Six Picks Music Club

Episode 070: We’re performing a full check-up on our well-being this week, exploring the theme of Health from every skewed angle imaginable. We kick things off with the iconic, rhythmic motivation of Salt-N-Pepa, before moving into the high-octane energy of Pure Love. We then pivot to the chaotic, unforgettable vibe of the Butthole Surfers, transition into the pop-fitness perfection of Olivia Newt...

Episode 069: We’re leaning into the double entendre for this milestone episode, exploring the number 69 in all its forms—from the historic reverberations of the year 1969 to the explicitly suggestive and the just plain cheeky. We kick things off with Bryan Adams’ nostalgia-soaked anthem before diving headfirst into the industrial, apocalyptic crunch of Ministry. We then take a turn for the sultry...

ENCORE: This episode grapples with the duality of endings and beginnings. We explore the raw wounds of regret with Grandaddy, The National, and Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, then embrace the promise of new horizons with Elbow, Highly Suspect, and Kendrick Lamar. Along the way, we even peek into the intriguing world of the arts and crafts store, Michaels, security protocols. Apple Podcasts Insta...

ENCORE with Benefits: We're revisiting an old favorite with expanded scenes while we're on a short break. This episode, we’re settling the score and getting cinematic with movie scores and soundtracks. Geoff, Russ, and Dave delve into the unforgettable melodies of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Last of the Mohicans, The Untouchables, Amélie, Into the Wild, and O Brother, Where Art Thou?,...

Episode 068: We’re finally handing the aux cord over to the women who actually know how to use it—no dudes, no filler, just pure energy. This episode, we’re tracing the lineage of noise from the riot grrrl foundations of Bikini Kill to the unapologetic, loud-as-hell provocations of The SoapGirls, stopping along the way for the viral punk energy of The Linda Lindas and the bratty, technical precisi...

Episode 067: The 24-hour news cycle is spinning faster than a scratched 45, and this week on Six Picks Music Club, Geoff, Russ, and Dave are feeling the vertigo. We’re putting down the remote and picking up the needle to discuss how the media is failing us—turning information into infotainment and reality into a ratings game. From the "if it bleeds, it leads" mentality to the era of alternative fa...

Episode 066: Easter has come and gone, leaving nothing but half-eaten chocolate bunnies and some lingering questions about the Great Beyond. In this episode, Geoff, Russ, and Dave dive into the world of Faith—but don’t worry, they aren't passing a collection plate. Whether it’s a search for meaning or just a really catchy chorus about a higher power, the guys navigate the fine line between the div...

Episode 065: The morning-after haze has officially settled over Six Picks Music Club, and we are definitely feeling the weight of last night’s decisions. We’re attempting to hair-of-the-dog our way back to consciousness, starting with a loud, caffeinated jolt from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes to shake off the brain fog. Once the initial tremors subside, we’re reaching for the dark-shades cool of...

Episode 064: This week on Six Picks Music Club, we’re skipping the rehab and going straight for the stash with a setlist that’ll leave you absolutely cooked. We’re kicking things off with a gateway hit from The Uninvited before the mood gets thick and smoky with a heavy dose of Amy Winehouse. To keep the heart rate from flatlining, we’re passing the 311 for those herbal, sun-drenched vibrations, t...

Episode 063: Look, we know it’s already 2026. But at Six Picks, we’ve never been much for those rushed December rankings, so we’re sticking to the tradition of letting the music actually breathe before we judge it. Join Geoff, Russ, and Dave as they look back at the 2025 tracks that haven’t left their heads yet, featuring a deep dive into the raw energy of Die Spitz, the bizarro folk-metal collisi...

Episode 062: We’re kicking off Season Three with a "triple-shot" treat that’s bound to leave you satisfied! This week, the guys are exploring the tightest chemistry in music by diving deep into ménage à trois anthems and the hardest-working three-piece bands in the business. We’re digging into the sheets of the tracklist to see who’s really getting down together, featuring enough members to keep e...

Episode 061: We're revisiting an old favorite with expanded scenes as we get ready for Season 3, premiering February 11th. This week on Six Picks Music Club, Geoff, Russ, and Dave explore the phenomenon of band members launching epic solo careers. They'll dissect the legacies of three iconic groups: Traffic, Red Rider, and Million Dead. Prepare to hear about the impact of each band and how their f...

Episode 060: We're revisiting an old favorite with expanded scenes as we get ready for Season 3, premiering February 11th. It's party time with Geoff, Russ, and Dave! They're dissecting the perfect party playlist, from the high-energy tracks by DJ Kool, Marmozets, and Wyclef Jean that get the night started to the chill vibes of Arcade Fire, Tony Sly, and Brooks & Dunn that wind it down. Plus,...

Episode 059: Happy New Year's Eve! We're revisiting an old favorite with expanded scenes as we get ready for Season 3, premiering February 11th.   Gear up for a musical gift exchange this week! We're joined by Chris Phillips from IAMDYNAMITE, who'll be spilling the tea on what's next for the band. But that's not all! In the spirit of sharing the love of music, Geoff, Russ, and Dave are diving deep...

Episode 058:'Tis the season for another festive episode! Ring those jingle bells and join Geoff, Russ, and Dave for the Season 2 finale as they wrap up by unwrapping their favorite holiday tunes. From irreverent Christmas parodies to sweet sentimental holiday cheer all the way to dysfunctional holiday hell, we're coming down your chimney in style. Band together and let's go caroling with the likes...

Episode 057: Bring out yer dead, polish the casket, and cue the dirge—Six Picks Music Club returns with its annual In Memoriam, a cheeky wake for the legends who shuffled off this mortal stage in 2025. From Ozzy Osbourne’s final bat bite to Blondie’s last call, Brian Wilson’s eternal surf, Gang of Four’s revolutionary racket, the New York Dolls’ glam ghosts, and Mott the Hoople’s farewell strut, t...

Episode 056: "What in the Wide World of Sports is Americana?" Join Geoff, Russ, and Dave for a special episode of the Six Picks Music Club as they welcome a guest Jeff to the conversation about the most deliciously undefinable of genres. Americana is like that perfect roadside diner: you know the vibe when you walk in, even if you can't quite articulate the decor. It has the twang of classic count...

Episode 055: Dust off your rose-colored glasses and settle in for a time-traveling adventure as Six Picks Music Club dives deep into the warm embrace of nostalgia. Geoff, Russ, and Dave are joined by special guest Steve to explore the tracks that transport us back to simpler times—from the Kingston Trio's rebellious folk to Jesus Jones' wall-crumbling optimism, Marty Robbins' epic tale of Rosa's C...

Episode 054: Happy Halloween from the spooky Six Picks clubhouse! Geoff, Russ, and Dave have cooked up six sinister songs to trick and treat your ears. We’ll travel into darkness with Molchat Doma, flirt with the dark lord alongside Jett Screams, and join our vampire friends with Bright Eyes. Plus, we're getting dirty in the mortuary with T.S.O.L., howling with The Cramps, and hunting for witches...

Episode 053: What'd you say about my mom? F*** you! (Just kidding... unless?) This episode, Geoff, Russ, and Dave are dropping musical haymakers with the most savage diss tracks in history - and hey, podcast listeners, you look like you got dressed in the dark at a thrift store liquidation sale! Get ready for a musical roast session where musicians settle scores harder than middle school drama clu...

Episode 052: It’s almost fall, and that means football. In this episode, Geoff, Russ, and Dave dig into the pigskin with six songs that hit like a linebacker and dance like a wide receiver in the end zone. They blend beats with blitzes with a full lineup including Queen, whose stadium-sized swagger sets the tone for a season of high drama and big plays. The Spencer Davis Group brings the fun from...

Episode 051: Mom might want to skip this one as Six Picks Music Club dives into the forbidden fruit of teenage rebellion! With Geoffro living his best life abroad, special guest JM joins Russ and Dave to explore the deliciously scandalous tracks that would've had parents everywhere clutching their pearls. From The Pixies' surreal screams to Jimi Hendrix's guitar pyrotechnics, Nine Inch Nails' indu...

In this deleted scene from Episode 51, the guys dive into the eerie coincidence of Wilco's "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" album cover and its scheduled release date falling on 9/11, sparking a deeper conversation about music's unintentional prophecies and cultural impact. A deleted scene that proves sometimes the most fascinating musical discussions happen off-script.

In this extended scene, JM reads some spicy listener-submitted pages to Dave and Russ. 

In this steamy bonus content, JM brings his signature smooth delivery to some spicy listener-submitted pages, proving that sometimes the most provocative moments happen after the regular episode ends. Warning: This extended scene might make you blush.