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Dirty Dancing Double Feature: "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" + "Hungry Eyes" w/Franke Previte Interview - Episode 609 Oct 14, 2020

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Our first-ever Double Feature! This week we're covering two songs, both featured on the same movie soundtrack, and both co-written by the same guy, Franke Previte! In this XL episode we'll talk about:

- Weird stuff in popcorn

- A Brand new list!

- Jennifer Warnes, The Ultimate Soundtrack Hit-Maker

- Sleepy Teeth and other emotive body parts

- Franke Previte talks about the creation of these beloved songs, how Time of My Life changed the cast’s whole perspective on Dirty Dancing, and the importance of maintaining publishing rights as a songwriter

Get Franke’s original demos for “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” and “Hungry Eyes” and support Patrick's Swayze's Pancreas Cancer Research Fund at https://www.facebook.com/dirtydancingdemos

Check out “One World” and support charities for musicians, actors, first responders and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund at oneworldoursong.com!

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Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan & Michael Conley

The Ultimate Van Halen Playlist (Bonus Pod) Oct 09, 2020

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Leave it to JP to tastefully turn grief into a fun game.

In the wake of the tragic passing of Eddie Van Halen earlier this week, we had to get together and process in our own way, and that way was by celebrating our favorite Van Halen tracks (with rules in place, of course, or what would be the fun?), and turning them into a playlist for you to enjoy. So whether you're a VH novice, a Diamond Dave purist, a Waborita, or somewhere in between, we know you'll find something to love in the discussion and the music.

Get the playlists here ⬇️

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/ultimate-vh-playlist-by-the-great-song-podcast/pl.u-NEymSKMR2J

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3prDPpPIcjLF2hHGseFP2g?si=1pXtOXk6RzmoMGqIFw2GMw

Co-Producers: Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan & Michael Conley

Biggest Part of Me (Ambrosia) w/Burleigh Drummond Interview - Episode 608 Oct 07, 2020

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It's a stone-cold groove, man. And the chords, my gosh, the chords!! The boys drool over the sheer musicality of one of the most versatile bands in pop-rock-blue-eyed-prog-soul history, and we chat with the man behind the groove, Ambrosia drummer Burleigh Drummond. Perfect name, yeah? Also:

- Honing musical skills at a lesbian nightclub

- White musicians getting compliments from black musicians

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Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, & Brad Callahan

"Ready to Go" (Republica) + Saffron Interview - Episode 607 Sep 30, 2020

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One of the most energetic frontwomen in history brings us one of the 90s’ most rockin’ songs. Youll hear right away why Saffron was the perfect person to bring “Ready to Go” to bouncy, hyperactive life--in fact, she might be the biggest music fan we’ve ever spoken with. She’s just bursting with love for the bands, the artists, and the art form. We'll talk with her about:

- Electronica in the analog age

- Shy people meeting shy people

- A collab with The Cure, and more

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Escape (The Piña Colada Song) + Rupert Holmes Interview - Episode 606 Sep 23, 2020

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This week we're talking about the catchiest little ditty about cheating on your spouse you ever did hear, and we are joined by the brilliant and funny Rupert Holmes to tell the tale. An instant Mount Rushmore interview with a delightful guest. In this episode:

- “JFK had a terrible back, so yoga’s out.”

- We debut a brand new game, "Stump the Genius"

- We discover the genius of renaissance man Rupert Holmes and his various award-winning endeavors, and

- A never-revealed factoid about the recording of "Escape"!

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"Superman (It's Not Easy)" - Five For Fighting w/John Ondrasik Interview - Episode 605 Sep 16, 2020

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One of the most gut-punching songs of the 21st Century is about the Man of Steel admitting he's not so strong, and it comes from a band that's not really a band. Does that about cover it? Very special interview with Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik about the song, its rise to international popularity after the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, and so much more. Also:

- The Rock-a-Fire explosion for absolutely no reason

- Superman, Sherlock Holmes, and the Public Domain

- Who wouldn’t want to fly?

- “There’s always a great song in every room if I can see it.”

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Must Be Hard Being You (Clark Beckham) - Episode 604 Sep 09, 2020

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American Idol Season XIV standout and runner-up Clark Beckham joins us to talk about his funky, fun single "Must Be Hard Being You," life beyond Idol, and more, including:

- The tightest band Clark has ever heard

- Clark’s heart is gripped by dinosaurs

- Clark and JP were basically roommates

- “You’re a bad mofo, and I’m too old to be full of crap.”

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Co-Producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, & Brad Callahan

I'll Still Be Loving You (Restless Heart) - Episode 603 Sep 02, 2020

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Restless Heart was a country music sensation, but they weren't always beloved by the powers-that-be. We'll talk about it with frontman Larry Stewart in a very fun interview episode centered around their beautiful, classic love song, "I'll Still be Loving You." Also in this episode:

- 80s Country and Wendy’s

- A borrowed riff?

- How baseball and mono joined forces to bring Larry Stewart into the music business.

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Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski & Ari Marucci

Reunited (Peaches & Herb) + Linda "Peaches" Tavani Interview - Episode 602 Aug 26, 2020

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Our excitement for being back together for Season 6 couldn’t be contained in just one episode—we had to bring along Peaches and Herb to explain how we really feel! The soul classic “Reunited” is a delight for friends and lovers everywhere, and we’re super pleased to dig into it and interview Peaches herself! In this episode:

- Dino and Freddie trying to corner the Grammy Best Song market!

- Our new thesis statement

- A goosebumps-inducing revelation from Linda

Check out Linda’s new music and more at lindapeachestavani.com.

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Co-Producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci

Produced and edited by Rob Alley

Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) - Episode 601 Aug 19, 2020

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Season 6 starts with a bang! Neil Diamond, the Jewish Elvis, gives us one of the most iconic singalongs of all time, and yer boys are back to break it down. In this episode:

- Neil’s almost-stage-names, the *better* of which is “Noah Kaminsky”

- Red Sox lore and a what-if baseball scenario

- Why Neil Diamond took 20 years between talk show appearances, and a piece of disaster audio you CANNOT miss.

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