Who Ordered the Pie? - Music history, cocktails, and the stories in between.

Send us a text Some songs make you move without thinking. Others make you pay attention. This week, we explore the hooks that turned lyrics into spelling lessons, from Nat King Cole’s velvet charm to Aretha’s call for dignity to the sweaty-garage swagger of “Gloria.” We’ll trace how letters became legends, how simple chants shook stadium walls, and why these spell-it-out classics are still burned into our brains. Pour a drink, pull up a chair, and let’s see why spelling never sounded so good....

Send us a text Five songs that don’t scare you; they disturb you. One inspired by a real-life killing spree in Nebraska. Another about a girl who trusted the wrong stranger. A cheerful pop hit hiding something unspeakable. A crash told by the man who doesn’t survive it. And one that listeners can barely finish. It’s a top five countdown of songs you don’t just hear; you endure. Pour something dark, keep the lights low, and listen at your own risk. You’ve been warned; this one’s not for the we...

Send us a text Some of the most unforgettable guitar moments in music history didn’t come from the band at all. They came from the shadows of the studio. In this episode, Christopher explores the stories behind the players who stepped into other artists’ sessions, added their spark, and quietly disappeared from the credits. These are the unseen hands that gave famous songs their emotional power, the hidden performances that defined an era, and the reason some records still give you chills whe...

Send us a text Sometimes the biggest stars weren’t in the spotlight — they were singing just behind it. This week, Christopher explores the secret world of backing vocals and superstar cameos — those hidden voices that quietly transformed great songs into classics. From unexpected studio guests to uncredited collaborations, these are the harmonies you’ve heard your whole life but never really noticed. It’s a journey through friendship, fate, and the kind of magic that happens when famous voic...

Send us a text Sometimes the biggest surprise in a hit song isn’t what you’re hearing — it’s who. This week, we pull back the curtain on the hidden voices behind some unforgettable tracks: the background singer who stole Elvin Bishop’s spotlight, the new guy Elvis Costello pushed to the mic for Squeeze’s Tempted, the folk singer who stepped into Pink Floyd’s studio, and the quiet Beach Boy who sang the band’s most beautiful ballad. It’s a lineup of musical switch-ups, ghost vocals, and unex...

Send us a text The very first episode of Who Ordered the Pie? drops the needle on a famous “first” of its own — the launch of MTV and the song that started it all: Video Killed the Radio Star. Host Christopher shares the family story behind the show’s name, then traces how one quirky new wave track forever changed the way we experience music. Along the way, you’ll meet the future Oscar-winner hiding in the video, and mix the perfect cocktail to match — the legendary Tommy’s Margarita. 🍸

Send us a text Welcome to Who Ordered the Pie? — a new podcast where music history, nostalgia, and cocktails collide. If you ever made the perfect mix tape, waited by the radio to record your favorite song, or memorized every detail of a record sleeve — this show is for you. Each episode, Christopher drops the needle on the stories behind the songs you thought you knew, paired with a cocktail you can make at home. Here’s to loud riffs, quiet sips, and the stories in between.