The Story Song Podcast

Baby...baby...just join your hosts for their review of possibly the saddest song ever — the 1968 hit “Angel of the Morning” by Merrilee Rush and the Turnabouts; a classic song that was later covered by country artist Juice Newton in 1981 and The Pretenders in 1995. Find out how this song connects Kiki Dee and Connie Francis; hear our pitch for a new animated feature; and play our new game, Where’s...

BONUS EPISODE: In honor of country music legend and story song icon, Kenny Rogers, THE STORY SONG PODCAST is releasing our fifth ever episode, "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers. In a career spanning six decades, Kenny Rogers won three Grammys, had 24 number one hits, and sold over 50 million albums. His music influenced countless musicians and earned him a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Than...

BONUS EPISODE: HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! This is a story about a classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they revisit their review of the 2000 pop hit, "Lucky," by Britney Spears. Don’t cry, cry, cry into your green beer. Walk the green carpet with Lucky and enjoy this completely relevant song for St. Patrick’s Day. If there’s something missing in your life, you’ll want to lis...

It’s a family affair on this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts as they fill in the blanks of the 1977 international hit song, “Lonely Boy,” by Andrew Gold. Learn about the sibling who ruined the life of our narrator (who may or may not be Andrew Gold); learn how to turn a sensitive singer-songwriter into a fighting machine (who may or may not be Andrew Gold); learn about a narrato...

Place your bets on this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts on a trip down the mighty Mississippi as they review the country rock classic, “Evangeline,” by The Band and Emmylou Harris, taken from the 1978 Martin Scorsese film and soundtrack album, THE LAST WALTZ, a documentary about The Band’s final concert in 1976. Hear about Evangeline’s last waltz in mud, learn how to become a ca...

Turn that frown upside down, and let THE STORY SONG PODCAST rock you to sleep. Join your hosts for the story of a girl sobbing in a bar (again) as they review the Grammy-nominated 1998 alternative hit, "Lullaby,” written and sung (but mostly spoken) by Shawn Mullins. Find out which celebrities to add to your party guest list to make your 1970s Hollywood party really crazy (spoiler alert: it's Denn...

BONUS EPISODE: SSP LISTENERS! MOUNT UP! This week your hosts revisit their review of the 1994 Hip Hop classic, "Regulate" by Warren G. featuring Nate Dogg. So jump in your ride with your favorite dame and listen to this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast...

BONUS EPISODE: Hello sailor. Belly back up to the bar with this SSP Classic Episode. This week your hosts revisit their review of the 1972 pop rock classic, "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl" by Looking Glass. Come aboard for the tale of a fine lady in a classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song)...

BONUS EPISODE: Ring in the new year with THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for this end-of-year Bonus Episode, featuring a discussion of the story songs they reviewed this year and for a special conversation about music, as they play the music-themed conversation-starter card game, “Songversations” by Eric Hutchinson. Happy New Year from THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Eric Hutchinson is an internat...

Happy Holidays from THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts at they review (with glee) the Christmas standard, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" written by Johnny Marks and originally recorded by the singing cowboy, Gene Autry. Enjoy the holidays with an episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, which will go down in history — you might even say it glows.  Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG...

Settle down with the latest episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for a musical trip from Boston to Denver to Los Angeles, as they review the 1974 soft-rock classic, “Please Come to Boston” by singer/songwriter (and man from Tennessee), Dave Loggins. We’ll discuss the best Secret Santa gifts for your worst coworkers, songs you should know by Kenny Loggins, albums with parenthetical ti...

We’re burning up for this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts as they make a few small repairs and review the 1997 folk rock hit, “Sunny Came Home” by Shawn Colvin. We’ll discuss your local Kohl’s playlist, journaling, and how listening to the lyrics can make an upbeat song pretty dark and disturbing. This episode is on fire! So, get the kids, bring a sweater, sit down in your favor...

BONUS EPISODE: Come back to the mine with this SSP Classic Episode. This week your hosts revisit their review of the 1961 Grammy award-winning country classic, "Big Bad John" by Jimmy Dean. Help us honor a big, big man at the bottom of a deep, deep mine on this classic, classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on...

Ahoy! Set sail with THE STORY SONG PODCAST on a journey into the belly of the beast, literally, as we review the 2005 indie rock epic, "The Mariner's Revenge Song" by The Decemberists. Join your hosts (who have a charming air) for a discussion of the feng shui of marine mammal innards, cleaning tips for priories, and 19th-century vocabulary words. Whether you prefer your revenge served hot OR serv...

Boo! Happy Halloween from THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this special episode, we visit the laboratory in the poorly designed home of a slightly mad scientist and his dancing monsters. Join your hosts for their review of the classic 1962 novelty song, "Monster Mash" by Bobby (Boris) Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers. Hear the macabre tale of a vampire-specific Airbnb. Feel the terror of a pretty good Bori...

Come up from the holler and listen to another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the 1988 outlaw country hit, "Copperhead Road" by Steve Earle. Join us on an inter-generational journey to learn the benefits of shopping in bulk, the best way to detail the car you run moonshine in, and a fun line dance! Pour yourself a glass of burning whiskey and enjoy this episod...

BONUS EPISODE: Get ready for an out-of-this-world SSP Classic Episode. Join your hosts as they revisit their reviews of two different songs about the same character - the 1969 rock classic, "Space Oddity" by David Bowie AND the 1983 pop hit "Major Tom (Coming Home)" by German artist, Peter Schilling. Commencing countdown for this science fiction double feature from THE STORY SONG PODCAST Continue ...

3… 2… 1… Liftoff! It’s time for a new episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the timeless rock classic, “Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time),” composed and performed by Elton John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin, from the 1972 album, Honky Château. Learn what to pack for your next extended stay in space, the best planets to raise your kids on, and al...

Start your engines, it's time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! On this episode, your hosts review the 1960 teen tragedy classic, "Tell Laura I Love Her," recorded by Ray Peterson and written by songwriting legends Jeff Barry and Ben Raleigh. You'll find out the cost - adjusting for inflation - of buying someone everything, and learn how an amateur can participate in a professional st...

Belly up to the bar for the newest episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. This week, your hosts will be reviewing the 1977 blues/rock classic, "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" by George Thorogood and the Destroyers. We will discuss how lovey-dovey you should get with a landlady, the best way to game the system at last call, and the effects that Zack Morris had on the space-time continuum. So grab t...

Don’t hang up! It’s the newest episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the 1972 soft rock hit, “Sylvia’s Mother” by Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show. We’ll discuss Mrs. Avery’s true motives, payphone inflation, and the works of Shel Silverstein (both for children and for adults). So get your calling card ready, grab your umbrella (‘cause, listener, it’s starting to rain...

You can’t hide your lyin’ ears — you want to listen to a new episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the 1970s country rock hit, “Lyin’ Eyes” by the Eagles. We’ll discuss each character’s point of view, how to get to the cheating side of town, and dream theft. Don’t be tired or lazy. Pour yourself a strong one and enjoy your favorite form of refuge — THE STORY SONG PO...

Wake up! It’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In their twentieth episode, your hosts discuss the 1950s rock and roll classic, “Wake Up Little Susie” by The Everly Brothers. Written by the prolific songwriting team of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, and a #1 hit in 1957, this song was hot, and it does have much of a plot. What are you going to tell all your friends? That you listen...

BONUS EPISODE:Turn off the rock-and-roll radio, and turn on this SSP Classic Episode. Join your hosts for a special episode about a special lady, as they revisit their review of the 1970s pop song, “Angie Baby.” This mysterious story song about a girl with magical powers who keeps people in her radio was a #1 hit in 1974 for legendary Australian singer, Helen Reddy. Live your life in the songs you...

I hear a new episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST a-comin’. In this episode, your hosts review the country music classic, “Folsom Prison Blues” by Johnny Cash — both its original 1950s studio version and its more famous 1960s live version. In this episode, we'll discuss train travel, early-morning prison concerts, and how cool the Man in Black was. So sit back, have another cup of coffee, just like t...