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Mary just got a new car, and with that comes more music than one can possibly consume. Yep, she now has SiriusXM satellite radio.

On this week's "Tuesdays With Mary," we talk about the music Mary Nahorniak has been jamming to while in transit.

"Tuesdays With Mary"is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan.

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Avant-garde rockers The Residents are in an extended celebration of their 40th anniversary. Dad Rock cohost Patrick Foster and friend Dave Bishop caught up with Homer Flynn, the head of Cryptic Corporation, which manages the affairs of the band that famously performs in costume (eyeball helmets, anyone?) under the "theory of obscurity."

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A week has passed since Prince died unexpectedly. Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are joined by colleague Mike Snider to pay tribute to the legend and his music — and party like it's 1984. We go old school by spinning some vinyl and CDs (please forgive the temperamental Discman).

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Bob Mould played at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., and Jim was there for the show. Hear his take, plus some random musings on Husker Du and Sugar, on this Dad Rock Bonus Track.

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Ben Schneider, an 11-year-old with autism, finds joy in playing the music of Ben Folds on the piano. And thanks to his dad, he got to meet the famous musician. Rob Schneider tells the touching story on this episode of Dad Rock's "Tuesdays With Mary."

"Tuesdays With Mary," featuring Mary Nahorniak, is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan.

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The '80s were a big time for one-hit wonders. Perhaps that was because of the influence of MTV, where artists artists might score with a certain video, never to be heard from again.

Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan look back at this decade of their youth and pick some of their favorite one-hit wonders. Plus, they get some tubular picks from listeners.

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Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to discuss Prince, who died at age 57. Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are joined by USA TODAY colleagues Patty Michalski and Maeve McDermott to remember this iconic musician and reflect on his impact. Photo Credit: AFP / Getty Images

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We get such great listener feedback at Dad Rock. But we don't always have time to answer it on the show proper. So here's a Bonus Track dedicated to you, our loyal and knowledgable listeners.

Great comments about R.E.M., Mike Watt, vinyl records, Merle Haggard, mixtapes and more.

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Jim Fusilli, pop music critic for the Wall Street Journal, says music today is better than it's ever been. But it isn't being marketed to grownups, the audience that would appreciate it most.

The breadth of music today can be intimidating. Fusilli's new book, "Catching Up: Connecting with Great 21st Century Music," showcases 50 recent albums that intelligent adults can appreciate.

Dad Rock cohost Jim Lenahan sat down with Fusilli to discuss matters of modern pop.

Learn more about Jim Fusilli and "Catching Up" at jimfusilli.com

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The Violent Femmes released their ninth studio album last month. So in Mary Nahorniak's weekly visit to Dad Rock, the gang discusses memories of this beloved lo-fi band. This will go down on their permanent record.

"Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan.

Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale

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