Best Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg Podcasts (2024)

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306: Train's Pat Monahan/ Led Zeppelin 46:44

11d ago46:44

46:44

Raised in Erie, PA, Train frontman Pat Monahan was inspired by the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin to pursue his rock n' roll dreams. Without any musical training, Pat learns how to sing, moves to San Fran, forms Train and against all odds goes on to write and record some of the biggest hits of the past 25 years - including "Soul Sister," "Drive By,"…

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305: The Black Keys/ Beck and Fat Possum Records 1:07:19

3M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

This is a podcast about The Black Keys, who were inspired by the raw blues artists of Fat Possum Records and indie rock. On this epic episode, Dan and Pat take us through their amazing history- from their unexpected formation, through years of struggling to breakout, to eventually dealing with "sudden" massive success. And despite reaching the heig…

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304: Neil Finn/ The Beatles 1:06:58

4M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Considered one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, Neil Finn has been writing brilliant melodic pop masterpieces for nearly 50 years. First as a member of the influential New Zealand avant garde band Split Enz, then in 1986 breaking through the pop stratosphere with the trio Crowded House. But it was the early influence of the Beatles th…

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303: LP / Jeff Buckley 1:00:18

10M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

"Lost On You" singer, LP, recounts the key musical moments in their life- rising from sought after songwriter to hugely successful artist in their own right. But it was immense influence of cult singer Jeff Buckley and his untimely death that inspired LP to pursue and ultimately achieve a lifetime dream of pop stardom. Learn more about your ad choi…

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302: Killer Mike/ Ice Cube 53:30

10M ago53:30

53:30

Rapper Killer Mike recounts how Ice Cube’s music and message inspired him as a teenager to pursue his dreams of becoming a Hip Hop star. After making his mark with Outkast, Run The Jewels, and as a solo artist, Killer Mike goes on to live out his childhood dream by recording with and earning the respect and friendship of his musical hero, Ice Cube.…

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301: Bob Guccione Jr. / Nirvana & Sinead O'Connor 56:10

10M ago56:10

56:10

In 1985 Bob Guccione Jr. launched an alternative music magazine- SPIN- going up against Rolling Stone, commercial radio and the music establishment itself. Focusing on alternative genres and artists, SPIN quickly became an important cultural influencer and played a key role in discovering and launching countless artists. Nearly 40 years later, Gucc…

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205: Rolling Stones / Rob Barnett 1:09:44

1+ y ago1:09:44

1:09:44

In 1981, a 21 year old DJ pulls off the stunt of a lifetime... he snags an exclusive interview with Mick Jagger. He then convinces Mick to get the Rolling Stones to play an intimate club gig in Worcester, Mass where the young DJ gets the thrill of a lifetime, introducing his idols on stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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204: Pearl Jam/ CR Warne 58:11

1+ y ago58:11

58:11

A New Zealand teenager's discovery of Pearl Jam ignites a life long passion, that impacts every aspect of his life from his love life to his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg

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203: KISS/ Paul Mirkovich 45:33

1+ y ago45:33

45:33

Paul Mirkovich has been the Band Leader of The Voice for over 20 seasons. But as a kid he had rock star dreams as a member of the Kiss Army, idolizing the band. Those dreams came true in 2006 when he was asked to go on tour with one of his musical heroes Paul Stanley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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202: Beastie Boys/ Bryan Terry 58:21

1+ y ago58:21

58:21

In the 90's, Bryan Terry was a high school senior who came up with a genius scheme to meet his hip hop heroes, Beastie Boys . He pretends to have a Public Access TV show and scores a huge interview with the band at Lollapalooza. It's Bryan's "Ferris Bueller moment" and changes his life forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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201: Crowded House- Neil Finn/ Eliot Goldberg 42:25

1+ y ago42:25

42:25

Host Eliot Goldberg becomes the guest and tells his Sonic Impact story. He gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he meets and gets to play a song with one of his musical heroes, Neil Finn of Crowded House. His co-host and daughter Olivia takes over the interviewing chores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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109: The Monkees / David Fishof 34:10

2y ago34:10

34:10

A boy who grew up idolizing The Monkees, reunites the band two decades later for a blockbuster nationwide tour. The experience transforms the young music manager's life and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg

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108: Bruce Springsteen / Peter Schankowitz 33:48

2y ago33:48

33:48

Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run inspires a fifteen year old boy to escape his small town. As an adult, The Boss' music helps him get through the key moments of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg

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107: Dolly Parton / Nancy Harrison 31:41

2y ago31:41

31:41

Discovering Dolly Parton and her feminist anthem “9 To 5,” a young woman is inspired to pursue her dreams of working in the music business. She later realizes her mother and her musical idol have a spiritual connection, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg

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106: Van Halen / Joel Stillerman 35:58

2y ago35:58

35:58

A young rock guitarist who grows up worshipping Eddie Van Halen, years later gets to spend a "lost weekend" in Cabo with his guitar hero and the rest of the band. The highlight of the weekend is seeing his Eddie perform up close in a tiny Mexican club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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105: U2 / Larry Struber 34:59

2y ago34:59

34:59

A college student gets the opportunity of a lifetime when we scores a surprise job working alongside his musical heroes- U2- on the concert film Rattle and Hum. The emotional experience helps him ease the pain of his mother's serious illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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104: Boy George/ Drew Tappon 38:29

2y ago38:29

38:29

An middle schooler performs as Boy George in an 80s Lip Sync contest. 30 years later, he gets to personally thank the singer for inspiring him to become his true self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg

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103: Elvis Costello / Lisa Traxler 35:29

2y ago35:29

35:29

When a teenage girl discovers a new alternative rocker named Elvis Costello, she is inspired to pursue her musical dreams. She goes on to become a top Boston DJ, which leads to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with her music hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg

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102: Bob Marley / Doug Herzog 32:07

2y ago32:07

32:07

A 15-year-old boy travels to Jamaica with his single mom for a benefit concert, where an unknown local reggae artist named Bob Marley changes the trajectory of his life and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg

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101: Paul McCartney / Joel Gallen 39:13

2y ago39:13

39:13

An earth-shattering performance by The Fab Four on the Ed Sullivan Show turns a young kid into a devoted Beatles fan. Decades later he gets an opportunity to produce a groundbreaking television special with Paul McCartney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg

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100: Sonic Impact Trailer 3:14

2y ago3:14

3:14

SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where guests tell life-changing stories about the musical artist who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are funny, emotional, and often mouth-dropping, as guests relive the key moments an artist’s music inspired them to pursue their dreams, helped them through challenging times, and in some cases, led…

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306: Train's Pat Monahan/ Led Zeppelin 46:44

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305: The Black Keys/ Beck and Fat Possum Records 1:07:19

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304: Neil Finn/ The Beatles 1:06:58

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303: LP / Jeff Buckley 1:00:18

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302: Killer Mike/ Ice Cube 53:30

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301: Bob Guccione Jr. / Nirvana & Sinead O'Connor 56:10

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205: Rolling Stones / Rob Barnett 1:09:44

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204: Pearl Jam/ CR Warne 58:11

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203: KISS/ Paul Mirkovich 45:33

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202: Beastie Boys/ Bryan Terry 58:21

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201: Crowded House- Neil Finn/ Eliot Goldberg 42:25

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109: The Monkees / David Fishof 34:10

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108: Bruce Springsteen / Peter Schankowitz 33:48

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107: Dolly Parton / Nancy Harrison 31:41

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106: Van Halen / Joel Stillerman 35:58

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105: U2 / Larry Struber 34:59

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104: Boy George/ Drew Tappon 38:29

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103: Elvis Costello / Lisa Traxler 35:29

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102: Bob Marley / Doug Herzog 32:07

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101: Paul McCartney / Joel Gallen 39:13

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100: Sonic Impact Trailer 3:14

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