HeyJaredSongs That Don't Suck
"Songs That Don't Suck" is a podcast hosted by an aging GenXer who scours through hundreds of newly released songs each week, seeking fresh artists and sounds to avoid replaying the hits of his youth.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 13
- Latest publication
- Sep 28, 2026
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Almost Missed It, Glad I Didn't (opens the original)
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A last-minute Cleveland gig, a Go-Gos comparison, and five new songs worth your time — from Slow Fiction's spoken-word cool to Emma Ruth Rundle's haunting vocals. Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including Instagram , and Threads .
The Rocket Scientist Who Wrote a Grunge Novel (An Interview with Zach Taylor, author of Rockstar: Echoes) (opens the original)
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NASA engineer turned novelist Zach Taylor joins the podcast to talk Rockstar Echoes, his grunge-era novel, world-building a fictional band, and what comes next. Zach's Website Buy Rockstar: Echoes -- Local Bookstore | Amazon Join the ARC Mailing List Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media includin
Record Profits, Empty Pockets, and 5 Songs That Don't Suck (opens the original)
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The RIAA says the music industry pulled in $6 billion this year. So why are musicians filing bankruptcy and orchestras voting to strike? Plus five new songs worth your time including Ghost Funk Orchestra, Brian Fallon, and more! Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media i
The Badge That Doesn't Ask the Right Question (opens the original)
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Spotify's new "AI Persona" badge claims to bring transparency to AI music, but does it actually solve anything? Plus four new songs worth your ears. Head to the Songs That Don’t Suck website to check out this week’s songs, join the Patreon (it’s Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want, connect with Songs That Don’t Suck on social media including Instagram , and Threads .
Two Arenas, One Weekend, Zero Regrets (opens the original)
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Mark hits two sold-out Detroit arenas in one weekend — Rush and Ed Sheeran back to back — then digs deep for four songs that still don't suck this week.
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