Wed, Dec 25, 2024 - Christmas on the Airwaves

This special Christmas night episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff" features host Mike, joined by his friend Sim Castro, a multi-instrumentalist from the Fat and Funky crew, known for bands like Shinobu, Hard Girls, Terradon, and Albert Square. The duo dedicates the evening to playing a variety of Christmas music, taking live calls from listeners who share their holiday experiences and song requests.

Highlights include heartfelt discussions about Christmas traditions, the joys (and challenges) of the holiday with kids, and a deep dive into listener connections. Mike also offers "55 years of life advice" and even promises a discount on Asian Man Records vinyl. The episode showcases the camaraderie between Mike and Sim, as well as the strong community built around the radio show, with calls coming in from California, Hawaii, and even Ontario, Canada.

Setlist of Songs Played:

• Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio) - "Angels We Have Heard on High"
• The Raveonettes - "The Christmas Song"
• Sufjan Stevens - "Only at Christmas Time"
• The Descendents - "Christmas Vacation"
• High Standard - "War is Over (A Punk Cover)"
• Danny Elfman - "Jack's Obsession" (from The Nightmare Before Christmas)
• Band-Aid - "Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed the World)"
• The Flaming Lips - (Christmas song, title not specified in transcript)
• Jimmy Eat World - "Last Christmas"
• Camping - "Wish You Were" (Original Christmas song)
• Cat Power - "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
• Nick Cave and Shane MacGowan - "What a Wonderful World"
• Masked Intruder - "The Ghosts of Christmas"
• Bad Religion - "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"