IMPOSSIBLE to SAY

A weekly music podcast focused on the new and the old, the good and the bad. Hosted by Carl & Blake, whether you like it or not.

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Minisode the Second: Top 5 Albums of 2017 Thus Far...

Intro Music: “Overboard” by Lo-Tom

Talk-y Talk - DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar

Lists:

Clip: “Show Yourself” by Mastodon

Carl:

5. Emperor of Sand by Mastodon

4. Life Without Sound by Cloud Nothings

3. Sick Scenes by Los Campesinos!

2. Not As _____ As You Think by Sorority Noise

1. Care by David Bazan

Blake:

5. Savage Times by Hanni El Khatib

4. Care by David Bazan

3. Highway Queen by Nikki Lane

                    Clip: “Lay You Down” by Nikki Lane

2. Life Without Sound by Cloud Nothings

1. S/T by Slowdive

Outro Music: “Big Fish” by Vince Staples

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Minisode the First: Run The Jewels 3

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Introduction Music – “A Christmas Fucking Miracle” by Run the Jewels

New Year’s Resolutions

Transition Music – “Talk to Me” by Run the Jewels

Featured Album:

           Run the Jewels 3 by Run the Jewels

                       Clips: “Thieves! (Screamed the Ghost)” & “2100”

Expectations for the new year.

Conclusion Music – “Early” by Run the Jewels

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#47: The Final Countdown (2016 Edition), Pt. 2

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “The Final Countdown” by Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn

Talk-y Talk

Transition Music - “33 ‘GOD’” by Bon Iver

Top Ten List – 5-3

Carl’s List 5. 22, A Million by Bon Iver 4. Light Upon the Lake by Whitney 3. Teens of Denial by Car Seat Headrest

Blake’s List 5.  The Life of Pablo by Kanye West 4.  Lemonade by Beyoncé 3.  The Impossible Kid by Aesop Rock

Transition Music - “Axolotl” by The Veils

Top Ten Song Lyrics

Blake’s List: 10. Lyrics from “Axolotl” by The Veils 9. Lyrics from “Judas” by MONA 8. Lyrics from “Woke Up Hurting” by Frightened Rabbit 7. Lyrics from “Kirby” by Aesop Rock 6. Lyrics from “Death From Above” by Thrice 5. Lyrics from “Surrender Under Protest” by Drive-By Truckers 4. Lyrics from “Rideback” by Hannah Georgas 3. Lyrics from “Love Is…” by Dinosaur Jr. 2. Lyrics from “Jesus Alone” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 1. All Lyrics from “I Love Kanye” by Kanye West

Carl’s List: 10. Lyrics from “Death From Above” by Thrice 9. Lyrics from “Just What I Needed/Not Just What I Needed” by Car Seat Headrest 8. Lyrics from “Old Friends” by Pinegrove 7. Lyrics from “Treaty” by Leonard Cohen 6. Lyrics from “What It Means” by Drive-By Truckers 5. Lyrics from “Maybe Both, 1865” by Sho Baraka 4. Lyrics from “Welcome to Earth” by Sturgill Simpson 3. Lyrics from “Numb” by Starflyer 59 2. Lyrics from “Long Drives” by Brian Fallon 1. Lyrics from “Benediction” by Touché Amoré

Transition Music - “Benediction” by Touché Amoré

Top Ten List – 2-1

Carl’s List 2. Stage 4 by Touché Amoré 1. Painkillers by Brian Fallon

Blake’s List 2. Painkillers by Brian Fallon 1. For Evelyn by Hannah Georgas

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#46: The Final Countdown (2016 Edition), Pt. 1

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “The Final Countdown” by Europe

Explanations of how we pick our lists and talk-y talk.

Transition Music - “Where Are We Now?” by American Football

Top Ten List – 10-8

Carl’s List 10. American Football (LP2) by American Football 9. You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen 8. Coloring Book by Chance The Rapper

Blake’s List 10. Everything and Nothing by Hammock 9. Preoccupations by Preoccupations 8. Pigeonheart by DM Smith

Transition Music - “Cry” by Carly Rae Jepsen

Top Ten Songs

Blake’s List: 10. “Cry” by Carly Rae Jepsen 9."Numbers” by Daughter 8. “Same Old Blues” by Phantogram 7. “Rings of Saturn” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 6. "Cormorant” by DM Smith 5. “Surrender Under Protest” by Drive-By Truckers 4. “Boyfriend” by Tegan and Sara 3. “Freedom” by Beyoncé 2. "Lost Cause” by Hannah Georgas 1. “Long Drives” by Brian Fallon

Carl’s List: 10. "Body Language” by Carly Rae Jepsen 9. “Drugs with Friends...” by Car Seat Headrest 8. “Ultralight Beam” by Kanye West 7. “You Want It Darker” by Leonard Cohen 6. “Trouble With Boys” by David Bazan 5. “Palm Dreams” by Touché Amoré 4. “Well” by Cymbals Eat Guitars 3. “All Night” by Beyoncé 2. “A Wonderful Life” by Brian Fallon 1. “Follow” by Whitney

Transition Music - “New Friends” by Pinegrove

Top Ten List – 7-6

Carl’s List 7. Cardinal by Pinegrove 6. Lemonade by Beyoncé

Blake’s List 7. Total Depravity by The Veils 6. Not To Disappear by Daughter

Conclusion Music – "New Ways” by Daughter

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#45: THE 2016 ItS Beer Dinner Episode

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Introduction Music - “Hide the Beer, The Pastor’s Here” by The Swirling Eddies

Introduction of Matthew Linder/Talk-y Talk

Transition Music – “Where The Streets Have No Name” by U2

Featured Album/Beer Pairings:

          The Joshua Tree by U2 / Arrogant Bastard Ale [and Bourbon Barrel-Aged            Arrogant Bastard]

                    Clips: “One Tree Hill”

 Transition Music – “Double Trouble” by The Roots

          Things Fall Apart by The Roots/Brouwerij Lindemans’ Framboise Lambic            (Belgian Raspberry Beer)

                    Clips: “The Next Movement”

Transition Music – “Something Is Not Right With Me” by Cold War Kids

           Loyalty to Loyalty by Cold War Kids/New Belgium Rampant IPA

                    Clips: “Relief”

Conclusion Music – “Beer” by Reel Big Fish

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#44: ItS Goes Political

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “Maybe Both, 1865” by Sho Baraka

Talk-y Talk

Transition Music – “Ramon Casiano” by Drive-By Truckers

Featured Albums:

           American Band by Drive-By Truckers

                       Clip: “What It Means”

Transition Music – “You Don’t Get Me High Anymore” by Phantogram

           Three by Phantogram

                       Clip: “Barking Dog”

Transition Music – “Alone” by Sanctus Real

Baggage Album:

           Fight The Tide by Sanctus Real

                       Clip: “Message”

Transition Music – “Ball of Confusion” by The Temptations

Top Five Lists (Top Five Political Songs):

Blake List:

5. “Ball of Confusion” by The Temptations

4. “I Can’t Write Left-Handed” by Bill Withers

3. “When Will They Shoot?” by Ice Cube

2. “Fight The Power” by Public Enemy

1. “Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)” by Marvin Gaye

Carl’s List:

5. “I Don’t Believe” by Will Hoge

4. “Reagan” by Killer Mike

3. “HiPower” by Kendrick Lamar

2. “Sunday Bloody Sunday” by U2

1. “A King and A Kingdom” by Derek Webb

Conclusion Music – “You Want It Darker” by Leonard Cohen

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#43: Seventh Son Brewery’s 6 or 7 Miles Down The Road From Me

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “Future Mixtape for the Art Kids” by Beach Slang

Talky Talk

Transition Music – “Well” by Cymbals Eat Guitars

Featured Albums:

           Pretty Years by Cymbals Eat Guitars

                       Clips: “Mallwalking”

Transition Music – “Palm Dreams” by Touché Amoré

           Stage Four by Touché Amoré

                       Clips: “Displacement”

Transition Music – “Paralyzed” by Sixpence None The Richer

Baggage Album:

           Divine Discontent by Sixpence None The Richer

                       Clips: “Don’t Dream It’s Over”

Transition Music – “Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own” by U2

Top 5 Lists (Songs About Death):

Carl:

5. “Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own” by U2

4. “Your Deep Rest” by The Hotelier

3. “Mount Hum” by The World is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid to Die

2. “What Sarah Said” by Death Cab For Cutie

1. “Cashmere Polanski Day” by Sufjan Stevens

Blake:

5. “Afterlife” by Arcade Fire

4. “His Rest” by Wovenhand

3. “The Funeral” by Band of Horses

2. “Golden Gate Jumpers” by Cold War Kids

1. “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan

Conclusion Music – “Starboy” by The Weeknd

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#42: Pissing In The Wind w/ Ryan Culwell

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music - “Piss Down In My Bones” by Ryan Culwell

Introduce our special guest: Singer/Songwriter Ryan Culwell

Talky Talk

Interview with Ryan Culwell:

          Reviews for Flatlands:           No Depression           Rolling Stone           American Songwriter

Transition Music - “3 AM” by Matchbox Twenty

Baggage Album:

          Yourself Or Someone Like You by Matchbox Twenty

Transition Music - “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Top 5 Lists (Songs That Remind You Of Home):

Ryan:

5. “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd Skynyrd 4. “Vanz Kant Danz” by John Fogerty 3. “Queen of My Double Wide Trailer” by Sammy Kershaw 2. “Anytime” by Brian McKnight 1. “We Built This City” by Jefferson Starship

Blake:

5. “Growing Up Around Here” by Will Hoge 4. “Texas Love Song” by Elton John 3. “Speed Trap Town” by Jason Isbell 2. “Out of Here Tonight” by The Great Divide (Clip) 1. “Amarillo” by Ryan Culwell

Carl:

5. “The End of Heartache” by Killswitch Engage 4. “The Cure For Pain” by Jon Foreman 3. “National Anthem” by The Gaslight Anthem 2. “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” by The Dropkick Murphys 1. “The Secret of the Easy Yoke” by David Bazan

Conclusion Music - “Red River” by Ryan Culwell

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#41: Carl: The Comeback Kid

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “Come Brave” by Wovenhand

Talky Talk

Transition Music – “Solo” by Frank Ocean

Featured Albums:

           Blonde by Frank Ocean

                       Clips: “Godspeed”

Transition Music – “Pain” by De La Soul

           …and the Anonymous Nobody by De La Soul

                       Clips: “Lord Intended”

Transition Music – “King of the Closet” by Blindside

Baggage Album:

           A Thought Crushed My Mind by Blindside

                       Clips: “Nara”

Transition Music – “Swingin’” by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Top 5 Lists (Comeback Albums After 5 or More Years):

Blake’s List:

5. Echo (1999) by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

4. A Dotted Line (2014) by Nickel Creek

3. …and the Anonymous Nobody (2016) by De La Soul

2. Strangers to Ourselves (2015) by Modest Mouse

1. …Like Clockwork (2013) by QOTSA

                       Clips: “

Carl’s List:

5. Jordan: The Comeback by Pre-Fab Sprout

4. The Comeback Album by Eric Brace & Peter Cooper

3. Call It A Comeback by The Hextalls

2. The Comeback: Back to Business by Baby Rasta y Gringo

1. Da Major Comeback by C-Nile

Conclusion Music – “Jesus Alone” – Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

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#40: Trust Us, We’re Not As Depressing As We Sound

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “Have A Heart” by Cymbals Eat Guitar

Talky Talk

Transition Music – “War Machine” by DM Stith

Featured Albums:

           Pigeonheart by DM Stith

                       Clips: “Cormorant”

Transition Music – “I’ve Been Dead All Day” by Bayside

           Vacancy by Bayside

                       Clips: “It’s Not As Depressing As It Sounds”

Transition Music – “Mean To Me”

           Sugar by Tonic

                       Clips: “You Wanted More”

Transition Music – “Out of the Woods” by Taylor Swift

Lists (Top 5 Summer Albums):

Carl’s List:

5. 1989 by Taylor Swift

4. Late Registration by Kanye West

3. Handwritten by The Gaslight Anthem

2. Boys & Girls in America by The Hold Steady

1. Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard

                    Clips: “Atlantic City” by Bruce Springsteen                    

Blake’s List:

5. self-titled by Social Distortion

4. Highway Companion by Tom Petty

3. Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen

2. Seeds by TV on the Radio

1. E*MO*TION by Carly Rae Jepsen

Conclusion Music – “Pneumonia” by Danny Brown

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#39: Sunburnt & Delirious

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “Boys Are Back In Town” by Thin Lizzy

Talky Talk

Transition Music – “No Matter Where We Go” by Whitney

Featured Albums:

           Light Upon The Lake by Whitney

                       Clips: “No Woman”

           Blank Face LP by Schoolboy Q

                       Clips: “Ride Out” & “Dope Dealer”

          For Evelyn by Hannah Georgas

                       Clips: “Crazy Shit” & “Rideback”

           Slow by Starflyer 59

                       Clips: “Slow” & “Numb” 

Conclusion Music – “I Want To Take You Higher” by Sly & The Family Stone

Links:

Jason Martin Explains Starflyer 59′s ‘Slow,’ Track By Track - All Songs Considered

Musicale Imperatives -- Thrice Drops Death From Above

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#38: Once, Twice, Thrice, Pt. II

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “The Weight” by Thrice

Transition Music - “Change” by Justifide

Baggage Album:

           Life Outside The Toybox by Justifide

                       Clips: “9 out of 10”

Transition Music – “Stare at the Sun” by Thrice

Lists (Best Thrice Tracks):

Mike’s List:

5. “Stare at the Sun”

4. “The Artist in the Ambulance”

3. “In Exile”

2. “Of Dust and Nations (alternate version)”

1. “Anthology”

 Carl’s List:

5. “Silver Wings”

4. “Image of the Invisible”

3. “Deadbolt”

2. “Red Sky”

1. “Under A Killing Moon”

 Blake’s List:

5. “Weight of Glory”

4. “Under A Killing Moon”

3. “Red Sky”

2. “Beggars”

1. “The Earth Will Shake”

                    Clips: “Beggars” by Thrice

Conclusion Music – “Deadbolt” by Thrice

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#37: Once, Twice, Thrice, Pt. I

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “Phoenix Ignition” by Thrice

Introduction of Mike Denison

Talky Talk

Transition Music – “Death From Above”

Featured Album:

           To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere by Thrice

                       Clips: “The Window” & “Stay With Me”

Conclusion Music – “Red Sky” by Thrice

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#36: #ITS Controversy (aka So Long, My Friend)

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “Piano Player” by Hotelier

Talky Talk

Transition Music – “No Problem” by Chance The Rapper

Featured Albums:

           Coloring Book by Chance The Rapper

                       Clips: “Angels”

           Teens of Denial by Car Seat Headrest

                       Clips: “Fill In The Blank” & “Drugs With Friends”

Transition Music – “Supernatural” by DC Talk

Baggage Album:

           Supernatural by DC Talk

                       Clips: “My Friend (So Long)”

Transition Music – “Gorgeous” by The Violet Burning

Top 5 Lists (Weirdest Band Names by Bands We Know & Like):

Blake’s List –

5. The Violet Burning

4. Handsome Boy Modeling School

3. Suffering & The Hideous Thieves

2. Ringo Deathstarr

1. Mashmakhan

                       Clips: “Oh, Canada” by Five Iron Frenzy

Carl’s List –

5. The World is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid To Die

4. Death Cab For Cutie

3. The New Pornographers

2. Five Iron Frenzy

1. Jimmy Eat World

Conclusion Music – “Trainwreck” by De La Soul

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#35: The Blanco Kids

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “Wedding Singer” by Modern Baseball

Talky Talk

Transition Music – “Blood Sandwich”

           The Impossible Kid by Aesop Rock

                       Clips: “Supercell”

           Blanco by David Bazan

                       Clips: “Little Landslide” & “Little Motor”

Transition Music – “Dead End Moon” by Kevin Max

           Stereotype Be by Kevin Max

                       Clips: “Return of the Singer”

Transition Music – “Alibi” by Tait

Top 5 Lists (Solo Tracks by Members of 90s Christian Bands):

Carl’s List –

5. “Alibi” by Tait

4. “Sanctuary” by Kevin Max

3. “Amplify” by Roper

2. “The Cure for Pain” by Jon Foreman

1. “Nobody Loves Me” by Derek Webb

                    Clips: “Your Love Is Strong” by Jon Foreman

Blake’s List –

5. “Make No Protest” by Lori Chaffer

4. “One Day” by Playdough

3. “Better Than Wine” by Derek Webb

2. “Seasons” by Steven Delopoulous

1. “Your Love is Strong” by Jon Foreman

Conclusion Music – “Boyfriend” by Tegan and Sara

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#34: (fire emoji)

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “Black Honey” by Thrice

Talky Talk

Transition Music – “Call To Arms” by Sturgill Simpson

Featured Albums:

           A Sailor’s Guide to Earth by Sturgill Simpson

                       Clips: “Welcome to Earth (Pollywog)”

           Lemonade by Beyoncé

                       Clips: “Freedom” & “Daddy Lessons”

Transition Music – “All I Have” by John Reuben

Baggage Album:

           The Boy vs. The Cynic by John Reuben

                       Clips: “What About Them?”

Transition Music – “B-Boys Makin’ With The Freak Freak” by Beastie Boys

Top 5 Lists (Our Favorite Songs By White Rappers):

Blake’s List -

5. “B-Boys Makin’ With The Freak Freak” by Beastie Boys

4. “We’re Famous” by Aesop Rock feat. El-P

3. “That Night” by Atmosphere

2. “Smithereens” by El-P

1. “Looking Down The Barrel Of A Gun” by Beastie Boys

                       Clips: “Yesterday” by Atmosphere

Carl’s List –

5. “Logistics” by Petter feat. Sakurt

4. “The People’s Champ” by R.A. the Rugged Man

3. “Mockingbird“ by Eminem

2. “Yesterday” by Atmosphere

1. “Winter Takes All” by Common Market

Conclusion Music – “Kept Secrets” by David Bazan

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#33: Riding Dirty In That 2002 Kutless Supreme

iTunes Podcasts

Introduction Music – “Blood on the Sand” by Thrice

Talk-y Talk

Transition Music – “Turn Up” by The Heavy

Featured Albums:

           Hurt & The Merciless by The Heavy

                       Clips: “Nobody’s Hero”

          Thoughts That Float on a Different Blood by Dustin Kensrue

                       Clips: “Jesus Christ” & “State Trooper”

Transition Music – “Tonight” by Kutless 

Baggage Album:

           Self-titled by Kutless

                       Clips: “Your Touch”

Transition Music – “Kim 6A” by Switchfoot

Top 5 Lists (Best Christian Music Debuts):

Carl’s List –

5. The Legend of Chin by Switchfoot

4. self-titled by Caedmon’s Call

3. Terminate Damnation by Becoming the Archetype

2. self-titled by Third Day

1. self-titled by Jars of Clay

                       Clip: “Story & Pictures” by Wovenhand

Blake’s List –

5. self-titled by East of Western

4. At War with Walls and Mazes by Son Lux

3. self-titled by MuteMath

2. self-titled by Wovenhand

1. Me Died Blue by Steven Delopoulos

Conclusion Music – “Laugh About It” by Paper Route