Third Song In

Third Song In

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

  • Cut Me, Mick. . .

    Tom and Chris talk Rocky/Creed movies, and hold a draft to determine the champ.

    Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for our Staff Picks, the newest additions to the Loft of Wisdom and lots of other content. Find our Season 8 companion playlist at:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38Nl3B6cGscIyn5nKovBSW?si=v997IrC1T_CsmS7cdXyVEg

    You can email your questions, comments and suggestions to [email protected].

    Thanks for listening.

    55 min
  • Performance Space

    Chris and Tom discuss what makes a great (and a not-so-great) music venue. They also draft their top 10 music venues and discuss the live music experience.

    Find lots of other content, including our Staff Picks, at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.

    Read and subscribe to our weekly blog on our website or at www.substack.com.

    Thanks for listening.

    56 min
  • Dante DiBartolo: Build-a-Playlist

    Chris and Tom interview visual artist, Dante DiBartolo and discuss his life in the arts. The three of them also come up with a kick-ass music playlist.

    Click here for that playlist:

    Email us at [email protected]. You can find our other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com.

    Thanks for listening.

    59 min
  • This is a Podcast Episode

    Listen to Tom and Chris discuss their favorite podcasts and create 3SI's first-ever Top 10 Podcast list. You'll never guess what came in at number ten!

    You can find our companion playlist at

    Email us with your personal list of favorite podcasts at [email protected].

    Check out our blog at Substack:

    Thanks for listening.

    1 hr
  • Dan Dougherty: Build-a-Playlist

    Singer/musician/illustrator/comic creator Dan Dougherty joins Tom and Chris to discuss just how he gets so much done creatively. They also create a special music playlist as a soundtrack for getting things accomplished. You can find that playlist, "Get Sh*t Done - A Third Song In Playlist," here:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LMQDfSoJKd7ndfMNebXFW?si=RHOP8v7zRSK61puJGcS3vQ


    Look for Dan's links and dates at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. He's always somewhere!


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


    Thanks for listening

    1 hr 8 min
  • And. . .Action!

    Tom and Chris delve into their favorite action movies and reminisce about the "golden age" of action flicks--the 1980s.

    Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for all kinds of other content, including our weekly blog. Email us at [email protected] with questions, comments or your own top-5 favorite action flicks!

    Thanks for listening.

    49 min
  • Matthew Grimm, Part 2 - Build-a-Playlist

    This is Part 2 of the 3SI interview with roots-rocker Matthew Grimm. Listen until the end for new music from Matthew.

    You can find our special playlist, "Fight Songs," curated along with Matthew, on Spotify at:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4gPqxXOPFJiZaDuq3fhfm7?si=3fTAv74uTbCdu57IEGKMkg

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

    Thanks for listening.

    57 min
  • Build-a-Playlist with Special Guest Matthew Grimm, Part 1

    Chris and Tom are excited to welcome Matthew Grimm, former band leader of The Hangdogs and Matthew Grimm and the Red Smear. Listen as your podcasters learn about Matthew's musical journey from the Midwest to New York and back again.

    Find links to Matthew's music, as well as the 3SI blog and other content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. You can email your questions and comments to [email protected].

    Thanks for listening.

    59 min
  • The Loft of Wisdom

    Welcome to the Season 7 finale, where Chris and Tom discuss great quotes and quotable films, songs and books.

    Find all kinds of content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com and email us at [email protected].

    The completed final version of our Season 7 companion playlist is available wherever you stream your music, including right here:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eQ3MU8pPBaWd0l3CKisf?si=ZyrPv1coSAerrZjvf7x6Jw

    Thanks for listening.

    46 min
  • Build-A-Playlist, with Special Guest Peter Errich

    Chris and Tom are joined by Reading, PA singer-songwriter Peter Errich. Join them as they discuss creating pop music and celebrate renowned producer Brendan O'Brien with a special playlist.

    Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for Brendan's links and dates, as well as all things 3SI. Also go to

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0d89xgGavUOSNYIT6RLqQi?si=6092de1e69aa40fc

    for Peter's 3SI-special playlist, Tribute to Brendan O'Brien.

    Thank for listening.

    1 hr 18 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.