The Influence of Lithofayne Pridgon, Hendrix’s Muse
Before there was the "Experience," there was Lithofayne. Lithofayne Pridgon wasn’t just a muse; she was the Queen of Harlem who gave a struggling Jimi Hendrix a place to live, a connection to the musi...
18 Feb 11min
It Came In A Dream: Fleetwood Mac's "Songbird"
How do you write one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded in just 30 minutes? For Christine McVie, it was a midnight miracle that came in a dream.In this episode of the Behind The Song podcast, J...
11 Feb 9min
The B-Side of Love: Classic Rock Deep Cuts
Everyone knows the chart-toppers, but sometimes the real magic is buried in the album. In this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda breaks down classic rock deep cuts that really strike...
4 Feb 11min
Riff Raff: 10 Infamous Rock Feuds
They say creative tension leads to great art—but sometimes it just leads to a lawsuit and a nasty interview in Rolling Stone. In the latest bonus episode of Behind The Song, Janda explores the thin li...
28 Jan 12min
Why R.E.M.’s "The One I Love" Is NOT a Love Song
Think twice before you add R.E.M.’s "The One I Love" to your romance playlist. While it reached #9 on the Billboard charts and even became a favorite at weddings, Michael Stipe himself calls the track...
21 Jan 7min
Triumph Returns! Interview with Gil Moore and Mike Levine
The wait is over! In this special bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda sat down with Mike Levine and Gil Moore from Triumph to talk about their massive 50th Anniversary tour, their indu...
14 Jan 9min
They're Called What? The Origins Of 13 Classic Rock Band Names
Before they were legends, they were "The Tea Set," "The Warlocks," and even "Soft White Underbelly." In this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda uncovers the weird, accidental, and som...
7 Jan 9min
Whitesnake’s Do-Over Hit: "Here I Go Again"
Did you know "Here I Go Again" was originally released 5 years before it became a hit? This week on the BehindTheSong podcast, Janda breaks down the evolution of Whitesnake's signature tune—from its b...
31 Dec 20258min
