Chris Derickson and Tom Polacek

Third Song In

Society EN ↓ 128 episodes

Two old friends from the 80s meet to tell stories and discuss pop culture, then and now. Enjoy as they spend time with musicians and authors, artists and friends, and sometimes all of the above.

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Author

Chris Derickson and Tom Polacek

Category

Society

Podcast website

thirdsonginpodcast.com

Latest episode

Nov 2, 2026

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Episodes

The Boys Turn 60 27.04.2026

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.

Top 5 John Cusack Films 13.04.2026

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.

Rob Miller - Build-A-Playlist 06.04.2026

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...

The Nerds Are Back! Top 5 Sci-Fi TV Shows 30.03.2026

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.

Top 5 Women of Color in Pop Music 23.03.2026

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...

Damien & Emme Drago - Build-A-Playlist 16.03.2026

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.

Bobbi Pehle - Build-A-Playlist 09.03.2026

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...

Top 5 - Albums of the 80s 02.03.2026

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 Armstrong - Movies for a Mood 23.02.2026

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...

Ben H. Winters - Build-A-Playlist 16.02.2026

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...

R.I.P. - Top 5 Films of Rob Reiner 09.02.2026

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.

The Simpsons - with Special Guest Joe Clemente 26.01.2026

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...

Caleb King - Build-A-Playlist 19.01.2026

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.

Watching the Detectives 12.01.2026

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.

Coach Larry Kindbom - Build-A-Playlist 05.01.2026

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...

The 2025 Eggie Awards 29.12.2025

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.

Bar Keeping 22.12.2025

Join Chris and Tom as they trade tales from their bartending days in the 80s. You can find plenty of other content, including this week's Staff Picks, at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Read our blog at https://substack.com/@tompolacek Email us your questions, comments and suggestions at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

Tim Seeley - Build-A-Playlist 15.12.2025

Join Chris and Tom as they interview prolific and talented comics creator, Tim Seeley. Tim joins your podcasters in curating a brand-new special playlist and talks comics with the boys, especially Tom. Find the special playlist under "As Mentioned" at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com and read our blog at Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | Substack...

Not Unless You Think Round is Funny - The Films of the Coen Brothers 08.12.2025

Chris and Tom take an episode to discuss two of their favorite filmmakers, Joel and Ethan Coen. Check out the 3SI Coen Brothers film draft and keep listening for this week's playlist picks. You can find our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, and on Substack. Please subscribe, read and share! Thanks for listening.

Ike Reilly - Musician and Family Man 01.12.2025

Chris and Tom welcome one of Tom's rock and roll heroes, Ike Reilly. Ike discusses making music with his band and with his family, and how blurry the distinction can get. Find Ike's links and his upcoming dates and projects at "As Mentioned" on www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Read Tom's review of the Ike Reilly documentary, "Don't Turn Your Back on Friday Night" on...

Tim Placher - Build-A-Playlist 24.11.2025

For our Season 10 premiere, Chris and Tom welcome local music promoter and man-of-many-hats, Tim Placher. They discuss Tim's multiple careers and his lifelong love of music. Together, they also create an awesome playlist of piano-based pop music. Find Tim's plugs at: https://thirdsonginpodcast.com/as-mentioned Subscribe to our blog at: https://open.substack.com/pub/tompolacek/p/90-and-coun...

Everybody Knows Your Name -- with Special Guest Joe Clemente 10.11.2025

Jope is back to celebrate our Season 9 finale! The three former roommates discuss the greatest sitcom of all time--Cheers! Check out and subscribe to our blog at: Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | Substack Email us questions and comments at: thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.

Sloan Armstrong - Build-A-Playlist 03.11.2025

Tom and Chris welcome another Armstrong to the podcast! Sloan Armstrong is an artist and on-line entrepeneur, as well as a horror buff and a heavy metal fan. Listen as they talk Little Skrunks and put together a special playlist. Find links to Sloan's work at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, as well as plenty of other content. Subscribe to the 3SI blog at Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek...

David Lynch's Film and Art 27.10.2025

Two years of Third Song in! Chris and Tom celebrate two years of podcasting by trying to figure out the work of film director David Lynch. Listen to see if they pull it off. You can find all things 3SI at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Subscribe and share our blog on Substack at: https://substack.com/@tompolacek Thanks for listening.

Marzell Richardson - Build-A-Playlist 20.10.2025

Tom and Chris welcome Joliet restaurateur Marzell Richardson to the show. They discuss Marzell's restaurant, Richardson's, and how his personal philosophy got him there--then the three of them put together one hell of a music playlist. Find ALL of our playlists on www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and wherever you stream your favorite music. Please subscribe to our playlist on Substack: Third Son...

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