Third Song In

For the finale of Season 12, Chris and Tom interview one of their musical heroes--Bobby Bare Jr.! They discuss Bobby's musical career and his love for performing live, (on stage and in people's houses). They also create a playlist together. Don't miss this one! You can find our blog at (1) Third Song In | Substack Check out all kinds of 3SI content at Third Song In Podcast Thanks for l...

Chris and Tom welcome former Olympian, author, resilience coach and mental health advocate, Amy Gamble. Together they discuss Olympic team handball, playing basketball for The University of Tennessee, world travel, and mental health. They also put together a kick-ass music playlist. Find all things 3SI at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Subscribe to our blog at (3) Th...

Your podcasters welcome an old classmate and teammate, Phil Shelton. They discuss the good old days, delve into Phil's involvement in the Winnetka Music Festival, and talk live music in general. Email us your questions and comments at thirdsongin@gmail.com Please subscribe to our Substack at (3) Third Song In | Substack Thanks for listening.

Tom and Chris (mostly Tom) discuss Wes Anderson's filmography as a director and together they come up with a Top 5 list of his best films. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com to comment or argue with our picks! Look for more 3SI content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com Thanks for listening.

Sportscaster and author Rob King returns to the show to talk middle grade fantasy novels and the 2026 NFL draft, and a lot of stuff in-between. You can find links to Rob's latest novel at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. You can find our blog at (1) Third Song In | Substack And you can email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

Chris and Tom welcome back author and immigration attorney, Bamidele Adelayo! Listen as they discuss Bami's two new children's books and the difference between writing for adults and for kids. Bami also helps your podcasters curate a kick-ass 90s-music-playlist. You can find all the 3SI playlists wherever you stream your music. Go to www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for links to Bami's books...

Chris and Tom discuss the phenomenon of being "Shawshanked" -- when THAT movie is on and you just sit down and watch it all the way to the end. They then pick their Top 5 Shawshank movies! Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for this episode's Top 5, plus all kinds of 3SI content. Please subscribe to our weekly blog at: (1) Third Song In | Substack Thanks for listening.

Chris and Tom interview sports artist, Brian Condron. Listen to them discuss the marriage of sports, art and music. And check out the special playlist--an ode to meaningful sports songs! Go to www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for links to Brian's art and tons of other content. You can email your questions, comments and suggestions to thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

Chris and Tom discuss Power Ballads from the 70s, 80s and 90s and reveal the 3SI Top 5 Power Ballad list. You can find the list and other content at Third Song In Podcast . Subscribe to our weekly blog at: (2) Third Song In | Substack . Email YOUR list of power ballads to us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.

The boys are back for Season 12, and man are they getting old! Join Chris and Tom as they discuss being born in 1966. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for tons of content, including links to our playlists, our blog and plenty of our pop culture recommendations. Email us your comments, questions and suggestions at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

For the Season 11 finale, Chris and Tom discuss the films of one of their favorites, John Cusack. Listen to them pick a 3SI Top 5 of JC films, and break down why they mean so much to Gen X. Check out our blog on Substack: (5) Third Song In | Substack Thanks for listening.

Join us as we interview radio host and co-founder of Bloodshot Records, Rob Miller. Rob discusses his new book, "The Hours Are Long, But the Pay is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music." He also joins your podcasters in curating a kick-ass music playlist. Find links to Rob's book and his radio show, along with lots of other content, at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for liste...

Your podcasters discuss their favorite science fiction TV (and the internet's picks, as well). Tune in to see if your shows made the list! Find links and content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

Inspired by the new documentary, "Rebel Music! Women of Color Who Changed the Beat," which highlights the contributions of women of color in pop music, Chris and Tom dedicate an episode to discussing some of the best. Check in to hear their Top 5 list, and if you want to chime in, email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. You can find our weekly blog on Substack at Third Song In | Third Song In...

Your podcasters are joined by Reading, PA father-daughter musicians, Damien & Emme Drago. They talk about their local music scene, the family dynamic, and growing up with music in the household. They also put together a damn good special playlist. Check out our As Mentioned page at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for links and details for both Damine and Emme. Thanks for listening.

High school teacher and yogi Bobbi Pehle joins your podcasters to discuss teaching yoga in all kinds of places to all kinds of people (and with cats and dogs!). She also helps prepare a great "Zen AF" music playlist, which you can find wherever you stream your music. Check out Bobbi's links and dates on the As Mentioned page at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. You can find our blog at www...

Join Chris and Tom as they each provide their Top 5 albums of the 1980s. What will they pick? Will they pick ANY of the same albums? Will they pick anything other people like? Tune in to find out. Find past episodes, links to our weekly blog and all kinds of other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening.

Andy is back! Businessman, author and madman baker Andy Armstrong returns to the podcast to discuss his favorite films through the lens of the emotional spectrum. Listen as he joins your podcasters in selecting their favorite movies reflecting joy, sadness, anger, fear and disgust. You can find all kinds of additional content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Look for the Third Song In blog on Substa...

Tom and Chris welcome renowned author and television producer, (and fellow Washington University alum), Ben H. Winters to the show. Listen to the interview, and the trio's creation of an outstanding "story song" playlist. Subscribe to our blog at: Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | Substack Find all the Third Song In playlists wherever you stream your music. Thanks for lis...

For our Season 11 premiere, Tom and Chris salute film legend Rob Reiner, R.I.P. Check out the site for our Top 5 Rob Reiner films. Email us with questions, comments and suggestions at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Subscribe to our weekly blog at Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | Substack Thanks for listening.

100! 100! 100! Join Chris, Tom and very special guest, Joe Clemente, as they present the 100th episode of Third Song In! Join the boys as they discuss one of the most long-lived shows in the world of entertainment--The Simpsons. We discuss our favorite episodes and scenes, and draft the best characters from the show. You can find all things 3SI at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening f...

Listen to Tom interview artist, musician and educator, Caleb King. Also go to the As Mentioned page at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com to find links to Caleb's art and music and to check out the special playlist, where Chris, Tom and Caleb create a list of "Songs That Saved Us." Email us with questions, comments and suggestions at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.

Chris and Tom discuss film and TV detective shows and draft their favorite on-screen detectives. Look for the draft results on social media and at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Find out blog on Substack at Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | Substack Download, rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts! Thanks for listening.

Former Washington University head football coach Larry Kindbom joins Chris and Tom to discuss his new book and his 3-decade (and counting) career coaching football at all levels. Find links, dates and details for Larry and all our other guests at: As Mentioned . Rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to it and subscribe to our blog at: Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | Substac...

It's time for the Second Annual Eggie Awards! In this episode, Tom and Chris will be handling out the Eggies for the best (and worst) of the podcast and the world for the year. You can find all things 3SI at Third Song In Podcast . Subscribe to the 3SI blog at Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | Substack Thanks for listening this year.