Podcast Reboot: Kicking Off 2025 with Joe Savage

It’s 2025, and you know what that means—Joe Savage is back to ring in the new year with another unforgettable podcast episode! I love starting the year with Joe, a tradition that never fails to set the perfect tone for the months ahead.

This year is extra special because we’re rebooting the show! With Joe Tacke back at the helm, we’re broadcasting from the incredible Cloudland Recording Studios. We’ve returned to our OG format, featuring live performances from our guest. Joe Savage kicks things off with three amazing songs, and let me tell you, they sound fantastic.

He opens with “No Tats On My Fist,” the lead track from his latest album, Say I Love You Anyway. Afterward, we dive deep into the stories behind the album. Joe’s lyrics and storytelling are nothing short of masterful, and this episode is a companion piece for anyone who’s already a fan—or an introduction for those who haven’t yet discovered his work.

The middle track, “I Don’t Want Your Girl,” brings a lighter, playful vibe, and we have a great time unpacking the inspiration behind it. Joe closes the set with an unreleased gem, “Little Town Madrid.” This one’s a captivating tale about an American in Spain, flirting with a bartender, and trust me—you won’t see the twist coming.

Joe Savage isn’t just a singer-songwriter; he’s a true storyteller with a gift for creating vivid characters and settings. If you haven’t listened to his latest album yet, I hope this episode piques your interest. And if you’re already a fan, you’re in for a treat.

You can find Joe’s music on your favorite streaming platform or visit his website to stay updated on his latest projects. Trust me, you’ll be glad you gave his work a listen.

https://joefnsavage.com/

Opening/Greeting

Something New - Mohaynow

Interview with Neal McAlister 

(The Universe is) You + Me - Mohaynow 

https://www.mohaynow.com/

https://nealmcalister.com/

https://ffm.to/mohaynow

https://www.youtube.com/@mohaynow/featured

A really fun episode getting to know Jeff Zero

Intro/Greeting

Gasoline - https://jeffzeromusic.bandcamp.com/album/this-was-now

Interview with Jeff Zero

Evil Surf Thing - https://youtu.be/PesMSDCfFY8?si=T-Y232WbfttGzOpf

This week I talk with our guest Chris and Mendi Tackett about Christian Nationalism, what it is, how its dangerous and how to defeat it.

Intro/Greeting

Chains - Sean Russell https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sean-russell/1643737973

Interview with Chris and Mendi

Find the Hope - Monks of Symbiosis https://music.apple.com/us/album/find-the-hope/1679032411?i=1679032412

Chris Tackett Links https://linktr.ee/cjtackett

Intro/ Greeting

Take a Naked Walk - Question Beggar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR68khXT7b0

Interview with Question Beggar

Smuggler - Question Beggar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ4lOjlDchE

www.questionbeggar.com

Intro/Greeting

All Clean - I'm Going to Hell https://allclean.bandcamp.com/album/down-from-the-inner-work

The Nancys - Evangelicals https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-nancys/66449412

Jeff Zero and His Own Private Universe - Real Real Real https://jeffzeromusic.bandcamp.com/album/this-was-now

Joe Gorgeous - Context Blues https://joegorgeous.bandcamp.com/

Mohaynow - Dallas Women https://www.mohaynow.com/

Cherry Mantis - Cherry Lime Juice https://www.cherrymantis.com/

Spring Palace - Foxy Disguise https://springpalacemusic.com/about-us/

Sound Suit - Come to the Water https://soundsuit.bandcamp.com/music

Averi Burk - Paradise https://averiburk.com/

Andrew, Dear - Hangin' Out https://music.apple.com/us/artist/andrew-dear/1460739743

Matthew McNeal - The Hardest Part https://music.apple.com/us/artist/matthew-mcneal/672455751

Yokyo - Cold Like - (feat Justin Christopher) https://yokyo.bandcamp.com/album/yokyo

I keep saying Stem Cell Afternoon but its Stem Afternoon. My apologies.

Stem Afternoon - Seminary Gates https://stemafternoon.bandcamp.com/album/seminary-gates

Happy 2024

This week Joe Savage is the guest. I love having Joe on the first show every year. I always think its one of the best and sets a good expectation for the upcoming year. He has released a couple of great albums over the last couple of months. Disappearing Blues and Sounds like Fort Worth. Both are fantastic and we talk about both as well as a ton of other stuff. 

Intro/Greeting

Leave Me Alone - Joe Savage Disappearing Blues

Interview - Joe Savage

Aint Nobody's Business - Joe Savage Sounds Like Fort Worth

All alums, songs, dates and merch can be found at https://joefnsavage.com/

Intro/(Ref Clip)

Santa's Smokin in the Bathroom Again (feat Ronnie Fauss - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XKxItVB8II

Cocaine Christmas - The Beaumonts https://thebeaumonts.bandcamp.com/track/cocaine-christmas

Whiskey Christmas - The Troumatics https://troumatics.bandcamp.com/track/whiskey-christmas

Christmas in Prison - Cameron Smith https://surduda.bandcamp.com/track/christmas-in-prison

Last Christmas - Jaybirds (coming soon) https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jaybirds/1545753071

Lonely Christmas - Henry the Archer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69nhJKBBaoA

deus-xmas-ina (feat Juma Spears) - Garage Barrage https://garagebarrage.bandcamp.com/track/deus-xmas-ina-feat-juma-spears

Santacide - The Toadies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkAhx2wnmxo

Christmas Balls - Holy Moly https://cowpunkholymoly.bandcamp.com/track/christmas-balls

Merry Christmas, Baby (feat Leon Bridges) - Lindby https://lindby.bandcamp.com/track/merry-christmas-baby-featuring-leon-bridges-ali-grant

The Christmas Song - Lindby https://lindby.bandcamp.com/track/the-christmas-song

I'll Be Home For Christmas - Daniel Markham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9kttb4ScN0

Blue Christmas - Nick and Paige https://open.spotify.com/track/1abDxdNZhGkTA379EU2rEd

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services/suicide-prevention

I love getting to know the local musicians around town. Last night I had the privilege to talk to JP Walsh and Jenna Walsh of Jaybirds. Really easy to talk to and get to know and had some great conversations. I hope you had a good Thanksgiving and enjoy the newest installment. 

Intro/Greeting

Waves - Jaybirds https://music.apple.com/us/album/waves-single/1715855342

Interview JP and Jenna Walsh

My Boo- Jaybirds https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-boo-single/1713055549

Don't forget to go see them play this Friday night Dec 1 at Twilight in Fort Worth! 9PM downbeat so you old folks can get home early and hit the hay.

also check out the videos we talked about

Crocodile Tears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmemCb3icBI

Sparks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1YfR191Da8

For Reels https://www.instagram.com/jaybirdsmusic/?hl=en

Intro/Greeting

Portrayal - Friend Operation https://youtu.be/5Nx2URiEsZg?si=YI_b8S6ea-B9gPUv

Interview with Owen Kinser

Boredom Showers - Friend Operation https://friendoperation.bandcamp.com/track/boredom-showers

https://www.friendoperation.com/