Switchfoot Song Stories

Tyler D. Smith
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A fan-run and operated podcast, discussing the greatest band in the world, one song at a time. Author and Switchfoot fan Tyler D. Smith interviews different guests every week, and we discuss stories, memories and more about the songs and band we all love.

  1. The Blues

    12/30/2025

    The Blues

    Stephen and Jacob have co-owned the rare Switchfoot song archive for many years. They're here to talk all about the archive while also discussing "The Blues." Check out the entire rare archive here- https://tinyurl.com/SFRareSongArchive2018

    1h 4m
  2. John Ellis (Tree63)

    12/19/2025

    John Ellis (Tree63)

    Tree63 is a band that started around the same time as Switchfoot (and also a 3-piece). Lead singer John Ellis joins us to talk about the band's return and how Switchfoot helped them in the early days.

    25 min
  3. Politicians

    11/20/2025

    Politicians

    Switchfoot fan Daniel Minear has had quite a journey with his favorite band. We break it all down, and chat about the sound and meaning of the song "Politicians."

    37 min
  4. Red Eyes

    11/19/2025

    Red Eyes

    John Van Deusen just put out an excellent album and joined us to chat about Switchfoot's influence. Borrowing guitars from Jon, being heavily influenced by their very first record, and lots more. We also chat about "Red Eyes".

    32 min
  5. Golden

    11/06/2025

    Golden

    Jeanna Hann was the creator of the incredible Switchfoot fan site "Land of Broken Hearts." We chat all about the site, history with the band, and also reflect on the 20th anniversary of "Nothing is Sound."

    37 min
  6. Say it like you mean it

    10/27/2025

    Say it like you mean it

    Troy Bruner from Little Image joins the show, and we discuss last year's Bro-Am, new music, history with Switchfoot, and more! (Re-release episode)

    28 min
  7. Paul Meany

    09/24/2025

    Paul Meany

    Paul Meany joins the podcast to share about his new solo record, his time with Mutemath, being a producer for Twenty One Pilots, and he also shares some epic stories and memories of Jon Foreman and Switchfoot. Go stream Paul's new album "Forever Phase" today!

    37 min
  8. The B-Sides

    09/11/2025

    The B-Sides

    Switchfoot fan Joy Hughes joins the show for a fun discussion on the Switchfoot B-sides/unreleased songs!

    40 min
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About

A fan-run and operated podcast, discussing the greatest band in the world, one song at a time. Author and Switchfoot fan Tyler D. Smith interviews different guests every week, and we discuss stories, memories and more about the songs and band we all love.

Information

  • Creator
    Tyler D. Smith
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tyler D. Smith
  • Show Website
    Switchfoot Song Stories