We break down why simple songs feel so good and how one borrowed chord can make them feel even better. Along the way we talk Gordon Lightfoot, play through I–IV–V, and show how V/V, flat VII, and a major III can lift a chorus without losing the map.

• the show premise as a line-wait chat about music and songs
• three-chord basics in A and how major vs minor shapes mood
• the five of five explained with practical guitar examples
• hearing V/V in hymns and classic pop
• circle of fifths as a map for related keys
• Carefree Highway chord moves, flat seven, and relative minor
• soloing choices when harmony shifts under you
• why pros use capos to keep voicings and raise keys
• Gordon Lightfoot lyric notes and small lyric changes on tour

Two elder millennials trade banter for memory and map a world where plans were made in person, arcades ate quarters, payphones served as checkpoints, and music discovery took legwork and liner notes. The path winds to Herb Alpert, The Wrecking Crew, and how simple, pretty melodies still win.

• the Terry Box as a handmade anchor for conversation and craft
• arcades, Neo Geo myths, quarter Tuesdays, and co-op boss fights
• payphones, untracked freedom, and the art of waiting
• sleepovers powered by Girl Talk books and dares
• showing up unannounced, cul-de-sac games, and risky clubhouses
• discovering music at record shops, radio patterns, and Wilburys adjacency
• Herb Alpert’s studio method, A&M Records, and The Wrecking Crew
• why slow discovery made songs and friendships stick

Two married hosts wait in a pretend line for a Traveling Wilburys show and end up deep in foot pain, sock shoes, fascia, and why ankles decide what knees feel. We close by tracing how the Wilburys formed, why the songs still work, and what makes Harrison’s slide sing.

• standing-in-line premise and playful tone
• hammertoes, flat arches, plantar fasciitis explained
• fascia chain from feet to calves, hamstrings, back
• dorsiflexion, squats, and protecting the knees
• towel scrunches, lacrosse ball, foam rolling drills
• minimalist shoes for lifting and grass running
• how to transition to barefoot-style safely
• social pushback and footwear experiments
• Traveling Wilburys origin story and lineup
• Jeff Lynne’s production, Harrison’s slide, favorite tracks
• YouTube-only cover due to licensing

Check out the YouTube channel to hear our cover of Handle with Care

We unexpectedly launch our new podcast "The Audience Won't Like It" from our master bedroom closet, discussing one of the greatest Star Trek episodes ever made and exploring the music of country legend Kitty Wells.

• Recording in our closet studio with minimal preparation and equipment
• Introducing ourselves as Rob and Leslie, married podcast hosts with a passion for sci-fi and music
• Explaining our podcast format: discussing a Star Trek episode followed by performing a song
• Breaking down "The Inner Light" episode where Captain Picard lives an entire lifetime in 25 minutes
• Analyzing the emotional impact of Picard's family life on the planet Kataan
• Debating the scientific plausibility and plot holes in the episode's mind-transfer technology
• Discussing how the episode explores themes of memory, identity, and legacy
• Sharing our personal connection to Kitty Wells' music and why we chose "Searching" as our song
• Explaining how this podcast gives us a chance to play music together after years of marriage

Find our musical performances on our YouTube channel since we can't include copyrighted music in the podcast. We're just getting started, so bear with us as we figure this out!