Best Houk Podcasts (2025)

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Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas is a damn delight! 23:29

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I have loved this movie since I was a little kid. It's campy, and honestly kinda bad but in the best way possible. The songs are fun, the puppets are bad, but the nostalgia lives on. I hope I can inspire you to make this classic a part of your Christmas tradition!By Will Houk

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This Episode Goes To 11! Remembering Rob Reiner And His Classic Film This Is Spinal Tap! 7:25

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Rob Reiner was an incredible director and genuinely hilarious. He passed away this week under really tragic circumstances. But the art he left us with will live on. This Is Spinal Tap is one of the funniest movies ever made in my opinion. So I wanted to share some of its best moments with you. RIP Rob Reiner. You were a genius.…

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Amanda Shires dives deep into her divorce with Jason Isbell on her new album "Nobody's Girl." 12:41

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I have been a fan of Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell for over a decade now. Like many others I was surprised to hear about their divorce. And it's never easy to deal with something like that in the public eye. This album, produced by Shooter Jennings, takes a look into her heartbreak, and what it's like to rebuild after a difficult breakup.…

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Billy Strings Tiny Desk Concert! 7:29

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I've been a big fan of Billy Strings for quite a while now. I've also always loved NPR's Tiny Desk Concert, and I was stoked to see that Billy was on the show. Join me for a quick breakdown of his Tiny Desk conert!By Will Houk

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Mexican folk musician Silvana Estrada is someone you need to be listening to! 10:15

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Silvana Estrada is a Mexican folk musician with an incredible voice. I saw a video of her playing NPR's Tiny Desk Concert and it blew me away. This album is full of intimate and paired down songs that get to the core of her emotional delivery. I hope you dig it!By Will Houk

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Brandi Carlile's new album "Returning to Myself" is Brandi at her best! 14:00

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Brandi Carlile has been one of my favorite singers for some time now. Her voice is genuine and honest. I was a bit disappointed in her last couple of releases, and I was excited to see she has a new album out. The first in four years. And this album does not disappoint! This week we take a look at this album produced by herself along with Aaron Des…

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FIP 29.14 - at Stanford 31:03

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Twangly, Jangly, Honky-Tonking Alt Country! 18:39

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I have another playlist for you! This one focuses on modern alt-country that has been making waves. In this episode we listen to Tyler Childers, Margo Price, Brandi Carlile, Jeff Tweedy, and Brennan Leigh. All incredible artists with really fun music out in the world. I hope you dig it!By Will Houk

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FIP 29.13 - vs Syracuse 31:13

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In Memory of Todd Snider, The Interview We Did In 2020. RIP Todd! 38:32

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Todd Snider was an open and free artist. He lived his life as a troubadour, a vagabond, and a real creative soul. It's impossible list all of the people he influenced with his songs, but rest assured the number is incredibly high. In 2020 right before the COVID shutdown I interviewed him for a show he was supposed to play in Tahoe. That never happe…

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Indie Folk, But Not Like Stomp-Clap Indie Folk 16:47

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I thought it would be fun to make a few playlists and share them with y'all! You can find it on Spotify, and it has a ton of new great music that I'm sure you're gonna dig. Today we take a look at new music from Lucy Dacus, Bahamas, Tropa Magica, Neko Case, and Jay Som. All great stuff I know you'll like.…

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FIP 29.12 - at Pittsburgh 31:57

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Austin Meade is blending rock and country sounds on his new album Almost Famous. 27:43

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By Will Houk

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FIP 29.11 - vs Navy 31:52

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Singer Songwriter Max Gomez On His New Album Memory Mountain 39:48

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I met Max Gomez at a show he played in my hometown. It was a solo acoustic show, and I was really blown away by his songs. They have a casual, and intimate feel. I knew I wanted to have him on my show and we finally worked out a time in his busy touring schedule. His songwriting incorporates some of the best elements of folk and country music. He w…

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FIP 29.10 - at Boston College 32:40

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FIP 29.9 - Bye Week 2 35:10

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The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art's New Record Label Features The Kasawambwe Brother of Malawi Africa. 48:48

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The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass Moca) is starting a record label aimed at developing artists, focusing on creativity, and giving exposure to musicians who are creating under-appreciated art. The first record on this new label came out last Friday. The Kasawambwe Brothers of Malawi recorded this album with help from Mass Moca. I s…

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I Am A Fall-Ass Hoe. And Do I Got A Playlist For You! Let's Celebrate Spooky Season With Some Great Music. 25:14

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Man, I just love the Fall. The weather is changing. It's getting chilly outside. And best of all Halloween is on the way! I put together a playlist of music I think you'll dig if you're into this time of year as much as I am. Join me as we listen to some of the best music for the best time of year!By Will Houk

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FIP 29.8 - vs USC 30:27

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Roots Rewind: Amanda Shires On Her Song The Problem, And Writing About Women's Reproductive Rights 26:18

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In 2020 Amanda Shires released a song about the topic of abortion and women's reproductive rights. I had the chance to interview her about this song and it was such a great conversation. She really is an insightful and empathetic writer. She just put out a new album at the end of September and I wanted to bring this conversation to you again. A num…

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FIP 29.7 - vs NC State 33:12

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The West Texas Exiles Talk About Their New Album, The West, And How The Desert Impacts Their Songwriting. 34:03

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The West Texas Exiles are a Texas based band that are making incredible music. They have a new album out, and on today's episode we talked about all kinds of things. The influence of Texas musicians like Buddy Holly and Willie Nelson. How the stark landscape of the western desert impacts them as artists, and how the band has been playing festivals …

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FIP 29.6 - vs Boise State 33:16

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FIP 29.3 - vs Texas A&M 32:45

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Episode 88: 31 Days of Horror X 1:27:10

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Comin' out of our cage, and we've been doin' JUST FINE... . wait, no.. that's.. Notes: WE'VE MISSED YOU ALL SO MUCH!! So we brought you all the gift of 31 fresh horror recommendations! it's okay that you didn't get us anything.. the gift of your presence is enough. really. it's fine. we're fine. love you! 🖤 Sirens of Scream are: Jackie DeVore- @jac…

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Roots Rewind: A Conversation With Amy Ray of Indigo Girls 30:54

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There is a new documentary out now on the history of Lilith Fair. It is really good! It touched on so many topics that are relevant to the music industry today. The artists in the documentary are so good; Sarah McLachlan, Bonnie Raitt, Erykah Badu, Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile, and Indigo Girls just to name a few. I wanted to bring my interview with…

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5 Song I'm Digging for September 2025! Featuring Jeff Tweedy, Neko Case, Lucy Dacus, Will Hoge, and Hayes Carll. 18:00

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Lots of great music out there and I'm here to bring you the best of it. This week we take a look at five songs that have come out recently that you should be checking out! Jeff Tweedy, Neko Case, Lucy Dacus, Will Hoge, and Hayes Carll. All good jams that should be on repeat for you!By Will Houk

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FIP 29.5 - at Arkansas 34:14

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Rancid's break out album ...And Out Come The Wolves turns 30 this year. And it's still a banger! 30:46

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Rancid released their album ...And Out Come The Wolves 30 years ago this year. It's the record that introduced me to the band and inspired the name of this podcast! This week I do a breakdown of this classic, and take a look at what makes it such a classic! I hope you dig it!By Will Houk

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FIP 29.4 - vs Purdue 32:58

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Willie Nelson's Red Headed Stranger Turns 50 This Year! Let's Take A Look At This Classic Album. 31:34

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Willie Nelson's Red Headed Stranger came out in 1975. It was a watershed album for him. He also made a movie by the same name and the set for that movie hosts his yearly music festival. The album is incredible and gave him a couple of hits including Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain. This week I do a deep dive into this album. I hope you dig it!…

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AI Generated Music Sucks! Let's Take A Look At Some Awful Songs I "Wrote" Whatever That Means. 23:06

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AI seems to be the thing of the moment. Generative models are creating everything from pictures and movies to full songs. But is it any good? Turns out, not really. I tried my hand at making some different "AI Music" to see just how awful it is. And let me tell, it's really bad. Join me as I take a look at the future of music and why AI generated s…

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FIP 29.2 - Bye Week 1 34:12

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After a tough loss on the road in Miami to start the 2025 season, the pundits were out dissecting every little thing about the Irish, from the coaches to the players. Phil and Tim discuss the positives and negatives from Week 1 as the Irish have their first bye of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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FIP 29.1 - at Miami 34:15

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A new season, this time with very high expectations. Can the Irish repeat the successful 2024 season? It all starts with a huge challenge this weekend in Miami. Phil and Tim break it all down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 1380 The Fan / Podcasts By Federated Media

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5 Songs I'm Digging Ep. 8 featuring Margo Price/Jesse Welles, Tyler Childers, Charley Crockett, Wednesday, and SG Goodman! 17:25

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It's been a while since I've done one of these episodes and in my opinion it's been far too long! There is always a ton of great music out there and sometimes it's hard to keep up with what's going on. This week we take a look at new music from Margo Price/Jesse Welles, Tyler Childers, Charley Crockett, Wednesday, and SG Goodman. I love all of thes…

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Kai Crowe-Getty discusses his new album "The Wreckage." 16:01

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Kai Crowe-Getty is a songwriter from rural Virginia. The themes he weaves into his music explore the geography and culture of the rural south. It's mindful and introspective. Today we talk about his new album, and his work with artists like American Aquarium, and Chuck Ragan. I hope you dig it!By Will Houk

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Tyler Childers Visionary New Album "Snipe Hunter" Is A Banger! 42:29

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I've been following Tyler Childers for quite a while now. He's always been an impressive songwriter to me, telling stories of his native Appalachia with his own twists and turns. His new album Snipe Hunter just takes things to the next level. He writes about deer hunting, foraging mushrooms, exploring Hinduism and Australia. The album is all over t…

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Nathan Evans Fox on his news song Hillbilly Hymn and why the Old Testament idea of "Jubilee" is relevant today. But probably not in the way you think. 36:21

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I first came across Nathan Evans Fox on his TikTok account. He's from rural North Carolina and he has a fresh perspective on what it means to be from the south, and rural America. The common discourse on these issues is old and tired, and we need to be having these discussion about rural life and country music. He has a song out called Hillbilly Hy…

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Tami Neilson's new album "Neon Cowgirl" is a powerhouse of an album. She joins me today to talk about the record, recording with Willie Nelson, and what a whirlwind the last few years have been! 40:48

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Tami Neilson has a new record out called "Neon Cowgirl" and it is a powerhouse of a record. The songwriting is great. It sounds incredible. And she collaborates with incredible artists like Neil Finn (Crowded House) Ashley McBride, Grace Bowers, and many other. We also talk about her connection with Willie Nelson, and how big of an influence Roy Or…

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Tribute to the music of Ozzy Osbourne! 17:22

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Ozzy passed away last week. He was a massively influential artists who is credited with laying the foundations of what became the genre of metal. I wanted to do an episode taking a look at the first three albums from Black Sabbath. Today we'll be listening to tracks from the albums "Black Sabbath/Paranoid/Master of Reality." These three albums are …

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Amanda Shires reflects on her divorce with Jason Isbell in her new track "A Way It Goes." 15:23

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Amanda Shires has been pretty quiet over the last year or so after her divorce with Jason Isbell. She has a new album coming out soon and this is the first track off that new record. It is mindful, and sad, and beautiful. It explores real human emotions about love and loss, and new directions. Today we take a look at the track and what makes it a w…

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Margo Price Comes Out Swinging With Her New Single "Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down" 14:21

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I have been a fan of Margo Price for years now. Her first album "Midwest Farmer's Daughter" was an incredible country album. On top of being a noteworthy songwriter, she lends her voice to causes she supports without flinching. Over the years she's toured with and become friends with legendary artists like Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson and …

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Reno based alt-rock band Worm Shot is on the show performing live and talking about why we need more women in rock music! 41:52

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Over the last couple of years Worm Shot has been consistently gathering a fan base in Northern Nevada. They are a part of a growing scene largely based out of Reno that includes a variety of styles, and influences. I've gotten to see them live a couple of times now and I've just been really impressed with their sense of self. They are developing a …

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Laufey has a new song out called Tough Luck and it is a masterpiece! 9:48

6M ago9:48

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Laufey is a relatively new artist who is making really cool music. She has two new tracks out and this one really caught my attention. It has lots of different elements that I love, and I wanted to do a breakdown of what is so cool about this song. They lyrics, melodies and harmonies are all stellar, and they song is such a brain-worm. I hope you d…

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Turnstile has a new album out and it’s experimental, hardcore, and incredible! We take a look at it on today's episode! 43:20

6M ago43:20

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Turnstile is a Baltimore based hardcore punk band that has been around for over a decade. Their new album takes an experimental look at new styles for the band, incorporating synths, flutes, drum sample, and an entirely new direction. I really love this album and I wanted to share my breakdown of what the band is up to on this episode. I hope you d…

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The Girlies Are Taking Over Indie Rock! Today we take a look at Mitski, St. Vincent, The Marias, Japanese Breakfast, Lucy Dacus, and Laufey. 41:29

6M ago41:29

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This is the last of my series "The Girlies Are Taking Over!" and I wanted to share some new artists with you I haven't talked about on the show. There are so many great female artists out there in the world of Indie/Alternative music. This episode we take a look at Mitski, St. Vincent, The Marias, Japanese Breakfast, Lucy Dacus, and Laufey. I hope …

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Drunken Prayer (Morgan Geer) talks about his new album out on Dial Back Sound headed up by Drive By Truckers/Laura Jane Grace bassist Matt Patton. 33:10

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Morgan Geer who goes by the name Drunken Prayer has a new album out on Dial Back Sound. The album sounds fantastic and explores some fascinating themes. Matt Patton who plays bass for Drive By Truckers and Laura Jane Grace is releasing the album on his label Dial Back Sound and he joined us for the conversation as well! I hope you dig it!…

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Cowboy poet and singer/songwriter Mike Beck talks about working with Ian Tyson, Colter Wall, and why Nevada is King! 1:10:53

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Mike Beck is a singer/songwriter and cowboy poet who has been making music for decades. He was a working cowboy for years in Nevada, and now spends his time sharing his stories and songs around the world. He recently played a show in my hometown, and he graciously sat down for an interview with me at KNVC. We had a great time chatting as he told me…

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The Girlies Are Taking Over: Punk! This week we take a look at Bikini Kill, Amyl and the Sniffers, The Linda Lindas and more! 41:41

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Hey all! This is the latest episode in my series on how the Girlies are taking over different genres. We started with Americana, the Pop, and now Punk! I've been super impressed with how many women led punk bands have been killing it. This week we take a look at Bikini Kill, Amyl and the Sniffers, The Linda Lindas, BABYMETAL, Hanabie, Destroy Boys,…