Season 3 Episode 42: Taking Back the American Flag

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The Midlife Critics Podcast

The Midlife Critics

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Find us on Facebook private groups. Our goal is to open your mind authentically through music. That includes new and old songs in rock, country, hip-hop, alternative, metal, blues, funk, punk, and anything that tickles our fancy. We get into new songs, emerging artists, and unappreciated deep cuts. We’re opinionated, but open minded and love every minute of it. That’s what we hope you get out of this.

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Season 3 Episode 42: Taking Back the American Flag

The Midlife Critics Podcast

54 minutes 34 seconds

2 weeks ago

Season 3 Episode 42: Taking Back the American Flag

In this short but sweet episode, Steve Strait joins your host Burke Wasson to discuss our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 82. Steve and Burke ponder classic rock being an ironic prison, the movie that "The Hangover" ripped off, progressive jazz and progressive rock, the perfect 2 a.m. song, and taking back the American flag. Plus, Steve forgets one of his #FreshFour picks from 2 weeks back. It's all in good fun, so enjoy this brief 54-minute episode. There is no mention of songs without discussion, so look for the #FreshCuts Vol. 82 standings in this episode info.

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#FreshCuts Vol. 82 Standings

1. John Prine - Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore (Live) (2018) 13 + Jennifer, Zach, Wes 16

2. Blurt - The Ruminant Plinth (1982) 11 + Burke, Steve, Zach, Grant, Mosby 16

3. Laufey - Mr. Eclectic (2025) 10 + Wellington, Jenny , Jesse, JJJ, Mosby 15

4. King Woman - I Wanna Be Adored (2018) 13 + Steve, Grant 15

5. Fishbone - Racist Piece of Shit (2025) 13 + JJJ 14

6. The Beta Machine - The End (2014) 10 + Wellington, Steve, Jesse , Scotty 14

7. Billy Bragg and Wilco - Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key (feat. Natalie Merchant) (1998) 12 + Jenny, Jesse 14

8. BLACKSHAPE - itiiitiatiihylihyl (2021) 11 + Burke, Wes 13

9. GoGo Penguin - Hopopono (2014) 10 + Burke, Jennifer, Mosby 13

10. Stephen Malkmus - No More Shoes (2005) 11 + Burke, Wes 13

11. Courtney Barnett - Stay In Your Lane (2025) 11 + Scotty 12

12. Boko Yout - IGNORED (2024) 10 + Wellington, Grant 12

13. JEFF the Brotherhood - Idiot (2016) 10 + Scotty, Claire 12

14. Wild Nothing - Nocturne (2012) 10 + Jenny, Jesse 12

15. Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama (2003) 12

16. Willie Bobo - Fried Neck Bone and Some Homefries (1966) 11 + Jenny 12

17. Problem Patterns - Classic Rock Has Become My Prison (2025) 10 + Steve 11

18. Town Portal - Archright (2018) 10 + Mosby 11

19. Leon Bridges - Ain’t Got Nothing On You (2018) 9 + Jennifer, Scotty 11

20. Arcade Fire - It’s Never Over (Hey Orpheus) (2013) 11

21. Colour Revolt - Circus (2005) 8 + Wellington, Claire, Wes 11

22. Leon Russell - Tight Rope (1972) 11

23. Cheech & Chong - Earache My Eye (with Alice Bowie) (1974) 11

24. Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension (2009) 10 + Claire 11

25. Nourished By Time - BABY BABY (2025) 8 + Grant, JJJ 10

26. Brownsville Station - The Martian Boogie (1977) 10

27. Thou - Suck (2025) 10

28. Mammoth - I Really Wanna (2025) 8 + JJJ 9

29. Gerard Way - Baby You’re a Haunted House (2018) 9

30. The Aquabats! - I Fell Asleep on My Arm (2000) 9

31. KISS - Cold Gin (1974) 8

32. The 6ths - San Diego Zoo (1995) 8

33. The Charlie Daniels Band - The Legend of Wooley Swamp (1980) 7 + Zach 8

34. JOON - Cruel Summer (2020) 8

35. Realname Kash - that’s how you count bitch (2025) 6 + Zach 7

36. Mick Gordon - Rip & Tear (2016) 7

37. We Are Scientists - After Hours (2008) 7

38. PIG - My Sanctuary (Spent Sperm Mix) (1996) 6 + Claire 7

39. billy woods - BLK ZMBY (feat. Steel Tipped Dove) (2025) 6

40. Rowland S. Howard - Breakdown (And Then…) (1999) 6

41. Marilyn Manson - Angel with the Scabbed Wings (1996) 6

42. Snõõper - Come Together (2025) 4