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Chris Derickson And Tom Polacek
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Third Song In
Build-a-Playlist with Special Guest Matthew Grimm, Part 1
Chris 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.
2025-06-23
58 min
Third Song In
The Loft of Wisdom
Welcome 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.
2025-06-09
45 min
Third Song In
Build-A-Playlist, with Special Guest Peter Errich
Chris 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.
2025-06-02
1h 17
Third Song In
Build-A-Playlist, with Special Guest, Bamidele Adelayo
Chris 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.
2025-05-26
1h 12
Third Song In
Tom Will Tell
Download 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.
2025-05-19
59 min
Third Song In
Build-a-Playlist, with Special Guest Bret Figura
Third 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.
2025-05-12
1h 11
Third Song In
Chris and Tell
In 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.
2025-05-05
59 min
Third Song In
Old Playlists
Your 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.
2025-04-28
56 min
Third Song In
To 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.
2025-04-21
59 min
Third Song In
The Beer Curve, Part 4
Chris 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.
2025-04-14
55 min
Third Song In
Bloodshot Records
We'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.
2025-04-08
46 min
Third Song In
The Year 2000
For 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.
2025-03-24
51 min
Third Song In
Bad Beats and Tough Losses
Your 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.
2025-03-17
1h 02
Third Song In
Oh. 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.
2025-03-10
49 min
Third Song In
Build-A-Playlist, with special guest, Mike Trizna
Join 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.
2025-03-03
1h 06
Third Song In
The Alternative to Alternative
Chris 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.
2025-02-24
57 min
Third Song In
Parenthood
Chris 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.
2025-02-17
59 min
Third Song In
Build-a-Playlist with Special Guest Brent James
Joliet 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.
2025-02-10
1h 15
Third Song In
Good Sports, with Special Guest Rob King
Chris 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...
2025-02-03
1h 11
Third Song In
Jumping the Shark
Your 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.
2025-01-27
58 min
Third Song In
Making the Sausage
In 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.
2025-01-20
56 min
Third Song In
That Championship Season, with Special Guest Dawn Polacek
In 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.
2025-01-06
50 min
Third Song In
The Eggies
Welcome 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
2024-12-30
1h 05
Third Song In
Build-a-Playlist with Special Guest James Beck
Chris 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.
2024-12-23
1h 13
Third Song In
Swing and a Miss
Your 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.
2024-12-16
53 min
Third Song In
Guilty Pleasures
Chris 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.
2024-12-09
47 min
Third Song In
Build-a-Playlist, with Special Guest Geri Dreiling
Tom 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.
2024-12-02
1h 02
Third Song In
1984
Chris 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.
2024-11-25
58 min
Third Song In
Funny Situations
Tom 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.
2024-11-18
52 min
Third Song In
Build-a-Playlist with special guest, Dr. Photine Liakos
Chris 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.
2024-11-11
1h 01
Third Song In
Tom is a Scaredy Cat
In 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.
2024-11-04
52 min
Third Song In
Over/Under
In 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!
2024-10-14
1h 03
Third Song In
Growing Up
Chris 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.
2024-10-07
58 min
Third Song In
Funny Pages
Your 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.
2024-09-30
47 min
Third Song In
Parental Controls, with Special Guest Andy Armstrong
Chris 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.
2024-09-23
1h 05
Third Song In
Old Man and the Hyundai, with Special Guest Thomas F. Polacek
In 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.
2024-09-16
54 min
Third Song In
One-hitters
Chris 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!
2024-09-09
46 min
Third Song In
Book Club
Chris 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!
2024-09-02
50 min
Third Song In
Fancy TV
In 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!
2024-08-26
53 min
Third Song In
Singing about Singing
Chris 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.
2024-08-19
48 min
Third Song In
Liz Likes
Chris 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.
2024-08-12
54 min
Third Song In
Build-a-Playlist with Special Guest Joe Clemente
Chris 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.
2024-07-29
1h 03
Third Song In
The Beer Curve, Part 3
The 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.
2024-07-22
53 min
Third Song In
Cut Flowers
Not 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.
2024-07-15
55 min
Third Song In
Appointment TV
Chris 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.
2024-07-08
1h 05
Third Song In
Make Us Laugh
Chris 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.
2024-07-01
55 min
Third Song In
Call Me By My Nickname
Titan 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.
2024-06-24
53 min
Third Song In
3SI Classic - Game Theory
This 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!
2024-06-17
59 min
Third Song In
Local Music is Universal, with Special Guest John Condron
Chris 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.
2024-06-10
1h 17
Third Song In
Dancing to Stories
Chris 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.
2024-06-03
44 min
Third Song In
Bad Sports
Chris 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.
2024-05-27
1h 08
Third Song In
Artists You Hate to Love
Back 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...
2024-05-20
1h 08
Third Song In
A Doctorate in Harmonica, with Special Guest Joe Filisko
For 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...
2024-04-01
1h 05
Third Song In
Build-a-Playlist, Part 3, w/Special Guest Anna Polacek
Tom 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...
2024-03-25
56 min
Third Song In
Every City Has a Shrine
Chris 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!
2024-03-18
1h 04
Third Song In
Full-on Geek Mode
Chris 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...
2024-03-11
1h 06
Third Song In
Life is a Festival
Chris 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.
2024-03-04
59 min
Third Song In
What 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.
2024-02-25
54 min
Third Song In
The Rules and Breaking Them
Tom 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.
2024-02-18
1h 07
Third Song In
Build-a-Playlist Part 2, with Special Guest
Chris 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’...
2024-02-12
1h 00
Third Song In
The Beer Curve, Part 2
New 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.
2024-01-27
58 min
Third Song In
Walking to Naugles
Pilot episode of pop culture analysis from a pair of middle-aged former roommates and lifelong "professional appreciators."
2023-10-28
59 min