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Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast

Get ready for a fast-paced, witty ride through the world of music! Hosted by Team Derringer—Laura, Alton, and Paul—this podcast dives into the stories behind the songs and the artists who create them. From legendary icons to rising indie stars (many of whom join us on the show), we explore the music that moves us all. Now in our 5th year and streaming in over 30 countries, Derringer Discoveries is your backstage pass to a global music journey. New episodes drop twice a month, packed with sharp

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34:09

Bob Marley Rocks & Why (EP16)

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2021/05/17

When Bob Marley died on 11 May 1981 at age 36, his star was on the rise. Since then, he and his Wailers have ascended to mega-superstar status in the world of roots rock reggae. Take a look on Spotify and you will see that Bob Marley's top songs each have received hundreds of millions of streams, affirmation that his timeless music is beloved worldwide. Using humor and brotherly love, in this episode, Paul & Dave Derringer take you on a musical journey through the life and legacy of Bob Marley.

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29:27

Ann & Nancy Wilson Are The Heart Of Rock & Roll & Why...

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2021/05/04

From 1976 to 1993, the band Heart, featuring Ann & Nancy Wilson, put 20 songs on the American Rock & Roll Top 40 charts. In this episode, Dave Derringer picks and discusses 10 of the 20 hit songs. Dave's 10 are the hits that Ann and/or Nancy had a hand in writing. While regaling us with the 10 Wilson-penned hits, Dave also relays a number of interesting stories about Heart, including the one where the band Nazareth unwittingly had a hand in crafting Heart's classic hit "Barracuda." This is why

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39:18

Fleetwood Mac Won’t Stop & Why - Part B (EP14)

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2021/04/16

In Part A (Episode 10), Paul & Dave Derringer discussed the first seven years of Fleetwood Mac. In this Part B episode, with help from Special Guest Kathy, The Derringer Brothers debate the five albums released by the classic Fleetwood Mac line-up consisting of Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood. In addition to providing the world with some great music, this line-up of Fleetwood Mac - the classic five - also unwittingly became a textbook example of a

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51:00

Blondie to XTC: The Best of New Wave & Why (EP13)

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2021/03/26

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, in this episode Paul & Dave Derringer take you on a musical journey through the best of New Wave, covering almost 50 songs that have stood the test of time. From Blondie to XTC, Paul & Dave hand-pick 10 quintessential New Wave artists and, with help from a few special listeners, consider the best three songs from each artist for the years 1977 to 1983. With much debate and sharp differences of opinion, they collectively ponder "The Best of New

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30:28

Todd Rundgren Should Be In The Rock & Roll Hall of...

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2021/03/15

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, in this episode, The Derringer Brothers - Paul & Dave - take you on a musical adventure through the best of Todd "the Runt" Rundgren's more than 54 years as a songwriter, singer, musician, and producer. Paul & Dave cover Rundgren's impressive catalog of hits, including songs you may not even realize he wrote! Learn about Rundgren's formative years with the Philadelphia band Nazz, his ground-breaking solo years, and his on-going relationship as the

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39:33

Paul & Dave‘s Faves & Why (EP11)

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2021/03/04

In this episode, The Derringer Brothers try something different. Covering a span of 60 years, Paul & Dave discuss 12 favorite songs, two from each decade starting with the 1960s. Enjoy the humor, unique insights, and brotherly love as The Derringer Brothers reveal the answers to loads of trivia questions, such as: (1) Who is Renee Fladen and why were three popular songs written for her? (2) How did a One-Hit Wonder almost become a No-Hit Wonder? (3) How much buying power did minimum wage have in

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44:31

Fleetwood Mac Won’t Stop & Why - Part A (EP10)

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2021/02/16

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, in this Part A episode with help from Special Guest Alton, The Derringer Brothers - Paul & Dave - discuss Fleetwood Mac's first seven years as a band right up until the phenomenal addition of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. With plenty of first loves and memory-fests including Dave's very own wrestling song and Paul's fascination with the Bermuda Triangle, they also manage to provide helpful insight about the 10 Fleetwood Mac albums and various

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42:59

Steely Dan, Musicians For Audiophiles & Why (EP09)

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2021/01/29

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, The Derringer Brothers discuss and debate Steely Dan's best songs. Along with Special Guest Tom from Massachusetts and plenty of first loves and memory-fests, Paul & Dave celebrate the songwriting talents of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, giving a Derringer-exclusive spin on the meaning and emotional impact of Steely Dan's lyrics. Along the way, they marvel at record producer Gary Katz and recording engineer Roger Nichols. They also weigh-in on

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32:54

Ed Sheeran Plays For The ”A” Team & Why (EP08)

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2021/01/14

According to Spotify, Ed Sheeran's popularity puts him at #2 worldwide. In this episode, while shedding light on Sheeran's songwriting talent, the Derringer Brothers and special guests discuss important music-related matters, such as the five eras of recorded music and why 1,250 digital streams counts as a unit sold. Everyone also weighs-in on whether or not Sheeran has Jumped the Shark! Stay tuned after this episode for a special interview with a Derringer Discoveries listener regarding Cougar

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34:00

Cougar vs. Mellencamp, Who’s Better & Why (EP07)

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2020/12/25

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, The Derringer Brothers debate the merits of John Cougar compared with John Mellencamp. Dave fights for Cougar while Paul defends Mellencamp. Along the way, they discuss John's best songs and albums; his 35+ years spearheading Farm Aid; and whether or not John jumped the shark! The songs in this episode are featured on Cougar & Mellecamp's Best Playlist - Derringer Discoveries #007. Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow

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31:35

ELO’s Best Tracks & Why (EP06)

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2020/12/14

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, The Derringer Brothers celebrate and discuss the best songs by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). With three special guests and memory-fests of first loves and misspent youth, the brothers reveal which long-time, core member of ELO got shafted by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and whether or not ELO jumped the shark! The songs in this episode are featured on ELO's Best Playlist - Derringer Discoveries. Contact Paul & Dave at

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31:36

Ben Folds‘ Five Sides & Why (EP05)

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2020/11/29

In this episode, The Derringer Brothers celebrate and discuss the five sides of Ben Folds while highlighting Ben's impressive and far-reaching global impact as a songwriter, musician, and collaborator. Stay to the end and discover The Derringer Brothers' favorite side of Ben and whether or not Ben Folds Jumped the Shark! The songs discussed in this episode are included on the Ben Folds Inspired playlist, along with other worthy artists worldwide who have been inspired by Ben Folds and the Ben Folds

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