Why Is This So Hard For You?

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You , we go deep into the prog-fusion weeds with a track from keyboard wizard Derek Sherinian, then shift gears for a Nathan East cover featuring the unmistakable vocals of Michael McDonald. In our category songs, Curtis confesses a Guilty Pleasure that’s as shameless as it is catchy, and Jonathan delivers another Cover Holocaust that’s equal parts bewildering...

On this episode of Why Is This So Hard For You , we dig into a folk classic from Arlo Guthrie and a smooth, thoughtful tune from Jackson Browne. In our category songs, Jonathan reveals a track that earns this week’s title of #1 In Our Hearts, and Curtis subjects us all to a full-blown Cover Holocaust courtesy of Hayseed Dixie—a rendition you won’t soon forget (no matter how hard you try). Curtis G...

In this episode of Why Is This So Hard For You , we slow it down with a criminally underrated ballad by Michael Ruff, then dial it way up with a funky fusion groove from Najee. Jonathan brings a heartfelt pick for this week’s #1 In Our Hearts, and Curtis confesses a guilty pleasure that’s drenched in twang and sentiment—a sappy country pop song that somehow hits all the right notes. Curtis Gross i...

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You , we pair the poetic precision of Paul Simon with the genius of Prince—two masters of their craft who made it look effortless. Then, just to keep you humble, we dive headfirst into the musical uncanny valley with a William Shatner… interpretation and a baffling new duet from Willie Nelson and Steve Perry that nobody asked for—and nobody can unhear. --- Curt...

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You? , we dig into the precision of Steely Dan and the unexpected charm of Bruce Hornsby—who ditches the piano entirely in favor of the lap dulcimer (yes, seriously). Our category songs bring a "Number One in Our Hearts" synth gem from Gary Numan, and we close it all out with Schlong's completely uncalled-for punk cover of the Steely Dan track. It...

On this episode of the of WITSHFY Jonathan gets sexy with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones and Curtis takes us to Chicago. Then we have a song that is #1 In Our Hearts and a Covers Holocaust that should never have been recorded. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This So Ha...

The week on WITSHFY we listen to some music from Bonnie Raitt and Fattburger. After that Curtis brings a cover song and Jonathan plays a song that is #1 In Our Hearts. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This So Hard For You. Type Why Is This So Hard For You in your podca...

On this episode of the of WITSHFY we listen to a song by Michelle Willis that features Michael McDonald. Then Toto returns to the podcast lineup. We then get an unfortunate cover song and a song that is #1 In Our Hearts. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This So Hard Fo...

On this episode of the of WITSHFY we listen to a Rick Springfield deep cut and some new music from The Wooten Brothers. Curtis and Jonathan then reminisce about songs they heard at the swimming pool in their youth. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This So Hard For You....

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You Curtis & Jonathan talk about the music of Mezzoforte and Gino Vannelli. We then go to our category songs where Jonathan brings a Pat Boone song and Curtis graces us with another Sonic Holocaust. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why...

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You Curtis & Jonathan talk about the music of Joey Scarbury and Eva Cassidy. We then go to our category songs where Jonathan plays a cover by Brekky Boys and Curtis reveals a Guilty Pleasure. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is Thi...

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You Curtis & Jonathan talk about the music of Brenda Russell and Al Jarreau. We then go to our category songs: #1 In Our Hearts and Covers. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This So Hard For You. Type Why Is This So Hard For You...

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You we are back on duo mode. On this episode we explore the music of David Benoit & Russ Freeman as well as David Pack. Following that we bring a song that is #1 In Our Hearts and another installment of Burnt To A Crisp. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you...

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You we joined again by Frontiers Mark. On this episode we explore the music of Matt Cusson, Steven Bishop and Goudreau/Delp. Then we listen to a song that may not be about what you think it's about. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why...

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You we are back to two man tag team action with songs by David Wilcox and Alison Krause & Union Station. Then we feature a cover song as well as a great collaboration song. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This So Hard For You....

This week on Why Is This So Hard For You we are back to two man tag team action with songs by Jeff Lorber Fusion and Snarky Puppy. We then lean hard into our fascination of professional wrestling with a Rock & Wrestling Connection as well as a song from a wrestler that causes us Vicarious Shame. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant...

This week Frontiers Mark Stutzman returns to WISHFY where Mark, Curtis and Jonathan explore the music of Work of Art, King Harvest and Stabilizers. We finish the episode being aurally assaulted with another installment of Sonic Holocaust. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why...

Once again WITSHFY is in duo mode. On this episode we listen to tracks by 10cc and Michael McDonald. Jonathan then brings us a #1 In Our Hearts marathon song while Curtis has another Burnt To A Crisp entry. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This So Hard For You. Type Wh...

Once again WITSHFY is in duo mode. On this episode we listen to tracks by Steps Ahead and Kneebody. Yes, Kneebody. After that Curtis reminisces with a Swimming Pool Song. Then Jonathan asks the question, Adulation or Abomination? --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This S...

This week on WITSHFY we are back in duo mode where we explore the music of Huey Lewis and the News, and Bill Champlin. Follow those songs we bring you a Collaboration as well as a Sonic Holocaust. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This So Hard For You. Type Why Is This...

This week on WITSHFY we explore the music of The Cars, Scott Mulvahill, and Neal Schon. Follow those songs we play another song that is #1 In Our Hearts. Curtis and Jonathan are once again joined by a long-time friend of the podcast, Frontiers Mark Stutzman. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you ar...

This week on WITSHFY we explore the music of Jay Graydon, Cory Wong and Revolution Saints. At the end of the episode we all get to experience Vicarious Shame. Curtis and Jonathan are also joined by a long-time friend of the podcast, Frontiers Mark Stutzman. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are...

This week on WITSHFY we are playing only James Taylor with two deep cuts, a James Taylor collaboration and a rare Swing and a Miss. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This So Hard For You. Type Why Is This So Hard For You in your podcast provider, hit that subscription b...

WITSHFY continues as the Tag Team edition with songs by Happy The Man and Steve Chaka Khan. We also introduce a couple new categories; Collaborations and Sonic Holocaust. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This So Hard For You. Type Why Is This So Hard For You in your po...

WITSHFY continues as the Tag Team edition with songs by Dan Fogelberg and Steve Perry. We also have new inductees to the #1 In Our Hearts and Burnt To A Crisp categories. --- Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure you are subscribed to Why Is This So Hard For You. Type Why Is This So Hard For You in your po...