy Division, “Warsaw” [Heart & Soul (1978/1997)]
17. Sabaton, “Uprising” [Coat Of Arms (2010)]
18. Chip Taylor, “If You’re Ever In Warsaw” [Some Of Us (1974)]

New Music Express
19. Queens Of The Stone Age, “Insignificant Other” [Perfecth (2026)]
20. Rocketship, “Passing Clouds” [Hurt Feelings (2026)]
21. The Olivia Tremor Control, “Begin Now!” [The Same Place (2026)]
22. Editors, “The Rush” [Surface, Echo And Sound (2026)]
23. Plasticsoul, “Virulent Rich Boys” [We Can Hear You, Clem Fandango (2026)]

Hour 3
24. The Donnas, “Up On The Housetop” [21st Century Santa (2009)]
25. Dolph Chaney, “Nice” [Mug (2023)]

Phun With Phish
26. Phish, “Ghost” [Live Bait Vol. 16 (2019)]
27. Phish, “Alaska” [Live At The Legendary Alpine Valley Music Theatre (2010)]

Featured artist: The Swimming Pool Q’s
28. The Swimming Pool Q’s, “Little Misfit” [The Deep End (1981)]
29. The Swimming Pool Q’s, “The Bells Ring” [The Swimming Pool Q’s (1982)]
30. The Swimming Pool Q’s, “The Knave” [The Swimming Pool Q’s (1982)]
31. The Swimming Pool Q’s, “Just Property” [The Swimming Pool Q’s (1982)]

Hour 4
32. Adam Sandler, “The Thanksgiving Song” [They’re All Gonna Laugh At You (1993)]

Top Ten Classic Rock Front Men (conclusion)
33. Led Zeppelin, “Fool In The Rain” [In Through The Out Door (1979)] #6 Robert Plant (alternate pick)
34. Robert Plant, “Your Ma Said You Cried In Your Sleep Last Night” [Manic Nirvana (1990)] #6 Robert Plant (alternate pick)
35. Aerosmith, “Let The Music Do The Talking” [Classics Live II (1987)] #5 Steven Tyler
35. Van Halen, “You No Good” [Van Halen II (1979)] #4 David Lee Roth (also #3 alternate pick)
36. AC/DC, “T.N.T.” [T.N.T. (1975)] #3 Bon Scott (alternate pick) also #1
37. AC/DC, “Rocker” [Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976)] #3 Bon Scott (alternate pick) also #1
38. Queen, “Killer Queen” [Greatest Hits I, II & III (1975/2001)] #2 Freddie Mercury (also #1 alternate pick)
39. The Rolling Stones, “Short And Curlies” [It’s Only Rock And Roll (1974)] #2 Mick Jagger (alternate pick)
40. The Rolling Stones, “Memo From Turner” [Singles: 1968-1971 (1970)] #2 Mick Jagger (alternate pick)

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 10-20-2026, in which I chronicled the rise and fall of SyQuest, detailed adding content to my Plex server, and played the top ten filthiest songs:

Hour 1

1. Manfred Mann, “When Will I Be Loved” [EP Collection (1965/2013)]
2. Thor, “Good Stuff” [Alliance (2021)]
3. Leo Sayer, “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” [Singles As & Bs (1976/2006)]
4. Juliana Hatfield, “Don’t Lie To Me” [Big Star Small World (Tribute To Big Star) (2006)]
5. The Motors, “Airport” [Never Trust A Hippy: Punk & New Wave ’76-’79 (1978/2013)]

This Day In Music
6. The Eagles, “Heartache Tonight” [The Long Run (1979)]
7. The Who, “Pinball Wizard” [Tommy (1969)]
8. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, “Refugee” [Damn The Torpedoes (1978)]
9. The Traveling Wilburys, “Last Night” [Vol. 1 (1988)]
10. The Rolling Stones, “Angie” [The Singles Collection 1971 – 2006 (1973/2011)]
11. Hootie And The Blowfish, “Only Wanna Be With You” [Cracked Rear View (1994)]
12. Teenage Fanclub, “The Concept” [Bandwagonesque (1991)]

Hour 2
13. John Zacherle, “Dinner With Drac” [Monster Mash/Scary Tales (1958/2010)]
14. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, “A Nightmare On My Street” [Now That’s What I Call Halloween! (1988/2015)]
Theme Time: Songs about Madrid
15. Nat King Cole, “Madrid” [Welcome To The Club (1959/2013)]
16. The Rubinoos, “Zombie Night In Madrid” [Automatic Toaster (2010)]
17. Rick Braun, “Madrid” [Night Walk (1994)]
18. Spyro Gyra, “Impressions Of Madrid” [Wrapped In A Dream (2006)]

New Music Express
19. Fontaines D.C., “Six Shot Morning” [Dopamine Chamber (2026)]
20. The Avalanches, “Together (Feat. Nikki Nair, Jessy Lanza & Prentiss)” [No Bad Memories (2026)]
21. EELS, “Clobbered” [Cookie Happened (2026)]
22. Koen Holtkamp, “Northern Flicker” [Nightlife (2026)]

Hour 3
23. Jumpin’ Gene Simmons, “Haunted House” [Elvira Presents: Haunted Hits (1964/1988)]
24. Misfits, “Halloween” [Box Set (1980/1996)]
25. Dolph Chaney Featuring The Speed Of Sound, “Zombie Century” [Chilling, Thrilling Hooks And Haunted Harmonies: The Big Stir Records Halloween Grimoire (2025)]

Phun With Phish
26. Phish, “Split Open And Melt (2000-06-25 Alltel Pavilion At Walnut Creek – Raleigh, NC)” [Live Bait Vol. 11 (2015)]
27. Phish, “Halfway To The Moon (Live)” [2014/10/17 Eugene Or (2014)]

Featured artist: Love Tractor
28. Love Tractor, “Electric Chair” [Black Hole (2005)]
29. Love Tractor, “Saturn Rings” [Green Winter (2006)]
30. Love Tractor, “Turquoise And Yellow” [Green Winter (2006)]
31. Love Tractor, “A Trip To The Museum” [A Trip To The Museum single (2016)]

Hour 4
32. Ray Parker Jr., “Ghostbusters” [Elvira Presents: Haunted Hits (1984/1988)]

Top ten filthiest songs
33. Cyndi Lauper, “She Bop” [The Essential Cyndi Lauper (1984/2003)] #10
34. Peter Gabriel, “Sledgehammer” [The Greatest Hits (1986/1995)] #9
35. Donovan, “Mellow Yellow” [Retrospective (1966/2015) #8
36. Cutting Crew, “(I Just) Died In Your Arms” [The Best Of (1986/2003)] #7
37. Bryan Adams, “Summer Of ’69” [Reckless (1985)] #6
38. The Beatles, “Ticket To Ride” [The Beatles 1962-1966 (1973/2023)] #5
39. Fleetwood Mac, “Tusk” [Tusk (1979)] #4
40. Jackson Browne, “Rosie” [Running On Empty (1978)] #3
41. Kiss, “Nothing To Lose” [Kiss (1974)] #2
42. Led Zeppelin, “Custard Pie” [Physical Graffiti (1975) #1

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 10-13-2026, a show in which I paid tribute to Ringo Dee Starr (and Sass Jordan), and also played Love Tractor in the featured artist segment:

Hour 1

1. The Everly Brothers, “When Will I Be Loved” [The Cadence Recordings (1960/2020)]
2. Kursaal Flyers, “Pocket Money” [Chocs Away (1975)]
3. Adam Schmitt, “Can’t Get You On My Mind” [Power Pop Guitars (1991/2023)]
4. Kathy McCarty, “Wild West Virginia” [Dead Dog’s Eyeball: Songs Of Daniel Johnston (1994)]
5. The Shaggs, “It’s Halloween” [Philosophy Of The World (1969)]
6. Donnie Iris And The Cruisers, “Glad All Over” [The High And The Mighty (1982)]

This Day In Music
7. The Police, “Walking On The Moon” [Reggatta De Blanc (1979)]
8. Slade, “Move Over” [Slayed (1972)]
9. Dwight Twilley, “Run For Your Life” [The Beatles (2009)]
10. The Who, “My Generation” [The Who Sings My Generation (1965)]
11. Montrose, “Space Station #5” [Montrose (1973)]
12. The Rolling Stones, “Dancing With Mr. D” [Goats Head Soup (1973)]

Hour 2
13. Sass Jordan, “Do What I Can” [Present (1997)]
14. Louis Armstrong, “Skeleton In The Closet” [Blues, Blues, Hoodoo Halloween: Scary Jazz And Blues From 1925 To 1961 (1936/2014)]

Theme Time: Songs about Rabat
15. Mike Batt, “The Fires Of Rabat” [The Penultimate Collection (1977/2020)]
16. Joette Ault, “Rabat” [Brightness Of Chillout And Lounge (2015)]
17. Egba, “Rabat Touch Down” [Electronic Groove Beat Authority (1989)]
18. Christophe Goze, “Flight 77 To Rabat” [Cinematico (2024)]

New Music Express
19. Teenage Fanclub, “There Was You” [Do Not Dare To Dream (2026)]
20. Dawn Richard, “Only Fans” [Creole Culture (2026)]
21. Remi Wolf, “Champagne” [Mud (2026)]
22. Robyn Hitchcock, “The Vanishing Kind” [The Confuser (2026)]
23. Troye Sivan, “Canada Dry” [She’s The Best (2026)]
24. Gary Calamar Featuring Robyn Hitchcock, “Who Are We Gonna Be Today?” [We Are We Gonna Be Today single (2026)]

Hour 3
25. Sass Jordan, “People Talk” [Hot Gossip (2020)]

Phun With Phish
26. Phish, “2001 (Live)” [Live Phish 04.04.98 Providence Civic Center, Providence, RI (2005)]
27. Phish, “Roggae (Live)” [2014/10/17 Eugene, Or (2014)]

Featured artist: Love Tractor (part four)
28. Love Tractor, “Christ Among The Children” [The Sky At Night (2001)]
29. Love Tractor, “And The Ship Sails On” [The Sky At Night (2001)]
30. Love Tractor, “Georgia Rain” [Black Hole (2005)]
31. Love Tractor, “Black Hole” [Black Hole (2005)]

Hour 4
32. Sass Jordan, “What I Need” [From Dusk Til Dawn (2009)]

Top Ten Worst Album Covers (conclusion)
33. Talking Heads, “Don’t Worry About The Government” [Talking Heads: 77 (1977)] #5
34. Talking Heads, “Psycho Killer” [Talking Heads: 77 (1977)] #5
35. Iron Maiden, “Paschendale” [Dance Of Death (2003)] #4
36. Emerson Lake & Palmer, “Love Beach” [Love Beach (1978) #3
37. Emerson Lake & Palmer, “For You” [Love Beach (1978) #3
38. The Rolling Stones, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” [GRRR! (1969/2012)] #2
39. The Rolling Stones, “Love Is Strong” [GRRR! (1969/2012)] #2
40. David Bowie, “Bring Me The Disco King” [Reality (2003)] #1

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 10-6-2026, a show in which I celebrated the death of Dennis Hastert, paid tribute to Sass Jordan, and counted down the ten worst album covers:

Hour 1
1. Alice Cooper, “Go To Hell” [Alice Cooper Goes To Hell (1976)]
2. Elvis Costello, “You’re No Good” [Spike (1989/2002)]
3. John Fogerty, “You Rascal You” [John Fogerty (1975)]
4. The Soft Boys, “I Wanna Destroy You” [Underwater Moonlight (1980)]
5. Ian Hunter, “Skeletons (In Your Closet)” [The Artful Dodger (1996)]
6. Bobby (Boris) Pickett & The Crypt Kickers, “Monster Mash” [The Original Monster Mash (1962)]

This Day In Music
7. Van Halen, “Poundcake” [For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991)]
8. Millie Small, “My Boy Lollipop” [Island Life: 50 Years Of Island Records (1964/2009)]
9. Skids, “Into The Valley” [UK Pop I (1976-1979): Teenage Kicks (1977/1993)]
10. REO Speedwagon, “Keep On Loving You” [High Infidelity (1980)]
11. Matthew Sweet, “Sick Of Myself” [100% Fun (1995)]
12. Enuff Z’Nuff, “The Jean Genie” [10 (2000)]

Hour 2

13. Sass Jordan, “Make You A Believer” [Racine (1992)]
14. The 5 Jones Boys, “Mr. Ghost Goes To Town” [Blues, Blues, Hoodoo Halloween: Scary Jazz And Blues From 1925 To 1961 (1938/2014)]
15. Dolph Chaney, “It’s Halloween” [Stir The Cauldron: The Big Stir Records Halloween Collection (2023)]

Theme Time: Songs about Algiers
16. The Afghan Whigs, “Algiers” [Do To The Beast (2014)]
17. Calexico, “Algiers” [Algiers (2012)]
18. Ennio Morricone, “Algiers November” [The Battle Of Algiers (1966/2010)]
19. Harry Gregson WIlliams, “Algiers Ferry” [Deja Vu (2006)]

New Music Express
20. Meshell Ndegeocello, “Don’t You Want Me (With Cat Power)” [Synonym (2026)]
21. Johnny Marr, “Beyond The Rain” [The Age of Everything (2026)]
22. Robyn Hitchcock, “Yesterday’s Rain” [The Confuser (2026)]
23. Lito And The Shepherds, “The Flow” [Bandcamp single (2026)]

Hour 3
24. Sass Jordan, “Pissin’ Down” [Rats (1994)]
25. Phish, “Reba (1995-10-25 Civic Center Arena – St. Paul, Mn)” [Live Bait Vol. 12 (2016)]
26. Phish, “Casual Enlightenment” [Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, Or, USA (2021.10.20) (2021)]

Featured artist: Love Tractor (part three)
27. Love Tractor, “Night Club Scene” [This Ain’t No Outerspace Ship (1987)]
28. Love Tractor, “Beatle Boots” [This Ain’t No Outerspace Ship (1987)]
29. Love Tractor, “I Broke My Saw” [Themes From Venus (1989)]
30. Love Tractor, “Themes From Venus” [Themes From Venus (1989)]

Hour 4
31. Sass Jordan, “Leaving Trunk” [Rebel Moon Blues (2020)]
32. The Five Blobs, “The Blob, [Halloween Hits (1958/1991)]
33. Steve Stoeckel, “The Monster Under My Bed” [Stir The Cauldron: The Big Stir Records Halloween Collection (2023)]

Top Ten Worst Album Covers (part one)
34. Queen, “I Want It All” [The Miracle (1989)] #10
35. Queen, “The Miracle” [The Miracle (1989)] #10
36. Alice Cooper, “Freedom” [Raise Your Fist And Yell (1987)] #9
37. Scorpions, “Catch Your Train” [Virgin Killer (1976)] #8
38. Scorpions, “Virgin Killer” [Virgin Killer (1976)] #8
39. Black Sabbath, “Paranoid” [Paranoid (1970)] #7
40. Black Sabbath, “Iron Man” [Paranoid (1970)] #7
41. Blind Faith, “Can’t Find My Way Home” [Blind Faith (1969)] #6

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 9-29-2026, a show in which I decried the fact that my preferences file for Six Stream Recorder was corrupted, and in which I played ten more bad power ballads:

Hour 1

1. The Pretty Things, “Singapore Silk Torpedo” [Silk Torpedo (1974)]
2. Cat Power, “Nude As The News” [What Would The Community Think (1995)]
3. Goo Goo Dolls, “Long Way Down” [A Boy Named Goo (1995)]
4. XTC, “Making Plans For Nigel” [Drums And Wires (1979)]
5. Rick Dees, “Disco Duck (Pt. 1)” [Disco Duck (1976/2006)]

This Day In Music
6. Gene Autry, “Back In The Saddle Again” [A Yodeling Hobo (1929-1946) (1939/2010)]
7. Otis Rush, “Homework” [Please Don’t Freeze: Early Black Rock’n Roll III (1962/2013)]
8. Rick Springfield, “Black Is Black” [Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet (1982)]
9. Blues Image, “Ride Captain Ride” [Have A Nice Decade – The 70’s Pop Culture Box (1970/1998)]
10. Sex Pistols, “(I’m Not Your) Stepping Stone” [The Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Swindle (1979)]
11. Mike Post, “The Rockford Files Theme” [Super Hits Of The ’70S – Have A Nice Day Vol. 17 (1975/1993)]
12. Jesus Jones, “Right Here, Right Now” [Doubt (1991)]

Hour 2
13. Budgie, “Quacktor And Bureaucrats” [If I Were Brittannia I’d Waive The Rules (1976)]

Theme Time: Songs About Tunis
14. R.E.M., “Christmas In Tunisia” [Christmas Fanclub: 1988-2010 (1994/2010)]
14. Dizzy Gillespie, “Night In Tunisia” [The Greatest of Dizzy Gillespie (1942/1993)]
15. Viken Arman, “A Night In Tunisia” [Alone Together (2023)]
16. Barbara Carlotti, “Tunis” [Chansons (2005)]
17. Blue Planet, “Rose Of Tunis” [Peace For Kabul (1997)]

New Music Express
18. Leon Bridges, “Talk It Over” [Happiness Anytime (2026)]
19. Blondshell, “Lucky” [Violins (2026)]
20. Robin Trower, “Shine” [Shine (2026)]
21. Beabadoobee, “Sun Has Set” [Pylon (2026)]
22. Mitch Easter, “Wall Of Mist” [Wall of Mist single (2026)]
23. Plasticsoul, “J’adore” [J’adore single (2026)]

Hour 3
24. Doucette, “Mama Let Him Play” [Mama Let Him Play (1977)]

Phun With Phish
25. Phish, “Light” [Live Bait Vol. 17 (2021)]
26. Phish, “Cities” [Live In Utica (2011)]

Featured artist: Love Tractor (part two)
27. Love Tractor, “Spin Your Partner” [Around The Bend (1983)]
28. Love Tractor, “Paint (Your Face And Stand In The Corner)” [Around The Bend (1983)]
29. Love Tractor, “Neon Lights” [Til The Cows Come Home EP (1984)]

Hour 4
30. Mick Farren & The New Wave, “Play With Fire” [Ork Records: New York, New York (1976/2015)]

Ten More Bad Power Ballads
31. Peter Cetera, “Glory Of Love” [The Very Best Of Peter Cetera (1986/2017)] #10
32. Slaughter, “Fly To The Angels” [Stick It To Ya (1990)] #9
33. Bryan Adams, “Heaven” [So Far So Good (1985/1993)] #8
34. Motley Crue, “Home Sweet Home” [Theatre Of Pain (1985)] #7
35. Aerosmith, “Angel” [Permanent Vacation (1987)] #6
36. Bon Jovi, “Bed Of Roses” [Keep The Faith (1992)] #5
37. Chicago, “Colour My World” [Chicago (1970)] #4
38. Heart, “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You” [Brigade (1990)]
39. Mr. Big, “To Be With You” [Lean Into It (1991)]
40. Nazareth, “Love Hurts” [Hair Of The Dog (1975)]

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 9-22-2026, a show in which I stated difficulties in uploading content to my Plex server and counted down the ten worst power ballads:

Hour 1

1. The Replacements, “I Will Dare” [Let It Be (1984/2025)]
2. The Equals, “Diversion” [Greatest Hits (1973/1974)]
3. Wilko Johnson, “Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window” [Ice On The Motorway (1980)]
4. Motor Boys Motor, “Drive Friendly” [The Stiff Records Box Set (1980/1992)]
5. Tuff Darts, “All For The Love Of Rock And Roll [Monsters of Power Pop (1978/2024)]

This Day In Music.
6. Coverdale/Page, “Pride And Joy” [Coverdale/Page (1993)]
7. David Cloud & The Gospel Of Power, “I’m Into Something Good” [Napoleon Of Temperance (2006)]
8. Public Image Limited, “This Is Not A Love Song” [Gold (1983/2013)]
9. Jimmy Page, “Hotel Rats And Photostats” [Death Wish II Sountrack (1982)]
10. The Band, “Rag Mama Rag” [The Band (1969)]
11. Nirvana, “Come As You Are” [Nevermind (1991)]
12. Riot, “Killer” [The Privilege Of Power (1990)]
13. The Rolling Stones, “Silver Train” [Goats Head Soup (1973)]

Hour 2
14. Juliana Hatfield, “Universal Heart Beat” [Only Everything (1995)]
15. Patsy Cline, “I Fall To Pieces” [The Ultimate Collection (1955-1961) (1961/1998)]

Theme Time: Songs About Tripoli
16. Kaaris, “Tripoli” [Le Bruit De Mon Ame (2015)]
17. Patty Pravo, “Tripoli ’69” [Concerto Per Patty (1969)]
18. Matthew Good, “Tripoli” [The Audio Of Being (2001)]
19. Vibravoid, “Trip To Tripolis” [Triptamine (2009)]

New Music Express
20. Beck, “Ride Lonesome” [Ride Lonesome (2026)]
21. Echo & The Bunnymen, “Take Me By The Hand” [Apples For Isaac (2026)]
22. Carly Rae Jespen, “After All” [Day And Night (2026)]
23. Kurt Baker, “Wonder Woman” [Wonder Woman single (2026)]
24. Kristin Hersh, “Moths” [Sugar On Blackstone (2026)]

Hour 3
25. R. Stevie Moore, “Part Of The Problem” [What’s The Point?!! (1984)]
26. Student Teachers, “Channel 13” [Ork Records: New York, New York (1979/2015)]

Phun With Phish
27. Phish, “Blaze On” [Live Bait Vol. 19 (2022)]
28. Phish, “Tubthumping” [Hampton Comes Alive (1999)]

Featured artist: Love Tractor
29. Love Tractor, “Buy Me A Million Dollars” [Love Tractor (1982)]
30. Love Tractor, “Hairy Beat” [Love Tractor (1982)]
31. Love Tractor, “Seventeen Days” [Love Tractor (1982)]
32. Love Tractor, “Highland Sweetheart” [Around The Bend (1983)]

Hour 4: Ten Worst Power Ballads
33. Whitesnake, “Is This Love” [Whitesnake (1987)] #10
34. REO Speedwagon, “Can’t Fight This Feeling” [Wheels Are Turnin’ (1984)] #9
35. Stryper, “Honestly” [To Hell With The Devil (1987)] #8
36. Kiss, “Forever” [Hot In The Shade (1989)] #7
37. Motley Crue, “Without You” [Dr. Feelgood (1989)] #6
38. Extreme, “More Than Words (Radio Edit)” [Pornograffitti (1990)] #5
39. Poison, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” [Open Up And Say…Ahh! (1988)] #4
40. Bon Jovi, “I’ll Be There For You” [New Jersey (1988)] #3
41. Europe, “Carrie” [The Final Countdown (1986)] #2
42. White Lion, “When The Children Cry” [Hits (1988/2000)] #1

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 9-15-2026, a show in which I announced the Pyle Mini Hum Eliminator in the audio chain, discussed installing Corel Linux on a vintage PC, and played albums recorded at Ronnie Lane Mobile Studios:

Hour 1

1. Bill Haley, “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” [A Rockin’ Good Time with Bill Haley (1956/2011)]
2. The Flamin’ Groovies, “I Can’t Hide” [Shake Some Action (1976)]
3. The Baseball Project, “Disco Demolition” [Grand Salami Time! (2023)]
4. The Feelies, “Run Run Run” [Some Kinda Love: Performing The Music Of The Velvet Underground (2023)]
5. Tim Moore, “Rock And Roll Love Letter To You” [Looking For The Magic: American Power Pop In The Seventies (1976/2023)]

This Day In Music
6. Led Zeppelin, “In The Evening” [In Through The Out Door (1979)]
7. Frankie Goes To Hollywood, “Relax” [Island Life: 50 Years Of Island Records (1984/2009)]
8. Swinging Blue Jeans, “Hippy Hippy Shake” [One Hit Wonders (1964/2005)]
9. Mike Oldfield, “Foreign Affair” [Crises (1983)]
10. Furniture, “Brilliant Mind” [The Big Stiff Box Set (1986/2007)]
11. Abba, “Waterloo” [70s – The Ultimate Collection (1975/2019)]
12. The Small Faces, “All Or Nothing” [25 Greatest Hits (1966/1992)]

Hour 2
13. The New Pornographers, “The Slow Descent Into Alcoholism” [Mass Romantic (2000)]

Theme Time: Songs About Cairo (part two)
14. Bananarama, “Cairo” [Bananarama (1984/2013)]
15. XTC, “Cairo” [Explode Together (The Dub Experiments 78-80 (1990)]
16. Son Volt, “Cairo And Southern” [Notes Of Blue (2017)]
17. Bad Company, “Downpour in Cairo” [Stories Told & Untold (1996)]
18. Will Johnson, “Cairo” [Diamond City (2025)]

New Music Express
19. This Is Lorelei, “Billy Come Back” [The Singer In My Band (2026)]
20. Ibibio Sound Machine, “Concept of Love” [Chopping Mountain (2026)]
21. Bonobo, “Uncasually” [Distance in Static (2026)]
22. Ecca Vandal, “Eyes Shut” [Looking For People To Unfollow (2026)]
23. Gary Calamar featuring Mark Mothersbaugh, “I Got An Idea” [I Got An Idea single (2026)]
24. David Myhr, “Summer Summer Summer” [Summer Summer Summer single (2026)]

Hour 3
25. Alex Chilton, “Baron Of Love” [Like Flies On Sherbert (1979)]

Phun With Phish
26. Phish, “Wolfman’s Brother (9-24-99 South Park Meadows – Austin, Tx)” [Live Bait Vol. 14 (2018)]
27. Phish, “Frankenstein (Live At The Spectrum, Philadelphia, 12/3/97)” [The Spectrum ’97 (2024)]

Featured artist: Pylon (conclusion)
28. Pylon, “Look Alive” [Chain (1990)]
29. Pylon, “B-Complex” [Chain (1990)]
30. Pylon, “Sugarpop” [Chain (1990)]
31. Pylon, “There It Is” [Chain (1990)]
32. Pylon, “No Clocks (Live)” [Live (2016)]
33. Pylon, “Batman (Live)” [Live (2016)]

Hour 4
34. Dave Cloud, “The Nudist Camp” [Practice In The Milky Way (With The Gospel Of Power) (2011)]

Albums recorded at Ronnie Lane Mobile Studios
35. Rick Wakeman, “Rienzi / Chopsticks Fantasia” [Lisztomania (1975)]
36. Bad Company, “Bad Company” [Bad Company (1974)]
37. Bad Company, “Good Lovin’ Gone Bad” [Straight Shooter (1975)]
38. Peter Frampton, “Show Me The Way” [Frampton (1975)]
39. Mott, “She Does It” [Drive On (1975)]
40. Billy Nichols, “Winter Rose” [Love Songs (1975)}
41. Hawklords, “Psi Power” [25 Years On (1978)]
42. Eric Burden, “Darkness Darkness” [Darkness Darkness (1980)]
43. Pete Townshend & Ronnie Lane, “Rough Mix” [Rough Mix (1977)]

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 9-8-2026, in which I bemoaned paying money for software, discussed ripping DVDs, and played Pylon in the featured artist segment:

Hour 1

1. Barb Jungr, “Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache” [The Men I Love: The New American Songbook (2010)]
2. The Kinks, “Summer’s Gone” [Word Of Mouth (1984)]
3. Big Star, “Watch The Sunrise” [#1 Record (1972)]
4. Brinsley Schwarz, “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding” [The New Favourites Of Brinsley Schwarz (1974)]
5. Matthew Sweet, “Nothing Lasts” [Girlfriend (1991)]

This Day In Music
6. Greg Kihn Band, “I Fall To Pieces” [Kihnspiracy (1983)]
7. Grateful Dead, “Uncle John’s Band” [Workingman’s Dead (1970)]
8. Journey, “Of A Lifetime” [Journey (1975)]
9. The Association, “Along Comes Mary” [The Association’s Greatest Hits (1967/1968)]
10. Great White, “Face The Day” [Shot In The Dark (1986)

Hour 2
11. The Plimsouls, “A Million Miles Away” [Everywhere At Once (1983)]

Theme Time: Songs about Cairo (part one)
12. Madness, “Night Boat To Cairo” [Full House – The Very Best Of Madness (1979/2017)]
13. Wilko Johnson, “Cairo Blues” [I Keep It To Myself – The Best Of (1980/2017)]
14. Amazulu, “Cairo” [Amazulu (1986)]
15. Brian Auger, “The Road To Cairo” [Introspection (2020)]

New Music Express
16. Dexys Midnight Runners, “My Life In England Pt. 1” [LOVE (2026)]
17. Ellie Goulding, “Loser” [I Know Too Much (2026)]
18. Dinosaur Jr., “Take Me With You” [There Near (2026)]
19. Ty Segall, “Hospital” [Chrome (2026)]
20. The Morning Line, “Spellbound” [Spellbound single (2026)]

Hour 3
21. The Chesterfield Kings, “I’m Going Home” [Here Are The Chesterfield Kings (1982)]

Phun With Phish
22. Phish, “The Mango Song; Jam (2000-09-17 Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, Md)” [Live Bait Vol. 10 (2014)]

Featured artist: Pylon (part two)
23. Pylon, “Weather Radio” [Gyrate (1980)]
24. Pylon, “Driving School” [!! EP (1980)]
25. Pylon, “Danger” [!! EP (1980)]
26. Pylon, “Beep” [Chomp (1983)]
27. Pylon, “M-Train” [Chomp (1983)]

Hour 4
28. Devo, “Mechanical Man” [Punk 45: Burn, Rubber City, Burn! – Akron, Ohio: Punk And The Decline Of The Midwest 1975-1980 (1978/2015)]

Top Ten Worst Cover Songs (conclusion)
29. David Bowie, “God Only Knows” [Tonight (1984)] #3
30. U2, “Fortunate Son” [Achtung Baby (1991/2011)] #2
31. David Bowie & Mick Jagger, “Dancing In The Streets” [45 RPM single (1985)] #1

Albums Recorded at Ronnie Lane Mobile Studios (part one)

32, Ronnie Lane, “How Come” [Anymore For Anymore (1974)]
33. Eric Clapton, “After Midnight” [Rainbow Concert (1974)]
34. Rory Gallagher, “Messin’ With The Kid” [Irish Tour ’74 (1974)]
35. The Who, “5:15” [Quadrophenia (1973)]
36. The Who, “Dreaming From The Waist” [The Who By Numbers (1975)]
37. The Who, “Squeeze Box” [The Who By Numbers (1975)]
38. Chilli Willi & The Red Hot Pepper, “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” [Bongos Over Balham (1974)]

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 9-1-2026, a show in which I chronicled the rise and fall of Iomega, told about adding content to my Plex server, and counted down the worst cover versions:

Hour 1

1. Edwin Starr, “Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache” [Edwin Starr Hero Of Soul (1990/2006)]
2. Big Star, “September Gurls” [Radio City (1974)]
3. Warren Zevon, “Rasberry Beret” [Hindu Love Gods (1990)]
4. Earth, Wind & Fire, “September” [And Friends (1978/2004)]
5. The Feelies, “The Boy With The Perpetual Nervousness” [Crazy Rhythms (1980)]
6. Ween, “Doctor Rock” [The Pod (1991)]

This Day In Music
7. Chicory Tip, “Son Of My Father” [The Best Of Chicory Tip (1972/1999)]
8. Archie Bell & the Drells, “Tighten Up” [Beg, Scream & Shout! The Big Ol’ Box Of ’60s Soul (1968/1997)]
9. New York Dolls, “There’s Gonna Be A Showdown” [Too Much Too Soon (1974)]
10. Blondie, “Call Me” [Against The Odds: 1974-1982 (2022)]
11. NRBQ, “Shake, Rattle And Roll” [At Yankee Stadium (1977)]
12. Bee Gees, “Night Fever” [Their Greatest Hits: The Record (1977/2006)]
13. The Clash, “Career Opportunities” [Sandinista! (1980)]
14. Supergrass, “Alright” [Clueless Soundtrack (1995)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (songs about Jerusalem)
14. Emerson Lake & Palmer, “Jerusalem” [Brain Salad Surgery (1973)]
15. Neil Diamond, “Jerusalem” [The Jazz Singer (1980)]
16. David Bowie, “Jerusalem (Home Demo)” [Conversational Piece (2019)]
17. Vangelis, “Jerusalem” [Chariots Of Fire – The Play (Music From The Stage Show) (2012)]
18. Punch Brothers, “House Carpenter – Jerusalem Ridge” [Hell On Church Street (2022)]

New Music Express
19. Dinosaur Jr., “Several Got Away” [There Near (2026)]
20. Weezer, “We Might As Well Be Strangers (With Wednesday)” [Weezer (Gold Album) (2026)]
21. The Linda Lindas, “Gotta Get Out” [Gotta Get Out (2026)]
22. Interpol, “This Mirror Weighs A Ton” [This Mirror Weighs A Ton (2026)]
23. Train, “The Weekend” [Mad Dog In The Fog (2026)]

Hour 3
24. The Flying Lizards, “Money” [Never Trust A Hippy: Punk & New Wave ’76-’79 (1979/2013)]

Phun With Phish
25. Phish, “Simple (10-26-96 Charlotte Coliseum – Charlotte, NC)” [Live Bait Vol. 08 (2012)]
26. Phish, “Back On The Train” [Phish: Alpine Valley 2010 (2010)]

Featured artist: Pylon (part one)
27. Pylon, “Cool” [Cool single (1979)]
28. Pylon, “Dub” [Cool B-side (1979)]
29. Pylon, “Volume” [Gyrate (1980)]
30. Pylon, “Feast On My Heart” [Gyrate (1980)]

Hour 4
31. The Hollies, “The Air That I Breathe” [Air That I Breathe: The Very Best Of Emi Classics (1974/1993)]
32. Jane Aire & The Belvederes, “When I Was Young” [Punk 45: Burn, Rubber City, Burn! – Akron, Ohio: Punk And The Decline Of The Midwest 1975-1980 (1978/2015)]
33. The Flamin’ Groovies, “Sweet Little Rock And Roller” [Slow Death (2002)]

Top Ten Worst Cover Versions (part one)
34. Disturbed, “The Sound of Silence” [100 Greatest Covers (2015/2020)]
35. Take That, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” [YouTube video (1995)]
36. Peter Gabriel, “Street Spirit (Fade Out)” [Scratch My Back (2010)]
37. William Shatner, “Spleen/Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” [The Transformed Man (1968)]
38. Limp Bizkit, “Behind Blue Eyes” [Greatest Hits (2003/2005)]
39. Motley Crue, “Anarchy In The U.K.” [Decade Of Decadence (1991)]
40. Sex Pistols, “(I’m Not Your) Stepping Stone” [The Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Swindle (1979)]
41. Madonna, “American Pie” [American Pie single (2000)]
42. Mott The Hoople, “American Pie” [In Performance: 1969-74 (1974/2008)]

And here’s the show: