Episodes

  • Episode 26: Where the Streets Have No Name (1987)
    Aug 5 2026

    Imagine a world where people are not judged because they live on "the wrong side of the tracks." That is what Bono envisioned when he wrote this song.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 25: Rocky Mountain High (1973)
    Jul 25 2026

    Is this song about the high you feel when being in the Rockies, or is it about a different kind of high? I explore it in this episode.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 24: Folsom Prison Blues (1955)
    Jul 16 2026

    Some song lines stick out for their brilliance. Johnny Cash wrote one of the most iconic song lines in music history.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 23: Birdhouse in Your Soul (1990)
    Jul 7 2026

    Bluebirds have appeared throughout history, folklore, and popular culture for as long as we can trace them, often symbolizing happiness, hope, and brighter days ahead. This song takes that familiar image in a slightly different direction. It centers on a blue canary, transforming the small songbird into a powerful symbol of resilience, freedom, and the enduring hope that survives even in difficult times.

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    13 mins
  • Episode 22: Watching the Wheels (1981)
    Oct 17 2024

    John Lennon's "Watching the Wheels" is a reflective ballad that offers a glimpse into the life of a father. Conceived during a time when Lennon was embracing his role as a parent, the song captures the simple joys and introspective moments that come with domesticity. As the title suggests, the lyrics revolve around the idea of life's continuous cycle, symbolized by the ever-turning wheels of time.

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    16 mins
  • Episode 21: Titanium (2012)
    Jan 24 2024

    Stepping out of my comfort zone to talk about a song that was not part of my youth. But if this song doesn't move you physically and emotionally, check your pulse, for you may be dead.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 20: Rainbow Connection (1979)
    Jan 9 2024

    While I may not list it in my Top Five Favorite Songs, this song probably holds the record for the song I've listened to the most. This has been part of my personal soundtrack since its release.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 19: Auld Lang Syne
    Dec 28 2023

    It's sung at midnight every New Year, what does the song mean and why do we reserve it for one time a year?

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    15 mins