In this episode we listen to some songs that highlight women as lead vocalists. Jess develops the steak doneness scale for measuring how impressed he is and Carl demonstrates his inability to sing. 

Songs discussed:

• Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack

Here's a playlist with all the songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Sassy Jazzy by LaFaena

In this episode we introduce Jess to 'some of that stuff the kids are listening to' in our first look at a contemporary Pop artist.

Songs discussed:

• Old Town Road by Lil Nas X

Here's a playlist with all the songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Leave the Country (Instrumental) by Anthem of Rain

Another bonus episode with guest host Songmaster Sam! This time we let him keep his body hair/dignity intact and did some peaceful painting while he and Jess discussed a painting themed song list. Listen to Sam as he paints the art that becomes our logo!

Songs Discussed:

• Rings by Aesop Rock

Here is a playlist of all songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Papa Was A Funky Stone by DJ Messagroove 

In this episode we take a closer look at virtuoso gutarist Jason Becker and see if Jess is impressed with his shred-style electric guitar playing. Carl ponders the value of music to different people at different times. 

Songs discussed:

• Perpetual Burn by Jason Becker

Here is a playlist with all songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Insane Shredding Guitar Solo by nickpanek620

In this episode we Jess discovers The Beatles, the horrors of new age music, and the secret double life of Eleanor Rigby the face-snatcher. Songs discussed:

• Czardas by Vittorio Monti, Sarah Nemtanu

Here is a playlist of all songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Romantic Violin Suite Main 6678 by Good B Music

In this episode we discuss sea shanties and explore Jess' distaste for salt, sand, and the dangers of the deep. Songs used:

• Spanish Ladies by The Longest Johns

Here's a playlist of all songs from Season 1

Intro Music: Pirate Sailing Music by PGN Music

This episode features our first guest host, Songmaster Sam. He does his best to talk music with Jess while Carl does his best to remove all the hair from Sam's chest with wax strips.

Songs discussed:

• Surf Wax America by Weezer

Here's a link to all the songs from Season 1

Intro Music: High on Loungin' by Wax Lyricist

In this episode we introduce Jess to Rock 'n Roll piano with:

• Bad, Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce

Here is a playlist of every song from Season 1

Intro music: 70s Rock Piano by JuliusH

We kick off the podcast with some... banjo songs? Sure, why not. Lets see what Jess thinks.

• Cumberland Gap by Flatt and Scruggs

Here is a playlist of every song from this season.

Intro Music: Banjo Romp-The Caffeine Creek Band