Best Robert Earl Keen Podcasts (2024)

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Ray Wylie Hubbard (Live from KNBT) | A Five Year Anniversary of Rednecks and Radio 1:44:49

3M ago1:44:49

1:44:49

Hello and welcome Americana Podcast listeners to a very special and celebratory episode. Long time listeners and new friends, we are so excited to share with you that as of April 29, 2024- we are celebrating the 5th Anniversary of this show. It has been such an honor to have been documenting the story of Americana through the artist’s lens. And we’…

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Judging a Song by Its Cover #2 1:17:38

6M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Episode 45: Judging a Song by Its Cover In this episode the SEFS guys revisit the concept from episode three from 2020, which is a discussion of various types of cover songs and how they compare to the original. In a way, isn’t this episode a cover of episode three????

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Hiss Golden Messenger | The Art of Interpretation 59:20

7M ago59:20

59:20

Hello and welcome to a new episode and a new year Americana Podcast listeners. We’re so happy to be back and we have a very exciting episode for you today to celebrate the new year. I’m particularly excited for this show because it really brings us to a full circle moment in the history of this podcast. From long-time audience members to latest epi…

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Gretchen Peters | The Write Place and Time 1:11:23

10M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Like what you hear? Feel free to support the Show! https://tiptopjar.com/americanapodcast We have a very special guest in this episode. Today, we're diving into the rich tapestry of the extraordinary songwriter, Gretchen Peters. Growing up next to the legendary Greenwich Village folk scene, before moving to Colorado where she cut her teeth as a per…

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Songs About Cities 1:50:48

11M ago1:50:48

1:50:48

Episode 44: Songs About Cities

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Songs from Recently Added #4 2:00:00

1y ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Episode 43: Songs from Recently Added #4 Hello again! Join us as we get back into the swing of things via a discussion of some interesting things we've been listening to lately.

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Americana Podcast LIVE | State of Americana Panel 1:05:52

1+ y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

It's time to break out the party hats and pop the champagne because the Americana Podcast is celebrating its 4th anniversary! For the past four years, this podcast has been a leading voice in the Americana music scene, sharing interviews, stories, and music from some of the genre's most talented artists. And in our tireless efforts to promote and c…

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Musical Cameos 1:31:25

1+ y ago1:31:25

1:31:25

Episode 42: Musical Cameos

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John R. Miller and Chloe Edmonstone | Shakedown from Shenandoah 1:01:25

1+ y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

It seems we’re back in that strange space in time where there are days that can 70 degrees and sunny and beautiful. The birds are singing and the blossoms on trees are beginning to light up the branches like a holy and natural Christmas lights… and then the next day we’re right back into the holds of a winter that every year seems to overstay its w…

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Lonestar Lineup | The Voices of Red Dirt and Texas Country 1:22:28

1+ y ago1:22:28

1:22:28

It’s a new year Americana Podcast listeners! And with a new year, means new discussions on what makes Americana… well Americana. When we look at this genre, we talk a lot its history and its future. And over time we’ve been able to piece together this ongoing timeline and certain elements that are key to its existence. Base influences in songwritin…

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The Yacht Rock Episode 1:57:05

1+ y ago1:57:05

1:57:05

Episode 41: The Yacht Rock Episode Join Josh and Jacob for a discussion of all things Yacht! https://www.yachtornyacht.com/ Website: https://www.sefs.show Facebook: Somebody Else's Favorite Songs (facebook.com/sefs.show) Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sefs

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Five Essential Listens (Almost Live, Part 2) 1:34:43

1+ y ago1:34:43

1:34:43

Episode 40: Five Essential Listens (Part 2) The continuation from last week's episode where Waco Joel and Canadian Ben join us with something a little different. Imagine a friend who doesn’t know a particular artist and you are tasked with building a five song playlist that best represents what that artist is about: The Five Essential Listens. This…

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Five Essential Listens (Almost Live, Part 1) 1:35:33

1+ y ago1:35:33

1:35:33

Episode 39: Five Essential Listens, Part 1 We return with special guests Waco Joel and Canadian Ben with something a little different. Imagine a friend who doesn’t know a particular artist and you are tasked with building a five song playlist that best represents what that artist is about: The Five Essential Listens. Each host brought one artist fo…

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Vince Herman | Salmon and Solos 1:10:12

1+ y ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Many would know Vince Herman as the guitarist and primary lead vocalist and songwriter of the renowned jam band, Leftover Salmon. Herman has been playing professionally since the late 80’s and, Leftover Salmon aside, also formed and played in ever-evolving project group Great American Taxi. Between the two bands, Herman has recorded over 10 albums …

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Songs for Your Halloween Playlist 1:32:20

2y ago1:32:20

1:32:20

Episode 38: Songs for your Halloween Playlist Hello Again! Somebody Else’s Favorite Songs returns with our take on Halloween Songs! Be True to your Ghoul, folks, and enjoy these spooky-themed songs along with our outlandish commentary.

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Paul Thorn | Pimps, Preachers, and Blues Singers 52:38

2y ago52:38

52:38

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin but raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, Paul Thorn has had quite the roundabout career. Son of a Pentecostal preacher, Thorn wasn't allowed to indulge in music outside of the church, but honed his skills early on within its walls. Thorn worked as everything from a professional boxer to a furniture manufacturer before being dis…

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Deep McCartney 2:30:38

2y ago2:30:38

2:30:38

Episode 37: Deep McCartney+All the way back in episode six, the SEFS guys discussed what they considered deep cuts by The Beatles. They have since followed up with deep cut episodes on favorites Steely Dan, Tom Petty, and George Harrison. Today, Josh and Jacob are happy to bring to you another installment of their "deep" series, this time featuring…

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Why You Should Love Robert Earl Keen 2:13:49

2y ago2:13:49

2:13:49

Episode 35: Why You Should Love Robert Earl Keen (Why You Should Love #4)Join Josh, Jacob, and special guest Henry for a heartfelt discussion of legendary Texas troubadour Robert Earl Keen.

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Billy Bob Thornton, JD Andrews (The Boxmasters) | Resource and Influence 1:14:01

2y ago1:14:01

1:14:01

There are four types of discourse in language- descriptive, narrative, expository and argumentative. And it seems that all four of those are readily present in any niche interest group on the internet these days. Anything from the way a machine works (descriptive), the exact timeline of Tolkien's world building (narrative), someone breaking down th…

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Songs from Recently Added #3 (60% Yacht, 40% Nyacht) 1:49:25

2y ago1:49:25

1:49:25

Episode 34: Songs from Recently Added #3HELLO AGAINJoin us as we set sail once more after a longer than expected hiatus. What started as a round-up of old and new songs that we've been enjoying lately quickly turned into the foundation of a future episode dedicated to all things Yacht Rock. Easily seasick? Never fear, 40% of these songs can be enjo…

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The Sincerest Form of Flattery 1:45:15

2+ y ago1:45:15

1:45:15

Episode 33: The Sincerest Form of Flattery...

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Jim Lauderdale | Zen There, Done That 1:21:46

2+ y ago1:21:46

1:21:46

If it’s one thing that we love here at americana podcast, it is the concept of the artistic process. We’re not alone in this, it seems that when anyone speaks about artists, musical, visual, conceptual- you name it- one of the first things people will go into or ask about, is how a piece of art came to exist. We’ve been doing it for three years on …

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The St. Patrick's Day Episode... 1:55:41

2+ y ago1:55:41

1:55:41

Episode 32: The St. Patrick's Day Episode...kinda Shamrocks. Money. Inexperience. Envy. March 17. They’re all GREEN and so are the SEFS guys with their latest episode. Join us as we consider the color of the month and play a wide range of surprise selections. You can’t pinch us! It’s “Somebody Else’s Favorite Green Songs!” Our Website: https://www.…

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Songs from Our "Recently Added" Playlists #2 1:46:09

2+ y ago1:46:09

1:46:09

Episode 17: Songs from Our "Recently Added" Playlists #2 This week we return to Le Studio to once again share some “new to us” music we’ve been listening to lately. Spanning several different genres, here’s ten more songs by ten more artists you may not know but we think you will enjoy. It’s Somebody Else’s Favorite Recent Musical Discoveries #2!…

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Why You Should Love Jackie Greene 1:54:38

2+ y ago1:54:38

1:54:38

Episode 30: Why YOU Should Love Jackie Greene (Why You Should Love #3)From country and folk to blues and modern rock and everywhere in between, Northern California's Jackie Greene has for twenty years been making intriguing records. In addition to a successful solo career, he toured with members of the Grateful Dead and with the Black Crowes as lea…

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Rob Bleetstein | The Man with a Thousand Tickets 1:02:39

2+ y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Over the course of nearly three years, we at Americana podcast have spoken with a wonderful collective of artists and industry professionals alike about the workings in and of this ever expanding umbrella of music we lovingly refer to as Americana music. Parts of that discussion have at times touched on its history- but we have never really broache…

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Whistle While You Work 1:38:46

2+ y ago1:38:46

1:38:46

It's "Somebody Else's Favorite Whistling Songs!"

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A Few of Our Favorite Things 2:05:29

2+ y ago2:05:29

2:05:29

When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when you're feeling sad. Just listen to SEFS and then you won't feel so bad. Again, this is NOT a Christmas episode, but we do have a lovely gift for you this holiday season: "a few of our favorite things." Josh and Jacob took completely different approaches and came up with a wild mix of music for you to en…

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Jingle Bell "Rock" 1:48:35

2+ y ago1:48:35

1:48:35

Episode 27: Jingle Bell "Rock" - NOTE: This is NOT a Christmas Episode. Really, it isn't. Even though it will seem like it 10 minutes in, we promise it most certainly is not. Courage, listeners.Anyway, with Jacob off foraging for sustenance and fighting for his country (Texas) against the abominable snow man in the Icelandic hinterlands, hosting du…

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Americana Podcast | Artist's Archive 1:05:43

2+ y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

This show is going to be a little different from our usual programming. As I’m sure you’ve noticed- we’ve taken a little bit of a break over the last few months as we’ve taken the time to regroup, and reconstruct etc. As we move forward, it is important to us to reiterate that we are still very much dedicated as a platform to the expansion and defi…

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International Flavours 1:45:54

2+ y ago1:45:54

1:45:54

This week Josh, Jacob and Joel are joined by a very special guest in Le Studio all the way from Vancouver BC. Thanksgiving week brought Josh’s brother Ben to town, so we decided this would require a discussion of songs from around the globe. We hope you enjoy our selections exclusively from international artists as much as we enjoyed hearing Ben’s …

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We Don't Need No Stinkin Lyrics! 2:07:02

2+ y ago2:07:02

2:07:02

Episode 25: We Don't Need No Stinkin Lyrics! From early rock to surf music, crossover to jam bands, and country to funk, artists have been trying their hand at composing compelling instrumentals throughout popular music history. This week we take a look at just what can make a song with no lyrics memorable while exploring a wide selection of styles…

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Acoustic Guitar Songs 1:56:41

3y ago1:56:41

1:56:41

Episode 24: Acoustic Guitar SongsThe acoustic guitar is the foundation of popular music. But sometimes, artists utilize this common instrument in such a way at as to reinvent it and create a revolutionary sound experience. This week, Josh and Jacob are once again joined by Joel (his 9th appearance) to take a look at some of their favorite uses of t…

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Why You Should Love Jesse Dayton 1:32:29

3y ago1:32:29

1:32:29

Episode 23: Why You Should Love Jesse Dayton (Why You Should Love #2)From keeping a “solid country gold” style alive to merging the spirit of classic country with punk and rockabilly, Austin’s Jesse Dayton has been churning out intriguing records for over 25 years. He played with Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, as well as John Doe and X, always in…

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The 007 Episode 1:49:01

3y ago1:49:01

1:49:01

Episode 22: Bond, James Bond - The 007 Episode In honor of the October 8th release of the 25th James Bond movie, No Time to Die, the SEFS guys decided to survey 60 years of Bond films to pick out their favorite title themes. Indulge them as they discuss all things 007! Our Website: https://www.sefs.show Facebook: Somebody Else's Favorite Songs (fac…

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On the Road, Side A: Slowhand 2:25:56

3y ago2:25:56

2:25:56

Episode 21: SEFS on the Road, Side AOn Monday September 13, the SEFS guys hit the road for a major concert experience. Josh and Jacob met up with frequent collaborator Joel and top SEFS fan Allen Andrews in Ft. Worth and headed to Dickies Arena for an evening with Eric Clapton - and we decided to take you along with us! Join us for a diary-style ch…

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Bangin’ on the Bongos like a Chimpanzee 2:46:14

3y ago2:46:14

2:46:14

Episode 20 (!):Bangin’ on the Bongos like a ChimpanzeeAnother huge loss for the music world has the SEFS guys rhapsodizing about drummers. Charlie Watts was the gentlemen’s drummer, and he held down the insanity for the Stones for almost 60 years. That's the way you do it! Starting there, we bring you everything and a bag of chips about our favorit…

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Triple Threats #2: Our Favorite Trios 1:33:55

3y ago1:33:55

1:33:55

Episode 19: Triple Threats #2: Our Favorite TriosThe SEFS guys originally discussed an episode paying tribute to the late ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill. The plan eventually morphed into a roundtable discussion with frequent guest host Joel about the purest of rock and roll ensembles: the power trio. Join them as they discuss That Little 'Ol Band from T…

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Why You Should Love Bob Schneider 1:55:29

3y ago1:55:29

1:55:29

Episode 18: Why You Should Love Bob Schneider (Why You Should Love #1)We’ve talked some about him in the past, but Austin’s Bob Schneider warrants a full-length discussion. A significant part of the Texas music scene with a small but enthusiastic following extending across the country, this singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist delights in p…

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Songs from Our "Recently Added" Playlists #1 1:57:00

3y ago1:57:00

1:57:00

Episode 17: Songs from Our "Recently Added" Playlists #1 This week the SEFS guys share some “new to us” music we’ve been listening to lately. Spanning several different genres, here’s ten songs by ten artists you may not know but we think you will enjoy. It’s Somebody Else’s Favorite Recent Musical Discoveries! Our Website: https://www.sefs.show Fa…

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Elizabeth Cook | Jack of All Trades, Master of None 58:24

3y ago58:24

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We’ve all heard the common phrase “a master of none” in reference to an individual who is seemingly versatile, flexible, and knowledgeable in their pursuits. Regardless of what they are. We’re not surprised when an artist is an avid reader nor are we shocked when a mathematician takes an interest in subjects like music. The term “master of none” al…

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Classic 45s #11 27:07

3y ago27:07

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We are excited for the continuation of our mini-series called "Classic 45s." Every other Friday, we each discuss one single from the rock and roll era. These are the songs that Americans made into hits via 7" vinyl played at 45 RPM. Gather 'round your virtual turntable - it's Somebody Else's Favorite 45s! This week: "Do it Again" by The Kinks follo…

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Deep George Harrison 1:31:54

3y ago1:31:54

1:31:54

SEFS Episode 16: Deep George Harrison All the way back in episode six, the SEFS guys discussed what they considered deep cuts by The Beatles. They have since followed up with deep cut episodes on Steely Dan and Tom Petty. Today, Josh and Jacob are happy to bring to you another installment of their "deep" series, this time on their favorite of the F…

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Classic 45s #10 (Producer’s Commentary) 56:03

3y ago56:03

56:03

Jacob was unavailable for the latest installment of Classic 45s so Josh brought Joel in to fill the void. It was great, but things fell apart without our fearless leader live in Le Studio Deux. Joel’s song was a repeat of one of Jacob’s previous regular episode selections, but still we forged on. A “short” episode that runs 55 minutes? Why not! Hur…

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Kam Franklin (The Suffers) | The Renaissance Woman in Her Element 1:03:07

3y ago1:03:07

1:03:07

It’s happened to all of us. we’re chatting with another person, getting to know each other and then the question “What kind of music do you like” comes up.. At which point many of us are better off reading a thesaurus outloud trying to describe it as we do our best impression of that scene in High Fidelity where Dick is describing the enigmatic Mar…

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Classic 45s #9 41:12

3y ago41:12

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We are excited for the continuation of our mini-series called "Classic 45s." Every other Friday, we each discuss one single from the rock and roll era. These are the songs that Americans made into hits via 7" vinyl played at 45 RPM. Gather 'round your virtual turntable - it's Somebody Else's Favorite 45s! This week: "Something in the Air" by Thunde…

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Songs About Cars and Driving 1:55:02

3y ago1:55:02

1:55:02

Episode 15: Songs About Cars and DrivingFrom its earliest days, rock and roll and cars have ridden together. The open road has been romanticized in song for over 70 years. Americans write and sing about cars and blast music from their speakers while rocking down the highway. This week, we take a look at our collective obsession with music on the go…

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Classic 45s #8 28:00

3+ y ago28:00

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We are excited for the continuation of our mini-series called "Classic 45s." Every other Friday, we each discuss one single from the rock and roll era. These are the songs that Americans made into hits via 7" vinyl played at 45 RPM. Gather 'round your virtual turntable - it's Somebody Else's Favorite 45s! This week: "Be-Bop-a-Lula" by Gene Vincent …

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Triple Threats 1:58:50

3+ y ago1:58:50

1:58:50

Episode 14: Triple Threats This week the SEFS guys discuss “triple threat” artists. These musicians can do it all - masters of their instruments, quality songwriting craftsmen, and superior vocalists. We’ve made our selections. Who would you choose for your list? It’s “Somebody Else’s Favorite Triple Threats.” If you are joining us on Apple Podcast…

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Brent Cobb | This Place Called My Life (Anniversary Episode) 1:13:22

3+ y ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Hailing from Americus Georgia, Brent Cobb got his start with his first record “No Place to Leave” in 2006, a roots meets red hot chilli peppers- esque album produced by his cousin Dave Cobb. After “no place to leave”, Brent returned to Georgia but moved to Nashville shortly after with the encouragement of singer Luke Bryan- where Cobb then joined c…

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