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The legendary Willie Nelson isn't slowing down. In fact he's getting ready to hit the road again. Eric and Kerouac dig into his history and explore one of his classic songs -- and the covers it generated.  Follow our Facebook page and tell us what covers you love so we can chat about them.   #WillieNelson #SadSongsandWaltzes

There's a new album coming from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, so Eric and Kerouac dig into some of their favorite covers from one of their favorite bands. Plus, we have our first guest -- Robert Cumberlander! Check out Robert's radio show on Monday nights from 7-9 p.m. ET. Follow our Facebook page and tell us what covers you love so we can chat about them.

Tears for Fears has a new album out, so Eric and Kerouac figured it was time to examine some of their biggest hits and the covers they inspired. Plus, both titles seemed pretty fitting right now. Follow our Facebook page and tell us what covers you love so we can chat about them.

Hip-hop is the name of the game for the halftime show this year, so Eric and Kerouac dive into some of the samples that inspired the artists performing this year. Also, Bengals superfan Eric offers up his gambling advice. Follow our Facebook page and tell us what covers you love so we can chat about them.

Pearl Jam took the stage for MTV Unplugged just as they were coming into their stardom. Nirvana did it at the height of their success. Pearl Jam did a Neil Young cover, while Nirvana did several but closed their set with a Lead Belly classic. Eric and Kerouac dive into both songs and the stories behind them.  Follow our Facebook page and tell us what covers you love so we can chat about them.

"Walk This Way" helped rap become mainstream and gave Aerosmith a second chance at rock superstardom. "Black Steel" reimagined one of Public Enemy's most powerful songs. Eric and Kerouac dive into both songs and the stories behind them.  Follow our Facebook page and tell us what covers you love so we can chat about them.

Eric and Kerouac are putting This Newfangled Life behind them to focus on something more fun -- music. More specifically, we want to talk about cover songs. But first, we watched the most recent episode of "That's My Jam" and had some thoughts.  Follow our Facebook page and tell us what covers you love so we can chat about them.

Hey folks, we're taking a break from the show so we can come back refocused for 2022. Eric and Kerouac explain what's next in their finale for 2021.  Check out: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company Music: Banana Kaboom!

Since we had such a great response last week, we're sticking with music news this week. After an embarrassing TikTok went viral, Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell retired from the band. Kerouac thinks Smash Mouth is a glorified cover band, while Eric thinks they ruined one of his favorite Neil Diamond songs. Check out: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company Music: Banana Kaboom! #SmashMouth #SteveHarwell #ImABeliever #AllStar #NeilDiamond

As promised, Eric and Kerouac checked out the Lil Nas X cover of Jolene, which led them down a couple YouTube rabbit holes. We didn't find any rabbits, but we found lots of cool covers and more trivia. Check out: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company Music: Banana Kaboom!

We watched the new Music Box documentary about Woodstock 99 and definitely have some thoughts. Check out: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company Music: Banana Kaboom!

For four days, 110,000 a day packed Grant Park in Chicago to watch Lollapalooza. Back in Ohio, Eric and Kerouac watched it on Hulu. This is the (delayed and barely edited) result.    Check out: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company Music: Banana Kaboom!

Sorry the episode is a little late this week, but here we go. This week we finish off our countdown of the songs the Parents Music Resource Center called out by name in 1985. It's been a journey, but I think we've both learned a lot these last few weeks. Next week: Two half-vaxxed hosts discuss their first round of shots.  Check out: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company Theme music by Banana Kaboom!

How are we acknowledging the pandemiversary? By continuing our countdown of the songs the Parents Music Resource Center called out by name in 1985.  Check out: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company Theme music by Banana Kaboom!

Since everybody wants to talk about cancel culture, we decided to look back at an example from decades ago. We're diving into the Parents Music Resource Center, Tipper Gore's crusade against offensive music. Parental advisory: Some of these songs suck and Kerouac curses at least twice. Check out: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company Theme music by Banana Kaboom!

This Valentine's Day, we had the pleasure of interviewing TikTok's "candy lady" -- jr_ice -- who answered all our questions about our favorite app. Plus 2,381 points because she's awesome.   Check out: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company Theme music by Banana Kaboom!

We're keeping it in the family this week as Eric interviews the owner of FireFly Studios in Toledo, Ohio -- who just happens to be his brother. Brett explains how he and his team responded to COVID-19 and what the current social upheaval means for the music industry. Check out www.firefly419.com/ to see the studio and to listen to the music coming out of the area. Plus: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company All music by Banana Kaboom!

Eric Dennison, co-owner of Newfangled Kitchen, introduces the podcast with friend and fellow small business owner Kerouac Smith of Columbus Podcast Company. They explain how the show came about and where they plan to go with it. Hope you'll join us for the ride. Learn more: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company Music: All songs by Banana Kaboom