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“Priscilla’s Pristine Portobellos” In this episode, Luke tries out a new vocal warm-up and discusses the balance of being informed and without getting overwhelmed. He shares all of the music he’s been enjoying and the releases he’s anticipating. Plus, he plays some exciting new songs by fantastic artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Ratboys - Open Up from Singin’ to an Empty Chair out now on New West Records Eaves Wilder - Everybody Talks from Little Miss Sunshine out today on Secretly Canadian Photo Credits: Ratboys by Miles Kalchik Eaves Wilder by Dora Paphides Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“That’s a straight drop that I want to go on.” In this episode, Luke returns from a 6-month hiatus and discusses the future of the podcast. He shares all of the music he’s been enjoying in the first part of the year. Plus, he plays some exciting new songs by fantastic artists (all of whom just happen to be Toronto-based). Songs Played In This Episode: cootie catcher - Straight Drop from Something We All Got out now on Carpark Records GUV - Warmer Than Gold from Warmer Than Gold out now on Run For Cover Records Photo Credits: cootie catcher by Colin Medley GUV by Victoria Prestes Read Luke’s interview with cootie catcher. Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Dad Rock Summer: The Perfect Cherry On Top Of a Great Album.” In this episode, Dad Rock Summer 2025 continues as Luke adds songs to the ultimate dad rock playlist. He discusses his Music League, bluegrass covers and iconic album covers. He shares all of the music he’s been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to and plays some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: dog eyes - bluebird from blue bird rain cloud out now on Grand Jury Music Emily Yacina - Talk Me Down from Veilfall out September 26th (self-released) Photo Credits: Dog Eyes by Hector Franco Emily Yacina by Nikki Milan Houston Listen to our Dad Rock Summer playlist. Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Ranking the Songs on Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out In this minisode, Luke ranks the songs on Clipse’s new album Let God Sort Em Out. Plus he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s excited about. Make your own Let God Sort Em Out tier list using our template. Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Dad Rock Summer: The Weezer Cycle” In this episode, Dad Rock Summer 2025 continues as Luke adds songs to the ultimate dad rock playlist. He discusses which Weezer albums are good, artists wanting to quit music and going outside and getting out of your head. He shares all of the music he’s been loving, the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to and plays some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Songs Played In This Episode: Model/Actriz - Vespers from Pirouette out now via True Panther Records Far Caspian - Whim from Autofiction out today via Tiny Library Records Photo Credits: Model/Actriz by Lily Frances Far Caspian by Jacob Cracknell Listen to our Dad Rock Summer playlist. Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Dad Rock Summer: Nightmare Fuel to the Max” In this episode, Luke is joined by his dear friend Will Piper as they continue adding to the ultimate dad rock playlist for Dad Rock Summer 2025. They discuss “lightning in a bottle” albums, Will’s dad’s Genesis obsession and playing the Nintendo Switch 2. Then, Luke shares some amazing new songs from incredible artists, shares all of the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to. Songs Played In This Episode: Turnstile - NEVER ENOUGH from NEVER ENOUGH out now via Roadrunner Records Aesop Rock - Secret Knock from Black Hole Superette out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment Photo Credits: Turnstile by Atiba Jefferson Aesop Rock by Ben Colen Listen to our Dad Rock Summer playlist. Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Dad Rock Summer: Popper pops off.” In this episode, Luke kicks off Dad Rock Summer 2025 with the hosts of the Big Dad Energy Podcast, Joe Lopez and Jared Szymanski. They add to the ultimate dad rock playlist for the fourth year in a row, discussing dad rock classics and how Luke’s perspective has changed since becoming a dad. Then, he plays some amazing new songs from incredible artists, shares all of the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to. Songs Played In This Episode: Momma - Rodeo from Welcome to My Blue Sky out now via Polyvinyl / Lucky Number Music Samia - Bovine Excision from Bloodless out now via Grand Jury Photo Credits: Samia by Sarah Ritter Momma by Daria Kobayashi Ritch Listen to our Dad Rock Summer playlist. Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“That’s gonna hit real nice.” In this episode, Luke shares all the things that happened to him in the last month and plays Song Saga and shares a music-related anecdote about sports. He plays some amazing new songs from incredible artists, shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to. Songs Played In This Episode: Lucius - Gold Rush from Lucius out now via Wildewoman Music / Fantasy Records KIWI - stoop lee with Datsunn & Curtis Roach out now on PSONE18 RECORDINGS Photo Credits: Lucius by Dana Trippe stoop lee by Nate Sturley Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“It’s a family affair.” In this episode, Luke is joined by his wife, Kyle, and baby, Archie. They talk about Kyle’s music hyper-fixations throughout her life and Archie’s favorite music. Luke shares some amazing new songs from incredible artists with the fam. Plus, he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to. Songs Played In This Episode: Craig Finn - Luke & Leanna from Always Been out now Tamrac Recordings / Thirty Tigers Courting - Namcy from Lust for Life Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story’ out now via Lower Third Records Photo Credits: Craig Finn by Dan Monick Courting by Charlie Barclay Harris Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“This podcast makes me happy.” In this episode, Luke discusses music being a comfort in crazy times, art as escapism and Harrison Ford’s Jeep Commercial. All this while playing some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Plus, he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to. Songs Played In This Episode: Horsegirl - Switch Over from Phonetics On and On out now via Matador Records Anxious - Bambi’s Theme from Bambi out now via Run For Cover Records Photo Credits: Horsegirl by Eliza Callahan Anxious by Rebecca Lader Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“You wanna run through a wall listening to it.” In this episode, Kevin emerges from 3 months in his basement as him and Luke catch up about their holidays and count down their Top 10 Albums of 2024. They discuss the year in music, share the honorable mentions that didn’t make their lists and Luke’s baby boy makes a surprise appearance. Songs Played In This Episode: Cloud Nothings - Final Summer from Final Summer out now on Pure Noise Records Gurriers - Dipping Out from Come And See out now (Self-Released) Dehd - Light On from Poetry out now on Fat Possum Records Brijean - Counting Sheep from Macro out now on Ghostly International Waxahatchee - Right Back To It feat. MJ Lenderman from Tigers Blood out now on Anti- Photo Credits: Cloud Nothings by Errick Easterday Gurriers by Evan Cahill Dehd by Atiba Jefferson Brijean by Swanson Studio Waxahatchee by Molly Matalon Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

Ranking the songs on Kendrick Lamar's GNX Ranking the songs on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX In this minisode, Luke ranks the songs on Kendrick Lamar’s new surprise album GNX. Plus he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s excited about. Make your own GNX tier list using our template: https://tiermaker.com/create/kendrick-lamar-gnx-songs-17667354 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“BSE MVPs.” In this episode, Luke discusses music being a comfort in difficult times. He plays some amazing new songs from artists who are BSE MVPs. Plus, he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to. Songs Played In This Episode: Sa-Roc - Amazing Grace out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment Soccer Mommy - Abigail from Evergreen out now on Loma Vista Recordings Photo Credits: Sa-Roc courtesy of Rhymesayers Entertainment Soccer Mommy by Anna Pollack Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Nobody’s got time for hell.” In this episode, it’s Boo-st Song Ever as Luke plays with Halloween sound effects, talks trick or treat plans and Halloween horror movie viewing. Luke plays a spooky solo Song Saga and tells music-related anecdotes about tattoos and New York. Plus, he plays some frighteningly fun new tunes from terrifyingly talented artists. Songs Played In The Episode: Bartees Strange - Sober from Horror out February 14th, 2025 via 4AD 2nd Grade - Instant Nostalgia from Scheduled Explosions out now via Double Double Whammy Photo Credits: Bartees Strange by Elizabeth De La Piedra 2nd Grade by Michael Cormier O'Leary Purchase Song Saga through our affiliate link: https://song-saga.com/rockin/21 Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)

“Less of setup and more of a fed-up.” In this episode, Luke flies solo and fills the listeners in on his time away. He discusses Spotify daylists, back injuries and post-religious peace of mind. All this while playing some amazing new songs from incredible artists. Plus, he shares the music he’s been loving and the #NewMusicFriday releases he’s looking forward to. Songs Played In This Episode: Mk.gee - Alesis from Two Star & The Dream Police out now on R&R Digital Hippo Campus - Prayer Man from Flood out now on Psychic Hotline Photo Credits: Mk.gee courtesy of the artist Hippo Campus by Brit O’Brien Listen to our Best Song Ever Official Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant Podcasts (planetant.com) & Offshelf (offshelf.net)