The Too Cool Club Chronicles

By The Schroeders

A blend of music history, nostalgia, and stories from the Schroeders:

Two sisters, Corinna & Molly, interview their 76 year old dad, Jim, about his life-long passion for music.

Jim's music appre... more

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The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

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January 25, 2026Ep. 49 - Ska Lives & Dancin' Will Keep You Havin' Fun
A fun romp with some ska throwbacks and a toe-tapper by Tower of Power. Don't miss it!
Tower of Power - You Ought to Be Having Fun
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Impression That I Get
Reel Big Fish - She Has a Girlfriend Now
SONGS OF THE WEEK
Pixies - Where is My Mind? https://youtu.be/49FB9hhoO6c?si=JJYIcHuMeFGNWzMV
Los Lobos - I Got Loaded https://youtu.be/hHrRhZAPI9k?si=C6wZ8nu2XrY-9vQy
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36min
January 11, 2026Ep. 48 - Kinda sad but still happy to be alive...
Sometimes the songs just strike a chord (pun intended?).
This week the Schroeders are back and talking about moving tunes that have some heartfelt lyrics which elicit a bit of sadness. Make sure to check out our Songs of the Week down below for an emotional pallet cleanser!
Donovan - Universal Soldier
Richie Havens - Younger Men Grow Older
John Hiatt - Child of the Wild Blue Yonder
Songs of the Week:
The 502s - Your Nonsense Makes Sense https://youtu.be/kc0dFeUr0Xw?si=BraSgNtzK7j3E-6p
X Ambassadors - BOOM https://youtu.be/mXLRy1cNMWs?si=uT9BJfAulCjSCwR_
The Radiators - Go Back the Way You Came https://youtu.be/U0zgJpqoQrE?si=KiZptISsnrKIxR-L
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31min
November 30, 2025Ep. 47 - Feel Good Tunes
What do Talking Heads, Harry Nilsson & Bob Marley have in common? Not much. But they can write a crafty tune that burrows into your heart and soul - the way only a classic jam can!
Talking Heads - (Nothing But) Flowers
Harry Nilsson - Everybody's Talkin'
Bob Marley - Is This Love

DISCLAIMER:
*This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.
No infringement is intended. Promise. *
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37min
November 16, 2025Ep. #46 - Southern Rock
It is a mixed bag with mixed reviews when the Schroeders take on the bluesy, rocky, country sound of some well-known and not -so-well-known bands.
Poco - Picking Up the Pieces
The Allman Brothers Band - Statesboro Blues
The Amazing Rhythm Aces - The End is Not in Sight
Marshall Tucker Band - Life in a Song

SONGS OF THE WEEK
Lizzo - Still Bad ⁠https://youtu.be/NDM9zFwok0A?si=hdNRgXZj7-2PTxQP⁠
Jax - 90's Kid ⁠https://youtu.be/iMKcWsUjdzg?si=IG7_7PPMxbffeovs⁠
Steely Dan - With a Gun ⁠https://youtu.be/kM89Cx3GQJg?si=wjcr8s8wFMqzRGtX⁠
Steely Dan - Don't Take Me Alive ⁠https://youtu.be/9YxK-swFREo?si=Jx6NLJ41s2aylpJN⁠

DISCLAIMER:
*This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.
No infringement is intended. Promise. *
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37min
November 02, 2025Ep. 45 - A discussion on hip-hop from some very white Schroeders
Honoring the contributions of some of the most fun and influential hip-hop artists we love - and recognizing that we are, in fact, very white people that will never fully understand the impact hip-hop has had on society. But we try!
The Bus Boys - Did You See Me?
Arrested Development - Mr. Wendall
Outkast - Hey Ya

SONGS OF THE WEEK
The Interrupters - She Got Arrested ⁠https://youtu.be/-gY47jh7q8I?si=xpEyFW0LJgnzAj6c⁠

Alice Merton - No Roots ⁠https://youtu.be/PUdyuKaGQd4?si=NC5m9G_KTHtz5QXR⁠

Queen - Don't Stop Me Now ⁠https://youtu.be/HgzGwKwLmgM?si=yMopn7OVpQKmn4S5⁠

DISCLAIMER:
*This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.
No infringement is intended. Promise. *
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35min
October 21, 2025Ep. 44 - Big Groups with Big Drama
The Schroeders cover 3 great bands that couldn't quite get past their turmoil. Sad but true.

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Teach the Children
Canned Heat - Amphetamine Annie
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Just a Thought

SONGS OF THE WEEK
Buddy Guy - How Blues is That https://youtu.be/-QYdXospOQk?si=FQcyt16zYyKnrr09

Kacey Musgrave - Follow Your Arrow https://youtu.be/kQ8xqyoZXCc?si=6_Bp7ehsemT2gO4t

Tina Turner - Better Be Good to Me https://youtu.be/qyU7BbQSm98?si=uh2vjpmKdjt6rk1U

DISCLAIMER:
*This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.
No infringement is intended. Promise. *
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36min
October 19, 2025Ep. 44 - Rockin' groups with lots 'o drama
Always a shame to see a band collapse on itself due to internal fighting and drama - but what a site to see and leads to some interesting stories. Come give it a listen and learn about some classic rock bands:
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Teach Your Children
Canned Heat - Amphetamine Annie
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Just a Thought

SONGS OF THE WEEK
Buddy Guy - How Blues is That https://youtu.be/-QYdXospOQk?si=zsBta4IWR8WskzR_

Kacey Musgraves - Follow Your Arrow https://youtu.be/kQ8xqyoZXCc?si=hQA9BdtVNwTjVlwP

Tina Turner - Better Be Good to Me https://youtu.be/qyU7BbQSm98?si=Bblr3CAwWtx-77hG
DISCLAIMER:
*This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.
No infringement is intended. Promise. *
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36min
October 05, 2025Ep. 43 - Let's Go to Chi-Town!
The Schroeders travel to that bluesy city, Chicago (with a stopover in Michigan?) Great tunes and side of laughs. Join us!
Chicago - I'm a Man
Sonia Dada - Temple
Lake Street Drive - This Magic Moment

SONGS OF THE WEEK
Rhett Wilson & The Old 97's - The El https://youtu.be/B6_iXmLjCcA?si=tWGLaq66rfvZCAsh

Eminem - Godzilla https://youtu.be/r_0JjYUe5jo?si=ByPpYi3ZUWEUt6jz

Ray Charles - My World https://youtu.be/bz81Iq7CRaE?si=3mhCZnBuFn3KUxSF

DISCLAIMER:
*This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.
No infringement is intended. Promise. *
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38min
September 21, 2025Ep. 42 - Weird and wacky blues...rock? What IS it?!
In true fashion, Jim selects some weird music that, not unlike himself, defies classification. Is it rock? Is it blues? All I know is that I LIKE it!
Savoy Brown - A Hard Way to Go
Procol Harum - Whiter Shade of Pale
Small Faces - Itchycoo Park

SONGS OF THE WEEK
James McMurty - Between the Raindrops https://youtu.be/1MQQ7nNNO5w?feature=shared
David Bowie - Golden Years https://youtu.be/MsfrmNeiuQI?feature=shared
Danny O'Keefe - So Long Harry Truman https://youtu.be/txo6C9F6ecc?feature=shared

DISCLAIMER:
*This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.
No infringement is intended. Promise. *
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35min
September 07, 2025Ep. 41 - Women who shaped Rock n' Roll (BEFORE Schroeder Sisters)
These soulful women created rock as we know and love it. Without these pioneers, where would we be?! Probably still barely tapping our toes to Lawrence Welk... Thank you to the female LEGENDS and creators of blues, soul & rock.

Big Maybelle - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On
Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Shout Sister Shout
Big Mamma Thorton - Hound Dog
Etta James - Somethings Got Ahold Of Me

SONGS OF THE WEEK
Etta James - All I Could Do Is Cry https://youtu.be/8sMb7QP78Vw?feature=shared

The Beach Boys - God Only Knows https://youtu.be/u90beUXTKwo?feature=shared

The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go https://youtu.be/xMaE6toi4mk?feature=shared

DISCLAIMER:
*This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.
No infringement is intended. Promise. *
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33min

FAQs about The Too Cool Club Chronicles:

How many episodes does The Too Cool Club Chronicles have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.