Cleto Cordero of Flatland CavalryFlatland Cavalry singer Cleto Cordero talks about the Texas country band's Songs To Keep You Warm EP, including "Mountain Song," and weighs in on the Texas/Nashville rivalry.David CrosbyDavid Crosby names the definitive Byrds and CSN songs, recalls the day he met Joni Mitchell, and tells the story of the song he wrote after a conversation with George Harrison. Tatiana Shmailyuk of Jinjer
Jinjer frontwoman Tatiana Shmailyuk tells us how she uses the Ukrainian metal band's songs to confront haters ("Judgement & Punishment"), settle old scores ("Teacher, Teacher") and reunite with a faraway soulmate ("I Speak Astronomy"). Dave Mustaine of MegadethDave Mustaine on trying to reunite the Big 4, the most misunderstood Megadeth song, and the last time he threw his guitar at someone. The Prince Episode with Author Arthur LizieThe author of Prince On Prince: Interviews And Encounters offers new insights on his life and music, including his strategic mystique and the pushback he got for courting a mainstream audience. Alex ForbesSongwriter and songwriting coach Alex Forbes with the "Don't Rush Me" story, lots of practical songwriting advice, and a discussion of songs with the best first lines. Glen PhillipsGlen Phillips tells the stories behind "Good Intentions" and other Toad The Wet Sprocket tracks, and looks at his songwriting journey through his 2022 solo album There Is So Much Here.
The Inside Stories of "Africa," "God Only Knows," and Other Songs with Multiple LivesSteve Baltin, author of Anthems We Love: 29 Iconic Artists on the Hit Songs That Shaped Our Lives, joins us to tell the stories behind "Africa," "God Only Knows," and other songs with multiple lives.
Cleto Cordero of Flatland CavalryFlatland Cavalry singer Cleto Cordero talks about the Texas country band's Songs To Keep You Warm EP, including "Mountain Song," and weighs in on the Texas/Nashville rivalry.
David CrosbyDavid Crosby names the definitive Byrds and CSN songs, recalls the day he met Joni Mitchell, and tells the story of the song he wrote after a conversation with George Harrison.
Tatiana Shmailyuk of Jinjer
Jinjer frontwoman Tatiana Shmailyuk tells us how she uses the Ukrainian metal band's songs to confront haters ("Judgement & Punishment"), settle old scores ("Teacher, Teacher") and reunite with a faraway soulmate ("I Speak Astronomy").
Dave Mustaine of MegadethDave Mustaine on trying to reunite the Big 4, the most misunderstood Megadeth song, and the last time he threw his guitar at someone.
The Prince Episode with Author Arthur LizieThe author of Prince On Prince: Interviews And Encounters offers new insights on his life and music, including his strategic mystique and the pushback he got for courting a mainstream audience.
Behind The Album: Will The Circle Be UnbrokenNitty Gritty Dirt Band founder John McEuen talks about their landmark album Will The Circle Be Unbroken.
Alex ForbesSongwriter and songwriting coach Alex Forbes with the "Don't Rush Me" story, lots of practical songwriting advice, and a discussion of songs with the best first lines.
Glen PhillipsGlen Phillips tells the stories behind "Good Intentions" and other Toad The Wet Sprocket tracks, and looks at his songwriting journey through his 2022 solo album There Is So Much Here.
Fast Leiser of Fun Lovin' CriminalsFun Lovin' Criminals founder Fast Leiser tells the stories behind some of their biggest songs and wildest adventures.