The Great Song Podcast

'20S Episodes

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 …
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…
April 20, 2022

The Many Shapes of Stephen Day (w Stephen Day) - Episode 912

Modern Men of Pop Month continues with one of our favorite up-and-coming acts, who we've affectionately dubbed "The Ultimate Touring Partner." Stephen Day can do it all, and we're digging into his musical fun-bag this week. …
Guest: Stephen Day
April 6, 2022

Thinking About You (w Cody Fry) - Episode 910

Modern Men of Pop month kicks off with boy genius Cody Fry, a brilliant young talent whose sentimental anthems and grooving pop tracks have set TikTok and Spotify ablaze. We'll talk about the opening track to his 2021 album …
Guest: Cody Fry
March 30, 2022

Opening Day Double Header (feat. Aaron Chewning and Matthew Kaminski) - Episode 909

YES, it's baseball season once again, and we're celebrating in style with not one, but TWO of our favorite baseball-related creators, social media legend Aaron Chewning and Atlanta Braves organist Matthew Kaminski ! We're fu…
Feb. 9, 2022

Greatest Love Story (w Brandon Lancaster of Lanco) - Episode 902

Valentine'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 …
Oct. 13, 2021

Magic Trick (feat. Martin Johnson of The Night Game) - Episode 810

Magic Month continues with Martin Johnson, aka The Night Game, and his brilliant industry-inspired song "Magic Trick." We'll cover it in all its new-new-wave glory, as well as his role in pop-punk group Boys Like Girls, and …
Oct. 6, 2021

Old Friends (w Ben Rector) - Episode 809, 4th Anniversary Episode

We'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 perfe…
Sept. 22, 2021

Industry (w Jon McLaughlin)

We have a soft spot for songs about the music industry, and this is such a great one. Lots of good breakdown to be had, plus Disney tie-ins and the usual shenanigans. Plus.. The handsomest, and possibly most talented, guest …
Aug. 18, 2021

Family (w Drew Holcomb) - Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors

Pre-save Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" and stream the new single, "Wheelhouse!" -- 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, stop…
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 …
Dec. 9, 2020

Charlie Puth (Rivalry Week 2) - Episode 617

For Round 2 of this season's Rivalry Week, we're going to look at the body of work of one Charlie Puth and fight over his worthiness of our attention (no pun intended). JP hates him; Rob loves him. How about you? Want MORE s…
Sept. 9, 2020

Must Be Hard Being You (Clark Beckham) - Episode 604

American Idol Season XIV standout and runner-up Clark Beckham joins us to talk about his funky, fun single "Must Be Hard Being You," life beyond Idol, and more, including: - The tightest band Clark has ever heard - Clark’s h…
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…