Wednesday Night Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Close Encounters of the Absurd Kind! (And Joe's Alien Adventures) This week on The Wednesday Night Podcast, we're setting our sights on the stars as we feature the iconic soundtrack to Close Encounters of the Third Kind . Get ready for some classic John Williams orchestral swells, chilling alien communication, and maybe a sudden urge to sculpt mashed potatoes. But forget...

Send us Fan Mail When the Levee Breaks (and Your Car Catches Fire) This week on The Wednesday Night Podcast, we're cranking up the volume and diving into rock 'n' roll legend with Led Zeppelin's iconic debut album, Led Zeppelin . We'll be dissecting its raw power, groundbreaking sound, and of course, that instantly recognizable album cover featuring the Hindenburg disaster...

Send us Fan Mail Tiny Human, Giant Questions! Hold onto your hats, folks! This week, the Wednesday Night Podcast has gone full-on diaper duty ! Our very own Andrew has officially welcomed a tiny human grandchild into the world! Congratulations, Andrew... now get ready for approximately eighteen years of Andrew taking more pictures than ever! Fresh off the miracle of life, Andrew's brain has a...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Wednesday Night Podcast, things get WILD. Our very own Joe, bless his heart, dives headfirst into the fascinating (and apparently adorable, according to him) world of Dire Wolves. Yes, those prehistoric behemoths that could probably swallow your chihuahua whole. But wait, there's more! Joe's research was conducted entirely while grooving to the iconic so...

Send us Fan Mail Strange Magic, Sad Illusions: An ELO-rical Letdown This week on The Wednesday Night Podcast, we're tuning into the cosmic sounds of Electric Light Orchestra's "Face The Music," with a special spotlight on the wonderfully weird "Strange Magic." Prepare for soaring strings, Jeff Lynne's unmistakable vocals, and a generous serving of 1970s prog-pop...

Send us Fan Mail The Lexicon of Love, Lawnmowers of London, and... Well, You'll See. This week on The Wednesday Night Podcast, we're getting sophisticated (for about five seconds) as we delve into ABC's seminal album, "The Lexicon of Love." Prepare for lush orchestrations, Martin Fry's suave vocals, and a healthy dose of 80s romanticism. But hold on tight, because thi...

Send us Fan Mail YMCA: Arizona Edition (and Other Locker Room Lore) Remember Craig's wild tales of the Village People and his... interesting locker room encounters? Well, buckle up, because he's back with an update! Apparently, what happens in Arizona DOESN'T stay in Arizona, especially when Craig's involved. This week, we're diving back into the chaotic world of Craig&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Sweet Dreams (Are Made of Cookies): A March Madness Meltdown! 🍪🎤 Hold onto your hats, Wednesday Night Podcast listeners, because this week things are about to get sweet . We're teaming up with the culinary geniuses over at Cookie Lab for a March Madness bracket that's less about basketball and more about…biscuits! That's right, we're pitting store-bought cook...

Send us Fan Mail Careless Whisper & Cryptid Saxophones: A Wham!tastic Mystery This week on The Wednesday Night Podcast, we're diving headfirst into the smooth, sultry sounds of Wham!'s "Careless Whisper." Prepare for a deep dive into the emotional complexities of 80s pop, the power of a well-placed saxophone riff, and maybe even a few tales from music camp at Whootin Woods....

Send us Fan Mail Season Five is HERE, and we're kicking things off with a bang…or maybe a synchronized swim? This week, Craig's bringing the heat with The Village People's iconic album, Cruisin' , featuring the timeless anthem "YMCA." Expect some questionable dance moves and even more questionable fashion choices as we dive into the album's…ahem… themes . But the...

Send us Fan Mail Join the band this week on The Wednesday Night Podcast, and we'll all get caffeinated with Sabrina Carpenter's sultry single, "Espresso." But before we dive into the musical magic, Jill takes us on a wild ride with a bunny tale that will leave you scratching your head. Prepare for a story involving red gloves, Bermuda shorts, and a surprisingly philosophical wh...

Send us Fan Mail Show Note: Buddakan Blues: A Bob Dylan-Inspired Dining Disaster This week on The Wednesday Night Podcast, we're channeling the enigmatic spirit of Bob Dylan and his album "Bob Dylan at Budokan" – but instead of a legendary concert, we're diving headfirst into a chaotic dining experience at the renowned Philadelphia restaurant, Buddakan. Inspired by the album ti...

Send us Fan Mail Fortune Teller Blues (and Other Misfortunes) This week on The Wednesday Night Podcast, we're channeling the bluesy spirit of Joe Bonamassa and Sammy Hagar's new single, "Fortune Teller Blues." But instead of predicting the future, Joe's about to share a story that's more "Fortune Teller Lies" than "Fortune Teller Blues." Get ready...

Send us Fan Mail The Plastic Ono Car (and Other Terrifying Tales) This week on The Wednesday Night Podcast, we're channeling the spirit of John Lennon and his Plastic Ono Band album…but with a decidedly less musical and significantly more terrifying twist. Craig regales us with a chilling tale of automotive possession, where a rogue piece of plastic wreaks havoc on his unsuspecting vehicle. W...

Send us Fan Mail Join the band on The Wednesday Night Podcast this week as we take a trip back to the British Invasion with The Searchers and their catchy hit, "Needles and Pins." We'll dissect the song's jangly guitar and malfunctioning bass drum pedal. But the real fun begins when Chris shares a hilarious (and possibly slightly painful) story about his experience with acupunc...

Send us Fan Mail Dreams of Trivia (and Maybe Some Southern Rock) Get ready to get your Southern rock on! This week on The Wednesday Night Podcast, we're taking a trip down memory lane with The Allman Brothers Band's self-titled debut album. We'll explore the bluesy riffs, the soulful vocals, and the undeniable magic of this iconic band. But that's not all! Andrew's back wi...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year (or, uh, Happy New-ish Year)! The Wednesday Night Podcast is back and ready to kick off 2024 with a bang – live from the aptly named town of Rough and Ready, California! We're wrapping up our Lewd Town Tour with a visit to this historic (and possibly slightly lawless) gold rush town, and things are bound to get…interesting. To help us make sense of the past yea...

Send us Fan Mail Blue Hawaii-days of Horror: A Christmas Spooktacular Merry Christmas, Aloha, and Mele Kalikimaka from the haunted shores of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii! This week, The Wednesday Night Podcast presents our annual Christmas Spooktacular, a festive fright fest guaranteed to make you question everything you thought you knew about the holidays. We're swapping out the traditional car...

Send us Fan Mail Don't Stop Believin' (in Tatitlek): A Journey Through Our Greatest Hits (and Trips) Greetings from the icy wilderness of Tatitlek, Alaska! This week, The Wednesday Night Podcast takes you on a journey—a journey through our own personal "Greatest Hits" of travel mishaps, bizarre encounters, and questionable decisions, all inspired by Journey's iconic album...

Send us Fan Mail A Wankersville Wonderland Join the band for a wild ride from the depths of Wankersville, Oregon! This week, we're bringing you a truly magical experience live from the heart of this quirky town. Jill will perform mind-bending magic tricks to the enchanting tune of Steppenwolf's "Magic Carpet Ride." Get ready for a night of laughter, illusion, and pure entertain...

Send us Fan Mail Appetite for Destruction in Humptulips Join the band for a wild ride from the depths of Humptulips, Oregon! We're driving headfirst into the gritty, glam-rock world of Guns N' Roses' debut album, Appetite for Destruction . We'll share tales of guns, roses, appetites, and destruction, all inspired by the album's raw energy. And, in a shocking twist, Jill fa...

Send us Fan Mail A Harvest of Horror: A Thanksgiving Spooktacular Get ready for a Thanksgiving feast with a twist! This week, we're celebrating the holiday season with Neil Young's classic album Harvest . You might expect that we would delve into the album's warm and inviting sound and discuss its impact on the singer-songwriter genre.  You might be disappointed! But that's not...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to rock out live from Dick Shooter, Utah! This week, we're using the iconic album Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf. We might explore the album's epic anthems, theatrical storytelling, and the larger-than-life persona of Meat Loaf, or we might not. But that's not all! Chris will take us on a wild and wacky visualization journey, starting with the humble meatloa...

Send us Fan Mail Join the band as we continue our Lewid City Tour, this time taking us to the breathtaking landscapes of Virgin, Utah. We'll share our experiences exploring  and soaking up the local culture To accompany our adventure, we'll listen to George Harrison's masterpiece, All Things Must Pass . As we delve into the album's timeless tracks, Craig will regale us with a h...

Send us Fan Mail A Dream Come True: Dream Theater's Parasomnia Prepare to be mesmerized! This week, we're diving deep into the mind-bending world of Dream Theater's latest album, Parasomnia . Joe's fanboy levels are off the charts as he gushes over the return of legendary drummer Mike Portnoy after a 13-year hiatus. Get ready for a wild ride through complex time signatures, soa...