Singer-Songwriter Episodes
Mother Mother (w Tracy Bonham) - Episode 915
May 11, 2022
Tracy Bonham is the woman who broke the algorithm. After "Mother Mother" in 1996, no other female solo artist topped the modern rock charts until Lorde in 2013(!). In this week's episode we break down her breakout single and…
Get to You (w Matt Wertz)
April 13, 2022
The Whitney Houston of male singer-songwriters (there's more context in the Patreon version, but that'll do for now) brought us a fire album in 2014 appropriately titled "Heatwave," and the opening track "Get to You" is our …
I'm No Superman (Theme from "Scrubs") w Chad Fischer of Lazlo Bane
Feb. 16, 2022
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…
Mr. Businessman (w Ray Stevens) - Episode 814
Nov. 10, 2021
One of the all-time comedy and Nashville music legends, Ray Stevens, joins us to talk about his song Mr. Businessman, his iconic career and more! Also: - Rob has an epiphany - Freakin’ Ray Perm! - The art of the laugh track …
Magic Trick (feat. Martin Johnson of The Night Game) - Episode 810
Oct. 13, 2021
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 …
Old Friends (w Ben Rector) - Episode 809, 4th Anniversary Episode
Oct. 6, 2021
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…
Good (w Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra) - Episode 808
Sept. 29, 2021
One of the great alt-rock songs of the '90s is the topic this week, and we do our usual deep-diving and off-roading, as well as a great chat with lead singer (and writer of modern hits for Sugarland, Howie Day and many other…
Artist Spotlight: Toad the Wet Sprocket (w Glen Phillips) - Episode 804
Sept. 1, 2021
Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" comes out this Friday! Pre-save or listen now! -------- It's a total love-fest this week as we gush over an all-time favorite artist, Toad the Wet Sprocket ! Lead singer Glen Phillips sits wi…
Overkill (w Colin Hay of Men at Work) - Episode 803
Aug. 25, 2021
Pre-save Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" and stream the new single, "Wheelhouse!" ------ Can't get to sleep? Perfect! This week's episode is sure to nullify the night, as we dig into an incredible solo interpretation of Men…
Family (w Drew Holcomb) - Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors
Aug. 18, 2021
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…
Wild Thing [from "Major League"] (The Troggs) w/Chip Taylor
May 19, 2021
One of the all-time great rock songs PERIOD is one of the great movie songs PERIOD. Movie Month continues with our favorite jam from Major League, and an interview with the man behind the song, writer and Americana artist Ch…
Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Theme from "Cheers") w Gary Portnoy - Episode 712
April 28, 2021
It's one of the most recognizable and beloved TV themes of all time, and man, just a darn great song. It makes us feel a warm sense of community and wistfulness and the nostalgia we love so much. So let's talk about it! Bell…
Crazy Love (w Rusty Young of Poco) - Episode 703
Feb. 24, 2021
Get your sandals on and let's all head out to the yacht! This beautifully breezy hit from 1979 is the perfect companion to spending a day on the water in style. Even if you don't like Piña Coladas, you'll love this earworm f…
"One More Day" (Diamond Rio) w/Bobby Tomberlin
Nov. 18, 2020
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…
American Pie (w/Don McLean) - Episode 613
Nov. 11, 2020
An absolutely iconic piece of art, "American Pie" is one of the greatest single songs in pop music history. And we've got the man behind it, the brilliant Don McLean, to chat with us on the show! In this episode: - “It’s as …