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**Sullivan Street : A Counting Crows Podcast**

Counting Crows formed in 1991, and, almost instantaneously, created a passionate fan base. After 30-plus years (and more than 20 million albums sold), their lyrics, musicianship, and live shows continue to hold a special place in the hearts and life stories of fans worldwide.

Join us, ‘Round Here, as we will review the crows song catalog, highlight some of their best ‘alts’, rehash decades of CC memories (i.e., films about ghosts), and welcome special co-hosts. For a Counting Crows Fan…”it’s everything you need”.

Hosted by Eric Vogelsang and Chris Migs.

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Latest Episodes:

E51: The Wellmont Shows (plus Germany) Sep 15, 2026

Show notes

In this episode we dive into what is arguably the most classic set of Counting Crows shows - 3 straight days in Wellmont, New Jersey to close the 2008 Tour (October 28, 29, 30). In these shows, they basically repeated no songs and provided a great retrospective to fans who stuck by since the beginning. Oh, and Chris was THERE (for all 3 shows).

Eric also talks about getting front row Center tickets to Hamburg, Germany

E50: Live at Town Hall (Part 2) Aug 17, 2026

Show notes

August and Everything After: Live at Town Hall was released August 2011 and recorded in 2007. Join the Crew (Eric, Chris, Geoff, Irish Sean, and Steve from the UK) go over the history of the album, recording fun facts, and talk about tracks #5 through #12, including the amazing rendition of Perfect Blue Buildings.

E49: Live at Town Hall (Part 1) Jul 26, 2026

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August and Everything After: Live at Town Hall was released August 2011 and recorded in 2007. Join the Crew (Eric, Chris, Geoff, Irish Sean, and Steve from the UK) go over the history of the album, recording fun facts, and talk about the first four songs (including the Round Here/Raining in Baltimore combo!).

E48: Signature Themes (with Leila Sales) Jun 22, 2026

Show notes

In 2024, author Leila Sales wrote a piece in SPIN magazine, entitled "Movies, Monkeys, Maria: Counting Crows’ Most Signature Songs, by Theme".

In this episode, we have a great time interviewing Leila about her "scientific analysis", her history as a fan, and whether "THE spreadsheet" could be updated!

For more information about Leila:

https://leilasales.com/

and here is a link to the original article:

https://www.spinmagazine.com/2024/01/signature-counting-crows-songs-lyrical-themes/

E47: Flying Demos (Part 2) May 23, 2026

Show notes

Counting Crows' 13-Song (!) Demo Tape is legendary for its length and consistent quality; resulting in a multi-label bidding war. They were special from Reel #1 .

In this episode, we go over the history and legacy of this tape, and give our thoughts on the album, track-by-track.

Eric, Geoff and Chris are joined by "Double-G" (the Counting Crows archeologist) for the first time.

You can listen to the Demos Here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW6VcqUnfkU

E46: Flying Demos (Part I) May 05, 2026

Show notes

Counting Crows' 13-Song (!) Demo Tape is legendary for its length and consistent quality; resulting in a multi-label bidding war. They were special from Reel #1 .

In this episode, we go over the history and legacy of this tape, and give our thoughts on the album, track-by-track.

Eric, Geoff and Chris are joined by "Double-G" (the Counting Crows archeologist) for the first time.

You can listen to the Demos Here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW6VcqUnfkU

E45: Not an Enemy (Academic Analysis with Dr. Adam) Mar 28, 2026

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Dr. Adam (from the Sister Wives Professor Podcast) joins us. He's a professor of interpersonal and family communication, and a huge fan of Counting Crows.

On this episode, Dr. Adam discusses (1) the pathos and identity concepts in Adam's songwriting, (2) CC fandom as "ingroup vs outgroup", and (3) the concept of sincerity as a songwriter and as fans.

His very popular Sister Wives podcast can be found here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sister-wives-professor/id1719547118

E44: James Maddock (Jimmy & Immy) Feb 23, 2026

Show notes

Counting Crows fans might know him best as half of "Jimmy and Immy". If so, they are missing out on James Maddock's amazing career as a singer/songwriter of folk and Americana--spanning four decades with more than ten studio albums.

Join us, as Maddock reflects on life on the road with the Crows, how he met Immy, how Dawson's Creek changed his life, and the personal experiences that continue to shape his songwriting.

For more information on James, check out

jamesmaddock.net

James Maddock - YouTube

His new single (with Immy in the video)

James Maddock - "Take My Side"

E43: Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings (Part II) Jan 26, 2026

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Eric, Chris, Geoff and Ryan McCaffrey continue their deep dive into the Crows' 5th Studio Album--Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings.

(See Episode 41 for Part I).

Follow Ryan on Twitter https://x.com/DMC_Ryan

E42: Amy Scott (Crows' Documentary Director) Interview Dec 17, 2025

Show notes

Amy Scott is the Director of the Counting Crows documentary "Have You Seen Me Lately", released on December 18, 2025 (HBO Max) and produced by Bill Simmons. It focuses on the making of Recovering the Satellites and Adam's struggles with newfound fame during that time period.

Join us as we ask Amy about the filming process, her history with the Crows, her creative choices, Bryson's tour scrapbook, and how talented/charming all the band members are.

Amy's Website:

https://www.amyelizabethscott.com/

From Warner Bros

https://press.wbd.com/ca/media-release/hbo-original-documentary-music-box-counting-crows-have-you-seen-me-lately-debuts

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