On this episode, we chat with Radio DJ and amateur musicologist, David Yazbeck.

If you live in Canada’s capital city Ottawa, you’ll know David from his long-running radio show Thursday Special Blend on CKCU-FM. A veritable institution, David's show has been on the air for 16 years, introducing Canadians to a multitude of musical talent, from local indie bands to award-winning international artists. With an encyclopedic knowledge of music, his tastes range from rock, punk, and post-punk, to ambient, experimental, and jazz.

On this episode, David makes his case for why The National, Sonic Youth, and punk icons, The Clash are, the essence of cool.