Dan and Dan Music Podcast

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! In 1972, Terry Dolan readied his debut self-titled album but for unknown reasons it was never released … until now. Terry recruited an incredible cast of musicians to play on the album including Rolling Stones touring pianist Nicky Hopkins, The Pointer Sisters, plus members of Journey, Steve Miller Band, and Quicksilver Messenger Service. Terry passed away in 2012. The album was finally released in November of 2015 and Greg Douglass who played guitar on the album joins us to talk about this lost gem of an album on this podcast. It's a fascinating story, and Greg gives us firsthand look back at the process of recording the album.

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! The Dan's are back in the studio talking about Christmas music on this edition of the podcast. They welcome WXPN on-air personality and host of 'The Night Before' Robert Drake to the show. Robert talks about his love of Christmas music and how he started his annual 24 hour Christmas Eve radio broadcast which is celebrating its 24th anniversary this year. All that, plus Dan and Dan tell us their least favorite Christmas song.

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! Who are some of your favorite rock n roll 'Bands of Brothers'? In many ways a band is like a family. So what happens when actual family members try to co-exist in a band? On this edition of the Dan and Dan Music Podcast the guys discuss some of the best brotherly rivalries in music. From Noel and Liam in Oasis to Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks, bands of brothers have been responsible for some incredible music … and also some legendary battles. The Dan's also pick brand new Songs of the Week and more!

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! We get smooth ... real smooth on this edition of the Dan and Dan Music Podcast. Podcasts collide as the Dan's welcome the founders of the Beyond Yacht Rock podcast to the show. JD Ryznar, Steve Huey, and Hunter Stair are the creators of the Yacht Rock genre and call-in to help define what exactly Yacht Rock is. Plus, the Beyond Yack Rock guys play Yacht or Gnat with Dan and Dan. It's a legendary episode of the Dan and Dan Music Podcast.

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC!

Who is Danny Fields? Well, we'll find out on the new Dan and Dan Music Podcast. The guys welcome Brendan Toller to the podcast. Brendan is the director of a new music documentary about Danny Fields called 'Danny Says'. It's an extraordinary new film that explores the life of a man who among other things signed Iggy and The Stooges, managed The Ramones, and worked with Jim Morrison. In addition to our interview with Brendan, the guys also honor the late Leonard Cohen and Leon Russell.

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! On this edition of the podcast, we spotlight Iggy Pop. There is a new documentary about The Stooges. The guys review the new Jim Jarmusch film, 'Gimme Danger', and talk Iggy from the beginnings of The Stooges up through his most recent album with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. Plus, new Songs of the Week from the Cincinnati band Dawg Yawp and Conor Oberst!

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! Today, we talk The State of Country Music. Dan and Dan welcome former CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville and founder of Lost Highway Records Luke Lewis to the podcast. Luke has worked with major country stars like Shania Twain and also helped grow of careers of artists like Ryan Adams and Lucinda Williams. He gives great perspective on country music past, present and future. The Dan's lament the popularity of 'Bro-Country' and ponder the impact that talented current artists like Sturgill Simpson and Chris Stapleton will have on country music.

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! It was a ground-breaking album and just celebrated its 25th anniversary. On this podcast, Dan and Dan remember Nirvana's 'Nevermind' with some special guests. The Dan's talk with John Rosenfelder, who was the National Director of College and Metal Promotion at Geffen Records, and Kurt St. Thomas, who was the Music Director at WFNX in Boston, both of whom were integral during the release of the album. Together the guys remember one of the greatest albums in the history of rock and roll on its 25th anniversary.

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! She's a two-time Grammy winner who has sung with the likes of Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, and Eric Clapton. She was also the inspiration for songs by Leon Russell and Stephen Stills. Needless to say, Rita Coolidge was at the center of some historic rock and roll moments. Her new memoir, 'Delta Lady', is an honest and intimate recount of her life. Rita joins the podcast to share some of these wonderful stories. Also on the show, the Dan's pick brand new Songs of the Week and remember the 20th anniversary of the death of Tupac Shakur.

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the classic rock book 'PLEASE KILL ME - The Uncensored Oral History of Punk'. Authors Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain chronicled one of the most exciting and revolutionary periods in the history of music. On the podcast, Dan and Dan talk to Legs about the evolution of punk music and hear amazing stories about the emergence of artists like Iggy Pop, The Ramones, Debbie Harry and more! The book is a must-read and trust us, this podcast is a must listen! All that, plus the guys review the new Frank Ocean albums and pick their seminal punk anthems.