The Slugs & Bugs Podcast

In this episode, Randall Goodgame reflects on “Remember Jesus,” the final track from the Sunday Songs album—a song that almost didn’t make the record. What began as a simple desire to write about discipleship became something deeper: a reflection on the central role of "remembering" in the Christian life.

This episode features a very special guest—Doug the Slug! Mr. Randall and Doug talk about how the song Sons of Israel came to be, along with plenty of fun stories and classic Doug-the-Slug antics you know and love. Listen to Sons of Israel and the new Sunday Songs album on your favorite streaming apps or purchase the CD at slugsandbugs.com. 

In this episode, Randall Goodgame is joined by special guest Becca Jordan, whose voice appears on multiple tracks across the new Sunday Songs record, including "Believe, Follow, Believe."  Becca and Randall explore the musical form of the round with its circular repetition and discuss how it mirrors the journey of faith itself: a daily, cyclical choice to trust, to walk, to repent, and to begin ag...

A punk-rock version of "Jesus Loves Me?" Yes, please! In this episode, Randall Goodgame sits down with renowned drummer Dan Needham, whose playing can be heard across Sunday Songs and many beloved Slugs & Bugs albums. Dan shares how he helped reimagine "Jesus Loves Me" as a punk-rock anthem through intentional drum selection, tuning, and style. Randall and Dan also reflect on the importance of...

Join Randall Goodgame and special guest Erica Smith, President of Randall Goodgame Music, for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Father Abraham from Sunday Songs. Together they explore the many musical layers, playful elements, and thoughtful production choices that make this track so special. They also reflect on why Father Abraham continues to matter—helping kids understand that through C...

In this episode, Randall sits down with Rickey Boyd—animator, artist, and past puppeteer with Jim Henson’s team on The Muppet Show. Rickey brings his wealth of storytelling experience to share about animating the latest Slugs & Bugs music video for "Lydia, Seller of Purple." With the unique challenge of balancing biblical earnestness with fun and silliness, Rickey unpacks his journey and creat...

Join Randall Goodgame for a conversation with Sunday Songs co-producer Kyle Schonewill about the making of the new album. In this episode, Kyle shares what it was like to shape each track, with a special spotlight on He's Got the Whole World in His Hands. Hear how the lyrics inspired choices about who would sing and how harmonies were built, how the team crafted a fresh arrangement for a new gener...

What does it look like to teach children not just songs about God, but songs that invite them to worship God? In this episode, Randall Goodgame sits down with Laney Stayton, Curriculum Coordinator for Teach Us to Worship, a new resource from the Presbyterian Church in America. Laney and her team commissioned Slugs & Bugs’ latest single, “Oh Come, Let Us Worship”—a joyful, word-for-word setting...

How do you take one of the most beloved children’s songs of all time and make it brand new? In this first episode of The Slugs & Bugs Podcast, Randall Goodgame sits down with John-Mark McGaha to talk about his irresistible a cappella arrangement of “This Little Light of Mine.” With influences ranging from Take 6 to the TV show Scrubs, John-Mark pulls back the curtain on his creative process—sh...