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SONIC IMPACT

Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg

SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where musicians tell life-changing stories about the artists and music who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are revealing, insightful, and emotional, as guests relive the key moments that inspired them to pursue their dreams, help them through challenging times, and in some cases, led them to an unforgettable meeting with their musical inspiration. Hosted by TV producer Eliot Goldberg (@elcgold) and his equally music-obsessed daughter Olivia

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72:11

Mickey Thomas (Starship/Jefferson Starship)

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2025/12/15

In this in depth interview, Mickey Thomas reflects on his remarkable journey from singing the iconic vocal on Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” to becoming the powerhouse frontman for Jefferson Starship and later Starship. He shares stories from his early days in the Georgia rock and soul scene, the unexpected breakout success of “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” and how that moment launched him into one of rock’s most recognizable voices.Thomas walks through the transition from

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65:11

Denny Tedesco - Filmmaker of Documentaries on...

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2025/11/21

What if I told you that the Beach Boys didn’t actually play the instruments on some of their most iconic tracks, or that the Monkees were just the face of a phantom band operating from the shadows? On this episode of Sonic Impact, we pull back the curtain on the greatest musical magic trick of the 20th century with filmmaker Denny Tedesco. We are diving deep into the legacy of his father, the legendary Tommy Tedesco, and the secret society of session musicians—The Wrecking Crew and The Immediate

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70:24

Lzzy Hale of Halestorm: The Only Woman at the Black...

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2025/11/10

On this episode, my daughter Olive and I sit down with the Grammy-winning force of nature, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, for a conversation that's as powerful as her legendary vocals. She takes us behind the curtain of the absolute metal event of the year—the final Black Sabbath tribute—where rock gods gathered, and she stood as the only female performer invited to honor Ozzy Osbourne. What's the real story behind her name's secret connection to the Prince of Darkness himself? Lzzy gets raw and real,

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50:59

The Forrest Gump of Rock: Bill Appleberry on...

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2025/10/24

On this episode of Sonic Impact, we're pulling back the curtain with our good friend and an absolute legend behind the glass, the incredible Bill Appleberry. Ever wonder what happens when you're working late at the iconic A&M Studios and Paul McCartney casually walks in asking to play the piano for a bit? Bill was there. We get into the jaw-dropping, full-circle story of how winning tickets to see The Eagles at age 12—and not being allowed to go!—led to him being on stage with Joe Walsh years

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90:12

Kevin Martin of Candlebox

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2025/09/16

On this episode of Sonic Impact, we sit down with the voice of a generation, Kevin Martin, the iconic frontman of the multi-platinum Seattle rock band Candlebox. We unpack the raw, unfiltered story of a band that felt like an outsider in their own hometown, even as their debut album exploded across the globe. Kevin takes us on an incredible journey from his punk rock roots that gave his teenage anger a voice, to sharing a stage with Henry Rollins at his very first concert. You’ll hear the deeply

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76:21

307: Head and the Heart's Jonathan Russell/ Coldplay

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2025/05/02

Jonathan Russell, lead singer and songwriter of Head and the Heart takes us on a musical journey from Virginia to Seattle, through his influences, life experiences and songs that lead to the formation of one of the most enduring bands of the last 15 years with hits like Lost In My Mind, All We Ever Knew, Rivers and Roads, Missed Connection and countless others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:44

306: Train's Pat Monahan/ Led Zeppelin

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2024/07/03

Raised in Erie, PA, Train frontman Pat Monahan was inspired by the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin to pursue his rock n' roll dreams. Without any musical training, Pat learns how to sing, moves to San Fran, forms Train and against all odds goes on to write and record some of the biggest hits of the past 25 years - including "Soul Sister," "Drive By," "Marry Me," "Drops of Jupiter" and climbs the heights of rock stardom. Years later Pat will record a Led Zeppelin 2 tribute album to honor his musical

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67:19

305: The Black Keys/ Beck and Fat Possum Records

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2024/04/05

This is a podcast about The Black Keys, who were inspired by the raw blues artists of Fat Possum Records and indie rock. On this epic episode, Dan and Pat take us through their amazing history- from their unexpected formation, through years of struggling to breakout, to eventually dealing with "sudden" massive success. And despite reaching the heights of rock stardom, the iconic rock duo from Ohio have stayed true to their raw roots, while at the same time expanding their sonic palette, including

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66:58

304: Neil Finn/ The Beatles

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2024/03/08

Considered one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, Neil Finn has been writing brilliant melodic pop masterpieces for nearly 50 years. First as a member of the influential New Zealand avant garde band Split Enz, then in 1986 breaking through the pop stratosphere with the trio Crowded House. But it was the early influence of the Beatles that can be heard throughout Finn's masterful catalogue, with classics like Message To My Girl, Weather With You, Better Be Home Soon , Distant Sun and the

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60:18

303: LP / Jeff Buckley

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2023/10/03

"Lost On You" singer, LP, recounts the key musical moments in their life- rising from sought after songwriter to hugely successful artist in their own right. But it was immense influence of cult singer Jeff Buckley and his untimely death that inspired LP to pursue and ultimately achieve a lifetime dream of pop stardom.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:30

302: Killer Mike/ Ice Cube

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2023/09/28

Rapper Killer Mike recounts how Ice Cube’s music and message inspired him as a teenager to pursue his dreams of becoming a Hip Hop star. After making his mark with Outkast, Run The Jewels, and as a solo artist, Killer Mike goes on to live out his childhood dream by recording with and earning the respect and friendship of his musical hero, Ice Cube. Passionate, honest, and hilarious, Killer Mike takes us on an unforgettable journey through the key moments of his life and career, and the indelible

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56:10

301: Bob Guccione Jr. / Nirvana & Sinead O'Connor

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2023/09/17

In 1985 Bob Guccione Jr. launched an alternative music magazine- SPIN- going up against Rolling Stone, commercial radio and the music establishment itself. Focusing on alternative genres and artists, SPIN quickly became an important cultural influencer and played a key role in discovering and launching countless artists. Nearly 40 years later, Guccione Jr. delves back into the early days of SPIN and the important role he and SPIN played in breaking Nirvana and Sinead O'Connor and countless

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69:44

205: Rolling Stones / Rob Barnett

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2023/03/11

In 1981, a 21 year old DJ pulls off the stunt of a lifetime... he snags an exclusive interview with Mick Jagger. He then convinces Mick to get the Rolling Stones to play an intimate club gig in Worcester, Mass where the young DJ gets the thrill of a lifetime, introducing his idols on stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58:11

204: Pearl Jam/ CR Warne

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2023/02/08

A New Zealand teenager's discovery of Pearl Jam ignites a life long passion, that impacts every aspect of his life from his love life to his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:33

203: KISS/ Paul Mirkovich

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2022/12/29

Paul Mirkovich has been the Band Leader of The Voice for over 20 seasons. But as a kid he had rock star dreams as a member of the Kiss Army, idolizing the band. Those dreams came true in 2006 when he was asked to go on tour with one of his musical heroes Paul Stanley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58:21

202: Beastie Boys/ Bryan Terry

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2022/12/08

In the 90's, Bryan Terry was a high school senior who came up with a genius scheme to meet his hip hop heroes, Beastie Boys . He pretends to have a Public Access TV show and scores a huge interview with the band at Lollapalooza. It's Bryan's "Ferris Bueller moment" and changes his life forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:25

201: Crowded House- Neil Finn/ Eliot Goldberg

SONIC IMPACT ·

2022/11/09

Host Eliot Goldberg becomes the guest and tells his Sonic Impact story. He gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he meets and gets to play a song with one of his musical heroes, Neil Finn of Crowded House. His co-host and daughter Olivia takes over the interviewing chores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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109: The Monkees / David Fishof

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2022/08/11

A boy who grew up idolizing The Monkees, reunites the band two decades later for a blockbuster nationwide tour. The experience transforms the young music manager's life and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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108: Bruce Springsteen / Peter Schankowitz

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2022/08/05

Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run inspires a fifteen year old boy to escape his small town. As an adult, The Boss' music helps him get through the key moments of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:41

107: Dolly Parton / Nancy Harrison

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2022/07/29

Discovering Dolly Parton and her feminist anthem “9 To 5,” a young woman is inspired to pursue her dreams of working in the music business. She later realizes her mother and her musical idol have a spiritual connection, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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