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Here’s the playlist for 7-7-2026, in which I told about fixing a computer that runs slow because it has McAfee Antivirus installed on it, talked about possibilities for getting security patches for Windows 10 after October 2025, and played Mark Mulcahy in the featured artist segment:

Hour 1

1. Dr. Feelgood, “Trying To Live My Life Without You” [Singles: The UA Years (1982/1989)]
2. The Replacements, “Gudbuy T’Jane (Outtake)” [Don’t Tell A Soul (2008)]
3. The Loud Family, “Jimmy Still Comes Around” [Plants And Birds And Rocks And Things (1993)]
4. Bailter Space, “Splat” [Wammo (1995)]

This Day In Music

5. Led Zeppelin, “Hot Dog” [In Through The Out Door (1979)]
6. Pink Floyd, “Apples And Oranges” [Early Singles (1967/1992)]
7. Grass Roots, “Midnight Confessions” [The Complete Original Dunhill – ABC Hit Singles (1968/2014)]
8. Ringo Star, “It Don’t Come Easy” [Ringo (1970/1973)]
9. Jason Falkner, “Here Comes The Sun” [Bedtime With The Beatles: Part Two (2008)]
10. Spin Doctors, “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” [Pocket Full Of Kryptonite (1991)]
11. Juliana Hatfield, “Every Breath You Take” [Juliana Hatfield Sings The Police (2019)]
12. Darkness, “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” [Permission To Land (2003)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (songs about Rome)]

13. Sun Volt, “When Rome Burns” [Union (2019)]
14. The Meatmen, “Centurions Of Rome” [And You Still Suck! Live LP (1988)]
15. (We Are) Performance, “Rome” [(We Are) Performance (2007)]
16. Andrea Farri, “Rome” [Those About To Die (Original Series Soundtrack) (2024)]
17. Aranki, “Rome” [A Portrait Of Red (2025)]
18. BOL4, “Rome” [LOVE.zip (2023)]

New Music Express

19. Metallica, “Lenny (‘attitude’ Demo)” [ReLoad (Remastered Deluxe Box Set) (2026)]
20. The All-American Rejects, “Easy Come, Easy Go” [Sandbox (2026)]
21. The Cyrkle, “He Can Fly” [He Can Fly single (2026)]
22. The Rolling Stones, “Rough And Twisted” [Foreign Tongues (2026)]
23. Graham Parker & The Goldtops, “Don’t Ask Me Questions (Live)” [Quality Footwear: Live At The Brook (2026)]

Hour 3

24. Phil Seymour, “I Found A Love” [Precious To Me (1979)]
25. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, “American Girl” [Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (1976)]

Phun With Phish

26. Phish, “Oblivion” [Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Mi (08.07.2024) (2024)]
27. Phish, “Character Zero” [2012-08-29 Oklahoma City, Ok (Zoo Amphitheatre) (Live) (2012)]

Featured artist: Mark Mulcahy

28. Mark Mulchay, “Love’s The Only Thing That Shuts Me Up” [Love’s The Only Thing That Shuts Me Up EP (2005)]
29. Mark Mulchay, “Amsterdam On Easter Sunday” [Love’s The Only Thing That Shuts Me Up EP (2005)]
30. Mark Mulchay, “Pendulum” [Love’s The Only Thing That Shuts Me Up EP (2005)]
31. Mark Mulchay, “Happy Birthday Yesterday” [Love’s The Only Thing That Shuts Me Up EP (2005)]
32. Mark Mulcahy, “In Pursuit Of Your Happiness” [In Pursuit Of Your Happiness (2005)]
33. Mark Mulcahy, “I Have Patience” [In Pursuit Of Your Happiness (2005)]

Hour 4: Top Ten box sets (part one)

34. Joni Mitchell, “Both Sides Now” [Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1969/2021)] #10
35. The Beach Boys, “Sloop John B” [Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Edition (1966/2016)] #9
36. The Beach Boys, “God Only Knows” [Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Edition (1966/2016)] #9
37. Blondie, “X Offender (Private Stock Single Version)” [Against The Odds: 1974-1982 (2022)] #8
38. Blondie, “Hanging On The Telephone (Mike Chapman Demo)” [Against The Odds: 1974-1982 (2022)] #8
39. Blondie, “The Tide Is High (Demo)” [Against The Odds: 1974-1982 (2022)] #8
40. David Bowie, “Waiting For The Man (Live Friars, Aylesbury, 25th September, 1971)” [Divine Symmetry (2022)] #7
41. David Bowie, “Changes (Live Friars, Aylesbury, 25th September, 1971)” [Divine Symmetry (2022)] #7
42. David Bowie, “Changes (Mono Single Version)” [Divine Symmetry (2022)] #7
43. Bruce Springsteen, “Hungry Heart” [The Ties That Bind: The River Collection (1980/2015)] #6
44. Bruce Springsteen, “The Ties That Bind” [The Ties That Bind: The River Collection (1980/2015)] #6
45. Bruce Springsteen, “Independence Day” [The Ties That Bind: The River Collection (1980/2015)] #6

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 6-30-2026, a show in which I mourned the death of Dame Penelope Keith, talked about syncing up an iPod, and played Jean Shepherd for the OTR:

Hour 1

1. Weird Al Yankovic, “Happy Birthday” [Another One Rides The Bus EP (1981)]
2. Bobby Gimby, “Canada Song” [45 RPM single (1967)]
3. Chilli Willi And The Red Hot Peppers, “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” [Bongos Over Balham (1974)]
4. Stan Freberg, “The Boston Tea Party” [Stan Freberg Presents The USA: Vol 1 (1961)]
5. Alex Chilton & Hi Rhythm Section, “Boogie Shoes (Live)” [Boogie Shoes: Live On Beale Street (2021)]
6. Sweet, “4th Of July” [Give Us A Wink! (1976)]
7. Stan Freberg, “The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere” [Stan Freberg Presents The USA: Vol 1 (1961)]
8. Weird Al Yankovic, “Ebay” [Poodle Hat (2003)]

This Day In Music

9. The Sweet, “Teenage Rampage” [The Lost Singles (1974/2017)]
10. Dave Van Ronk, “Stealin”[Ragtime Jug Stompers (1964)]
11. The Moments, “Love On A Two Way Street” [Greatest Hits (1970/1984)]
12. Slade, “Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me” [Sladest (1973)]
13. Dire Straits, “Twisting By The Pool” [Twisting By The Pool (1983)]
14. The Human League, “Don’t You Want Me” [Like, Omigod! The 80s Pop Culture Box (1981/2002)]

Hour 2

15. Nick Lowe, “American Squirm” [Labour Of Lust (1978)]
16. Billy Joel, “When In Rome” [Storm Front (1989)]
17. Frank Sinatra, “Three Coins In A Fountain” [My Way: The Best Of Frank Sinatra (1954/1997)]
18. Dean Martin, “On An Evening In Roma” [Collector’s Series (1959/1989)]
19. Antonello Venditti, “Roma capoccia” [Io, l’orchestra, le donne e l’amore (2013)]

New Music Express

20. Metallica, “The Memory Remains (Live At Ministry Of Sound, London, England – November 13Th, 1997)” [ReLoad (Remastered Deluxe Box Set) (2026)]
21. Muse, “Nightshift Superstar” [The WOW! Signal (2026)]
22. Temples, “Jet Stream Heart” [Bliss (2026)]
23. Peter Frampton, “Carry The Light” [Carry The Light (2026)]
24. Graham Parker & The Goldtops, “Back To Schooldays (Live)” [Quality Footwear: Live At The Brook (2026)]

Hour 3

25. Bob and Tom, “Prison Bitch” [Prisoner Of Love (2009)]
26. Cat Power, “American Flag” [Moon Pix (1998)]

Phun With Phish

27. Phish, Everything’s Right” [Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Mi (08.06.2024) (2024)]
28. Phish, “Slave (2010-07-03 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre @ Encore Park – Alpharetta, Ga)” [Live Bait 01 – Summer 2010 Leg 1 (2010)]

Featured artist: Mark Mulcahy

29. Mark Mulcahy, “I Just Shot Myself In The Foot Again” [I Just Shot Myself In The Foot Again EP (2000)]
30. Mark Mulcahy, “Shipbuilding” [I Just Shot Myself In The Foot Again EP (2000)]
31. Mark Mulcahy, “Micon The Icon” [Smilesunset (2001)]
32. Mark Mulcahy, “We’re Not In Charleston Anymore” [Smilesunset (2001)]

Hour 4

33. Keel, “4th Of July” [Keel (1987)]
34. Spinal Tap, “America” [Back From The Dead (1984/2009)]
35. OTR: Jean Shepherd, “Ludlow Kissel and the Dago Bomb That Struck Back [edited for time]” [OAD: 7-4-1969]

Hour 5: A bunch of 4th Of July/America songs

36. Yes, “America (album version)” [Fragile (1972)]
37. Stan Freberg, “Declaration Of Independence” [Stan Freberg Presents The USA: Vol 1 (1961)]
38. Paul McCartney, “4th Of July” [Venus And Mars (1975)]
39. The Baseballs, “Kids In America” [Hot Shots (2021)]
40. Ian Hunter, “American Spy” [Rant (2001)]
41. Stan Freberg, “Betsy Ross And The Flag” [Stan Freberg Presents The USA: Vol 1 (1961)]
42. Krokus, “American Woman” [One Vice At A Time (1982)]
43. Ani DiFranco, “4th Of July” [Puddle Dive (1993)]
44. R. Stevie Moore, “There Is No God In America” [Verve (1985)}
45. David Bowie, “Young Americans” [Singles Collection (1974/1993)]
46. Tuff, “American Hair Band (Radio Edit)” [The History Of Tuff (2001)]
47. Mott The Hoople, “American Pie” [In Performance 1969-74 (Live Boxset) (2008)]

And here’s the playlist:

Here’s the playlist for 6-23-2026, a show in which I spoke of the demise of CHU, talked about the new Commodore flip phone (the Callback 8020), and counted down the ten worst lineup changes of all time:

1. Ming Tea (Feat. Mike Myers), “Daddy Wasn’t There” [Austin Powers Goldmember OST (2002)]
2. The Kings, “The Beat Goes On/Switchin’ To Glide” [The Kings Are Here And More (1980)]
3. Elektrics, “Go Now” [State Of Shock (1981)]
4. Aerosmith, “No Surprize” [A Night In The Ruts (1979)]
5. Ian Hunter, “Wash Us Away” [Rant (2001)]

This Day In Music

6. 10cc, “Rubber Bullets” [The Very Best Of 10cc (1973/1997)]
7. Grateful Dead, “Hell In A Bucket” [In The Dark (1987)]
8. Duran Duran, “The Reflex (7″ Version)” [The Biggest And The Best (1983/2012)]
9. Wings, “Lady Madonna” [Wings Across America (1976)]
10. Mott The Hoople, “Ready For Love/After Lights” [All The Young Dudes (1972)]

Hour 2

11. Gary U.S. Bonds, “School Is Out” [The Best Of Gary U.S. Bonds (1960/1990)]
12. Thor, “Mama Let Him Play” [Rock The Universe (2025)]

Theme Time: Songs About Berlin (part two)

13. Lone Star, “Berlin” [Firing On All Six (1977)]
14. Barclay James Harvest, “Berlin” [XII (1978)]
15. A Certain Ration, “Berlin” [ACR Loco (2020)]

New Music Express

16. Miles Davis, “In Your Own Sweet Way (March 16, 1956 Version) (Remastered 2026)” [Miles ’56 (2026)]
17. Kehlani, “Folded” [Kahlani (2026)]
18. The Amplifier Heads, “A Song Called Sha La La” [Digital download (2026)]
19. The 286, “Can’t Get It Out Of My Head” [Symphony (2026)]

Hour 3

20. The dBs, “The Wonder Of Love” [Falling Off The Sky (2012)]

Phun With Phish

21. Phish, “Demand/David Bowie (4.24.94)” [Live Bait Vol. 20 (2023)]

Featured artist: Mark Mulcahy

22. Mark Mulcahy, “Hey Self Defeater” [Fathering (1997)]
23. Mark Mulcahy, “Tempted” [Fathering (1997)]
24. Mark Mulcahy, “Ciao My Shining Star” [Fathering (1997)]
25. Mark Mulcahy, “C.O.D.” [C.O.D. single (1999)]
26. Mark Mulcahy, “Kind” [C.O.D. single (1999)]

Hour 4: Ten Worst Lineup Changes In The History of Rock

27. The Rolling Stones, “Time Waits For No One” [It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll (1974)] #10
28. AC/DC, “Who Made Who” [Who Made Who (1986)] #9
29. Pink Floyd, “The Final Cut” [The Final Cut (1983)] #8
30. Jethro Tull, “Too Old To Rock ‘N’ Roll: Too Young To Die” [Too Old To Rock ‘N’ Roll: Too Young To Die (1976)] #7
31. The Beach Boys, “Johnny Carson” [Love You (1977)] #6
32. Grand Funk Railroad, “We’re An American Band” [We’re An American Band (1973)] #5
33. Deep Purple, “Knocking At Your Back Door” [Perfect Strangers (1984)] #4
34. Journey, “Be Good To Yourself” [Raised On Radio (1987)] #3
35. Yes, “It Can Happen” [90125 (1983)] #2
36. Foreigner, “Juke Box Hero” [4 (1981)] #1

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 6-9-2026, a show in which I revealed that I bought a chair over the weekend, in which I played the latest from The Greenberry Woods, and counted down the top ten worst live albums:

Hour 1

1. The Toms, “Something Happened Overnight” [Simplicity (2006)]
2. The Peppermint Kicks, “Radio Wam Bam Boom” [Pop Rocks In My Chewing Gum (2025)]
3. New York Dolls, “Stranded In The Jungle” [Too Much Too Soon (1974)]
4. Roxy Music, “Do The Strand” [For Your Pleasure (1973)]
5. XTC, “Respectable Street (Live)” [Live Boots: Emerald City, New Jersey, 17Th April 1981 (2026)]
6. Muscle Beach, “Let’s Get Dumb” [History In 3 Chords – Milwaukee Alternative Bands (1973-1982) (1980/1981)]

This Day In Music

7. Sly & The Family Stone, “Everyday People” [The Best Of Sly & The Family Stone (1969/1992)]
8. Les Paul & Mary Ford, “Tennessee Waltz” [The Hit Makers/Time To Dream (1950/2003)]
9. David Bowie, “I Wish You Would” [Pinups (1973)]
10. Uriah Heep, “Easy Livin'” [Demons & Wizards (1972)]
11. Starsailor, “Good Souls” [Good Souls: Their Greatest Hits (2001/2015)]
12. The Rolling Stones, “Miss You (Extended 8-Track Version)” [Some Girls Deluxe Expanded Edition (1978/2011)]
13. Motorhead, “Deaf Forever” [Orgasmatron (1986)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (Songs about Paris)

14. Jonathan Richman, “Give Paris One More Chance” [Jonathan Sings! (1983)]
15. Elvis Costello And The Attractions, “Crimes Of Paris” [Blood And Chocolate (1986)]
16. George Lynch, “Paris Is Burning” [The Lost Anthology (1983/2005)]
17. The Armoires, “Paris 1919” [Incognito (2021)]
18. Ducks Deluxe, “Paris 9” [Taxi To The Terminal Zone (1975)]
19. Alex Chilton, “April In Paris” [Set (2000)]

New Music Express

20. The Greenberry Woods, “All I Want Is You” [It’s All Good, Sugar… (2026)]
21. Modest Mouse, “Remember Yourself” [An Eraser And A Maze (2026)]
22. Death Cab For Cutie, “Punching The Flowers” [I Built You A Tower (2026)]
23. The Coral, “Let The Music Play” [388 (2026)]
24. Paul McCartney, “Down South” [The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (2026)]
25. The Spongetones, “(I Really Need) To Kiss You” [I Really Need To Kiss You single (2026)]

Hour 3

26. The Kelly Affair, “Last Summer” [Welcome To The Kelly Affair (1997)]
27. Fountains Of Wayne, “The Summer Place” [Sky Full Of Holes (2011)]

Phun With Phish

28. Phish, “Stash; I Didn’t Know (1995-06-15 Lakewood Amphitheatre – Atlanta, Ga)” [Live Bait Vol. 11 (2015)]

Featured artist: The Bongos

29. The Bongos, “Barbarella” [Numbers With Wings EP (1983)]
30. The Bongos, “Sweet Blue Cage” [Numbers With Wings EP (1983)]
31. The Bongos, “Space Jungle” [Beat Hotel (1985)]
32. The Bongos, “Apache Dancing (with Kate Pierson)” [Beat Hotel (1985)]
33. The Bongos, “Splinters” [Beat Hotel (1985)]

Hour 4

34. Foreigner, “Hot Blooded” [Double Vision (1978)]

Top Ten Worst Live Albums

35. Black Sabbath, “Heaven and Hell (Live in San Antonio, May 13, 1982)” [Live Evil (1983)] #5
36. The Beatles, “Ticket To Ride” [The Beatles At Hollywood Bowl (1977)]
37. Kiss, “Shock Me” [Alive II (1977)]
38. The Rolling Stones, “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love” [Got Live If You Want It! (1966)]
39. Eagles, “Hotel California” [Eagles Live (1980)] #4
40. Lou Reed, “I’m Waiting For The Man/Temporary Thing” [Live: Take No Prisoners (1978)] #3

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 6-2-2026, a show in which there were technical difficulties due to a collapsed chair, in which I talked about resurrecting a broken iPod, and in which I played the top ten worst live albums of all time:

Hour 1

1. Thurston Moore, “Cindy (Rotten Tanx)” [Psychic Hearts (1995)]
2. The Clash, “Rock The Casbah” [Combat Rock (1982)]
3. The Who, “Summertime Blues (Live)” [Live At Leeds (1970)]
4. Bonerama, “Heartbreaker” [Bonerama Plays Zeppelin (2019)]
5. Gary Wilson, “6.4 = Make Out” [You Think You Really Know Me (1977)]

This Day In Music

6. Jason Falkner, “I Live” [Presents Author Unknown (1996)]
7. Marvin Hamlisch, “The Entertainer” [Super Hits Of The Seventies Vol. 12 (1973/1990)]
8. Tavares, “Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel” [Disco Fever (1976/2010)]
9. Donna Summer, “Hot Stuff” [Bad Girls (1979)]
10. Pink Floyd, “Wot’s…Uh The Deal” [Obscured By Clouds (1972)]
11. Brownsville Station, “Who Do You Love” [Air Special (1978)]
12. Bo Diddley, “The Story Of Bo Diddley” [ABC Of The Blues (1959/2010)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (songs about London)

13. The Clash, “London Calling” [London Calling (1979)]
14. Warren Zevon, “Werewolves Of London” [Excitable Boy (1978)]
15. Misfits, “London Dungeon” [3 Hits From Hell EP (1981)]
16. Material Issue, “London Girl” [Telecommando Americano (1997)]
17. Mathew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs, “Towers Of London” [Completely Under The Covers (2013)]
18. Robyn Hitchcock, “Trams Of Old London” [I Often Dream Of Trains (1995)]

New Music Express

19. The Greenberry Woods, “December Boy” [It’s All Good, Sugar..(2026)]
20. Paul McCartney, “Days We Left Behind” [The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (2026)]
21. Kurt Vile, “Zoom 97” [Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me (2026)]
22. Boards Of Canada, “Prophecy At 1420 Mhz” [Inferno (2026)]

Hour 3: Phun With Phish

23. Phish, “Divided Sky” [Madison Square Garden, New York, Ny (31.12.2023) (2023)]
24. Phish, “Scent Of A Mule” [Live Bait Vol. 16 (2019)]

Featured artist: The Bongos

26. The Bongos, “Hunting” [Drums Along The Hudson (1980/1982)]
27. The Bongos, “Nuts & Bolts (First Recorded Show)” [Drums Along The Hudson (1982)]
28. The Bongos, “Question Ball” [Time And The River EP (1982)]
29. The Bongos, “Clay Midgets” [Time And The River EP (1982)]
30. The Bongos, “Certain Harbours” [Time And The River EP (1982)]
31. The Bongos, “Zebra Club” [Time And The River EP (1982)]
32. The Bongos, “Numbers With Wings” [Numbers With Wings EP (1983)]

Hour 4: Top Ten Worst Albums of All Time (part one)

33. The Kinks, “Milk Cow Blues/Batman Theme/Tired Of Waiting For You (Live)” [Live At Kelvin Hall (1967)] #10
34. Queen, “Under Pressure (Live)” [Live Magic (1986)] #9
35. The Stooges, “Raw Power (Live)” [Metallic KO (1976)] #8
36. The Who, “Won’t Get Fooled Again (Live)” [Who’s Last (1984)] #7
37. Led Zeppelin, “Whole Lotta Love (Live)” [The Song Remains The Same (1976)] #6

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 5-26-2026, a show in which I mentioned replacing a logic board in an iPod classic 4th generation, the LGR house getting damaged from Hurricane Helene, and played the top ten live albums of all time:

Hour 1

1. Brian Eno, “Needle In The Camel’s Eye” [Here Come The Warm Jets (1973)]
2. Mike Viola, “Soundtrack Of My Summer” [Electro de Perfecto (2011)]
3. The Monkees, “You Bring The Summer” [Good Times! (2016)]
4. Chris Stamey, “The Summer Sun” [Ork Records, New York, New York (1977/2015)]
5. Elvis Costello, “The Other Side Of Summer” [Mighty Like A Rose (1991)]
6. The Troggs, “Summertime” [Penny Farthing (1975)]

This Day In Music

7. Mick Ronson, “Slaughter On Tenth Avenue” [Slaughter On Tenth Avenue (1974)]
8. Lenny Kravitz, “Are You Gonna Go My Way” [Greatest Hits (1993/2000)]
9. Fugees, “Killing Me Softly” [The Score (1996)]
10. Flamin’ Groovies, “Paint It Black” [Feel A Whole Lot Better (1978)]
11. The Lies, “See Emily Play” [Knit Separates 7″ (2000)]
12. Dave Cloud & The Gospel Of Power, “Lovely Rita” [Sgt. Pepper with a Little Help from His Friends (2007)]

Hour 2

13. Lovin’ Spoonful, “Summer In The City” [All The Best Of (1966/1988)]
14. The Pretty Things, “Summertime” [The Singles As And Bs (1971/2002)]

Theme Time: Songs About Buenos Aires

15. Madonna, “Buenos Aires” [Evita (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1996)]
16. Nathy Peluso, “Buenos Aires” [Calambra (2020)]
17. Sharon Corr, “Buenos Aires” [Dream Of You (2010)]
18. The Golden Palominos, “Buenos Aires” [Visions Of Excess (1985)]
19. The Doobie Brothers, “China Grove” [The Captain And Me (1973)]
20. Number Six, “Bohemian Grove” [Parody (2011)]

New Music Express

21. Bleachers, “Sideways” [Everyone For Ten Minutes (2026)]
22. Little Barrie, “More Bad Miles Of Road” [Gravity Freeze (2026)]
23. Graham Parker & The Goldtops, “Black Lincoln Continental (Live)” [Black Lincoln Continental single (2026)]

Hour 3

24. Van Halen, “Summer Nights” [5150 (1986)]

Phun With Phish

25. Phish, “Punch You In The Eye (Live At The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa, 12/3/97)” [The Spectrum ’97 (2024)]
26. Phish, “What’s The Use (6-25-00 Alltel Pavilion At Walnut Creek – Raleigh, NC)” [Live Bait Vol. 14 (2018)]

Featured artist: The Bongos (part one)

27. The Bongos, “Telephoto Lens” [Drums Along The Hudson (1980/1982)]
28. The Bongos, “In The Congo” [Drums Along The Hudson (1980/1982)]
29. The Bongos, “Mambo Sun” [Drums Along The Hudson (1980/1982)]
30. The Bongos, “The Bulrushes” [Drums Along The Hudson (1981/1982)]
31. The Bongos, “Automatic Doors” [Drums Along The Hudson (1981/1982)]

Hour 4

32. The Motors, “Summertime (Is Calling)” [1 (1977)]

Ten Best Live Albums Of All Time (part two)

33. Humble Pie, “I Don’t Need No Doctor” [Performance: Rockin’ The Fillmore (1971)] #6
34. UFO, “Lights Out (Live)” [Strangers In The Night (1979)] #5
35. Grand Funk Railroad, “Mean Mistreater” [Live Album (1970)]
36. Kiss, “Rock Bottom” [Alive! (1975)] #4
37. Jerry Lee Lewis, “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” [Live At The Star Club ’64 (1964)] #3
38. Deep Purple, “Highway Star (Live)” [Made In Japan (1972)] #2
39. The Who, “Magic Bus” [Live At Leeds (1970)] #1

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 5-19-2026, a show in which I lamented Thomas Massie’s loss in the primaries, talked about my using Powerpopaholic’s Top 75 albums of 2025 as a kind of playlist, in which I was beset by a number of technical difficulties, and also played the top ten live albums of all time:

Hour 1

1. The Rolling Stones, “Claudine” [Some Girls (Deluxe Expanded Edition (2011)]
2. Meco, “Star Wars Theme – Cantina Band (7″ Edit)” [Star Wars And Other Galactic Funk (1978)]
3. Tyla Gang, “Hurricane” [Yachtless (1978)]
4. Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show, “Sylvia’s Mother” [Dr Hook (1971)}
5. Desmond Dekker & The Aces, “Israelites” [Island Life: 50 Years Of Island Records (1968/2009)]
6. Silk Cut, “Good Morning” [Corridors Of Light (2025)]

This Day In Music

7. Larry Wallis, “Police Car” [The Stiff Records Box Set (1977/1992)]
8. Pete Townshend & Ronnie Lane, “Misunderstood” [Rough Mix (1977)]
9. Ramones, “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” [Rocket To Russia (1977)]
10. Del Amitri, “Nothing Ever Happens” [Waking Hours (1989)]
11. Showaddywaddy, “Hey Rock ‘N’ Roll” [Showaddywaddy (1974)]
12. Dire Straits, “Sultans Of Swing” [Dire Straits (1978)]

Hour 2

13. Mick Farren, “Let’s Loot The Supermarket Again Like We Did Last Summer” [The Stiff Records Box Set (1978/1992)]

Theme Time: Songs About Mexico City

14. John Mayall, “Mexico City” [Roadshow Blues (1982)]
15. The Dismemberment Plan, “Mexico City Christmas” [Uncanny Valley (2013)]
16. Hoyt Axton, “Mexico City Hangover” [Less Than The Song (1973)]
17. Johnny Delaware, “Mexico City Blues” [Para Llevar (2026)]

New Music Express

18. Rostam, “Like A Spark” [American Stories (2026)]
19. Tank And The Bangas, “Ain’t That Deep” [The Last Balloon (2026)]
20. Telehealth, “The Telehealth Shuffle” [Green World Image (2026)]
21. The Lemon Twigs, “Mean To Me” [Look For Your Mind! (2026)]
22. Melanie C, “Sweat” [Sweat (2026)]
23. Wormstew, “Sheriff Brody” [Last Days Of Loma (2026)]

Hour 3: Phun With Phish

24. Phish, “Mike’s Song/Bass Jam (05.02.94)” [Live Bait Vol. 20 (2023)]
25. Phish, “Loving Cup” [Hampton/Winston-Salem ’97 (Live) (2011)]

Featured artist: Chris Richards And The Subtractions

26. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “No Action” [3peat – That Covers That EP (2015)]
27. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “Johnny Thunder” [3peat – That Covers That EP (2015)]
28. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “Downed” [3peat – That Covers That EP (2015)]
29. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “All Things Must Pass (Live)” [3peat – That Covers That EP (2015)]
30. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “Half Asleep” [Peaks And Valleys (2018)]
31. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “In A Sense” [Peaks And Valleys (2018)]
32. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “Call Me Out” [Peaks And Valleys (2018)]

Hour 4: Ten Best Live Albums Of All Time

33. The Grateful Dead, “Saint Stephen” [Live/Dead (1969)] #10
34. The Allman Brothers Band, “Statesboro Blues” [At Fillmore East (1971)] #9
35. Thin Lizzy, “Rosalie (Cowgirl’s Song) (Live At The Hammersmith Odeon, London / 1976 / 7″ Edit / Remastered 2022)” [Live And Dangeous (1978)] #8
36. Jethro Tull, “Thick As A Brick (Live)” [Bursting Out (1978)]
37. The Rolling Stones, “Midnight Rambler (Live)” [Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out! : The Rolling Stones In Concert (1970)] #7
38. Status Quo, “Roll Over Lay Down (Live)” [Live! (1977)]

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 5-12-2026, in which I discussed an article from the pro-war Atlantic, my experiences installing Plex, and played the top five worst rock songs of all time:

Hour 1

1. Helmet, “Unsung” [Meantime (1992)]
2. Young Canadians, “Hawaii” [Blank Generation: A Story Of U.S. – Canadian Punk & Its Aftershocks 1975-1981 (1979/2023)]
3. Oil Tasters, “Get Out Of The Bathroom” [History In 3 Chords – Milwaukee Alternative Bands (1973-1982) (Vinyl) (1982/2001)]
4. R.E.M., “Gardening At Night” [Chronic Town EP (1982)]
5. Chris Stamey & The dBs, “If And When” [Ork Records: New York, New York (1978/2015)]
6. Tommy Keene, “My Mother Looked Like Marilyn Monroe” [Songs From The Film (1986)]

This Day In Music

7. Ian McLagan, “La De La” [Here Comes Trouble (1979)]
8. Kilburn And The High Roads, “Rough Kids” [Handsome (1975)]
9. Ian Dury & The Blockheads, “Billericay Dickie” [Stiffs Live (1978)]
10. Ian Dury, “Sweet Gene Vincent” [New Boots And Panties (1977)]
11. Billy Squier, “She Goes Down” [Creatures Of Habit (1991)]
12. The Rolling Stones, “Rocks Off” [Exile On Main Street (1972)]

Hour 2

13. Piper, “Out Of Control” [Piper (1976)]

Theme Time: Songs about Vancouver

14. The Guess Who, “Vancouver” [Guess Who’s Back (1979)]
15. Genesis, “Vancouver” [1976-1982 Extra Tracks (1982)]
16. Christopher Cross, “Rainy Day In Vancouver” [Walking In Avalon (1998)]
17. Leif Volbekk, “Vancouver Time” [Twin Solitude (2017)]
18. Nazareth, “Vancouver Shakedown” [Close Down For Rock ‘N’ Roll (1976)]

New Music Express

19. The Lemon Twigs, “2 Or 3” [Look For Your Mind! (2026)]
20. Neil Diamond, “You Can’t Have It All” [Wild At Heart (2026)]
21. The Loft, “1955” [Badges (2026)]
22. Josh Groban, “Skyfall” [Cinematic (2026)]
23. Strawberry Alarm Clock, “The Sky Isn’t Falling” [The Sky Isn’t Falling single (2026)]

Hour 3: Phun With Phish

24. Phish, “Blaze On (Live)” [The Baker’s Dozen: Live At Madison Square Garden (2018)]

Featured artist: Chris Richards And The Subtractions

25. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “Savoy Truffle (The Beatles)” [That Covers That – Vol. 1 EP (2009)]
26. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “Don’t Do Anything Tonight” [Get Yer La La’s Out (2012)]
27. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “And Suddenly” [Get Yer La La’s Out (2012)]
28. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “They Won’t Mind” [Get Yer La La’s Out (2012)]
29. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “Come On, Come On” [That Covers That 2 – Electric Boogaloo EP (2013)]
30. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “What’s On Your Mind?” [That Covers That 2 – Electric Boogaloo EP (2013)]

Hour 4

31. The Baseball Project, “They Played Baseball” [3rd (2014)]

Top Ten Worst Rock Songs of All Time (conclusion)

32. Robert Palmer, “Simply Irresistable” [Addictions – Volume 1 (1988/1989)] #5
33. Dire Straits, “Money For Nothing” [Brothers In Arms (1985)] #4
34. Paul Anka, “(You’re) Having My Baby” [AM Gold: Mellow Hits of the 1970s (1974/2000)]
35. Phil Collins, “Sussudio” [No Jacket Required (1985)]
36. 4 Non Blondes, “What’s Up?” [Bigger, Better, Faster, More! (1992)]
37. The Doors, “Tell All The People” [The Soft Parade (1969)] #3
38. Kiss, “Tears Are Falling” [Asylum (1985)] #2
39. Bobby McFerrin, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” [Simple Pleasures (1988)]
40. Starship, “We Built This City” [Knee Deep In The Hoopla (1985)] #1

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 5-5-2026, a show in which I talked about the Suez Crisis, played 2 new songs by The Rolling Stones, and counted down the worst rock songs of all time:

Hour 1

1. The Darkness, “I Believe in a Thing Called Love (Live at the Birmingham NEC, February 19, 2006)” [One Way Ticket to Hell …And Back (20th Anniversary Edition) (2005/2025)]
2. Radiohead, “Prove Yourself” [Drill EP (1992)]
3. The Jesus And Mary Chain, “Some Candy Talking (John Peel Session 29Th October 1985)” [Some Candy Talkin EP (1986)]
4. Peter Gabriel, “Sledgehammer” [So (1986)]
5. Power Station, “White Light White Heat (Live At The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA, 21/8/85)” [Power Station 40th Anniversary Edition (1986/2026)]

This Day In Music

6. Black Sabbath, “Paranoid” [Paranoid (1970)]
7. The Specials, “Little Bitch” [The Specials (1979)]
8. Family, “In My Own Time” [As & Bs (1971/1992)]
9. Joboxers, “Just Got Lucky” [Essential Boxerbeat (1983/2000)]
10. Television, “See No Evil” [Marquee Moon (1977)]
11. Rainbow, “If You Don’t Like Rock ‘N’ Roll” [Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow (1975)]
12. Wilco, “Waterloo Sunset” [Roadcase 018 (2013)]

Hour 2

13. The Rolling Stones, “In The Stars” [Foreign Tongues (2026)]

Theme Time: Songs About Toronto

14. Stompin’ Tom Connors, “To It And At It” [A Proud Canadian (2009)]
15. Stompin’ Tom Connors, “T.T.C. Skidaddler” [Bud The Spud (1998)]
16. Martha And The Muffins, “Echo Beach” [Single A-Side (1980)]
17. Barenaked Ladies, “This Old Apartment” [Born On A Pirate Ship (1996)]
18. Gordon Lightfoot, “On Yonge Street” [A Painter Passing Through (1998)]
19. Rush, “XYZ” [Moving Pictures (1981)]

New Music Express

20. Tori Amos, “Shush” [In Times Of Dragons (Embers Edition) (2026)]
21. American Football, “Blood On My Blood (With Caithlin De Marrais)” [American Football (LP4) (2026)]
22. Metric, “Victim of Luck” [Romanticize The Dive (2026)]
23. The Greenberry Woods, “The One That Makes You Happy” [It’s All Good, Sugar (2026)]

Hour 3

24. The Rolling Stones, “Rough And Twisted” [Foreign Tongues (2026)]

Phun With Phish

25. Phish, “Gumbo (1998-08-03 Deer Creek Music Center – Noblesville, In)” [Live Bait Vol. 07 – 2012 Leg 1 Past Summer Compilation (2012)]
26. Phish, “Purple Rain (Live)” [Chicago ’94 (1994-11-25 Set II) (1994)]

Featured artist: Chris Richards And The Subtractions

27. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “I Can’t Quit Her” [Sad Sounds Of The Summer (2009)]
28. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “Sunny Day” [Sad Sounds Of The Summer (2009)]
29. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “You Like Me Too Much (The Beatles)” [That Covers That Vol. 1 (2009)]
30. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “Maryann With The Shaky Hands (The Who)” [That Covers That Vol. 1 (2009)]
31. Chris Richards And The Subtractions, “Thirteen (Big Star)” [That Covers That Vol. 1 (2009)]

Hour 4: Ten Worst Rock Songs Of All Time (part one)

32. Rick Dees, “Disco Duck (Pt. 1)” [Disco Duck (1976)]
33. Rod Stewart, “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” [Blondes Have More Fun (1978)] #10
34. Pat Benetar, “Love Is A Battlefield” [Best Shots (1983/1989)] #9
35. Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Under The Bridge” [Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991)] #8
36. Paul McCartney, “Ebony And Ivory” [The 7″ Singles (1982/2022)]
37. John Lennon, “Imagine” [Imagine (1970)]
38. Marillion, “No One Can” [Holidays In Eden (1991)] #7
39. Emerson Lake And Palmer, “Taste Of My Love” [Love Beach (1978)] #6
40. Three Dog Night, “Joy To The World” [Joy To The World: Their Greatest Hits (1971/1975)]
41. The New Seekers, “I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing” [You Raise Me Up (1971/2020)]
42. Huey Lewis And The News, “Hip To Be Square” [Fore! (1986)]

And here’s the show: