Shows
The BackstoryThe Backstory #25 - Posthumous Success & Cult Fame pt. 1 - Big StarThe first part of a series we're calling "Posthumous Success & Cult Fame," focusing on the band that was significantly appreciated after they were gone - Big Star2025-02-2145 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #26 - Posthumous Success & Cult Fame pt. 2 - Nick DrakeThe 2nd part of a series we're calling "Posthumous Success & Cult Fame," focusing on the artist that was significantly appreciated after he was gone - Nick Drake2025-02-2131 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #24 - Paul Is DeadWe dispel the absurd conspiracy theory that Paul McCartney has been dead since 1966.2024-06-1944 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #23 - We Are The WorldWe nourish on 1985's hunger-fighting hymn, We Are The World by supergroup USA For Africa.2024-03-0557 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #21 - Radio, RadioWe discuss the controversial song by Elvis Costello that led to his 12-year ban from SNL.2024-01-1926 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #22 - The Skynyrd Plane CrashWe recount the details of the infamous plane crash that killed members of Lynyrd Skynyrd.2024-01-1926 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #20 - Lost GuitarsCholt regales us with two oddly similar stories of famous lost then found Gibson Les Pauls.2023-09-2932 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #19 - Nothing Compares 2UWe remember Sinéad O'Connor and her powerful cover of Nothing Compares 2U.
2023-09-2538 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #18 - Chords, Lyrics, and CourtWe discuss songs that sound like other songs.2023-05-021h 13
The BackstoryThe Backstory #17 - Bittersweet SymphonyWe discuss the bittersweet history of The Verve's, Bittersweet Symphony.
2023-05-0228 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #16 - Bohemian RhapsodyWe discuss Queen's mega-hit, Bohemian Rhapsody.2023-04-1854 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #15 - I Will Always Love YouWe discuss Dolly Parton's ballad, I Will Always Love You.2023-04-1832 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #14 - Band On The RunWe discuss Wings' breakout album, Band On The Run.2023-03-2253 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #13 - Dark Side Of The MoonWe acknowledge the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's, Dark Side of The Moon - the greatest album of all time. 2023-03-101h 11
The BackstoryThe Backstory #09: Tomorrow Never KnowsThe backstory of The Beatles freakout, Tomorrow Never Knows.2023-01-3155 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #11: Good VibrationsThe backstory of Brian Wilson's groundbreaking masterpiece, Good Vibrations.2023-01-3153 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #10: Go Your Own WayThe backstory of Fleetwood Mac's feisty song, Go Your Own Way.2023-01-3150 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #06: Shine On You Crazy DiamondThe backstory of Pink Floyd's masterpiece, Shine On You Crazy Diamond.2023-01-3151 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #08: Gimme ShelterThe backstory of The Rolling Stones song, Gimme Shelter.2023-01-3149 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #04: LaylaThe backstory of Eric Clapton's sentimental psalm, Layla.2023-01-311h 00
The BackstoryThe Backstory #05: Without YouThe tragic backstory of Badfinger's song, Without You. 2023-01-3152 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #07: Never Learn Not To LoveThe backstory of the Beach Boys' cover of Charles Manson's, Never Learn Not To Love. 2023-01-3139 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #12: Get Back (documentary)We discuss Peter Jackson's documentary, Get Back.2023-01-312h 35
The BackstoryThe Backstory #03: All My LoveThe backstory of Led Zeppelin's pop-ballad, All My Love.2023-01-3136 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #02: All The Young DudesThe backstory of Mott The Hoople's hit, All The Young Dudes.2023-01-3151 min
The BackstoryThe Backstory #01: Baba O'RileyThe backstory of The Who's classic song, Baba O' Riley.2023-01-0959 min