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Dec. 14, 2022

You 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. "…
Nov. 9, 2022

Switchfoot (w Jon Foreman) - Episode 1014

It'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 …
Nov. 2, 2022

Don't Know Why (Norah Jones) w Jesse Harris - Episode 1013

The 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, Sil…
Guest: Jesse Harris
Oct. 5, 2022

Billy Sheehan (Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, etc.) - 5 Year Anniversary Show

The 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 pro…
May 25, 2022

Black Horse and the Cherry Tree (w KT Tunstall) - Episode 917

Ladies' Month concludes with a tough track from punk-spirited Scottish rocker KT Tunstall, from her debut album "Eye to the Telescope." We'll discuss why this album was immediately re-released, the power of early American Id…
Guest: KT Tunstall
Feb. 16, 2022

I'm No Superman (Theme from "Scrubs") w Chad Fischer of Lazlo Bane

Multi-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…
Aug. 11, 2021

"Need You Now" (w Dave Haywood of Lady A) - Episode 801

Season 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 …
Nov. 18, 2020

"One More Day" (Diamond Rio) w/Bobby Tomberlin

Get yer tissues ready. This week we feature a modern country classic that is indelibly linked to a couple of tragic events, and has been part of many people's stories of love, heartache, and healing. But of course we keep it…
Sept. 16, 2020

"Superman (It's Not Easy)" - Five For Fighting w/John Ondrasik Interview - Episode 605

One of the most gut-punching songs of the 21st Century is about the Man of Steel admitting he's not so strong, and it comes from a band that's not really a band. Does that about cover it? Very special interview with Five for…
April 29, 2020

Always Be My Baby (Mariah Carey) - Episode 513

What can you say about Mariah Carey? She’s one of the most revered and celebrated artists in history, and arguaby the greatest singer of all time. - ‘90s R&B, man. - Mariah’s embarrasing “Aaron Rodgers at the NFL Draft” mo…
April 1, 2020

Photograph (Nickelback) - Episode 509

Canada’s greatest export Nickelback is the topic today, and we can’t wait to talk about the fresh maple syrup that is their legendary track, “Photograph.” In this episode: - Chad Kroeger, the original Tiger King? The lead si…
Feb. 14, 2020

A Special 100th Episode with Dave Barnes (Valentine's Day 2020)

Happy Valentine's Day! We’re celebrating 100 episodes with a very special in-studio guest: artist and songwriter extraordinaire Dave Barnes! We had the privilege to pick the brain of one of modern Country and Christian music…
Nov. 22, 2019

Monkey Wrench (Foo Fighters) - Rivalry Week 2, Episode 419

RIVALRY WEEK, ROUND 2 If you’ve been with us on the show before, you may already know how JP feels about Dave Grohl. Well this week you’re gonna find out why. Rivalry Week Pt 2 focuses on “Monkey Wrench” by the band Rob cons…
Jan. 25, 2019

Enter Sandman (Metallica) - Episode 304

Awww, yea-heh!! Get your rock fist in the air and bang that head with us as we dive into Metallica's signature song (at least if you're posers like us!). In this episode: - We definitely say some stuff that Metallica die-har…
May 25, 2018

In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins) - Episode 202

Drowning conspiracies, gated reverb and teenagers who can't wait 3 minutes for a groove...we cover all that and more as we get into another all-time smash, Phil Collins' signature hit, "In The Air Tonight." Join our Facebook…