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The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans

Rich Price and Clint Bierman

The Age Old Question is an insightful and hilarious podcast for the music fan who has ever debated music"s unanswerables. Each episode tackles another debate in music fandom ("Is D Minor the saddest of all keys?" "Why do people hate the Eagles?"...). Rich Price and Clint Bierman host and call on friends and experts to help settle them once and for all. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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49:44

What Is The Greatest Instruction Song?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/08/20

This week, Rich and Clint celebrate the songs that offer the listener instructions - "you've got to know when to hold them...", "step out the back, Jack!" The songs that don't just put us in a particular frame of mind but offer instructions on what to do and how to do it. With special guest Peter Day. • Intro • Two starters (as provided by listener) - 50 Ways & The Gambler • The great "dance instruction" songs • The great "advice" songs • Peter Day on the phone • Let's Go To The Comments • Rich and

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47:19

What Is The Greatest Song Outside of 4/4 Time?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/08/07

This week, Rich and Clint discuss the great songs written outside of 4/4. Most songs in popular music are in 4/4, but occasionally songwriters venture outside of what's familiar to our ears, and the odd time signature is a brilliant and critical component of the storytelling. Without getting too deep into the music theory, Rich and Clint highlight some examples of popular songs that perhaps you never noticed have odd time signatures - songs like All You Need Is Love by The Beatles, Money by Pink

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43:35

What Is The Greatest Country Music Pun of All-Time?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/07/21

In this episode, Rich and Clint celebrate the great puns in country music. Why does country music gravitate towards word play more than any other genre and what are the best examples? Puns are easy to disdain, but everyone secretly loves a good (or a bad) pun. • Intro • Can't Wait to Get Laid Off (The Grift) • George Jones - the master of the pun • Toby Keith • Bellamy Brothers • Roger Miller • George Strait • Statler Brothers • Darius Rucker • Bob Bare & The Old Dogs • Jerry Reed • Chris Young •

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59:05

What Is The Best Sing Along Song of All-Time?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/07/06

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the great sing-along songs. When there's an acoustic guitar, a campfire, and an appetite for a big sing-along...which songs are you choosing? The question came from Waldron of Their Very Best (podcast), and the guys discuss: • Clint's "Rules For A Great Sing-Along" • Country Roads, Take Me Home (John Denver) • The Pleasing "Organized Sound" of the I-V-iv-IV chord progression • Willie & Kenny • Texts from Stephen Kellogg, Will Evans, voicemail from Josh Panda •

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46:05

What Is The Best Whistling In A Song?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/06/13

This week, Rich and Clint take a suggestion from a listener in the UK - thanks Laraine! - and tackle this age old question - what's the best whistling in a song? Whistling a melody over a solo is a rarely used move in recording, but when done well...it's the perfect choice. From Otis to Maroon 5...which songs do it best? • Intro • Otis • G&R • Lennon • Bobby McFerrin • Let's Go To The Comments • Quickfire round • Maroon 5 Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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38:59

What Songs Do You Want Played On Your Deathbed?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/05/30

This week, Rich and Clint discuss songs to be played during the final moments (deathbed) or at your funeral. When you've reached the end of the road - hopefully, many years from now - are there specific songs that you'd like played to send you into the next phase or during your "end credits?" The guys recorded this episode backstage at The Double E, before a performance with Peter Day and Josh Panda who both join to share their picks. •. Intro • Clint's first pick (Tom Petty) • Rich's first pick

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48:59

What Song Feels Like A Warm Bath?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/05/12

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the great songs that also "feel" great, the ones that, as TAOQ's guest Kelli O'Hara says, are like "medicine for the soul." These songs envelope you like a warm bath. The guys discuss Daft Punk, Dire Straits, Chris Isaak, The Waifs, Sade and more. With special guests Kelli O'Hara, Jack Gauthier, Brian Chartrand, Will Evans and Elizabeth Price. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:01

What Is The Best Day Of The Week In Music?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/04/24

In this episode, Rich and Clint celebrate the great songs that mention a day of the week — there are lots of them — and answer the age old question: what is the BEST day of the week in music? From "Manic Monday" through "Sunday Morning Coming Down," days of the week have inspired some great songs...but which day has the best. With special guest Brian Chartrand (of The Sweet Remains) Peter Day (of The Grift) and Kimberly and Wesley Price. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices

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34:07

What Is The Greatest Wordless Chorus Of All-Time?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/04/10

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the great songs without words in the choruses. The Age Old Question has celebrated great lyrics in previous episodes - this episode is about the songs that don't need lyrics at all to hook you. With Jeff Symonds as a phone-a-friend guest. • Intro • Nirvana • The Beatles • The White Stripes • The Police • Let's Go To The Comments • Phone guest Jeff Symonds • Van Morrison • Simon & Garfunkel The Age Old Questions is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about

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38:09

Was Music Better "Back In The Day?"

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/03/21

In this episode, Rich and Clint ask the age old question that every generation asks...what's up with the music today? And was it better "back in the day?" With the help of Brian and Greg from The Sweet Remains, Josh Panda and Jeff Symonds, the guys take an earnest look at whether it's possible to answer that question objectively. If you can make a case for the fact that music WAS better, how and why would that be? Part of Pantheon Podcasts. • Intro to the topic • Rich's Four Reasons Why It Might

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38:49

Why Are There So Many Left-handed Geniuses In Music?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/03/08

In this episode, Rich and Clint explore the possible connection between left-handedness and musical genius. From Mozart to McCartney, Bach to Hendrix, is there a disproportionate number of creative geniuses who were left-handed and why would that be? With special guest David Wolman, author of "A Left Handed Turn Around The World." • Intro - Why Are There So Many Left-handed Geniuses In Music? • Making the case - A list of the greats • Jimi Hendrix • Dick Dale (father of Surf Rock) • Lefties who

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35:51

What Is The Greatest Workout Song?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/02/22

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the greatest tracks for working out - when you're going for that extra set or digging deep to make it up a steep hill, what's the song you want to play? With special guests Kelli O'Hara, Will Evans, Nick and Elise Toren, Brian Chartrand and Dave Levine. • Intro •The Eye Of The Tiger, Physical and Another One Bites The Dust •The science behind music and working out • Beats Per Minute • Katy Perry and The Killers • Groove is in the heart • Push It • Survivor •

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39:30

What Is The Greatest Duo In Music History?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/02/07

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the greatest duos in music history. From the Everly Brothers (and their influence on legends of rock) to the unusual and inspired pairing of Robert Plant and Alison Kraus, the guys explore which duos epitomized the idea that transcendent chemistry can mean two artists together can "greater than the sum of its parts." • Intro • The Everly Brothers • "Blood Harmony" - a Coen Bros film or a term for a blend only possible by family members? • Larkin & Poe •

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45:03

What Is The Greatest Key Change of All-Time?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2023/01/21

• Intro to "the key change" • Macy Gray ("I Try") • MJ ("Man In The Mirror") • "Me & Bobby McGee" (Janis, Kris, Willie...) • The Beatles ("You're Gonna Lose That Girl," "Penny Lane," featuring clips from Paul Davids) • The Grateful Dead ("Eyes Of The World") • Whitney Houston ("I Will Always Love You," "I Wanna Dance With Somebody") • Beach Boys ("Wouldn't It Be Nice") • Bon Jovi's ("Livin' On A Prayer") • Let's Go To The Comments & "Boneheads" • Jeff Symonds guest • Closing Thoughts Learn more

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45:37

What hit song is the biggest outlier?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2022/12/07

• Intro to the question - the greatest examples of hit songs that don't actually sound like the band. • Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah • REM - Shiny Happy People • Extreme - More Than Words • Led Zeppelin - D'yer Maker • Clint's "changing lead singer and evolution" theory - Van Halen, Chicago, Kings Of Leon • Let's Go To The Comments • Clint's quick fire sound: Blind Melon, Green Day, Incubus • The Grateful Dead - Touch Of Grey • Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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32:07

What Is The Best Song By A Band You Can't Name?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2022/11/20

Intro — The songs that inspired the episode (Low Rider, Who Let The Dogs Out, La Macarena...) • Intro to the format - "Can You Stump Your Co-Host?" • Rd 1 Clint tries to stump Rich • Rd 1 Rich tries to stump Clint • Rd 2 Clint tries to stump Rich (lifeline to Jeff Symonds) • Rd 2 Rich tries to stump Clint (lifeline to Matt Schrag) • Side Tangent — songs in popular music that we know but don't really • Suggestions from our listeners (TV theme songs and more) • Rich and Clint Are Boneheads • Rd 3

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44:30

What Is Best Four On The Floor Song of All-Time?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2022/11/11

• Intro — what gets you on to the dance floor? • The answer is this week's question! • Three genres that get down with "four on the floor" Motown Disco EDM • Calls with Jeff Symonds and Jeff Vallone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:38

What Is The Best Use of Cowbell In A Song?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2022/10/27

• Intro to the question: What is the best use of cowbell in a song? • Inspiration: "More Cowbell" from Saturday Night Live • History of cowbell in popular music (from Mahler and Strauss to Buddy Holly) • Blue Oyster Cult • Honky Tonk Woman • Low Rider • Stuck In The Middle • Honorable Mentions • Marvin Gaye • The Beatles • More Honorable Mentions • Guns & Roses • Guest: Jeff Symonds • Guest: Todd Chuba • Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:12

What Is The Greatest Music Venue?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2022/10/14

• Intro to the question — the greatest music venues. • Russ Lawton, drummer of the Trey Anastasio Band and Soule Monde, • Pete Francis, founding member of Dispatch. • Jeff Symonds on the Bay Area as a mecca of legendary venues. • Greg Naughton on playing at The White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:53

What Is The Greatest Record Label? (Part 3)

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans ·

2022/09/30

• Intro to the topic - part 3 of in the series on "Greatest Label of All-Time" • Blue Note - the label that brought the "cool" and "vibe" of jazz to the world (Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Art Blakey, John Coltrane, Horace Silver, Grant Green, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Kenny Clarke, Freddie Roach and more) and its revival including Norah Jones and Amos Lee. • Island Records - with legends like Jimmy Cliff, Toots, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Richard Thompson, John Martyn, Cat Stevens, Nick Drake and

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