A podcast where songwriters, musicians and journalists discuss classic songs and help us discover vital new ones
Don Barnes of 38 SpecialA chat with Don Barnes of 38 Special, who explains how they came up with their signature sound, and tells the stories behind hits like "Hold On Loosely" and "Caught Up In You."Wolfgang Van Halen (Mammoth)An interview with Wolfgang Van Halen, who talks about Mammoth's musical philosophy and explains why being a frontman is his biggest challenge. Bootsy CollinsA Bootsy Collins interview where he talks about what it means to be funky, his 2025 album, and what he learned from James Brown. Jim KellerJim Keller talks about his time in Tommy Tutone, the song "Jenny (867-5309)," and his 2025 album, End Of The World. Pete DrogePete Droge talks about his very personal 2025 album Fade Away Blue and tells the story behind his biggest hit, "If You Don't Love Me (I'll Kill Myself)." Eric Bass of ShinedownShinedown bass player Eric Bass talks about some key tracks in the band's catalog and discusses his 2025 solo album I Had A Name. A.J. CroceA.J. Croce talks about his album Heart Of The Eternal and explains how his famous father, Jim Croce, influenced him. Steve BardwilSteve Bardwil of the Steve Bardwil Band talks about meeting Jimmy Buffett, his ban on sad songs, and the album Nothing But Time. Danielia CottonDanielia Cotton on growing up biracial in a small town, covering Charley Pride, and creating a musical about her life story.
Don Barnes of 38 SpecialA chat with Don Barnes of 38 Special, who explains how they came up with their signature sound, and tells the stories behind hits like "Hold On Loosely" and "Caught Up In You."
Wolfgang Van Halen (Mammoth)An interview with Wolfgang Van Halen, who talks about Mammoth's musical philosophy and explains why being a frontman is his biggest challenge.
Bootsy CollinsA Bootsy Collins interview where he talks about what it means to be funky, his 2025 album, and what he learned from James Brown.
Jim KellerJim Keller talks about his time in Tommy Tutone, the song "Jenny (867-5309)," and his 2025 album, End Of The World.
Pete DrogePete Droge talks about his very personal 2025 album Fade Away Blue and tells the story behind his biggest hit, "If You Don't Love Me (I'll Kill Myself)."
Eric Bass of ShinedownShinedown bass player Eric Bass talks about some key tracks in the band's catalog and discusses his 2025 solo album I Had A Name.
A.J. CroceA.J. Croce talks about his album Heart Of The Eternal and explains how his famous father, Jim Croce, influenced him.
Steve BardwilSteve Bardwil of the Steve Bardwil Band talks about meeting Jimmy Buffett, his ban on sad songs, and the album Nothing But Time.
Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary
The American folk-music legend discusses his tenure in the '60s trio Peter, Paul and Mary and his enduring solo tune "The Wedding Song (There Is Love)."
Danielia CottonDanielia Cotton on growing up biracial in a small town, covering Charley Pride, and creating a musical about her life story.