Random Song Encounters

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to another thrilling episode of Random Song Encounters. We're just beginning Season 2 with the premiere of Episode 2, aptly named "Put Me On and Play Me Loud." This title embodies our show's spirit, aiming to elevate you, eliminate distractions, and transport you to a happier place, even if it's just for a few moments. This week, we've carefully selec...

As the seasons turn, so do the seasons of our Podcast. With the completion of our first year, we bid farewell to Season 1 and welcome Season 2. Inaugural Episode 1 of Season 2 marks a new chapter for the show, having featured nearly 750 unique tracks over the past year without repeating any song or artist. We're resetting with a fresh batch of eclectic tunes to maintain the momentum and direction...

This week on Random Song Encounters, we commemorate our first anniversary with Episode 52. It's the grand finale of Season 1, Year 1, as we stylishly conclude the initial 52 episodes. We've lined up 15 fantastic tracks for your listening pleasure to mark this occasion. It's astonishing that we've shared nearly 740 random tracks spanning seven decades over our first year, without repeating any arti...

This week on Random Song Encounters, we're excited to bring you Episode 51 from a unique location. We've titled the episode "This is the Sea," broadcasting directly from the point where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean in Cabo San Lucas. Opting to escape the intense desert heat for a short while, we're spending a few days by the sea. No matter the conditions or location the podcast contin...

This week on Random Song Encounters, we're marking a few milestones in the early days of our podcast. Firstly, we've hit the fifty-episode mark, a significant number as we approach the end of our first year. Secondly, we've crossed the threshold of playing over 700 tracks without repeating any song or artist, which is a noteworthy achievement. In Episode 50, we traverse seven decades of musical ra...

Hello again, and thank you for joining me on what promises to be an award-winning podcast, "Random Song Encounters." This week, we're diving into Episode 49, aptly titled "Panorama." Here, it's about a musical sensory journey that unfolds before the listener. Imagine a cohesive presentation of a subjective mental landscape, crafted through a series (15, to be precise) of musical vignettes, invitin...

This week's new episode of Random Song Encounters takes you to the heart of the action. Aptly titled "Where the Action Is," Episode 48 promises to deliver all that you could desire from a music-focused podcast and more. Each week, we explore up to seven decades of music, ensuring no repetition of songs or artists thus far! We aim to carve out a unique niche that distinguishes us from the plethora...

Random Song Encounters resurfaces from the depths of our soul to present Episode 47 this week. Titled "An Opportune Moment," it draws inspiration from classic '60s sci-fi series like The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits, offering an experience reminiscent of those shows. As usual, we have curated 15 splendid tracks for you to delve into, even if it's just for a brief escape. Savor the music and...

Random Song Encounters returns with another exciting episode this week. Episode 46 is now uploaded and ready for your listening pleasure, as is our Wednesday tradition. This edition, titled "School's Out," celebrates the conclusion of the academic year and the onset of summer break. We're not featuring any school or vacation-themed tracks intentionally; instead, we're taking this opportunity to ho...

Random Song Encounters is back this week to soothe what ails you. We're delivering Episode 45 straight to your eager senses, titled 'Performance and Cocktails'. There's nothing quite like settling in with your favorite cocktail or drink, letting go of the world, and immersing yourself in excellent music. It's akin to a spa experience, but with a cocktail replacing the fruity water, accompanied by...

Random Song Encounters returns with Episode 44, better than ever. This week's episode, titled "I Need That Record," resonates with the universal thrill of discovering a new song and the urgent need to know its artist and title. I recall, in the pre-digital era, hearing a captivating tune on the radio while driving and being so enthralled that I'd head directly to the record store to purchase it. W...

This week on Random Song Encounters, we're celebrating the birth of our second grandson, Hayden Pierce. We wanted to connect some tunes to his name, but it seems there aren't many meaningful songs or artists linked to 'Hayden'. Therefore, we've dedicated Episode 43 to him, aptly titled "For Hayden". We have an exciting lineup of tracks that will get your toes tapping and your ears perking up. So c...

Welcome to another Hump Day, also known as Wednesday, which aligns with the release of a new episode of Random Song Encounters. Let's first take a moment to extend a belated Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers.  This week, we're excited to unveil Episode 42, fittingly titled "The Difference." We chose this title because it encapsulates our aim for the show: to delve into more than just the...

This week's episode of Random Song Encounters is loaded with 15 enchanting tracks. Hence, we've dubbed Episode 41 "The Magic." It's all about how music can transform our senses and emotions, transporting us to our happy place. Back at our SoCal desert retreat, I'm battling a cold, but the show must go on. It's my pleasure to deliver it to you, letting the music's magic work its healing powers. Her...

Time flies when you're having fun. It's hard to believe it's already time to unveil another fantastic episode of Random Song Encounters. This week, we're excited to present Episode 40, titled "C'est La Vie," for your listening pleasure. As the saying goes, you can't rest on your laurels or be disheartened when things don't go as planned. Instead, you must pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and s...

This week is brimming with great ideas as we present Episode 39 of Random Song Encounters, aptly titled "A Good Idea!" The creativity flowed from the song choices to the sequence of play, and even the snippets of random facts we love to share, each sparking the next in a chain of inspiration. We hope you'll enjoy Episode 39 as we extend a hearty congratulations to Justin & Maya for the arrival...

Random Song Encounters is a unique podcast, and you’re among the fortunate followers who’ve enlisted in our mission to ascend the ranks of musical commentary. This week, we’ve orchestrated a monumental show titled “Signed, Sealed & Delivered.” As a one-person ensemble, I’ve assumed multiple roles: music director, engineer, announcer, production and program manager, station manager, and on-air...

It's a perfect day for a podcast, and we're sticking to our Wednesday routine to deliver the global sensation known as Random Song Encounters. This week, we present a special Episode 37 titled "Nothing Bad", symbolizing the desire to live life fully without any adverse consequences. We all aim to enjoy ourselves constantly. We're excited to share an exceptional selection of songs with you this wee...

Looks like we made it to another Wednesday so we can live to enjoy another rip-roaring episode of Random Song Encounters. This week we're coming to you once again from our mobile studio in Las Vegas. We're calling this week's Episode 36 by the code name "Comic Relief". Every once in a while, you need a little relief (in whatever form that might take) and Vegas presented an opportunity to see one o...

Welcome to Episode 35 of our soon to be award winning podcast called Random Song Encounters. This week's episode is called "Turn Up the Music" which is what you do subconsciously when you hear something you love. It just so happens to occur with most every track we play on the show, so it seemed a fitting reference. This week we've got 15 great tunes set to roll out for your listening enjoyment, s...

It's Wednesday, which means it's time to unleash another wild and exhilarating episode of Random Song Encounters. This week, we're debuting Episode 34, titled "Mysteries and Mayhem". The title holds a dual meaning, but it primarily revolves around the random musical mysteries and mayhem curated for your enjoyment. In our context, however, the mayhem is far from debilitating or painful; it's design...

Welcome back to Random Song Encounters and an extra special Episode 33 we're calling "Happy Birthday to Me!" Actually, my birthday was yesterday but we're carrying over the celebration to the podcast for no other reason than it seemed like a good idea at the time. We've got a ton of great tracks to showcase our usual sonic landscape spanning 7 decades of randomness. Hope you enjoy this week's epic...

Welcome back to our Random Song Encounters podcast that strives to presents a weekly random playlist of songs with commentary, spanning various decades and genres. In our Epic Episode 32, titled “Serving Aces”, we celebrate the return of the big tennis tournament to the Coachella Valley. The title has a double meaning: not only does it refer to tennis aces, but it also signifies the fantastic trac...

It's Wednesday, which means time for another standout episode of Random Song Encounters. This week we're bringing you Epic Episode 31 - GV Plays GV, the reference of which is something that will be obvious right away. We've worked extra-long and hard to scour the archives bringing you a loaded group of tracks to explore and enjoy this week. Time to sit back and take a load off for a while, as you...

Hello again music lovers and welcome to our weekly installment of Random Song Encounters. This week we're dispatching our highly anticipated Episode 30 called "Life's A Long Song" for your listening pleasure. It's all about stopping to smell the roses and not getting caught up in the daily grind. After all, and as the song closes, "the tune ends too soon for us all". Trust me life is fleeting, and...