331. The Midwest, Part 2

331. The Midwest, Part 2

Author: Tim Plaehn September 20, 2023 Duration: 57:10
We do a deep dive into John Mellencamp, explore the three-headed monster of 1970s symbol bands (Kansas, Styx, and REO Speedwagon), and end with a look at the career of Omaha native Conor Oberst. 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: 50

50 Years of Music w/ 50 Year Old White Guys
Podcast Episodes
333. Manchester, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:08
We do a deep dive into The Stone Roses, explore the influence of the Buzzcocks, and pay tribute to Manchester's Favorite Son, Davy Jones of the Monkees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
332. Manchester, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:04
Our Musical Road Trip finally goes across the pond to Manchester, England. Where do 50-year-old white guys place Oasis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
330. The Midwest, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:40
What's the music scene like in the Midwest--outside the five cities we've already visited? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
329. Gas Up--Detroit, MI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:07
Our journey brings us to a deep dive into Bob Seger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
328. Detroit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:05
--The Detroit Arrival Song (Alice Cooper) --The Detroit Torture Basement! --Detroit's Favorite Son (Eminem) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Bob Seger) Learn more about your ad choic…
327. Minneapolis Part II [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:11
--The Minneapolis Arrival Song (The Gear Daddies) --The Minneapolis Torture Basement! --Minneapolis's Favorite Son (Prince) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Prince, The Replacements and Husker Du, and The Hold Steady)…
326. Minneapolis, Part I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:03
--The Minneapolis Arrival Song (The Gear Daddies) --The Minneapolis Torture Basement! --Minneapolis's Favorite Son (Prince) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Prince, The Replacements and Husker Du, and The Hold Steady)…
324. St. Louis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:05
--The St. Louis Arrival Song (Chingy) --The St. Louis Torture Basement! --St. Louis's Favorite Daughter (Tina Turner) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Miles Davis, Chuck Berry, and Stagger Lee) Learn more about your ad…
323. Gas Up--Gainesville, FL [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:14
A gas detour brings us into a deep dive on Tom Petty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices