THE STORY SONG PODCAST is the music review, comedy, pop culture podcast that provides commentary, analysis, and the history of narrative songs from all genres and all eras—from obscure one-hit wonders to well-known classics, and some of the biggest hits of all time. Join your hosts as they discuss details only hinted at in the lyrics and speculate about every aspect of each song. We tell the story of the songs that tell a story.
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SSP Minisode: The Gambler: The Movie: The Minisode
Saison 8
lundi 21 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:31:12
BONUS EPISODE: The celebration of the upcoming 175th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST begins with this special bonus episode. Join your hosts on a train bound for nowhere as they discuss The Gambler, the 1980 television movie adapted from the classic story song, written by Don Schlitz and performed by Kenny Rogers.
The Gambler. Starring Kenny Rogers, Christine Belford, Bruce Boxleitner, Harold Gould, Clu Gulager, Lance LeGault, Lee Purcell, and Ronnie Scribner. Teleplay by Jim Byrnes. Story by Cort Casady and Jim Byrnes. Suggested by “The Gambler,” a song by Don Schlitz. Directed by Dick Lowry.
The Gambler is available to stream from Shout! Studios on YouTube and on Tubi. Learn more at IMDb.
“The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers (from the album The Gambler) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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SSP Minisode: Total Bummers
Saison 8
lundi 7 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:01:12
Trigger warning: This episode delves into songs that discuss sensitive topics, including domestic violence, abortion, suicide, and gun violence. Listener discretion is advised.
It’s the sad ending of ALL-BUMMER SUMMER on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for a conversation about songs that are TOTAL bummers, which were too sad to discuss as regular episodes.
“Luka” by Suzanne Vega (from the album Solitude Standing) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“What's the Matter Here?” by 10,000 Maniacs (from the album In My Tribe) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Oh Father” by Madonna (from the album Like a Prayer) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Brick” by Ben Folds Five (from the album Whatever and Ever Amen) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“The Freshmen” by The Verve Pipe (from the album Villains) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats (from the album The Fine Art of Surfacing) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People (from the album Torches) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Jeremy” by Pearl Jam (from the album Ten) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Stan” by Eminem (from the album The Marshall Mathers LP) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones
Saison 8 · Épisode 174
lundi 17 août 2026 • Durée 01:28:41
ALL-BUMMER SUMMER continues on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the 1980 country music classic, “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” by singer/songwriter George Jones.
“He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones (from the album I Am What I Am) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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Tecumseh Valley by Townes Van Zandt
Saison 8 · Épisode 173
lundi 27 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:28:31
Trigger warning: This episode delves into “Tecumseh Valley” by Townes Van Zandt, a song that discusses the suicide of one of its characters. Listener discretion is advised.
ALL-BUMMER SUMMER continues on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the 1968 country music classic, “Tecumseh Valley,” written and performed by singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt.
“Tecumseh Valley” by Townes Van Zandt (from the album For the Sake of the Song) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Tecumseh Valley” by Townes Van Zandt (from the album Our Mother the Mountain) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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You Better Sit Down Kids by Cher
Saison 8 · Épisode 172
lundi 6 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:33:35
ALL-BUMMER SUMMER continues on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the Top 10 pop hit from 1967, “You Better Sit Down Kids,” written by Sonny Bono and performed by legendary singer and actress, Cher.
“You Better Sit Down Kids” by Cher (from the album With Love, Cher) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
Saison 8 · Épisode 171
lundi 15 juin 2026 • Durée 01:18:57
ALL-BUMMER SUMMER continues on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the classic 1988 folk-rock hit, “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman.
“Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman (from the album Tracy Chapman) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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I Started a Joke by The Bee Gees
Saison 8 · Épisode 170
lundi 1 juin 2026 • Durée 01:22:46
It’s the start of ALL-BUMMER SUMMER with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, which started the whole world laughing. Join your hosts for their review of the classic 1968 pop hit, “I Started a Joke” by The Bee Gees.
“I Started a Joke” by The Bee Gees (from the album Idea) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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Kiss Me Deadly by Lita Ford
Saison 8 · Épisode 169
lundi 18 mai 2026 • Durée 01:20:33
In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1988 hard rock hit, “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford. It ain't no big thing.
“Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford (from the album Lita) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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It Must Be Him by Vikki Carr
Saison 8 · Épisode 168
lundi 4 mai 2026 • Durée 01:10:09
In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1967 pop hit, “It Must Be Him” by Vikki Carr — adapted from “Seul Sur Son Étoile,” composed and performed by Gilbert Bécaud, with lyrics by Maurice Vidalin and English lyrics by Mack David.
“It Must Be Him” by Vikki Carr (from the album It Must Be Him) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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Pass the Dutchie by Musical Youth
Saison 8 · Épisode 167
lundi 20 avril 2026 • Durée 01:19:17
In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1982 reggae hit, “Pass the Dutchie” by Musical Youth.
“Pass the Dutchie” by Musical Youth (from the album The Youth of Today) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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