Season 3 Episode 36: W is for Wellington, Wednesday, and Winning

0:00-4:54: My Anxious Week, Community Support, and the #1 Song Tiebreaker4:54-14:29: Diving into Heatmiser's 'Get Lucky' and Victory Theatre Experiences14:29-21:02: Exploring Ozark Mountain Daredevils and Other Fresh Cuts from the Mid-List21:02-30:42: From Detroit Cobras to ‘Cocaine Hippo’30:42-42:30: The Flaming Lips' Foresight, Neil Merriweather, and Wednesday's Unique Vocals42:30-47:39: Unpacking Danger Mouse's Prolific Production with Karen O and Beyond47:39-56:56: Analyzing Wednesday's 'Pick Up the Knife' and the Weight of Adulting56:56-1:10:04: Jeff Tweedy's 'Feel Free' Lyrics and the Eternal Rolling Stones Album Debate1:10:04-1:21:58: Wellington's First Win and Danger Mouse's Signature SoundIn this historic podcast episode, our #1 song was decided by a tiebreaker, and Wellington Davis and Nathan Ferrell join your host Burke Wasson to discuss our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 76. Also, Steve Strait might want to listen. Nate and Burke share some recent insights that we've gleaned from Steve. The playlist and songs of the week standings will post Friday evening. For now, enjoy the countdown. And the occasional Stray Cut. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at [email protected] at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.Listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 76 at the links on the following apps:Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-76/pl.u-yZyV3Y3C6JLG1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3C2XMTylzOrdbVvOQ8Tl21?si=KE1NZGHPSUyh0HjwrEqWxQ&pi=DR1TNzF_T1qo-Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e45fc46e-e911-405f-8fd2-ee1917814c21/episodes/cf2270ba-7590-48d5-ae6d-a296738a389a/the-midlife-critics-podcast-season-3-episode-36-w-is-for-wellington-wednesday-and-winning?ref=dm_sh_vrz59tX891zoqv5Xbl3Gcdew8YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-9eun2MoJhFoKCJfeaPkorZ&si=EivWd72cbFSW0LhE​ Norah Jones - 4 Broken Hearts (2012) 14 + Scott, Nate, Wes, Jenny (Grand Poobah tiebreaker) 18​ Jeff Tweedy - Feel Free (2025) 12 + Burke, Nate, Mosby, Zach , Garrett, JJJ 18​ Wednesday - Pick Up That Knife (2025) 13 + Wellington, Mosby, Eric, Jesse 17​ Karen O & Danger Mouse - Leopard’s Tongue (2019) 13 + Nate, Wes, Travis 16​ Leon Bridges - Bad Bad News (2018) 14 + Eric, Garrett 16​ Wednesday - Bitter Everyday (2025) 11 + Wellington, Garrett, Travis, Grant 15​ Neil Merryweather - Star Rider (1975) 11 + Zach, Steve, Grant, Travis 15​ Eddie 9V - Love Moves Slow (2024) 10 + Scott, Wellington, Wes, JJJ 14​ Joe Jackson - Look Sharp! (1979) 13 + Eric 14​ Blind Melon - Sleepyhouse (1992) 12​ Lord Huron - Watch Me Go (2025) 10 + Grant 11​ The Flaming Lips - Free Radicals (2006) 10 + Mosby 11​ Latyrx - Lady Don’t Tek No (1998) 10 + Steve 11​ Sonic Youth - Junkie’s Promise (1995) 11​ Tyler Childers - Watch Out (2025) 10​ The Detroit Cobras - Cha-Cha Twist (1995) 9 + Wellington 10​ The Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Spaceship Orion (1973) 7 + Zach, Jesse, Wes 10​ Jem - They (2004) 9 + Steve 10​ Sons Of Legion - Carolina (2024) 8 + Scott, JJJ 10​ Mavis Staples - Worthy (2024) 9 + Scott 10​ Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe - Big Empty Country: II (2025) 7 + Jesse, Jen 9​ James McMurtry - Sailing Away (2025) 8 + Mosby 9​ Dawes - When My Time Comes (2009) 7 + Jenny, Travis 9​ Heatmiser - Get Lucky (1996) 7 + Nate, Garrett 9STRAY CUTS:​ Fire Down Below - Cocaine Hippo (2023) 6 + Burke, Wes 8​ Hot Tuna - Sunrise Dance with the Devil (1975) 6