This week on Friends Talking Nerdy, Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd dust off the record player and go head-to-head once again in The Musicwed Game — the game where friendship meets finely tuned musical instincts. Each picks five songs they believe the other will love, and whoever racks up the most correct guesses earns bragging rights as the reigning music whisperer.
The playlist this round is as eclectic as ever — a sonic road trip through dusty border towns, cosmic dance floors, and smoky backroom stages. You’ll hear talk of the swaggering “Canción del Mariachi” from Antonio Banderas and Los Lobos, the bittersweet twang of Glen Campbell’s “Galveston,” and the glitter-soaked groove of Ace Frehley’s “New York Groove.” From the haunting “This Mess We’re In” (PJ Harvey featuring Thom Yorke) to the gospel fire of Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s “Strange Things Happening Every Day,” every track sparks stories, laughter, and passionate debate.
Rounding out the mix are Orville Peck’s outlaw spin on “Born This Way (The Country Road Version),” the late-90s alt-pop gem “F.N.T.” by Semisonic, the heartfelt lift of Patty Griffin’s “Top of the World,” the fiery “Malagueña Salerosa” by CHINGÓN, and the introspective “Just By Myself” from Greg Brown.
Whether you’re a die-hard music nerd or just love hearing two friends geek out with gusto, this episode hits all the right notes — nostalgia, discovery, and a few good-natured arguments about what makes a song perfectly Tim or undeniably Aubrey.
🎧 Tune in, sing along, and find out who wins The Musicwed Game: Round Two!
As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his website for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.
Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's website for more information on where to find us online.