Third Song In

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

Tom and Chris discuss the films, writing and music of the ubiquitous Keanu Reeves. Tune in for the 3SI draft of Keanu Reeve's artistic output. Plus, a surprise guest appearance from Dan Dougherty of The Dan Dougherty Band! Find Dan's Kickstarter campaign at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dandougherty/dan-doughertys-third-album-heyday-on-vinyl Email your questions, comments and sugge...

Chris and Tom welcome back former roommate and current trading card speculator, Joe Clemente. Join them as they discuss Joe's post-retirement business collaboration with his son. They also create a special playlist celebrating collaboration. Email us with questions, comments or suggestions at thirdsongin@gmail.com Find our blog on Substack at Third Song In | Tom Polacek | Substack Thanks for l...

Your podcasters discuss romantic comedies and draft their favorites. How do your favorite date movies compare? Find our Season 9 companion music playlist on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6EvTV1mQ1I8QRHh5r8nOk1?si=ZpRzwZi1R5uE-VdWZIPZlQ Email us with comments, questions and YOUR favorite romantic comedies at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.

Chris and Tom talk about the greatest athletes of all time--at least for them. Plus, staff picks, memorable quotes and a GOAT draft! Look for extra content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening.

Your podcasters discuss "one-season wonders," TV shows that lasted only one season before cancellation. Listen as Chris and Tom discuss their favorite short-lived series and then draft the best ones. You can find our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and at Third Song In | Tom Polacek | Substack . Email your questions and comments to thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.

In the Season 9 premiere, your podcasters discuss music documentaries and concert films, as well as music biopics (a little). Listen to hear Chris and Tom draft their top 10 favorite music documentaries. Go to www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for plenty of other content, including our old episodes and all of our Staff Picks! Subscribe to our weekly blog on the site or at www.substack.com. Thanks for lis...

Listen to the conclusion of your podcasters' interview with Washington University alum and former community radio broadcaster, Doug Storm. You can find this episode's special playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jwdrUZMJmKF1QM6kcrVV3?si=zBTGucnLT82_rEWy_Ey5Kw Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com with your questions, comments and/or suggestions. Season 9 drops NEXT Monday, Sept. 8,...

Chris and Tom interview old friend, former radio broadcaster and iconoclast, Doug Storm. Find all of our content at www.thirdsoginpodcast.com. Look for our As Mentioned page for links to Doug's radio programs, and lots of other content. Subscribe to our blog on Substack at: https://open.substack.com/pub/tompolacek/p/more-than-a-little-bit-off-today?r=em1l7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=...

Chris and Tom (mostly Tom) talk comic books, then and now. They draft their favorite comic book series and talk about comics as a legitimate art form. Check out our companion music playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38Nl3B6cGscIyn5nKovBSW?si=RYYfGvZJQsauvF1HW3hPcQ You can find our weekly blog on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/tompolacek/p/mid-year-music-update-2025?r=em1l7&...

Tom and Chris talk Rocky/Creed movies, and hold a draft to determine the champ. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for our Staff Picks, the newest additions to the Loft of Wisdom and lots of other content. Find our Season 8 companion playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38Nl3B6cGscIyn5nKovBSW?si=v997IrC1T_CsmS7cdXyVEg You can email your questions, comments and suggestions to thirdsongi...

Chris and Tom discuss what makes a great (and a not-so-great) music venue. They also draft their top 10 music venues and discuss the live music experience. Find lots of other content, including our Staff Picks, at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Read and subscribe to our weekly blog on our website or at www.substack.com. Thanks for listening.

Chris and Tom interview visual artist, Dante DiBartolo and discuss his life in the arts. The three of them also come up with a kick-ass music playlist. Click here for that playlist: Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. You can find our other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening.

Listen to Tom and Chris discuss their favorite podcasts and create 3SI's first-ever Top 10 Podcast list. You'll never guess what came in at number ten! You can find our companion playlist at Email us with your personal list of favorite podcasts at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Check out our blog at Substack: Thanks for listening.

Singer/musician/illustrator/comic creator Dan Dougherty joins Tom and Chris to discuss just how he gets so much done creatively. They also create a special music playlist as a soundtrack for getting things accomplished. You can find that playlist, "Get Sh*t Done - A Third Song In Playlist," here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LMQDfSoJKd7ndfMNebXFW?si=RHOP8v7zRSK61puJGcS3vQ Look for Dan's link...

Tom and Chris delve into their favorite action movies and reminisce about the "golden age" of action flicks--the 1980s. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for all kinds of other content, including our weekly blog. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com with questions, comments or your own top-5 favorite action flicks! Thanks for listening.

This is Part 2 of the 3SI interview with roots-rocker Matthew Grimm. Listen until the end for new music from Matthew. You can find our special playlist, "Fight Songs," curated along with Matthew, on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4gPqxXOPFJiZaDuq3fhfm7?si=3fTAv74uTbCdu57IEGKMkg Email us with your suggestions, questions and comments at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.