Songfacts Podcast

Songfacts, which has been bringing you the stories behind the songs since 1999, now has a podcast. On the Songfacts Podcast, host Stephanie R. Myers speaks with songwriters and other music makers to learn about their own songs (which they often perform on the show) and explore the music that influenced them. On this fun and enlightening musical journey, you'll discover new songs across a range of genres and take a deep dive into some you know - how they're structured, what they mean, how they make us feel. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

Music Interviews
Music Commentary
Music History
1
Fifth Annual Holiday Songs Special
For our 5th Annual Holiday Episode, we’re keeping the festive spirit alive with a special treat for you. We’ve invited some of our friends from across the Pantheon Network to join the celebration and share their favorite holiday songs.
20 min
2
Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary | Int...
Noel Paul Stookey is a legendary figure in American folk music. As one-third of the iconic trio Peter, Paul, and Mary, Noel helped shape the soundtrack of the 1960s, delivering timeless hits like "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and "If I Had a Hammer."
30 min
3
Debora Iyall of Romeo Void | Interview
Debora Iyall burst onto the post-punk music scene with her band Romeo Void's seminal hit, "Never Say Never," with her infectious and magnetic frontwoman energy
33 min
4
Danielia Cotton | Singer/Songwriter Interview
Danielia Cotton is an acclaimed singer-songwriter with a powerful blend of rock, blues, country, and soul.
41 min
5
Jumaane Smith: Trumpeter, Pianist, Vocalist | I...
A talk with the immensely talented Jumaane Smith, a celebrated trumpeter (including lead trumpeter for Michael Bublé), pianist, and vocalist.
28 min
6
Tano Jones | Interview
Singer/songwriter Tano Jones has captivated audiences with his innovative blend of genres, and his journey in the music industry has been a fascinating one.
50 min
7
Jesse Colin Young of The Youngbloods | Interview
Jesse Colin Young is a revered figure in the American folk-rock scene. In The Youngbloods, which blended folk, rock, blues, and jazz elements, widespread acclaim came from their iconic 1967 hit single, "Get Together," a song that became an anthem for peace and brotherhood during the turbulent 1960s.
34 min
8
Erica Falls | Singer/Songwriter Interview
Singer/songwriter Erica Falls' incredible voice and electrifying stage presence have solidified her as a prominent figure in the music industry.
25 min
9
José James | Interview
José James is a groundbreaking singer/songwriter known for seamlessly blending jazz, soul, hip-hop, and R&B into a distinctive and captivating musical style.
29 min
10
Zada | Singer-Songwriter Interview
Singer-songwriter Zada is only 20 years old, but she has already carved out a name for herself in the music industry.
21 min
11
Narada Michael Walden | Interview
Narada Michael Walden talks about working with greats like Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana and Aretha Franklin, his time in Journey, and his album Euphoria.
32 min
12
Songwriter Mike Stoller of Leiber & Stoller | I...
Mike Stoller of the legendary songwriting team Leiber and Stoller talks about writing songs for Elvis and tells the story behind the Peggy Lee masterpiece "Is That All There Is?"
24 min
13
Fourth Annual Holiday Songs Special
Our fourth annual holiday songs special, with Pantheon network hosts discussing festive favorites from the likes of Run-DMC, Barbra Streisand and the Fuzztones.
23 min
14
Oteil Burbridge
Oteil Burbridge, formerly of The Allman Brothers Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Dead & Company, takes us through his album Lovely View Of Heaven, a collection of songs written by Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia.
26 min
15
The Metallica Episode with Renée and Steffan of...
The hosts of Metallica's official podcast, The Metallica Report, talk about the M72 Tour, name the most underappreciated Metallica song, and identify the "lost riff" most fans haven't heard.
46 min
16
Julia Cannon
The highly introverted but very astute and talented singer-songwriter Julia Cannon talks about her album How Many and her move from Alaska to Boston, where she studied at the Berklee College of Music.
27 min
17
Kelsey Warren - Blak Emoji
Multi instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Kelsey Warren chats with us about his new album Eclectro
29 min
18
Cole Gallagher
Singer-songwriter Cole Gallagher talks about his EP The Confluence, where he's backed by Jason Isbell's 400 Unit.
32 min
19
Raye Zaragoza
Raye Zaragoza, known for social justice songs like "In The River" and "Fight Like a Girl," takes us on a deep dive into her album Hold That Spirit, funded by proceeds that were supposed to go to her wedding.
34 min
20
TikTok sensation ROSIE
ROSIE talks about her viral hit "Never The 1" and tells the stories behind songs on her EP 5 Songs For Healing.
33 min
21
Devon Portielje of Half Moon Run
Devon Portielje of the Montreal band Half Moon Run talks about their latest album, Salt.
25 min
22
American Idol winner Phillip Phillips
American Idol champ Phillip Phillips talks about his 2023 album Drift Back and his incredible acoustic cover of "Thriller."
34 min
23
Harpist Brandee Younger
Brandee Younger explains how she became a harpist and how her music fits in with the contemporary sound while honoring the past.
16 min
24
The Strip Club Songs Episode
We go inside the world of strip club music to discover how songs are selected to satisfy the demands of the dancers, owners and clients.
47 min
25
The Alice Cooper Episode
Discussing Alice Cooper's life and career with Gary Graff, author of Alice Cooper @75.
39 min