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Finest Worksongs is a music commentary and history podcast hosted by Matt Lail and Matt Stevens. The podcast is dedicated to discussing ”great albums” and delving into the music and history of the artists behind them. The hosts often reminisce about their 80s childhoods, providing a nostalgic lens through which they explore the chosen albums. While the podcast covers a wide range of musical genres and artists, their discussions often center around seminal albums, exploring their impact, production, and the context in which they were created. They also have ”Summer Jamz” episodes where they focus on a single song instead of an entire album. ”Finest Worksongs” has been recognized in local media, being named one of Raleigh’s Top Podcasts by Raleigh Magazine and voted ”Best Local Podcast” in Wake Living Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards. The podcast concluded its regular episodes in early 2025 with its 129th episode, a listener’s choice discussion on The Replacements’ ”Let It Be.”
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Friday Feb 07, 2025
129. Final Episode – The Replacements
Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025

Monday Dec 16, 2024
128. Christmas 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024

Thursday Oct 31, 2024
127. The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024

Thursday Oct 03, 2024
126. Hall & Oates – Rock 'n' Soul Part 1
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Very few duos - sorry, they told us they don't like to be called that!-- have achieved as much commercial success as Daryl Hall and John Oates. (Don't even THINK of referring to them as "Hall & Oates, by the way.) With a run really beginning in the mid-1970s through the '80s, these two Philly natives ruled the airwaves with their "Blue-Eyed Soul"-infused brand of pop and rock. Their "best of" compilation, the optimistically titled "Rock 'n Soul Part 1," is an essential addition to anyone's music collection. All the hits are here - and man, did they have hits: "Sara Smile," "She's Gone," "Maneater," "Private Eyes," "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)," and on and on and on.

Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
125. Summer Jamz – San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Summer Jamz are here! These are Finest Worksongs epipods where we cover one song instead of a full album.
Follow us on social media @finestworksongs
Theme song: "Radio" by Medium Heat

Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
124. Summer Jamz – Freedom 90
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Summer Jamz are here! These are Finest Worksongs epipods where we cover one song instead of a full album.
Follow us on social media @finestworksongs
Theme song: "Radio" by Medium Heat

Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
123. Summer Jamz – Don't Dream It's Over
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Summer Jamz are here! These are Finest Worksongs epipods where we cover one song instead of a full album.
Follow us on social media @finestworksongs
Theme song: "Radio" by Medium Heat

Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
122. Summer Jamz – I Go Blind
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Summer Jamz are here! These are Finest Worksongs epipods where we cover one song instead of a full album.
Follow us on social media @finestworksongs
Theme song: "Radio" by Medium Heat

Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
121. Summer Jamz – Don't You (Forget About Me)
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Summer Jamz are here! These are Finest Worksongs epipods where we cover one song instead of a full album.
Follow us on social media @finestworksongs
Theme song: "Radio" by Medium Heat

Friday Jul 26, 2024
120. Summer Jamz – Carolina Girls
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Summer Jamz are here! These are Finest Worksongs epipods where we cover one song instead of a full album.
Follow us on social media @finestworksongs
Theme song: "Radio" by Medium Heat