Little Steven’s Underground Garage – Coolest Conversations
Little Steven’s Underground Garage – Coolest Conversations presented by Hard Rock Cafe are a series of interviews with The Mighty Manfred (frontman and driving force behind Garage Rock band The Woggles) and artists who have been chosen by Little Steven Van Zandt as the “Coolest Song In The World This Week” in Little Steven’s Underground Garage. Past guests have included Tom Petty, Alice Cooper, Joan Jett, Carlos Santana, and many more.
Coolest Conversations airs live every Friday at 2:00 PM ET on SiriusXM Ch. 21 and is posted online that Monday.
Every Wednesday a “Coolest Conversation” from the past is posted too.
Paul Cook: Coolest Conversation 01/24/22
Jan 24, 2022
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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Paul Cook, drummer and founding member of the Sex Pistols and The Professionals. "Easily Lead" by The Professionals is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join Mighty Manfred and Paul Cook for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Tommy Sjöström: Coolest Conversation 01/17/22
Jan 17, 2022
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This week, the Mighty Manfred is joined by Tommy Boy of the band Stupidity! The song "On the Run" by Stupidity is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join The Mighty Manfred and Tommy Sjöström for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Kristen Pinell Reil: Coolest Conversations 01/10/22
Jan 10, 2022
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Kristen Pinell Reil of the Grip Weeds is the Mighty Manfred's guest this week! Kristen sings lead vocals on our Coolest Song in the World this week "All Tomorrow's Parties." She tells us why the band chose to do a cover album, how the Grip Weeds were formed, and what lies ahead for them as we emerge from the pandemic. Join the Mighty Manfred and Kristen Pinell Reil for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Sam Fender: Coolest Conversation 01/03/22
Jan 03, 2022
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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is British singer/songwriter Sam Fender. Sam's song "Getting Started" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. He takes us through what prompted him to write the song and others on his most recent release. Join the Mighty Manfred and Sam Fender for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Lisa Mychols- Coolest Conversations 12.27.21
Dec 28, 2021
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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Lisa Mychols! Lisa tells us about her love and adoration for Christmas, which inspired her song "A Very Merry Christmas" which is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Lisa Mychols for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Patricia Vonne: Coolest Conversation 12/20/21
Dec 21, 2021
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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Patricia Vonne! Patricia's song "Santa's on a Rampage" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join The Mighty Manfred and Patricia Vonne for an extra Christmas-y Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Josie Cotton: Coolest Conversation 121321
Dec 13, 2021
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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is 80’s pop icon Josie Cotton. Josie tells us of her early exposure to the arts and growing up as a sort of ‘Wednesday Addams’ girl, who learned a lot by being an outcast. Her recent record ‘Pussycat Babylon’ features our Coolest Song in the World this week- ‘Calling All Girls’. Join the Mighty Manfred and Josie Cotton for this week’s coolest conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Mickey Leigh: Coolest Conversation 120621
Dec 06, 2021
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Manfred's guest this week is Mickey Leigh! From his upcoming album "Variants of Vibe", Mickey's song "No Fun Anymore" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Mickey tells us how he kept busy during the pandemic, what his future plans are, and gives us insight into the upcoming Netflix film based on his book "I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Family Memoir." Join Manfred and Mickey in this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Mark Plati: Coolest Conversation 11.29.21
Nov 30, 2021
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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is producer and musician Mark Plati. Mark produced David Bowie's upcoming album "Toy" which was recorded in 2001 and was intended to be released in that year but was shelved until now. The album features our David Bowie week's Coolest Song in the World "You've Got a Habit of Leaving." Mark talks to us about how he ended up becoming a producer, how he got the gig with David Bowie and what it was like to tour as a member of his band. Join us for this Coolest Conversation with Mark Plati, hosted by the Mighty Manfred, presented by Hard Rock
Elizabeth Cook: Coolest Conversation 11.22.21
Nov 22, 2021
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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Elizabeth Cook, singer, songwriter and DJ on our sister station Outlaw Country Siriusxm 60. She tells us about her life in the music business, growing up in a musical family and voicing Tammi on Adult Swim’s Squidbillies.Her song “Thick Georgia Woman” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join Mighty Manfred and Elizabeth Cook in this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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