Cover Me

We compare hit original songs to the many covers they inspired to find the best, worst, and weirdest versions of a song! Learn the history of famous songs, discover the meaning behind the lyrics, and find out what it takes to make a cover that outshines the original.

Goodbye Stranger - Supertramp

Plenty of good things on sale, Stranger. Covers by: The Dartmouth Aires, Lili Haydn, Bobbywhy, Black Angus, Greta Panettieri Tidal playlist here

10-07
01:33:38

Bad Reputation - Joan Jett

We messed up the audio! You're going to hear a lot of the songs playing in the background as we talk about them this time and there's nothing to be done about it! Covers by: Halfcocked, Los Straitjackets, Al & The Black Cats, Avril Lavigne, The Dirty Denims, Robyn Adele Anderson, Kylie Cantrall Tidal playlist here

09-30
01:36:12

Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin

Two white dudes talking about Latin pop; what could go wrong? Covers by: Toy Dolls, Christ Minh Doky, Patent Pending, Pato Fu, Tom Dice, Our Last Night Tidal playlist here

09-23
01:45:33

Holding Out for a Hero - Bonnie Tyler

Jon Bell (Noise Berry Games) returns to the podcast to talk Shrek 2, Jim Steinman, and Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out for a Hero." We also do a bonus segment for the first time in maybe several years! Also, Alex says "Zeuserman" at one point in this episode and it didn't get the attention it deserved so I'm letting y'all know about it here. Covers by:  Frou Frou, Lunaractive, Doveman, Karlien Van Jaarsveld, Tyce, Adam Lambert Tidal playlist here Follow Jon and Noise Berry Games on all the apps: YouTube TikTok X Instagram Facebook  

09-16
02:19:32

Changes - David Bowie

7 years of Cover Me and we're still talking about David Bowie!? I guess some things never change..s. Covers by:  Butterfly Boucher ft. David Bowie, Sweet Wine, The Muffs, Leah Asher, Cristin Miloti and the Original New York Cast of Lazarus, YelloWorld, Puddles Pity Party Tidal playlist here

09-09
01:58:23

Accidentally in Love - Counting Crows

Please enjoy this episode from the comfort of a hot car. Covers by: Linda Eder; Anime Kei; Say Yes, Juliet; New Found Glory; KiD RAiN, Faith Bessette, lake Tidal playlist here

09-02
01:44:06

Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen

Do you think Bruce Springsteen really enjoys doing 3 hour concerts every night or is that just a ruse, Springsteen? Covers by: Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Big Daddy, Suzi Quatro, Frank Turner, Noah Chenfeld Tidal playlist here

08-26
01:53:02

Last Kiss - Wayne Cochran

If they ever do that reality show for finding the next iteration of KISS they could call it the Last KISS. Covers by: Frank Wilson and The Cavaliers, Wednesday, Gloria Trevi, Pearl Jam, Dwight Twilley, Couer de Pirate, Man About a Horse Tidal playlist here

08-19
01:33:19

Drivin' on 9 - Ed's Redeeming Qualities

I hope you like whistling and car noises. Covers by: The Breeders, The Mayhems, Retroverb, Lei e Loro, Sourpuss Tidal playlist here

08-12
01:17:28

Highway to Hell - AC/DC

AC/DC knew that life is a highway... Covers by:  Galileo, The Forgone Beauties, Leif Norbergs Orkester, Locomotive, Swinger Club, Tom Morello with Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder Tidal playlist here The Fargone Beauties cover here

08-05
01:38:31

Drive - The Cars

Cars, vases, busts and Bergers? Sounds like my kind of podcast. Covers by: Morgana King, The Paradise Motel, Roger Chapman and The Shortlist, Ryan Montana, AWOLNATION, Bleachers Tidal playlist here

07-29
01:48:08

drivers license - Olivia Rodrigo

Come for the Olivia Rodrigo song, stay for Alex's Kratos impersonation. Covers by: Rain Paris, Dogs of War, Jake Sorgen, Daddy's Girl and Creamy, Demon Divas, House Lights, Tidal playlist here

07-22
01:45:02

The Passenger - Iggy Pop

I gave our summer theme a title now that we're 3 weeks into it because I am very good at this. Covers by: Siouxsie and The Banshees, Makrosoft, LUM!X with D.T.E and Gabry Ponte and Mokaby, Evil Daltons, Xiu Xii, The Cog is Dead

07-15
01:47:16

Sloop John B. - Bahamian Folk Song

Beach boys, boats, and disastrous trips? it must be summer. Covers by: Cleveland Simmons Group, The Easy Riders, Johnny Cash, The Beach Boys, Joseph Spence, Simple Minds, Jimmy Winchell, The Real McKenzies Tidal playlist here

07-08
01:51:48

Life is a Highway - Tom Cochrane

That is the road, these are the hills, and this is the podcast. Covers by: Chris LeDoux, Rascal Flatts, Home Free, Jonathan Young, Annapantsu, Punk Rock Factory Tidal playlist here

07-01
01:43:21

Macarena - Los Del Rio

If this podcast had a boyfriend his name would be Vitorino. Covers by: Bayside Boys, Fausto palette, Justin Fletcher, Tyga, Lenny Pearce, Ennzo Dias and John W, Los MeñIques De La Casa with Lara Campos & Kardenas HK3 & Saritah Bebe Tidal playlist here

06-24
01:54:28

Time Warp - Richard O'Brien - Rocky Horror Show

Hey, if you like character voices then this is the episode for you! Covers by: Damian, Boppin' B, Groovie Ghoulies, Doctor and The Medics, The Holophonics, VoicePlay Tidal playlist here

06-17
01:30:32

Y.M.C.A. - Village People

Hey, this one's for the boys...ALL the boys. Covers by: Shootin' Goon, Berk & The Virtual Band, The Sign Posters, Liberty B' Justice With Chris Dickens and Kelly Keeling and Neil Zaza, Ross Antony, Melodicka Bros Tidal playlist here

06-10
01:27:33

Conga - Miami Sound Machine

Form a line and listen to this episode with 118,999 of your closest friends! Covers by: Naim Thomas, The Island Caribbean Steel Drum Band, Mile 21 A Cappella, The Chipmunks, Crew 7 and Jane Vogue, Leo Tidal playlist here

06-03
01:26:01

I Ran (So Far Away) - A Flock of Seagulls

You're telling me a flock of seagulls ran that far? Covers by: Pink Lincolns, Tori Amos, Cranial Screwtop, Jamaican Me Breakfast Club, Dinah Eastwood, Unwoman Tidal playlist here

05-27
01:37:48

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