MusicArtsPerforming ArtsExplicit

Picky Bastards

Sam Atkins, Fran Slater, Matt Paul

Picky Bastards is your premium miserable music podcast. Each month, Fran, Matt, and Sam get together to discuss 4 recently released albums and one 'classic' that none of them know well. Then, at the end of each episode, one of them will tell you about a band or artist they adore in our 'Why I Love' section.

You can find all of our podcasts and more at pickybs.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Play

Open in

20 episodes
monthly
Avg 1 hr
English

Episodes 20

Newest Oldest Longest

All20 Unplayed20 In progress0 Played0

Saturday · 28 min
Podcast Mini: Getdown Services - Massive Champion
It's another mini edition of the miserable music podcast known as Picky Bastards. This time out, regular host Fran Slater is joined by Will Collins to discuss Massive Champion by Getdown Services. Did we love it? Did we hate it? Did we get over our pretentious preconceptions? Well, I guess you'll have to listen to find out. If you enjoy this one, please subscribe to the podcast, give us a nice 5 star review on your podcast app, and find us on Instagram @thepickybastards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E101
August 24 · 1 hr 10 min
Picky Bastards Podcast Episode 101
Life without Sam as a co-host begins in Episode 101, where Matt and Fran are joined by the first in a series of rotating guests for this here miserable music podcast. Joe Hoare joins us to discuss new releases from Beth Orton, Madonna, JJerome87, and Mary in the Junkyard and classic from Bratmobile. Fran closes out the episode by telling you why he loves Kevin Morby. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe on your podcast app, leave us a 5 star review on whatever platform you use, and come and find us on Instagram @thepickybastards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E100
August 6 · 1 hr 41 min
Picky Bastards Episode 100
Celebrating 100 episodes of a miserable music podcast
July 12 · 23 min
Picky Bastards Podcast Mini - Fenian, Kneecap
It's Picky Bastards Podcast Mini time once more. Join regular podcast host Fran Slater and previous guest and pickybs.com editor Tom Burrows as they share their thoughts on Fenian by Kneecap. If you enjoy this, please subscribe to the podcast, give us a nice review or some stars wherever you get your podcasts, and come follow us on Instagram @thepickybastards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E99
July 3 · 1 hr 2 min
Picky Bastards Episode 99
Episode 99 of the miserable music podcast is upon you, so please come and join us as we say goodbye to episode numbers with two digits. On this month's playlist we discuss newly released albums from Aldous Harding, SHHE, Genesis Owusu, and Cola and a classic LP from OMD. And, as long time Picky Bs host Sam Atkins gets closer to his final episode with his, he introduces what he calls 'the most pointless Why I Love section in podcast history'. Come and see if you agree while he talks about loving Laura Marling. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe to the show on your podcast app, give us a nice review wherever you do that kind of thing, tell your friends, and come follow us on Instagram at @thepickybastards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E98
May 29 · 1 hr 14 min
Picky Bastards Episode 98
In Episode 98 of the miserable music podcast, Fran, Matt, and Sam review four more recently released albums and a classic album none of us know. The episode closes, as always, with one of the panel telling you about a band or artist they adore in the ‘Why I Love’ section. This month, the new albums are from Arlo Parks, Brown Horse, Lime Garden, and Wesley Joseph and the ‘classic’ is from Nitzer Ebb. Matt closes the show by telling you why he loves Damon Albarn and his various projects. Warning: this episode contains idiotic opinions, total exaggeration, and a podcast host whose not good at words and stuff. If you enjoy the show, please do subscribe to the show on your podcast app, give us a nice review, and follow us on Instagram @thepickybastards and Bluesky @pickybs.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E97
April 21 · 1 hr 7 min
Picky Bastards Episode 97
In Episode 97 of the miserable music podcast, Fran, Matt, and Sam review four more recently released albums and a classic album none of us know. The episode closes, as always, with one of the panel telling you about a band or artist they adore in the 'Why I Love' section. This month, the new albums are from Mitski, Yebba, By Storm and Altin Gun and the 'classic' is from 10,000 Maniacs. Fran closes the show by telling you why he loves Joy Division. Warning: this episode contains what one of the hosts calls 'their worst music take of all time.' If you enjoy the show, please do subscribe to the show on your podcast app, give us a nice review, and follow us on Instagram @thepickybastards and Bluesky @pickybs.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E96
March 19 · 59 min
Picky Bastards Episode 96
It's time for the 96th episode of the miserable music podcast, with hosts Matt, Sam, and Fran. As always, we cover four recently released albums and a classic album that none of us know, before one of the panel tells you all about a band or artist that they adore in the 'Why I Love' section. This month, we have new releases from Geologist, Ratboys, Dream Nails, and Mandy, Indiana and a classic from Joan Armatrading. Sam closes the episode by telling us why he loves Rihanna (finally). If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and give us a nice review on whatever app you use. And you can find us on social media with @thepickybastards on Instagram and @pickybs.com on Bluesky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#95
February 22 · 58 min
Picky Bastards Episode 95
On Episode 94 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. Back for 2026 we are here with a new playlist of albums including a Classic and a Why I Love. This month's playlist: Mon Rovia - Bloodline A$ap Rocky - Don’t Be Dumb Cavetown - Running With Scissors Sleaford Mods - The Demise of Planet X CLASSIC: Wrens - The Meadowlands Why I Love - Sparks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#94
Dec 21, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Picky Bastards Episode 94
Album of the Year 2025
#93
Dec 4, 2025 · 56 min
Picky Bastards Episode 93
On Episode 93 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by Sigrid, Dave, Tame Impala and Just Mustard. This month's classic album is Folksinger by Dave Van Ronk and then Fran tells us why he loves TORRES. This month's playlist: Sigrid - There's Always More That I Could Say Dave - The Boy Who Played The Harp Tame Impala - Deadbeat Just Mustard - WE WERE JUST HERE Dave Van Ronk - Folksinger Why I Love... TORRES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#92
Nov 4, 2025 · 55 min
Picky Bastards Episode 92
On Episode 92 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by GANS, Kojey Radical, Geese and Purity Ring. This month's classic album is Diana by Diana Ross and then Sam tells us why he loves Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves. This month's playlist: GANS - GOOD FOR THE SOUL Kojey Radical - Don’t Look Down Purity Ring - purity ring Geese - Getting Killed Diana Ross - Diana Why I Love: Kacey Musgraves - Golden Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#91
Sep 28, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Picky Bastards Episode 91
Mercury Prize 2025 Special
#90
Aug 28, 2025 · 51 min
Picky Bastards Episode 90
On Episode90 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by The Sick Man of Europe, Hayden Pedigo, Big Special and Annahstasia. This month's classic album is Different Light by The Bangles and then Matt tells us why he loves Hidden by These New Puritans. This month's playlist: The Sick Man of Europe - The Sick Man of Europe Hayden Pedigo - I’ve Be Waving as You Drive Away Big Special - National Average Annahstasia - Tether The Bangles - Different Light These New Puritans - Hidden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#89
Jul 11, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Picky Bastards Episode 89
On Episode 89 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by Little Simz, Shura, Mckinley Dixon and Lifeguard. This month's classic album is Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous by Big L and then Fran tells us why he loves Bob Dylan. This month's playlist: Little Simz - Lotus Shura - I Got Too Sad For My Friends McKinley Dixon - Magic, Alive! Lifeguard - Ripped and Torn Big L - Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous Why I Love - Bob Dylan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#88
Jun 13, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Picky Bastards Episode 88
On Episode 88 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by SENTRIES, Blondshell, Jenny Hval and Model/Actriz. This month's classic album is Amor Prohibido by Selena and then Sam tells us why he loves Take That and Robbie Williams. This month's playlist: Blondshell - If You Asked for a Picture SENTRIES - Gem of the West Model/Actriz - Pirouette Jenny Hval - Iris Silver Mist Selena - Amor Prohibido Why I Love - Take That & Robbie Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#87
May 9, 2025 · 57 min
Picky Bastards Episode 87
On Episode 87 of Picky Bastards we are joined by special guest Rick Larson. We have new releases by Japanese Breakfast, Greentea Peng, Backxwash and YHWH Nailgun. This month's classic album is Laughing Stock by Talk Talk and then Rick tells us why he loves Double Nickels On The Dime by Minutemen. This month's playlist: Japanese Breakfast - For Melancholy Brunetts (& sad women) Greentea Peng - TELL DEM IT'S SUNNY Backxwash - Only Dust Remains YHWH Nailgun - 45 Pounds Talk Talk - Laughing Stock Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#86
Apr 2, 2025 · 58 min
Picky Bastards Episode 86
On Episode 86 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Sharon Van Etten, Antony Szmierek, LISA and Everything Is Recorded. This month's classic album is from Willie Nelso with Red Headed Stranger and then Matt tells us why he loves Interpol This month's playlist: Sharon Van Etten - Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory Antony Szmierek - Service Station At The End of the Universe LISA - Alter Ego Everything Is Recorded - Richard Russell Is Temporary Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger Why I Love - Interpol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#85
Mar 2, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Picky Bastards Episode 85
On Episode 85 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Victoria Canal, FKA Twigs, Ditz and Central Cee. This month's classic album is from Fugazi with The Argument and then Fran tells us why he loves This Is The Kit This month's playlist: Victoria Canal - Slowly, It Dawns FKA Twigs - Eusexua Ditz - Never Exhale Central Cee - Can't Rush Greatness Fugazi- The Argument Why I Love - This is the Kit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#84
Feb 5, 2025 · 52 min
Picky Bastards Episode 84
On Episode 84 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Franz Ferdinand, Moonchild Sanelly, Ethel Cain and Lambrini Girls. This month's classic album is from Rufus Wainwright with Want One and then Sam tells us why he loves Rahim Redcar/Christine and the Queens. This month's playlist: Ethel Cain - Perverts Franz Ferdinand - The Human Fear Moonchild Sanelly - Full Moon Lambrini Girls - Who Let The Dogs Out Rufus Wainwright - Want One Why I Love - Redcar/Christine and the Queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Showing 1–20 of 20 episodes