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Does Country Belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? With Joe Kwaczala Dec 05, 2023

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Following the recent inductions of Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we decide to sit down with comedian and Rock Hall expert Joe Kwaczala (Who Cares About the Rock Hall? Podcast, Funny Songs and Sketches album) to see who has been snubbed and what does this mean for rock and country's tenuous relationship going forward. It's a fun and fascinating listen!
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68: "As Good As I Once Was" by Toby Keith, w/ Steven Castillo Nov 28, 2023

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This week we finally discuss Toby Keith, one of the biggest names in 90's and early 2000's country—a politically controversial figure with a surprising collection of friends and hits for days. And the boys are joined by comedian Steven Castillo (SNL) to dig into Keith's hit songs and attempts at comedy—plus we add "As Good As I Once Was" to our Ultimate Country Playlist! (Also...it's our TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!)
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Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "As Good As I Once Was" by Toby Keith:
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
Wanna check out some more of Keith's bangers? Here are some recs from Steven, Tyler, and Danny:

Beer for My Horses
Who’s Your Daddy?
Should’ve Been A Cowboy
I Love This Bar
A Little Less Talk
Weed With Willie
A Woman’s Touch
Dream Walkin’

The Take This Pod and Shove It Thanksgiving Special! Nov 21, 2023

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This week we are thankful for YOU, the Shovelo! Thanks for listening to our weird, niche podcast. We're glad you're here and you keep us going! For this reason, we made you a playlist of killer country songs about family, home, missing home, and gravy. (Follow that link to get it on Spotify!) Danny and Tyler also discuss their own Thanksgiving plans, and a few of their favorite songs on the new playlist.
We must also mention that we are especially thankful to the Shovelos over at Patreon! You keep the lights on and help us afford to make and host this show. Thank you so, so, so much for your patronage!! If you'd like to support us on Patreon too, click this link!
We hope you have a fun, safe, relaxing Thanksgiving. We'll see ya next week with a new episode!

Patreon Preview: Ronald McDonald, Ned Flanders, and Mr. Bean walk into a Chicago bar... Nov 17, 2023

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For just 5$ a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Consider supporting us on Patreon HERE!
We hope you enjoy this sneak peek at our very recent and very fun bonus episode about costumed bands and extremely-Chicago things. We had a ton of fun recording it (as you'll hear), and there's plenty more where that came from over at our Patreon!

67: "Cover Me Up" by Jason Isbell, w/ Dan Sheehan Nov 14, 2023

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For episode 101 we invited comedy writer Dan Sheehan (I AM NOT A WOLF, Pie Break! Podcast) to join us for a chat about Jason Isbell and his modern classic song "Cover Me Up," from his seminal album Southeastern. We talk Isbell's career, the power of Sad Boi Music, and Magic: The Gathering.
For just 5$ a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Consider supporting us on Patreon HERE!
Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "Cover Me Up" by Jason Isbell
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
Wanna check out more Isbell but don't know where to start? Here's a list of recommended songs from Dan and the boys!

Hurricanes and Hand Grenades
If It Takes a Lifetime
Flagship
If We Were Vampires
Last of My Kind
Chaos and Clothes
Deathwish
King of Oklahoma
Alabama Pines
24 Frames
Cumberland Gap
Cast Iron Skillet
Flying Over Water

It's Our 100th Episode! Yeehaw! Nov 07, 2023

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It's hard to believe but Danny and Tyler have been doing this ol' thing for almost 2 years and an official 100 episodes (plus Patreon-exclusive bonus episodes!). Today the boys discuss how the podcast has changed their tastes in country, some of their favorite on-air moments, and whether or not "Howdy" is grammatically sound.
For just 5$ a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Consider supporting us on Patreon HERE!
We'd like to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone for their support and listenership. We wouldn't be doing this without ya, and we're honored to have our shovelos on board. We hope you'll stick around for the next hundred.

From Nirvana to Dolly Parton: "In the Pines" Through the Years Oct 31, 2023

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Happy Halloween! For this year's Halloween episode, we explore some of our favorite covers of one of the creepiest songs of all time: "In the Pines" aka "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?"
"In The Pines" is one of the most-famous, most-covered, and most-open-ended murder ballads of all time. It's been made famous by the likes of Lead Belly and Nirvana, and covered by everyone from Loretta Lynn to Smog to Fantastic Negrito. Check out our "In The Pines" playlist here and let us know your favorite!

66: "Watch Me" by Lorrie Morgan, w/ Danny's mom, Debbie! Oct 24, 2023

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This week we are joined by arguably our most important guest yet: our host Danny Maupin's mother! And for the playlist Debbie Maupin brought us a surefooted rocker from country music prodigy Lorrie Morgan. Morgan was country music royalty as well as a country music prodigy, becoming the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry ever, and becoming the first and only woman in country to start her career with three platinum albums. We go through Morgan's hit-filled imperial period, learn how the Maupin family became Lorrie Morgan fans, and more!
For just 5$ a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Consider supporting us on Patreon HERE!
Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "Watch me"
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
Haven't heard much Lorrie Morgan, but want to hear more? We have some recs!

Except for Monday
Something In Red
I Guess You Had To Be There
We Both Walk
Dear Me
It’s a Heartache
He Drinks Tequila
Good As I Was To You
Eight Days A Week

65: "All My Ex's Live in Texas" by George Strait, w/ Patrick Hastie Oct 17, 2023

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For track 65 of our Ultimate Country Playlist, we finally add the King of Country himself, George Strait. We are joined by comedian Patrick Hastie (I Will Fight All of You) to discuss the impressive career and catalog from the record-breaking, award-winning, smooth-voiced master of Neotraditional Country. PLUS we talk Garth Brooks' songs, Metallica's documentary, and what Country and Nü Metal might have in common.
For just 5$ a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Consider supporting us on Patreon HERE!
Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "All My Ex's Live in Texas"
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
Want more George Strait? Here's some Strait recs from Patrick, Tyler, and Danny!

Heartland
I Hate Everything
Ocean Front Property
Love Without End
You Know Me Better Than That
I Can Still Make Cheyenne
Amarillo By Morning
Honky Tonk Crazy
Willy the Wandering Gypsy and Me (cover)
Check Yes or No
Here For A Good Time
Every Little Honky Tonk

Pop Goes the Country Artist, with Danii Gallegos Oct 10, 2023

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It's a tale as old as time (or at least as old as the 1970's): a country artist garners enough crossover appeal that they make the deliberate switch to Pop Music. Some artists return to their roots, some fizzle out, and others become the biggest touring acts on the planet. This week we are joined by comedy producer Danii Gallegos (We Still Like You) to discuss the Marren Morris's controversial statement on why she's leaving country to join forces with Jack Antonoff, plus who else has successfully left country for greener (more lucrative) pastures.
If you are enjoying the show, we hope you'll consider supporting us on Patreon! For just 5$ a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Thanks!!

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