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Used to Be Cool 98 Episodes Jun 12, 2025

Used to Be Cool is a music podcast that blends new releases with older favorites. Each episode features a curated mix of songs for listeners who appreciate a wide range of musical genres. The show celebrates both nostalgia and fresh discoveries, aiming to entertain music lovers of all tastes.

Episodes

ep98 - Related Band Jun 12, 2025 00:42:38 Guest Matt joins the gang to discuss related bands. Also, Andrew forgot to start recording, so there's a weird section with worse audio. You'll get over it.

Ep97 - New Music [Jun 2025] Jun 3, 2025 00:23:19 Andrew, Rebeca and Stacy have more new music for your earballs.

ep96 - Songs for Springtime Apr 23, 2025 00:19:22 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share songs you can spin to celebrate springtime.

ep95 - Songs of the Norsemen Apr 15, 2025 00:24:20 With Andrew recently returning from Norway, the gang shares songs from Scandinavia.

Ep94 - New Music Finds [Apr 2025] Apr 8, 2025 00:23:32 You know the drill. It's April. Here's new music.

Ep93 - Gone Country Mar 23, 2025 00:26:51 The gang goes country — across a wide variety of eras.

Ep92 - Never Skips Mar 17, 2025 00:24:29 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy try to narrow down infinite lists of songs they never skip when they come up on shuffle.

Ep91 - Bringing It All Back Home Mar 10, 2025 00:34:38 The gang does their best to tackle the Bob Dylan catalog.

Ep90 - New Music Finds [March 2025] Mar 3, 2025 00:34:44 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy are back at it again with new music finds for March 2025.

Ep89 - Flashes of Quincy Feb 24, 2025 00:24:18 The gang shares songs touched by the irreplaceable Quincy Jones (RIP). PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/26LYTwM1W3lICrwJmY87cS

Ep88 - Soundalikes Feb 17, 2025 00:27:57 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share songs from bands that sound like other bigger, better, or more original bands. You'll get it when you hear it.

Ep87 - Dark Valentine Redux Feb 10, 2025 00:28:25 This week is Valentines, or whatever. As is tradition, we're sharing songs that aren't exactly in the spirit of the holiday.

ep86 - New Music Finds [Feb 2025] Feb 1, 2025 00:31:48 We're back! Here are our first new music finds of 2025! PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7rMINj4dfebggYUom5bUTS

Ep85 - Have You Heard Of _____ ? Dec 3, 2024 00:29:41 The gang share songs by bands that other people typically haven't heard of, and laments the loss of mixtapes/CDRs. (Not in a music snob, kind of way.) PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/610XUESNKm3kZh6jWG2eHF?si=18e8c5bf376a4aea

Ep84 - Flora & Fauna Nov 19, 2024 00:26:20 Here's a weird one. Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share songs about or referencing plants or animals. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lM2dP52TZCXIFYvDH4qmu?si=aNICz-lsQmGxIwZaqmJD1Q

Ep83 - Under Cover Nov 12, 2024 00:37:09 Joined by guest John Meyer, the gang talks cover songs. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0b423aBB85FUdvJc0XT2Wc?si=kxnlo6KSRvyI75kBmqd2sQ

Ep82 - New Music Finds [Nov 2024] Nov 5, 2024 00:26:46 New music. Hopefully you'll find something to distract you from Election Day 2024.

Ep81 - Songs for Billy Oct 29, 2024 00:24:24 In an attempt to reach a person who's never listened to the show, the gang picks songs for an audience of one.

Ep80 - Chaos Telephone Oct 22, 2024 00:24:44 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy play a chaotic game of music telephone, where the next pick is chosen based on whatever the previous host played. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00Pxrqdu01t2Fnf7SKUEb9?si=gNupwJHfSjSIVcH3fEBBVw

Ep79 - The Man in Black Oct 15, 2024 00:35:26 The gang welcomes back Ashley as a guest to discuss the long and prolific music catalog of Johnny Cash. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6JDN178qHdiNrmPXJo90fh?si=09258cd93c3a4a6f

Ep78 - New Music Finds [Oct 2024] Oct 8, 2024 00:16:49 The gang is back for season 3! Here are our new music finds for October 2024! PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oVT6o4VremPitCoGQ0g6g?si=3b3ffeef9da34525

Ep77 - On the Fours Jul 23, 2024 00:29:09 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy are back with another "On the Fours" — with a twist. Each host chooses a song from any year ending in four. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GbcM8KljDp1xShBjp3yAw?si=7e906e1ad6314673

Ep76 - Girl Power Jul 9, 2024 00:38:00 The gang is joined by their friend John Arnold to discuss songs by 80s and 90s girl groups/bands. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2OwISugGhmjwzE6112bld7?si=5c9f44cd1f794115

Ep75 - Hate the Band, Like the Song Jun 25, 2024 00:33:59 We punish ourselves this week by sharing songs we like from bands we hate. The research was brutal. But the episode is good. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3aY4455CLUPjHU2Tfn4N80?si=e02e717cb4ce444e

Ep74 - Labour of Love Jun 18, 2024 00:22:49 We didn't get it released in time, but International Workers' Day was last month, so the gang shared songs that are (somewhat tenuously) relevant. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Xp8X28tMIFQDYa3A7aEcg?si=8392cbce7fac42ae

Ep73 - Guest List Jun 11, 2024 00:33:06 After being away for a few weeks, we're back. And we don't have a guest, but all the songs do. This week's theme is featured artists. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Z8g4Hg4coI3TEjnv54Tif?si=e25bd8f97f7e4405

Ep72 - New Music Finds [May 2024] May 7, 2024 00:34:53 Back at it again with the new jams. Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share their finds for May 2024. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47mbPeUOkUcTxHbfIwIivI?si=94001d65165a4afd

Ep71 - Get this Party Started/Ended! Apr 23, 2024 00:30:56 Everybody brings two picks as Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy all share songs to start a party — then end the party. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rplULaPLoYZOcVFY4miNI?si=4d5e8990aaeb4fad

Ep70 - Reflex Triggers Apr 16, 2024 00:23:10 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share songs that create a physiological response (like giving you goosebumps or making your eyes water). PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/529up29YXbIZfqavEwKth3?si=2572f2e4e77e4619

Ep69 - Brothers and Sisters Apr 9, 2024 00:40:10 Stacy's brother, Brent, joins the gang as a special guest to share picks from bands with siblings. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nONBnevvK0kanrxXcF1Tl?si=53d7e3c522394ec0

Ep68 - New Music Finds [Apr. 2024] Apr 2, 2024 00:30:25 For April, Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share new music finds — and some from the depths. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1iVDXGthWMuMTDK7qdW4Fn?si=20ce97ae0a6044d1

Ep67 - Upward and Leftward Mar 26, 2024 00:21:49 Like Lewis and Clark, the gang heads to the Pacific Northwest in search of this week's picks. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3zVyFKPCfCWYWFt0bGKInL?si=5017380ad97e47ba

Ep66 - Pictures and Sound Mar 19, 2024 00:24:11 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share songs that were used to good effect in a movie moment. PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1fdbW9RtfhCNgwV3vhIpjQ?si=99e2ff1db9204298

Ep65 - Criminal Intent Mar 12, 2024 00:36:56 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy are joined by their friend Ashley to share songs about crime(s). Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7hempWtEsjEvumsUj9jbMl?si=6296ec8b6439442f

Ep64 - New Music Finds [Mar. 2024] Mar 5, 2024 00:27:21 New music. Shared by us. For the month of March. You know how it works by now. 🤷‍♂️ Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6h9bwEMdXWLUKvfy5SiW9l?si=bc95468134544b6f

Ep63 - Maximum Shred Feb 27, 2024 00:33:04 The gang gets shredded by their favorite guitar heroes, sharing picks with epic guitar solos. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OnHh1PPDXz1x6OUnAHauU?si=f9de96b9d1dc47a7

Ep62 - Do Aliens Have Ears? Feb 20, 2024 00:36:33 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy follow up on a previous discussion and make their picks for a new "Golden Record" like the one included on the Voyager missions. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XRgzRQyk2xqKff5sMi5FX?si=84fca7497a4f4008

Ep61 - Anti-Valentine's Day Feb 13, 2024 00:25:11 Not today, cupid. The gang shares anti-Valentine's Day songs since it's just a made-up marketing holiday to sell cards and flowers.

Ep60 - New Music Finds [Feb. 2024] Feb 6, 2024 00:29:47 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy botch the intro then share three incredible new finds. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2WiQ34uQ3t816vkJaciRmp?si=bf46c1d4cbe14268

Ep59 - Where's the Beef? Jan 30, 2024 00:23:38 The gang talks beefs, beefing, and the diss tracks that result from all the beef. (Also, they use slang they shouldn't.) Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3tD4d9g7GPw1PcxAE5pxSR?si=20cff808a2eb41c0

Ep58 - Head Bangers Jan 23, 2024 00:29:03 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy debate what defines the genre of "metal" and share their picks from different eras. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10QAMFxe53fb6ZJcTjwmOj?si=bd9cc204602c4a55

Ep57 - Wild Card Redux Jan 16, 2024 00:27:22 The gang does another wild card episode with no theme or rules. Truly random, unpredictable chaos. Enjoy. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1WG2J008o6qGbpmLxAfipJ?si=c6f82ca27b39465f

Ep56 - New Music Finds [Jan. 2024] Jan 9, 2024 00:23:56 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy are back again with new picks in a new year. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41J0Ws0mysgrjLQG37eGnf?si=839c699b9c564dda

Ep55 - Countdown to 2024 Dec 26, 2023 00:25:53 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share songs for New Years — and we finally have a Roshambo/Rock-Paper-Scissors. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7N1TRxXaBVwsaohGD3O9z0?si=314edfdb01dc4c21

Ep54 - Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit Dec 19, 2023 00:27:48 After not choosing a single grunge song for their 1993 episode, the gang makes amends with an episode dedicated to Nirvana. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TRJZgYix4QQuGQLgffNp5?si=b361df7ce6734791

Ep53 - Sweet Child O' Mine (Nepo Babies or "Legacy Artists") Dec 12, 2023 00:31:09 We're back sooner than expected and discussing music made by nepo babies — artists whose families gave them a leg up in getting discovered and making music. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6OAD5fTrJmc6ylXkTaepCm?si=4e9e5f3daddd43d1

Ep52 - A Jockey Full of Bourbon Nov 14, 2023 00:35:51 A guest joins Andrew and Stacy to decipher and discuss Tom Waits picks. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EAoNqNwnF1zrVGUQFUvdP?si=5c6d6e941bd24003

Ep51 - New Music Finds [Nov 2023] Nov 7, 2023 00:23:16 You know how it goes by now. Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy found new songs and they share them with each other and you. 🤷 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6MnhEMuF84jydry1Dd6HSL?si=da85e671f5624d2a

Ep50_Something Wicked Oct 31, 2023 00:26:46 With an extra Tuesday this October, the gang shares spooky picks for Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Samhain, etc. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vsHhALbVQbCBNIy2c9nQd?si=6e476a753d6b4c55

Ep49 - Gimme More Oct 24, 2023 00:32:39 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy talk artists and bands they wish they could hear more from but never will, for one reason or another. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2opnrnKAGrD9znCCkQJPMT?si=5dc78cd3bc9b42f9

Ep48 - Kangaroo Meat Raffle Oct 17, 2023 00:26:13 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy discuss slang names, meat raffles, and all things Australian as they share their picks from a land down under. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5PivGWSTXNjNXdH21cA98C?si=b49dccf7587e417c

Ep47 - The Beatles (But Not Really) Oct 10, 2023 00:39:42 Terrified by the prospect of doing a proper episode on The Beatles, the gang welcomes back Ashley as a guest with favorite Beatles cover picks. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Knu3MlxJVznmtPuVOxbHU?si=7ff5529f8d484dd1

Ep46 - New Music Finds [Oct 2023] Oct 3, 2023 00:29:55 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share their new music finds for October 2023: a collection of rock jams and one really unfortunate band name. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GoAOspzlmsj9kyHeSUrXa?si=923b9bb5f9774544

Ep45 - Favorites to See Live Sep 26, 2023 00:37:55 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share songs from their favorite bands to see live — and discuss their feelings about the live music experience. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BN7AI7If8YRVDVF9O2t1e?si=f8ff33783bb94878

Ep44 - Sample Platter Sep 19, 2023 00:36:09 The gang plays a game where they bring a sample, then try to guess the song that used it. Think you can do better than we did? Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2su0Odt3f3GmzrR87LlmaY?si=4c7d25f65e9e4377

Ep43 - Going Solo Sep 12, 2023 00:44:48 The gang welcomes back Oleg as a guest to discuss solo projects from famous band members. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Z98WaL1BcwgoEpLdu0W9A?si=09b8bc3fae8c4c58

Ep42 - New Music Finds [Sep 2023] Sep 5, 2023 00:29:18 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy shake off the rust after summer break and share their first new music finds for September 2023. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7gjDG6nuyhWom0Gp2WkBju?si=8ccc53ded3cd4127

Ep41 - Start Making Sense Aug 29, 2023 00:29:00 With the the concert film masterpiece "Stop Making Sense" returning to theaters in September 2023, the gang shares their favorites by Talking Heads. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3GrbUVYzPlywq2L2CXZkTC?si=0adbcc78d2cd40d5

Ep40 - On the Threes: 1993 Aug 22, 2023 00:29:33 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy are back from summer break and sharing their picks from the year 1993 — which was 30 years ago… Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4LOaZChrKp0Q5277muizUJ?si=64cf0a99211a488c

Ep39 - No Boys Allowed Jul 11, 2023 00:30:58 Our guest couldn't join us, but we used her idea anyway and share picks of all-girl bands. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5EVMpW6jA0uVoPf9j3CROs?si=58d4c84e7f6a4ff6

Ep 38 - New Music Finds [Jul. 2023] Jul 4, 2023 00:34:38 New month, new music. Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share their new music finds for July. #NoRickRolls Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2v3UyhLpSM52rcs9QT5CW0?si=c960a8f0f3234f6c

Ep37 - First Favorites Jun 27, 2023 00:35:33 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share picks from their first favorite musicians and bands. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6aRphzA53WuoaoAUwstHnZ?si=fa75232791dc42aa

Ep36 - Girl Crush Jun 20, 2023 00:23:47 This week, we celebrate female artists and front-women with our girl-crush picks. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30GJ4w4AN44xrYkGm7lqTY?si=ab99a751d654494a

Ep35 - Pride is a Riot Jun 13, 2023 00:50:21 The gang is joined by their friend John to share songs by LGBTQ+ artists for Pride Month. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0IyVlUshLT6vdAU6I1xrT7?si=661f4ac1b2064cfa

Ep34 - New Music Finds [Jun. 2023] Jun 6, 2023 00:24:43 You know the drill. Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share their new finds for June 2023 — or do they? Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5G3Ppn9q7EojFgRSAgXgdq?si=e35e1d7bf6c544fe

Ep33 - The Unofficial Start of Summer May 30, 2023 00:19:28 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy mark the unofficial start of summer by sharing summer jams. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3bjCFCrStYdexZcNKdzhiB?si=6664779cc439444a

Ep32 - Wild Cards May 23, 2023 00:23:58 This week, there are no rules or parameters in our first ever bring-whatever-you-want wild card episode. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ngGaDxfmJS0BfHOoVKehu?si=2db1f00a9f6946d6

Ep31 - Call Your Mom May 16, 2023 00:23:08 With Mother's Day just in the rear view, we called our moms and shared THEIR picks for a change of pace. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HrH8SXUQrgoPlXzEDYnN2?si=f09679dcae7c4f0d

Ep30 - Whatever & Ever, Amen May 9, 2023 00:20:56 In a new kind of episode, Andrew makes Rebeca and Stacy listen to one of his favorite bands, Ben Folds Five, if only to prove definitively that "Closing Time" isn't one of their songs. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4C6fEIk8DYCBaSqJcTOHgA?si=da7f8d526f35428c

Ep29 - New Music Finds [May 2023] May 2, 2023 00:35:52 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy are joined by guest Ben to share new music finds for May 2023. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39TgblMdfVyZwQpmZiNxh7?si=82ad866b70a34e34

Ep28 - No One Ever Expects the Harmonica Apr 25, 2023 00:24:16 French harp, mouth organ, jaw harp, harmonicon — there are a lot of stupid names for harmonicas. Whatever you call it, the gang shares their picks for songs that feature it. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lmNLMQg6PPnXAUaoWca20?si=fd44d7535fda44b5

Ep27 - Underrated Bands (And an Argument About Overrated Bands…) Apr 18, 2023 00:34:19 Does calling a band "underrated" make you a music snob? What about "overrated"? Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy discuss (and disagree)when sharing picks for this week's episode. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/70jCEWZhzUnfuReg4NE2RE?si=bb48681d8e804e3a

Ep26 - InternationalHipHop Apr 11, 2023 00:37:20 The gang is joined by their friend Guillaume to discuss international hip-hop and rap. Don't worry — no one brought anything from Canada. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5DuPEMmkJRid2C4YVCVk0v?si=53b7b0fcd86b4899

Ep25 - New Music Finds [Apr. 2023] Apr 4, 2023 00:32:09 Drop everything you're doing and check out Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy's latest new music finds. (Or keep doing what you're doing and listen. Whatever.) Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dxlLlkp4PCjE6VxumxGFa?si=368befd253244e9c

Ep24 - Detroit Garage Rock Savant Mar 28, 2023 00:24:06 The gang shares their picks from Jack White's bands: White Stripes, Raconteurs, Dead Weather, or solo work. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/538i4O5CwL1NAgCpw4TQ0d?si=df05d9caaf064f59

Ep23 - The Streets Where We're From Mar 21, 2023 00:47:20 Special guest Elizabeth joins Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy to share picks from their hometowns: Dallas, Texas; Jackson, Mississippi; Houston, Texas; and Omaha, Nebraska. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CbEDLeJaFZR8jR9aO4xvb?si=d8761a0ea62548d6

Ep22 - On the Threes: 1953 Mar 14, 2023 00:25:58 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share picks from 70 years ago, songs released in 1953. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62eRMAv2wOJfGMcfX5HK1j?si=d59ed0d7b0284073

Ep21 - New Music Finds [Mar. 2023] Mar 7, 2023 00:34:20 Andrew, Rebeca, and Stacy share their new music finds for March 2023. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yE6vQrO2t7oBE2ezkbRJH?si=8806d47374be4a6c

Ep20 - Unplugged Feb 28, 2023 00:48:58 Special guest Oleg joins Andrew, Rebeca and Stacy to share acoustic picks. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2eslAV3jqI6DWpqSTUSjZ5?si=101c636e95fb4792

Ep19 - American Automobiles Feb 21, 2023 00:22:24 The gang dives into another artist, picking classics from The Cars. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58lZ0vlEIWEDbeyZu5yGlA?si=fa21791e18e94452

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