Jan 19, 2026

Lots of country music is sad stories. This is that, and there’s a sad story under it, but it has way more at work than you might think — and it launched one of the most important careers in the history of country music. Delta Dawn, originally by Alex Harvey, covered by Tanya Tucker.

Outro music is Eighteen Wheels...

Jan 12, 2026

The song that redefined out popular music shapes culture, and a cover that soothes your mind. Like A Prayer, originally by Madonna, covered by Sarah Menescal. 

Outro music is Here Comes The Sun, also by Sarah Menescal. 

Jan 5, 2026

A song that hit its stride in a big way with online success by an artist who has a knack for that, and a cover that keeps the soul and impact of the song while still reinventing it. Anxiety, originally by Doechii, covered by Nova Twins. 

Outro music is Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon. Or is that Kid Rock? No,...

Dec 29, 2025

We wrap up 2025 with what may be our greatest ever listener request, the unlikeliest cover we’ve ever tackled, and a couple of brilliant songs. I’m Shipping Up To Boston, originally by The Dropkick Murphys, covered by The Wiggles.

Outro music is She’s A Rainbow, also by The Wiggles, and we couldn’t be happier.

Dec 22, 2025

We sneak up on the end of 2025 with a tribute episode for someone who was a great talent and a musician’s musician, and a cover that aces the hard job of doing the song justice. Play A Train Song, originally by Todd Snider, covered by Jason Isbell. 

Outro music is Beer Run, also by Todd Snider.