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SONIC IMPACT

by Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg

SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where musicians tell life-changing stories about the artists and music who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are revealing, insightful, and emotional, as guests relive the key moments that inspired them to pursue their dreams, help them through challenging times, and in some cases, led them to an unforgettable meeting with their musical inspiration. Hosted by TV producer Eliot Goldberg (@elcgold) and his equally music-obsessed daughter Olivia (@oliviagmg), SONIC IMPACT is the podcast that allows artists the chance to talk about their music, their careers and the person who most influenced them and all of us.  Proud Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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The Head and the Heart's Jon Russell’s Remarkable Journey: $35 to Folk Rock Star

Before Jonathan Russell was the singer, songwriter of The Head and the Heart, he was working as a dishwasher, with no college degree, limited musical background, and no c

Sep 16
1 h 33 min

Joe Killian, founder and executive producer of the iconic Central Park SummerStage Concert Series celebrates its 40th Anniversary.

Two-time Emmy-winning executive Joe Killian joins Sonic Impact to explore his transformative career in the music and entertainment industry. The episode delves deep into

Jul 9
1 h 09 min

NY Artist Nectarine Girl: On The Cusp of Breakout Success

24 Year Old Nectarine Girl joins Sonic Impact for a deeply personal conversation about growing up as an artistic outsider in Brookline, Mass, and finding her way to music

Jul 1
59 min

How DJ Harrison's career blew up when his hit song, "All The Things She Said," from breakout hockey show 'Heated Rivalry' went viral.

Producer/ DJ Harrison joins the show to talk about his journey from UK pub kid to global artist, and how the hit show "Heated Rivalry" turned “All the Things She Said” in

Jun 12
1 h 04 min

Don Barnes- 38 Special

38 Special front man, Don Barnes, takes us on a journey through his remarkable life and career, from the roots of Southern rock to the height of arena-rock fame. Don open

May 22
1 h 26 min

Buffalo Tom's Bill Janovitz

Buffalo Tom frontman Bill Janovitz reflects on the musical path that took him from Long Island kid with a Fisher-Price record player to frontman of Buffalo Tom and best s

May 13
1 h 22 min

Greg Richling - Wallflowers Bassist and Film Producer

Richling traces his passion for music and film back to his 80s LA childhood listening to the sounds of KROQ and MTV, where he was inspired by British New Wave artists lik

Jan 12
1 h 22 min

Mickey Thomas (Starship/Jefferson Starship)

In this in depth interview, Mickey Thomas reflects on his remarkable journey from singing the iconic vocal on Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” to becoming

Dec 15 2025
1 h 17 min

Denny Tedesco - Filmmaker of Documentaries on Legendary Session Musicians: 'The Wrecking Crew' and 'Immediate Family'

What if I told you that the Beach Boys didn’t actually play the instruments on some of their most iconic tracks, or that the Monkees were just the face of a phantom band

Nov 21 2025
1 h 08 min

Lzzy Hale of Halestorm - A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

On this episode Lzzy Hale of Halestorm sits down for a conversation that's as powerful as her legendary vocals. She takes us behind the curtain of the absolute metal even

Nov 10 2025
1 h 08 min

Bill Appleberry - Producer / Mixer - Wallflowers, Stone Temple Pilots, The Voice

On this episode of Sonic Impact, we're pulling back the curtain with our good friend and an absolute legend behind the glass, the incredible Bill Appleberry. Ever wonde

Oct 24 2025
53 min

Kevin Martin of Candlebox

On this episode of Sonic Impact, we sit down with the voice of a generation, Kevin Martin, the iconic frontman of the multi-platinum Seattle rock band Candlebox. We unp

Sep 16 2025
1 h 38 min

Head and the Heart's Jonathan Russell/ Coldplay

Jonathan Russell, lead singer and songwriter of Head and the Heart takes us on a musical journey from Virginia to Seattle, through his influences, life experiences and so

May 2 2025
1 h 14 min

Train- Pat Monahan/ Led Zeppelin

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 lear

Jul 3 2024
38 min

The Black Keys/ Beck and Fat Possum Records

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

Apr 5 2024
1 h 07 min

Crowded House-Neil Finn/ The Beatles

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

Mar 8 2024
1 h 06 min

LP / Jeff Buckley

"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 i

Oct 3 2023
58 min

Killer Mike/ Ice Cube

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 Outkas

Sep 28 2023
51 min

Bob Guccione Jr. / Nirvana & Sinead O'Connor

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 al

Sep 17 2023
54 min

205: Rolling Stones / Rob Barnett

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

Mar 11 2023
1 h 07 min

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