Episodes
Feb. 23, 2022
The Freshmen (w Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe)
Let’s be honest, there was a lot of brooding going on in the ’90s. But this week’s track may have been the most brooding thing to come out of the whole decade, and we all loved it. The grim story of The Verve Pipe’s “The Fre…
Feb. 16, 2022
I'm No Superman (Theme from "Scrubs") w Chad Fischer of Lazlo Bane
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…
Feb. 9, 2022
Greatest Love Story (w Brandon Lancaster of Lanco) - Episode 902
Valentine's Day calls for a great love song, and they don't come much better than Lanco's #1 smash "Greatest Love Story." Frontman and eponym Brandon Lancaster joins us, and the conversation starts off with some fascinating …
Feb. 2, 2022
YMCA (w Felipe Rose of The Village People) - Episode 901
Season 9 kicks off with a worldwide classic! Get your disco boots with the goldfish in 'em and let's get to dancing with the Village People classic, YMCA. In this episode we'll learn the origin of the group, the song, and th…
Jan. 26, 2022
Best Of, Volume 4
Some of the funniest and favorite clips from seasons 4-8 of The Great Song Podcast, presented with almost zero context. Highlights include: Bette Middler and Linda Ronstadt Chocolate Rain Rod Stewart and Sandpaper Toast Farm…
Jan. 19, 2022
Playlist My Life: My Spouse Didn't Replace the Toilet Paper Roll
Stuck with no TP, a desperate spouse struggles with the betrayal and downright stench of the realization that there's no paper. This real-life suggestion from Jeremy Parker leads us to a rather unique playlist. Enjoy. What d…
Jan. 12, 2022
Playlist My Life: Enemies Becoming Friends (PML 203)
A tale as old as time. No, not THAT one. This week's prompt comes from Rich, and it's a perfect example of reconciliation and the power of forgiveness. What did we leave out? Let us know what song we should have included in …
Jan. 5, 2022
Playlist My Life: Camping at the Grand Canyon (PML 202)
This week the boys tackle a playlist for the ultimate camping trip—one of the natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. And it's up to you to tell us what we left out! Check out the official playlists and tell us what …
Dec. 29, 2021
Playlist My Life - I Accidentally Got My Boss High
Series 2 of Playlist My Life begins with a hilariously awkward, but totally true, scenario set in an '80s Christian recording studio—how could we resist?? Let us know what song is missing, and we'll add our favorite to the o…
Dec. 22, 2021
Styx (w Lawrence Gowan of Styx) - Episode 820
It's epic season finale time, and it doesn't get more epic than the Grand Rock of Styx! Lawrence Gowan, Tommy Shaw, James J.Y. Young and the rest of the crew are ready to rock, and JP's ultimate band is great fodder for a wa…
Dec. 15, 2021
Baby Come Back (w Peter Beckett of Player) - Episode 819
Atop the pinnacle of Yacht Rock Mountain, you'll find but a handful of songs, and "Baby Come Back" is definitely one of them. Lead singer Peter Beckett joins us to talk about one of the ultimate make-up songs, his newfound s…
Dec. 8, 2021
Karma Chameleon (Culture Club) - Rivalry Week 2 - Episode 818
Rivalry Week continues, as we now go toe-to-toe over another iconic '80s track, Culture Club's "Karma Chameleon," which Rob loves and JP hates. We'll fight over harmonicas, guitar tuning and more as we dig into the signature…
Dec. 1, 2021
Home Sweet Home (Motley Crüe) - Rivalry Week 1, Episode 817
The gloves are off, and we go head-to-head in the first installment of Rivalry Week for Season 8! This week it's Vince Neil, Tommy Lee and the boys of Motley Crüe, with one of the iconic proto-power ballads, "Home Sweet Home…
Nov. 24, 2021
Beyond Belief (w John Schlitt of Petra) - Episode 816
The biggest rock band in Christian music history is almost undeniably Petra, and JP is one of their biggest fans on planet Earth. Frontman John Schlitt joins us this week to talk about Petra's legacy, Beyond Belief, getting …
Nov. 17, 2021
If You Could Only See (w Emerson Hart of Tonic)
This episode gets burst wide open by JP's brilliant analysis of the guitar riff to this iconic '90s track, and Tonic frontman Emerson Hart joins us to talk about his favorite video memories, roller skating, and getting inter…
Nov. 10, 2021
Mr. Businessman (w Ray Stevens) - Episode 814
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 …
Nov. 3, 2021
Addicted to Love (Robert Palmer) w/Dave Barnes - Episode 813
Might as well face it, this episode is going to be awesome. Uncle Dave Barnes joins us fresh off his new comedy album release "It's Hard Being an Idiot," to cover one of the most rocking songs of the 1980s. We'll talk about:…
Oct. 27, 2021
Magic (Pilot - w David Paton) - Episode 812
Magic month closes out with one of the hookiest choruses of all time, and one of the great single-hit bands of the '70s, who never even got a chance to tour the U.S. We'll talk about it in depth with lead singer David Paton,…
Oct. 20, 2021
Magic (The Cars) w/Joey Abbott - Episode 811
Longtime friend and guest co-host Joey Abbott joins the boys to continue Magic Month with one of the greatest hits from one of the greatest American bands, The Cars! Ric Ocasek and company deliver all kinds of goodness in th…
Oct. 13, 2021
Magic Trick (feat. Martin Johnson of The Night Game) - Episode 810
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 …
Oct. 6, 2021
Old Friends (w Ben Rector) - Episode 809, 4th Anniversary Episode
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…
Sept. 29, 2021
Good (w Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra) - Episode 808
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…
Sept. 22, 2021
Industry (w Jon McLaughlin)
We have a soft spot for songs about the music industry, and this is such a great one. Lots of good breakdown to be had, plus Disney tie-ins and the usual shenanigans. Plus.. The handsomest, and possibly most talented, guest …
Sept. 15, 2021
She's a Beauty (w Fee Waybill of The Tubes)
A theatrical rock band collaborating with David Foster and Steve Lukather--what more could you want from the '80s? Good luck getting this one out of your heads. San Fransisco/Bay Area legends The Tubes deliver an all-time ea…