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The Story Behind The Song

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The Story Behind the Song finds host Peter Csathy digging into some of the most iconic songs of all time with the artists who made them. Others may scratch the surface, but we go deeper than anyone into the musician’s fascinating creative journey of how their most lasting songs came to be – and the moment that sparked their inspiration.
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Welcome to "Behind the Mic Wellness," where we connect you with the most captivating voices in Longevity, Biohacking, and Health & Wellness! I'm your host, Scott Emmens, and our mission is to inspire and empower millions on their wellness journeys by sharing the stories of the experts and podcasters who are shaping the future of healthy living. In each episode, we'll dive deep into their personal paths—exploring their earliest experiences with health, the turning points that sparked their pa ...
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This week in a very special episode of The Story Behind the Song, host Peter Csathy welcomes indie rock icons Scott "Spiral Stairs" Kannberg and Steve West of Pavement to break down “Kennel District” on the 30th anniversary of the album Wowee Zowee. Discover the inspiration behind the song, one of only a handful of Pavement songs written and sung b…
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The Story Behind the Song's Peter Csathy is back to talk to legendary The Police drummer Stewart Copeland to talk about "Roxanne." Definitely known as "The Police Song," "Roxanne" is a song that changed the fortunes of the English rock band The Police. The song was written by lead singer and bassist Sting for their debut album Outlandos d'Amour, wh…
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This week, host Peter Csathy welcomes Salt-N-Pepa's Cheryl "Salt" James to The Story Behind the Song to break down their groundbreaking 1990 track "Let's Talk About Sex." Discover the song's provocative origins, designed with producer Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor to challenge radio censorship. Salt reveals how the track, meant to spark a necessary dialogue…
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Blondie are, without question, one of the most successful, iconic, and influential bands in rock and roll history. On this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, listen to the band talk about their song "Rapture" and more. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 15 years ago, the Debbie Harry-fronted group has sold over 40 million albums w…
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This week on The Story Behind the Song, host Peter Csathy welcomes Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh to dive into the story behind their classic 1997 track "Wrong Way." Discover the song's spontaneous, beer-fueled origins at Willie Nelson's Texas studio. Gaugh reveals how a casual conversation was transformed overnight by frontman Bradley Nowell into the i…
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Don McLean earned the title of America's Troubadour with his iconic 1971 hit song "American Pie." This eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock track is considered a cultural touchstone in the annals of Americana, tracking the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation through oft-debated reference-rich lyrics about "the day the music died." …
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This week on The Story Behind the Song, host Peter Chatty welcomes the legendary Susanna Hoffs, singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the iconic 80s band, The Bangles. Hoffs takes us on a fascinating journey behind one of The Bangles' biggest hits, the 1989 power ballad, "Eternal Flame." Discover the surprising inspiration behind "Eternal Flame"—a p…
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On this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers reflects on one of the band's earliest songs -- "All These Things That I've Done." Listen to Flowers' insight into the tune. Flowers chats about the song's spiritual meaning, explaining how it grapples with themes of guilt, faith, and forgiveness. Ultimately, …
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The Queen of Disco herself, Gloria Gaynor, joins host Peter Csathy on The Story Behind the Song to explore her iconic, universal anthem "I Will Survive." Listen to Gaynor discuss her signature song. Released in 1978, "I Will Survive" was recorded while Gaynor was recovering from a paralyzing fall, and she recounts how her own situation allowed her …
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On this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, we revisit a conversation with Gerald Casale of Devo about the band’s seminal 1980 single “Whip It.” Released as the second single off Devo’s Freedom of Choice, “Whip It” remains instantly recognizable with its hooky synthesizer lines, over-the-top vocal delivery, and overall silly tone. While it…
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Co-founder, singer, keyboardist, and songwriter Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo joins host Peter Chatty on The Story Behind the Songto explore the iconic "Girl U Want" from Freedom of Choice. Peter welcomes Mark to discuss the bouncing and boisterous track, its unique inspirations from a Glasgow pamphlet and The Knack's "My Sharona," and its enduring leg…
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On this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, we revisit a conversation with Graham Russell of the Australian super duo Air Supply to discuss their smash hit “All Out of Love." Air Supply's own Graham Russell joins host Peter Csathy to talk about how “All Out of Love” came together and how Clive Davis' input made the song an international su…
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Lead singer and songwriter Adam Duritz of Counting Crows joins host Peter Csathy on The Story Behind the Song, to explore the iconic "A Long December" from Recovering the Satellites. Peter welcomes Adam to discuss the deeply emotional and moving song, its spontaneous creation in under 24 hours, and its enduring legacy as a fan favorite that continu…
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On this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, we revisit the incredible music of Heart. Just last week, we brought you Nancy Wilson's insights into their powerful track "Barracuda." Now, we journey back to an earlier conversation with Nancy, exploring Heart's breakout classic from their early years: "Crazy on You." This iconic song, arguably…
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Guitar legend Nancy Wilson of Heart joins host Peter Csathy for her second appearance on The Story Behind the Song , this time to explore the iconic "Barracuda" from Little Queen. Following their previous engaging conversation about "Crazy On You," Peter welcomes back Nancy to discuss the powerful guitar licks and signature riff that define this cl…
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On this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, revisit one of the most unexpected and authentic indie bands of the early 80s -- Violent Femmes. Breaking out big in 1983 with a unique sound and a hit-packed debut album, the Femmes created truly timeless jams, none more ubiquitous than "Blister in the Sun." The proto-folk-punk tune still makes …
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In this Behind the Mic Wellness re-broadcast episode, host Scott Emmens revisits his inspiring conversation with Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp and host of the Metabolic Freedom podcast. Ben shares his remarkable journey from personal struggle to becoming a leading voice in health and wellness. You’ll hear how small, consistent changes—and a few l…
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The Story Behind the Song returns for Season 4 to dive deep with legendary guitarist Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers who joins host Peter Chatty to explore the iconic song "Refugee" from Damn The Torpedoes. Mike discusses his musical beginnings in Florida, from early rock influences to forming Mud Crutch with Tom Petty. He recounts…
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The Story Behind the Song returns to dive deep into some of music history’s most iconic tracks with the legends who made them. Host Peter Csathy sits down with the likes of Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker’s Mike Campbell, DEVO’s Mark Mothersbaugh, Sublime’s Bud Gaugh, Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz, and more for a fresh batch of e…
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, host Scott welcomes biohacker and longevity expert Nathalie Niddam for a deep dive into cutting-edge health optimization. Nathalie, host of the LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam podcast, explores the power of peptides, bioregulators, and stem cells in anti-aging, recovery, and cellular regeneration. They dis…
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, host Scott Emmens sits down with Jordan Blizzard Planit, creator of the podcast From My Planet to Yours, to explore her unique philosophy of Intucentricism—a framework for developing a healthy ego through self-reflection, boundaries, confidence, and alignment. They dive into thought-provoking topics, incl…
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, host Scott Emmens sits down with Brad Kearns—former world #3 pro triathlete, NYT bestselling author, and B.rad Podcast host—to explore the intersection of peak performance, longevity, and overall healthy living. They discuss the dangers of processed foods, the rise of running injuries which stem from over…
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, host Scott Emmens welcomes Dr. Roxanne Carfora, a board-certified functional medicine physician, to the show for a second time to explore the powerful connection between stress, gut health, and immunity. Dr. Carfora explains how chronic stress impacts digestion, the gut-brain connection, and the crucial r…
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In this episode of Behind The Mic Wellness, host Scott Emmens interviews Dr. Matthew Lederman, co-host of the Webe Pärents podcast and author of Wellness to Wonderful. Dr. Lederman shares his journey from traditional medicine to a holistic, heart-centered approach to healing. They explore the limitations of conventional, pill-focused healthcare, th…
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, host Scott Emmens welcomes Jenn Pike, a functional medicine diagnostic nutritionist and expert in women's health and hormones. Jenn shares her journey, starting her first company at 17 and transitioning from training professional athletes to empowering everyday women and mothers. The conversation covers t…
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, host Scott Emmens explores the transformative power of gut health with Erin Kenney, CEO of Nutrition Rewired. Erin shares her journey from overcoming digestive and mental health struggles to becoming a registered dietitian with a flexible, evidence-based approach to nutrition. The conversation delves into…
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, host Scott Emmons dives deep into the journey of addiction and recovery with Arlina Allen, host of the One Day at a Time Recovery Podcast. Arlena shares her personal journey to sobriety, including the pivotal moments and challenges she faced along the way. They discuss common misconceptions about recovery…
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In this episode of 'Behind the Mic Wellness,' host Scott Emmens welcomes Brooke Craig, a board-certified functional health practitioner and the host of the Holistic Housewife podcast. Brooke shares insights on rebranding her podcast after a hiatus, her struggles with life challenges including divorce and mental health, and how she found solace and …
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Join host Scott Emmens on Behind the Mic Wellness as he interviews Gena Bradshaw, a two-time cancer survivor, certified wellness coach, and holistic health advocate. Gena shares her powerful journey of overcoming leukemia in childhood and again at 20, which inspired her to dive into fitness, health, and holistic medicine. In this episode, Gena disc…
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, I interview Dane Johnson, founder of CC Lifestyles, who shares his personal story of suffering from severe inflammatory bowel disease, his struggles with conventional treatments, and his eventual path to healing through natural medicine, strict diets, and lifestyle changes. Dane details his struggle, the …
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, I speak with Hilda Labrada Gore, also known as Holistic Hilda, the producer and host of the Weston A. Price Podcast! Hilda is a health coach, filmmaker, and researcher who has traveled the globe exploring ancestral practices for optimal well-being. Certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, she …
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, Scott Emmens interviews Dr. Roxanne Carfora, a board-certified physician specializing in functional, anti-aging, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Carfora shares insights into her professional journey, highlighting the differences between functional and traditional medicine and why a holistic approach is ess…
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, host Scott Emmens interviews Christopher Lee Maher, a former Navy SEAL, best-selling author, and founder of True Body Intelligence. Christopher shares his inspiring journey from the extreme discipline of military life to becoming a pioneer in holistic health, focusing on overcoming the effects of lifetime…
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On the season finale (and encore episode) of The Story Behind the Song, hear Rick Astley discuss his classic "Never Gonna Give You Up" and more. Rick Astley burst onto the pop scene 1987 seemingly out of nowhere when his debut single -- the feel-good, earnest dance anthem “Never Gonna Give You Up” -- grabbed the No. 1 spot in 25 countries. In just …
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, the host chats with Ashleigh VanHouten, co-host of Muscle Science for Women (formerly Muscle Maven Radio). Ashleigh shares the story behind rebranding her podcast and teaming up with Rachel Gregory to spotlight women's health, wellness, and strength training. She discusses her background and how growing u…
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On this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, listen to Garbage's Shirley Manson discuss "Only Happy When It Rains," her origins with Garbage, and more. Manson first met up with her three future bandmates in Wisconsin as a result of one of those strange, classic twists of rock and roll fate involving MTV, a phone call, and a disastrous first…
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In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, host Scott Emmens interviews Michelle Shapiro, a registered dietitian and the voice behind The Quiet Diet Podcast. Michelle opens up about her transformative weight loss journey and the health challenges she faced, fueling her dedication to functional nutrition. Together, they explore the tension between …
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On the latest episode of The Story Behind the Song, pioneering electronic producer and songwriter Moby joins host Peter Csathy for a deep dive into his groundbreaking album Play and the smash hit single "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?" Moby delves into his journey from a young musician experimenting with punk rock to his embracing of electronic mus…
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In this insightful episode, Dr. Mariza Snyder, a leading health and wellness expert, unpacks the critical role hormones play in women's health. We explore key topics like menopause, perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and how brain remodeling influences well-being across life stages. Dr. Snyder shares her inspiring journey from overco…
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On this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, hear Boy George discuss "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" and more. One of the most popular and influential bands of the 1980s, Culture Club could be considered the original new wave boyband. They fused the sounds of new wave, pop, and reggae to create a unique sound that was both catchy and stylis…
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In this powerful episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, host Scott Emmens sits down with Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp and host of the popular Metabolic Freedom podcast, for an inspiring conversation on personal transformation and health. Ben opens up about his journey from a challenging past—facing physical and emotional hurdles—to his rise as a le…
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On the latest episode of The Story Behind the Song, host Peter Csathy is joined by The Church bassist and vocalist Steve Kilbey to take a deep dive into the Australian band's beloved hit "Under the Milky Way." Listen to their conversation. Kilbey tracks the origins and production of "Under the Milky Way," which arrived as the lead single of The Chu…
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Welcome to "Behind the Mic Wellness" – the podcast where we connect you with the most inspiring voices in Longevity, Biohacking, and Health & Wellness! I'm your host, Scott Emmens, and our mission here is simple: to empower and inspire you on your wellness journey by sharing the stories of the experts and innovators shaping the future of healthy li…
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In this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, hear James Mercer of The Shins talk about their indie classic "New Slang," the late bassist Neal Langford, and more. One of the most renowned American indie rock bands, The Shins have carved a lasting legacy with their distinctive blend of folk, pop, and indie rock. Formed in 1996 by frontman Jam…
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On the latest episode of The Story Behind the Song, William Reid, who co-founded influential UK duo The Jesus and Mary Chain with his brother Jim Reid, sits with host Peter Csathy to discuss one of the band's most iconic songs: "Just Like Honey." Listen now. After forming a band in the early '80s, brothers William and Jim Reid embarked on a punk ro…
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In this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, Blue Öyster Cult's Bruce Dickinson (aka Buck Dharma) chats with host Peter Csathy about the band's iconic "Don't Fear the Reaper." Listen to his insight. Dharma takes listeners through the history of the band, what "Don't Fear the Reaper" was actually about, how a photo inspired Will Ferrell's cl…
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On the latest episode of The Story Behind the Song, Incubus vocalist Brandon Boyd and lead guitarist Mike Einziger join host Peter Csathy to revisit two of their biggest hits: "Drive" and "Wish You Were Here." Listen to their conversation. Boyd and Einziger, who founded Incubus together in 1991, take a deep dive into the band's formation, their mus…
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In this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, host Peter Csathy revisits the very first episode of the podcast where he talked with Men At Work frontman Colin Hay to discuss their seminal 80's hit "Down Under." Listen now. Make sure to follow The Story Behind the Song as Season 3 continues on, and rate and review on Apple Podcasts to show yo…
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On this week's The Story Behind the Song, Graham Nash tells the story behind Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s “Teach Your Children," "Ohio," and much more. Listen now. Nash, the renowned English-American singer-songwriter, takes a deep dive into his lengthly career. He discusses starting his career in The Hollies to meeting Joni Mitchell, and how an …
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In this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, Sheila E. joins host Peter Csathy to discuss how the game-changing song "The Glamorous Life." Listen to her talk about how it changed the course of her career. The accomplished musician talks about working with Prince and trying to outdo each other as they wrote and performed. She also shares ins…
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