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Catch-up & Mustard 666: Return of Slingerblade Aug 01, 2023

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We've hit 60 songs on our Official Playlist so it's time for another Catchup & Mustard with your favorite hosts, Tyler Snodgrass and Danny Maupin! We play "Country Trivial Pursuit" using some country music trading cards Danny found in a pawn shop, and play IS IT COUNTRY?? This week we deliberate about The Proclaimers, My Morning Jacket, Les Claypool, and some guy from Ringo Starr's band.

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First Ever Mailbag Episode & the Jason Aldean Controversy Jul 25, 2023

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We asked and you answered: what is your gateway country song? Thanks to everyone who submitted responses. We picked a few of our favorites to share on the podcast. From Townes Van Zandt to Charley Crockett to Billy Ray Cyrus, we got a wide variety of answers!
Also, we discuss the national news being made by Jason Aldean's new pop country-meets-butt rock song, "Try That in a Small Town," which has earned millions of plays after the video was cut from CMT for being racist. (Spoiler: we think Aldean is a pandering phony, and the song and video are terrible for a variety of reasons.)
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60: "Jersey Giant" by Elle King, w/ Lizzy Cassidy Jul 18, 2023

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This week we add the Tyler Childers-penned fan favorite "Jersey Giant" as recorded by Elle King to our public playlist. We are joined by comedian Lizzy Cassidy (Close Calls Podcast) to break down the song, discuss Elle King's pop-to-country career path, King's relationship with her famous father Rob Schneider, and how country folk can be from ANYWHERE.
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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 "Jersey Giant" by Elle King:
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
New to Elle King? Here are some more recs from Lizzy, Danny, and Tyler:

Tulsa
Love Go By
Bonafide
Drunk and I Don’t Wanna Go Home (feat. Miranda Lambert)
Blocked Out
Try Jesus
Little Bit O’ Lovin’

59: "Family Tradition" by Hank Williams Jr. w/ Lillian Stone Jul 11, 2023

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It's Bocephus day on the podcast! Comedy writer Lillian Stone (preorder her new book "Everybody's Favorite" now!) joins Danny and Tyler to discuss country music's most famous son. We get into Hank Jr.'s near death experiences, stepping out of Hank Sr.'s shadow, his massive hits, and his many cringeworthy political songs.
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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 "Family Tradition" by Hank Williams Jr.:
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
Here's some more Hank Jr. recs from Lillian and your hosts:

A Country Boy Can Survive
All My Rowdy Friends are Coming Over Tonight
All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)
Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound
OD’d in Denver
Weatherman
Outlaw Women
To Love Somebody
I Really Did

Mailbag Request: What is YOUR Gateway Country Song?? Jul 04, 2023

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We here at Take This Pod and Shove It, want to hear from you, the listener! So tell us: What was YOUR gateway country song. Or, in other words, what was the song that got you into country music? Did you used to hate country? Is there a story your country lovin'? Tell us as much or as little as you want—we'd love to share what you have to say on an upcoming episode.
To respond to this prompt, ask questions, or say anything else, email Tyler and Danny at takethispodandshoveit@gmail.com, DM us on Instagram, or message us on Patreon.
Also...support us on Patreon!! You'll get access to bonus episodes, our newsletter of episode previews and glimpses behind the scenes, merch discount codes, and you'll be added to our close friends Instagram. And that's just the beginning!
Have a great holiday, and make sure to respond soon so you don't miss the chance to be a part of our upcoming mailbag episode!

58: "East Bound and Down" by Jerry Reed Jun 27, 2023

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Dodge the Smokeys and tune in because this week on Take This Pod and Shove It we are discussing the delightful Jerry Reed classic “East Bound and Down.” Not only do we add the theme song from Smokey and the Bandit to our public playlist, but discuss Jerry Reed’s acclaimed guitar playing, his late-in-life supergroup, which song of his was covered by Primus, and the impressive career of the song’s co-writer, Deena Kaye Rose.
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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 "East Bound and Down" by Jerry Reed:
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
Here's some more Jerry Reed recs from your hosts:

She Got the Gold Mine (I Got the Shaft)
When You’re Hot You’re Hot
Texas Bound and Flyin'
Guitar Man
The Claw
Nervous Breakdown
Lord, Mr. Ford

57: "Middle of a Heart" by Adeem The Artist Jun 20, 2023

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This week we discuss Adeem the Artist, a rising star in country and folk. Adeem sings about the South with a genuine love but a critical eye, and tells about their unique experiences as a nonbinary person growing up in the conservative region. We get into Adeem's lyrical similarities to punk music, dissect their Toby Keith diss track, and add gut-punching tear-jerker "Middle of a Heart" to our public playlist.
If you'd like to show your support for Take This Pod and Shove It, consider supporting us on Patreon HERE! Thank you!
Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "Middle of a Heart" by Adeem the Artist:
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
Here's some more Adeem the Artist recs from your hosts:

For Judas
Heritage of Arrogance
Run This Town
I Never Came Out
Honeysuckle Hipbilly Homo-erotica
Apartment
Cast Iron Pansexual
Going to Hell
Carolina
I Wish You Would've Been a Cowboy
Reclaim my Name

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56: "Streets of Baltimore" by Gram Parsons, w/ Madeline Horwath Jun 13, 2023

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This week we discuss Gram Parsons, the artist credited with creating numerous country sub-genres, including country-rock, cosmic country, and alt-country. Joining us this week is comedian and cartoonist, Madeline Horwath (The New Yorker), a Gram fan and expert. Moving past his brief time with The Flying Burrito Brothers, we get into how Gram went solo, his untimely passing, and his lasting legacy.
If you'd like to show your support for Take This Pod and Shove It, consider supporting us on Patreon HERE! Thank you!
Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including Gram's cover of "Streets of Baltimore":
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
Here's some Gram Parson solo recs from Madeline and the boys:

Farther Along
New Soft Shoe
She
Return of the Grievous Angel
That’s All It Took
I Can’t Dance
Still Feeling Blue
We’ll Sweep Out The Ashes in the Morning
Cash On The Barrelhead (part of a medley)
Cry One More Time

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Luke Combs, T-Pain, and Vol. 2 of the Smothered and Covered Playlist Jun 06, 2023

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Take a listen to the COVERS playlist version of our Official playlist here!
After 55 Covered and Smothered segments, Tyler and Danny revisit our official Covers playlist, and debate which covers should be added! PLUS: we ask what makes a great cover song, and discuss some recent excitement COVER SONGS NEWS. We talk Luke Combs, T-Pain, Elle King, Sturgill Simpson, Leon Russell, and more!

55: "What You Get Is What You See" by Tina Turner May 30, 2023

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Last week we tragically lost Tina Turner, a musical icon often nicknamed the Queen of Rock N Roll. On this episode we not only want to celebrate the life of one of the greatest singers and performers in rock and pop history, but highlight Tina's unlikely and largely overlooked detours into country music. We discuss her early album of all country covers, hear her impressive versions of a few country covers, and add her mid-80s proto-pop-country hit "What You Get Is What You See" to our playlist.
If you'd like to show your support for Take This Pod and Shove It, consider supporting us on Patreon HERE! Thank you!
Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "What You Get Is What You See":
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
Of course you know songs by Tina Turner, but here's some of our other favorites:

Private Dancer
The Best
Proud Mary
It Takes Two (with Rod Stewart)
Goldeneye
Steel Claw
I Might’ve Been Queen
Nutbush City Limits
The Best
Help!
Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You
I’ll Be Thunder

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