The Story Song Podcast

BONUS EPISODE: Hey, listener. You, listener. We want to talk to you about this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts in paradise as they revisit their review of one of their favorite story songs — and their second-favorite song to mention Jean Harlow — the 1982 hit, “I’ve Never Been to Me” by Charlene. You can stop exploring and settle down with this classic episode of THE STO...

BONUS EPISODE: In this special episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts explore and review the lyrics to one of Dan’s Top 20 songs of 2020, "Kyoto" by Phoebe Bridgers. We'll start the new year by delving into the meaning behind this two-time Grammy nominated song (Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song). Take a day off and dream through the Tokyo skies with this special minisode of THE STOR...

BONUS EPISODE: Show 2020 the door with THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their annual end-of-year Bonus Episode, featuring THE STORY SONG PODCAST year in review and Dan's Best Songs of 2020 playlist. Happy New Year from THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Find Dan’s Best Songs of 2020 playlist, along with our other great playlists, on Spotify SSP Presents: Dan’s Best of 2020 THE STORY SONG PODCAST -...

Hey, all you jolly, happy souls! This is no fairy tale — THE STORY SONG PODCAST is alive as it can be in this special holiday episode! Run and have some fun with your hosts as they review the timeless holiday classic, “Frosty the Snowman,” originally recorded in 1950 by Gene Autry with the Cass County Boys. Learn about traffic laws for snowmen, what to do with your extra buttons, and find out if t...

The holiday season is here! Rock around the tannenbaum with this special holiday episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! In this episode, your hosts review the 1967 holiday novelty hit, “Snoopy’s Christmas,” by The Royal Guardsmen. Learn about festive air battles, bells with good timing, time-off policies for fighter pilots, and the hottest clubs behind enemy lines. Join us for a toast and a salute! Th...

Who’s come to call? Maybe the friend of a friend of a friend? Or is it your friends at THE STORY SONG PODCAST? Join your hosts for their review of the 1981 soft-rock classic, “Her Town Too” by legendary singer-songwriter, James Taylor (with J.D. Souther). Welcome to a place where everyone can see you fall. Who gets the house? Who gets the garden? Does James Taylor have a blacksmith shop in this to...

A bottle of white? A bottle of red? Perhaps a bottle of rosé instead? Or maybe all three? Whatever you’re drinking, it will pair perfectly with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1977 rock classic, “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Billy Joel. Get all the gossip on Brenda and Eddie, and join us on a trip to Sears (...

Celebrate Halloween early with the newest episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. This week, your hosts review the 1983 halloween classic “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell, with backing vocals by a VERY famous voice. This week we answer the questions no one asked: Is Rockwell really that average? Are showers inherently scary? Why does Rockwell sound British?! You’re not paranoid, those voices in you...

Come in out of the rain for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1978 classic, “Sultans of Swing,” by Grammy-winning British rock band, Dire Straits. We’ll learn all the chords and talk about meteorological anomalies in sad parks. YOU are in the action in this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST o...

Ring Ring! Can you hear the podcast, Fernando? There’s something in the air in this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1976 pop classic, “Fernando,” by Grammy-winning Swedish supergroup, ABBA. In this episode, we’ll discuss the historical accuracy of old computer games, unfortunately named music festivals, and the worst times for a singalong. There’s no regr...

Don’t just stand out on the stoop waiting for a full moon! Come keep compania with another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1947 song, “Baciagaloop (Makes Love On the Stoop)” by legendary bandleader and Grammy winner, Louis Prima. Find out how many people you can fit into a pretty large house, why some people prefer to just hang out in the hall, and why yo...

Someone found another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1979 disco megahit, “On the Radio” by legendary pop music icon Donna Summer. Find out why you should never mend your clothing, learn just how long one song can be, and find out if your hosts think this is a really great song (spoiler alert: they do). So tune right in! Say it really loud, say it on this...

Cruise on over to another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the classic 1963 pop hit, “Dead Man’s Curve” by California surf-rock pioneers, Jan and Dean. In this episode, you’ll learn about city-planning mistakes, lackluster vacation destinations, and most importantly, you’ll get our expertise on vroom-vrooms (cars, to the layperson). Fasten your seatbelts and ra...

Learn to love again with another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of a song whose beauty is beyond compare — the Grammy-nominated 1973 country classic, “Jolene,” written and performed by superstar and icon Dolly Parton. Join us for an episode full of uncomfortable confrontations, sleep talk, and bank gossip. Our happiness depends on you. So, listener, listener, l...

Looking for change? So are we! Take a trip to the other side of the Hudson with THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1977 pop hit, “Ariel” by singer-songwriter Dean Friedman. We’ll get into the minutiae of the mundane as we discuss the vegan menu at the Paramus Dairy Queen, popular bands on the American Legion circuit, and late-night beach party movies. Don’t mess around...

Itchin’ to have a little fun? Escape with another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts discuss the greatest love story since Lady and the Tramp. Hear their review of the 2002 country hit “Ol’ Red” by superstar Blake Shelton. Come meet the Fonz of prison wardens, the Cindy Crawford of dogs, and the Blake Shelton of Blake Sheltons. Sit. Stay. Listen to THE STORY SONG PODCAS...

Heard it from a friend who heard it from a friend who heard it from a bank teller that there’s a new episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the 1981 soft-rock hit “Take It on the Run” by REO Speedwagon. Learn where to get the best free pens and lollipops, and find out if REO Speedwagon is a band, a business, or a car. Talk is cheap when the story song is good — so ta...

Love picked you out for this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Let your hosts put you into a groove with their review of the groundbreaking, freestyle dance classic from 1983, “Let the Music Play” by Grammy-nominated singer, Shannon. Get the answers to all of your questions: Is a dance just a dance? Will he get away? Will he come back to you again? What is Shannon’s last name? Do what Love wants...

Knock Knock. Who’s there? Your friends from THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review a story about the girl next door — the multi-Platinum hit from 2000, “It Wasn’t Me,” by Grammy-winning reggae artist, Shaggy, featuring RikRok. In this episode, your hosts travel Mr. Shaggy’s neighborhood for some not-so-good advice, and to learn how to remodel a villa — from bathroom floor to ga...

BONUS EPISODE: HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! In this episode, your hosts revisit their review of Reba McEntire’s 1990 hit cover of Bobbie Gentry’s 1970 country classic, “Fancy.” Put on your best dancing dress and make Momma proud by listening to this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. “Fancy” by Reba McEntire (from the album Rumor Has It) is available on Apple Music, Google Play Music, Amazon Music,...

All we want to do is tell you about this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of “All She Wants to Do Is Dance,” a 1985 hit solo single by Don Henley. It’s Spy vs legendary Eagles drummer in this 80s pop-rock hit. You’ll learn how a Yankee can become a kingpin and how to barely escape a revolution! So, grab a cocktail (preferably not molotov), and join us in the disc...

BONUS EPISODE: This special episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST explores fictional bands from film and television. If your hosts had the power to bring fictional characters into reality (and the jury is still out on whether or not they do), which bands would make the cut? Find out what the real world holds for The Brady Kids, The Wonders from That Thing You Do, Stillwater from Almost Famous, and The...

Call your girlfriend. Or your boyfriend. Or any friend, and listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! In this episode, your hosts review the 2010 pop hit, “Call Your Girlfriend” by Robyn. Let Robyn walk you through your break-up like a call center manager, find out if flip phones should make a comeback, and get your degree in guitar voice. Now, it’s gonna be me and you and this episode of...

BONUS EPISODE: Welcome to the first minisode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! In this special bonus episode, your hosts review songs that teach the listener how to dance. In this surprisingly long minisode, your hosts use two arbitrary criteria to rate the dance classics “The Locomotion” by Little Eva, “Tootsee Roll” by 69 Boyz, “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn, “Spice Up Your Life” by The Spice...

Been so alone? Then check out this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Oh, we’ve just come from the land of synth-pop to review the 1985 hit “Love Vigilantes” by influential new wave band, New Order. We’ll discuss the cost of sending a telegram; danceable ghost stories; and songs that you definitely know, but not from their titles. You just won’t believe the joy you will receive when you listen to...