Speed of Sound

By iHeartPodcasts

Speed of Sound is the podcast that breaks down the stories behind the pop songs - and sounds - that topped the charts and shaped the soundtrack of generations. Hosted by Steve Greenberg, a multi-Gramm... more

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How many episodes does Speed of Sound have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

Speed of Sound episodes:

December 24, 2022 Long Distance Dedication- SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE
Join Steve for an unbelievable, personal and twisting tale of intertwining paths with the silver-toned king of the top 40 countdown, Casey Kasem. It's a story that reaches back through the years to very much validate Kasem's signature sign off: "keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars."
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25min
October 13, 2020 Smells Like Teen Pop Part 2: 90’s Pop—Boy Bands Battle, Pop Princesses Prevail
Steve's joined by music mavens Taylor Hanson, Danny Goldberg, Tom Poleman, Phil Quartararo, Karen Glauber, Lee Leipsner and Johnny Wright to give you all-star access to the gilded age of MTV Pop.
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54min
October 06, 2020 Smells Like Teen Pop Part 1: 90’s Pop—The Post-Grunge Comeback
The inside story behind Pop's resurgence in the mid 1990s from the power players who orchestrated it.
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50min
September 29, 2020 How Monster Mash Became the Ultimate Halloween Smash
Dive into the frighteningly wild backstory behind Bobby Pickett's iconic novelty song "Monster Mash"
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39min
September 22, 2020 The Death of the Disco Era: The Rise and Fall of 70’s Disco Part 4
The disco fad goes into overdrive, and is met with opposition from haters who vow to bring it crumbling down, leading to an anti-disco riot on a baseball diamond in Chicago.
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1h 7min
September 15, 2020 Catch the Fever: The Rise and Fall of 70’s Disco Part 3
Join Steve as he traces the impact of a danceable Hollywood blockbuster on radio and discotheques as the 70s reach a fevered pitch.
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53min
September 08, 2020 Let's Do the Hustle at Studio 54: The Rise and Fall of 70’s Disco Part 2
Steve continues to trace the trajectory of Disco's dominance of the airwaves and the hottest clubs, including New York City's notorious home for the famous and decadent; Studio 54.
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1h 7min
September 01, 2020 The Early Days (And Nights) of Disco: The Rise and Fall of 70’s Disco Part 1
Tune in as Steve delves into the colorful history and influences that drove the decadent decade of Disco
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47min
August 25, 2020 Let’s Twist Again!
Steve traces how rock and roll is embraced by adults for the very first time, as the twist moves from a notorious Mob owned NYC dive bar all the way to high society, the White House and a very enthusiastic JFK.
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54min
August 18, 2020 C'mon On Baby, Let’s Do The Twist!
Steve deep dives into the origins of the song that popularized a controversial dance move, launched multiple social movements and proved to be the starting gun for the rebellious 1960's.
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47min

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How many episodes does Speed of Sound have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

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