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EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 54 MIN

Season 3 Episode 42: Taking Back the American Flag

from The Midlife Critics Podcast · host The Midlife Critics

In this short but sweet episode, Steve Strait joins your host Burke Wasson to discuss our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 82. Steve and Burke ponder classic rock being an ironic prison, the movie that "The Hangover" ripped off, progressive jazz and progressive rock, the perfect 2 a.m. song, and taking back the American flag. Plus, Steve forgets one of his #FreshFour picks from 2 weeks back. It's all in good fun, so enjoy this brief 54-minute episode. There is no mention of songs without discussion, so look for the #FreshCuts Vol. 82 standings in this episode info.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.#FreshCuts Vol. 82 Standings1. John Prine - Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore (Live) (2018) 13 + Jennifer, Zach, Wes 162. Blurt - The Ruminant Plinth (1982) 11 + Burke, Steve, Zach, Grant, Mosby 163. Laufey - Mr. Eclectic (2025) 10 + Wellington, Jenny , Jesse, JJJ, Mosby 154. King Woman - I Wanna Be Adored (2018) 13 + Steve, Grant 155. Fishbone - Racist Piece of Shit (2025) 13 + JJJ 146. The Beta Machine - The End (2014) 10 + Wellington, Steve, Jesse , Scotty 147. Billy Bragg and Wilco - Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key (feat. Natalie Merchant) (1998) 12 + Jenny, Jesse 148. BLACKSHAPE - itiiitiatiihylihyl (2021) 11 + Burke, Wes 139. GoGo Penguin - Hopopono (2014) 10 + Burke, Jennifer, Mosby 1310. Stephen Malkmus - No More Shoes (2005) 11 + Burke, Wes 1311. Courtney Barnett - Stay In Your Lane (2025) 11 + Scotty 1212. Boko Yout - IGNORED (2024) 10 + Wellington, Grant 1213. JEFF the Brotherhood - Idiot (2016) 10 + Scotty, Claire 1214. Wild Nothing - Nocturne (2012) 10 + Jenny, Jesse 1215. Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama (2003) 1216. Willie Bobo - Fried Neck Bone and Some Homefries (1966) 11 + Jenny 1217. Problem Patterns - Classic Rock Has Become My Prison (2025) 10 + Steve 1118. Town Portal - Archright (2018) 10 + Mosby 1119. Leon Bridges - Ain’t Got Nothing On You (2018) 9 + Jennifer, Scotty 1120. Arcade Fire - It’s Never Over (Hey Orpheus) (2013) 1121. Colour Revolt - Circus (2005) 8 + Wellington, Claire, Wes 1122. Leon Russell - Tight Rope (1972) 1123. Cheech & Chong - Earache My Eye (with Alice Bowie) (1974) 1124. Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension (2009) 10 + Claire 1125. Nourished By Time - BABY BABY (2025) 8 + Grant, JJJ 1026. Brownsville Station - The Martian Boogie (1977) 1027. Thou - Suck (2025) 1028. Mammoth - I Really Wanna (2025) 8 + JJJ 929. Gerard Way - Baby You’re a Haunted House (2018) 930. The Aquabats! - I Fell Asleep on My Arm (2000) 931. KISS - Cold Gin (1974) 832. The 6ths - San Diego Zoo (1995) 833. The Charlie Daniels Band - The Legend of Wooley Swamp (1980) 7 + Zach 834. JOON - Cruel Summer (2020) 835. Realname Kash - that’s how you count bitch (2025) 6 + Zach 736. Mick Gordon - Rip & Tear (2016) 737. We Are Scientists - After Hours (2008) 738. PIG - My Sanctuary (Spent Sperm Mix) (1996) 6 + Claire 739. billy woods - BLK ZMBY (feat. Steel Tipped Dove) (2025) 640. Rowland S. Howard - Breakdown (And Then…) (1999) 641. Marilyn Manson - Angel with the Scabbed Wings (1996) 642. Snõõper - Come Together (2025) 4

In this short but sweet episode, Steve Strait joins your host Burke Wasson to discuss our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 82. Steve and Burke ponder classic rock being an ironic prison, the movie that "The Hangover" ripped off, progressive jazz and progressive rock, the perfect 2 a.m. song, and taking back the American flag. Plus, Steve forgets one of his #FreshFour picks from 2 weeks back. It's all in good fun, so enjoy this brief 54-minute episode. There is no mention of songs without discussion, so look for the #FreshCuts Vol. 82 standings in this episode info.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.#FreshCuts Vol. 82 Standings1. John Prine - Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore (Live) (2018) 13 + Jennifer, Zach, Wes 162. Blurt - The Ruminant Plinth (1982) 11 + Burke, Steve, Zach, Grant, Mosby 163. Laufey - Mr. Eclectic (2025) 10 + Wellington, Jenny , Jesse, JJJ, Mosby 154. King Woman - I Wanna Be Adored (2018) 13 + Steve, Grant 155. Fishbone - Racist Piece of Shit (2025) 13 + JJJ 146. The Beta Machine - The End (2014) 10 + Wellington, Steve, Jesse , Scotty 147. Billy Bragg and Wilco - Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key (feat. Natalie Merchant) (1998) 12 + Jenny, Jesse 148. BLACKSHAPE - itiiitiatiihylihyl (2021) 11 + Burke, Wes 139. GoGo Penguin - Hopopono (2014) 10 + Burke, Jennifer, Mosby 1310. Stephen Malkmus - No More Shoes (2005) 11 + Burke, Wes 1311. Courtney Barnett - Stay In Your Lane (2025) 11 + Scotty 1212. Boko Yout - IGNORED (2024) 10 + Wellington, Grant 1213. JEFF the Brotherhood - Idiot (2016) 10 + Scotty, Claire 1214. Wild Nothing - Nocturne (2012) 10 + Jenny, Jesse 1215. Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama (2003) 1216. Willie Bobo - Fried Neck Bone and Some Homefries (1966) 11 + Jenny 1217. Problem Patterns - Classic Rock Has Become My Prison (2025) 10 + Steve 1118. Town Portal - Archright (2018) 10 + Mosby 1119. Leon Bridges - Ain’t Got Nothing On You (2018) 9 + Jennifer, Scotty 1120. Arcade Fire - It’s Never Over (Hey Orpheus) (2013) 1121. Colour Revolt - Circus (2005) 8 + Wellington, Claire, Wes 1122. Leon Russell - Tight Rope (1972) 1123. Cheech & Chong - Earache My Eye (with Alice Bowie) (1974) 1124. Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension (2009) 10 + Claire 1125. Nourished By Time - BABY BABY (2025) 8 + Grant, JJJ 1026. Brownsville Station - The Martian Boogie (1977) 1027. Thou - Suck (2025) 1028. Mammoth - I Really Wanna (2025) 8 + JJJ 929. Gerard Way - Baby You’re a Haunted House (2018) 930. The Aquabats! - I Fell Asleep on My Arm (2000) 931. KISS - Cold Gin (1974) 832. The 6ths - San Diego Zoo (1995) 833. The Charlie Daniels Band - The Legend of Wooley Swamp (1980) 7 + Zach 834. JOON - Cruel Summer (2020) 835. Realname Kash - that’s how you count bitch (2025) 6 + Zach 736. Mick Gordon - Rip & Tear (2016) 737. We Are Scientists - After Hours (2008) 738. PIG - My Sanctuary (Spent Sperm Mix) (1996) 6 + Claire 739. billy woods - BLK ZMBY (feat. Steel Tipped Dove) (2025) 640. Rowland S. Howard - Breakdown (And Then…) (1999) 641. Marilyn Manson - Angel with the Scabbed Wings (1996) 642. Snõõper - Come Together (2025) 4

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