Snake Porter

Cover Me

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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.

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Snake Porter

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Music

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Latest episode

Oct 20, 2026

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Episodes

Takin' Care of Business - Bachman–Turner Overdrive 13.07.2021

Whether you're taking care of business every day or every way, this episode of Cover Me is dedicated to you! We talk about Bachman–Turner Overdrive's working class classic, "Takin' Care of Business" as part of Entrepreneur Summer 2: Pro Sex Summer. Stick around for the bonus segment to hear us talk about some of the best montage songs. Covers by: Kurtis Blow, Big Mouth, Alabama, D.O.A, Thunderpuss...

Working for the Weekend - Loverboy 06.07.2021

We talk about "Working for the Weekend" by Loverboy to help you get through the workweek. Our bonus segment is about songs you'd listen to in a heatwave because that was relevant when we recorded this! Covers by: Habitual Sex Offenders, Jet Motor Crash, Josh Gracin, Kyung Ho Kim, Axel Force, Love Canon, Emil & Dariel ft. Mike Reno Spotify playlist here

Private Dancer - Tina Turner 29.06.2021

Tina Turner's "Private Dancer" is the topic of discussion in the first episode of Cover Me's "Entrepreneur Summer 2: Pro Sex Work Summer!" We talk more E3 news and stories in our bonus segment this week! Covers by: Amii Stewart, The Black-eyed Susans, Jasy Andrews, Gennaro Cosmo Parlato, Mambo Kurt, 2Copy and DMFP, Adrienne Warren Spotify playlist here

Hooked on a Feeling - BJ Thomas 22.06.2021

We're high on believing that you'll love this episode of Cover Me. We talk about "Hooked on a Feeling," originally performed by BJ Thomas and most known for the Blue Swede version featured prominently in 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy. We talk about what we expected from E3 2021 in our bonus segment. Covers by: Johnathan King, Blue Swede, Trombo Combo, Grönwalls, Baha Men ft. Lester Adderley, P...

Torn - Ednaswap 15.06.2021

Nothing's fine, we're talking about Ednaswap's "Torn." Stick around for the bonus segment to hear us discuss what concerts we're looking forward to attending in a post-vaccinated world. Covers by: Lis Sørensen, Trine Rein, Natalie Imbruglia, Marco de Farao ft. Rosetta Bove, Campsite Dream, Hanna Ferm, Annett Louisan Spotify playlist here

Lonely Boy - The Black Keys 08.06.2021

Join your favourite lonely boys this week as we discuss "Lonely Boy" by The Black Keys. Stick around for the bonus segment and see if you can guess which honorific name belongs to which musician! Covers by: Big Sam's Funky Nation, Garou, Iggy Pop, Assembly Required, Jason Owen, Taggy Matcher and Birdy Nixon, Flo's Jazz Casion ft. Clemens Ebenbichler, Sinfonico Honolulu Spotify playlist here

Cowboy Song -Thin Lizzy 01.06.2021

This week's episode is the perfect companion for anyone who finds themselves lonesome on the trail. We talk all about Thin Lizzy's signature song "Cowboy Song." In our bonus segment, we discuss the best tracks from the Donkey Kong Country series. Covers by: Jingo De Lunch, Material Issue, Golden Smog, Anthrax, Steve Grimmett, Nitzinger Spotify playlist here

Here I Go Again - Whitesnake 25.05.2021

Here we go again talking about songs from the 80s. Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again" is the song of the week and there sure are some covers of it! Stick around for the bonus segment to hear our dissection of Katy Perry's new Pokemon 25 single "Electric." Covers by: Mandaryna, Dań Maxwell & His Band, Audra Mae, The Old Ceremony, Dinah Eastwood, Metalachi Spotify playlist here

Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon 18.05.2021

Find out what all the commotion is about in Kings of Leon's international hit "Sex on Fire" this week on Cover Me. Stick around for the brand new bonus segment: "Band of Kings: Brothers of Leon." Covers by: Julian Velard, The Bon Bon Club, Tina Cousins ft. Karl Twigg, Mark Topham, The Bikini Beach Band, Paul Stone, Meg Birch, OVERSTREET, Scary Pockets ft. Arlissa, Sevenn Spotify playlist here

Mr. Brightside - The Killers 11.05.2021

Special guest and musician Ruby Swan  ( @rubyswanofficial on Instagram) comes out of her cage to talk "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers with us. Alex and Ruby struggle to name the most popular songs of 2004 in a brand new bonus segment! Covers by: Paul Anka, PlayRadioPlay!, Amy Macdonald, ELEW, Mika Urbaniek and Victor Davies ft. Maria Sadowska, Doń Diablo, Skatune Network Spotify playlist here Chec...

Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People 04.05.2021

We are joined once more by Stephen Reynolds ( @stevvothetevo on Instagram) to shoot the breeze about Foster The People's sleeper hit "Pumped Up Kicks." In our bonus segment, Stephen tells you what the theme of this summer is going to be and it's not white boy summer! Covers by: Oak and Gorski, The Kooks, Michael Wood Band, Usher, Danna Richards, Chilled Aqua, 3TEETH Spotify playlist here

Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis 27.04.2021

The brains we have are going straight to your head this week and don't ask me what that means! We talk about Oasis' anthemic hit, "Don't Look Back in Anger" this week. Stick around for our bonus segment to discover our deepest thoughts on novelty bands. Covers by: The Wurzels, Style Project, Portugal. The Man, Al-Pha-X ft. Sebastien Flynn-Goze, Yours Truly Spotify playlist here

Maps - Yeah Yeah Yeahs 20.04.2021

Wait! Those podcasts don't love you like we love you! We talk about "Maps" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs this week. In our bonus segment, we talk about the artists that got us into hip hop. Covers by: Duke Special, The New Standards, Keaton Henson, The Frey, Anderson .Paak, Freya Ridings, Camp Cope, 8-Bit Arcade Playlist here

Royals - Lorde 13.04.2021

Sorry in advance for the audio quality on this episode! We talk about Lorde's breakout hit "Royals" this week. In the bonus segment, we discuss what nation we would like to rule over for a day. Also Prince Phillip died recently so I guess this is relevant? Hooray! Covers by: Bruce Springsteen, PelleK, Natty Bong, Richard Cheese, Obadiah Parker, Otep, Badi Assad Spotify playlist here

Locomotive Breath - Jethro Tull 06.04.2021

Flutes? in MY prog rock songs? It's more likely than you think. We're talking about Jethro Tull's "Locomotive Breath" this week. Stick around for the bonus segment where we talk about whose solo career is better than their original band's work. Covers by: Rabbitt, Claw Boys Claw, Cat Gang, W.A.S.P., Styx, Steve Lieberman The Gangsta Rabbi, The Blues Collective Spotify playlist here

Breakdown - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 30.03.2021

We've gone ahead and given you a new episode of Cover Me! This week is Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' "Breakdown"! Stick around for the bonus segment to find out which member of the Traveling Wilburys would win in a fight. Covers by: Suzi Quatro, Grace Jones, Wolfie, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Adele Zane, The CalypsoNuts, Nicole Ockmond, Spoon Spotify playlist here

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Daft Punk 23.03.2021

Daft Punk may have retired but Cover Me is still going strong...er! We talk "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" by Daft Punk this week and we discuss what animated band we would like to be drawn in the style of in our bonus segment! Covers by: Uminksi, Kanye West, Vitamin String Quartet, Oxford Out of the Blue, PelleK, Son of Dave, Pomplemousse, 8-Bit Arcade Spotify playlist here

Only Wanna Be With You - Hootie & The Blowfish 16.03.2021

If you listened to last episode's bonus segment this should come as no surprise. We only wanna talk about "Only Wanna Be With You" by Hootie & The Blowfish. We talk about what some of the best Pokemon tracks for sampling are in our bonus segment. Weird! Covers by: ApologetiX, Pickin' On, Darius Rucker, Piano Dreamers, Arturo Jimenes, Post Malone Spotify playlist here

I Believe in a Thing Called Love - The Darkness 09.03.2021

Special guest Jon Bell ( JaRDev ) joins us to talk about The Darkness' biggest hit, "I Believe in a Thing Called Love," and share his insights on what artists and songs should be included on the Pokemon 25th Anniversary album. Covers by: Demian Dempsey, Jackie O, Lemar, Hayseed Dixie, Xtension Chords, Glee ft. Adams Lambert, Delta Goodrem, 8-Bit Arcade Spotify playlist here

Forever Young - Bob Dylan 02.03.2021

Soak in the audio of eternal youth that is this week's episode of Cover Me. We talk about Bob Dylan's famous lullaby, "Forever Young." Stick around for the bonus segment to find out what we've been listening to. Covers by: Joan Baez, Harry Belafonte, Pretenders, Ole Thestrup, Pete Seeger, Blake Shelton, Deep Wave and Melissa Bel Spotify playlist here

I'll Be Your Mirror - The Velvet Underground 23.02.2021

We wrap up Lover Me with an all-time classic from one of the most influential albums of all time, "The Velvet Underground and Nico". It's "I'll Be Your Mirror" by The Velvet Underground this week. Stick around for our bonus segment where we reflect on our second year of Lover Me. Covers by: The Primitives, Underground Lovers, Lou Reed, Clem Snide, AM and Julianna Raye, Shakespears Sister, Sounds L...

You're Beautiful - James Blunt 16.02.2021

It's true, we're talking about James Blunt's smash hit, "You're Beautiful" this week! Alex gives his thoughts on some of the so-called worst songs of all time in our bonus segment. Lover Me continues! Covers by: Vitamin String Quartet, Maria Lawson, Marcela Mangabeira, The Twang, Saw Loser, Future Idiots, Atelier Bossa Conscious, Marty Murray, Tom Dice Spotify playlist here

Ring of Fire - Anita Carter 09.02.2021

Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" is a cover!? It is! We talk about the hit country love song originally performed by Anita Carter this week! Our bonus segment is full of country music recommendations! It's Lover Me all over again! Covers by: Johnny Cash, Tom Jones, Bob Dylan, Blondie, Wall of Voodoo Social Distortion, Frank Zappa, DragonForce Spotify playlist here

Whole Wide World - Wreckless Eric 02.02.2021

Lover Me returns! We discuss Wreckless Eric's hit song "Whole Wide World." Alex can't distinguish between human voices and guitars! We talk about love songs that we can think of in our bonus segment! Covers by: Eppu Normaali, The Monkees, Die Toten Hosen, Mental as Anything, The Proclaimers, The Bad Shepherds, Cage The Elephant, Billie Joe Armstrong Spotify playlist here

The Man Who Sold The World - David Bowie 26.01.2021

Cover Bowie concludes with the title track from David Bowie's third album, "The Man Who Sold The World." In our bonus segment, we discuss how we've been handling the death of David Bowie for these past five years. It's Cover Bowie! Covers by: Lulu, John Cougar Mellencamp, Midge Ure, Nirvana, Eye 2 Eye, Thin White Ziggy, Unsound Americans Spotify playlist here

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