Flatbasset Radio: Episode #51 (Christmas Special!)

We kissed on a corner then danced through the night...

Well hello again, podcast fans!  Welcome to a special Christmas Edition of Flatbasset Radio!

First thing's first, yes, I realize I'm posting this Christmas episode awfully late in the day.  I had my own Christmas obligations over the last few days and I just didn't have the time to put it together until now.  Fortunately for you, loyal listeners, this mix is less "Christmas Pre-Gaming" and more "Christmas Comedown."  So, whether you're on your way home from the in-laws, cleaning up wrapping paper, or just out-and-out wrecked on egg nog, you should probably pop this one on.

As an added Christmas bonus, this week's episode does not contain even one word from me!  That's right, no muffled microphone, no angry ranting, no non-sequitirs, and absolutely none of my nasally voice!  As you can see from the tracklist, the Cover Of The Week is still here as is our traditional Christmas Flatbasset Flatclassic (only the birth of Jesus Christ could provide a holiday worthy of making peace with Tom Waits).  It's just 40 minutes of straight Christmas jams!

As always, this episode is available to download or stream.  Just click the episode title below for a download link or click on the Mixcloud player below to stream.

Flatbasset Radio: Episode #51 (Christmas Special!)

Flatbasset Radio: Episode #51 (Christmas Special!) by Tcdroogsma on Mixcloud

01. Glam Chops - Baby Jesus Was The First Glam Rocker
02. Fountains Of Wayne - I Want An Alien For Christmas
03. Tracey Thorn - Joy
04. BNLX - What Do You Have Under The Tree For Me?
05. The XX - Last Christmas
06. Big Star - Jesus Christ
07. The Killers - Don't Shoot Me Santa
08. DMX - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
09. Los Campesinos! - When Christmas Comes
10. The Pogues - Fairytale Of New York (w/Kristy MacColl)
11. The Band - Christmas Must Be Tonight (Alternate Version)
12. Tom Waits - Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!

For more of my rantings you can give me a follow on Twitter (@TCDroogsma).  Previous episodes of Flatbasset Radio are archived on his Mixcloud page.  Stop by Flatbasset Radio's Facebook Page & give it a "Like" if you have the time.

Newest Industry Presents: Flatbasset Radio - Episode #8 (Christmas Spectacular!)

(THIS POST ORIGINALLY APPEARS ON THE TWIN CITIES BLOG NEWEST INDUSTRY)

If God came down on Christmas day, I know exactly what he'd say...

Well hello again, music fans! Welcome to Flatbasset Radio – Episode #8 (Christmas Spectacular!)

For those who are new to the podcast, here's the story. TCDroogsma is one of our regular contributors. Specifically, he can be found being unnecessarily harsh in our Songs Of The Week column. So, each week we ask him to play us some songs that he actually likes.

Click the player below to listen to TCDroogsma's podcast.

This week TCDroogsma brings us a round of Christmas cheer! In between playing Christmas songs he debates the serving size of egg nog, tries to justify playing Zooey Deschanel & Tom Waits, lets us Americans in on a Boxing Day secret, invites listeners to debate nature of the fabric of his pants, and gives a big thanks to all our readers!

Here's how this week's episode breaks down (Click the title to download the show):

Flatbasset Radio – Episode #8 (Christmas Spectacular!)

01. Glam Chops - Countdown To Christmas

02. Mos Def - May-December

03. She & Him - The Christmas Waltz

04. The Vandals - Oi! To The World

05. No Use For A Name - Fairytale Of New York

06. Destiny's Child - 8 Days Of Christmas

07. Broken Social Scene - Handjobs For The Holidays

08. Atmosphere - If I Was Santa Claus

09. Bing Crosby & David Bowie - Little Drummer Boy

10. Pixies - Holiday Song

11. Donny Hathaway - This Christmas

12. Descendents - Christmas Vacation

13. Robbers On High Street - Season's Greetings

14. Tom Waits - Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis 

There you have it everybody! Happy Holidays from the Newest Industry family to yours!

If you somehow want even more TCDroogsma he can be found on Twitter (@TCDroogsma). He can also be found rambling over on his personal blog Flatbasset. No truth to the rumor that he spends his free time casing Whoville.

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