In our third annual holiday songs special, hosts from across the Pantheon network pick their favorite holiday songs and tell the stories behind them.

Steve Baltin, author of Anthems We Love: 29 Iconic Artists on the Hit Songs That Shaped Our Lives, joins us to tell the stories behind "Africa," "God Only Knows," and other songs with multiple lives.

Talking Prince with Arthur Lizie, author of Prince On Prince: Interviews And Encounters.

Songwriter and songwriting coach Alex Forbes talks about writing songs like "Don't Rush Me" (Taylor Dayne) and "Too Turned On" (Alisha), and engages us in a discussion about songs with the best opening lines.

Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr talks about "Don't You Forget About Me," the band's surprising longevity, and their latest album, Direction Of The Heart.

Pink Floyd co-founder Nick Mason picks the definite songs from two eras of the band and breaks down one of our favorites: the Meddle track "Fearless."

Already highly acclaimed for her live performances, the 22-year-old jazz singer Samara Joy talks about her new album, Linger Awhile.

Singer-songwriter Derek Hoke talks about finding his way in the Nashville music scene and discusses some songs from his album Electric Mountain.

Discussing The Rolling Stones with author Lesley-Ann Jones, author of The Stone Age: Sixty Years of The Rolling Stones.

Molly Leikin (rhymes with bacon) is a Grammy Guru. She has decades of experience writing hit lyrics, including in the digital age, and has a new book "Insider Secrets to Hit Songwriting in the Digital Age," being released on August 23rd.

Jim Sonefeld of Hootie & the Blowfish talks about the band's biggest hits and his career as a solo artist.

Ayla Schafer talks about her international hit "Vuela Con El Vento" ("Fly With The Wind") and how she melds music and spirituality.

The rootsy blues singer Janiva Magness, winner of the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award, talks about her creative process and her album Hard To Kill.

American Aquarium leader BJ Barham talks about the journey from their 2012 Jason Isbell-produced album Burn. Flicker. Die. to their 2022 set Chicamacomico.

On today's show we have a legendary songwriter and musician Jack Tempchin. Jack is best known for penning the songs "Peaceful Easy Feeling" and "Already Gone," recorded by the Eagles, but there's a lot more in his catalog to explore. Most recently he has been performing with the band Mrs. Henry. In this episode, we get to hear about their collaboration "Waiting," a song that sounds and feels like a norm-defying Dylan tune. He also tells about his latest songwriting adventure where he goes to...

On today's show we have a legendary songwriter and musician Jack Tempchin. Jack is best known for penning the songs "Peaceful Easy Feeling" and "Already Gone," recorded by the Eagles, but there's a lot more in his catalog to explore. Most recently he has been performing with the band Mrs. Henry. In this episode, we get to hear about their collaboration "Waiting," a song that sounds and feels like a norm-defying Dylan tune. He also tells about his latest songwriting adventure where he goes to...

Today on the show we have Naomi Cowan, one of the rising stars of Caribbean music. Naomi was raised in the music business: her father, Tommy Cowan, was Bob Marley's road manager, and her mother, Dr. Carlene Davis-Cowan, is a renown reggae singer. Growing up, Naomi spent her weekends backstage, which has given her comfort within the spotlight. In this episode, Naomi tells the stories behind some of her songs and talks about her recent collaboration with Shaggy. If you are looking for some...

Today on the show we have Naomi Cowan, one of the rising stars of Caribbean music. Naomi was raised in the music business: her father, Tommy Cowan, was Bob Marley's road manager, and her mother, Dr. Carlene Davis-Cowan, is a renown reggae singer. Growing up, Naomi spent her weekends backstage, which has given her comfort within the spotlight. In this episode, Naomi tells the stories behind some of her songs and talks about her recent collaboration with Shaggy. If you are looking for some...

Even by the lofty standards of the late '60s, The Chambers Brothers were visionaries, blending rock, gospel and psychedelia into a musical bouillabaisse seasoned with social awareness. Lester is the third of the four Brothers, who were joined by a white drummer named Brian Keenan. The Chambers family is from Mississippi, but they formed their band in Los Angeles after the oldest brother, George, was discharged from the Army and settled there. "He went to California because he no longer...

Even by the lofty standards of the late '60s, The Chambers Brothers were visionaries, blending rock, gospel and psychedelia into a musical bouillabaisse seasoned with social awareness. Lester is the third of the four Brothers, who were joined by a white drummer named Brian Keenan. The Chambers family is from Mississippi, but they formed their band in Los Angeles after the oldest brother, George, was discharged from the Army and settled there. "He went to California because he no longer...

In this episode of the Songfacts Podcast, we discuss the music and life of John Mellencamp with David Masciotra, author of Mellencamp: American Troubadour. Mellencamp has a reputation for being a bit... prickly, but David saw a different side of him when he was invited to Mellencamp's Indiana studio to conduct an interview. He's one of the few journalists to get such and invitation. There's a lot to be learned from Mellencamp's music, especially when it comes to navigating modern times and...

In this episode of the Songfacts Podcast, we discuss the music and life of John Mellencamp with David Masciotra, author of Mellencamp: American Troubadour. Mellencamp has a reputation for being a bit... prickly, but David saw a different side of him when he was invited to Mellencamp's Indiana studio to conduct an interview. He's one of the few journalists to get such and invitation. There's a lot to be learned from Mellencamp's music, especially when it comes to navigating modern times and...

Finally, the Songfacts Podcast is here to talk about Dylan! There is no better person to guide us through this episode than Dr. Stephen Arnoff, who is the author of the new book, About Man And God And Law, available via E-book now and hard copy on May 3, 2022.  Dr. Arnoff, who also hosts a podcast by the same name, takes a unique look at Dylan and his works. We discuss how one line from "Maggie's Farm" led to so much more, and also get into the deeper meaning of songs like "Blind Willie...

Finally, the Songfacts Podcast is here to talk about Dylan! There is no better person to guide us through this episode than Dr. Stephen Arnoff, who is the author of the new book, About Man And God And Law, available via E-book now and hard copy on May 3, 2022.  Dr. Arnoff, who also hosts a podcast by the same name, takes a unique look at Dylan and his works. We discuss how one line from "Maggie's Farm" led to so much more, and also get into the deeper meaning of songs like "Blind Willie...

Michelle Willis... is so startlingly talented. She's probably one of the best singers I've ever heard in my life. ~David Crosby When asked how her 2012 self would react if told she would have David Crosby and Michael McDonald play on one of her albums one day, Michelle Willis would not have been surprised. That's not arrogance, it's self confidence, and Willis oozes with it. She is a performer who knows what she is capable of with her voice, her instrument (keyboard), and her...