The Story Song Podcast

This episode delves into Ode to Billy Joe, a PG-rated film with adult themes.  Trigger warning: The film Ode to Billy Joe, and the song on which it is based, both discuss the suicide of one of the characters. Listener discretion is advised.  BONUS EPISODE: The celebration of the upcoming 150th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST continues with this special bonus episode. Join your hosts as they head...

Trigger warning: This episode delves into “Ode to Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry, a song that discusses the suicide of one of its characters. Listener discretion is advised. BONUS EPISODE: In this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts revisit their review of the 1967 country classic, “Ode to Billie Joe” by trailblazing singer/songwriter, Bobbie Gentry. “Ode to Billie Joe” by Bobbie G...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1976 heartland-rock classic, “Night Moves,” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. “Night M...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1971 pop/rock hit, “Another Day,” the first solo single by legendary singer/songwriter, Paul McCartney. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1972 pop hit, “Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast” by Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne Newton.  Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. “Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast” by Wayne Newton (ori...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1986 heavy metal song, “Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)” by Iron Maiden.  Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Pod...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1973 reggae classic, “I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley and the Wailers. “I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley and the Wailers (from the album Burnin’) 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 med...

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1979 country/pop hit, “She Believes in Me” by Kenny Rogers. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. “She Believes in Me” by Kenny Rogers (from the album The Gambler) is...

This episode delves into a song that contains adult themes. Listener discretion is advised. BONUS EPISODE: In this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts revisit their review of the 1995 alternative rock hit, “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thest...

BONUS EPISODE: In this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts revisit their review of the 1968 country classic, “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” by Tammy Wynette. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a membe...

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 2024 and some friendly competition. Happy New Year from THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a very special Christmas here at THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Walk this way to your time machine from the DeLorean Motor Company, and join your hosts in 1987, where they’ll review the hip hop holiday classic, “Christmas in Hollis” by legendary rap pioneers, Run-DMC. We’ll be chilling and cooling just like a snowman as we discuss the benefits of talking to strangers in public parks, cheese-based Ch...

Alright already! Here we come to save the day with another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of 2004 indie-rock hit, “Float On” by Modest Mouse. Laugh it off as we run our mouths off a bit too much and discuss self-care for 19th-century tradesmen, who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf short stories, and album titles that are long, wordy, run-on sentences just like the se...

You can stop strolling and stop scrolling, long-haired, leaping gnomes! It’s not a dream — you’ve found another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the 1970 psychedelic rock classic, “Spill the Wine” by Eric Burdon and War. Things get weird as we discuss what not to do with expensive recording equipment, recent renovations to the Hall of the Mountain King, and li...

Trigger warning: This episode delves into “(Don't Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult, a song that has been interpreted by some as a reflection on suicide. Listener discretion is advised. All our times have come for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for this special Halloween episode, where they review the spooky rock classic “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult...

You want it? You got it! It’s time to attend the tale of another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts as they review the 1985 hit, “Summer of ‘69” by singer-songwriter Bryan Adams. In this episode, we’ll discuss alternative guitar strings, unimpressive special effects, and raspy-lady songs. But we will definitely not discuss early disco songs by Bryan Adams. So there ain’t no use in...

Hey-la, it’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! In this kind-of-big-and-awful-strong episode, your hosts review the 1963 pop classic, “My Boyfriend’s Back” by 60s girl group, The Angels. Take a permanent vacation as we discuss Bibbs, Jiggs, the return of a candy bar, and an abundance of answer songs. So don’t cut out on the double — listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST...

Open the door and come in. We’re so glad to see you for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! We want you to be happy, so join your hosts for their review of the 1991 #1 hit single, “You’re in Love” by musical offspring trio, Wilson Phillips. It just sets us free to discuss career-defining all-inclusive vacations, nepo-baby supergroup charity singles, and musical basketball. So, hey, Santa —...

You better believe what you’re seeing! It’s another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts on a house call as they review 1995’s “Wonder” by Natalie Merchant. We’ll challenge your balance as we discuss NPR names, how to become a cult leader, and 9,999 maniacs plus a Merchant. So follow your destiny, and have some patience because as far as we see, we can offer no explanation for you to...

The walls are melting again. Free your mind and feed your head with another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts on a strange journey down the rabbit hole as they conclude THE SUMMER OF SYMBOLISM with a review of the 1967 psychedelic-rock classic, “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane. Nothing’s gonna stop us as we get knee-deep in the hoopla to discuss starships, great societies, and...

Saddle up! It’s time for to listen to another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Journey along with your hosts as they review the 1971 classic, “A Horse with No Name” by British-American folk-rock band, America. Join us for dessert in the desert as we discuss drunk bugs, superfluous lyrics, pet rocks, and things. So get ON your high horse — “What’s-his-name” — meet us at the sea, and listen to thi...

BONUS EPISODE: Curtain up on THE STORY SONG PODCAST presents: Jukebox Musical! In this episode, your hosts are joined by special guest, actor and musician, Eric William Morris to devise a musical based on the most popular songs of American alternative rock band, Weezer. You’ve heard us tell the story of the songs that tell a story. Now hear us tell a story WITH the songs. Do You Understand?, the a...

Hey, batface! It’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! The SUMMER OF SYMBOLISM continues with our review of the 1986 hit, “You Can Call Me Al'' by music legend (and Art Garfunkel’s best friend), singer/songwriter, Paul Simon. Join us in the cartoon graveyard as we discuss tertiary-character role models, chain-restaurant-specific unfunny cartoons, and the haters. So, don’t be soft i...

​​It’s another day in paradise here at THE STORY SONG PODCAST — and now there’s plenty of parking! In this episode, we begin our second annual SUMMER OF SYMBOLISM with a review of the 1970 folk-rock classic, “Big Yellow Taxi” by music legend, Joni Mitchell. Join your hosts at a swinging hot spot for a conversation about Frankenstein’s vegetables, perfect apples, and world-famous baritone ukulele p...

Hold your head up high — we’re back from outer space with another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! In this episode, your hosts discuss the 1978 disco classic and Pride anthem, “I Will Survive” by Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, Gloria Gaynor. Join us on the dancefloor as we roller skate through topics including: smart locks vs stupid locks; freeze-dried delicacies; and how to get out of playin...