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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