Episodes

We knew a man — Bojangles — and he’s the subject of this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they talk of life, they talk of life — and the 1970 standard, “Mr. Bojangles,” by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. In this episode, we’ll discuss clickety-clacking, how to avoid small talk … Continue reading Mr. Bonjangles by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Somebody bet on the bay! It’s time for the 75th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1975 classic, “Red Headed Stranger” by country music legend, Willie Nelson. In this episode, we’ll talk about traveling town criers, equine-based legal loopholes, and somebody named “Guitar Boogie.” Don’t be wild … Continue reading Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson

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 … Continue reading SSP Minisode: Hey, Mr. DJ

Is it hot in here, or is it just this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST? Join your hosts for their review of the 1973 hard rock classic, “Smoke on the Water” by heavy metal pioneers, Deep Purple. We’re burning up for this episode, where we take a trip to the Lake Geneva shoreline to … Continue reading Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple

We’re mixing up a cauldron of fun in this Halloween episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1964 rock and roll hit, “Love Potion Number Nine” by British Invasion band, The Searchers, written by legendary songwriters, Leiber and Stoller. In this episode, we explore the health and safety … Continue reading Love Potion Number Nine by The searchers

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 … Continue reading Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder

Hello, hello there. This is THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Don’t worry about the cost. Join your hosts for their review of “Martha,” a classic story song from 1973 by Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, Tom Waits. In this episode, fight the tears as we discuss phone operators asked to go above and beyond, awkward coffee shop catch-ups, and … Continue reading Martha by Tom Waits

Be our guest at the craziest party that could ever be on this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1970 rock classic, “Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” by Three Dog Night. In this episode, we discuss so many things we ain’t never discussed before — tea parties, … Continue reading Mama Told Me (Not to Come) by Three Dog Night

Grab your helmet, because it’s time to coast into another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they review the 2006 skateboarding anthem “Kick, Push” by Grammy-award winning hip-hop artist, Lupe Fiasco. Come and skate with your hosts as they discuss where to take your date when it’s not really a date, … Continue reading Kick, Push by Lupe Fiasco