Strong Songs - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I knew Kirk many moons ago and only recently rediscovered his uniquely joyful brand of musicianship through this informative and fun audio journey through great music! It’s been a welcome and needed distraction from news-y podcasts in 2025, and has helped me rekindle my love for genres of music I’d long forgotten while living my busy and cacophonous life. Strong Songs is the one podcast I prioritize listening to at normal speed on good speakers or headphones because I want to catch all the nuances of the music and savor the joyful celebration of the great musical moments Kirk unpacks. Thanks, Kirk, for this labor of love! I hope others will listen and enjoy it as I have!

This show never fails to give me chills. The way Kirk comines verbal explanation with musical samples to break down a song is mind-blowing, and I recognize how much time, care and editing finesse he puts into each episode. What he does is not easy to do!

I am learning so much from listening to this show! The way I listen to music has completely changed as a result of this show. I enjoy the sounds and layers that I hear on a much deeper level. I’ve never bothered to review a podcast before but this is simply the best. Thank you, Kirk!!!

Kirk is such an insightful musician and clearly explains the nuances of the songs he dives into. If you like music, even if you're not a musical theory nerd (I am not; just a layman!), then you'll almost certainly enjoy this podcast. Give it a listen and subscription.