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Picky Bastards
by Sam Atkins, Fran Slater, Matt Paul
Picky Bastards is your premium miserable music podcast. Each month, Fran, Matt, and Sam get together to discuss 4 recently released albums and one 'classic' that none of them know well. Then, at the end of each episode, one of them will tell you about a band or artist they adore in our 'Why I Love' section. You can find all of our podcasts and more at pickybs.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Picky Bastards Podcast Mini: Bonobo - Distance in Static
What's this? A Picky Bastards Podcast Mini not featuring Fran Slater? Are you sure? Well, we all know Fran is clueless when it comes to electronic music - so, instead, we welcome James Spearing and Fat Roland as they talk about the latest album from Bonobo. Get it in your ears. If you enjoy this...
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Picky Bastards Episode 103
Welcome to Episode 103 of the miserable music podcast: also known as the longest episode ever (maybe, I haven't checked), or the Episode we discuss the death of the Mercury Prize, or if you have different taste in music, the episode we discuss the best Mercury Prize shortlist of all time. Either...
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Picky Bastards Episode 102
Welcome to another Episode of Picky Bastards, in our new Sam free era. Another rotating guest joins us for this one in the form of Lisa Whiteman-Pearce. This month, we discuss recently released albums from Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Grace Cummings, L'Rain, and Petey USA and a classic from the Judds…
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Picky Bastards Podcast Mini - Emotional Junglist, Nia Archives
The podcast mini marathon continues, as Fran and James discuss Emotional Junglist by Nia Archives. With James being a big fan of electronic music, and Fran feeling like a fraud every time he has to talk about it, how will this one go? Tune in to find out. If you enjoy this one please subscribe to...
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Podcast Mini: Phoebe Bridgers - Lost Weekend
It's another podcast mini from the miserable music podcast. This time, Fran and Sam get together to discuss what may be both of their most anticipated album releases of the decade so far - Lost Weekend by Phoebe Bridgers. But will it live up to their high expectations? If you enjoy this episode,...
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Podcast Mini: Getdown Services - Massive Champion
It's another mini edition of the miserable music podcast known as Picky Bastards. This time out, regular host Fran Slater is joined by Will Collins to discuss Massive Champion by Getdown Services. Did we love it? Did we hate it? Did we get over our pretentious preconceptions? Well, I guess you'll...
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Picky Bastards Podcast Episode 101
Life without Sam as a co-host begins in Episode 101, where Matt and Fran are joined by the first in a series of rotating guests for this here miserable music podcast. Joe Hoare joins us to discuss new releases from Beth Orton, Madonna, JJerome87, and Mary in the Junkyard and classic from...
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Picky Bastards Episode 100
Yep. Believe it or not, the most disorganised set of miserable music podcasters have managed to make it to 100 episodes. To celebrate, we get the usual crew together alongside Pickybs.com editors and regular podcast guests James and Tom. Instead of the normal playlist full of new releases and...
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Picky Bastards Podcast Mini - Fenian, Kneecap
It's Picky Bastards Podcast Mini time once more. Join regular podcast host Fran Slater and previous guest and pickybs.com editor Tom Burrows as they share their thoughts on Fenian by Kneecap. If you enjoy this, please subscribe to the podcast, give us a nice review or some stars wherever you get...
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Picky Bastards Episode 99
Episode 99 of the miserable music podcast is upon you, so please come and join us as we say goodbye to episode numbers with two digits. On this month's playlist we discuss newly released albums from Aldous Harding, SHHE, Genesis Owusu, and Cola and a classic LP from OMD. And, as long time Picky…
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Picky Bastards Episode 98
In Episode 98 of the miserable music podcast, Fran, Matt, and Sam review four more recently released albums and a classic album none of us know. The episode closes, as always, with one of the panel telling you about a band or artist they adore in the ‘Why I Love’ section. This month, the new…
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Picky Bastards Episode 97
In Episode 97 of the miserable music podcast, Fran, Matt, and Sam review four more recently released albums and a classic album none of us know. The episode closes, as always, with one of the panel telling you about a band or artist they adore in the 'Why I Love' section. This month, the new…
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Picky Bastards Episode 96
It's time for the 96th episode of the miserable music podcast, with hosts Matt, Sam, and Fran. As always, we cover four recently released albums and a classic album that none of us know, before one of the panel tells you all about a band or artist that they adore in the 'Why I Love' section. This...
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Picky Bastards Episode 95
On Episode 94 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. Back for 2026 we are here with a new playlist of albums including a Classic and a Why I Love. This month's playlist: Mon Rovia - Bloodline A$ap Rocky - Don’t Be Dumb Cavetown - Running With Scissors Sleaford Mods - The...
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Picky Bastards Episode 94
On Episode 94 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. It's our Album of the Year 2025 special and we are here to decide definitively which album was the best this year. This month's playlist: Jasmine 4.t - You Are The Morning Clipse - Let God Sort ‘Em Out Maruja - Pain To…
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Picky Bastards Episode 93
On Episode 93 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by Sigrid, Dave, Tame Impala and Just Mustard. This month's classic album is Folksinger by Dave Van Ronk and then Fran tells us why he loves TORRES. This month's playlist: Sigrid - There's Always More...
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Picky Bastards Episode 92
On Episode 92 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by GANS, Kojey Radical, Geese and Purity Ring. This month's classic album is Diana by Diana Ross and then Sam tells us why he loves Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves. This month's playlist: GANS - GOOD…
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Picky Bastards Episode 91
On Episode 91 of Picky Bastards we are back talking about our favourite music award the Mercury Music Prize. This month the regular bastards are joined by Tom Burrows to discuss all 12 of this year's Mercury shortlisted albums. We discuss who we think should win and who would be the worst…
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Picky Bastards Episode 90
On Episode90 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by The Sick Man of Europe, Hayden Pedigo, Big Special and Annahstasia. This month's classic album is Different Light by The Bangles and then Matt tells us why he loves Hidden by These New Puritans. This...
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Picky Bastards Episode 89
On Episode 89 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by Little Simz, Shura, Mckinley Dixon and Lifeguard. This month's classic album is Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous by Big L and then Fran tells us why he loves Bob Dylan. This month's playlist…
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Picky Bastards Episode 88
On Episode 88 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by SENTRIES, Blondshell, Jenny Hval and Model/Actriz. This month's classic album is Amor Prohibido by Selena and then Sam tells us why he loves Take That and Robbie Williams. This month's playlist:...
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Picky Bastards Episode 87
On Episode 87 of Picky Bastards we are joined by special guest Rick Larson. We have new releases by Japanese Breakfast, Greentea Peng, Backxwash and YHWH Nailgun. This month's classic album is Laughing Stock by Talk Talk and then Rick tells us why he loves Double Nickels On The Dime by Minutemen....
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Picky Bastards Episode 86
On Episode 86 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Sharon Van Etten, Antony Szmierek, LISA and Everything Is Recorded. This month's classic album is from Willie Nelso with Red Headed Stranger and then Matt tells us why he loves Interpol This month's playlist: Sharon Van Etten - Sharon Van...
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Picky Bastards Episode 85
On Episode 85 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Victoria Canal, FKA Twigs, Ditz and Central Cee. This month's classic album is from Fugazi with The Argument and then Fran tells us why he loves This Is The Kit This month's playlist: Victoria Canal - Slowly, It Dawns FKA Twigs - Eusexua…
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Picky Bastards Episode 84
On Episode 84 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Franz Ferdinand, Moonchild Sanelly, Ethel Cain and Lambrini Girls. This month's classic album is from Rufus Wainwright with Want One and then Sam tells us why he loves Rahim Redcar/Christine and the Queens. This month's playlist: Ethel Cain…
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Picky Bastards Episode 83
It's time for the 2024 Album of the Year episode of Picky Bastards podcast.Our three regular hosts have each chosen their own album of the year as well as two other records that have appeared on other critics lists. So we argue, rave about and disagree on albums by the likes of BIG SPECIAL, The...
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Picky Bastards Episode 82
Each month the miserable music podcast hosts review 4 recently released albums and a 'classic' that none of us know. We then close the episode with the 'Why I Love' section, where one of the hosts introduces a band or artist they adore. On Episode 82 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by…
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Picky Bastards Episode 81
It's Episode 81 of Picky Bastards, the miserable music podcast. This month's playlist includes new releases by Blossoms, Floating Points, Nilüfer Yanya and The Waeve. This month's classic album is Either/Or by Elliot Smith and then host Fran tells us why he loves The Prodigy. Which albums were…
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Picky Bastards Episode 80
On Episode 80 of Picky Bastards, we have new releases from Personal Trainer, Melt Banana, Hinds and Pom Poko. This month's classic album is A Trick of the Tail by Genesis and then host Sam tells us why he loves Treats by Sleigh Bells. Which albums were your favourites from the playlist? Hosted on...
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Picky Bastards Episode 79
It's our yearly Mercury Music Prize episode of the Picky Bastards podcast. This year James Spearing joins the bastards and we talk through, argue and kick off about the 12 albums shortlisted for the Mercury Prize 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Picky Bastards Episode 78
Each month the miserable music podcast hosts review 4 recently released albums and a 'classic' that none of us know. We then close the episode with the 'Why I Love' section, where one of the hosts introduces a band or artist they adore. On Episode 78, we have new releases from Kneecap, Lola…
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Picky Bastards Episode 77
Each month the miserable music podcast hosts review 4 recently released albums and a 'classic' that none of us know. We then close the episode with the 'Why I Love' section, where one of the hosts introduces a band or artist they adore. On Episode 77 this month, we have new releases from Beth...
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Picky Bastards Episode 76
Each month the miserable music podcast hosts review 4 recently released albums and a 'classic' that none of us know. We then close the episode with the 'Why I Love' section, where one of the hosts introduces a band or artist they adore. This month, we have new releases from Still House Plants,...
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Picky Bastards Episode 75
The miserable music podcast returns with more questionable opinions from at least 2 of the 3 hosts. Albums discussed this month are from Kim Gordon, Adrianne Lenker, Gossip, and Waxahatchee with a classic from Tom Waits. Matt then closes the episode by talking about the Gil Scott Heron and Jamie…
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Picky Bastards Episode 74
Yep. It's the miserable music podcast, again. And to make it even more miserable than usual, Fran will be discussing Radiohead in this month's Why I Love section (tune in to see if he can convince you that they aren't miserable after all). New releases discussed this month are from IDLES,...
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Picky Bastards Episode 73
The miserable music podcast returns for Episode 73. This month, Matt, Sam, and Fran chose to review new releases from NewDad, Angry Blackmen, Future Islands, and Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes and a classic LP from Chaka Khan. As always, we close the episode with our Why I Love section - this...
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Picky Bastards Episode 72
Welcome to our first episode of 2024. We argue about newly released albums from SPRINTS, Bill Ryder-Jones, Kali Uchis, and The Vaccines and a classic from Between The Buried and Me before Matt closes out the episode by telling us why he loves The Maccabees. New year, same miserable music podcast....
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Picky Bastards Episode 71
Join the miserable music podcast as we discuss some of the most loved albums of 2023. We reveal our own personal picks for the best LP of the year while also letting you know what we think of those chosen by publications such as Rough Trade, Stereogum, Mojo, and more. Get it in your ears. Hosted…
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Picky Bastards Episode 70
70 episodes in, and we're still here moaning about music. This month's new releases up for discussion are from Cherry Glazerr, The Streets, Sampha, and Wilco and we have a classic from DMX. Then Fran closes out the episode by telling you why he loves Hurray For The Riff Raff. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Picky Bastards Episode 69
After a brief hiatus, Fran, Sam, and Matt return with another episode of the miserable music podcast. Each month we discuss four recent releases, a classic album, and one of us introduces a band or artist in our Why I Love section. This month's recent releases are from Noname, Be Your Own Pet…
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Picky Bastards Episode 68
It's that time of year again. The Picky Bastards get together to discuss their hopes, fears, and wild predictions in the build up to the announcement of this year's Mercury Prize winner. As Sam, Matt, and Fran are joined by guest host Tom Burrows, listen to them get it wrong, get overexcited, and...
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Picky Bastards Episode 67
Yet another episode of the miserable music podcast for your earholes. Fran, Matt, and Sam cover new releases from Anohni and the Johnsons, Grian Chatten, Olivia Dean, and PVRIS and a classic from Frank Zappa. Matt closes the episode by talking Bloc Party in our monthly 'Why I Love' section.…
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Picky Bastards Episode 66
Sam, Matt, and Fran are back with the 66th episode of the miserable music podcast. Each month we review/argue about 4 recently released albums and a classic album none of us know, before one of us closes the episode with our Why I Love section. This month's recent releases are from Genghar, Jayda...
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Picky Bastards Episode 65
Matt, Fran, and Sam are back for another episode of the miserable music podcast. Every month we cover four recently released albums and a classic, and this month they're from Benefits, Kara Jackson, LA Priest, Squrl, and Tori Amos. Sam closes out the episode with our monthly Why I Love section…
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Picky Bastards Episode 64
The miserable music podcast returns for Episode 64. The recent releases up for discussion this month are from Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Lankum, Boygenius and Daniel Caesar and the classic is from Augustus Pablo. Matt finishes out the episode with our monthly Why I Love section, and this month he...
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Picky Bastards Episode 63
The miserable music podcast returns for its 63rd episode as hosts Matt, Sam, and Fran are joined by fellow Picky Bastards writer Will Collins. This month's recently released albums are from Caroline Polachek, Paramore, Gracie Abrams, and Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs and the classic is from...
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Picky Bastards Episode 62
Episode 62 of the miserable music podcast is ready for your ears. Fran, Matt, and Sam argue about recently released albums from Samia, SG Lewis, John Frusciante, and F*cked Up and a classic from Sonic Youth. Fran closes out the episode by talking about indie/folk trio Daughter in our monthly 'Why…
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Picky Bastards Episode 61
Join us for the first standard miserable music podcast of 2023. We managed to find 4 new releases to cover during the barren December/January spell, so tune in to hear what we thought of albums from Ab Soul, Leland Whitty, C.S. Armstrong, and Margo Price. This month's classic is from Mary J Blige...
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Picky Bastards Episode 60
Episode 60 of the miserable music podcast is here. Listen to Matt, Sam, and Fran as they discuss their favourite albums of 2022 as well as arguing about the Albums of the Year picked by a bunch of other publications. Albums discussed include those from Alvvays, Infinity Knives, Kae Tempest,...
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Arctic Monkeys - The Car
Join us for our second Picky Bastards Mini Podcast, a series in which members from across our team will get together to discuss a single album at a time. Today, it’s Matt and Fran putting their friendship on the line to discuss The Car by Arctic Monkeys. Both have been huge fans of the band in…
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Picky Bastards is your premium miserable music podcast. Each month, Fran, Matt, and Sam get together to discuss 4 recently released albums and one 'classic' that none of them know well. Then, at the end of each episode, one of them will tell you about a band or artist they adore in our 'Why I Love' section.
You can find all of our podcasts and more at pickybs.com.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Picky Bastards is your premium miserable music podcast. Each month, Fran, Matt, and Sam get together to discuss 4 recently released albums and one 'classic' that none of them know well. Then, at the end of each episode, one of them will tell you about a band or artist they adore in our 'Why I Love'...
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