Episode 036: This week on Six Picks Music Club we’re doing twins! Now get your mind out of the gutter—we're talking about musical doppelgangers here. Join us as we explore tracks sharing the same name but telling completely different stories, featuring Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, The Living End, Nothing But Thieves, The Alan Parsons Project, and Pat Benatar. Plus, our totally unsolicited advice on what to do when your new roommate is a dog-sized raccoon who didn't bother to sign the lease. Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist Official Site Listener Listens - Being Dead - Instagram Grace Jones - Breakdown…

Episode 036: War. What is it good for? According to this episode - some pretty powerful music. Join Geoff, Russ, and Dave as they explore the darker side of conflict through an explosive mix of songs that tackle everything from military recruitment and terrorism to devastation and the manipulation of young soldiers. From The Clash's historical perspective to Warren Zevon's mercenary tales, The Cranberries' protest anthem to Rise Against's gut-wrenching veteran story, and from Primus's military satire to NOFX's irreverent take on extremism—we're covering all fronts of war through music. Plus, stick around to hear possibly the most inappropriate war story ever told to a seven-year-old. Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist Official Site Listener Listens - Die Spitz - Instagram Youtube - Warren Zevon’s Last Performance…

Episode 035: Better late than boring! While everyone else dropped their Best of 2024 lists weeks ago, we took our time to curate something special. Join Geoff, Russ, and Dave for their carefully selected favorites from The Warning, Mannequin Pussy, Jack White, Winona Fighter, Faye Webster, and Waxahatchee. Plus, we discuss bad band names—and the probably-worse ones they rejected. Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist Official Site Listener Listens - Turnstile - Instagram…

Episode 034:Time to celebrate the underdogs! This week, we're exploring the forgotten tracks from #1 albums - songs that could've been winners if they weren't sharing space with chart-dominating hits. Join Geoff, Russ, and Dave as they dig through the deep cuts of Cypress Hill, Bon Jovi, Alabama Shakes, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Nickelback (yeah, you read that right), and The Black Keys. Bonus tip: learn our secret method for creating personal space at crowded concerts! Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist Official Site Listener Listens - The Wayfarers Club - Instagram…

Episode 033: Time flies when you're sharing great music! As Six Picks Music Club celebrates our first trip around the sun, we're diving into an episode all about time. From memories of yesterday to dreams of tomorrow, we're exploring how music captures life's temporal journey. Join Geoff, Russ, and Dave as they turn back the clock, live in the moment, and look ahead with tracks from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Streetlight Manifesto, Irma Thomas, Jim Croce, Pup, and Tom Waits. Plus, we're putting our own spin on New Year's resolutions. Thanks to all our listeners for making this past year unforgettable—here's to many more adventures in music! Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist YouTube Playlist Official Site Listener Listens - Sierra Ferrell - Instagram…

Bonus Content: Our 'Best of 2024' clip show continues! In part two of our year-end roundup, we're diving deeper into the vault of verbal chaos. Listen as we unearth more questionable decisions, bizarre tangents, and those perfectly unhinged moments that somehow made it past the edit button. From apocalyptic music takes to conversations that definitely lost us listeners, we're serving up another helping of Six Picks' finest (and most regrettable) highlights. Thanks for a great year!…

Episode 032: 'Tis the season for our most festive episode yet! Ring those jingle bells and join Geoff, Russ, and Dave as they unwrap their favorite holiday tunes. From cozy traditional Christmas classics to some delightfully unexpected seasonal surprises, we've stuffed your stocking with musical gifts from Vince Guaraldi, Jonnie Common, Hollywood Undead, Matt Rogers, John Lennon, and The Pretenders. Whether you're lighting the menorah, decorating the Christmas tree, or gathering around the kinara, this merry mix of holiday music is sure to add some sparkle to your celebrations. So grab some hot cocoa, snuggle up, and enjoy our Merry Happy Joyous ChristmaHanzaKwanukkah episode! Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist 2024 Spotify Playlist YouTube Playlist Official Site Listener Listens - West 22nd - Instagram…

Bonus Content: Time for our "Best of 2024" clip show! Part one of our year-end roundup features the funniest, wildest, and most memorable moments from the past year of Six Picks Music Club. Buckle up for a greatest hits collection of hot takes, cold burns, and everything that made us say "wait, did we really air that?"…

Episode 031: As the curtain falls on 2024, we pause to remember some of the musical giants who took their final bow this year. Join Geoff, Russ, and Dave for a heartfelt tribute to six influential artists who shaped the soundtrack of our lives. We're honoring the experimental genius of Can's Damo Suzuki, the southern rock virtuosity of The Allman Brothers' Dickey Betts, and the masterful storytelling of songwriter Kris Kristofferson. We also pay tribute to DIY punk hero Flea Bodine of Judge Nothing, celebrate the groundbreaking bass lines of The Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh, and remember the incomparable Quincy Jones, the mastermind behind countless hits including Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." Between these musical memorials, Geoff shares some surprisingly entertaining stories about his recent misadventures in self-injury. Because even in our most reverent episodes, there's always room for a laugh. Join us as we raise a glass to these legends and the timeless music they left behind. Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist YouTube Playlist Official Site Listener Listens - Ginger Root - Instagram…

Episode 030: It's our dirty thirty, and we're celebrating with a show that'll have you clapping... and maybe visiting your doctor! This week on Six Picks Music Club, we're exploring songs featuring hand claps AND the other kind of clap (you know, the one that burns when you pee). Join us as we groove to the infectious beats (pun intended) of John Cougar Mellencamp, The Flaming Lips, and AM Taxi, while trying not to catch whatever Screeching Weasel, AC/DC, and U2 are spreading around. Between doses of antibiotics and clap beats, Geoff, Dave, and Russ dive into the etymology of the word "business," debate the merits of various prophylactics, and somehow manage to work in some holiday cheer. Remember kids: wrap it before you clap it! Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist YouTube Playlist Official Site…

Episode 029: Take a deep breath, fellow music lovers—no, seriously, BREATHE. After the chaos of election season and the general dumpster fire that's been the past few months, Six Picks Music Club is prescribing a much-needed audio chill pill. Join Geoff, Russ, and Dave as they guide you through a meditative journey from stress to serenity. We're starting with the zen mastery of Cat Stevens, the hypnotic grooves of Spoon, and the soulful tranquility of City and Colour to help lower those blood pressure numbers. Once we've achieved maximum chill, we'll gradually lift our spirits with the enlightened vibes of Ceschi, the soul-stirring guitar of Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the euphoric sounds of Broken Social Scene. Between deep breaths and meditation tips, the guys find time to contemplate the erasure of the future (heavy, man) and share what might be the greatest middle school insult ever recorded. Consider this episode your musical Xanax—minus the prescription and potential side effects. Remember: inhale through the music, exhale through the bullsh!t. Namaste, f*ckers. Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist YouTube Playlist Official Site Listener Listens - Bug Club - Instagram…

Episode 028: Gather 'round, you ghastly ghouls and wicked witches! It's time to creep into the Halloween spirit with a bone-chilling episode of Six Picks Music Club. Geoff, Dave, and Russ have brewed up a cauldron of spooky tunes that'll have you dancing in the graveyard. We're conjuring up some witchy vibes with Dusty Springfield, Donovan, and The Bridge City Sinners. But beware! We're also unleashing the grotesque horror of Harley Poe and the gothic darkness of Type O Negative. For those faint of heart, we've included a dash of silly fun with Bobby Boris Pickett's immortal "Monster Mash." It's the perfect soundtrack for your monster bash! But that's not all, you fiendish listeners. Our hosts dare to look beyond the surface of Halloween candy, unearthing secrets that might just give you a sugar rush... or a fright! So, light your jack-o'-lanterns, don your costumes, and join us for a haunting journey through the musical underground. It's a graveyard smash that's sure to raise your spirits! Remember, in the words of the ancient Halloween proverb: "Listen or be cursed!" (Just kidding... or are we?) Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist YouTube Playlist Official Site Listener Listens - Big Bill - Instagram…

Episode 027: Grab your Rubik's Cube and slip into those leg warmers, because this week on Six Picks Music Club, we're totally tubular with our radical rundown of 1980s One Hit Wonders! Geoff, Dave, and Russ are busting out their finest Members Only jackets to bring you a gnarly selection of tunes that'll have you reaching for your Aqua Net. We're talking about the bands that burned brighter than neon and faded faster than your acid-washed jeans! Get ready to take on A-ha's "Take On Me" without needing to jump into any pencil-sketched worlds. We'll be walking on sunshine with Katrina & the Waves, spinning right round (baby, right round) with Dead or Alive, and don't worry - we promise not to make you listen to "Don't Worry, Be Happy" on repeat like your local radio station did back in '88. But wait, there's more! We're blasting off with Peter Schilling's "Major Tom," proving that space was the place in the 80s. And of course, what would a trip back to the 80s be without doing the Safety Dance with Men Without Hats? As if that weren't enough to overload your Walkman, the guys dive into a totally mental discussion about the lyrics of some classic songs that'll have you saying, "Gag me with a spoon!" So, flip up your collar, grab a New Coke, and settle in for an episode that's more jam-packed than your Trapper Keeper. It's time to party like it's 1985 on Six Picks Music Club! Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist YouTube Playlist Official Site Listener Listens -Magna Carda - Instagram Original A-ha "Take On Me" Video - YouTube…

Episode 026: Ever had a tune that just won't quit playing in your head? We're diving into the world of earworms—those catchy melodies that loop endlessly in your mind. Join Geoff, Russ, and Dave as they explore this musical phenomenon with infectious tracks from The Rembrandts, Blessed Union of Souls, Aqua, Starship, Dead Sara, and the king of rickrolling himself, Rick Astley. Some of these earworms are welcome companions, while others might drive you up the wall. Tune in for an episode guaranteed to leave something stuck in your head—for better or worse! Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist YouTube Playlist Official Site Listener Listens - Odie Leigh - Instagram…

Episode 025: Celebrate our milestone 25th episode as we take a musical journey through time! Join Geoff, Dave, and Russ as they explore songs that have hit their 25-year mark this year, alongside tracks that resonated with our hosts when they were 25 themselves. Dive into the quarter-life crises of our hosts with tunes from Modest Mouse, The Bouncing Souls, and Arcade Fire, while also examining songs experiencing their own quarter-century milestone, featuring hits from Dr. Dre, Fiona Apple, and Filter. It's a nostalgic ride through personal memories and musical history, all wrapped up in one exciting episode! Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist YouTube Playlist Official Site Listener Listens - Polydogs - Spotify…