The Great Song Podcast

Non-Interview Episodes

Jan. 12, 2018

Africa (Toto) - Episode 113

We bless those rains! Yes we do! Sway along in the warm breeze as we cover Toto's somehow-timeless classic, "Africa." Also, weird covers, the Purdie Shuffle, and Rob wheezes at a joke about Lars Ulrich. Join our Facebook gro…
Jan. 5, 2018

The Way It Is (Bruce Hornsby) - Episode 112

By request...and not just by us! Bruce Hornsby's classic is our subject this week, and we are psyched to get into it! One of our favorite songs by one of our favorite artists...let's do this! Join our Facebook group for week…
Dec. 29, 2017

Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder) - Episode 111

The great Stevie Wonder makes his first GSP appearance this week. Check out the amazing story of how this song played a part in waking Stevie Wonder from a coma after a car accident threatened his life. Plus Rob and JP get p…
Dec. 22, 2017

Changing (John Mayer) - Episode 110

The older, wiser, John Mayer 3.0 is our subject this week. From his 2017 album "The Search For Everything" comes this introspective song about growth. We also break down our favorite Mayer moments, and stay tuned through the…
Dec. 15, 2017

Price Tag (Jessie J) - Episode 109

It ain't about the money! Taking on a more recent hit, Rob and JP dig into Jessie J's catchy broke-folks anthem, what Bruno Mars songs Rob hates, and the Zimba Ku controversy. Join our Facebook group for weekly threads, fun …
Dec. 8, 2017

Maybe I'm Amazed (Paul McCartney) - Episode 108

It's McCartney time! Sir Paul makes his first appearance in the Great Song zeitgeist with his signature hit. Other topics include chromaticism and the lads losing a potential Little Caesar's sponsorship. Join our Facebook gr…
Nov. 30, 2017

Piano Man (Billy Joel) - Episode 107

One of the all-time classics, and one of our all-time favorite artists! Billy Joel's piano lounge anthem is our subject this week--learn about the debacle of Joel's first album release, and why Rob hates it when you mix up t…
Nov. 24, 2017

More Than a Feeling (Boston) - Episode 106

Break out the afro wig and sway along as we break down Boston's biggest hit! Also: Who is Maryanne, GNR's drummer's awful timekeeping, and dropping out of college! Join our Facebook group for weekly threads, fun discussions,…
Nov. 17, 2017

I Shot the Sheriff (Bob Marley/Eric Clapton) - Episode 105

A 2-time Hall of Famer! Rob and JP dive into Bob Marley's original and Eric Clapton's cover version of "I Shot the Sheriff." Also, Marley's drummer had 40 kids, so we'll get into that. Join our Facebook group for weekly thre…
Nov. 10, 2017

Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2 (Pink Floyd) - Episode 104

Rob and JP break down the themes and sounds of another classic British rock tune. Also, broccoli, narcoleptic teachers, and our favorite guitar solo entrances. Join our Facebook group for weekly threads, fun discussions, and…
Nov. 3, 2017

Do You Feel Like We Do (Peter Frampton) - Episode 103

In which Rob and JP say they're here to discuss modern American music and proceed to spend the next 40 minutes breaking down a British rock anthem. Buy the original song here. Join our Facebook group for weekly threads, fun …
Oct. 27, 2017

Friends in Low Places (Garth Brooks) - Episode 102

Rob and JP dig deep into the song that launched Garth Brooks into the stratosphere! Plus Star Wars, the NY Yankees' "Bleacher Creatures," and the worst National Anthem performance of all time. Enjoy! Join our Facebook group …
Oct. 10, 2017

Walking in Memphis (Marc Cohn) - Episode 101

Marc Cohn's 1992 debut single is widely acclaimed as the greatest song of all time. Wait, no it's not really--it's amazing but why are we starting with this one anyway? Rob Alley and JP Moser introduce themselves and the co…