The Midlife Critics Podcast

Nathan Ferrell joins your host Burke Wasson to discuss the group's latest elimination poll that shed two artists' back catalogs from #FreshCuts permanently. We also have a few big winners this week in our top 10, even though Burke doesn't care for a couple of them. Plus, find out which song owes Billy Corgan a sandwich, according to Nate. If you enjoy this podcast and want to show your...

After months of a hectic schedule, Bryan Mosby aka Coach Bling catches up with the podcast to talk coaching high school football, dancing on the sideline in front of hundreds of people, and our top 10 songs from #FreshCuts Vol. 127. Mosby and Burke think they have less time to talk than they actually did, but it all works out. Plus, Mosby has some words for Iggy Pop haters. And Mosby shares why he...

What were our favorite #FreshCuts played by just two people? Wellington Davis and your host Burke Wasson reveal the group's sweet 16. We also throw out some hints and tips to pick algorithm songs and find synchronicity in Adam Sandler. If you enjoy this podcast and want to show your love for that work, you can donate any amount you like, big or small, $1, $5, $10, $25, or whatever you see fit...

The Brothers Wasson reminisce on '80s movies, assholes at Billy Strings shows, and shoegaze, and that's just the law few minutes of. this episode. We start with our upcoming Dynamic Duo collection of songs in Vol. 126 and then count down our top 10 songs of the week. Plus, we unveil the algorithm picks. Enjoy! If you enjoy this podcast and want to show your love for that work, you can donate any a...

Wellington Davis joins your host Burke Wasson to count down our top 10 songs from an epic #FreshCuts Vol. 124 and to share his idea for a themed volume in Vol. 126. But for now, show us your songs for Vol. 125. And after Wellington's audio went out because of a phone call in the middle of the session, Steve Strait joins to count down the top four and reveal which of us will get 6 songs in Vol. 125...

Burke goes solo in a highly efficient 26-minute stream of consciousness episode that counts down our top 10 songs of #FreshCuts Vol. 122. If you enjoy this podcast and want to show your love for that work, you can donate any amount you like, big or small, $1, $5, $10, $25, or whatever you see fit at the following apps: PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.com Venmo at @Burke-Wasson CashApp at $BurkeWasson

Surprise! Your host Burke Wasson counts down our top 10 songs from #FreshCuts Vol. 121 with Steve Strait! We also reminisce on last weekend's Front Porch Fest in Evansville, Indiana, and uncover the story behind Nathan Ferrell's hat. Plus, a shocking #1 song for reasons you'll understand. And Steve makes #FreshCuts history. If you enjoy this podcast and want to show your love for that work, you ca...

Burke is back, babies! Your group runner returns to the podcast to count down our top 10 songs from #FreshCuts Vol. 120, preview Vol. 121, reveal the algorithm picks, and deliver a heartfelt thank you at the beginning and end of this episode. If you enjoy this podcast and want to show your love for that work, you can donate any amount you like, big or small, $1, $5, $10, $25, or whatever you see f...

Grant's back at the helm this week, counting down the top 10 and taking some time to focus on the dearly departed. Yes, to create this podcast on this level, it does take some coin. A labor of love but still, if you enjoy this podcast and want to show your love for such work, you (or anyone you know such as your grandma, local demolition derby union, stamp-collectors' guild, Ted Lasso, Spo...

Burke's brother Grant returns this week, offering to help out as Burke is thrown back into school / work life and I'm sure many more responsibilities and exciting ventures. He is kind of a big deal, you know. Yes, to create this podcast on this level and as speedily as Burke normally does, it does take some coin. A labor of love but still, if you enjoy this podcast and want to show your lo...

A quick 26-minute countdown podcast episode is here! Burke dives into our songs, share some #FreshCuts history, and feel grateful to have these songs to turn around a rough start to the week. ☮️ If you enjoy this podcast and want to show your love for that work, you can donate any amount you like, big or small, $1, $5, $10, $25, or whatever you see fit at the following apps: PayPal at wasson.burke...

Which rock band just started their own complaint hotline? And what complaint did Burke leave? Wellington Davis and Steve Strait join your host Burke Wasson to count down our top 10 songs from Vol. 116 and spout their takes on a few #StrayCuts at the end of the episode. Plus, Steve has a few thoughts on people who nominate the same artists over and over. Stay tuned. If you enjoy this podcast and wa...

In the shortest episode yet of the podcast, Burke and Jennifer break down our top 10 songs of the week, and Jen introduces new criteria to judge each song. If you enjoy this podcast and want to show your love for that work, you can donate any amount you like, big or small, at the following apps: PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.com Venmo at @Burke-Wasson CashApp at $BurkeWasson Thank you for your supp...

Travis Boots and a special guest join your host Burke Wasson to count down our top 10 songs from #FreshCuts Vol. 114. Stick around for the last segment, when Travis entertains a reward for the group. He also offers some advice to #FreshCuts listeners. Plus, find out which country and which two of our members boast three songs in our top 10, which artist hated the album that featured one of this we...

Bob Szurgot makes his podcast debut, joining Steve Strait, Nathan Ferrell, and me to reveal our songs of the week and the first of The Astonishing Tales of Bob. If you enjoy this podcast and want to show your love for that work, you can donate any amount you like, big or small, at the following apps: PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.com Venmo at @Burke-Wasson CashApp at $BurkeWasson Thank you for your...

Your host Burke Wasson counts down our top 25 songs from #FreshCuts Vol. 112 in solo fashion and efficient results! Enjoy! If you enjoy this podcast and want to show your love for that work, you can donate any amount you like, big or small, at the following apps: PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.com Venmo at @Burke-Wasson CashApp at $BurkeWasson Thank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cov...

Sue Walnut, Wellington Davis, Nathan Ferrell, Steve Strait, Travis Boots, and Grant Wasson join your host Burke Wasson to count down the group's top 26 songs so far of 2026. This episode is well worth it, but was a LOT of work. If you enjoy this podcast and want to show your love for that work, you can donate any amount you like, big or small, at the following apps: PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.co...

Your host Burke Wasson looks ahead to our Songs of the Midyear poll coming this week and counts down our top 25 songs from #FreshCuts Vol. 111. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate at the following apps: PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.com Venmo at @Burke-Wasson CashApp at $BurkeWasson Thank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly fees. Listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 111 here on:...

Burke Wasson runs through a rapidfire top 25 countdown of songs that most of us hadn't heard in less than an hour. Enjoy! If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate at the following apps: PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.com Venmo at @Burke-Wasson CashApp at $BurkeWasson Thank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly fees. Listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 110 here on: Spotify: https://open...

For the first time in a month, your host Burke Wasson is back, baby! Steve Strait, Travis Boots, and Bryan Mosby join Burke to count down our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 109. This episode is a lot of fun, with a recurring theme of Steve being at odds with his daughter on music. Travis and Mosby also speculate on a reason for an unfortunate trend that's happened on The Midlife Critics pr...

While our fearless leader, Burke Wasson is away for a bit, his brother, Grant Wasson steps in for this week's countdown. The illustrious, Jesse Morgan guests on this week's episode. Enjoy the countdown! As usual, AI seems to wreak havoc, creating its own chapters so please just listen to the whole pod so no songs are skipped. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate at the following apps: PayPal...

While our fearless leader, Burke Wasson is away for a bit, his brother, Grant Wasson steps in for this week's countdown. Guests include Wellington Davis and Claire Estelle Knight. Enjoy the countdown from our largest selection of fresh cuts ever! If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate at the following apps: PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.com Venmo at @Burke-Wasson CashApp at $BurkeWasson Than...

Your host Burke Wasson runs a solo countdown episode, revealing every person who nominated every song. Plus, an announcement at the start of the episode. Steve Strait is also on hand to hear who nominated the songs in his #FreshFour. #FreshCuts Vol. 104: The Mystery Volume exceeded expectations. Enjoy hearing each song in the countdown. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate at the following ap...

If you want to hear a detailed chat on our issues with legendary prog frontman Greg Lake, this is the episode for you. Steve Strait joins your host Burke Wasson to reveal his #FreshFour favorite songs from #FreshCuts Vol. 104: The Mystery Volume. Steve also discusses his drawings of each song in his #FreshFour, shown on this episode cover. This episode lives up to its season and number. Dig it. If...

Your host Burke Wasson tackles this week's countdown solo, but there's an early story from Travis Boots to explain one of his nominations that missed the cut by one vote. This episode has a shocking and frankly concerning reveal, so keep your ears perked. And enjoy this episode! If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate at the following apps: PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.com Venmo at @Burke-Wasson...