Episode 13 - This time, Jesse gets mean! (NEVER SURRENDER FARLEY!)
Release Date: 11/19/2025
Episode 13 - This time, Jesse gets mean! (NEVER SURRENDER FARLEY!)
The Motern Media Mixtape
This is not the episode I intended to make for lucky #13. But Matt Farley drew my ire! How can someone like him surrender and give up on his goals? Let himself and all of us down? It breaks my heart! So strap up and buckle in, because today I'm gonna yell at/attempt to motivate the maestro to get back in the studio, and do what he has preached to us for so many years. Don't worry, I wouldn't want to disappoint my listeners. It's not like I'm Matt Farley or something. The standard November episode of The Motern Media Mixtape WILL still come out, even if Matt Farley is a no good,...
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Pulled From The Pulps Preview - Banish the Hobgoblins!
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As a special bonus for you lovely listeners, this is the first Pulled From The Pulps! Banish the Hobgoblins appeared as an editorial written by George William Wilder in the February 1927 issue of Ghost Stories.
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Episode 12 - Paranormal Deep Delve
The Motern Media Mixtape
Welcome one and all! The last episode of the preteen Motern Media Mixtape is here! And it's a real moody one. What else could be expected this time of year? Send any song requests to or hit me up on any of the socials, just search for Jesse Shira. Here's the setlist for the show today, let this serve as your spoiler warning... Still here? Okay then, here are the songs... - When The Ghoulies Come to Town by The Spoiled Chefs - The Devil Master by Moes Haven - Worm Eaters by Moes Haven - The House on Sorority Row by Moes Haven - Neck by Moes Haven...
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Episode 11 - I Forgot the Expression
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Well, well, well, I hope you don't think I've forgotten about you, dear listener! On the contrary, I've been hard at work sourcing materials for TWO new podcasts on the Jesse Shira Radio Network. But, those'll stay a secret for now ;~) To request songs, share anecdotes, or spread gossip about Matt Farley, email me at I have a bunch of songs I'm excited to share with you today. For those who like the mystery of the setlist, STOP READING NOW. Spoilers ahead... (She's A) Mermaid from the Ocean by Matt Motern Manly Man The Red Arrow Diner by Moes Haven Oh Oh Oh Oh by Moes Haven Johnson...
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Episode 10 - Watch Out For Motern Manly Men!
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Email with your favorite Motern Media song to hear it on the show! Howdy friends! Welcome back to the Motern Media Mixtape, your home for the latest, the greatest, and the under-appreciated songs by Matt Farley. Lots of great music in store, and some exciting things I'm working on behind the scenes! Stay tuned for more... Today's Motern Media Mixtape: Listen to the Muse, The Barricades, So As Not To Anger The Muse Get Me Back To Jersey, Moes Haven, January See My Love On Sunday, Moes Haven, February: From the Bayou to the Barnyard and Back Kiyome (Curse of the Screaming Dead),...
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Episode 9 - The Big Heist is Mighty Fine
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The longest day was already three weeks ago, and you know what that means... Happy MO75 day to one and all! We disrupt our regular jigsaw puzzle of jams to shine the spotlight on the greatest band of the 21st century, The Big Heist Matt Farley. Tom Scalzo. Chris "Pete" Peterson. Doug "Froggy" Brennan. The sounds made when these four men blend their talents is an experience that comes a long once, maybe twice in a lifetime. I didn't mention it in the episode, but send me an email at I would be more than happy to play any requests, swap stories, and spread gossip about anything Motern...
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Episode 8 - Matt Farley Is Great (I went for the easy rhyme this week)
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For tickets, merch, and more, please go online to or reach out to Matt Farley at (603) 644-0048. Songlist (Spoilers) That Summertime Feeling, Roller Rink, The Big Heist Late Night Fight by the Rock, MO75 Vol. 3, The Big Heist Run Myself Ragged, Live at the Ladies Auxillary Room, the Motern Manly Band Heated Mattress Anthem!, Household Products and Household Items, The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man Our Troubles May Be Over, Stromboli's Alarm Clock, Moes Haven Pretty Girls (Ballad Style), Songs From Deep in the Vault (1996-2010), Moes Haven Come Back to Dakota, If Not Us, Who?, Moes...
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Episode 7 - Carry Me To Heaven
The Motern Media Mixtape
Salutations and greetings once again! The Motern Media Mixtape is back with another grab bag of goodies straight from the Motern Media songbook. New hits, old favorites, and a few extra surprises are in store, today on the Motern Media Mixtape! Send me an email! I'd love to hear any requests. Let me know what YOU want to listen to. The email in question is Spoiler Filled Track List! Need a Smile by The Big Heist Down in the Valley by The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man with PJ Pajamas I Meant What I Said by The Finklestinks I'll Decide My Fate by Matt Motern Manly Man Dig In! by Moes...
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Episode 6 - Time to Get Your Fix (of Matt Farley, that is)
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The Motern Media Mixtape is here! Throw on your shades, sharpen your crayons, and let the blues wash over you. Yes that's right, bluesy charts from Moes Haven, The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man, and a special guest... For those who don't like the element of surprise, here is a list of all the tracks from today's show Molly by Moes Haven (Dislocated Love Songs) I Have a Landlord by Moes Haven (Songs from Deep in the Vault Vol. 3) Final Exam by Moes Haven ((Sh)oc(k)tober) I Sing on Your Wedding Cake by The Motern Manly Band (Synth Drum Era) Doesn't Play It by The Rules by The Motern Manly...
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Episode Five - See Matt Farley LIVE!
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Welcome back to the long awaited return of The Motern Media Mixtape! This week we have an incredible show full of live recordings of your favorite Motern Media songs. Next Weekend! Matt Farley appears live in London! Find tickets at moternmedia.com Here's a track listing: Postcards and Memories - Summer Ganza 2023 Hold on to What We've Got - WMDE2 Not Dead - WMDE2 Doing Heroin Alone - Motern Extravaganza 2019 Between the Echo - Motern Extravaganza 2019 Rattletrap - WMDE 2017 Live in Danvers Sweetheart Deal - The Ganza Let's Silently Agree - Motern Extravaganza 2023 Let Me Know How It...
info_outlineThis is not the episode I intended to make for lucky #13. But Matt Farley drew my ire! How can someone like him surrender and give up on his goals? Let himself and all of us down? It breaks my heart!
So strap up and buckle in, because today I'm gonna yell at/attempt to motivate the maestro to get back in the studio, and do what he has preached to us for so many years.
Don't worry, I wouldn't want to disappoint my listeners. It's not like I'm Matt Farley or something. The standard November episode of The Motern Media Mixtape WILL still come out, even if Matt Farley is a no good, doody-headed quitter!
Here're the songs I played, because I was just too heated to mention them during my rants:
- I am Angry (I Want to Punch Somebody!) by The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man
- Matt Farley Is A Thief and a Liar and a Jerk by The Singing Animal Lover
- Grey Sleep by The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man
- Full Stop by The Finklestinks
- What We Wanna Remember by Matt Motern Manly Man
- Gotta Quit Manipulating by The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man
- Put Down Yonder Guard by Brennan McFarley
- NO WAY NO WAY by The Big Heist
- Sleison Is A Boxer (Live) by The Motern Manly Band
- They're Gonna Fall in Love with You by Caniko Tucci
- What Shall We Do with This Moment? by Brennan McFarley
Because I had to fight Farley with The Motern Method, these are the pages I read from if any of the audience at home would like to read along.
Pages 3, 7, 28-29, 43, 44-46, & 71