Old Friends (w Ben Rector) - Episode 809, 4th Anniversary Episode

10/06/21 • 94 min

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We're kicking off Magic Month with our 4th Anniversary spectacular, an XXL episode featuring one of our favorite tunes by one of our favorite artists, Ben Rector. "Old Friends" (from the album Magic) couldn't be a more perfect fit for us to celebrate the 4th birthday of the Great Song Podcast, and Ben couldn't have been a better guest. Also: - JP sleep-calling his 8th-grade crush - Triple Stump the Genius - Ben Rector on writing “open-handed” Thank you as always for listening and supporting, and here's to the next 4 years of faaaantastic! ---- There's more to this episode on Patreon, including Ben Rector on being surprised by Rick Astley during a Zoom call, and more. Support the show at any level at to unlock early access, extended interviews, bonus shows and more! patreon.com/greatsongpod Join the Facebook group! Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @greatsongpod for Shenanigans, giveaways, and more! greatsongpodcast.com Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez and Game of Throws

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Good (w Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra) - Episode 808

One of the great alt-rock songs of the '90s is the topic this week, and we do our usual deep-diving and off-roading, as well as a great chat with lead singer (and writer of modern hits for Sugarland, Howie Day and many others) Kevin Griffin. Also in this episode:

The ‘90s Alt-Rock Vocal Super Cut!

Shaquille O’Neal on the toilet

A Shirts vs Skins rematch?

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Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez and Game of Throws

Next Episode

Magic Trick (feat. Martin Johnson of The Night Game) - Episode 810

Magic Month continues with Martin Johnson, aka The Night Game, and his brilliant industry-inspired song "Magic Trick." We'll cover it in all its new-new-wave glory, as well as his role in pop-punk group Boys Like Girls, and we'll cover other things like:

Aging in the music industry

Beaver Nuggets

Peeling a carrot maybe?

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Co-producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez and Game of Throws