The Story Song Podcast

In the season premiere episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1959 jazz classic, “Mack the Knife,” performed by Bobby Darin and written by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht (with English lyrics by Marc Blitzstein) for the musical, The Threepenny Opera. “Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin (from the album That's All) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 2005 alternative-rock hit, “Photograph” by Nickelback.  “Photograph” by Nickelback (from the album All the Right Reasons) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Halloween episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1988 hip hop hit, “A Nightmare on My Street” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.  “A Nightmare on My Street” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince (from the album He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1973 R&B classic, “Killing Me Softly with His Song” by Roberta Flack. “Killing Me Softly with His Song” by Roberta Flack (from the album Killing Me Softly) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blockbuster Summer continues! In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1989 pop/dance/new jack swing hit, “On Our Own” by Bobby Brown, from the film Ghostbusters II.  “On Our Own” by Bobby Brown (from the soundtrack album Ghostbusters II) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blockbuster Summer continues! In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1977 country hit, “East Bound and Down” by Jerry Reed, from the film Smokey and the Bandit.  “East Bound and Down” by Jerry Reed (from the album Smokey and the Bandit: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blockbuster Summer continues! In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1962 hit, “(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance,” by Gene Pitney, written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. “(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance” by Gene Pitney (from the album Only Love Can Break a Heart) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1989 folk single and LGBTQ anthem, “Closer to Fine,” by singer-songwriters, Indigo Girls. “Closer to Fine” by Indigo Girls (from the album Indigo Girls) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1991 pop-rap hit, “Addams Groove,” by Hammer. “Addams Groove” by Hammer (from the album Too Legit to Quit) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1976 heartland-rock classic, “Night Moves,” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. “Night Moves” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (from the album Night Moves) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1971 pop/rock hit, “Another Day,” the first solo single by legendary singer/songwriter, Paul McCartney. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. “Another Day” by Paul McCartney (originally a non-album single) is available on Ram: The Paul McCartney Archive Collection on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1972 pop hit, “Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast” by Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne Newton.  Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. “Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast” by Wayne Newton (originally from the album Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast) is available on The Best of Wayne Newton on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Spotify; on Greatest Hits on Tidal; or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1986 heavy metal song, “Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)” by Iron Maiden.  Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)” by Iron Maiden (from the album Somewhere in Time) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1973 reggae classic, “I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley and the Wailers. “I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley and the Wailers (from the album Burnin’) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1979 country/pop hit, “She Believes in Me” by Kenny Rogers. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. “She Believes in Me” by Kenny Rogers (from the album The Gambler) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special holiday episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1953 jazz classic, “’Zat You, Santa Claus?” by Louis Armstrong. “’Zat You, Santa Claus?” by Louis Armstrong (from the album Louis Wishes You a Cool Yule) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1976 funk/rock hit, “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry. “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry (from the album Wild Cherry) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1968 country/pop classic, “Wichita Lineman” by Glen Campbell, written by Jimmy Webb.  “Wichita Lineman” by Glen Campbell (from the album Wichita Lineman) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guess who's back! After a lengthy hiatus, Michael, Dan, and Rachel are back to explore the story of Thin Lizzy's biggest hit, "The Boys Are Back in Town." "The Boys Are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy (from the album Jailbreak) is available on Apple Music, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@story_song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Forge Audio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS EPISODE: Drop the ball and pour the champagne, it’s the start of another year! Join your hosts for their annual end-of-year bonus episode with a look back at the episodes from 2025 and some friendly competition. Happy New Year from THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices