You’re Not Alone: 5 Inspirational David Bowie Songs
In this bonus episode of Behind The Song, Janda dives into five songs where David Bowie offered something more than just music—he offered hope. From Ziggy Stardust’s final anthem to the graceful goodb...
24 Des 20259min
If These Walls Could Talk: Infamous Rock ‘N Roll Hotels
In the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda is checking us into the infamous accommodations that became as legendary as the bands that trashed them! We're talking about the places w...
17 Des 202511min
No Schmaltz, Just Rock 'n' Roll: The Story Behind Tom Petty's "Christmas All Over Again"
Did you know Tom Petty wrote just one Christmas song? In this episode of the Behind The Song podcast, find out how the gift of a ukulele from George Harrison inspired “Christmas All Over Again,” a son...
10 Des 20258min
Total Transformation: Bands Who Abandoned Their Debut Sound
In this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda dives into the sonic evolutions of artists whose debut albums sound like they were recorded by a completely different group. Trace the chang...
3 Des 202511min
Alice’s Restaurant: The Thanksgiving Massacree
In the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda revisits Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree.” Listen in on how a ridiculous (and hilariously true) littering incident became an...
26 Nov 202512min
The Hit That Won’t Quit: Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”
Stevie Nicks wrote the hit "Dreams" in about 10 minutes as the drama with Lindsey Buckingham was peaking during the Rumours sessions. It’s the only Fleetwood Mac song to ever go to #1 when it was rele...
19 Nov 202510min
Beyond the Stage: The Weirdest Side Gigs of Rock Stars
You won't believe the wild second careers some of your favorite musicians found! From Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Doobie Brothers/Steely Dan) becoming a legit missile defense consultant to The Smashing Pumpk...
12 Nov 20258min
Getting Loud And Clear About The Grateful Dead’s Wall Of Sound with Author Brian Anderson
The Grateful Dead’s desire to create the best sound for their audience led to the construction of the legendary Wall Of Sound, a sound amplification system that grew to enormous proportions with one g...
5 Nov 202547min
