The Story Song Podcast

3… 2… 1… Liftoff! It’s time for a new episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the timeless rock classic, “Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time),” composed and performed by Elton John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin, from the 1972 album, Honky Château. Learn what to pack for your next extended stay in space, the best planets to raise your kids on, and all the science you should understand...

Start your engines, it's time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! On this episode, your hosts review the 1960 teen tragedy classic, "Tell Laura I Love Her," recorded by Ray Peterson and written by songwriting legends Jeff Barry and Ben Raleigh. You'll find out the cost - adjusting for inflation - of buying someone everything, and learn how an amateur can participate in a professional stock car race. And maybe you'll find out what happened that day. Just kidding. No one knows...

Belly up to the bar for the newest episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. This week, your hosts will be reviewing the 1977 blues/rock classic, "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" by George Thorogood and the Destroyers. We will discuss how lovey-dovey you should get with a landlady, the best way to game the system at last call, and the effects that Zack Morris had on the space-time continuum...

Don’t hang up! It’s the newest episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the 1972 soft rock hit, “Sylvia’s Mother” by Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show. We’ll discuss Mrs. Avery’s true motives, payphone inflation, and the works of Shel Silverstein (both for children and for adults)...

You can’t hide your lyin’ ears — you want to listen to a new episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the 1970s country rock hit, “Lyin’ Eyes” by the Eagles. We’ll discuss each character’s point of view, how to get to the cheating side of town, and dream theft. Don’t be tired or lazy. Pour yourself a strong one and enjoy your favorite form of refuge — THE STORY SONG PODCAST...

Wake up! It’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In their twentieth episode, your hosts discuss the 1950s rock and roll classic, “Wake Up Little Susie” by The Everly Brothers. Written by the prolific songwriting team of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, and a #1 hit in 1957, this song was hot, and it does have much of a plot. What are you going to tell all your friends? That you listened to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Ooh la la...

BONUS EPISODE:Turn off the rock-and-roll radio, and turn on this SSP Classic Episode. Join your hosts for a special episode about a special lady, as they revisit their review of the 1970s pop song, “Angie Baby.” This mysterious story song about a girl with magical powers who keeps people in her radio was a #1 hit in 1974 for legendary Australian singer, Helen Reddy. Live your life in the songs you hear on THE STORY SONG PODCAST, and maybe you’ll turn out cool...

I hear a new episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST a-comin’. In this episode, your hosts review the country music classic, “Folsom Prison Blues” by Johnny Cash — both its original 1950s studio version and its more famous 1960s live version. In this episode, we'll discuss train travel, early-morning prison concerts, and how cool the Man in Black was. So sit back, have another cup of coffee, just like the rich folks do, and walk the line with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST...

We'll talk about stories. We'll laugh about songs. We’ll review a folk music classic, then we'll be on our way. In this episode, your hosts review the 1964 hit, "We'll Sing in the Sunshine," by Canadian singer/songwriter Gale Garnett. Join us as we discuss female empowerment songs of the 1960s, tough dad/daughter talks, and binding annual contracts. Unlike Gale Garnett, we think you SHOULD fall in love with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST...

BONUS EPISODE: Every night, the same old dream — another SSP Classic Episode! For this special bonus episode, join your hosts and a chorus of angels as they revisit their review of the mid-70s pop hit, "Run Joey Run" by David Geddes. Don't walk; run, listener, run to hear the story of two dum-dums and a monster. Happy Father's Day from THE STORY SONG PODCAST to all the dads out there...except for Julie's.    Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media...