Punknews.org is thrilled to announce the launch of Best Midwestern, a podcast focusing on the music of the U.S. Midwest. The show is hosted by long time Punknews contributor Greg Simpson and former Punknews uber-editor, current magazine magnate and owner of Youth Conspiracy Records, Scott Heisel.

On this first episode Greg and Scott review the latest releases by Bloomington, IN's Murder By Death, Columbus, OH's The Sidekicks, and Chicago's The City on Film. They also debate whether 'illuminous' is actually a word. The red squiggly underline in this story editor votes no.

You can find Best Midwestern on Facebook and Twitter at @BestMidwestern. You can subscribe to the show with RSS or via the iTunes Store.