The Story Song Podcast

ALL-BUMMER SUMMER continues on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the Top 10 pop hit from 1967, “You Better Sit Down Kids,” written by Sonny Bono and performed by legendary singer and actress, Cher.  “You Better Sit Down Kids” by Cher (from the album With Love, Cher) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen t...

ALL-BUMMER SUMMER continues on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the classic 1988 folk-rock hit, “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman.  “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman (from the album Tracy Chapman) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media...

It’s the start of ALL-BUMMER SUMMER with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, which started the whole world laughing. Join your hosts for their review of the classic 1968 pop hit, “I Started a Joke” by The Bee Gees.  “I Started a Joke” by The Bee Gees (from the album Idea) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continu...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1988 hard rock hit, “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford. It ain't no big thing. “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford (from the album Lita) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesk...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1967 pop hit, “It Must Be Him” by Vikki Carr — adapted from “Seul Sur Son Étoile,” composed and performed by Gilbert Bécaud, with lyrics by Maurice Vidalin and English lyrics by Mack David.  “It Must Be Him” by Vikki Carr (from the album It Must Be Him) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1982 reggae hit, “Pass the Dutchie” by Musical Youth. “Pass the Dutchie” by Musical Youth (from the album The Youth of Today) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesk...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1992 hip hop hit, “I Got a Man” by Positive K. “I Got a Man” by Positive K (from the album The Skills Dat Pay da Bills) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@st...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1992 soft rock hit, “Hazard” by prolific singer / songwriter Richard Marx.  “Hazard” by Richard Marx (from the album RUSH STREET) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bl...

Hey there, fellow. In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1973 Southern rock classic, “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd Skynyrd (from the album Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY...

Extra extra, read all about it! In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1971 R&B hit, “Want Ads,” performed by Honey Cone. “Want Ads” by Honey Cone (from the albums Sweet Replies and Soulful Tapestry) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST o...

In the season premiere episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1959 jazz classic, “Mack the Knife,” performed by Bobby Darin and written by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht (with English lyrics by Marc Blitzstein) for the musical, The Threepenny Opera. “Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin (from the album That's All) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora,...

BONUS EPISODE: Drop the ball and pour the champagne, it’s the start of another year! Join your hosts for their annual end-of-year bonus episode with a look back at the episodes from 2025 and some friendly competition. Happy New Year from THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram...

In this special holiday episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1953 jazz classic, “’Zat You, Santa Claus?” by Louis Armstrong. “’Zat You, Santa Claus?” by Louis Armstrong (from the album Louis Wishes You a Cool Yule) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1976 funk/rock hit, “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry. “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry (from the album Wild Cherry) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Blue...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1968 country/pop classic, “Wichita Lineman” by Glen Campbell, written by Jimmy Webb.  “Wichita Lineman” by Glen Campbell (from the album Wichita Lineman) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on socia...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 2005 alternative-rock hit, “Photograph” by Nickelback.  “Photograph” by Nickelback (from the album All the Right Reasons) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@...

In this special Halloween episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1988 hip hop hit, “A Nightmare on My Street” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.  “A Nightmare on My Street” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince (from the album He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue t...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1973 R&B classic, “Killing Me Softly with His Song” by Roberta Flack. “Killing Me Softly with His Song” by Roberta Flack (from the album Killing Me Softly) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on soc...

BONUS EPISODE: That’s a wrap on Blockbuster Summer! In this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts revisit their review of the 1990 hip-hop hit, “Turtle Power” by Partners in Kryme from the film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  “Turtle Power” by Partners in Kryme (originally from the album Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available on the Turtl...

Blockbuster Summer continues! In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1989 pop/dance/new jack swing hit, “On Our Own” by Bobby Brown, from the film Ghostbusters II.  “On Our Own” by Bobby Brown (from the soundtrack album Ghostbusters II) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversa...

Blockbuster Summer continues! In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1977 country hit, “East Bound and Down” by Jerry Reed, from the film Smokey and the Bandit.  “East Bound and Down” by Jerry Reed (from the album Smokey and the Bandit: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or...

Blockbuster Summer continues! In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1962 hit, “(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance,” by Gene Pitney, written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. “(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance” by Gene Pitney (from the album Only Love Can Break a Heart) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to m...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1989 folk single and LGBTQ anthem, “Closer to Fine,” by singer-songwriters, Indigo Girls. “Closer to Fine” by Indigo Girls (from the album Indigo Girls) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1991 pop-rap hit, “Addams Groove,” by Hammer. “Addams Groove” by Hammer (from the album Too Legit to Quit) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcas...

It IS the third of June, and we’re celebrating the 150th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they revisit and re-review the 1967 story song classic, “Ode to Billie Joe” by legendary singer-songwriter, Bobbie Gentry.  Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (sto...