Rock Episodes
**COMMENTARY ONLY** Are You Experienced? (Jimi Hendrix Experience) - Episode 308
Feb. 22, 2019
**COMMENTARY ONLY VERSION** This week we close out Black History Month with a celebration of one of the great rock albums of all time--"Are You Experienced?" by the Jimi Hendrix Experience! Listen along with Rob and JP throu…
**MUSIC + COMMENTARY** Are You Experienced? (Jimi Hendrix Experience) - Episode 308
Feb. 22, 2019
**MUSIC WITH COMMENTARY VERSION** This week we close out Black History Month with a celebration of one of the great rock albums of all time--"Are You Experienced?" by the Jimi Hendrix Experience! Listen along with Rob and JP…
Enter Sandman (Metallica) - Episode 304
Jan. 25, 2019
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…
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You (Bryan Adams) - Episode 302
Jan. 11, 2019
There's no love like your love! Grab some arrows and impress your favorite maiden with Bryan Adams' 1991 classic ballad. Also in this episode, we learn a LOT we didn't know about Shania Twain and we accuse Bryan Adams of pus…
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) - Season 2 Finale, Episode 225
Nov. 2, 2018
Oh yeah! We went big for the Season 2 Finale and tackled one of the most epic rock tunes of all time! Here's everything you want to know about Queen's signature classic, plus tons of our world famous sidebars™. Thanks for li…
Tiny Dancer (Elton John) - Episode 223
Oct. 19, 2018
Hug a buddy and sway along! We've got Sir Elton's classic crowd-pleaser in an episode chock full of goodness as we ramp toward the end of season 2. Also in this episode: splitting sandwiches, the shirt your wife hates, and o…
When the Night Comes (Joe Cocker) w Phil Grande - Episode 222
Oct. 12, 2018
Our very special 1-year anniversary show includes one of our all-time favorite Joe Cocker jams, and an interview with Joe's lead guitarist-slash-our-new-bff Phil Grande (in what turned out to be his final interview). Want MO…
Free Fallin' (Tom Petty) - Episode 221
Oct. 5, 2018
A year after his passing, the lads honor Tom Petty by covering his signature song. Also, our top fictional bands, and how this song can be described perfectly in a six-second Vine. (RIP Vine and Tom.) As always, leave us a r…
Life's Been Good (Joe Walsh) - Episode 220
Sept. 28, 2018
One of the most unique guys in rock brings us a delightfully cheeky song about stardom. In this episode: Intentional sloppiness Tambourines in church Sean Connery The harmonic series Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for we…
Reelin' in the Years (Steely Dan) - Episode 218
Sept. 14, 2018
We're Two Against Nature! Well... we've been called unnatural, anyway. Everyone's favorite jazz-rock outfit is this week's topic, and the song is the happiest sounding breakup song you've ever heard! Also: the most appropri…
The Power of Love (Huey Lewis and The News) - Episode 217
Sept. 7, 2018
Feel the power! Lyric debates, Back to the Future, Musical Pseudonyms and way more in a big ol' fun episode about a classic 80s jam. Synth on, party people! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greatsongpod/mess…
25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago) - Episode 215
Aug. 24, 2018
Windows down, radio up! Chicago and company are providing the perfect road trip song about--wait, what's this song about? Also, bad horsies, Billy Joel breaks our hearts, and guitar innovations that are totally impractical. …
500 Miles (The Proclaimers) - Episode 214
Aug. 17, 2018
DAAH-DADAT-DA!! Get yer Scottish accent ready for this week's singalong classic. Also in this episode:90's CCM artists and their web of lead singers, and how to pronounce "Auchtermuchty!" Join our Facebook group for weekly t…
Martin Page (Interview) - Episode 213
Aug. 10, 2018
Buckle in for an XL Episode with a fantastic interview with Martin Page, whose hits include "We Built This City," "These Dreams" and so many more, and whose 1994 opus In the House of Stone and Light set records for its time …
Right Now (Van Halen) w/Robby Wade - Episode 211
July 27, 2018
Robby Wade joins the boys for a lively back-and-forth, all centered around Van Halen's rock masterpiece, "Right Now." Pop open a Crystal Pepsi and grab your striped guitar, 'cause it's 5150 time! Join our Facebook group for …