2Old 2New with Nate and Bruce

New Year, New Season! Nate & Bruce kick off 2026 with a chat about Geese's Getting Killed , Joe Walsh's surprise appearance at the War on Drugs' Drugcember to Remember, and serve up what they are most looking forward to in the upcoming year! Somethings Old: Bruce's Pick: "Rocky Mountain Way" by Joe Walsh Nate's Pick: "Some of Shelly's Blues" by Micha...

In the latest episode of 2OLD / 2NEW , hosts Nate Runkel and Bruce Warren delve into the fascinating world of music covers and the joy of discovering new songs. With a focus on the WXPN 885 Countdown of Greatest Cover Songs , the conversation highlights the surprises and insights that come from both old and new tracks. Somethings Old: Bruce's Pick :: "Cactus" (Pixies cover) by David...

Nate and Bruce give the after action report on WXPN's XPoNential Music Festival before diving in to celebrate the station's announcement of the 885 Greatest Cover Song Countdown! Somethings New: Nate's Pick :: "Coming Around Again" by Alanis Morrisette feat. Carly Simon Bruce's Pick :: "Bad Company" by Charley Crockett Somethings Old: Nate's Pick :: "Je...

Guess who just got back today? Bruce and Nate in town with a preview of this weekend's XPoNential Music Festival presented by Suburu with two sets of tracks both new and old from some of this years performers! And they discuss what the impact of the withdrawing of funds for public media has had on a station like WXPN . Somethings New: Bruce's Pick :: "Say Goodbye, Tell No One" by...

It's a HAIM Spectacular! Bruce & Nate share two of their favorite songs from their new album, I quit , Nate explores the sonic similarities shared with a Tom Petty classic, and Bruce finds solace in the voice of Mama Cass! Somethings New Nate's Pick :: " Down to be wrong " by HAIM Bruce's Pick :: " Everybody's trying to figure me out " by HAIM Somethings Old...

Nate & Bruce return with a pair of duets and a set of guitar instrumentalists and chat about the Ringo Starr show at the Mann Center this past Sunday. Somethings New: Nate's Pick :: " The Little Mess You Made " by The Favors (FINNEAS, Ashe) Bruce's Pick :: " I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away " by Hayden Pedigo Somethings Old: Nate's Pick :: " Don't D...

In this episode, we honor the late great Brian Wilson with a pair of Beach Boys song and two Glen Campbell tracks . Songs Discussed: Nate's Old Pick :: " Guess I'm Dumb " by Glen Campbell Bruce's First Pick :: " Surf's Up " by The Beach Boys Nate's New(er) Pick :: " Strong " by Glen Campbell ft. Brian Wilson Bruce's Second Pick :: " Johnny...

Back and ready to attack, Bruce & Nate talk West Philly Porchfest , the 2025 WXPN 24hr Song Challenge , and share a pair of songs from Kathleen Edwards and David Lowery ! Bruce's Picks: Bruce's New :: " Save Your Soul " by Kathleen Edwards Bruce's Old :: " Asking For Flowers " by Kathleen Edwards Nate's Picks: Nate's New :: " I Wrote A Song Called Take The Skinheads Bowling " by David Lowery N...

Nate and Bruce chat about Minneapolis, music that slipped through the cracks of time and update on last week's missing video. And of course there's music! Fresh favorites and old classics a-like! Somethings Old: Bruce's Pick :: " Fake " by Alexander O'Neal Nate's Pick :: " Gonna Fay's " by Lotti Golden Somethings New: Nate's Pick :: " Rocket &qu...

The Return!! After a brief break, Bruce & Nate return with a recap pf last week's NON-COMMvention and talk about their favorite performances and share some musics, old and new! Somethings Old: Bruce's Pick :: " Blues From A Gun " by The Jesus and Mary Chain Nate's Pick :: " I Won " by The Sundays Somethings New: Nate's Pick :: " Metal " by The Beths Bruce's Pick :: "SEEIN' STARS" by Turnstile...

Bruce and Nate are back with a pair of vocal duets and a two shot of Alice Cooper . Plus, a discussion on YouTube 's Ten Most Viewed Music Videos ! Somethings New: Nate's Pick :: " The Only Marble I've Got Left " by Julien Baker & TORRES Bruce's Pick :: " Black Mamba " by Alice Cooper Somethings Old: Bruce's Pick :: " No More Mr. Nice Guy " by...

Bruce and Nate return to chat Record Store Day , and the most recent Dawes show in Philly this past Friday. Then, Bruce takes us on a tour of horns, as Nate covers covers of Randy Newman! Something New: Bruce's Pick :: "Deadstick" by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Nate's Pick :: "I Love L.A." by Dawes Somethings Old: Nate's Pick :: "So Long, Dad" by...

Join Nate & Bruce as they celebrate the first anniversary of the show with tracks from Pictoria Vark, Turnstile, the Foo Fighters and Al Ham! Somethings New Nate's Pick :: " I Sing What I See " by Pictoria Vark Bruce's Pick :: " NEVER ENOUGH " by Turnstile Somethings Old Bruce's Pick :: " My Hero " by Foo Fighters Nate's Pick :: " Move Closer...

Bruce and Nate are back to chat about surprise non-April Fool's Springsteen news , the Wet Leg preview show in Brooklyn this past week and of course, musics old & new! Somethings New Nate's Pick :: " Star " by cinnamon Bruce's Pick :: " catch these fists " by Wet Leg Somethings Old Bruce's Pick :: " Connection " by Elastica Nate's Pick :: &quot...

You want some music? We got you covered. Bruce and Nate talk hats, the Goats, and the inspiration for classics by the Beatles, Ray Charles, the Yardbirds & more! Somethings New: Nate's Pick :: " PSILOCYBIN & DAISIES " by Jessie Reyez Bruce's Pick :: " Every Painting Has a Price " by Saba & No I.D. feat . BJ The Chicago Kid & Eryn Allen Kane Somethings Ol...

Back from a week off, Bruce & Nate chat about WHYY's recent Movers & Shakers piece on the Uptown Theater and the music of Philadelphia and of course, as always, bring you two songs a piece, both new and old (like it says on the box). Somethings Old: Bruce's Pick :: "Back in the USSR" by Ramsey Lewis Nate's Pick :: "Help Wanted" by The Volcanos Somethings New...

Bruce & Nate are back on the mic for a chat about booking for the World Café & Yo! That's My Jawn , the late Angie Stone, Sleepy Hollow on WXPN and the new nine part HBO documentary, Celtics City ! And of course, serve up some new music with a side dish of old! Somethings Old: Bruce's Pick :: " Funk You Up " by The Sequence Nate's Pick :: " Hello " by Erykah...

Nate & Bruce chat about the recent hospitalization of blues musician Nat Myers ( GoFundMe link | World Cafe interview ), a trio of Philly music phavorites and come through with a strong quartet of music for your ears! Somethings Old: Bruce's Pick :: " I Got a Man " by Positive K Nate's Pick :: " 75-71 " by Nat Myers Somethings New: Nate's Pick :: " Die in D...

Hot off an Eagles Super Bowl victory, the boys chat about the big game, Ray Ban Meta glasses, and bring with them four songs for your listening pleasure! Somethings New: Nate's Pick :: "Your God (God's Dick)" by Laura Jane Grace and the Trauma Tropes Bruce's Pick :: "The 23" by Nels Cline's Consentrik Quartet Somethings Old: Bruce's Old :: "When I Hear...

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!! In honor of the Eagles facing the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, Bruce and Nate are bringing you a Philly Over Everything episode of the pod!! They make their Super Bowl predictions, and chat about Chuck Treece, Schoolly D and so much more!! Somethings New: Bruce's Pick :: "TOGETHER" by SNACKTIME ft. Devon Gilfillian Nate's Pick :: "Love From Philly" by G. Love ft. Chuck Treece &a...

Buckle up, buckaroos! Nate and Bruce are back with their picks of the week and chat about the Questlove documentary about the music of Saturday Night Live, Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music ! Somethings Old: Nate's Pick :: " Bar Room Buddies " by Merle Haggard & Clint Eastwood Bruce's Pick :: " That's The Joint " by Funky 4+1 Somethings New: Bruce&#3...

Nate and Bruce celebrate the Eagles victory over the Rams, pay tribute to Garth Hudson , chat about WXPN's role in the creation of boygenius and share their picks of the week! Somethings Old: Bruce's Pick :: "Outstanding" by The Gap Band Nate's Pick :: "Yesterday" by Sneaky Pete Kleinow & Buddy Emmons Somethings New: Nate's Pick :: "What It Feels Like" by Aly & AJ Bruce's Pick :: "You Are...

Bruce & Nate kick off an all new season with some brand spankin' new tracks to share and some old classic that still have shine. Somethings New: Bruce's New :: "Bury Me" by Jason Isbell Nate's New :: "The Pool House" by Patterson Hood Somethings Old: Nate's Old :: "Say You Don't Mind" by Colin Blunstone Bruce's Old :: "Love, Devotion & Surrender" by Santana ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.: The 2O...

Bruce and Nate close out the year with some holiday favorites, some rip roaring new tracks and share their 2024 Best Ofs! Somethings Old: Bruce's Pick :: "Back Door Santa" by Clarence Carter Nate's Pick :: "Juicy Xmas" by Cookin' Soul Somethings New: Nate's Pick :: "Glamorous" by Poppy Jean Crawford Bruce's Pick :: "Soft Rock Band" by Good Morning ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.: The 2Old / 2New Spotify P...

Bruce & Nate dive in on a discussion about the results of the WXPN ⁠885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century Countdown⁠ , share some music, and chat about Bruce's Wikipedia fame in the entries for ⁠Bob Dylan's "Murder Most Foul"⁠ and and the Ben Folds Five album, T ⁠ he Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner ⁠ ! Somethings New: Bruce's Picks :: "Britpop" by A.G. Cook Nate's Pick :: "I Hate M...