The boys have been off the air for a while, so they are easing back into this whole thing with a show built around the music they heard while they were on hiatus. Sometimes these make for the best shows. This might be one of them. They're just happy to be back.

This week, Rich and Danny mark the 56th anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King with music related to the Civil Rights Movement, some vintage, some much more recent. One of the few editions of the Weekly List that we could call "important." This is some pretty powerful music. It's worth your time.

This week, for the final show of 2023, Rich and Danny are joined by Laura Meyers and Kristi Pursell. They don't commandeer the show nor do they try to beat Rich up. Instead, the four of them use a few songs each has picked to represent 2023, and they talk about the year that was. At least they try to. There are a lot of tangents in this show, folks, and it gets a little bit weepy. Just like 2023. Just like life.

It’s another night back in the dorm room for your hosts and their favorite college band. Rich and Danny continue their exploration of R.E.M.’s music. While revelling in the rediscovery of a band they both loved in their much younger days, they discuss the importance of Mike Mills to the group, Michael Stipe’s willful mumbling, and why Bill Berry is one of Rich’s favorite drummers.

Commemorating the 11th anniversary of the most amicable breakup in history, Rich and Danny dig deep into the R.E.M. catalogue to reconnect with a band that both of them have loved since their days at St. Olaf College. Rich is so happy to be doing this show, that he is not bothered by one single song Danny has chosen. Danny, however, cannot say the same thing.

No one is more surprised by this topic than the guy who created the show, but here it is. Rich moves aside so that Danny can host a show with his old friend Mike Stiles. Danny has worked for Mike in the Minnesota Twins box office – going back to the days in the Metrodome – and the two of them are both big fans of Rick Springfield. This is a great show put together by a couple of knowledgeable and passionate fans.

The Weekly List has not played very much – if any – of John Mellencamp’s music over the years. Taking advantage of a timely anniversary the boys correct this egregious oversight by bringing you the first of two shows to honor this great singer/songwriter and champion of the Midwest.

Rich and Danny are once again joined by the owner of KYMN Radio, Jeff Johnson, as they continue to explore the quirky essays and opinions expressed by Bob Dylan in the book he published last year, The Philosophy of Modern Song. They also listen to those songs, all of which are just… you guys the music on this show is so good it’s crazy.