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A podcast about Tom Petty — mostly.

Episodes

  1. Episode 7: Long After Dark

    17 APR

    Episode 7: Long After Dark

    This week John and Jared discuss Long After Dark, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' sleazy, synth-heavy fifth album.

    1hr 39min
  2. Bonus: The 1986 "True Confessions" Tour (with Ray Padgett)

    11 APR

    Bonus: The 1986 "True Confessions" Tour (with Ray Padgett)

    Jared is joined by pre-eminent Bob Dylan expert Ray Padgett to discuss the subject of his recent Substack miniseries, Dylan and Tom Petty's unfairly maligned 1986 "True Confessions" tour. Support Ray's excellent work, linked below. His Substack about Bob Dylan's live shows, Flagging Down the Double E's His recent article on the one and only "Weird Al" Yankovic. His treasure trove of a book, Pledging My Time: Conversations with Bob Dylan Band Members His podcast about the covers of, and by, Bob Dylan, Watching the Covers Flow

    1hr 27min
  3. Episode 6: Drop Down and Get Me (with Nat Hawkins)

    8 APR

    Episode 6: Drop Down and Get Me (with Nat Hawkins)

    This week the boys are joined by friend of the show, Nat Hawkins, to discuss the Petty-produced, Heartbreakers-backed Del Shannon comeback album, Drop Down and Get Me. (If you don't care about South Carolina political gossip, skip to 11:45.)

    1hr 56min
  4. Episode 5: Hard Promises

    25 MAR

    Episode 5: Hard Promises

    This week, John and Jared discuss Hard Promises, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' uneven follow-up to their breakout, "Damn the Torpedoes." Is it a misfire? Or an underrated gem? Turns out it's a little of column A, a little of column B.

    1hr 52min
  5. Bonus: Classic Albums - "Damn the Torpedoes" (with Jesse Hawken)

    21 MAR

    Bonus: Classic Albums - "Damn the Torpedoes" (with Jesse Hawken)

    At long last, John and Jared are joined by Jesse Hawken, old friend and host of Junk Filter, to discuss the "Damn the Torpedoes" episode of the Classic Albums documentary series and the Produce Like A Pro interview with the legendary Shelly Yakus. (To be honest, we just wanted an excuse to talk some more about "Damn the Torpedoes." Is that so wrong?)

    1hr 31min
  6. Episode 4: "Damn the Torpedoes"

    18 MAR

    Episode 4: "Damn the Torpedoes"

    Folks, it's the moment you've all been waiting for: this week John and Jared finally discuss Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' earth-shattering third album, "Damn the Torpedoes." Is it their best album? Is it the best album, period? Listen to find out!

    1hr 59min
  7. Bonus: Official Live 'Leg / 1978 Boston Paradise Theater WBCN (with Jack FR)

    14 MAR

    Bonus: Official Live 'Leg / 1978 Boston Paradise Theater WBCN (with Jack FR)

    John and Jared are joined by UK-based singer-songwriter Jack FR (aka Jack Frayne-Reid) to discuss Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' excellent first two live albums. Give Jack a follow on Twitter and check out his music on SoundCloud! You can find the Official Live 'Leg (including UK-exclusive version of "The Wild One, Forever) here and the 1978 Boston Paradise Theater bootleg here.

    2h 27m
  8. Episode 3: You're Gonna Get It!

    4 MAR

    Episode 3: You're Gonna Get It!

    This week, John and Jared discuss Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' coolly received sophomore effort, "You're Gonna Get It!", an album with much more to offer than its critical reception would lead you to believe.

    1hr 24min
  9. Bonus: Slippin' on Pee Pee at The Costco (with Haus of Decline)

    28 FEB

    Bonus: Slippin' on Pee Pee at The Costco (with Haus of Decline)

    This week, John and Jared are joined by Alex (Haus of Decline) to discuss Tom Petty's animated music videos ("Runnin' Down A Dream" and "Never Be You"), his iconic portrayal of Lucky on King of the Hill, Strom Thurmond's hair transplant, Bo Diddley and his legion of imitators, art as a communal experience, death and dying, and much, much more. If you want to support Alex's work, join the Haus of Decline Patreon and listen to her band Anti-Spectacular, whose song "Like A Pidgeon" is featured at the end of this episode. Also, if you're in the area, see Alex perform with Anti-Spectacular at Collective Arts (777 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V2, Canada) at 8PM on March 5, 2026.

    2h 14m
  10. Episode 2: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' Debut

    25 FEB

    Episode 2: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' Debut

    This week on Southern Accents, John and Jared discuss Tom Petty's first band (Mudcrutch), the formation of The Heartbreakers, their exceptional debut album, and its initially muted commercial reception.

    1hr 10min
  11. Bonus: "He had a lot of ukuleles..."

    21 FEB

    Bonus: "He had a lot of ukuleles..."

    Welcome to the first bonus episode of Southern Accents! We got a little carried away on one of our planning calls and ended up having a marathon conversation about Myrtle Beach (South Carolina's mini Florida), seeing Bob Dylan live, failing to blend in at the Chappell Roan show, Tom Petty covers, and, of course, ukuleles.

    1hr 26min
  12. Episode 1: "Hello, podcast listeners..."

    17 FEB

    Episode 1: "Hello, podcast listeners..."

    Welcome to the very first episode of Southern Accents! Enjoy listening to John and Jared discuss professional guru Rick Rubin, rock n' roll thievery, iconic dorm room posters, Columbia recording artist Bob Dylan, male pattern baldness, and (of course) Mr. Thomas Earl Petty.

    1hr 21min
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A podcast about Tom Petty — mostly.

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    StolenDans
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  • Episodes
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  • Rating
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