The Story Song Podcast

The Gambler by Kenny Rogers

All aboard the train bound for nowhere! It’s the very special 175th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they revisit and re-review the 1978 country musi

SSP Minisode: The Gambler: The Movie: The Minisode

BONUS EPISODE: The celebration of the upcoming 175th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST begins with this special bonus episode. Join your hosts on a train bound for nowher

SSP Minisode: Total Bummers

Trigger warning: This episode delves into songs that discuss sensitive topics, including domestic violence, abortion, suicide, and gun violence. Listener discretion is ad

He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones

ALL-BUMMER SUMMER continues on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the 1980 country music classic, “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” by singer/songwr

Tecumseh Valley by Townes Van Zandt

Trigger warning: This episode delves into “Tecumseh Valley” by Townes Van Zandt, a song that discusses the suicide of one of its characters. Listener discretion is advise

You Better Sit Down Kids by Cher

ALL-BUMMER SUMMER continues on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the Top 10 pop hit from 1967, “You Better Sit Down Kids,” written by Sonny Bono

Fast Car by Tracy Chapman

ALL-BUMMER SUMMER continues on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the classic 1988 folk-rock hit, “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman.  “Fast Car” by Tr

I Started a Joke by The Bee Gees

It’s the start of ALL-BUMMER SUMMER with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, which started the whole world laughing. Join your hosts for their review of the classic 1

Kiss Me Deadly by Lita Ford

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1988 hard rock hit, “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford. It ain't no big thing. “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford

It Must Be Him by Vikki Carr

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1967 pop hit, “It Must Be Him” by Vikki Carr — adapted from “Seul Sur Son Étoile,” composed and performed

Pass the Dutchie by Musical Youth

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1982 reggae hit, “Pass the Dutchie” by Musical Youth. “Pass the Dutchie” by Musical Youth (from the albu

I Got a Man by Positive K

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1992 hip hop hit, “I Got a Man” by Positive K. “I Got a Man” by Positive K (from the album The Skills Da

Hazard by Richard Marx

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1992 soft rock hit, “Hazard” by prolific singer / songwriter Richard Marx.  “Hazard” by Richard Marx (fr

Gimme Three Steps by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Hey there, fellow. In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1973 Southern rock classic, “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. “Gimme Three Steps

Want Ads by Honey Cone

Extra extra, read all about it! In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1971 R&B hit, “Want Ads,” performed by Honey Cone. “Want Ads” by Honey C

Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin

In the season premiere episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1959 jazz classic, “Mack the Knife,” performed by Bobby Darin and written by Kurt Weill an

SSP 2025 New Year's Special

BONUS EPISODE: Drop the ball and pour the champagne, it’s the start of another year! Join your hosts for their annual end-of-year bonus episode with a look back at the ep

Zat You, Santa Claus? by Louis Armstrong

In this special holiday episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1953 jazz classic, “’Zat You, Santa Claus?” by Louis Armstrong. “’Zat You, Santa Claus?”

Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1976 funk/rock hit, “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry. “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry (from

Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell

In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1968 country/pop classic, “Wichita Lineman” by Glen Campbell, written by Jimmy Webb.  “Wichita Lineman”