The True Tunes Podcast - Podcast Rankings and reviews

My favorite podcast, not in this category….all categories, except for my brother, Jamey’s! John’s insight and passion for all things music has kept my attention for decades, and this podcast demonstrates why. In-depth interviews, all types of music and artists from the 70’s to today. Interesting and intelligent conversations about things that actually matter. Give it a listen!

John does a phenomenal job with each of his interviews. He makes you feel like you are in the room with the artists. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who is interested in CCM.

Found this during the start of COVID. I came for the interviews but stay for the music. You can tell he puts lots of thought into the song lineup. I can only imagine how many hours John spent making mix tapes back in the day. The podcast production quality is high. In terms of interviews, he has hit all my favorites: Choir, 77s, Chagall and has turned me on to new artists, as well. The interview questions are thoughtful and meet the artist wherever they are at that moment, without judgement. Because of this podcast I read (listened to) Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate, and two weeks after finishing the book, my friend offered me a coffee roaster. Needless to say I jumped all over it but probably would not have been as excited if I had not providentially just finished the book. Thanks True Tunes.

True Tunes magazine (as well as The Door) we’re go-to’s as a young YP. JJT “got it” when it came to music. Trying to explain to others the “why” always left me frustrated. I’d just point to TT or The Door and say, “They get it.”

The podcasts are a great walk down memory lane as well as a peek into what’s going on today. The legends that came before with their struggles and imperfections to the new kids who’ve taken up the mantle, put their spin on things, and have run with it.

I’ve recommended this podcast to several of my friends; those on the fringe with me and those who wonder about us.