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Whew #xpncountdown is over so I can go back to avoiding Bsky. Thanks @wxpnfm.bsky.social, cant express what a welcome distraction it was when some pretty tough things were happening in my life. Happy New Year!
December 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Whew #xpncountdown is over so I can go back to avoiding Bsky. Thanks @wxpnfm.bsky.social, cant express what a welcome distraction it was when some pretty tough things were happening in my life. Happy New Year!
My #xpncountdown report card was pretty solid. I think thats at least a B+ maybe A-
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
My #xpncountdown report card was pretty solid. I think thats at least a B+ maybe A-
The #xpncountdown is back for the final day, and the hits are coming fast and furious. Started the day with two of my #11’s: #120 with Johnny Cash’s cover of Personal Jesus and Luke Combs’ Fast Car at # 115.
December 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The #xpncountdown is back for the final day, and the hits are coming fast and furious. Started the day with two of my #11’s: #120 with Johnny Cash’s cover of Personal Jesus and Luke Combs’ Fast Car at # 115.
I’ll start day 7 of the #xpncountdown off exactly where day 6 ended since I missed the final song last night, one of my #11 votes, Calexico’s version of Alone Again Or at 256. Love them and their version. Now bring on the top 250!!!
December 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I’ll start day 7 of the #xpncountdown off exactly where day 6 ended since I missed the final song last night, one of my #11 votes, Calexico’s version of Alone Again Or at 256. Love them and their version. Now bring on the top 250!!!
I’m here in spirit for the #xpncountdown day 6 but won’t be able to post much. This MUST be the place.
December 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I’m here in spirit for the #xpncountdown day 6 but won’t be able to post much. This MUST be the place.
Good morning #xpncountdown friends. Sorry I am late today, I am calling in “The Beths” because I could not sleep after the show last night. But staying on topic, they played this cover! youtu.be/Moz6XOAKK5U?...
The Beths - “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” (official music video)
YouTube video by The Beths
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December 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Good morning #xpncountdown friends. Sorry I am late today, I am calling in “The Beths” because I could not sleep after the show last night. But staying on topic, they played this cover! youtu.be/Moz6XOAKK5U?...
Pavement gets a double shot with their cover of the Echo and the Bunnymen classic the Killing Moon while cleverly working in part of the Bunnymen song Yo Yo Man. Double plus good! #xpncountdown.
December 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Pavement gets a double shot with their cover of the Echo and the Bunnymen classic the Killing Moon while cleverly working in part of the Bunnymen song Yo Yo Man. Double plus good! #xpncountdown.
Missed a bit of the #xpncountdown this morning, but catching up at a delicious time. Never heard this Galaxie 500 cover of Joy Division #624, forgot to even consider voting for Ciccone Youth's cover songs, and I am hopeful #626 won't be the last time we hear from Madeleine Peyroux.
December 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Missed a bit of the #xpncountdown this morning, but catching up at a delicious time. Never heard this Galaxie 500 cover of Joy Division #624, forgot to even consider voting for Ciccone Youth's cover songs, and I am hopeful #626 won't be the last time we hear from Madeleine Peyroux.
My god this Black Pumas cover of Fast Car hits deep. #xpncountdown
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
My god this Black Pumas cover of Fast Car hits deep. #xpncountdown
Oooh Morrissey covering the Pretenders??? That Johnny Marr was a member of for awhile??? Is this part of those estranged band mates ongoing spat? Somebody spill the tea! That being said, I still want Morrissey to shut up. #xpncountdown
December 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Oooh Morrissey covering the Pretenders??? That Johnny Marr was a member of for awhile??? Is this part of those estranged band mates ongoing spat? Somebody spill the tea! That being said, I still want Morrissey to shut up. #xpncountdown
Ok yeah, I'm rockin to this Disturbed cover of Genisis' Land of Confusion. #xpncountdown
(Back from the dentist, so have some catching up to do on earlier songs)
(Back from the dentist, so have some catching up to do on earlier songs)
December 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Ok yeah, I'm rockin to this Disturbed cover of Genisis' Land of Confusion. #xpncountdown
(Back from the dentist, so have some catching up to do on earlier songs)
(Back from the dentist, so have some catching up to do on earlier songs)
Holy shhh David Bowie covering the Pixies is brilliant #xpncountdown
December 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Holy shhh David Bowie covering the Pixies is brilliant #xpncountdown
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For every one of my songs that makes the #xpncountdown im going to donate $5 to the station. $10 for any that make the top 100.
December 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
For every one of my songs that makes the #xpncountdown im going to donate $5 to the station. $10 for any that make the top 100.
Wow, the women are GIVING on the #XPNcountdown… great covers from Neko Case, Kate Bush, Brandi Carslile
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Wow, the women are GIVING on the #XPNcountdown… great covers from Neko Case, Kate Bush, Brandi Carslile
Oh, this Angelique Kidjo cover of Talking Heads' Born Under Punches grabs you immediately! It was barely 10 seconds into it before I decided I loved it. Thanks #xpncountdown voters for bringing this matter to my attention.
December 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Oh, this Angelique Kidjo cover of Talking Heads' Born Under Punches grabs you immediately! It was barely 10 seconds into it before I decided I loved it. Thanks #xpncountdown voters for bringing this matter to my attention.
Wow, what a nice discovery to hear Chvrches doing Arctic Monkeys' Do I Wanna Know on the #xpncountdown. Definitely going to look that one up.
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Wow, what a nice discovery to hear Chvrches doing Arctic Monkeys' Do I Wanna Know on the #xpncountdown. Definitely going to look that one up.
OK, #xpncountdown fans... does anyone streaming with Google Home have repeated connection drops (and sometimes automatically restarts seconds or minutes later)? I have this same problem with other streaming radio stations, so I don't think its @wxpnfm.bsky.social. Maybe Google? Comcast issue?
December 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
OK, #xpncountdown fans... does anyone streaming with Google Home have repeated connection drops (and sometimes automatically restarts seconds or minutes later)? I have this same problem with other streaming radio stations, so I don't think its @wxpnfm.bsky.social. Maybe Google? Comcast issue?
The first song in the #xpncountdown that I had to turn down: The Residents covering Rolling Stones classic Satisfaction. Very creepy stalkery.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The first song in the #xpncountdown that I had to turn down: The Residents covering Rolling Stones classic Satisfaction. Very creepy stalkery.
Is from Prince’s 2008 Coachella set???? #xpncountdown. Yes, that is me having a meltdown in the audience. My one and only Coachella. How could you top Prince covering Radiohead under a full moon on a beautiful Saturday night, just after Portishead and Kraftwerk? You can’t. Thank you voters.
December 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Is from Prince’s 2008 Coachella set???? #xpncountdown. Yes, that is me having a meltdown in the audience. My one and only Coachella. How could you top Prince covering Radiohead under a full moon on a beautiful Saturday night, just after Portishead and Kraftwerk? You can’t. Thank you voters.
Yes this Yo La Tengo cover of Friday I’m In Love should have been on my consider list for the #xpncountdown
December 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Yes this Yo La Tengo cover of Friday I’m In Love should have been on my consider list for the #xpncountdown
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Predicted Top 5 #XPNcountdown comments:
5 Darn! Should’ve had this on my list!
4 Never heard this, but it’s awesome!
3 Damn… what the heck is this?! I recognize the melody, but just can’t place it
2 THIS is a cover?! I thought this was the original!
1 XPN is amazing - I need to up my monthly $gift!
5 Darn! Should’ve had this on my list!
4 Never heard this, but it’s awesome!
3 Damn… what the heck is this?! I recognize the melody, but just can’t place it
2 THIS is a cover?! I thought this was the original!
1 XPN is amazing - I need to up my monthly $gift!
December 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Predicted Top 5 #XPNcountdown comments:
5 Darn! Should’ve had this on my list!
4 Never heard this, but it’s awesome!
3 Damn… what the heck is this?! I recognize the melody, but just can’t place it
2 THIS is a cover?! I thought this was the original!
1 XPN is amazing - I need to up my monthly $gift!
5 Darn! Should’ve had this on my list!
4 Never heard this, but it’s awesome!
3 Damn… what the heck is this?! I recognize the melody, but just can’t place it
2 THIS is a cover?! I thought this was the original!
1 XPN is amazing - I need to up my monthly $gift!
#xpncountdown here they are again, my votes for best cover song.
December 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
#xpncountdown here they are again, my votes for best cover song.
It has begun
HAPPY #XPNCountdown DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
And if you don’t celebrate you absolutely should celebrate.
Go listen to @wxpnfm.bsky.social starting today at 8am EDT with the great @kristenkurtis.bsky.social and join in on a communal adventure for your ears and soul.
And if you don’t celebrate you absolutely should celebrate.
Go listen to @wxpnfm.bsky.social starting today at 8am EDT with the great @kristenkurtis.bsky.social and join in on a communal adventure for your ears and soul.
December 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It has begun
Yes, I live for the year-end countdowns on @wxpnfm.bsky.social. What a blast to meet Mike V crew, and share my votes. Can't wait for the full 885 countdown next week!
Happening NOW on the XPN Lunch Hour with Mike Vasilikos, XPN Member Chris Beiter (@cbeiter.bsky.social) shares his top 10 list for the 885 Greatest Cover Songs countdown! Kicking it off with his #10, Beyoncé's cover of "Black Bird." Tune in at XPN.org to hear the rest!
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Yes, I live for the year-end countdowns on @wxpnfm.bsky.social. What a blast to meet Mike V crew, and share my votes. Can't wait for the full 885 countdown next week!