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SONIC IMPACT

SONIC IMPACT

Written by: Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg
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 SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where musicians tell life-changing stories about the artists and music who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are revealing, insightful, and emotional, as guests relive the key moments that inspired them to pursue their dreams, help them through challenging times, and in some cases, led them to an unforgettable meeting with their musical inspiration. Hosted by TV producer Eliot Goldberg (@elcgold) and his equally music-obsessed daughter Olivia (@oliviagmg), SONIC IMPACT is the podcast that allows artists the chance to talk about their music, their careers and the person who most influenced them and all of us. Proud Part of Pantheon Podcasts.All Rights Reserved 2025 Music
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  • Greg Richling - Wallflowers Bassist and Film Producer

    Greg Richling - Wallflowers Bassist and Film Producer
    Jan 12 2026
    Richling traces his passion for music and film back to his 80s LA childhood listening to the sounds of KROQ and MTV, where he was inspired by British New Wave artists like The Cure, Human League, Echo and The Bunnymen. But it was Richling’s high school musical bond with friend Jacob Dylan that lead him to a 20 year run as a member of the Grammy winning group, The Wallflowers. Winning Grammys and touring the world with some of the most iconic bands in music history like The Who, Tom Petty and The Rolling Stones. More recently Greg has become a successful documentary filmmaker with “The Immediate Family,” the story of the world renowned LA session musicians who recorded and toured with artists like Linda Ronstadt, Carol King, Jackson Brown, James Taylor, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks and countless other. Come along on this rich and remarkable musical/ film journey of this supremely talented musician, produce and filmmaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Mickey Thomas (Starship/Jefferson Starship)

    Mickey Thomas (Starship/Jefferson Starship)
    Dec 15 2025
    In this in depth interview, Mickey Thomas reflects on his remarkable journey from singing the iconic vocal on Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” to becoming the powerhouse frontman for Jefferson Starship and later Starship. He shares stories from his early days in the Georgia rock and soul scene, the unexpected breakout success of “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” and how that moment launched him into one of rock’s most recognizable voices. Thomas walks through the transition from Jefferson Starship—known for hits like “Jane,” “Find Your Way Back,” and “No Way Out”—to the re-formed Starship era, where he helped deliver some of the biggest pop-rock anthems of the 1980s. He talks candidly about the whirlwind success behind chart-toppers such as “We Built This City,” “Sara,” and the Oscar-nominated “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” and offers insight into the band’s evolution, reinvention, and enduring legacy. The episode highlights Thomas’s signature voice, his resilience through band changes and industry shifts, and the stories behind the songs that helped define multiple eras of American rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Denny Tedesco - Filmmaker of Documentaries on Legendary Session Musicians: 'The Wrecking Crew' and 'Immediate Family'

    Denny Tedesco - Filmmaker of Documentaries on Legendary Session Musicians: 'The Wrecking Crew' and 'Immediate Family'
    Nov 21 2025
    What if I told you that the Beach Boys didn’t actually play the instruments on some of their most iconic tracks, or that the Monkees were just the face of a phantom band operating from the shadows? On this episode of Sonic Impact, we pull back the curtain on the greatest musical magic trick of the 20th century with filmmaker Denny Tedesco. We are diving deep into the legacy of his father, the legendary Tommy Tedesco, and the secret society of session musicians—The Wrecking Crew and The Immediate Family—who were the invisible architects of the 60s and 70s sound. These unsung heroes built the soundtrack of our lives in single-take recording sessions, crafting the grooves for everyone from Frank Sinatra to James Taylor while the stars on the album covers took the credit. Tune in to discover how a group of jazz cats accidentally invented the sound of rock and roll, and find out which legendary guitar solo was actually just a musician looking for his cigarettes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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