I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) (Teddy Swims)

Doug Lief — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:15:00 -0800

Did we lose control over Teddy Swims' debut album, or did we show it the door? The true answer is that it is problematic, an album with some high highs, but the second, slower half loses some steam along the way, something partially corrected by the addition of four new electric tracks in the Part 1.5 re-release of the album. What is undeniable, however, are Swims' pitch-perfect powerful vocals which, when paired with the rght song, call to mind classi R&B greats like Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, and more.

Please listen along with us. Your homework for next time is "Just Won't Burn" by Susan Tedeschi.

Be sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is "Nostalgium Arcanum" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod.

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Check out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw

Musical Credits:

Playing By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman
All music by Teddy Swims

Songs For You, Truths For Me (James Morrison)

Doug Lief — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0800

Soulful, heartfelt, and powered by James Morrison's unique raspy vocals, "Songs For You, Truths For Me" strings together one spectacular song after another, but is it too much of a good thing? Ami, Kyle, and Doug talk about which songs light our fire and break on through, and which ones feel like they could be the end.

Be sure to check out out our other podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) for more pop culture from the past. Also, check out Doug as the co-host of the new limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

Please listen along with us. Your homework for next time is "The American Egypt" by Mike Viola.