Critical Wade Theory

Blues can actually be difficult to duplicate, not because it's always complex but because, if it's done right, it sounds naturalistic. Plus, let's be honest, blues music is also simply one of the most influential genres and is actually more versatile than it's given credit for...

...The article also mentions how "As researchers have dug deeper into the roots of rejection, they’ve found surprising evidence that the pain of being excluded is not so different from the pain of physical injury. Rejection also has serious implications for an individual’s psychological state and for society in general. Social rejection can influence emotion, cognition, and even physical health. O...

Can I withstand any music from Miranda Lambert as a non-fan? Are there any songs of hers I would be willing to re-visit? Marvel as I read my notes on songs from an auto-generated Youtube playlist! Out of 10 songs, which is the most enjoyable, or at least the most tolerable? Listen and learn the shocking truth!

SELECT QUOTE:  ...Just as you treat a child and their parents well if you want a prosperous, healthy nation, you should support the "liberty of the press" and critical thinking skills in education, if you want an intelligent public with a wide range of knowledge and interests...

"I remember some prominent right-wingers saying quite literally that they want everyone to get [COVID-19] while rejecting vaccines as if that would be some sort of amazing, workable plan. But, of course, all of that anti-science stuff also happened while a lot of this transphobic, anti-choice, anti-gay stuff started resurging as well. How bad has it gotten?..."

CWT #57: Ida Cox, an overlooked blues legend

Here I give a brief little review of Swans' album "White Light from the Mouth of Infinity."  And yes, I have a bad habit of saying The Swans instead of just Swans. Sorry!

COVID-19 is not the only reason I have been social distancing. Human stupidity factors into it as well. Avoid people, avoid problems!

Liam Lynch (musician/director/puppetmaster/whatever)

Texas has some Texas-sized problems. It's like a whole other country! I wrote/recorded/whatever'd this before the recent school shooting took place and, obviously, I can't be expected to cover every little (or even big) conceivable topic. Still, I think I cover a fair amount of ground here in a short amount of time.

I address one of the key partisan distractions of our day: Politicians screw up while talking sometimes. And by sometimes I mean a lot. Also, I briefly joke about a few other distractive elements of our dumb political system.

I talk about punk pioneers The Minutemen.

Homelessness and the War on the Poor. Conspiracy theory or conspiracy fact? (HINT: It's real)

Minor Threat accidentally inspired a social movement within the greater punk rock scene. However, its militancy at times proved to be too much...

Some of these scandals are fairly common knowledge but here are some sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-lgbtq-bill-controversy-dont-say-gay https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/590554-bill-to-ban-lessons-making-white-students-feel-discomfort-advances-in https://kslnewsradio.com/1963715/bill-that-would-allow-parents-to-sue-teachers-over-curriculum-substituted-during-general-session/...

I don't even pretend to understand electronic music subgenre distinctions. I also misuse the word "deference" somewhere here, I think.

NOTE: When I mention Finland in this episode, I by no means intend to say they are perfect from a progressive perspective. For example, there does appear to be some racism and xenophobia in Finland, among other issues. However, I do think they still have some things going for them that are lacking in the United States, and certainly in other countries as well.

I talk about Ice-T, his role in rap and metal, and violence in music. I also get a little side-tracked talking about Leprechaun in the Hood...

Check the band out.

I heap too much praise on The Breakfast Club and probably sound like a dumbass for doing so, but hey...it's my podcast and I have heard waaaay stupider things being said than anything I say here, so whatever.

Warning: I go on a bit of a tangent on a former housemate who claimed to have sold Al Jourgensen drugs. Oh, and I also have a story about that person being grossed out over the smell of breakfast sausage links, whereas I think her constant "skunk weed" smell was considerably worse. Maybe you can debate me on social media about which smells worse. Personally, I think most breakfast sausage smells a...

CWT #40 - Sports, Entertainment, Art, and Distraction [Life is not just a game, or is it?]

In all this excitement, I forgot to mention that Les Paul actually invented the flange effect, too! If you listen to any popular music from the 1960s on, you have surely heard the effect somewhere.

Don't stress too much while striving for success. In fact, you may not always need to give it your best...

CWT #37 - 1000 Homo DJs, the Ministry side project that barely existed