Jon Wertheim is an Emmy-award winning correspondent for 60 Minutes, longtime writer at Sports Illustrated, and analyst for the Tennis Channel. He also co-hosts the tennis podcast Served with Andy Roddick.

Jon joins Eric to discuss Prince destroying Michael Jackson in ping pong at Paisley Park and living in Portland, Or in the height of grunge music. They also discuss SNL musical comedy, advice on how to normalize celebrities to get a good interview, whether it’s time to update the 60 minutes stopwatch, and how we should make tennis more like the WWE.

Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER. 

JON’S PLAYLIST:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CqrDW3fW3YFKZS5yU5LYO?si=a79548adcc8b4da5

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Emily Gould is a talented writer, novelist and critic. She is a features writer at New York Magazine, where she also writes Dinner Party - the magazine’s flagship daily newsletter. She is the author of several books, including And The Heart Says Whatever, Friendship, and Perfect Tunes (now in paperback!)

Emily joins Eric to discuss going to high school together in the 1990’s, and her love of Bikini Kill, En Vogue, and Belle and Sebastian. She shares why she could pass for an unlicensed dermatologist, the greatest song ever about New York City ever, and the comedic genius of Kyle Gordon.

Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER. 

EMILY’S PLAYLIST:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CyYeOrWhlzkCH3o52gsQy?si=30440dcf69ef4aed&pt=3d9d5e01b8c8dcb2934c375ec7a87aec

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Congressman Jamie Raskin proudly represents Maryland’s beautiful 8th Congressional District, which also happens to include Eric’s hometown of Takoma Park, MD. He is the ranking member of the House Committee on the Judiciary in the 119th Congress, and he served on the Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol.

Rep. Raskin joins Eric to discuss Maryland musicians and show off his encyclopedic knowledge of modern folk and protest music. He talks about his love of Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, Dar Williams, and shares what song he thinks could replace the national anthem.   

Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER. 

REP. RASKIN’S PLAYLIST:

⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DdNqotUzz3dN5f2EseIDE?si=cc7594eb7fc648a8&pt=9211a8bb799cf3d935b883547674ba4b⁠

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Songversations is on vacation this week, so please enjoy a re-broadcast of our chat with actress, Mayim Bialik!

Mayim Bialik is best known for her lead role as Blossom Russo in the 90s sitcom Blossom. She played the role of Amy Farrah Fowler on the CBS comedy, The Big Bang Theory, and served as host of Jeopardy! for 2 seasons. She is also the host of her popular mental health podcast, Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown.

Mayim joins Eric to talk about teenage crushes, her early love for Debbie Gibson, listening to Jay-Z and Kanye with her kids, and seeing Sting on his 40th Bday at the Hollywood Bowl.

MAYIM'S PLAYLIST:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2r8xvNHINunqLe6QIlvSCl?si=820dae98fba447bb

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Chris P. is a Patreon supporter and member of the Songversations Nation! He’s a born and bred New Yorker who loves music and runs a chain of bagel shops called Tompkins Square Bagels.

Chris joins Eric to talk about growing up in Brooklyn, learning about classic rock & roll music from his dad, witnessing early NYC hip hop in the 1980s, the song that drove him crazy at the old restaurant he worked at, and his newfound love for Janet Jackson.

Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER. 

CHRIS’ PLAYLIST:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1N12LGQrLGC4BBKDZuuLae?si=14be3cf6f7e1449d

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Anya Marina is a fabulous singer and songwriter and one of Eric’s best pals. She has tour extensively and shared the stage with acts from Jason Mraz to Spoon to comedian Nikki Glazer. You’ve heard her music on Grey’s Anatomy, Gossip Girl and in Twilight: New Moon. Check out her new songs Bob Dylan’s “The Man In Me” and Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away” from her forthcoming covers album!

Anya joins Eric and hijacks the show as she teaches him some Russian before remembering her time as a radio DJ in San Diego. She and Eric also discuss Freedy Johnston, Anya’s songwriting, and important yogurt insomnia tips!

Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER. 

ANYA’S PLAYLIST:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CKJBRalcQYGZZ8HwlCZHk?si=7df728688da24fdc

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Jade Catta-Preta is a Brazilian-born queer comic and actress. Prior to the pandemic, she hosted the iconic E! Network series The Soup and most recently served as the host of Hulu’s hit dating show Hotties. She’s toured America and Brazil doing stand up comedy and you’ve seen her in shows like Modern Family, 2 Broke Girls, and Californication

Jade joins Eric to discuss which musical made her realize she was gay, plus Ace Of Bass, Nelly Booty Bounces, the underrated genius of Supertramp, sexy Brazilian songs, and the historic Romeo & Juliet soundtrack. 

Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER. 

JADE’S PLAYLIST:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xM1ryjcW5hf0ofYgEPeOC?si=77046c61f5c04acf&pt=0e5650e6b674a068bac93734debf3b80

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Songversations is on vacation this week, so please enjoy a re-broadcast of our chat with comedian, Gareth Reynolds!

Gareth Reynolds is an internationally touring stand-up comedian. He co-hosts both the smash-hit podcast The Dollop with Dave Anthony, and We’re Here To Help with Jake Johnson. Check out his new film Give It Up, in select theaters now!

Gareth joins Eric to talk about adoring The Monkees as a kid, His love of CATS, appreciating AC/DC, and seeing Nirvana in concert in the 90s.

GARETH’S PLAYLIST:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xa2epMYZ4USqCrGekNMIL?si=432f74802896412c

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Sammy Rae & Will Leet are the main songwriters of Sammy Rae & The Friends - one of the coolest, up and coming bands going today. You can catch them on their Fall Tour starting in October! https://www.sammyrae.com/ 

Sammy & Will join Eric to discuss if John Mellencamp stole everything from Bruce Springsteen, early years singing Lee Ann Womack and John Denver, New Haven Pizza Wars, and the songs they wish their fans requested more. 

Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER. 

SAMMY & WILL’S PLAYLIST:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3HVnuqsARWJBkdUIp5Zm66?si=c1988ecdea004ff9

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Ian Martin Allison & Zach Miller are Eric’s friends and touring bandmates who join today to talk about music and life on the road with Eric. They discuss Willie Weeks’s bass playing, Steve Gadd’s drumming, Robyn, Madison Cunningham, and Vanilla Ice’s second act. 

Ian Martin Allison is a versatile electric bass player who has worked as a session and touring musician with a diverse group of artists, including Eric Hutchinson, Cory Wong, Gavin DeGraw, Dessa, and Jeremy Messersmith. He is well-known for making and sharing videos online, has built a large bass community on Instagram, and is the Chief Creative Content Officer of ScottsBassLessons.com.

Zach Miller is an educator, performer, and composer. Since receiving a degree in percussion from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2000, he has been teaching as an adjunct professor at various universities. As a performer, Zach tours nationally with recording artists Eric Hutchinson and Sara Groves. His solo album, Auburn Heights, features soundscape-filled cinematic instrumental compositions that utilize complex rhythms and harmonies, and his book SYNCO is a collection of demanding drum set independence concepts and advanced rhythmic concepts.

IAN & ZACH’S PLAYLIST:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OLxpR26Tobsu0FBmJH20O?si=ae666fcb873e4fc3

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