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The Tom Petty Project

This is the weekly podcast that digs into the entire Tom Petty catalog song by song, album by album and includes conversations with musicians, fans, and people connected with Tom along the way.Follow me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomPettyProjectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyprojectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetompettyproject/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetompettyprojectThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thetompettyproject(This podcast is in no way

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1:17:05

Jeff Slate

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/08/17

Today’s episode is the incredibly fun and wide-ranging conversation I had with Jeff Slate. Jeff is an ASCAP-award-winning singer songwriter from New York City who has fronted several bands including the 80’s mod punk band the Mindless Thinkers, has worked with musicians such as Earl Slick and Carlos Alomar, has opened for Sheryl Crow, toured Europe and has released numerous albums and singles both as part of different bands and as a solo artist. He’s also a prolific journalist, writing for

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45:31

Hard Promises

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/08/10

In this special episode, Kevin is joined, once again, by co-host John Paulsen. Today's album wrap up episode covers the Heartbreakers' fourth album, Hard Promises.In the episode, the guys both picked their top three songs from the album and both (once again) picked the two heavyweight tracks from the album, but different third tracks. You can find a combined "EP" on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/3QOgSI3. As with the other album wrap episodes, the boys chatted about the track listing and agreed it

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59:54

Janet Lovell

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/08/03

Today’s episode is a fantastic conversation I had with Janet Lovell back in early July. Janet will be well known to members of the Tom Petty Nation and it was great to spend a couple of hours in her (virtual) company and geek out over Tom and his music.If you are able to donate financially to humanitarian aid relief efforts in Ukraine, the Red Cross is coordinating a large-scale effort which you can contribute to by visiting their website here: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1The Tom

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14:32

You Can Still Change Your Mind

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/07/27

Hello my fine friends! Today we're taking about the final track from 1981's Hard Promises, the beautiful You Can Still Change Your Mind.If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/k5XHrJ1A0WIIf you want to hear the 2018 remastered version that was included on the An American Treasure compilation, you can find that here: https://youtu.be/HNY2W54_QG8And if you want to hear Benmont's wonderful stripped back piano version, go check it out here:

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12:50

The Criminal Kind

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/07/20

Hello my fine friends! Today we're taking about the penultimate track from Hard Promises, The Criminal Kind.If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/qWjN4VVVxx4If you are able to donate financially to humanitarian aid relief efforts in Ukraine, the Red Cross is coordinating a large-scale effort which you can contribute to by visiting their website here: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1The Tom Petty Project is a proud member of

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18:37

Insider

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/07/13

Hello my fine friends! Today we're taking about the best song any band never released as a single; Insider.If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/x7bjXWzms5IIf you want to watch Tom play Insider on acoustic for the Heartbreakers, check out this great clip: https://youtu.be/JXaKYn8qHEQ?t=96If you want to watch Tom and Stevie perform the song live at the 30th anniversary show that was included as part of the Runnin Down a Dream documentary,

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16:18

A Thing About You

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/07/06

Hello my fine friends! Today we're continuing with side two of Hard Promises by talking about the second track from this side of the album, A Thing About You.If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/_ZquPbwmDa4I mentioned a great live version of this track where you can see the on-stage interaction between Mike and Tom. You can watch that here: https://youtu.be/I9ldwvMqHHgAnd if you want to watch a fresh-faced Jake Thistle perform this song

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14:24

Letting You Go

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/06/29

Hello my fine friends! Today we're getting back into Hard Promises by talking about the wonderful second track from side two of the album, Letting You Go.If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/UzIG1KYBTDsIf you want to see Tom laying down his actual vocals, check out this clip from the 1993 "Back Home" documentary: https://youtu.be/JXaKYn8qHEQIf you're also a Bowie fan, please go check out the episode I guested on from the Honest and

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35:49

You're Gonna Get It! (with John Paulsen)

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/06/22

In this special episode, Kevin is joined, once again, by co-host John Paulsen. Today's album wrap up episode covers Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' second album, You're Gonna Get It!.In the episode, the guys both picked their top three songs from the album and both (once again) picked the two heavyweight tracks from the album, but different third tracks. You can find combined "EP" on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/3HGMUCa. As with the other album wrap episodes, both Kevin and John also suggested an

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33:05

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (with John Paulsen)

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/06/15

In this special episode, Kevin is joined, once again, by co-host John Paulsen. Today's album wrap up episode covers 1976's debut album, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. In the episode, the guys both picked their top three songs from the album and both picked the two heavyweight tracks from the album, but different third tracks. You can find combined "EP" on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/3xRybkx. As with the Damn The Torpedoes episode, both Kevin and John also suggested an alternate track listing to

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20:16

Kings Road

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/06/08

Hello my fine friends! I spent a lot of time in my formative early 20s on the Kings Road in Chelsea/Fulham so this was a fun episode to record. I hope you'll forgive a little overindulgance on my part in giving you some personal background. Don't worry, there's still plenty of deep diving into the song!If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/f8nAdQQTJkMI talked about the live version from 1982 US Festival and you can find that version here:

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15:47

Something Big

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/06/01

Hello my fine friends! I hope you're ready for Something Big. I love this song and it's one I've really been looking forward to digging into. I wanted again to wish a very happy birthday to the founder and guiding hand of the Tom Petty Nation, which basically replaced the Tom Petty fanclub. Keith does a superb job steering the group and sharing his love of Tom and Tom's music. If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/iUZDwWOExcsI was talking

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15:57

Nightwatchman

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/05/25

Hey folks, thanks for downloading this podcast. It means the world to me that people actually sit and listen to me ramble on about my favourite artist. Actually, it's a bit weird now that I come to think about it! What are you doing with your lives!!! Go outside! Smell a flower! High Five an Anglican minister (they could use cheering up)!!! But once you've done those things, come back and listen to me talk about Nightwatchman, which is one of my very favourite Tom Petty songs.If you want to listen

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17:06

A Woman In Love (It's Not Me)

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/05/18

Welcome back to Season Four of The Tom Petty Project podcast. Thanks so much for staying with my on this journey, or, if you're just finding this ridiculous vanity project, I welcome you with open arms! Today's episode covers the second track from Hard Promises; A Woman In Love (It's Not Me).If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/fKDYErlu5KcIf you want to watch Stan break the fourth wall, as I talked about in the episode, check it out from

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16:27

The Waiting

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/05/11

Welcome back to Season Four of The Tom Petty Project podcast. Thanks so much for staying with my on this journey, or, if you're just finding this ridiculous vanity project, I welcome you with open arms! Today's episode covers the sensational lead track from Hard Promises; The Waiting. If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/uMyCa35_mOgI talked about Linda Ronstadt's version in the episode and you can check that out here (it's pretty damned

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1:03:08

Damn the Torpedoes (with John Paulsen)

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/05/04

In this special episode, Kevin chats to Tom Petty superfan, John Paulsen. The plan is to do a similar album wrap episode with John as often as his schedule allows and I hope you enjoy the chat as much as we did. There was lots of general Petty chat too as Kevin dug into John's background with Tom's music and there's a great story about the time John touched Tom Petty's actual cowboy boot.In the episode, the guys both picked their top three songs from the album and without knowing it ahead of time,

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1:26:46

Nic Apostoleris

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/04/27

Today’s episode is another interview slash conversation episode and I’m joined today by a rhythm guitarist, songwriter, a clinical psychologist, and a huge Tom Petty fan, Nic Apostoleris. I didn’t edit this one down too much as I think you’ll enjoy our rambling extended discussion.You can check out Nic's music here and I'd recommend picking up the coloured vinyl, if you're into actual records as it's a nicely packaged disc packed with energy and some good old fashioned rock n roll

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15:33

Louisiana Rain

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/04/20

Hey folks! Today's episode covers the gloriously mellow and slick Louisiana Rain.If you want to listen to the song before you crack open the episode, you can do that here: https://youtu.be/F6y4-Rtf0W0If you want to check out the alternate version from the An American Treasure compilation, you can find that one here: https://youtu.be/irElozIQEQ0And if you wanna listen to the live version from the Live Anthology box set, which was recorded on December 7th, 1982 at Wembley Arena in London, England,

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13:36

What Are You Doin' in My Life

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/04/13

Hey folks! Today's episode covers the searingly upbeat What Are You Doin' In My Life.You can check out the song here before we get started: https://youtu.be/M24Lfii8O6k In the episode I talk about an alternate version, from 2018's An American Treasure, which has a slightly different ending and mix. If you want to listen to that, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/gnPH766ZP00I also mentioned a couple of times similarities that I hear between Mike's guitar tone and playing and that of Ronnie Wood,

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13:48

You Tell Me

The Tom Petty Project ·

2022/04/06

Hey folks! Today's episode covers the the super bluesy/funky YouTell Me, which is the second track from side two of the immensely third Heartbreakers album, Damn The Torpedoes. You can check out the song here before we get started: https://youtu.be/lQ9n1NU_fwYIf you are able to donate to humanitarian aid relief efforts in Ukiraine, financially, the Red Cross is coordinating a large-scale effort which you can contribute to by visiting their website here:

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