Oklahoma Lefty Podcast

Oklahoma Lefty Podcast

An extension of the (mostly) music blog Oklahoma Lefty, this show will feature underground music, interviews, and the occasional random rant. Hosted by Dave Brown, a 30+ year veteran of the underground music scene, the Oklahoma Lefty Podcast focuses on the best in punk, indie rock, alt country, and power pop (just to name a few). For more information on the Oklahoma Lefty Podcast and blog please visit http://oklahomalefty.com, follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @OklahomaLefty, and send any comments, questions, or submissions to oklahomalefty@gmail.com. *Note* All music played on this show is done so with the express written permission of the artist, artist representative, and/or the record label.

Episodes

January 17, 2021 • 45 mins
The following is the segment I recorded for the Punk Lotto Podcast Best of 2020 episodes. You can listen to the full episode here -- https://punklottopod.simplecast.com/episodes/best-of-2020-part-four-w-dave-brown-voicemails.
Mark as Played
Welcome to Cover Wars, a podcast where we take one song that's been recorded by two (or more) artists, look at the artists, where these recordings came from, and determine which version is best.

One this episode we examine "No Surrender" originally written and recorded by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band from their 1984 album Born in the U.S.A. and covers by Gainesville, FL punk / post-hardcore band Hot Water Music, Oklahoma Ci...
Mark as Played
December 31, 2019 • 58 mins
This is the Podcast Edition of the Oklahoma Lefty Top 10 Records of 2019. For the full Top 30 Records of 2019 head over to http://oklahomalefty.com.
Mark as Played
September 1, 2019 • 39 mins
Welcome to Cover Wars, a podcast where we take one song that's been recorded by two (or more) artists, look at the artists, where these recordings came from, and determine which version is best.

One this episode we look at "99 Red Balloons," originally written and recorded as "99 Luftballons" by the German band Nena from their 1983 self-titled debut album and the cover by the Reno, NV hardcore punk band 7 Seconds which appeared on t...
Mark as Played
June 9, 2019 • 32 mins
Welcome to Cover Wars, a podcast where we take one song that's been recorded by two (or more) artists, look at the artists, where these recordings came from, and determine which version is best.

One this episode we look at "Head On," originally written and recorded by The Jesus & Mary Chain on their 1989 album Automatic and the cover by Pixies which appeared on their 1991 album Trompe le Monde.
Mark as Played
This time we ask the question "why is it so hard to be nice to each other?"

This week's song: "Get It Right" by Frank Turner (from Be More Kind; https://bit.ly/2GhWD45)
Mark as Played
April 5, 2019 • 72 mins
1. "Jack and Jawbreaker" by Rough Dreams (from Rough Dreams; https://bit.ly/2IdvyQU)
2. "Willa" by Fresh (from Withdraw; https://bit.ly/2TWPsS7)
3. "Sage" by Bad Sleep (from Bad Sleep; https://bit.ly/2U47bLC)
4. "A New England" by Billy Bragg (live from Roundhouse, London Oct. 26, 2006; https://bit.ly/2HNUcbc)
5. "Redemption Song" by Johnny Cash & Joe Strummer (from Unearthed; https://spoti.fi/2uxuWgT)
6. "Freaks" by Dea...
Mark as Played
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Deep Cuts, a short-form podcast that takes a look at one (or two) song(s) from a record that weren't singles and often weren't fan favorites but are hidden gems, found in the depths of great albums.

On this episode we dig in to two songs from U2's 1988 album Rattle & Hum -- "Hawkmoon 269" and "God Part II."

Purchased Rattle & Hum: https://bit.ly/2YPY3ty
Mark as Played
April 4, 2019 • 103 mins
The Voices of a Generation X is a podcast dedicated to the music that defined and inspired a generation. Originally uploaded on August 28, 2017, this episode covers Bob Mould.

This week on The Voices of a Generation X we cover the career of Bob Mould. Starting with his work in the legendary punk band Husker Du, Mould has had a career that many would kill for by fist by being a pioneer in the American underground, forming the impress...
Mark as Played
What happens when friendships in real life get strained by political discourse online?
Mark as Played
March 28, 2019 • 23 mins
Welcome to Cover Wars, a podcast where we take one song that's been recorded by two (or more) artists, look at the artists, where these recordings came from, and determine which version is best.

One this episode we look at "Clampdown," originally written and recorded by The Clash on their 1979 album London Calling and the cover by Hot Water Music which originally appeared on 1999's City Rockers: A Tribute to the Clash and later on...
Mark as Played
March 27, 2019 • 58 mins
The Voices of a Generation X is a podcast dedicated to the music that defined and inspired a generation. Originally uploaded on August 21, 2017, this inaugural episode covers INXS.
Mark as Played
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Songs That Should Have Been Hits, a short-form podcast that takes a look at one song, its place in history, and asks why wasn't this song huge. On this episode we look ALL's 1993 classic "Shreen."

Video: https://youtu.be/QHYd1cWV5pg
SST Store: https://bit.ly/2HM9pbW
iTunes: https://apple.co/2WdZzUk
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TOv8Y2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Fmp8vu
Official ALL Merch: https://bit....
Mark as Played
March 21, 2019 • 23 mins
On this return episode of the Oklahoma Lefty Podcast, we talk about the future of this feed which includes some new shows like Songs That Should Have Been Hits (a look at a song that should have been huge), Digging Deep (a detailed look and track-by-track review of a record), Artist Spotlight (hopefully that one is selfexplanitory), and the possible revival of my old shos The Voices of a Generation X and Destination Earth X. But w...
Mark as Played
October 30, 2017 • 139 mins
This week is a double-sized, packed episode that includes new stuff from Iron Chic, The Pathogens, The Slow Death, Sneakers Award, Attic Salt, and Oklahoma's Girls Club plus classics from Morrissey, The Gaslight Anthem, The Odd Numbers, and Stiff Little Fingers and much more.

1. "Lead Ashtray" by Fresh (from Fresh)
2. "Little Love Letters" by Sad Blood (from Little Love Letters)
3. "Never Say Die" by Sneakers Award (from Demo)
4. ...
Mark as Played
This week we have a stacked episode that is all about FEST 16 with tracks from band's playing this years event such as Superchunk, Tim Barry, and Pegboy, along with new stuff from Sincere Engineer, Seagulls, Iron Chic, and Wolves & Wolves & Wolves & Wolves. On top of all that, we've got my interview with Jeff Takacs the host and creator of Rocket Fuel Podcast.

For more information on Rocket Fuel --
http://rocketfuelpodcast.com/
h...
Mark as Played
Episode # 16.2 is an all covers edition that includes the Radio Reds covering Modern English, Red City Radio taking on White Lion, The GC5 and Pinhead Gunpowder covering The Replacements, and Bad Brains with Henry Rollins opening the show kicking out a blistering rendition of an MC5 classic.

1. "Kick Out the Jams" by Bad Brains & Henry Rollins (from Pump Up the Volume [Original Soundtrack])
2. "Shout It Out Loud" by Zeke (from Of T...
Mark as Played
October 16, 2017 • 86 mins
Episode # 16 includes new tracks from Cold Wrecks, Iron Chic, Drawstring, Bash & Pop, and Hard Girls plus classics from Riot Squad, The Pietasters, and Capterhouse.

1. "Past Is Pain" by Boys Home (from Wishbone)
2. "Drunk Again" by Bogues (from Mulligan)
3. "We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat" by Landlines (from Blue)
4. "River Mountain Love" by Truck Stop Love (from Can't Hear It: 1991?-?1994)
5. "Up Against the Wall" by Superchunk (...
Mark as Played
September 17, 2017 • 78 mins
This week we have new stuff from Adam Darowski, Diet Cig, Tim Barry, and Choke Up plus cult classics from Jawbreaker, Those Unknown, and Husker Du.

1. "Never Going Back" by Hot Water Music (from Light It Up)
2. "Say 123" by Flowers (from Say 123)
3. "Find the Way" by Adam Darowski (from Find the Way / Half Step)
4. "Blue Moon" by Choke Up (from Stormy Blue)
5. "Hypnotize You" by The Gomes (from Hypnotize You)
6. "My Best Friend (...
Mark as Played
September 5, 2017 • 60 mins
On this edition of the Oklahoma Lefty Podcast we have new stuff from Dizzy Bats, TV Crime, The Homeless Gospel Choir, and Fresh plus Higley, Red Forty, The Forgotten, and much more.

1. "Get Bent" by Fresh (from Fresh)
2. "Clocking In" by TV Crime (from Clocking In / Clocking Out 7")
3. "Maybeing" by Armchair Martian (from Hang on Ted)
4. "Some Friends" by Kali Masi (from Wind Instrument)
5. "I'm Listening" by Dizzy Bats (from I ...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

    Latino USA

    Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S. centering Latino stories, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maria Hinojosa Every week, the Peabody winning team brings you revealing, in-depth stories about what’s in the hearts and minds of Latinos and their impact on the world. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.