Jul 13, 2026

A listener request brings us one of the classic songs of Rock and Roll with the most unlikely origin story, and we get to call out a music recognition organization that isn’t the Grammys. The Twist, originally by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters, covered by Chubby Checker. 

Outro music is Back In The Saddle Again, by...

Jul 6, 2026

An early song that could have easily defined a band’s career, but instead just gave us a glimpse of what was to come, and a cover by a great band that was out in the wilderness making some bad choices. My Generation, originally by The Who, covered by Iron Maiden. 

Outro music is Roll Away The Stone, by Mott...

Jun 29, 2026

A song that reestablishes a seasoned and successful artist as a new kind of force, and a cover that embraces musical complexity in a brilliant but subtle way. Heaven Is A Place On Earth, originally by Belinda Carlisle, covered by The Mayries. 

Outro music is I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me), by Whitney...

Jun 22, 2026

Great lessons to learn from one of the all-time road songs, a cover that understands the assignment more than the song — oh, and Rich flubs his kids’ birthdays, but that’s OK, because we only recorded this on Father’s Day. Life Is A Highway, originally by Tom Cochrane, covered by Rascal Flatts. 

Outro music is...

Jun 15, 2026

A classic that somehow remains a secret, and a listener leads us to a great musical discovery. The Ghost In You originally by The Psychedelic Furs, covered by Robyn Hitchcock. 

Outro music is Love My Way, also by the Furs.