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Third Song In
Third Song InIke Reilly - Musician and Family ManChris and Tom welcome one of Tom's rock and roll heroes, Ike Reilly. Ike discusses making music with his band and with his family, and how blurry the distinction can get. Find Ike's links and his upcoming dates and projects at "As Mentioned" on www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.Read Tom's review of the Ike Reilly documentary, "Don't Turn Your Back on Friday Night" on the website or click here to read and subscribe to our blog on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/tompolacek/p/post-facto-film-review-dont-turn?r=em1l7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare...
2025-12-011h 02Third Song In
Third Song InTim Placher - Build-A-PlaylistFor our Season 10 premiere, Chris and Tom welcome local music promoter and man-of-many-hats, Tim Placher. They discuss Tim's multiple careers and his lifelong love of music. Together, they also create an awesome playlist of piano-based pop music.Find Tim's plugs at: https://thirdsonginpodcast.com/as-mentionedSubscribe to our blog at: https://open.substack.com/pub/tompolacek/p/90-and-counting?r=em1l7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=falseThanks for listening.
2025-11-241h 08Third Song In
Third Song InEverybody Knows Your Name -- with Special Guest Joe ClementeJope is back to celebrate our Season 9 finale! The three former roommates discuss the greatest sitcom of all time--Cheers! Check out and subscribe to our blog at: Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | SubstackEmail us questions and comments at: thirdsongin@gmail.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-11-101h 15Third Song In
Third Song InSloan Armstrong - Build-A-PlaylistTom and Chris welcome another Armstrong to the podcast! Sloan Armstrong is an artist and on-line entrepeneur, as well as a horror buff and a heavy metal fan. Listen as they talk Little Skrunks and put together a special playlist.Find links to Sloan's work at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, as well as plenty of other content.Subscribe to the 3SI blog at Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | SubstackThanks for listening.
2025-11-031h 02Third Song In
Third Song InDavid Lynch's Film and ArtTwo years of Third Song in! Chris and Tom celebrate two years of podcasting by trying to figure out the work of film director David Lynch. Listen to see if they pull it off.You can find all things 3SI at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.Subscribe and share our blog on Substack at: https://substack.com/@tompolacekThanks for listening.
2025-10-2742 minThird Song In
Third Song InMarzell Richardson - Build-A-PlaylistTom and Chris welcome Joliet restaurateur Marzell Richardson to the show. They discuss Marzell's restaurant, Richardson's, and how his personal philosophy got him there--then the three of them put together one hell of a music playlist.Find ALL of our playlists on www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and wherever you stream your favorite music.Please subscribe to our playlist on Substack: Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | SubstackThanks for listening.
2025-10-201h 08Third Song In
Third Song InCool Dude - Keanu ReevesTom and Chris discuss the films, writing and music of the ubiquitous Keanu Reeves. Tune in for the 3SI draft of Keanu Reeve's artistic output. Plus, a surprise guest appearance from Dan Dougherty of The Dan Dougherty Band!Find Dan's Kickstarter campaign at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dandougherty/dan-doughertys-third-album-heyday-on-vinylEmail your questions, comments and suggestions to thirdsonginpodcast.com.Subscribe to our blog on Substack at:Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | SubstackThanks for listening.
2025-10-1358 minThird Song In
Third Song InJope's Back! Build-A-Playlist with Joe ClementeChris and Tom welcome back former roommate and current trading card speculator, Joe Clemente. Join them as they discuss Joe's post-retirement business collaboration with his son. They also create a special playlist celebrating collaboration. Email us with questions, comments or suggestions at thirdsongin@gmail.comFind our blog on Substack at Third Song In | Tom Polacek | SubstackThanks for listening.
2025-10-061h 16Third Song In
Third Song InRom-Coms and Date MoviesYour podcasters discuss romantic comedies and draft their favorites. How do your favorite date movies compare?Find our Season 9 companion music playlist on Spotify at:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6EvTV1mQ1I8QRHh5r8nOk1?si=ZpRzwZi1R5uE-VdWZIPZlQ Email us with comments, questions and YOUR favorite romantic comedies at thirdsongin@gmail.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-09-2952 minThird Song In
Third Song InG.O.A.T.sChris and Tom talk about the greatest athletes of all time--at least for them. Plus, staff picks, memorable quotes and a GOAT draft!Look for extra content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-09-2259 minThird Song In
Third Song InGone Too Soon - Cancelled TVYour podcasters discuss "one-season wonders," TV shows that lasted only one season before cancellation. Listen as Chris and Tom discuss their favorite short-lived series and then draft the best ones.You can find our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and at Third Song In | Tom Polacek | Substack. Email your questions and comments to thirdsongin@gmail.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-09-1557 minThird Song In
Third Song InMusic History 901In the Season 9 premiere, your podcasters discuss music documentaries and concert films, as well as music biopics (a little). Listen to hear Chris and Tom draft their top 10 favorite music documentaries.Go to www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for plenty of other content, including our old episodes and all of our Staff Picks!Subscribe to our weekly blog on the site or at www.substack.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-09-0859 minThird Song In
Third Song InDoug Storm, Part 2 - Build-A-PlaylistListen to the conclusion of your podcasters' interview with Washington University alum and former community radio broadcaster, Doug Storm. You can find this episode's special playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jwdrUZMJmKF1QM6kcrVV3?si=zBTGucnLT82_rEWy_Ey5KwEmail us at thirdsongin@gmail.com with your questions, comments and/or suggestions.Season 9 drops NEXT Monday, Sept. 8, 2025!Thanks for listening.
2025-09-0150 minThird Song In
Third Song InDoug Storm - Build-a-Playlist, Part OneChris and Tom interview old friend, former radio broadcaster and iconoclast, Doug Storm.Find all of our content at www.thirdsoginpodcast.com. Look for our As Mentioned page for links to Doug's radio programs, and lots of other content.Subscribe to our blog on Substack at: https://open.substack.com/pub/tompolacek/p/more-than-a-little-bit-off-today?r=em1l7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=falseThanks for listening.
2025-08-2547 minThird Song In
Third Song InComic (Book) ReliefChris and Tom (mostly Tom) talk comic books, then and now. They draft their favorite comic book series and talk about comics as a legitimate art form.Check out our companion music playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38Nl3B6cGscIyn5nKovBSW?si=RYYfGvZJQsauvF1HW3hPcQYou can find our weekly blog on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/tompolacek/p/mid-year-music-update-2025?r=em1l7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=falseThanks for listening.
2025-08-1859 minThird Song In
Third Song InCut Me, Mick. . .Tom and Chris talk Rocky/Creed movies, and hold a draft to determine the champ.Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for our Staff Picks, the newest additions to the Loft of Wisdom and lots of other content. Find our Season 8 companion playlist at:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38Nl3B6cGscIyn5nKovBSW?si=v997IrC1T_CsmS7cdXyVEgYou can email your questions, comments and suggestions to thirdsongin@gmail.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-08-1154 minThird Song In
Third Song InPerformance SpaceChris and Tom discuss what makes a great (and a not-so-great) music venue. They also draft their top 10 music venues and discuss the live music experience. Find lots of other content, including our Staff Picks, at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Read and subscribe to our weekly blog on our website or at www.substack.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-08-0455 minThird Song In
Third Song InDante DiBartolo: Build-a-PlaylistChris and Tom interview visual artist, Dante DiBartolo and discuss his life in the arts. The three of them also come up with a kick-ass music playlist. Click here for that playlist: Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. You can find our other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-07-2859 minThird Song In
Third Song InThis is a Podcast EpisodeListen to Tom and Chris discuss their favorite podcasts and create 3SI's first-ever Top 10 Podcast list. You'll never guess what came in at number ten!You can find our companion playlist at Email us with your personal list of favorite podcasts at thirdsongin@gmail.com.Check out our blog at Substack:Thanks for listening.
2025-07-2159 minThird Song In
Third Song InDan Dougherty: Build-a-PlaylistSinger/musician/illustrator/comic creator Dan Dougherty joins Tom and Chris to discuss just how he gets so much done creatively. They also create a special music playlist as a soundtrack for getting things accomplished. You can find that playlist, "Get Sh*t Done - A Third Song In Playlist," here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LMQDfSoJKd7ndfMNebXFW?si=RHOP8v7zRSK61puJGcS3vQLook for Dan's links and dates at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. He's always somewhere!Email us with questions, comments or suggestions at thirdsongin@gmail...
2025-07-141h 07Third Song In
Third Song InAnd. . .Action!Tom and Chris delve into their favorite action movies and reminisce about the "golden age" of action flicks--the 1980s.Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for all kinds of other content, including our weekly blog. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com with questions, comments or your own top-5 favorite action flicks!Thanks for listening.
2025-07-0748 minThird Song In
Third Song InMatthew Grimm, Part 2 - Build-a-PlaylistThis is Part 2 of the 3SI interview with roots-rocker Matthew Grimm. Listen until the end for new music from Matthew. You can find our special playlist, "Fight Songs," curated along with Matthew, on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4gPqxXOPFJiZaDuq3fhfm7?si=3fTAv74uTbCdu57IEGKMkgEmail us with your suggestions, questions and comments at thirdsongin@gmail.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-06-3056 minThird Song In
Third Song InBuild-a-Playlist with Special Guest Matthew Grimm, Part 1Chris and Tom are excited to welcome Matthew Grimm, former band leader of The Hangdogs and Matthew Grimm and the Red Smear. Listen as your podcasters learn about Matthew's musical journey from the Midwest to New York and back again. Find links to Matthew's music, as well as the 3SI blog and other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. You can email your questions and comments to thirdsongin@gmail.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-06-2358 minThird Song In
Third Song InThe Loft of WisdomWelcome to the Season 7 finale, where Chris and Tom discuss great quotes and quotable films, songs and books. Find all kinds of content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com.The completed final version of our Season 7 companion playlist is available wherever you stream your music, including right here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eQ3MU8pPBaWd0l3CKisf?si=ZyrPv1coSAerrZjvf7x6JwThanks for listening.
2025-06-0945 minThird Song In
Third Song InBuild-A-Playlist, with Special Guest Peter ErrichChris and Tom are joined by Reading, PA singer-songwriter Peter Errich. Join them as they discuss creating pop music and celebrate renowned producer Brendan O'Brien with a special playlist. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for Brendan's links and dates, as well as all things 3SI. Also go to https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0d89xgGavUOSNYIT6RLqQi?si=6092de1e69aa40fc for Peter's 3SI-special playlist, Tribute to Brendan O'Brien.Thank for listening.
2025-06-021h 17Third Song In
Third Song InBuild-A-Playlist, with Special Guest, Bamidele AdelayoChris and Tom welcome immigration lawyer and novelist, Bami Adelayo. Listen in as they talk about Bami's emigration to the U.S. from Nigeria, about his new novel, and about world music.You can find our special playlist for this episode at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6J25PUui15OFUoy5dorQdK?si=rBXzgeaJQNSZx3TwxQxkiACheck out Bami's links at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, as well as our blog, our newest pop culture recommendations, and our staff picks for Episode 8.
2025-05-261h 12Third Song In
Third Song InTom Will TellDownload this episode for Third Song In's exclusive interview with Third Song In podcaster, Tom Polacek, by Third Song In co-host, Chris Derickson. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for links to our playlists and blogs, and for lots of other content!Thanks for listening to Third Song In.
2025-05-1959 minThird Song In
Third Song InBuild-a-Playlist, with Special Guest Bret FiguraThird Song In welcomes drummer, percussionist, music producer and hired gun, Bret Figura of the bands Righteous Hillbillies and the Dan Daugherty Band, (and so much more). Bret helps our podcasters prepare an outstanding playlist of "3 a.m. Music." Listen through to the end for a sample of Bret's newest work, and email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com with your questions and comments.Look for our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and on Substack.Thanks for listening.
2025-05-121h 11Third Song In
Third Song InChris and TellIn this episode, Tom Polacek interviews university administrator and podcast star, Chris Derickson. Finally, the origin story. . .Find us at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Look for our blog and plenty of other content, as well as links to our past episodes.Thanks for listening.
2025-05-0559 minThird Song In
Third Song InOld PlaylistsYour podcasters go back to the roots of Third Song In as they discuss exchanging music in the dark ages--with cassette tapes!Find our podcasts and playlists wherever you stream your stuff. Look for our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and on Substack.Thanks for listening.
2025-04-2856 minThird Song In
Third Song InTo Whammy or Not to Whammy. . .In an inadvertent ode to Wink Martindale, who just passed away, Tom and Chris discuss game shows, new and old. You can find our companion music playlist to this season, and all our seasons, wherever you stream your music. Find our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com or www.substack.com. Email with questions or comments at thirdsongin@gmail.comThanks for listening.
2025-04-2159 minThird Song In
Third Song InThe Beer Curve, Part 4Chris and Tom go back to the well (drinks) for more stories and songs about drinking. Listen to the special Third Song In episode companion playlist, wherever you stream your music.Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com and find lots of other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-04-1455 minThird Song In
Third Song InBloodshot RecordsWe're back! In the Season 7 premiere, Tom and Chris discuss their favorite insurgent country record label, and present 3SI's first-ever musical draft.Read our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and check out our Season 7 companion playlist, wherever you stream your music.Thanks for listening.
2025-04-0846 minThird Song In
Third Song InThe Year 2000For the Season 6 finale, Chris and Tom discuss the end of the 90s and the beginning of the new millennium. They talk about the Y2K scare and how 9/11 affected everyone's perception of the future. They also recommend a bunch of great pop culture from the Year 2000.Follow and rate us wherever you stream your podcasts. Subscribe to our blog on Substack. Email us with questions and comments at thirdsongin@gmail.comLook for the Season 7 premiere on April 7! Thanks for listening.
2025-03-2451 minThird Song In
Third Song InBad Beats and Tough LossesYour podcasters discuss losses and losing. Unfortunately for them, they have quite a bit of personal experience. Fortunately for you, the stories are kind of funny.Email us your own bad beats at thirdsongin@gmail.com. For more 3SI content, visit www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-03-171h 02Third Song In
Third Song InOh. Canada?Your podcasters discuss one of Chris' favorite countries for pop music.Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com.You can find our episodes, our blog and other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-03-1049 minThird Song In
Third Song InBuild-A-Playlist, with special guest, Mike TriznaJoin Chris and Tom as they interview pub owner and Joliet music impresario, Mike Trizna. They discuss the local music scene and create a post-punk/pop-punk playlist for the ages.Find links to Chicago Street Pub, as well as plenty of 3SI content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. You can email us at thirdsongin@gmail.comThanks for listening.
2025-03-031h 06Third Song In
Third Song InThe Alternative to AlternativeChris and Tom look back at alt-country in the 1990s and discuss the music scene in the St. Louis-area at the dawn of the No Depression movement.Read the 3SI blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, and email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com.Thanks for listening.
2025-02-2457 minThird Song In
Third Song InParenthoodChris and Tom discuss parenting. They do NOT give any parenting advice! They also make pop culture recommendations from 1995 and talk about other cool stuff.Look for our weekly blog on Substack and at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email your comments and questions to thirdsongin@gmail.comThanks for listening.
2025-02-1759 minThird Song In
Third Song InBuild-a-Playlist with Special Guest Brent JamesJoliet musician Brent James joins Chris and Tom to discuss his evolution from hair metal to Americana to Memphis-influenced country-rock, and everything in between. Plus, they build one hell of a playlist.Find links and dates to Brent's band, Righteous Hillbillies, at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, along with lots of other content, including our weekly blog.Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.
2025-02-101h 15Third Song In
Third Song InGood Sports, with Special Guest Rob KingChris and Tom welcome author and award-winning sportscaster, Rob King to the show! They discuss Rob's new status as the "Voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers" on radio, as well as his new middle-grade fantasy novel, The Door in the Stone. They also discuss a little college football, as well as many things pop culture. Look for the special playlist, "Good Sports - A Third Song In Playlist" wherever you stream your music. Check out all kinds of other content, including our weekly blog and links to Rob's website and to The Door in the Stone...
2025-02-031h 11Third Song In
Third Song InJumping the SharkYour podcasters discuss how and when beloved pop culture reaches the end of its creative rope. Find more content and links at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, including our weekly blog. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. We welcome comments and questions! Thanks for listening.
2025-01-2758 minThird Song In
Third Song InMaking the SausageIn the Season 6 premiere, Chris and Tom discuss the making of Third Song In and the challenges in creating a podcast while holding down "real" jobs. They also make a few pop culture recommendations. Email us with questions or comments at thirdsongin@gmail.com Find tons more content, including links to our blog, at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com Thanks for listening.
2025-01-2056 minThird Song In
Third Song InThat Championship Season, with Special Guest Dawn PolacekIn Chris' absence, Tom welcomes his wife, Dawn Polacek, a member of the very first national championship team in any sport for Washington University in St. Louis. They discuss volleyball, coaching and warm-up music. . . Rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts--Give us all your stars!! Check out our links and other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.
2025-01-0650 minThird Song In
Third Song InThe EggiesWelcome to Third Song In's very first awards show! Tom and Chris name their favorite (and least favorite) stuff, from the show and from the world of pop culture! Check out our lists, or blog and other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com
2024-12-301h 05Third Song In
Third Song InBuild-a-Playlist with Special Guest James BeckChris and Tom meet musician and educator, James Beck of the Eastern Pennsylvania band, Lost Dad. They discuss alternative music of the 1980s, as well as the release of Lost Dad's newest album, "These Days." Listen to the end of the episode to enjoy the song "When You're Gone," from "These Days" by Lost Dad. Find lots more content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, and email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com with questions or comments. Thanks for listening.
2024-12-231h 13Third Song In
Third Song InSwing and a MissYour podcasters discuss terrible art created by great artists. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for additional content and listen to our Third Song In - Season 5 playlist wherever you stream your music. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.
2024-12-1653 minThird Song In
Third Song InGuilty PleasuresChris and Tom discuss the (possibly) embarrassing pop culture they enjoy. Check out all of our embarrassing content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email us your questions or comments at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.
2024-12-0947 minThird Song In
Third Song InBuild-a-Playlist, with Special Guest Geri DreilingTom and Chris welcome author, lawyer, professor and journalist Geri Dreiling to the show. They discuss writing and recommend pop culture for you to consume during the coming cold months. Check out "As Mentioned" on www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for a link to Geri's work and a list of upcoming dates for book signings. Check out the rest of our site for plenty of other content, too! Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.
2024-12-021h 02Third Song In
Third Song In1984Chris Derickson and Tom Polacek explore their pop culture memories from the year they graduated high school. Email your thoughts to thirdsongin@gmail.com. Look for our weekly blog posts at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Thanks for listening.
2024-11-2558 minThird Song In
Third Song InFunny SituationsTom and Chris discuss sitcoms from the 70s through today. Check out the Season 5 music playlist wherever you stream music, and look for all kinds of content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.
2024-11-1852 minThird Song In
Third Song InBuild-a-Playlist with special guest, Dr. Photine LiakosChris and Tom welcome physician, author, Beatles and Tolkien nerd, and fellow Wash U alum, Dr. Photine Liakos. Listen to them discuss the medical profession, 80's St. Louis dance clubs, and reunions, among other things. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for more content, including our weekly blog. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.
2024-11-111h 01Third Song In
Third Song InTom is a Scaredy CatIn the Season 5 premiere of Third Song In, your intrepid (and not-so-intrepid) podcasters discuss horror and pop culture. Go to www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for our recommendations and links, as well as our weekly blog. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.
2024-11-0452 minThird Song In
Third Song InOver/UnderIn the Season 4 finale, Chris and Tom discuss underrated and overrated music and movies. See their recommendations and staff picks at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Listen to the companion music playlist, Third Song In - Season 4, wherever you stream your music. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening. Look for the Season 5 premiere in November!
2024-10-141h 03Third Song In
Third Song InGrowing UpChris and Tom get together this week to discuss "coming of age" stories in pop culture. They recommend a whole bunch of films, books and music to consider. Visit us at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com to see our recommendations, read our blog and view our Episode Spotlight each week. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.
2024-10-0758 minThird Song In
Third Song InFunny PagesYour intrepid podcasters discuss newspaper comic strips back in the good old days. Stream our Season 4 playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music and Apple Music. Check out our website, www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, for our blog, our recommendations and "staff picks," and our Episode Spotlight page. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.
2024-09-3047 minThird Song In
Third Song InParental Controls, with Special Guest Andy ArmstrongChris and Tom welcome back old friend, author and set designer, Andy Armstrong. They discuss their parents' influence on their pop culture taste. Listen to our companion playlist, Third Song In - Season 4, wherever you stream music. Check out our website at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening.
2024-09-231h 05Third Song In
Third Song InOld Man and the Hyundai, with Special Guest Thomas F. PolacekIn this special episode, Tom Polacek and his father, (also Tom Polacek), talk while driving from Phoenix, Arizona to Joliet, Illinois. They discuss music, movies, video games and other pop culture as they make their way through the southwest. NOTE: please forgive the sound quality--Hyundai Sonatas are not well-known for their usefulness as mobile recording studios. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast for links to our Season Four playlist, blogs and other interesting content! Thanks for listening.
2024-09-1654 minThird Song In
Third Song InOne-hittersChris and Tom discuss "one-hit wonders" and recommend music that fits their own personal definitions of the term. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Check out the new blog entry at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening!
2024-09-0946 minThird Song In
Third Song InBook ClubChris Derickson and Tom Polacek discuss their favorite books. They also discuss their favorite songs about books, and then make a few recommendations, some of which don't have anything to do with books. Find us at www.thirdsonginpocast.com Check out our companion playlist, Third Song In - Season 4, on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Amazon Music. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening!
2024-09-0250 minThird Song In
Third Song InFancy TVIn this episode, Chris and Tom discuss the concept of "prestige TV" and what shows they feel deserve the title. They also add to the Season 4 playlist and make some recommendations. Find everything at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. You can email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening!
2024-08-2653 minThird Song In
Third Song InSinging about SingingChris and Tom discuss pop music about pop music and try to figure out why they like songs that name-drop other musicians. Find our 3SI recommendations (and other stuff) on www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Look for the Third Song In - Season 4 playlist on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music. Thanks for listening.
2024-08-1948 minThird Song In
Third Song InLiz LikesChris and Tom welcome their first repeat guest: Liz Kutschke Armstong. Liz is here to critique the first three seasons of Third Song In as the boys try to improve the podcast.
2024-08-1254 minThird Song In
Third Song InBuild-a-Playlist with Special Guest Joe ClementeChris and Tom connect with their old friend and roommate. They discuss work and retirement, and tiny apartments. They also come up with their favorite third songs in. Stream our special playlist, "Song #3," on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube Music. Look for prior episodes, recommendations and our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening.
2024-07-291h 03Third Song In
Third Song InThe Beer Curve, Part 3The guys return to what brought them here in the first place: stories about drinking and getting drunk. Check out the Third Song In - Season 3 playlist wherever you stream music. Visit www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for our recommendations, our blog, and other stuff. Email us with comments or questions at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.
2024-07-2253 minThird Song In
Third Song InCut FlowersNot going to lie, this one gets a little depressing. Chris and Tom discuss great art created by great artists, who happen to be dead. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for our recommendations, our blog, and all kinds of other extra stuff. Email us with your comments and critiques at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.
2024-07-1555 minThird Song In
Third Song InAppointment TVChris and Tom discuss TV, back in the 1980s and today. Find us at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening.
2024-07-081h 05Third Song In
Third Song InMake Us LaughChris and Tom discuss stand-up comics and comedy albums. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com and tell us about your favorite comedians. You can find our blog, our recommendations and other stuff at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening.
2024-07-0155 minThird Song In
Third Song InCall Me By My NicknameTitan and Johnny Hook-me-up discuss their favorite nicknames and how people get them. Check out our recommendations, our blog and other cool stuff at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Find our playlist, Third Song In - Season 3, wherever you stream your music. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.
2024-06-2453 minThird Song In
Third Song In3SI Classic - Game TheoryThis week we are posting a "3SI classic" episode from Season 2, where Chris and Tom discuss all manner of games and competitions. Also, Tom recommends the films The Color of Money (1986) and Tag (2018), while Chris recommends The Cincinnati Kid (1965) and the song Casino Lights, by Richmond Fontaine. They also add 2 songs to the Season 2 playlist: Choctaw Bingo, by James McMurtry and Reno (The Sundowner is Closed), by Roadside Graves. Look for a brand new episode next week!
2024-06-1759 minThird Song In
Third Song InLocal Music is Universal, with Special Guest John CondronChris and Tom welcome Chicago-area musician and songwriter, John Condron. Listen to the end for his performance of “Last Line.” You can find John's music streaming everywhere. Look for John Condron, John Condron & the Benefit, John Condron & the Old Gang Orchestra, and Crooked Tails. Find our playlist, Third Song In - Season 3, wherever you stream music. Look for us at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, where you'll find our weekly blog, photos, and links to stuff from the episode. Thanks for listening.
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Third Song InDancing to StoriesChris and Tom discuss story-songs and recommend their favorites from then and now. Find our recommendations and our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Find our playlists wherever you stream music. Thanks for listening.
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Third Song InBad SportsChris and Tom discuss the sports they hate and hate to watch. Look for their pop culture recommendations at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, and find the Third Song In - Season 3 playlist wherever you stream music. Thanks for listening.
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Third Song InArtists You Hate to LoveBack for Season 3, Chris and Tom dive into the topic of "problematic artists" and discuss awful people who create great things. For their "then" recommendations, Tom recommends Annie Hall (1977), and gives it 5/5 Egg Burritos With Sour Cream, (if you don't mind watching something directed by Woody Allen). Chris recommends That Seventies Show (1998-2006), (3/5 EBWSC), (if you don't mind watching something starring Danny Masterson). For "now," Tom recommends Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, written by Claire Dederer (2023, Vintage Books) and will give his EBWSC rating when he actually finishes the book. Chris recommends the documentary, The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008), directed...
2024-05-201h 08Third Song In
Third Song InA Doctorate in Harmonica, with Special Guest Joe FiliskoFor the Season 2 finale, Chris and Tom welcome Joe Filisko, talented blues harmonica player, builder and teacher. Your hosts finish up the Season Two companion playlist with some harmonica-powered tracks, and Joe recommends the following harmonica blues classics: Juke (Little Walter) McAbee's Railroad Piece ( Palmer McAbee)  https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=palmer+mcabee+railroad Bay Rum Blues (Gwen Foster) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9W8Ip7vE38 Drinking In The Blues (Sonny Terry) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17QQc7zB92E Sad Hours (Little Walter Jacobs) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
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Third Song InBuild-a-Playlist, Part 3, w/Special Guest Anna PolacekTom and Chris welcome Anna Polacek, Tom's daughter and future filmmaker. The three of them discuss film school, film-making and film soundtracks. Although Chris and Tom did not make any then/now recommendations this episode, Anna recommends Anthems for a Seventeen Year Old Girl, by Broken Social Scene from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), and gives it 5/5 Egg Burritos With Sour Cream. Meanwhile, Chris and Tom each provided their own soundtrack-related mini playlists: Tom's list: 1) Ellis Unit One (1995), by Steve Earle from Dead Man Walking; 2) Arrive (2020), by the Incoherents from The Incoherents; 3) Everybody Knows (1990), by...
2024-03-2556 minThird Song In
Third Song InEvery City Has a ShrineChris and Tom discuss the best places around the country to find food after a long night of drinking. Meanwhile, Tom recommends the films Big Night (1996, 3/5 Egg Burritos with Sour Cream), and Chef (2014, 4/5 EBWSC), for your food-related pleasure. Chris recommends the movie Diner (1982), (4/5 EBWSC), and the song February 28, 2016, written and performed by Koe Wetzel from Noise Complaint (2016), (3/5 EBWSC). Check out our music playlists on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music and Apple Music. Visit us at https://thirdsonginpodcast.com/ for blogs, photos and other stuff. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com with your questions and comments. Thanks for listening!
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Third Song InFull-on Geek ModeChris and Tom reveal their inner science fiction geeks. They discuss sci fi film, tv, books, and even a few comics. Chris recommends the novel Hyperion, (1989), written by Dan Simmons (5/5 Egg Burritos with Sour Cream), and The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, (2014), written by Becky Chambers (4/5 EBWSC). Tom recommends the Martian Trilogy, starting with Red Mars (1992), written by Kim Stanley Robinson (5/5 EBWSC). He also recommends watching Star Trek Discovery (2017-2024), streaming on Disney+. Look for the Third Song In - Season Two music playlist, streaming wherever you get your music. Also, check out https://thirdsonginpodcast.com/ for recommendations...
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Third Song InLife is a FestivalChris and Tom discuss music festivals, new and old. Tom recommends All You Need is Live (1999) by Cowboy Mouth (4/5 Egg Burritos with Sour Cream), and the documentary Jazzfest: A New Orleans Story (2022), (3/5 EBWSC). Chris recommends Bob Seger's Live Bullet, from 1975, (5/5 EBWSC), and another live album, The Living Bubba, from Alabama Ass Whuppin' (2000), by Drive-By Truckers (also 5/5 EBWSC). Check out our website at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, and find our music playlists on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music and Apple Music. Thanks for listening.
2024-03-0459 minThird Song In
Third Song InWhat is Love?Tom and Chris meet to discuss love songs, rom-coms and romantic gestures in their "annual" Valentine's Day episode. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for links to our music playlists and our romantic recommendations.
2024-02-2554 minThird Song In
Third Song InThe Rules and Breaking ThemTom and Chris meet to discuss the tricky rules for making mixtapes, playlists, and podcasts. For Then/Now, Tom recommends High Fidelity, (1995), written by Nick Hornby and High Fidelity, the Hulu television series from 2020. Chris recommends TV's Hee Haw (1969-1971), and the song Some Depression, (2020), from Let the Bloody Moon Rise, by Kasey Anderson. Check our our music playlists wherever you get your music, and please check out our website: www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.
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Third Song InBuild-a-Playlist Part 2, with Special GuestChris and Tom welcome author and business executive, (and old friend), Andy Armstrong. Together they construct playlists of “feel good” songs for the episode. Andy’s list: Solsbury Hill, from Peter Gabriel (1977) SAD (Clap Your Hands), from SAD/Scatterbrain, (2018), by Young Rising Sons Fred Astaire, from Off to the Races (2018), by Jukebox the Ghost Summer Highland Falls, from Turnstiles (1976), by Billy Joel Indigo Sunset, from Sad Clowns and Hillbillies (2017), by John Mellencamp, featuring Carlene Carter. Tom and Chris’ list: I’...
2024-02-121h 00Third Song In
Third Song InThe Beer Curve, Part 2New season, new playlist. Tom and Chris return again to discussing drinking and getting drunk in the 80s. Tom recommends the 1981 film, Arthur, starring Dudley Moore, and the memoir Dry (2003), written by Augusten Burroughs. Chris recommends the Jayhawks song “The Liquor Store Came First” from 1986, and the film Rough Night (2017), starring Scarlett Johansson. Look for our playlist, Third Song in - Season 2, on Spotify.
2024-01-2758 minThird Song In
Third Song InWalking to NauglesPilot episode of pop culture analysis from a pair of middle-aged former roommates and lifelong "professional appreciators."
2023-10-2859 min