Best Simon Slade Podcasts (2026)

It's JP's birthday, and we're celebrating with a special episode covering one of the single-most legendary rock tracks in all of history--oh and maybe Rob forgot to do his research.

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SPECIAL: Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush Talk "Young Fashioned Ways" 1:23:52

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Random episode drop to celebrate a couple of blues legends doing something very cool together. You'll enjoy their chemistry just as much as ours. Check out "Young Fashioned Ways" available now, and enjoy the shenanigans!

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Rock and Roll Fantasy (w/Simon Kirke of Bad Company) 53:40

12M ago53:40

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Bad Company and Free drummer Simon Kirke joins us to wrap up the Winter Explosion and this iteration of The Great Song Podcast. Plus: Our rock and roll fantasies, and the "Beautiful Nightmare" that is David Lee Roth.

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Brian Dunne - Loser on the Ropes 1:02:09

12M ago1:02:09

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Rob and JP chat with a recent discovery artist who's fast become a favorite. Plus...Fantastic Cat, Adam Duritz, and sad bananas!

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Jim Croce (w/ A.J. Croce) 1:12:52

12M ago1:12:52

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A legendary artist with a massive impact over a minuscule amount of time--Jim Croce finally gets his due on The Great Song Podcast. Episode 4 of our Winter Explosion EP.

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Second Chance (.38 Special) w Max Carl 1:01:31

1y ago1:01:31

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Get your feels ready, because Max Carl and .38 Special are coming for ALL of them. Rob and JP chat with then-.38-Special-now-Grand-Funk frontman Max Carl about the song that made the biggest commercial success for the band, why rewrites are a good thing, and his career of amazing work.

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The Full Monte (Monte Montgomery) 1:18:22

1y ago1:18:22

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Rob and JP gush over one of the most underrated guitarists and songwriters in the world, and chat with the Alvarez-beating, acoustic-slinging madman known as Monte Montgomery.

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Thunderstruck (AC/DC) w Chris Slade 1:22:01

1y ago1:22:01

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Back for a good time, but not for a long time--the boys are back and kicking off a new EP season with an absolute smash from one of the greatest rock bands of all time--AC/DC's "Thunderstruck." The man behind the pounding beat of the "Razors Edge" era sits down with us to talk about his time with Angus and Malcom Young and company, his latest relea…

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Slow Ride (Foghat) w Roger Earl 1:12:26

1+ y ago1:12:26

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Alright alright alright! Your favorite Guitar Hero track brings our 5-episode EP run to a close--we're talking all things "Slow Ride" with Foghat's Roger Earl! Thanks for hanging with us for a short run of episodes. See you--soon? Your friends, Rob and JP

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Kansas 25 w Jennifer Knapp 1:17:08

1+ y ago1:17:08

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25 years from the landmark release of her mainstream debut Kansas, Jennifer Knapp returns to the source to release Kansas 25, a re-envisioning of the CCM classic. And she's here to tell us all about the process, her holy grail guitar, and her amazing gas station snack food of choice. Episode 4 of our special 5-episode July 2024 run.…

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Sunshine of Your Love (Cream) w Malcolm Bruce 1:25:40

1+ y ago1:25:40

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One of the great supergroups and classic rock acts of all time breeds one of our greatest side conversations of all time, and we talk Cream and legacy with Malcolm Bruce, son of Cream's legendary bassist and vocalist Jack Bruce. Episode 3 of our 5-episode limited 2024 EP.

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Fall to Pieces (Velvet Revolver) w/Matt Sorum 1:12:14

1+ y ago1:12:14

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Matt Sorum of Velvet Revolver, Guns 'n Roses, and a million other amazing bands joins us to talk about VR's signature hits, trying to outdo Slash, playing to the song, and his gas station snack food of choice. This is episode 2 of 5 in our limited-run EP return.

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To Hell With the Devil (Stryper) w/Michael Sweet 1:14:40

1+ y ago1:14:40

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The yellow and black attack kicks off our limited-return EP with a holy fury, and we've got frontman Michael Sweet to tell us all his favorite stories about Bible projectiles, angry protestors, and being a shy guy in a loud industry. Enjoy it while it lasts--GSP is back for 5 episodes only!

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The Catch-Up : January 12, 2024 25:47

2y ago25:47

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Holy Diver (Series Finale) 1:52:00

2y ago1:52:00

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This is it. After 6+ years, 11 seasons and 275 episodes, the boys are putting the record back in the sleeve. And what better way to say farewell than do wholly dive into one of our longest-running references and in-jokes, Dio's absolutely epic and iconic "Holy Diver." In this nearly two-hour series finale, we'll squeeze the delicious juice from Ron…

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Mark Tremonti (Creed, Alter Bridge, and duh Tremonti) 1:15:12

2y ago1:15:12

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It's the Summer of '99 all over again, and we're shredding your memories with the one and only Mark Tremonti! He's talking with us about his pinball obsession, his new Christmas project, why he abuses his nose live, and of course his favorite gas station snacks. Enjoy! Join us on socials for extended play fun.…

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Santa Monica (w Art Alexakis of Everclear) 1:13:14

2y ago1:13:14

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One of the greatest rock songs of the 1990s, Everclear's "Santa Monica" gives us shivers of joy every time we hear it! And we've got frontman and songwriter Art Alexakis to chat with us about the song, his favorite rock album, his life of recovery, and much more. Plus: - Unfortunate last names - The Art Alexakis "Yeah" - And our usual shenanigans. …

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Unwanted (w Trev Lukather and Nic Collins of The Effect) 1:16:52

2y ago1:16:52

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Your favorite new rock band is The Effect, and we can prove it! Fresh off a debut single and moments before a follow-up, we chat with Trev Lukather (yep, son of Toto's Steve) and Nic Collins (yep, son of Phil) about getting together on this next-gen collaboration. You'll hear about using live tracks responsibly, loving work that didn't necessarily …

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Gone Gone Gone (w Phillip Phillips) 1:17:46

2y ago1:17:46

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The most overwhelming American Idol winner in history sits in with the boys as our official kickoff of the home stretch of episodes before we call it a day. Phillip Phillips' "Gone Gone Gone" is an energetic frenzy of emotion, and so are we! Buckle up for a deep dive and our usual shenanigans. facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod instagram.com/greatson…

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You Are The Woman (w Jock Bartley of Firefall) 1:22:23

2y ago1:22:23

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We're feeling sentimental as we come toward the end of the show, so we wanted to dedicate this week to our incredible wives (mostly in hope that they'll listen to an episode). And what better song to do it than the syrupy-sweet classic, "You Are The Woman" by Firefall? We'll dig deep, you'll learn about a Moose Call, and in a great interview, Jock …

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Highway Song (w Rickey Medlocke of Blackfoot & Lynyrd Skynyrd) 1:13:44

2y ago1:13:44

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One of the all-time "traveling down the dusty old road" songs, a fixture of classic rock radio and biker gangs everywhere, Blackfoot's "Highway Song" has a feel that just won't quit. And we've got Blackfoot founder and long-time Lynyrd Skynyrd lead guitarist Rickey Medlocke to tell us all about it. A great storyteller and affable guy, he'll tell us…

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Elvira (w William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys) 1:11:52

2y ago1:11:52

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Mount Rushmore country group. Mount Rushmore Gospel group. Mount Rushmore beard. What more can we say but Happy Halloween! Enjoy this early drop as you walk random neighborhoods with your kids tonight, and enjoy our coverage of the Oak Ridge Boys classic, "Elvira!"

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Dave Barnes' Featherbrained Wealth Motel 1:42:18

2y ago1:42:18

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Fresh off an album release and listening party experience, Rob and JP sit down with favorite guest artist Dave Barnes, who just dropped his Beatles-infused album, Featherbrained Wealth Motel, for one last romp before we close up shop. We'll get all the insight, have all the laughs, and as a bonus, we're each bringing our Top 5 Pop Choruses to the t…

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Awful, Beautiful Life (w Darryl Worley) - Episode 1126 1:10:45

2y ago1:10:45

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This episode has it all. Tragedy, Seinfeld, Playgirl, the Addams Family—dripping with gold 'til the very last second. Country music star Darryl Worley joins us for a trip down memory lane and at least one other side road as we dig into his hit, “Awful, Beautiful Life.” He talks with us about 20 years of “Have You Forgotten,” the impact of the Septe…

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Love Will Find a Way (w Cory Lerios of Pablo Cruise) 1:08:21

2+ y ago1:08:21

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Yacht rock royalty on the show this week, as we dig into one of the sunniest jams of the genre! Pablo Cruise's resident maestro Cory Lerios talks with us about the band's signature hit, scoring a bazillion episodes of Baywatch, and much, much more. Plus we listen through all our favorite things love will do!…

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California Dreams w Jay Anthony Franke (Jake Sommers) 1:52:47

2+ y ago1:52:47

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It's our 6th Anniversary episode, and we're diving deep into one of our favorite shows and favorite fictional bands--California Dreams! Not only that, but we're partying with frontman and lead guitarist Jay Anthony Franke, aka the lovely and talented Jake Sommers!

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Dancing in the Moonlight w Rod Novak of King Harvest 58:06

2+ y ago58:06

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One of the most singable (and covered) pop songs in history, Dancing in the Moonlight has a story much darker than you might imagine. We'll get into all that and much more with King Harvest's Rod Novak!

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I Tell It Like It Used to Be (w T Graham Brown) - Episode 1122 52:47

2+ y ago52:47

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It's back-to-back TG's with another absolute legend, T Graham Brown, who is an icon not only in country music, but maybe the most prolific jingle artist of all time! We'll talk to him about those earworm Taco Bell ads, get real about his addiction and recovery, and much more in a fantastic interview from a real pro. Plus our usual shenanigans! Than…

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I Loved 'Em Every One (w TG Sheppard) 48:45

2+ y ago48:45

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Country legend TG Sheppard joins us to talk about one of his many signature songs, his amazing #1 streak, changing his name to keep from getting fired, and getting a bus from Elvis. Plus sexy country time, and we guess what TG really stands for.

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From the Vault: "Right Place, Wrong Time" (Dr. John) 52:59

2+ y ago52:59

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A Patreon exclusive, now released to the world! Dr. John is one of the most instantly recognizable voices and most colorful characters in pop music history! (And you won't believe what he got arrested for, but that's another story.) Video version exclusively on Spotify!

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Rivalry Week: Unchained Melody (from Ghost) w Joey Abbott 1:07:04

2+ y ago1:07:04

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The Righteous Brothers classic "Unchained Melody" draws the ire of your humble hosts in this Us vs. the World Rivalry Week episode! Favorite guest Joey Abbott joins us to roast a classic, and we also learn about: - Why it's called "Unchained Melody" to begin with - Whoopi Goldberg's non-eyebrows - The UK absolutely CANNOT get enough of this song --…

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In The City (from The Warriors) - Joe Walsh/Eagles w Joe Vitale 1:25:03

2+ y ago1:25:03

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One of Joe Walsh's biggest songs landed on both the Eagles' Hotel California follow-up and the soundtrack to a true cult classic, The Warriors. This week we've got Joe Walsh's drummer and co-writer Joe Vitale to talk all about his time with Joe, with Crosby, Stills and Nash, and of course Eagles. And a bonus special guest drops in to make some time…

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As I Lay Me Down (w Sophie B. Hawkins) 1:03:32

2+ y ago1:03:32

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Movie Month continues with this legendary '90s AC track from the movie Now and Then, Sophie B. Hawkins' "As I Lay Me Down." We'll talk with Sophie about being a commanding leader who knows what she likes, fighting record companies who wanted to over-bake her songs, and of course our usual shenanigans as we cover the track as only we can. Plus: “I’m…

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Days of Thunder w Tyler Lyle of The Midnight 1:02:37

2+ y ago1:02:37

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Tom Cruise's teeth, fast cars, tarot cards, Japanese cherry blossoms--this episode has it all. The Midnight's Tyler Lyle talks with us about appreciating art in the light of death, creating modern nostalgia, and more, and we dig into Days of Thunder, both the song and the movie. Enjoy!

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Joyful Joyful Medley (Sister Act 2) w Mervyn Warren 1:42:25

2+ y ago1:42:25

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Mervyn Warren, multiple award-winning writer, arranger, and producer, founding member of accapella mega-group Take 6, joins us for our latest dive into Movie Month! His arrangement of the iconic closer to Sister Act 2 incorporates maybe the most well-known hymn in history, the breakout single from Naughty By Nature, and a classic track from Janet J…

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Greatest Hits: Cody Fry's "Thinking About You" 1:22:30

2+ y ago1:22:30

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Cody Fry's epic appearance on the show is back for a Greatest Hits refresh, complete with previously unreleased material. Enjoy!

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Little River Band w/Wayne Nelson 56:01

2+ y ago56:01

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From "Night Owls" to "Reminiscing" to "Cool Change," there's 8,000 miles and 50 years of Little River Band hits to drool over, and we're talking about them this week with lead singer and bassist Wayne Nelson! We'll chat about the difficulty of maintaining a vocal band, breaking into the US as an Australian band, travel woes and much more, plus: - T…

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Greatest Hits: Only Wanna Be With You 1:16:51

2+ y ago1:16:51

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The fateful first meeting of the Great Song Podcast and Jim "Soni" Sonefeld of Hootie & the Blowfish. It's love at first sight, and one of our most popular episodes to date. Enjoy this Greatest Hits episode, with previously unreleased material!

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Shine (w Will Turpin of Collective Soul) 1:24:04

2+ y ago1:24:04

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Some Atlanta boys took off with a happy, heavenly rock song in the height of the grunge era, and the rest is rock history! Collective Soul's indelible mark on rock music started with their quintessential hit, "Shine," and Collective Soul's Will Turpin is here to talk with Rob and JP about it. Enjoy! instagram.com/greatsongpod patreon.com/greatsongp…

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Greatest Hits: American Pie 1:20:47

2+ y ago1:20:47

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One of the biggest songs in American music history--you know we had to put our spin on the ins and outs of a classic like this. And who better to talk about it with than the man behind the song, Don McLean. Enjoy this Greatest Hits episode from Season Six, and maybe go enjoy a barbecue with fireworks somewhere this week.…

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Episode 250 w/ Kevin Young of Disciple 1:32:36

2+ y ago1:32:36

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It's a celebration episode, and we're diving deep into one of our personal favorite bands, the kings of CCM hard rock in our books, the legendary Disciple! We have a great conversation with frontman Kevin Young about being on the front end of modern rock in the Christian music space, keeping it real when it means turning down upward mobility, never…

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Synchronicity (w Stewart Copeland of The Police) 1:48:25

2+ y ago1:48:25

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Pre-save Stewart's new album "POLICE Deranged for Orchestra" here! What can we even say? This week is the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic rock albums of all time, and we've got one of the most iconic drummers from the iconic band, and did we mention STUFF IS ICONIC?? The Police's Stewart Copeland joins us to celebrate Synchronicity and g…

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Blurry (w Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd) 1:03:33

2+ y ago1:03:33

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It's our first foray into a certain style of early 2000's rock scene, and we've got one of the shining gems of that era to dig into--Puddle of Mudd's "Blurry" with lead singer and writer Wes Scantlin! Plus: - Some real music theory nerdiness - Bach and Flack, and you can keep that Hall and Oates nonsense - Random WWE results and JP’s most random sp…

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Greatest Hits: I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) 55:53

2+ y ago55:53

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We're reaching all the way back to our Season 4 finale for this Greatest Hits episode--it's big, it's long, and it's epic, just like any great Meat Loaf song. Relive the great stories behind the song, the man, and that oh-so-spicy guest vocal on "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That). Special thanks to our Patreon Producers! Andrea Konarze…

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Allman Brothers Band (w Jim Sonefeld) 1:18:48

2+ y ago1:18:48

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Hootie and the Blowfish's Jim "Soni" Sonefeld joins us in-studio for a deep dive into the Allman Brothers Band--their history, their hits, and their heartbreaks. Duane, Gregg, Butch, Warren, and company have created classic moment after classic moment, and we have a blast digging in. Plus: Are you LEAD drummer or RHYTHM drummer? Rob is a Level Nine…

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I'd Really Love to See You Tonight (w Dave Barnes) 50:47

2+ y ago50:47

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Singer-songwriter-legend-best guy Dave Barnes returns to the show to break down a feel-good classic, ripe with utmost possibility, England Dan & John Ford Coley's signature hit, "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight." There's a warm wind blowing, and it's making us wistful. You'll laugh, you'll live, you'll love. Plus: Our traditional 10 minutes of h…

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Greatest Hits: The Joker (Steve Miller Band) 55:42

2+ y ago55:42

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From all the way back in Season Four comes one of our favorite personal episodes, our coverage of the underrated Steve Miller and his signature hit, "The Joker." Stick around 'til the end to hear one of our all-time most beloved bits.

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Family (David Guetta feat. Bebe Rexha) w/ Track 45 56:46

2+ y ago56:46

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Fact 1: It's a mouthful to say "Family by David Guetta feat. Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie." Fact 2: It's a perfect song for The Great Song Podcast, and a more than perfect song for the Fast and the Furious (which we're pushing for). Fact 3: It's written by a country group! Track 45 aka Ben, Jenna, and KK Johnson, and you're …