Third Song In

Third Song In

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

  • Marzell Richardson - Build-A-Playlist

    Tom and Chris welcome Joliet restaurateur Marzell Richardson to the show. They discuss Marzell's restaurant, Richardson's, and how his personal philosophy got him there--then the three of them put together one hell of a music playlist.

    Find ALL of our playlists on www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and wherever you stream your favorite music.

    Please subscribe to our playlist on Substack: Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | SubstackThanks for listening.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Cool Dude - Keanu Reeves

    Tom and Chris discuss the films, writing and music of the ubiquitous Keanu Reeves. Tune in for the 3SI draft of Keanu Reeve's artistic output. Plus, a surprise guest appearance from Dan Dougherty of The Dan Dougherty Band!

    Find Dan's Kickstarter campaign at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dandougherty/dan-doughertys-third-album-heyday-on-vinyl

    Email your questions, comments and suggestions to thirdsonginpodcast.com.

    Subscribe to our blog on Substack at:Third Song In | Third Song In - Tom Polacek | Substack

    Thanks for listening.

    59 min
  • Jope's Back! Build-A-Playlist with Joe Clemente

    Chris and Tom welcome back former roommate and current trading card speculator, Joe Clemente. Join them as they discuss Joe's post-retirement business collaboration with his son. They also create a special playlist celebrating collaboration.

    Email us with questions, comments or suggestions at [email protected]

    Find our blog on Substack at Third Song In | Tom Polacek | Substack

    Thanks for listening.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Rom-Coms and Date Movies

    Your podcasters discuss romantic comedies and draft their favorites. How do your favorite date movies compare?

    Find our Season 9 companion music playlist on Spotify at:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6EvTV1mQ1I8QRHh5r8nOk1?si=ZpRzwZi1R5uE-VdWZIPZlQ


    Email us with comments, questions and YOUR favorite romantic comedies at [email protected].

    Thanks for listening.

    53 min
  • G.O.A.T.s

    Chris and Tom talk about the greatest athletes of all time--at least for them. Plus, staff picks, memorable quotes and a GOAT draft!

    Look for extra content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.

    Thanks for listening.

    1 hr
  • Gone Too Soon - Cancelled TV

    Your podcasters discuss "one-season wonders," TV shows that lasted only one season before cancellation. Listen as Chris and Tom discuss their favorite short-lived series and then draft the best ones.

    You can find our blog at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and at Third Song In | Tom Polacek | Substack.

    Email your questions and comments to [email protected].

    Thanks for listening.

    58 min
  • Music History 901

    In the Season 9 premiere, your podcasters discuss music documentaries and concert films, as well as music biopics (a little). Listen to hear Chris and Tom draft their top 10 favorite music documentaries.

    Go to www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for plenty of other content, including our old episodes and all of our Staff Picks!

    Subscribe to our weekly blog on the site or at www.substack.com.

    Thanks for listening.

    1 hr
  • Doug Storm, Part 2 - Build-A-Playlist

    Listen to the conclusion of your podcasters' interview with Washington University alum and former community radio broadcaster, Doug Storm.

    You can find this episode's special playlist at:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jwdrUZMJmKF1QM6kcrVV3?si=zBTGucnLT82_rEWy_Ey5Kw

    Email us at [email protected] with your questions, comments and/or suggestions.

    Season 9 drops NEXT Monday, Sept. 8, 2025!


    Thanks for listening.

    51 min
  • Doug Storm - Build-a-Playlist, Part One

    Chris and Tom interview old friend, former radio broadcaster and iconoclast, Doug Storm.

    Find all of our content at www.thirdsoginpodcast.com. Look for our As Mentioned page for links to Doug's radio programs, and lots of other content.

    Subscribe to our blog on Substack at: https://open.substack.com/pub/tompolacek/p/more-than-a-little-bit-off-today?r=em1l7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

    Thanks for listening.

    48 min
  • Comic (Book) Relief

    Chris and Tom (mostly Tom) talk comic books, then and now. They draft their favorite comic book series and talk about comics as a legitimate art form.

    Check out our companion music playlist at

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38Nl3B6cGscIyn5nKovBSW?si=RYYfGvZJQsauvF1HW3hPcQ

    You can find our weekly blog on Substack:

    https://open.substack.com/pub/tompolacek/p/mid-year-music-update-2025?r=em1l7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

    Thanks for listening.

    1 hr

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.