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Picky Bastards Episode 98
May 29, 2026
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Picky Bastards Episode 97
Apr 21, 2026
1h 07m 42s
Picky Bastards Episode 96
Mar 19, 2026
59m 00s
Picky Bastards Episode 95
Feb 22, 2026
58m 56s
Picky Bastards Episode 94
Dec 21, 2025
1h 15m 03s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/29/26 | Picky Bastards Episode 98 | In Episode 98 of the miserable music podcast, Fran, Matt, and Sam review four more recently released albums and a classic album none of us know. The episode closes, as always, with one of the panel telling you about a band or artist they adore in the ‘Why I Love’ section.This month, the new albums are from Arlo Parks, Brown Horse, Lime Garden, and Wesley Joseph and the ‘classic’ is from Nitzer Ebb. Matt closes the show by telling you why he loves Damon Albarn and his various projects. Warning: this episode contains idiotic opinions, total exaggeration, and a podcast host whose not good at words and stuff. If you enjoy the show, please do subscribe to the show on your podcast app, give us a nice review, and follow us on Instagram @thepickybastards and Bluesky @pickybs.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | Picky Bastards Episode 97✨ | album reviewmusic discussion+1 | — | BlueskyMitski+7 | — | MitskiYebba+4 | — | 1h 07m 42s | |
| 3/19/26 |  Picky Bastards Episode 96✨ | musicalbum reviews+1 | — | GeologistRatboys+6 | — | GeologistRatboys+4 | — | 59m 00s | |
| 2/22/26 | Picky Bastards Episode 95✨ | musicalbums+1 | — | Mon Rovia - BloodlineA$ap Rocky - Don’t Be Dumb+11 | — | Mon RoviaA$ap Rocky+4 | — | 58m 56s | |
| 12/21/25 |  Picky Bastards Episode 94✨ | Album of the Yearmusic+1 | — | Jasmine 4.t - You Are The MorningClipse - Let God Sort ‘Em Out+10 | — | Jasmine 4.tClipse+7 | — | 1h 15m 03s | |
| 12/4/25 |  Picky Bastards Episode 93✨ | new releasesclassic album+1 | — | Sigrid - There's Always More That I Could SayDave - The Boy Who Played The Harp+7 | — | SigridDave+4 | — | 56m 26s | |
| 11/4/25 |  Picky Bastards Episode 92✨ | new releasesclassic album+1 | — | GANS - GOOD FOR THE SOULKojey Radical - Don’t Look Down+13 | — | GANSKojey Radical+4 | — | 55m 40s | |
| 9/28/25 |  Picky Bastards Episode 91✨ | Mercury Music Prizemusic awards+1 | Tom Burrows | EURO-COUNTRYWeirdo+18 | — | CMATEmma-Jean Thackray+10 | — | 1h 22m 46s | |
| 8/28/25 |  Picky Bastards Episode 90✨ | new releasesclassic album+1 | — | The Sick Man of EuropeHayden Pedigo+7 | — | The Sick Man of EuropeHayden Pedigo+4 | — | 51m 11s | |
| 7/11/25 |  Picky Bastards Episode 89✨ | new releasesclassic album+1 | — | Little Simz - LotusShura - I Got Too Sad For My Friends+10 | — | Little SimzShura+4 | — | 1h 01m 27s | |
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| 6/13/25 |  Picky Bastards Episode 88✨ | new releasesclassic album+1 | — | SENTRIESBlondshell+8 | — | SENTRIESBlondshell+5 | — | 1h 01m 10s | |
| 5/9/25 |  Picky Bastards Episode 87 | On Episode 87 of Picky Bastards we are joined by special guest Rick Larson. We have new releases by Japanese Breakfast, Greentea Peng, Backxwash and YHWH Nailgun. This month's classic album is Laughing Stock by Talk Talk and then Rick tells us why he loves Double Nickels On The Dime by Minutemen.This month's playlist:Japanese Breakfast - For Melancholy Brunetts (& sad women)Greentea Peng - TELL DEM IT'S SUNNYBackxwash - Only Dust RemainsYHWH Nailgun - 45 PoundsTalk Talk - Laughing StockMinutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/2/25 |  Picky Bastards Episode 86 | On Episode 86 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Sharon Van Etten, Antony Szmierek, LISA and Everything Is Recorded. This month's classic album is from Willie Nelso with Red Headed Stranger and then Matt tells us why he loves InterpolThis month's playlist:Sharon Van Etten - Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment TheoryAntony Szmierek - Service Station At The End of the UniverseLISA - Alter EgoEverything Is Recorded - Richard Russell Is TemporaryWillie Nelson - Red Headed StrangerWhy I Love - Interpol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/2/25 |  Picky Bastards Episode 85 | On Episode 85 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Victoria Canal, FKA Twigs, Ditz and Central Cee. This month's classic album is from Fugazi with The Argument and then Fran tells us why he loves This Is The KitThis month's playlist:Victoria Canal - Slowly, It DawnsFKA Twigs - EusexuaDitz - Never ExhaleCentral Cee - Can't Rush GreatnessFugazi- The ArgumentWhy I Love - This is the Kit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/5/25 |  Picky Bastards Episode 84 | On Episode 84 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Franz Ferdinand, Moonchild Sanelly, Ethel Cain and Lambrini Girls. This month's classic album is from Rufus Wainwright with Want One and then Sam tells us why he loves Rahim Redcar/Christine and the Queens.This month's playlist:Ethel Cain - PervertsFranz Ferdinand - The Human FearMoonchild Sanelly - Full MoonLambrini Girls - Who Let The Dogs OutRufus Wainwright - Want OneWhy I Love - Redcar/Christine and the Queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/20/24 |  Picky Bastards Episode 83 | It's time for the 2024 Album of the Year episode of Picky Bastards podcast.Our three regular hosts have each chosen their own album of the year as well as two other records that have appeared on other critics lists. So we argue, rave about and disagree on albums by the likes of BIG SPECIAL, The Cure, Kim Deal, Billie Eilish and St. Vincent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/28/24 | Picky Bastards Episode 82 | Each month the miserable music podcast hosts review 4 recently released albums and a 'classic' that none of us know. We then close the episode with the 'Why I Love' section, where one of the hosts introduces a band or artist they adore.On Episode 82 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Skinny Living, Confidence Man, Leon Bridges and Naima Bock. This month's classic album is from GZA with Liquid Swords and then Matt tells us why he loves At the Drive In. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/30/24 |  Picky Bastards Episode 81 | It's Episode 81 of Picky Bastards, the miserable music podcast. This month's playlist includes new releases by Blossoms, Floating Points, Nilüfer Yanya and The Waeve. This month's classic album is Either/Or by Elliot Smith and then host Fran tells us why he loves The Prodigy. Which albums were your favourites from the playlist? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/25/24 |  Picky Bastards Episode 80 | On Episode 80 of Picky Bastards, we have new releases from Personal Trainer, Melt Banana, Hinds and Pom Poko. This month's classic album is A Trick of the Tail by Genesis and then host Sam tells us why he loves Treats by Sleigh Bells. Which albums were your favourites from the playlist? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/26/24 |  Picky Bastards Episode 79 | It's our yearly Mercury Music Prize episode of the Picky Bastards podcast. This year James Spearing joins the bastards and we talk through, argue and kick off about the 12 albums shortlisted for the Mercury Prize 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/14/24 |  Picky Bastards Episode 78 | Each month the miserable music podcast hosts review 4 recently released albums and a 'classic' that none of us know. We then close the episode with the 'Why I Love' section, where one of the hosts introduces a band or artist they adore.On Episode 78, we have new releases from Kneecap, Lola Young, Goat Girl and Megan Thee Stallion. This month's classic album is Screaming for Vengeance by Judas Priest. Matt also tells us why he loves Bauhaus, which albums did you enjoy from this month's playlist? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/27/24 |  Picky Bastards Episode 77 | Each month the miserable music podcast hosts review 4 recently released albums and a 'classic' that none of us know. We then close the episode with the 'Why I Love' section, where one of the hosts introduces a band or artist they adore.On Episode 77 this month, we have new releases from Beth Gibbons, Bring Me The Horizon, Richard Hawley and The Lovely Eggs. This month's classic album is World of Echo by Arthur Russell. Fran tells us why he loves The Twilight Sad, but which other albums did the bastards think were worth your time this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/5/24 |  Picky Bastards Episode 76 | Each month the miserable music podcast hosts review 4 recently released albums and a 'classic' that none of us know. We then close the episode with the 'Why I Love' section, where one of the hosts introduces a band or artist they adore.This month, we have new releases from Still House Plants, Cadence Weapon, Blue Bendy, and A Certain Ratio and a 'classic' from Liz Phair. Listen to find out which of those albums Sam says is 'the worst thing you've ever made me listen to.' And then listen to Sam tell us why Florence and the Machine is the best thing he has ever made us listen to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/8/24 |  Picky Bastards Episode 75 | The miserable music podcast returns with more questionable opinions from at least 2 of the 3 hosts. Albums discussed this month are from Kim Gordon, Adrianne Lenker, Gossip, and Waxahatchee with a classic from Tom Waits. Matt then closes the episode by talking about the Gil Scott Heron and Jamie xx album in our 'Why I Love' section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/10/24 |  Picky Bastards Episode 74 | Yep. It's the miserable music podcast, again. And to make it even more miserable than usual, Fran will be discussing Radiohead in this month's Why I Love section (tune in to see if he can convince you that they aren't miserable after all). New releases discussed this month are from IDLES, serpentwithfeet, Allie X, and Everything Everything and the classic is from Otis Redding. Get it all in your ears. Immediately. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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