Hi Folks!  We are listening to and discussing Weird Al Yankovic's classic "Amish Paradise"!  This song is off of Weird Al's 1996 album "Bad Hair Day" and is a parody of Coolio's song "Gangsta's Paradise" which itself is a reworking of Stevie Wonder's song "Pastime Paradise".  We discuss how these songs resonate with us and much more.  Check out the songs we discuss in our official Spotify Playlist for season 5 (linked below). Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we are listening to Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi". Originally released in 1970 on Joni's "Ladies of the Canyon" album "Big Yellow Taxi's" themes span from environmental awareness to deeply personal memories about a father's departure. We also discuss the Counting Crow's cover and read a very scathing review from the Village Voice.  As always thank you for listing! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Hi Folks!  We are listening to Sly and the Family Stone's song "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)".  This is a complex song that is both direct and open to interpretation.  Join us as we discuss the artist, song, chosen family and authenticity.  Thank you for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hi, Al here! When I’m not...

Hi Folks! To kick off season 5 we are talking about Dispatch's song "The General".  An anti-war song written about/from the perspective of Civil War General, Robert E. Lee. Join us as we discuss the band, their song and share some of our own histories with "The General".  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hi, Al here!...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we discuss the Christmas Classic "A Holly Jolly Christmas".  Written by Johnny Marks and most famously preformed by Burl Ives for the 1964 Rankin-Bass Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special.  We discuss what we are thankful for this holiday season and what's next for the podcast in 2024.  As always thank you for listening and have a safe and happy holiday season. Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Hi Folks!  We are back and this time it's for good.  Join us as we listen to Phish's "Everything's Right" and discuss why we think this song is about gratitude. Listen to this song and others on our official season four Spotify Playlist. Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi Folks!  We are listening to and discussing Tracy Chapman's 1988 song "Fast Car".  Released on Chapman's 1988 self titled debut "Fast Car" on its surface is nice and upbeat but after listening closer is about loss, cycles repeating, breaking cycles and so so much more.  Join us as we discuss "Fast Car" as well as a cover in the Tropical House genre and how 90's hip-hop duo Nice & Smooth sampled the guitar for one of their songs.  Thanks for listening! Spotify playlist Intro/Outro...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we listen to George Ezra's song "Gold Rush Kid" from the 2022 album of the same name. We talk about George Ezra's career, music, what Bob Dylan and Lead Belly have to do with this album and what this song means to us.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi Folks! We are listening to Simon and Garfunkel's song "The Boxer".  Originally released as a single in 1969 it would be included on the duo's 1970 album "Bridge Over Troubled Water".  "The Boxer" took over one hundred hours to create!  We also listen to and discuss Jerry Douglas and Mumford and Son's cover.  We breakdown what this song means to us and why it is so powerful. Thank you for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Hi Folks! For this episode we are listening to CeeLo Green's song "F**k You".  Releasing in 2010 this song was a force to be reckoned with, shooting to the top of the charts in several countries.  We will talk about what makes this song so universal and what it has to do with Valentines Day.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License:...

Hi Folks!  We are listening to P!NK's song "Walk Me Home". Here is the US February is a full month.  It is Black History Month and Valentines Day is a thing that seems to take over. So we are discussing how this song fits into this month.  Written by P!NK, Scott Friedman and Nate Ruess "Walk Me Home" is full of hope and empowerment. Tune into hear our thoughts.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Hi Folks!  We are listening to Arlo Guthrie's "Coming into Los Angles" today.  This is a very fun upbeat song.  We will talk about Arlo's inspiration for this song as well as the original Woodstock Festival, airports and TSA.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We are back!!! Yes listeners we are back from a brief hiatus, thank you for sticking with us.  For our first episode of 2023 we are talking about Warren Zevon's song "Werewolves of London".  Is this song about a person, creature or dance craze? Tune in as we answer those questions as well as discussing "Werewolves of London's" history and how it can in fact be an intention setting song for the year ahead. Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin...

Hi Folks! For those expecting a full album episode we apologize.  Some exciting life things happened (listen to the episode for full details) and for our own sanity we will be doing more episodes based around single songs for a while.  We will still strive to release two episode a month!  For this episode we listen to and discuss Kenny Loggins' song "House at Pooh Corner".  We listen to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band version and the Loggins and Messina version.  Thanks for listening! Spotify...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we listen to Semisonic's song "Basement Tapes".  Appearing on Semisonic's 2020 EP "You're Not Alone".  This EP marked the end to a 19 year hiatus for the band.  Best known in the USA for their hit "Closing Time", "Basement Tapes" is a true return to form for Semisonic.  This song is a lot of fun and as a bonus mentions Kansas City!  Tune in as we talk about Semisonic's history while also discussing this song and sharing stories.  Thanks for listening! Spotify...

Hi Folks! We are listening to Frank Zappa's 1974 studio album "Apostrophe (')".  This album is quite an experience and in Lee's opinion gives a snapshot of what Frank's music was all about.  "Apostrophe (')" goes from fun light hearted too serious and back again.  If Frank Zappa's music has been on your periphery for a while and you just don't know where to start we highly recommend this album!  Thank you for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we are listening to A Tribe Called Quest's debut album 'Peoples Instinctive Travels and The Paths of Rhythm'. Released in 1990 this album showcases what A Tribe Called Quest is all about. Lots of samples, very upbeat lyrics, overall an album that makes the listener smile. We share our thoughts on the songs, album and legacy of A Tribe Called Quest.  Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Hi Folks!  For todays episode we listen to The Raconteurs' song 'Steady as She Goes' off of their 2006 album 'Broken Boy Soldiers'.  We talk about this supergroup featuring Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler, as well as what we think the song means and of course the not one but two music videos.  Thanks for listening! *Full episode dropping the middle of this month* Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Hi Folks! In this episode we listen to Em Beihold's song "Numb Little Bug".  This song talks about mental health, anxiety, prescriptions and coping.  We share the parts of this song that spoke to us and a bit about our own mental health journeys.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi Folks! We are listening to Of Monsters and Men's second album 'Beneath the Skin'. Released in 2015 this album could easily be classified as a concept album.  With songs asking "what does it mean to be human?" we certainly have plenty to discuss.  Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music FansThe Age...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we listen to Jimmy Buffett's 1985 album 'Songs You Know By Heart: Jimmy Buffett's Greatest Hit(s)'.  We talk about how and possibly why Buffett's music speaks to such a wide variety of folks.  We dive deep into the meaning behind some of his more introspective songs and as always we talk about what these songs have meant to us.  Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

*Trigger warning: this episode discusses gun violence*.  Hi Folks, for this episode we take a listen to The Avett Brother's song 'I Should've Spent The Day With My Family' off of their 2020 EP 'The Third Gleam'.  This song depicts a family hearing the news of a school shooting and processing that information.  We do some processing of our own in the episode.  Thank you for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we discuss Ed Sheeran's song 'First Times' off of his 2021 album "Equals". We discuss the songs origins, our interpretations and finding comfort amid chaotic moments. Thanks for Listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi Folks!  We are discussing Stevie Wonder's 1972 album 'Talking Book'.  This album is considered as the beginning of a turning point in Wonder's career and sees Wonder enjoying more artistic freedom from Motown Records.  We share our thoughts and opinions on the tracks and recording process.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License:...