Shinedown has the most number one "Billboard" Mainstream Rock Songs (18) in the history of the chart (40 years), and Brent Smith is the band's lead singer. You might have no idea who he is, or have even heard Shinedown's music, but I guarantee you're going to find Brent and his story very interesting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent Smith

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John Ondrasik, aka "Five for Fighting," recently returned from a performance of his song "OK" in Tel Aviv. We talk about this as well as John's songs about Afghanistan and Ukraine as well as his hits "Superman" and "100 Years" and how he made it. John is erudite and articulate, you'll want to listen to this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Ondrasik

Mixer extraordinaire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Lord-Alge

10cc is touring the U.S. this summer for the first time in decades. We discuss not only that band, we go deep into Graham's songwriting for the Yardbirds and Hollies and... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Gouldman

Steve Poltz is a national treasure. Known for co-writing "You Were Meant for Me" with Jewel, Poltz is one exposure away from becoming a ubiquitous star. You'll be riveted and entertained from the very beginning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Poltz

Loverboy lead guitarist, key songwriter and co-producer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent Smith

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