Music In My Shoes

42:21

Billboard Hits of May 1981: All Those Years Ago E132

Music In My Shoes ·

2026/05/17

The fastest way to time-travel is to press play on a song you haven’t heard in years, then realize you still know every word. We pull up the Billboard Hot 100 from May 23, 1981 and take it for a spin, bouncing between classic rock, radio pop, and the kind of tracks that were simply unavoidable if you lived anywhere near a car stereo or a skating rink. Along the way, we dig into what’s actually happening inside these hits: Billy Squier’s “The Stroke” as a music business story, Santana’s “Winn...

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30:29

Top Gun 40th Anniversary, and Show Me the Way Till...

Music In My Shoes ·

2026/05/10

Top Gun turns 40, and we can’t talk about it without talking about the soundtrack that still punches through your speakers. From the first seconds of Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” on the aircraft carrier, we trace how 80s movie music uses needle drops to build character, tension, romance, and pure momentum. We get into the details that make the Top Gun soundtrack legendary: the way the Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” revives an older classic for a new generation, how Ber...

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44:55

More In-Studio Chat with Laura Slade Wiggins,...

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2026/05/03

What happens when musicians stop trying to look cool and start trying to tell the truth? We continue our sit down with Slightly Famous Somebodies for a freewheeling ride through creativity, aging, and the weird influences that make a band sound like itself. The deeper we get, the clearer it becomes: authenticity is not a brand, it is a practice, and sometimes it shows up only after you have failed enough times to stop performing for approval. We trade left field favorites and guilty loves tha...

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58:19

Slightly Famous Somebodies: Laura Slade Wiggins,...

Music In My Shoes ·

2026/04/26

We’re joined in the studio by Jonathan Spencer, Laura Slade Wiggins, and Vaylor Trucks from Slightly Famous Somebodies, and the story starts with a simple ask: record one Kevn Kinney song as part of a living tribute. That one track turns into more covers, then a hard pivot into original music, and suddenly the “project” becomes a real band with momentum, a core lineup, and a sound that can stretch from heartfelt rock to something delightfully unhinged. • Whether it's 'Shameless' or 'Pineappl...

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41:40

Hey Ho, Let's Go: Ramones Debut 50th Anniversary, Jan...

Music In My Shoes ·

2026/04/19

A record can be simple and still change the world, and the Ramones proved it in 1976. We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Ramones’ self-titled debut album and pulling apart why those tight, fast songs still matter: the way “Blitzkrieg Bop” became a universal chant and why the band’s look and sound clicked as one complete idea. Even if you’ve never called yourself a punk fan, it’s hard to miss how much of modern rock music traces back to this moment in New York City. From punk histo...

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29:27

David Bowie Station to Station, The Addams Family,...

Music In My Shoes ·

2026/04/12

A two-season black-and-white sitcom leaves a 60-year shadow, a band logo becomes more famous than the band name, and a random music reference boomerangs back into your week at the perfect moment. That’s the lane we love: pop culture history that feels like real life, where classic rock stories sit right next to TV theme songs and the little memories that make certain tracks impossible to forget. We start with The Addams Family and why the characters, jokes, and visuals still land. From there...

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36:53

Dreams So Real: Trent Allen Reminisces about the...

Music In My Shoes ·

2026/04/05

Athens, GA didn’t just produce great bands; it produced a whole value system. When Trent Allen from Dreams So Real joins us, we get into why Athens carried “artsy credibility,” why Atlanta bands sometimes got brushed off, and how those scene politics affected real careers, real audiences, and real opportunities. We also zoom in on the moment when underground experimentation started turning into something more intentional: tighter songwriting, bigger goals, and the push to tour and get signed...

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38:41

The Ed Sullivan Show, Beatles Anthology 2, Jethro...

Music In My Shoes ·

2026/03/29

One TV host with a stiff posture and a sharp instinct helped rewrite the map of American pop culture. We’re talking about The Ed Sullivan Show, the variety powerhouse that ran from 1948 to March 28, 1971 and acted like a weekly national stage for music, comedy, Broadway, and everything in between. When Ed thought you had talent, he put you in front of the country, and millions of people trusted his taste because there weren’t a hundred other places to look. We walk through why that kin...

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33:54

David Lowery and Dennis Herring Discuss Cracker’s The...

Music In My Shoes ·

2026/03/22

We’re coming to you from Cracker’s Campout, where the music is loud, the stories are better than any liner notes, and the distance between the crowd and the artists basically disappears. From the song-swap to the final-night blowout, the whole weekend feels like stepping inside the world that shaped Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven. The heart of the show is audio with David Lowery and producer Dennis Herring as they unpack stories on Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker’s The Golden Age and m...

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53:27

Kevn Kinney And Johnny Hickman Talk Music and More in...

Music In My Shoes ·

2026/03/15

We hang with Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin and Johnny Hickman of Cracker in Athens, GA and trace how songs and scenes shape a life, from new releases to punk rock beginnings. Kevn opens up about writing “Mirror Mirror,” a power pop song about Alzheimer’s, with a chorus built around one hard line: “I know you’re in there somewhere.” We talk about what memory loss looks like up close, and the quiet fear hiding in the last verse when the writer starts seeing himself in the mirror. Johnny Hickma...

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33:53

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy Athens R.E.M....

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2026/03/08

The room lifted before the first chord. Athens came alive with a storyteller’s spark, a stripped-down trio threading classics and new cuts, and two supercharged nights honoring R.E.M.’s Life’s Rich Pageant that turned a tribute into living history. We walked in as fans and left feeling like part of a scene that refuses to fade. We start with Jason Narducy weaving road stories from Mostly The Van between raw, punchy songs, including a punk blast from his first band and a brush with the Grohl ...

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49:23

May Pang on John Lennon and "The Lost Weekend", A...

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2026/03/01

We sit down with May Pang to unpack John Lennon’s misnamed “Lost Weekend” and reveal a season of creative fire, repaired friendships, and family reconnection. May shares what really happened across those 18 months: the studio grind behind Mind Games, Walls and Bridges, and Rock ’n’ Roll; and the bet that led to a thunderous Thanksgiving return with Elton John. We walk through May’s unexpected path from Abkco assistant to John and Yoko's personal assistant to John's trusted partner. She opens...

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28:20

Pretty In Pink, Drink The Sea, and Steal My Sunshine...

Music In My Shoes ·

2026/02/22

We revisit Pretty in Pink at 40 and admit the movie’s plot is fine while the soundtrack is legendary. We trade takes on Ducky, Blaine, Spader’s chill menace, WLIR Screamers, and how a film’s music can outlast its script. Then we fast-forward to a blistering live night with Drink the Sea at the 40 Watt in Athens, where Peter Buck, Barrett Martin, and Alain Johannes stitched songs to cinematic visuals and welcomed Mike Mills for a thunderous take on R.E.M.’s The One I Love. • Red Hot Chili Pepp...

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33:06

Left of the Dial, Beetlejuice's Day-O, and Jeremiah...

Music In My Shoes ·

2026/02/15

Grief has a soundtrack—and so does joy. We open with a heartfelt salute to Catherine O’Hara, tracing how a single scene, a laugh line, or a voice can linger long after the credits, then wander into the wild terrain where memory and music meet. From Beetlejuice’s dinner table possession to Home Alone’s enduring comfort, we reflect on how film and song become the waypoints we use to navigate time. That doorway leads us to a run of resonant passings and timeless cuts: Demond Wilson’s place in Sa...

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40:52

From Led Zep IV vs Dark Side to Nevermind vs Ten: Wax...

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2026/02/08

A listener threw down the gauntlet and we answered: Wax Wars, the ultimate rock album face-off. We’re talking full-catalog giants and needle-drop staples—Fleetwood Mac versus Eagles, Zeppelin versus Floyd, The Who versus Queen, Clash versus Ramones, U2 versus R.E.M., and more—decided by a mix of song strength, cultural impact, and those stubborn memories that never leave. The fun isn’t just in who wins; it’s in how certain records force you to choose between a perfect side and a perfect song,...

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30:05

The Uncle Floyd Show, and I Can't Live Without My...

Music In My Shoes ·

2026/02/01

We trace the scrappy brilliance of the Uncle Floyd Show and how a UHF oddity opened doors for punk and pop heroes, then jump across decades of songs that shaped our lives. From Dylan’s Desire to The Cult’s club thunder, we connect memories, charts, and the moments that stick. • Uncle Floyd’s low-budget TV chaos and big cultural impact • Ramones, Squeeze, Blue Öyster Cult, early Jon Bon Jovi appearances • Lennon and Bowie fandom and references • A campus “milk bandit” break-in detour • Dylan’...

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36:51

Challenger Shuttle Disaster, Batman TV Series, and...

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2026/01/25

A countdown, a cheer, and then a white bloom in the sky. We start with that January morning when Challenger lifted off with a teacher aboard and a nation watching, and we unpack how a routine launch became a rupture—O-rings, cold air, and the way live TV freezes time. The story isn’t just technical; it’s personal. Sneaking a screen at work, bargaining for a miracle, and remembering how hope hangs on for a few impossible seconds. From there, we follow the thread of wonder into a brighter palet...

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30:05

40 Most-Played Classic Rock Songs Of 2025, Joan Jett...

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2026/01/18

What do the 40 most-played classic rock songs of 2025 say about our listening habits? We dive into the national radio data and find a universe powered by stadium anthems, late-70s polish, and 80s hooks, with Bon Jovi and Guns N’ Roses dominating the top slots. Along the way, we weigh personal favorites against programming realities, marvel at why Crazy Train still feels underplayed, and ask the big question: how did an entire decade—the 60s—slip off the radar of “classic” rock radio? We move...

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46:52

Remembering Bob Weir: Grateful Dead to Dead & Company...

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2026/01/14

Bonus Episode We share stories, setlists, and tributes to honor Bob Weir, who passed away on January 10, 2026, and explore moments that made the music feel like home. Loss meets gratitude as we reckon with legacy, improvisation, and greatness. • remembering Bob Weir and his influence • post‑Jerry eras • favorite Weir vocals • social media tributes from Trey Anastasio, Mickey Hart, John Mayer • Johnny Hickman on opening for the Dead and Cracker's "Loser" cover • Grateful Dead's final tour mem...

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40:10

80s Music Trivia, Snoop Dogg Bowl, and The Clash...

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2026/01/11

We crack open a brand-new 80s music trivia game, celebrate Snoop Dogg’s endzone catch, and honor a 104-year-old sax performance while revisiting Elton John, Springsteen, The Clash, and early Billy Idol. Play along, keep score, and hear which deep cuts still hit hardest. • 80s trivia game rules, lyric call-and-response, and score swings • Snoop Dogg’s Arizona Bowl catch and why fun revives bowl season • Pop-Tarts Bowl spectacle and the butter vs frosting toaster debate • 104-year-old WWII vet...

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