THE STORY SONG PODCAST is the music review, comedy, pop culture podcast that provides commentary, analysis, and the history of narrative songs from all genres and all eras—from obscure one-hit wonders to well-known classics, and some of the biggest hits of all time. Join your hosts as they discuss details only hinted at in the lyrics and speculate about every aspect of each song. We tell the story of the songs that tell a story.
Latest episodes
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1 h 31
Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon
Happy Halloween from THE STORY SONG PODCAST! In this episode, your hosts review the 1978 rock classic, “Werewolves of London” by singer/songwriter Warren Zevon. “Werewolves of Lond…
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1 h 33
The Gambler by Kenny Rogers
All aboard the train bound for nowhere! It’s the very special 175th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they revisit and re-review the 1978 country music classic,…
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1 h 31
SSP Minisode: The Gambler: The Movie: The Minisode
BONUS EPISODE: The celebration of the upcoming 175th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST begins with this special bonus episode. Join your hosts on a train bound for nowhere as they…
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1 h 01
SSP Minisode: Total Bummers
Trigger warning: This episode delves into songs that discuss sensitive topics, including domestic violence, abortion, suicide, and gun violence. Listener discretion is advised. It’…
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1 h 28
He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones
ALL-BUMMER SUMMER continues on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the 1980 country music classic, “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” by singer/songwriter Georg…
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1 h 28
Tecumseh Valley by Townes Van Zandt
Trigger warning: This episode delves into “Tecumseh Valley” by Townes Van Zandt, a song that discusses the suicide of one of its characters. Listener discretion is advised. ALL-BUM…
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1 h 33
You Better Sit Down Kids by Cher
ALL-BUMMER SUMMER continues on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the Top 10 pop hit from 1967, “You Better Sit Down Kids,” written by Sonny Bono and perfo…
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1 h 18
Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
ALL-BUMMER SUMMER continues on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the classic 1988 folk-rock hit, “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman. “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman…
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1 h 22
I Started a Joke by The Bee Gees
It’s the start of ALL-BUMMER SUMMER with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, which started the whole world laughing. Join your hosts for their review of the classic 1968 pop hi…
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1 h 20
Kiss Me Deadly by Lita Ford
In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1988 hard rock hit, “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford. It ain't no big thing. “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford (from the a…
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1 h 10
It Must Be Him by Vikki Carr
In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1967 pop hit, “It Must Be Him” by Vikki Carr — adapted from “Seul Sur Son Étoile,” composed and performed by Gilber…
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1 h 19
Pass the Dutchie by Musical Youth
In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1982 reggae hit, “Pass the Dutchie” by Musical Youth. “Pass the Dutchie” by Musical Youth (from the album The Youth…
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1 h 19
I Got a Man by Positive K
In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1992 hip hop hit, “I Got a Man” by Positive K. “I Got a Man” by Positive K (from the album The Skills Dat Pay da Bi…
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1 h 25
Hazard by Richard Marx
In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1992 soft rock hit, “Hazard” by prolific singer / songwriter Richard Marx. “Hazard” by Richard Marx (from the album…
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1 h 16
Gimme Three Steps by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Hey there, fellow. In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1973 Southern rock classic, “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd…
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1 h 05
Want Ads by Honey Cone
Extra extra, read all about it! In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1971 R&B hit, “Want Ads,” performed by Honey Cone. “Want Ads” by Honey Cone (from t…
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1 h 37
Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin
In the season premiere episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1959 jazz classic, “Mack the Knife,” performed by Bobby Darin and written by Kurt Weill and Bertolt…
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1 h 38
SSP 2025 New Year's Special
BONUS EPISODE: Drop the ball and pour the champagne, it’s the start of another year! Join your hosts for their annual end-of-year bonus episode with a look back at the episodes fro…
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1 h 23
Zat You, Santa Claus? by Louis Armstrong
In this special holiday episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1953 jazz classic, “’Zat You, Santa Claus?” by Louis Armstrong. “’Zat You, Santa Claus?” by Louis A…
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1 h 24
Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry
In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1976 funk/rock hit, “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry. “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry (from the album…