Alright alright alright! Your favorite Guitar Hero track brings our 5-episode EP run to a close--we're talking all things "Slow Ride" with Foghat's Roger Earl!

Thanks for hanging with us for a short run of episodes.

See you--soon?

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25 years from the landmark release of her mainstream debut Kansas, Jennifer Knapp returns to the source to release Kansas 25, a re-envisioning of the CCM classic. And she's here to tell us all about the process, her holy grail guitar, and her amazing gas station snack food of choice. Episode 4 of our special 5-episode July 2024 run.

The most overwhelming American Idol winner in history sits in with the boys as our official kickoff of the home stretch of episodes before we call it a day. Phillip Phillips' "Gone Gone Gone" is an energetic frenzy of emotion, and so are we! Buckle up for a deep dive and our usual shenanigans.

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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

Farmers Only

The Thin Blue Line

Mariah Carey and Tiffany Amber Thiessen

Philanthropiness

Finger Love

NASCAR names

...and much more. Enjoy!

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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 did we leave out? Let us know what song belongs on the official playlist, and we'll add our favorite!

Best of The Great Song Podcast Vol. 4 next week, followed by the Season 9 premiere!

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 the playlist, and we'll add our favorite selection!

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 song you would add—we'll add our favorite to the list and credit you.

Let's go camping!

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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 official playlist!

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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 walk through the prog-pop-hard rock landscape. Plus lead singer Lawrence Gowan talks with us about upholding the band’s legacy and exploring new territory with the band’s new album “The Crash of the Crown.”

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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 side business (spoiler alert; it's awesome), and we get into our usual shenanigans.

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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 hit of Boy George and company.

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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."

Who do you side with? Plus:

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- The hidden classic riff in the chorus

- The cover version that charted higher than the original

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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 a kick in the pants from a new production team and more. Plus:

- A Deathmatch of Hooks!

- The ultimate Petra lyric challenge

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We're feeling sentimental as we come toward the end of the show, so we wanted to dedicate this week to our incredible wives (mostly in hope that they'll listen to an episode). And what better song to do it than the syrupy-sweet classic, "You Are The Woman" by Firefall? We'll dig deep, you'll learn about a Moose Call, and in a great interview, Jock Bartley of Firefall will tell us (among other things) about a really grim reality of the record industry we've never heard about before.

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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 interrupted by Stone Temple Pilots.

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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 

- A fake ending! 

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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:

- Nagel Women

- Fictional band members that aren't fictional

- Dave Grohl's unexpected influence and more.

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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, plus:

- What’s the most important thing you’ve slept through?

- Elevator prog

-Lead singer and bassist David Paton joins us to talk about Pilot, Boots, and his latest project, 2020.

- The music icon who told David Paton “I wish I’d written that song.”

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 this week's show, and we deliver all kinds of silliness, including: - The missing lyric from “Magic” - Rob gets sonned by his own son - NASCAR plays the hits - JP loses it Thanks for listening and supporting, as always! -- Join us on PATREON for early access, longer interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more chances to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @greatsongpod for Shenanigans, giveaways, and more! Join the Facebook group! Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod greatsongpodcast.com Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez and Game of Throws

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 we'll cover other things like:

- Aging in the music industry

- Beaver Nuggets

- Peeling a carrot maybe?

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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 perfect fit for us to celebrate the 4th birthday of the Great Song Podcast, and Ben couldn't have been a better guest. Also: - JP sleep-calling his 8th-grade crush - Triple Stump the Genius - Ben Rector on writing “open-handed” Thank you as always for listening and supporting, and here's to the next 4 years of faaaantastic! ---- There's more to this episode on Patreon, including Ben Rector on being surprised by Rick Astley during a Zoom call, and more. Support the show at any level at to unlock early access, extended interviews, bonus shows and more! patreon.com/greatsongpod Join the Facebook group! Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @greatsongpod for Shenanigans, giveaways, and more! greatsongpodcast.com Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez and Game of Throws

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 others) Kevin Griffin. Also in this episode:

- The ‘90s Alt-Rock Vocal Super Cut!

- Shaquille O’Neal on the toilet

- A Shirts vs Skins rematch?

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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 ear worm, and we get to chat with frontman (and one of the 3 Most Important People in the World) Fee Waybill about the true story behind the song, censorship, and...

- How you can thank Canada for this ‘80s classic

- We fantasy-book the first ever Great Song Podcast Festival

- The legendarily weird artist who told The Tubes they were TOO WEIRD to be his opening act.

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One of the all-time "traveling down the dusty old road" songs, a fixture of classic rock radio and biker gangs everywhere, Blackfoot's "Highway Song" has a feel that just won't quit. And we've got Blackfoot founder and long-time Lynyrd Skynyrd lead guitarist Rickey Medlocke to tell us all about it. A great storyteller and affable guy, he'll tell us all about his history with Blackfoot and Skynyrd, his beef with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the importance of honoring his Indigenous heritage, and much more.

Surprise! Uncle Dave Barnes sits with us for a quick conversation about his brand-new collection Notes From Paris, which is available everywhere today! 

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Get Rob's new album "Also-Ran Bluesman" here!

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We snagged a diva! The great Cece Peniston was kind enough to sit with us for a few minutes and chat about her '90s Dance/R&B classic "Finally," regarded as one of the greatest dance tracks of all time. We'll learn the true story behind the song, talk to Cece about her career, that hairdo from the video, and more, including:

- CeCe, C.C., and Cici's

- A truly hilarious misunderstanding

- To beef or not to beef?

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The EP sure to set the blues world on its ear is finally here. You can get Rob's new album Also-Ran Bluesman everywhere you stream or download great music.

And you KNOW we had to give you a full breakdown, so we're back in your ears this week to let you behind the scenes on the songs and making of this very special record. Enjoy the episode, enjoy the EP, and stream it a lot so we can #GetRobToTheBluesTop20.

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And while you're at it, here's the Kolby Towe Band's latest project, Until Tomorrow.

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Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" comes out this Friday! Pre-save or listen now!

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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 with us to chat about their career and his solo music, life as a quarantine music streamer, and compassion for your fellow man. (Yes, it really does get that deep.)

Plus:

- That classic McShnickens/McNerfin duet

- We prove our Biblical scholarship

- NPH vs VanDerBeek

“THE job right now is learning to talk to each other again.”

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Pre-save Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" and stream the new single, "Wheelhouse!"

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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 at Work's "Overkill" by the writer and lead singer of the iconic '80s group, Colin Hay. This version you may recognize from season 2 of the TV show Scrubs, in which Colin also starred. We'll talk about Scrubs, Zach Braff, and the like as we dig into this gorgeous rendition.

Also--the funniest Stump the Genius concept yet!

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Pre-save Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" and stream the new single, "Wheelhouse!"

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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, stops by to chat with us about summer vacations, bourbon, and the time Dave Barnes tried to kill him. 

Also Rob reveals himself to be a miserable wretch of a father! Should be a good show.

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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 Castle cover versions

Singing the hits in made-up languages

Don't Sleep on Sunflower seeds!

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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 Playlist My Life!

SEASON 8 of The Great Song Podcast starts NEXT WEEK and we're so excited! See you soon!

Submitted by Allison.

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💡What scenario in your life needs a playlist? Click the "messages" button at greatsongpodcast.com and leave your name, location, and idea.

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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.

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Mount Rushmore country group. Mount Rushmore Gospel group. Mount Rushmore beard. What more can we say but Happy Halloween! Enjoy this early drop as you walk random neighborhoods with your kids tonight, and enjoy our coverage of the Oak Ridge Boys classic, "Elvira!"

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 we'll add our favorite to the official playlist!

Look for the official playlist on Apple Music and Spotify by searching Playlist My Life or The Great Song Podcast.

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THE PLAYLIST:

JP’s 5

1. I Want to Break Free - Queen

2. Uprising - Muse

3. Only God Can Judge Me - 2Pac

4. Bad - U2

5. Still The Same - Bob Seger

Rob’s 5

1. Take This Job and Shove It - Johnny Paycheck

2. So What - P!nk

3. You Don’t Own Me - GRACE (feat. G-Eazy)

4. My Friend (So Long) - DC Talk

5. End of the Road - Boyz II Men

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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 results on Apple Music and Spotify. Then you submit what song you would add, and we'll pick our favorite and add it to the official playlist.

Have a scenario you'd like to submit? Go to playlistpod.com and click on the "Messages" button. Leave us your name and the 60-second version of your story, and we'll feature our favorites.

Enjoy Playlist My Life! - Rob and JP

THIS WEEK'S PLAYLISTS:

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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 ubiquitous '90s hit has reached a whole new life cycle as the 2021 face of Geico ads, and we're gonna cover ALL of it. Plus:

-DC Glenn, The Brain Supreme, is gonna make you a better person

-The incredible Disney version and the...uh...well the Addams Family version

-Jock Jams, "Whoot," "Scoop! There It Is" and more! Sprinkles!!!!!!

Thanks SO much for listening and DOUBLE thanks for supporting the show. Sprinkles for everyone!

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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 truly, uh, amazing cover), and have the usual fun, and then chat with keyboardist Mic Michaeli about this slammin' synth part and the legacy of a song that's been awesome, not cool, and awesome again.

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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 history joins us to talk about his career with DC Talk, his new project Sad Astronauts, and the weirdest opening act he ever had. Join us on PATREON for early access, longer interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more chances to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @greatsongpod for Shenanigans, giveaways, and more! Join the Facebook group! Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod greatsongpodcast.com Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Linda Crow and Cari Bendersky -------------- Discussed this week: CCM, Jesus Freak, Carman RIP, Relient K

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.

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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

- The most boring Stump the Genius ever.

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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 soundtrack classic. Also:

- JP catches Rob way off guard

- Rob catches JP way off guard

- "They can go f--- themselves." -Robert Tepper reveals his feelings about the Creed movies.

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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 Chip Taylor (who yes, is also the brother of Jon Voight and uncle of Angelina Jolie).

We'll talk Troggs, Jimi Hendrix, and X versions, and much more, including:

- Rob has trouble remembering LOTS of things, is he ok?

- The %$@#$ Troggs Tapes!!

- Baseball baseball baseball.

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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 mouthpiece story

-Stump the Genius and more

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Fresh off an album release and listening party experience, Rob and JP sit down with favorite guest artist Dave Barnes, who just dropped his Beatles-infused album, Featherbrained Wealth Motel, for one last romp before we close up shop. We'll get all the insight, have all the laughs, and as a bonus, we're each bringing our Top 5 Pop Choruses to the table for debate.

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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's FROM it, and it's GREAT, and that's all that matters. And we spend some time with the chin, er, voice behind the song, John Parr! A great start to a month full of movie tracks. 

Plus: Tim Tebow's Fire, the Gilette Jingle, the Brat Pack, and more.

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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! Belly up to the podcast bar and order yourself a sarsaparilla or a cream soda, and let's dig into one of the great TV themes ever written with the man behind the song, Gary Portnoy.

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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 thank Rob for bringing one of his all-time favorite side-info explorations. Stick around til the end for an interview with the man behind the keys, Billy Currie, talking about the difficulty of recording technical work like this in the analog age, Ultravox's performance at Live Aid, and more! Join us on PATREON for early access, longer interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more chances to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @greatsongpod for Shenanigans, giveaways, and more! Join the Facebook group! Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod greatsongpodcast.com Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, and David Steinberg

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 man behind it, Mr. Dave Mason. Also a founding member of the legendary UK band Traffic (also featuring Steve Winwood), friend and player with Jimi Hendrix, and connected in rock history with Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, and oh so many more legends.

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