The Story Song Podcast

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THE STORY SONG PODCAST is the music review, comedy, pop culture podcast that provides commentary, analysis, and the history of narrative songs from all genres and all eras—from obscure one-hit wonders to well-known classics, and some of the biggest hits of all time. Join your hosts as they discuss details only hinted at in the lyrics and speculate about every aspect of each song. We tell the story of the songs that tell a story.

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Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi

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05/17/21 • 92 min

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Once upon a time, not so long ago...actually, RIGHT NOW! It’s another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the 1980s classic, “Livin’ on a Prayer” by legendary rock band, Bon Jovi. Take a trip to New Jersey and visit the usual sights — a dock, a diner, and a pawn shop. Join us as we make it talk so tough, but in a Jersey whisper. We live for the fight, especially with our own audio problems. We’ve got each other...and this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi (from the album Slippery When Wet) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05/17/21 • 92 min

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Don't You Want Me by The Human League

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04/18/22 • 99 min

5.0

Hey you guys! It’s us. Your friends at THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1981 synth-pop hit, “Don’t You Want Me,” by British new wave group, The Human League. Whether you’re a waitress in a cocktail bar or a musician in a hospital, this is the episode for you! In this episode, we’ll unbox uninterested elevator operators, Hollywood royalty, and a sci-fi board game that’s a glow up for any room. Live your life on your own, and listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. I guess it’s just what you should do. Don’t, don’t you want to? Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “Don't You Want Me” by The Human League (from the album Dare) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04/18/22 • 99 min

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Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye (featuring Kimbra)

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07/11/22 • 115 min

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It’s time for the 90th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts as they read into every word Gotye says in their review of his 2012 international hit song, “Somebody That I Used to Know” (featuring Kimbra). In this episode, we discuss drama-fueled dinner parties, the logic of reverse gaslighting, and rock stars with secret identities. So collect your records, change your number, and listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. We’ll never treat you like a stranger.

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"Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye (from the album Making Mirrors) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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07/11/22 • 115 min

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American Girl by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

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01/24/22 • 94 min

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Oh yeah, alright. THE STORY SONG PODCAST is back with its first new episode of 2022. We know how it feels — the waiting is the hardest part. Join your hosts for their review of the 1976 classic, “American Girl,” by Hall-of-Fame rockers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. In this episode, we discuss tiny balconies in a great big world, butter substitutes, and scary cakes. Is there more to life than that? We can’t help thinking that you’ll love this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Promise. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. This episode's featured promo is from the SONGFACTS PODCAST. Follow them on Podchaser and Twitter (@Songfacts), and listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. “American Girl” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (from the album Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01/24/22 • 94 min

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SSP Minisode: Hey, Mr. DJ

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11/08/21 • 30 min

5.0

BONUS EPISODE: Hey, Mr. DJ, put a record on. In this minisode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts explore songs about DJs. Whether they are in da club or on da radio, we’ll discuss da relationship between the performer, the listener, the music, and the DJ — for better or for worse. Listen up to your local DJ, and join us for this special bonus episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “Rock DJ” by Robbie Williams (from the album Sing When You’re Winning) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. “Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life” by Indeep (from the album Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life!) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. “Panic” by The Smiths (from the album The World Won't Listen) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. “The Last DJ” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (from the album The Last DJ) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. “Having a Party” by Sam Cooke (from the album The Best of Sam Cooke) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. “Pilot of the Airwaves” by Charlie Dore (from the album Where to Now) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/08/21 • 30 min

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Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder

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10/04/21 • 93 min

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We have something that we must tell: It’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1985 #1 hit song, “Part-Time Lover,” by Grammy-winner, Stevie Wonder. In this episode, we learn about infidelity before smartphones, benefits packages for part-time lovers, and how to transmit a message in Morse code on a lamp. Don’t be a stranger by day — join us as we crack the code on another great song. You won’t want to be discreet about being a full-time lover of this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “Part-Time Lover” by Stevie Wonder (from the album In Square Circle) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. This episode’s featured promo is from the BOB DYLAN: AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE podcast. Follow them on Podchaser and Twitter (@DylanAmerican), and listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/04/21 • 93 min

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Closing Time by Semisonic

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02/08/21 • 71 min

You don’t have to go home, but you can always stay with THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1998 alternative rock hit, “Closing Time” by Semisonic. In this episode, we’ll meet the bartender with all the catchphrases, take a look at the most 90s albums of all time, diagram a few sentences, and maybe throw you a Fastball or two. So, gather up your jackets, move it to the exits — you’ve found a friend in this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “Closing Time” by Semisonic (from the album Feeling Strangely Fine) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02/08/21 • 71 min

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What's My Age Again? by blink-182

The Story Song Podcast

05/05/21 • 75 min

Don’t hang up! This isn’t a prank, it’s another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1999 pop-punk hit, “What’s My Age Again?” by blink-182. Learn some important life lessons, including how to prepare for a date in 1999, the best late 90s television shows to watch while on that date, and where to find a payphone to make prank phone calls after that date. Also find out what payphones and caller ID are. Don’t worry about acting your age, stay young and be amused by this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “What's My Age Again?” by blink-182 (from the album Enema of the State) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. The Ten (written by Ken Marino and David Wain, Directed by David Wain) is available on DVD and on Prime Video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05/05/21 • 75 min

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The Boys Are Back in Town by Thin Lizzy

The Story Song Podcast

10/15/18 • 39 min

Guess who's back! After a lengthy hiatus, Michael, Dan, and Rachel are back to explore the story of Thin Lizzy's biggest hit, "The Boys Are Back in Town." "The Boys Are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy (from the album Jailbreak) is available on Apple Music, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@story_song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Forge Audio Network.

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10/15/18 • 39 min

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It Wasn't Me by Shaggy feat. RikRok

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05/18/20 • 93 min

Knock Knock. Who’s there? Your friends from THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review a story about the girl next door — the multi-Platinum hit from 2000, “It Wasn’t Me,” by Grammy-winning reggae artist, Shaggy, featuring RikRok. In this episode, your hosts travel Mr. Shaggy’s neighborhood for some not-so-good advice, and to learn how to remodel a villa — from bathroom floor to gaslight. Go ahead, get your extra key, and get caught red-handed listening to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST.
“It Wasn’t Me” by Shaggy (featuring RikRok) (from the album Hot Shot) is available on Apple Music, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“It Wasn’t Me (Hot Shot 2020)” by Shaggy (featuring Rayvon) (from the album Hot Shot 2020) is available on Apple Music, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast).
This episode’s featured promo is from THE STORY BEHIND podcast. Follow them on Facebook (StoryBehindPod) and Twitter (@StoryBehindPod). thestorybehindpodcast.com
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05/18/20 • 93 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Story Song Podcast have?

The Story Song Podcast currently has 202 episodes available.

What topics does The Story Song Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Music, Music History, Podcasts and Music Commentary.

What is the most popular episode on The Story Song Podcast?

The episode title 'Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Story Song Podcast?

The average episode length on The Story Song Podcast is 78 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Story Song Podcast released?

Episodes of The Story Song Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 11 hours.

When was the first episode of The Story Song Podcast?

The first episode of The Story Song Podcast was released on Oct 11, 2018.

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