Third Song In

Tom and Chris discuss the films, writing and music of the ubiquitous Keanu Reeves. Tune in for the 3SI draft of Keanu Reeve's artistic output. Plus, a surprise guest appearance from Dan Dougherty of The Dan Dougherty Band! Find Dan's Kickstarter campaign at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dandougherty/dan-doughertys-third-album-heyday-on-vinyl Email your questions, comments and sugge...

Chris and Tom welcome back former roommate and current trading card speculator, Joe Clemente. Join them as they discuss Joe's post-retirement business collaboration with his son. They also create a special playlist celebrating collaboration. Email us with questions, comments or suggestions at thirdsongin@gmail.com Find our blog on Substack at Third Song In | Tom Polacek | Substack Thanks for l...

Your podcasters discuss romantic comedies and draft their favorites. How do your favorite date movies compare? Find our Season 9 companion music playlist on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6EvTV1mQ1I8QRHh5r8nOk1?si=ZpRzwZi1R5uE-VdWZIPZlQ Email us with comments, questions and YOUR favorite romantic comedies at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.

Chris and Tom talk about the greatest athletes of all time--at least for them. Plus, staff picks, memorable quotes and a GOAT draft! Look for extra content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening.

Your podcasters discuss "one-season wonders," TV shows that lasted only one season before cancellation. Listen as Chris and Tom discuss their favorite short-lived series and then draft the best ones. You can find our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and at Third Song In | Tom Polacek | Substack . Email your questions and comments to thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.

In the Season 9 premiere, your podcasters discuss music documentaries and concert films, as well as music biopics (a little). Listen to hear Chris and Tom draft their top 10 favorite music documentaries. Go to www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for plenty of other content, including our old episodes and all of our Staff Picks! Subscribe to our weekly blog on the site or at www.substack.com. Thanks for lis...

Listen to the conclusion of your podcasters' interview with Washington University alum and former community radio broadcaster, Doug Storm. You can find this episode's special playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jwdrUZMJmKF1QM6kcrVV3?si=zBTGucnLT82_rEWy_Ey5Kw Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com with your questions, comments and/or suggestions. Season 9 drops NEXT Monday, Sept. 8,...

Chris and Tom interview old friend, former radio broadcaster and iconoclast, Doug Storm. Find all of our content at www.thirdsoginpodcast.com. Look for our As Mentioned page for links to Doug's radio programs, and lots of other content. Subscribe to our blog on Substack at: https://open.substack.com/pub/tompolacek/p/more-than-a-little-bit-off-today?r=em1l7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=...

Chris and Tom (mostly Tom) talk comic books, then and now. They draft their favorite comic book series and talk about comics as a legitimate art form. Check out our companion music playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38Nl3B6cGscIyn5nKovBSW?si=RYYfGvZJQsauvF1HW3hPcQ You can find our weekly blog on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/tompolacek/p/mid-year-music-update-2025?r=em1l7&...

Tom and Chris talk Rocky/Creed movies, and hold a draft to determine the champ. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for our Staff Picks, the newest additions to the Loft of Wisdom and lots of other content. Find our Season 8 companion playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38Nl3B6cGscIyn5nKovBSW?si=v997IrC1T_CsmS7cdXyVEg You can email your questions, comments and suggestions to thirdsongi...

Chris and Tom discuss what makes a great (and a not-so-great) music venue. They also draft their top 10 music venues and discuss the live music experience. Find lots of other content, including our Staff Picks, at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Read and subscribe to our weekly blog on our website or at www.substack.com. Thanks for listening.

Chris and Tom interview visual artist, Dante DiBartolo and discuss his life in the arts. The three of them also come up with a kick-ass music playlist. Click here for that playlist: Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. You can find our other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening.

Listen to Tom and Chris discuss their favorite podcasts and create 3SI's first-ever Top 10 Podcast list. You'll never guess what came in at number ten! You can find our companion playlist at Email us with your personal list of favorite podcasts at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Check out our blog at Substack: Thanks for listening.

Singer/musician/illustrator/comic creator Dan Dougherty joins Tom and Chris to discuss just how he gets so much done creatively. They also create a special music playlist as a soundtrack for getting things accomplished. You can find that playlist, "Get Sh*t Done - A Third Song In Playlist," here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LMQDfSoJKd7ndfMNebXFW?si=RHOP8v7zRSK61puJGcS3vQ Look for Dan's link...

Tom and Chris delve into their favorite action movies and reminisce about the "golden age" of action flicks--the 1980s. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for all kinds of other content, including our weekly blog. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com with questions, comments or your own top-5 favorite action flicks! Thanks for listening.

This is Part 2 of the 3SI interview with roots-rocker Matthew Grimm. Listen until the end for new music from Matthew. You can find our special playlist, "Fight Songs," curated along with Matthew, on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4gPqxXOPFJiZaDuq3fhfm7?si=3fTAv74uTbCdu57IEGKMkg Email us with your suggestions, questions and comments at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.

Chris and Tom are excited to welcome Matthew Grimm, former band leader of The Hangdogs and Matthew Grimm and the Red Smear. Listen as your podcasters learn about Matthew's musical journey from the Midwest to New York and back again. Find links to Matthew's music, as well as the 3SI blog and other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. You can email your questions and comments to thirdsongin@gmail....

Welcome to the Season 7 finale, where Chris and Tom discuss great quotes and quotable films, songs and books. Find all kinds of content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. The completed final version of our Season 7 companion playlist is available wherever you stream your music, including right here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eQ3MU8pPBaWd0l3CKisf?si=ZyrPv...

Chris and Tom are joined by Reading, PA singer-songwriter Peter Errich. Join them as they discuss creating pop music and celebrate renowned producer Brendan O'Brien with a special playlist. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for Brendan's links and dates, as well as all things 3SI. Also go to https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0d89xgGavUOSNYIT6RLqQi?si=6092de1e69aa40fc for Peter's 3SI...

Chris and Tom welcome immigration lawyer and novelist, Bami Adelayo. Listen in as they talk about Bami's emigration to the U.S. from Nigeria, about his new novel, and about world music. You can find our special playlist for this episode at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6J25PUui15OFUoy5dorQdK?si=rBXzgeaJQNSZx3TwxQxkiA Check out Bami's links at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, as well as our...

Download this episode for Third Song In's exclusive interview with Third Song In podcaster, Tom Polacek, by Third Song In co-host, Chris Derickson. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for links to our playlists and blogs, and for lots of other content! Thanks for listening to Third Song In.

Third Song In welcomes drummer, percussionist, music producer and hired gun, Bret Figura of the bands Righteous Hillbillies and the Dan Daugherty Band, (and so much more). Bret helps our podcasters prepare an outstanding playlist of "3 a.m. Music." Listen through to the end for a sample of Bret's newest work, and email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com with your questions and comments. Look for our blog...

In this episode, Tom Polacek interviews university administrator and podcast star, Chris Derickson. Finally, the origin story. . . Find us at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Look for our blog and plenty of other content, as well as links to our past episodes. Thanks for listening.

Your podcasters go back to the roots of Third Song In as they discuss exchanging music in the dark ages--with cassette tapes! Find our podcasts and playlists wherever you stream your stuff. Look for our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and on Substack. Thanks for listening.

In an inadvertent ode to Wink Martindale, who just passed away, Tom and Chris discuss game shows, new and old. You can find our companion music playlist to this season, and all our seasons, wherever you stream your music. Find our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com or www.substack.com. Email with questions or comments at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.