The Great Song Podcast
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Overkill (w Colin Hay of Men at Work) - Episode 803
The Great Song Podcast
08/25/21 • 58 min
Pre-save Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" and stream the new single, "Wheelhouse!"
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Can't get to sleep? Perfect! This week's episode is sure to nullify the night, as we dig into an incredible solo interpretation of Men at Work's "Overkill" by the writer and lead singer of the iconic '80s group, Colin Hay. This version you may recognize from season 2 of the TV show Scrubs, in which Colin also starred. We'll talk about Scrubs, Zach Braff, and the like as we dig into this gorgeous rendition.
Also--the funniest Stump the Genius concept yet!
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Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Linda Crow, Cari Bendersky, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez and Game of Throws
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Rivalry Week - Matchbox Twenty vs Rob Thomas - Episode 919
The Great Song Podcast
06/08/22 • 41 min
The time has come in which once per season we agree to disagree, and season 9 has led us to The Great Rob Thomas Showdown. One of us loves the Matchbox 20 era, one the Rob Thomas solo era, and we will make our cases for and against each as we bring our arguments before you. Also:
“I like Rob Thomas with some money.”
Rob’s shameful secret
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The Great Song Podcast is a Tiger Leap Production. Check out the other fine Tiger Leap podcasts like Curio with Dan Buck, Project SSA, and The Punnery.
Patreon Producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez, Jason Arrowood, Howard Passey, Kevin Foley, Micah Murphy, and Christopher Cudnoski
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Greatest Hits: "Escape" by Rupert Holmes
The Great Song Podcast
03/08/23 • 74 min
This is a Greatest Hits episode, which means it's a re-airing of an episode that was significant for the show, one of our favorites, or one of yours!
Original air date: Sep. 23, 2020, Episode 606
Our first Greatest Hits episode represents a turning point episode for the show--our interview with the absolutely brilliant Rupert Holmes! This episode started something momentum-wise, became an instant listener favorite, and debuted the now-standard Stump the Genius game! Enjoy reliving this solid gold episode.
Favorite quote from the episode: "JFK had a terrible back, so yoga's out."
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Neal Morse - Episode 1104
The Great Song Podcast
03/01/23 • 71 min
One of the most prolific prog progenitors in the world--the incomparable Neal Morse of the Neal Morse Band, Transatlantic, Flying Colors and so many more--joins the program this week to talk about the making of his sprawling epics, working with long-time collaborators like Mike Portnoy and Randy George, and how the heck does he remember how to play all this stuff?
Be sure to check out Cinema Snack Bar, Rob's new movie podcast, which launches next week!
In this episode:
Elevated choruses for days!
Writing massive songs for prog audiences
“It’s a daily selling out.”
Download the Waterfall app to get all-access pass to Neal’s catalogue!
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/waterfall-by-radiant-records/id1449301230
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radiantstreaming.app&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1
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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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Greatest Hits: Only Wanna Be With You
The Great Song Podcast
07/12/23 • 76 min
The fateful first meeting of the Great Song Podcast and Jim "Soni" Sonefeld of Hootie & the Blowfish. It's love at first sight, and one of our most popular episodes to date. Enjoy this Greatest Hits episode, with previously unreleased material!
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Old Friends (w Ben Rector) - Episode 809, 4th Anniversary Episode
The Great Song Podcast
10/06/21 • 94 min
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Quitting Your Job - Playlist My Life Episode 2
The Great Song Podcast
07/14/21 • 15 min
Episode 2 of Playlist My Life curates the perfect soundtrack for Quitting Your Job. Submit your scenarios by clicking the Messages button at playlistpod.com!
What song would you add? Send us a message or leave a comment and we'll add our favorite to the official playlist!
Look for the official playlist on Apple Music and Spotify by searching Playlist My Life or The Great Song Podcast.
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THE PLAYLIST:
JP’s 5
1. I Want to Break Free - Queen
2. Uprising - Muse
3. Only God Can Judge Me - 2Pac
4. Bad - U2
5. Still The Same - Bob Seger
Rob’s 5
1. Take This Job and Shove It - Johnny Paycheck
2. So What - P!nk
3. You Don’t Own Me - GRACE (feat. G-Eazy)
4. My Friend (So Long) - DC Talk
5. End of the Road - Boyz II Men
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Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Linda Crow, Cari Bendersky, Randy Hodge and Delagramaticus
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The Final Countdown (w/ Mic Michaeli of Europe) - Season 7 Finale, Episode 720
The Great Song Podcast
06/23/21 • 68 min
Season 7 draws to an epic close as we cover the most well-known synth riff of the 1980's and chat with the man who played it--that's right, it's The Final Countdown, the smash hit by Europe! We'll cover it in depth (and a truly, uh, amazing cover), and have the usual fun, and then chat with keyboardist Mic Michaeli about this slammin' synth part and the legacy of a song that's been awesome, not cool, and awesome again.
::IMPORTANT NOTES::
Season 7 is over, but if you help us share the show you can unlock a BONUS EPISODE-- PLUS there's one more week to be entered to win an autographed copy of the new Mammoth WVH record by Wolfgang Van Halen! Just share the show or join us on Patreon and you're automatically entered to win.
COMING SOON: An all new spinoff show called Playlist My Life! It'll broadcast right here starting in a couple weeks, so stay tuned!
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Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Linda Crow and Cari Bendersky
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Tags: 80s, Hair Metal, Sweden, Swedish Bands, Rock Music, Arena Rock, GEICO Commercial, Ad,
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Playlist My Life 1: A Trip to the Dentist
The Great Song Podcast
07/07/21 • 18 min
Welcome to the first official spinoff episode, Playlist My Life, where we take your real-life scenarios and compile the ultimate playlist to accompany them. The format is simple: Rob chooses 5, JP chooses 5, and we post the results on Apple Music and Spotify. Then you submit what song you would add, and we'll pick our favorite and add it to the official playlist.
Have a scenario you'd like to submit? Go to playlistpod.com and click on the "Messages" button. Leave us your name and the 60-second version of your story, and we'll feature our favorites.
Enjoy Playlist My Life! - Rob and JP
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Elvira (w William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys)
The Great Song Podcast
10/31/23 • 71 min
Mount Rushmore country group. Mount Rushmore Gospel group. Mount Rushmore beard. What more can we say but Happy Halloween! Enjoy this early drop as you walk random neighborhoods with your kids tonight, and enjoy our coverage of the Oak Ridge Boys classic, "Elvira!"
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Great Song Podcast have?
The Great Song Podcast currently has 296 episodes available.
What topics does The Great Song Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Music, Music History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Great Song Podcast?
The episode title 'Overkill (w Colin Hay of Men at Work) - Episode 803' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Great Song Podcast?
The average episode length on The Great Song Podcast is 60 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Great Song Podcast released?
Episodes of The Great Song Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Great Song Podcast?
The first episode of The Great Song Podcast was released on Oct 10, 2017.
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