Singer-Songwriter Episodes
Feb. 24, 2021
Crazy Love (w Rusty Young of Poco) - Episode 703
Get your sandals on and let's all head out to the yacht! This beautifully breezy hit from 1979 is the perfect companion to spending a day on the water in style. Even if you don't like Piña Coladas, you'll love this earworm f…
Nov. 18, 2020
"One More Day" (Diamond Rio) w/Bobby Tomberlin
Get yer tissues ready. This week we feature a modern country classic that is indelibly linked to a couple of tragic events, and has been part of many people's stories of love, heartache, and healing. But of course we keep it…
Nov. 11, 2020
American Pie (w/Don McLean) - Episode 613
An absolutely iconic piece of art, "American Pie" is one of the greatest single songs in pop music history. And we've got the man behind it, the brilliant Don McLean, to chat with us on the show! In this episode: - “It’s as …
Aug. 19, 2020
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) - Episode 601
Season 6 starts with a bang! Neil Diamond, the Jewish Elvis, gives us one of the most iconic singalongs of all time, and yer boys are back to break it down. In this episode: - Neil’s almost-stage-names, the * better* of whic…
June 10, 2020
Show the Way (w/ David Wilcox Interview) - Episode 519
The penultimate episode of Season Five hits us right in the middle of the feels with one of our all-time favorite songs, and one that couldn't be more relevant for the moment in which we find ourselves. "Show the Way" by Dav…
May 27, 2020
I'll Be (Edwin McCain) - Rivalry Week 5, Episode 517
It's Rivalry Week time once again, and this season we kick off with a song JP loves and Rob HATES. It's Edwin McCain's smash ballad, "I'll Be." Let us know who you side with!
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May 13, 2020
Cat's in the Cradle (Harry Chapin) - Episode 515
The storyteller's storyteller give us the ultimate song about fathers and sons. Grab your tissues for Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle." In this episode:
- One of the most charitable artist-activists of all time
- The tra…
Feb. 14, 2020
A Special 100th Episode with Dave Barnes (Valentine's Day 2020)
Happy Valentine's Day! We’re celebrating 100 episodes with a very special in-studio guest: artist and songwriter extraordinaire Dave Barnes! We had the privilege to pick the brain of one of modern Country and Christian music…
May 10, 2019
You Can Call Me Al (Paul Simon) - Episode 319
Two episodes left in Season 3, and we have no quit! Going hard right up to the end, this week with the super-fun, walking around downtown with your hands in your pockets, not a care in the world pop ditty "You Can Call Me Al…
March 29, 2019
Centerfield (John Fogerty) - Episode 313
Baseball season is here, and we feel like celebrating! We're ready to put on the cleats and the eye-black, hit the turf and, well, probably pop up to the shortstop, but still. Baseball is back! Get the season started right w…
Feb. 8, 2019
Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers) - Episode 306
Groove along with us as Black History Month continues! We’re talking about the most down-to-Earth music legend of all time and celebrating his classic hit, “Ain’t No Sunshine.”
In This Episode:
-“Grandma’s Hands” and the art…
July 20, 2018
Dance With Me (Orleans) - Episode 210
WARNING: This song WILL be stuck in your head FOREVER. You may not think you know it, but you definitely do. And it will never leave you alone (and that's a good thing). Plus the sweetest story from JP's cross-section of mus…
June 8, 2018
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) - Christopher Cross - Episode 204
This week we celebrate the King of Yacht Rock himself! Feel the breeze and let your flamingo flag fly! Also, Michael McDonald, Penguino Rodgriguez, and the sax intro that stumped Rob.
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June 1, 2018
Fire and Rain (James Taylor) - Episode 203
James Taylor is ready to get all up in your feels on this week's episode, and so are Rob and JP. We'll laugh, we'll cry; we'll insult John Denver. Let's get to work!
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Feb. 2, 2018
End of the Innocence (Don Henley) - Episode 116
The grumpiest member of the Eagles brings us this week's classic tune, co-written by another GSP alum, Bruce Hornsby. Also, apologies to Mickey Dolenz and a great many others.
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