Episodes

March 14, 2025

256: Rock's Swan Songs Part 3

Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans, as John put it best, and this time, one more look at endings planned, and those that were not at all that. The music really hits in this conclusion of our look at Swan Songs.

March 6, 2025

255: Rock's Swan Song's Part 2

Famous final scenes this time, in the 2nd of three parts celebrating endings -- some planned and others that would take fans completely by surprise.

Feb. 27, 2025

254: Rock's Swan Songs Part 1

From the ancient Greek and the metaphorical phrase denoting a final gesture, effort, or performance, select Swan Songs this time.

Feb. 13, 2025

253: Beginners Guide to Steve Earle and 10 Years of Terraplane

The swagger and artistry of Steve Earle in the spotlight this time!

Feb. 6, 2025

252: A Tribute to Garth Hudson and THE BAND

Jeff pays tribute to the last man standing in the band known as the Band - Garth Hudson.

Jan. 24, 2025

251: Under the Covers Revisited

It's fun and oftentimes a revelation to go back and hear the original versions of songs that became famous in the hands of people that didn't write them or record them first. Come under the covers!

Dec. 31, 2024

250: Gone in 2024 Part 2

The second of our two part tribute to the music makers we lost in 2024.

Dec. 28, 2024

249: Gone in 2024 Part 1

A tribute in 2 parts to the music legends we lost in 2024.

Dec. 20, 2024

248: Classic Albums of 1974 Part 4

Jeff's select classic albums of October, November and December 1974.

Dec. 12, 2024

247: Strange Sounds Part 3 - Phasors on Stun

This episode is filled with songs featuring the trippy jet-like effect known as phase-shifting.

Dec. 6, 2024

247: Strange Sounds Part 2 - Talk Box Rock

This time it's all in the way you hold your mouth, in an episode starring rock's talk box classics.

Nov. 29, 2024

245: Strange Sounds from Studio and Stage Part 1

Let's get a bit weird with the opener to this 3 part mini-series that finds artists experimenting inventing, and innovating their way into rock history.

Nov. 25, 2024

244: Night and Day Part 2 - Good Day Sunshine

When you think of songs about the "day", we're betting that a couple that first come to mind are a couple that also came to JW. Here's a dozen or so and background to go with.

Nov. 15, 2024

243: Night and Day Part 1 - Night Songs

An episode about night songs because why not.

Nov. 7, 2024

242: The Name of the Song is the Name of the Band

The episode title says it all. And some would title the album from which they came, the very same.

Nov. 1, 2024

241: The Billys of Rock

Nothing but Billys and Billies and Billy Joes this time.

Oct. 24, 2024

240: Led Zeppelin Mando-Music

Here comes the music and stories behind all the songs of Led Zeppelin in which you hear the mandolin.

Oct. 10, 2024

239: Don't Bore Us Get to the Chorus!

A theme prompted by the ol' music industry adage, Don't Bore Us Get to the Chorus!

Oct. 3, 2024

238: Bands of Brothers and Bands of Sisters Part 2

Part 2, the conclusion of our look at bands of brothers and bands of sisters features bands from the letters 'I' through zed. Zee for our American friends. Although the letters X, Y, and Z? Anyone? Enjoy your listen.

Sept. 27, 2024

237: Bands of Brothers and Bands of Sisters Part 1

Part 1 is bands of brothers and bands of sisters from the letters A through H. Enjoy!

Sept. 19, 2024

236: Classic Albums of 1974 Part 3 Summer Releases

Jeff brings you the 3rd of 4th parts in the recurring theme of the classic albums of 1974.

July 18, 2024

235: Performances: Steve Marriner

He sings and plays his ass off with humility intact and a focus on songwriting. A collaborator with Tom Wilson, Colin James, and Jimmy Bowskill, Steve Marriner is one of those artists people love to work with, and he's a pleasure to talk with. Runs 29 minutes.

July 11, 2024

234: Performances: Joan Smith and Tom Juhas

2 proper rock stars join Jeff with a 3 song performances, featuring 2 original songs and one scorching cover, it's Joan Smith and Tom Juhas.

July 4, 2024

233: Performances: Nickola Magnolia

Here's a treat for anyone who enjoys the stories behind the songs, followed by live performances amidst conversation which this time is a buoyant trip to the heart of Nickola Magnolia.