The Great Song Podcast

Rock Episodes

May 26, 2021

No Easy Way Out (from Rocky IV) w/Robert Tepper - Episode 716

The finale of Movie Month is the ultimate montage track, from the Cold War epic Rocky IV, Robert Tepper's "No Easy Way Out." Fire up your Lambourghini and head out alone with your thoughts as we dig deep into this amazing so…
May 5, 2021

St Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) w/John Parr - Episode 713

Movie Month kicks off with one of the most iconic soundtrack tracks of the 1980's, the great story of Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, and how they...well, they uh... oh it doesn't have anything to do with their actual movie. But it…
April 14, 2021

Feelin' Alright (w Dave Mason of Traffic)

You know this song. You love this song. You wanna play this song? Of course you do. Grab a bass and we can teach you in 60 seconds. Time for a deep dive into perhaps the all-time most jammable song in rock history, with the …
April 7, 2021

King's X Ultimate Playlist w/dUg Pinnick of King's X - 150th Episode, Episode 709

“King’s X invented grunge.” “King’s X invented Drop D tuning.” “The greatest ever cult band.” Buckle in, everybody! Our biggest episode EVER is our gift to...well, ourselves , for our 150th episode. We're turning over every …
March 31, 2021

Found Out About You (w Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms)

'90s Madness concludes with one of the most ubiquitous bands and albums of the decade, Gin Blossoms' New Miserable Experience and its many hit singles! We'll cover all things regarding this classic rock anthem, and chat with…
March 24, 2021

Only Wanna Be With You (w Jim Sonefeld of Hootie & the Blowfish) - Episode 707

“Cracked Rear View” is the biggest-selling studio album since “Thriller,” and this week we're diving into it, and specifically one of the '90s' most beloved songs! We'll be talking with Hootie drummer Jim "Soni" Sonefeld abo…
March 17, 2021

All For You (w Ken Block of Sister Hazel) - Episode 706

90s Madness continues with the singalong of singalongs, “All For You” by Sister Hazel! Lead singer Ken Block joins us to talk about the legacy of the band, the real life Sister Hazel, Lyrics for Life, and more. Also: - How t…
March 10, 2021

90s Madness: The Way (w Tony Scalzo of Fastball) - Episode 705

The road that they walk on is paved in gold, and this episode is definitely gold too. Fastball singer and bassist Tony Scalzo joins us to talk about the band's signature tune, based on a true (if sad) story. Also-- - Miles Z…
March 3, 2021

90s Madness: Interstate Love Song (Stone Temple Pilots) w Dave Barnes

We're kicking off '90s Madness with one of the greatest rock hits of the decade, Stone Temple Pilots' signature cut "Interstate Love Song," and we brought along Uncle Dave to help us dig into it! Also in this episode: - Five…
Guest: Dave Barnes
Feb. 10, 2021

Cosmo's Factory (Creedence Clearwater Revival) w/ Doug "Cosmo" Clifford - Episode 701

We kick off Season 7 with one of the biggest American rock bands in history, and one of their most iconic albums! Plus we chat with the album's titular inspiration, CCR drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford! In this episode: - The “…
Dec. 30, 2020

A Long December (Counting Crows) - Season 6 Finale, Episode 620

Season 6 comes to a close, and so does the longest. year. ever. The perfect metaphor for breathing in the last of 2020 and looking hopefully toward a new 2021, Adam Duritz and company give us the perfect heavy but meaningful…
Nov. 4, 2020

Good Lovin (The Rascals) w/Felix Cavaliere - Episode 612

True rock royalty joins us for Hall of Fame week, and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome a member of one of the most important acts in rock history, as The Rascals/Young Rascals frontman Felix Cavaliere joins us to chat…
Sept. 30, 2020

"Ready to Go" (Republica) + Saffron Interview - Episode 607

One of the most energetic frontwomen in history brings us one of the 90s’ most rockin’ songs. Youll hear right away why Saffron was the perfect person to bring “Ready to Go” to bouncy, hyperactive life--in fact, she might be…
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…
June 17, 2020

Free Bird (Lynyrd Skynyrd) w/Dave Barnes - Season 5 Finale

Very special guest Dave Barnes returns to co-host our Season Five Finale! This week we cover Southern Rock’s magnum opus, “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd—aka Bro-hemian Rhapsody. In this episode: -Yeah yeah, southern rock, but…
Guest: Dave Barnes