245. The Mother's Day Podcast

245. The Mother's Day Podcast

Author: Tim Plaehn May 4, 2022 Duration: 53:11
Our Three Songs: The Mother by Brandi Carlile; Luckiest Person Alive by Jeff Symonds; Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Tim Plaehn, 50 Years of Music w/ 50 Year Old White Guys offers a uniquely personal journey through the last half-century of popular sound. Instead of a dry historical lecture, each episode feels like pulling up a chair with three friends who have lived through every chart-topper and one-hit-wonder. They dig into a single year at a time, weaving together the music that defined it with their own memories and the broader cultural moments happening back in the day. You’ll hear passionate debates, unexpected nostalgia, and a lot of laughter as they argue their way toward crowning one definitive track for each year of their lives. This isn't about cold, critical analysis; it's about the visceral connection between life experience and the songs that scored it. The podcast builds a rich, year-by-year tapestry that is as much about growing up and societal change as it is about melodies and lyrics. For anyone who believes music is a time machine, this series provides a warm, funny, and deeply authentic guide.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

50 Years of Music w/ 50 Year Old White Guys
Podcast Episodes
423. Envy Pod [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:47
We keep exploring the seven deadly sins and we keep churning out bangers! Other podcasts are becoming, quite obviously, a wee bit envious. Jeff picks the Violent Femmes, Ben picks Olivia Rodrigo for the kids and *checks…
422. Time Travel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:16
Ben, Jeff, and Tim explore songs with an evocative power, sharing songs that immediately transport them back to a time and a place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
421. Best Albums of 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:52
Jeff, Ben, and Tim welcome some young folks to talk Zach Bryan and then continue their review of 2025. Jeff picks Sam Fender, Ben picks Haim, and Tim gets a little vibe going with Olivia Dean. Learn more about your ad ch…
420. Best Songs of 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:24
What a year for music!! Ben picks "I'm Feeling Good," by Big Chief Romeo Bougere and Dawn Richards, Jeff goes with Frank Jupiter and "Empire," and Tim picks Sam Fender with Olive Dean, "Rein Me In." We also have our Gram…
419. Covers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:37
What is the best cover song of all time? What's the worst? We've got 'em on this podcast--and everything in between! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
418. Wrath [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:15
The fellas cover the deadly sin of wrath and where they've seen it on music!! But sometimes they're just gonna celebrate good, old-fashioned rage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
417. Long Songs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:30
What's your favorite long song? Stairway to Heaven? Highlands? Don't say some ridiculous Pink Floyd song!! Jeff!!! Don't do it!! Don't say it!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
416. Sax Solos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:21
The fellas take a look at some of the best sax solos of all time, celebrating one of rock's most iconic sounds. They also listen to "Careless Whisper." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
415. Gas Up--Hicksville [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:39
We look at the new tunes from Jeff Symonds and Bruce Springsteen, close out our Greed podcast, and go deep, deep, deep into the career of Billy Joel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
414. Greed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:11
A fascinating look at the deadliest of the seven deadly sins: greed! We explore greedy stories from recording history and then play three super fun songs that'll make anyone feel better about their financial situation! L…