The Great Song Podcast

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Greatest Hits: American Pie Jun 28, 2023

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One of the biggest songs in American music history--you know we had to put our spin on the ins and outs of a classic like this. And who better to talk about it with than the man behind the song, Don McLean. Enjoy this Greatest Hits episode from Season Six, and maybe go enjoy a barbecue with fireworks somewhere this week.

Episode 250 w/ Kevin Young of Disciple Jun 21, 2023

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It's a celebration episode, and we're diving deep into one of our personal favorite bands, the kings of CCM hard rock in our books, the legendary Disciple! We have a great conversation with frontman Kevin Young about being on the front end of modern rock in the Christian music space, keeping it real when it means turning down upward mobility, never growing up, and more, including:- The Art of the Scream- Massive Stump the Genius collapse- “Rock and roll is a sport.”

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Brad Callahan

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Michael Conley

Peter Mark Campbell

David Steinberg

Randy Hodge

Chaz Bacus

Juan Lopez

Jason Arrowood

Howard Passey

Micah Murphy

Tim Jahr

Christopher Cudnoski

Pete Kim

Jason Rak

Synchronicity (w Stewart Copeland of The Police) Jun 14, 2023

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Pre-save Stewart's new album "POLICE Deranged for Orchestra" here!

What can we even say? This week is the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic rock albums of all time, and we've got one of the most iconic drummers from the iconic band, and did we mention STUFF IS ICONIC?? The Police's Stewart Copeland joins us to celebrate Synchronicity and give us an absolute firehose of insight. Hold on tight--let's get sync'd up! Plus:

- What exactly IS synchronicity?

- 12-bar phrygian blues in 7

- “Today, I’m gonna make Sting happy.”

- Winning a Grammy back-to-back years for the same album!

- The habit of remembering love

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Andrea Konarzewski

Brad Callahan

Ari Marucci

Michael Conley

Peter Mark Campbell

David Steinberg

Randy Hodge

Chaz Bacus

Juan Lopez

Jason Arrowood

Howard Passey

Micah Murphy

Tim Jahr

Christopher Cudnoski

Pete Kim

Jason Rak

Blurry (w Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd) Jun 07, 2023

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It's our first foray into a certain style of early 2000's rock scene, and we've got one of the shining gems of that era to dig into--Puddle of Mudd's "Blurry" with lead singer and writer Wes Scantlin! Plus:

- Some real music theory nerdiness

- Bach and Flack, and you can keep that Hall and Oates nonsense

- Random WWE results and JP’s most random sports stat ever.

Special thanks to our Patreon Producers!

Andrea Konarzewski

Brad Callahan

Ari Marucci

Michael Conley

Peter Mark Campbell

David Steinberg

Randy Hodge

Chaz Bacus

Juan Lopez

Jason Arrowood

Howard Passey

Micah Murphy

Tim Jahr

Christopher Cudnoski

Pete Kim

Jason Rak

Greatest Hits: I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) May 31, 2023

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We're reaching all the way back to our Season 4 finale for this Greatest Hits episode--it's big, it's long, and it's epic, just like any great Meat Loaf song. Relive the great stories behind the song, the man, and that oh-so-spicy guest vocal on "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That).

Special thanks to our Patreon Producers!

Andrea Konarzewski

Brad Callahan

Ari Marucci

Michael Conley

Peter Mark Campbell

David Steinberg

Randy Hodge

Chaz Bacus

Juan Lopez

Jason Arrowood

Howard Passey

Micah Murphy

Tim Jahr

Christopher Cudnoski

Pete Kim

Jason Rak

Allman Brothers Band (w Jim Sonefeld) May 24, 2023

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Hootie and the Blowfish's Jim "Soni" Sonefeld joins us in-studio for a deep dive into the Allman Brothers Band--their history, their hits, and their heartbreaks. Duane, Gregg, Butch, Warren, and company have created classic moment after classic moment, and we have a blast digging in. Plus:

Are you LEAD drummer or RHYTHM drummer?

Rob is a Level Nine Idiot

Foot-Shootin’ Blues

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Special thanks to our Producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Brad Callahan, Ari Marucci, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez, Jason Arrowood, Howard Passey, Micah Murphy, Tim Jahr, Christopher Cudnoski, Pete Kim, and Jason Rak

I'd Really Love to See You Tonight (w Dave Barnes) May 10, 2023

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Singer-songwriter-legend-best guy Dave Barnes returns to the show to break down a feel-good classic, ripe with utmost possibility, England Dan & John Ford Coley's signature hit, "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight." There's a warm wind blowing, and it's making us wistful. You'll laugh, you'll live, you'll love. Plus:

Our traditional 10 minutes of hot takes and shenanigans with Dave

Rob’s worst hot take!

Twinkies, roaches, and Sting

Mustache snare

Seals, Seals, and seals (feat. Seal)

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Greatest Hits: The Joker (Steve Miller Band) May 03, 2023

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From all the way back in Season Four comes one of our favorite personal episodes, our coverage of the underrated Steve Miller and his signature hit, "The Joker." Stick around 'til the end to hear one of our all-time most beloved bits.

Family (David Guetta feat. Bebe Rexha) w/ Track 45 Apr 26, 2023

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Fact 1: It's a mouthful to say "Family by David Guetta feat. Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie."

Fact 2: It's a perfect song for The Great Song Podcast, and a more than perfect song for the Fast and the Furious (which we're pushing for).

Fact 3: It's written by a country group! Track 45 aka Ben, Jenna, and KK Johnson, and you're gonna meet them and love their family vibe and harmony.

Plus:

The fairy tale-level story of Ben Johnson’s first song cut

Mixed-modal melody!

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Patreon Producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Brad Callahan, Ari Marucci, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez, Jason Arrowood, Howard Passey, Micah Murphy, Tim Jahr, Christopher Cudnoski, Pete Kim, and Jason Rak

Greatest Hits: No Easy Way Out (from Rocky IV) Apr 19, 2023

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An absolute smash soundtrack from an all-time nostalgic '80s classic, Rocky IV, produced this enduring hit. Plus a really fantastic interview with the man himself, Robert Tepper. These are all ingredients for a solid gold episode, and that's exactly what this is. Tepper time!

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Join us on PATREON for early access, extended interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more ways to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod

Visit greatsongpodcast.com for archives, merch, and more!

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Patreon Producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Brad Callahan, Ari Marucci, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez, Jason Arrowood, Howard Passey, Micah Murphy, Tim Jahr, Christopher Cudnoski, and Pete Kim

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