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This week Danny and Tyler discuss the phenomenal songwriting and gut-busting honky tonk sound of Sarah Shook & The Disarmers. The North Carolina five-piece band is still a relatively new presence in the country music/alt country scene, but we think if you like barn burners you're gonna like 'em. We especially think you'll enjoy our song of the week, "New Ways to Fail," a brutally blunt, scream-along honky tonk tune.

In addition to talking about Sarah Shook and the talented members of The Disarmers, Tyler and Danny discuss country and punk's intertwined history, Sarah's activism, and (once again) a few choice phrases that would make excellent titles for ZZ Top b-sides.

Here's the other recommendations for anyone looking to check out more of Sarah Shook & The Disarmers:
Dwight Yoakam
The Nail
Years
No Name
Keep The Home Fires Burnin’
Good as Gold
Heal Me
Damned If I Do, Damned If I Don’t
Stranger

Follow the link to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including the "New Ways to Fail":
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At long last, the boys cover Hank Williams Sr., the "Hillbilly Shakespeare" himself. This week Danny and Tyler are joined by Greg Hess (@heygreghess, MEGA Podcast, Live from Here, Improvised Shakespeare) to discuss Hank Williams' final recorded song before his untimely passing. Is "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" dark comedy country? A knowing farewell? Straight up cursed? Or perhaps one of the most Buddhist country songs ever recorded? All of the above? We dig in to find out, plus we talk about a lot of other fun stuff, including (but not limited to) our theories on the evolution of pop country, ideal child names, and Hoobastank. This is a real fun one!

You've probably heard "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" and "Move It On Over" just from being alive and in the world, but we have a few other Hank Sr. recommendations for you!
Hey Good Lookin’
Mansion On A Hill
Your Cheating Heart
I Could Never Be Ashamed of You
Jumbalaya (On The Bayou)
Honky Tonkin’
My Bucket’s Gotta Hole In It
Howlin’ At The Moon
Rockin’ Chair Money
I Saw The Light

Follow the link to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including the "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive":
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This week finally covers one of the Kings of Country Music, the Man in Black himself: Johnny Cash. It was not an easy task narrowing down which of Cash's many excellent songs would be the first of his to add to our Ultimate Country Music Playlist (TM), but we decided to go with his recording of "Folsom Prison Blues" from his legendary live album, At Folsom Prison. We  discuss how "Folsom Prison Blues," one of his earliest songs, became an enduring statement of his empathy for the incarcerated throughout his career. We also go through the dynamic shifts in his Folsom Prison concert setlist and talk about the lesser-appreciated concept albums that even predate his Man in Black persona.

We know you know Johnny Cash, but if you'd like to check out a few of our favorites, we've made a list:

• Man in Black
• A Boy Named Sue (Live from San Quentin)
• A Satisfied Mind
• Walk The Line
• Hurt 
• Personal Jesus
• San Quentin
• Sea of Heartbreak
• Rusty Cage
• Country Boy (American rerecording)
• Nine Pound Hammer
• All of God’s Children Ain’t Free
• Amen

Follow the link to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including the Folsom Prison recording of “Folsom Prison Blues”:
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This week we discuss the short and elusive career of Michael David Fuller aka Depty Dawg aka DAWG aka The Duct Tape Messiah aka Blaze Foley aka BLAZE. Danny and Tyler are joined by comedian Shane Torres (@shanetorres, Conan, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central) to talk Blaze’s small but mighty catalog of songs (including "Clay Pigeons"), and his sharp wit and unrivaled authenticity.

Blaze has never been a household name, and is more so a gone-too-soon folk hero troubadour. Still, his influence has been heard on DIY songwriters since the 80’s, and he’s beloved by such recognizable names as John Prine, Merle Haggard, Townes Van Zandt, Lyle Lovett, Lucinda Williams, Kings of Leon, and many more.

If you’re new to Blaze, Shane and the boys have some songs they’d recommend you check out:
If I Could Only Fly
Big Cheeseburgers and Good French Fries
The Way You Smile
Springtime in Uganda
Living in the Woods in a Tree
Election Day
Oval Room
WWIII
Picture Cards Can’t Picture You
Let Me Ride In Your Big Cadillac
Cold, Cold World

"He's only gone crazy once. Decided to stay."--Townes Van Zandt

Follow the link to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including “Clay Pigeons”:
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This week Danny and Tyler discuss the father of Outlaw Country, Waylon Jennings, and his boot-stompin' hit "Good Hearted Woman" (featuring Willie Nelson, who also earned a writing credit)! If you're a fan of Sturgill Simpson, southern rock, or rowdy live concerts, you're gonna like Waylon--if you don't already!

The boys dig into Waylon's humble beginnings, his life-long connection to Rock 'N' Roll music, the surprising inspiration for "Good Hearted Woman," and how Outlaw got its name.

New to Ol' Waylon? Here's some key tracks from Danny and Tyler:
Honky Tonk Heroes
Never Been To Spain
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?
Luckenbach Texas
Lonesome Onery and Mean
I’m A Rambling Man
I’ve Always Been Crazy
Theme from Dukes of Hazzard
Are You Ready for the Country?
I Aint Living Long Like This
Don’t You Think This Outlaw Bit Done Got Out of Hand?

Follow the link to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including “Good Hearted Woman”:
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On this week’s episode Danny and Tyler take it way, way, waaaaay back to the year 2020 and discuss the clever, catchy, and all-too-relatable “Vaping on the Job” by Dougie Poole. Poole is a singer-songwriter living in Brooklyn who approaches country as an experimental music form, often incorporating drum machines and synthesizers into his music. He sings about the financial struggles of young creatives, love in the digital age, and big city living—but don’t be fooled into thinking his music or lyrics are any less country than Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Dwight Yoakam.

The boys chat about their own methods of escapism while at work, the importance of pooping on the clock, and which of Poole’s lyrics hit them the hardest.

Other Dougie Poole songs recommended by Danny and Tyler include:
“Buddhist for a Couple Days”
“Natural Touch”
“Claire”
“These Drugs Aren’t Working”
“Los Angeles”
“The Who’s Who of Who Cares”
“Toshiba Sky”
“Port Authority Hymn”
(honestly the entirety of his two full length LPs are so great)

We hope you’ll support Dougie Poole and buy his music by going to https://dougiepoole.bandcamp.com

Follow the link to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, including "Vaping on the Job":
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It's a Christmas miracle! Danny and Tyler are joined by one of their favorite comics, and a host of the Stand By Your Band podcast, Tommy McNamara! (@TommyMcNam) Tommy has written an EP of Christmas music, stars in and produces his own annual Christmas comedy show in Brooklyn, and is a country music fan, making him the perfect guest for today's topic: excellent country songs fit for our special Christmas playlist. We talk classic novelty songs, wintery wistful weepers, nostalgic gems, and everything else.

After you enjoy our bonus episode, check out our hand-picked country Christmas playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/TakeThisPodChristmas

Some songs we discuss and hear snippets of include:
"Mr. And Mrs. Santa Claus" by George Jones and Tammy Wynette
"If We Make It Through December" by Merle Haggard
"Merry Christmas From The Family" by Robert Earl Keen
"I Wont Decorate Your Tree" by Loretta Lynn
"Cancun Christmas Morning" by Dougie Poole
"Leroy The Redneck Reindeer" by Joe Diffie

...and more! For the full list, including a few alt versions and surprises, follow our playlist above!

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