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Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast

by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno

Join lifelong Billy Joel fans, Michael and Jack, as they take deep dives in to Billy’s history, songs, albums, tours, band members, and more. Part of Pantheon Podcasts,

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EP 173 - In Conversation with Vocalists Frank Simms, Peter Hewlett, and George Simms (Part 1)

For the first time on Glass Houses – A Billy Joel Podcast, we bring together all three of Billy Joel’s 1980s backing vocalists: Frank Simms, Peter Hewlett, and George Sim

Sep 22
1 h 02 min

EP 172 - Playlist #9 - Michael And The Michigan Music That Inspired Him

In this episode of Glass Houses – A Billy Joel Podcast, Michael is flying solo and heading back to Michigan to resurrect our playlist series with a musical trip through t

Sep 8
1 h 11 min

EP 171 - Our Top 10 Billy Joel Bridges

This week on Glass Houses – A Billy Joel Podcast, Michael and Jack each count down their Top 10 Billy Joel bridges. From dramatic musical turns and moments that complete

Aug 25
56 min

EP 170 - Our Top 10 Billy Joel Piano Intros

This week on Glass Houses – A Billy Joel Podcast, Jack and Michael each count down their Top 10 Billy Joel piano intros. From the obvious classics to a few deeper cuts,

Aug 11
1 h 01 min

EP 169 - In Conversation with Billy Joel Keyboardist David Rosenthal

For more than three decades, David Rosenthal has been an integral part of Billy Joel's live band as keyboardist and musical director. In this episode of Glass Houses - A

Jul 28
1 h 13 min

EP 168 - Studio To Stage: The Journey From Turnstiles To Songs In The Attic

In this episode, we're taking a closer look at four songs that made the journey from Billy Joel's 1976 album Turnstiles to his 1981 live album Songs in the Attic. Why did

Jul 14
59 min

EP 167 - Concert Classics: The Spectrum - Philadelphia, PA (January 14, 1990)

It's time for another installment of our Concert Classic series! This episode, we're heading to the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for Billy Joel's January 14, 1

Jun 30
1 h 06 min

EP 166 - Side Quests #3 - What made movies in the 70s so special?

The 1970s is the decade when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas created the modern blockbuster with Jaws and Star Wars. Directors like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Cop

Jun 16
1 h 22 min

EP 165 - Behind The 100th: Live At Madison Square Garden - The Complete Concert (with Steve Cohen & Barry Ehrmann)

Billy Joel - The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden is the first full Billy concert to get an official release. Along with documenting the band that helmed the 11-year

Jun 2
1 h 07 min

EP 164 - Billy Joel Songs In Feature Films

This week, Michael & Jack roll the credits on some of the most memorable uses of Billy Joel songs in movie history. From animated favorites like Oliver & Company to cul

May 19
55 min

EP 163 - Inside Our Favorite Billy Joel Lyrics

This week, Michael and Jack survey their favorite lyrical passages in Billy Joel songs to discuss what they love about them and uncover the themes, ideas, and literary de

May 5
1 h 10 min

EP 162 - In The Joel Hole with Singer / Songwriter Matt Nathanson

This week, we’re joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson for a lively, candid conversation about his deep connection to the music of Billy Joel. Fresh off h

Apr 21
57 min

EP 161 - Behind The Board with "An Innocent Man" Assistant Engineer Scott James (Part 2)

This week we bring you part 2 of our 2-part discussion with recording engineer Scott James. During his tenure under Phil Ramone and Jim Boyer at A&R Recording in New York

Apr 7
1 h 06 min

EP 160 - Behind The Board with "An Innocent Man" Assistant Engineer Scott James (Part 1)

This week we bring you part 1 of our 2-part discussion with recording engineer Scott James. During his tenure under Phil Ramone and Jim Boyer at A&R Recording in New York

Mar 24
1 h 03 min

EP 159 - Concert Classics: Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, NY (December 11, 1977)

This week, we head back to December 11, 1977 as we dive into into an stellar soundboard recording / radio broadcast from The Stranger Tour at Nassau Coliseum on Long Isla

Mar 10
1 h 06 min

EP 158 - Billy Joel Dolby Atmos Listening Session

In our last episode, Bradshaw Leigh walked us through remixing classic Billy Joel albums in Dolby Atmos. This week, we're diving deep into his mixes with a listen through

Feb 24
43 min

EP 157 - Inside Billy Joel's Dolby Atmos Mixes with Brad Leigh

This week, we’re joined by audio engineer and friend of the podcast Bradshaw Leigh for an in-depth conversation on the technology behind Dolby Atmos and his work remixing

Feb 10
56 min

EP 156 - Peer Review: Springsteen & Billy Joel

This week we sit down with Jesse Jackson, host of Setlusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast. We are also joined by author and historian Jim Cullen as we unpack

Jan 27
1 h 19 min

EP 155 - Looking ahead to 2026 with John Jackson

This week, we sit down with John Jackson, Director of the Billy Joel Archive as we talk through his work and look ahead to what they're working on for 2026. ------   E

Jan 13
53 min

EP 154 - 2025 Odds & Ends + Year In Review

2025 was quite the busy year for us.. From all of our work and adventures around the new Billy Joel documentary to our travel adventures around that, our Metallica concer

Dec 30 2025
1 h 08 min

Chart trend

Position in the Music Commentary chart (US), last 90 days.

#29
all-time peak
5
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

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#195 ▼ 45 Music Commentary US

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Such a great range of topics, fun “themed” episodes, and very well put together. It’s been great listening to this podcast evolve throughout the 5 or so years I’ve been listening.

Joshiegamer · Feb 2025

Such a fun podcast for Billy Joel fans, especially for those who grew up with him and can really appreciate the nostalgia. And it’s so enjoyable learning new things, and hearing new (old) audio of concerts, awards shows, sound checks and interviews. It’s like going in a time machine. Such wonderful escapism from our troubled times. Thank you both so much for putting this together. I know it’s a ton of work, but it is deeply appreciated and enjoyed by many! I look forward to it every other week!

M. Linker · Sep 2023

Naw, these guys are very thoughtful about this showand demonstrate a veteran musicianship that shines through in their analysis of albums and concerts! This pod is accessible to any fan of popular music. The creators love Billy Joel, and it shows. If you love Billy Joel, show your love and tune in!

c#niye · Aug 2022

These guys have been doing their Billy Joel homework for many years. So, based on the prior knowledge of everything Joel, they re-watch, re-listen, and re-review so much of the work of Billy Joel. It’s an excellent podcast! It’s like, “Everybody we knew in our whole lives are talking here …” These guys are great. Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast is a great listen. Truly, it’s like I’m part of a conversation but I can’t ever say anything. They explore all things Billy Joel related, and many times it’s thoughts I’ve had or conversations I’ve had with others. They might even sneak in some interesting trivia now and then. Just hearing their stories of different concerts, re-listening to songs and albums years later, or just enjoying Live on Long Island all over again. It’s a top-notch, first rate podcast that I look forward to. You should check it out, even if you’re just a casual Billy Joel fan. Great work!

RickRockRadio · Sep 2020

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