BONUS EPISODE: In this minisode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts explore how changing the singer changes the song. We’ll discuss songs and their gender-flipped covers, and how changing (or not changing) the lyrics can affect the story a song tells. Join us for this special bonus episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Continue … Continue reading Minisode: He Said, She Said
Episodes
Taxi by Harry Chapin
Where you going to, my listener blue? I’m sure you’re not mistaken — it’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1972 classic hit, “Taxi” by legendary singer-songwriter Harry Chapin. In this episode, we discuss ways to avoid conversation with talkative drivers, pity-tipping your ex, and … Continue reading Taxi by Harry Chapin
Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress by The Hollies
Those aren’t sirens you’re hearing, it’s another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1971 classic, “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” by British rock group, The Hollies. Get the answers to the burning questions — how tall is too tall?; Is your bootlegging friend a kind-hearted … Continue reading Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress by The Hollies
SSP Classics: Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O’Sullivan
BONUS EPISODE: In a little while from now, you’ll be listening to this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, your hosts are revisiting their review of the 1972 hit, “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan. Don’t be left standing in the lurch, treat yourself to a … Continue reading SSP Classics: Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O’Sullivan
How Am I Supposed to Live Without You by Laura Branigan
Believe the news — it’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the hit 1983 power ballad “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” by Laura Branigan. In this episode, we discuss talkative townspeople, tennis mysteries, and baller album titles. We’ll also spend some time, … Continue reading How Am I Supposed to Live Without You by Laura Branigan
Highwayman by The Highwaymen
We’re back again (and again) with another dam episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1985 country hit, “Highwayman,” by country music supergroup The Highwaymen (Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson). In our review of this classic by songwriting powerhouse Jimmy Webb, we’ll leave the … Continue reading Highwayman by The Highwaymen
Closing Time by Semisonic
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 … Continue reading Closing Time by Semisonic
SSP Classics: I’ve Never Been to Me by Charlene
BONUS EPISODE: Hey, listener. You, listener. We want to talk to you about this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts in paradise as they revisit their review of one of their favorite story songs — and their second-favorite song to mention Jean Harlow — the 1982 hit, “I’ve Never Been to … Continue reading SSP Classics: I’ve Never Been to Me by Charlene
SSP Minisode: Kyoto by Phoebe Bridgers
BONUS EPISODE: In this special episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts explore and review the lyrics to one of Dan’s Top 20 songs of 2020, "Kyoto" by Phoebe Bridgers. We'll start the new year by delving into the meaning behind this two-time Grammy nominated song (Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song). Take … Continue reading SSP Minisode: Kyoto by Phoebe Bridgers
SSP 2020 New Year’s Special
BONUS EPISODE: Show 2020 the door with THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their annual end-of-year Bonus Episode, featuring THE STORY SONG PODCAST year in review and Dan's Best Songs of 2020 playlist. Happy New Year from THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Find Dan’s Best Songs of 2020 playlist, along with our other great … Continue reading SSP 2020 New Year’s Special