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Misery and Jim
An extended mix of music and stories on a new country theme for each show. Hosted by Jim Walker weekly on 99.1 WQRT in Indianapolis. Made possible with the support of Duke’s Indy, a honky-tonk venue, restaurant and neighborhood pub on Indy’s near Southside.
Feel free to email Jim with feedback, requests, or other thoughts at jim@wqrt.org.
Show 043 : Cities - West
Show 042 : Bluegrass with Brandon Wadley
Show 041 : Cities - Texas
Show 040 : Cities - New Orleans
Show 039 : Cities - South
Show 038 : Cities - East
Show 037 : Cities - North
Show 035 : Time
Show 034 : Crying Songs pt. 2
Show 033 : Crying Songs pt. 1
Show 032 : Kevin McKelvey
Show 031 : Gideon Wainwright
Show 030 : Caleb Keith
Original air date: March, 2019 on 99.1 WQRT-LP Indianapolis
The Misery and Jim show is made possible with the support of Dukes Indy
Show 029 : Johnny Cash
Original air date: March 12, 2019 on 99.1 WQRT-LP Indianapolis
Nick Zuckerman joins your host, Jim Walker, with the assistance of Jon Martin, for a special Misery and Jim full of Johnny Cash goodness.
Show 022 : Starting 2019 with a Look at 2018 shows
Original air date: Jan. 1, 2019 on 99.1 WQRT-LP Indianapolis
We start 2019 by looking back at our 2018 shows with songs by Gary Stewart, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, OB McClinton, Hayes Carl, Lear Lynn, Bettye LaVette and many more. Click here to view a PDF of the playlist.
Show 021 : Blue, Not So Blue - Misery for the Holidays
Original air date: December 18, 2018 on 99.1 WQRT-LP Indianapolis
The holidays, like life in general, are a time of joy and misery alike. But, while there are some blue Christmas songs in the mix, this is a lively batch of classic country holiday tunes for all to enjoy. Click here to view a PDF of the playlist.
Show 020 : Sad Country Songs with Daniel Hook
Original air date: December 11, 2018 on 99.1 WQRT-LP Indianapolis
On this episode of Misery and Jim, Daniel J. Hook shares writing about country music and life along with sad classic songs he loves. Click here to view a PDF of the playlist.
Show 019 : Psychedelic Country
Original air date: November 27, 2018 on 99.1 WQRT-LP Indianapolis
This episode of Misery and Jim is about psychedelic country from the 60s to now and yes it includes six versions of Just Dropped In. Click here to view a PDF of the playlist.
Show 018 : Ralph Mooney
Original air date: November 20, 2018 on 99.1 WQRT-LP Indianapolis
This episode of Misery and Jim is about pedal steel guitar legend, Ralph Mooney, and was inspired by this podcast of Cocaine and Rhinestones. Click here to view a PDF of the playlist.