When Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush surprised everyone and announced their 2026 celebrating 50 years of Rush’s music, Anika Nilles was named to join them behind the drumkit. This led to lots of Rush fans immediately wondering, who is Anika Nilles? Find out about the powerhouse drummer who landed the gig of a lifetime in this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast with Janda Lane.

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Bruce Springsteen was only 24 when he wrote the lyrics to "Born To Run." He had two critically-acclaimed albums but was facing a make-or-break moment with the record label. Then came his first Top 40 hit in 1975 and that changed everything.

Get into the story of the song that saved his career in the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast with Janda Lane.

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Janda Lane kicks off Rocktober with an episode about the genius of some of Classic Rock’s Super Producers.  Get into the stories of the legends who knew exactly what to do with the talent of bands like The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, AC/DC, and Def Leppard and shaped their music into the soundtrack of our lives. Listen to this episode of the Behind The Song podcast!

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Did you know that only one guest vocalist ever appeared on a Led Zeppelin studio album? It was the incredible Sandy Denny, the voice behind “The Battle of Evermore.” This cemented her place in rock history, but her life was cut short at just 31 years old after a tragic - and weird- accident. Get into her story in the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast with Janda Lane. 

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The story behind one of Alice In Chains' biggest hits is deeply personal. “Rooster,” written by Jerry Cantrell, was what he imagined his father's experience in the Vietnam War was like, and the song was so spot-on, his dad told him he "hit the nail on the head."

Listen to the full story of "Rooster" on the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast with Janda Lane.

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Once upon a time in Hollywood, David Bowie made Axl Rose so mad that it nearly caused a brawl in the middle of the street! Get into the story of this very rock ‘n roll moment in this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast.

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You're stranded on a desert island and can only bring three songs. What are you choosing?Would you pick something to keep your spirits high, or a song that makes you reflect on life? It’s an impossible task to pick just three, but hear what Janda and her boss, WDRV Program Director Keith Hastings, would choose in this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast.

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In the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda dives into the surprising inspiration behind Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Lookin’ Out My Back Door.” Find out how one of CCR’s most trippy tunes actually has a connection to a book by Dr. Seuss!

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In the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda looks back on the remarkable career of the late Bobby Whitlock and his contributions to some of rock's greatest albums. Take a listen and discover how this soulman’s talent made a huge impact on Layla and other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos, George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass, and Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones! 

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In this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, dig in to the story of Coco Schwab, the behind-the-scenes assistant David Bowie credited with saving his life. Together until the very end, their friendship was a lifeline for Bowie for over 46 years, and he even wrote a song specifically for her. Get into it in this episode!

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