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The War on War | feat. Rise Against, The Cranberries, Warren Zevon, NOFX + more

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.
 
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Best of 2024 | feat. Jack White, Faye Webster, Mannequin Pussy, Winona Fighter + more

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.
 
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Second Stringers | feat. Bon Jovi, Cypress Hill, Alabama Shakes, The Black Keys + more

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!
 
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Time | feat. Tom Waits, Pup, Jim Croce, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club + more

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!
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Bonus Episode: Favorite Moments 2024 Part 2 | Six Picks Music Club

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!

The Holiday Ep - 2024 | feat. John Lennon, The Pretenders, Vince Guaraldi + more

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!
 
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Bonus Episode: Favorite Moments 2024 Part 1 | Six Picks Music Club

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?"

In Memoriam - 2024 | feat. The Grateful Dead, Kris Kristofferson, The Allman Brothers + more

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.
 
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Clap Tracks | feat. U2, ACDC, John Cougar Mellencamp, The Flaming Lips + more

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!
 
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Chill the Eff Out | feat. Spoon, Cat Stevens, Ceschi, Stevie Ray Vaughan + more

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.
 
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