Wasting Away on the North Coast
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWe are a group of guys podcasting about the music of singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett -- as viewed from the Great Lakes State. But since there is beer involved, who knows what we will end up talking about.
Now that we've recorded more than a hundred episodes, we've decided to split the feed up. The latest shows will continue here. If you want the first hundred, look for the Wasting Away on the North Coast (Archives) feed.
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Episodes
Episode 261: Equal Strain on All Parts album review
November 08, 2023 07:32 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWhich songs are the flops? Which songs are the glories? Which songs made Schmoe's rotation?
Episode 260: Defying Brevity
November 08, 2023 07:31 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThe boys chat with special guest Wally about life in The Villages and look forward to the upcoming Buffett album.
Episode 259: Bring Back the Magic
September 03, 2023 23:57 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBLast night I said good bye to a dear old friend of mine. Just a throwback shell beach party, nothing really asinine. Rum and cooked animals and bullshit by the ton. An emergency podcast in reaction to the news of Jimmy’s passing. Guests: Patti and Hud. (Cameos by Kate and Lucky.)
Episode 258: Sailor Twift and Treeless Pete
August 02, 2023 01:26 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBThe July show. The boy discuss Buffett's latest appearances and try to recall the Fourcast they assigned themselves last episode.
Episode 257: ChickenShock
May 28, 2023 12:51 - 47 minutes - 33 MBThe latest news and one concert roundup.
Episode 256: Hugging and Pumping
April 22, 2023 13:36 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThe boys talk about Bruce Springsteen’s concert and go through Jimmy Buffett's March concerts.
Episode 255: A Constant Pour at Kona Joes
March 25, 2023 23:46 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBVacations, March Madness play-by-play, and concert roundups from all five February Buffett shows.
Episode 254: Time-Traveling Crime Stoppers
January 31, 2023 18:27 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBOur January episode -- just under the wire! TV talk, Schmoe's medical update, and a missing concert roundup. (I guess weren’t kidding about a "missing" roundup. The audio problem in the original version of this episode has been corrected. We regret the error.)
Episode 253: So Scare-eo!
October 30, 2022 19:16 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBAt long last, the boys discuss the 2021 Jimmy Buffett concert at Pine Knob
Episode 252: Hooked in All the Wrong Places
October 30, 2022 19:14 - 38 minutes - 27 MBBuffett cancels October dates, a new recording with Zac Brown, and the last concert roundups from August.
Episode 251: It's All So Terrible
August 27, 2022 20:35 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBRecorded Tuesday, August 23 2022. Topics include favorite tequilas, Buffett's Paris songs, three concert reviews, and seeing Zachary Richard and Buckwheat Zydeco.
Episode 250: Oh, It's Just Nachuh
July 29, 2022 03:30 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBSchmoe is back from Hilton Head, Mike has found a new favorite tequila, and Mickey runs down Jimmy Buffett's three July concerts. (Cameos by Kate and Debra.)
Episode 249: A Solid Number Two
June 29, 2022 22:59 - 54 minutes - 37.9 MBIt’s our June episode and we got it done just in time! We cover Jimmy Buffett’s latest concerts and Schmoe shares a health update. (Cameo by Kate.)
Episode 248: It Isnt Jimmy Buffett, Is It?
May 28, 2022 22:44 - 1 hour - 58 MBRecorded Thursday, May 26 2022. We go through the latest Buffett stories and the first six shows of the new tour. (Guest: Debra. Cameo by Kate.)
Episode 247: Spring Cleaning
March 24, 2022 21:55 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWe spoil Jimmy's appearance in "Blue Bloods," offer concert roundups of the last two 2021 shows, share USPS woes, Mike talks about his trip to St Lucia, and Schmoe -- get this -- has a joke! (Cameo by Hud.)
Episode 246: We Have Issues
March 12, 2022 04:06 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBThe boys are back for 2022! Topics include Jimmy Buffett’s new cruise line, Life magazine, and December's first two Florida shows. (Cameos by Kate and Debra.)
Episode 245: The Gateway Drug to Fun
October 17, 2021 14:27 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBSchmoe talks about getting COVID-19 and the boys talk about September's three Colorado concerts. (Cameos by Kate and Debra.)
Episode 244: Brokeback Roundup
August 26, 2021 14:42 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBRecorded Tuesday, August 24. There's a Pine Knob concert next month! And we talk about getting our tickets, Mickey reviews the new Under the Volcano documentary, and we go through August's four concerts.
Bonus: 2021 Radio Ad
August 17, 2021 23:55 - 34 seconds - 1.07 MBStill using the same old Feeding Frenzy music bed, here is this year’s radio ad, recorded Tuesday morning (off WCSX 94.7, at approximately 10:30 AM EDT).
Episode 243: Farms and Fields and Concert Roundups
July 31, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWe go through eight of Jimmy's concerts, from April to mid-July. (Cameo by Kate.)
Episode 242: Mimi Pinkerton's Greatest Hits
May 29, 2021 01:44 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBJimmy’s back on stage. And we're back with two new concert roundups! (Cameo by Debra.)
Episode 241: Distressing Side Effects
April 30, 2021 23:22 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBTopics: "Nothing But Time" virtual tour, Latitude Margaritaville's "Home Sweet Home" giveaway, four live shows in May, and Schmoe's myriad personal problems. Happy fifteenth anniversary to us and thank you for being a part of it!
Episode 240: The Flex
March 26, 2021 05:38 - 37 minutes - 26.3 MBDiscussions about vaccine shots and injection sites and, oh yeah, a mention or two of Jimmy Buffett. Special guests: Hud and Patti.
Episode 239: Fish from the Pope Factory
February 20, 2021 04:58 - 44 minutes - 31 MBOut of a clear blue sky, a new episode! The guys get caught up and Mickey shares some more Jimmy Buffett baseball caps. (Cameo: Deb.)
Episode 238: Noise-Canceling Earschmoes
December 31, 2020 16:22 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBHappy New Year. Our last show of 2020. Songs for “Songs You Don’t Know By Heart” volume two, a look back at the year, and a lot of modeling of fake facial hair.ar, and a lot of modeling of fake facial hair. Recorded Wednesday, December 30 2020.
Episode 237: A Salty Morsel
December 21, 2020 02:36 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBRecorded Tuesday, December 15 2020. The boys take a deeper look into SYDKBH, comparing the new versions to the originals. (Special guest: Hud.)
Episode 236: SYDKBH Album Review
December 05, 2020 21:49 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBRecorded Tuesday, December 1 2020. It's our latest album review, two in one year!
Episode 235: Catman Forever
November 05, 2020 01:54 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBRecorded Wednesday, October 28 2020. Topics of discussion: the last Songs You Don't Know By Heart videos, the new album, and Jerry Jeff Walker.
Episode 234: There's a Lot of Taint Down There
September 23, 2020 04:49 - 1 hour - 42 MBMore “Songs You Don’t Know By Heart,” the “Trying to Reason” virtual tour, and the problems of digitizing home movies. Special guest: Hud. Guest appearance by Kate (and Lucky).
Episode 233: Hot Tequila
August 27, 2020 00:48 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBRecorded Monday, August 24 2020. The gang discuss "Songs You Don't Know By Heart," "Saltwater Gospel," and Jimmy's recent YouTube appearances, and Mickey shills for his book series again. Special guest: Hud.
Episode 232: A Big Fat Recognizable Guy
July 22, 2020 15:58 - 34 minutes - 24 MBMike, Schmoe, and Mickey discuss Jimmy Buffett’s latest interview appearances, talk about what they’ve been watching, and Mickey performs a long-distance magic trick
Episode 231: Is That You, James Bond?
July 07, 2020 09:38 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBRecorded Thursday, July 2 2020. Another backyardcast, with guest appearances by Andrew, Deb, and Kate.
Episode 230: Quick Fix Retirement
June 23, 2020 00:06 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBSchmoe, Mickey, and Mike welcome special guest Wally to talk about the latest Buffett stories and appearances, Margaritaville retirement, cruises, outdoor grills and griddles, and Wally's drink of the week.
Episode 229: Life on the Flip Side album review
June 03, 2020 04:28 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThe boys review Jimmy Buffett’s new album and Schmoe’s new shirt. (Special guest: Hud. Appearances by Deb.)
Episode 228: Knob Stubs
May 23, 2020 07:22 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBRecorded Thursday, May 21 2020. The boys reminisce about their earliest Buffett shows, from 1980 to 1987.
Episode 227: A Bridge Through My Head, A Logo in My Drink
May 16, 2020 15:43 - 56 minutes - 39 MBRecorded Thursday, May 14 2020. Mickey has some more show-and-tell, Schmoe schmoes a bit, and Mike opens his Buffett Box.
Episode 227; A Bridge Through My Head, A Logo in My Drink
May 16, 2020 00:38 - 56 minutes - 39 MBRecorded Thursday, May 14 2020. Mickey has some more show-and-tell, Schmoe schmoes a bit, and Mike opens his Buffett Box.
Episode 226: Schmobo Caller
May 09, 2020 16:43 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBRecorded Thursday, May 7 2020. Mickey shows off his collection of Buffett tour hats and Mike does tech support for Schmoe’s crappy internet.
Episode 225: Horse Week
May 01, 2020 19:58 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBRecorded Thursday, April 30 2020. The gang is back with another show-and-tell.
Episode 224: Classy, Sexy, Artsy
April 24, 2020 19:43 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBRecorded Thursday, April 24 2020. A FourCast and show-and-tell, with Mike, Mickey, Schmoe, and Hud.
Episode 223: The Tropical Pope
April 19, 2020 00:35 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBRecorded Thursday, April 16 2020, with Amigo Schmoe, Mike, and Mickey…and a special appearance by DJ Pixel 4 XL (aka Hud).
Episode 222: We're Zoomin' Too
April 10, 2020 22:24 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBMickey, Schmoe, and Mike are back, getting together via Zoom. Everyone else is doing it, why not us?
Episode 221: BackyardCast Pt 2
July 10, 2019 01:31 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBWith one week till the Pine Knob show, the boys take a look at the recent Jimmy Buffett stories of 2019. Guests: Patti and Hud.
Episode 220: A Pang on the Pane
July 04, 2019 01:49 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBSchmoe, Mike, & Mickey are back together! In the first part of a marathon backyardcast, the boys discuss website woes and learn Mickey doesn't know the difference between months and years. (Dedicated to the memory of Sparky.)
BONUS: 2019 Radio Ad
January 08, 2019 19:08 - 30 seconds - 888 KBRecorded off WCSX 94.7, on Tuesday, January 8, at approximately 7:10 AM EST.
BONUS: End of Year Message
December 30, 2018 04:01 - 3 minutes - 2.73 MBWho says we didn’t release anything during 2018? Mickey gets an audio file in just under the wire, wishing you all a Happy 2019!
Episode 219: Christmas Tequila (0001)
December 20, 2017 03:53 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBSchmoe, Mike, Mickey, and Hud reunite for a Christmas special, discussing the year's stories, Schmoe's graphic design skills, and Jimmy Buffett's Buried Treasure album.
Episode 218: Parrot Necks
May 29, 2017 19:11 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBSchmoe, Mike, Mickey, Patti, and Hud discuss the Parrot Heads documentary, the new Jimmy Buffett biography, and the new tour. (Guest appearance by Debra.)
Episode 217: A Little Hoarse
April 20, 2017 20:55 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBMike talks about his visit to the Margaritaville Resort in Hollywood FL. (Roger Clyne podcast takes over at 19.12.) (Cameo by Jennifer.)
Episode 216: Getting Our Schmojo Back
March 31, 2017 01:16 - 35 minutes - 24.9 MBThe Jimmy Buffett Detroit date has been announced, and Schmoe is back to join Mike and Mickey in discussing this year's ticket-buying adventures.