Co-host Sean shines the spotlight on soul singer Mary McCreary, also known as Mary Russell. Many have heard her voice singing with more popular artists, but as this album proves, Mary can hold her own and then some.  

Leaura Hoss returns to the podcast with the debut album from sophisti-pop outfit ABC. We explore this dramatic record, its accompanying film, and scoff at the notion that it is not a concept album.  

Taylor Rowley is home for the holidays as we spin a variety of Christmas tunes and reminisce about classic yuletide films: Home Alone, Black Christmas... Ben? Join us by the fire to hear more!  

Co-host Jeremy takes us back to the 1950s with this choice selection from vastly underrated jazz singer Joe Williams. From his early work with Count Basie to his appearances on Sesame Street, there is much to know about Joe.  

DJ and musician David O. McCullough (aka Verbal Math) joins us as we listen to the sole album from ISKCON devotees Rasa. We detail what little information is available about this album and also look at what its creators have done since recording this overlooked Seventies soul classic.  

Radio DJ and Comedy Minus One label head Jon Solomon is our guest as we feature our first ever compilation on the podcast. We play selections from the Mekons, Gang of Four, the Flowers, and 2.3 as we learn about the influence of the Fast Product label on DIY punk culture.  

Co-host Jeremy shows us his cure for the seasonal blues: cozy folk music. We look at the career of American folksinger Lui Collins as we listen to her second album, Baptism of Fire.  

Co-host Sean leads the way through the story of Sicilian American jazz singer and actress Morgana King. We discover an artist who is uncompromising and resolute in the face of repression and tragedy.  

Guest Lauren Raham returns to the podcast with dollar bin heat from the group Change. We detail some of the key players on this third album from the post-disco collective, which finds them transitioning to a contemporary R&B sound.  

Scott Shaaf, co-owner of Pinwheel Records in Chicago, joins us to discuss the Korgis. We examine why this excellent UK new wave/synth-pop group didn't quite make the same impact in the States as many of their contemporaries.