The Motern Media Mixtape
With over 26,000 songs in the Motern Media library, it can be difficult to pick the best of the best. Our host Jesse digs through the catalog to bring you all the hits, the deep cuts, live tracks, rarities, and more!
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Episode 13 - This time, Jesse gets mean! (NEVER SURRENDER FARLEY!)
11/19/2025
Episode 13 - This time, Jesse gets mean! (NEVER SURRENDER FARLEY!)
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, 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
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Pulled From The Pulps Preview - Banish the Hobgoblins!
10/31/2025
Pulled From The Pulps Preview - Banish the Hobgoblins!
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
10/28/2025
Episode 12 - Paranormal Deep Delve
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 - (So I Says to My Therapist, I Says) I Am Creepy Bobby by Moes Haven "Ad break" - Zombie Cat by Caniko Tucci - Psycho (A Review of the Alfred Hitchcock Film) by The Singing Film Critic - Norman Bates is Out of His Mind and Unstable, I Think by Papa Razzi and the Photogs - Carlisle Cullen, MD, The Vampire and Werewolf Experience - I Wanna Be a Werewolf, The Vampire and Werewolf Experience - Zombie Dog by Caniko Tucci - Langerdale by farley & scalzo - Stambovsky vs Ackley (A House That's Haunted Isn't Always Wanted) by The Paranormal Song Warrior - (Watch Out For) The Shadow People (In The Corner of Your Eye) by The Paranormal Song Warrior - The Michigan Dogman by The Paranormal Song Warrior - Waheela, The Bear-Dog by The Paranormal Song Warrior - Astral Projection by The Paranormal Song Warrior - Flying Squirrel Attack by The Singing Animal Lover - Bats in the Attic by The Singing Animal Lover - The Jaguar is Gonna Kill You, And Eat You! WATCH OUT! by The Singing Animal Lover - Take It For Granted by Bee Bee Bo Bo Touring Updates - The Killer Clown Came To Our Town by The Motern Manly Band - The Mothman Song by The Motern Manly Band Covering the Covers #1 - The Aliens Built the Pyramids by Anthony Covering the Covers #2 - John Carpenter Movie Man Song - Halloween by Moes Haven - Halloween IV by Moes Haven - Halloween V by Moes Haven
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Episode 11 - I Forgot the Expression
09/27/2025
Episode 11 - I Forgot the Expression
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 Should Move to Cincinnati, Pronto by Moes Haven Advertisement What'll I Do by The Odd Man Who Sings About Poop, Puke, and Pee Creatures of Habit by The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man Endearment of Terms by Matt Motern Manly Man This is the Sweet Spot by The Big Heist Pride by Projection from the Side I Had a Vision by The Barricades It's OK to Break The Law (If You Have Good Intentions) by The Motern Manly Band Following Farley/Tour Updates Katie Said by The Big Heist Farley's Mood by Brennan McFarley Fate Mother by Matt Motern Manly Man Cal - Cover Song Challenge 2022 She Baffles Me - Cover Song Challenge 2017 Peter Bogdanovich Can't Stop Talking About Orson Welles by Moes Haven Predecessors by The Big Heist
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Episode 10 - Watch Out For Motern Manly Men!
08/21/2025
Episode 10 - Watch Out For Motern Manly Men!
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), Moes Haven, (Sh)Oc(k)tober! Scotty's Lament, The Finklestinks, Double Take Action It Is Not Fine With Me, The Guy Who Sings About Cities & Towns, I've Never Left My Hometown Atomic Break, Caniko Tucci, Frantic Frenzy Yes Sir! That's Her!, Matt Motern Manly Man, I Forgot What I Was Gonna Say Have You Seen Dooma Blooma? (Live), The Motern Manly Band, Art School Everybody Moves Away. Everybody Moves On., Moes Haven, Songs From Deep in the Vault (1996-2010) Vol 2 A Better Version of Blood on the Tracks, The Passionate and Obsessive Jokerfan, I Love Bob Dylan Maple Syrup (Straight From The Bottle), The Hungry Food Band, Singing About Food Exterminator Song, The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man, Job Songs Shorts Too High, Matt Motern Manly Man, Joyous Cackle Cover Song Challenge - 2019 The Aliens Spared the Earth (For Now), Son of Nothing Recognize You, Moes Haven, Out With The Old: Celebrating 37 and 1/7 Years of Aural Splendor They're Gonna Fall In Love With You, The Finklestinks, Barn Burner You Know Where You Can Find Me, The Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Mature Love Songs
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Episode 9 - The Big Heist is Mighty Fine
07/12/2025
Episode 9 - The Big Heist is Mighty Fine
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 Media. Here's a setlist of the songs played today MO75, single The Longest Day, MO75 Vol 1 Left Them in the Dust, MO75 Vol 3 I Am The King of Late Night, MO75 Vol 3 You and Me, Tonight, Perfect Crime One Road, Perfect Crime Your Turn to Deal, MO75 Vol 2 Whisper, Perfect Crime Anthem #1, Sirens Bravest Deed, MO75 Vol 2 Never Got Over It, Old Route One Destiny Goosebumps, Roller Rink Domino, This Ain't Mardi Gras Orbit, Perfect Crime Falling Leaves, Tightrope Haul Me Off to the Cemetery, Old Route One MATT FARLEY'S FAVORITE SONG BY THE BIG HEIST Jam (Title Idea: This Childhood Life), Perfect Crime
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Episode 8 - Matt Farley Is Great (I went for the easy rhyme this week)
06/28/2025
Episode 8 - Matt Farley Is Great (I went for the easy rhyme this week)
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 Haven We Are Our Own Beast, Double Take Action, The Finklestinks Symphony Sid, Let's Go Camping!, Projection from the Side Creeps, Let's Go Camping!, Projection fro the Side Everybody Tries, Let's Go Camping!, Projection from the Side Rearview Mirror, Basement Reunion, Projection from the Side Ignorance, Basement Reunion, Projection from the Side A.B.L., Basement Reunion, Projection from the Side Donald Driver, Packers Brewers and Bucks, The Green Bay and Milwaukee Sports Band Poor Steve Bartman!, Cubs, Bears, Bulls, & White Sox, The Chicago Sports Band Buddy Cianci for Mayor in 2014, Papa Razzi and the Photogs Get Political, Papa Razzi and the Photogs Arron Rodgers (We'll Love You Someday), Packers Brewers and Bucks, The Green Bay and Milwaukee Sports Band Cover Song Challenge 2021 Entry Ready to Split, MO75 Vol. 3, The Big Heist Does anybody read these? Send me an email and let me know!
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Episode 7 - Carry Me To Heaven
06/09/2025
Episode 7 - Carry Me To Heaven
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 Haven Moonlight by Moes Haven Well-Rehearsed Serenade by Moes Haven It's 70 Degrees in California by Moes Haven Bleak by Moes Haven Focused Submission by Caniko Tucci Squishy's Night Out by Matt Motern Manly Man Be Nice to Everyone All the Time by Papa Razzi and the Photogs Loring Ave. by The Big Heist Cover Song Challenge Entry 2021 Summer Job at Christie's by The Finklestinks Devil on My Side by The Big Heist Careless Love by The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man
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Episode 6 - Time to Get Your Fix (of Matt Farley, that is)
05/08/2025
Episode 6 - Time to Get Your Fix (of Matt Farley, that is)
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 Band (WMDE 2017 Live in Danvers) Hundred Jam 1 by The Motern Manly Band (Motern Extravaganza VI) Barnyard Blues by Moes Haven (Unheralded Origins of Genius) Smack Blues by Moes Haven (Unheralded Origins of Genius) She An' Me by Moes Haven (Unheralded Origins of Genius) In Need of an Egg by The Spoiled Chefs (Songs About Food) The Shine by Caniko Tucci (These Are The Forces) Cover Song Challenge 2022 Entry Cover Song Challenge 2018 Entry Cover Song Challenge 2020 Entry Forever Tears by The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man (Keep Being Awesome) You Don't Love Me True by The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man (Keep Being Awesome) Dixie Guano Co. - Live by The Motern Manly Band (The Extrava)
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Episode Five - See Matt Farley LIVE!
04/13/2025
Episode Five - See Matt Farley LIVE!
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 Goes - Summer Ganza 2023 Killer Clown - Motern Extravaganza 2023 Uncle Jon's Niece - The Greatest Concert: Extravaganza '24 Sleison is a Boxer - The Centennial Ganza Next Time Around - The Centennial Ganza Bleak - Extravaganza V Basin and Range - Motern Extravaganza 2023 I Get Mad/Sad When I/Creeps look at Pretty Girls/My Woman - Extravaganza V Full Stop - The Greatest Concert: Extravaganza '24 Don't Cross That Road - The Greatest Concert: Extravaganza '24 Loring Ave - Binghamton I'm in No Kind of Rush to Go Home - Summer Ganza 2023
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Episode 4 - Throw Me Through a Door
03/04/2025
Episode 4 - Throw Me Through a Door
Did you think I forgot about you? Never, dear listener! On the contrary I have been burning the candles at both ends, burying myself in the vast expanses of the Motern Media songbook. And I have pulled together quite a mix for us this week. We have special songs by The Farley Flower Band, Moes Haven, Caniko Tucci and more! Send us a message! Reach out with your favorite songs hidden in the Motern catalog. Send me requests, dedicate a song to a loved one, and build a vibrant community of merry Moternites. Setlist Spoiler Alert The Cherry Blossom is So Awesome by The Farley Flower Band All-Star Pete by The Manchvegas Outlaw Society The River Mud Shuffle by The River Mud Warriors Schrodinger's Cat by Papa Razzi and the Photogs Reading Girl by The MA Love Song Warriors Prime Rib by The Hungry Food Band Violated Paradise by Moes Haven Innapropriately Detailed Response by Moes Haven I Declare by Moes Haven Regrets in a Fort Made of Blankets by Moes Haven The Stars Would Have Been Spectacular by Moes Haven Violin Girl by Moes Haven Wishing Well by Matt Motern Manly Man Do It Yourself by The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man Jupiter is a Great Community in Florida by The Guy Who Sings About Cities and Towns I'm Born Again by Caniko Tucci Taking Care of Each Other by The Area 51 Singers Don't Lie Awake by The Big Heist I'm The Flower Guy by The Farley Flower Band The Colorado Blue Spruce is a Fine Tree by The Farley Flower Band Love and Detroit, Pt. 1 - Live by The Motern Manly Band Going Nowhere (Live) by The Motern Manly Band Thirsty Killer - Live by The Motern Manly Band
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Episode 3 - Who's on Third?
02/16/2025
Episode 3 - Who's on Third?
We're back! This episode features special tributes to Brennan McFarley and The Athletic Sports Band, among others. Send us your thoughts, comments, questions, queries, songs, anecdotes, or anything Motern Media adjacent. Track Listing: Evil Spot by the Parking Lot by Brennan McFarley Leftover Love (Hostess Girl II) by Moes Haven Karen's Cousin by Moes Haven Don't We Have Each Other? by Moes Haven Sweet Genevieve by Brennan McFarley The Definition of Insanity by Matt Motern Manly Man Madison Social by Matt Motern Manly Man I Forgot What I Was Gonna Say (Live) by The Motern Manly Band Like and Outlaw - Live by The Motern Manly Band Dandelion Moonglow by The Motern Manly Band Michael Jordan by The Athletic Sports Band Mark McGwire Doesn't Want to Talk About the Past by The Athletic Sports Band The Nancy Kerrigan & Tanya Harding Saga by The Athletic Sports Band Michael Vick's Prison Record by The Athletic Sports Band Ladies Love Tiger Woods by The Athletic Sports Band Evil Jalvis by Brennan McFarley The World Is Too Much for Us by Brennan McFarley April Dawn by Brennan McFarley
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Episode 2 - Back for Seconds
02/03/2025
Episode 2 - Back for Seconds
Hey you! Thanks for checking out another exciting Motern Media Mixtape. This episode has a wide selection of songs by Moes Haven, Matt Motern Manly Man, The Big Heist, and many more. If you have any song requests or have covered one of Matt Farley's songs, send an email to and let's see if we can get it played on the air. Track Listing Anything That Moves Me by Matt Motern Manly Man A Nod to the Gods by The Finklestinks Chopping the Bop by The Big Heist Stay True Forever by Matt Motern Manly Man Thrill Me, Baby, Thrill Me by Caniko Tucci A Typical Case of Serendipity by The Very Nice Interesting Singer Man Martha, No by The Strange Man Who Sings About Dead Animals Worldwide Bliss by Moes Haven Enter Mr. Sandman by Moes Haven Sometimes Stars Just Cross by Moes Haven The Clarity of Passion (Demo) by Moes Haven Sandy's Photo by Moes Haven Indifference by Moes Haven Cover Song Challenge 2022 Entry Ringo Starr Just Wanted to Bang On The Drums by The Passionate and Objective Jokerfan Sledge Hammer! (A look back at the Alan Spencer series starring David Rasche) by The Singing Film Critic The Ozone Layer is Awesome, And Worthy of This Song by The Great Weather Song Person The Aliens Built the Pyramids by The Paranormal Song Warrior Don't Cross That Road by Brennan McFarley
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Pod Pilot Takes Flight
01/24/2025
Pod Pilot Takes Flight
Welcome to the first episode of the Motern Media Mixtape!
Send an email to moternmediamix@gmail.com with any song requests, dedications, good jokes, bad jokes, manifestos, or anecdotes about Matt Farley of Motern Media. Heck, you can send me a combination of any of those.
If you have covered a Motern Media song feel free to submit it for a chance to be played on the show! Email is still the same, m
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