ENCORE: This episode grapples with the duality of endings and beginnings. We explore the raw wounds of regret with Grandaddy, The National, and Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, then embrace the promise of new horizons with Elbow, Highly Suspect, and Kendrick Lamar. Along the way, we even peek into the intriguing world of the arts and crafts store, Michaels, security protocols.

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ENCORE with Benefits: We're revisiting an old favorite with expanded scenes while we're on a short break. This episode, we’re settling the score and getting cinematic with movie scores and soundtracks. Geoff, Russ, and Dave delve into the unforgettable melodies of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Last of the Mohicans, The Untouchables, Amélie, Into the Wild, and O Brother, Where Art Thou?, exploring how music enhances the emotional impact of these cinematic masterpieces.They also give tips and tricks for aging concert goers and talk about a surprise conference with a preschool teacher. Whether you're a seasoned film buff or a casual music enthusiast, this episode is sure to captivate and entertain. So, grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and let the music transport you to the world of cinema.

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Episode 068: We’re finally handing the aux cord over to the women who actually know how to use it—no dudes, no filler, just pure energy. This episode, we’re tracing the lineage of noise from the riot grrrl foundations of Bikini Kill to the unapologetic, loud-as-hell provocations of The SoapGirls, stopping along the way for the viral punk energy of The Linda Lindas and the bratty, technical precision of VIAL. We even take a detour into the cinematic trip-hop weirdness of Cibo Matto before letting Mitski deliver a masterclass in controlled songwriting chaos. It’s a six-track deep dive into the distortion, grit, and melody that prove "playing like a girl" is a threat, not a descriptor.

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Episode 067: The 24-hour news cycle is spinning faster than a scratched 45, and this week on Six Picks Music Club, Geoff, Russ, and Dave are feeling the vertigo. We’re putting down the remote and picking up the needle to discuss how the media is failing us—turning information into infotainment and reality into a ratings game. From the "if it bleeds, it leads" mentality to the era of alternative facts, the guys look for the truth hidden between the headlines. The playlist is a front-page spread of sonic skepticism, kicking off with the legendary Gil Scott-Heron reminding us that the real movement happens in the streets, not on the screen. Hüsker Dü provides the frantic energy of a world obsessed with the broadcast, while Public Enemy delivers a scathing "letter" to the tabloids and Bad Religion offers battle-weary reflections from the front lines. Between the cynical satire of Gorillaz and the surreal parody of "Weird Al" Yankovic, it’s an episode for the skeptics, the truth-seekers, and anyone who’s ever wanted to throw their television out the window—just make sure you keep your speakers on.

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Episode 066: Easter has come and gone, leaving nothing but half-eaten chocolate bunnies and some lingering questions about the Great Beyond. In this episode, Geoff, Russ, and Dave dive into the world of Faith—but don’t worry, they aren't passing a collection plate. Whether it’s a search for meaning or just a really catchy chorus about a higher power, the guys navigate the fine line between the divine and the distorted. While nibbling on leftover candy, the trio breaks down a tracklist that spans the jangly heights of The Byrds, the fuzzy intensity of The Thermals, and the ethereal beauty of Jeff Buckley, alongside 90s anthems from Collective Soul, pop provocations by Madonna, and a healthy dose of punk-rock skepticism from NOFX. It’s a Sunday morning session that feels much more like a Saturday night at the pub.

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Episode 065: The morning-after haze has officially settled over Six Picks Music Club, and we are definitely feeling the weight of last night’s decisions. We’re attempting to hair-of-the-dog our way back to consciousness, starting with a loud, caffeinated jolt from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes to shake off the brain fog. Once the initial tremors subside, we’re reaching for the dark-shades cool of ZZ Top and letting the smooth, soul-soothing medicine of Otis Redding coat our frayed nerves like a greasy diner breakfast. To keep the nausea at bay, we’ve got a pint of Jaya The Cat for those reggae-punk electrolytes, followed by a massive, stadium-sized headache courtesy of The Who. We’re finally closing our eyes and leaning into the dreamy, fuzz-drenched lethargy of Dum Dum Girls until the room stops spinning. It’s a dry-mouthed, shaky-handed tribute to the regrets we’d probably repeat next weekend—just keep the volume low and the lights off.

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Episode 064: This week on Six Picks Music Club, we’re skipping the rehab and going straight for the stash with a setlist that’ll leave you absolutely cooked. We’re kicking things off with a gateway hit from The Uninvited before the mood gets thick and smoky with a heavy dose of Amy Winehouse. To keep the heart rate from flatlining, we’re passing the 311 for those herbal, sun-drenched vibrations, then mainline some gritty, high-octane energy from Highly Suspect. Just as the walls start to melt, we’re micro-dosing a little psych-rock magic with The Beatles and finally crashing out into the beautifully jagged, pill-pressed blues of Placebo. It’s a pure, uncut trip through our favorite musical dependencies—guaranteed to give you a contact high without the comedown.

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Episode 063: Look, we know it’s already 2026. But at Six Picks, we’ve never been much for those rushed December rankings, so we’re sticking to the tradition of letting the music actually breathe before we judge it. Join Geoff, Russ, and Dave as they look back at the 2025 tracks that haven’t left their heads yet, featuring a deep dive into the raw energy of Die Spitz, the bizarro folk-metal collision of AVVT PTTN, and the ever-reliable Laura Jane Grace. The conversation also meanders through the recent output of Big Thief, Wet Leg, and Nerdlinger, before the guys shift gears to figure out exactly what is going on with a strange new breed of veterinarian working up in Canada. This is the definitive 2025 post-mortem you didn't know you needed, delivered with the usual chaos and a blatant disregard for the calendar.

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