Third Song In

Third Song In

By Chris Derickson and Tom PolacekSociety & Culture
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Third Song In episodes

  • Top 5 Wes Anderson Films

    Tom and Chris (mostly Tom) discuss Wes Anderson's filmography as a director and together they come up with a Top 5 list of his best films. Email us at [email protected] to comment or argue with our picks!

    Look for more 3SI content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com

    Thanks for listening.

    47 min
  • Rob King Returns

    Sportscaster and author Rob King returns to the show to talk middle grade fantasy novels and the 2026 NFL draft, and a lot of stuff in-between. You can find links to Rob's latest novel at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.

    You can find our blog at (1) Third Song In | Substack

    And you can email us at [email protected]

    Thanks for listening.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Bami Adelayo is back to Build-A-Playlist

    Chris and Tom welcome back author and immigration attorney, Bamidele Adelayo! Listen as they discuss Bami's two new children's books and the difference between writing for adults and for kids. Bami also helps your podcasters curate a kick-ass 90s-music-playlist.

    You can find all the 3SI playlists wherever you stream your music. Go to www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for links to Bami's books, as well as all of our recommendations and other content.

    Thanks for listening.

    51 min
  • Sucked In - Top 5 Shawshank Films

    Chris and Tom discuss the phenomenon of being "Shawshanked" -- when THAT movie is on and you just sit down and watch it all the way to the end. They then pick their Top 5 Shawshank movies!

    Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for this episode's Top 5, plus all kinds of 3SI content.

    Please subscribe to our weekly blog at: (1) Third Song In | Substack

    Thanks for listening.

    54 min
  • Brian Condron - Build-A-Playlist

    Chris and Tom interview sports artist, Brian Condron. Listen to them discuss the marriage of sports, art and music. And check out the special playlist--an ode to meaningful sports songs!

    Go to www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for links to Brian's art and tons of other content. You can email your questions, comments and suggestions to [email protected]

    Thanks for listening.

    1 hr 8 min
  • Here We Go Again - Top 5 Power Ballads

    Chris and Tom discuss Power Ballads from the 70s, 80s and 90s and reveal the 3SI Top 5 Power Ballad list. You can find the list and other content at Third Song In Podcast.

    Subscribe to our weekly blog at: (2) Third Song In | Substack.

    Email YOUR list of power ballads to us at [email protected].

    Thanks for listening.

    58 min
  • The Boys Turn 60

    The boys are back for Season 12, and man are they getting old! Join Chris and Tom as they discuss being born in 1966. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for tons of content, including links to our playlists, our blog and plenty of our pop culture recommendations.

    Email us your comments, questions and suggestions at [email protected]

    Thanks for listening.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Top 5 John Cusack Films

    For the Season 11 finale, Chris and Tom discuss the films of one of their favorites, John Cusack. Listen to them pick a 3SI Top 5 of JC films, and break down why they mean so much to Gen X.

    Check out our blog on Substack:

    (5) Third Song In | Substack

    Thanks for listening.

    46 min
  • Rob Miller - Build-A-Playlist

    Join us as we interview radio host and co-founder of Bloodshot Records, Rob Miller. Rob discusses his new book, "The Hours Are Long, But the Pay is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music." He also joins your podcasters in curating a kick-ass music playlist.

    Find links to Rob's book and his radio show, along with lots of other content, at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.

    Thanks for listening.

    1 hr 11 min

About Third Song In

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Two old friends from the 80s meet to tell stories and discuss pop culture, then and now. Enjoy as they spend time with musicians and authors, artists and friends, and sometimes all of the above.