Why Is This So Hard For You?

On this episode, we consider songs by Larry Carlton, Return to Forever, and East to West. Our "burned to a crisp" segment has Covid (again!), so we continue exploring songs that are #1 in our hearts. Any resemblance to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the same name by the Professor of Rock ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is entirely intentional. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trin...

On this episode, we listen to songs by Bill Bruford's Earthworks, John Scofield, and Rick Riso. Our "burned to a crisp" segment is working double shifts down at the plant, so we continue exploring songs that are #1 in our hearts. Any resemblance to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the same name by the Professor of Rock ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is entirely intentional. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠...

We have your July 4th podcast listening needs covered. We listen to songs by Simon & Garfunkel, Journey, and REO Speedwagon.. Our burned to a crisp song is page one in the 4th of July hymnal. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning and...

We are back to full-strength and considering songs by Maynard Ferguson, Brian Bromberg, and Tribal Tech. Our "burned to a crisp" segment is visiting family out of town, so we continue exploring songs that are #1 in our hearts. Any resemblance to ⁠⁠⁠⁠a series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the same name by the Professor of Rock ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is entirely intentional. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We are down a man, but we stay calm and listen on. This time around we consider songs by Richard Page, Mike Stern, Porcupine Tree, and Mr. Mister. Our "burned to a crisp" segment has jury duty, so we continue exploring songs that are #1 in our hearts. Any resemblance to ⁠⁠⁠a series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the same name by the Professor of Rock ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is entirely intentional. --- Derek Hale is the pas...

On this corker of an episode, we listen to songs by Lizzy McAlpine, Hiromi, and Allan Holdsworth. Our "burned to a crisp" segment is suspended due to illegal gambling on Major League Baseball, so we are exploring songs that are #1 in our hearts. Any resemblance to ⁠⁠a series⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the same name by the Professor of Rock ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is entirely intentional. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode, we turn up the volume on songs by Al Di Meola, Brad Mehldau, and Steely Dan. Our "burned to a crisp" segment remains in the transfer portal, so we continue to explore songs that are #1 in our hearts. Any resemblance to ⁠a series⁠⁠⁠ with the same name by the Professor of Rock ⁠⁠⁠ is entirely intentional. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Cove...

On this episode, we turn up the volume on songs by Spock's Beard, Kevin Gilbert, and Petra. Our "burned to a crisp" segment remains on injured reserve, so we continue to explore songs that are #1 in our hearts. Any resemblance to a series⁠⁠ with the same name by the Professor of Rock ⁠ is entirely intentional. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Ch...

On this episode, we listen to songs by Boz Scaggs, the Matt Rollings Trio, and Kansas. We are giving burned to a crisp a rest for the time being. In its place, we introduce a new series -- #1 in our hearts (with a nod to the Professor of Rock and his series ). --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is...

All is well in WITSHFY-ville. On this episode, we listen to songs by Steve Vai, Work Of Art, and Eric Hutchinson. For our burned to a crisp segment, it is Debby Boone-O'Clock. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning and cultural tr...

It's time for another episode of [insert podcast name here]. In this episode, we consider songs by Natalie Layne, Yngwie (J.) Malmsteen, and Sara Gazarek. For our burned to a crisp segment, the WITSHFY crew ponders the phrase, "Life goes on long after the thrill of livin' is gone." --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (...

You've made it to episode 18. Congratulations!. On said episode 18, we discuss songs by Chicago (Transit Authority), Jon McLaughlin, and Van Halen. For our burned to a crisp segment, we ponder a song that basically has one chord. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor....

Greetings from the entire staff of Why Is This So Hard For You (all three of us). This episode features songs by the Little River Band, Rush, and a song from the Spamalot musical. For our burned to a crisp segment, things...well...go sideways. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video...

You've managed to tune in for another episode of Why Is This So Hard For You. Bless your heart. This episode features songs by The Jackson 5, Monkey House, and King's X. For our burned to a crisp segment, we consider the crispiness of a "stadium rock" mainstay. Then (bonus!) we consider a Muppet-ization of said "stadium rock" mainstay. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠...

This week we give a listen to songs by Tribal Tech, Phil Keaggy, and State Cows. Our burned to a crisp song was recorded in a studio named after the California legal code that allows someone with a mental illness to be involuntarily detained for a 72-hour psychiatric hospitalization. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS....

Another week, another set of songs to consider. This time, the artists up for consideration are Norwegian Fords, Santa Fe and The Fat City Horns, and Michael Hedges. Our burned to a crisp song is one of the most ubiquitous singles of 1975. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video edito...

We were feeling in a benevolent mood, so you get a bonus episode this week. We listen to songs by James Taylor, Christopher Cross, and John Mayer. Our burned to a crisp (acoustic) song is by the band that bears our home state's name. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. J...

This week we consider songs by Diana Panton, Larsen-Feiten Band, and Weather Report. As for our "burned to a crisp" song. The band Sweet said that love is like oxygen. Donnie Iris said love is like a rock. But Pat Benatar said that love is a ________. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-em...

After the unhinged hilarity of the show's open, we (eventually) get around to discussing songs by Lyle Mays, Marc Jordan, and Sara Gazarek. Our "burned to a crisp" song is "Captain" Lou Albano approved. --- Show Notes: During the episode, Derek mentioned the analysis of the Lyle Mays song by Dr. Guy Shkolnik. You can find that analysis here . --- Derek Hale is the pastor of...

With this episode, we widen our musical scope as we discuss songs by the Pat Metheny Group, Bill LaBounty, and Rosemary Clooney. Our "burned to a crisp" song helps us do the j-jitterbug. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning and cultur...

Our final contender for the best episode ever, this time we consider songs by Kirk Franklin, Anita Baker, and Queen. After that, we take you back to the first Wayne's World movie and the song that was revived as a result of that film. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan...

Our latest contender for the best episode ever, this time we give a listen to songs by Stephen Bishop, Fourplay, and Jacob Collier. After that, we consider a song written by a band whose name was taken from the name of a U.S. spy plane. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Wor...

This episode finds us pondering deep cuts by Colin Hay, Dire Straits, and Ole Børud. After that, we wonder what might happen if time were to keep slippin', slippin', slippin' into the future. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning and cultu...

This episode finds us talking about deep cuts by Huey Lewis & the News, Toto, and Michael McDonald. After that, we discover what happens when a '70s prog mainstay goes from some radio airplay to WAY too much radio airplay. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an...

This episode is where we consider songs by Joni Mitchell, The Tubes, and Spin Doctors. After that, we opine on the song that (arguably) provided the template for the power ballad in the 1980s. --- Derek Hale is the pastor of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Covenant Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (CREC) in Wichita, KS. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning and cultural transformat...