The Midlife Critics Podcast

Author: The Midlife Critics

Find us on Facebook private groups. Our goal is to open your mind authentically through music. That includes new and old songs in rock, country, hip-hop, alternative, metal, blues, funk, punk, and anything that tickles our fancy. We get into new songs, emerging artists, and unappreciated deep cuts. Were opinionated, but open minded and love every minute of it. Thats what we hope you get out of this.
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Season 3 Episode 30: R.I.P. Ozzy + #FreshCuts Vol. 70
Episode 30
Thursday, 24 July, 2025

We start the episode paying tribute to the late great Ozzy Osbourne before getting into our songs of the week in #FreshCuts Vol. 70. Nathan Ferrell, Steve Strait, Wellington Davis, and Claire Knight join your host Burke Wasson. We discuss the changing dynamics of the crowd at live shows, Trent Reznor making songs for Disney movies, and we ponder if The Midlife Critics are a curse or in tune with the world. You'll also hear a clip of Bryan Mosby rapping to Wu-Tang Clan. If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps:PayPal at wasson.burke@gmail.comVenmo at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly operating fees.Listen to the #FreshCuts Vol. 70 playlist on the apps at the following links:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DC3ikutjQMLVo8mZdjxte?si=FlzsJ3h2TdmvtC1Qa_5ofgApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-70/pl.u-55D6y76S1ZAyrAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/22433c6e2a084633857cca6e49d1d384sune?ref=dm_sh_qyNo6ayBf0RyvNnmD6cTFf4QyYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-9NKLflLWjVVuhh9SWdIkAk&si=meeO2cQJUac5xFVCListen to #OzzyCuts - The Midlife Critics’ handpicked favorite 50 songs featuring Ozzy Osbourne, at the links on the following apps:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WeTJbjGZ1HuvJv635l2jz?si=yCsxnEhYTBSNOwLtF0-YxQApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/ozzycuts/pl.u-EdAVGlqsNykz6Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/4c28b16c8a9140598d2811f7320424fbsune?ref=dm_sh_ZwzsooO7yEIgzrZDoruI7f9axYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-_miPKoAM3T8g34sMYtUU6u&si=7K1sD9Wgf13HrkMS#FreshCuts Vol. 70: Nine Inch Nails - As Alive As You Need Me To Be (2025) (Claire Estelle Knight) 12 + Wellington, Burke, Steve, Jesse, Grant, Jeremy 18 Natalie Bergman - Gunslinger (2025) (Burke Wasson) 9 + Wellington, Jennifer, Steve, JBH, Scott 14 Slomosa - In My Mind’s Desert (2020) (Bryan Mosby) 11 + Jesse, Claire 13 Voxtrot - The Start of Something (2005) (Garrett Gaskins) 11 + Zach, Scott 13 Gillian Welch - Everything Is Free (2001) (Jeremy Cook) 12 + Jennifer 13 Ozzy Osbourne - Miracle Man (1988) 11 + Jeremy 12 Super Cassette - Be Gay, Do Drugs, Hail Satan (2020) (Nathan Ferrell) 11 + Steve 12 Joe Tex & The Vibrators - Papa Was Too (1966) (Nathan Ferrell) 11 + Jesse 12 Temple Of The Dog - Times Of Trouble (1991) (Travis Boots) 11 + Jeremy 12 American Aquarium - Burn Flicker. Die. (2012) (Kevin Glen) 10 + Scott, Jesse 12 Steve Earle - Feel Alright (1996) (Kevin Glen) 11 BlakRoc - On The Vista (feat. Mos Def) (2009) (Burke Wasson) 8 + Wellington, Travis, Mosby 11 Beck - Debra (1999) (Jennifer Bowles Hutchinson) 8 + Jennifer, Steve, Grant 11 Wu-Tang Clan - Dog Shit (1997) (Grant Wasson) 9 + Nate, Travis 11 GUNSHIP - Monster in Paradise (feat. Milkie Way, Dave Lombardo, Tyler Yates & Tim Cappello) (2023) (Joel Graves) 8 + Burke, Nate 10 Perturbator - Tactical Precision Disarray (2017) (Joel Graves) 6 + Burke, Travis, Mosby, Claire 10 Faerybabyy - jabbermouth (2025) (Jesse Morgan) 8 + Scott, Zach 10 grandson - BRAINROT (2025) (Burke Wasson) 8 + Zach 9 Aesop Rock - Steel Wool (2025) (Travis Boots) 7 + Nate, Wellington 9 Alice Cooper - Wild Ones (2025) (Chris Girtman) 7 + Burke, Jeremy 9 Vacations - Midwest (2023) (Garrett Gaskins) 9 Minutemen - Cohesion (1984) (Wes Dorris) 9 Die Spitz - Throw Yourself to the Sword (2025) (Wellington Davis) 5 + Travis, Mosby, Claire 8 Chuck Mangione - Hill Where The Lord Hides (Live At The American Hotel Ballroom) (1980) (Zach Anthony) 7 + Grant 8