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The Hot Read PodcastTitans Coaches Share Plan To Maximize Treylon Burks, T'Vondre Sweat, The OL & MoreOn today's show, host Easton Freeze shares all the highlights from our first meeting with the Titans position coaches, Brian Callahan and Will Levis:WILL LEVIS-What has Brian Callahan seen from Will Levis so far? (4:50)-Will Levis on having his first real offseason and how he feels physically (6:06)-How would Will Levis describe Brian Callahan's offense? (8:40)TYLER BOYD-What kind of addition is WR Tyler Boyd both on and off the field? (15:50)-Brian Callahan explains what adding Boyd...2024-05-101h 11
Muddy River NewsCAMP CALLAHAN AND PARTNERS IN BLOOMAshley talks about Camp Callahan with Randy and Anita Callahan and their family’s long-time commitment to providing a wonderful setting for those with special needs. Then Natalie Cornwell from the United Way talks about the Partners in Bloom display, going on TODAY at Town and Country Inn and Suites. leading up to tonight’s annual meeting.2024-03-0718 min
Today in Putnam CountyHeart of the Cumberland - Dianne Callahan and Makayla RamseyMy interview with Heart of the Cumberland's Dianne Callahan and Makayla Ramsey. The non-profit provides hope and healing services to adults and children that have lost loved ones and experienced major loss in their life. https://www.heartofthecumberland.org/Give Feedback on Interview2023-07-2923 min
OnBase: Smashing Sales and Marketing MisalignmentsEp. 405 | Navigating Digital Demands and Sales Efficiency in Today's MarketEpisode Summary
In this episode of Sunny Side Up, host Randy Ilas interviews Gregory Callahan, Partner and Founder of Bain & Company. This episode explores the ways that companies are adapting to the new digital landscape due to COVID-19. It looks at how businesses can leverage their digital capabilities to personalize their offering and deliver leads faster. Additionally, it touches on the importance of understanding customer needs and creating an ideal customer profile, as well as providing bite-sized trials of products before purchase and leveraging independent third-party reviews to create a better customer experience. Finally, it covers how...2023-07-2135 min
The Great Song PodcastNeal Morse - Episode 1104One of the most prolific prog progenitors in the world--the incomparable Neal Morse of the Neal Morse Band, Transatlantic, Flying Colors and so many more--joins the program this week to talk about the making of his sprawling epics, working with long-time collaborators like Mike Portnoy and Randy George, and how the heck does he remember how to play all this stuff?
Be sure to check out Cinema Snack Bar, Rob's new movie podcast, which launches next week!
In this episode:
- Elevated choruses for days!
- Writing massive songs for prog...2023-03-011h 11The Great Song PodcastWayne Kirkpatrick - Season 10 FinaleThis. Friggin. Guy.
Wayne Kirkpatrick is one of THE hit songwriters of modern music history. You've heard his work sung by the likes of everyone from Garth Brooks and Eric Clapton to Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, with a little Chris Gaines and Little Big Town thrown in just for fun.
From pop to CCM to country and even Broadway, the mega-hits just keep coming from an absolute legend with the pen, and we're extremely excited to bring you an XL finale celebrating Wayne's genius. Get ready for a lot of music, and a...2022-12-211h 49The Great Song PodcastYou Raise Me Up (Rivalry Week) - Episode 1019“It’s everything I hate about the Titanic song, but slower.”
Yes yes yes, it's Rivalry Week once again--when we typically go head to head. But this season...there's a twist.
Rob and JP are BOTH taking on a worldwide smash. "You Raise Me Up," which you may know from from funerals, weddings, and awful tributes of all kinds, is this season's target, and we're going to give you the full story of its creation, court battles, and weirdest pop culture appearance.
Buckle up, folks--we are united in our hatred, and the gloves are of...2022-12-1440 minThe Great Song PodcastSilent Movie (w Andy Gullahorn)One of the finest songwriters on this here planet (and JP's #SpotifyWrapped top artist!) joins us this week to talk about writing, bowling, and note-taking in the digital age. It's a serious geek-out week for our boy JP, so enjoy the even higher level of enthusiasm as we chat with Andy Gullahorn!
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Connect with us...2022-12-0759 minThe Great Song PodcastToo High to Die (w Derrick Bostrom of Meat Puppets) - Episode 1017This week we're dissecting one of Rob's favorite albums, the Meat Puppets 1994 album Too High to Die, the album that, along with Nirvana's Unplugged in New York, cast the band into the national spotlight.
Meat Puppets drummer and band historian Derrick Bostrom joins us for a thorough, if curmudgeonly, conversation about the band's penchant for weirdness, frustrations with the industry, and hopes for the future.
Thanks so much for listening!
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Join us on PATREON for early access, extended interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more ways to be...2022-11-301h 19The Great Song Podcast"Time Has Come Today" (w Lester Chambers of The Chambers Brothers) - Episode 1016Lester Chambers is part of the legendary Chambers Brothers, whose blend of folk, rock and psychedelic soul broke minds and barriers from the 1960s on, and who are at the forefront of Questlove's award-winning 2021 documentary, Summer of Soul.
This week we're covering The Chambers Brothers' absolutely iconic track "Time Has Come Today" in all its 11-minute glory, and spotlighting Lester's current involvement in Moonalice, a record-breaking group in their own right.
Get ready for a real trip and some real talk! Thanks for listening!
Join us on PATREON for early access, extended interviews...2022-11-231h 14The Great Song PodcastJack and Diane (John Cougar Mellencamp) w Dave Barnes - Episode 1015An American classic song deserves and American classic guest, so we had to bring in the big guns--Uncle Dave Barnes returns to the third man chair to help us break down the John Cougar Mellencamp stalwart, "Jack and Diane." We'll break down the song into its best and funniest bits, and get into our usual shenanigans, which are even more shenanigany than usual with Dave in the room. Plus:
- Hot Takes!
- “Everything is singable.”
- The “Weird Al” Yankovic parody that almost was
- Minds are blown about the structure...2022-11-1659 minThe Great Song PodcastSwitchfoot (w Jon Foreman) - Episode 1014It's time to spend a little time with the breezy rock boys from San Diego! Yes indeed, Jon Foreman of Switchfoot is here to talk about the band's newest release, this is our Christmas album, his changing methodology over 25 years of recording and touring, and his beloved Padres. All that and more, including:
Al Pacino’s cat!
A bag of yams!
“God doesn’t need a lawyer; your job is to be honest.”
Thanks so much for being a Producer!
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Join us on PATREON for early access...2022-11-091h 29The Great Song PodcastDon't Know Why (Norah Jones) w Jesse Harris - Episode 1013The inescapable hit from the album that was almost literally off the charts, Norah Jones' "Don't Know Why," was written by today's guest, Jesse Harris! We'll talk all things Jesse with him, including his brand-new album, Silver Balloon. Plus the hard-hitting coverage of Norah Jones and the phenomenon that was her debut album Come Away With Me, and: Rob sings the wrong lyrics a hundred times! “Would you please stop rubbing me?” First appearance of a new chart! “That chord almost made me call on the name of the Lord.” --- Join us on PATREON for early access, extended intervie...2022-11-021h 31The Great Song PodcastWedding Songs and Love Stories (w Crystal Alley)Our most special guest of all time—Rob’s amazing wife Crystal—joins the show as we celebrate and dive into Rob and Crystal’s new EP, “Wedding Songs and Love Stories,” available today at your favorite streaming service, as well as on Bandcamp.
Get the album at robandcrystal.com or https://robandcrystalalley.bandcamp.com.
Album graphic design by the incomparable Zeke Tucker. @zeketucker on Instagram
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RFD TodayRFD Today October 24Monday’s show features an update with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan. We talk all things specialty growers with Randy Graham, who serves as chairman of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association. Illinois FFA Center executive director Mindy Bunselmeyer stops by in advance of National FFA Convention. And we finish the show previewing a new market week with Joe Camp from Comstock Investments.2022-10-2452 minThe Great Song PodcastKey Largo (w Bertie Higgins) - Episode 1011Yacht rock time once again at The Great Song Podcast, and we’re sailing the high seas of Destin, Florida(?) with the captain of our hearts, Sir Bertie Higgins! This absolute earworm will have you reaching for the margarita mix and grilling shrimp by the basket, swaying with an old love. Plus:
How this song is an auditory message in a bottle that really worked!
The top 5 movie quotes of all time
“I lip synced the whole tour.”
Bertie Higgins on Burt Reynolds, Roy Orbison, and playing the first US Rolling Stones...2022-10-1949 minThe Great Song PodcastCherry Pie (w Alan Hewitt) - Warrant - Episode 1010Just get past your initial reaction and admit you love this song. You do, we do, and that's fine. Now that we've said it out loud, let's dig into an era-defining hit from the glam rock days, with co-writer Alan Hewitt of...The Moody Blues? Yep! We'll cover all that and more, including pie chat, ghost guitarists, and more Harriet Beecher Stowe than you’d probably expect.
Credit to “Full in Bloom” for the Beau Hill clip referenced in the show: https://fullinbloom.com/warrant-producer-beau-hill-talks-jani-lane-erik-turner-joey-allen-steven-sweet-mike-slamer-interview-excerpt/
Join us on PATREON for early access, extended interviews, weekly reacti...2022-10-1257 minThe Great Song PodcastBilly Sheehan (Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, etc.) - 5 Year Anniversary ShowThe greatest hard rock bassist of ALL TIME joins the show to celebrate five years of The Great Song Podcast! Billy Sheehan's cred is unquantifiable, and his work with David Lee Roth, Steve Vai, Mr. Big and SO many others proves it without a doubt. Billy sits down with us to talk about the new project from Talas, his career and style, and much more. Get ready for a wild ride! Thanks for listening, and here's to the next five years! Plus:
- Pat Boone Does Dio
- “This song already has a hand in my...2022-10-051h 20The Great Song PodcastMr. Bojangles/Fishin' in the Dark/Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (w John McEuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)It's time for an XL episode, because we couldn't choose just one song to help us chronicle the 50+ year career of the band that created the Americana genre. Founding Dirt Band member John McEuen joins us as we talk about a handful of our favorites from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Also:
Rob’s terrible Norm Macdonald impression
Sparsely-worded choruses galore!
“And we wondered what took so long.”
“He was a nice, drunk guy.”
Working in the Disneyland magic shop with Steve Martin
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Get more of th...2022-09-211h 19The Great Song PodcastMississippi Queen (w Corky Laing of Mountain)An all-time rock monster of a song, and a perfect '70s rock gem, Mountain's "Mississippi Queen" stands tall as a peak (pardon the pun) example of what American rock music could be. And there's a great story to the song, which we'll learn courtesy of Mountain's own Corky Laing, who brought the song to the band.
Plus:
“When I play Mississippi Queen, I think of Jesus Christ”
Guitar pickup ash trays!
“If you need to beat up a tornado, you throw on Mississippi Queen.”
Mountain’s Corky Laing walks us t...2022-09-1457 minThe Great Song PodcastDon't Fear the Reaper (w Joe Bouchard of Blue Öyster Cult) - Episode 1005It's '70s September, and we're rocking out with one of the all-time "dark metal" classics--the über-famous, über-controversial, ümlaut-loving Blue Oyster cult and their signature hit, "Don't Fear the Reaper." Rolling Stone's Song of the Year for 1976 gives us plenty to chew on, especially with BOC's Joe Bouchard to walk us through some history, including:
- Ghost stories, seances and haunted hotels
- The Barry Manilows of Heavy Metal
- The Genesis of the Ümlaut in rock
- Being covered by Metallica
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- How this song is twice-stolen
- The original lyrics and topics of “Come On Eileen”
- An arsenal of fiddles!
- Helen being “more about listening than looking”
- Helen’s gas station snack food of choice...2022-08-3153 minThe Great Song PodcastOpposites Attract (Paula Abdul ft MC Skat Kat) w OneGunnJust who is MC Skat Kat, and what's he hiding? Well it's a complicated answer, but part of it involves a lot of awesome Prince stories, a lesson in helpful premature confidence, and some rotoscoping animation.
Paula Abdul's debut album "Forever Your Girl" remains one of the landmark debut albums, and we're digging into the smash hit duet "Opposites Attract" this week with the singing voice of MC Skat Kat, OneGunn. Enjoy!
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Bopst ShowBopst Show: Electroconvulsive Therapy (Part 1)Music variety show hosted, mixed and recorded by Chris Bopst featuring words and music by Randy’s West’s Average Wafro Band, Tyrone Lee, Katie Lee, Joe Higgs, The Ro-D-Ys, Bill Callahan & Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Jerry "Boogie" McCain, The Craftys, Leon Thomas, Well Pleased and Satisfied, X Plastaz, Beyond the Wizards Sleeve, Claude Bolling, Fred Lowery & The Anita Kerr Singers, The Damned, and Herencia De Timbiquí.This show originally aired Friday April 29, 2022 on WRWK 93.9 LP FM in Midlothian, Virginia, USA.2022-05-0254 min
The Great Song PodcastAll For Love (from The Three Musketeers) [Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting] w Dave Barnes - Episode 908The ultimate trio of adult contemporary powerhouse dudes gave us one of the absolute hardest movie songs of all time, so it's only fitting that we become a trio once again with our very own D'Artagnan, mister Dave Barnes! We dig deep into this incredible track from Disney's The Three Musketeers soundtrack, plus discussions of all things relevant, and some of course irrelevant.
Check out Dave's latest tunes and the "Nights Like These" tour at davebarnes.com.
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Visit greatsongpodcast...2022-03-2346 minThe Great Song PodcastSend Me an Angel [from The Wizard] w David Sterry of Real Life - Episode 907Movie Month's third tasting comes from the 1989 classic/disappointment/dud The Wizard, starring Fred Savage, Beau Bridges, Christian Slater and more. The movie may have flopped as well as the Nintendo Power Glove it promoted, but "Send Me an Angel" from its soundtrack became a hit for Australian outfit Real Life not once, but twice! We chat with frontman and synth wizard David Sterry about the songs popularity, its rebirth as a remix, and more.
Also:
- The Inaugural Great Song Pod Video Game Gauntlet
- The chance meetup that led "Send Me...2022-03-161h 04The Great Song PodcastGod Gave Rock and Roll to You (KISS) w Russ BallardFrom Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey comes our next Movie Month entry, the grand, uplifting power ballad, "God Gave Rock and Roll to You"...2? We'll answer all the questions and cover the significant versions leading up to this rock monster's inclusion in the film, and we'll chat with writer and original performer (as part of Argent) Russ Ballard.
Also:
- The wild journey to the opening key of this song
- Argent and the ‘70s rock that birthed the original
Join us on PATREON for early access, extended interviews, weekly reaction mi...2022-03-091h 16The Great Song PodcastEye of the Tiger (w Dave Bickler of Survivor) - Episode 905Movie Month returns with one of the all-time iconic soundtrack songs. From Rocky III (and pretty much every Rocky movie thereafter) comes Survivor's signature hit, "Eye of the Tiger." Original Survivor lead vocalist Dave Bickler joins us to discuss this song's journey to the big screen, why the movie version differs from the album cut, and oh yeah...being the voice of the single most successful radio commercial franchise of all time, Bud Light's "Real Men of Genius!"
Join us on PATREON for early access, extended interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more ways to...2022-03-021h 07The Great Song PodcastThe Freshmen (w Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe)Let’s be honest, there was a lot of brooding going on in the ’90s. But this week’s track may have been the most brooding thing to come out of the whole decade, and we all loved it. The grim story of The Verve Pipe’s “The Freshmen” is on the show this week, and we chat with writer and frontman about its creation, the downside of the music business, finding creative freedom and more, plus:
- Being crowd pleasers
- ‘90s shirt fashion
- Lawn chairs and living rooms
Join us on PAT...2022-02-231h 25The Great Song PodcastI'm No Superman (Theme from "Scrubs") w Chad Fischer of Lazlo BaneMulti-talented writer, producer and scorer Chad Fischer chats with us this week about his Lazlo Bane track "I'm No Superman," the story behind its inclusion in the TV show "Scrubs," his friendships with Zach Braff, Lisa Loeb, Colin Hay and more. Oh and rocket ships. Also:
- Jimmy the cab driver
- The song's serendipitous path from a backyard barbecue to Scrubs
- The incredible connection/love triangle scenario connecting Chad Fischer, Colin Hay and a female cast member of "The Office"
- Chad's homemade spacecraft
Join us on...2022-02-1656 minThe Great Song PodcastGreatest Love Story (w Brandon Lancaster of Lanco) - Episode 902Valentine's Day calls for a great love song, and they don't come much better than Lanco's #1 smash "Greatest Love Story." Frontman and eponym Brandon Lancaster joins us, and the conversation starts off with some fascinating revelations!
Also in this episode:
— The NSYNC secret hidden in plain sight
— Lanco’s “Bachelor” moment
— JP and Brandon’s mirror life
— Fat Giraffe
--The artist Brandon Lancaster would “Yesterday” if he could
--Sonic evolution in country music
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The Great Song Podcast is a Tiger Leap Production. 2022-02-091h 05The Great Song PodcastYMCA (w Felipe Rose of The Village People) - Episode 901Season 9 kicks off with a worldwide classic! Get your disco boots with the goldfish in 'em and let's get to dancing with the Village People classic, YMCA. In this episode we'll learn the origin of the group, the song, and the dance, and we chat with founding member Felipe Rose, aka "The American Indian Chief."
Also:
- A touching song from a fart,
- Are you a lazy emmer?
- Stump the Genius from our guest!
Welcome to Season 9!
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The Great Song PodcastStyx (w Lawrence Gowan of Styx) - Episode 820It's epic season finale time, and it doesn't get more epic than the Grand Rock of Styx! Lawrence Gowan, Tommy Shaw, James J.Y. Young and the rest of the crew are ready to rock, and JP's ultimate band is great fodder for a walk through the prog-pop-hard rock landscape. Plus lead singer Lawrence Gowan talks with us about upholding the band’s legacy and exploring new territory with the band’s new album “The Crash of the Crown.”
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Join us on PATREON for early access, longer interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more...2021-12-221h 07The Great Song PodcastBaby Come Back (w Peter Beckett of Player) - Episode 819Atop the pinnacle of Yacht Rock Mountain, you'll find but a handful of songs, and "Baby Come Back" is definitely one of them. Lead singer Peter Beckett joins us to talk about one of the ultimate make-up songs, his newfound side business (spoiler alert; it's awesome), and we get into our usual shenanigans.
Thanks for listening and supporting the show!
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Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter...2021-12-151h 01The Great Song PodcastKarma Chameleon (Culture Club) - Rivalry Week 2 - Episode 818Rivalry Week continues, as we now go toe-to-toe over another iconic '80s track, Culture Club's "Karma Chameleon," which Rob loves and JP hates. We'll fight over harmonicas, guitar tuning and more as we dig into the signature hit of Boy George and company.
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Join the Facebook group! Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod2021-12-0838 minThe Great Song PodcastHome Sweet Home (Motley Crüe) - Rivalry Week 1, Episode 817The gloves are off, and we go head-to-head in the first installment of Rivalry Week for Season 8! This week it's Vince Neil, Tommy Lee and the boys of Motley Crüe, with one of the iconic proto-power ballads, "Home Sweet Home."
Who do you side with? Plus:
- Diacritical analysis (aka the metal ümlaut)
- The hidden classic riff in the chorus
- The cover version that charted higher than the original
Join us on PATREON for early access, longer interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more ch...2021-12-0149 minThe Great Song PodcastBeyond Belief (w John Schlitt of Petra) - Episode 816The biggest rock band in Christian music history is almost undeniably Petra, and JP is one of their biggest fans on planet Earth. Frontman John Schlitt joins us this week to talk about Petra's legacy, Beyond Belief, getting a kick in the pants from a new production team and more. Plus:
- A Deathmatch of Hooks!
- The ultimate Petra lyric challenge
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2021-11-1752 minThe Great Song PodcastMr. Businessman (w Ray Stevens) - Episode 814One of the all-time comedy and Nashville music legends, Ray Stevens, joins us to talk about his song Mr. Businessman, his iconic career and more!
Also:
- Rob has an epiphany
- Freakin’ Ray Perm! - The art of the laugh track
- A fake ending!
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**Ad:** Get “Real as the Rai...2021-11-101h 24The Great Song PodcastMr. Businessman (w/ Ray Stevens) - Episode 814One of the all-time comedy and Nashville music legends, Ray Stevens, joins us to talk about his song Mr. Businessman, his iconic career and more! Also:
- Rob has an epiphany
- Freakin’ Ray Perm!
- The art of the laugh track
- A fake ending!
Join us on PATREON for early access, longer interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more chances to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod
Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @greatsongpod for Shenanigans, giveaways, and more!...2021-11-1058 minThe Great Song PodcastAddicted to Love (Robert Palmer) w/Dave Barnes - Episode 813Might as well face it, this episode is going to be awesome. Uncle Dave Barnes joins us fresh off his new comedy album release "It's Hard Being an Idiot," to cover one of the most rocking songs of the 1980s. We'll talk about:
- Nagel Women
- Fictional band members that aren't fictional
- Dave Grohl's unexpected influence and more.
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- The missing lyric from “Magic”
- Rob gets sonned by his own son
- NASCAR plays the hits
- JP loses it
Thanks for listening and supporting, as always!
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- Aging in the music industry
- Beaver Nuggets
- Peeling a carrot maybe?
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Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter...2021-10-131h 14The Great Song PodcastOld Friends (w Ben Rector) - Episode 809, 4th Anniversary EpisodeWe're kicking off Magic Month with our 4th Anniversary spectacular, an XXL episode featuring one of our favorite tunes by one of our favorite artists, Ben Rector. "Old Friends" (from the album Magic) couldn't be a more perfect fit for us to celebrate the 4th birthday of the Great Song Podcast, and Ben couldn't have been a better guest. Also:
- JP sleep-calling his 8th-grade crush
- Triple Stump the Genius
- Ben Rector on writing “open-handed”
Thank you as always for listening and supporting, and here's to the next 4 years of faaaantastic!
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There's more to this episode on Patr...2021-10-061h 34The Great Song PodcastGood (w Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra) - Episode 808One of the great alt-rock songs of the '90s is the topic this week, and we do our usual deep-diving and off-roading, as well as a great chat with lead singer (and writer of modern hits for Sugarland, Howie Day and many others) Kevin Griffin. Also in this episode:
- The ‘90s Alt-Rock Vocal Super Cut!
- Shaquille O’Neal on the toilet
- A Shirts vs Skins rematch?
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The handsomest, and possibly most talented, guest ever to join the show, Jon McLaughlin (that's piano guy Jon, not jazz guitar John) talks with us about the nightmare scenario for performing musicians, gas station regrets, and feeding ducks SO HARD.
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Join us on PATREON for early access, longer interviews...2021-09-221h 19The Great Song PodcastShe's a Beauty (w Fee Waybill of The Tubes)A theatrical rock band collaborating with David Foster and Steve Lukather--what more could you want from the '80s? Good luck getting this one out of your heads. San Fransisco/Bay Area legends The Tubes deliver an all-time ear worm, and we get to chat with frontman (and one of the 3 Most Important People in the World) Fee Waybill about the true story behind the song, censorship, and...
- How you can thank Canada for this ‘80s classic
- We fantasy-book the first ever Great Song Podcast Festival
- The legendarily weird artist wh...2021-09-151h 06The Great Song PodcastFinally (w Cece Peniston)Get Rob's new album "Also-Ran Bluesman" here!
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We snagged a diva! The great Cece Peniston was kind enough to sit with us for a few minutes and chat about her '90s Dance/R&B classic "Finally," regarded as one of the greatest dance tracks of all time. We'll learn the true story behind the song, talk to Cece about her career, that hairdo from the video, and more, including:
- CeCe, C.C., and Cici's
- A truly hilarious misunderstanding
- To beef or not to beef?
2021-09-0658 minThe Great Song PodcastAlso-Ran Bluesman (Rob Alley) - Bonus EpisodeThe EP sure to set the blues world on its ear is finally here. You can get Rob's new album Also-Ran Bluesman everywhere you stream or download great music.
And you KNOW we had to give you a full breakdown, so we're back in your ears this week to let you behind the scenes on the songs and making of this very special record. Enjoy the episode, enjoy the EP, and stream it a lot so we can #GetRobToTheBluesTop20.
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Check out Rob and the Revelators on Live from the Library Friday, September 3...2021-09-0346 minThe Great Song PodcastArtist Spotlight: Toad the Wet Sprocket (w Glen Phillips) - Episode 804Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" comes out this Friday! Pre-save or listen now!
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It's a total love-fest this week as we gush over an all-time favorite artist, Toad the Wet Sprocket! Lead singer Glen Phillips sits with us to chat about their career and his solo music, life as a quarantine music streamer, and compassion for your fellow man. (Yes, it really does get that deep.)
Plus:
- That classic McShnickens/McNerfin duet
- We prove our Biblical scholarship
- NPH vs VanDerBeek
“THE jo...2021-09-011h 28The Great Song PodcastOverkill (w Colin Hay of Men at Work) - Episode 803Pre-save Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" and stream the new single, "Wheelhouse!"
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Can't get to sleep? Perfect! This week's episode is sure to nullify the night, as we dig into an incredible solo interpretation of Men at Work's "Overkill" by the writer and lead singer of the iconic '80s group, Colin Hay. This version you may recognize from season 2 of the TV show Scrubs, in which Colin also starred. We'll talk about Scrubs, Zach Braff, and the like as we dig into this gorgeous rendition.
Also--the funniest Stump the Genius concept...2021-08-2558 minThe Great Song PodcastFamily (w Drew Holcomb) - Drew Holcomb & the NeighborsPre-save Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" and stream the new single, "Wheelhouse!"
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You gotta love em, right? "Family" is the song and topic this week, and one of the the top dogs of the Americana scene, Drew Holcomb, stops by to chat with us about summer vacations, bourbon, and the time Dave Barnes tried to kill him.
Also Rob reveals himself to be a miserable wretch of a father! Should be a good show.
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Join us on PATREON for early access, longer interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full b...2021-08-181h 16The Great Song Podcast"Need You Now" (w Dave Haywood of Lady A) - Episode 801Season 8 begins with a BIG BANG--Lady A's Dave Haywood joins us to talk about all things Lady A, and we go in-depth (maybe a little too in-depth) on their absolute SMASH hit "Need You Now."
Also:
The Ruth's Chris and White Castle cover versions
Singing the hits in made-up languages
Don't Sleep on Sunflower seeds!
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Catch Rob Friday, August 13 as a guest on the Beer'd Al Podcast!
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Join us on PATREON for early access, longer interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus...2021-08-111h 32The Great Song PodcastI Accidentally Broke Into the Gap - Playlist My Life #3EPISODE 3: I ACCIDENTALLY BROKE INTO THE GAP is now live! Submitted by Andrea K.
Last week's listener addition to "Quitting My Job" is "My Own Summer (Shove It)" by Deftones, submitted by Tim Holloway.
💿What song would you add to this week's playlist? We'll put our favorite in the official playlist and credit you in the notes!
💡What scenario in your life needs a playlist? Click the "messages" button at greatsongpodcast.com and leave your name, location, and idea.
GET THE PLAYLIST:
✅Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3hRh5v3
🍎Apple...2021-07-2118 minThe Great Song PodcastQuitting Your Job - Playlist My Life Episode 2Episode 2 of Playlist My Life curates the perfect soundtrack for Quitting Your Job. Submit your scenarios by clicking the Messages button at playlistpod.com!
What song would you add? Send us a message or leave a comment and we'll add our favorite to the official playlist!
Look for the official playlist on Apple Music and Spotify by searching Playlist My Life or The Great Song Podcast.
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THE PLAYLIST:
JP’s 5
1. I Want to Break Free - Queen
2. Uprising - Muse
3. Only God Ca...2021-07-1415 minThe Great Song PodcastWhoomp! There It Is (w DC Glenn of Tag Team)Bonus time! We had so much fun with this episode we decided to release it as an addendum to Season 7, connecting two of our favorite Geico ad artists, Europe and Tag Team.
Who doesn't love "Whoomp! There It Is"? The ubiquitous '90s hit has reached a whole new life cycle as the 2021 face of Geico ads, and we're gonna cover ALL of it. Plus:
-DC Glenn, The Brain Supreme, is gonna make you a better person
-The incredible Disney version and the...uh...well the Addams Family version
-Jock Jams, "...2021-06-301h 02
Throwback Sports ProductionsRS Game #5 - Hornets vs. MarinersGame NotesRS Game #5 - Red Hornets vs. Seattle MarinersVenue: Steele StadiumPre-game Notes: The Hornets roll into their three-game homestead undefeated and on a high atop the A.L. West, facing a Mariners team who is looking to bounce back from an up-and-down start to the season. Angelique Harding gets the nod for the M’s as former Mariner Randy Johnson will start for the Hornets. Will we see a pitcher’s duel here this afternoon? Tune in to find out!Pi...2020-11-0137 min
Kurt & Jen Make a PodcastEp 29, The MonkeesKurt & Jen breakdown the humor of The Monkees.
(Theme From) The Monkees on Spotify
For Pete's Sake (Closing Theme) on Spotify
I'm Not Your Stepping Stone covered by the Sex Pistols on Spotify
Apples, Peaches, Bananas, and Pears on Spotify
She Makes Me Laugh video on YouTube
If That's What You're Into by the Flight of the Conchords on YouTube
Goin' Down on Spotify
Auntie Grizelda on Spotify
Riu Chiu video on YouTube
Unwrap You At Christmas on Spotify
She on Spotify
Monkees TV Episode "The Devil & Peter Tork" on YouTube
Monkey Mobile video on YouTube
No Time on...2020-09-281h 12
The One StarsThe Hole ThingWhat's at the bottom of the deepest depression on earth? It's the One Stars Season One
Finale! The One Stars News Network covers an ever-expanding sinkhole.
CAST:
Autumn Hardwood (aka Emma Elizabeth) as Negative Nancy.
Blythe Renay as Chatbot.
Garan Fitzgerald as the Announcer.
Nina Nikolic as Susan Somethinerother.
Brandon P. Jenkins as Richard TooGoode.
Becca Marcus as The Government.
Tal Minear as the Kazoo Ad One.
Dallis MacKenzie as Intern Lilly.
Paul Hikari a...2020-09-1931 min
Lyons Landmark Baptist ChurchRandy Callahan - AudioLyons Lanmark Baptist Church2020-08-2342 min
In The Kliq (Pro Wrestling Podcast)R.I.P. Kamala & Raw Underground Debuts & Eric Young Attacks Rich Swann After He Retires | In The KliqOn this episode of In The Kliq, Baby Huey, Tommy and Richard discussed the breaking news of the passing of WWE Legend Kamala. Plus, they break down their highlights from WWE Monday Night Raw including The Riott Squad reuniting, Drew McIntyre confronting Randy Orton, Sasha Banks vs. Shayna Baszler, who poisoned Montez Ford, Shane McMahon revealed Raw Underground and The Hurt Business crashed the party. Lastly, they review this week's episode of Impact Wrestling including Moose vs. Heath, The Motor City Machine Guns' interview, Eddie Edwards vs. Sami Callahan, Wrestle House and Eric Young attacking Rich Swann after he...2020-08-1155 min
Throwback Sports ProductionsRS Game #2 - Hornets @ MarinersGame NotesRS Game #2 - Red Hornets @ Seattle Mariners 07-05-2020Venue: Dirt YardsPre-game Notes: In the second game of the season, the Hornets begin the first game of a three-game stint on the road as they take on the Mariners in a battle for early first-place in the A.L. West. Sally Hobbs will make her inaugural pitching debut as she gets the start against Angelique Harding. Tune in to the action!Pitching Match-up: Sally Dobbs (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Angelique...2020-07-0550 min
Gangland WireToo Politically SensitiveIn this podcast, our guest Lieutenant (Ret) Michale Callahan tells how the Illinois State Police assigned him to review a murder investigation after they learned that the television show Dateline was doing a show that will allege the defendants were wrongfully prosecuted. Lt. Calahan’s assignment will lead to the court overturning two murder convictions and free one of these men from Death Row. He tells how an embarrassed Illinois State Police hierarchy will impede and hound him into retirement. He said that he had no more than started opening the case file for review when a local police officer ca...2020-04-0800 min
Gangland WireToo Politically SensitiveIn this podcast, our guest Lieutenant (Ret) Michale Callahan tells how the Illinois State Police assigned him to review a murder investigation after they learned that the television show Dateline was doing a show that will allege the defendants were wrongfully prosecuted. Lt. Calahan’s assignment will lead to the court overturning two murder convictions and free one of these men from Death Row. He tells how an embarrassed Illinois State Police hierarchy will impede and hound him into retirement. He said that he had no more than started opening the case file for review when a local police of...2020-04-0846 min
TrapDraw Podcast – No Laying Up65: Bob SturmNeil and Randy chop it up with Bob Sturm, Dallas-based journalist, radio personality and author. Besides being an avid golfer and NLU fan, for which we're grateful, Bob has spent nearly three decades in radio, currently co-hosting the Hardline show on The Ticket Sports Radio. Bob regales us with an assortment of stories from his time in the business, including a few featuring the infamous Scoops Callahan! Bob is full of life and has great energy, this was a really fun conversation. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-071h 34
The Adopting and Fostering HomeThe Stinson family—pt.1, adoption disruptionsOn the first episode of this two-part series, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber speak with Randy Stinson, senior vice president for academic administration and provost at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his wife, Dana about adoption disruptions.
You won’t want to miss this transparent conversation about disruption, adoption and life with eight children—five of whom are adopted.
Learn more about adoption and foster care at SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption.
Additional Resources:
Wounded Children Healing Homes: How Traumatized Children Impact Adoptive and Foster Families, by Jayne Schooler, Betsy Keefer Smalley, and...2018-06-0700 min
A Waste of Time with Itsthereal#154: FafuToday on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, Day 5 of the #12DaysOfPodcasts, we welcome music producer, video director, DJ, drum programmer and all around content creator Fafu to the Upper West Side! Fafu discusses growing up in York, Pennsylvania, moving to Minnesota with dreams of finding his place in the live music scene, working odd jobs and taking recording classes, and hanging out at a biker bar on the outskirts of town where the best musicians in the world would congregate. We talk about working as a drum programmer and guitar tech for Prince at Paisley Park, moving to NYC...2017-12-171h 50
A Waste Of Time with ItsTheReal#154: FafuToday on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, Day 5 of the #12DaysOfPodcasts, we welcome music producer, video director, DJ, drum programmer and all around content creator Fafu to the Upper West Side! Fafu discusses growing up in York, Pennsylvania, moving to Minnesota with dreams of finding his place in the live music scene, working odd jobs and taking recording classes, and hanging out at a biker bar on the outskirts of town where the best musicians in the world would congregate. We talk about working as a drum programmer and guitar tech for Prince at Paisley Park, moving to NYC...2017-12-1700 min
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The Big Three PodcastGay BulliedThe guys recall an explicit encounter Perry had with Randy Callahan. Andy Dick comes by later to help coerce Perry out of the closet.2010-11-0653 min
Polyamory WeeklyA poly mission statementComing up on this week'sPolyamory Weekly: thoughts on luck in America, a listener's first frubble, poly cards in the offing? A taste of poly smut, facing monogamy, jealousy as a refrigerator, and a poly mission statement. Questions? Comments? Feedback? Erotica? Email minx at cunningminx@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-600-5677. Thanks for listening! 00-2:15 Introduction. updates Introduction, under-18 warning and redirection to Scarleteen.com. 2:15-9:20 Comments: More on being lucky 5x5 comments on being "lucky" and points out preexisting socioeconomic conditions that make some folks less than lucky others to begin with, and Jason...2005-08-3037 min