For the Sake of the Song

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Podcast by Beth P

For the Sake of the Song

A podcast where musicians and music scene folks make playlists of songs they want to share then they tell us a bit about their picks! Hosted by Beth P, each episode includes a 15-song playlist made by the guest and a short interview with the guest about their playlist. Then the interview is added to the playlist as the first track and the entire playlist is posted on Spotify. Find the interviews and playlists on Spotify and the interviews and playlist track listings on Apple Music at For the Sake of the Song Podcast. Or just follow the podcast on Instagram @sakeofsongpodcast for all the links!
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17 November 2025

The Cactus Blossoms

This episode features a special co-created playlist, brought to you by Page Burkum and Jack Torrey of The Cactus Blossoms, who have been gifting us modern classics that blend Americana, folk, country, and early rock ‘n’ roll for well over a decade. Based out of Minneapolis, the land of great bands, brothers Jack and Page, along with their band, have released multiple studio albums, each to widespread critical acclaim. No Depression said of their latest album, Every Time I Think About You, “the pair seems to approach their craft with a classicist’s ear, always finding the cleanest words to fill up their harmonies.” Make sure to check out Every Time I Think About You wherever you get your music and follow The Cactus Blossoms on your social media of choice to find when they're playing a city near you!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Every Night” by Paul McCartney
  2. “Waiting For My Child” by The Consolers
  3. “Lately I’ve Let Things Slide” by Nick Lowe
  4. “Lean on Me” by Harry Nilsson
  5. “Lighten Up & Try” by Erin Rae
  6. “Sanza Zomi Na Mibale” by Docteur Nico & Orchestre African Fiesta
  7. “Deep Blue Day” by Brian Eno
  8. “The Wind” by Laura Nyro & LaBelle
  9. “Death of the Party” by Dean Johnson
  10. “How Long” by Skip James
  11. “Take Me Home Jesus” by Link Wray
  12. “With My Face On The Floor” by Emitt Rhodes
  13. “Travelin’ Light” by J.J. Cale
  14. “You Made A Believer Out Of Me” by Ruby Andrews
  15. “Key West (Philosopher Pirate)” by Bob Dylan

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

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10 November 2025

Jake Maness + One Year Anniversary!

It's the one-year anniversary of the podcast! And to celebrate the occasion, this special episode features a very special guest: musician, artist, my boyfriend, and unofficial producer-behind-the-scenes - Jake Maness!

Jake is most well-known as the drummer and singer in the blues rock duo, The Maness Brothers, that he formed with his brother David, who plays guitar and also sings. The Maness Brothers have toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, and Europe and have released multiple albums and EPs. Their latest album, Hill House, is coming out December 27th on Romanus Records so make sure to check that out! Also make sure to check out one of Jake's many other, active bands including Dock Judson, in which he is the lead singer/songwriter and drummer, and The Jits and (d)Friends, in which he plays drums, and The Irene Allen Band, in which he plays washboard and drums.

There's so much more to say about Jake and how instrumental he's been to the podcast, supporting me every step of the way, but you'll just have to listen to the episode to hear more!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “So Much Better” by Dean Johnson
  2. “Love Is A Wish Away” by Faith NYC
  3. “Nobody Can Live Forever” by Tim Maia
  4. “Monsoon Lightning” by Lonesome Shack and Tom Walbank
  5. “Dirty South” by James Leg
  6. “Going Back To Memphis – Live” by Soledad Brothers
  7. “Coal Black Mattie” by The Black Keys
  8. “Ace of Spades” by O.V. Wright
  9. “Mush-a-Ring Around” by Freight Train Rabbit Killer
  10. “Drive Back” by Neil Young
  11. “You Don’t Know What Love Is” by Fenton Robinson
  12. “Fire on the Sun” by The Animals
  13. “Heavy Music – Pt. 1” by Bob Seger
  14. “Evil (Is Going On)” by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
  15. “Tears Come Rollin’ Down” by Henry Townsend

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers (yes, the same Maness Brothers that the guest, Jake, is in!)

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20 October 2025

Lera Lynn

Lera Lynn is a singer/songwriter whose thoughtful songwriting, poetic lyricism, cinematic soundscapes, and haunting vocals blend Americana, indie rock, folk noir, and art pop. She’s released multiple studio albums and composed numerous pieces for film, TV, and video games, including writing and performing four songs for Season 2 of True Detective, for which she gained widespread recognition. She’s also a producer, known for her meticulous production through her record label, Ruby Range Records. Her latest album, “Comic Book Cowboy” came out just last month and is receiving high praise, with one review noting, the album “sounds like nothing else in this world, in the best sense of the word, and inspires with a multitude of daring/ingenious musical ideas.” You can stream “Comic Book Cowboy” wherever you get your music or, even better, head to leralynn.com to get a vinyl or CD copy!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “Table for Blue” by Andrew Combs
  2. “Green Thumb” by Post Malone
  3. “Perfect Dark – New York Version” by Flyte
  4. “Broken Harvest” by Madison Cunningham
  5. “control (lose)” by Misty Boyce
  6. “Paradise Lost” by Thomas Dybdahl
  7. “End of A Friendship” by Julia Jacklin
  8. “Martha Sways” by Andy Shauf
  9. “The Magician” by Andy Shauf
  10. “May Later” by Blake Mills
  11. “My Love Mine All Mine” Mitski
  12. “Change” by Big Thief
  13. “October Sky” by Yabba
  14. “Empty Trainload of Sky” by Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings
  15. “Cutting It Close” by Iron & Wine

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

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13 October 2025

Guest Playlist: Volume 2

We're back with Volume Two of the Guest Playlist!

Most of the guests on the podcast are musicians and they make us playlists of other musicians’ songs but we don’t get to hear the music that the guests themselves are making and putting out there, which hardly seems fair!

So to remedy that, every 15 episodes I release a playlist that features one song from each of those guests!

And to help me with these regularly occurring special episodes, we are so lucky to have the esteemed Caron Brittany House on the pod! In addition to being a truly wonderful human and friend, Caron has been contributing to the STL music scene for well over a decade. Her show Wax Lyrical ran for nearly 11 years on KDHX and she’s a longtime member of the Twangfest Board of Directors and has been instrumental in showcasing amazing local and national music in STL. And part of that includes the Saturday Sessions at the Tower Grove Farmers Market, which run every Saturday from April to October and feature some of the best acts in STL!

For these Guest Playlists, Caron chose the songs from half the artists and I chose the others and then we chatted about them so give it a listen, find some new music, and show the amazing podcast guests some love!

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “It’s Been Awhile” by Smoke Association / Isaac Chosich
  2. “Rae” by Lilly Hiatt
  3. “Time Trades” by Jeffrey Lewis
  4. “Can’t Get Away” by Shitstorm / Matt Stuttler
  5. “Lipstick Stains” by Hunter Peebles & The Moonlighters / Matt Maher
  6. “Field” by Les Rhinoceros / Mikey Coltun
  7. “Perfect Shade of Blue” by Alex Huck (on YouTube only)
  8. “Dying on the Vine” by Patton Magee
  9. “Had To” by Esther Rose
  10. “First it was a movie, then it was a book” by Florry / Francie Medosch
  11. “Ouray” by Garrett T. Capps and NASA Country
  12. “Hard Lines” by Tony M. Hall
  13. “Trying” by Cyanides / Brian Will
  14. “Stranger in the City” by The Mighty Pines / Neil Salsich
  15. “Crooked Crown” by The Soledad Brothers / Johnny Walker

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers @TheManessBrothers

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29 September 2025

A.J. Croce

A.J. Croce is a singer/songwriter and piano virtuoso with decades of music and touring to his name. He's released eleven studio albums, including his most recent, “Heart of the Eternal”, which was released in early 2025. His music blends rock, blues, soul, and Americana and his new album even has some psych and jazz influences. He’s worked and toured with many of the greats, including BB King, Ray Charles, Leon Russell, Allan Toussaint, Ry Cooder, Jack Clement, Tony Berg, and dozens more.

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15 September 2025

Nick Shoulders

Nick Shoulders is an Americana singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, banjo, fiddle, drums, harmonica, and mouthbow, whom Paste Magazine said is a "bonafide American treasure". He's also the owner of Gar Hole Records and is an accomplished illustrator.

Playlist Track Listing:

  1. “One Broken Heart” by Sonny Burgess
  2. “Frog Went A-Courtin’” by Almeda Riddle
  3. “My Journey To The Sky” by Sister Rosette Tharpe, Maria Knight, Sam Price Trio
  4. “Man in Black” by Johnny Cash
  5. “Where Is The River Gone” by Jimmy Driftwood
  6. “Let’s Get Reagan Out” by John L. Handcox
  7. “Dusty Blossom Biigie” by Arkie Shibley and his Mountain Dew Boys
  8. “Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)” by Solomon Burke
  9. “Craw-Dad” by Bo Diddley
  10. “The Ballad of Emmett Till” by Red River Dave
  11. “If I Don’t Love You (Grits Ain’t Groceries)” by George Jones
  12. “Walkin’ in My Sleep” by Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard
  13. “Full Moon” by baksey Cham Krong
  14. “La danse de Mardi Gras” by The Balfa Brothers
  15. “Sweet Maggie” by Mississippi Sheiks

For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers

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