If You’re an Old Soul

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Sebastian makes Danny's dreams come true, as he talks about his historic run with The Lovin' Spoonful during the 1960s and his solo career. He answers questions about the origins of their biggest hits, how he accidentally performed at Woodstock, and whether their name really had to do with drugs. Plus, John plays the game, "Were They Nice?" where we ask if certain celebrities were actually kind people - you know, the important stuff. John also tells us about his new album, "John Sebastian and Arlen Roth Explore the Spoonful Songbook," where he revisits many of the band's classics. If you have have comments, questions, or personal misheard-lyric stories, you can send them to [email protected]

Emmy-nominated actor Jeremy Swift (8:50) discusses his scene-stealing role as Leslie Higgins on Ted Lasso, the breakout show that just won "Best Comedy" at the Emmy's. The beloved Brit gives us an inside look into making this football-based phenomenon (European football, that is), and details how he and his real-life wife came to be involved with the show. Plus, he tells us how he almost played Sam in "Lord of the Rings," his favorite British bands from the 1960s and 1970s and updates us on his own music career. If you have comments, questions, or personal misheard-lyric stories, you can send them to [email protected]

ABBA has reunited for its first album in nearly 40 years, and we’re saying, “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" Thankfully, the curator of Sweden's ABBA-museum (that's a real place), Ingmarie Halling, was nice enough to join our show from Stockholm and help us celebrate. In fact, she actually toured with the band in the 1970s, and has öödles of stories about being on the road with Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Frid. We also discuss ABBA’s new music and virtual "ABBAtar" performances, myths about the band, how Sweden apparently doesn't find ABBA as cool as America does, and famous misheard lyrics of their songs (our favorite pastime). If you have any comments, questions, ideas, celebrity impressions or personal misheard-lyric stories, you can send them to [email protected].

We welcome comedian and "American Ninja Warrior" host Matt Iseman (11:00) to discuss topics such as: favorite stand-up comics, hosting "American Ninja Warrior" in a pandemic, covering the Olympics in Tokyo, comically-low moments during 2020, and the catchiest one-hit wonders from the 1970s. Naturally, the last one leads to a sing-a-long. On a serious note, Danny and Matt also take a moment to share their cancer journeys. If you any have comments, questions, ideas, celebrity impressions or personal misheard-lyric stories, you can send them to [email protected]

Also, one editor's note: The Steppenwolf single, "Sookie Sookie" is a cover of a song by Don Covay, which he co-wrote. This will all make sense in a second. 

As we remember the September 11 attacks on their 20th anniversary, Danny welcomes "Quartz" writer Scott Nover to discuss an album, by Wilco, that is surprisingly linked to them. The record was actually made prior to the tragic events, but, somehow, its lyrics, mood and artwork appear like they were created directly in response. Since emerging as the band's most acclaimed and popular LP, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" now represents a keyhole to a time when America needed artistic translation of a day that turned its "orbit around." 

Few bands have more legendary recording, touring and partying stories than what some consider the greatest rock group ever, the Rolling Stones. Now, imagine being the guy who served as the drummer across six decades, while also being the old soul who opted to stay in his hotel room and sketch in his diary instead of attending the most fabled festivities of music lore. Charlie Watts, who passed away at the age of 80 last week, was a unique pillar for Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, cementing himself as the backbone and resident adult for a group often plagued by its indulgence. Then again, he did once punch Jagger in the face (we'll get to that). Joining us to celebrate one of music's most iconic drummers is writer Stuart Berman, who has been a contributor for "Pitchfork" since 2006. If you any have comments, questions, ideas, celebrity impressions or personal misheard-lyric stories, you can send them to [email protected]

What are the words to that opera part of "Bohemian Rhapsody?" Did Manfred Mann really leave a female hygiene product rolled up in the middle of the night? Did Jimi Hendrix actually pardon you, so he could smooch a man? Danny and Speedy dig into some of the most famous commonly-misconstrued lyrics in music history, and, more importantly, they read their favorite  submissions from you. Got some of your own? Send your misheard lyrics to [email protected]

Many know about Charles Manson and the horrible crimes his cult committed, but most aren't aware that a lot of his animosity stemmed from a failed music career. Well, it wasn't a total failure, since the Beach Boys actually used one of his songs. Danny and Speedy take a quick dive into the backstory of this notorious cult leader's Hollywood pursuits, and the famous people along the way whom he encountered. Plus, get ready for samples from the best and worst attempts by famous people to start a music career, including: Christopher Lee, Joe Pesci, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Pattinson, Audrey Hepburn, Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, and, of course, William Shatner. 

If two sober people try playing Pink Floyd's classic album at the same time as Dorothy's trek down The Yellow Brick Road, will they also find that these two pieces of art weirdly align?