Best Alex Prado Podcasts (2024)

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50 Ways to Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon 1:12:52

5h ago1:12:52

1:12:52

Finally, some Paul Simon without any Garfunkel to do whatever it is Garfunkel actually does. Covers by: Dinah Shore, Frank Chacksfield Orchestra, Jane Krakowski, Paul Brooks, Grayson Hill, (hed) p.e. Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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10,000 ways | Meet Acadian researcher Céline Surette, for whom interdisciplinarity is second nature 23:45

1h ago23:45

23:45

(This podcast is only available in French.) This is a podcast about curious researchers, leading-edge science, and the joys of discovery. Céline Surette embodies both the chemistry of living things and interdisciplinarity to serve the real needs and questions of communities. And to achieve this, and ensure that critical thinking triumphs, she'll pu…

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Mambo no.5 - Perez Prado / Mambo No.5 (A Little Bit Of...) - Lou Bega 1:38:10

3h ago1:38:10

1:38:10

Folks, this is Cover Me number 293. Covers by: Lenny Dee, Bad Manners, Lou Bega, Bjelleklang, Black-Ingvars, The Jack Million Band, Leo, Big Time Orchestra Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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The Less I Know The Better - Tame Impala 1:41:22

6d ago1:41:22

1:41:22

Hey there's a lot of unintentional noise on this episode, but if you really think about it, it's kinda trippy right? Pretty psychedelic, man. Covers by: Simply Three, Alessandro, Memphis LK, Lori Fruits Music, OrionFellas & SERGIOPI, Colournoise, FOVOS Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix 1:31:56

17d ago1:31:56

1:31:56

I think we can all agree that if Jimi Hendrix were alive today he'd change the kiss the sky line to "'Scuse me while I pod this cast." Covers by: Dion, Frank Zappa, Carole Laure, Phe Cullen, Benji Kirkpatrick, Yngwie Malmsteen, Leo, Matthew's Southern Comfort Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt.1 - The Flaming Lips 1:26:45

30d ago1:26:45

1:26:45

An ancient segment is revived this week because it popped into my head a month ago and I just remembered to bring it up now! Also we talk about the Flaming Lips hit "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt.1" I guess. Covers by: Vyvienne Long, Winston K, Norbert Leo Butz, Midnite String Quartet, Bossa Fresca Trio, Joshua Lee Turner Tidal playlist here…

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All By Myself - Eric Carmen 1:30:34

27d ago1:30:34

1:30:34

Keep this episode playing on loop and you'll never have to worry about feeling lonely. Covers by: Shirley Bassey, Eartha Kitt, Babes in Toyland, Céline Dion, fDeluxe, Rheinzand Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Friend of the Devil - Grateful Dead 1:35:45

2M ago1:35:45

1:35:45

Hey, if you see the devil, let him know I want my $20 back. Covers by: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Langhorne Slim, Counting Crows, Cosmo Jarvis, Mumford & Sons, Dooms Children Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Cover Movies - The Greatest Night in Pop 1:20:14

1M ago1:20:14

1:20:14

Why watch a documentary about the making of We Are The World when you can listen to two guys talk about it instead?By Jake Cressy

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We Are The World - USA for Africa 1:52:56

2M ago1:52:56

1:52:56

Michael Bread. Covers by: Richard Cheese, Hukedicht and Teenage Kings (along with several more Swiss punk bands), The Marc Reift Orchestra, Artists for Haiti, Ely Bruno and Walter Ricci Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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10,000 ways | Should bodies of water have the same legal status as people? 24:08

2M ago24:08

24:08

This podcast is about curious researchers, leading-edge science and the joys of discovery. Researcher Kelsey Leonard, member of the Shinnecock Nation and founder of the Wampum Lab at the University of Waterloo, delves into ocean, water and climate justice. Shinnecock is a dialect derived from the Algonquian language. It means “people of the stony s…

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Whiskey in The Jar - Traditional 1:38:21

2M ago1:38:21

1:38:21

It's whiskey business this week as we discuss an all-time Irish folk classic, "Whiskey in the Jar"! Covers by: Lena Bourne Fish, Highwaymen, The Dubliners, Thin Lizzy, Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, Metallica, Simple Minds Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Beautiful Day - U2 1:42:16

2M ago1:42:16

1:42:16

If Bono knew how many resources are wasted on making Cover Me, do you think he'd make an impassioned speech about us during a U2 concert? Covers by: Mitchel Sigma and Lisa Linehan, Sturch, Shirley Adamson, Bossa Nova Lounge Orchestra, Lounge Bar Ibiza, U2 Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Jack & Diane - John Mellencamp 1:36:22

2M ago1:36:22

1:36:22

Is it too much if I start calling myself Snake Cougar? Covers by: Pickin' On, Aural Pleasure, Vitamin String Quartet, Tutti, Morangos com Açúcar: Escola de Talentos, Jake Owen Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Roxanne - The Police 1:42:11

3M ago1:42:11

1:42:11

Rooooxaaaaaanne! Covers by: Inga Rumpf, Fall Out Boy, Sofia Essaidi, Sting, Massimo Schlick, Facundo Arana, Cunio Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Kitty - Racey 1:46:45

3M ago1:46:45

1:46:45

Lover Me continues with a song about being horny for someone who is either oblivious or doesn't care! That still qualifies as a love song, right? Covers by: Toni Basil, Weird Al Yankovic, John B, zebrahead, Olivia Newton-John, Permahorn Tidal playlist here Olivia newton-John version hereBy Jake Cressy

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An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith 13:33

3M ago13:33

13:33

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard-won insights on overcoming fear, self-doubt and anxiety that could help anyone endure life's challenges. (This talk contains graphic images.)…

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Rosanna - Toto 1:30:50

3M ago1:30:50

1:30:50

I bet this isn't even Rosanna Arquette's favourite Toto song. Covers by: Frankfurt Rock Orchestra with Bobby Kimball, Emmerson Noguiera, Bonfire, Rich Wetzel & Groovin' Higher, Kaiak Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Cover Movies - Labyrinth 1:25:32

4M ago1:25:32

1:25:32

Hope you like Hoggle impersonations...By Jake Cressy

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As The World Falls Down - David Bowie 1:36:34

4M ago1:36:34

1:36:34

There's no way we're going to do a movie episode next week, right? Covers by: Girl in a Coma, Signe Tollefsen, Daniel Boaventura, Grace Potter, Chris Comisso, Joshua Teicher and Phia Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Comme d’habitude - Claude Francois / My Way - Frank Sinatra 1:51:00

4M ago1:51:00

1:51:00

Listen buddy, if you love hearing us talk about lyrics then this is the episode for you. Covers by: David Bowie, Hugo Montenegro, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Sid Vicious & Sex Pistols Tidal playlist here David Bowie and Sid Vicious versions hereBy Jake Cressy

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America - Simon & Garfunkel 1:27:48

4M ago1:27:48

1:27:48

Whatever you do, don't share this episode with Art Garfunkel. He'll be devastated. Covers by: Yes, David Bowie, America, First Aid Kit, Kramer, Claudio Chiara with Barbara Raimondi and Fabio Gorlier and Alessandro Maiorino Tidal playlist here David Bowie cover hereBy Jake Cressy

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I’m Afraid of Americans - David Bowie 1:46:18

4M ago1:46:18

1:46:18

Happy New....Fears? Bowie Me is back with "I'm Afraid of Americans" Covers by: Amber Spyglass, We Are The World, Ann Wilson, Ten Jinn, Ondara, Nikolas Schreck Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Cover Me 2023 1:34:48

5M ago1:34:48

1:34:48

Happy holidays and happy New Year! We'll see you in 2024! Until then, listen to us talk Spotify Wrapped, album of the year, and Cover Me in 2023!By Jake Cressy

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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) - Alvin and The Chipmunks 1:32:33

5M ago1:32:33

1:32:33

We recorded this episode at half speed but we accidentally lowered our voices by an octave so the whole thing just came out sounding normal. Covers by: The Broadway Cast of Rent, Poor Bailey, Good Lovelies, Tegan and Sara, Jamie Grace, The Goo Goo Dolls, Jherek Bischoff, Norah Jones Tidal playlist here…

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Bad Blood - Taylor Swift 2:04:39

5M ago2:04:39

2:04:39

Emily McKenzie (who wants you to wash your hands occasionally) returns to the podcast with a brand new last name and burning desire to talk everything Taylor Swift. We get into what it means to be a Swiftie, whether celebrity feuds are real, and more as we discuss Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood"! Plus, see how well Alex and Emily know Time Magazine's Pe…

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Rollin’ (Urban Assault Vehicle) - Limp Bizkit 1:52:53

5M ago1:52:53

1:52:53

Stephen Reynolds (@stevvothetevo on Instagram), fills in for Alex this week to discuss the #1 song off The Fast and Furious soundtrack, "Rollin'" by Limp Bizkit! Covers by: Limp Bizkit, Vitamin String Quartet, SUNSET BUS, The Lounge Kittens, Robyn Adele Anderson, Punk Rock Factory Tidal playlist here…

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Love Me Do- The Beatles 1:29:24

6M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

I hate to admit it but Alex was right: I said "peen." Covers by: Sandie Shaw, Ringo Starr, The Pinkies, Crazy & The Crutch, Estereotypo, Caspar Babypants, Mellow Mood, Bossa nova Meets ft. Roberto Menescal and Claudio Duarte Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Paint It Black - The Rolling Stones 1:37:24

6M ago1:37:24

1:37:24

We talk raga rock, Beatles vs The Stones, colour theory, and of course, the 1965 classic, "Paint It Black" this week! Covers by: Eric Burdon & War, Ian A. Anderson, Mother Goose, U2, GOB, Vanessa Carlton, Duran Duran Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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10,000 ways | Science (sea) star 22:50

6M ago22:50

22:50

(Available only in French) This is a podcast about curious researchers, leading-edge science, and the joys of discovery. Ocean science research is at a pivotal moment according to Guillaume St-Onge, Director of the Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski at Université du Québec à Rimouski. Canada abounds with ocean science expertise and technol…

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We Didn’t Start The Fire - Billy Joel 1:51:08

6M ago1:51:08

1:51:08

Can't wait for Cover Me to be listed when someone tries to update this song again in 40 years. Covers by: Michael Cavanaugh, Steve Acho, Nikki Puppet, The Forms, David Hasselhoff, Fall Out Boy Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Stop Making Sense - Talking Heads 1:14:56

6M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

This week, we have a big talk about big bands, big shows, and, of course, big suits! We're talking about the legendary Talking Heads concert film, Stop Making Sense! Listen to the album on Tidal hereBy Jake Cressy

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Psycho Killer - Talking Heads 1:43:57

7M ago1:43:57

1:43:57

There's nothing chiller than listening to the Cover Me boys talk Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer". Happy Halloween! Covers by: Black Mighty Wax, Velvet Revolver, Night Drive, Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads, Unworn, Dolche Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Dammit - blink-182 1:38:55

7M ago1:38:55

1:38:55

Dammit, Janet, I love blink-182! Covers by: Jesse Daniel Smith, Colleen Green, Skate Network, FigureItOut, Bryant Roses, Dreamhouse, On Hollow Ground Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Barbie Girl - Aqua 2:03:47

7M ago2:03:47

2:03:47

It doesn't matter if we missed the Barbie hype train because we have two hype guests, Greta James (Poppy Threads) and Ruby Swan (Ruby Swan) filling in for Alex to talk about Aqua's smash hit, "Barbie Girl"! Covers by: Mars Moles, Axel Boys Quartet, The Chaos Engine, Electric Chairs, Ben L'Oncle Soul, Ely Bruna, Sam Giancana and Dayana, Ruby Swan Ti…

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Atlantic City - Bruce Springsteen 1:43:22

7M ago1:43:22

1:43:22

Buddy, you're not going to believe what happened in Philly last night. Covers by: The Band, Mike Rimbaud, Professor Louie and The Crowmatix, Bruce Springsteen, Dawn Landes and The Kentuckians, Ryan Adams Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Cheeseburger in Paradise - Jimmy Buffett 1:25:19

8M ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Find out what makes a pickle kosher, where to source iodine, and the perfect number of Heinz as we celebrate Jimmy Buffett and discuss his other song, "Cheeseburger in Paradise" this week! Covers by: Jeff Elliott; Doug Walker, Steel Drum Artist; Pickin' On and The Sidekicks; Ned Bray; Ed Payne; Lisa Howard and Eric Peterson (Escape to Margaritavill…

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Perfect Day - Lou Reed 1:33:34

8M ago1:33:34

1:33:34

If your idea of a perfect day is listening to two bozos drop a bunch of pop culture references while talking bout a song from the 70s then boy do we have a podcast episode for you! Covers by: Duran Duran, Dario Campeotto, Leningrad Cowboys, Beerbong, The Jolly Boys, Lils Mackintosh, Al Green Tidal playlist here…

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The Weight - The Band 1:36:53

8M ago1:36:53

1:36:53

The Cover Me episode. Covers by: Aretha Franklin, Al Cooper and Michael Bloomfield, Velvet Night, The Band and The Staples, Joe Cocker, Solala Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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10,000 Ways | Reinforcing the reliability of our vulnerable electricity grid 23:07

8M ago23:07

23:07

This podcast is about curious researchers, leading-edge science and the joys of discovery. York University’s Pirathayini Srikantha studies power grid systems with the aim of keeping Canada’s infrastructure safe from fluctuations and hackers. Find out why she’s passionate about power. Our power grid is vulnerable. For one thing, it’s aging. For anot…

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Five Years - David Bowie 1:38:58

8M ago1:38:58

1:38:58

Five years! What a surprise! Covers by: Seu Jorge, The Postmarks, Lena Hall, Cowboy Junkies, Duran Duran, Easy Stars All-Stars. Steel Pulse Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Nothing Compares 2 U - Prince / The Family 1:38:53

9M ago1:38:53

1:38:53

This week we compare the incomparable Sinéad O'Connor version of "Nothing Compares 2 U" to a bunch of other, more comparable versions of the song! Versions by: Prince, The Family, Sinéad O'Connor, Me First and The Gimme Gimmes, Shiny Toy Guns, Aretha Franklin, Deep Wave Tidal playlist here The Family version here…

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Eye of the Tiger - Survivor 1:25:21

9M ago1:25:21

1:25:21

Blockbuster Summer reaches its exciting conclusion with the king of training montages, "Eye of The Tiger" by Survivor. Covers by: Dusty Cowshit, Baked A La Ska, The Rural Alberta Advantage, krainbaby, Leo ft. Rob Lundgren, Walk Off The Earth Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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Licensed Soundtracks 1:00:09

9M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

We talk about Shrek, licensed songs in movies, Shrek, the opposite of Nightcore, and Shrek this week!By Jake Cressy

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A Kind of Magic - Queen 1:45:39

9M ago1:45:39

1:45:39

Queen expert Jon Bell (Noise Berry Games) returns for Blockbuster Summer to talk about "A Kind of Magic" by Queen, the Highlander movie, and how to pronounce Finnish names. Jon even created his own bonus segment this week! Stick around after the main segment for the Cover Me premier of "Which Album is the Deep Cut From?" Covers by: Elaine Paige, Ra…

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The case for a 4-day work week | Juliet Schor 16:10

9M ago16:10

16:10

The traditional approach to work needs a redesign, says economist Juliet Schor. She's leading four-day work week trials in countries like the US and Ireland, and the results so far have been overwhelmingly positive: from increased employer and customer satisfaction to revenue growth and lower turnover. Making the case for a four-day, 32-hour work w…

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Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel 1:32:40

9M ago1:32:40

1:32:40

Jesus loves Cover Me more than you would know. Jilly absolutely hates us though. We're talking The Graduate classic, "Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel! Covers by: Ray Connie, Frank Sinatra, Trini Lopez & Nancy Ames, Billy Paul, Sylvia Vrethammar, The Lemonheads, Las seventies Tidal playlist hereBy Jake Cressy

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A Star is Born (1937, 1954, 1976, 2018) 2:15:49

10M ago2:15:49

2:15:49

Movie remakes are basically covers, right? Find out this week on Cover Me as we discuss every version of the hit film(s), A Star is Born.By Jake Cressy

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