Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

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Joe Satriani

Guitar legend Joe Satriani joins Mark Goodman and Alan Light on a new episode of Sound Up! to talk about teaming up with Steve Vai for SatchVai, recording The Sea of Emot

Nov 5
45 min

Record Store Day Co-Founder Michael Kurtz

Record Store Day Co-Founder Michael Kurtz joins us to discuss RSD Black Friday. Mark reviews The Sands, especially his take on the Gene Simmons Band, and Alan reviews Har

Oct 29
45 min

Roger Bartlett

Attention, Parrot Heads! On this episode of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light, we're joined by Roger Bartlett, an original member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer

Oct 22
47 min

Warren Hanyes

On this episode of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light, Alan talks with Warren Haynes about recording and touring with Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey, upcomin

Oct 15
47 min

Warren Haynes

Writing On this episode of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light, Alan talks with Warren Haynes about recording and touring with Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey

Oct 15
47 min

Steve Vai

Guitar legend Steve Vai joins us on this episode of Sound Up! to talk about teaming up with Joe Satriani for the SatchVai Band, their project The Sea of Emotion, taking g

Oct 8
44 min

Who Owned Summer

In this Episode, Mark, Alan, and Roger discuss their show meeting and review concerts by Rush, Neil Young & Willie Nelson, Twisted Sister, and more. Mark talks about an e

Oct 2
48 min

The Best of Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light - Glenn Hansard / Marketa Irglova

As we look back at some of our favorite episodes from the Sound Up! archive during the month of August, we honor the recent passing of beloved singer-songwriter Glen Hans

Aug 4
1 h 06 min

Summer Mail Bag

On this episode of Sound Up!, we offer up our last new show of the summer, catching up with listener emails. Alan reviews Tori Amos in NYC and offers some thoughts on the

Jul 28
32 min

Ethan Millman, Music Editor of The Hollywood Reporter on Concert Ticket Prices

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Ethan Millman, music editor of The Hollywood Reporter, to catch us up on the latest legislative efforts to combat tick

Jul 21
1 h 04 min

Thomas Dolby

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Thomas Dolby to talk about reforming his band The Lost Toy People for the Totally Tubular festival, as well as his his

Jul 14
56 min

Dan Wilson

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Grammy-winning songwriter and Semisonic frontman Dan Wilson to talk about making new music with the band and his remar

Jul 7
1 h 07 min

Filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine to talk about their new documentary “Peter Asher: Everywhere Man,” a chronicl

Jun 30
58 min

Don Felder

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and former Eagle Don Felder to talk about his tour with the Guess Who, writing “Hotel Califo

Jun 23
1 h 00 min

Tibetan Freedom Concert Organizer Erin Potts and Tibetan Human Rights Activist Deyden Tethong

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Erin Potts and Deyden Tethong to talk about their new podcast “Freedom Needs a Soundtrack,” which looks back at the Ti

Jun 16
52 min

The Music of America Review, Dua Lipa Ties The Knot, Taylor Swift Drops A New Track

On This Episode Of Sound Up! Alan Has An Exclusive Review Of The Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us Concerts And The Opening Of The Bruce Springsteen Center For Amer

Jun 9
45 min

Bob Santelli, Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music

On this episode of Sound Up! Mark and Alan welcome Bob Santelli, Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, to discuss the institution’s grand

Jun 2
53 min

Marc Roberge

On this episode of “Sound Up!,” Mark and Alan welcome Marc Roberge from O.A.R. as the band celebrates its 30th anniversary with a major tour and a new album titled “Three

May 21
31 min

McCartney Closes SNL, Gaga drops Mayhem Requiem concert film

On this episode of Sound Up! Mark reviews a Black Crowes underplay in Austin and Alan reports on Radiohead’s “Motion Picture House” touring installation. They discuss Lad

May 19
40 min

DUA LIPA SUES SAMSUNG ACE FREHLEY GUITARS GO UP FOR AUCTION THE BEATLES ANNOUNCE MUSEUM BILLIE EILISH 3-D MOVIE REVIEW

On this episode of Sound Up!, Alan and Producer Roger discuss Dua Lipa suing Samsung, Ace Frehley’s guitars going up for auction, and The Beatles announcing their first m

May 12
37 min

Chart trend

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

#1#94#186AugOctNov

#40

all-time peak

days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 7, 2026).

#106 ▲ 21 Music Commentary US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I can’t wait for the 2026 episodes to drop! Hearing the voices of Mark and Alan update me with new music news, concert updates and album reviews…always satisfies. This podcast brings me the popular music information I crave. I’m listening.

vinyl under my nails · Jan 2026

This fantastic weekly podcast covers music news, new music releases, concert reviews and excellent music interviews & engaging discussion about ALL things music - all in a concise 1 hour show. There is fantastic chemistry between the hosts - MTV original VJ- THE Mark Goodman, walking music database, journalist Alan Light & the producer, Roger Coletti. One of the coolest things that sets this podcast apart is the listener involvement. Stay up to date with what's happening in the world of music with this 5-star podcast! Totally recommend!

Sunita Tummala · Sep 2024

Mark, Alan and Roger have continued the venture of just talking about music like a sports fanatic. So if you are one of those people who find something lacking in your social circles, there’s a community of listener’s participating and just enjoying this podcast because it’s all music talk. I highly recommend Sound Up! if you wish to fill a void that doesn’t seem to exist with the folks in your life who don’t seem as passionate about music news.

17kandles · Sep 2024

Mark & Allen engage with their listeners as if we are all just friends talking about music. They just happen to know all the artists we discuss, haha! A thoughtful & meaningful podcast, great for casual music fans & music geeks alike.

B. Carl · May 2024

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