Third Song In

Chris and Tom are excited to welcome Matthew Grimm, former band leader of The Hangdogs and Matthew Grimm and the Red Smear. Listen as your podcasters learn about Matthew's musical journey from the Midwest to New York and back again. Find links to Matthew's music, as well as the 3SI blog and other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. You can email your questions and comments to thirdsongin@gmail....

Welcome to the Season 7 finale, where Chris and Tom discuss great quotes and quotable films, songs and books. Find all kinds of content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. The completed final version of our Season 7 companion playlist is available wherever you stream your music, including right here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eQ3MU8pPBaWd0l3CKisf?si=ZyrPv...

Chris and Tom are joined by Reading, PA singer-songwriter Peter Errich. Join them as they discuss creating pop music and celebrate renowned producer Brendan O'Brien with a special playlist. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for Brendan's links and dates, as well as all things 3SI. Also go to https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0d89xgGavUOSNYIT6RLqQi?si=6092de1e69aa40fc for Peter's 3SI...

Chris and Tom welcome immigration lawyer and novelist, Bami Adelayo. Listen in as they talk about Bami's emigration to the U.S. from Nigeria, about his new novel, and about world music. You can find our special playlist for this episode at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6J25PUui15OFUoy5dorQdK?si=rBXzgeaJQNSZx3TwxQxkiA Check out Bami's links at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, as well as our...

Download this episode for Third Song In's exclusive interview with Third Song In podcaster, Tom Polacek, by Third Song In co-host, Chris Derickson. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for links to our playlists and blogs, and for lots of other content! Thanks for listening to Third Song In.

Third Song In welcomes drummer, percussionist, music producer and hired gun, Bret Figura of the bands Righteous Hillbillies and the Dan Daugherty Band, (and so much more). Bret helps our podcasters prepare an outstanding playlist of "3 a.m. Music." Listen through to the end for a sample of Bret's newest work, and email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com with your questions and comments. Look for our blog...

In this episode, Tom Polacek interviews university administrator and podcast star, Chris Derickson. Finally, the origin story. . . Find us at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Look for our blog and plenty of other content, as well as links to our past episodes. Thanks for listening.

Your podcasters go back to the roots of Third Song In as they discuss exchanging music in the dark ages--with cassette tapes! Find our podcasts and playlists wherever you stream your stuff. Look for our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and on Substack. Thanks for listening.

In an inadvertent ode to Wink Martindale, who just passed away, Tom and Chris discuss game shows, new and old. You can find our companion music playlist to this season, and all our seasons, wherever you stream your music. Find our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com or www.substack.com. Email with questions or comments at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

Chris and Tom go back to the well (drinks) for more stories and songs about drinking. Listen to the special Third Song In episode companion playlist, wherever you stream your music. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com and find lots of other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening.

We're back! In the Season 7 premiere, Tom and Chris discuss their favorite insurgent country record label, and present 3SI's first-ever musical draft. Read our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and check out our Season 7 companion playlist, wherever you stream your music. Thanks for listening.

For the Season 6 finale, Chris and Tom discuss the end of the 90s and the beginning of the new millennium. They talk about the Y2K scare and how 9/11 affected everyone's perception of the future. They also recommend a bunch of great pop culture from the Year 2000. Follow and rate us wherever you stream your podcasts. Subscribe to our blog on Substack. Email us with questions and comments at thirds...

Your podcasters discuss losses and losing. Unfortunately for them, they have quite a bit of personal experience. Fortunately for you, the stories are kind of funny. Email us your own bad beats at thirdsongin@gmail.com. For more 3SI content, visit www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening.

Your podcasters discuss one of Chris' favorite countries for pop music. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. You can find our episodes, our blog and other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Thanks for listening.

Join Chris and Tom as they interview pub owner and Joliet music impresario, Mike Trizna. They discuss the local music scene and create a post-punk/pop-punk playlist for the ages. Find links to Chicago Street Pub, as well as plenty of 3SI content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. You can email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

Chris and Tom look back at alt-country in the 1990s and discuss the music scene in the St. Louis-area at the dawn of the No Depression movement. Read the 3SI blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, and email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.

Chris and Tom discuss parenting. They do NOT give any parenting advice! They also make pop culture recommendations from 1995 and talk about other cool stuff. Look for our weekly blog on Substack and at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email your comments and questions to thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

Joliet musician Brent James joins Chris and Tom to discuss his evolution from hair metal to Americana to Memphis-influenced country-rock, and everything in between. Plus, they build one hell of a playlist. Find links and dates to Brent's band, Righteous Hillbillies, at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, along with lots of other content, including our weekly blog. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Thanks...

Chris and Tom welcome author and award-winning sportscaster, Rob King to the show! They discuss Rob's new status as the "Voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers" on radio, as well as his new middle-grade fantasy novel, The Door in the Stone. They also discuss a little college football, as well as many things pop culture. Look for the special playlist, "Good Sports - A Third Song In Playlist" wherever you...

Your podcasters discuss how and when beloved pop culture reaches the end of its creative rope. Find more content and links at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, including our weekly blog. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com. We welcome comments and questions! Thanks for listening.

In the Season 6 premiere, Chris and Tom discuss the making of Third Song In and the challenges in creating a podcast while holding down "real" jobs. They also make a few pop culture recommendations. Email us with questions or comments at thirdsongin@gmail.com Find tons more content, including links to our blog, at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com Thanks for listening.

In Chris' absence, Tom welcomes his wife, Dawn Polacek, a member of the very first national championship team in any sport for Washington University in St. Louis. They discuss volleyball, coaching and warm-up music. . . Rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts--Give us all your stars!! Check out our links and other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail...

Welcome to Third Song In's very first awards show! Tom and Chris name their favorite (and least favorite) stuff, from the show and from the world of pop culture! Check out our lists, or blog and other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com

Chris and Tom meet musician and educator, James Beck of the Eastern Pennsylvania band, Lost Dad. They discuss alternative music of the 1980s, as well as the release of Lost Dad's newest album, "These Days." Listen to the end of the episode to enjoy the song "When You're Gone," from "These Days" by Lost Dad. Find lots more content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com, and email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com...

Your podcasters discuss terrible art created by great artists. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for additional content and listen to our Third Song In - Season 5 playlist wherever you stream your music. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com Thanks for listening.