The Great Song Podcast

Episodes

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 …
Aug. 4, 2021

Lost in the Mall - Playlist My Life 5

The first series of Playlist My Life wraps up with this great submission from Jason in Lafayette, GA. What song would you add? Let us know on socials @greatsongpod or at facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod. Hope you've enjoyed …
July 28, 2021

I Danced So Hard I Burned Dinner - Playlist My Life 4

Submitted by Allison. 💿What song would you add to this week's playlist? We'll put our favorite in the official playlist and credit you in the notes! 💡What scenario in your life needs a playlist? Click the "messages" button a…
July 21, 2021

I Accidentally Broke Into the Gap - Playlist My Life #3

EPISODE 3: I ACCIDENTALLY BROKE INTO THE GAP is now live! Submitted by Andrea K. Last week's listener addition to "Quitting My Job" is "My Own Summer (Shove It)" by Deftones, submitted by Tim Holloway. 💿What song would you a…
July 14, 2021

Quitting Your Job - Playlist My Life Episode 2

Episode 2 of Playlist My Life curates the perfect soundtrack for Quitting Your Job. Submit your scenarios by clicking the Messages button at playlistpod.com! What song would you add? Send us a message or leave a comment and …
July 7, 2021

Playlist My Life 1: A Trip to the Dentist

Welcome to the first official spinoff episode, Playlist My Life, where we take your real-life scenarios and compile the ultimate playlist to accompany them. The format is simple: Rob chooses 5, JP chooses 5, and we post the …
June 30, 2021

Whoomp! There It Is (w DC Glenn of Tag Team)

Bonus time! We had so much fun with this episode we decided to release it as an addendum to Season 7, connecting two of our favorite Geico ad artists, Europe and Tag Team. Who doesn't love "Whoomp! There It Is"? The ubiquito…
June 23, 2021

The Final Countdown (w/ Mic Michaeli of Europe) - Season 7 Finale, Episode 720

Season 7 draws to an epic close as we cover the most well-known synth riff of the 1980's and chat with the man who played it--that's right, it's The Final Countdown, the smash hit by Europe! We'll cover it in depth (and a tr…
June 16, 2021

Between You and Me (w/ Kevin Max of DC Talk)

Rivalry Week is over; it's time for some healing. Let's make up and get some good groovin' makeup music on the radio. This week it's DC Talk's crossover hit, "Between You and Me." One third of the biggest CCM group in histor…
June 9, 2021

Madonna (Rivalry Week 2) - Episode 718

Well, here we go. We're giving one of the most iconic artists of all time the rivalry treatment, because one of us can't stand her. Take a listen and see who you side with on Madonna's body of work. Join us on PATREON for ea…
June 2, 2021

"Wicked Game" (Chris Isaak) - Rivalry Week, Episode 717

Chris Isaak’s steamy “Wicked Game” is the focus of Rivalry Week 1 for Season 7, and we can’t wait to hear who you side with. In this episode: - JP gets seasick - The crazy story of how this song was produced and assembled - …
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 19, 2021

Wild Thing (The Troggs) w/Chip Taylor

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…
May 12, 2021

"The Promise" (From Napoleon Dynamite) - w Farrington+Mann of When in Rome -Episode 714

Movie Month continues with this closing-scene classic from 2004's Napoleon Dynamite. We'll dig into it with the usual gusto, and chat with When in Rome's Clive Farrington and Andrew Mann. Also: - Punk poetry - A gross mouthp…
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 28, 2021

Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Theme from "Cheers") w Gary Portnoy - Episode 712

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…
April 21, 2021

Vienna (w Billy Currie of Ultravox)

It's the #1 #2 UK hit of All Time, a synth-pop classic, and a darn catchy masterpiece, and many of our US listeners will say, "I've never heard this." Well you can thank JP for expanding your minds this week, and you can tha…
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…