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The Story Song Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 223

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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🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicCommentary
21/06/2026
#88
🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicCommentary
20/06/2026
#55
🇫🇷 France - musicCommentary
02/06/2026
#87
🇫🇷 France - musicCommentary
01/06/2026
#72

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Christmas in Hollis by Run-D.M.C.

Season 6 · Episode 143

Monday, December 9, 2024 • Duration 01:16:12

It’s a very special Christmas here at THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Walk this way to your time machine from the DeLorean Motor Company, and join your hosts in 1987, where they’ll review the hip hop holiday classic, “Christmas in Hollis” by legendary rap pioneers, Run-DMC. We’ll be chilling and cooling just like a snowman as we discuss the benefits of talking to strangers in public parks, cheese-based Christmas vegetables, and how to harness fake fire. The hawk is out, so match your boat to your car and press the green “Nice” button on your Simon. Yule love this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Happy Hollis-days! Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. “Christmas in Hollis” by Run-DMC (from the album A Very Special Christmas) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Float On by Modest Mouse

Season 6 · Episode 142

Monday, November 25, 2024 • Duration 01:12:08

Alright already! Here we come to save the day with another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of 2004 indie-rock hit, “Float On” by Modest Mouse. Laugh it off as we run our mouths off a bit too much and discuss self-care for 19th-century tradesmen, who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf short stories, and album titles that are long, wordy, run-on sentences just like the sentence that you are reading right now. So don’t you worry! Put the car in park and listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Good news is on the way. Okay? Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. “Float On” by Modest Mouse (from the album Good News for People Who Love Bad News) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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SSP Presents: Jukebox Musical! — Weezer

Monday, July 22, 2024 • Duration 01:25:27

BONUS EPISODE: Curtain up on THE STORY SONG PODCAST presents: Jukebox Musical! In this episode, your hosts are joined by special guest, actor and musician, Eric William Morris to devise a musical based on the most popular songs of American alternative rock band, Weezer. You’ve heard us tell the story of the songs that tell a story. Now hear us tell a story WITH the songs. Do You Understand?, the album by Eric William Morris, is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “Buddy Holly,” “Say It Ain't So,” and “Undone – The Sweater Song” by Weezer [from the album Weezer (Blue Album)] are available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. “El Scorcho” and “Pink Triangle” by Weezer (from the album Pinkerton) are available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. “Hash Pipe” and “Island in the Sun” by Weezer [from the album Weezer (Green Album)] are available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. “Beverly Hills” by Weezer (from the album Make Believe) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Convoy by C.W. McCall

Episode 65

Monday, June 28, 2021 • Duration 01:55:59

Breaker! Breaker! We’ve got a 20 on another terrific episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. This week, your good buddies review the 1975 crossover hit, “Convoy” by C.W. McCall, who is definitely a real person. In this episode, we dive into the CB culture to talk about bears, ducks, and pigs, only one of which is an actual animal. We also find out how bread can lead to a cultural phenomenon and the future of Christmas music. So stop your rubbernecking and listen to this wall-to-wall and tree-top-tall episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “Convoy” by C.W. McCall (originally from the album Black Bear Road) is available on C.W. McCall’s Greatest Hits on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Your Love by The Outfield

Episode 64

Monday, June 14, 2021 • Duration 01:03:42

Batter up! This episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a real home run. There are so many things your hosts want to say about “Your Love,” the 1986 hit single by The Outfield. In this episode, we discuss loneliness, baseball, and bands in space. Use your love for THE STORY SONG PODCAST to listen to this episode, and as you're leaving, please close the door. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “Your Love” by The Outfield (from the album Play Deep) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. This episode’s featured promo is from the THAT SONG FROM THAT MOVIE podcast. Follow them on Twitter (@tsftmpod), and listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) by The Temptations

Episode 63

Monday, May 31, 2021 • Duration 01:24:12

You’re not imagining things, this really is a new episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the timeless classic from 1971, “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” by legendary soul group, The Temptations. Join us as we blur the lines between reality and imagination; human and mannequin; and tender rhapsody and stalker anthem. So, get a comfortable seat in your window, and get ready for another great episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, you lucky guy. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” by The Temptations (from the album Sky’s the Limit) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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SSP Classics: Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes

Monday, May 24, 2021 • Duration 36:58

BONUS EPISODE: Oh. It’s you. We’re back with a worn out recording of a favorite episode. Or, what we like to call a classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Just in time for the beginning of the summer, your hosts are revisiting their review of a hit song that’s not actually about piña coladas. It’s the 1979 classic, “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” by singer-songwriter, and Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, and playwright, Rupert Holmes. So, let’s cut through all this red tape and listen to this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST with your Lady. You can listen now, at midnight, or even tomorrow noon. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes (from the album Partners in Crime) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi

Episode 62

Monday, May 17, 2021 • Duration 01:35:34

Once upon a time, not so long ago...actually, RIGHT NOW! It’s another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the 1980s classic, “Livin’ on a Prayer” by legendary rock band, Bon Jovi. Take a trip to New Jersey and visit the usual sights — a dock, a diner, and a pawn shop. Join us as we make it talk so tough, but in a Jersey whisper. We live for the fight, especially with our own audio problems. We’ve got each other...and this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi (from the album Slippery When Wet) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What's My Age Again? by blink-182

Episode 61

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 • Duration 01:18:37

Don’t hang up! This isn’t a prank, it’s another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1999 pop-punk hit, “What’s My Age Again?” by blink-182. Learn some important life lessons, including how to prepare for a date in 1999, the best late 90s television shows to watch while on that date, and where to find a payphone to make prank phone calls after that date. Also find out what payphones and caller ID are. Don’t worry about acting your age, stay young and be amused by this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “What's My Age Again?” by blink-182 (from the album Enema of the State) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. The Ten (written by Ken Marino and David Wain, Directed by David Wain) is available on DVD and on Prime Video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Again by Janet Jackson

Episode 60

Monday, April 19, 2021 • Duration 01:18:14

So, here we are alone again, listener. It’s not too late in the game — come closer to happiness with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1993 #1 hit ballad, “Again” by pop superstar, Janet Jackson. This week we visit “Again” for the first time, interfere with our friends’ love lives, and audition for the part of Yoda. Let the memories come back to you in your mind, and fall in love with “Again” again on the 60th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Again. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “Again” by Janet Jackson (from the album Janet.) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. This episode’s featured promo is from the CHORAL FIXATION podcast. Follow them on Twitter (@Choral_Fixation), Facebook, or visit choral-fixation.simplecast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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