Best Rob Alley Podcasts (2023)

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Santa Monica (w Art Alexakis of Everclear) 1:13:14

5h ago1:13:14

1:13:14

One of the greatest rock songs of the 1990s, Everclear's "Santa Monica" gives us shivers of joy every time we hear it! And we've got frontman and songwriter Art Alexakis to chat with us about the song, his favorite rock album, his life of recovery, and much more. Plus: - Unfortunate last names - The Art Alexakis "Yeah" - And our usual shenanigans. …

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Unwanted (w Trev Lukather and Nic Collins of The Effect) 1:16:52

7h ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Your favorite new rock band is The Effect, and we can prove it! Fresh off a debut single and moments before a follow-up, we chat with Trev Lukather (yep, son of Toto's Steve) and Nic Collins (yep, son of Phil) about getting together on this next-gen collaboration. You'll hear about using live tracks responsibly, loving work that didn't necessarily …

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Gone Gone Gone (w Phillip Phillips) 1:17:46

16d ago1:17:46

1:17:46

The most overwhelming American Idol winner in history sits in with the boys as our official kickoff of the home stretch of episodes before we call it a day. Phillip Phillips' "Gone Gone Gone" is an energetic frenzy of emotion, and so are we! Buckle up for a deep dive and our usual shenanigans. facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod instagram.com/greatson…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
You Are The Woman (w Jock Bartley of Firefall) 1:22:23

23d ago1:22:23

1:22:23

We're feeling sentimental as we come toward the end of the show, so we wanted to dedicate this week to our incredible wives (mostly in hope that they'll listen to an episode). And what better song to do it than the syrupy-sweet classic, "You Are The Woman" by Firefall? We'll dig deep, you'll learn about a Moose Call, and in a great interview, Jock …

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Highway Song (w Rickey Medlocke of Blackfoot & Lynyrd Skynyrd) 1:13:44

1M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

One of the all-time "traveling down the dusty old road" songs, a fixture of classic rock radio and biker gangs everywhere, Blackfoot's "Highway Song" has a feel that just won't quit. And we've got Blackfoot founder and long-time Lynyrd Skynyrd lead guitarist Rickey Medlocke to tell us all about it. A great storyteller and affable guy, he'll tell us…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Elvira (w William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys) 1:11:52

1M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Mount Rushmore country group. Mount Rushmore Gospel group. Mount Rushmore beard. What more can we say but Happy Halloween! Enjoy this early drop as you walk random neighborhoods with your kids tonight, and enjoy our coverage of the Oak Ridge Boys classic, "Elvira!" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/me…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Dave Barnes' Featherbrained Wealth Motel 1:42:18

1M ago1:42:18

1:42:18

Fresh off an album release and listening party experience, Rob and JP sit down with favorite guest artist Dave Barnes, who just dropped his Beatles-infused album, Featherbrained Wealth Motel, for one last romp before we close up shop. We'll get all the insight, have all the laughs, and as a bonus, we're each bringing our Top 5 Pop Choruses to the t…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Awful, Beautiful Life (w Darryl Worley) - Episode 1126 1:10:45

2M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

This episode has it all. Tragedy, Seinfeld, Playgirl, the Addams Family—dripping with gold 'til the very last second. Country music star Darryl Worley joins us for a trip down memory lane and at least one other side road as we dig into his hit, “Awful, Beautiful Life.” He talks with us about 20 years of “Have You Forgotten,” the impact of the Septe…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Love Will Find a Way (w Cory Lerios of Pablo Cruise) 1:08:21

2M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

Yacht rock royalty on the show this week, as we dig into one of the sunniest jams of the genre! Pablo Cruise's resident maestro Cory Lerios talks with us about the band's signature hit, scoring a bazillion episodes of Baywatch, and much, much more. Plus we listen through all our favorite things love will do! --- Send in a voice message: https://pod…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
California Dreams w Jay Anthony Franke (Jake Sommers) 1:52:47

2M ago1:52:47

1:52:47

It's our 6th Anniversary episode, and we're diving deep into one of our favorite shows and favorite fictional bands--California Dreams! Not only that, but we're partying with frontman and lead guitarist Jay Anthony Franke, aka the lovely and talented Jake Sommers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/mes…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Dancing in the Moonlight w Rod Novak of King Harvest 58:06

2M ago58:06

58:06

One of the most singable (and covered) pop songs in history, Dancing in the Moonlight has a story much darker than you might imagine. We'll get into all that and much more with King Harvest's Rod Novak! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
I Tell It Like It Used to Be (w T Graham Brown) - Episode 1122 52:47

3M ago52:47

52:47

It's back-to-back TG's with another absolute legend, T Graham Brown, who is an icon not only in country music, but maybe the most prolific jingle artist of all time! We'll talk to him about those earworm Taco Bell ads, get real about his addiction and recovery, and much more in a fantastic interview from a real pro. Plus our usual shenanigans! Than…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
I Loved 'Em Every One (w TG Sheppard) 48:45

3M ago48:45

48:45

Country legend TG Sheppard joins us to talk about one of his many signature songs, his amazing #1 streak, changing his name to keep from getting fired, and getting a bus from Elvis. Plus sexy country time, and we guess what TG really stands for. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
From the Vault: "Right Place, Wrong Time" (Dr. John) 52:59

3M ago52:59

52:59

A Patreon exclusive, now released to the world! Dr. John is one of the most instantly recognizable voices and most colorful characters in pop music history! (And you won't believe what he got arrested for, but that's another story.) Video version exclusively on Spotify! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongp…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Rivalry Week: Unchained Melody (from Ghost) w Joey Abbott 1:07:04

3M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

The Righteous Brothers classic "Unchained Melody" draws the ire of your humble hosts in this Us vs. the World Rivalry Week episode! Favorite guest Joey Abbott joins us to roast a classic, and we also learn about: - Why it's called "Unchained Melody" to begin with - Whoopi Goldberg's non-eyebrows - The UK absolutely CANNOT get enough of this song --…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
In The City (from The Warriors) - Joe Walsh/Eagles w Joe Vitale 1:25:03

4M ago1:25:03

1:25:03

One of Joe Walsh's biggest songs landed on both the Eagles' Hotel California follow-up and the soundtrack to a true cult classic, The Warriors. This week we've got Joe Walsh's drummer and co-writer Joe Vitale to talk all about his time with Joe, with Crosby, Stills and Nash, and of course Eagles. And a bonus special guest drops in to make some time…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
As I Lay Me Down (w Sophie B. Hawkins) 1:03:32

4M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Movie Month continues with this legendary '90s AC track from the movie Now and Then, Sophie B. Hawkins' "As I Lay Me Down." We'll talk with Sophie about being a commanding leader who knows what she likes, fighting record companies who wanted to over-bake her songs, and of course our usual shenanigans as we cover the track as only we can. Plus: “I’m…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Days of Thunder w Tyler Lyle of The Midnight 1:02:37

4M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Tom Cruise's teeth, fast cars, tarot cards, Japanese cherry blossoms--this episode has it all. The Midnight's Tyler Lyle talks with us about appreciating art in the light of death, creating modern nostalgia, and more, and we dig into Days of Thunder, both the song and the movie. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Joyful Joyful Medley (Sister Act 2) w Mervyn Warren 1:42:25

4M ago1:42:25

1:42:25

Mervyn Warren, multiple award-winning writer, arranger, and producer, founding member of accapella mega-group Take 6, joins us for our latest dive into Movie Month! His arrangement of the iconic closer to Sister Act 2 incorporates maybe the most well-known hymn in history, the breakout single from Naughty By Nature, and a classic track from Janet J…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Greatest Hits: Cody Fry's "Thinking About You" 1:22:30

5M ago1:22:30

1:22:30

Cody Fry's epic appearance on the show is back for a Greatest Hits refresh, complete with previously unreleased material. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Little River Band w/Wayne Nelson 56:01

5M ago56:01

56:01

From "Night Owls" to "Reminiscing" to "Cool Change," there's 8,000 miles and 50 years of Little River Band hits to drool over, and we're talking about them this week with lead singer and bassist Wayne Nelson! We'll chat about the difficulty of maintaining a vocal band, breaking into the US as an Australian band, travel woes and much more, plus: - T…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Greatest Hits: Only Wanna Be With You 1:16:51

5M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

The fateful first meeting of the Great Song Podcast and Jim "Soni" Sonefeld of Hootie & the Blowfish. It's love at first sight, and one of our most popular episodes to date. Enjoy this Greatest Hits episode, with previously unreleased material! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Shine (w Will Turpin of Collective Soul) 1:24:04

5M ago1:24:04

1:24:04

Some Atlanta boys took off with a happy, heavenly rock song in the height of the grunge era, and the rest is rock history! Collective Soul's indelible mark on rock music started with their quintessential hit, "Shine," and Collective Soul's Will Turpin is here to talk with Rob and JP about it. Enjoy! instagram.com/greatsongpod patreon.com/greatsongp…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Greatest Hits: American Pie 1:20:47

6M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

One of the biggest songs in American music history--you know we had to put our spin on the ins and outs of a classic like this. And who better to talk about it with than the man behind the song, Don McLean. Enjoy this Greatest Hits episode from Season Six, and maybe go enjoy a barbecue with fireworks somewhere this week. --- Send in a voice message…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Episode 250 w/ Kevin Young of Disciple 1:32:36

6M ago1:32:36

1:32:36

It's a celebration episode, and we're diving deep into one of our personal favorite bands, the kings of CCM hard rock in our books, the legendary Disciple! We have a great conversation with frontman Kevin Young about being on the front end of modern rock in the Christian music space, keeping it real when it means turning down upward mobility, never…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Synchronicity (w Stewart Copeland of The Police) 1:48:25

6M ago1:48:25

1:48:25

Pre-save Stewart's new album "POLICE Deranged for Orchestra" here! What can we even say? This week is the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic rock albums of all time, and we've got one of the most iconic drummers from the iconic band, and did we mention STUFF IS ICONIC?? The Police's Stewart Copeland joins us to celebrate Synchronicity and g…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Blurry (w Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd) 1:03:33

6M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

It's our first foray into a certain style of early 2000's rock scene, and we've got one of the shining gems of that era to dig into--Puddle of Mudd's "Blurry" with lead singer and writer Wes Scantlin! Plus: - Some real music theory nerdiness - Bach and Flack, and you can keep that Hall and Oates nonsense - Random WWE results and JP’s most random sp…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Greatest Hits: I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) 55:53

6M ago55:53

55:53

We're reaching all the way back to our Season 4 finale for this Greatest Hits episode--it's big, it's long, and it's epic, just like any great Meat Loaf song. Relive the great stories behind the song, the man, and that oh-so-spicy guest vocal on "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That). Special thanks to our Patreon Producers! Andrea Konarze…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Allman Brothers Band (w Jim Sonefeld) 1:18:48

7M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

Hootie and the Blowfish's Jim "Soni" Sonefeld joins us in-studio for a deep dive into the Allman Brothers Band--their history, their hits, and their heartbreaks. Duane, Gregg, Butch, Warren, and company have created classic moment after classic moment, and we have a blast digging in. Plus: Are you LEAD drummer or RHYTHM drummer? Rob is a Level Nine…

C

Constant Variables

1
129: Taking the Waiting Around Out of Inpatient Rounds with Mike Pitt of Q-rounds 35:03

6M ago35:03

35:03

How does a research project turn into a company with a story to sell? When “How does this not already exist?” is the overwhelming response to the idea. CEO Mike Pitt shares the obvious need behind the development of Q-rounds, the complications around testing a product intended for hospital use, and why he hasn’t accepted the entrepreneur label. SHO…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Greatest Hits: Need You Now (w Dave Haywood of Lady A) 1:32:02

7M ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Our next dive into the Greatest Hits of the show finds us in a Nashville mood, talking with Lady A's Dave Haywood about the band's signature hit, one of the biggest country music hits of the last 20 years, "Need You Now." Enjoy this Greatest Hits edition with previously unreleased audio! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
I'd Really Love to See You Tonight (w Dave Barnes) 50:47

7M ago50:47

50:47

Singer-songwriter-legend-best guy Dave Barnes returns to the show to break down a feel-good classic, ripe with utmost possibility, England Dan & John Ford Coley's signature hit, "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight." There's a warm wind blowing, and it's making us wistful. You'll laugh, you'll live, you'll love. Plus: Our traditional 10 minutes of h…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Greatest Hits: The Joker (Steve Miller Band) 55:42

7M ago55:42

55:42

From all the way back in Season Four comes one of our favorite personal episodes, our coverage of the underrated Steve Miller and his signature hit, "The Joker." Stick around 'til the end to hear one of our all-time most beloved bits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Family (David Guetta feat. Bebe Rexha) w/ Track 45 56:46

8M ago56:46

56:46

Fact 1: It's a mouthful to say "Family by David Guetta feat. Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie." Fact 2: It's a perfect song for The Great Song Podcast, and a more than perfect song for the Fast and the Furious (which we're pushing for). Fact 3: It's written by a country group! Track 45 aka Ben, Jenna, and KK Johnson, and you're …

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Greatest Hits: No Easy Way Out (from Rocky IV) 1:31:27

8M ago1:31:27

1:31:27

An absolute smash soundtrack from an all-time nostalgic '80s classic, Rocky IV, produced this enduring hit. Plus a really fantastic interview with the man himself, Robert Tepper. These are all ingredients for a solid gold episode, and that's exactly what this is. Tepper time! --- Join us on PATREON for early access, extended interviews, weekly reac…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
He's Alive (Don Francisco/Dolly Parton) 1:19:44

8M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

It's THE iconic Easter jam of the 20th Century, and we're gonna talk ALL over it. We're getting in the weeds with CCM legend Don Francisco about his signature hit, the royalties and fame it didn't bring, and the famed Dolly Parton cover thereof. It's a special Easter early release--enjoy "He's Alive!" Plus: - Eat your heart out, Hotel California! -…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Greatest Hits: "Magic" (The Cars) w/Joey Abbott 1:04:54

8M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

This Greatest Hits episode originally aired in October 2021. A fan-favorite guest, a fan-favorite band; what could be better? Oh, maybe the funniest bit ever to grace the show. Enjoy our re-release of "Magic" from Season 8's Magic Month. -- Longtime friend and guest co-host Joey Abbott joins the boys to continue Magic Month with one of the greatest…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
The Weekend (w Steve Wariner) 1:14:13

9M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

What can you say about this song? It could have been a hit in multiple genres, but it found a loving home in the vocal folds of country icon Steve Wariner, who rode it atop the charts for much longer than a weekend. Musically untouchable with a great story, and several great stories from the artist himself--Steve joins us to talk about The Weekend,…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Greatest Hits: Cosmo's Factory w Doug Clifford of Credence Clearwater Revival 1:46:36

9M ago1:46:36

1:46:36

(Original air date Feb. 10, 2021 - Season Seven Opener) We kick off Season 7 with one of the biggest American rock bands in history, and one of their most iconic albums! Plus we chat with the album's titular inspiration, CCR drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford! In this episode: - The “Do Not Play on Radio” list CCR landed on - How CCR’s Woodstock perform…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
How Will I Know (Whitney Houston) w/ Boy Meets Girl 1:19:11

9M ago1:19:11

1:19:11

Whitney Houston becomes our first official two-time covered artist, and it's only fitting that we enlist the help of our only two-time multi-artist guests! George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, aka Boy Meets Girl ("Waiting For a Star to Fall," writers of "How Will I Know" and "I Wanna Dance With Somebody") talk with us about their original intentions…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Greatest Hits: "Escape" by Rupert Holmes 1:14:49

9M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

This is a Greatest Hits episode, which means it's a re-airing of an episode that was significant for the show, one of our favorites, or one of yours! Original air date: Sep. 23, 2020, Episode 606 Our first Greatest Hits episode represents a turning point episode for the show--our interview with the absolutely brilliant Rupert Holmes! This episode s…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Neal Morse - Episode 1104 1:11:14

10M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

One of the most prolific prog progenitors in the world--the incomparable Neal Morse of the Neal Morse Band, Transatlantic, Flying Colors and so many more--joins the program this week to talk about the making of his sprawling epics, working with long-time collaborators like Mike Portnoy and Randy George, and how the heck does he remember how to play…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Xanadu (w Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs) 58:40

10M ago58:40

58:40

The premier hard-rock power trio The Winery Dogs have just released their highly-anticipated third record, and we've got frontman and guitarist Richie Kotzen (who you may remember as the incredible guitarist featured in our Patreon-exclusive Poison episode) to tell us about the process of writing, jamming, and making musical magic with bandmates Mi…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Peaches (The Presidents of The United States of America) 1:05:07

10M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Name the most successful Seattle acts of the 1990's and there's one name that you may initially forget to include--but right up there among the Nirvanas and the Soundgardens sits a quirky power-pop trio whose 1995 debut took over MTV and the pop-rock landscape. As they gear up for a new high-quality re-release of that iconic debut album, Presidents…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
"It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" w Darryl Jones of The Rolling Stones 1:23:41

10M ago1:23:41

1:23:41

Season 11 kicks off with a bang and a big ol' tongue! Rolling Stones bassist Darryl Jones joins Rob and JP for some conversations about auditioning for the Stones some 30 years ago, playing for Sting, and flexing on Miles Davis. Plus: Apostrophes and parentheses galore! “Oops, we recorded this in the wrong key.” Pick up the phone! “At least we had …

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Introducing: Cinema Snack Bar 0:42

11M ago0:42

0:42

From the studio that brought you The Great Song Podcast, it's Cinema Snack Bar! Rob and Zeke will be bringing you the movies you love and the foods that helped make them what they are. You'll learn fun facts and stories, recast each movie with the guys, and maybe learn a new recipe! Episodes launch March 7. Subscribe now! Spotify Apple Podcasts ---…

C

Constant Variables

1
128: Building Accessible Technology with Liz Tupper of CivicActions 58:57

11M ago58:57

58:57

Technology is a crucial component to living in today’s society, and Liz Tupper joins the show to explain why technologists like herself hold a powerful responsibility to build technology accessible to everyone. She shares how even the most well-intended software often leaves people out, what challenges come with not thinking about accessibility fro…

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
Wayne Kirkpatrick - Season 10 Finale 1:49:39

12M ago1:49:39

1:49:39

This. Friggin. Guy. Wayne Kirkpatrick is one of THE hit songwriters of modern music history. You've heard his work sung by the likes of everyone from Garth Brooks and Eric Clapton to Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, with a little Chris Gaines and Little Big Town thrown in just for fun. From pop to CCM to country and even Broadway, the mega-hits just…

C

Constant Variables

1
127: Offshore vs Onshore: A Tale of Two Development Approaches with Mike Franz of inSuppli 47:43

11M ago47:43

47:43

After working with three different overseas development teams to build out the software behind his company, Mike Franz took a different approach for the development of his company’s mobile app. Mike dives into why his experience makes him a proponent for non-technical individuals to work with local tech teams over offshore development agencies and …

T

The Great Song Podcast

1
You Raise Me Up (Rivalry Week) - Episode 1019 40:46

12M ago40:46

40:46

“It’s everything I hate about the Titanic song, but slower.” Yes yes yes, it's Rivalry Week once again--when we typically go head to head. But this season...there's a twist. Rob and JP are BOTH taking on a worldwide smash. "You Raise Me Up," which you may know from from funerals, weddings, and awful tributes of all kinds, is this season's target, a…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Rob Alley Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide