First Last Best Worst

Carl M Banks, Taylor Rogers, & Paul Blackwell

4.9 (25)
Music

Join Carl, Taylor & Paul as they invite musical guests to share and discuss their FIRST, LAST, BEST & WORST songs. Discover new artist and learn the nuts and bolts of songwriting. This (to our knowledge) is the world's first analog podcast, recorded to tape on a TASCAM 4-track live in Brooklyn New York, then digitized for the world. Listener mail: FLBWPodcast@gmail.com

04/05/2023

FLBW Episode 59 The Men

Longtime New York rock n' roll institution The Men join us on this enlightening episode. The 2000's DIY scene, getting inspiration from the city, and having a confusing band name are among the subjects discussed. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy! Drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! -FLBW

50 min
12/20/2022

FLBW Episode 58 Pons

Post-punk trio Pons ("the hardest working band in Brooklyn" according to OhMyRockness.com) joins us in the studio for this enlightening episode. Playing terrible DIY venues, the influence of David Cronenberg films, and connecting with the reptilian brain are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! Thanks for listening and drop us a line at flbwpodcast@gmail.com! -Carl, Paul, and Taylor

52 min
12/14/2022

FLBW Episode 57 Matt Allan Of Star 80

Matt Allan of the NYC-based band Star 80 drops in for this enlightening episode. Nostalgia for boomer culture, soda rankings, and writing lyrics that upset people are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! Drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com -Carl, Paul, & Taylor

45 min

3 Episodes

4.9

out of 5

25 Ratings

Essential, fun and surprising listening for songwriters

04/02/2019

Pterodactyl Sanderson

This is by far my favorite podcast on songwriting! (And definitely the only one recorded analog) Taylor, Carl and Paul make these artists very comfortable, and wonderful performances and conversations ensue. The sheer variety of musicians in NYC make up an endless revolving cast that I am always excited to listen to. The hosts also make great music on their own, which counts for a lot in a scenario like this. I love the concept of artists playing their first, last, best and worst songs, they almost always have to pull out tunes that don’t make the nightly setlist, and I love hearing songwriters revisit things they haven’t played, or even thought of, in a while. I’ll keep listening as long as you keep posting, keep up the great work guys!
These are fun

12/07/2018

Lester Romilar

To both LISTEN to AND hear...
Love the Concept

09/20/2018

Chad the Impaler

Super fun concept, the hosts are really funny and the artists are well mixed. 100% recommended!
Great and Funny

04/08/2017

mattroi

My favorite new podcast. Been a fan of one of the hosts for a while and just found out about this. Genuinely funny and a great look into the NYC songwriter scene. Great music (even the weekly "worst" is usually great) and great hosts.

Join Carl, Taylor & Paul as they invite musical guests to share and discuss their FIRST, LAST, BEST & WORST songs. Discover new artist and learn the nuts and bolts of songwriting. This (to our knowledge) is the world's first analog podcast, recorded to tape on a TASCAM 4-track live in Brooklyn New York, then digitized for the world. Listener mail: FLBWPodcast@gmail.com

Creator

Carl M Banks, Taylor Rogers, & Paul Blackwell
Years Active

2016 - 2023
Episodes

3
Rating

Explicit
Show Website

First Last Best Worst

First Last Best Worst

Episodes

FLBW Episode 59 The Men

FLBW Episode 58 Pons

FLBW Episode 57 Matt Allan Of Star 80

Essential, fun and surprising listening for songwriters

These are fun

Love the Concept

Great and Funny

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First Last Best Worst

Episodes

FLBW Episode 59 The Men

FLBW Episode 58 Pons

FLBW Episode 57 Matt Allan Of Star 80

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